The Seven Deadly Sins of Diet Pills
The 7 Deadly Sins of Diet
Scams
Consumer Protection Report
Provided by
Nutritionist Josh Bezoni
Let’s talk
for a minute about the weight loss scam artists who are preying on your hopes
and
dreams.
I’m sure
you’ve seen it yourself. It seems every time you turn on your TV, open a
magazine,
or listen to the radio, there’s a new “weight loss breakthrough” being touted.
People get
excited. Rumors spread that Hollywood celebs are using the latest and
greatest
product, whatever it may be. Magazines and TV shows start talking about this
new
fat-fighting breakthrough, using it to sell issues and get ratings. Soon,
overweight
Americans
begin spending their hard-earned money to purchase the product in droves.
You too
try this breakthrough product, but either nothing happens at all or you lose a
few
pounds, only to discover that the plan or product is impossible to use or to
follow for
life. (By
the way, you should know that some diet plans and products even cause you to
gain weight in the long run.) Rebound weight gain will only make you feel more
disappointed
and ashamed of your body than you were to start off with.
Weight Loss Scams Revealed
I’m sure
you’ve experienced this scenario several times throughout your life. That’s why
I
want to
help you overcome these weight loss rip-off artists. I want to expose their
sneaky
tactics so
you no longer fall victim to their overhyped promises and snake oil products.
Following
is a list of today’s top weight loss scams.
Scam #1:
Ab-zapping belts and gadgets.
Everyone
wants a flat stomach and six-pack abs. That’s why greedy advertisers
constantly
toy with our emotions, coming out with all sorts of abdominal gadgets,
gizmos,
and contraptions that allegedly transform our beer bellies into amazing works
of
art … and
overnight to boot! If only it were that easy. But the reality is, it’s just
not.
Despite
this, millions of these products are sold every year.
Hands
down, the strangest ab scam is the electronic belt that wraps around your
stomach
and electrifies your midsection. Allegedly, this shock to your abs magically
does away
with belly fat, and almost instantly you’re left with an amazing six pack. It’s
a
miracle!
Yeah, right. If refining abs is really this easy, why don’t we all go stick our
fingers in
a light socket and become instantly slim? (Disclaimer: I’m not being serious,
of
course.)
When you
see great-looking models wearing these ab belts on TV, keep in mind that
this is
probably the first time they’ve ever used the belt. Furthermore, know that the real
way they
developed an amazing midsection is by combining and timing their foods
properly,
avoiding high amounts of obesity additives, and moving their bodies intensely
to burn
stored body fat.
All those
ab machines you see are really just a waste of your hard-earned money. The
truth is,
you can’t spot reduce fat from your stomach by doing ab exercises with gadgets
and
gizmos. Think about it. Do you really think that you’re going to be able to lie
back in
a “lounger”
and rock your way to a set of spectacular abs in just a few minutes per day?
Not a
chance.
Ab
loungers, rockers, swivels, gliders, beanbags … they’re all a waste of time and
money. I
can’t tell you how many homes I’ve been to that have these contraptions
gathering
dust in a closet or basement. (Maybe you have a few?) No matter what these
advertisers
say, instead of buying these crazy ab thingamajigs, you’re much better off
following
our simple 3 Week Diet nutrition program if you really want to blast belly flab
quickly
and safely.
Scam #2:
“Too-good-to-be-true” weight loss miracles.
If a diet
plan or product tells you you’re going to experience “overnight results,” turn
around and
run as fast as you can. I promise you it’s a lie.
On a
healthy weight loss program, most people lose an average of two to four pounds
per week,
depending on their weight, age, gender, and body chemistry. During the first
few weeks,
heavier individuals can lose seven or more pounds. What’s more, if
someone
doesn’t have a lot of weight to lose, they’ll lose weight a little slower than
someone
who has a great deal to shed.
