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Slim in 6®
Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 by admin.
Shane Crafton asked:
When purchasing any weight loss product, it is important to do your research. Many people are exchanging their opinions about Slim in 6 on DietBlogTalk.com
For an additional source, check out Slim in 6 on the very popular Sensational.com
Overview
Slim in 6® is promoted by BeachBody®; the focus of the program is a set of progressively intense workout DVDs. Slim in 6® also includes materials like a diet guide and progress calendar, however there is good reason to believe these are simply incentives rather than quality products. After all, the “bonuses” for this program are similar to those included with most BeachBody® DVDs. This may put the cost of Slim in 6® in some perspective—rather than receiving a weight loss kit (the way it is displayed on the website), customers are purchasing less than 160 minutes worth of workout instruction for over $60!
The one consolation is that Debbie Siebers, the instructor, has a few decades of experience leading exercise routines and has gone down the path of weight loss herself. Yet one should remember that despite most of the BeachBody® fitness programs being designed by recognizable personalities there are still throngs of dissatisfied BeachBody® customers.
Program at a Glance
Slim in 6® is a set of workout DVDs designed for people trying to burn calories and lose weight in just 6 weeks.
Program in Focus
The Slim in 6® DVDs are comprised of 3 routines: 25 minute “Start It Up,” 48 minute “Ramp It Up,” and 60 minute “Burn It Up.” These workouts are supposed to burn calories, raise the metabolism, and tone the body. The Slim in 6® package also includes a weight loss guide, nutrition plan, calendar, tape measure, and 25 minutes worth of a bonus workout. Slim in 6® comes with a membership to an unspecified, online, weight loss community.
Positives
• Combines exercise and a modified diet
Negatives
• More expenses than similar workout series
• Several complaints against distributor’s customer service practices
• Does not include a supplementation program
Final Thoughts
Since Slim in 6® is far from the only weight loss program available, you will likely want to look elsewhere for a solution to excess weight. Exercise is only one part of losing weight—you should also plan to eat sensibly and take a quality supplements. Finding a diet aid made with natural ingredients that can boost metabolism and limit cravings—these characteristics make it easier to stay committed to a diet and exercise routine while also seeing faster results on the scale.
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Sun Slim
Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 by admin.
Shane Crafton asked:
When purchasing any weight loss product, it is important to do your research. Many people are exchanging their opinions about Sun Slim on DietBlogTalk.com
For an additional source, check out Sun Slim on the very popular Sensational.com
Overview
Sun Slim is one in a long line of ebooks that have come out in recent years and are sold as the final, simple solution to obesity. These works are often touted as easy to use and understand while being capable of yielding the best of results. Author Joy Siegrist is an MD who signs off on this book saying anyone can use the Sun Slim program and notice a significant change to their figure in only a few weeks. While an alternative to overly restrictive diets is certainly needed, it doesn’t seem as though Sun Slim can fill in this gap.
Program at a Glance
Sun Slim is a weight loss system compiled into an ebook; it does not require dieters to take “extreme” measures in order to lose weight.
Program in Focus
The focus of the Sun Slim program are food combinations; Siegrist is convinced that certain foods, when eaten together, can speed up the metabolism. Once the furnace of the metabolism is burning dieters can enjoy weight loss without dieting at all, she says. These combinations are also supposed to allow the dieter to eat the foods they desire without falling out of step with the plan.
Positives
• Comes with a return policy
Negatives
• Teaches that the metabolism can be stimulated without diet, exercise, or supplements
• Very little upfront information on the official website
• Much more expensive than typical diet books
Final Thoughts
Sun Slim may appeal to the part of every dieter that resists making changes; after all, adjusting your lifestyle is one of the greatest challenges of losing weight. Yet despite the claims made by the Sun Slim plan, beginning a routine of eating well and exercising will have huge payoffs in the end. Despite Siegrist’s opinion of “typical” diets, you do not need to starve yourself or cut out whole food groups in order to reach and keep an ideal weight. But you will need to eat a nutritious diet, cut out a lot of processed foods, get out and exercise nearly every day, and take supplements that can support this program.
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Slim Mints®
Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 by admin.
Shane Crafton asked:
When purchasing any weight loss product, it is important to do your research. Many people are exchanging their opinions about Slim Mints on DietBlogTalk.com
For an additional source, check out Slim Mints on the very popular Sensational.com
Overview
Why just lose weight when you can lose weight and freshen your breath? This is the concept behind Slim Mints®, the weight loss aid that is also a breath mint. Available in both peppermint and green tea flavors, Slim Mints® are said to reduce weight as well as any typical diet pill. This is not a surprising claim considering the effective ingredients in Slim Mints are included in many other diet formulas, though in this case they are not listed on the label in specific amounts.
