In search of the magic weight loss pill
Does a weight loss pill that works really exist?
We'd like to think so. Man, if only we could wipe away months and months of overeating by taking a pill for a few weeks. But unfortunately, it doesn't quite work that way. And even if it did, going off that pill would probably mean you'd gain the weight back lickety-split.
[You see, there ARE pills that can help you on your journey to weight loss, but if you don't have your diet and exercise in check, the pills aren't going to help much. One pill just won't negate a box of Krispi Kreme donuts. Dang.]
So what do these pills do? Some of them are thermogenics that slightly raise your metabolism (notice I said slightly -- that's why a pill alone isn't your best lose weight aid). Some of them curb your appetite. Some of them purport to be "smart pills" that help with blocking carbs and a whole lotta of other scientific stuff.
Do they work? Some of them do, yes. But again, they work best if you have your diet and exercise squared away. For example, what's the use of raising your metabolism just slightly if you're sitting on the couch eating Cheetos?
So are you interested in seeing if they will work for you? OK, a couple words of advice:
1. Check the labels and check with your doctor. I'm not kidding. Some of these pills will have you shaking more 100 times more than Grandma. Your heart might race. You might sweat. Who knows what's going on. Better check with the doc first to see if you can handle it.
2. Cleared with the doctor? Than hang out for a while before you take those pills. Spend some time losing weight via exercise and taking in less calories before turning to the pills.
Whaaaaaaaaat? You want instant gratification? Well look at it this way...
If you're just starting out on your weight loss journey, your body is ready and rarin' to shed those excess pounds. It might just shed 'em quick too. Eventually, however, your body is going to be able to adapt to your new "healthy" way of life. Your body might decide it needs to conserve calories. As such, suddenly your exercise and diet plan isn't working any more.
What you need is a little boost. In later articles we'll talk about various ways to "boost" your body and kick it back into fat-burning mode. But as you might suspect, taking a pill is just one way.
So save those pills until you plateau...
We'd like to think so. Man, if only we could wipe away months and months of overeating by taking a pill for a few weeks. But unfortunately, it doesn't quite work that way. And even if it did, going off that pill would probably mean you'd gain the weight back lickety-split.
[You see, there ARE pills that can help you on your journey to weight loss, but if you don't have your diet and exercise in check, the pills aren't going to help much. One pill just won't negate a box of Krispi Kreme donuts. Dang.]
So what do these pills do? Some of them are thermogenics that slightly raise your metabolism (notice I said slightly -- that's why a pill alone isn't your best lose weight aid). Some of them curb your appetite. Some of them purport to be "smart pills" that help with blocking carbs and a whole lotta of other scientific stuff.
Do they work? Some of them do, yes. But again, they work best if you have your diet and exercise squared away. For example, what's the use of raising your metabolism just slightly if you're sitting on the couch eating Cheetos?
So are you interested in seeing if they will work for you? OK, a couple words of advice:
1. Check the labels and check with your doctor. I'm not kidding. Some of these pills will have you shaking more 100 times more than Grandma. Your heart might race. You might sweat. Who knows what's going on. Better check with the doc first to see if you can handle it.
2. Cleared with the doctor? Than hang out for a while before you take those pills. Spend some time losing weight via exercise and taking in less calories before turning to the pills.
Whaaaaaaaaat? You want instant gratification? Well look at it this way...
If you're just starting out on your weight loss journey, your body is ready and rarin' to shed those excess pounds. It might just shed 'em quick too. Eventually, however, your body is going to be able to adapt to your new "healthy" way of life. Your body might decide it needs to conserve calories. As such, suddenly your exercise and diet plan isn't working any more.
What you need is a little boost. In later articles we'll talk about various ways to "boost" your body and kick it back into fat-burning mode. But as you might suspect, taking a pill is just one way.
So save those pills until you plateau...
posted by Rebecca at 5:11 PM
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