If you have opened a magazine, turned on the radio, or
glanced at the T.V. lately then you know there is an
overabundance of weight loss supplements currently on the
market. Some claim that you will lose 5 pounds in a week,
others claim that you will lose 3 dress sizes in a month,
and my personal favorite claims that you will lose 20
pounds in 10 days.
Do these pills really have the ability to “melt away
pounds” or “burn fat in your sleep”? The
correct answer is probably on the tip of your tongue…
No! No matter how much we enjoy the fantasy of a magic pill
turning us into a supermodel, deep down we know that this
is simply not realistic.
A $30 billion dollar industry thrives on our false hope of
miraculous weight loss supplements itching to effortlessly
turn us into svelte hard bodies. It is time that we came
face to face with the real facts about weight loss as we
cast off all misconceptions.
In reality, research shows that 95% of weight loss induced
by supplements will be gained back in no less than 3 years.
The Food and Drug Administration has gone so far as to
declare that a weight loss supplement with a proven record
of long-term success DOESN’T EXSIST!
And to think that billions of dollars are spend on products
that are PROVEN to not work!
How is this possible? You ask. Isn’t it against the
law to make false claims about a pill?
This is where things get hairy… These so-called
weight loss supplements are acknowledged as
‘food’ by the FDA and are therefore not
evaluated for their safety and effectiveness.
So you are telling me that weight loss supplements can make
outrageous claims without backing them up? Yep. Sad, but
true.
Here are the hard facts about magical weight loss pills:
· Most weight loss supplements contain appetite
suppressants that have been known to cause reactions in
some people that lead to strokes, heart attacks, panic
attacks, and even death.
· Quite often the few pounds that you do end up losing
with weight loss supplements are due to the diuretics that
they contain. A diuretic is a substance that flushes water
out of your body, providing a quick and temporary dip on
the scale.
· Weight loss supplements are expensive! It may be
easy to justify the cost to yourself when you believe that
your hard earned money is being spent on sculpting your
figure, but don’t be fooled! The useless pills cost
the manufacturer only pennies to produce, while they charge
you an arm and a leg.
· Next time you see a stunning before and after
picture of the guy or gal that lost 200 pounds by taking a
certain supplement, beware! There is a higher probability
of you being struck by lightening tonight than that claim
being true. Most spokespersons and testimonials for weight
loss supplements are false, and are only there to entice an
unsuspecting public.
· Weight loss supplement companies admit that their
products will not work without the accompaniment of calorie
restriction and an increase in physical activity. But wait!
Before you kiss your weight loss dreams goodbye forever,
sentencing yourself to life in the fat jeans, READ ON!
There is a way to achieve long-term weight loss!
Here it is, brace yourself… The sure-fire, safe and
effective way to achieve healthy weight loss is…to
eat a balanced diet and to participate in regular exercise.
That’s it, folks. No fancy pill or tasty diet drink
will get you the body of your dreams faster and more
effectively than old fashion nutrition and exercise! So the
next time that you are tempted to dish out big bucks on the
latest weight loss craze, do yourself a favor. Put your
wallet back into your pocket and find your way to a
competent personal trainer instead who can help you
permanently reach your fitness and weight loss goals.
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Machelle Lee owns and operates The Invisible Gym in Santa
Cruz, CA. Her mission is to inspire people to become
physically active and enjoy the benefits of a balanced,
healthy lifestyle. For more information and questions you
can visit her website.
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