Think Thin Thursday ~ There is NO Magic Pill

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Real Estate Agent with Florida Supreme Realty SL514814

There is no magic pill for weight loss that comes without a cautionary tale. Being healthy and being skinny are not the same! The 3 top selling weight loss supplements in the U.S. are Garcinia Cambogia Extract, Hydoxycut and caffeine related products. Are they effective? Yes, but, and it's a BIG but, they won't usually keep the weight off without detrimental side effects.

 

Americans spend more than $60 billion dollars each year on products, at gyms and in grocery stores for goods and services directed at losing weight. Just as with insurance companies there is a risk / loss you must endure to attain a favorable result. Today I want to minimize the RISK with a book recommendation that can help almost anyone wanting to greatly improve their health and its only side effect is that you will lose weight or if you're "skinny" you may gain weight.

 

Lean Body PromiseMy book was a gift from the author at its initial printing in 1980 something. Easy to read and better yet, easy to under-stand, it is The Lean Body Promise with many revisions made since those early days. If you've tried everthing and nothing seems to work this book does what the title says. The Lean Body Promise can last a lifetime instead of fleeting moments.  

 

 

Disclaimer:  Know that there is no affiliation between The Lean Body Promise and myself  in any way. I promote its content because it works. When I come upon information that can be of value to the many people I'm in contact with it will be shared. End of story!  

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Comments (6)

Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kevin,

All true, however, the magic pill myth still drives people to buy.  And what is so funny is that different experts many of them M.D's have contradicting opinions.  A

Aug 02, 2018 11:05 AM
Kevin J. May

Whenever I read or hear the words "results not typical" it's a dead giveaway that's rarely heeded by the consumer.

Aug 02, 2018 11:25 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

I know two people who ended up in a hospital this summer trying to lose weight .I say be happy in your own skin .  Try to eat right and exercise . We all come in different sizes .  Beauty comes from within

Aug 02, 2018 03:44 PM
Kevin J. May

When people tell me their "healthy" meal plans it's inevitable that protein is low on the list. When the beauty is found happiness is sure to follow.

Aug 03, 2018 10:36 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Very true Kevin J. May NO MAGIC PILL exists!  Basic commone sense is required - eat properly, exercise regularly and get enough rest...and I bet the book you've mentioned incorporates these winning tips.  I'm not familiar with the book and will look into it - thanks!

Aug 02, 2018 06:11 PM
Kevin J. May

There's no problem wanting to jumpstart your efforts. The education begins when you understand nutrition and exercise will always be the most efficient tools to lose & maintain weight safely.

Aug 03, 2018 10:41 AM
Brian England
Arizona Focus Realty - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I am trying to get to a place where I can eat as healthy as possible, I am getting there and hopefully it leads to results that I want from my body.

Aug 03, 2018 10:50 AM
Kevin J. May

Over many years it's the mind that stifles our progress not our physical selves. Let me know when you're 90% of the way there Brian?

Aug 03, 2018 11:17 AM
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

Hi Kevin, so true. I feel sorry for the millions of people who fall prey to these gimmicks. Sounds as if this book is a good alternative. And, I'll bet it's about a lifestyle and a mindset, not a specific pill or food. Although, I eat a clean, high protein diet. It's how I feel the best.  When I join others for a high carb treat, I suffer the discomfort. D 

Aug 03, 2018 12:04 PM
Kevin J. May

I was lucky to have a Grandmother whose life's work was in nutrition. As a student I was not always "given" an A from her but she taught me nonetheless.

Aug 03, 2018 05:14 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Kevin- the only magic elixir I know of is exercise, healthy eating, enough sleep, and good genes. 

Aug 03, 2018 12:06 PM
Kevin J. May

Sleep and hydration are two components that Americans are severely lacking for best health. Your elixer will definitely work.

Aug 03, 2018 05:11 PM