QOTW: Magic Weight Loss Wish

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QOTW: Magic Weight Loss Wish
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Tue, 09-27-2005 - 12:40pm

Over the last month we've had a few questions regarding different supplements so that's the theme of our Question of the Week:


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Registered: 01-16-2005
Tue, 09-27-2005 - 1:47pm

If you were told there was a pill that would magically put you at your goal weight within a week and you would maintain that weight without altering your diet for a year, but the catch was that 12 months later you would gain it all back PLUS 5 pounds would you take it? No I wouldn't. I need to learn proper eating and exercise habits and maintain that for the rest of my life. Not accept a short term fix.


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Registered: 12-16-2004
Tue, 09-27-2005 - 3:14pm

If you were told there was a pill that would magically put you at your goal weight within a week and you would maintain that weight without altering your diet for a year, but the catch was that 12 months later you would gain it all back PLUS 5 pounds would you take it? I think I probably would. I live very far away from my friends and family and I'm going to see them in 2 months. I want to look my best when I'm there, as well as actually having clothes to fit into. After being that weight for a year I think I'd be more motivated to lose the weight after it came back. Right now I feel like using the excuse that I just had a baby, that it took 9 months to put on and should take at least that to take off. It's been nearly 3 years since I was at my goal weight (I've had 2 babies in that time), and it's very easy to forget how good that felt and settle for an unhealthier alternative. Can you imagine waking up one morning and suddenly being overweight?!

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Registered: 12-04-2003
Tue, 09-27-2005 - 4:15pm

If you were told there was a pill that would magically put you at your goal weight within a week and you would maintain that weight without altering your diet for a year, but the catch was that 12 months later you would gain it all back PLUS 5 pounds would you take it?


I'd like to take the high road here, and say no - but knowing myself, I would try it.

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Registered: 04-09-2003
Tue, 09-27-2005 - 4:45pm

If you were told there was a pill that would magically put you at your goal weight within a week and you would maintain that weight without altering your diet for a year, but the catch was that 12 months later you would gain it all back PLUS 5 pounds would you take it? I'm gonna say no. However, if Brad Pitt was included for that year most certainly!


Have you ever taken a supplement that was later taken off the market for being dangerous?


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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 09-27-2005 - 4:48pm

If you were told there was a pill that would magically put you at your goal weight within a week and you would maintain that weight without altering your diet for a year, but the catch was that 12 months later you would gain it all back PLUS 5 pounds would you take it?


NO-- dam* that catch, lol!!


Have you ever taken a supplement that was later taken off the market for being dangerous?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 09-28-2005 - 11:54am

If you were told there was a pill that would magically put you at your goal weight within a week and you would maintain that weight without altering your diet for a year, but the catch was that 12 months later you would gain it all back PLUS 5 pounds would you take it?


Nope, no way.

~Kiervin~

Co-author of:  MONSTER'S INK HORROR ANTHOLOGY By Cyber-Pulp Press

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Registered: 06-30-2003
Wed, 09-28-2005 - 12:03pm

If you were told there was a pill that would magically put you at your goal weight within a week and you would maintain that weight without altering your diet for a year, but the catch was that 12 months later you would gain it all back PLUS 5 pounds would you take it?

No -what would be the point

Have you ever taken a supplement that was later taken off the market for being dangerous? Did you suffer any adverse effects?

No

Have you ever taken one of the weight loss systems? (herbal magic, or any other set of pills that work together)?

No