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Dieter beware; it’s the Season

January 28, 2015 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

I was prompted to write this because I heard an advertisement proclaiming easy weight loss by simply putting drops on one’s tongue.

Snake-Oil-Diet

This always irks me because I hate it that so many people lie about weight loss; taking advantage of the desperate (and unthinking). The only drops one can put in one’s mouth to cause rapid weight loss would be super glue (and I’m not saying to do that of course). Yet, ‘tis the silly season; that yearly ritual where anyone with a megaphone can make false claims about how one can lose weight overnight, without adjusting any behaviors.

Why do so many buy into this time and time again?

Well, let’s start with some facts: According to surveys, the top New Year’s resolutions are: Number One, “spend more time with family and friends;” and number two is “get fit.” “Losing weight” rounds out the top three.

So, it’s obvious that it’s important to many people.

Paradoxically 80 percent of resolutions find their way into the trash heap by January 20, and 92 percent collapse before year’s end. Bottom line? Only eight percent of resolutions survive the year. Why the low success rate? The reality is that so many people are so desperate to shed that weight — and to do it quickly — that they put their brains into neutral, falling for schemes that they’d never accept if they slowed down long enough to think.

Putting on my consumer advocate hat, I therefore did some research to find out what to avoid, should you wish to be one of the successful eight percent instead of the sad 92. Webmd.com listed several diet types to avoid if you wish to successfully lose weight. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Diet, Exercise, goals, Health, Newspaper Column, Rant, resolutions, Weight Loss Tagged With: crash diet, diet fads, diet health, diet products, diet scams, fitness scams, grapefruit diet, healthy diet, low calorie diet

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-06-12

June 12, 2011 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-06-05 http://nblo.gs/iJQLJ #
  • if you’re a late-night eater, odds are you’re getting about 250 more calories per day than you’re… http://fb.me/YF31bLzp #
  • @MayorOfMidtown 10 pounds by Monday, huh? That’s impressive! If you need support, come by http://www.ThisTimeIMeanit.com #diet #
  • Feeling overwhelmed, panicky, & confused? 2 very simple techniques: http://bit.ly/mq7hne #thistimeimeanit #isaythiseverymonday #goals #
  • If you’re feeling overwhelmed and overloaded, here are two simple techniques to help bring back that sense of… http://fb.me/ZurADELU #
  • Monday Motivational Memo: Staying Calm When Overloaded http://nblo.gs/iOejc #
  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-06-05 http://nblo.gs/iOejd #
  • @beisos Congratulations on your six months. Very inspirational. #
  • Why the new food pyramid replacement won’t work when stressed – and how to overcome it. A humorous piece http://bit.ly/jleAug #diet #health #
  • Why the new choosemyplate.gov replacement for the food pyramid doesn’t reflect real life – and a version that… http://fb.me/HzhsVHAg #
  • How to Correctly Use the Food Pyramid’s Replacement When Stressed http://nblo.gs/iRgRw #
  • Primer on how to Change Habits, Accomplish More, and be Happier http://nblo.gs/iUh1i #
  • How to change bad habits to be happier, healthier, and more productive. An article: http://bit.ly/iCaUBI #diet #health #habits #change #
  • A Primer on How to Change Habits: How to Finally Become Happier, Healthier and More Productive: http://EzineArticles.com/6337691 #
  • Last week, I did a 10 minute presentation at a showcase in Portland. It was a humorous talk called “Striving for… http://fb.me/OUiAco4Q #
  • The Importance of Live Conversations http://nblo.gs/iXGFP #
  • In today’s e-world, it’s important to remember the importance of live conversation to avoid conflict http://bit.ly/lNWsRH #
  • At the beginning of the year, I made a commitment to donate once a month to http://www.onelessmeal.org which… http://fb.me/13oOFpFLh #

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