Deal or No Deal
I wandered on to this site yesterday http://www.dietblogtalk.com. Here they review diets, supplements and other weight loss products. Nothing new about this I know, sites like this are all over the place. What struck me was the high ratings that most of the products received. A few really stood out.
Flex Belt - Rapid Stomach Toning Medical Technology. 200 to 11 viewers were impressed with it. This is what it said:
This is a one of a kind product that really stands out from anything else. It is an electronic belt that you wear around your stomach, and it flexes your stomach muscles for you. The results are 100% positive. They did a clinical study with a couple thousand participants, and 100% of the people said that the belt worked for them. Through almost all word-of-mouth marketing, The Flex Belt now has sold millions of units, and they are growing fast. People really like this product because it is safe, never hurts your back like sit-ups may, and you may use it just about anywhere. People use The Flex Belt while walking, running, working, reading, watching TV, doing house chores, and so much more. This is a not a gimmick - it works.
Are you kidding me? I’ve been called out before about my opinion on gizmos, potions, teas and the like. However, a belt that tones your abs? I had to find out how much this wonder belt would set you back so I went to the site. Naturally there’s a celebrity testimonial; from Jerry Rice. You think the Flex Belt helped him mambo into the finals on Dancing with the Stars? The manufacturer promises that you’ll see results in 4 weeks, it’s been cleared by the FDA and if you’re not satisfied you’ve got 60 days to get your money back. The next step is to shell out $199.99 for that six-pack. I am so not convinced and have much better things to spend $200.00 on.
On the same diet log.com site there’s also a link to the diet awards.com. In a turn around move this group will pay you $1000.00 if you try one of the sponsored products and send in your before and after photos. You’ll never guess what one of the products is. Come on, guess. Yepper, the Flex Belt. Along with Weight Watchers, Nuphedrine, Slim 10, Hoddia p57, Miracle Slim Wrap (don’t even get me started on that one), Miracle Burn, the Cleanse Patch, and Hoodia Bites, amongst others. A Hoodia Bite?
Your photos had to be in a bathing suit. You must have taken and/or used the product(s) for at least 60 days, and all pictures must have the person’s face and body in the photo. Please be advised that once your photo is accepted and you receive your cash your photo will be used on their site. Hmm what other site might it appear on?
Remember the plight of Ms. Winfrey; quick fixes don’t work. However, if any of you brave souls decide to try any of this please let me know. Please prove me wrong.
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