Ingredients at a Glance
Slim Mints’® active ingredients include chromium picolinate, green tea, l-carnitine, and Splenda®.
Ingredients in Focus
Chromium picolinate may prevent glucose from being turned into excess fat and the amino acid l-carnitine may produce a similar effect. Green tea is an antioxidant; because of its caffeine content, green tea can temporarily reduce weight by expelling excess water from the body. Splenda® is a chemically altered form of sugar—a chlorine molecule is added to this sweetener, making it a potentially harmful substance if used too often.
Positives
• Available in two minty flavors
Negatives
• Does not help suppress appetite
• Proprietary blend of active ingredients leaves quantities unknown
• Contains a chemically altered sweetener that may cause negative side effects
• Includes caffeine
Final Thoughts
While the innovative idea behind Slim Mints® cannot be denied, the claims about its effectiveness as a weight loss aid can. There is not a significant amount of any active ingredient in this product to result in a change in metabolism. It is also impossible to know if slowly dissolving these ingredients in a mint will yield the same benefits as taking them in pill form. Whether taking a pill, mint, or a diet aid of another variety you should always view a solid exercise routine and healthy diet as the pillars of your weight loss plan. After establishing a program that will take you to your ideal weight you can determine which diet supplement will best compliment your plan.
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Slimming for Healthy Weight Sustenance
Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 by admin.
densepense asked:
Slimming helps you tone up your body and maintain a steady weight. For people who gain weight easily, following any slimming regimen enhances health benefits and reduces the risk of obesity related diseases. Slimming also makes you more presentable and self-confident.
Precautions to be taken while starting a Diet
Slimming is a suitably planned course of dietetic treatment, in conjunction with appropriate exercise. This is the only scientific way of dealing with obesity. The chief consideration in this treatment should be:
A balanced selection of foods which provide maximum essential nutrients with the least number of calories
Taking a low-calorie well balanced diet of three basic food groups, namely seeds, nuts and grains, vegetables and fruits, with emphasis on raw fruits, vegetables and fresh juices
Avoiding high-fat foods, foods high in carbohydrates, beverages such as cold drinks and alcoholic drinks
Consuming citrus fruits and vegetables, and drink skimmed milk, buttermilk, barley water, fruit juices, green steamed vegetables and raw salads
Drinking six to eight glasses of water every day but never with meals
Meals should be taken at fixed hours and snacking on high-fat foods must be regulated
Salt should be restricted in the diet as excessive intake produces water retention
Chew your food to a pulp
Never eat until hungry
Slimming Tips
Successful slimming is more likely to be achieved by making subtle changes in one’s eating habits and lifestyle – changes that one can certainly live with and also come to enjoy. In order to achieve and sustain a perfect or near-perfect shape, one must:
Eat slowly and you are bound to eat less. In addition, sip water with your meals and take smaller bites.
Don’t ban any foods from your slimming plan – especially things you like. Enjoy a small portion from time to time.
Visualize how you’re going to look once you have achieved your slimming goal.
Never give up on a goal simply because it is going to take time to get there.
Keep a food diary preferably with a calorie counter so that you can keep a check on your diet.
Don’t go shopping when you’re hungry because if you buy some eatables, you are most likely to end up eating it.
Be nice to yourself if you have a bad day. Congratulate yourself on how many good days you’ve had and realise that one bad day isn’t going to spoil it all.
Get some exercise and make exercise a part of your daily routine – even 20-30 minutes of exercise will pay dividends. Add two weekly sessions of resistance training which will help burn more calories even while asleep.
Reward yourself with a treat for each pound and stone lost. New clothes make a great incentive when you’re slimming.
Control on Food
The body is in a continual state of hunger, which is intermittently relieved by eating. This perpetual drive to eat is periodically suppressed by inhibitory impulses generated by such things as the presence of food in the gastrointestinal tract, the flow of nutrients into the blood and other factors. Once the “satiety factor” has dissipated the desire to eat returns.
The chemical component of food is one of the factors that determine how it ranks on the satiety index. The more fiber, protein and water a food contains, the longer it will satisfy.
Extremely low-fat, high-carb meals do not keep hunger at bay because they are not based on slowly-digested carbs and probably don’t contain enough protein.
