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Overview,   Phentermine resin received FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approval in 1959 as a prescription appetite suppressant for the short term treatment of obesity. Phentermine Hydrochloride became widely available in United States in the 1970’s.  It is approved as an appetite suppressant to help diminish weight in obese patients when used short-term and combined with exercise, diet, and behavioral modification.  It is typically approved for individuals who are at increased medical risk because of their weight and works by helping to release certain chemicals in the brain that control appetite.Phentermine, like most available weight loss medications, is considered an appetite suppressant medication.  Appetite suppressant medications like it promote weight loss by lessening appetite or increasing the feeling of being full.  These medications reduce appetite by increasing serotonin or catecholamine, which are two brain chemicals that affect mood and appetite.Phentermine is used in the short term treatment of obesity. Because the appetite reducing effects of Phentermine tend to decrease after a period of a few weeks, as well as other sympathomimetic appetite suppressants, are only used during the first few weeks of a weight loss program. Phentermine can lend a hand to an individual in losing weight while developing the understanding, skills and new behaviors required for long term weight loss.In the US, Phentermine is currently sold under the brand names Ionamin® (Medeva Pharmaceuticals) and Adipex-P® (Gate Pharmaceuticals). It is also available as a generic medication, known as simply ‘phentermine’.What we like about this plan.  Phentermine is a short term obesity pill that is supposed to aid the obese dieter until he or she can manage a weight loss plan.  It is required that you eat a calorie reduced diet and begin an exercise program while taking Phentermine.  It can be of great boost to an individual who are at increased medical risk because of their weight.  If your weight has given you medical concerns and/or attributes to conditions or diseases that can become more manageable if your weight gets under control, then 12 weeks on phentermine, with your doctor’s help, might be a new beginning.       

                                                                                                                                                                                                              What we dislike about this plan.  There are many different side effects to this pill. These side effects are usually not serious and will usually disappear after the first couple of weeks taking Phentermine.  Most common include dry mouth, blurred vision, heartburn, headache and/or nausea.  Because phentermine acts through sympathomimetic pathways, the drug may increase blood pressure and heart rate.  It may also cause palpitations, restlessness, and insomnia. Furthermore, phentermine has the capability to cause physical and psychological dependency.  The 12 week maximum prescription is not only due to drug tolerance, it is also due to dependency for the drug.  Testing or clinical trails have not been done on phentermine in decades It is time for studies to determine the potential for carcinogenesis, mutagenesis or impairment of fertility.How Healthy is this Plan?  This plan is not for persons that have severe high blood pressure, history of drug or alcohol abuse, hyperthyroid diseases, and /or kidney disorders. If you are obese, dealing with medical issues that your doctor concludes are safe conditions to have while taking phentermine, this, along with a healthy eating plan and exercise can be a healthy start to a lifestyle program.

Here is the Bottom Line.   This can be hope for obese individuals who need a little help to get started.  As with all drugs, there are risks to side effects.  This one has been on the market since the 50’s, is at a lowest cost appetite suppressants in its category, and has a website with information, success stories and community forums.

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A major problem with most diets is that they focus on lowering calories, while at the same time paying for this in the end with a rebound effect where weight is gained back quite rapidly. The reason for this and an effective way to drop 10 pounds in a month are the topics within this article. Best of all the diet I will discuss actually lets you eat more and you burn more calories because of it, but I’ll explain.Why so many people gain weight back after a diet? The most important factor when determining weight loss is your metabolic rate, lowering your calorie intake it good and all, but if you fail to target the root cause then you will never lose weight permanently. Most diets that follow a low calorie system of weight loss have a major flaw in that they actually weaken and slow down your metabolism at the same time. You see your body adapts to changes quickly, in particular changes made to eating habits, when you consume less daily and in a predictable manner your body will slow down the metabolism in response. Now the interesting thing about this is that when you eat a relatively good amount of food, but continually change it up from day to day, your body will never be able to adapt to the diet. Furthermore because you will be eating just enough to trigger a fast acting response from your metabolism, you will actually burn more calories than you consume.Eat and Drop 10 pounds in a month! The diet is known as calorie shifting and it does just this, it focuses on boosting your metabolism through eating a constantly changing diet from day to day. However it also lets you eat enough every day that your metabolism will actually go to peak levels to burn off excess calories. The interesting part though is that you will continue to burn calories for days to weeks after finishing the diet, as unlike every other diet with a rebound effect, calorie shifting actually keeps your body burning fat because of its focus on boosting your metabolism.Calorie Shifting = Eating Food & Losing Weight PermanentlyLose 15 Pounds in Two Weeks by using Calorie Shifting Click http://www.fatloss4idiotsdietplan.com to find out HOW!Note: You may wish to publish this article for your website, blog, etc. As long as the article remains in its full entirety; including the links and the about the author resource box.

