1/24/09

Can you believe this?

Here is a quote from an article "The average American diets 3-4 times annually and as a nation, we spend an annual sum of 10 billion dollars on diet aids (books, products and programs). In 1991, 7.9 million people enrolled in commercial weight loss programs costing between $108 - $2,120 for a 12-week program, yet there is virtually no scientific support for their efficacy. The programs that do appear to work produce a modest 5-10% loss in body weight in a year's time." (http://www.sensiblenutrition.com/_archive/wtmanage.htm#Don't diet it's a four)

After I read this I was stunned at these results.

If that was me offering this type of program I would be out of business.

It amazes me how much is spent on diets and not on good programs with the TRUTH.

The Truth will give you the opportunity to get fit for life.

Please make sure you are investing in the right programs.

Three tips are
1. Look for social proof
2. Look for a well rounded program of fitness and nutrition
3. Try to keep the focus off of DIETING

Jeremy
http://www.jeremybelter.com

2 comments:

Maxx said...

No surprise really, since most people are looking for instant results, and if nothing happens on to the next program. Another problem is we love to complicate things and are way too rigid in how we go about it.To me the secret to weight loss, and life in general is moderation, balance.Eat what you want just cut down on the bad stuff. Exercise doesn't mean 2 hours at the gym. What do you think. great blog by the way.
maxx

Jeremy Belter said...

Maxx,

I think people spend way to much time with exercise with limited results. "intensity over time"