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| − | Over 1.9 billion people are overweight, and of those 1.9 billion, at least 600 million people are obese.<ref name="rf1">http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en/</ref> Even though obesity can be tied to a variety of health problems such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, it can be difficult for overweight and obese people to [[Lose | + | Over 1.9 billion people are overweight, and of those 1.9 billion, at least 600 million people are obese.<ref name="rf1">http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en/</ref> Even though obesity can be tied to a variety of health problems such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, it can be difficult for overweight and obese people to [[Lose Weight|lose the extra weight]]. In these cases, an appetite suppressant such as phentermine can help with initial, short-term weight loss.<ref name="rf2">https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682187.html</ref> Phentermine should not be used by those who wish to shed a few pounds for cosmetic purposes: only those struggling with obesity should use this drug.<ref name="rf3">http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/expert-answers/phentermine/faq-20057940</ref> |
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Taking Phentermine Safely === | === Taking Phentermine Safely === | ||
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#* A very-low-calorie diet, often taken in liquid form, under close supervision<ref name="rf8" /> | #* A very-low-calorie diet, often taken in liquid form, under close supervision<ref name="rf8" /> | ||
#* Lifestyle modification. This can include rather simple changes such as avoiding processed snack foods, eating lots of low-fat proteins and fresh fruits and veggies, and steering clear of alcohol, simple carbohydrates, and sugars. | #* Lifestyle modification. This can include rather simple changes such as avoiding processed snack foods, eating lots of low-fat proteins and fresh fruits and veggies, and steering clear of alcohol, simple carbohydrates, and sugars. | ||
| − | #Measure your calorie intake carefully. Make sure that you are sticking to your diet plan by [[Calculate | + | #Measure your calorie intake carefully. Make sure that you are sticking to your diet plan by [[Calculate Your Total Daily Calorie Needs|keeping track of the calories you consume]]. Make a list of all the food you eat throughout the day. Using a simple online tool or phone app, you can calculate your daily calories intake. Confirm that your daily calories fit within the diet plan worked out by your dietitian and physician. |
#* A [[Keep-a-Food-Diary|food journal]] (using an app, a website, or just pen and paper) might also be useful. By recording everything you eat, you can learn to resist temptations more readily.<ref name="rf9">http://www.webmd.com/diet/lose-weight-fast-how-to-do-it-safely</ref> | #* A [[Keep-a-Food-Diary|food journal]] (using an app, a website, or just pen and paper) might also be useful. By recording everything you eat, you can learn to resist temptations more readily.<ref name="rf9">http://www.webmd.com/diet/lose-weight-fast-how-to-do-it-safely</ref> | ||
#Create an exercise plan with your physician. Depending on your current weight and health, there are some exercises that might be safer for you to perform than others. Talk with your doctor about some of the best ways for you to integrate exercise into your life in a healthy way. Ideally your exercise plan will allow you to continue losing weight even after you discontinue your use of phentermine. | #Create an exercise plan with your physician. Depending on your current weight and health, there are some exercises that might be safer for you to perform than others. Talk with your doctor about some of the best ways for you to integrate exercise into your life in a healthy way. Ideally your exercise plan will allow you to continue losing weight even after you discontinue your use of phentermine. | ||
