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Looking
Good, Feeling Great
Special
Weight Loss Report
From the Office of Jose Reyes,
M.D. Diplomate of the American Board of Bariatric Medicine
If you've tried just about every diet, weight loss program and 'miracle' fat dissolver on the planet but still have been unable to lose weight and keep it off, sit down now and give me your undivided attention, for what I'm about to share with you could very well be the most important piece of information you've come across all year!
Discover...
The
Real Weight Loss Solution
Inside This Special Edition I Will Reveal Why Many of Today's Heavily Advertised Weight Loss Products and Fad Diets Just Don't Work, and Exactly What You Can Do To Achieve Real Weight Loss. Now, Thanks To a New Medical Approach You Can Finally Lose the Weight You Want, Whether It's 15 or 50 Pounds, Without Dangerous Drugs, Impossible Diets or Living In a Gym!
Read This Special Report Now and Discover...
THE MISSING WEIGHT LOSS LINK! Discover The Real Reason Why You Can't Seem To Lose Weight and Keep It Off No Matter How Hard You Try or What Diet You Go On!
THE SECRET TO BANISHING BELLY FAT ALMOST AUTOMATICALLY!
Look Inside To Discover What Recent Research Has Demonstrated To Be The One Hormone Responsible For Abdominal Fat In Both Men and Women And How You Can Keep It Under Control!
WHY
THE WRONG TYPE OF EXERCISE COULD HARM YOUR WEIGHT LOSS EFFORTS!
Learn
How a Not So New Approach To Exercise Can Not Only Help You Tone
Your Trouble Spots But Can Keep You Injury Free and Feeling Great!
THE
BODY SHAPING SECRET THE STARS USE!
Discover
How a Simple, Non-Surgical
Medical Treatment Picks Up Where Diet and Exercise Leave Off To Melt
Away Persistent Fat and Cellulite While Contouring Your Body Into
Show-Off Shape!
THE
FIRST NEW APPROACH TO WEIGHT LOSS THAT WORKS FOR BOTH MEN &
WOMEN IN DECADES! That's
Right, Thanks To My Physicians Weight Loss & Body Shaping
Program, You Can Easily Speed Up Lazy Metabolism, Burn Off Fat, and
Change Your Fat To Muscle Ratio In a Matter of Months! So If You're
Sick and Tired of the Same Diet and Exercise Programs Look Inside
and See How This Complete Medical Approach To Weight Loss Can Make
the Difference For You!
SPECIAL
BONUS SECTION:
THE
TRUTH ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS PRODUCTS & PROGRAMS!
This Special Consumer Beware Section Exposes The Riveting Truth About Miracle Over The Counter Pills & Internet Claims On How To Lose Weight Overnight! Look Inside As I Set The Record Straight & Expose This Pathetic Money Making Scam...WATCH OUT FOR ADVERTISING HYPE!
Keep Reading Now To Discover How You Can Finally Say Good-bye To The "Yo-Yo" Diet Syndrome and Hello To a Slimmer Sexier You In a Matter of Weeks!
...Now, You Too Can Take The Weight Off and Keep It
Off Even If Dieting, Exercise and Your Own Family Genes Have Failed
You!
Dear Friend and Neighbor,
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to lose weight?
If so, you're not alone.
In fact, an estimated 50 million Americans will go on
diets this year. And while some will succeed in taking the weight
off, very few--perhaps 5 percent--will manage to keep all of it off
in the long run!
So,
Why Do So Many Dieters Fail To Lose Weight?
One reason for the low success rate is that many people
simply look for quick and easy solutions to their weight problems!
So they succumb to quick-fix claims such as "Eat
All You Want and Still Lose Weight!" or "Melt Fat Away
While You Sleep!" and they invest their hopes (and their money)
in all types of pills, potions, gadgets, and programs that hold the
promise of a slimmer, happier future.
