So what can one eat?
As far as diet is concerned- buy foods that are bulky, difficult to cook and even more difficult to eat- lots of Yams, plantains or cassava- lots of fiber, carbohydrates, and minerals. Do not eat processed food, avoid sugars and drink lots of herbal tea. Moreover, if you are broke and still overweight, drink lots of water.
He recommends eating small portions and avoiding ready-made snacks, as you will definitely over eat. He says foods must be difficult to access and thus, one will not indulge. This will develop a habit of eating less by taking the desire away.
If you love beer, then you are out of luck, because Dr Phil says you cannot touch a drop. Go to the gym instead. Substitute your coca cola with a diet soda or try sex for exercise (now I know why everyone loves Dr Phil!).
Dr Phil has a lot of other positive things to say but above all, he says one should be the master of food. The brain and stomach should be in control of the dieter.
What about the experts- they all say it is great advice, encourages balanced diet, exercise, positive attitude and changing life styles. Dr Phil’s diet approach is gradual so you definitely won’t be on his show at least for a year or two.
As to how many people have used Dr Phil’s diet and lost weight is not known- but I am sure there must be a few. Negative testimonials on Dr Phil’s diet are few- perhaps the diet plan works.
Well, Dr Phil, just one simple question for you!
Rumor has it that Oprah (yes Oprah Winfrey) set you up for success some years ago. You have been on her show and vice versa, you socialize regularly with this million-dollar woman. But please Dr Phil, look at Oprah right now- she is fat (sorry I meant a ted bit chubby)- now if your diet plan is that great, do you not think she would have called you first to help her think positive? I mean you are her buddy and an expert in weight loss and everything else, so why did Oprah ignore you? Instead, she now has a personal trainer and nowhere does it say that Dr Phil was called upon for advice- just something for the weight loss diet affiandos to think about.
Like everything in life, garbage in one ear, out the other.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Dr Phil’s Weight loss diet- a lot of bull but no action
Everyone who goes on TV to become a talk show host wants to write a book on diet. Oprah wrote a book, Dr Oz has a book, Suzanne Sommers has many books, and now it is the loud mouth, Mr. know it all, Dr Phil who has written a book on diet.
This self-proclaimed psychologist who creeps into peoples homes (remember Brittney) to know if they are crazy, has authored a book on diet. His philosophy is simple- teach your brain to feel and look at life in a positive way; and by changing the inside, the outside can be changed- what a revelation Dr Phil!
The entire diet book by Dr Phil is based on a psychological and behavior approach on how to stop eating. You must take control of your impulses, relieve stress, balance your emotions, leave in peace, and reach out and touch someone (or yourself). Taking care of emotions is the first step to weight loss. Dr Phil also mentions that one should alter their lifestyle, throw out junk food, stop buying pop beverages and sugary foods- flood the kitchen with whole wheat and high fiber foods- few calories but a lot of POOP.
Not all is bad about Dr Phil’s diet plan. He does recommend exercise. This is a must if someone wants to lose weight. He recommends exercise at all costs, join a support group, start walking, jumping -do something.
The diet book is boring. Dr Phil has his usual dull anecdotes and charts. He also encourages all dieters to keep a log of the foods they eat.
This self-proclaimed psychologist who creeps into peoples homes (remember Brittney) to know if they are crazy, has authored a book on diet. His philosophy is simple- teach your brain to feel and look at life in a positive way; and by changing the inside, the outside can be changed- what a revelation Dr Phil!
The entire diet book by Dr Phil is based on a psychological and behavior approach on how to stop eating. You must take control of your impulses, relieve stress, balance your emotions, leave in peace, and reach out and touch someone (or yourself). Taking care of emotions is the first step to weight loss. Dr Phil also mentions that one should alter their lifestyle, throw out junk food, stop buying pop beverages and sugary foods- flood the kitchen with whole wheat and high fiber foods- few calories but a lot of POOP.
Not all is bad about Dr Phil’s diet plan. He does recommend exercise. This is a must if someone wants to lose weight. He recommends exercise at all costs, join a support group, start walking, jumping -do something.
The diet book is boring. Dr Phil has his usual dull anecdotes and charts. He also encourages all dieters to keep a log of the foods they eat.
Detox diets" part 3
So what happens if you start the detox diet?
Dramatic weight loss- at least that is what dealers claim. As far as real facts are concerned- individuals who have tried this detox diet have ended up in emergency rooms with dehydration, headaches, irritability (no kidding), and feeling like crap- but they all lost nearly 10 pounds in weight.