To be able to really succeed and keep a strict control on food, you need to chalk out a diet plan and then stay committed to your goals. In addition, serious control on food can come from:
Making healthy lifestyle changes
Helping yourself to very small portions
Talking about other things so that your concentration from food is shifted
Saying no often enough because your health depends on it
Taking a walk after meals. Heavy meals take away the joy from walking.
Proper exercise to lose weight
Proper exercise like running, jogging, cycling, yoga, weight training and swimming does not just burn calories but does much more – it helps increase our metabolic rate so we burn calories faster. In addition, studies show that even a few hours after exercise, we continue to burn calories at a faster rate.
Proper exercise helps prevent the body from moving towards starvation. Exercise actually helps gain muscle mass. Any proper exercise, even on a calorie cut, will generally result in a gain of a few pounds of lean tissue even as body fat is lost. Lean tissue is needed to help metabolize fat. The combination of exercise and moderate calorie reduction is best for minimizing lean tissue loss during weight loss.
Regular exercise has a positive effect on body chemistry. Studies show that people who participate in endurance-exercise for several months develop an increased amount of fat-burning enzymes. In addition, exercise helps the body’s cells to better utilize insulin, thereby reducing the need for more insulin.
Regular physical exercise helps offset the declining metabolic rate normally associated with aging. People who exercise regularly have a greater bone density than those who do not exercise. To be most helpful, regular exercise should be started early in life to help maintain bone density.
Proper exercise performed regularly improves fitness, strengthens the cardiovascular system and muscles, prevents sore muscles, increases body flexibility, improve s heart function and help gain muscle strength.
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Slim Down Low Fat Recipes - Lose Weight the Hard Way or the “easy” Way
Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 by admin.
Kacy Carr asked:
Do people who are looking to lose weight need help while doing so? This can have but two answers, yes and no. To decipher who would need guidance and who doesn`t, would depend on the individual themselves. Some people have the ability, and quickly pick up on how to choose and follow a sensible diet plan, whereas others find it difficult to without assistance. These particular dieters need company for encouragement, and to help strengthen their weaknesses which may hamper their chance of losing excess weight; without aid these people struggle with being consistent with their diet, and effortlessly find they cannot control the temptation to give in, or give up.
Weight loss is a major issue around the world because of the dangers to one`s health that obesity can cause. Let us face it, while you are grossly overweight, you are never going to be able to sit comfortable on a plane, look good in a bikini or win a marathon. Aside from these pointers it is all about health and inner vital organs like the heart. Obesity can cause heart failure. Keeping your weight down and your body healthy will have you see a new change of life. Things like running for a bus and being able to “catch it,” walking up the stairs without puffing and panting, or playing with the “grandkids,” or sadly in some cases the “kids.” Mom and dad if you are obese then if not for yourself think of the children and lose weight.
Are you familiar with phrases like?
Spare Tire
Love Handles
Muffin Top
Pot Belly
If you are then something tells me you may be looking to lose belly fat. The above references are not very flattering but neither is a podgy or flabby tummy. For some there may be no real issue concerning true obesity only that of a sagging belly or other fatty body parts. To lose weight, not only do you need a diet that works or a brain that thinks logically, but more importantly believing in yourself that you can get your weight down,
Below is a couple of slim plan weight loss recipes for those who can go it alone unaided, however for the people that can`t and see dieting as a problem, then you can join other happy dieters following the weightloss4idiots weight loss program. Each recipe has been carefully chosen to help you lose weight and make your diet a success in shedding the pounds. Eating healthily isn’t complicated once you know the basics. The balance of good health will help you plan for a healthy diet. Not many people who look to lose weight know what healthy eating means - and is there any wonder why with so much contradiction over particular diets. People under medical supervision and with special dietary requirements, and maybe taking specific prescriptive drugs should never attempt to diet or take up exercise without consulting their doctor first.
If you are trying to eat more healthily in order to slim down then you’ll need to pay attention to calories intake. It is not difficult to diet as some people think. Dieting is about following the guidelines and doing as suggested by the experts involved with your chosen weight loss plan to lose weight. The hardest part about the whole concept of dieting is, once you have achieved your ideal weight, is to keep it that way.
Some useful advice to help keep the weight off
There are certain sweetened juices and sugary beverages that can add unwanted calories, so avoid and drink diet pop, or better still water to quench your thirst. Sometimes the body craves food because it is dehydrated and drinking water is the best solution to remedy this.
