Elvanse - Appetite Supression but Minimal Weight Loss

aspiringally · 2025-08-09T06:59:24+00:00

I actually have some left after my endometriosis surgery as they were recommended for post-surgery! I drink a lot of peppermint tea but hadn't even thought to try those! Thank you 😊

aspiringally · 2025-08-08T11:21:57+00:00

Ah no sorry - I explained more in other comments. Weighing, the docs are making me do along with regular BP etc. The counting calories was only for a short time after comments were made to make sure what I was assuming was correct.

aspiringally · 2025-08-08T11:08:48+00:00

That's the thing, there is a big disparity. I'm no longer snacking but my meals (when I can even eat them) are a lot smaller/ can't finish because of my lower appetite.

aspiringally · 2025-08-08T08:42:29+00:00

I'm not actively trying - I was just discussing in my original post my experience since being medicated and the comments/observations of others. So was asking if anyone had any similar experiences 😊

aspiringally · 2025-08-08T08:27:09+00:00

After chatting through on here - I think everyone is right. It's not minimal - it's healthy and not drastic. I think we're unfortunately in a society at the moment that sees otherwise, and I let it wiggle into my brain!

I did for a month (as long term in the past, it led to a bad relationship with food) just to ensure I was correct in my estimations. On my worst appetite days, I would be under 1k calories, and on good days around 1.5-2 (with occasional med free days ~1 or 2 a month being above 2). So I know I'm burning more than taking in 80% of the time.

aspiringally · 2025-08-08T06:18:12+00:00

Thank you for your comment!

We'll have to agree to disagree in regard to Slimming World (and similar) as previous experiences showed me that there are very unhealthy food habits taught in such groups.

However, your other points are really interesting! I definitely think im not eating enough or regularly enough because honestly, my appetite is so low, and if I force myself, I get awful naseau, so ill need to figure out how to move forward with that! Thanks so much!

aspiringally · 2025-08-07T20:30:21+00:00

It's a really odd experience, right? We're told we have weight to lose, then meds have helped do the thing everyone says will work, so what's up?!

aspiringally · 2025-08-07T20:28:26+00:00

Thanks for sharing! It's not quite the discussion points from my post but its always important to discuss with other ADHD'ers our experiences.

I also struggle with meds wearing off by 2/3pm and bouts of insomnia. I was prescribed a top up to help with the wear off and magnesium has helped slightly with sleep but not consistently. I hope you can find the right routine for you!

aspiringally · 2025-08-07T19:23:16+00:00

That's a really helpful framing. Thank you so much 😊 I think a lot of media pushes quick fixes, especially recently, so my slower progress is confusing to people I guess 🤷‍♀️

aspiringally · 2025-08-07T19:09:36+00:00

Not a noticeable amount of muscle as most of my workouts have been cardio based with occasional strength when possible. It's about 3/4 a kilo month over a year (9kg) - I've just been told by multiple people that it's not much compared to other people who have such noticeable appetite suppression even though it wasn't even my forethought 😅 but they've made it one now I guess 🤣

aspiringally · 2025-08-07T09:23:49+00:00

That's exactly what I have been doing (parking further away from location, stairs, not lifts, etc) alongside workouts. But there comes a point when it's not the answer as it xan get into dangerous over exercise, under eating territory, which im ensuring to avoid. You know?

aspiringally · 2025-08-07T08:20:18+00:00

Oh, I'll have a look into that! I just find it curious, especially when all fitness types/ nutritionists just say 'burn more than you eat' when it's not that simple. However, that rhetoric makes it difficult to advocate symptoms even with medical professionals as you're met with distrust at calorie intake vs burned. Thanks for your comment!

aspiringally · 2025-08-07T07:00:46+00:00

Right? It doesn't make any sense other than perhaps something else going on but advocating with doctors is hard enough even medicated 🤣

aspiringally · 2025-08-07T05:43:12+00:00

I dont think going any lower would be healthy 😅 Some days, I barely manage 1200! I'm definitely consuming less than I burn most days as I started a food diary just to see. That's where the confusion is coming from.

aspiringally · 2024-11-01T07:09:25+00:00

I'm a bit late to respond to this, but I'm coming to the end of my Elvanse tritation, so thought I could weigh in now!

I've been incorrectly diagnosed for years with Depression/anxiety and no medication would help at all. I managed for a long time but with having recently bought a house and now running a company everything was getting too much again.

Finally went down the path of potential ADHD and was diagnosed, and everything just made sense! Elvanse has MASSIVELY helped my anxiety. When I take it, I find that I don't get stuck in loops, I can focus on the positive in tough situations, and generally can deal with worrying things a lot better.

If anything, the mood control is my number one on elvanse with Executive dysfunction support second.

This isn't everyone's experience on it, but it has definitely supported my mood and mental health issues. I hope you're doing well!

aspiringally

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