Diet pills
are everywhere, they tempt from store shelves, from infomercials and
from glossy magazine pages. You probably know someone who is
dabbling with diet pills or maybe you've tried them yourself. Have
you ever wondered how they work?
Diet pills are everywhere, they tempt from store shelves, from
infomercials and from glossy magazine pages. Maybe you've tried diet
pills, if not, you probably know someone who has. Don't you wonder
how they're supposed to work?
Diet and weight loss pills are broken down into three basic
categories:
Appetite Suppressants: These work just like it sounds. The
appetite-regulating region of your brain (the hypothalamus) is
tricked by blockage of the re-uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine.
You'll feel fuller and will be less likely to overeat.
Stimulants: These types of weight loss pills used to contain a
combination of ephedra and caffeine to raise energy expenditure (thermogenesis)
while also reducing appetite. You're probably aware that these pills
were proven in some cases to be deadly, so ephedra was taken off the
market. Stimulant pills now contain other ephedra-like substances,
vitamins and caffeine. The thought is to increase metabolism and
boost energy.
Fat Blockers: These pills inhibit
the action of the enzyme lipase, which is responsible for breaking
down fat during the digestion process. The goal is to prevent a
percentage of the fat you've eaten from being absorbed into your
system. So we return to our burning question. Do the pills work?
Here's what the diet pill companies say:
"You'll lose 30lbs in 30 days"
"Achieve rapid weight loss results"
"Burn calories and fat 24 hours a day"
"Fights fat and delivers rapid weight
loss"
Those claims
are amazing...too bad they are just that-claims. It's so tempting to
imagine that those benefits could be gained just by swallowing a
pill. It's enough temptation to make the weight loss pill industry
billions of dollars each year. Hmmm, makes you wonder that if that
many diet pills have been taken then why don't we all look like swim
suit models yet?
While diet pills showcase a few star subjects, none of whom live on
your block, the world is full of real people who have lost weight
and improved their lives with exercise and healthy eating.
Check out these proven benefits of exercise:
Increased Weight
Loss
Strengthens Heart and Lungs
Improved Sleep Pattern
Increased Strength
Improved Coordination
Raised Self Esteem
Renewed Confidence
Feel Good Endorphins
Feel Younger Than Ever
Improved Mood
A pill may slightly increase your metabolic rate for a time or may
suppress your appetite, and you may lose a few pounds. However, a
pill alone cannot produce serious or permanent weight loss. Diet and
weight loss pills don't deliver the kinds of results that proper
exercise and nutrition do.
In addition, diet pills have been known to cause the following side
effects:
Raised blood
pressure
Increased risk of
heart attack
Cramping, gas and
diarrhea
Constipation
Headaches
Dry Mouth
Insomnia
The
bottom line is that true weight loss can't be achieved by a pill.
Looking to lose weight, look no further than your gym shoes. That's
right, lace them up and go for a jog. Then schedule a time to meet
with me.
Together we will turn you into a walking talking billboard for the
benefits of exercise.
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