The Pill Diet
There is a good number of Americans who want to lose weight. The majority of them will turn to the pill diet, as opposed to a well rounded work out plan and nutritious diet. The pill diet alone could make you lose weight, but most of the time it is depriving your body of nutrients that it needs for its day to day operation. If a pill diet alone causes weight loss, it is, in most cases, an unhealthy loss.
In addition, side effects are common. Sibutramine can increase blood pressure and heart rate in some patients. Orlistat, which alters the absorption of fat in food, can have embarrassing intestinal side effects. Rimonabant (used in Europe, but awaiting approval in this country) may, for some users, cause nausea, anxiety, depression and insomnia. (MSNBC)
One needs to determine if the side effects out weight the benefits of the pill diet. Consulting your doctor is the best solution before starting any type of weight loss therapy.
The key to losing weight is to find a healthy balance between exercise and a nutritious diet. In order to lose weight, your body needs to burn more calories than it takes in. For most people, the suggested intake of calories per day is somewhere between 2000 and 2500. Anything below the RDI, causes weight loss. In addition, building muscle mass will also aide in weight loss. Muscles help the body burn fat. Think of them as fat burning machines.
Doctors believe that in some cases, such as in severe obesity, the weight loss pill can be helpful. If you are looking to lose weight, it is best to consult your doctor and develop a plan that works best for your lifestyle.
Justin
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