Fat burners should never be used as sole means to achieve fat loss. A good fat loss program must also address diet and exercise, contrary to hype you see on television and in print. Anyone who relies solely on pills to lose fat is usually doomed to regain lost weight and potentially quite rapidly after they stop taking pills.

There is a reason for this weight gain. These pills are effective, therefore person does not necessarily have to change habits that made them overweight in first place. When a person discontinues use of ephedra without changing those habits, almost inevitably weight will come back.

The fat-burning effects of ephedra do not come without a price, however. Ephedra has a number of side effects and should not be taken by people with certain conditions.

Some of these side effects may include: jitteriness, sleeplessness, increased heart rate and blood pressure, anxiety, skin flushing or tingling and nausea.

People who should not take ephedra include those suffering from heart disease, anxiety attacks, high blood pressure, diabetes, adrenal disease, thyroid disease or prostate disorders. If you are taking medication for high blood pressure or are taking antidepressants or MAO inhibitors, you should stay away from ephedra. Also, it is not recommended for pregnant women to use this herb.

Now that you know some of pros and cons of taking ephedra supplements you, along with your doctor, can use this information to help decide whether or not ephedra is right for you.

For more information on fat loss and exercise, visit

http://www.fitstep.com/Library/Tips ip_index.htm

But what about people you may know who have tried belts and say that they feel something when they use it?

Let’s put it this way... belt does provide a small level of stimulation to abdominal muscles. When a person’s abs are totally lacking any form of stimulation, any amount of stimulation has potential to produce results. It is simply a matter of something is better than nothing (in this case, not a whole lot better, though).

A much better solution for working your abdominal muscles effectively is to do unglamorous crunch exercise. It may not send electric shocks into your guts but it will get job done. Crunches, even done properly and regularly, won’t burn fat but they will definitely tighten up your abs.

For detailed instructions on how to do crunch most efficiently visit:

http://www.fitstep.com/Library/Exercises/Crunches.htm

Do electric ab stimulators work? In a nutshell, no. These companies are simply preying upon society’s desire for results without effort. Don’t be fooled by hype.