So what do the food experts say about the detox diet? Well, they definitely agree that everyone losses weight- but it is only water and you regain it back on the first day after admission to the hospital. The diets are dangerous, unsafe and a prescription for disaster.
These quick weight loss diets are fads and unsustainable. Junk is what most dieticians call. In certain individuals with diabetes, heart problems, hypertension etc, detox diets can cause serious complications.
The heavy marketing of detox diets gives people false promises- sure people lose weight but it is not the fat- just some water. Unfortunately, there are a lot of gullible people in this world who easily fall prey to such gimmicks.
So far, there is zero evidence that detox diets can help people lose weight. In fact, there is not a single scientific study published to prove what the manufacturers of these diets claim.
Sure people get relief of their headaches and feel energized but this is more from a reaction to starvation rather than the detox diet. If anyone is serious about weight loss, the 10 day detox diets are not the way to go by- unless you have good medical insurance that will cover your recovery in hospital after the diet. By the way that simple blend of water, lemon juice and herbal laxatives can cost anywhere from $30-$60- definitely worth a try just for the experience.
Dramatic weight loss- at least that is what dealers claim. As far as real facts are concerned- individuals who have tried this detox diet have ended up in emergency rooms with dehydration, headaches, irritability (no kidding), and feeling like crap- but they all lost nearly 10 pounds in weight.
So what do the food experts say about the detox diet? Well, they definitely agree that everyone losses weight- but it is only water and you regain it back on the first day after admission to the hospital. The diets are dangerous, unsafe and a prescription for disaster.
These quick weight loss diets are fads and unsustainable. Junk is what most dieticians call. In certain individuals with diabetes, heart problems, hypertension etc, detox diets can cause serious complications.
The heavy marketing of detox diets gives people false promises- sure people lose weight but it is not the fat- just some water. Unfortunately, there are a lot of gullible people in this world who easily fall prey to such gimmicks.
So far, there is zero evidence that detox diets can help people lose weight. In fact, there is not a single scientific study published to prove what the manufacturers of these diets claim.
Sure people get relief of their headaches and feel energized but this is more from a reaction to starvation rather than the detox diet. If anyone is serious about weight loss, the 10 day detox diets are not the way to go by- unless you have good medical insurance that will cover your recovery in hospital after the diet. By the way that simple blend of water, lemon juice and herbal laxatives can cost anywhere from $30-$60- definitely worth a try just for the experience.
Detox diet: part 2
The detox regimen diet is not a one shot deal. For 10 days, you are not allowed to eat solid foods. Just a lot of water and a special blend of chemicals only available at health food stores. Just like coca cola, the detox diet formula is a trade secret but does consist of a lot of water, and ingredients like lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper. There are hundreds of such formulations on the market. Each one with something unique and exotic. The theme with all of them is simple- drink 1-2 gallons of this concoction in the morning, a couple of gallon in the afternoon and if you are have finished the after drinking session, another a gallon before bed time, but this time you also get to eat some herbs.
Cyberspace is full of crazy liquid diets and there are hundred of books on the topic. There are even recipe books on detox diets. If you are not satisfied with the detox diets in North America, you can even go to China, India, Bangkok, or even Rumania- there are a lot of nutty people all over who are preoccupied with toxins and enemas.
Cyberspace is full of crazy liquid diets and there are hundred of books on the topic. There are even recipe books on detox diets. If you are not satisfied with the detox diets in North America, you can even go to China, India, Bangkok, or even Rumania- there are a lot of nutty people all over who are preoccupied with toxins and enemas.
Detox diets for weight loss
For some unknown reason many people believe that there are a lot of toxins in our body. Sure, no one would argue that there are toxins in the environment but to what extent we have these poisons in our body is anyone’s guess. There are some rare disorders caused by chemicals and poisons from the environment.
Now a lot of consumers and professionals seem to be blaming toxins for every health problems we have in society. From headaches, depression to constipation- everything is blamed on poisons like mercury, lead, uranium and so on. Now toxins are blamed for weight gain. Toxin mania has gone wild. Everywhere on cyberspace, there are vendors selling detox material, heath pros are offering toxin removal equipment, and the alternative health care workers recommend cleaning the bum (enemas) with some herbal supplements.
