Pill for ADHD to help with weight loss?

Well, this is a first. Using Adderall to fight obesity.

Now, there are pills to fight obesity, but this isn't one of them. In fact, this drug is used to treat ADHD.

It might have a good side effect of weight loss for those that need it, but when I saw the risk such as death for those that have heart problems and possibly becoming maniac or hearing voices, it is a bit worrisome.

While this hasn't been approved by the FDA, it hasn't been seen as illegal either.

So is it ethical? That is a question that is being asked.

I think risks are big. Very big, especially with a heart problem.

If this drug was seen as being useful, some of the properties should be taken and others left out. Instead, it is being given to kids that don't need it for ADHD so they are getting medication for things that aren't a problem.

To me, it is almost like taking cold medicine to help you sleep. Yes, it works, but there is a lot of unnecessary medicine added into your body that you don't need.

Another thing I wonder about is whether or not the weight comes back if they stop taking the medicine. If so, to keep the weight off they would always have to take it and then comes the issue of effects that drugs can have on someone if they are used for a long period of time.

While the idea seems to be a decent one, there has to be a better way.

High Calorie food

Surprise! Some food you might have thought was healthy turns out not to be. This includes granola bars and bagels, which most people consider healthy.

I knew some things were unhealthy, but applescauce? I never knew there were so many calories in it.

I have tried to be healthy and have to admit, I've used some of these foods, thinking they were healthier than other choices. Apparently I was wrong.

I used to have bagels instead of other food that I thought was unhealthy, but a four ounce bagel equals four pieces of bread. That surprised me more than some of the others.

Luckily, the website gives sugguestions of foods to have in place of the high calorie offenders. I think I'll have to try some of them.

Danger in Obesity Surgery?

It appears obesity surgery could have complications.

The surgery best known for helping those with obesity is gastric bypass surgery.

The new complication is vitamin deficiency of B1. Without B1, there can be effects on the brain and nervous system, including memory loss.

I had never thought of vitamin deficiency as a problem with this type of surgery. I thought maybe it would be related to the parts of the body that were operated on.

However, I have heard sucess stories related to this surgery. While there is the worry about this, with a good medical team, I think it could be caught before there is damage.

Not only is it healthy to lose unnecessary weight, but it helps a person emotionally. I knew someone who had the surgery done (I met her after the surgery) and she said her life was so much better since then.

I guess a person needs to decide if they feel the some of the dangers are worth the risk, which should be done with all surgeries.

BMI might not be accurate

BMI, which is known as body mass index might beinaccurate.

I found it interesting that the BMI did not match the percentage of fat the students really had.

I had my doubts about BMI though. Muscle weighs more than fat, but it is not bad. When I ran track, I lost some weight then started to gain it again. One of my coaches pointed out it was muscle though.

Then there are a lot of people who work out a lot and have a lot of muscle. That doesn't make them overweight though.

I wonder if there is a way to really measure fat. I think each person is built differently and that could play a part. It would be interesting to see if there will be another measurement that comes from this study that will help determine the actual body fat a person has.

Not your average 100 Smartest Diet Tips

Now, normally I wouldn't look twice at 100 diet tips. I thought it would be the same thing such as eating a certain amount of fruit, dairy, etc.

These were actually interesting and I think they could work. Instead of demanding a complete change in lifestyle overnight, there are hints to slowly help turn things around, without using a fad diet.

I think more people need to use approaches like this. Especially since spring will soon be here, which means no more bulky coats.

I do have one suggestion to add, which I use when I have a craving for something sweet. I often have Hershey Kisses in my kitchen. I keep them put away so that temptation isn't there. However, if I feel the urge for something sweet, I have just one and put the rest away. Sometimes something small like that is all you need.

Another diet tip is to find exercise you enjoy. I have mentioned DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) before, but any kind of dance can help and some prefer that to running on a treadmill. If you enjoy the exercise you choose, you'll be more likely to go/participate.

Hmm. Guess this would make 102 diet tips. Feel free to leave comments with any tips you want to contribute.

Prince Charles wants to ban McDonalds?

Apparently even British royal family are concerned about health.

Personally, I never knew that Prince Charles ate organic food or set up a farm on one of his estates that does't use artificial pesticides or fertilizers. I never thought the eating habits of the royal family.

When he suggests, banning McDonalds, he was in the United Arab Emirates when he said this. They have the world's second highest number of diabetes cases per capita.

McDonald's replying that Prince Harry ate there in 2005 is, in my opinion, silly. That was over a year ago, possibly close to two years, depending on the month.

I think moderation is the key in this though. Eating an excess of McDonald's or other fast food can cause weight problems and health problems. However, if people would focus on eating such foods in moderation would help fight these problems.

Besides, if Prince Charles wanted to talk about obesity problems, maybe he should concentrate on things in his own country.

With obesity on the rise in the United Kingdom, second in the world only to the United States, perhaps Prince Charles should look at his own people and the health issues and weight issues with them.

Lose weight without exercising

Yes, it is possible to lose weight without setting foot in a gym or lacing up a pair of running shoes. In fact, you can do it without without any excerise.

I really find this an interesting idea. It makes a lot of sense though. You either burn off calories, or you don't eat them to begin with. I can see this being true.

There have been times when I have eaten less for one reason or another and lost weight, even though I didn't go to the gym. So a person who wants to lose weight can do it without exercise.

It's not difficult either. Perhaps it is something as simple as refusing second helpings at dinner, or cutting back on snacking throughout the day.

Personally, I think it is good to exercise. It helps tone muscles and also helps reduce the possibilities of some ailments. Besides, a lot of people I know say they feel better after exercising.

That is something that not a lot of people realize. Losing weight by eating less helps if a person is overweight or obese, but that doesn't mean it does the same thing as exercise. That's why the two go hand in hand.

However, if you can't get to the gym, or don't have time to jog around the block, cutting back on some calories could help.