Comments on: The Problem with Weight Loss Product Commercials http://www.betterbodyjournal.com/waste-of-money-weight-loss/the-problem-with-weight-loss-product-commercials Trying to lose weight or get fit? Better Body Journal has you covererd Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:45:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Flat Belly Works http://www.betterbodyjournal.com/waste-of-money-weight-loss/the-problem-with-weight-loss-product-commercials#comment-13343 Flat Belly Works Tue, 27 May 2008 20:51:37 +0000 http://www.betterbodyjournal.com/waste-of-money-weight-loss/the-problem-with-weight-loss-product-commercials#comment-13343 There is obviously a lot of hype about this diet or that exercise regimen. The fact is the flat belly dieet works assuming you eat the right foods. They could have just as easily called it the fit diet or the responsible eating diet or whatever. Eating in moderation and exercising is a good thing no matter what you call it. Today Yahoo Health even has an article about flat belly foods. Having a flat belly is not a fad. There is obviously a lot of hype about this diet or that exercise regimen. The fact is the flat belly dieet works assuming you eat the right foods. They could have just as easily called it the fit diet or the responsible eating diet or whatever. Eating in moderation and exercising is a good thing no matter what you call it. Today Yahoo Health even has an article about flat belly foods. Having a flat belly is not a fad.

]]> By: Randy Pope http://www.betterbodyjournal.com/waste-of-money-weight-loss/the-problem-with-weight-loss-product-commercials#comment-12246 Randy Pope Sun, 04 May 2008 11:36:11 +0000 http://www.betterbodyjournal.com/waste-of-money-weight-loss/the-problem-with-weight-loss-product-commercials#comment-12246 It is an very interesting point about the advertising. What they’re really selling is nothing to do with losing weight. They’re actually selling a dream to people who want to hand over responsibility for their results to someone else. It’s a common technique that’s used in much more than just diet commercials, but the reality is that people actually encourage that kind of advertising. It is an very interesting point about the advertising. What they’re really selling is nothing to do with losing weight.

They’re actually selling a dream to people who want to hand over responsibility for their results to someone else.

It’s a common technique that’s used in much more than just diet commercials, but the reality is that people actually encourage that kind of advertising.

]]> By: wellsphere http://www.betterbodyjournal.com/waste-of-money-weight-loss/the-problem-with-weight-loss-product-commercials#comment-11917 wellsphere Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:11:35 +0000 http://www.betterbodyjournal.com/waste-of-money-weight-loss/the-problem-with-weight-loss-product-commercials#comment-11917 Great article, thanks for sharing it! Would love to feature you on Wellsphere.com, a site that helps people to live healthier. Can't find a contact form so thought I'd comment; look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Larisa Great article, thanks for sharing it! Would love to feature you on Wellsphere.com, a site that helps people to live healthier. Can’t find a contact form so thought I’d comment; look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Larisa

]]> By: Dave Rausch Funny Video Clips Guy http://www.betterbodyjournal.com/waste-of-money-weight-loss/the-problem-with-weight-loss-product-commercials#comment-11624 Dave Rausch Funny Video Clips Guy Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:12:47 +0000 http://www.betterbodyjournal.com/waste-of-money-weight-loss/the-problem-with-weight-loss-product-commercials#comment-11624 It's true: We all just want the "magic bullet" that's going to give us the desired result (in this case, dramatic weight loss, or a lean, cut, physique) without batting an eye, i.e. with no effort or action! That's what makes the "make money - get rich quick" industry thrive... it sells the dream of being financially free. People don't want to take the journey to monetary wealth, or "physical wealth" in terms of a great body... they just want to *be* there. Ummm, sorry - it just doesn't work that way! That's a problem I have with all these diets too. They all become a "craze", a fad. Just the other day the "DASH" diet was all the rage. Do we really need another dieting plan? Yes, weight loss can be tough, especially if your expectation is out of whack. If you think you'll drop 10 lbs by this time next week, think again! It takes effort and discipline. Eat in moderation and get on an exercise program, and stick to it. You don't necessarily need a "packaged" diet or exercise product. Earlier this year the "Flat Belly Diet" was making headlines. Does it work? I don't know. But does it matter? It may work for some and not others. To poke fun at this whole "fad diet" thing, I posted a funny clip about the flat belly diet here... http://www.funnybonevideos.com/flat-belly-diet-exposed-in-this-belly-busting-video/ Take a look and have a laugh... then, go eat lightly and get your body moving! - Dave It’s true: We all just want the “magic bullet” that’s going to give us the desired result (in this case, dramatic weight loss, or a lean, cut, physique) without batting an eye, i.e. with no effort or action! That’s what makes the “make money - get rich quick” industry thrive… it sells the dream of being financially free. People don’t want to take the journey to monetary wealth, or “physical wealth” in terms of a great body… they just want to *be* there.

