You are what you eat
Weight loss schemes promise the world, and deliver mainly frustration. Diet products and programs that "guarantee" quick and easy weight loss are bogus. The only thing you’re likely to lose is your money.
According to the Better Business Bureau, no matter how enticing the claim, steady weight loss cannot be achieved
It is best to be skeptical of self-proclaimed health advisors who use high pressure sales tactics and peddle one-time-only offers. Testimonials, even by physicians, should not serve as a substitute for scientific proof of a product's efficacy. If you’re tempted by the "satisfaction, or your money back" claim, find out if the merchant lives up to that promise before sending your money. Contact the BBB (www.bbb.org) to learn if the retailer is someone you can trust.
Before committing to a weight loss product or program, check with your physician or a qualified nutritionist or dietitian. The Food and Drug Administration (www.fda.gov) can also provide information on advertised diet products.
According to the Better Business Bureau, no matter how enticing the claim, steady weight loss cannot be achieved
- Without diet or exercise. Long-term weight loss requires eating nutritious foods and regular exercise.
- Without giving up your favorite foods. If you could lose weight by eating whatever you wanted to, why isn’t everybody thin?
- Without any effort. You have to increase your physical activity in order to burn calories and you need to eat fewer calories in order to lose weight. Applying a special lotion or strapping yourself to a device that "exercises" for you is simply not going to work.
- With a pill that is supposed to burn, flush, block or eliminate fat from your system. Medical science has yet to devise a magic pill, potion, wrap or patch that ensures weight loss. Some pills may help to control appetite, but they can have serious side effects and should be taken under a doctor’s supervision.
It is best to be skeptical of self-proclaimed health advisors who use high pressure sales tactics and peddle one-time-only offers. Testimonials, even by physicians, should not serve as a substitute for scientific proof of a product's efficacy. If you’re tempted by the "satisfaction, or your money back" claim, find out if the merchant lives up to that promise before sending your money. Contact the BBB (www.bbb.org) to learn if the retailer is someone you can trust.
Before committing to a weight loss product or program, check with your physician or a qualified nutritionist or dietitian. The Food and Drug Administration (www.fda.gov) can also provide information on advertised diet products.