That’s why
some of the heavier contestants on TV shows like The Biggest Loser start
off losing
10 to 15 pounds (or more) the first week. Sure, a lot of the weight they
initially
lose is
water weight, but most of these men and women are also used to stuffing their
bodies
with thousands of excess calories each day. So when they get on a program
where they’re
replacing bad foods with healthier alternatives and taking in the right
amount of
calories, they’ll lose a great deal of weight quickly. (Not to mention they
exercise
nonstop on that TV show.)
In the
category of “too-good-to-be-true” weight loss miracles, you typically see a lot
of
products
such as sugar-laden liquid diet drinks, diet patches, and diet pills. Now, I’ve
got
to be
honest, some diet pills are truly backed by scientific research and they may
help
speed up a
sluggish metabolism or provide the nutrients you may be lacking to help you
burn fat
faster.
But make
no mistake, there’s no such thing as a magic bullet to instantly turn you
“celebrity slim” overnight. The real
weight loss comes from changing what you eat,
when you
eat, and your activity level.
Period.
And here’s
another tip: diet patches plain don’t work — at least not the ones
advertised
by fly-by-night companies on the Internet and in some vitamin retail stores.
You see,
most of these diet patches don’t contain any fat-fighting ingredients at all.
And
even if
they did, there’s no way your skin could absorb these ingredients — they’re
just
too large,
plain and simple. It’s kind of like trying to eat lunch by lying down and
placing
a sandwich
on your stomach;; it’s just not going to get to where it needs to go. Don’t
waste your
money.
Scam #3:
Most pre-packaged diet foods and processed “fat-free” foods.
In theory,
I like the idea of pre-packaged meals to assist in weight loss. They help keep
portion
sizes down, thus reducing the amount of calories eaten. But unfortunately that’s
about all
I like about them.
You see,
most of these pre-packaged foods (along with most processed “fat-free” foods)
contain a
wide array of obesity additives, such as high fructose corn syrup, refined
sugars,
MSG, and saturated fats. Plus, most of these foods are low in protein, which
you need
to stimulate your metabolism and build muscle tone. Not to mention the fact
that they’re
packed to the gills with sodium, which can cause water retention and
bloating.
In other
words, most pre-packaged and diet foods I’ve seen out there are really
lowquality
“dead
foods.” Plus, they are extremely expensive.
Here’s a
question for you: What do you think happens when someone stops buying
these
pre-packaged foods? If he or she hasn’t learned the proper way to combine foods
and time
his or her food intake, chances are he or she is going to return to his or her
normal
eating patterns and gain all that weight back.
So if you’re
thinking about using pre-packaged foods because of the convenience
factor,
just be sure to look at the ingredients to make sure you’re not consuming the
wrong
types of foods. After all, many pre-packaged diet foods are stuffed with
obesity
additives.
What’s
more, be sure to learn how to properly combine your foods and time your food
intake so
you have the knowledge to lose weight and maintain that loss in the future,
even when
pre-packaged foods aren’t available.
Scam #4:
Celebrity or fake doctor-endorsed diets.
Companies
pay celebrities big money to promote products they oftentimes never even
use. Here’s
a rule of thumb: If you wouldn’t trust the celebrity in question to babysit
your
children,
or balance your checkbook, don’t trust her advice about a weight loss product.
Especially
when you know she’s being paid to say what the company wants her to say.
Just
because an actress used to star in your favorite TV sitcom doesn’t mean she’s
qualified
to give you weight loss advice. Remember, she has a whole behind-thescenes
team
helping her get and stay slim.
Even worse
than celebrities, some doctors are for hire. When you see an advertisement
that
features a doctor you’ve never heard of touting some new weight loss
breakthrough,
remember that he’s being paid. And, just like some celebrities, there are
doctors
out there that will say anything for a buck or two. Besides, many of these
“doctors”
aren’t the kind of medical professionals that the word conjures up. Many are
doctors of
dentistry, doctors of literature, or doctors in other fields that have little
education
in the areas of nutrition or weight loss.
