Weight Loss

Weight Loss and Diet Pills

Many people desire to lose weight. Some people are serious about weight loss. There is a big difference. We all desire some things but if we don’t take the action we usually fail to get what we desire. For example, weight loss is something you must be serious about or it just won’t happen for you. To be serious about losing weight you have to become knowledgeable about the food we eat and having a well balanced diet. It is sad to say but too many people look for the quick fix. They turn to the weight loss pill or, as many are called, diet pills.

These people are simply misinformed and are treading on dangerous ground. Diets pills are un-natural and unhealthy. Using any such pills for weight loss are dangerous to your health.

Big business plays a roll in all of this. Why? For one simple reason: money. The pharmaceutical companies (they sell legal drugs) pay millions to tell you all the wonderful things diet pills will do for you. Diet pills are just bad news, period. The drug ephedra that they used to have in them was just a legal dose of meth (It speeds up your heart not your metabolism). Diet pills are drugs! Reference and research sources define it as a stimulant, a derivative of amphetamine, used illegally as a drug. Some of them are over the counter and that doesn’t mean they’re less potent, it just means they are less controlled.

Diet pills can contain any number of dangerous drugs, one of the most dangerous being Ephedrine. This drug is found in many diet pills and it has been linked to deaths from heart attacks, seizures and strokes. It would be a good idea to read the labels and do a bit of research when it comes to medicines and drugs. After all, it’s your life we are talking about. Doctors and health care professionals may not always tell you these important facts. Ephedrine, Caffeine, and Phenylpropranolamine are just some of the dangerous and addictive substances found in diet pills. Don’t risk your health for the sake of weight loss. While some diet pills have been shown to aid weight loss, the down side is too risky. Some of these diet pills have caused people to have serious medical problems, including death! It would also be wise to stay away from the pills that contain caffeine or at least high doses of caffeine.

Some people who are under a doctors care may be given certain diet pills. The difference being that a doctor is monitoring a person’s weight loss program. Prescription weight loss drugs are intended for people with serious weight problems, and should be used in conjunction with diet and exercise programs, again while under the supervision of a doctor. Any drugs are like a foreign body and have to be detoxified by the liver. Do your body a favor and keep your dieting simple. There are many sensible well balance diets available on the market that will aid your weight loss without the need for diet pills.

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IGB TriPower Team

Weight Loss

Are you one of the many people who have a desire to lose weight? Are you looking for the right weight loss plan that will get you on your way? Do this first: search Google for weight loss plans. Did you expect that many results? Amazing, isn’t it? Lots of information, but there is a problem. You have to separate the legitimate information from the misinformation. For those who are not familiar with diets and how the body functions it can be so confusing that some probably give up before even starting. So many of these diets are designed for a quick fix: that is some rapid weight loss. The problem is that after experiencing some weight loss during the early part of the diet, the long term result can be a substantial weight gain and even some health problems.

I’m sure many of you have heard of the Cabbage Soup Diet. Most of you have probably even tried it or know someone who did. And your not on it now? Is it any wonder? The diet is based on a low calorie soup that is low in fat and high in fiber. Some theories state that the cabbage soup is fat burning in itself, so by eating more of the soup you actually burn more fat and weight loss is experienced quite quickly. However, the reason the cabbage soup diet may work for some people is more likely to be due to the fact it is low in calories.

Diets such as the cabbage soup plan are certainly not healthy. If use for a long time it may cause some problems because you are depriving the body of food it needs. This sort of diet is not a well balanced diet and as such not suitable for long term weight loss. It may help jump start weight loss but should only be used for a couple of days at the most prior to a more sustainable long term weight management plan, that includes a well balanced diet and foods rich in protein that help to build lean muscle while burning fat.

People that have tried this particular diet may be confusing their body and how it functions. Believe it or not we do need some good solid food to nourish our bodies. On this diet we just don’t give our body what it needs. In addition to the soup, you are allowed as much water as you want, and a very restricted set of other foods. This diet is not doing anything to develop healthy eating habits and is likely to result in loss of muscle rather than loss of fat. This will mean that any weight loss experienced will be temporary and may even result in a weight gain.

Many people just jump right into a weight loss diet plan without doing some research. A friend tried it and tells you it is great so you decide to give it a shot. Get the recipe and your off. Before making any significant changes to your diet, or exercise regime, you should at least consult a qualified nutritionist, who will able to help you to develop and follow a long term weight loss strategy that will ultimately be a diet for life. If you are unsure of your health condition then you probably should consult your doctor. It is worth considering that we can only physically lose approximately 2 lb (1 Kg) of fat per week. Any other weight loss will be due to a loss of water or a loss of muscle. If a diet promises you will lose 10 lb (5 Kg) in 2 weeks then you know that 6 lb (3 Kg) will be either muscle or water. To be successful at weight loss learn how the body works and how it loses fat.

Janet Matthews

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IGB TriPower Team

Weight Loss Tips

Anyone who has to lose weight understands that it is a battle we must face daily. For some of us weight loss can actually be so overwhelming that it is constantly on our mind. We almost are obsessed with it. Regardless, we all need help as we try to be successful so here are a few tips as we travel the same road.

One of the best tips I have ever come across is so simple that many people overlook it. Simply cut our meals in half. We don’t have to change anything, just eat half of what we normally eat. You have to lose weight with the reduction in calories. Keep in mind though that the assumption is being made that the food you are eating is more on the healthy side rather than unhealthy. For example, if you usually eat a deli sandwich at lunch, eat half of it, but replace your chips with carrot sticks. Still hungry? Before you reach for the rest of your sandwich, munch on a piece of fruit. Try to make the piece of fruit an apple or a pear. The crunchiness helps and takes longer to eat. Produce takes longer to eat and digest than other foods, which means you’ll have more time to notice you’re getting full. The added fiber in both the carrots and fruit will help you feel more satisfied than chips would have and will certainly be more beneficial for your weight loss regime.

Another good tip, but somewhat difficult to do, deals with dining out. When you are dining at a restaurant, ask the waiter for a take-out container as soon as he gets your order. Put half of your meal in the box as soon as it arrives. Try to eat slowly and enjoy the conversation and the restaurant’s ambiance. Remember, it takes about 20 minutes to start to feel full, so eating at a slower pace will prevent you from overeating. Weight loss is so much easier to accomplish if you don’t have to deal with the hunger pains. Eat slowly! You can always take some of the food back out of the carton at the restaurant if you’re still truly hungry, but chances are you won’t want to. If you take the container home, chances are, you will never eat it.

Some people just don’t like left-overs for a meal the next day. So if you are one of these people, then ask if your eatery offers lunch-sized portions of their dishes. These are almost always significantly smaller than full-sized dinner entrees, so don’t be afraid to ask if you can purchase the lunch entree at dinner time. As a last resort, if they resist, tell them you are on a weight loss program and need the smaller portions. If that’s not an option, ask to order from the children’s menu … practicing this portion control pointer will save your waistline some inches and your wallet some bucks.

Finally, try to find out how much makes a serving of the food you eat. You are aware that many labels have this information. You’ll be more surprised to discover just how small a particular serving may be and how many calories are in that “serving”. Take the time to check the nutrition labels to find out — you probably will be shocked at how small an actual serving looks compared to what you usually eat. Learn what a serving is of your favorite snacks; start by measuring them out the next few times you eat them. Once you get into the habit of seeing how much a serving really looks like, you’ll eventually be able to “eyeball” servings and know how much is too much. Most weight loss programs readily have available charts to let you know what the actual serving size should be. weight loss is all about being aware.

Marilyn Nelson

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