Weight Loss

Almost everyone is concerned about their weight. With obesity and the health concerns associated to being overweight at epidemic levels in the United States, it should be a highly discussed subject. What we see are shelves stuffed miracle weight loss pills, appetite suppressors, and metabolism boosters. There are commercials on nearly every channel pushing weight control pills or fat trappers. Of course there are all the fad diets from The Hollywood Diet to The South Beach Diet. There seems to almost be more people selling the "cure" to being fat then there are people who need them.

Pills. powders, shakes, bars, and the like are not a silver bullet to fix a weight issue. There is no magic pill that will make you shed all of your excess body fat. For starters, most weight loss pills are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration because they are considered herbal supplements. The problem with this unchecked sort of diet aid is that there can be any sort of stimulant cocktail that can have serious side effects like Fen-Phen did which had to be pulled off the shelves after people began dying from heart damage caused by the drug.

Some diet drugs have been proven to have some effect on weight control, but drugs alone are not the answer. Always consult a physician before beginning any sort of weight loss or fitness routine. When you are ready to begin losing weight the fastest way is though diet management and physical exercise. Diet management can include pills as a way to reduce appetite, but many of them have stimulants intended to fire up your metabolism and can heart palpitations if used in conjunction with exercise. It is highly recommended that you consult with a dietitian to find the right menu for your needs.

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When it comes to exercise cardiovascular is the best. Besides burning calories, fat and toning muscles, it has an added benefit of boosting your metabolism for hours after you finish exercising. There are numerous ways to get the benefits of cardiovascular exercise and it will depend on your ability and fitness level. For low impact there is swimming or water aerobics, for high impact there is basketball or cross country running. It all depends on what you are able to do without injuring yourself.

Admittedly, the hardest part of working out is the motivation to do it. This is also why I don't think having exercise equipment in your home is helpful if you're not motivated. That is why you end up with an expensive clothing organizer. Go outside and run or join a gym, but if you have to make a special trip to do your exercise then you tend to become more motivated. A tip here is that if you are just beginning to work out or have decided to get back into shape, avoid the meat market gyms. These are places where people who are in shape really just gather to be around similarly physically fit people. Instead look for smaller local gyms where people go with the intention of exercising.

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If running is your thing, seek out local running groups. This will be a great way to make new friends, give you a running buddy to keep you motivated and a resource for good places to run in the area.

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