Uncovering Weight Reduction Scams

Dieters in the United States spend approximately $52 billion each year on diet and weight loss products. A majority of them gain back any weight they’ve lost, and more. Most people are lazy and aren’t willing to change their lifestyle. Everyone wants a fast and pain free solution to this problem, and unfortunately, one doesn’t exist. There is not an easy, painless, way to achieve rapid weight loss and maintain your losses.

To lose one pound (about 1/2 kilo) each week, you need to eat 3,500 calories less than you need. If a weight loss program does not advise you to eat less and exercise more, then it will most likely be a scam. No “product” can make you lose weight by itself.

Here are some weight loss scams to watch out for:

**Weight Loss Miracle: Lose up to 50 pounds in 8 weeks!**

According to an FTC Staff Analysis, it is extremely dangerous to lose more than three pounds per week without being supervised by a healthcare professional. The side effects can include gall stones and, if the “diet” is part of an extremely low-calorie program, it can even lead to serious health problems or death. The most weight you can safely lose each week is about four pounds.

**Revolutionary Diet Plan: Eat Cookies, Lose Weight – it’s that simple**

Diets based on “one food” can cause an extreme nutritional imbalance and lead to health risks, they are boring and, even if you lose a few pounds, you will gain them back when you start to eat “normal” again.

Alli: A Weight Loss Miracle!**

Well, Alli is what I would call a semi-scam. Alli blocks an enzyme that helps you absorb fat. You will absorb approximately 27% less fat when you take Alli three times each day. The problem is that the fat is flushed out of your system when you have a bowel movement and some of the side effects include: flatulence, with oily spotting of your underwear; loose and more frequent bowel movements; and bowel movements that are hard to control. I don’t see anything “wonderful” about this product, do you? It can help you to achieve quick weight loss but there are side effects.

**Lose that fat without dieting or exercising**

According to the FTC, if you buy a product like this the only thing you lose is your money. It’s impossible to lose weight without eating fewer calories than you burn each day and exercise is an integral part of burning calories.

“Consume all the foods you love and still lose weight!**

So, you’re going to lose weight if you eat at McDonald’s every day for lunch, eat donuts for breakfast, and pizza and beer for dinner? I think not.

Eat a healthy diet, control your portions, and exercise on a daily basis. That, and patience, will bring you success in your weight loss efforts.

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