My brother is sadly extremely over weight. I am deeply concerned for his health and well being.. He is 6'1" and weighs at least 350-375.
Now he lives 6 hours away and I can only motivate and advise via telephone.. I have urged him to get moving not only for me but for him. He has no self confidence and has very slight aspergers so I think he feels it will do no use to get healthy as he has trouble in certain social situations and confidence is difficult for him in the first place..
He has recently started working out, and I couldn't be more excited. He says his BPM had gone down significantly and his overall well being is growing slowly but surely.
I apologize for the lengthy post, but to my point... Being as over weight as he is, and the amount some of stimulants weight loss sups can carry, are they safe for someone of his stature? I hope this isn't a ridiculous question, "are weight loss supplements safe for people who need to loose weight" , but I fear he is so overweight certain chemicals may danger his heart (such as dmaa). I have given him all the advice I can on diet and on weight lifting but I am almost clueless when it comes to supplementation. I have done research but I would love to hear from the community here.
I would like to know what would be best for him to take, and the precautions we should take. I am in this with him till the end; the end being his target weight of 250.
This is my first post, and I'm glad to be apart of this forum, I have lurked for awhile and you all seem to be extremely knowledgable, friendly and great people to learn from. I love my brother very much, and deeply appreciate any help that can be given.
Now he lives 6 hours away and I can only motivate and advise via telephone.. I have urged him to get moving not only for me but for him. He has no self confidence and has very slight aspergers so I think he feels it will do no use to get healthy as he has trouble in certain social situations and confidence is difficult for him in the first place..
He has recently started working out, and I couldn't be more excited. He says his BPM had gone down significantly and his overall well being is growing slowly but surely.
I apologize for the lengthy post, but to my point... Being as over weight as he is, and the amount some of stimulants weight loss sups can carry, are they safe for someone of his stature? I hope this isn't a ridiculous question, "are weight loss supplements safe for people who need to loose weight" , but I fear he is so overweight certain chemicals may danger his heart (such as dmaa). I have given him all the advice I can on diet and on weight lifting but I am almost clueless when it comes to supplementation. I have done research but I would love to hear from the community here.
I would like to know what would be best for him to take, and the precautions we should take. I am in this with him till the end; the end being his target weight of 250.
This is my first post, and I'm glad to be apart of this forum, I have lurked for awhile and you all seem to be extremely knowledgable, friendly and great people to learn from. I love my brother very much, and deeply appreciate any help that can be given.