So there
you have it. The top four weight loss scams to avoid.
But wait…
wasn’t there supposed to be 7 scams revealed?
Yep. But I
wanted to give you MORE… 11
total…so let’s get to “the worse of the worst.”
The 7 Deadly Sins of Diet Pills
Deadly Sin #1:
Products disguised to look like prescription weight
loss medications.
Diet pills
are supplements; they are not medications. If they were, you’d have
to get a
prescription
to buy them. Many companies try to make their products look and sound
like
medications in an attempt to trick you into thinking they are
prescription-strength.
They
figure this way you’ll think the pills are more powerful and will pay more for
them.
There is
currently a pill just like this being advertised on TV and radio. The cost?
$150
for the exact
same type of cheap, ineffective product you can get at your local grocery
store for
$9. People think products like these must work if they are that expensive and
sound like
a medicine. They are wrong.
The truth
is, companies like these often hire actors to pose as doctors and customers.
These
actors hold up large pants and say how much weight they lost when they really
didn’t
lose any weight at all. They’re ripping us off. If these products were really
so
amazing,
why would the companies have to deceive us by making the products look like
medications
when they’re not?
Deadly Sin #2:
Diet pills that make you feel jittery, anxious,
depressed, or hungry.
Products
like these can cause stress, which leads to emotional overeating and weight
gain. They
can also negatively impact your health in the long run. Listen to what your
body is
trying to tell you.
Deadly Sin #3:
Questionable product endorsements.
If you
wouldn’t trust a celebrity to babysit your child, don’t trust her advice about
a
product.
Celebrities and doctors are for hire. And, guess what? You’re paying their
salaries
when you purchase the products they’re pushing.
Deadly Sin #4:
Diet pills that make outrageous claims.
It’s true
that the best diet pills are backed by science. However, no diet product can help
you lose
30 pounds in 30 days. Nonsense. If you’re following a quality eating and
exercise
program and taking scientifically backed weight loss nutrients to speed up the
results,
you can expect to lose anywhere from 8 to 12 pounds per month, depending on
how much
you have to lose, your age, body chemistry, commitment to the program, and
a variety
of other factors. However, there are ways to speed up these results BIG TIME
through
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Deadly Sin #5:
Diet products that are not backed by a 100%
money-back guarantee.
Oh, and
also make sure this guarantee lasts long enough that you can actually try the
product
before it expires. (At my co-owned company BioTrust Nutrition, we give
customers
an entire YEAR.) This way, if the product doesn’t work, your bank account
doesn’t
take the hit. After all, if a company isn’t confident in their product, why
should you
be?
(Always be sure to read the fine print.)
Deadly Sin #6:
Diet pills that contain token amounts of everything
but effective amounts
of nothing.
Some diet
pills may contain trace amounts of scientifically-backed ingredients, but this
is only a
technicality because they cut corners and only put tiny amounts of these
ingredients
in the pills — not enough to have a positive effect. This is akin to trying to
make a
loaf of bread with only a tablespoon of flour.
Look for
products that list the amounts of every ingredient on the labels instead of
hiding
the
ingredients in proprietary blends. Then search online to make sure the amounts
listed in
the products match those recommended by studies.
Deadly Sin #7:
Products that are not tested by independent,
third-party laboratories.
This is
the only way to ensure products contain what their labels say. Here’s something
you may
not know: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not test supplements
to verify
the validity of their labels. The scope of this watchdog organization is
limited to
foods and
drugs, which does not include dietary supplements.
So who does make sure that diet pills contain what their labels say and don’t
contain
any of the
bad stuff? Well, it’s up to the manufacturing companies to monitor their own
products.
But most don’t. So in all reality, some shameless company fills their pills
with
worthless
ingredients and charge you 30, 40, or 50 (or more) bucks a bottle for it. Can
you
believe it? Some companies are cutting corners and padding their wallets by
cheating
their customers out of the products they’re paying for. It’s a scam, plain and
simple.
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