Most diet pills are based on phentermine which is an appetite suppressant. Phentermine belongs to the same family as ephedrine. You really cant take it for any extended period as it will play havoc with your sleep patterns. All those other “herb” based pills will just see you parting with your money and that’s about all.

Why not give 5:2 a try. Try and eliminate all sugar, simple carbs like bread, pasta, breakfast cereals, cakes biscuits etc. Fizzy drinks, fruit juice. Eat lots of veggies, beans, nuts, some whole fruit, some lean meat. Cheese, tofu, greek yogurt.

Sibutramine is the active ingredient(i.e. Reductil)has been associated with increased cardio vascular and stoke events. It has been removed from sale in the following countries, Australia, Canada, China, the European Union (EU), Hong Kong, India, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. So where exactly do you live Sophie and how did you buy it?

I live in UK. I was conscious it was a banned drug but I was using it cautiously and everything was fine. I feel wonderful, my blood pressure is great, no sides effects and am now to my goal.