Weight Loss

Healthy weight loss has nothing to do with crash diets or celebrity crazes - it's about making gradual changes in your life that will benefit you in the long term. Losing a small amount of weight is good, although it doesn't necessarily mean you're at a healthy weight. This is why it's so important to have the right approach to weight loss, in particular if your BMI is at an unhealthy level.

Most medical experts will agree that the best way to achieve weight loss is through patience, exercise and a healthy balanced diet. However this is not always easy, particularly at the start of any weight loss regime, which is why you may benefit from using a weight loss supplement such as Xenical. Unlike other weight loss treatments, Xenical doesn't work to influence your appetite, but simply to amplify your current efforts through its clinically proven fat blocking effect.

When is weight loss essential?

A healthy weight isn't only measured by a scale, but can be estimated with the help of something known as the Body Mass Index (BMI). The BMI Index shows your weight in relation to your height and can help you determine whether you are at a healthy weight. Ideally your BMI score should fall between 18.5 and 24.9; anything above or below that score will indicate that you should focus on further weight loss efforts. In addition to your BMI score, there are other factors to consider, such as body fat, muscle mass and overall health when making a decision about losing weight.

People with BMI of greater than 29.9 are considered obese and may potentially be at risk of developing serious health problems as a result of their condition. If you discover you have a BMI greater than 29.9, we strongly advise that you consider seeking advice about weight loss. It's also possible that people who have a BMI higher than 27 may face potential health issues.

What are the health benefits of weight loss?

Obesity or being seriously overweight could cause a person to experience a lack of sleep, back pain or breathlessness. It could also lead to more serious health problems later in life, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), coronary heart disease and complications during pregnancy.

Taking steps early enough to achieve weight loss won't only help with the immediate uncomfortable effects of obesity, but can also make it much less likely that you will develop serious health complications later on. If you already have health problems, losing weight could potentially help reduce the risk they pose.

What is the best way to lose weight?

The most effective way to lose weight and keep it off is to do so gradually and by making the right dietary adjustments for you. It's also important to remember that keeping active is a vital part of staying healthy, so attempting to make exercise part of your everyday life should also be a priority. It's important that you speak to your doctor before starting any kind of weight loss program, in particular if you already have health problems, so you can be sure you receive the best weight loss program for your needs.

It's important to understand that weight loss should be a gradual process and even if fad diets provide you with immediate results, they could do more damage to your health than good. Crash dieting in particular could potentially damage your heart by increasing cardiac stress, slowing down your metabolism, cause dehydration and increase the likelihood of heart palpitations.

Are there any prescription treatments that can aid weight loss?

There aren't many prescription weight loss treatments available in the UK; in fact there is only one - Xenical. The reason for this is that Xenical, unlike some of the more controversial weight loss treatments, only works in the stomach and doesn't influence brain chemistry, which can lead to potential psychological complications.

Xenical works by blocking up to a third of the fat you consume per meal so that it simply passes through your system. Using Xenical alongside a calorie controlled diet and plenty of healthy exercise can be extremely beneficial and may work to enhance your weight loss efforts. This prescription treatment is currently only available to people who are struggling with obesity or who have a BMI score which is higher than 27 and who are at risk of serious complications.

Are these treatments available online?

Xenical is available from HealthExpress, but as we take patient safety extremely seriously, we ask our patients to complete our free consultation process before they will be able to order Xenical. This is to ensure that you are eligible to use Xenical for weight loss benefits and that you have no current health complications that would prohibit you from using this treatment. If your consultation is approved by our registered doctor, a prescription will be issued and you will be notified so that you can complete your order with us. All medications are sent via secure next-day delivery in discreet packaging.