Unfortunately, because of this "quick fix approach"
to weight loss, most dieters gain back one to two-thirds of
the weight they've lost by the end of the first year, with almost
all of the weight returning within five years!
Unbelievable, but true!
Losing weight may not be effortless, but it doesn't
have to be complicated. To achieve long-term results, it's best to
avoid quick-fix schemes. Focus instead on the underlying causes of
your weight gain.
Why Do We Gain Weight In The First
Place?
...The Missing Weight Loss Link!
For years, theories about why we gain weight have
revolved around the calories in-calories out model. In other
words, if you take in more calories than you burn off, you will put
on weight.
Therefore, if you eat less food and exercise more,
weight loss should occur, right? ...WRONG!
Unfortunately, for most of us it's not that easy!
In fact, those of us who have ever been on a calorie
restrictive diet, exercised on a daily basis and drank glass after
glass of water but still the needle on the bathroom scale didn't
move an inch can vouch...
Losing Weight Is Just Not That Easy!
To further prove this point, I'm sure you know someone
that eats more calories than a bear getting ready for hibernation and
never ever sets foot in a gym but doesn't put on one single
solitary pound...
It's just not fair!
But it doesn't stop with we adults; today, even our
children are struggling to keep their weight in check!
That's right!
One in four children between the ages of two and five
are obese!
And for them, the same holds true...CALORIC RESTRICTION
ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH!
So, if this isn't the solution, what is?
Well, the answer is quite simple...
Look At the True Causes
of Weight Gain and Not Just Calorie Consumption!
The sad fact of the matter is that most diet plans fail
to look at the underlying causes of weight gain and only focus on
caloric intake, protein or carbohydrate consumption and exercise
levels.
Now don't get me wrong, although these factors are
important, there is much more to weight loss than just that!
Fortunately, help is on the way!
Cracking the Obesity Code
Governmental organizations, private companies and
physicians alike are now doing more and more research into the
science of fat loss. Some of these studies are already shedding new
light on the causes of weight gain and obesity.
In fact, my own review of the literature showed that
there are not one, but ten factors responsible for why we pack
on the pounds and, even if you diet and exercise on a regular basis,
if they are not identified and corrected, your weight loss efforts
could possibly be in vain!
If You Really Want To Take the Weight Off and Keep It
Off, Be Aware of These
10 Factors That CAUSE Us To Pack On the
Pounds!
These "weight gain factors" are as follows:
Weight Gain
Factor #1
Bad
Food Selections
The Quantity-- Quality Rule:
As I mentioned earlier, one of the shortcomings of most
diet plans is they focus primarily on the quantity of certain
food groups we consume. Again, this is an important factor to monitor
but unfortunately, even if you were to dramatically reduce the
quantity of food you take in, if the quality is poor
(processed foods or foods laced with insecticides and steroids) it
will disrupt your hormonal balance (e.g. insulin & estrogen)
resulting in unwanted fat/weight gain and a multitude of other health
problems!
Be Aware of Food Allergies:
Yes, we are what we eat! But we are also a product of
what we can't digest (just ask anyone with a food allergy). You
see, long-term exposure to foods we cannot break down properly leads
to water retention and weight gain, to name just a few. And if this
isn't bad enough, to make matters worse, over time the excess water
we retain as the result of a food allergy can lead to cellulite
formation! (Not a flattering accessory to your bathing suit!)
The Real Weight Loss Solution #1:
To assure you get the best results from your diet
program, be sure to first see a doctor who will properly screen you
for "hidden" food allergies, and avoid consuming low quality
foods at all costs!
Weight Gain
Factor #2
Increased
Stress Levels
Now, unless you've been living under a rock all your
life, I'm sure yo're aware of the many health complications such
as high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease that can result
from prolonged levels of stress.
However, what most of us fail to realize is that one of
the by-products of our stress is a chemical called cortisol,
which is secreted by our adrenal glands and is a contributing factor
to why we pack on the pounds!
