Dexatrim to jumpstart low carbing

iamthebadger · 08-06-2008, 11:00 AM

Anyone ever try Dexatrim to jumpstart the LC plan? Is it bad for you?

apekast · 08-06-2008, 11:04 AM

Isn't Dexatrim appetite control? If so, I don't think you will need it becuase LC naturally curbs your hunger.

iamthebadger · 08-06-2008, 11:13 AM

ya... but I'm weak at first. It helps me get started. Then I taper off. I love sweets... help

AllieCat0817 · 08-06-2008, 11:16 AM

Many here would tell you not to use it, and just stick it out and that after the first 48 hours or so ketosis should kick in...

luckylychee · 08-06-2008, 11:20 AM

I've used dexatrim before I learned about LC, and it did nothing for me. A lot of my bad eating in the past was due to emotional eating and a pill definitely made no difference.

Mule_Freak · 08-06-2008, 11:31 AM

I used Dexatrim in the way past, years ago, all it ever did for me was make me "jittery" and NEVER curbed my urge for eating, of course that is me. I would still just try and do a 2 wk. clean induction, good luck

MikeUA · 08-06-2008, 12:31 PM

I have used something they sell at GNC before for a jump start.

Its totally up to you.

Bonnieabc · 08-06-2008, 12:45 PM

Never had luck with dexatrim - several boxes over the years...

The cravings were stronger than it was!

magic maker · 08-06-2008, 02:47 PM

I tried Dexatrim. I was hungry AND nervous.

daisyHair · 08-06-2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magic maker

I tried Dexatrim. I was hungry AND nervous.

Ha!!!
Exactly.. good description!

DorianH · 08-06-2008, 06:16 PM

Ketosis kills hunger better than any pill- and on low carb you can eat until satisfied anyway so give it a shot the natural way!!

Jennyl · 08-06-2008, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DorianH

Ketosis kills hunger better than any pill- and on low carb you can eat until satisfied anyway so give it a shot the natural way!!

I agree with this. You don't need the pills.

afuentes · 08-06-2008, 10:42 PM

I am ashamed to say that I have tried all of them.....Hydroxycut, Trimspa, Dexatrim, Metabolife, ephedra, Diet Fuel, Ripped Fuel, and many more.

None worked. They make me nervous only. The only thing that controlled my appetite was ephedra but that is not healthy.

Low carb naturally curbs your appetite. It is torture for the first few days of Induction but soon those cravings go away.

08-06-2008, 11:00 AM	#1
iamthebadger Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 18 Gallery: iamthebadger Stats: 174/155/139 WOE: Atkins/SB	Dexatrim to jumpstart low carbing Anyone ever try Dexatrim to jumpstart the LC plan? Is it bad for you?

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08-06-2008, 11:04 AM	#2
apekast Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 25 Gallery: apekast Stats: 183/171.8/120 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 29, 2008	Isn't Dexatrim appetite control? If so, I don't think you will need it becuase LC naturally curbs your hunger.

08-06-2008, 11:13 AM	#3
iamthebadger Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 18 Gallery: iamthebadger Stats: 174/155/139 WOE: Atkins/SB	ya... but I'm weak at first. It helps me get started. Then I taper off. I love sweets... help

08-06-2008, 11:16 AM	#4
AllieCat0817 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southeastern Coastal SC Posts: 11,831 Gallery: AllieCat0817 Stats: 213.5/133.5/140 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: 5/23/03	Many here would tell you not to use it, and just stick it out and that after the first 48 hours or so ketosis should kick in...

08-06-2008, 11:20 AM	#5
luckylychee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Luxembourg! Posts: 4,719 Gallery: luckylychee Stats: 89 kilos/76.2 kilos/61.2 kilos WOE: Low carb, BRING ON THE FAT Start Date: March 10, 2007	I've used dexatrim before I learned about LC, and it did nothing for me. A lot of my bad eating in the past was due to emotional eating and a pill definitely made no difference.

08-06-2008, 11:31 AM	#6
Mule_Freak MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,185 Gallery: Mule_Freak Stats: 145/125-130/135 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: Oct. 2003	I used Dexatrim in the way past, years ago, all it ever did for me was make me "jittery" and NEVER curbed my urge for eating, of course that is me. I would still just try and do a 2 wk. clean induction, good luck

08-06-2008, 12:31 PM	#7
MikeUA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 236 Gallery: MikeUA Start Date: 03-24-2008	I have used something they sell at GNC before for a jump start. Its totally up to you.

08-06-2008, 12:45 PM	#8
Bonnieabc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SC Posts: 398 Gallery: Bonnieabc Stats: (164)161/152/135 WOE: Atkins:) Start Date: 6/19/08	Never had luck with dexatrim - several boxes over the years... The cravings were stronger than it was!

08-06-2008, 02:47 PM	#9
magic maker Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 120 Gallery: magic maker Stats: 158/139/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2008	I tried Dexatrim. I was hungry AND nervous.

08-06-2008, 06:16 PM	#11
DorianH MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,431 Gallery: DorianH Stats: 247/???/150 WOE: Moderate Carbs/Dairy Free Start Date: restart 7/7/2008	Ketosis kills hunger better than any pill- and on low carb you can eat until satisfied anyway so give it a shot the natural way!!

08-06-2008, 10:42 PM	#13
afuentes MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2,141 Gallery: afuentes Stats: 190/179/150 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: honest restart - 11/20/08	I am ashamed to say that I have tried all of them.....Hydroxycut, Trimspa, Dexatrim, Metabolife, ephedra, Diet Fuel, Ripped Fuel, and many more. None worked. They make me nervous only. The only thing that controlled my appetite was ephedra but that is not healthy. Low carb naturally curbs your appetite. It is torture for the first few days of Induction but soon those cravings go away.