Is taking fat burning supplements worth it?

[Hazel63]

For a long time I was under weight. I eat small portions and have a petite frame. Even though I was small, however, I have always had a pudgy midsection. Within the last 2 years I had gained 12lbs, going from 102 to 114lbs and it doesn't look good. Since my frame is meant to be small the weight I gained looks bad (especially in the mid section). A lot of my friends have even mentioned that I need to lose weight. I have changed my diet and started exercising again and have managed to lose 4lbs within the last three weeks. But my mid section is still pudgy :'(((

I am really working to get down to at least 106lbs so I can keep my curves. But I'd gladly accept being 114lbs if its all LEAN MUSCLE with no pudgy tummy! A health nut guy friend of mine suggested I start taking a supplement to help me lose the fat in that area. So I have been considering taking Raspberry Ketone (along with continued healthy diet and exercising 5 times a week) to help get rid of it once and for all.

Will this help me get rid of my stubborn area? Also, what are things you all have tried or what do you suggest? Or should I just stick to good old diet and exercise?

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And yes, my healthy weight range is 102-106lbs. I am 5'2 with a small frame.

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Would a 23in waist be a realistic goal for me? I have a petite frame as I've mentioned before, but I have a short torso.

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I am proud to report that I am almost at my goal of having a 23 inch waist. One more inch to go!


The biggest factor was radically changing my diet. I no longer consume any processed foods, no sugar, no sweet drinks, & left bread behind! (Unless it's whole grain) Changing my diet has brought me very far and I feel better than ever (and look better). I have not lost any weight, just inches. Just goes to show what we consume plays a huge role in how our body looks.

[Theguyoverthere]

Fat burners are scams! They always say to combine it with exercise for results. So just exercising without taking those pills is the same thing. Those fat burning pills are placebos. Some of them even mess people up. I know a guy who worked out a lot and had an ex taking them and she ended up depressed and with tons of problems.

Your health nut friend is a victim of the supplement industry and probably tries to find a pill for every thing he does. The supplement industry is filled with "scientific" claims. Yet if you look into them they're just claims and not actual facts. Look at creatine. Creatine monohydrate while a great supplement is dirt cheap and highly effective. So since it is so cheap, supplement companies start "making their own creatine" claiming it is better than regular creatine. Yey when people dissect the ingredients, it's still plain old creatine. One company made a creatine called "kre-alkalyn" claiming it was "buffered creatine" and all that. Yet when taken apart it was found to just be creatine with soda ash which is no different than plain old creatine.

Powders and pills are not the answer. A healthy diet and good exercise is. Supplements are only meant to supply you with what you don't get from your diet. People will always recommend natural food sources to keep clean.

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[kheserthorpe]

No.

Raspberry ketones have exhibited fat burning in rats and in test tubes at massive dosages. At reasonable dosages they haven't exhibited a damn thing.

You're losing weight. 'Fat burners' on their own don't do much. There are a number of drugs (legal) that help fight off metabolic slowdown when dieting. Caffeine is one. Ephedrine is another. The EC stack used to be used commonly, its since been banned thanks to people taking massive dosages. But you can still get it, its just not marketed. EC also suppresses appetite. It is a stimulant ... basically most fat burners are.

Yohimbine has some fat burning properties and some use for making stubborn body fat stores more available for energy, but has some ... side effects to be aware of.

If you're losing fat, stick with what you're doing.

I suspect the biggest thing for you to change is actually more Transverse abdominal work, along with losing those last few pounds.

[pickledxtofu]

yohimbine sounds like foreign crap no one should be taking...

[kheserthorpe]

Of course its foreign crap. A quick visual scan should show there's nothing native to the U.S. that triggers fat loss ;)

Yohiimbe is the plant, yohimbine is the active ingredient of interest (similar to ephedra vs. ephedrine).

[martyfellow]

Not surprised about the ketones, and I"d worry about their long term effect in large doses.

