How to Lose Weight With Diet, Exercise & Pills

With obesity rates rising, many people are looking for the panacea guaranteed to achieve weight loss. While a cure-all does not exist, there are some medications that provide limited help in weight loss, provided they are accompanied by diet and exercise. Motivated dieters that participate in a consistent fitness regime and also take weight loss medications should notice a gradual loss.

Instructions

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Check with your doctor to get a prescription for weight loss pills. Over-the-counter medications may not be as effective or safe. Ask your doctor for a realistic weight loss goal.

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Change your diet to decrease calorie consumption. For every 3500 calories you reduce from your diet or burn, you lose one pound. Aim to reduce or burn around 7000 calories weekly. The Mayo Clinic recommends losing no more than two pounds per week.

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Substitute low- or non-fat ingredients in your diet. Decrease portion sizes and refuse sugary foods. Eating more low-fat protein and fiber will decrease your appetite and increase your metabolism's effectiveness.

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Exercise five to six times a week. According to Medline Plus, adults need roughly two and one-half hours of aerobic exercise throughout the week along with strength training exercises.

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Take the weight loss pills as directed by your doctor. Weight loss pills work by either blocking fat consumption or decreasing appetite. Watch for any side effects.