Substitutes?

[Glamourcide]

Well, I'm having trouble finding a doctor who will prescribe me a bit of Duromine to hlp me shift this last 8-10kgs. My exercise and healthy eating was working well up until about a month ago, I dropped 7kgs pretty quickly but I appear to have hit that plateau and no matter what I try, I can't shift the rest. I've tried easing off with the 'healthy eating' (I refuse to call it dieting because that implies impractical methods of weight loss, and I think I'm being very sensible - just changing my old habits for ones that will serve me much better long-term) and have tried reducing *and* increasing the exercise, and doing different things... nope. Haven't put any weight on, haven't lost any either. I still have plenty of unwanted flab and just can't seem to get rid of it. Yes, I'm also doing toning exercises like light weight work and pilates... not helping. I really need a kick-start to get rid of this last bit of weight, but my doctor accused me of being 'too thin' (which is RIDICULOUS) and refused to even suggest any ways I could lose a little more weight...

I don't really want to jump through hoops and go doctor-shopping to get my hands on some Duromine (not to mention DH cracked it when I told him I want to try it, he pulled the old, 'You *know* how I feel about drugs, it's essentially speed and just because a doctor gives it to you doesn't mean it's safe'), so I'm wondering if there are any substitutes out there that will help me achieve my goal without the rigmarole? Can anybody give me some info and personal experiences with other diet pills? Do I need a prescription for the ones I see at the chemist or can I just buy them and give them a go? Any advice would be much appreciated

ETA: Contrary to my ticker lol, I'm not BFing anymore either, so I'm free to abuse my body with as many chemicals as I please

[AllisD]

Hi

I have tried some other alternatives including Xenical. It is not nice by the way of side effects but it is effective.

Most other over the counter medicines are effective but mainly the ones that can only be given on pharmacists advice ie no scrpt just a quick consult with the pharmacist.

The tablets etc that can be purchased at your supermarket and just on the shelf at health food shops/chemist are variable in results. In reality they act as a placebo - but DON'T underestimate the placebo effect.

Do some googling on Placebo studies and you will see that mind over matter is a powerful thing. The cheap tablets can work - if you want them to - IYKWIM

It depends what you are willing to sacrifice to loose the weight.

Dignity - ie possible public anal leakage (xenical)
$$$$$ - Most of the truly effective drugs cost lots of $$$$$$$$$$$$
Food - got to be willing to give up the goodies.

Best of luck

Allis

[Bathsheba]

So essentially you want to speed up your metabolism? I would try grazing on something healthy every hour at least (cutting down the portion size of your main meals) and maybe even trying adding a bit of spice to your diet. Do you like chilli?

[ladybird11]

Alrighty I would recommend L-Carnitine - you can get it at most health food stores or online (the brand I use is Musashi - but there are heaps of other brands out there).

It helps to speed up metabolism, and aids in burning more fat during exercise.

It comes in powder and tablet form - but go for the powder, although it tastes disgusting it absorbs into your body much quicker.

You have about one teaspoon about 20 mins prior to your workout, wash it down with water - and your energy levels wil increase with repeated use, while you burn more fat.

HTH.

[Bathsheba]

of course! i take L-carnitine to help my thyroid condition. i have lots of fatigue associated with my condition and this does help. It does taste vile but it does seem to help.

[ladybird11]

of course! i take L-carnitine to help my thyroid condition. i have lots of fatigue associated with my condition and this does help. It does taste vile but it does seem to help.

Tell me about the taste!!! I had an urge to sprinkle some on watermelon - not recommened just in case .

But it is good stuff!