The topic of weight loss is becoming more of an issue as the future draws near.  Americans are the epitome of an overweight society.  We eat and snack and eat and snack.

  I don't even think it's how much we eat, but more, what we eat.  Our fast food mentality is driving us to an early grave.  If you check out and super market or drugstore, you will be overwhelmed with weight loss products.  It's bizarre how much we advertise and consume these magic pills when we continue to make the problem worse with our processed foods.  Weight loss is a major concern that isn't getting anything but worse.  I recall as a child that we went to a fast food restaurant like McDonalds about once every couple of weeks.

  Wow, has this changed.  I read in a recent poll that Americans typically hit up the old drive-through, once or twice a day on average.  That's terrible!  Didn't anyone watch "Supersize Me" or read about the leading cause of death in Americans?  While society refuses to change its eating habits, companies are making a killing on weight loss products.  This is simply a battle between the media and our stomachs.  Everyone craves that Big Mac, but also wants that tone tummy.

  Our media has made it clear that thin is beautiful and healthy.  . .With a deluge of weight loss products on the market today, how do you know what to choose when dieting.

  The Internet has made it much easier in attaining much needed information on specific weight loss programs and diet plans.  Whether you're looking for chocolate shakes to replace your daily meals, or desiring a magic pill that pulls all of the water out of your body, hence giving you a false thin appearance, there are plenty to choose from.  From the list of weight loss products, Slim Fast seems to be a popular choice for many dieters.  This company offers countless munchies and meals that keep your calories down.  Another popular business is Weight Watchers.

  This company not only offers a spectrum of weight loss products, but also provides a website where you can log on and punch in the amount of calories you've acquired for the day.  This way you can be sure of what you actually ate.  No matter what your diet plan, the key is to eat right and exercise.

  If you forget these two basics, then you might as well pack it in.  Just because we live in a world of junk food, doesn't mean you have to give in to temptation. .

Was a former finance consultant for Asian Development Bank turned micro financer and now into internet marketing. Main website: Health is Wealth