How to Spot a Bogus Diet Plan

[LedMatrix]

This time of year we see an expected increase of people making losing weight their "New Year's Resolution".

That being said, there are plenty of diet plans to go around, and not all are benevolent. Here's an article how to spot bogus diet plans:

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[WendyB]

Thanks for the Article!

[LedMatrix]

You're welcome.

[Viva_La_Basic]

I use Fitbit, since Fitbit tells me my cals burned and everything else, I didn't see a point in using MyFitnessPal anymore.

[emili]

thanks for posting.. I get so annoyed with the diet pushers and magic potions. there is no magic- its commitment and work and desire to be healthy. Its counting calories and working out nutrients and all the things people don't have time for. annoyed.

[betpchem]

You took the words right out of my mouth, @emili

[awood08]

I have had probably 10 different people approach me asking what i've done to lose my weight. When I explain I work out 4 times a week and eat healthy meals I get the "oh wow, that's too hard" speech and how they could never give up their favorite foods. News flash....I haven't either. I just limit and use good judgement on what I can and should have.

I agree 100% that people just don't want to do what's best for their bodies and want instant results.

[josephz2va]

From the article I say this: "Just Take a Pill" or shall we say dozens of pills and powders to make somebody rich. Sports Nutritionists advertise you'll lose lots of fat and gain muscle. That is if you're dieting correctly and lifting weights daily. Many aren't all that cracked up to be. Shakeology everyone says it's being uber expensive and you can only take one serving a day. $130 a month for 24 doses. Question is if it really works for you. Then there's Bodybuilding Supplements ranging from $130 a month to $600 a month depending on how much you're taking per day. And some pill bottles are $43 for only a few weeks. I've seen some improvements but it's mostly all about your eating habits and exercise regimen that does the work. Only if you are willing to spend big money ($7200 a year).

[LedMatrix]

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@awood08 wrote:

I have had probably 10 different people approach me asking what i've done to lose my weight. When I explain I work out 4 times a week and eat healthy meals I get the "oh wow, that's too hard" speech and how they could never give up their favorite foods. News flash....I haven't either. I just limit and use good judgement on what I can and should have.

I agree 100% that people just don't want to do what's best for their bodies and want instant results.

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I know people like that. They want to lose weight and get healthier, but don't want to invest any work into doing so. It's sad on one hand, but then on the other hand, at one time, I was "that guy." It truly is mind of matter. And until your mind wins the war, your body doesn't stand a chance.

[LedMatrix]

A site I love for the workouts and articles is bodybuilding.com. But man, do they push the supplements. I just don't believe in them. Nor do I think being that "ripped" is all that appealing or attractive anyway.

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@josephz2va wrote:
From the article I say this: "Just Take a Pill" or shall we say dozens of pills and powders to make somebody rich. Sports Nutritionists advertise you'll lose lots of fat and gain muscle. That is if you're dieting correctly and lifting weights daily. Many aren't all that cracked up to be. Shakeology everyone says it's being uber expensive and you can only take one serving a day. $130 a month for 24 doses. Question is if it really works for you. Then there's Bodybuilding Supplements ranging from $130 a month to $600 a month depending on how much you're taking per day. And some pill bottles are $43 for only a few weeks. I've seen some improvements but it's mostly all about your eating habits and exercise regimen that does the work. Only if you are willing to spend big money ($7200 a year).

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[josephz2va]

That I do agree on. Though in some cases it is healthy, others it's not healthy like Anorexia. And many teenagers are aiming for that goal for some reason. Yahoo! Answers I've been on for a number of years before I quit going on it, everyone's wanting to lose 30 pounds of their normal weight because their skin is too flabby. But it's about training to lose the flab, not just the eating habits.

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@LedMatrix wrote:

A site I love for the workouts and articles is bodybuilding.com. But man, do they push the supplements. I just don't believe in them. Nor do I think being that "ripped" is all that appealing or attractive anyway.

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