I'm not looking for magic so, please no lectures. I am not on any specific diet plan but by eating less and doing more I have lost 20 lbs in the last 3 mths or so.
I know that is pretty good and I am happy but, I've also sort of platoed and was wondering if anyone had any advice how to get things going again?
Also I can't afford crazy expensive pills so anything more than 25 or 30 bucks a bottle would probably be out of my price range.
(I am 29 and weigh about 170 at 5 foot six so please don't worry that I'm some anorexic 13 yr old!)
Thanks.

No preaching.............but a pill (or pills) is not your answer. You have already done well with your weight loss..................
I say - eat healthy, and exercise doing whatever you like - pills are never an answer. When you are trying to lose pounds, you do hit a point where you feel like it has stopped - but, step it up,,,,,,,,,,,,take a long walk,, (or a short one) but please, do not take pills to help. They are very BAD. Weight might go away - but it is because the pills make you not hungry, might get an energy boost and not care - then you are lacking protein and carbs and all the vitamins that you need to be healthy!
I have researched this - just an email from me - be careful and be healthy! OK? PLEASE?

Slimfast worked for me

Forget the pills, just drink weight reduction tea.

Diet pills are not the way to go. Not worth it, especially since you obviously are on the right track already with food and activity.
Plateaux are common in normal weight loss. What happens is that as you lose weight, you need less energy to sustain your body, and less energy to move yourself around. So, what worked when you were 190 pounds won't work so well at 170. Cut a little more food, exercise a little more intensively, and that mayl do the trick.
Sometimes, all you need to do to get off the plateau is to mix it up a bit. Been eating the same old low-cal foods for 3 months? Buy something different, try a low-cal cookbook (I really like "Looneyspoons"!) Try a new activity. Been walking each day? Try swimming instead! Your body welcomes the change, and may get back into gear.
Another possibility is that you may have been eating too little. Your metabolism might be slowed down to a point where it is not burning the food as fast as it could. If you eat 200-400 calories less that what you need to burn in a day, weight loss will be maximized. Too many diets get you eating 600 or more less than what your body needs, so the fat-burning process slows down, as the body is going into "prepare for starvation" mode.

Vanillla,
You are losing weight in a safe and healthy way! We all hit plateaus. If you are exercising, increase your intensity. If you have changed your eating habits, add more veggies.
Diet pills do not work. And YOU don't need them. You are about a size 10 and that's a good size.

I'd suggest no pills and save. Just keep eating less and exercise more.
Substitute what you do eat for more water and more high fiber foods. Keep sweets to a minimum, just an occasional treat.
Good for you girl losing 20 in 3!

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Please do not try diet pills because they are not the long term answer and many can cause negative health effects. Consider a healthy lifestyle change.
The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you???re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:
*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
Get an online, desktop, or cell phone diet and fitness calculator. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.
Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.ht...
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/w...
It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.
Here are two articles on how to break through a weight loss plateau:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/86/...
http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/18/10...
*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.
Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Avoid ???High Glycemic Load Carbs??? (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsou...
The following are food pyramids and several articles on what you should eat everyday:
Food Pyramids:
http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/P...
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Antioxidant Superstars - Vegetables and Beans:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104...
Antioxidant Loaded Fruits:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104...
Good Carbs Mean Better Weight:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/100...
The Benefits of Protein:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/85/...
Some Fats Are Good For You:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/49/...
Antioxidants in Green and Black Tea:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104...
What You Should Eat Daily:
http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/sli...
Best Foods to Fight off Disease and Keep You Healthy:
http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/sli...
*3) Perform cardiovascular, core, and/or strength training on most days. Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure you're doing all exercises correctly.
The following is a website and numerous articles on cardiovascular, core, and strength training:
Exercise Prescription on the Net
http://www.exrx.net/
Starting an Exercise Program:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
Strength Training Basics:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
Cardiovascular Machine Workouts:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
Balance Your Way to a Stronger Body:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/64/...
Understanding Your Training Heart Rate:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
Exercise Errors:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
Getting a Flat Stomach:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/71/...
Weight Lifting - Does Order Matter:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/80/...
Encouraging Exercise in Your Kids:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/95/...
Strength Training Safe and Effective for Kids:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/32/...
*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.
*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is ???Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005???. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com
Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier.
Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you have any questions and good luck!
*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.