Advanced Diets Advice & News

There are many over-the-counter and prescription diet pills available today. Along with the diet pills comes the manufacturer guaranteeing their diet pill will help you to miraculously lose weight in a short period of time – “Lose up to 30 pounds in only 30 days – Without diet or exercise!”  These claims sound to good to be true and in most cases they are.

The newer diet pills such as Meridia and Xenical have shown in studies that they can help aid dieters to shed some weight. Unfortunately, the majority of ads you see on TV or the internet for diet pills are for diet pills that are unregulated, unproven and untested.

Most diet pills, even the most effective ones are only meant to be used for short term weight loss – usually no longer than six months. During this six month time frame, prescription diet pills can trim from 5 to 22 pounds or up to 10 percent of your total body weight. However, after six months your body will start to develop a tolerance to these diet pills and your weight loss starts to plateau. After this period if you don’t follow a healthy, balanced diet and exercise plan, the weight will start creeping back on.

Should you Use Prescription Diet Pills

 If you want to shed just a few pounds to fit into that black cocktail dress hanging in the closet, prescription diet pills aren’t the right option for you. Those people that are obese (30 percent over their expected weight or a BMI of 30+) are good candidates for prescription diet pills. Most, if not all diet pills are not recommended for children 16 or younger. The exception might be Xenical in some cases. If used safely, kids that are overweight and 12 or older can use Xenical for weight loss.

In short the answer is yes, diet pills do really work but they should only be considered a short term answer to your weight loss efforts. Eating a healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise are always essential for weight loss and weight loss maintenance.

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