Here’s Why I’m Immediately Suspicious Of MLM Products…
I have a confession to make. Gather ’round closely now, I’m going to whisper it in your ear… I’m suspicious of products marketed through MLM (multi-level-marketing) schemes. I know, I know, there are some reputable companies that do business in this manner. And yes, I know… some of you are not going to be pleased with me for saying so, but unfortunately, I’ve found the very nature of MLM makes it...
I Love This…
If this ad doesn’t encourage people to eat more vegetables and fruits, I don’t know what will. Pity you don’t see stuff like this in the US…
Exercise To Lose Weight? But I HATE Exercising!
Awwwww… do I have to? Despite some recent publicized silliness that indicated that exercise offered no “metabolic advantage” to those who included it in their diet programs (see this post from Elissa for complete details), exercise is a critical element of any weight loss program. It’s simple really… to lose weight, you must create a caloric deficit; take in fewer calories than you expend. There are two...
The Taxman Cometh!
[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYiLoSPTknw&NR=1] Finally done! D’ya think maybe the IRS will let me write off the $$$ I pay for supps and monthly gym fees as business expenses?
Supplement Ad Claim of the Month PART II: “Studies have shown…”
In this post, Elissa discusses how the phrase “studies have shown” — a phrase used quite commonly by supplement retailers — can refer to whole gamut of studies that don’t necessarily prove a darn thing. These can be in-vitro studies (sometime called “test tube” studies), animal studies, in-house studies, “non” peer-reviewed studies, or studies performed with mega-doses of the...
What You Expect is (Sometimes) What You Get…
This is a joke… This, however, is not. Neither is this. The “Placebo Effect” is quite real, and needs to be taken into account whenever you see or hear testimonials for various supplements – even if they’re from people you know and otherwise trust. Certainly, recommendations should be taken into consideration, but you should never suspend your critical judgement: do a little research before you open your...
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