Since I'm in a constant battle to lose weight, I'm curious as to what others do to achieve their weight loss goals. There are so many diets, exercises, shakes, and pills out there, it's so hard to know what is good and what works.
I find it hard to stick to a "diet". I'll do good for a few weeks, and then get tired of it all. Not that diets don't work. I'll lose weight on one, but it just seems like so much work, and I feel deprived. What I've found that works for me is exercise. I don't watch so much what I eat, although I do cut down on amounts, but I throw in some exercise a few times a week to get the old body moving. It seems that I'm able to stick to an exercise routine more so than a diet.
My sister-in-law, whom I'm really proud of, topped the scales at 305 pounds at her heaviest. She had some health issues and was told that she needed to lose weight to make the symptoms subside. Her doctor prescribed weight loss pills. She started taking the pills and exercising, and has lost 50 pounds in four months! She's feeling better, looking great, and is much healthier for it. This system has worked for her, but it may not work for everyone.
If you've got a weight loss story, or would just like to discuss your goals and get advice, leave me a comment here. I'd love to hear how others go about losing weight and getting healthy!
What Do You Do To Lose Weight?
Saw The Good Doctor Again Today
I went back to see my doctor again today to have my blood pressure rechecked. My headaches finally went away, and my back is feeling a bit better, so I thought I'd better get in there just in case the blood pressure thing is still there.
Well, my blood pressure is still somewhat high, borderline really. Nothing that requires medication just yet. But, according to the doctor, I'm fat. OK, he didn't actually say that, but he might as well have. It's all good, though. I know I'm fat, so it wasn't a big shocker when he confirmed that fact.
He says that if I lose about 15-20 pounds over the next 3-4 months, my blood pressure should come back into the normal range. OK, sure. I'll get right on that.
No, actually, I've been working on losing weight lately. I've been heading to the gym at least twice a week, and more if I can get there. I just don't really pay special attention to my diet like I should. Apparently, to lose weight, not only do you need to exercise, you need to watch what you eat, too. You know, burn more calories than you take in.
So, I'm watching what I eat. I started today with supper. I only had a small portion of spaghetti before heading out to the gym for some exercise. I'm really hungry now, but I'm fighting the urge to eat. Hopefully, I don't wake up in the middle of the night with a mouth full of stuffing and the corner of my pillow gone.
I really want to do this, though. I don't want to be old. I don't want to be on medication. And I sure as heck don't want to have high blood pressure. I'm probably going to be crabby, and if my family is smart, they will learn to leave me alone when I am. I don't think they realize it yet, but if I have to take this ride, I'm not going to take it alone. I'm taking all four of them along with me, like it or not. We could all stand to lose a few pounds, that is a fact.
Losing Weight and Weight Loss Supplements
It's no secret that the United States has the highest obesity rate in the world. Having said that, it's probably not far fetched to say that it also has the highest number of people taking weight loss supplements in the hopes of losing weight quickly and easily.
Unfortunately, weight loss supplements such as Phentermine are not a miracle cure for obesity. You have to look at the overall effects of weight loss supplements and decide if the side effects are worth it. While weight loss pills may help you along the road to thinness, they are not effective without a little hard work and determination on your part.
Researching and knowing the safety of what you put in your body is essential too. Just because a pill claims to help you lose ten pounds in a week, doesn't mean it's safe to use. Know what you're taking, know what the side effects are, and talk with your doctor before starting any weight loss program. Better to err on the side of caution before something bad happens.
Now, knowing all of that, I'll say this. There is no replacement for diet and exercise to lose weight. Like I said before, weight loss supplements are not a miracle cure for obesity. They do not work alone. You may lose a pound or two by taking them, but with a balanced diet and exercise (at least three times a week!) you'll see more pounds come off at a faster rate. I myself, am overweight, and I would love nothing more than to see a pill that would make me lose weight quickly and without any effort. Unfortunately, there is no such pill out there.
Use weight loss supplements wisely, keeping in mind that nothing worthwhile is gained without a little hard work on your part. Exercising and eating right makes you feel good, so get to it!
