guccichic Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 Hello everyone. Just started a new diet and exercise regimen and was wondering if there were any good diet supplements that I could use in addition to my new diet plan. How are those one-a-day weight smart pills? I heard they're supposed to speed up your metabolism and reduce cravings? Is there any truth to this? Any help/advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoxikated Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 xenadrine hi-nrg worked pretty well for me...it made me hella energetic, i wasnt hungry, and i lost 5 lbs after doing it for like a week...just be sure to take them only in the mornings and early afternoons or youll have a really hard time falling asleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubbingirl Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 i tried hydroxycut, xenedrin, and staker III in college and hated it in the end. although it did wonders for the time being. going off it it sucked. my metabolism slowed and i got headaches for a week. i'd go all natural and drink green tea for a slight boost in metabolism. ((but again, thats what happened to me, and everybodies body reacts differently)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoxikated Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 i know what you mean...i got sick of being hyped up on caffeine 24/7 so i stopped after a week...it did what i wanted it to do though...i just wanted to lose five pounds...it works, but i think that i have a really low tolerance to caffeine, i felt like i was cracked out or something lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubbingirl Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 omg, yes. if i drink coke , even around noon i have a hard time falling asleep at night. and if i drink mtn dew - forget it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahalomenehune Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 interesting im drinking mountain dew now. Imagine if u drank red bull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifferina7 Posted April 26 Report Share Posted April 26 i heard some of these supplements can make you bloated?!??! also does that green tea thing really work..for me it would be hard because i onyl like herbal tea and am a huge coffee drinker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guccichic Posted April 27 Author Report Share Posted April 27 xenadrine hi-nrg worked pretty well for me...it made me hella energetic, i wasnt hungry, and i lost 5 lbs after doing it for like a week...just be sure to take them only in the mornings and early afternoons or youll have a really hard time falling asleepyeah, i think i'm going to try xenadrine but there's like 3 different kinds....do they still make the one you used cause all i saw was xendaring-nrg?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambitrah Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 I personally take...Multi vitamin (GNC mega man, will replace when out with something else)fish oil capsglucosamine (joint stuff)1000mg vitcvitELooking at getting some stuff mentioned in another thread to add to it.twice daily with meals and I find I have tons more energy with working out\cardio\etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahalomenehune Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 i recently went to the doctor. He says im not eating right with my diet (fast food etc.) so now i hafta take vitamins. What kind should i take and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentplaya1 Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 take a multi-vitamin, it covers all your basic requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubbingirl Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 I personally take...Multi vitamin (GNC mega man, will replace when out with something else)fish oil capsglucosamine (joint stuff)1000mg vitcvitEwhat does FISH OIL do for you? i keep hearing people taking them. vitamin wise i currently take gnc womens ultra mega Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellina1124 Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 CoQ10http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/health-supplements/coenzyme-q10-benefits.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambitrah Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 what does FISH OIL do for you? i keep hearing people taking them. vitamin wise i currently take gnc womens ultra megaits all about the omega3 fatty acids. I DONT eat fish in my diet..so figured id add this because of it.those multi's are good. i dont know anything about womans diets\needs but i would think women should take a calcium supplement unless they drink loads of milk (which i personally think is liquid fat with a little calcium in it). u might wannt hit up the doc and chat with a nutrionalist to get some ideas fit for your body instead of the general 'whats good for a woman' info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glittergal Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 Just from personal use I take the one a day weight smart and haven't noticed any effect on my energy level too much, but I am not affected by caffeine I used to be a coke/coffee/mountain dew aholic lol.For calcium viactiv is wicked good, a little chocolate treat yum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitesnautica Posted May 1 Report Share Posted May 1 what does FISH OIL do for you? i keep hearing people taking them. vitamin wise i currently take gnc womens ultra megaLike mentioned above it contains Omega 3 Fatty acids, which are essential fatty acids in that the body can not produce them to the extent needed. So, a person must take these in from an external source. Salmon is the best if you like fish. But, if you dont eat fish like gamb, then the fish oil or flaxseed oil is the next best thing.These are extremely important for overall physical and mental health and are underestimated in the dieting world. They are also CIS unsaturated fatty acids, which will bind with trans fats as well as saturated fats (to some extent) inside the body and help remove them. Hence, fat reduction, trigliceride reduction and it will also help lower the bad chlorest and improve the good.Nautica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitesnautica Posted May 1 Report Share Posted May 1 its all about the omega3 fatty acids. I DONT eat fish in my diet..so figured id add this because of it.those multi's are good. i dont know anything about womans diets\needs but i would think women should take a calcium supplement unless they drink loads of milk (which i personally think is liquid fat with a little calcium in it). u might wannt hit up the doc and chat with a nutrionalist to get some ideas fit for your body instead of the general 'whats good for a woman' infoI agree with you about the milk thing. If you do use milk to get your calcium from, drink skim milk. There are plenty of other sources of calcium. Green leafy veggies are load with calcium, lots of drinks are now fortified with calcium and of course supplements. If your diet is good and includes a wide variety of foods, you should not need to take a whole lot of additoinal calcium. And make sure you are also getting vit D, or the calium will not be utilized by the body (You body can produce enough vit D for calcium absorbtion, so long as you get 15-20 minutes in the sun).nautica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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