Weight Loss Nutritional Supplements - Can You Really Eat All You Want And Still Lose Weight?
Posted on February 25, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness
It seems that there is no end in site. I was in a grocery store the other day and noticed an ad for a new weight loss supplement that claims that you can eat as much as you want and whatever you want and still lose weight. I have to say that even knowing what I know, I was still tempted by the ad. Could it be true? Well, perhaps it is, perhaps it is not. I haven’t purchased the product, so I have no way of reviewing it. But it did get me to thinking about some things.
It seems that more and more people are spending hundred and even thousands of dollars yearly on weight loss supplements in the anticipation of accelerating their metabolism. Their central deep underlying wish, it seems to me, is to be good-looking and perhaps even accepted by others. However, it is becoming a more complicated to achieve. The fitness industry is booming, nevertheless people seem unable to lose their unwanted fat in spite of all of their exercise and diet efforts. Why is that? I think it is because many of weight loss supplements promise unrealistic outcomes. Also, supplement manufacturers rely on the overweight person staying overweight to a certain extent to survive. Additionally, much of what is written in the popular magazines etc about these supplements is written by people that are in one way or another affiliated with the manufacturers and have a vested interest in making the sale.
The Food and Drug Administration has in recent times attempted to crack down on illegal marketing techniques and products, some products are still available. Consumers can be deceived of the labels that claim to be caffeine, or ephedra free. Many times they are unaware that these supplements contain other ingredients that may cause the same health risks. These include heart and digestive problems, headaches, insomnia, and even psychological side effects.
The bottom line here is that it is important to become educated. Don’t necessarily buy into the hype. This does not mean that all of these products do not work, or that they are all dangerous. Many products do, in my opinion, work. But, the question is to what degree do they work? I find it difficult to believe that you can eat what you want and as much as you want and still lose weight. And, even if you can, what other health risks might be associated with that? I use supplements all the time. But, it is in combination with eating right and exercising right. For example, I use products that contain caffeine, but I also try to drink plenty of water as well as try to cut out coffee to attempt to offset the caffeine from the supplement.
Just be smart about it. Use common sense. Try to always use good natural wholesome foods first and foremost. Then, if you need that extra boost, use supplements. Supplements have their role. Just use them wisely and know that they are supplements to food. You still need to watch
Dr. Giuseppe Moro D.C is a Doctor of Chiropractic based in Las Angeles, California. He specializes in nutritional counseling and exercise. He is also a certified Personal Trainer. Dr. Moro has a passion to help people achieve their weight loss goals safely. He is also part owner of an online exercise and nutritional supplement store.
Tags: health, nutritional supplements, weight loss
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