Xenadrine NRG

[ercarta]

This product is basura, that is spanish for garbage. I took the dietary supplement in an attempt to loose a few pounds and was disappointed.

I lost no weight but did experience heart palpitations and way too frequent bowl movements. I thought I was going to dehydrate. Even after stopping I still experienced the effects. I'll never try another supplement for weight loss again. This product is no good. I was looking for a boost and got the scare of a life time!

Icksnay on the Xenadrine.

[Katie_Scarlett]

Interesting. I took Xenadrine RFA (w/ephedrine) on and off for a year. I went down 25 lbs in the first month. I then stepped back and just took half the recommended dosage to maintain the weightloss.

In order for the pills to work, I found that you had to do the following:
1. Drink 64+ oz of water a day.
2. EXERCISE - 30 minutes of cardio 5 days a week
3. Eat sensibly.

I stopped that stuff and then gained back weight (over the course of 18 months). To lose it this time (now that ephedrine is illegal), I tried trimspa. Using the same three step method I found that it works well, just not as quickly. I went down about 15 lbs in one month.

[ercarta]

What are the side effects of Trimspa? If they're anything like that of Xenadrine, then I am so not game.

What side effects did you experience with the version of Xenadrine you took, and how long did you take it?

[anita]

if you do cardio excercise for 30 minutes 5 times a week, that should be enough to ensure weight loss/weight maintenance. maybe you need a more demanding routine, rather than a pill? what type of cardio were you doing?

[@@di]

What are the side effects of Trimspa? If they're anything like that of Xenadrine, then I am so not game.

What side effects did you experience with the version of Xenadrine you took, and how long did you take it?

I used to take HydoxyCut, which is very similar to TrimSpa or Xenadrine. I used to be 135 pounds and went to 175. 23% body fat down to 10%.
But gave it up after reading an article about how it might be dangerous to use if you have a family history of heart problems.

I took it on and off for 6 months. But I also used to work out 6 days a week.
Drank protein shakes, creatine, the works.
Now I just juice naturally. Not as effective but I know its safe.

[Katie_Scarlett]

What are the side effects of Trimspa? If they're anything like that of Xenadrine, then I am so not game.

What side effects did you experience with the version of Xenadrine you took, and how long did you take it?
I took xenadrine RFA on and off for 12-15 months. Side effects were racing heart (probably shouldn't exceed recommended dosage and SHOULD LAY OFF coffee). When I played by the rules, I was okay.

Trimspa- no noticeable side effects other than the first day I didn't take them, I had a caffeine headache (from lack thereof).

[Katie_Scarlett]

if you do cardio excercise for 30 minutes 5 times a week, that should be enough to ensure weight loss/weight maintenance. maybe you need a more demanding routine, rather than a pill? what type of cardio were you doing?
I wanted to lose 30 lbs in under 30 days. I had my reasons. Thanks for your input though.

And it's a stairmaster. And it's plenty demanding.

[anita]

I wanted to lose 30 lbs in under 30 days. I had my reasons. Thanks for your input though.

And it's a stairmaster. And it's plenty demanding.


wow, quick weight loss :) glad it worked for you. the only time i used fat burners of any kind was during my heavy training days, and under strict supervision of my team's sports doctors and nutritionists. i like stairmasters, although i prefer burst excercises on alternating machines -- i.e. 2 miles on a treadmill around 6 - 6.5 mph with 2 minute peaks at a higher speed, then a light stretch, then a stairmaster or stationary bike for about 20 minutes, followed by a longer stretching session.

[Katie_Scarlett]

Yea, I can't run. I have flat feet and invariably end up with stress fractures. I decided that the stairmaster works best for me. I do light weight training as well. But that's obviously not part of my cardio.

Oh and I smoke, so I work out my lungs and heart that way too.

[LostinLaMancha]

....I went down 25 lbs in the first month. .... I went down about 15 lbs in one month.


hmmm... it clears up many a pictures within my head

[@@di]

wow, quick weight loss :) glad it worked for you. the only time i used fat burners of any kind was during my heavy training days, and under strict supervision of my team's sports doctors and nutritionists. i like stairmasters, although i prefer burst excercises on alternating machines -- i.e. 2 miles on a treadmill around 6 - 6.5 mph with 2 minute peaks at a higher speed, then a light stretch, then a stairmaster or stationary bike for about 20 minutes, followed by a longer stretching session.

Couldn't agree with you more. Burst exercises are the way to go, if you can run that it :) . the only difference is that I jump on the elliptical.

Katie:
The elliptical should be a low impact cardio exercise. I am sure you must have give it a try.

[Katie_Scarlett]

I actually own a stairmaster, hence I just use that. As LLM points out, I'm so grossly overweight that I'm afraid to go to the gym...

:D

I have tried the elliptical at my parent's house many times and I like it a lot, I just don't have the space to get one and keep the stairmaster. I find jumping jacks also are good exercise. :)

[anita]

katie, won't jumping jacks also put strain on your knees/hips/lower back if you have flat feet?

i don't know how you feel about swimming, but that could probably merge your cardio and free weights routine into one, plus it's no impact. ahh, if only we had better swimming facilities in newport.... and if only it would take less time to go to a pool, swim, come back, etc... :)

i have a treadmill, and since i got it, running regularly has become a breeze. can't really find a good excuse not to do a longer run when the machine's parked right in my bedroom :)

[Katie_Scarlett]

I hear you. Yea, I keep the jumping jacks to under 150/day. Otherwise my shins hurt.

For whatever reason, the only thing that really gets me is running on a hard surface. I can do the stairmaster, I can do the ellipse, I can do a lot of jumping jacks, but I can't run. Go figure.

I love swimming, I did water aerobics for a year in college and LOVED IT. My weight training now is a little more strenuous than that was.

[@@di]

katie, won't jumping jacks also put strain on your knees/hips/lower back if you have flat feet?

i don't know how you feel about swimming, but that could probably merge your cardio and free weights routine into one, plus it's no impact. ahh, if only we had better swimming facilities in newport.... and if only it would take less time to go to a pool, swim, come back, etc... :)

i have a treadmill, and since i got it, running regularly has become a breeze. can't really find a good excuse not to do a longer run when the machine's parked right in my bedroom :)

How sound proof are the apartments? Does your neighbor below you hate your guts :D ?

[Katie_Scarlett]

How sound proof are the apartments? Does your neighbor below you hate your guts :D ?

I live on the first floor. :D Plus I live in an old building that has really thick walls. I love my place.

[Lrn2dnc]

I like the Xen NRG. Slowly building from 1 to 4 pills a day as my body gets used to them. Then pyramiding back down till completely off.