Why or, why not? For starters, the warnings scare me—heart attacks, anxiety, death. I love my life and this journey I am on and can’t imagine it being cut short by diet supplements. I’d rather be f**king fat and die of a heart attack the good ole fashion way. And that’s the truth.
Want more truth? I took two supplements once and went on my way to work, looking cute as a button. Then, as I was waiting for the subway something started to happen. I became angry and anxious. I began to shake, followed by an upset stomach. If that wasn’t enough I started sweating like a crackhead that just had a hit. At least I assumed that’s what it feels like without the high. I didn’t eat that entire day because I wasn’t hungry…not eating felt like an accomplishment. Zero calories = no fat ass.
I decided the next day to try taking my supplements with food. Better. More importantly, I didn’t eat! Five days later, 3 pounds lighter and no sleep (another side effect), I looked like a full blown zombie-crackhead. If you’ve ever seen one of those, then you know how hideous and scary they look. I was also crazier than ever. Somehow, I was also accused of being, er… super annoying. I had to end the madness.
Pros: None whatsoever. Whatever weight you lose comes right back.
Cons: Diet supplements, both over-the-counter and prescription can cause the following: nervousness, restlessness, insomnia, high blood pressure, fatigue and hyperactivity, heart arrhythmia and palpitations, congestive heart failure or heart attack, stroke, headaches, dry mouth, vomiting and diarrhea or constipation, intestinal disturbances, tightness in chest, tingling in extremities, excessive perspiration, dizziness, disruption in menstrual cycle, change in libido, hair loss, blurred vision, fever and urinary tract problems. Overdoses can cause tremors, confusion, hallucinations, shallow breathing, renal failure, heart attack and convulsions.
It’s just not worth it.