If you scan the market today for weight loss products, one will be surprised with the array of options available to the consumer. One can find products from the safer options like natural teas, pills, herbs, meal replacement plans and of course the more innovative weight loss patch that promise to help a dieter shed off extra pounds in no time.

When contemplating all those natural weight loss products, one cannot help but wonder if they really work? Or if one should resort to the dangerous surgeries or prescription pills.

Technically, most of them do, but the consumer has to actually follow the instructions for the full benefit. So many dieters will not even utilize the full potential of the products. Weight loss advocates must at least give the diet supplement an honest try for 30-60 days. Every body will lose pounds at a different rate, so do not get discouraged. Here are some additional ways to jump start your diet.

Here are some of them.

1. Eat right and try to be selective of the food items that are put on your plate. Stay away from salty, fatty, sugary and processed food and replace them with healthier options like white meat, vegetables and fruits with fewer calories.

2. Drink lots of water. Water is good for facilitating digestion and when you drink that prior to or while eating you will find that it will make you eat less. Try to stay away from substituting water with other beverages like soda and prepared fruit juices because these are loaded with sugar and in turn, more calories. If water is absolutely impossible to drink, try adding some crystal light.

3. Clean up your act. Do not expect your diet to do everything for you. If one really wants to achieve weight loss, then get moving to give your body its much needed exercise. Make an honest effort to get off the couch and go for a walk instead of watching the latest sitcom. Lastly, stay away from alcohol. The drink itself and the food you eat when you "drink" can wreak havoc to your diet.

These are three tips which will aid in losing weight. Although they may seem simple, do not be fooled because following those guidelines (especially the "giving up of yummy food" part) can be pretty tough. But hey, with some willpower you can definitely survive temptations and become a slimmer healthier person.