Eat small healthy snacks; this stops your body from crashing because of low sugar throughout the day. Take in fiber - fiber keeps you feeling fuller longer (whole grain toast instead of white) and it will stop you from snacking on junk food.
If possible, keep healthy foods (fruits, healthy dishes) in visible places such as your kitchen sides, coffee table or at eye level on other household surfaces, this makes you more likely to nibble on healthier foods. Keep bad foods out of sight. The amount you eat in one portion is vitally important, when eating; use your dinner plate as a guide for specific food groups. Half of the plate should host fruit and vegetables, one quarter for grains/carbs, and the final quarter for meats. Plan your meals ahead of schedule eating times. This gives you the opportunity to consider different nutritional foods for your meals. An unorganized menu will have you eat foods as a matter of convenience to fill that gap.
An easy way of getting a few portions of vegetables into your daily diet is to make a tasty and filling soup. Leftover homemade soups can be put in a flask to make a quick, easy, low cal lunch for school, work or o take way a hunger pang.
Leek and Potato Soup
Potatoes make a great base for broths since they boil down and thicken. Chopped leeks with a sprinkling of herbs and seasoning added to spuds will result in a flavorsome soup.
Ingredients
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 Small Diced Onion
450g Chopped Leeks
450g Cubed Potatoes
500ml Semi Skimmed Milk
500ml Water
1 tsp Herbs
Method
Heat oil and lightly fry onion leeks and potatoes together for 3 minutes
Add milk and all water, along with herbs and seasoning
Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Sieve vegetables, retaining any juices
Liquidize vegetables, and then mix in vegetable juice
Reheat, season and serve
Everyone loves to eat curry and the good thing is the dieters can too, only one that is low in fat.
Chicken curry recipe, how hot is up to your own personal taste.
Ingredients
1 tbsp Oil
10g Butter
3 Cloves Crushed Garlic
1 Medium Onion
2 tbsp Garam Masala
1 tsp Ground Coriander
½ tsp dried mint
570g Chicken fillet cut into chunks
200 ml water
Method
Heat oil and butter together in a wok. Add garlic and onion and fry for about 5 minutes until onion a light golden brown. Mix in the garam masala, coriander and mint. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the water, stir, and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked and sauce has thickened.
No matter how tasty a meal is after it has been cooked or prepared, many of us are still inclined to spice our meals up with sauces and relishes. Although these can add that extra zest, they can be threatening and upset the apple cart so as to speak in your attempt to lose weight. Let us say you have made every effort to make a healthy green salad, only to smother it in mayonnaise or salad cream. If you find the urge to strong to resist eating an undressed salad, then use low fat sauces.
Some guidelines below
Tesco Reduced Calorie Mayonnaise
Just like the real stuff Tesco mayonnaise has excellent texture and flavor.
Per 100g
Calories 326kcal
Carbs 9.8g
Fat 31.5g
Sodium 0.9g
Protein 0.8g
Fibre 0.0g
Hellmann’s Light Mayonnaise
Although Weight Watchers mayonnaise dressing is mouth watering creamy and mild, it is not exceptionally incredible, however it lists highly among the lowest of different mayonnaises for calories and fat.
Per 100g
Calories 299kcal
Carbs 6.7g
Fat 29.8g
Sodium 0.9g
Protein 0.7g
Fibre Trace
Sensible Fruit and Veg Portions
1. apple, banana, pear or orange
2. 2 plums, Satsuma`s or kiwi fruit
3. 1/2 a grapefruit or avocado
4. large slice of melon/pineapple
5. 3 tablespoons of vegetables, beans or pulses
6. 3 tablespoons of stewed fruit
7. 1 tablespoon of raisins/sultanas
8. 3 dried apricots
9. cupful of grapes or cherries
10. (150ml) glass of pure fruit
Remember, an easy diet is one you like and because of this, it will work.
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Why "slim Shots" Should be Part of Your Weight Loss Program
Posted on 31. Mar, 2009 by admin.
Brian Jenkins asked:
itionists and doctors believe that the best way to lose weight is by eating the proper proportions of a healthy, nutritious diet combined with moderate, regular exercise. Even though this information is well-known to a majority of the public, it has not stopped people from looking for shortcuts to losing weight.
Miracle weight loss cures are a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States and worldwide as well. While most of these miracle pills and cures will not take off weight by themselves, there are some extremely effective products that can help you take off weight quicker and keep you healthier while you do it. Slim Shots is, simply put, one of the best weight loss products on the market today.
