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FICTION: Products that claim they will block absorption of calories
or fat and lead to substantial weight loss.
FACT: Even fat blockers must be used in conjunction with a lower
calorie diet.
FICTION: Products that claim you can safely lose more than three
pounds a week for more than four weeks at a time. You should consult
your health care professional for what your goal weight loss should
be every week, especially if you are diagnosed with obesity. FACT:
Intense weight loss of more than three pounds per week over several
consecutive weeks can be damaging to your organs and cause health
problems.
FICTION: Products that claim all users will lose substantial
weight. FACT: No product can work for everyone.
FICTION: Products that are worn on the body or rubbed on the
skin will cause substantial weight loss. Patches, creams, lotions,
body wraps, clothing, shoes, earrings, rings, belts, buzzers,
etc. etc. – leading to weight loss? FACT: Weight loss can
only occur through changes in diet and exercise.
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