There are so many detox diets on the market that it can be difficult to tell which ones might actually work and which ones are just looking to part you & your money. Today we’ll discussed another infamous detox diet; Wild Rose Detox.

{This package is your key to quick weight loss, at least that’s the claim.}

Claiming to purify your body of toxins while helping you lose weight, the Wild Rose Detox sounds enticing. But, is it too good to be true? Keep reading for the answer and much more!

About Wild Rose Detox

The Wild Rose Detox is an herb based detoxification program that lasts for 12 days. The goal of the Wild Rose Detox is to rid your body of toxic substances your body collects from the environment and your diet.

The goal of the Wild Rose Detox is to promote better health while also helping you lose weight. In 12 days, the makers claim, your immune system will be cleansed along with your kidneys, liver and lymphs while also improving blood circulation.

All of this found in a wild rose? I gotta say, I was intrigued!

Wild Rose Detox Diet

Unlike many detox diets the Wild Rose Detox diet does allow you actually eat food, which is a welcome to liquid starvation diets. You will eliminate all junk food—always a good idea for weight loss.

For the 12 days you’re on the Wild Rose Detox you can eat fish, but not shellfish. All other meats should be avoided, as should sugars, dairy, wine and alcohol, grain flour, peanuts, grapes and mushrooms. Fermented food items like soy sauce must also be avoided throughout the Wild Rose Detox.

So what does that leave you with aside from fish?

Well actually you’re left mostly with what is considered by most to be a healthy, well-balanced diet; fruits, vegetables, oatmeal and nuts with a low fat content like almonds.

{These are all part of your diet on the Wild Rose Detox, yummmm…!}

Wild Rose Detox Workout

The Wild Rose Detox does not endorse any workout or exercise regimen.

Wild Rose Detox Regimen

During your 12 days on the Wild Rose Detox you will take 12 pills each day along with 30 drops of herbal extract with breakfast and dinner. The herbs contained within the pills and drops are laxatives, which is how you lose (water) weight and cleanse your body.

The pills and drops contain lots of different herbs, barks and roots that are said to flush your system out while improve health and stimulating weight loss.

The pills last just 12 days but the makers of Wild Rose Detox recommend that you consume the drops until they are gone.

Wild Rose Detox Cost

At about $40.00 per kit, this diet seems relatively inexpensive until you realize that it’s just a 12-day detox. The makers of Wild Rose Detox recommend detoxing twice each year during the autumn and spring time to keep your body functioning efficiently, so this diet will run you about $80 per year, plus the cost of the foods you’re allowed to eat.

Wild Rose Detox Side Effects

There have been some side effects associated with the Wild Rose Detox that include; nausea, head & muscle aches, more frequent urination and bowel movements, irritability and skin breakouts.

The maker of Wild Rose Detox, Dr. Terry Wildard, Ph.D, assures that these are normal symptoms as your body has gotten used to all the toxins in your body.

Wild Rose Detox PROS

• Short, just 12 days.
• Eliminates junk foods from your diet
• Relatively inexpensive.

Wild Rose Detox CONS

• Side effects are worrisome
• No exercise recommended
• Restrictive diet
• Lots of daily pills, mostly laxatives

VERDICT

Wild Rose Detox will likely produce some weight loss in 12 days. Although since the Wild Rose regimen is mostly laxatives, the great majority of the weight you lose will be water weight. You should figure out your weight loss goals before deciding if the Wild Rose Detox is for you.

Give your body a break with intermittent fasting. Read TFLA’s Eat Stop Eat review to find out more!

Cottage cheese, orange peel, dimples. These are just some of the names used to describe the physical appearance of cellulite.

{Thin? Definitely! But also a few dimples in one of the problem areas.}

Most commonly found in women, cellulite is not an unknown concept to some men as well. So no matter who you are, keep reading to find out what cellulite is and what symptoms to look for!

What Is Cellulite?

The simplest way to understand what cellulite is, is to have a basic understanding of what’s hiding underneath the skin. In particular, subcutaneous fat is hiding just underneath the skin, but this “fat” isn’t all bad. In fact subcutaneous fat serves as a shock absorber, protecting your skin against trauma and storing reserve energy in case you need it later.

Cellulite occurs when those subcutaneous fat cells are pushed up toward the surface of the skin. The connective tissue—known as septae—are pushed down away from the skin’s surface which causes the fat cells to get pushed into little pockets that appear as dimply, uneven and sometimes bulging skin that we know as cellulite.

Cellulite: Boys vs. Girls

The make up of the septae is why women more frequently have cellulite than men. The structure of male septae differs slightly from women, which is why even overweight and obese men very rarely have cellulite.

Symptoms of Cellulite

Cellulite most often occurs on the thighs, hips, butt and abdominal area, but how do you know you’re at risk of getting cellulite? Keep reading to find out the symptoms of cellulite.

The most common symptom of cellulite is the way it presents itself physically. In general cellulite is identifiable by the rubbery, cottage cheese-like dimples found in the affected areas. A poor diet that’s high in fat is one of the main causes of cellulite, and while cellulite is not considered a medical problem, it is unsightly and can cause embarrassment.

Another physical symptom of cellulite can be tenderness of the skin. In some instances, even before the dimples appear, the soon-to-be affected areas will be tender pushed or massaged with force.

Coldness of the skin is yet another physical symptom of cellulite and this is mostly caused by the lack of [blood] circulation flowing through the affected skin area. This lack of circulation may also delay normal healing of cuts, scrapes and bruises, which is another indicator that cellulite may be making its way to the surface of the skin!

Avoiding Cellulite

Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t just overweight people at risk of getting cellulite. Women are much more susceptible to cellulite because they have less collagen than men, which just makes cellulite more visible, thus more annoying. In general women have more body fat (by percentage) than men, especially in those areas considered problematic. This is why even young and fit women sometimes have cellulite.

{Not to pick on Ms. Longoria but she proves that things other than obesity cause cellulite.}

You can avoid or decrease your chances of unsightly cellulite by utilizing the following tips:

• Exercise regularly. Although non-obsese individuals may develop cellulite, it is a form of fat so those with more fat are more susceptible. Regular exercise will help with fat loss and blood circulation, 2 causes of cellulite.
• De-stress. Find a way to alleviate daily stress by exercising, meditating or anything else that will clear your mind. Stress causes a surge in adrenaline, which can lead to additional fat storage.
• Stop smoking. In addition to a million other reasons to quit, smoking damages blood vessels, which can restrict blood circulation.
• Lose weight the right way. It’s just losing weight to reduce your percentage of body fat and therefore reducing the appearance of cellulite; it’s also doing it the right way. Improper diets like fad diets and yo-yo diets can also cause fat cells to store and expand fat, which leaves those fat cells with just one place to go: UP.

Keep in mind however, that these factors affect different people differently. However a healthy diet and regular physical activity will help reduce your risk of developing cellulite.

Looking for a way to effectively burn fat but have little time? Read our Fat Burning Furnace review and see how 3 days can transform your body!

Food delivery is amazing. You get to sit at home—in front of the computer—in your pajamas with hair all a-mess and have a delicious (if not nutritious) meal delivered right to your front door. The problem is that very little of the food delivered to your front door are good for you.

{This logo is becoming well trusted among successful dieters.}

Imagine if healthy, well-balanced meals were dropped at your doorstep each week. Well that’s the guarantee made by eDiets. Keep reading to find out if eDiets really works for weight loss.

About eDiets Meal Delivery

Put simply, eDiets meal delivery program is a home meal delivery program to help aid your weight loss efforts. All you have to do is choose a menu with foods you like and eDiets will send chef prepared meals to your front door. eDiets meals are packed in coolers so your meals are delivered fresh to your door!

The reason eDiets meal delivery has been so successful and gotten such glowing reviews is because you don’t have to count calories for yourself. eDiets does most of the hard work for you and all you have to do is what you enjoy most—eating!

eDiets Meal Delivery Plans

Many people have a difficult time determining which eDiets meal delivery plan is for them. There are 2 eDiets meal delivery plans; 5 day and 7-day delivery.

Whatever your weight loss goals are, eDiets can help. If you’re just beginning a weight loss regimen, eDiets 7-da7 meal delivery plan is perfect for you. This plan comes with 28 meals, allowing you to choose from hundreds of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. eDiets customers may also choose between a snack or dessert each day for 28 meals each week.

The 7-day meal delivery plan from eDiets will provide you with real life examples of eating well-balanced meals so that eventually you can do it on your own.

Those of you who are certain you can’t live on a totally restricted diet, consider eDiets 5-day meal delivery plan. This meal delivery comes with 20 meals that include breakfast, lunch and dinner along with dessert or a daily snack. This plan allows you to practice making healthy food choices on the weekends to see how you’ll react to eating healthy without the help of eDiets.

Choosing eDiets Meal Plans

The thing that most surprised us as we conducted this eDiets meal delivery review was the huge selection of meals. The eDiets meal delivery plan lets customers choose from more than 100 meals and desserts designed to help you lose weight without losing any flavor!

{As you can see, eDiets offers lots of variety to make lose weight easier than ever!}

Here are just a few samples plates we found in our eDiets meal delivery review:

• Jamaican jerk pork with quinoa pilaf, black beans and vegetables
• Beef Shitake salad w/white rice
• Roasted cod with summer squash & Spanish rice
• Snacks like cinnamon sugar cookies and dark chocolate bars

As you can see the eDiets meal delivery plan has lots of choices so you never get bored of eating for weight loss. eDiets promises that the food in their meals is fresh, healthy and without trans fats.

eDiets Support

In addition to conveniently delivering healthy meals to your front door each week, eDiets meal delivery plans offer a range of support options. The eDiets community provides customers with 24/7 program support from experts and other dieters just like you.