Unlike products that promise instant weight loss with no effort on your part, Slim Shots are a supplement, not only to your diet, but to your weight loss efforts. Taken as part of your daily routine while you lose weight, Slim Shots will help you eat less by stimulating your body’s natural appetite mechanism, so that you eat less and feel full longer without making you feel jittery, nervous or uncomfortable.
What are Slim Shots?
Slim Shots are a pleasant tasting vanilla liquid that you take each day to help control your appetite. The company recommends that you take two shots a day for the first week, then one shot a day thereafter to help you eat less. When you eat less, you lose weight. It’s that simple.
What’s in Slim Shots?
Slim Shots contains two main active ingredients, palm oil and oat oil, along with artificial sweetener and vanilla flavor, mixed with water to form an emulsion. There’s nothing in there to make you nervous or stimulate your heart rate, two of the main concerns with most appetite suppressants.
How does it work?
Slim Shots are not a magic bullet. There is nothing magical about the mechanism at work here. It’s all simple science. Your body takes longer to process fats than it does to process carbohydrates. While your body is digesting foods, you feel full. As long as you feel full, you’re not likely to eat more food. Slim Shots contains two fats, palm oil and oat oil which take a long time for your body to process. Because you feel full while your body is breaking down the fat, you will eat less and lose weight.
Why is Slim Shots better than other appetite suppressants?
Most appetite suppressants on the market today contain stimulants like caffeine or guarana. It should be noted that stimulants can be dangerous and habit-forming. Slim Shots is not habit forming, and do not present any dangers for those who should avoid stimulants. If you have a heart condition or high blood pressure, caffeine and other stimulant products can cause dangerous conditions. Slim Shots does not interact with any other medications or medical conditions, making it far safer than other appetite suppressants on the market.
What about cholesterol?
One of the concerns that have been raised about Slim Shots is that they contain palm oil and oat oil, both saturated fats. While most saturated fats raise cholesterol, there is some evidence in studies that palm oil does not. The fat in palm oil is plant oil, a tri-glyceride that is not implicated in raising cholesterol. All the evidence is not in, but most experts agree that in the amounts taken in Slim Shots, there is no concern about raising cholesterol.
Good news about Slim Shots
Slim Shots works using a completely natural mechanism that triggers your body’s natural appetite control system.
Slim Shots only have 20 calories per shot. That’s less than a couple of potato chips.
Slim Shots are not habit forming.
They contain no dangerous drugs or stimulants.
In clinical studies, the active ingredient combination in Slim Shots has helped people eat up to 30% less than they would without Slim Shots.
You eat less because you don’t feel hungry.
How should Slim Shots be used?
You should take Slim Shots in conjunction with a healthy, well-balanced diet that contains all your important nutrients. For the first week, take two Slim Shots a day to help your body adjust, then cut back to one Slim Shot a day until you lose all the weight that you want to lose.
What else does Slim Shots recommend to help you lose weight?
Slim Shots recommends that you eat a balanced, portion-controlled diet in conjunction with moderate exercise to help you lose weight. Slim Shots can be used in conjunction with any diet or weight loss effort, so it makes sense to choose one that is nutritionally sound and helps you readjust your eating habits to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle even after you stop using Slim Shots.
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Facts About Slimming Products and Programs
Posted on 31. Mar, 2009 by admin.
Tze Khit asked:
At www.PT.com.sg, we cannot stress enough the importance of a proper exercise and nutritional plan when it comes to slimming effectively. We frown when we see companies try to sell supplements or services that claim to induce slimming but are actually unsupported by science and may even be harmful. Some side effects of these products may include dehydration and inadequate absorption of healthy fatty acids which are essential for health. Death is uncommon but has happened before (think Slim10).
We repeat again - QUICK FIXES DO NOT WORK! You have to sacrifice to get results, be it giving up your favorite food or making time to work out at the gym. For those who fallen victim to these slimming methods, our advice is - ‘Never Give Up!’
To add on to our ‘Weight Loss Scams In Singapore’ article, now we bring you another piece of very informative article by the Federal Trade Commission & Food and Drug Administration, USA. This is a must read if you are embarking on a journey to get a slimmer you.
Presented as a Public Service by:
Federal Trade Commission
Food and Drug Administration
National Association of Attorneys General
The Slimming Industry
Looking for a quick and easy way to slimming? You’re not alone. An estimated 50 million Americans will go on slimming diets this year. And while some will succeed in taking the weight off, very few–perhaps 5 percent–will manage to keep all of it off in the long run.
