How Not To Get Caught Out In The Quest For Successful Weight Loss

There would seem to be a frequent struggle among some sectors of the fat loss industry and regulators such as the FDA, Food and Drug Administration and the FTC, Federal Trade Commission.

You really don't need to go far before meeting the ads  promising to make the fat melt away in under a week. You come across also extravagant claims made by companies selling pills, patches and other things that burn up the fat "almost overnight."  It's worthy of note that many products have not been given any kind of official stamp of approval.

Many feel that there is insufficient assurance that the FTC can put a halt to deceptive advertising. They - the FTC - often find themselves near overwhelmed.  Many items listed  advertised as being natural, have not been approved as some consumers might assume by the FDA.

It is easy to understand that an overweight and discouraged person may be almost too willing to try something that may not be very useful to consume. The availability of these products is such that  it's quite simple for people to buy them, and  then mistakenly take it as given that it's safe to use them. 

And you have to consider that so many products are on the market with no testing behind them. It is not unusual at all to see products with  ingredients that are dangerous. Just one well known case in point is ephedra, which was eventually banned in the U S. There are a number of other ingredients which are unsafe.

There is one still marketed online which  used to be a very common ingredient in weight loss supplements and cold remedies about ten years ago. One of the issues with this ingredient is that it was sold under different names and all were related to weight loss. What was so troubling is that it was linked to all types of very serious health conditions associated with the heart; and evidently could result in death.

So there are people literally buying into products which if they were better informed they certainly wouldn't buy. In contrast we do feel that each of us has a responsibility for our own health.

So what are we saying here? Be wary of the fast solutions offered. If it's on sale, that doesn't necessarily mean it's safe.  

There just are no shortcuts with weight reduction, and people need to understand that sometimes you just can't have a fast and easy course to success. It is not impossible to lose weight, but it does call for a dedicated effort.

All it takes is selecting healthy foods in practical amounts and just getting some exercise in a few days a week.

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