Diet & Weight Loss Scams: How to Spot a Diet Scam Quickly
September 22nd, 2008- by Joey Atlas
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Diet & Weight Loss Scams: How to Spot a Diet Scam Quickly
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I went through a bunch of diet & weight loss advertisements and notes I took over the last few months.
There are a handful of claims that these products or programs make – that are a loud signal for you to know that you are looking at a rip-off.
This is not a complete list – as I have more to add in the future – but so far these are the most frequently abused BS claims…
When you see them – just keep going – and don’t be fooled…
“Lose weight without diet or exercise!”
“Lose weight no matter how much you eat of your favorite foods!”
“Lose weight permanently! Never diet again!” <= this one can be true but most of the time it is NOT)
“Block the absorption of fat, carbs, or calories!”
“Lose more than 30 pounds in 30 days!”
“This works for everyone because it’s so easy!”
“Lose weight with our miracle supplement, diet patch or cream!”
What claims have you come across (or even tried) – that are clear rip-off diet or weight loss scams?
Just post below – because everybody reading this also wants to know… Just click ‘Comment’…
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September 22nd, 2008 at 2:17 pm
I came across one a while back and I am embarressed to say… yes, folks, I tried it. What a joke.
It is http://www.18in4.com
18lbs in 4 days. Not for this girl.
Kris
September 24th, 2008 at 9:21 am
It is like everything else, people looking for shortcuts. Same with making money, I have mentored many people, and the ones who continually get taken at scams are the ones who are unwilling to do the work it requires. Loosing weight is no different, if it eliminates eating properly and excerise- don’t go there! Use common sense.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Hi Joel,
You are so generous enough for sharing your God given talents and gifts.There are a lot of people out there who are not so generous of what they have . The knowledge you shared to us is fantastic . I am a a 54 yrs. old grandma ..but still doing until now the fitness exercise I’ve learned from you.. Thanks for helping me to be physically fit until now.. May your tribe increase. The skills that you are sharing to us , will go back to you a hundred folds. More Power..and continue your good work. God Bless
September 28th, 2008 at 7:08 am
I would like to know if is it true that hot water can burn fats/calories?Some say cabbage soup is good for dieting.Now I started drinking lot of hot water after each and every meal. I dont know if it will help me.But I dont forget to do your excercises.THANX JOEY FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT.GOD BLESS YOU!
October 6th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
In a moment of weakness I handed over money, received a bag of supplements, the promise of a manual at some unspecified time in the future and a recipe book seemingly based on a range of largely outmoded eating plans e.g. high protein no carbs, low fat high fibre and Food Combining. The supplements have to be replaced on a weekly or monthly basis guaranteeing the company a steady income of $160 to $200 a month. Of course the consultations are “free”. Caveat emptor! Run for your life from these promotions – or look at the franchise page to see how they really operate!
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January 1st, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Hi all,
just got home from work and it is a new year, yet again here comes another Diet so i was browsing the web. As usual I came across lots of Diets specially one caught my Eye. Loss 18lbs in 4days. So me being a bit nosy had a look but didn’t fall for it(Not this time anyway). Instead I added one word to it SCAM so i ended up on this page. However in 2008 &2009 i ordered diet pills. One i cant quite remember (something with Pineapples anyway) and the other one was with Akai Berries. I mayed aswell flushed the Money down the Toilet. As u can imagine THEY DIDN’T WORK!!! So Girls and Boys stay away from them. The only one thing what really helped me was Slimming World PLUS Fitness. Unfortunatly after the birth of our second Child i piled on the pounds. I way more now then when i was 9month pregnant and thats 6 years ago. So now I hope with support, healthy eating and the hard work of Fitness i will lose my excess FAT.!!!
I will keep u informed how its going. Hope some of u r interested.
Thank for letting me share this with u. Talk to u soon.
Lexi