There are a variety of different diet pills and diet patches that can be bought online or at your local chemist, but which is best: Diet Pill or Diet Patch?

Diet Pills

The diet pill market was taken by storm a few years ago with the launch of Alli, which was the first pharmacy only licensed diet pill to be made available throughout Europe. Generally, diet pills help you to lose weight in 3 different ways. Diet pills such as Alli and Proactol (Certified Medical Device) help the body to absorb less fat from your general diet thus leading to weight loss. Other diet pills such as Zotrim work by making you feel fuller for longer and finally diet pills such as Unique Hoodia work by supressing your appetite so you do not feel the need to eat as often.

The side effects of diet pills can be quite nasty so always make sure you buy from a genuine source which has plenty of evidence from happy customers. For example, Zotrim has a number of reviews from dieters who have lost weight, the site also contains other weight loss tips that will help you lose even more weight. Zotrim was also recently featured in the Daily Mail as it is one of the few diet pills to have undergone succesful clinical trials.

Diet Patches

Diet patches are again a recent phenomenon in the dieting world, the easiest way to understand how these diet patches work is to compare them with nicotine patches as they work in the same way. Diet patches release ingredients into your body to help you lose weight.

One of the most popular weight loss patches is slim weight patch which can be bought online. The diet patches contain many of the same chemicals that are found in diet pills. Really, the only difference is that diet patches are ingested into the body through the skin rather than the stomach.

So which should you choose – diet pill or diet patch? Well, the objective is the same for either method, to lose weight. Therefore, you should really consider your lifestyle, if you are the type of person who might forget to take diet pills as your life is so busy then diet patches may be the weight loss solution for you.

However, if for example you think that wearing a patch may hinder you for sporting activities such as swimming then a diet pill may be your best option for weight loss.

Finally, you should also consider that diet patches do not seem to have the amount of medical backing when compared to diet pills such as Alli or Zotrim.

Leading natural diet Pill Zotrim has received some well deserved press attention from a number of national newspapers including the Daily Mail.

Zotrim has undergone a number of tests by scientists at the University of Liverpool which have shown that the product can help dieters reduce their calorie intake by a fifth. The diet pill was also shown to be effective by helping those who wanted to lose weight resist the tempation to snack on sugary foods.

Zotrim can be bought online from the official website and there are a number of SPECIAL OFFERS available.

The study undertaken at the University of Liverpool 58 volunteers were given either Zotrim or a dummy pill, those given Zotrim only picked at their afternoon meal. Researcher and obesity expert Jason Halford said the findings suggest that Zotrim has a robust effect on a dieters appetite which could help them lose weight.

There are many myths about dieting, we take a look at 10 of the most common ones

1. Going nuts
If you’re calorie counting then you might have been advised to avoid nuts, as they are particularly high in fats and calories. However, did you know that nuts are crammed with protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals, they also contain healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Steer clear of salted nuts, and restrict yourself to 8-10 almonds, Brazil nuts or cashews for a healthy and fulfilling snack.

2. Eggs and cholesterol levels
Eggs have been given a hard time, but recent guidance suggests that consuming one per day won’t raise your cholesterol levels or increase your likelihood of heart disease. Eggs are rich with protein, vitamins A, D, B12 and Niacin, so they are an essential part of a healthy diet, poached are far better for you than scrambled or fried.

3. Diet Food
If you always choose diet food, you’re maybe not eating as well as you might think. Calorie controlled fast food can be high in salt and sugar, and the portions are so small that they won’t satify a normal appetite. Some low fat biscuits have more calories than standard varieties – usually because the manufacturers have supplemented the food with more sugar for improved taste. Remember to check the label before you purchase and remember not to counteract the effect of smaller portions by just eating more!

4. Carbohydrates might not give you that gull feeling for longer.
Many of us think that eating a plate full of healthy carbohydrates is the healthiest way to satisfy our appetite. But snacking on white bread, pasta and sugar coated breakfast cereal can actually cause your blood sugar levels to spike – meaning that you will soon not be able to resist something like a chocolate bar and will eventually gain weight. Keep your blood sugar even by selecting brown over white and keep yourself fuller for longer by adding a portion of protein to your meal

5. Not all diet pills work
There is lots of hype about diet pills, you need to be really careful about wasting your money on something which may have nasty side effects. If you decide to go down this route two of the best diet pills are Alli and Zotrim.

6.  Eating before bed might make you dream but won’t affect weight loss
It’s a common myth that eating before bedtime will increase weight, however, this has largely proved to be untrue. More likely is that dieters sticking to this advice have reduced their overall calorie intake by not snacking in the evenings.