In brief, cortisol causes us to gain weight by
activating our fat cells to go into survival mode and store fat.
To make matters even worse, cortisol causes that
stubborn "belly fat" (you know, the kind that doesn't budge no
matter how many sit ups you do) to become even more resistant to our
weight loss efforts!
In other words, if your body needs to tap into some of
its fat stores for energy, other areas will give up their fat before
the fat cells around your belly does!
You can see now how elevated cortisol levels can
actually sabotage even the most thought out diet and exercise plan,
which leads to frustration (and yes, higher cortisol levels) every
time you step on the scale!
The Real Weight Loss Solution #2:
Steps that can be taken to lower the levels of cortisol
in your body would be to avoid what I call those daily "stress
triggers" and incorporating a sound exercise and nutrition plan
(including vitamins and supplements). This will halt the flow of
harmful cortisol before it can trigger the creation of
unwanted belly fat.
Note:
There are many issues to be considered with nutritional supplements:
source, potency, absorption, and correct combinations. As part of my
Physicians Weight Loss
& Body Shaping Program you
will receive a complete evaluation of whatever vitamin and supplement
you are presently taking, accurate medical testing to determine your
needs for appropriate supplements and access to the highest quality,
and potency supplements NOT available anywhere else except through a
physician!
Weight Gain
Factor #3
Lack
of Sleep
Okay, we all agree that not getting enough sleep can
lead to noticeable bags under our eyes.
However, not getting our 8 hours at night can lead to
more than just a couple of extra wrinkles...How about a couple of
extra pounds!
You see, when we sleep, our brain releases certain
hormones that help our body repair.
One such hormone is called human growth hormone
(HGH).
Among many things, HGH is responsible for tissue repair
and growth (it increases our muscle and bone mass). It also helps
decrease body fat, particularly around the abdominal area.
The Real Weight Loss Solution #3:
The next time you think about staying up to watch the
late show, consider what losing those extra hours of sleep will do to
your skin and your waistline! So, hit the hay early!
As part of the initial workup I perform on my weight
loss patients, I order blood work and check their HGH levels. If low,
we can consider supplementing that loss.
Weight Gain
Factor #4
Low
Basal Metabolic Rate
When
you hear someone say they have a slow metabolism, they are actually
referring to their Basal
Metabolic Rate (BMR).
By definition, your
BMR is the number of calories your body burns per day when at rest.
A slow BMR then
would result in your body storing fuel as fat, whereas a fast BMR
will burn this fuel (or fat) and create energy.
Several
factors can influence your BMR, ranging from exercise to hormones
(the major ones being the thyroid
hormones).
So, one way you can increase a slow BMR is through exercise.
Another way is by
evaluating your thyroid levels, and if they are low, balance them
naturally or with medication.
The Real Weight Loss Solution #4:
Again, as part of the initial workup I perform on my
weight loss patients, I order blood work and check their hormone
levels including their thyroid. Since this is a physicians weight
loss program, if something is low, I will be able to prescribe a
treatment plan and monitor your hormone levels, thus negating the
need to see two different doctors.
Which brings me to
our next factor...
Weight Gain
Factor #5
Hormone
Imbalance
Hormones stimulate, regulate and control thousands of
functions in our body, weight management being one of them.
Once the delicate balance between them is disturbed (as
in the case of menopause), weight gain often ensues.
For instance, research has proven that low thyroid
function and subsequent decreased thyroid hormone
levels slows your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), causing you to
gain weight and resist weight loss.
Another example, I also pointed out earlier is that
stress and increased cortisol levels (your stress hormone)
have been shown to not only cause increased fat storage but also
affect serotonin levels. This hormone, known as the "feel
good hormone", is released by your brain and plays an important
part in managing your weight by signaling when your stomach is full.
Without it, your brain thinks your body is still hungry, causing you
to eat more. Over time, this leads to weight gain!
Another hormone that is a culprit when out of balance is
insulin!
