ECA stack problems - HELP!

[gypsy]

I just started taking an ECA stack called Luprinol 5 days ago, and since then I am more bloated then I've been in my life - AND I haven't had a bowel movement since! Sounds gross, but it's true and I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced similar problems with the ECA stack. Let me know, before I quick taking it altogether!!

 

[NY Muscle]

Never heard of it...can you list the ingredients? Damn it sounds liek a cross between a cholesterol drug and a estrogen replacement drug.

 

[gypsy]

These are the ingredients:

Acetylsalicyclic acid: 324mg
caffeine: 200mg
Ephedrine: 20mg
spica
dhea

It's all the common ingredients in the ECA stacks. My friend and I started taking it at the same time and she is having the exact same problems, so it's not just me. I mean, I feel like my pants are going to pop off of me they feel so tight! I don't get it.

 

[Fonz]

These are the ingredients:

Acetylsalicyclic acid: 324mg
caffeine: 200mg
Ephedrine: 20mg
spica
dhea

It's all the common ingredients in the ECA stacks. My friend and I started taking it at the same time and she is having the exact same problems, so it's not just me. I mean, I feel like my pants are going to pop off of me they feel so tight! I don't get it.

ECA is a diuretic,

however,

DHEA is a hormone and can cause BLOATING in subsceptible
females. DHEA converts to estrogen and testosterone btw.

Yep. Definately has to be the DHEA.

Fonz

 

[gypsy]

Hence the reason why the box said that it should only be taken by women over 40! They didn't say that on the web site before I purchased it though. Sneaky. Well, I'm not taking it anymore even though it was a VERY expensive supplement. I guess I'll just try Stacker or Xenadrine. Any comments on which is better? I swear to god, if I don't lose weight taking this stuff I'm going to either stuff myself and turn into a pig or kill myself. That was harsh, just kidding, but I am fed up with this plateau business. I've been the same exact weight for over 2 years, despite good diet and exercise. I still have to much fat!

 

[Daisy_Girl]

I don't wanna sound mean, but NO pill or drug will make you lose fat. That includes fat burners. Diet is usually the reason one can't lose fat.

You say you have a good diet....what are you eating and when? How much? How long have you been eating this way?

Plateaus mean that it is time to change things around. That includes diet and exercise. Maybe instead of resorting to a drug you should switch up your workout plan and/or diet plan?

 

[BrickGirl]

D I E T, it's about what you put into your body for fuel from food. It's that simple

 

[FitFossil]

Gypsy,

Welcome to Elite Fitness! This is definitely the place to be to learn a lot about exercise and diet. Many people here have experienced the same type of frustrations you have, so don't give up. No matter what our level, we have to keep adjusting our training and diet to avoid or get off plateaus. Sometimes all it takes is a few minor changes. The more info you can provide about what you're currently doing, the more people will be able to help.

 

[NY Muscle]

I think fat burners burn like MAYBE 150 extra cals a day for a person...we did a basic formula on the low carb lised like 6yrs ago and came up with this...150cals a day...hmm...is it even worth it? It is mostly mental for me.

 

[starfish]

I just started taking an ECA stack called Luprinol 5 days ago, and since then I am more bloated then I've been in my life - AND I haven't had a bowel movement since! Sounds gross, but it's true and I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced similar problems with the ECA stack. Let me know, before I quick taking it altogether!!

Are you drinking enough water?


I don't know how much fat ECA stacks burn. I guess some. I've used Hydroxycut and it mostly worked because it weakened my appetite and I was less likely to eat junk.