It is very important to understand different weight loss methods in the market before you decide to join any program for weight loss. With one over six of world population being affected by overweight issue, weight loss creates a multi-billion dollar business opportunity and this will definitely attract various companies to get involved and try gaining market share in this industry.
If you are being overweight and have excess body fat, you need to clearly know losing fat is totally different with losing weight. In a healthy weight loss program, a loss in weight might just be a loss in body fluid or loss in lean muscle tissues. Only loss in body fat and gain in lean muscle mass will let you enjoy lasting weight loss results, and thus be the correct weight loss method in the market.
Below are some of current weight loss methods in the market and possible side effects for your references.
Weight loss method #1: Slimming Drugs
Ephedrine: Controls cravings.
Side effects: Insomnia, constipation, hallucination
Diuretic: Loss of water, causing decrease in weight for temporarily
Side effects: Nausea, dizziness, lower blood pressure
Slimming pills (prescription): Lipase inhibitor
Side effects: Diarrhea, bloating