7. Diet drinks are not all they are cracked up to be
Many of us opt for diet drinks thinking they are the best option for losing weight. However, some diet versions are very acidic and can damage tooth enamel. There is also the issue of consuming artificial sweeteners which some experts claim are toxic to human beings.

8. Dairy products
Dairy foods seem to have had a bad press over the last few years, however, it’s important to remember that dairy foods contain vitamins, protein and calcium – All essentials for a healthy diet.

Dairy products, like all food groups, should be consumed in moderation as part of a healthy diet. The only area that you should be careful of over consumption are the high saturated fat products such as cheese or butter. Remember that you can always choose the lower fat options such as semi-skimmed milk.

There is also a school of thought that the body reacts to artificial sweetener by raising insulin levels leaving you craving snacks such as chocolate. Water is still the best option!

9. A good old fry up.
Whilst a traditional English breakfast that is dripping in fat may not be good for you neither are breakfast cereals that contain lots of sugar and salt. Why not try a healthy cooked breakfast consisting of poached eggs, baked beans, grilled mushrooms and wholegrain toast. It has the added advantage of keeping you fuller for longer.

10. Not all meats are bad
Dieters who give up meat hoping that it will be better for them are probably wrong. Meat and fish in moderation provides vital protein for the body. If you really must give up meat then make sure you find alternative sources of protein in your diet.

The beginning of a new year always brings lots of good intentions, many of us convince ourselves that this year will be the year that I go to the gym three times a week, stop smoking or start the latest diet.

However, once we get back in to our day to day routine it is surprisingly easy to slip back into the bad habits that we had in the previous year. This is especially relevant to those of us who are looking to lose weight when slipping back into our normal environment where raiding the snack machine at work or finishing the children’s tea becomes a hard habit to break.

So what are the best ways to ensure that you meet your weight loss goals in 2010?
1. Keep a journal: This doesn’t have to be war and peace, just somewhere you can record your progress and set goals. If you are really brave then create a blog where your weight loss achievements can be viewed by friends and colleagues. You may be surprised at how many people will encourage you which will in turn give you more energy to exercise.

2. Step by Step: Don’t try to do too much too soon, if you do you are more than likely to become disheartened or give up after the first few days. Set yourself measurable diet goals that are realistic and you are far more likely to be successful.

3. Diet Pills: There are a range of diet pills available today, one of the most popular being Alli which is receiving a substantial amount of media coverage at present. A herbal alternative is Zotrim which claims to be one of the leading natural diet pills available in the UK. Diet Pills can work given the right changes in lifestyle and diet. Furthermore, many of the leading pills have gone through extensive testing to ensure that they are as safe as any other medicine.

4. Treat Yourself: Once you have achieved your goal then make sure that you reward yourself with a treat. Perhaps a trip to the cinema or a meal at your favourite restaurant, whatever you decide then you can be sure that it will help you to keep motivated to achieve your long term weight loss goals.

5. One Month Challenge: Challenge yourself to a one month challenge for losing weight, if you don’t make it then simply start the challenge again the following month. However, if you do make it then set yourself a more exacting challenge for the next 30 days then so on for the next month.

If you follow these 5 tips then you will be more than likely to achieve your weight loss goals in 2010.

Remember, losing weight isn’t just about looking good, it has proven benefits to our health and mental wellbeing.

Zotrim have released another case study to back up their claims to be the best diet pill which is made from natural ingredients.

Johanna, 37, has lost 17 pounds using Zotrim and says that high levels of stress led to her overeating. In the main this was caused by having a chronically ill child that needs 24 hours supervision. This has led to a lack of sleep and Johanna was left feeling fatigued so used to snack and overeat as a way of boosting her energy levels.

Johanna has had self-esteem issues due to being overweight, she was bullied at school because of her size and this traumatic event has affected her throughout her adult life.

Shopping for clothes has also been a torrid experience for Johanna when shop assistants told her they didn’t stock her size and that she should shop at a store that did. She found this embarrassing and felt ashamed of herself and her weight.

Johanna has also been stuck in a rut whereby she would like to exercise but doesn’t have the confidence to swim or go to salsa classes. This is where a diet pill such as Zotrim can help aid weight loss in a natural way to give slimmers the confidence to take exercise.

Using Zotrim has helped Johanna eat smaller proportions and resist the temptation to snack, this means she eats fewer calories but still feels satisfied.

Zotrim have released a new offer for Christmas, Buy 2 Zotrim pill pots for £30 (360 tablets), simply visit the official Zotrim site.