Diet pills do not work.

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Diet Pills Do Not Work

If there was a magic pill for fat loss, would all of us not have taken it? Possibly not, since any shortcut to good health comes with adverse effects. You want to fit into your favourite dress before a cousin’s wedding next month. So, you are willing to try anything. But that is not how it works. Some diet pills promise to make you lose weight. Whether they work is debatable. Diet pills will work when you are also eating healthy and exercising. Once you stop the medications, the weight comes back. We need a sustainable lifestyle to follow over a long period.

The Not-So-Magical Pills

There are four weight loss pills approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the USA – bupropion-naltrexone, liraglutide, orlistat, and phentermine-topiramate.

A doctor will prescribe one to individuals who are severely obese and have failed to lose weight with diet and exercise.

Their Body Mass Index (BMI) should be over 30 or more than 27, and they have a medical condition.

Some of these pills are also available in the UK and India. They are usually quite expensive. The said pills may help some individuals but come with their side effects.

Dietary And Herbal Supplements

Other heavily marketed weight-loss formulae are, in reality, dietary and herbal supplements. They work by decreasing appetite and making you feel full, so you eat less. Some of these supplements/diet pills are ‘fat trappers.’ These don’t allow the body to absorb fat from food. Naturally, these will also interfere with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. ‘Fat burners’ contain stimulants like caffeine but work only if you exercise. Fat burners can be risky, raising blood pressure and heart rate. All they do is give an energy boost.

Losing Weight Versus Being Fit

To lose weight and keep it off for good, one should focus on a lifestyle change. We must eat healthy instead of going on fad diets. Crash diets can cause a deficiency of nutrients in the body. It is a good idea to focus on overall fitness in place of losing weight. A healthy fitness routine covers 70 per cent diet and 30 per cent exercise. Your diet should contain a healthy balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Don’t look at zero-fat diets as your body needs fats to function correctly and absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Go for high-fibre foods and complex carbohydrates, which can keep you fuelled for the day and curb cravings. These are the key to being fit, not diet pills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do weight-loss pills work?

A doctor can prescribe you one of the FDA-approved diet pills if your obesity affects your health. However, these have side effects and will not necessarily work for everyone.

How can I lose weight fast without exercise?

You may be able to lose weight without exercise by watching your diet. Eat a protein-rich, high-fibre diet. Eat mindfully, focus on chewing the food properly, have smaller portions, drink ample water, and get adequate sleep.