How Safe Are Weight Loss Supplements? - Page 4

av98m · 2nd February 2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by KevL

Have you tried ON 100% Whey yet? If you have and don't like it, try giving SciVation whey a try. I'm taking it currently, and the taste is awesome. Thicker and richer in taste compared to ON 100% Whey, and it's cheaper too. I mixed one scoop of SciVation whey with a scoop of Muscle Juice banana flavour (for post workout carbs) and the result is a smooth shake with the best of both tastes that will leave you wanting for more. Try chocolate

Hmm...thanks for the suggestions. I'll go look into it.

tbearer · 17th March 2010, 09:29 PM

weight loss is something very dear to my heart.

cos i used to be very overweight. i tried to diet on my own, but didnt work.

then, i went on weight loss programme, with exercise, and ever since, i sustained my weight loss for 2 years now.

thus, my opinion, weight loss products are ok, as long as safe. please read the ingredients. a lot of shakes in the market contain TRANSFAT.

my success to sustainable weight loss is exercise, change of diet and taking general supplements to ensure adequate nutrition intake.

so to those out there going on a diet, please do it healthily. dont over do it. rapid weight loss causes more harm in the long run than good.

aizan · 17th March 2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tbearer

weight loss is something very dear to my heart.

cos i used to be very overweight. i tried to diet on my own, but didnt work.

then, i went on weight loss programme, with exercise, and ever since, i sustained my weight loss for 2 years now.

thus, my opinion, weight loss products are ok, as long as safe. please read the ingredients. a lot of shakes in the market contain TRANSFAT.

my success to sustainable weight loss is exercise, change of diet and taking general supplements to ensure adequate nutrition intake.

so to those out there going on a diet, please do it healthily. dont over do it. rapid weight loss causes more harm in the long run than good.

hallo tbearer. welcome to our humble forum. just curious. what was the weight loss programme that you went on? did you hire a PT? Or was it one of thos slimming centre thingy (although i doubt it)... or perhaps one of those online courses?

tbearer · 18th March 2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by aizan

hallo tbearer. welcome to our humble forum. just curious. what was the weight loss programme that you went on? did you hire a PT? Or was it one of thos slimming centre thingy (although i doubt it)... or perhaps one of those online courses?

thanks aizan.

the weight loss programme was a 3 month programme of meal replacement, taking certain supplements and tea. (not, it WASNT herbalife. i dont touch that)

the exercise bit came when i searched for a workout that i enjoy, and have stuck to the routine ever since

so there wasnt a PT or slimming centre. but now, i got myself a PT to tone up my core muscles and arms.

myremi · 18th March 2010, 11:04 AM

Well, would you want to also take your food program to the next level i.e. do away with meal replacement and get back to eating food?

The downside of meal replacements is that your body can only take so much in the long run. Also, some of the micronutrients that can only be found in raw food (plants + meat). You won't find them in supplements either because of the complex nature of it.

Also, you'll find that as you go through your PT program, you may need more actual food than meal replacement. You'll also find that as you explore the food that you eat better and come up with healthy alternative, it is possible to go back to eating normal food but just in different portions and possibly cooking at home.

tbearer · 18th March 2010, 05:06 PM

i only went on the meal replacement programme during the months i was on diet. as soon as i reached my weight target, i have stopped taking.

i dont take the meal replacements anymore, thus am back to eating meals for the past 2 years, unless i am rushing for time, or when i am too full to eat a full meal (due to late lunch or heavy tea)

heard people telling me that meal replacements will cause me to have 'withdrawal' symptoms. didnt have any, in the case of this brand i was consuming. i guess it's the ingredients which are the real culprits?

Tyrone · 15th June 2010, 03:54 PM

Nowadays there are many weight loss pills and supplements that are available in the market. But not all of them are safe and approved by the FDA. You will have to check all the details and ingredients in the supplements before you start consuming it.

Wicked6 · 29th July 2010, 01:26 PM

But i don’t recommend any weight loss supplements. I just follow my workout schedule. I’m afraid to use supplements because there is a risk of side effects.

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17th March 2010, 09:29 PM	#47
tbearer Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 6	weight loss is something very dear to my heart. cos i used to be very overweight. i tried to diet on my own, but didnt work. then, i went on weight loss programme, with exercise, and ever since, i sustained my weight loss for 2 years now. thus, my opinion, weight loss products are ok, as long as safe. please read the ingredients. a lot of shakes in the market contain TRANSFAT. my success to sustainable weight loss is exercise, change of diet and taking general supplements to ensure adequate nutrition intake. so to those out there going on a diet, please do it healthily. dont over do it. rapid weight loss causes more harm in the long run than good.

18th March 2010, 05:06 PM	#51
tbearer Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 6	i only went on the meal replacement programme during the months i was on diet. as soon as i reached my weight target, i have stopped taking. i dont take the meal replacements anymore, thus am back to eating meals for the past 2 years, unless i am rushing for time, or when i am too full to eat a full meal (due to late lunch or heavy tea) heard people telling me that meal replacements will cause me to have 'withdrawal' symptoms. didnt have any, in the case of this brand i was consuming. i guess it's the ingredients which are the real culprits?

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