If you need a more effective workout routine or help customizing your eDiets meal plan, the expert Support Boards are there to help. You can blog about your experience with eDiets meal delivery plan, post photos to document your weight loss or chat with other users to help each other stay motivated throughout the weight loss process.

eDiets Cost

How you feel about the cost of eDiets meal delivery plan will depend on how much you currently spend on food. That will be the determining factor for many in need of fast fat loss.

The 7-day eDiets meal delivery plan will cost you $161.60, which does include the cost of shipping. That comes to less than $6 for each meal, snack or dessert you eat daily, which is far less than you’ll pay at a restaurant for a decent meal, although more than you’d pay by cooking at home!

The 5 day eDiets meal delivery plan will cost you just $131.70, which comes to about $6.50 per meal. eDiets cost, while it may seem high, is actually quite reasonable for what you get. Your grocery bill may be higher than this, but it comes with cookies, brownies and Doritos which your diet doesn’t need.

eDiets Meal Delivery Review – The Good

• Reasonably priced for a week of meals
• Pay as you go is super convenient
• A free day of food!
• Great community support
• Food delivered to your door…need we say more
• Recyclable food containers

eDiets Meal Delivery Review – The Bad

• Microwave is the only option for re-heating
• Egg substitutes are not tasty
• Does the hard work for you instead of teaching you
• Reheating option takes away from taste of meals

eDiets Meal Delivery Review Verdict

While I do have problems with weight loss programs that do all the work for you, it appears that eDiets meal delivery program rises above its competitors. With fresh food made by professional chefs, eDiets offers greater taste and quality than competitors like Weight Watchers and NutriSystem.

The meal plans are fairly reasonable in price, although eDiets provides no information about where the food comes from or the calorie count of dishes. The provided meals from eDiets along with their recommended servings of fresh fruits & vegetables will average about 1,200 calories each day.

There are certain things about eDiets that make us worry as well. First, 1,200 is good for weight loss but a calorie count that low will make it difficult to get the energy you need to lead a more active life. The other glaring problem with eDiets is that they do EVERYTHING for you; choose ingredients, cook the meals, and count the calories.

How will you ever learn the basics of weight loss if someone always does the work for you? Many people have found success with eDiets meal delivery plan and you probably will too, but you’ll have to do the research on your own to find out why these meals are ideal for weight loss.

TFLA eDiets Meal Delivery Review Verdict: Worth a try if you can afford it. Weight loss very likely.

A great way to learn more about eating healthy is to take a break from food and see what you really need and what you simply want is to read our Eat Stop Eat review. Learn to control food cravings and addiction!

When it comes to weight loss, many yo-yo dieters keep trying the same old methods and expecting different results. Isn’t that the very definition of insanity?

{Weight Watchers (allegedly) helped Jennifer Hudson shed the fat…can it help you?}

Well the good news is that Weight Watchers has done something very few weight loss programs have done—change their methods to keep up with weight loss science! Keep reading TLFA’s Weight Watchers review to find out if the new Weight Watchers is for you!

Weight Watchers PointsPlus™

The old Weight Watchers program focused on points through calorie counting, with a penalty handed out for fats. In 2010 however, Weight Watchers began a new weight loss points system that takes into account important dietary factors that include a diet rich in fiber and protein. Weight Watchers new and improved PointsPlus™ allows you to eat virtually unlimited fruits and vegetables as they have a point value of 0!

This new PointsPlus™ system by Weight Watchers is based on what has been learned in the last few years about losing weight and keeping it off.

How Weight Watchers PointsPlus™ Works?

Although Weight Watchers does have a new points system to help dieters shed unwanted pounds, the basics of how it works are still the same. You will receive a PointsPlus™ target from Weight Watchers, which lets you know how much food/how many points you are allowed for the day. These points are intended to make sure you lose weight without feeling hungry.

The new PointsPlus™ system by Weight Watchers gives food ‘points’ based on its protein, carbs, fat and fiber count. While researching our Weight Watchers review, we also found that there is an option for ‘Power Foods,’ which are defined as foods that make your body work harder to burn them while also giving you greater nutrition each day. These power foods include whole grains, lean proteins, low fat dairy products and of course…fruits & vegetables.

What’s Good About Weight Watchers PointsPlus™

What’s encouraging about Weight Watchers new point system is that it puts the power of food choices in the hands of the dieter, rather than a pre-determined amount. Instead of just eating whatever you want within a specific amount of points, the PointsPlus™ system gives greater value to proteins and fiber and less value to fat and other foods that your body can break down without much effort.

{This little logo lets you know you’re on the new weight loss program…the one that works!}

Weight Watchers also places greater emphasis on fruits and vegetables by giving them a zero value, so dieters feel encouraged to eat more produce without worrying about points. Now that dieters actually have to think about healthy food choices, Weight Watchers is showing that they really do care about weight loss and maintenance.

What’s Bad About Weight Watchers PointsPlus™

It’s difficult to say that the new and improved version of Weight Watchers weight loss program is bad, however if were things that concerned TFLA it’d be the prepared meals by Weight Watchers. These meals and food items are a great way to help dieters learn more about what foods they can and cannot eat. Unfortunately they are also a great excuse to not really change your eating habits, because someone else is doing all the work for you!

The other double-edged sword with the new points plan is that all fruits and vegetables are treated equally, which means the calories in watermelon count as much as the calories in an avocado, which has nearly 200 calories more! For a person with a certain body type–short people for example–an extra 200 calories every day or even a few days each week can put you much farther away from your weight loss goal than you think. What Weight Watchers fails to take into account is that some  fruits and vegetables have high calorie counts and should not be eaten in excess.

Because Weight Watchers is a weight loss program they do remind you that a calorie deficit is required for weight loss and an active lifestyle is promoted. However they do not explicitly encourage exercise, which we believe is a key component to successful and ongoing weight loss.

Support

One area in which Weight Watchers has always excelled is providing support for its members. Weight Watchers PointsPlus™ system allows you the same support as before; online for privacy or in person for a shared weight loss experience.

Weight Watchers PointsPlus™ Verdict

The new version of Weight Watchers point system is an effective way to experience successful weight loss. By using an improved method of assigning point values to foods, Weight Watchers has given customers a chance to learn how to lose weight rather than simply following orders.

Encouraging dieters to eat more fruits and vegetables is always great advice, and it is much easier to do when they have no points! Unfortunately the point value of fruits and vegetables will likely lead many to experience weight gain or stagnation. A new method with tons of recipes to follow, a point guide for when you dine out and an iPhone application makes using Weight Watchers easier than ever. Use Weight Watchers PointsPlus™ as a stepping stone to independent weight loss and you’ll learn much of what you need for successful weight loss.

A healthy diet and an active lifestyle are keys to weight loss and Weight Watchers PointsPlus™ system can help.

If you’re still skeptical of Weight Watchers, read our Eat Stop Eat review for other methods of breaking your food addiction and losing weight, not to mention KEEPING IT OFF!

Losing weight and keeping it off requires you to control what you eat as well as how often you eat. Many diet pill creators unfortunately believe the key to weight loss success is pretending that your body doesn’t get hungry—legitimately or otherwise.

{Pretending some hunger isn’t legitimate is a recipe for binge eating.}

Hoodoba Pure is the newest hoodia gordonii diet pill to hit the market. The TFLA Hoodoba Pure review will delve into Hoodoba Pure ingredients, side effects, price and overall effectiveness. Keep reading to find out if Hoodoba Pure is the answer to your weight loss prayers.

What is Hoodoba Pure?

Hoodoba Pure is an appetite suppressant pill that contains Hoodia gordonii.

How Does Hoodoba Pure Work?

According to the Hoodoba Pure website, eating food causes your blood sugar levels to increase which lets you know that your body is satisfied from eating. Weight loss occurs because many people ignore that reminder that your body is full and continue eating. Well Hoodoba Pure works because it contains a “miracle molecule” called P57 that makes you feel full from eating, even when you haven’t eaten a bite!

[Hoodoba Pure is 100% vegetarian so it must be good for you, right?]

So basically Hoodoba Pure works by making you feel hungry before you’ve had a chance to eat or overeat. Sounds like a guaranteed path to weight loss, although not the healthiest.

Hoodoba Pure Ingredients

The most important question you should ask yourself before taking Hoodoba Pure is what’s in it? So many diet pills make false claims and are very tight-lipped about what’s in their pills, that you have to ask or risk adverse side effects.

Hoodoba Pure contains 750 milligrams of “100% pure South African Hoodia gordonii succulent”. According to the label of Hoodoba Pure, there are no other ingredients or stimulants added to enhance the effectiveness of the pills.

How Much Is Hoodoba Pure?

Hoodoba Pure is one of the more expensive appetite suppressants on the market, at $54 for 60 pills. As with most other diet pills, the more bottles you buy, the bigger your savings.

How Often Should I Take Hoodba Pure?

Hoodoba Pure gives dieters two choices for taking the appetite suppressant. The recommended Hoodoba Pure regimen consists of taking 1 or 2 capsules up to 1 hour prior to meal time. This regimen should be completed 3 times per day before each meal.

The second option for taking Hoodoba Pure requires you to take 1 to 2 pills mid-morning, mid-afternoon, and before & after dinner to prevent late night snacking.

Hoodoba Pure Side Effects

The makers of Hoodoba Pure claim the capsules are all natural, completely vegetarian and made up of nothing but hoodia gordonii. As such there are no harmful side effects listed for this product. Unfortunately hoodia gordonii is too new for in-depth studies of long-term side effects.

Hoodoba Pure – The Verdict

Unlike many appetite suppressant pills on the market, Hoodoba Pure doesn’t contain any stimulants that speed up the heart rate and cause unnecessary agitation. With no known side effects associated with being on a Hoodoba Pure regimen, the only real downside to taking this product is that it probably isn’t effective for weight loss.

Appetite suppressants make you feel less hungry; they don’t make you un-hungry and therefore cannot stop you from eating or overeating. Even though Hoodoba Pure may have prevented the San people of South Africa from being hungry, the San people didn’t live in a society filled with an endless supply of junk food.

