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Recent surveys have indicated that almost 30% adults 20 years
or more in age, in developed countries have shown tendency
or are known to be obese. This alarming trend is extremely
concerning as there will be a time when most of the population
will be in the obese category. To add to the woes of the society,
even the children are showing obese tendencies at a very early
age.
People who are overweight or obese are at a higher risk for
chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and
high cholesterol.
If these statements concern you then you must make an effort
to determine whether you are in the obese category. An easy
indicator is the Body Mass Index (BMI) which is a number calculated
from a person's weight and height. BMI provides a reliable
indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen
for weight categories that may lead to health problems.
Calculating BMI is easy. The formula being: BMI = Weigh in
kg / (Height in m)2 The resulting number is to be interpreted
using the chart given below:
BMI <18.5 underweight
BMI 18.5 - 24.9 normal weight
BMI 25 - 29.9 overweight
BMI > 30 obese
If you are in the last two categories then it is the right
time to take steps to remove the extra weight and get back
into shape. Diet
pills are a safe and effective means of loosing weight.
These pills when combined with a diet-cum-exercise program
have shown promising results.
Phentermine is one such, FDA approved, diet aid that has
worked wonders on the obese people. This medication stimulates
the central nervous system and decreases appetite thereby
reducing the intake of calories. Your body then begins to
utilize its fat stores to provide energy for your daily chores.
The result is you loose weight effectively and evenly over
a given period of time.
Before you begin on a course of phentermine,
consult your doctor to determine the exact dose and duration
of use. Phentermine has been found safe to use in breast feeding
mothers. The drug can be used in combination with a number
of other prescription and non-prescription medicines.
Phentermine may have some mild allergic reactions which tend
to disappear as you body gets used to the drug. At the time
of withdrawing the drug, the process should be gradual, as
Phentermine can be habit forming in some people.
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