As we creep closer to the bikini season we are bombarded with ways to shift those extra pounds that seem to stick around after Christmas - and never seem to get lost in the January-body overhaul - but how can we do it effectively, long-term and without thinking about nothing but chocolate, carbs and crisp throughout the day.
In enters Obesimed.
The newest medical weight loss product that's proven to make you feel fuller for longer aiding weight loss.
It's made from Omtec19, which is a soluble fibre complex which is clinically proven to trigger feelings of fullness.
Matt Jelley from distributor Trimedica Ltd says: "The effect that Omtec19 has on the body is purely based on its physical properties. It is not a drug or a food supplement, and it does not act on the body's metabolism. It is not a magic bullet for dieters, and it should appeal to those who are wary of drug side-effects or miracle diets."
The pill encourages you to reduce your portion sizes, meaning a healthier you and more chance of maintaining the weight loss in the long term.
Omtec19 is made from natural plant-based fibre and once in the stomach, it absorbs up to 50 times its own weight in water. This creates a gel which triggers feelings of fullness and reduces the rate of food absorption, so the food leaves the stomach over a longer period of time.
"We are hoping Obesimed will help nudge slimmers to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Triggering a sense of being full during and after eating should help dieters adjust their expectations - and combat 'portion distortion', when people have got used to larger than usual servings of food," adds Matt Jelley.
Sobianne Pickett describes how Obesimed has helped her shed three stone in just four months - paired with a healthy diet.
"I had no self-confidence and found solace in food. I even struggled to keep up with my friends when we walked down the street together. At my age I should be bouncing around, not getting out of breath after two minutes of slow walking," Sobianne says.
At 23, Sobianne from Gloucestershire weighed 18 stone and wore a dress size 20, it was during a new year pledge to a healthier self that a friend suggested she try Obesimed.
She adds: "I've tried so many things to shed the pounds and some had horrendous side effects. This time last year my portion size was at twice my boyfriend's. With this product it makes my health eating programme a lot more comfortable, I never feel starving hungry."
Sobianne is well on her way to the size 12 figure that she wants and she has Obesimed to thank for the help it has given her. Can it help you shift the extra weight?
Femalefirst Taryn Davies
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