The only way to make sure you lose weight and keep it off is to eat less food and exercise regularly. However since there are no harmful side effects to taking Hoodoba Pure, the only thing you’d be wasting is time and money.

Weight Loss Help

If you really want to stop overeating and lose weight, read our The Diet Solution Program review. It’ll teach you the truth about healthy food choices so you eat a well-balanced meal when you’re hungry and nothing when you aren’t.

Living in our modern world has as many benefits as it does disadvantages. Pills for example can help cure and ease a wide variety of physical and mental problems, but often those pills come with outrageous side effects that make you wonder, why anyone would take such a risk?

[Sometimes pills do good things, other times...not so much.]

Twinlab Ripped Fuel is one such pill. Keep reading to find out how Twinlab Ripped Fuel side effects may affect you.

What Is Twinlab Ripped Fuel?

Twinlab Ripped Fuel is a metabolic enhancer that is designed to motivate fat loss without getting rid of muscle mass. This is accomplished through a daily regimen of 2 pills taken before each meal, but no more than 6 pills per day.

Find TFLA Twinlab Ripped Fuel Review, right here!

Ripped Fuel No-No’s 

Twinlab Ripped Fuel should not be taken by any person younger than 18 years of age. Ripped Fuel is intended only for adults. By that same rationale, pregnant and nursing women are also not ideal candidates for Ripped Fuel. The amount of caffeine found in Ripped Fuel makes it harmful to infants and children.

Due to Ripped Fuel side effects, Advantra Z recommends that several other classes of individuals avoid taking Ripped Fuel capsules. People who are at risk of or being treated for the following illnesses should not get on a Twinlab© Ripped Fuel regimen: heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, thyroid or liver disease, strokes and anemia.

It is unknown how Ripped Fuel may react with medications used to treat these diseases, and therefore these individuals are advised against taking Twinlab Ripped Fuel.

Ripped Fuel Side Effects

Many side effects have been associated with taking Ripped Fuel. Some have been reported by Advantra Z while others have been shared by Ripped Fuel users.

Because Ripped Fuel contains a large quantity of caffeine, intended to give you an energy boost, many side effects reflect this. Insomnia, heart palpitations, nervousness and headaches are some Ripped Fuel side effects associated with high doses of caffeine. If you experience tremors, agitation, or restlessness stop taking Twinlab Ripped Fuel and contact your physician.

Nausea is yet another reported Ripped Fuel side effect, although this symptom occurs mostly during the first few weeks of a Ripped Fuel regimen. Because Twinlab Ripped Fuel contains lots of caffeine and other ingredients your body may not be used to, nausea is common in the first few days.

[Ripped Fuel side effects will be different for each user.]

Dehydration and constipation are common Ripped Fuel side effects because most weight loss supplements suck up water from the body. The stimulants found in Twinlab Ripped Fuel are meant to give your metabolism a boost, which also has the unfortunate side effect of making you lose tons of water. Whether you sweat frequently or make too many trips to the bathroom, increasing your water intake while on a pill regimen should reduce Ripped Fuel side effects.

People with fair skin may experience the most severe Ripped Fuel side effects due to the St. John’s Wort found in Ripped Fuel. Advantra Z explicitly states on their website that, “people with fair skin should not overexpose themselves to strong sunlight due to the photosynthesizing nature” of the wort.

Before You Take Ripped Fuel

Starting any new pill regimen can have both known and unknown side effects. Since you know the Twinlab Ripped Fuel side effects, we recommend that you see a physician before you even make the decision to purchase Ripped Fuel.

Although there may be weight loss benefits associated with a Ripped Fuel capsule regimen, the number of illnesses that are advised against taking Ripped Fuel concerns us. Many of these illnesses including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease are also associated with being overweight or obese, which is why TFLA insists you get screened for these before taking Ripped Fuel.

Sometimes pills are useful in our modern world and sometimes they do more harm than good. If you’re looking for a more effective method of weight loss, read our Eat Stop Eat review on intermittent fasting. It’s cheaper than a pill, easier than food restrictions and more convenient than any diet you’ve tried before!

Having six pack abs that you can show off seems to be all the rage lately, whether you’re a professional athlete, stage performer or reality television star. The question many readers have for me is; how can I get six pack abs?

{Need to have ripped abs? Twinlab Ripped Fuel says it can help…}

I’ve scoured the internet looking for products that promise to help you get “ripped abs” and today we’ve another to review. Keep reading for TFLA’s Twinlab© Ripped Fuel review!

What is Ripped Fuel?

According to Twinlab©, Ripped Fuel is a thermogenic fat metabolizer that comes in pill form. This ephedra free version is supposed to stimulate fat loss while also preserving lean muscle mass. Sounds good so far, right?

How Ripped Fuel Works

Losing weight on Twinlab Ripped Fuel requires a daily regimen of pills. To start, take 1 pill prior to each meal to determine how Ripped Fuel capsules will affect you. A regular dosage of Ripped Fuel—2 capsules before each meal—combined with a low fat diet and regular exercise is how Twinlab Ripped Fuel works for fat loss.

Twinlab Ripped Fuel Ingredients

Recently Twinlab has had to make a few adjustments to its Ripped Fuel formula, namely removing the now illegal (in the U.S.) ingredient ephedra from the formula. The ephedra free version of Twinlab Ripped Fuel is made up mostly of Guarana seed extract (800mg), is almost 25% caffeine. Other ingredients include bitter orange fruit extract (325mg), which is supposed to replace the ephedra, however studies have not backed up Twinlab’s weight loss claims concerning bitter orange fruit extract.

[It's important to look at all Ripped Fuel ingredients to see how they affect you.]

The third largest ingredient in the Twinlab Ripped Fuel formula is the ‘metabolic fat loss blend’ that contains St. John’s Wort extract, green tea leaf, ginger root, cayenne fruit and a few other ingredients. This blend totals 310 mg, which is far less of each ingredient than is needed to reduce body weight and fat loss.

Twinlab Ripped Fuel Pros & Cons

There are things that are good about Ripped Fuel and things that are bad. Ultimately it is up to you to decide if the good outweighs the bad enough for you to use this product safely.

What’s good about Ripped Fuel is that they have removed the ephedra from it, so it is now much safer to use. Because it is sold over the counter and online, Ripped Fuel has wide availability for customers without a prescription. Twinlab Ripped Fuel comes in an easy to swallow capsule with instructions that all adults can follow.

What worries us at TFLA about Twinlab Ripped Fuel is that it contains large amounts of caffeine (more than 500mg per dose), which can cause a host of health problems especially for those who are overweight. Although reasonably priced–$21 for 60 pills–Twinlab  Ripped Fuel does not contain enough of its key ingredients for effective weight loss.

Does Ripped Fuel Work for Weight Loss?

There are plenty of anecdotal tales regarding the effectiveness of Twinlab Ripped Fuel for weight loss, however the science just doesn’t bear it out. Many of the ingredients contained in Ripped Fuel are effective for weight loss…in larger doses. Twinlab recommended doses that are much lower than the levels deemed effective for weight loss.

However because Twinlab Ripped Fuel is supposed to be used with a regular exercise regimen and a low fat diet, some weight loss should occur. Keep in mind though that when combined with a balanced diet and regular exercise, just about any fat burning, weight loss supplement will show some signs of success.

Unfortunately the Ripped Fuel side effects just aren’t worth it.

Want to find out how to really burn fat and keep it off through a healthy diet and regular workouts? Read our Fat Burning Furnace review and take control of your fat loss!

Most diets on the market today cater to the fairer sex, who’s under more pressure than ever to be thin and stay thin. Diets for women often fail because they don’t adequately address the underlying reasons for the weight gain.

{The reason most “mainstream” diets for women fail is they don’t help you stop the behaviors that lead to YOUR weight gain. All weight gain is not equal!}

The science behind most diets for women is based on half-truths that simply sound compelling to a desperate dieter. When you peel back the layers on some of the most popular diets for women, you’ll see that it’s nothing more than a fad wrapped up in science and calling itself legitimate.

Keep reading to find out why diets for women tend to fail so often.

Lies

At the risk of sounding too harsh, I’m just going to put it out there that many diets for women fail because they are flat out lying. Eliminating steak from your diet or drinking nothing but lemonade for weeks might help you lose weight today, but about tomorrow and the next day, and the day after that?

Many of these diets for women fail because they aren’t honest about what is really needed for weight loss. You need to burn more calories than you consume to create a calorie deficit, which is required for weight loss to occur. If your goal is to lose 1 pound each week, you need to find a way to burn 3,500 calories per week. Maybe some of these fad diets for women will help you achieve that goal, but what happens in a few months when you’re sick to death of a high protein-low carbohydrate diet?

Magic Foods

Another reason diets for women fail women is because they always promise more than they can deliver. There are foods that burn fat you can eat that will help with weight loss, but there are no “magic” foods that when eaten will mysteriously melt away excess fat. If you want to lose weight, eat foods for fat loss instead of zero calorie and fat free foods.

{Wouldn’t it be great if you could just stop eating chocolate and POOF! Off comes the weight?!?}

The truth is that the only “diet” that guarantees weight loss is a well-balanced diet that includes good carbs, lean protein (in moderation), fresh fruits & vegetables, and of course fiber! These are the only so-called magic foods that will help you lose weight and keep it off.

Pills

While we do live in a particularly pharmaceutical age, pills cannot solve all problems. So many diets for women come in pills that are filled with miniscule amounts of ingredients that do contribute to weight loss, if consumed in appropriate doses. Green tea pills are among the most popular diets for women because the weight loss benefits of green tea are well known and very well documented.

These diet pills for women however, rarely list how much of each ingredient is contained in each capsule so you have no idea if these pills are working. Furthermore diets for women that include pill popping often come with side effects that greatly outweigh any benefits. Diets for women often fail because these pills are nothing more than capsules of false promises.

