Myth – Electrical Muscle stimulators will help you lose weight

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Wrong, I always get  one or two cases everyday, where the person uses a gadget (Like the ones shown on TV) to lose weight, There are couple of these products like sauna belts, morning walkers etc that say “Hey!! Lose weight while you watch TV”. These gadgets claim to help you lose weight and tighten your abs, thighs and buttocks without even exercising. They trigger tiny muscle contractions, and claim you can get fit while sitting in front of the television. You might want to believe it, but you probably know deep down inside that its useless. If you don’t work, it doesn’t work. there is no evidence to support strength gains or weight loss. Save your money, but have a good laugh at the ads. Remember, You rest.. You rust.

So have you used any of these gadgets? Have you seen any difference in your weight since you have used them? Please share it with us.

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A dietitian from Mangalore, India. A post graduate diploma holder in “Dietetics” and a university topper from Welcomgroup School of Hotel Administration from the prestigious Manipal University. At present working as a Dietitian for the Manipal Group of Hospitals namely KMC hospital Mangalore, India. Consultant for corporates like Infosys and others, conducting talks and presentations for various associations and local television shows.

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3 Responses to Myth – Electrical Muscle stimulators will help you lose weight

  1. Bibin September 29, 2009 at 10:09 am #

    Mam,

    Is there any medicine or any equipment to burn belly fat. I am good in Physique. But bit tensed about stomach due to office job.
    Please advise.

  2. Sanjana - Dietitian
    Sanjana - Dietitian October 7, 2009 at 12:39 pm #

    Bibin,

    There are lot of quacks who are selling such products. They are all fakes. There is no short cut to weight loss. Any easy route also involves loss of health too. Please do not waste money over such gadgets.

  3. Lucas Toeller March 22, 2011 at 9:44 pm #

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