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Ally Weight Loss Pill: Is it For You

Is the Ally weight loss pill right for you? Will you lose weight without having to change your diet? Is it healthy and what are the side effects? The answers may surprise you.

Alli is the reduced-strength version of orlistat (Xenical), a prescription drug to treat obesity. It’s approved for over-the-counter sale to overweight adults 18 years and older. Alli is meant to be used in conjunction with a low-calorie, low-fat diet and regular exercise.

Alli promotes weight loss by decreasing absorption of fat by the intestines, which reduces the number of calories you absorb. You take Ally with fat containing meals three times a but you can not eat more than 15 grams of fat per day. If you do you may end up with urgent bowel movements, diarrhea and gas.

Alli can help you lose weight but how much is unclear. Tests done on its prescription counterpart, Xenical show a modest 6 lbs more than you could lose through diet and exercise alone.

Alli does have side effects and you may experience these when taken as directed. These side effects can include:

• Gas with an oily anal discharge
• Loose stools or diarrhea
• More frequent bowel movements
• Hard-to-control bowel movements

Alli should not be taken if you:

• Are at a healthy weight
• Are taking cyclosporine
• Have had an organ transplant
• Have problems absorbing food

The drug also may pose risks for anyone who takes blood-thinning medication or has diabetes or thyroid disease.

Most of your weight loss will occur within the first six months. During this time you are supposed to have altered you eating and exercise habits enough that you no longer need the medication. Sadly for many folks they have not and will experience an immediate weight gain when they stop taking the Ally weight loss pill. As a result they continue to take the medication.

The Alli weight loss pill is not meant to be the answer to your dieting problems. There is no substitute for a healthy diet and exercise.

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A Quick Look at Some of Today’s Most Effective Diets

The idiot-proof diet is all about calorie shifting. That is, in this diet, you shift your food intake throughout the day instead of eating just 3 meals a day. The diet is popular because it’s actually very easy to follow and there are hardly any restrictions when it comes to the types of food you can eat.

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The Idiot-Proof Diet

The idiot-proof diet is all about calorie shifting. That is, in this diet, you shift your food intake throughout the day instead of eating just 3 meals a day. The diet is popular because it’s actually very easy to follow and there are hardly any restrictions when it comes to the types of food you can eat.

The ‘calorie shifting’ model takes place because you eat every two and half hours. The theory is that because your body is consuming calories (energy) constantly throughout the day, it’s always in ‘burning calories’ mode instead of the ‘saving calories’ mode.

When you sign up for the diet, you get access to a diet handbook, an 11-day diet-plan and a diet calculator. You get to pick what foods you like to eat so don’t think that you’ll be tarving in this diet!

NutriSystem

The NutriSystem way of dieting is all about proper meal planning. People love this diet because it takes away the burden of trying to figure out what to eat during their dieting phase. You see, a lot of people actually get confused as to what they can eat when they want to lose weight. That’s not really surprising because there’s so much information out there and for every yay sayer, there is a nay sayer so it’s really tough to know what to eat.

However, with NurtiSystem, they do all the meal planning and portion controlling for you. You just need to sign up to any of their diet programs (e.g., Women’s Program, Men’s Program, Vegetarian Program, etc.) and order a multi-day (usually for 28 days) diet program.

After you choose your diet program, a menu is presented to you and you simply choose what you want to eat. The meals are then delivered to your doorstep at various intervals during your diet program.

The South Beach Diet

The South Beach Diet is popular because the name alone conjures bikini-clad bodies! Add to that the fact that it was founded by a cardiologist, Dr. Arthur Agatston, then you have a sort of ‘doctor recommended, doctor approved’ seal on the diet as well.

At first glance, the South Beach Diet looks a lot like the Atkins Diet in the sense that it restricts carbohydrates during the initial phase of the program (there are 3 phases). The first phase (14 days) encourages ‘normal eating’ in the sense that you can pretty much eat whatever you want but you must NOT eat bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, or baked goods. Fruit is also not allowed. No sugar. No alcohol.

The second phase allows you to SLOWLY introduce these items back into your diet but at lesser levels that you consumed them before of course. The third phase is more about general maintenance.

Weight Watchers

Probably one of the longest running diet programs out there is Weight Watchers. It believes in the overall approach where food, exercise, behavior and support are addressed.

Weight Watchers is known for advocating a point system for foods. Using this system, one calculates the calorie intake of the foods he or she eats. The number of points you can have in a day varies depending on your weight. The beauty of the program is that there are no gut-wrenching food restrictions so you never feel deprived of anything. However, the point system teaches you how to balance your meals so that even if you indulge on one food item, you don’t go overboard and consume too much in a day.

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‘First weight loss fragrance’ hits UK ‎

Developed at the French perfume house Robertet and launched by Veld’s last year, the fragrance has arrived in the UK among frenzy, reported The Daily Mail July 30, with over 6,000 women subscribing to the product’s waiting list.

According to the makers of Prends-Moi, the scent’s ingredients, including “Betaphroline,” will induce the release of B-endorphins when coming into contact with cells found in the outer layer of the skin. This is claimed to trigger a sensation of wellbeing in the brain, hence reducing the need to overeat and activating the scent’s slimming action.

The perfume also contains caffeine, carnitine and spirulina extract — ingredients that are said to activate the enzymes involved in breaking down fat.

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In terms of scent, there are top notes of bergamot, mandarin and grapefruit and base notes combining musk and vanilla with patchouli and sandalwood.

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Following a trial study by the Centre of Biological Research and Cutaneous Experimentation on women aged between 18 and 70, it is claimed that 75% considered the scent had a pleasant fragrance and they would wear it every day, while 70% felt it acting on their eating behavior.

Prends-Moi is now available at The Fragrance Shop in the UK, while shoppers from across the globe can also purchase the product via the Veld’s website.

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