The dealers who sell detox products claims that by removing toxins from the body, one can regain youth, clear acne, look young, lose weight and feel great. There are lotions, potions, creams, herbs, liquids and pills to remove toxins. Now we have also have detox liquid diets to help one reduce weight. The detox diets are pretty simple in principle. You either drink the liquid diet and it works like a laxative or you instill the liquid in your bum and let it work like an enema. Once you get rid of poisons from your body, you will be free of all fat and everything else that has been bugging you.
Now a lot of consumers and professionals seem to be blaming toxins for every health problems we have in society. From headaches, depression to constipation- everything is blamed on poisons like mercury, lead, uranium and so on. Now toxins are blamed for weight gain. Toxin mania has gone wild. Everywhere on cyberspace, there are vendors selling detox material, heath pros are offering toxin removal equipment, and the alternative health care workers recommend cleaning the bum (enemas) with some herbal supplements.
The dealers who sell detox products claims that by removing toxins from the body, one can regain youth, clear acne, look young, lose weight and feel great. There are lotions, potions, creams, herbs, liquids and pills to remove toxins. Now we have also have detox liquid diets to help one reduce weight. The detox diets are pretty simple in principle. You either drink the liquid diet and it works like a laxative or you instill the liquid in your bum and let it work like an enema. Once you get rid of poisons from your body, you will be free of all fat and everything else that has been bugging you.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
3 hour Diet plan: Part 3
What do the experts say about Jorge and his 3 hour diet plan?
Hey Jorge, what about exercise,? How can you burn fat or anything for that matter without exercise? Also, Jorge, what if I work and have no time to eat every 3 hours? The experts claim this is all bogus. You simply cannot eat 2000 calories a day, not exercise, and expect to lose weight.
And what about the time of eating? There is zero evidence that shows that eating breakfast at a specific time or eating supper 3 hrs before bedtime does anything. All these times are simply confabulations and bear zero relevance to physiology.
How many of us actually eat a small portion of food at home and wait for another 3 hours? We always fill our plates all the time. Moreover, this is the problem; Jorge’s 3 hr diet plan does not show how it can reduce appetite. We all want to cut down on eating but cannot suppress the urge.
Unfortunately the 3 hr diet plan is written by someone who knows a lot about fitness but little knowledge about human physiology/behavior. For the majority of individuals eating every 3 hours, this only leads to more weight gain rather than weight loss. Perhaps in the 2nd edition of the book, Jorge should change the timing to 4 hr diet- and with each book, there will be more profits.
So what should the consumer do? Please do not buy any more diet books, or better still, write your own. There are a lot of gullible people who believe in nonsense. If you want to lose weight, stop reading diet books, start walking, and eat less.
Hey Jorge, what about exercise,? How can you burn fat or anything for that matter without exercise? Also, Jorge, what if I work and have no time to eat every 3 hours? The experts claim this is all bogus. You simply cannot eat 2000 calories a day, not exercise, and expect to lose weight.
And what about the time of eating? There is zero evidence that shows that eating breakfast at a specific time or eating supper 3 hrs before bedtime does anything. All these times are simply confabulations and bear zero relevance to physiology.
How many of us actually eat a small portion of food at home and wait for another 3 hours? We always fill our plates all the time. Moreover, this is the problem; Jorge’s 3 hr diet plan does not show how it can reduce appetite. We all want to cut down on eating but cannot suppress the urge.
Unfortunately the 3 hr diet plan is written by someone who knows a lot about fitness but little knowledge about human physiology/behavior. For the majority of individuals eating every 3 hours, this only leads to more weight gain rather than weight loss. Perhaps in the 2nd edition of the book, Jorge should change the timing to 4 hr diet- and with each book, there will be more profits.
So what should the consumer do? Please do not buy any more diet books, or better still, write your own. There are a lot of gullible people who believe in nonsense. If you want to lose weight, stop reading diet books, start walking, and eat less.
3 hour Diet Plan: part 2
So let us assume the average American wakes up at 7 am and goes to bed at 11 pm. Therefore, in a space of 16 hours, you will probably eat 4-6 meals and that is about 1800-2400 calories (PS one should know that the average American diet is about 1800 calories). What I like about Jorge is that he also lets you eat chocolates- not the whole bar but just a single smarties every now and then.
Hey Jorge, what about people who do not sleep or can’t sleep (a common problem in our society also)? Should they continue to eat every 3 hours? No answer to this question.
Jorge says that by eating every 3 hours, you avoid hunger pangs, reduce your metabolism, and reset the timer when your body burns fat. Therefore, if you get hungry, the body will first burn your fat and you will lose weight.
