The Truth Behind Fast Weight Loss

I always find reasons to satisfy my heart that dieting can once again wait. Looking back at the various reasons that I gave, I often have a great laugh. However, they come unconsciously. See this for instance: it's Christmas. How can I be on diet when the entire world is partying? Would one last bite be that hard on my diet schedule? No. The last bite is not hard on my dieting. But it surely does impact the motivation to lose weight. A chain of such diversions from the desire goal of weight loss is formed.

Though the desire to have a great bod is always there, most number of times it gets defeated by the cravings for delicacies. It continues to be dormant thus till there is an occasion where you have to face the society. People often ridicule at obese people. You do not want to be objects of ridicule. Do you? No, so you wake from our deep slumber. We want to immediately shed 10-15 pounds to make ourselves ready for that event.

However, before making efforts in that direction let you be aware that losing weight with a rate as fast as 10-15 pounds in a matter of days is too much to ask for. It is not only difficult but also impossible. Trying to exceed the rate will be unhealthy.

Healthy weight loss, if it is going by the rate of 1-2 pounds is a fast rate. It is appropriate. Trying to overdo by excessive exercise will cause overuse injuries. Similarly fasting is not going to help. Fasting up to a period of 24 hours is helpful and recommended. Beyond this level, if a person fasts, he is going to gain nothing. Our body perceives the situation as a famine and automatically decreases the rate of metabolism. Therefore, you consume lesser calories.

What about weight loss drugs? Are they able to bring about a fast weight loss? They surely are an advancement over the methods discussed above. If consume along with a balanced diet and a proper workout of the body, the weight loss will surely you closer to your destination (but not on the destination).

If you are deciding to use weight loss drugs or diet pills, then you will come across several products. These are broadly divided into prescription and over the counter drugs.

Medical counseling is necessary before using any of these pills, particularly the prescription ones. If you have hesitation in meeting the doctor personally, then go for medical consultation on the Internet. The Internet has vast resources on weight reduction. Moreover, you could get interesting and informative articles here. Also if you do not have access to a nearby chemist shop, then you can purchase for your weight loss needs on the Internet. Several big and small pharmaceutical companies have set up shop on the Internet. These have door to door shipping facility.

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