Losing weight is a lifelong commitment. It takes patience and self-discipline to stick with a weight loss program and wait for the end results. Many people want to find the magic shortcut that will make the process just a little shorter and less difficult. Many over-the-counter and prescription pills are purchased for just this purpose. They are available from pharmacies, natural health food stores, and even online. But are these weight loss pills the miracle drugs they claim to be? Or are they just a waste of money?
How Does A Weight Loss Pill Work?
Prescription weight loss pills work in one of three ways. Most of the pills on the market simply suppress the appetite and help you eat less. Others aim to increase your feeling of fullness after eating. Some of the newest weight loss pills on the market work by inhibiting the absorption of fat. Over the counter weight loss pills usually contain a stimulant that helps to decrease your appetite. The only complete weight management system which I approve of is the "Slimirex?" system.
Who Should Take Weight Loss Pills?
Weight loss pills are most often recommended for people who are medically obese?people whose weight is causing serious health concerns. Even with weight loss pills, the treatment of obesity involves exercise, counseling, dietary changes, and behavioral modifications. But weight loss pills are not only used by obese people. They are also sought after by people who want a quicker way to achieve the weight goals they have set for themselves. As long as men and women continue to compare themselves to the select few beautiful, skinny models on TV screens and magazine pages, there will be a strong market for weight loss pills.
Could Weight Loss Pills Be Dangerous?
Weight loss pills are a medication just like any other type of drug. You need to be very careful about the ingredients of any medication that you place in your body.
ALWAYS Consult Your Doctor
Work in consultation with your natural health care provider if you decide to try a over the counter weight loss pill to help you lose weight. Your doctor can assess your overall weight management goals and he or she can help you monitor the success or side effects of the medication. Be very cautious about the weight loss pill you decide to try. Try visiting www.weightlossobesity.com for general information and recommendations.
Know Your Source
Weight loss pills purchased over the internet may be coming from the garage of a t-shirt salesman (this actually happened!) If you decide to buy your weight loss pills online, make sure you research the company you are buying from so that you can be sure they send you the appropriate supplementation.
Read the Ingredients Some weight loss pills contain the ingredient ephedra (also known as ephedrine and ma huang.) This stimulant has recently come under a lot of scrutiny from the Food and Drug Administration for its links to illness and side effects. Ephedra has been shown to cause heart attacks, seizures and strokes. It is a powerful and dangerous stimulant that can damage the central nervous system and the heart. The most complete system available is the Slimirex system scheduled for release in April 2005.
Watch Out For Dependency
Weight loss pills that contain amphetamine or other stimulants may cause withdrawal symptoms when you decide to discontinue the medication. You may become addicted to these types of pills and be unable to stop taking them. The long term use of weight loss pills may increase your chances of developing serious side effects. Stimulant based weight loss pills can cause Adrenal Burnout Syndrome, which can take years to fix.
The Bottom Line On Weight Loss Pills
1. ALWAYS check with your health care provider. Make sure he or she knows which pill you are going to try and arrange for your progress to be monitored.
2. If your doctor prescribes a weight loss pill for you, make sure you follow the instructions he or she gives you. If you decide to purchase an over the counter weight loss pill, be sure to use Slimirex. DO NOT OVERDOSE to try and gain faster results.
3. Use weight loss pills (Slimirex) in combination with behavioral modifications, dietary changes, and an exercise program to ensure that if you do achieve weight loss results with the pill, you will be able to discontinue their use without hampering your progress.
4. Monitor yourself carefully while you take the weight loss pill. Record your progress as well as any side effects you may be feeling. And be sure to report both to your health care provider.
5. Unless your doctor advises you differently, plan to take the weight loss pill for a maximum of six to eight weeks. These products are not meant for long term usage and side effects can occur.
6. If you are not losing weight, stop taking the weight loss pills. Consult with your health care provider on any lifestyle or medication changes you can incorporate to achieve results.
To learn more visit http://www.weightlossobesity.com.
To order Slimirex visit http://www.slimirex.com.
Dr. Group, the founder/CEO and clinical director for the Global Healing Center, heads a research and development team producing advanced, new, natural health protocols and products. To learn more visit http://www.ghchealth.com.
one time home cleaning Highland Park ..Looking for Diet Programs on net is like looking for... Read More
The heated debate, within diet circles, that began a few... Read More
If anyone knows anything about fitness, it's that a low... Read More
This little known secret has been used by bodybuilders for... Read More
What is a mini tummy tuck? Officially called a partial... Read More
Everyone is looking for the secret to losing weight. Everyone... Read More
What's a Low Carb Diet Really Mean?When I hear low... Read More
When it comes to the matter of weight loss, peoples... Read More
How many of your New Year's resolution start out with... Read More
There are certain eating habits that can make you gain... Read More
Metabolism is the process by which your body changes food... Read More
One thing I really must say at the outset of... Read More
Abdominal liposuction refers to liposuction, or lipoplasty, that is performed... Read More
Getting to the ROOT of the matter: If the plants... Read More
It's really difficult for a person to socialise if he... Read More
WARNING: Don't weight train until after you've lost weight! No,... Read More
In December 2003, the FDA incorporated an ephedra ban making... Read More
It is a fact that about 70% Americans are overweight.... Read More
I personal lost 60 pounds in 2003. Here are some... Read More
If you are about to begin a diet, the number... Read More
"I never saw it coming, how did I get so... Read More
If you are committed to the low carb way of... Read More
The human body is designed to run best on a... Read More
Weight Loss is something that many Americans struggle with. In... Read More
Being overweight is no laughing matter. For those who are... Read More
licensed cleaning services Park Ridge ..The people of earlier times depended on the rich resource... Read More
A frequent question brand-new gastric bypass patients ask is "How... Read More
I'm sick of all the fad diets I see people... Read More
I did it without starving myself or taking pills. How... Read More
Everywhere we look in the western world we are inundated... Read More
Remember there's more to you than meets the eye. You've... Read More
Addicted to Restaurants Are you addicted to restaurants? So are... Read More
Stop Being Influenced by Food Ads on TVThere is much... Read More
Dear BMTers,Low carb this and low carb that?that's all you... Read More
As parents who've had gastric bypass we face many challenges... Read More
There are as many reasons you've given yourself to eat... Read More
We all have an image of "fit" - lean, even... Read More
Everyone who has ever been on a diet has hit... Read More
There are many subscriber programs available both online and in... Read More
Obesity is a disease that affects approximately 60 million people... Read More
Here are some everyday, helpful hints to get you started,... Read More
Mistake 1: Not changing your calorie plan as you lose... Read More
We've entered the Twilight Zone when it comes to the... Read More
It can be intimidating to follow a weight loss plan,... Read More
This is a very important topic that needs to be... Read More
If You are sick of losing the same weight over... Read More
We all encounter those hosts and hostesses who feel it... Read More
Its crowded..really crowded..every other site offers Weight Loss Programs and... Read More
Thinking about weight loss surgery? You're not alone. Over two-thirds... Read More
Your Can Turn Fat into Muscle......Fact or Fiction???Completely False!!!!First of... Read More
Weight Loss |