The Good, The Bad, And The Deadly When It Comes To Weight Loss!
Posted By on June 4, 2010
If you’ve finally decided to shed that excess weight you’ve piled on over the last year and you want to do it as quickly as possible, then going through this may even save your life from unnecessary pain and suffering.
Some health gurus say the only way to lose weight is through low or no carbohydrate eating plans with generous amounts of protein and fat or to follow a high-carbohydrate diet and minimize fat or a . And then there are the eat anything you want and take a supplement diet and it will shed the weight for you. Who should you trust?
The weight loss industry is big as it is and still growing. Every year millions of dollars are spent by people looking for the easy way out of their love handles.
The advertisements are everywhere. They all have the same message which is take this pill and wake up skinny. The first thing you must understand is there are no magic pills, potions, or lotions that safely melt away fat. Some are even deadly. Some common herbs were used in some dietary supplements marketed as weight loss aids or energy boosters. The herb has similar chemical properties to amphetamines and has been linked to side effects such as heart arrhythmia, psychotic reactions and seizures.
There have also been reports of heart attack and stroke. Some herbs effect the vascular and nervous systems, and one theory is that blood pressure spikes are one way the herb could promote hemorrhagic stroke. This particularly occurs when combined with caffeine, as is often the case in supplements.
According to findings published in Neurology, daily doses of more than 32 milligrams were linked to a three-fold increase in hemorrhagic stroke risk. So What Is The Weight Loss Solution?
The most important thing is diet and exercise. The only way to lose weight like magic is maintain a diet and exercise program that fits you.
Many people fail at weight loss because they are on the wrong program for them and they quit too early. Everyone is individual. Some people respond well to high carbohydrates and others shed pounds and function better eating almost minimal carbohydrates at all. But one thing remains universally constant during all this is that you must exercise.
Even small amounts of exercise, such going to the gym 2 to 3 times a week can have a dramatic affect on your weight loss. It is also recommended to starting weight training programs it will add lean muscle mass. Lean muscle mass actually burns fat calories and lose weight.
An important note before you starts any new diet or exercise program is that you should consult with your doctor. Additionally, you can call New Century Spine Centers in San Diego at 619-630-9153 and you’ll be helped on getting a plan that’s right for you. Think about that more has been accomplished through motion than ever will get done through meditation. Stop thinking about it and just do it! If you need help we are only a phone call away. Remember, we’re always here, using the miracle of Chiropractic to help your body heal and maintain the health you deserve!
Learn more about nutrition. Stop by New Century Spine Centers site where you can find out all about chiropractic nutrition and what it can do for you.