The majority of the general public think that in order to lose weight you have to starve yourself and eat rabbit food. This is not the case you can eat and lose weight quite effectively. You need to stick by a few simple rules outlined in this article and you can eat and lose weight a lot easier than you think.

What we need to get through to people is that a diet is not a bad thing. You hear them saying I can’t eat that I am on a diet, Or I am only eating non carbs this month as I am on a low carb diet. What you do not realise is that dieting this way is not going to help you lose weight it will hinder you.

In order to be able to eat and lose weight you need to focus on your main goal. How much weight do you want to lose? How quickly do you want to lose that weight?

Think of it this way. If you are currently eating 2500 calories a day your body knows that it has to burn that amount of calories. You then decide to go on a diet and cut your calorie intake to 1000 calories a day. The body then adjusts itself and starts only burning 1000 calories a day so in effect you will not be losing weight doing this kind of diet.

Your body needs to be trained on the amount of calories it needs to burn in order to lose weight. This is where most people fall down in their dieting. If you follow a few simple rule this can be overcome and will allow you to eat and lose weight.

1. Rule 1 is the most important of them all. PLANNING you have to make a plan of how much weight you want to lose and how quickly you want to lose it. You can then set goals and plan the meals you are going to eat.

2. You have to eat 3 solid meals a day. A lot of people skip breakfast or lunch but if you consistently eat 3 meals a day it stops a lot of the snacking between meals.

3. Don’t stop eating food you like. Everything in moderation is fine. You do not need to deprive yourself that mid week pizza and then feel guilty the rest of the time. As long as you don’t eat 5 pizzas a week you will be just fine.

4. If you fall off the wagon do not give up. Start a fresh the next day and try again. A lot of people give up when they do not eat the right things. Everybody is allow a mistake just dust yourself off look at your weight loss goal and get back on that horse again.

These are a few rules that if you stick to you will achieve that weight loss goal that you have set yourself. You will still be able to eat and lose weight and you will not need to starve yourself.

To lose weight in today’s world is one of the toughest feats one can accomplish. With fast food restaurants on the rise and easy microwaveable dishes for quick meals, it is no wonder that so many people are overweight and are unable to lose weight. How do you plan for weight loss when chips and soft drinks for snacks and a burger on the run is how many people eat on a daily basis. However, the biggest issue to deal with when you are trying to lose weight are the negative thoughts that accompanies being overweight.
Negative thoughts tend to override the positive in many people’s lives and they come out in full force on those who are facing the task of trying to lose weight. The most important thing one can do before trying to lose weight is to begin a daily journal. By keeping a daily journal for two weeks, you will be able to understand when and why these negative thoughts come out and how they may hinder your attempt to lose weight. By focusing first on the habits you have, you will begin to understand how you can plan for weight loss before you actually begin to lose weight.
When you start your journal, you’ll want to include what you are eating, what time it is, and how you feel at that particular moment. Are you having any negative thoughts? If so, write down what they are and move on. Were you actually hungry when you ate? Write this down, as well. Don’t worry about your weight loss program, just record your entries. An entry should be made for every snack, meal, or binging session you have and any thoughts about trying to lose weight. This will help you to develop your weight loss program.
After the two weeks of entering your eating times and thoughts into your daily journal, sit down and analyze the results. How many times did you have a snack (not meals) when you were having negative thoughts? How many times did you eat when you weren’t hungry but were having negative thoughts? Most often, you’ll discover you do not follow a weight loss program because of negative thoughts. These negative thoughts are what will stop you from trying to lose weight and they must be changed to more positive thoughts if your weight loss program is to be a success.
Now that you’ve discovered how you are feeling when you eat and when negative thoughts are entering your mind, it is time to plan for weight loss. If you want to lose weight you need to get rid of the negative thoughts such as, “I’ll never lose weight” and “I’m so fat.” Instead, replace them with, “I’m getting slimmer and slimmer every day”, and “I look more and more beautiful and fit every day”. Be positive that you will lose weight and if a negative thought enters your mind, get rid of it by replacing it with a more positive statement about yourself.
By getting rid of negative thoughts, you’ll able to follow your weight loss program. This will help you to lose weight and regain a healthier lifestyle. By forming a plan to lose weight, you’ll be able to discover patterns in your behavior such as negative thoughts, that influence your eating habits. To lose weight is difficult; however, if you can begin by changing negative thoughts to more positive ones, you’ll begin to lose weight at once.

