Don't Buy Into the False Hope of Weight Loss Drugs

There’s no shortage of weight loss drugs, methods, diets, and supposed “magic pills” out there to help you lose weight, whether they are successful or not. But even for those solutions that seem to work in the short term, research has shown that long-term weight loss is extremely difficult to maintain. Prescription drugs are not exempt, either, especially when it comes to picking up healthy eating habits. Take a look at the details of this new study regarding weight loss and prescriptions drugs.

It seems like every day in the Untied States you hear about the new wonder pill that will help overweight individuals lose tremendous amounts of weight. Not only that; these pills also promise that they will help keep that excess weight off.

If there is some truth to these claims, the question remains: if it were so easy to lose weight, why are there still so many overweight people?

Well, scientists have been researching that very question.

 A recent study concluded that although many weight loss pills do require that an individual modify his or her diet and start an exercise program; the pills themselves do not promote long-term healthy eating habits. Because diet pills may make weight loss easier than diet and exercise alone, individuals tend not to maintain their healthy eating habits after they have reached their weight loss goals.

The study was conducted on the prescription drug Orlistat (which is sold under the name Xenical) and showed that after a period of time individuals who where taking the pill did not stick to their recommended diet modifications. While the drug does have some side effects if the recommended diet is not maintained, they are generally not severe enough to cause those taking it to keep healthy eating habits. In addition to the potential for weight gain once the pill has been stopped, there is a possibility that a return to unhealthy habits could also reduce the future effectiveness of the drug.

While most experts agree that a weight loss program which puts emphasis on a healthy diet and exercise is the only way to lose weight and maintain that weight loss for extended periods of time, some individuals want the extra help that weight loss pills promise to provide. While most pills (both over-the-counter and prescription) recommend that diet modifications be made, very few individuals actually stick to their healthy eating habits after they meet their weight loss goals.

The majority of nutritionists and physicians recommend that individuals participate in diets that focus on an overall healthy lifestyle. Physicians may prescribe weight loss pills to those patients that need to lose large amounts of weight but will strongly advise them to modify their lifestyles for continued results.

Experts agree that more and larger studies need to be conducted to get definitive results. But this study shows that when individuals use weight loss pills to assist them in their weight loss goals, they are less likely to maintain their healthy lifestyle after they have reached their goals.

With the popularity of reality shows like The Biggest Loser, you may becoming more aware of exactly what it takes to achieve dramatic weight loss results. Weight loss pills may be able to assist you in your journey to a healthier lifestyle, but a healthy diet and a regular exercise program is just as essential for long term weight loss success.

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