The magazine Self, in March of 2002 investigated some of the programs that are simply bogus
The
magazine Self, in March of 2002 investigated some of the programs that are
simply bogus. "Healthy weight loss" is not a particularly sexy
marketing slogan. It is quite impossible to sell these types of slogans to
Americans: "Drop pounds by eating fewer calories and increasing physical
activity!" Instead, manufacturers of weight loss concoctions resort to
selling their products with dubious promises of magically speedy results.
Thankfully, separating fact from fiction is easy. Try to separate bogus slogan
from reality: o "Lose 30 pounds in just 30 days
" - Very tempting, isn't it? However, it is
physically impossible to lose so much weight in such a short time. Moreover, it
is not healthy. You could only hurt your health throughout the process and I
can reassure you, you will gain back the weight faster than a speeding bullet.
o "Lose weight while you sleep" - Yeah! Heard that one before. If all
you have to do is sip a magical potion or swallow a miracle pill, the product
is as likely to be as real as your "wet dreams" at night. o
"Lose weight and keep it off for good" - The only permanent weight
loss plan involves changing your diet and exercise regimen. It is all about
burning more calories than you are consuming. It's all about simple
mathematics. You burn more than what you ingest. o "John Doe lost 90
pounds in just six weeks".
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