A member asked:

Been a diet pill user for years. would like to quit completely. need effective health plan to keep weight off and energy up naturally.

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Good decision...: Whether OTC or prescription, diet pills are less effective and have more risks than "natural" metabolism boosters. If taking prescription diet pills, be sure you discuss your tapering off/quitting plan with your doctor.To "naturally" boost metabolism, incorporate aerobics AND muscle building/strength training.Eat breakfast, more protein, more water, some caffeine; eat enough (low cal lowers metab)

Answered 8/29/2016

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Dr. David Leszkowitz answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Takes time : it's going to take months 6-12 for your dopamine receptors to reset of course you may be tired at first wean off slowly will help exercise best cource

Answered 8/30/2016

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