Weight Loss Tips and Articles

There are many weight loss products that promise fast weight loss results, however, are these really guaranteed to work? Can these products live up to the sales pitch and hype we are given?

In the USA today there are 50 million people trying to lose anywhere from 5 to 200 and more pounds in weight. Unfortunately, and this is a telling statistic, only 5 per cent are successful in any way. Obviously somthing is not right – let’s look at some products and see if any of them have proven results.

1. Diet Patch – this was already removed by the FDA since they were proven ineffective.
2. Magnetic Diet Pills – these were supposed to flush out the fat. They just didn’t work, how could they.
3. Guar Gum – proven to cause internal blockages which in no way promotes weight loss.
4. Electrical Muscle Stimulators – sounded great but shown to have no benefits what-so-ever.
5. Eyeglasses that Suppress Appetite – a projected image on the retina decreased appetite, or so the claim went. Some people believed it, bought it and then found that it just doesn’t work.
6. Weight loss earrings – weight loss through acupuncture that suppresses appetite. Err, no, don’t think that works.
7. Diet drinks. A solution for the short term as weight loss can be achieved. But let’s look at the big picture and the long term. Once a person stops taking the drinks, they will eventually regain the lost weight, and usually, more weight.
8. Herbalife Nutritional Program. The idea is to replace two meals with a drink and some vitamin supplements. This is not a long term solution to weight issues and let’s face it, who wants to replace two meals – we like to eat.
9. Mega-Thin 100 Formula. It’s a formula that they say contains an anti-fat weapon. In reality it is just a short term appetite suppressant that will soon wear off and weight will return.
10. Nestl’s Sweet Success. A supplement to take 3 times daily which does not promote healthy eating habits. Weight loss can not be maintained once the intake is stopped. A costly weight loss program that is ineffective in the long term.
11. Ultra Slim Fast. This plan requires regular exercise, which is a very good thing to promote, but it does not teach healthy eating habits that are essential for any long term weigh loss success.
12. Diet pills with Ephedra and PPA. Many of these have enclosed diet plans that work in conjunction with the pills so it could just be the new diet that loses the pounds. There are known risks with these pills such as heart problems, seizure, stroke, and even death – just don’t take them.
13. Hitosan products. These contain ingredients taken from shellfish and are supposed to promote weight loss. They can cause diarrhea, bloating, gas and will only work in any way if an ultra-low fat diet is practiced.
14. Chromium Supplements. The claim that they will lower blood sugar, body fat and cholesterol have not been substantiated but have been shown to cause anemia and memory loss. Studies show no long term weight loss effects.
15. Green Tea Extract Products. These are known as strong anti-oxidants that help lower cholesterol and triglycerides, and promote weight loss. While the anti-oxidant part is of little doubt, the weight loss portion is still to be proven. Additionally, the caffeine content can cause insomnia and restlessness.
16. Algae Tablets. Spirulina contains significant nutrients that can be a useful food when used as part of a varied diet. These may be beneficial as part of a larger weight loss plan but are ineffective by themselves. They are also very costly.
17. St. John’s Wort Supplement. Claims that it will suppress appetite and accelerate weight loss are in no way proven. Much more likely is that it will lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, tiredness, sleeplessness, and cause allergic reactions.
18. Glucomannan Products. The claim is that that two capsules before each meal decrease food absorption. These are known as food thickeners and are not yet proven safe or effective. Like all of these things, weight loss will only happen if good diet plan is followed.

As you can see, the “fad diet” market is massive and very nearly 100% of the products are ineffective. You must stay away from these products.

But, weight loss is not a secret and you do not need a miracle product. You need a good working program that you can easily stick to. One that fits immediatly into your lifestyle so no major changes are required. There are few programs like this available but they can be found.

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