We are all trying to find that “perfect plan” or “best” way to reach our fitness goals! SO many people search day in and day out for that one particular diet that is going to do the trick and do the trick fast! There are so many “diets” and fads out there that you really have to beware and read with caution!! As you strive to learn what works best for you, it is important to beware of trends within the fitness market. There are so many popular quick and easy diet trends that are falsely promising you results that several people have yet to see! Beware of these fads and know what you are looking for when you read and see these new diet trends gaining popularity!
The next time you watch an infomercial, read an advertisement, or spot a new supplement stating astronomical weight loss results, be skeptical and be sure to really read the fine print! Don’t just read the big bold letters you want to hear but actually spend some time to read what exactly the supplement, product or program is claiming! Once you do, I think you will learn that so many of these diet fads are simply marketing tools to get you to spend $1, or 2!! So many products out there are claiming to work these miraculous miracles when they do nothing even close! Often they may result in temporary weight loss, it is almost never a permanent solution and often is a very unsafe approach to obtaining your results! People are willing to spend any amount of money to discover that these promises were nothing but a scam!
Before you spend money on products that promise fast and easy results, go back to the basics! When something sounds too good to be true, it often is! Take a simple pill and achieve your fat loss goals and the body of your dreams!??? Sorry people, if it was that easy, our obesity rates wouldn’t be sky high!!
A few tips to help you avoid these false claims and see things for what they are…
-“It’s so easy to lose weight without dieting or exercising!” Face it, the reality is it is all about building a foundation and putting in the work!! Long term weight loss and fitness goals takes time, work, effort and determination and patience! Any products that promise miraculous results without the effort, don’t waste your money!!!
-“Eat whatever you want and still lose weight!”. We all know that losing weight requires eating a well balanced meal plan of proteins, complex/fibrous carbohydrates and healthy fats. It really boils down to calories in and calories out with the calories coming from the right healthy foods! Of course, you can eat 1000 calories of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream and nothing else and lose weight but is that what you want!!?? It is about building quality muscle and increasing lean muscle tissue while decreasing body fat! Eating whatever you want is not going to do the trick!
-“Lose weight forever…you’ll never need to diet again!” Sorry but this should read, “Lose weight and achieve your fitness goals by following the balanced lifestyle program and you’ll never have to ‘diet’ again!!” For weight loss to be permanent, it requires lifestyle changes. Of course, there is always a maintenance plan that needs to be in play but as a lifestyle you can say good bye to diets!
-“Block the digestion and absorption of fat, carbs, or calories!” Remind yourself that a little pill to curb cravings and suppress appetite just doesn’t exist. There is no magic pill that will allow you to completely block the digestion and absorption of fat, carbs, or calories. The majority of these over-the-counter products and “supplements” are scams with no supporting scientific research! Don’t waste your time, another way to take your money… “take a pill and eat all the carbs you want”, hummm really!?
-“Rapid weight loss: Lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks!” Looking to lose weight quickly for an upcoming event, sorry, you should have started sooner! Products that safely produce lightning-fast weight loss just don’t exist. A weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week is the safest and most effective way to take off weight and keep it off. Anything more than that is not healthy and can result in serious weight gain, after the event!
-“Finally, a weight loss formula for everyone!” A diet that claims to be perfect for all is false!! One-size-fits-all just doesn’t work in fitness. Your lifestyle habits, genetics, energy expenditure, metabolism, food sensitivities, etc are all unique. There is no cookie cutter or one size fits all dietary program!
-“Lose weight with this miracle diet patch, cream or gel!” You’ve heard it all before—”Apply and watch the fat melt away!” There is no topical solution to reaching your goals! Your goals stem from the inside and will require much more work than placing a patch on your arm or rubbing gel on your tummy!!
-“Scientifically Proven! Doctor Endorsed!” Where is the proof and how was the research conducted? Were people studied, or rodents? Were there 3 subjects in the study or 3,000? Has the research been published in a medical journal and reviewed by others? A doctor of what profession? It could have been a History teacher with a doctorate whom is endorsing a product! Be sure to get the details on where, who and how the facts where proven! For marketing purposes, a doctor is a doctor!!! Beware!
-“Money-back guarantee!” It may make you feel safer to give the product a try, but realize that many companies do not follow through with this promise. Not only that, are you really going to go through all the hassle to return something… So much time and energy that so often they get you expecting you NOT to go through the efforts to return something! Beware, read the fine print on return policies!
-“100% safe!” Just another attempt, trying to get you hooked with a meaningless phrase. Many products have been removed from the market due to safety issues, hence ephedra, so beware this is simply a hook to get you to buy a “safe and effective product”.
-Those convincing visual testimonials… We can all look 10 pounds slimmer by standing up straight, shoulders back, and stomach in; slight twist of of the obliques; having a good hair day; applying the right make-up; good lighting; right photographer; right air brushing techniques and a high quality camera!! Just because you recognize the one promoting the product, doesn’t make the product any more reliable or legit! Do you really think half those models, actors and actresses promoting the products are really using the products?! No!! They are simply collecting a pay check!
Remember when things sound too good to be true they often are! Beware of all these trendy weight loss programs and supplements!
AVOID FAD DIETS AND STICK WITH THE BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF WHAT WORKS! Proper balanced nutritional program full of wholesome quality food, a consistent training and cardio routine, and good of fashion consistency and patience and you have that “perfect” weight loss formula!
So many people don’t want to put in the work but the work is what pays off! We have the long term solution here at ginaaliotti.com! Own it and dig deep! 🙂
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