English 2A
10 January 2015
Losing Weight the Healthy Way vs. the Dangerous Way Today it hurts, tomorrow it works. Weight loss is on everyone’s mind these days. Many people will do anything it takes to lose weight, but many have no idea where to start. There are two main methods that a majority of people use, but they are completely different. There is a healthy way which is working out and dieting, and then there is a dangerous way which involves taking diet pills and not eating enough. When it comes down to which one you should choose there are three main categories to compare; effectiveness on losing weight, effect on health, and the cost of each method. Working out and dieting is the preferred method for many, and there are many reasons why. To begin with, the effectiveness of weight loss usually is the main reason why people consider this method. This method is very effective if you can keep up a daily routine and stay on a lean diet, you may not see results very fast but it gradually show. You will start to notice that you may wake up sore, but the more it hurts the more it is working to destroy the fat and strengthen your muscles. Alternatively, another major factor would be how it is affecting your health. Working out and dieting is probably one of the best combinations for your health, heart healthy nutritious food and a fat burning muscle building workout! There is a downside to working out, you may feel fatigue or if you didn’t stretch before working out pulling a muscle is common. Furthermore, the last major category would be the cost of this method. The cost may vary, for instance if you want to buy a home gym or have a membership at your local gym. It is quite expensive to buy equipment for a home gym; it could reach up to 6,000 or more unlike a membership fee which most likely would be under 50 dollars. This method has very obvious pros and cons, which is probably what makes it a very favorable method. This method was named