The Truth About Diet Pills
You need to lose weight but you don’t want to bother yourself with counting calories and you have no time to go to the gym and exercise. It would seem that the best option for you is to take Diet Pills. But before you take out bills from your wallet and purchase the pills from friends, here are some things you need to know.
First, the term “diet pills” is a misnomer. These are really “anti-obesity drugs” meant for a rapid and significant weight loss. In other words, the so-called diet pills are only for those who are beyond overweight and are already suffering from a condition called obesity. If you feel that what you have are “baby fats” and these don’t prevent you from picking up an object that dropped from your hands, then weight loss pills are not for you.
Second, diet pills, together with other drugs, supplements, and other ‘weight loss medications” cannot really solve your overweight problems. They may reduce your weight at the beginning, but they did not address the culprit why you are overweight in the first place.
Third, “natural” or “herbal” diet pills are not necessarily safe. Most people think that anything “natural” or “herbal” is healthy. But we forget that many poisons are “natural” too. The executioners of Galileo made him drink herbal poison. And many ornamental plants, such as poinsettia, are poisonous.
And fourth, many over-the-counter diet pills are not BFAD approved. The BFAD or the Bureau of Food and Drugs is an agency that examines drugs and food additives, such as coloring and preservatives, to determine if they are safe for public consumption. If a drug is not BFAD-approved, then, there is a high probability that it is not safe. Instead of becoming healthier, you may gain health problems.
If you’re still determined to take diet pills, then consult a doctor or a dietician first. Their knowledge is backed by scientific studies and they can discuss with you several options available so that you can achieve your ideal weight. Ask them about side effects and other risks to your health when you take weight loss pills.
If you are already using diet pills, make sure that you strictly follow the manufacturer’s instruction. You should not use diet pills for more than six weeks without a doctor’s approval.
Still thinking that you can lose weight without thinking about calories or doing exercise? Chances are you will never lose weight. You see, weight loss pills, drugs, or supplements will never solve your weight loss problems. In fact, there is no easy or overnight way to lose weight. Diet pills don’t burn fat. Only your metabolism can do that. The best way to lose weight AND stay healthy is to eat healthful low-fat food and to increase your body’s metabolism using an exercise program.