So does this 3-hour diet plan work?
Well, cyberspace is full of testimonials. Most people who tried this diet plan started to eat only chocolates. No one mentions any weight loss. Other questions on the blogs included, “is Jorge a member of Scientology” and has he ever met “Tom”?
Hey Jorge, what about people who do not sleep or can’t sleep (a common problem in our society also)? Should they continue to eat every 3 hours? No answer to this question.
Jorge says that by eating every 3 hours, you avoid hunger pangs, reduce your metabolism, and reset the timer when your body burns fat. Therefore, if you get hungry, the body will first burn your fat and you will lose weight.
So does this 3-hour diet plan work?
Well, cyberspace is full of testimonials. Most people who tried this diet plan started to eat only chocolates. No one mentions any weight loss. Other questions on the blogs included, “is Jorge a member of Scientology” and has he ever met “Tom”?
3 hour diet plan- another dumb idea!
One of the best ways to make money is to write a book on weight loss, but not the usual eat less and exercise more book. Have a title like “lose weight in your sleep”, or “lose weight while pooping” or “lose weight instantly”. Along the same lines is a 3-hour diet plan. This diet book was an overnight blockbuster- who does not want to lose weight in 3 hours! Sure beats Jenny Craig diet plan which goes on for years and does not even work.
The 3 hour diet plan was devised by Mr. Jorge Cruise (I believe not related to our Eccentric but handsome Tom Cruise). Jorge is not an actor but a fitness journalist and author of a number of diet plans.
So what is the big deal about this diet plan? For one, you can eat chocolates (yes, Cadburys and Hershey bars). The diet plan is all based on portions and timing, not calories. You have to eat your breakfast within one hour after getting out of bed, eat every three hours for the remainder of the day, and must stop eating 3 hours before bedtime (and I thought Tom Cruise had crazy ideas).
Mr. Jorge Cruise says one must be particular about food portion. There is no such thing as bad or good food- just do not supersize everything. All portions should be about 400 calories. But wait a minute, what exactly is a 400 calorie portion? Well for people who are just starting out in a diet plan, this is 2 bowls of cereal, one toast and half a cup of milk or if you want to skip that, eat two cream crackers, slice of bread, tea, some sugar and milk. Jorge says if you eat the right portion at the right time, you will look trim, slim and feel great.
The 3 hour diet plan was devised by Mr. Jorge Cruise (I believe not related to our Eccentric but handsome Tom Cruise). Jorge is not an actor but a fitness journalist and author of a number of diet plans.
So what is the big deal about this diet plan? For one, you can eat chocolates (yes, Cadburys and Hershey bars). The diet plan is all based on portions and timing, not calories. You have to eat your breakfast within one hour after getting out of bed, eat every three hours for the remainder of the day, and must stop eating 3 hours before bedtime (and I thought Tom Cruise had crazy ideas).
Mr. Jorge Cruise says one must be particular about food portion. There is no such thing as bad or good food- just do not supersize everything. All portions should be about 400 calories. But wait a minute, what exactly is a 400 calorie portion? Well for people who are just starting out in a diet plan, this is 2 bowls of cereal, one toast and half a cup of milk or if you want to skip that, eat two cream crackers, slice of bread, tea, some sugar and milk. Jorge says if you eat the right portion at the right time, you will look trim, slim and feel great.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Hydroxycut update part 2
Does Hydroxycut work?
Well, there is nothing about Hydroxycut that is true. If a Company lies about its clinical evidence, the ingredients and makes up false data, it is very hard to believe anything else the company has to say. Every single claim made by Iovate has been false; there is no clinical evidence that Hydroxycut causes weight loss. There have been many litigations against the company because of false claims. Even the pre and post photos of individuals who took Hydroxycut were fudged. There is no ingredient in Hydroxycut that has been shown to cause weight loss. The core active ingredient of Garcinia cambogia is HCA, which is claimed to burn more calories through thermogenesis. However, all this time the company had never tested the compound. Finally after some patients developed liver damage, it became obvious that the company lied about all its clinical evidence.
Recall
On May 1, 2009, the FDA issued a warning to consumers to stop using all Hydroxycut products, due to reports of liver problems associated with the use of Hydroxycut. There have been at least 23 reported liver problems including the death of a 19-year-old male. Other patients have developed jaundice and varying degrees of liver failure.