How many times have you lost weight only to gain it back in a few months? There are many reasons why we put the weight back on, we won’t get into that, but the first thing you want to do is make sure the program you start is one that will help you keep the weight off. It is no secret that 95% of people that start a diet end up gaining their weight back and many times end up weighing more than they did when they started the diet. Get in a program that will keep you in the 5% that keep the weight off permanently.

How do you feel when your friends tell you they are losing 5 pounds a week and you are having trouble losing 1 pound a week? I hope you don’t feel too bad, because your friends are probably losing muscle as well as fat and that can be dangerous. Many experts agree that it is imposible to lose more than 2 pounds of fat a week. I do agree with that, but I think there are programs that address that and can help you lose the fat and add muscle, which gives you the benifit of losing weight, and toning your body at the same time.

If you want to lose weight the correct way you don’t want to be taking drugs to do it. One reason I don’t like taking drugs is because it’s a temporary fix and if you want to keep the weight off you will need to continue to take the drugs. I don’t know about you, but I haven’t found a drug yet that doesn’t cause some kind of side effect. Some of the side effects may be minor, but having to take a drug for a long period of time could make some of the minor side effects turn in to a major side effect because of the compounding effect.

Many weight loss programs will require you to take supplements, while this may seem harmless it is costing you money that you don’t need to spend. Most of the supplements do you no good at all, you can get all the nutrients you need from a good diet without falling for all the lies you hear from the big supplement companies in their TV and magazine advertising. You need a program that will help you lose weight, build muscle, without drugs, and without any supplements. That is how you can lose weight the right way, and keep it off.

I’m sure you know there’s a lot of hype out there. One source tells you to eat fat-free, another convinces you that a low-carb diet is the way to go about. Then there are some who claim you should only eat meat. Not long ago, I came across an e-book that claims you should survive only on vegetables, water and apples.

You’ve probably seen the headlines : “Lose 5 to 7 lbs (2 to 3 kilos) each week”, “Eat whatever you want and still lose weight while sitting on your couch” and other rubbish designed to make only your wallet lose weight. Fact is, you probably accumulated your weight over several years, so you can’t expect to lose it overnight.

Just don’t believe the “get thin fast” hype. Most likely it will only weaken your body, break down muscle tissue, lower your metabolism and your energy levels.

The biggest mistake people often make is stop eating fats altogether. “Eating fat will make you fat” is a commonly heard argument that isn’t entirely true. “Eating too much fat of the wrong kind” would be better. The plain truth is you will get fat much quicker by eating (and especially drinking) food that contains sugar. Some people avoid eating any fat, but will drink a bottle of soda every day and expect to lose weight ? Truth is your body needs fat in order to function properly.

So I understand most people are confused and don’t know what to believe anymore. Well, I don’t believe in miracles, I believe in good old-fashion common-sense. Losing 5 to 7 lbs a week is not common-sense, it’s crazy and will harm your body in the long run. Losing 5 to 7 lbs a month, now there’s an whole new story ! (Unless you’re on “The Biggest Loser” and willing to train your ass off for 5 hours each day, then you’ll probable be able to lose more)

In the end, it almost completely comes down to one thing : “counting your calories”. You eat more calories than your body needs, you gain weight. You eat fewer calories than you need, you get the picture. BUT BE CAREFUL, you need a minimum amount of calorie intake, otherwise it won’t work.

Almost as important as counting calories, is the amount of meals you have a day. Don’t eat just 3 big meal a day, but have up to 6 smaller meals. We want to give your body the impression it won’t be getting hungry, even when we limit the amount of calories it needs to sustain itself.

