Does slimming centers really SLIM you down?

This could be the most common questions in the minds of the millions who are thinking of slimming down. But can slimming centers really slim you down? Or rather, can those claimed weight managers really 'manage your weight for you'? Notice that I've used quotations for "manage your weight for you", because the fact is, YOU are really the one who is managing your weight and not them. Those machines that they use on you, are really temporary measures that makes you walk out feeling 'slim' and to convince you to sign on a package with them right after a treatment. Let's list down the things that slimming centers do to you that 'slims' you down:

1. Sauna Machines - purpose: to make you perspire
how the scam works --> fat in our body are stored in cells known as adipose tissue, which also stores 10-14% of water in the tissue. These fat-storing tissues are typically found under our skin. So the trick is, to make you perspire, so that you can get rid of these water in the adipose tissue to lose a whooping 1-2kg after the treatment! But are the fats still there? OF COURSE...
The liquid loss will be quickly replaced after a few glass of water.

2. Plastic wraps - purpose: to compress the fats
how the scam works --> fats in our body exist near our skin to serve the primary purpose of absorbing shocks (in case we fall) and to keep us warm. These shock absorbers are naturally compressible and upon the application of pressure, naturally gets smaller making you look firmer. Naturally, they will bounce back into shape once pressure is removed, but in time for the 'weight consultant' to 'prove' to you your 'weight loss' after the treatment. But are the fats still there? OF COURSE...

3. Medicines - purpose: to block cabohydrate
not quite a scam, but there are the side effects --> carbohydrates are the basic nutrients that our brain and other parts of our body feeds on. So by blocking the absorption of carbohydrates, we are in fact depriving our body of nutrients and sacrificing the ability for the maximised functioning of the brain. Besides the side effects of getting tired easily and feeling wobbly all day long with the inability to react or think properly, you do get to eat heartily and not gain more weight, but are the original fats still there? OF COURSE... Is it worth the sacrifice on your ability to function normally through the day? You decide on that yourself.

4. Detox pills/drinks - purpose: to purge the 'unwanted/poisonous stuff' out of your body
how the scam works --> most of these detox pills/drinks are mostly filled with laxatives for us to clear our bowels most unwillingly. But as a matter of fact, what these 'unwanted stuff/poison' really is, no one can put their finger on it and if you were to ask this to the next promoter who tries to sell you this kind of product, ask him for me, see what he can tell you. Most likely he will just keep saying, "you know, those toxics in our food, your fats, the pollution..." There's only one thing that kills the negative elements that causes the break down of our body and that is antioxidants, can be found in fruits like blue berries and carrots (more on anti-oxidants here). Not aware to most of us, our KIDNEY does exactly the function of getting rid of 'toxics' consumed by us! So do we really need to detox? Many research has shown that 'detox' does not work and does nothing to our body. (Give me a buzz should you wish to see those research papers.)

5. Food supplements - purpose: to replace our regular meals
how the scam works --> these meals can come in the form of liquid or packets of meal in low cabohydrate and fats. However, carbohydrates and fats also serves the purpose of making us 'feel' full by sending a chemical up to our brain to tell us to stop eating. Without these chemicals, we'll not only not feel full, we'll end up eating more 'cause we'll be looking for food after the replacement meals to curb our hunger pangs. It works for you only if you can overcome the psychological test, if not, don't bother...

But how is it that there are so many success stories from weight management centers? Simply because, there ARE indeed truths and knowledge of food intake that these weight consultants tell you! They tell you to watch your diet, eat only certain food, and do regular exercise to make the program work. Given the amount that you pay, you will naturally listen to them and really want the program to work for yourself. But is it really the machines and pills that worked? NO! It's your own watch on your diet and the regular exercise that worked... do you really need to spend a few thousands of dollars for those knowledge? No again... you are getting it for free here... :).

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