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When is the best time to take the tablet? Before/during/after

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john21857
john21857

Hey all,

Quick question! When is the best time to take the tablet? The leaflet says either before, during or after? I have taken them after but was wondering if people found it better at other times? A heads up would be super grateful! 

Hope everyone is doing well!

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  • Precipitusdaisy
    Precipitusdaisy john21857

    Posted

    Hi John :-)

    I dont know that there is a best time to take it as such, I take it just before I have my meal, but there are times I forget to take it until about 30mins after I have eaten!

    Daisy x

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    • Precipitusdaisy
      Precipitusdaisy john21857

      Posted

      On my first month I lost 10 lbs, which is good because I dont really count calories.

      I am about due to have my second monthly weigh in any day now, kinda dreading it because although I am not eating much fat, I'm still not watching the calorie content as I should be.

      Daisy x

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  • Adam1168
    Adam1168 john21857

    Posted

    Hi

    I take mine before or with, else after 5 months of taking them I'd still forget to take it.

    Don't think there is a best time to take, it's down to personal choice as long as you don't take them too long after a meal.

    • john21857
      john21857 Adam1168

      Posted

      Thanks Adam!

      How is it going for you? Have you lost much in the 5 months??

    • Adam1168
      Adam1168 john21857

      Posted

      I started taking them on the 21st March and at my last weigh in on Friday just gone I am 3lb away from losing 7st. Fingers crossed I can achieve that this week...
    • Precipitusdaisy
      Precipitusdaisy Adam1168

      Posted

      Oh! well done Adam :-)

      Wow! almost 7 stones biggrin now that is something to be very proud of!

      I just wish I had of gone to my GP earlier :-(

      Daisy x

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    • john21857
      john21857 Adam1168

      Posted

      Good man Adam. Do you mind me asking what your start weight was? Any tips on meal plans etc?
  • lynz_t
    lynz_t john21857

    Posted

    Hi

    I try to take it before my meal so I remember! I've been taking them for about a month and lost 12lbs.

    x

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