The effectiveness of most diet pills has not been properly studied. There is no substitution for a healthy diet and exercise. Although some diet pills may help you lose weight, you still need to watch what you eat and exercise regularly. In fact, almost all diet pills state that in order to lose weight, the pills must be used in conjunction with diet and exercise. Before deciding on a weight loss plan, whether or not it includes weight loss pills, you should consult your doctor or nutritionist.
Most diet pills come with strict instructions that must be followed in order to ensure safety and effectiveness. You should never take more than the recommended dosage or continue taking the pills for a longer period of time than is considered safe. And, of course, if you start to notice any negative side effects, you should immediately stop taking the pills and consult your doctor.
You should also be sure to set realistic, healthy goals. The media is filled with extremely thin women, and this body shape has become the ideal even though it is next to impossible for most women to attain. If you are actually over weight, then weight loss is important for health reasons. But if you are already at an average, healthy weight and simply want to be super model thin, then you should carefully consider your motivations. Excessive dieting, especially when diet pills are involved, can be emotionally and physically damaging.