Released from the pancreas in response to changes in
blood sugar levels, over time, a diet high in sugar (especially the
bad ones) and low in protein can disrupt your body's ability to
regulate blood sugar levels and cause the pancreas to release too
much insulin, resulting in increased fat storage and subsequent
decreased fat breakdown.
In other words...
YOU GAIN WEIGHT!
Other hormonal changes occur as we age. That's right!
As men and women age, decreased hormone levels such as growth
hormone, testosterone, and in women, estrogen and progesterone, lead
to weight gain that is very difficult to shed.
The Real Weight Loss Solution #5:
The trick to real weight loss when a hormone imbalance
is the cause is to minimize your "fat-storing" hormones and boost
the levels of your "fat-burnig" hormones.
With my Physicians Weight Loss & Body Shaping
Program, you'll be tipping your hormone scales back in your
favor. That way those extra pounds will disappear far more easily
than they have in the past.
Weight Gain
Factor #6
Sluggish
Liver Function
Did you know that a healthy liver is essential for fat
and weight loss?
That's right!
By acting as not only our body's major detoxifier and
center for hormone processing but also the site for fat breakdown,
any disruption in the liver circulation pathway will lead to
increased levels of hormones, toxic chemicals and fat accumulation.
This is why a person whose liver is functioning sluggishly, although
not significantly enough to be detected on standard blood work, is
prone to weight gain!
Some causes of slowed liver function include:
Poor dietary choices and food allergies.
Excessive alcohol consumption and smoking.
Environmental chemicals found in food, water and air.
Type II diabetes.
Obesity.
Synthetic drugs (antibiotics) and hormones such as
Premarin/Provera & birth control pills.
So what can you do to help get your liver in gear so
that it works for you and not against you in your battle of the
bulge?
The answer is simple: Start with dietary and lifestyle
changes and see how you feel. If you fail to notice a change, there
are several herbs that can be used to help restore healthy liver
function.
The Real Weight Loss Solution #6:
As part of our Physicians Weight Loss & Body
Shaping Program, one of the standard tests we use is a liver
functional assessment study.
Additionally, we take a thorough history and perform a
complete physical examination to determine if liver congestion is a
contributing cause of your weight gain. If we find your liver is not
up to speed, we will make the appropriate recommendations including
vitamin and herbal suggestions.
Weight Gain
Factor #7
Genetics
Does obesity run in your family?
If so, realize one thing...
Just Because You May Have a Genetic Predisposition To
BEING Overweight
Doesn't Mean You Have To BE Overweight!
Yes, you read it correctly!
You may be genetically resistant to Leptin, a
hormone that controls appetite and fat storage, or you could inherit
a susceptibility to medical conditions that can lead to obesity.
But so-called fat genes are as rare as hen's teeth!
More than likely you've just inherited some bad
lifestyle habits (like a high-carbohydrate diet and lack of
exercise). And that's good news since you can change your habits,
not your genes!
You see, genetics is the only one of the 10 "weight
gain factors" that actually gives us a preview of what may come
(but not necessarily what will come) if we don't make a change in
our dietary and lifestyle habits!
In other words, by making a conscious effort to eat and
live differently than previous generations in your family tree you
can capitalize on your knowledge and use it to win your own personal
weight loss battle!
It's that simple!
The Real Weight Loss Solution #7:
Now with the right dietary and lifestyle modifications
such as making smarter choices regarding the food you eat, correcting
your metabolism and hormonal imbalance, decreasing your stress levels
and sleeping better, you can not only take control of your destiny
and get the body you've always desired, but keep it too!
Weight Gain
Factor #8
Not
Enough or the Wrong Type of Exercise
Are you tired of not getting the results you want with
your exercise program? Well the problem might not be you, but
actually your exercise program!
Let me explain...
