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Methpheloseweight

Updated March 9, 2013
kim Says:
Sat, March 9, 2013

a strong prescription spelled something like methlyph to lose weight

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Jenna Says:
Sat, March 9, 2013

Hi Kim,

I believe you are referring to Methylphendiate or Ritalin. It is prescribed for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. Because it can suppress the appetite, Ritalin is occasionally used as a weight loss aid. Like other stimulants, Ritalin can be habit-forming and may cause other serious side effects. Understanding the risks before using Ritalin is vital for preventing serious health problems.

Honestly, pills can help give someone a temporary kick start on working out daily, but what happens when you can't get the pills you need or desire; do you just stop trying to lose weight until you can obtain more? It's a serious question. In my opinion, maintaining healthy lifestyle eating habits and a consistent exercise regime is the most effective and safest method to losing weight and keeping it off your whole life. Getting plenty of rest and staying hydrated throughout the day is also equally as important. There are times when you may feel hungry but you're actually just thirsty for water, so taking the preemptive attack on hydration will help to avoid this common problem.

Other than that I don't know enough about your total lifestyle to comment on what you need to do in order to help you lose weight; so I can only hope that my feedback helps. Good luck!

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