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Weight loss programs under fire

Dieters searching for a quick solution to their weight problems should step away from the pharmacy counter, say Choice magazine experts.

The consumer mag has launched an investigation into over-the-counter weight loss programs, and called two programs, Tony Ferguson Weight Loss and Ultra Lite Weight Management, "disgraceful and irresponsible."

The problem, experts say, is not the programs themselves, but the fact that they're being sold by grossly underqualified staff. For half of the 20 programs surveyed, the consultants had only been trained for three to six hours before being able to sell the products.

A Choice spokesperson, Christopher Zinn, said a national accreditation system was needed.
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    I totally agree - the Tony Ferguson Weight Loss program is absolutely ridiculous, especially when you deal with young and uninformed pharmacy assistants who are doing a shift after school ! What a joke!
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    I actually thought these over the counter weight loss programs would be slammed for their prices! Is it just me who thinks the Tony Ferguson system is very expensive? Maybe I'm just a tightwad.
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    all these things are to make money as when u stop taking all the stuff all the weight comes right back its no wonder the worlds in a state greed for more money get back to proper eating choices like vegs and fruit and small meat etc works best
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    Good diet and exercise. Cut out the fat, consume good carbs and not highly processed ones. Cut down on sugar and eat plenty of veg. And again.... WORK OUT!!! 3-4 times a week.
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    I've actually been on the ony ferguson program, and yes, while it did cost a bit, it was worth losing the 20 kilos that I did. Who cares about the staff? It's just like going to any store and listening to the sales reps there. As long as they have the information thats relevant, then I don't see what the fuss is about. Also, i agree with Jimmy. Thats all u need to do to keep the weight off!!
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