= lots of infomercials! Jebus, there's a lot of weight loss infomercials on TV! Yoga Booty Balet, Hip Hop Abs, Power 90, Turbo Jam, etc. All tout that they are THE best way to lose fat... THE best way to get a six-pack... THE best way to 'tone your thighs'...
The testimonials all sound the same. I went from fat to fit in no time! I can finally wear my skinny jeans! I never thought I could get in shape! It's fun, so I can do it every day! Yet, the fine print disclaimer says 'results not typical'. What exactly, then, are the typical results? You got fat sitting on your ass eating Doritos, you watch the video 3 times, then go back to the couch with a bigger bag of chips because you didn't see results?
Every program comes with nutrition guides, meal plans, etc. Why can these guys get away with blanket nutrition programs, but I can't tell a client what they should or shouldn't eat without fear of breaking some state law?
For only $49.95, I guarantee you'll lose 10 pounds and 10 inches in the first 7 days! You'll lose 3 dress sizes in your first week, guaranteed! You'll get the 6-pak you want without ever doing a situp!
I understand getting people excited about exercise. But what about strength training? Build strong bones and muscles AND lose fat! Don't just lose a bunch of fat and end up being skinny-fat.
I miss cable...
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Everyone wants to take the easy way out, of everything.
If I went on TV and said:
"Strength train 2-4 times per week, use heavy compound movements, get the most out of each workout, oh and by the way, you cant eat crap anymore" I wouldnt make 5 dollars...
But If I attach a car battery to a persons stomach, zap them, claim to remove fat cells, ill make thousands.
Its the same deal with lots of industried and TV, another good example is male hair loss remedys.
If you had cable you'd be able to watch even more infomercials... Bowflex, TreadClimber, the list goes on.
The pitch is seductive: no work, no sweat, no strain.. just quick and easy weight loss if you call with your credit card number. That sure sounds a lot easier than strength training! Of course, the folks around here know that there are no easy answers.
__________________ The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. -- Carlos Castaneda
That's just it. People want the easy way out, they don't want to work. And then when the product they buy doesn't work, they're too lazy to do anything about it.
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I do not eat. I FEED.
I do not sleep. I RECHARGE.
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Saw something for "The Ultimate Pushup Handles" They rotated with your pushups. You start with your knuckles pointing up, then at the bottom your knuckles pointing out, then back at the top, the knuckles are facing up again.
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I don't watch much TV, especially late at night. But once when i did, i saw an AB King commercial AND a bowflex commercial!! just 10$ a week!!(for the next 5 years) or something like that... lol I was also surprised at the amount of "intimate chatting" ads.
Man, and I always though this stuff was only in the USA!
Saw something for "The Ultimate Pushup Handles" They rotated with your pushups. You start with your knuckles pointing up, then at the bottom your knuckles pointing out, then back at the top, the knuckles are facing up again.
It makes your chest, arms, bicepts, tricepts, and shoulders HYOUGE!
(NOTE: I know it's biceps and triceps)
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"Rust on a nail builds tetanus. Rust on a barbell builds character, strength, and attitude." -EC
"Don't spend your life wishing. Spend it doing." -FishrCutB8
"You're a mutant, like a snake with two heads or a cat shy one nipple. Be thankful that your mutation is helpful." - LD
AND it is just what you need to develop those lean, sexy abs!
Sounds like they translate into Norwegian pretty well...
__________________ The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. -- Carlos Castaneda
I sent in my 3 payments of $19.95 (quite a bargain if you ask me)! Did you?!?!?!
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"Rust on a nail builds tetanus. Rust on a barbell builds character, strength, and attitude." -EC
"Don't spend your life wishing. Spend it doing." -FishrCutB8
"You're a mutant, like a snake with two heads or a cat shy one nipple. Be thankful that your mutation is helpful." - LD
No cable + insomnia
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