I should start off and reiterate the fact I have no education in weightloss other than my own life experiences. I am not a Doctor, dietician or a nutritionist. I am not advertising for anyone, and what I may have mentioned or will about any product/program is of my own opinion and what has may or may not worked for me on my weight loss journey. No one is paying me. I write this as a way to keep myself in check, hold myself accountable and if I help a few along the way that's a bonus! :) What works for me, may not work for you. Find what works for you and can't stress enough to be kind to you and treat you and your body right! Talk to your Doctor. Get the facts, Ask questions and take your time and educate yourself.
I was driving to the store last night to pick up some things and I over heard a commercial for a new prescription drug for weight loss. It's geared towards the 40 plus women who have hit menopause, don't want to exercise or diet that have gained weight. I can't tell you how much that commercial just got on my nerves. Weight loss pills have always struck a nerve with me though to be honest.
Yes I know that weight loss is hard. And finding the right healthy balance of diet and exercise can be done. It's just a matter of taking the time to find what works for you. That's just my opinion. I am sure some who may read this who don't know me, may think that I have never really had to lose a considerable amount of weight. Well I am putting out there that yes I have. I at one point in my life I was pushing almost 300lbs. I was able to lose almost 150lbs of that through following the WW plan on my own. It took time. Discipline. Changing and a lot of growing. Then I started having kids and depression hit and I gained most of what I lost back because I lost focus. I currently have about 100lbs more to go to make it to my goal weight currently. There I said it out loud. Well it's in black and white now at least.
There have been several times I have thought about buying the pills, liquids, shakes and sprinkles to help with my weight loss. But then I start to think what is it that is in that stuff to curb your appetite or what exactly is it that cuts the fat? And then what happens after you stop taking it? Do you gain it all back. Well yes, I think you do. Because you are using all this stuff to curb your eating habits, that you lose your eating habits. When you try to start eating again, you gain weight. Then you get mad so you go out and repeat the cycle of buying their products. It's all a scheme in my opinion.
Now I also do know, that sometimes people do need help for whatever reason. Something is not working and they need that help. I get that. I've even had discussions with my Doctors. That's the key. Be responsible and have conversations with your doctor and truly listen to their suggestions and do them. Really put the effort in and try 200% at whatever advice you are given. Because if you don't put in the effort, how do you really know it didn't work? Because maybe it would have, if you just had tried. Be honest with yourself and with your Doctor. If your not, you don't have anyone to blame but yourself.
I am not trying to stir up controversy. These are just my opinions and how I see things. Weight loss isn't a quick fix. You didn't gain all this weight overnight, so you can't expect it to come off overnight. Slow and steady wins the race.
I should reiterate the fact I have no education in weightloss other than my own life experiences. I am not a Doctor, dietician or a nutritionist. I am not advertising for anyone, and what I may have mentioned about any product is of my own opinion and what has may or may not worked for me on my weight loss journey. No one is paying me. I write this as a way to keep myself in check, hold myself accountable and if I help a few along the way that's a bonus! :) What works for me, may not work for you. Find what works for you and can't stress enough to be kind to you and treat you and your body right! Talk to your Doctor. Get the facts, Ask questions and take your time and educate yourself.
What are your thoughts on quick fix diet pills, potions and sprinkles? Do you think they work? Do you need to be a loyal buyer in order for you to keep the weight off?
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