Exercise

One of my biggest pet peeves about diets for women is how so few of them focus on the importance of regular exercise to weight loss and overall health. While I do admit that overeating is the #1 contributor of weight gain, eating less isn’t the ONLY solution to that problem. Exercise not only helps burn off fat and build muscle, it also keeps your heart healthy and other illnesses at bay.

With so many women performing double even triple duty as homemaker, breadwinner and soccer mom extraordinaire, it’s more important than ever that they take control of their health and well-being, something most diets for women pay little attention to.

Confidence

Losing weight is about more than just looking good; it’s also about feeling good too. Many diets for women fail because they only remind women of how much they want to look good, rather than how shedding excess weight will contribute positively to their lives.

Losing weight is about your health and quality of life first and many of these diets for women fail because they don’t understand that fact. Losing weight and getting healthy is something a woman should do for herself and her family and loved ones who rely on her to be there for them.

Forget about these diets for women that don’t work. Learn how to really break your addiction to food by reading our Eat Stop Eat review.

When I was a kid my mother would always say to me, what’s old is new again, and honestly I just chalked it up to getting old. Then, I got older and things from my childhood like The Karate Kid and neon colors are suddenly making a comeback.

[When it comes to the past, some things are best left in the past. Sorry Hoff.]

Which brings me to The Fat Loss Authority Dukan Diet Review. It’s a new-ish diet that’s finally made its way to North American shores all the way from France! Keep reading for more info on Dukan Diet recipes plans & menus…we review it all!

Dukan Diet in A Nutshell

The Dukan Diet is a four-stage diet that’s reminiscent of the Atkins Diet…remember that? Well the Dukan Diet, or doin’ the Dukan as they call it in Europe, is a low fat, high protein & low carb diet. I’ll bet its starting to seem a little familiar now…eh?

So after you’ve calculated your True Weight, which is what the Dukan Diet creator Dr. Pierre Dukan calls a realistic weight loss goal, you can begin Phase One of the Dukan Diet.

Dukan Diet Phases

You can’t do a decent Dukan Diet review and not talk about the four phases, because those phases are what make the Dukan Diet ‘unique’.

Phase 1: Phase one of the Dukan Diet is the Attack Phase, during which you eat nothing but lean proteins and drink lots of water. Some of the foods you can eat during phase one of the Dukan Diet include; skinless chicken & turkey, shellfish, lean beef and fat free dairy products. This phase of the diet should last for 10 days or less. This phase is where the water weight comes off…quickly.

Phase 2: This is the Cruise Phase where you should reach your True Weight. During this phase Dukan Dieters alternate their diet with days where you eat nothing but protein and days where you eat proteins and non-starchy vegetables. Phase two of the Dukan Diet will last 3 days for every pound you need to lose to get to your True Weight.

[The French look good yes, but is it because of the Dukan Diet or far fewer crap food choices?]

Phase 3: The Consolidation Phase is a time familiar to dieters around the world. You’ve reached your goal weight and now old eating habits may return. Phase three of the Dukan Diet allows you 2 “celebration meals” each week. This phase of the Dukan Diet lasts 5 days for every pound you lose during Phase two of the diet.

Phase 4: Known as permanent stabilization, phase four is the maintenance phase. It’s simple says Dukan Diet creator Dr. Dukan, all you have to do is follow 3 “non-negotiable” rules.

1. Consume 3 teaspoons of oat bran every day. 
2. Take the stairs whenever you can (always a good idea!)
3. Have one day each week where you consume nothing but “pure protein”.

Dukan Diet Review – The Good

Where the Dukan Diet gets it right is that there is no promise of overnight weight loss. Because the diet does focus on nutrition and a healthy diet, those on the Dukan Diet will develop healthier eating habits, however these habits aren’t what we at TFLA would call ‘healthy’.

The Dukan Diet also endorse walking—lots and lots of walking; 30 minutes every day to be exact! In our Dukan Diet review we found that the book advocates 20 to 30 minutes of walking along with several strength training exercises to perform daily.

Dukan Diet Review – The Bad

The Dukan Diet is the French half-sister of the Atkins Diet. Just like dear old Atkins, The Dukan Diet requires you to eat insane amounts of protein and virtually no carbs. Diets that limit calorie intake this severely deprives you of nutrients your body needs to perform basic functions like walk and think rationally.

Losing weight quickly, like in Phase one of the Dukan Diet practically guarantees that you’ll lose muscle mass along with the fat. As a carb-aholic I personally have a problem with the carb elimination, but it’s also true that human bodies prefer smart carbs to keep it energized!

TFLA Dukan Diet Review – The Verdict

I think it’s safe to say TFLA does not endorse the Dukan Diet. Although it does encourage things we do endorse like consuming lean proteins and exercising regularly, the food restrictions don’t provide enough required vitamins and nutrients. The most important aspect of eating for weight loss is eating a well-balanced diet and the Dukan Diet food list is not balanced.

If you want to lose weight and keep it off, eat a well-balanced diet filled with fiber, lean proteins and fruits & vegetables—in moderation but on a regular basis. Exercise regularly, performing both cardio and resistance training or even circuit training exercises. This method of weight loss is much easier to maintain once you’ve reached your weight loss goal!

Read TFLA’s The Diet Solution Program review; it has information on eating healthy and tips to help you shop smarter. And that’s a tip you can take right to the store…to buy smaller clothes!

It’s a natural response to want to detox your body when you want to get rid of gross things inside your body like fat and sugar. But, before you decide on your next body detox diet you should ask yourself what these detox diets are doing for you.

[Plenty of people choose liquid diets and not all have the desired effects.]

Body detox diet creators claim that toxins are why you have such a hard time losing weight, but the truth is weight loss is impossible if you don’t burn more calories than you consume. If you think body detox diets are the answer to your weight loss woes, keep reading.

How Body Detox Diets Work

Body detox diets require you to consume lots of juice and water to “flush out” the toxins from your body. Typically lasting anywhere from one week to one month, body detox diets allegedly decrease the toxins your body takes in.

By undergoing a body detox diet for at least one week, proponents claim you will have more energy and improved digestion so your body absorbs the maximum amount of nutrients. It has also been claimed that body detox diets increase your metabolic rate for more successful weight loss.

Body Detox Diets

There are plenty of body detox diets on the market with the Master Cleanse, Colon Detox Diet and the Lemonade Diet being among the most popular. What these detox diets have in common is that they both require you to consume very few calories through juice or water consumption.

Of course you need to create a calorie deficit for weight loss to occur, but this kind of calorie deficit drains your body of the energy it needs to perform important functions like exercise. These diets all claim that toxins and contaminants in food contribute to illnesses and weight gain, which is true. What they fail to mention however, is that your liver and kidneys do a pretty fine job of clearing unnecessary toxins from your body.

Detox for Weight Loss?

Body detox diets may help you get rid of unwanted chemicals in your body, but paying closer attention to the foods you consume will also keep those unwanted substances out of your body. What these body detox diet proponents neglect to tell desperate dieters is that by cutting out foods that are full of crap, you minimize your chances to get sick or gain weight.

Forget how tempting these so-called toxic foods are and think about what they do to your body. Sure it’s difficult to say no to fried chicken, mac & cheese and fudge cupcakes, but the alternative is a month-long liquid starvation diet just to get back to normal. How you handle weight loss decisions like this will determine your overall success or failure in losing weight.

[The only way to guarantee weight loss is to burn more calories than you consume...through diet & exercise!]

Most dieters know and understand that a balanced diet and regular exercise are the only guaranteed ways to lose weight and keep it off. Unfortunately enticing weight loss programs like body detox diets prey on your need to lose weight NOW.

Body Detox Diets All Bad?

Not all body detox diets are bad, just the ones that push your caloric intake to dangerously low levels. The main issue with these diets is that you are required to take in very few calories over a very long period of time. The human body cannot function properly without adequate energy in the form of calories and body detox diets require dieters to consume too few calories to workout regularly.

Body detox diets mostly focus on reducing toxins in the body, with weight loss and health improvement being secondary factors. However intermittent fasting like that advocated by Brad Pilon is a safe alternative to body detox diets that help break your addiction to food as well as your need to overeat.

Read the TFLA Eat Stop Eat review to find more about intermittent fasting for weight loss.

So much has been written and said about green tea that it really is difficult to separate fact from fiction. It doesn’t matter if you want to drink tea or take it in a pill form, everyone today is extolling the virtues of green tea for weight loss.

[Not all green tea is created equal…just one stick of this is 101 calories!]

Today we’ll look into the claims and ingredients in Green Tea Extreme to find out if there’s finally a green tea weight loss product that works.

What Is Green Tea Extreme?

Green Tea Extreme is a weight loss supplement that claims it can help you lose up to 25 pounds in the first month of use. This was the first red flag for me because that kind of weight loss is unhealthy and guaranteed to return and multiply, but in the interest of objectivity I kept going.

Green Tea Extreme is simply a supplement that is supposed to “speed up” weight loss.

What’s In Green Tea Extreme?

One of the most important aspects of any diet supplement is the ingredients and to my great surprise Green Tea Extreme actually lists all ingredients. Since they didn’t hide behind to so-called proprietary blend label you can be sure that this isn’t a weight loss product that will have adverse side effects.

Green Tea Extreme contains green tea extract (500mcg), guarana extract (300mcg), chromium (200 mcg), B12 (100 mcg) and citrus aurantium (200 mcg). Some of these ingredients have proven effective for aiding in weight loss, but none of them provide a magic weight loss solution.

What Is The Green Tea Extreme Regimen?

Taking Green Tea Extreme is much easier than the work required to experience successful and long-lasting weight loss. All you have to do is take 2 pills each day and wash them down with an 8 oz. glass of water.

[Just imagine the possibilities if this bottle could give you the body you've always wanted...seriously imagine.]

Although its just 2 pills a day, you will have to be on this regimen for 3 to 5 months to experience “optimal” weight loss results. At $44.90 per bottle, this money would be much better served on fresh produce!

