Weight Loss Fads That Do not Work
We have all seen those infomercials that advertise different kinds of special weight loss foods, exercise equipment, and tell-all books that will change your life. There are the inevitable before and after pictures advertising how much weight people lost and their testimonials talking about how nothing else worked until they tried this program. The main problem with these weight loss fads is that they come and go very quickly. All the magazines might promote the “eat edamame and carrots all day” diet for one issue and the next month they have dropped that diet and insist that you try the “spend fifteen minutes in a sauna room every day” routine. Once you start one, the “experts” have already moved onto the next in-style diet. It can be extremely frustrating if all you want to do is get in shape!
Here are a few fads that you might see advertised that do not work! Avoid them if you can!
1) The sauna belt. You are supposed to wear this belt around your stomach area for a set period of time. The heat applied to your stomach will cause you to sweat out the excess weight and create the effect of a tummy tuck. Unfortunately, this “weight loss” is short lived. You are only losing water weight. It might stay off for a day but this product will never create permanent weight loss. Many people use saunas to supplement their exercise routines but never as a substitute for exercise.
2) The “only eat this” types of diets. We all learn about the food pyramid triangle while we are in elementary school. It is important to make sure you focus your nutrition on a healthy balance of carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables, and protein. As much as we want to fill up on sweets, we really need to resist those impulses! Remember: everything in moderation and make sure you have a well-rounded diet so that you can receive all the nutrients you need.
3) The “use this machine and you will look great in one week” exercise routine. Just like your diet, you need to make sure that your exercise routine involves variety. Combine aerobic exercise with weight lifting in order to achieve long-lasting weight loss!
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