Without a doubt, regular exercise is important in any
weight loss program. In fact, it's almost impossible to lose weight
or even maintain your current weight (not to mention current health
in general) without physical activity. The question, though, is how
much and which exercise program is best?
So let's set the record straight!
As far as duration is concerned, although any
amount of activity is better than none, it's best to start slow and
work up to 30-60 minutes of activity a day (at least 3 days per week
dedicated to cardiovascular work), at increasing levels of intensity.
I have found that this strategy mobilizes fat better than other
workout strategies!
With regards to which type of exercise is best, the key
is creating a program that's right for your body type.
Over the years I have found time and time again that
exercise programs work best, whether it is cardiovascular or
resistive training, if they are designed with the person's
particular body type in mind.
As you may already know, there are 3 basic body
types:
1. Ectomorph (thin)
2. Mesomorph (muscular)
3. Endomorph (round)
Each body type has its corresponding activities that are
best suited for that particular frame.
The Real Weight Loss Solution #8:
With this in mind, once you know what your body type is,
developing a fitness program that incorporates exercises and
activities specific to your type will not only help you be more
successful at getting the shape you've always wanted, but the
likelihood of developing an exercise induced injury goes down
dramatically...and tha's a good thing!
Weight Gain
Factor #9
Lack
of Proper Monitoring of Your Weight Loss and Exercise Programs
Did you know that
neglecting to track and monitor daily food intake is one of the main
reasons most people cannot lose weight and keep it off, no matter
what program they follow?
This
fact was proven in a
landmark research study carried out by Kaiser
Permanente.
In this year-long
study on weight loss, 2,037 overweight people were enrolled in a
weight loss program. They were advised to eat just 500 fewer calories
a day and exercise for 30 minutes.
However, some of the
volunteers were also given instructions to count calories, either
once a week, 2-3 days a week, 3-4 days a week, or 5 days a week,
while another group of volunteers were not instructed to keep track
of their food intake at all.
The Results Were
Shocking!
At
the end of the program, which as I stated consisted of a full year of
dieting and exercising, the
people who didn't monitor their daily caloric intake at all
actually weighed more
than they had at the beginning of the study!
As far as the other
groups are concerned, those who monitored their calorie consumption
only one day a week neither gained weight nor lost weight! Meanwhile,
those who counted calories three to four days a week lost, on
average, about ten pounds!
Pretty impressive,
eh? Well, hold onto your hats because it gets even better...
Those who counted
calories five or more days a week faired the best, dropping an
average of 23 pounds!
Pretty amazing! Just
imagine if they would have been told to monitor their exercise
program as well!
The
Real Weight Loss Solution #9:
Computer software is
now available that can make it easy for you to track your food intake
more easily than ever before. It even does all the tedious
calculations for you to determine how many calories, vitamins and
minerals, even grams of fat, carbohydrates and protein you are
consuming each day. You can create your own food plan or use the
software to greatly enhance your ability to succeed with your
assigned diet plan.
Okay, now for the
last and most important factor...
Weight Gain
Factor #10
Not
Having Your Diet Evaluated and Monitored By a Doctor Trained In
The
Science of Weight Management
Now that you know the 10 factors responsible for why
we're fat, it's easy to see now why most diet plans fail! But how
can you determine if one or all of these factors are responsible for
your weight gain?
The answer is simple...
The Real Weight Loss Solution #10
See a doctor trained in the science of weight management
and who understands the 10 factors that make us pack on the pounds.
Allow Me To Introduce Myself:
My
name is Jose Reyes, M.D. and I am a physician practicing right here
in town. My office is located
at
12730 IH 10 W #306, San Antonio, TX 78230.
In fact, my office is probably just a short walk or ride from your
home.
I
am not only licensed
to practice medicine and have advanced training in anti-aging
medicine and weight control therapy, but I also have experience in
identifying and treating the 10 weight gain factors described in this
report.
This is important!
You see, choosing a
weight management doctor is not like choosing a doctor for a high
school physical...expertise is needed!