One reason for the low success rate is that many people look for quick and easy solutions to their weight problems. They find it hard to believe in this age of scientific innovations and medical miracles that an effortless slimming method doesn’t exist.
So they succumb to quick-fix slimming claims like “Eat All You Want and Still Get Slim!” or “Melt Fat Away While You Sleep!” And they invest their hopes (and their money) in all manner of slimming pills, potions, gadgets, and slimming programs that hold the promise of a slimmer, happier future.
The slimming business is a booming industry. Americans spend an estimated $30 billion a year on all types of slimming programs and products, including diet foods and drinks. Trying to sort out all of the competing claims–often misleading, unproven, or just plain false–can be confusing and costly.
This brochure is designed to give you the facts behind the claims, to help you avoid the outright scams, and to encourage you to consider thoroughly the costs and consequences of the slimming decisions you make.
The Facts About Slimming
Being obese can have serious health consequences. These include an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, gallstones, and some forms of cancer. Losing weight can help reduce these risks. Here are some general points to keep in mind:
Any claims that you can get slim effortlessly are false. The only proven way to get slim is either to reduce the number of calories you eat or to increase the number of calories you burn off through exercise. Most experts recommend a combination of both.
Very low-calorie diets are not without risk and should be pursued only under medical supervision. Unsupervised very low-calorie diets can deprive you of important nutrients and are potentially dangerous.
Fad diets rarely have any permanent effect. Sudden and radical changes in your eating patterns are difficult to sustain over time. In addition, so-called “crash” diets often send dieters into a cycle of quick slimming, followed by a “rebound” weight gain once normal eating resumes, and even more difficulty reducing when the next diet is attempted.
To slim down and keep weight off requires long-term changes in daily eating and exercise habits. Many experts recommend a goal of losing about a pound a week. A modest reduction of 500 calories per day will achieve this goal, since a total reduction of 3,500 calories is required to lose a pound of fat. An important way to lower your calorie intake is to learn and practice healthy eating habits.
In Search of the “Magic Bullet”
Some dieters peg their hopes on pills and capsules that promise to “burn,” “block,” “flush,” or otherwise eliminate fat from the system. But science has yet to come up with a low-risk “magic bullet” for slimming. Some pills may help control the appetite, but they can have serious side effects. (Amphetamines, for instance, are highly addictive and can have an adverse impact on the heart and central nervous system.) Other pills are utterly worthless.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a number of state Attorney General have successfully brought cases against marketers of pills claiming to absorb or burn fat. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned 111 ingredients once found in over-the-counter diet products. None of these substances, which include alcohol, caffeine, dextrose, and guar gum, have proved effective in slimming or appetite suppression.
Beware of the following products that are touted as slimming wonders:
Slimming patches, which are worn on the skin, have not been proven to be safe or effective. The FDA has seized millions of these products from manufacturers and promoters.
“Fat blockers” purport to physically absorb fat and mechanically interfere with the fat a person eats.
“Starch blockers” promise to block or impede starch digestion. Not only is the claim unproven, but users have complained of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pains.
“Magnet” slimming pills allegedly “flush fat out of the body.” The FTC has brought legal action against several marketers of these pills.
Glucomannan is advertised as the “Slimming Secret That’s Been in the Orient for Over 500 Years.” There is little evidence supporting this plant root’s effectiveness as a slimming product.
Some bulk producers or fillers, such as fiber-based products, may absorb liquid and swell in the stomach, thereby reducing hunger. Some fillers, such as guar gum, can even prove harmful, causing obstructions in the intestines, stomach, or esophagus. The FDA has taken legal action against several promoters containing guar gum.
Spirulina, a species of blue-green algae, has not been proven effective for slimming.
Phony Devices and Gadgets
Phony weight-loss devices range from those that are simply ineffective to those that are truly dangerous to your health. At minimum, they are a waste of your hard-earned money. Some of the fraudulent gadgets that have been marketed to hopeful dieters over the years include:
Electrical muscle stimulators have legitimate use in physical therapy treatment. But the FDA has taken a number of them off the market because they were promoted for slimming and body toning. When used incorrectly, muscle stimulators can be dangerous, causing electrical shocks and burns.
“Appetite suppressing eyeglasses” are common eyeglasses with colored lenses that claim to project an image to the retina which dampens the desire to eat. There is no evidence these work.
“Magic slimming earrings” and devices custom-fitted to the purchaser’s ear that purport to stimulate acupuncture points controlling hunger have not been proven effective.
