Lose weight:So far,you were convinced you could lose weight this and that way.We come across many commercials daily on Tv and internet,on newspapers and journals on family magazines and big fancy signboards erected along the roads.Amusingly,you may have seen two prominent words ''Before'' and ''After'' written under two pictures showing a marked difference using foodsupplements,weight controlling belts,vibrators or whatelse.The atrociousness is that they often seem to be asserting 100% results,no sideeffects and sometimes offering moneyback gurantees to the consumer.Do they really work to shed down weight and tone up the body as they are claimed to be.

Sadly, No.Its not that easy.You cann't lose weight that way.I'll not prompt you to buy any such product as you would have seen already a hype on intrnet.Let me say this and prove it to you by putting forth some statistics.Americans spend $33 billion every year on such products. Yet two thirds of American adults are overweight.More than half of adult Australians are overweight and 19% of those are obese.And half of british population is overweight.Why?Needless to say.Is there any solution?Lets know first how to know if you are overweight.

Are you underweight or overweight:

The body mass index(BMI) is a commom method in evaluating overweight and obesity.Its calculated by person's weight(in Kg) divided by his or her height in metres.Remember:BMI=Kg/m²  1kg=2.2pounds(or 2.2 lbs),1 foot=0.30m

To convert conveniently units check this

BMI Chart

BMI less than 18.5.................shows you are Underweight

BMI between 18.5 and 25.............shows you have Idealweight

BMI between 25 and 30..............shows you are overweight

BMI between 30 and 40...............shows you are obese

BMI above 40.........................Needs surgery.

Obesity generally means toomuch body fat and its different from being overweight.

What's the risk(Diseases):

Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for many chronic diseases including the following

1. Type2 diabetes
2. Hypertension
3. Stroke Arthritis
4. Fatty liver disease
5. Gallbladde disease
6. Fertility and Pregnancy problems
7. And some Cancers(endometrial,breast & colon)

Women are most likely to be more obese than are men.

WEIGHTLOSS OPTIONS:

• Exercise and Diet
• Weight loss pills and Creams
• Weight loss surgery(Bariatric surgery) a fastest method of weightloss usually recommended with people with BMI above 40

HOW TO LOSE 10,20 OR 30 POUNDS FAST:

No its unsafe.There is no Quick Fix.You may harm yourself implementing unhealthy weightloss methods.For the safest and most effective results you should seek information from a certified healthcareprovider.A latest research showed that an average weightloss is 6 to 10 pounds taking prescriptioned weightloss drugs.Approximately 1pound of fat=3500 cal.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES FOR THE TREATMENTS OF WEIGHTLOSS:

Two prescription drugs have been approved by the

Food And Drug Adminstration,FDA for longterm weight loss.

Drug Name And Sideeffects

1. SIBUTRAMINE(Meridia): Increased bloodpressure,Headache,Drymouth,

Constipation and Insomnia.

2. ORLISTAT(Xenical): Diarrhea,Bloating,Abdominal pain,

Frequently oily bowel movement.

Some other drugs also have been approved for short term and long term use by the FDA.

DAILY CALORIES REQUIREMENT:

Its calculated by adding three components Basal metabolic rate(BMR),

Energy expended during physical activity and Thermic effects of food(TEF).

Its an accurate but difficult way.For a roughly estimation

of your daily requirment ,use thissimple formula:

• For sedentary people: Weight multiplied by 14=estimated cal/day
• For moderately active people: Weight multiplied by 17=estimated cal/day
• For active people: Weight multiplied by 20=estimated cal/day

Note:Moderately active is defined as 3-4 aerobic sessions per week.

Active is defined as 5-7 aerobic sessions per week.(Resource primusweb)

FOOD SUPPLEMENTS AND THE TWO MOST SELLING DRUGS:

• ALLI: Its a low dose version of Xenical.Obesity researcher

Gareth William,PHD, remarked in an interview It sounds more

of marketing than a medicine.

• HOODIA GORDONI: Its extracted from a cactus plant in South Africa and suppresses hunger desire.Is it safe or not is still debatable.Some studies say that it has no sideeffects,while there are studies that have proof of sideffects with its usage.Currently there are no scientific studies that prove the effectiveness of Hoodia gordoni.Is it safe? The two points that are being used in its favour are first it has natural ingredient and secondly tribes of South Africa has been using it for centuries.However its usage is dangerous for a diabetic patient.And counterfeit drugs are also present on the market.Is Hoodia Gordonii Safe To Use?

   

• FOODSUPPLEMENTS:One of the 10 ingredients commonly found in weight loss supplements and how much safe they are.Read the report of Enviromental Nutrition.The supplement you are using better not have Citrus aurantium(bitter orange). Quality of food supplements.

TWO POPULAR WEIGHT LOSS PLANS:

• Weight watchers:The system is based on 4 pillars which are behaviour,food,support and exercise.
• Ediets:ediets is a webbased plan in which a personalized diet is created for over weight people.

US FOOD AND DRUG ADMINSTRATION:

Here is a list of 12 medicines that are strictly warned by the FDA not

to buy online.Visit it here

Twelve Medicines Not to Buy Online

For permanent weight loss adapt a healthy change in your life style including moderate exercise,Adequate water intake,Good nutrition(Low calorie foods) ,Good sleep.Notice what kind of food you are taking and howmuch calories you are getting.