Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Can Diet Pills Really Help With Weight Loss?

By Jane Moore

Many people ask the same question - "can diet pills be the secret to weight loss"? The answer is not as simple as you might think. Some die-hard proponents say they are. Some die-hard skeptics say they are not. The actual answer is probably more like it depends on the diet pill, and it depends on the person. Choosing an effective diet pill and using it properly has been proven to help people lose weight. But using diet pills along with an ineffective diet and exercise plan will not result in magical weight loss.

There are some totally safe diet pills on the market that contribute greatly to weight loss if used in conjunction with certain lifestyle changes. There are natural supplement that boost metabolism and thus aid weight loss. These supplements include such things as green tea and or flax oil pills. Another natural supplement that has been shown to contribute to belly fat loss is CLA.

Some types of diet pills which have been proven to help when used in a weight loss program, are pills known as 'fat blockers'. The most commonly known fat absorption inhibitor is called Orlistat, available through prescription only. A watered down version of Orlistat is called 'Alli', and can be found in the diet and supplement aisle in most American drug stores. They work by blocking the absorption of fat in your diet, thereby reducing the total number of calories and calories from fat that is ingested.

It doesn't matter how much research you do to find an effective and safe diet pill, the fact of the matter is that without adjusting your lifestyle to promote weight loss, simply buying a diet pill is not going to lose the weight for you. And a lifestyle which promotes weight loss is essentially one which includes an appropriate amount of healthy foods, and a fitness program designed to keep you fit and promote fat loss. It may be hard to change bad habits all at once, but make small changes towards a fit and healthy lifestyle, and you will begin to see results eventually. A lifestyle change is for life, so it is something you should adjust to slowly so that you can continue those habits forever.

Some small changes you might try to integrate into your eating habits today might be to never skip breakfast. Eating first thing in the morning will get your metabolism going and give you energy for a fuller, more calorie-burning day. Another tip is to eat smaller more frequent meals, snacking on seeds and nuts rather than calorie empty rice cakes. Eating zero calorie snacks often ends up in over compensation with more calorie dense foods in the long run. Also eating raw fruits and vegetables for snacks is an excellent way to reduce calories, spread out meals, and get important nutrients and vitamins often missing in pre-packaged snack food.

So don't dismiss the power of diet pills entirely, since they can actually be a boost to a properly planned and executed weight loss plan. Just don't delay starting your weight loss program because you are waiting to find the magic diet pill which will lose all your weight for you. Plan a weight loss program, make small changes, and eventually you will reach your weight loss goals.

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