Your body daily burns around 13 kcal (kilocalories) for every pound (0,45 kilo) of body weight (or less if you’re a couch potato, or more if you’re already active and more muscular than average). If you weigh 176 lbs (80 kilos), your body will use up 176 x 13 = 2288 kcal each day without extra body exercising. If you ride your bicycle for about a half an hour at a moderate pace, you will have burned up an extra 200 kcal totalling 2488 kcal. It’s as simple as 1-2-3.

Now the key to success is to slightly decrease the number of calories you consume and slightly increase the amount of body exercise.

You don’t have to become a super athlete to lose weight. Riding your bicycle (home trainer) for half an hour, three times a week and some weight lifting can do wonders.

To lose 2 pounds (1 kilo) of body fat, the body needs to burn off 7000 kcal. This seems like a lot. But with the right attitude and the tips provided on this site and in the e-book I recommended to you earlier, you will be on your way to transform your body into a mean lean fat burning machine with lasting effects.

Developing tummy fat has a way of motivating people — oftentimes our waistlines “develop” as we get older, much like our bodies grow and develop during puberty.  However, unlike adolescent and teenage growth spurts, gaining unhealthy weight and even becoming obese are not requirements of getting older, though these trends certainly fit the current norms.  When you’re ready to take on the challenge of getting into better shape, and burning off excess fat, using quick weight loss diets may come to mind. In these times, two questions oftentimes come to mind, “Do they work”, and “are they safe?” — these are the questions we seek to answer today.Quick weight loss diets – do they work?The short and long of this question is yes and no.  Fast weight loss diets can work, but when you are dealing with quick weight loss, the “instant” results that you see are not conducive to long-term gains, or rather losses in this case, in the grand scheme of things.  When you lose weight quickly, it is most often due to the loss of excess water in your system, not due to the burning of fat.  So, if your weight loss diet helps you to lose weight very fast, there’s a good chance that the results will be temporary, at least unless your diet program of choice has a way of combating the real problem — the accumulation of body fat.Quick weight loss diets – are the safe?The answer to this question depends on how you’re reaching your weight loss goals. If you’re trying to lose five to seven pounds for an event coming up in a week or so, the dangers of irreparable harm to an otherwise healthy individual are not all that likely. To lose this kind of weight in a week, chances are you are going to be removing some of the water buildup in your system, not burning off fat.  To lose five pounds this quickly through fat loss, as opposed to water weight loss, you would absolutely need to incorporate an extreme exercise routine into your daily regimen, unless you’re a 6′3″, 25 year old man weighing in at 400 pounds and want to take part in a starvation diet for six-to-seven days.  And at this size and weight — five pounds won’t make a lot of difference, anyway.To lose five pounds of fat in a week, while possible, a 200 pound man would have to play 20 hours of full-contact football, and a 135 pound woman would have to endure around 30 hours of vigorous bike riding or 10″-12″ step aerobics while keeping your caloric intake pretty close to your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate).   To sum things up, though, quick weight loss diets, if they help you to take off excess water, may be safe for generally healthy individuals, but in terms of fast fat burning — not only is it not safe, this option is not really feasible for individuals who currently maintain a less-than-active lifestyle.While your excess tummy fat may have, in fact, given you the motivation you need to get started with a weight loss diet or program, just know that not all quick weight loss diets produce long-term results, and unless there is a clear and concise plan laid out on how you can continue to lose weight — look into something else.

