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The Top 5 current Diet Scams.. WebMD Feature - By Louise Chang, MD "Lose 30 pounds in  30 days!" "Block the absorption of fat, carbs, and calories with this  pill!" "Wear this  and watch the pounds melt away." Whether you're flipping through a magazine, scanning the aisles of a health store, or watching late-night television, you're bound to see slogans like these touting the latest and greatest product designed to  help YOU lose weight. But chances are the only thing you'll lose by purchasing the latest "miracle diet product" is YOUR MONEY. Diet scams are big business with sellers vying for their share of the nearly $35 billion, Americans spend each year on weight loss products and programs. Top Diet Scams Experts say roughly the same top five diet scams seem to keep resurfacing every few years, each time with a shiny new marketing gimmick. But they're all based on the same bad science. Those top 5 diet scams include: 1) Metabolism-boosting pills based on herbal ingredients 2) Fat-and carb-blocking pills 3) Herbal weight loss teas 4) Diet patches, jewelry, or other products worn on the body 5) Body wraps or "slim suits" "There have always been quack  weight loss schemes out there, because nobody ever believes that you can't  lose weight faster than you gained it," says registered dietician Althea Zanecosky."It maybe took two years for them to gain those 15 pounds, but they want to lose it in two weeks." A more realistic timetable for lasting weight loss is to lose about a pound or two a week, says Chang.  
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Duct tape!!! Tape your mouth shut, that would be another gimmick! I do get tickled at the ads for weight loss. Common sense and less food should work. Gonna have to practice this, finished the cookies yesterday. haha  Ann
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The biggest problem with quick weight loss schemes - is that the weight returns when the obnoxious dietary habits return. The best way to lose weight and keep is off is positive lifestyle changes. Abracadabra 
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