Commercial weight loss diets are all similarly effective at 6 months, and those with support are more effective at 12 months, according to the results of the randomized BBC "diet trials" reported in the June 3 issue of the BMJ. Participants in these trials were filmed as part of a BBC television series. "Most adults in the United States diet at some time, and trends in the United Kingdom are similar," write Helen Truby, MD, from the University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom, and colleagues. "Long term success rates are poor, with 50% of weight loss being regained within one year. Although commercial diets provide consumers with a plethora of choice, data on their comparative efficacy are limited. " Using a community-based sample of otherwise healthy overweight and obese adults, this 6-month, multicenter, unblended controlled trial compared 4 popular commercial weight loss programs with a control group. These diets were the Slim-Fast plan (a meal replacement approach), Weight Watchers pure points program (an energy-controlled diet with weekly group meetings), Dr Atkins' new diet revolution (a self-monitored low carbohydrate eating plan), and Rosemary Conley's eat-yourself-slim diet and fitness plan (a low-fat diet and a weekly group exercise class). Primary endpoints were changes in weight and body fat during 6 months. Compared with the control group, all diets were associated with a significant loss of body fat and weight during 6 months, but outcomes in the 4 diet groups did not differ significantly from each other. Intent-to-treat analysis revealed that average weight loss was 5. 9 kg, and average fat loss was 4. 4 kg during 6 months. Although the Atkins diet resulted in significantly higher weight loss during the first 4 weeks, it was no more or less effective than the other diets by the end of the study. At 12 months, 158 participants (54% of the original sample) returned data, and only 58 (45%) were still compliant with their assigned diets (9 to Atkins, 20 to Weight Watchers, 9 to Slim-Fast, 20 to Rosemary Conley). More participants in the unsupported programs (Atkins diet and Slim-Fast) withdrew than in the supported programs (P = . 04), and weight rebound after the initial 6 months was higher in the unsupported programs. Most diets resulted in a clinically useful weight loss of around 10% after 12 months in participants whoever had kept to their original diet. "Clinically useful weight loss and fat loss can be achieved in adults whoever are motivated to follow commercial diets for a substantial period," the authors write. "Given the limited resources for weight management in the NHS [National Health System], healthcare practitioners should discuss with their patients programmes known to be effective. " Study limitations include varied compliance with each diet, small number of participants, and effect of media interest on motivation to meet goal weights and patients' expectations of weight loss. One of the authors has disclosed receiving consulting fees for serving on the scientific advisory panel of Slimming World. In an accompanying editorial, David Arterburn, MD, MPH, from the Group Health Center for Health Studies in Seattle, Wash, notes the high costs of some commercial diets and the low rate of ongoing compliance with the assigned diets at 1 year. "The challenge to researchers in obesity is to take weight loss studies, especially those involving commercial programmes and private funding, to the next level," Dr Arterburn writes. "'Diet Trials II' would serve us best by evaluating long term health outcomes, cost effectiveness, and novel strategies of improving adherence and weight maintenance. Such strategies might include economic incentives for participants and researchers collaborating with employers and healthcare providers. ". Basically… The bottom line is how effective a "diet" is is measured on how sustainable it is. In other words, how realistic long term compliance will be. Because if you cannot sustain it (i. E. Its a fad) then you go back to your old ways and guess what, you gain again, and usually more fat through muscle loss. A cabbage soup diet is going to be nowhere near as sustainable as a rounded low fat diet. Which one do you think is going to give better LONG TERM results?

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If you know me you are probably thinking that I am not fat, ok, ok, I know that, but I have put on 20 pounds on these last 2 years and if I keep going on this same rhythm I will be over 200 pounds 6 years from now!!!

Don't even start me with the "you should exercise" talk, 'cause I DO know that! But the exercises that I do like to do are quite hard to be done here because it is either too cold or raining outside.

I've tried to "control" myself and not eating unless I was hungry, but just the thought of controling myself or putting myself on a diet, made me put on weight and I am NOT kidding! It's that everytime that happens I tend to think even more about food, get anxious and end up eating more than I should.

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Nowadays, women are looking for ways on how to lose weight. When they feel that no kind of diet program or exercise can help them, they resort to diet pills. If you are among the many women who would want to lose a few pounds off the scale, you may be interested to find out what is the best diet pill for women.

Different diet pills work in many different ways. If it worked for other people, it doesn't mean that it will work the same for you. To know what pill will work for you, you must know the different kinds of pills and how they work in action.

The Popular Prescription Diet Pills

If your doctor prescribes a diet pill, does it mean it is the best diet pill for women? The answer to this question would be yes and no.

Yes, that can be considered as the best diet pill for women because your doctor recommends it. Your doctor knows your medical history and knows how your body reacts to different kinds of medications. He will of course recommend the best diet pill for you, something that will work for you.

No, meaning it may not work for you even if your doctor had recommended it. Even if you doctor knows a lot of things about your medical history and your diseases, no one can predict exactly how your body will react to the pill. So, time is needed before you can say that your doctor's prescribed pill is the best diet pill around.

Nonetheless, if it worked well for you, it will be the best diet pill for you, not for anybody else. Thus, you cannot recommend it to family and friends. Tell them to check with their doctors first and discuss the possibility of taking the same diet pills as you do.

Examples of popular prescription weight loss products are Meridia, Xenical, Adipex and Didrex.

Over-the-Counter Diet Pills

For others who love to self-prescribe, they think that an over-the-counter (OTC) diet pill is the best diet pill for women with weight issues. For one, OTC diet pills can be bought anytime without the doctor's prescription. Two, these pills have lower dosage as compared with prescription diet pills.

However, most over-the-counter diet pills have PPA or phenylpropanolamine. PPA can cause heart palpitations and high blood pressure, if unregulated. This is the reason why the FDA had pulled off from pharmacies over-the-counter medicines containing PPA. Medicines with PPA are now prescription based.

When you are taking diet pills, it is important to bear in mind the following guidelines.

You must have a good weight control and exercise program in addition to the diet pill you are taking.

Do not take pills more than the dosage recommended. If you think that it will speed up the process, you are definitely wrong. You may get thin from getting sick.

Talk To Your Doctor

If you feel that the diet pill has an adverse effect to your body, stop taking the pill and consult a doctor.

Go to the doctor regularly to report on the effects of the diet pill, both positive and negative.

Do not continue taking the pills if you think they aren't working. It means that your body is not receptive to the pills or that the pills that you purchased are fakes or imitations.

People who want to lose more weight must incorporate the diet pills for women with a balanced diet plan and exercise. It will work effectively and with lesser side effects since with a diet program, you are eating only nutritious foods that can help you body recoup for loss of weight. Furthermore, your body will look more fabulous if you tone it with exercise and a bit of weight training. This will also prevent your skin from sagging and turning taut and dry.

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