Stacker 2 - INTERESTING side effect!!

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 1:08 pm

I have recently been taking Stacker 2 to enhance my diet & weight loss (I plan to lost at least 10 lbs, by Halloween!) It is known for curbing the hunger cravings and speeding up your metabolism, but ever since I started taking them I have noticed something VERY interesting...

For some odd reason they are also taking away my cravings to smoke. Now right off, I am NOT suggesting that this works for THAT purpose. However, I have cut down on my smoking DRASTICALLY. Yesterday I only smoked THREE cigarettes.

Interesting...

Eloise Goth · Post by **Eloise Goth** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 1:42 pm

great stuff Lorna!!

ps...can I have the cigarettes you didnt smoke?!

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 1:47 pm

They're menthols... lol

I originally switched to menthol cause I always hated menthol but now I like 'em!!

Eloise Goth · Post by **Eloise Goth** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 2:33 pm

menthols?? uhm..lol..I'll pass, thanks...

Calina_Leigh · Post by **Calina_Leigh** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 3:29 pm

I think I need to give that a try. Thanks for the info.

Angie · Post by **Angie** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 5:08 pm

Hi, ladies!

Just a word of advice and I'll be quiet

. I know that Stacker 2 no longer has ephedra in it, but PLEASE be careful with any metabolism booster if you get in a lot of cardio exercise. I used to use Xenedrine, which contained ephedra and caffeine. Always took less than the recommended dose and it certainly helped with the weight, but it also put me into atrial fibrilation for a few months. I first noticed it when my Polar monitor stopped registering my heart rate during exercise.

Since there were no underlying causes, the doc could only conclude that the increased heart activity from exercise (100 miles per week biking, plus kickboxing classes) in conjunction with the Xenedrine was the cause. I stopped taking the stuff two years ago and have had no recurrence. Most of these supplements are no more harmful than a couple of cups of coffee, but just vigilant to what your body tells you.

Take Care,
Angie

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 5:38 pm

Angie wrote:Hi, ladies!

Just a word of advice and I'll be quiet . I know that Stacker 2 no longer has ephedra in it, but PLEASE be careful with any metabolism booster if you get in a lot of cardio exercise. I used to use Xenedrine, which contained ephedra and caffeine. Always took less than the recommended dose and it certainly helped with the weight, but it also put me into atrial fibrilation for a few months. I first noticed it when my Polar monitor stopped registering my heart rate during exercise.

Since there were no underlying causes, the doc could only conclude that the increased heart activity from exercise (100 miles per week biking, plus kickboxing classes) in conjunction with the Xenedrine was the cause. I stopped taking the stuff two years ago and have had no recurrence. Most of these supplements are no more harmful than a couple of cups of coffee, but just vigilant to what your body tells you.

Take Care,
Angie

Good points to remember, Angie. These do contain caffiene, and they recommend taking no more than four capsules daily, but I take no more than 2 or 3 a day. Plus, they also strongly recommend that you STOP taking them after a few weeks...

Basically, any diet or exercize program should be approached with caution and followed properly.

Mellissa · Post by **Mellissa** » Sat Sep 18, 2004 4:19 am

in Holland there working on a law to ban stacker due to the serious side affects they have
some people got in some serious trouble using them ended up in intesive care so they will be banned in holland soon

so i just wanna say be careful with that stuff

ok i dont have the problem of overweight so i dont know on how you feel
But risking your health for a few pounds i dont know if thats woth it
please be carefull ok

Love Mellissa

Beauty · Post by **Beauty** » Sat Sep 18, 2004 7:25 am

Ok, now I'm getting worried. Two warnings.

I have heard great stuff about TrimSpa though.

Beauty

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Sat Sep 18, 2004 2:23 pm

Funny you mention Trimspa... my friend Nikki lost a lot of weight with Trimspa this year, just like Anna Nicole!

And the funny thing is my friend Nikki actually reminds me of Anna Nicole as well! Same look, same quirkiness & mannerisms... too funny!!

As for all of these warnings, I will say this girls: ANY diet supplement out there today can be dangerous if it is misused or the directions are not followed. I mean, it's not like there are any out there that are so safe that they can just be munched on all day long like M&Ms. Let's be real.

But as of right now I REALLY like the fact that my nicotine cravings are going away...

Kristen · Post by **Kristen** » Sat Sep 18, 2004 2:38 pm

Lorna , Diet pills, quit smoking at the same time? Self induced PMS? Just kiddin, Hope the cigs are down to 2-3 for good, and the diet works as well as want. .....Kristen

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Sat Sep 18, 2004 3:53 pm

Kristen wrote:Lorna , Diet pills, quit smoking at the same time? Self induced PMS? Just kiddin, Hope the cigs are down to 2-3 for good, and the diet works as well as want. .....Kristen

No, I PMS all the time....

But seriously tho, since the cravings for cigs are going away along with the craving to binge, I can kill two birds with one stone...

Kristen · Post by **Kristen** » Sat Sep 18, 2004 4:00 pm

Lorna, Just a note to let you know how much I like your new avatar. The cropping is inovative and your smile is a winner, you look very happy and very fem. It's a very uplifting and positive. Kristen

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Sat Sep 18, 2004 4:47 pm

Thanks so much, hon!!