"CHEAT" your weight off?

I know I was suppose to write on the truth of creatine and how to properly utilize this supplement, however I came across an old e-mail I wrote about debunking the hype for this stupid supplement. I thought it would be good food for thought. Due to LEGAL ISSUES, I cannot use their REAL NAME, so I will NICKNAME this supplement "Magic Weight Loss Supplement" SO HERE YOU GO! =)!

Go Ahead- Cheat and Eat!
"Magic Weight Loss Supplement" is the world’s first food sprinkle.

Formulated To:

• Eliminate up to 25% of calories eaten*
• Clinically proven to reduce weight**
• Tasteless and Effective*
• Patent Pending*

PRICE:  $120 - $150 per bottle.



     So recently I caught wind of this "GREAT" magic pill supplement that makes you lose weight. Advocates proclaim that it has been scientifically proven. Proponents have shouted "I LOST 60lbs!" with pictures to prove it. However, I will not buy into this marketing ploy. I am not a nutritionist or a registered dietitian, but I am a Strength Trainer who will not let the general public get dooped in to wasting their hard earned money for some stuff they can get in their own homes.  

"Magic Weight Loss Supplements" primary ingredient is the root from the konnyaku plant, also known as the konjac plant and devil's tongue plant. However it is the glucomannan that makes this plant very weight lost friendly to those who seek to lose weight.

Glucomannan is a water soluble fiber that is derived from the root of the konnyaku plant. 13% of the root contains dry matter, which is 64% Glucomannan and 24% startch (ROUGH ESTIMATE), but within the vicinity. When Glucomannan is exposed to water it can absorb 200X its weight in water and can become this viscous substance that is 97% water and 3% mostly fiber.

The secondary ingredient is cellulose which is and indigestible carbohydrate mostly found in plant walls and other related materials.

When one adds this to their food and eats it, the powder expands and becomes that viscous material.

It doesn't really trick the body. As you watch the video, the guys says the powder disguises CALORIES as fiber. When one hears calories they think FOOD, which is a fallacy they are presenting. Calories cannot be disguised, there is no such thing, if their was, there would be an even bigger better pill that would only be prescribed to overly obese individuals that are at risk of dying by being over weight. ALSO they cannot legally say FOOD or else the FDA will say something. By saying calories it entices people to say "YEAH!!! I NEED THAT CAUSE IT CAN HELP ELIMINATE EXTRA FOOD I EAT!"

Another part of the video says that the body eliminates calories from fiber. This is only HALF true.

Half of the fiber is disposed of because the enzymes and bacteria cannot break down some fiber like cellulose and other big molecules that are resistant to them. That's why they don't get digested. The other usable half of fiber is fermented within the intestines and produces organic acids and gases. Organic acids provide lining for intestines and fuel for the body, especially the liver.

When one increase intake of fiber in general, they tend to eat less because it makes them feel full longer. Why? Fiber digests slowly and helps retain food in the stomach longer. It also helps soften stool and keep the flow in the bowels nice and fresh.

The average human needs 25 to 30 grams of fiber a DAY. People don't think its much, but compared to how we eat today, that's a SH*T LOAD. People eat lest than HALF of the total fiber needed a DAY! So after a whole day of eating regularly you probably only have eaten 12 to 15 grams of fiber when your body needs 25 to 30 to function optimally.

So those "80 test subjects" (which by the way is not reliable enough data to make conclusions towards the general public) that lost and average of 8 lbs a month by just taking this powder and not doing any Diet or Exercise just increased their Fiber intake, which helps suppress appetite, therefore eating less calories through out the day due to less hunger pangs, ergo the average 2 lbs a week weight loss without diet or exercise since the calories have been reduced.

CONCLUSION IS IT IS JUST AN OVERPRICED BOTTLE OF SIMPLE FIBER WITH A CATCHY NAME! JUST EAT FOOD HIGH IN FIBER TO GET THE SAME EFFECT! HERE'S A LIST OF SOME:

* Apples

* Beans

* Berries

* Broccoli

* Brussels sprouts

* Carrots

* Cauliflower

* Figs

* Oranges

* Pears

* Peas

* Prunes

* Bran muffins

* Brown rice

* Multi-grain cereals

* Oatmeal

* Popcorn

* Whole-wheat bread

And I'm sure they're each cheaper than $120 per serving. Simple fiber supplements at supplements stores also sell for as low as $10.

F*ck that "Magic Weight Loss Supplement" Noise. Don't waste your money and instead eat some natural foods that are good for you any way =D!