Considering the logistics of using amphetamines for weight loss. iin?

So basically i've been a big boy since I turned 13. Shitty high school, shitty senior year, shitty decisions. Smoked too much weed, hung out with losers, drank, piled on weight. Convinced myself I was body proud, that it was okay to be the size i am because my personality makes up for it and bugger anybody who disagrees, yeah.

For context I should mention that i'm now 22, average height(about a hands span taller than your average fridge) and weigh nearly 230 pounds.

It took me a while to realise it, but the reality is people don't work on how good your heart is, how nice your ideas are. And with a new move and a new group of people in my life, I've realised that, believe it or not, social acceptance hinges on peoples shallow, knee jerk judgements of you. Body has a lot to do with it. I'm a sharp guy, try to be interesting and caring and a good friend, but If I ever want to meet a woman who doesn't immediately feel the need to shove me into the token fat friend category i've gotta shift this crap.

Personality goes a long way, but it's not the whole deal. There are some obstacles though:

Problem #1. Have ADD, very hard to commit to things.

Problem #2. Got pronated ankles and mild twist in the spine, so running/jogging/walking for extended periods of time(thats a fair portion of all cardio right there) can leave me in excruciating pain if I over do it.

Problem #3. I'm a smoker, the lung capacity is smaller than it used to be, creating yet another hurdle.

Problem #4. I'm vegetarian office worker, so high energy foods are not really in the picture and days tend to be sedentary when not at work.

Amphetamines are not to be abused, but they can, in my opinion, be very very useful. If I was to ingest a regular dose, being careful not to vary the time and the quantity, and used this as the extra oomph that might push through some of these problems, would that be normal?

I know there are a lot of people out there who would throw up their hands in shock horror at the very notion, but if chemical dependence is avoided and the results show through, whats wrong with that?

So tell me, is this a good idea? Or at least valid? Has anyone else done this and seen the benefits? Is it normal?

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  • shade_ilmaendu

    Go watch Requiem for a Dream and tell me if you still want to use amphetamines.

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  • RoyalKnight

    I would not suggest this at all. Using Amphetamines can have extreme Physical and Psychological Effects. I can relate to you because I'm 23, have severe ADHD and at my heaviest I weighed 240 Pounds. I'm now at a healthy weight, weighing at 170 Pounds. My Secret? A healthy dietary regimen and adequate physical activity.

    Remember, you don't want to lose weight, you want to lose weight in FAT. Weight can be anything. It can be weight in water, muscle tissue, bodily fluids, excretions and etc.

    Here's what I did. I reduced my calorie intake to about 2,000 per calories a day, ate 5 times a day (3 small meals with 2 snacks in-between), drank lots of water and walked at least 30 minutes total per day. Getting in shape doesn't have to be a huge struggle. You can find some good tasting healthy alternative foods such as Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice and Fiber One. If you can't exercise for extended periods of time, try doing it for short periods of time a few times per day.

    There's no easy way around this. If you want genuine weight loss that is healthy and long-lasting, this is the only way to do it.

    Best of luck.

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  • Darkoil

    Exercise is the key to losing weight. If you want to lose weight then cardio should be avoided, anaerobic respiration cannot be fueled by fat, it's one of the reasons why you can only sprint flat out for about a minute. The best way of losing weight for you would be an upper body aerobic circuit.

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  • NeuroNeptunian

    I took Amphetamines for a while and they surpressed my appetite. I hardly ever ate and I walked for 4-8 hours a day. I went from my normal weight that I weighed for 4 years (130 lbs. at 5'4.5) to 112 and gained it all back within a month of quitting.

    Find another way unless you want to be on them your whole life. I have a good metabolism and my weight only stayed off while on Amphetamines.

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  • imaz

    When you add it to your morning routine as a tasty juice, it helps FIRE UP an incredible amount of clogged fat inside your body and release it as energy.
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  • la_uva_mojada

    U said u used to smoke a lot of weed. If you would say u have an addictive personality at all, I would say be really careful!! A lot more dangerous and addictive than weed! In fact some people end up hearing voices and having psychological issues. U are an adult and make ur own decisions. If u decide to make this one, just think it thru and realize risks involved. Good luck!

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  • la_uva_mojada

    It does give an "oomph" and maximize my workout. However, it wont magically work by itself. You have to eat HEALTHY. the liver is what burns fat so it will be bogged down by toxins u consume.

