It seems no woman is happy with the way they look. Boobs to small, bum to big, too short, too fat, it goes on. And this unhappiness with oneself does not seem to start when you are a grown woman but as soon as you get a sense of ‘I’ as an individual. My nine year old daughter is constantly comparing herself to her sister and then complaining she herself is ugly. I have met a ten year old who thinks her feet are too big. Girls seem to grow up into women already being dissatisfied with the way they look.
Dealing with weight issues is on the top of my agenda at the moment. I run, train in the boxing gym, walk, and still I cannot lose weight. I eat healthily and I do not drink alcohol so it is becoming very frustrating. In desperation I have turned to the Internet to find the best way to lose weight. What a minefield; lose x amount of pounds in a week, Dr so and so’s secret to losing weight, sign up for free and lose weight quickly; the list is endless. And what happens when you sign up for free to find the secret? You get an email asking for $50.00 so the secret can be revealed! Log onto your email account or social network and the advertising banners keep insisting that there is one rule to obey to achieve a flat stomach in weeks. Just click the banner, one easy click.
Well, I gave in and clicked to discover that well known celebrities such as Rachael Ray and Oprah are endorsing a product on American TV networks that helps you lose weight. Fantastic! What is it? Acai Berry. It is available in many guises such as Pure Acai Berry, Acai Power, Acai Berry Elite, the list goes on. And the good news is you can try it for free so what is there to lose?! Just give your address and credit card details to pay for the small shipping charge and you too could be enjoying the benefits of this new amazing phenomenon. DON’T.
DO NOT succumb to these aggressive marketing techniques preying on your desire to lose weight. As soon as you sign up for a free trial you are agreeing to receive the product every month at a cost of around £60.00. The product will arrive at your door every month and the charge taken from your card automatically. The only way to cancel the agreement is to phone the number provided in the small print.
The advertisers are also using the names of celebrity figures to endorse their products illegally. Oprah and Dr Oz have filed a law suit against 40 such marketers: “The companies that are using my name to hawk these products are duping the public. I do not endorse any of these products. By falsely presenting products as ‘scientifically proven’ and endorsed by well-known figures, these companies do a gross disservice to the public health and could even pose a danger to those who believe their false and unproven claims.”
What is the Acai berry? It is one of the top super foods that have many nutritional qualities which provide health benefits. Açaí (ah-sigh-ee) is the high-energy berry of a special Amazon palm tree. Studies have shown that this little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world. Açaí is packed full of antioxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids. The benefits of this berry include antioxidants that help combat premature aging, monounsaturated (healthy) fats and dietary fiber to help promote cardiovascular and digestive health, and essential amino acid complex in conjunction with valuable trace minerals which is vital for proper muscle contraction and regeneration.
It is reported that Acai Berry can also help you lose weight as the berry is high in fiber, and has appetite suppression properties. The combination of decreasing calorie intake and regulating your digestive system helps you lose weight.
Acai Berry provides many nutritional benefits and has been labeled the top super food due to its high level of antioxidants. If you do chose to try Acai Berry then buy it from a reputable supplier such as Amazon.co.uk, Holland and Barrett, and other health food shops.
For a list of more super foods try this link to nutripeople. Whilst researching for this article I also found this informative site: women4hope. And this government site eatwell.gov.uk
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