A 20something (or any woman for that matter) always has a reason to lose weight--and lose it super fast. It could be a big birthday party, wedding, hot date, or the anticipated run-in of an ex. These are the moments where we want to look our best, ready for the gazillion pictures that will soon be posted on Facebook (aka live on the internet forever), and the need to feel confident, sexy, and fabulous. With society's focus on extreme weight loss, it's no wonder we are tempted to buy one of those diet pill bottles--you know, the ones where they promise "rapid weight loss" on the label. These "magic pills" often come with the tempting tag lines and celebrity endorsments constantly tempting you from while watching TV, surfing the internet, and reading magazines.
Don't get caught up on the glitz & glam for these so-called "magic pills". As with many over-the-counter products for your health, you need to be aware of the potential health risks. Such risks include (according to LiveStrong):
- Abdominal discomfort: Abdominal or gastrointestinal discomfort can potentially develop when you take Orlistat, an appetite suppressant.
- Rapid heart beat: This happens when as the suppresments communicates with the various parts of the brain that control your appetite.
- Sleep issues: Either feeling super sleepy or not getting any sleep at all, the various ingredients of the diet pills can mess with your sleep pattern, which in turn can lead to other health and safety risks.
If you are dire need to lose weight fast, approach diet pills with caution. Consult your primary physician and ask what's the safest way to lose weight. As a fitness instructor, I would stay away from speedy weight loss methods. Many who do lose the weight so quickly rarely keep it off and sometimes gain more than what they weighed before. Instead, eat healthy and workout, drink lots of water, eat plenty of veggies and fruits, and get your 7-8 hours of sleep. Then find other ways to feel fabulous--get your hair done, buy a flattering outfit, or find a new lip gloss to make your smile pop in your pictures.
Bottom line: Don't be fooled by the glamourous celebrities and tempting taglines. Chances are, celebrities have a lot more help than a few diet pills to stay super thin and while results may come true, they don't last forever and who knows what the long term effects could be. Instead of waiting for the last minute to lose weight, adopt a healthy lifestyle now so that you can feel fabulous later!
Dieting. Not many people like it, but lots of people have tried it. What some people don't realize is that diets, some laughable and some scary, have existed long before the Atkins diet became popular.
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