Does Green Tea Extreme Work?

Since the makers of Green Tea Extreme don’t endorse regular exercise and a well-balanced diet, it is difficult for us at TFLA to say this supplement “works”. The amounts of green tea and guarana extract in these supplements are only enough to “aid” weight loss. On its own Green Tea Extract will do very little to help you lose weight.

Without creating a calorie deficit it won’t matter how many diet pills you take. Maybe Green Tea Extreme will help you lose weight if you work out regularly and eat a healthy diet with fiber, lean proteins and fruits & vegetables. Without diet and exercise all pills like Green Tea Extreme are doing is increasing your heart rate and calling it “increasing metabolic rate”.

Green Tea Extreme PROS

• Green tea extract has some weight loss properties
• Easy weight loss regimen
• Money back guarantee for unopened bottles

Green Tea Extreme CONS

• Alone doesn’t cause weight loss
• Lots of complaints about “money back guarantee”
• Not recommended for people with caffeine sensitivity and heart problems
• No diet or exercise program endorsed

Green Tea Extreme Side Effects

Because the main ingredients in Green Tea Extreme work to speed up your heart any pregnant or nursing women should not take it. The makers of Green Tea Extreme list possible side effects associated with this supplement , including; panic attacks, anxiety, dizziness, insomnia, nausea, rapid heart rate and restlessness. If you experience any of these stop taking this supplement and contact your physician.

Green tea is effective for a variety of health problems, but Green Tea Extreme is not effective for weight loss.

Get the real skinny on breaking your food addiction by reading our Eat Stop Eat review. Here’s a hint: it has nothing to do will diet pills!

Fad diets do one thing really well. They come up with insane justifications for why doing this crazy thing to your body will help you lose weight. Sometimes these arguments are quite compelling and other times they are just plain laughable. We all want to lose weight and become a fitter version of ourselves, but how we accomplish that has a great deal to do with whether or not the weight comes back.

[Beyonce famously used Master Cleanse Diet to shed weight for her role in DreamGirls...]

Read what we found out about the Master Cleanse Diet before you choose yet another diet offering false hope.

What IS Master Cleanse Diet?

The Master Cleanse Diet has claimed to be many things, but at its core it is a detox and weight loss program. Put simply this “liquid diet” is supposed to cleanse the body by removing toxins from food, drugs, alcohol, coffee, tea and other hot beverages. By cleansing these toxins from your body, the Master Cleanse diet claims this will also fight food cravings.

What’s IN The Master Cleanse Diet?

Probably one of the easiest fad diet concoctions to create is the Master Cleanse Diet cocktail, which consists of 10 ounces of water combined with fresh lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne peppers. Sounds easy enough right? But exactly how can this seemingly insignificant amount of “subsistence” help you cleanse toxins and shed weight?

[Look very closely...these are your weight loss tools if you choose the Master Cleanse Diet. Pampers? Yep, those are necessary too!]

The answer to that is even simpler. By eating nothing but the so-called Master Cleanse Diet elixir, you will create a huge calorie deficit which will inevitably lead to weight loss. However, what happens when you start eating again and those “cravings” are no longer being cleansed?

How Master Cleanse Works

On the Master Cleanse Diet, dieters may drink 6 to 8 glasses of the cocktail each day. If you get a craving of some sort the diet allows a Salt Water Flush that consists of 2 teaspoons of salt and a quart of water or herbal tea with laxatives. Although the Master Cleanse Diet lasts for up to 2 weeks at a time, you are not allowed any solid foods while cleansing.

After the 14 day Master Cleanse Diet is over, food intake can resume again. Master Cleanse proponents suggest easing back into eating with foods like soup and fresh fruits & vegetables. Serious stomach issues can occur for dieters who go back to solid foods that are already difficult to digest like beef.

What’s Good About Master Cleanse Diet?

If anything can said to be “good” about this diet it is that it is super simple to follow. You can’t eat anything and you can only drink a specific set of beverages so following the Master Cleanse Diet would be fairly easy for any adult of average intelligence.

The Master Cleanse Diet is cheap too, which in the age of over-priced diet products is a sigh of relief. Finally, what’s good about the Master Cleanse Diet is that it will create the necessary calorie deficit for weight loss.

What’s Bad About Master Cleanse Diet?

The list of Master Cleanse Diet negatives is slightly longer however. What’s bad about this diet is that by virtually starving yourself, chances are your weight loss will mostly be water weight and muscle…not the fat that you’ve been targeting for months. Losing fat requires a balanced diet and regular exercise, and simply drinking the weight loss Kool-Aid will shed pounds…just not how you wanted.

[Beyonce is still hot but the Master Cleanse Diet didn't help her keep it off, either!]

The most glaring problem with the Master Cleanse Diet is that our bodies already have this cool detoxifying machine, it’s called the liver. Between the hard work your liver does and regular bowel movements your body already rids itself of most harmful waste. Add in a few days of regular exercise and sweating will help remove toxins if your body truly needs it. The point is there are options like saunas and steam rooms for a quick detox.

Another weight loss problem associated with the Master Cleanse Diet is the hunger and fatigue you will certainly experience. Your body won’t get enough calories and nutrients on this diet to make it through the work day, much less a rigorous workout.

Master Cleanse Diet—Yay or Nay?

TFLA says ‘Nay’ to the Master Cleanse Diet because it requires a severe reduction in calories for a long period of time and requires no physical activity. These two factors are not necessary for successful weight loss.

The best thing you can do for your weight loss is to reduce calories where you can and get more exercise. If you really need help fighting food cravings eating lemon juice, syrup and cayenne pepper won’t help.

Getting a head start on weight loss can feel like an impossible task, but Brad Pilon’s Eat Stop Eat has information that makes it seem a little less impossible. Read our Eat Stop Eat review and find out how to really break your addiction to food…in less than 2 weeks!

We all would like to shed a few pounds, and if we could only eat a better diet with smaller portions and healthier food it could totally happen…right?

[Hoodia Gordonii is a good idea if THIS is your idea of a healthy diet.]

Well that’s the claim made by Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pills. This “all-natural” appetite suppressant will make you lose weight without feeling hungry. Sounds about as good as getting six-pack abs without working out.

So, keep reading and see if the Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pill will be the cure for your weight loss blues.

Hoodia Gordonii–The Basics

Any research you do about diet pills with Hoodia Gordonii will inevitably tell the long story of the cactus-like plant from which Hoodia Gordonii is derived. It is said that many South African men eat the stems of Hoodia plants to reduce hunger during arduous hunting tasks. This is a great story, but tells nothing of the effectiveness of the Hoodia Godonii Diet Pill.

The basics of how this pill works are simple. The plant extract in Hoodia Gordonii Diet pills suppresses the appetite so you don’t feel hungry, and therefore reduces the amount of calories you consume. What Hoodia Gordonii doesn’t do, is help you create the all-important calorie deficit, without which weight loss cannot occur.

The Science Behind Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pills

When in doubt about the effectiveness of a diet pill, the answer is usually found in the studies–or lack of scientific studies. The makers of Hoodia Gordonii, Phytopharm, have anecdotal evidece taken from 18 medically obese subjects, but none of the tests have been randomized or controlled–two factors that determine the veracity of a study.

The study conducted by Phytopharm did not under go a peer review process, so the quality and truthfulness of the results cannot be evaluated. However this anecdotal evidence did indicate that the obese subjects did reduce caloric intake by 1,000 calories each day.

I’d like to know, however, if that 1,000 calories created the deficit they required for weight loss. Hmmmm….

[This little cactus-looking plant is the main ingredient in Hoodia Gordonii, but the verdict is out on effects from long-term use.]

Does Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pills Work?

Anecdotal evidence suggests that Hoodia Gordonii is effective for suppressing the appetite, but no hard science studies back up this claim.

Hoodia Gordonii Diet pill manufacturers indicate that 1,000mg of Hoodia Gordonii are required daily for effective weight loss. The pills made by Phytopharm are 500mg per capsule, but many Hoodia Gordonii Diet pills on the market contain just 100mg per capsule. That’s 10 capsules a day just to experience minimal, healthy weight loss.

Suppressing the appetite will most certainly help you consume fewer calories, but unless you’re aware of HOW MANY calories you eat each day you won’t know the “magic number” you need for weight loss.

The problem with diet pills like Hoodia Gordonii is that they never teach you how to lose weight, they simply offer you pills that allegedly do the hard work for you. Unless you’re willing to take Hoodia Gordonii until you reach your ideal body weight, the safe conclusion is that it is ineffective for long-term weight loss.

If you’re not satisfied within the first 90 days, Phytopharm offers a money back guarantee.

Hoodia Gordonii Side Effects

The creators of Hoodia Gordonii Diet pills claim the pills are organic and without any short or long-term side effects. They furter state that their appetite suppressants will not cause dependency.

All of these claims MAY be true, but since no peer-reviews have been done, we only have their word for it.

How Much Will Losing Weight Cost?

Because there are dozens of companies out there selling diet pills with hoodia gordonii, it can be difficult to determine who’s for real and who’s got their sights set on your pocketbook.

Hoodia Gordonii Diet pills made by Phytopharm claim to be organic and made from pure hoodia gordonii extract.A bottle of Hoodia Gordonii Absolute, which contains 60 capsules costs about $60 plus shipping & handling.

[If pills could solve your weight problems, the world would be perfect...]

TFLA Says About Hoodia Gordonii…

It may be tempting to give diet pills like Hoodia Gordonii a try, especially when there are no established side effects. Unfortunately these pills promise to do things that you’ve been unable to. It promises to suppress your appetite, but many obese & overweight people eat when they aren’t hungry anyway.

Don’t believe me? A 2004 study found that overeaters who are obese share similar “lack of control” traits found in drug addicts. How will an appetite suppressant supress an urge that strong?