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  • la_uva_mojada

    Ok, having said all this, I will finally address ur question.. taking speed to lose weight. Honestly I'm guilty of doing this myself. On the days I lift weights, I BBQ organic hamburger mixed in with garlic (solo yummy that way!) I will eat, then do it, wait an hour and a half then lift weights for 3-4 hours. I drink dandelion tea (especially good for weight loss and weight lifting)

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  • la_uva_mojada

    Watch the movie food Inc to see what non organic meat youve been eating your whole life is. Disgusting!!! There is a big difference in food that packs on pounds and is inflammatory to ur body in general and food full of nutrients and gives u energy!!! Plus.. VERY IMPORTANT! !! AVOID HIGH FRUCTOSE SYRUP! its chemichally engineered on purpose to make u fat!

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  • la_uva_mojada

    I grew up fat myself and I have been able to get fit and stay fit! My main secret was to eliminate processed foods and only organic meat. The organic meat was huge bcuz regular meat is loaded with hormones to maximize livestocks weight. Its expensive I know, but organic hamburger isn't bad and drumsticks.

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  • oliveyou

    I used them when I was younger and I thought I was fat(I wasn't), they helped me lose weight but it is obviously not healthy. That being said it is your life so if you want to do it just be careful. Good luck <3

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  • flax

    Read about the 80/10/10 raw diet....stop smoking...don't use amphets for weight loss, read about food and supplements and do it properly. As for exercise, tie some filled water bottles to your ankles and walk round your washing line for half an hour...there is an exercise regime for this surprisingly. All your problems can be solved cheaply and easily. All you need is the will to do it. Good luck.

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  • SuperBenzid

    I have taken amphetamines long term and eventually my appetite came back. I think you only lose your appetite completely if you use quite a large dose everyday. So if you go down that path you will probably need to go pretty hard to achieve anything more than a small weight drop. Something to keep in mind.

    I would probably use amphetamines over stomach stapling though if it came down to it.

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  • Goomats

    1. Amphetamines are addictive. The whole weight loss thing (and your LIFE) will get out of control.
    2. Amphetamines affect your mental health and your personality...and NOT for the better. Amphetamines also ruin your teeth, complexion and hair, making you LESS attractive.
    3. Why do you have to be thin? If you live an interesting life and have a good personality, people are going to LOVE you regardless of your heaviness. Also some women LOVE big men!!! If you are wanting to use amphetamines, you are clearly not doing this for health purposes as being chunky is far healthier than being an amphetamine addict.

    4. Lastly, amphetamines make people dislike the sensation of water...thus you will hate showering and STINK!!!

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  • vidalocs

    ADderall is prescribed in some regions for weight loss. It's primarily for ADD treatment and it DOES work for both. As you said, don't abuse them. That leads to problems way worse than weight issues. I personally see no reason why you couldn't take it under medical supervision, and proper education on the medication and a healthy lifestyle :)

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  • Moonbow

    As long as you don't have high blood pressure or heart problems, go for it!

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  • davesumba

    doctors used to prescribe heroin and cocaine for medicinal purposes. don't see why you can't use this logic.

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  • If you dont want to read my spiel, at least hear this: self medicating with psychoactive drugs is the worst idea ever. This is ALWAYS the cause of addiction.

    "Shitty high school, shitty senior year, shitty decisions."
    Totally there with you.

    "It took me a while to realise it, but the reality is people don't work on how good your heart is, how nice your ideas are. And with a new move and a new group of people in my life, I've realised that, believe it or not, social acceptance hinges on peoples shallow, knee jerk judgements of you"

    Yes and no. Making friends may be harder, but it can't be impossible unless YOU have a deflated opinion of YOURSELF. Thats all that really matters. Don't have such a pessimistic view of humanity, there are people who aren't shallow, and most people are at least aware that being shallow is stupid and will realize their error if they see that you accept yourself. Thats the only way people will accept you, if you accept yourself. If you make friends by being skinny and attractive but you dont respect yourself, your friends will see that and stop being your friend. Doing something to yourself to impress others IS NOT respecting yourself.

    Point is, if you want to lose weight, do it for yourself. Thats the only you can be truly happy with the result, regardless of how it turns out.

    Amphetamines are a horrible idea. Four words- requiem for a dream. Will amphetamines really make you feel better? No, they may help you lose weight, but you will have less meaningful relationships and you will possibly become a drug addict. Cost-benefit analysis. If you try to be as healthy as possible and adjust your lifestyle, you will get much better results. But this will depend on whether you accept yourself. Doing something for others' opinions is an awful idea and will never yield good results. Good luck

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  • mysterymen3000

    Lay off the McDonald's

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