L-carnitine 1800 mg ampules

Not really sure which sub this belongs in, so here goes nothing... I just picked up some 1800mg L-carnitine ampoules. Currently sitting at about 250 lbs, standing 6 feet tall, and I'm 16. How much is this actually going to help me drop weight, and what should my target weight even be? Also, how much cardio am I looking at daily to make this work? Any side effects I should worry about? Is 1800mg way too much for someone my age?

thanks

Obviously, you need to get out there and run, but if you think just popping some L-carnitine before a jog is going to magically melt the fat away, you're mistaken. 😁

It’s the same logic with your diet; you have to cut out the chocolate and all that other processed junk, then switch to eating at least four smaller meals throughout the day.

If your goal is to drop down to a more manageable weight—let's say around 200 pounds—you should realistically expect that process to take at least a full year.

Chloe Hughes2 said:Obviously, you need to get out there and run, but if you think just popping some L-carnitine before a jog is going to magically melt the fat away, you're mistaken. 😁

It’s the same logic with your diet; you have to cut out the chocolate and all that other processed junk, then switch to eating at least four smaller meals throughout the day.

If your goal is to drop down to a more manageable weight—let's say around 200 pounds—you should realistically expect that process to take at least a full year.

A buddy of mine dropped 90 pounds in just three months... so now I'm sitting here hoping I can pull off the same miracle...

William Hayes282 said:A buddy of mine dropped 90 pounds in just three months... so now I'm sitting here hoping I can pull off the same miracle...

That kind of rapid weight loss isn't healthy and can seriously wreck your body, especially if you're still growing.
p.s. those shots didn't do anything for me—they definitely didn't speed up my weight loss, by the way.
The only way to do it right is through a solid diet and staying active. Sure, it's a slow grind, but the results actually stick when you make clean eating and exercise part of your lifestyle.