As tempting as it is to try, you already know that nothing works for weight loss as well as a balanced diet and regular physical activity. So unless Hoodia Gordonii has a pill that cooks meals for you and encourages you to work out, it is not a diet pill you should take.

If you really want to know how to break your addiction to food, read our review of Eat Stop Eat. All problems cannot be solved in a pill bottle, as evidenced by our stellar review!

Size 0…is this really a size because I was under the impression that zero isn’t even technically a number. It’s so far from a number in fact that a Size 0 means your waist is about 23 inches–the same size as your 7-year old daughter’s waist. So, how is it that millions of silver screen starlets call zero a size yet the normal woman has to go into starvation mode to reach this coveted dress size?

[She looks soooo healthy at a Size 0 they had to edit out her protruding bones!]

That answer is simple: no one outside of Hollywood believes that 0 is the size of a woman. Size 0 Labs however has created a “rapid weight loss” pill, aptly called, Size 0 Diet Pill.

Let’s find out if the Size 0 Diet can help you acheive a size 0 or if its another cheap promise to make a few bucks.

What Is Size 0?

Size 0 is a “scientific breakthrough” in weight loss. This ‘beauty & fat burning’ pill will allegedly help you lose weight while maintaining “shapely curves”. The Size Zero Diet consists of taking a daily regimen of pills–combined with regular diet & exercise–to help you lose weight and improve your “natural beauty”.

What Does The Size Zero Diet Pill DO?

Put simply, the Size Zero Diet Pill is a fat burning pill. Designed especially for women, the Size 0 Diet Pills feature a thermogenic formula that includes an estrogen support blend, beauty enhancement nutrients, and an appetite support blend to help you stop overeating. These pills are intended to speed up your metabolism while at the same time putting a stop to those pesky food cravings.

That’s what the Size Zero Diet Pill does, keep reading to find out HOW it does it. The clinical name for the Size Zero Diet Pill is Clenbuterol, which allegedly works by burning that unnecessary fat stored in the most unlikely of places. The fat is burned by increasing the body’s temperature (hot flashes to lose weight?), which increases the rate at which blood is pumping throughout the body…also known as your blood pressure (RED FLAG). This process is supposed to help suppress your appetite, which is how you’ll lose weight.

[This sleek Size Zero Diet Pill is all you have to do--plus a balanced diet & exercise--to get skinny! True or False?]

How Much Does The Size Zero Diet Cost?

The cost of the Size Zero Diet pill varies by seller, but on average a bottle of 100 pills costs anywhere from $35.00 up to $49.95.

What Is The Size Zero Diet Pill Regimen?

If you decide that the Size Zero Diet is for you, you will have to take 1-2 pills at least 2 times a day but no more than 3 times daily. Each dose should be taken with 16 ounces of water, a half-hour before meal time. It is recommended that when the Size Zero Diet begins, you start with 1 pill twice a day until you determine how the pills affect you.

Size Zero Diet Pill Side Effects

Like most fat burning pills on the market, the Size Zero Diet does include a few side effects. Because of the increased heart rate associated with Clenbuterol, anxiety, strokes, heart attacks and panic attacks are associated with this product. Other side effects you could experience on the Size Zero Diet pills include; insomnia, dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, chest pain, tumors, loss of consciousness, behavioral shfits or tingling sensations. Stop taking and talk with your doctor if (or when) you experience these symptoms.

[When this is what passed for a list of ingredients, your spidey senses should tell you to STAY AWAY!!!]

You should not take this pill if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant. If you have a family history of high blood pressure, heart disease, liver or kidney disease, renal disease, anxiety or depression it is also recommended that you stay away from the Size Zero Diet pill.

You may experience severe symptoms if you take the Size Zero Diet pill with any other supplements that contain caffeine, or any other sources of caffeine. Drug and alcohol use is forbidden with this product. If you engage in intense physicial activities in very warm weather, the makers of the Size Zero Diet pill warn against beginning a diet regimen with this product.

Ingredients

The ingredients in the Size Zero Diet pill are those commonly found in many fat burning pills. Green tea extract, Hoodi Gordonii, and taurine are all in this pill, but not in dosages that would aid weight loss. Collagen in this pill allegedly reduces body fat, along with choline, but no scientific studies have proven this. The weight loss complex has 785mg per 2 pills, which at 26 ingredients, is about 30mg of each ingredient–not enough to cause significant weight loss.

Should You Try The Size Zero Diet?

The easy answer is NO, you should not try the Size Zero Diet pill. Many of the ingredients included in these pills have very limited weight loss benefits. If you’re already enjoying regular cardio and strength training exercises, you can burn more fat and tone this way. By adding a balanced diet that is high in fiber and lean proteins, you’ll experience more weight loss than by popping a few pills.

The size Zero Diet pill plays on the worst insecurites of women by offering a completely unrealistic solution. Since the Size Zero Diet pill recommends that you use the pills in conjunction with a balanced diet and exercise, you may as well SCRAP THE PILLS and focus on doing the (proven) things effectively, ya know, diet & exercise.

Get more information on how to drop a few pounds and break your food addiction by reading our review of Eat Stop Eat. It’ll change everything you thought you knew about dieting and fasting for weight loss.

None of the ingredients found in the Size Zero Diet pill are dangerous even though there are tons of them.

Remember all those quick weight loss programs that never taught you how to keep the weight off? Did you learn your lesson or did you find another ‘pill of the moment’ preying on your desire to shed those extra pounds?

[Why wouldn't you want to try something like this? Other than it's no different than the last diet you tried.]

SlimQuick Cleanse promises to give your weight loss a “head start” in just one week! Keep reading for our in depth SlimQuick Cleanse review.

SlimQuick Cleanse

SlimQuick Labs, makers of SlimQuick Extreme, have added a weeklong detoxifying diet to their roster of products. The SlimQuick Cleanse product is a pill–4 pills at a time, actually–that allegedly will give a woman’s weight loss efforts a boost (sorry fellas) by eliminating toxins and improving digestive functions. SlimQuick Cleanse is also supposed to increase a woman’s metabolism (find out why that’s important for weight loss here), and energy, in addition to cleansing the colon.

All of that sounds pretty good to me, but I’ve been hurt and misled by weight loss products in the past and I intend to dig a little further.

SlimQuick Cleanse Ingredients

Like many weight loss products SlimQuick Cleanse contains green tea extract and hoodia gordonii, which improve metabolic function and acts as an appetite suppressant, respectively. For good measure this product also has calcium, and a whole host of other roots, leaves, and berries that ‘aid’ weight loss.

[This little bottle looks harmless, but it might not be if you suffer from diabetes, hypertension and many other obesity-related illnesses.]

Although many of the ingredients purportedly in SlimQuick Cleanse are natural extracts, there are a ton of contra-indicators for this product. That means that you may not be able to take SlimQuick Cleanse if you have one (or more) of several health problems or diseases.

SlimQuick Cleanse Side Effects/Warnings

If you’re under the age of 18 or have any health problems that could be exacerbated by caffeine or caffeine-like products, SlimQuick Cleanse may not be for you. The makers of SlimQuick Cleanse warn that there are more than 200 mg of caffeine and other stimulants per 2 capsules. This could affect any potential customer that suffers from heart problems and hypertension.

Because of the caffeine and additional stimulants, pregnant or nursing women should avoid taking SlimQuick Cleanse. Remember earlier when I wrote of contra-indicators? Well this is that portion of the program. Speak with a doctor before taking SlimQuick Cleanse if you are being treated for any of the following OR if you are at risk (if you’re overweight, you’re at risk) of getting the following: liver or thyroid disease, diabetes, nervousness or anxiety, depression, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke or a seizure disorder.

Some side effects of taking SlimQuick Cleanse include dizziness, tremors, headaches, nervousness, insomnia, nausea, chest pain, and irregular heartbeats. If you still decide to take SlimQuick cleanse, contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms.

SlimQuick Cleanse Positives

The ingredients in SlimQuick Cleanse make it likely that you’ll experience some weight loss. Some dieters may find this product useful because you just pop 4 capsules, twice a day to help with weight loss. One positive aspect of SlimQuick Cleanse is that drinking lots of water is highly recommended, both to prevent choking and to enhance the detox.

SlimQuick Cleanse is $17.99 for a one-week supply, so interested dieters on a budget won’t break the bank trying another fad diet.

SlimQuick Cleanse Drawbacks

The major problem with SlimQuick Cleanse is that most overweight people can’t take it! Many of the health problems associated with being overweight or obese–diabetes, hypertension, anxiety, depression, liver or thyroid disease–are also the reason you shouldn’t/can’t take SlimQuick Cleanse.

Taking 8 pills a day, even if it is for 7 days, seems a bit excessive. But that’s my own personal opinion.

[SlimQuick Cleanse is as effective as drinking tea to aid weight loss...only tea is cheaper and works even for the really overweight--unlike SlimQuick Cleanse!]

SlimQuick Cleanse is not recommended because you can experience the same 6 benefits by adding daily glasses of green or white tea to your diet. The possible side effects and contra-indicators of SlimQuick Cleanse could not possibly outweigh the teeny tiny amount of weight you’d lose on it.

On a side note: even an ounce lost is a great accomplishment, but weight loss must be a risk-reward game. And the bottom line is that the worst risks of SlimQuick Cleanse far outweigh simply giving your weight loss a “boost”. Other things that could give your weight loss a swift kick in the pants include: regular exercise, a well-balanced diet high in fiber and lean proteins, smaller portions, drinking more tea and less booze & soda, and of course allow yourself to relax once in awhile!

Read our review of Eat Stop Eat and give your body a real boost for weight loss!

Cavewoman: Dinner ready.
Caveman: What havin’?
Cavewoman: Caught water animals, gathered berries and fungus.
Caveman: Water animal again? (grumbles and storms out of cave.)
Cavewoman: (shrugs) More for me.

[There have always been consequences to criticizing the chef...just ask our ancestors!]