That'
why being "familiar" or "knowledgeable" about weight gain
isn't even close
to being enough!
You need someone
like myself who has expertise in the art and science of weight
management and will work with you on a program to help you lose the
weight you want and KEEP IT OFF!
In
fact, over the years I've helped numerous people just like you find
a better way to lose the weight they want and get the body they
desire
using
my easy to follow plan!
The
Physician's Weight Loss & Body Shaping Program
A
New Approach To Size and Inches Reduction
That Works For Both Men
and Women!
That's
right!
While
other weight loss plans only say you can lose pounds and inches, our
customized weight loss and body-shaping program ACTUALLY DOES IT!
Here's
how my 3-step program works:
Step
I: The Initial Weight Loss Evaluation:
During
this crucial first part of our weight loss and body-shaping program
one of my medical staff will consult with you to determine which of
the "weight gain factors" may be causing you to gain weight.
We
will then go over your goals.
Additionally,
the following baseline studies will be performed:
Height/Weight & Body Tape Measurements
Percent Body Fat Analysis
Lean Body Weight vs. Body Fat Weight
Basal Metabolic Index (BMI) & Rate Calculations
Goal Weight & Body Fat To Lose Computations
Step
II: The Comprehensive Weight Loss Examination:
At
this point, a thorough consultation and
examination will be performed and, if necessary, diagnostic tests
such as blood and urine analyses will be ordered to evaluate organ
function and identify any underlying "weight
gain
factors" such as a hidden food
allergy.
Step
III: The Weight Loss & Body Shaping Plan:
Next, I will review all your test results and body
measurements with you, then prescribe a completely customized plan
for you that may include one or all of the following: dietary
recommendations, nutritional supplements and exercise
recommendations.
This is done with the primary goal in mind to...
Eliminate stored fat
Prevent the formation & accumulation of new fat
Stop hunger and curb those sweet cravings
Change your fat to muscle ratio & improve your body
shape.
Unlike
other weight loss programs we give you a medical cosmetic option to
help you improve your body shape by incorporating Cosmetic
Mesotherapy
with our proven physicians weight loss and exercise program to help
you not only lose pounds, BUT INCHES TOO...especially at those
stubborn spots around your thighs, abdomen, back of your arms and
under your chin!
At the end of the program, monthly monitoring and
evaluations can help keep you on track!
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Okay, so what do you
do now?
Unfortunately, if
you're like most people I have helped over the years, you've
probably already tried conventional diet plans and weight loss
remedies.
Or maybe you've
even met with your private doctor who gave you a piece of paper to
read about proper diet and you left with a prescription for some
weight loss drug, but will power and your results were only temporary
at best.
So what is the next
step towards looking your best and regaining control of your life?
Do you just finish
reading this report and put it down where it will eventually find
it's place under a pile of other papers, or do you take action NOW?
Well, if you're finally ready for a real weight
loss solution, I have a special offer for you!
I
Would Like To Offer You My Weight Loss & Body Shaping Evaluation
ABSOLUTELY
FREE!
The only catch is that you
must call by the date stamped on the insert that came with this
report!
That's right...You can just come in and try the first
part of my Physicians Weight Loss & Body Shaping Program
and see if you feel comfortable with me and my unique program
absolutely free!
During this time I will perform the initial weight loss
evaluation and we can then discuss your specific situation in detail
to see if my program is the best option for you.
There will be absolutely NO OBLIGATION and NO PRESSURE
to go further!
If, after the appointment, you believe there is no
benefit to working with me, you simply leave.
No hard feelings!
It's easy to take this first step, simply call my
office today at 210-694-5800 and tell my receptionist that you
would like to schedule your FREE Initial Weight Loss
Evaluation, the first phase of my Physicians Weight Loss &
Body Shaping Program.
But don't procrastinate; if you would like to do
something about your weight and lose the pounds you want safely while
improving your overall health, make that call right now!
