Weight Loss Goals in Society

Obesity has become one of the leading causes of death in America. It can lead to heart disease, stroke, specific types of cancers and Type II diabetes. Statistics show that in 2011 35.7% of Americans are obese. That is more than one third of adults in this country. Worldwide it has been reported that over 500 million people are considered to be obese. With the increase in this global epidemic there have been many creations of ways to lose the weight. People started looking for the “quick” fix instead of practicing the basic rules of diet and exercise. Most of the quick fixes to lose the extra weight and body fat fall short of expectations, and it can lead people to look elsewhere for a way to be thinner. It’s been seen within the last decade that people will go through extreme processes and treatments to be healthier.
Phentermine and Gastric Band are two of the most extreme methods of losing weight with outstanding ending results, but with great results come dangerous side effects. Title: Extreme Weight Loss Goals in Society Phentermine is a stimulant that is used as an appetite suppressant. It has the same chemical properties as amphetamine. In earlier decades Phentermine and drugs similar weren’t prescribed as much because the side effects are closely associated to the effects of amphetamines. The rise of obesity in the U.S. has created a greater need for this medication to persons with BMI or Body Mass Index over 30 which is considered to be clinically obese. For those looking to be prescribed this stimulant for an accelerated weight loss process, it’s as simple as making a doctor appointment. The qualifications to become prescribed to Phentermine are low. A person must be around twenty pounds overweight which over a third of Americans are and have a normal pulse rate as well as good blood pressure. Most insurance companies will pay for most or part of the prescription cost, but if your insurance company does not the cost is fairly affordable