After reading about the Paleo diet I wondered if our pre-agricultural ancestors ever bored of their food options, and this is what I imagined common dinner conversation was like during the paleolithic era after reading about another, the Primal diet.

Keep reading to find out of the Primal Diet actually helps weight loss.

Primal Diet Basics

The primal diet is an eating program based on the book “The Primal Blueprint,” written by Mark Sisson. The primal diet promotes eating only foods that were available to our ancestors prior to the neolithic era. The basic premise behind the primal diet is that a ‘hunter and gatherer’ diet has nourished humans for much of their evolution, during most of which humans were not overweight and suffering from a myriad of health problems.

Right off the bat, there’s a serious problem with this logic, considering the body composition in the neolithic area was much more likely a result of HOW MUCH food they had available and living a very active (see: hunting, surviving) lifestyle and not food selection.

But I digress…

Primal Diet Foods

One of the most important aspects to any diet program are the foods promoted for consumption, and the primal diet promotes mostly whole foods that have not be processed. Foods that primal dieters may consume include proteins like pork, poultry, bison, beef, wild game, fish and shellfish. Vegetables are pretty much allowed in unlimited portions, particularly if they have been grown organically. Fruits are allowed in the primal diet, but only a moderate consumption is recommended and only for those fruits with the best nutritional value like berries.

[The primal diet promise: very few carbs and plenty of protein will work for weight loss...this time!]

Other proteins allowed by the primal diet includes eggs (obviously they weren’t concerned about cholesterol!) and most nuts like almonds, cashews and pecans, but peanuts are prohibited because they aren’t “tree nuts” as prescribed by the primal diet. Seeds like sunflower and pumpkin may be consumed as well, but not if they have been roasted in any oil other than those found within the seed.

Prohibited Foods

The primal diet does not allow consumption of any vegetable oils, grains, beans, sugars or processed foods of any kind. These foods have all come after the paleolithic age, when humans began experimenting with agriculture and animal husbandry.

Primal dieters argue that while grains and legumes may have nutritional value, they also contribute to other health problems like autoimmune diseases. Carbs are not completely forbidden, but on a primal diet should be reduced greatly and only derived from fruits and vegetables.

What’s Good About the Primal Diet

The primal diet is good because it encourages a greater consumption of fruits and vegetables, which are packed with vitamins and nutrients and water. Decreasing how many carbohydrates you consume is a good idea for anyone trying to lose weight, as is getting carbs from healthier food sources. A diet consisting of lean proteins and vegetables is a good start to any weight loss plan.

Concerned about carbs? No-carb recipes found here!

Another aspect of the primal diet that’s good is the focus on free range and organic products. It is a good idea to eat organic whenever it’s possible, but especially with meat products. Industrial agriculture has lead to an increased amount of hormones, antibiotics and chemicals in meat, which could also be responsible for the health problems that primal diet proponents warn about.

What’s Bad About the Primal Diet

Although the Primal Diet does not overtly advocate eating raw meat to aid weight loss, it is mentioned as an optional part of the diet. Because there is only anecdotal evidence that eating a raw meat diet is beneficial, or that it aids with weight loss, we advise against it. Many illnesses can be contracted by eating undercooked or raw meat, so if you’re considering this as part of your primal diet follow the instructions suggested by Mark Sisson here.

[The primal diet promises "boundless energy" with minimal carb intake...do you buy it?]

The other problem I have with the primal diet is that there is not a heavy focus on using regular exercise for weight loss. This is most odd when you consider that a great portion of our paleolithic ancestors’ healthfulness comes from the fact that most days were spent hunting and gathering supplies for survival. Mark Sisson does recommend increased physical activity and even a few paleo-inspired exercises, but maintains that most weight loss occurs due to diet.

Primal Diet for Weight Loss?

The primal diet will work for weight loss, if you are under your calorie consumption for the day, just like with any diet. But restricting your diet to more boring, more expensive foods could wreak havoc on the rest of the life, setting you up for the yo-yo effect.

By decreasing your intake of carbohydrates and focusing more on lean proteins and vegetables, you will very likely create the calorie deficit needed for weight loss. However without regular exercise your weight loss will be a very long process with mediocre results.

It’s not a bad idea to eat more organic foods or to reduce the amount of carbs you consume. However if you cannot afford organic foods then a diet filled with pork and beef probably isn’t a good idea as these meats often have the most chemicals in them.

If you’re struggling with weight loss you can take a few pointers from the primal diet, however adopting the primal diet for everyday use is not recommended as we already have plenty of low-carb diets out there.

If the idea of another low carb diet makes you want to stop eating altogether, read our review of Eat Stop Eat and turn that fast into a healthy way to shed a few pounds!

It’s 2:30 in the afternoon and you had a great lunch packed with vegetables, lean proteins and you even topped it off with a dessert of berry salad. But that was almost 2 hours ago and now your stomach won’t stop yelling at you to “feed me”…what to do? Well when hunger strikes and you feel powerless to ignore it…DON’T. Rather than starving yourself, pack a late afternoon snack using no carb foods.

[Grabbing whatever food is close by when hunger strikes is why this guy weighs about 4,000 pounds!]

Keep reading to find the perfect no carb foods for snack time!

While a no carb diet isn’t something we here at TFLA recommend, snacks are a great time to indulge in no carb foods. Since snacks are, by definition, something that occurs between meals, we can assume you received an appropriate amount of carbs during those meals. When you need a snack to get you through the rest of the day, don’t pile up on carbs again.

WATER

Water, water, water. It’s all any health guru or wannabe guru can talk about, and for good reason. While these professional dieters may not know everything, they do have it right when it comes to the clear stuff. Water is a necessary part of ANY healthy diet. Water keeps you hydrated, which helps keeps your muscles in proper working condition. Water helps with digestion also, so remember that after a day of indulging in junk.

Most important of all, water is the number one no carb food. Ok, water is a no carb drink officially, but when hunger pangs arise it may as well be food. When you feel hungry shortly after eating, try drinking a glass of water to satisfy that hunger instead of making a beeline straight for the calorie-laden way to satisfy your tummy.

MEATS

Although non-processed meats are considered no carb foods, I don’t think spareribs or top sirloin is an appropriate snack. However if you are looking for some quite delicious and awfully healthy no carb recipes, click HERE! If you do choose to eat just meat for a snack, it should be grilled or baked to reduce the fat content.

[Reconsider before you hit your favorite Roach Coach because processed meats like hot dogs may be no carb foods, but they load up on calories & sodium!]

Although you may be tempted to break out a can of beans to snack on, you should resist that urge. While beans and legumes have plenty of nutritional value, they also have plenty of carbs. This doesn’t mean that lentils or chickpeas shouldn’t make their way into your diet, it just means beans are not considered no carb foods.

Nuts are the forgotten cousin in the meat family. Everyone remembers lamb and beans and beef, but poor nuts always go unmentioned even though there are a few that could satisfy your hunger with practically no carbs! Every 2 tablespoons of almonds, coconuts, macadamia nuts, walnuts, or pecans contains less than 2 grams of carbohydrates. Considering nuts are packed with proteins, 2 tablespoons should be plenty to trick your belly out of over-indulging.

VEGETABLES

When it comes to no carb foods to snack on, it doesn’t get better or more plentiful than the produce section. Sure, some vegetables are incredibly starchy with high carb counts, but there are enough non-starchy veggies to get you through the day without a carb overload.

Next time you start daydreaming about salty potato chips (a 1/2 cup of non-fried potatoes has 14g of carbs!), reach for something you can eat like chips such as squash, carrots, broccoli, cucumbers or celery. If you stopped caring about potato chips a long time ago (good job, by the way), you can choose to munch on leafy greens like bok choy, cabbage or spinach, which have less than 1g of carbohydrates per 1/2 cup serving.

If you’re sick of traditional salads like many people, it’s time to get creative. Mix your veggies to create a trail mix  of vegetables. Mix and match your favorite no carb foods to create healthy snacks that help you stick to your weight loss plan.

[Broccoli and gruyere cheese are both no carb foods, but how well can this dish aid your weight loss, really?]

CHEESE

There are a few no carb foods in the cheese section, but what they lack in carbohydrates they make up for in calories. For example you can eat up to a cup of shredded Gruyere cheese and consume no carbs whatsoever, but you will have consumed 446 calories on a snack! Does that sound like the path to a slimmer you?

Other cheeses that are considered no carb foods include cheddar, muenster (no carbs, 103 calories per slice), fontina (no carbs, 109 calories per slice), and monterey (no carbs, 104 calories per slice). Unless a simple slice of cheese is going to satisfy your hunger until the next meal, cheese is the perfect example of no carb foods to avoid during snack time.

FRUITS

When it comes to healthy snacks, fruit usually tops the list. They’re sweet, tasty, and provide lots of nutrients your body needs. Unfortunately when we talk of no carb foods, there’s very little to say about fruit. Fruits with less than 2 grams of carbohydrates per 1/4 cup include coconuts, and cranberries, and one stalk of rhubarb has just 2 grams of carbs.

Finding no carb foods to snack on between meals can be difficult, but not impossible. Simply find a few no carb foods you actually like from the sections above, and pack them with your lunch for those late afternoon cravings. By being prepared to fight hunger when it arises, you’re more likely to use the right tools to fight them.

Get more information on eating for weight loss by reading our review of The Diet Solution Program.

Remember the good old days, when we humans used to live in caves and travel thousands of miles in the name of finding dinner? Would you be willing to get prehistoric, so to speak, in the name of weight loss?

[You know what they say about weight loss: it's so easy a caveman can do it!]

The Paleo Diet, also called the Caveman Diet advises just that. The Paleo Diet promises that by eating the way our prehistoric ancestors did you can lose as much as 75 pounds in just 6 months! If that sounds way too good to be true, keep reading to find out the real skinny on the Paleo Diet.

What Is The Paleo Diet?