My cousin’s wedding is only a fortnight away! Oh no! Look at my waist. My relatives will start to wag their tongues about my weight. Oh dear, better start racking my brains for some reasons to skip this event.
Does the above scenario sound familiar? Well, it happens very often, in fact, to many. But don’t go popping pills recklessly as if it’s some enjoyable snacks. Such actions are dangerous!
Here are some better ways to lose weight surely and safely.
Your Lifestyle, Change It!
The key to losing weight lies in changing your lifestyle. It is very crucial for every individual who wishes to lose weight to come out from his or her comfort zone. As the old saying goes “No Pain, No Gain!” So if you want to lose those excessive pounds, mental preparation and changes are essential. It is also important to make this change a permanent one so that you keep those pounds off for good.
Climb the stairs
Climbing stairs burns the calories. So remember whenever you see the elevator, say no!
Exercise
Exercising is the best way to lose weight. The more you exercise, the more calories you will burn. You can spend three thousand dollars on a slimming programme only to cut down a modest 2-3 pounds. In contrast, just by jogging 2-3 times a week, you can burn off MUCH more calories and lose more weight.
Drink Water
Many grew up cultivating a bad habit of not drinking enough water. However, do you know that a constant supply of water is needed to replenish the fluids lost through normal physiological activities such as respiration or urination? Furthermore, water removes the impurities in your digestive system, hence unwanted residues can be cleared easily. Drinking water before meals also makes you feel “full” and prevents you from gorging.
Good Nutrition
Various fruits and vegetables provide the necessary vitamins for our body to run smoothly. An example of a good nutrition source will be an apple. Take more fresh fruits and vegetables to keep your body functioning at a tip-top condition for maximum weight loss.
Sleep More
Sleeping helps to rejuvenate and repair your body. On average, you should sleep 8-10 hours per day. A lack of sleep will often result in an increment on stress level, which adversely impacts weight loss.
Detox Diet
Detoxification is a good tool you can use to magnify the results of your weight loss programme. As we consume food daily, “toxic” wastes are stored in our body. Such unhealthy substances actually hinder our weight loss goal by blocking the necessary nutrients for our body. Therefore it is necessary to clear such unwanted substances away, once every month, in order for our body to operate smoothly.
Set your goals right
Yes! Set realistic goals. Aim for a maximum weight loss of two pounds every week. Although we all like to see the pounds dropping off instantly, patience is the key to permanent and effective weight loss. Never push your body too hard, if not, you may give up after a week of starvation or adverse results may occur.
Ok! That’s all for today, folks! Remember that practice makes you better gives results. As long as you persevere and monitor your performance, you should be on your road to victory for a flatter tummy and a healthier body very soon!

 I presume because you are reading this article, that you have managed after hard work and commitment to lose some weight, and you want to keep it that way and you don’t want to slip back and gain it back again.

 Congratulations! We both know how much willpower, work and commitment it takes to make it to this point, now the most important thing is to maintain that weight by using a combination of right diet and exercise and good mental attitude.

 Maintaining weight is very important because experience shows that most dieters regain a third of what they lost within the first year and two-thirds of it in the second year.  It’s important to understand what is needed here; it is really a matter of energy balance!  But know also that the hardest part is now over, because maintaining weight is actually easier, not harder, than losing it. 

 At this point it’s important that your lifestyle is balanced and you want to avoid all unnecessary stress that could cause old habits to surface again.  Success in gaining, losing, or maintaining weight is dependent upon a combination of factors; I always used to say that losing, gaining or maintaining weight is a result of the “freedom from the obsession and compulsion to eat,” not the other way around, but there is more to it.  You also need to establish some important new routines in your life, because the main thing is to keep exercising and burn calories each day.  This is your magic formula from now on:”best approach is to ensure that one’s physical activity level is high enough to balance the number of calories consumed”.

 You know those weight charts? I bet you do, where your weight ranges are shown in the chart and people of the same height may have equal amounts of body fat but different amounts of muscle and bone…  Don’t look at them too much now, go after your own gut feeling and your good friend; the mirror! There are also many weight loss groups and organizations if you feel you need support, remember that this is an intimate personal and difficult struggle, but it’s not one that anyone needs to go through alone.  In this modern world weight loss has become an essential objective for several people, but only a few are succeeding in their task.  You have gone through that already, but know that for many, weight gain or regain is embarrassing, and seeking help is delayed.  If you join a group and your situation is monitored weekly, the purpose of this assessment is to provide an evaluation and recommendations for maintaining a healthy weight based on your individual needs.

 We are all different, groups can be helpful but they are not for everyone.

 One of my students recently said; “I’ve struggled with weight issues for most of my life, and aside from the occasional slice of molten chocolate cake, I finally have it under control.  Now I basically follow a group point system and strive to keep my dry carb intake to a minimum”. 

 For her it’s ok to do it alone, but she is using a weight chart every week.

