Lose It For Ever – Dave Elger

A diet that promises very fast weight loss — anything more than a pound or two per week.

A diet that promises weight loss without changing diet habits or engaging in an exercise program.

A diet that is promoted by “scientific” testimonials and pictures of “before” and “after” success stories.

A diet that involves expensive seminars, medications, or pre-made meals.

A diet that focuses on very few acceptable foods, and doesn’t focus on a healthy, balanced diet.

A diet that points to simple explanations drawn from confusing research.

(from the American Academy of Physicians) health.yahoo.com

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Ever wonder about the many weight loss and fitness products advertised on infomercials? To help you sort through or post a review yourself, check out infomercialratings.com for customer reviews and other information.

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We even had 3 people in our office lose 14-16 Lbs in 3-4 days with the Acai Burn formula. theacaiberryreport.com

Flush-20Lbs.-With #1Rated-Superfood-on-Oprah‏

I am getting tired of the hype surrounding Acai Berry. Sure this tiny fruit from Brazil appears to be loaded with healthy antioxidants, but don’t think for a minute that you can overcome lack of exercise and an excessive caloric intake and lose a significant amount of weight just by eating a small fruit or drinking it’s juice.

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Looking to add muscle and create definition like those appealing ads that feature sensational before and after photos? Don’t think you can do it in just 90 days.

“To make a change in how you look, you are talking about a significant period of training,” Dr. Kraemer said. “In our studies it takes six months to a year.” And, he added, that is with regular strength-training workouts, using the appropriate weights and with a carefully designed individualized program. “That is what the reality is,” he said. -Fitness Isn’t an Overnight Sensation

Check out P90X that promotes a training concept called “Muscle Confusion.” Trust me, muscles don’t think and cannot get confused.

You will get results, but are you prepared to give this an hour a day as the program requires?

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I watched an interview with Suzanne Sommers last night, who is out hawking her new book Breakthrough: Eight Steps to Wellness.

During the interview, Sommers mentioned that they stopped promoting the Thighmaster after 10 million were sold, proving there are at least 10 million suckers out there.

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Here is another spam I received from another miracle weight loss product- SkinnyBoost.
-Balanced energy
-Patented hunger control
-Burns fat

“SkinnyBoost immediately “flips the switch” and tells our bodies to burn body-fat first instead of the carbs we eat. This is called “dietary induced thermogenisis” or DIT and it is what separates SkinnyBoost from all other weight loss and energy products”

MY COMMENT- I went to the website and as usual found plenty of claims and testimonials. What I would like to know is this-

Who is on the SkinnyScience Team, a supposed who’s who of experts on the glycemic and Celphalic research? If they are really 20 years ahead of current diet science, lets see them come out from behind their secret lab and show us some published research.

Another important consideration- let’s see a list of ingredients. Don’t take something if you don’t know what it is.

Finally, be aware that when you order this product you will be shipped product and billed monthly until you cancel.

My advice- Don’t waste your $! Until I see some facts, I have to believe this is just another weight loss scam.

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Claims from their online ad

-purify and detoxify your body

-reduce fatigue, Gas, and Bloating

-dissolves abdominal fat with the first dose

-flush out excess pounds

-Losing the weight you want has never been easier.  You don’t need to change your diet or even hit the gym.

Complaints about Real Solutions- the company behind Xanthin3

I also keep receiving pills I did not order. How do I get this to stop????????

i also received pill i did not order, but also am not getting my refund which was submitted on july 28 o8.

I received a package in the mail that I never ordered called xanithin 3 never heard of it there’s no website or number to call the company to cancel. The package come with no order form. Just today money was taken from my account. I canceled my account. I know it’s not over yet with these

I responded to an ad to receive one order of pills free and I just paid shipping and handling. I received the pills, but last week I received another bottle that I did not order. I haven’t received my credit card statement yet for either purchase, but after reading these complaints, I’m sure I have been charged for both orders. Please register my complaint.

I have also received xanithin3 in the mail.There is no inv0ice or record or number to call.If s anyone finds a number please print it so all of us who have been taken advantage of can do something about it.

thank you for your help,

I also keep getting charged for these diet pills that I did not authorize. My bank says only way to stop is to cancel my acct. Why should I need to go thru all this if I didn’t agree. Beware who you give your card number to because it will cost you headaches in the longrun! Plus you can’t even contact them. Where are they???

MY COMMENT:  Don’t be taken in by deceiving ads and outrageous claims.  And don’t ever give out your credit card number or you will be charged.

check out dietblogtalk.com for more complaints

Read the fine print on the ad- “all statements on this site considered not typical of the average user” Now that I believe!

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States is seeking to recall 23 different products marketed as for weight loss because they contain undeclared active pharmaceutical substances that may pose serious health risks to consumers.  medicalnewstoday.com:

MY COMMENT:  I discourage anybody from taking over the counter weight loss supplements.  Just read the article then decide for yourself.   Here is the list of products recalled by the FDA.

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I love this website:  healthyweightnetwork.com.  Each year they recognize the worst diet promotions by announcing their Slim Chance Awards.   Past winners include: 

2008
Kevin Trudeau infomercials, Most Outrageous
AbGONE, Worst Claim
Kimkins Diet, Worst Product
Skineez jeans, Worst Gimmick

2007
Evercleanse, Most Outrageous
Bio SpeedSLIM, Worst Claim
HoodiaHerbal, Worst Product
Hollywood Detox Body Wrap, Worst Gimmick

2006
Isacleanse, Most Outrageous Claim
ChitoGenics, Worst Claim
PediaLean, Worst Product
Magic Ear Staple, Worst Gimmick

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Globally every year, obese people waste billions of pounds on food products that ‘imply’ that they aid weight loss, but are totally ineffective, says a nutritional expert on the British Medical Journal website. -sciencedaily.com

MY COMMENTS:  Weight loss gimmicks do not work, especially those that promote quick results.

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