Anyone have experiences with weight loss supplements?

[Anonymous]

Im an 18 yo Male, 210lbs and 6"0. I have always been a little bit chubby (34 waist size, I have baby fat on my cheeks, muffin top, etc) and I've been on a diet + excersize for 1-2 years with little result. I've kept gaining weight (although it doesn't really show on my body with the exception to the little bits of fat here and there).

I have stopped excersizing as university is really time demanding and I can't find the time to go to the gym. Food wise, I have been eating a bit more (freshman 15 HAHA)..

My goal isn't to be super ripped or anything, I just wanted to quickly lose these "pockets of fat".

I have been looking at weight loss supplements and I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with them. Im currently leaning towards green coffee bean extract or lipozin and would love to hear your experiences.
(Don't suggest Garcinia Cambogia - i was thinking of getting them but upon doing research, apparently they make your testicles shrink and I really would love to have full-sized testes)

Thanks! :)

[meatballs21]

Don't waste your money on supplements, just diet and exercise properly.

The key to weight loss is a calorie deficit. Carb control, protein, all that is secondary to making sure you burn more than you put in.

Get a fitness app like MyFitnessPal, and be completely honest and accurate in putting everything you eat and drink into it, along with how much you walk and exercise. You'll be amazed how quickly you hit the calorie limit for the day unless you're exercising!

You can still eat what you like, just... less of it. Because you've got less calories to play with, though, you should ensure you make the most of each one with some nutritious food to give your body what it needs, instead of empty calories like booze and junk.

[maiez]

Those supps you're looking at increase your metabolism with such a tiny change, it works but barely and will take a long time. What I suggest is working out more, you need to find the time, it increases your metabolism so much more than those pills. Also you need to change your diet, otherwise supplements won't work at all because you'll be putting in fat.

I work in a gym, I have seen many many people try fat loss supplements and not have progress unless they work out and change their diet.

[Starsite]

High protein low carbs. My advice would be to forget about any supplement that claims you'll lose weight. For starters those supplements are not governed so who knows what you're putting into your body. I personally think your height and weight aren't bad but if you want to lose some extra pounds eat lots of protein first, low carbs second and reduce your salt and sugar intake, and do little things like take the stairs, go for a walk, just be more active. :)

[Asker]

I've actually went about 3-6 months on a low carb high protein diet haha.

ALso, I should probably add that I am generally a pretty healthy guy. I eat a lot but pretty much stay away from sugar, unhealthy stuff and whatnot

[Starsite]

Did it help?

[Asker]

No it didn't... which is why I'm posting here...
I lost weight but i didn't seem any skinnier

[icecreamandcheese]

My mom is on some diet thing and lost most of her "love handles", she eats a spinach and chicken salad everyday for lunch and walks around 2 blocks twice a day. I don't know if something like that would help because I have no idea how to lose weight, I would rather have a bit more weight than be just skin and bones :P

[elizabethryan]

Yes, I used supplements when I was not satisfied with my weight. I wanted to gain 2 pounds because all the jeans were hanging on me. I decided to order on the website https://weightlosstop.com and to actively go to the gym. In two weeks I achieved my goal.

[504EDM]

Try Advocare 24 day challenge. If you eat right alongside their supplements you will lose a lot of fat.