Does anyone use any supplements?

[ginger_biscuit]

Does anyone use any supplements to curb their appetite and give them more energy during workouts? If so, what works for you?

[RicInCT]

Hi Ginger.

The only thing I use is protein powder, which I put in my smoothies.  I try to consume a diet high and protien and low in simple carbs.  I have taken to running and have acheived my desired weight loss.  My goal now is to build up my endurance and take on a half marathon.

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@ginger_biscuit wrote:

Does anyone use any supplements to curb their appetite and give them more energy during workouts? If so, what works for you?

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[whome]

Pretty much any sort of "speed" will do what you want, as well as things you might not want. Plenty of brands out there just waiting for your money.

I realize this probably isn't the answer for which you were hoping. Just because it is "natural" or "herbal" doesn't mean it isn't bad for you.

Good luck

[WendyB]

I also make a protein Powder Smoothie

Supplements are a waste of money. If  you eat more protein and high fiber it will curb your appetite. Also Olive oil helps to curb it as well. We do need Fat in Out diet just not a lot 2 Teaspoons a day is good 

[Ukase]

Ok - curbing appetite is a double edged sword.

Sometimes - we need to eat.

Sometimes we just want to.

You would know what is the likely thing when it's happening to you.

To curb appetite - proteins and fats are best. Fats really provide that "full" feeling, but sometimes, eating fatty foods (avocado, peanut-butter) can be too many calories and not enough "full".

For me, I use a protein supplement. I use Body Fortress whey isolate because it's got fewer calories than the concentrate. I also use it because it's inexpensive compared to the other brands and has mostly the same stuff all the others have.

For best results, in my "bro-science" opinion, if you like carbs, eat them early in the day, give your body a chance to burn them off. Proteins and fats mostly for dinner. If you need a later night snack before you go to bed, choose something that is mostly protein with some fats (or without). Protein smoothies are pretty filling for me. Typically, eating carbs before bed is a bad idea. Your body will burn some of it just in the energy it burns as you sleep, some may be stored in your liver as glycogen and the rest will turn to fat. Counterproductive, eh?

Sometimes,  when we reduce our calories, our bodies give us a signal that makes us think we're hungry. Sometimes, we're just thirsty. Other times, our brains are looking for dopamine - and if we do 10 pushups or walk around the block, the craving will go away. All of us are different, so you're your own expert on you.