We’ll start out here by saying unequivocally that we think
that many of these companies such as Jenny Craig and
Weight Watchers have their definite positive aspects. They
give people a way to lose weight in a healthy manner by
providing foods you can eat that will meet recommended
caloric intakes. They also give support and advice along the
way as you lose weight.
Their downfall is that they can be quite expensive to join
when you factor in the cost of membership along with the
food. Many of these companies require you to buy their own
pre-packaged food for all meals, and that can get quite
costly. They are a good option for those of you who can well
afford their plans and can stick to them.
There are also many, many fad diets that have popped up
over the years that promise rapid weight loss as long as you
stick to their recommendations. Some of these fad diets,
however, can be dangerous, and they should be carefully
evaluated before they are undertaken.
One such diet is the low carb option such as the Atkins Diet
Plan. While many people have been able to lose weight
using this plan, others have reported some serious health
concerns about this.
Low carb diets can help you lose weight quickly, but keeping
that weight off becomes much more difficult once the diet
isn’t followed faithfully. Because of the requirements of the
diet – high protein, no “white foods”, etc. – you will be
eating foods that are generally high in fat which can raise
cholesterol levels.
Some of the claims made by people who advocate low carb
diets just don’t hold up. Because of the nature of the diet
plan, you will lose weight quickly by cutting out carbs, but
you won’t be able to keep it off once you re-introduce those
carbohydrates back into your eating plan. In fact, the longer
you are on a low carb diet, the more quickly you will re-gain
your old weight.
Carbohydrates provide a way for your body to convert food
into energy. By keeping them out of your diet, you’ll notice
a lowering of your energy level, and your muscles will lose
their tone becoming softer and flattening out.
Also consider that these types of diets recommend that you
eat a lot of protein which would be mostly meats and fish.
Many of these foods are high in fat. Eating a lot of fat can
contribute to health problems like heart disease, high blood
pressure, and some cancers.
Yes, low carb diets can help you lose weight quickly, but
know completely what you’re getting into before you start.
A good diet plan will balance out all the things your body
needs to operate efficiently in terms of food and the benefits
of those foods.
You may also be considering one of the many “fat burner”
pills out there advertised everywhere. It seems like
everyone time I turn on the television, I see a commercial
showing people who’ve lost 100 pounds in just two weeks
and now they can parade around in swimsuits on national TV
– all with the help of the amazing diet pill they’d been
taking.
Unfortunately, there are many poor performing or fake
products out there. Some weight loss pills contain
dangerous chemicals or have large amounts of caffeine that
make you jittery and feel out of control. On the upside, if a
drug is found to be dangerous, the FDA will work quickly to
make sure it is banned from future sales. This happened in
2003 when the FDA banned products that contained
ephedrine after it was found to be at least partly responsible
for the death of a prominent athlete.
Weight loss pills work in different ways. Many are appetite
suppressants containing phenylpropanoline or caffeine.
Some claim to increase your metabolism thus increasing the
body’s ability to burn fat while at the same time causing you
to feel less hungry. Other pills say they can block the body’s
ability to absorb fat or help you lose weight by removing
fluids from the body. These pills contain a diuretic or
laxative and have only short term results.
When researching ingredients, always look for results based
on double blind, placebo controlled human studies. Note the
amount of each ingredient tested, and ensure this amount is
used in the products you’re looking at. Finally, choose a
product that uses only natural ingredients and where
possible, stay away from stimulant based fat blocking
formulas.
It’s very important for you to consult with your doctor before
you start taking any kind of diet pills – even the ones that
claim to be all-natural. This is especially true if you have a
medical condition. Taking these pills could interact with
medication you are already taking or it could aggravate a
previous condition such as anxiety disorders.
Some Diet pills can be addictive, so take caution when
beginning their regimen. Follow the directions for dosages
exactly and be aware of any possible side effects. If you
experience any of the following symptoms while taking diet
pills, stop taking them immediately and consult with your
physician:
• Anxiety or nervousness
• Irritability
• Insomnia, restlessness, or hyperactivity
• High blood pressure
• Tightening in the chest
• Heart palpitations
• Fever
• Dry mouth
• Excessive headaches
• Dizziness
• Blurred Vision
• Profuse sweating
• Menstrual cycle or sex drive disturbances
Because diet pills can be purchased online and over the
counter, it is up to each individual person to use them
correctly. Some people stupidly take more than the
recommended dosage in hopes that it will speed up the
weight loss, but this is very dangerous! You can overdose
on stimulant based diet pills which can cause tremors,
breathing problems, convulsions, renal failure or heart
attack.
If you find a good quality weight loss supplement with no
side effects, it can certainly help you lose weight by boosting
your initial efforts and giving you the results and motivation
to keep going. Just do so cautiously and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions exactly in order to keep yourself
safe. Even if you do take weight loss supplements, you will
still have to make modifications to your diet and introduce
exercise in order to lose weight. Many people think they can
eat whatever they want when they take these pills, but
that’s just not the case. Remember, these products are
called supplements.
And remember that nothing takes off weight and keeps off
weight like a sensible, balanced diet and exercise. Plus, no
pill will help you make the emotional and lifestyle changes
that you will have to make in order to lose those extra
pounds.
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