Slimming Diet Programs
Approximately 8 million Americans a year enroll in some kind of structured slimming diet program involving liquid diets, special diet regimens, or medical or other supervision. In 1991, about 8,500 commercial slimming centers were in operation across the country, many of them owned by a half-dozen or so well-known national companies.
Before you join such a slimming program, you should know that according to published studies relatively few participants succeed in keeping off weight long-term. Recently, the FTC brought action against several companies challenging slimming and weight-maintenance claims. Unfortunately, some other companies continue to make overblown claims.
The FTC stopped one company from claiming its diet program caused rapid slimming through the use of tablets that would “burn fat” and a protein drink mix that would adjust metabolism. The FTC also took action against three major programs using doctor-supervised, very low-calorie liquid diets, and they agreed to stop making claims unless they could back them up with hard data.
Before you sign up with a diet program, you might ask these questions:
What are the health risks?
What data can you show me that proves your slimming program actually works?
Do customers keep off the weight after they leave the diet program?
What are the costs for membership, weekly fees, food, slimming supplements, maintenance, and counseling? What’s the payment schedule? Are any costs covered under health insurance? Do you give refunds if I drop out?
Do you have a maintenance program? Is it part of the package or does it cost extra?
What kind of slimming professional supervision is provided? What are the credentials of these professionals?
What are the slimming program’s requirements? Are there special menus or foods, counseling visits, or exercise plans?
Clues to Fraud
It is important for consumers to be wary of claims that sound too good to be true. When it comes to slimming schemes, consumers should be particularly skeptical of claims containing words and phrases like:
easy
effortless
guaranteed
miraculous
magical
breakthrough
new discovery
mysterious
exotic
secret
exclusive
ancient
Sensible Weight Maintenance Tips
Slimming may not be effortless, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. To achieve long-term results, it’s best to avoid quick-fix slimming schemes and complex regimens. Focus instead on making modest changes to your life’s daily routine. A balanced, healthy diet and sensible, regular exercise are the keys to maintaining your slim figure. Although nutrition science is constantly evolving, here are some generally-accepted guidelines for slimming:
Consult with your doctor, a dietician, or other qualified health professional to determine your ideal healthy body weight.
Eat smaller portions and choose from a variety of foods.
Load up on foods naturally high in fiber: Fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains.
Limit portions of foods high in fat: dairy products like cheese, butter, and whole milk; red meat; cakes and pastries.
Exercise at least three times a week.
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Suddenly Slim Diet - Get Slim Now!
Posted on 30. Mar, 2009 by admin.
Janet Sommers asked:
The newest trend in weight loss program in 2008 is called the Suddenly Slim Diet. It is a diet program comprises of meal-replacement drinks and herbal supplement pills. The diet guarantees 6-10 lbs or even more in only 10 days. Similar to any weight loss products Suddenly Slim Diet provides so many things that the people who want to lose weight seeking for a long time.
This diet program is herb-based that makes it all natural that offers an easy method to shed off unwanted fats using diet drinks, pills and food supplements. This program guarantees to speed up the metabolism that helps burn fat and calories. The Suddenly slim diet guides dieters with a plan that are guaranteed safe because of the herbal supplements. They offer herbal weight loss products. These herbal supplements work in raising energy levels and the rate of metabolism at the same time detoxify the body.
The Suddenly slim diet also called calorie shifting. Many dieters claimed to have lost 10 lbs within the first week of doing the diet. Although, some studies claim that this diet only starves the dieters and will only make them fats. On the other hand, others say that the body can easily adapt to the program. However, the calorie shifting in Suddenly Slim Diet needs the constant intake of the shakes and supplements to maintain their body from adapting to the program and will normally raise metabolism and burn fat. This will cause weight loss. Another enormous thing is that dieters can east what they want and not deprive themselves. The secret in this diet is that focusing on the program and what they eat. It is really amazing.
The liquid meal replacement is liquid that decreases hunger. This drink helps the dieters to be satisfied with little food intake through drinking a lot of liquid and water. Green tea can also be a big help in order to detoxify some internal organs of the dieters.
However, there is a problem in doing the Suddenly slim diet, in losing weight easily jus by drinking shakes and supplements although most them are herbal, there will be an issue if the dieter is getting enough nutrients they need. Another reason is that the distributors of the Suddenly Slim diet do not disclose the ingredients of the supplements. They might be accusing of going against of the patents and at the same time they cannot change the method to keep up within the market.