 Health

 I think everybody agrees nowadays that the key to losing weight is to burn more calories than are consumed, either by increasing physical activity or consuming fewer calories – or preferably both.  Health professionals judge a low-calorie sweetener to be of benefit for weight control. 

 What are the dangers at this point when you are in a situation where the main battle is won, but you look for safe and healthy ways to maintain your situation?

 Usually they are psychological issues. How balanced we are emotionally and how we can see ourselves in a new positive light. It’s very important to be aware of the potential purposes of anger, how anger impacts health, and learn assertive methods of dealing with anger.  Health and fitness experts all know this and the most recent research related to emotional and physical health has found that there are pitfalls and the old feelings might come back from time to time. Feelings of unworthiness fear of rejection, bad self image etc.

 These feelings can be triggers – for bad habits again – so it’s very important to stay alert, that is why I always recommend some kind of group or/and family and friend support.

 Now that you have come this far, make it even better! You probably see now that anything is possible, you only need a positive attitude and you are ready to recreate yourself.

 Visit also my blog where I give every week new tips and strategies for all kinds of weight loss situations.

 Good luck and stay fit!

Losing weight can be very difficult for most people and that is why a large percentage of the population is overweight. But, it’s not impossible, even if you have to lose 10, 20, 30 or more pounds.
One of the key elements in weight loss is keeping yourself motivated. It is important that you motivate yourself everyday in order to keep up with the plan that you have developed.
But, you may have set backs; it is equally important that you understand that it happens to everyone who ever tried to lose weight. You need to get over it and get back on track with your weight loss routine.
When you have decided to lose weight, it is important that you take the proper steps. The first step in losing weight is to create goals for yourself, both short and long term.
Decide on the amount of weight you want to lose on a long-term basis, and then decide on how much weight you want to lose per week or month in order to reach your long-term goal. Set a certain amount of hours each week that you plan to exercise and stick with it. Make your goals realistic if you set them too high, you may not achieve them.
Also, find ways that you can motivate yourself. Setting up a reward system for every time you reach one of your goals is an excellent incentive. Promise yourself something that you always wanted. Don’t worry about the cost of it, you can put a few dollars away every week to insure that you will be able to reward yourself appropriately. A great reward would be to take that cruise you always wanted but were to self conscious to take because of your weight. Once you have lost it, you can stroll around the deck of the cruise ship with confidence and pride.
It is crucial that you plan ahead for any obstacles that may pop up. Having a contingency plan for unforeseen circumstances may assist you in keeping your routine in tact.
Most people, whether they are overweight or not, are of one mindset, meaning that they think a certain way all of the time. When you are overweight it is critical that you change that mindset in order to motivate yourself.
Another thing that is critically important is that you must have a positive outlook. If you go through all the trouble of the first step, and then tell yourself that it will never work, you will not succeed. You are setting yourself up for failure. When you have a positive attitude, you will be more motivated to achieving both your short term and long-term goals.
Believe it or not, happy thoughts go a long way in promoting motivation. Keep reminding yourself of how good you will look and feel once you have reached your goals.
Some people find that using the same routine can be boring. They get accustom to doing the same exercises and eating the same foods everyday and they falter, sometimes abandon the goals that they have set for themselves. It does not have to happen.
Be innovative in creating new routines that will hold your interest. Try new foods and exercises that will not only assist you in keeping your goals, they will hold your interest also. Make sure it is something that you know will hold your interest. When it comes to your diet, there are many foods that are healthy. Menu options are almost limitless.
To find new and innovative recipes that meet your dietary needs, all you need to do is go to your local bookstore or even consult the Internet. Here you will find millions of sites that contain low calorie recipes that are tasteful and nutritious. It is far more likely that you fall back into your old routine if you become bored or disinterested achieving the goals that you have set.
Try making a list of all the things that will change once you have achieved your weight loss goals. Imagine the happiness you will experience once the weight has dropped off. You will look great and feel healthier than you ever have. Imagine how good you will feel when you can fit into the small clothing you have seen time and again in display windows of boutiques and consignment stores.
List everything that will change in your life once you have achieved your long-term goals. A positive self-image will go a long way in assisting you in achieving your goals.
When you keep your motivation level high, you will find that it is much easier to lose the weight and achieve your goals that you have set for yourself when you have a positive outlook. Keeping it may be difficult at times, but it is critical that you find a way.