The Paleo Diet is a way of eating that is very similar to the way our ancestors allegedly ate during the Paleolithic period, which was about 10,000 years ago. According to the Paleo Diet creator Dr. Loren Cordain the foods suggested in the Paleo Diet are high in the nutrients our bodies need to stay fit, and low in those that contribute to weight gain and illnesses related to too much weight gain.

The creators of the Paleo diet and recipes contend that the human body is genetically made to eat the way our ancestors did prior to the industrialization of agriculture.

What’s In The Paleo Diet?

The Paleo Diet makes mention of our hunter & gatherer ancestors a lot because this is how our ancestors survived, by hunting and/or gathering what they ate. This should give you a pretty good idea of what foods are allowed with the Paleo Diet. From entrees to dessert, the Paleo diet plan remains true to is pre-agricultural roots.

[Foods allowed in the Paleo diet are included on this handy Paleo food pyramid. Much smaller than our pyramid bought by the food lobby!]

Hunted food that you’re allowed to consume on the Paleo Diet include meat, offal (internal organs), fish, and shellfish. Gathered food you can eat includes fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, animal eggs, and tree nuts. There are several cookbooks available from the Paleo Diet creators that feature Paleo diet menus and recipes. When it comes to quenching your thirst, you have a few options with the Paleo Diet, but not many. Drinks Paleo dieters may consume other than water include coconut water and green tea, preferably organic green tea.

What Can’t I Eat On The Paleo Diet?

The creators of the Paleo Diet recommend that you stay away from foods that have low amounts of the most vital nutrients like soluble fiber, antixoidants and low-glycemic carbs. They caution Paleo dieters to avoid refined sugars, saturated & trans fats, grains, and salt just to name a few. You should stay away from a diet filled with dairy and grains, but replace then with fruits and vegetables because they are more nutritious, at least that what Dr. Cordain says.

What Exercises Does The Paleo Diet Require?

The Paleo Diet does not focus heavily on exercise, which is quite odd given how physical the lives were of our prehistoric ancestors. There is literally almost no mention of exercise whatsoever in the Paleo Diet, and the diet says nothing of regular exercise.

[Lean protein like salmon and loads of fresh vegetables are an ideal Paleo Diet meal.]

Paleo Diet For Weight Loss?

With a meal plan that lasts for 2 weeks and a cookbook for purchase that features more than 100 recipes, the Paleo Diet may be able to help shed a few pounds. Many components of this Paleo Diet are things we here at TFLA also recommend, including lean proteins, fresh produce, and limited salt and refined sugars. However the diet does not focus on exercise as a contributing factor to obesity and obesity related sicknesses.

There are many positive aspects to the Paleo Diet, especially cutting out refined foods, but without regular cardio and strength training exercises, how much will weight loss really mean?

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Before you decide that Relacore is THE weight loss aid for you, read some interesting information we found about possible side effects. Although the makers of Relacore claim their ‘all natural’ drug has no side effects, many users have taken to the web to prove them wrong!

[When there's money to be made, people will say ANYTHING. Exhibit #1A]

The main goal of the supplement Relacore is to decrease the levels of cortisol in the body they believe is responsible for adding “stress related” belly fat. Check with your regular physician before you begin a regimen of Relacore due to an unusually high cortisol release, because it may be a sign that you’re suffering from something more serious than belly fat. High levels of cortisol could mean you have Cushing’s Syndrome.

Understanding Cortisol

The key to understanding possible Relacore side effects is understanding cortisol. Simply put cortisol is a hormone secreted when our bodies are feeling the physical symptoms of stress. Cortisol alone however, is not making you overweight as Relacore claims: your response to stress (i.e. overeating or emotional eating), is why you need to lose weight.

Relacore Ingredients

Relacore is a blend of vitamins and herbs that, more than anything else, acts as a stress reducer. The ingredients in Relacore are purported to be all natural, however there is no way to know exactly how much of each ingredient is in each tablet, just that there are 265 mg combined. Although Relacore acknowledges no adverse side effects from their product, many users have begun sharing their Relacore side effects with the world.

[Relacore labels give no hint of possible side effects, relying on it's "all-natural" marketing to indicate no side effects.]

The main ingredients in Relacore include magnolia (bark), passion flower, niacinamide, panax ginseng, and pinella. Each of these ingredients has what is called ‘antidepressant properties,’ meaning they help problems such as anxiety, insomnia, and depression. Just like many supplements intended to improve mood or burn fat, the devil is in the details that we aren’t privvy to!

Relacore Side Effects

Weight Gain is one of the most widely given Relacore side effects, but this probably has a lot to do with Relacore’s claims that stress is responsible for belly fat. Many takers of Relacore probably have not changed their eating habits, particularly when stressed, or added more physical exercise to their weekly regimen. Despite this, weight gain is a pretty serious Relacore side effect, especially when it should have the exact opposite effect.

Heart palpitations are not an uncommon side effect of Relacore, as reported by Relacore users on the internet. Again despite the lack of “adverse effects” reported by Relacore many users have experienced mild to severe heart palpitations after beginning a Relacore regimen. These heart palpitations are very likely caused by too much Magnolia (bark) and/or Panax ginseng, which helps Relacore give you that much needed energy boost.

Nausea is another Relacore side effect reported by current and former Relacore users. Nausea is most likely caused by ingesting unfamiliar herbs, or an exceptionally strong dosage. Allergies may also be responsible, which is why you should talk with your physician before taking Relacore.

Blood Pressure Problems have been commonly reported, which is to be expected with products targeting the overweight population. The problems Relacore users report however includes blood pressure readings that are too high and too low. Fluctuating blood pressure readings can be a serious indication of larger health problems, not to mention that high or low blood pressure can be dangerous.

Irregular Menstrual Cycle has been reported by women taking Relacore. Women have reported that Relacore side effects include severe cramping where none existed before, irregular periods, heavy flows, and extended bleeding.

Other side effects of Relacore that have been reported include insomnia, drowsiness & dizziness, headaches or migraines, and even acne. However, due to Relacore’s refusal to acknowledge any possibly negative side effects of their product, only anecdotal evidence is available. The only information available about any side effects of Relacore have come from former users, but since the company inaccurately markets itself as a weight loss supplement when it really is an over the counter mood enhancer I’d say it’s safe to assume they’re well aware of the reported Relacore side effects.

Get real information on how to lose weight and keep it off by reading our review of Eat Stop Eat. You’ll learn something you didn’t know about weight loss, that’s actually true! Imagine that…

When it comes to weight loss pills concerns over effectiveness often takes a back seat to safety concerns. Many diet pills or supplements promise amazing weight loss results, but what they fail to tell you is that the side effects are inconvenient, harmful, and sometimes dangerous.

[Plenty of ideas start with the best of intentions...]

Weight loss supplements like Orlistat may help you keep your weight under control, but at what cost? Orlistat is a prescription diet pill given to overweight people who also suffer from diseases that include heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and even diabetes. Purportedly, Orlistat works because it prevents fat from being absorbed into your intestines. Sounds complicated, right?

Well Orlistat is more than just complicated: it has been linked to mild and serious side effects. Keep reading to find out what Orlistat side effects to expect if you choose this as a viable weight loss option.

Common Orlistat Side Effects

The most common side effect linked to Orlistat according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information is irregular bowel movements or changes in bowels. This problem occurs most often during the first few weeks of taking Orlistat, but according to the NCBI the problem could persist as long as you take Orlistat.

Other bowel-related side effects have been attributed to Orlistat due to the pill’s focus on removing unabsorbed fat through the bowels. If you have any of the following Orlistat side effects and they don’t go away after a few days, call your doctor:

• Oily spotting on underwear
• Urgent bowel movements
• Loose, oily, or fatty stools
• More frequent bowel movements
• Inability to control bowels movements
• Anal discomfort or pain
• Gas accompanied by oily spotting

[Can you believe this little pill 3 times a day causes all these side effects?!?]

Other Orlistat Side Effects

Other users of Orlistat have reported more serious side effects from taking the drug. Although some of these side effects occur infrequently, you should contact your physician immediately as these Orlistat side effects could be dangerous.

• Hives, rashes, and itching have been reported by Orlistat users. While hives and rashes could simply be an allergic reaction to an ingredient in Orlistat, combined with unusual itching it could be a sign of liver damage.
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing may occur while on an Orlistat regimen, which may be signs of an allergic reaction.
• Fatigue
• Nausea and vomiting can occur for a wide variety of reasons, although Orlistat does recommend eating a low fat content diet because Orlistat decreases fat absorption, forcing more fat to stay in your digestive tract.
• Loss of appetite
• Severe abdominal pain.
• Headaches and migraines
• Irregular menstrual cycles, including early or late cycles, and intermittent spotting.
• Jaundiced skin and/or eyes (another sign of liver damage).
• Urine darker than normal or unusually light-colored stools
• Increased risk of kidney stones, especially in patients with a history of kidney stones.

Anyone currently taking Orlistat should contact a doctor immediately if any of these Orlistat side effects persist or become worse. Many Orlistat side effects can be avoided by adhering to a low fat diet, since high fat intake (30% or more fat) causes the most embarrassing ‘oily’ side effects.

[If you don't want to choose between weight loss and dignity, stay away from Orlistat!]

While there is not enough information to state unequivocally that one possible side effect of Orlistat is liver damage, some individuals who took the drug did develop severe liver damage. Furthermore, some of the side effects of Orlistat are also symptoms of liver damage and if you notice them, stop taking Orlistat and contact a doctor immediately. (Find out why your liver is so important, here!)

If you currently take Orlistat, you should also add a multivitamin to your regimen because another side effect of Orlistat is that it prohibits your body from absorbing certain fat-soluble vitamins as well as beta carotene. Without a multivitamin you could be missing out on important vitamins and nutrients needed for successful weight loss.

Want to lose weight without the oily mess? Read our review of Eat Stop Eat and find a neater way to lose weight that actually works!