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jessekay
jessekay

So after about little over a year I have lost a lot of weight but my friend added me to a weight loss group that was meant to buy a special diet pill to lose weight on my end I don't think it's a good idea because I take a few psych meds and thyroid pills so I'm thinking I just need to up my exercise 2 like 20mins at least  a day I think I will see results and leave the diet pills by themselves if you have feedback most appreciated other than that I'm just venting thank you

arfie
arfie
Vent away, Jesse. Congrats on the wisdom to think twice before mixing meds. At the very least, it seems like you should consult your med manager before making changes.

Love the idea of upping your exercise regimen. Easy does it there, as well, but stretching your comfort zone can have great benefits.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Most of those diet pills are synthesized forms of chemical or herbal caffiene in large amounts and some are bringing Ephedra back which is very, very dangerous.

So if you can do it on your own with just a good diet and exercise. And exercise helps keep your mood stable, just do you. Please don't think you have to be perfect. If your keeping the BP stable, if your living life, if your doing okay and life isn't blowing up everyday...then hey, sounds like life might be pretty good. You sound like your doing good by yourself, taking your meds, being healthy, taking care of yourself and that all deserves a big high five! Just keep it up and be you!

I'd avoid any of the diet pills while taking psych meds.

Take care,
Kat
jessekay
jessekay
Yeah I was told the diet pills were mosly made of caffeine I'm glad I thought it though and willing to not risk take it yeah I definitely am getting more wise about my future healthier choices
MrMojoRisin
MrMojoRisin
your intuition was right. 20 minutes of decent workout a day will be wayyy better than diet pills. the caffeine is one thing, but there's lots of sketchy chinese pharmaceutical stuff in those pills.
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