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Weight Loss Products - You Are Being Lied To

By: Samantha C. Willett 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 - already taken away by the FDA since it didn't work.
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 obstructions, not to lose weight.
4. Electrical Muscle Stimulators - 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 - claimed to promote weight loss through acupuncture of the ears. No, definately does not work.
7. Diet drinks. A solution for short term dieting as weight loss can be achieved. Let us look at the big picture and the long term. Once a person stops taking the costly drinks, they will 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. A formula that supposedly contains an anti-fat weapon is, in fact, a short term appetite suppressant that will soon wear off and weight gain will start.
10. Nestl's Sweet Success. A supplement taken three times a day and in no way promotes a healthy eating habit. Weight loss is impossible to maintain once the program is stopped. This is a very costly weight loss program that will not work in the long term.
11. Ultra Slim Fast. This plan actually requires a regular exercise program, which is not a bad thing, but it does not promote healthy eating habits that are required for long term weigh loss success.
12. Diet pills with Ephedra and PPA. Many of these have enclosed diet plans that work in with the pills so it could therefore just be the diet plan that loses the weight. There are several well known risks with these pills such as heart problems, seizure, stroke, and death - don't us 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 reduce appetite and promote weight loss are not confirmed. It is much more likely that it will lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, tiredness, sleeplessness, and 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 huge and very nearly 100% ineffective. You must stay away from these products.
But, losing weight is not some secret and you don't need a miracle product. You need a good plan that you can easily stick to. One fits right into your current lifestyle so no major changes are required. There are some plans like this available but they are few and far between.

Article Source: http://www.lifeweightloss.com

Author Details: After a long struggle with different weight loss programs, Samantha C. Willett finally found great success. Come and read her amazing story, including fast weight loss tips and strategies that could change your life.

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