Do appetite suppressant really help with weight loss

[bruceH]

Okay, let's say for arguments sake that something out there - drug, supplement, herb or food - could cause appetite suppression, do you think that that this effect would truly help with weight loss? The reason I'm asking is I feel that as much as you may feel less hungry, ultimately, what you eat is a matter of choice. No appetite suppression is going to stop you from choosing what and how much you eat. I'm saying that because there is a big difference between loss of appetite (where you just don't feel like eating) and appetite suppression. Thoughts?

[Kyra]

That's an interesting point of view. I think appetite suppression can help. However, it always comes down to the choices you make, but this could also be said about energy boosters. Simply because something makes you feel more energized, this doesn't mean you'll automatically exercise. You still have to make the choice to workout.

[CuJo1992]

That's an interesting point of view. I think appetite suppression can help. However, it always comes down to the choices you make, but this could also be said about energy boosters. Simply because something makes you feel more energized, this doesn't mean you'll automatically exercise. You still have to make the choice to workout.

I agree. No matter what a pill claims it can do for you - and whether or not it does it - ultimately, it's up to you what you eat, and if you exercise. It's one of those "you can lead a horse to water scenarios." So, the pill can lead you to water, but it's up to you to drink it.

[bruceH]

I agree. No matter what a pill claims it can do for you - and whether or not it does it - ultimately, it's up to you what you eat, and if you exercise. It's one of those "you can lead a horse to water scenarios." So, the pill can lead you to water, but it's up to you to drink it.

Thanks. Never looked at it that way, I guess you're right. I was just wondering if the appetite suppressant effects would be enough to just not make you feel hungry, because if that were the case, that would certainly have to be a benefit because without being hungry, you should certainly eat fewer calories.

[jan]

Thanks. Never looked at it that way, I guess you're right. I was just wondering if the appetite suppressant effects would be enough to just not make you feel hungry, because if that were the case, that would certainly have to be a benefit because without being hungry, you should certainly eat fewer calories.

Yes. When you feel less hungry, you are definitely likely to eat less. The whole point is that since you are not as hungry, you are more likely to make better food choices, because you don't have that ravenous you just want to eat all the fat you can find feeling. I think if they do work, appetite suppressants can certainly help, just like energy boosters can help you feel less tired, so you are more likely to be active. Of course, at the end of the day, it's up to you to choose what you do with any kind of support, but this doesn't mean they aren't effective, only that you're deciding to make a poor choice.

[legendarytroy]

Yes. When you feel less hungry, you are definitely likely to eat less. The whole point is that since you are not as hungry, you are more likely to make better food choices, because you don't have that ravenous you just want to eat all the fat you can find feeling. I think if they do work, appetite suppressants can certainly help, just like energy boosters can help you feel less tired, so you are more likely to be active. Of course, at the end of the day, it's up to you to choose what you do with any kind of support, but this doesn't mean they aren't effective, only that you're deciding to make a poor choice.

That's a good point. However, my main issue with OTC appetite suppressant is that I've never tried one that has any effect on my hunger levels at all. I personally don't think there are actual appetite suppressants, and if there are herbs that can do it, there isn't a high enough dose in the OTC diet pills that are available for there to be any real benefit.