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

(Note: please refer weight loss supplement article for other ingredients that bring side effects to our body)

Weight loss method #2: Diet
Atkins Diet: Consumes only meat and no carbohydrates
Side effects: Increase kidneys’ burden.  May cause spasm or osteoporosis

Fasting: Loss of water
Side effects: Loses lean muscle rapidly.  May cause palpitation, weakness and even death

Low calorie meal: Short term effective results
Side effects: May cause malnutrition in the long run

Weight loss method #3: Surgery
Liposuction: An operation that removes unwanted fats from specific areas, including abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs.
Side effects: Possibility of gaining weight again

Gastric restrictive procedure- Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG): Reduce the size of stomach by 15% to 30%.
Side effects: May cause future digestive and absorption problem

Other Weight loss methods
Sauna, Steam bath:  Temporary water loss
Side effects:  Weight is gained back after water is added back to body

Acupuncture, Accu-pressure: Control appetite
Side effects:  Appetite resumes once the treatments is stopped

Slimming apparels: Increase your body temperature, perspiration
Side effects: Weight  is gained back after water is added back to body

Please understand thoroughly about weight loss method you decide to use in any program for weight loss.  No matter which weight loss method you choose, it is always to put safety at the first place.  In a healthy weight loss program, it is advisable to have right weight loss concept, perform right exercise as well as eat right food and nutrition so that you can enjoy optimal weight loss results.

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