Healthlines: Slimming pills — do they really work long term?

Author: 
ALVA CARPENTER, [email protected]
Publication Date: 
Wed, 2010-08-04 21:01

Most people know which food is healthy and that they should exercise but their relationship with food is a complicated one. Take Anna, she told me she thinks about food all the time, that she feels guilty when she eats, and that the thought of eating makes her feel good but after  eating she feels disappointed and guilty.
People can overeat for many reasons — they feel lonely, bored or unhappy — and food fills an emotional gap. Some women eat to pass time. There can also be medical reasons why people put on weight; some medicines can cause weight gain such as some steroids. If you find that you have gained a lot of weight you should always consult your doctor to see if there is a medical reason such as a thyroid problem.
There are many other slimming preparations on the market but if they are not used in conjunction with a proper weight loss program incorporating proper diet and exercise, they are not likely to be effective long term. The most popular of the prescription drugs is Xenical. Licensed for long-term use, its side effects include: Diarrhea, unexpected fecal discharge and oily stools. To reduce these side effects, Xenical-users are advised to follow a low-fat diet plan. Non-prescription slimming preparations tend to fall into two main categories: Those that are primarily diuretics, and simply cause you to lose water rather than kilos and those that are termed fat-burners.  I have been recommending Actrim, a natural, fruit based slimming supplement for many years because I feel that some people need a kick start to weight loss in order to get them motivated to make changes in a natural way. Actrim is a slimming supplement that speeds up weight loss and when people can see that weight loss is possible, they suddenly feel positive and in control and they start to eat less and take exercise.  Many people who are morbidly obese find it very hard to lose weight as they cannot get themselves to exercise and need the extra support that only a slimming supplement can provide. The bigger you are the harder it is to lose weight and the more help and support you need.
While there are some slimming pills that are effective, what they do not do is confront the psychological and emotional issues that have caused the overeating and obesity. So once you stop the regime the weight goes back on and the effort is wasted. For this reason I introduced an online slimming club that is free to Actrim users and everything you need to know about weight loss is on the free online slimming site. From a beginners exercise plan to how to make simple changes to your eating habits that will help you lose kilos and keep the weight off.

— Ashok
 
You are young and can lose weight and get a nice, toned figure in a few months. I have had experience of many older boys who suddenly realize that they cannot eat as much any more and must exercise to prevent putting on weight.  The first step is to join a gym and ask them to work out a balanced program to help you tone up and lose weight so that you can be proud of your body. Aim to go to the gym three times a week and you will soon become slim healthy and toned.
Secondly think about what you are eating and why do you eat? Because you are hungry? Do you eat out of boredom? Do you eat to comfort yourself? Answer these questions honestly and decide to make losing weight and getting a fit, healthy body one of your goals. A young man needs a toned body, so you need to do 20 minutes of exercise each morning. You brush your teeth every day to take care of them, so it is just as important to take care of your body. I have a special set of exercises to tone the abdominal muscles and you can email [email protected] for a free copy.
— Alva

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