Since this is a diet pill program, the distributor concentrates on the thermogenic impact of the supplements in the body. The objective of this program is to increase the rate of the metabolism and burn calories without changing the eating habits or even exercise.
The diet will be a significant issue with diabetics and hypertensive people. The shakes are so sweet with fructose. Moreover, some herbal pills could be hazardous for some people. However, these are mostly marketing strategies of some companies in order to gain profit. It is suggested to always see a doctor before starting a diet plan and taking in some supplements.
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Slim and Trim
Posted on 30. Mar, 2009 by admin.
Shane Crafton asked:
When purchasing any weight loss product, it is important to do your research. Many people are exchanging their opinions about Slim and Trim on DietBlogTalk.com
For an additional source, check out Slim and Trim on the very popular Sensational.com
Overview
Slim and Trim is a weight loss system that focuses solely on nutrition—while exercise may be expected of class members it is not required. Rather this plan is designed to teach dieters how to eat well without completely depriving themselves of nutrition. Through swapping recipes, learning about the potential pitfalls of fat and sugar, and creating meals with typical food, students of the Slim and Trim method are supposed to reach an ideal weight at a pace that is both steady and safe.
Program at a Glance
Classes offered by Slim and Trim focus on helping clients learn the basics of healthy nutrition and balanced eating.
Program in Focus
Since Slim and Trim tries to avoid restriction, students are allowed to eat certain foods in unlimited amounts—these foods are not listed upfront and are likely discussed in classes. And while fat and sugar are frowned on, this is not a fat or sugar free plan. Many of the recipes posted on the Slim and Trim site are made with chicken, fish, and low-fat ingredients. Each week the official site features a new recipe for members to try. The information on the Slim and Trim site is limited, providing only a brief overview of the program and contact information.
Positives
• Instructs dieters about the importance of good nutrition
Negatives
• Does not emphasize physical fitness
• Very little information provided upfront
• Similar to hundreds of other programs currently available
Final Thoughts
Programs like Slim and Trim seem to be a dime a dozen anymore, the guidance they provide being general and simple. If you are looking for more personalized weight loss program you may need to meet with a nutritionist or dietician—if you want the kind of advice given by Slim and Trim you can probably find it with a trip to your local library. Don’t think you need a formal program in order to start losing weight; you can begin improving your weight and health today by making better food choices and staying physically active.
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The Suddenly Slim Diet Revealed
Posted on 30. Mar, 2009 by admin.
Bob Reed asked:
You may have recently encountered information about the Suddenly Slim Diet, online or elsewhere. However, you might not know just what it is. How can you tell if Suddenly Slim is the diet for you? Here’s some basic information about this diet to help you decide if you should use it as a weight loss method.
The Suddenly Slim diet is a weight loss program that uses meal replacement shakes and diet pills to help dieters reduce their weight. The program includes a number of different proprietary products, including Reneu, Slim N Up, Slim N Up Free, and Body FX. These products must be used with the diet in order to experience any effects from it, and can be expensive.
Each product has a high percentage of herbally derived ingredients. Some of these are chromium picolinate, green tea, garcinia campogia, kola note, dandelion root, chitin, hydroxycitric acid, cayenne pepper, and L-carnitine. Some people may be sensitive to one or more of these ingredients, and if you’re thinking about using the Suddenly Slim diet plan, you should read about each of them before purchasing their products.
Most companies producing diet supplements prefer to specialize in specific herbal ingredients. Suddenly Slim uses many of them, attempting to create a thermogenic effect in the body. The goal of the Suddenly Slim diet plan is to increase the metabolism and help the body burn calories without increasing the amount of exercise or significantly altering the diet (though meal replacement shakes are required.)
Like many extremely regimented diet plans, Suddenly Slim promises dramatic results, and in the first part of the diet, many people do experience significant weight loss. However, a portion of this loss may be water weight, which quickly returns. In addition, many people have trouble keeping weight off after using this kind of diet plan. That’s because they don’t learn proper portion control and good eating choices while on the plan. That makes it hard to eat correctly for maintenance when they stop using the supplemental products.
If you’re thinking about trying the Suddenly Slim diet, be sure to think carefully about the effects you’re hoping to get versus the cost of the plan. Analyze the ingredients carefully to make sure that you’re not sensitive to any of them, and investigate whether or not you’ll be able to maintain your weight once you stop using the products. For many people, this kind of plan can trigger weight loss, but that loss can’t be maintained. Choose any diet plan carefully, and if you’re not sure if it’s right for you, ask your doctor before starting.