Ummm, sorry - it just doesn’t work that way!

That’s a problem I have with all these diets too. They all become a “craze”, a fad. Just the other day the “DASH” diet was all the rage. Do we really need another dieting plan?

Yes, weight loss can be tough, especially if your expectation is out of whack. If you think you’ll drop 10 lbs by this time next week, think again! It takes effort and discipline. Eat in moderation and get on an exercise program, and stick to it.

You don’t necessarily need a “packaged” diet or exercise product.

Earlier this year the “Flat Belly Diet” was making headlines. Does it work? I don’t know. But does it matter? It may work for some and not others.

To poke fun at this whole “fad diet” thing, I posted a funny clip about the flat belly diet here…

http://www.funnybonevideos.com/flat-belly-diet-exposed-in-this-belly-busting-video/

Take a look and have a laugh… then, go eat lightly and get your body moving!

- Dave

]]> By: youqa http://www.betterbodyjournal.com/waste-of-money-weight-loss/the-problem-with-weight-loss-product-commercials#comment-11527 youqa Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:51:03 +0000 http://www.betterbodyjournal.com/waste-of-money-weight-loss/the-problem-with-weight-loss-product-commercials#comment-11527 I agree that weight Loss is not easy,walk at least an hour, non-stop, per day The body is designed to walk. Research shows that slow, rhythmic movement exercise, such as walking, resets your body.Maybe that's usefull. I agree that weight Loss is not easy,walk at least an hour, non-stop, per day
The body is designed to walk. Research shows that slow, rhythmic movement exercise, such as walking, resets your body.Maybe that’s usefull.

]]> By: Amin http://www.betterbodyjournal.com/waste-of-money-weight-loss/the-problem-with-weight-loss-product-commercials#comment-11515 Amin Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:00:20 +0000 http://www.betterbodyjournal.com/waste-of-money-weight-loss/the-problem-with-weight-loss-product-commercials#comment-11515 It's an interesting point about the advertising. What they're really selling is nothing to do with losing weight. They're actually selling a dream to people who want to hand over responsibility for their results to someone else. It's a common technique that's used in much more than just diet commercials, but the reality is that people actually encourage that kind of advertising. How? They keep responding to it with their credit cards! I disagree with you in at least one way though. Easy weight loss is possible. Depends how you define easy, doesn't it? If you have no strain, or stress, doing whatever it takes to lose the weight, I'd say that qualifies as easy. Your point about the testimonials is good. Have you ever noticed that under the picture of the person who lost 200 pounds they normally say something like "results are exceptional"? In other words, it's not likely to be you in those photos next time! It’s an interesting point about the advertising. What they’re really selling is nothing to do with losing weight.

They’re actually selling a dream to people who want to hand over responsibility for their results to someone else.

It’s a common technique that’s used in much more than just diet commercials, but the reality is that people actually encourage that kind of advertising.

How?

They keep responding to it with their credit cards!

I disagree with you in at least one way though. Easy weight loss is possible. Depends how you define easy, doesn’t it?

If you have no strain, or stress, doing whatever it takes to lose the weight, I’d say that qualifies as easy.

Your point about the testimonials is good. Have you ever noticed that under the picture of the person who lost 200 pounds they normally say something like “results are exceptional”?

In other words, it’s not likely to be you in those photos next time!

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