Final point
All consumers have to understand that the weight loss industry is full of gimmicks, hazards, toxic substances and above all else, charlatans. Everyone wants to make a quick buck at the expense of patients. So all consumers have to be aware that weight loss ingredients may help you lose weight, but sometimes they can cause irreversible damage to your organs or even take your life. So in the end we live in world where “buyer beware” is warning which should always be well heeded when it comes to health supplements.
Well, there is nothing about Hydroxycut that is true. If a Company lies about its clinical evidence, the ingredients and makes up false data, it is very hard to believe anything else the company has to say. Every single claim made by Iovate has been false; there is no clinical evidence that Hydroxycut causes weight loss. There have been many litigations against the company because of false claims. Even the pre and post photos of individuals who took Hydroxycut were fudged. There is no ingredient in Hydroxycut that has been shown to cause weight loss. The core active ingredient of Garcinia cambogia is HCA, which is claimed to burn more calories through thermogenesis. However, all this time the company had never tested the compound. Finally after some patients developed liver damage, it became obvious that the company lied about all its clinical evidence.
Recall
On May 1, 2009, the FDA issued a warning to consumers to stop using all Hydroxycut products, due to reports of liver problems associated with the use of Hydroxycut. There have been at least 23 reported liver problems including the death of a 19-year-old male. Other patients have developed jaundice and varying degrees of liver failure.
Final point
All consumers have to understand that the weight loss industry is full of gimmicks, hazards, toxic substances and above all else, charlatans. Everyone wants to make a quick buck at the expense of patients. So all consumers have to be aware that weight loss ingredients may help you lose weight, but sometimes they can cause irreversible damage to your organs or even take your life. So in the end we live in world where “buyer beware” is warning which should always be well heeded when it comes to health supplements.
Hydroxycut update
Hydroxycut is a nutritional supplement which has been hyped up to help people lose weight. The product has been around for some years is sold in many health food stores and widely available online. The makers of Hydroxycut, Iovate Health Science claim that Hydroxycut acts like a thermogenic chemical. It can burn fat, increases metabolism and decreases hunger pangs. The primary ingredients in Hydroxycut include garcinia cambogia, gymnema sylvestre, chromium polynicotinate, caffeine, green tea.
No one really knows which ingredient in Hydroxycut is the most important chemical. The vendors of Hydroxycut claim that the supplement can help obese patients lose weight very fast than they would with either diet or exercise. The vendors provide some dubious figures and claim that one can close 15 pounds in just 8 weeks.
Hydroxycut is available in many formulations. Some of these include:
- Pure Hydroxycut
- Caffeine free Hydroxycut for individuals who
are not able to take caffeine
- Hydroxycut 24- this 24 hour weight loss product
releases Hydroxycut in the morning and caffeine
at night (there is no proof that this occurs)
- Hydroxycut for competitive and athletic females
Patient testimonials on cyberspace indicate that the product does not help one lose weight. There are a few patients who claim that they have lost weight but the majority of testimonials are very negative. Many testimonials claim that the company does not give refunds, expects you to buy many supplies and customer service is non-existent. Unfortunately, what is worse is that some unscrupulous doctors have also been promoting this product. Most of these doctors are paid money to talk great about the product and make up fictitious numbers.
As far as randomized clinical studies are concerned, there are none. The only reports of weight loss are those made by vendors of this product.
No one really knows which ingredient in Hydroxycut is the most important chemical. The vendors of Hydroxycut claim that the supplement can help obese patients lose weight very fast than they would with either diet or exercise. The vendors provide some dubious figures and claim that one can close 15 pounds in just 8 weeks.
Hydroxycut is available in many formulations. Some of these include:
- Pure Hydroxycut
- Caffeine free Hydroxycut for individuals who
are not able to take caffeine
- Hydroxycut 24- this 24 hour weight loss product
releases Hydroxycut in the morning and caffeine
at night (there is no proof that this occurs)
- Hydroxycut for competitive and athletic females
Patient testimonials on cyberspace indicate that the product does not help one lose weight. There are a few patients who claim that they have lost weight but the majority of testimonials are very negative. Many testimonials claim that the company does not give refunds, expects you to buy many supplies and customer service is non-existent. Unfortunately, what is worse is that some unscrupulous doctors have also been promoting this product. Most of these doctors are paid money to talk great about the product and make up fictitious numbers.
As far as randomized clinical studies are concerned, there are none. The only reports of weight loss are those made by vendors of this product.
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