I look forward to meeting with you in the not so distant
future so that maybe I can help you like I've helped numerous other
local residents get the body of their dreams!
Either way, I hope you've found this report
informative and wish you good luck and good health.
Sincerely,
Jose Reyes, M.D.
P.S. If you are concerned about cost, remember, the
screening is absolutely free! Furthermore, if additional testing or
treatment is needed, it is often covered by most insurance.
So, what have you got to lose?
Absolutely nothing...unless you choose to ignore this
letter, then you just might be missing an opportunity of a lifetime!
P.P.S. When you call my office, feel free to ask my
staff about our other non-surgical, cosmetic treatments and programs
to help you look and feel your best at every age!
The
information provided in this report is meant as a general source of
information only and should not be substituted for sound medical
advice. If you are considering one of these procedures, you should
consult further with a medical professional for complete information
on the benefits and risks of all treatments described in this report.
SPECIAL
BONUS SECTION!
Exposed:
The Truth About Weight Loss Products & Programs!
Are
you one of those people who struggle to lose 10 pounds, only to gain
it all back and then some in a couple of weeks?
Have
you spent a small fortune on those so-called miracle fat burners and
diet products found on the internet or in magazines trying to shed
those unwanted pounds and inches?
Well,
if you've answered yes to any of these questions, yo're not
alone.
Americans
spend an estimated $30 billion a year on all types of diet programs
and products, including diet foods and drinks. Trying to sort out all
of the competing claims --- often misleading, unproven, or just plain
false --- can be confusing and costly.
This
special section is designed to give you the facts behind the claims,
to help you avoid the outright scams, and to encourage you to
consider thoroughly the costs and consequences of the dieting
decisions you make.
The
Facts About Weight Loss:
Here
are some general points to keep in mind:
Any
claims that you can lose weight effortlessly are false. The only
proven way to lose weight is either to reduce the number of calories
you eat or to increase the number of calories you burn off through
exercise. Most experts recommend a combination of both.
Fad
diets rarely have any permanent effect. Sudden and radical changes in
your eating patterns are difficult to sustain over time. In addition,
so-called "crash" diets often send dieters into a cycle of quick
weight loss, followed by a "rebound" weight gain once normal
eating resumes, and even more difficulty reducing when the next diet
is attempted.
In
Search of the "Magic Bullet":
Some
dieters peg their hopes on pills and capsules that promise to "burn,"
"block," "flush," or otherwise eliminate fat from the system.
But science has yet to come up with a low-risk "magic bullet" for
weight loss. Some pills may help control the appetite, but they can
have serious side effects. Other pills are utterly worthless.
None
of these substances, which include alcohol, caffeine, dextrose, and
guar gum, have proved effective in weight-loss or appetite
suppression.
Beware
of the following products that are touted as weight-loss wonders:
Diet
patches,
which are worn on the skin, have not been proven to be safe or
effective. The FDA has seized millions of these products from
manufacturers and promoters.
"Fat
blockers"
purport to absorb fat & mechanically interfere with the fat a
person eats.
"Starch
blockers"
promise to block or impede starch digestion. Not only is the claim
unproven, but users have complained of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
and stomach pains.
Glucomannan
is
advertised as the "Weight
Loss Secret That's Been in the Orient for Over 500 Years." There
is little evidence supporting this plant root's effectiveness as a
weight-loss product.
Spirulina,
a species of blue-green algae, has not
been proven effective for losing weight.
To
achieve long-term results, it's best to avoid quick-fix schemes and
complex regimens. Focus instead on a balanced, healthy diet and
sensible, regular exercise for maintaining your ideal weight.
Note:
Before beginning any diet plan, consult with a doctor, a dietician,
or other qualified health professional to determine your ideal
healthy body weight.
Jose Reyes, M.D.
Healthnet Laser & Skin
210-694-5800
12730 IH 10 W. #306, San Antonio, TX 78230
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