[EmmaG]

DON'T use ephedrine! As a med student, trust me, don't! Along with dieting, it may give you heart attacks, and other cardiovascular problems.

[kheserthorpe]

At what dosage levels? Honest question. I'm wondering if you've seen research I haven't.

[Anonymous]

For such a small amount of weight to lose, I wouldn't suggest taking anything. It shouldn't be very difficult or take very long to lose 10-20 pounds.

The fat burning supplements do work for people, depending on the supplement itself, of course. But those are usually taken to help kick start someone that really needs to lose A LOT.

Pilates is perfect for someone wanting the lean, toned look. Swimming as an exercise does that too.

Cut down on processed foods, eat less calories, exercise a little more. You should be able to lose that fairly easily :-)

Good luck!

[caligirl2003]

Get regular green tea bags and make ice tea and have ice water in fridge all the time. When you wake up drink a tall glass of green tea iced and water iced. Don't eat carbs because they put the weight on. Eventually you'll wanna eat some after two weeks also don't eat carbs after 2p.m. Eat small meals and always drink the green tea and water with each meal. You'll burn oh and try to eat only white meat but in small portions don't over dose on protein its bad for yur liver.

[sexyasianboi26]

Stimulants does burn fat but it does NOT burn your stomach area. There is no "legal" pill that will tell and allow your body to use your last minute fat reserves (tummy fat).

Illegal oral steroids can burn stomach fat. Clenbuterol or Anavar will work.

[martyfellow]

Just keep working out. Nothing will help you lose fat in just one area, but as you lose fat,most of it will come from where it accumulates most..

As with most people, it's your stomach area!

So have patience. Chemical help will only have side effects, and most aren't great for your liver or your kidneys.

[Anonymous]

Just try to work on your midsection. And, cut out things like breads, or really starchy foods. Drinking a LOT of water really helps, also. Fat burning supplements do help, but as soon as you stop taking them (because you can't very well take them for the rest of your life), you're just going to be in the same exact position as before.

[EmmaG]

I'm 5'2, really petite, I do have a 23 inch waist. But it depends on your built, don't focus on this too much. Also, don't take supplements, everything you need is in healthy food. Most supplements are really unhealthy.

[HungryJones]

Look up oxy elite pro, had a couple friends take it and it worked for them, as long as you work out and you're active it helps burn fat. Read up on it and decide for yourself.

[Hazel63]

Hmm... I'll look into it. :o

[HungryJones]

Yea no problem, just whatever you take make sure you research first. Don't just take something random.

[kheserthorpe]

that would be yohimbe basically.

[magnoliacrush]

That's what I would recommend as well. I've lost a lot of weight while on it versus doing the regular exercise and clean diet. If you do decide to use it, make sure you give yourself a 4 week break like it suggests.

[1inmillion]

Stomach and abs are the toughest area to be toned. You basically have to have a strict diet and workout that area often. You also have to do cardio. There is no magic pills to get it done!

[Prof_Don]

Very true; pills will never replace that hard work!

[WeaponZero]

They don't really do anything at all. And whether or not a 23 in waist is realistic is not something anyone on here can say.

[JamielovesKU]

If you try em and they work for you then yes it is worth it, but if you're looking to buy some you should get the ones with the highest ratings

[Anonymous]

I'm not a big supplement person. That's different than multivitamins to me, I don't know how to explain it but I just wouldn't do it. too much potential for side effects. your health can be risked

[Anonymous]

You should post some body pics so that I have a better idea of what you're talking about.

[pickledxtofu]

lulz

obvious attempt at getting her pics

[Opinion Owner]

Clearly just being funny, but no one here knows how to do that.

[Anonymous]

Don't take those. You are way too beautiful to die from them.

[Opinion Owner]

Haters in the house I see

[yaddayaddayadda02]

Nope, they generally don't work

[samtheman93]

I'm pretty sure they are just a scam.

[Anonymous]

wow... you are a stunner girl!

[Cromartie]

No. In your case no.

[Anonymous]

waste of money..