Unfortunately there are no tricks. There are some medications that attempt to increase your metabolism (stimulants) or change your aborption of calories -- typically blocking fat absorption. While the mechanics of these make sense many times they are not associated with long term significant fat loss. The best... more
Will diet pills or supplements help me lose weight?
I want to lose some weight (about 10-20 lbs) and I am wondering if any diet pills or supplements will help me. The only ones I've heard of are Alli and Hydroxycut-- do those work? Are there better weight loss pills out there? I would like to use something that won't cause any gross side effects. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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A: Weight Loss - Holiday Fat Gain
Research data shows that the average American gains 8 pounds during the holidays. The latest scientific data shows that in cardiovascular medicine, it is not necessarily body weight that is important to health but your cardiovascular fitness. That is to say, you will probably live longer if you target your HDL... more
A: Balanced Diet and Exercise
Kelisa, Basically, the best way to loose weight is a balanced diet and regular exercise. If you take the time to document your caloric intake, you will likely find that it is more than you would predict. That said, there are many "diet pills" out there. The stimulant based products such as Hydroxycut can... more
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