Detecting Weight Reduction Scams

US Dieters spend about $50 billion dollars annually on diet scams and programs to help them lose weight. 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 product doesn’t advocate eating less and exercising more, then it’s most likely 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 adverse effects can include gall stones and other digestive abnormalities, and wreak havoc with your metabolism. The most amount of weight you can hope to lose safely is between three and five pounds weekly.

**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: Miracle Weight Loss Cure!**

Well, Alli is what I would call a semi-scam. Alli blocks an intestinal enzyme that is needed for fat absorption. 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. Although this product can help you to lose weight, it certainly has untoward side effects? 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 is not practical to believe that you can reduce your weight without using more calories than you consume on a daily basis, and exercise will help boost your metabolic rate so that you will consume more 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 don’t think so.

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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