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Expert: Joanne - 4/30/2007


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Hi holly. to your knowledge, what are the best most effective weight loss pills.

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I have absolutely no knowledge of which diet pills are best, and do not recommend them as a weight loss method either.

In people that are obese, yes, maybe then they could be considered, but they are usually not a great way to lose weight, and I don't believe that the majority will work in the long-term, resulting in weight gain, and years of yoyo dieting afterwards!

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I am a medical student and have suffered from anorexia and bulimia myself, I am willing to answer questions based on my own experiences. My advice, however, should not be used as a substitute for that of a qualified medical professional.

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I suffered from anorexia from the age of about 10. By the age of 13 I was suffering from bulimia. Now after 10 years of suffering from an eating disorder, I feel that I can say that I'm well on my way with recovery and would just like to be able to share what I have learned with those in similar situations!

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