Diet Problem

You no doubt have  seen them in books, magazines and on TV. You may have even been duped into trying a few of them. You know those lose 15 pounds in two weeks without diet or exercise ads. Just take a magical pill that will burn off the fat, even while you sleep at night. Now the Canadian Medical Association is warning people about these so called weight loss miracle products. Unfortunately weight loss is big business and where ever you find profit you will also find scams. Those who market these products rely on their headline screaming weight loss claims to sell their products but very few produce results.

The main problems are from herbal diuretics and low calorie diets which can be dangerous. Though some of these diuretics might result in short term weight loss it will only be from water. This is also a good time to point out that you should consult your doctor before going on a diet. Some  diets can be dangerous to certain individuals. Your age and any medical conditions must be carefully considered in any diet plan you choose to try.

The best diet approach are ones that balance both diet and exercise. So instead of buying a magical pill you may want to put that money into some new exercise equipment. If your going to spend money on a diet program go with a proven winner with a good long term track record for weight loss. Two excellent but very different approaches are the Atkins Diet Plan and the Dean Ornish Diet.