YLWLC: Supplements anyone?

renauthor · #1 (**permalink**) 01-25-2005, 07:16 PM

Is anyone here taking weight loss supplements?

I took them prior to my wedding in 2001, lost alot of weight (and got alot of energy thanks to the caffeine), but it made me a little overexcitable. One time I was babysitting and I went in the little girls room, dumped out all her dresser drawers, refolded and reorganized all her clothes "for fun". I wasn't thrilled with the way they made me feel so I am a little leary of taking any other kinds.

Anyone have any they like?

crystal4314 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-26-2005, 06:54 AM

I havent taken any, and dont intend to. Becuase of my thyroid disorder, I dont want to risk any interactions.

I like the idea of fast weight loss though.

ErinLea · #3 (**permalink**) 01-26-2005, 04:10 PM

I'm not taking any but my friend at work is taking something (I don't remeber the name). She gets it from Rite-Aid, I don't know if you have those around you. It is a bunch of herbal stuff that helps to curb your appetite. She has lost 10-15lbs already and loses about 2lb a week. I'll ask her tomorrow what it is if you are interested.

Erin

bubbly_1 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-26-2005, 04:25 PM

I don't take any either. But the instant weight loss sounds great though. Are they really safe? After you stop using them did you gain the weight back?

renauthor · #5 (**permalink**) 01-27-2005, 07:47 PM

Erin, I would love to know what it is. Way to look out!

Crystal, I agree that the idea of fast weight loss is tempting. I would like to reach my goal soon.

Sarah, good questions! You thought of some I haven't!

crystal4314 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-28-2005, 02:40 PM

You're doing well so far! Not long til half-way! I bet you're already feeling better in yourself, huh? Have you had to buy smaller clothes yet?

renauthor · #7 (**permalink**) 01-28-2005, 07:26 PM

My work clothes are bigger on me, but not incredibly so. For in between clothes I am going to buy used clothes because I can't imagine spending all kinds of money for clothes that I will (hopefully) not be wearing soon!

bubbly_1 · #8 (**permalink**) 01-29-2005, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by renauthor

For in between clothes I am going to buy used clothes because I can't imagine spending all kinds of money for clothes that I will (hopefully) not be wearing soon!

I would want to spend the most money on clothes once I have hit my target weight.

crystal4314 · #9 (**permalink**) 01-29-2005, 12:32 PM

I'm mostly wearing my SILs cast-offs because alot of mine doesnt fit anymore.

bubbly_1 · #10 (**permalink**) 01-29-2005, 01:23 PM

I was lucky that I kept my smaller clothes. I am fitting into some jeans that I haven't worn in 2 years. It was a great feeling the day that I could get them zipped up and still feel comfortable. I love that pair of jeans, there're my favorite ones now.

crystal4314 · #11 (**permalink**) 01-29-2005, 04:00 PM

I've been quite badly overweight since early 2000, so most of my smaller clothes was given to SIL, and now I have some of them back lol (cant wear them yet though)

renauthor · #12 (**permalink**) 01-29-2005, 06:30 PM

This past summer I lost a good bit of weight from running and went down a few sizes. I actually have, all total, lost more weight than is in my ticker. I had a few pieces of old clothes and wound up fitting into clothes I hadn't worn in about six-seven years.

I am still far from where I wanna be, though

ErinLea · #13 (**permalink**) 01-31-2005, 02:30 PM

Miss Ren, I asked my friend for the name of that pill that she is taking. It is called Xenadrine EFX. She gets it at Rite Aid but there is a generic brand that she also gets. She has lost so much, she is gloating.

hope this helps,
Erin

renauthor · #14 (**permalink**) 02-01-2005, 06:41 PM

Erin, let me just say, YOU ROCK!