Metformin and weight loss

[Bocci]

I've been taking 500 mg/day of metformin.  Just wondering if any of you have taken this, and if so, have you experienced any weight loss?

[arwen88]

I have been taking metformin for a week and have lost 19 pounds i am taking it for pcos and it has worked wonders i also have a normal cycle now i dont know if you have one or not but if you dont hopefully it will help

[Need2lose2live]

You lost 19pounds in 1 week, just by taking metformin? Are you also watching what you eat and excercising?

[arwen88]

yes i have been eating alot of greens (yuck) and i have only also been eating boneless skinless chicken breast if i get a craving for sugar i have a frozen jusice can on it and eat a tablespoon of grape juice concentrate lol i also walk around the track at the high school i get very out of breath but it helps when you have juice or water to drink along the path. Also i puree fruit and put it in ice cube trays it is an extra boost to water as well i also drink ginger ale 3 a day (cans) i am 200 ponds now and i am 5 foot 3 also to get yourself used to walking like i did my initial work out was walking down my driveway and to the door 2 times a day. one of the diets i am on is really freat and the food is fantastic is the biggest looser cookbook its like 15 dollars at barnes and noble the recipes are great and affordable i am married and we live on a 100 dollar a month food buget and we seem to feat at every meal. If you are like me i always had cravings for doughnuts and icecream and energy drinks and soda i also have a portion control problem. the book i refered you to is perfect because you get to see alot of food you can still have soda just like fresca or sprite or gingerale. also if you are a snacker try eating sweeter fruit like cantaloupe it works wonders for the sweet tooth. also i suck on werthers carmel hard candy and its sweet and takes care of my cravings as well you can also  try licorice as well good luck and feel free to email me at my personal email ***@****  or call i would love to make a new friend

[melissa1527]

I would love to get you email...I just started taking metformin and would love to have the support!

[arwen88]

Hey for whatever reason it wont let me email thru heres my number ***-****

[Need2loseAL]

OK, I have read all these posts on Metformin, and i don't believe this has to do with your weight loss! My boyfriend has taken this med. for two years, and from the beginning, he hasn't lost ANY weight! And his doctor had him taking 1000mg AM, and PM. He is diabetic. I think you changing what you're eating, the amount you eat, and walking more often is the reasons why you loose weight! And also, it is VERY, VERY unhealthy to loose 19LBS in 1 week! If that's what is happening you should eat more Cal's!  I've never meet a doctor who would be OK with ANYONE losing that much so fast! It is normal to loose 5-6lbs the 1st week on any new diet, b/c most people drink more water when starting a new diet, so they loose water weight! I hope you all can see why i think it is so silly to think that that pill of them all, is the reason why you're loosing weight! If you're taking this pill just to loose weight, and not for a health reason, you should stop taking it, and see that if you keep eating healthy, and walking, you'll still loose! And BTW, taking this pill 10 mins before a meal to help with your appetite is crazy! All diet pills tell you to take it 30min.s before each meal.. b/c it takes 30 min.s to start working...10 min.s? that pill isn't doing anything for you when you're eating! Sorry if any of this makes anyone mad, but this is so funny to read!