Wow, this guy.

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  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    do you recall what magazine this was? It is a common technique with tabloids...

    That's what I was wondering. It looks like one of those "healthy" magazines that consistently has new fad diets that have you losing a huge amount of weight in a week.

    Woman's World, I do believe. Generally it's a good magazine but they have questionable health advice now and then.

    YES! That's the one that I was thinking.
  • Chagama
    Chagama Posts: 543 Member
    I don't doubt Dr. Oz can lose 24lbs a week...when you're that full sh** a single bathroom trip can really make a difference.
    What I was thinking but stated much better
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
    do you recall what magazine this was? It is a common technique with tabloids...

    That's what I was wondering. It looks like one of those "healthy" magazines that consistently has new fad diets that have you losing a huge amount of weight in a week.

    Woman's World, I do believe. Generally it's a good magazine but they have questionable health advice now and then.

    YES! That's the one that I was thinking.

    I like their cupcake recipes. ):

    But in one issue they had 'boost your thyroid' advice that actually was complete bunk. I was like: WHAT? That's not right!!!!
  • kit_katty
    kit_katty Posts: 992 Member
    Only 24lbs a week? why not 25?

    Because that would be unrealistic!
  • likearadiowave
    likearadiowave Posts: 445 Member
    To quote my second favorite fictional doctor: "Are you a real doctor, or are you a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

    If the Doctor gave me his idea for a diet, not gonna lie, i'd do it.

    Pretty sad that a fictional TV doctor is the only one I trust.
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama Posts: 1,493 Member
    Does it involve amputation??

    My thoughts exactly
  • Wow! I can't believe a Dr would put his "seal" of approval on any kind of crash diet! It screams out "let me lead you to an eating disorder"!!! smh
  • cydnew
    cydnew Posts: 10 Member
    If someone tries this diet and fails to lose "up to 24 pounds in a week" the magazine and Dr. Oz have opened themselves up to a lawsuit.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I don't doubt Dr. Oz can lose 24lbs a week...when you're that full sh** a single bathroom trip can really make a difference.

    That was incredible.
  • lamoursuffit
    lamoursuffit Posts: 267 Member
    To quote my second favorite fictional doctor: "Are you a real doctor, or are you a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

    If the Doctor gave me his idea for a diet, not gonna lie, i'd do it.

    Pretty sad that a fictional TV doctor is the only one I trust.

    Well that wasn't The Doctor, that was Doctor Cox from Scrubs. That's why I said second favorite! Love my Matty <3
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    I spotted this little gem in line at the grocery store today.


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  • DoomCakes
    DoomCakes Posts: 806 Member
    If someone tries this diet and fails to lose "up to 24 pounds in a week" the magazine and Dr. Oz have opened themselves up to a lawsuit.

    Nope, because they said "up to" that means you could lose 1 lb and they're safe. They probably also somewhere in the article said "results may vary". They are fully covered because you MAY lose 24, you may lose less, how much less, who knows. 24 lbs is probably the highest loss they had recorded so you may or may not have the maximum.
  • jonward85
    jonward85 Posts: 534 Member
    bump...can't see pics at the office.
  • lukeevans85
    lukeevans85 Posts: 108 Member
    I don't doubt Dr. Oz can lose 24lbs a week...when you're that full sh** a single bathroom trip can really make a difference.

    That was incredible.

    It's a gift really.
  • professorRAT
    professorRAT Posts: 690 Member
    Wow! I can't believe a Dr would put his "seal" of approval on any kind of crash diet! It screams out "let me lead you to an eating disorder"!!! smh

    I am no Dr. Oz fan, but he didn't. This is a tabloid magazine with questionable ethics. They regularly post pictures of celebrities with claims they never made. I am always stunned by the huge sales of publications like this one.
  • lamoursuffit
    lamoursuffit Posts: 267 Member
    Pretty sure this is what he meant by seal of approval.

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  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member
    Does it involve amputation??

    That's what I was thinking too. lol
  • SisterC
    SisterC Posts: 121 Member
    Oh, I've done that three times!! Went into the hospital and each time, came out with a 10+ pound baby!! bwaahahaha!!:laugh:
  • knwitall
    knwitall Posts: 420 Member
    Does it involve amputation??

    My thought exactly!
  • I don't doubt Dr. Oz can lose 24lbs a week...when you're that full sh** a single bathroom trip can really make a difference.

    Winner....I LOLed!!!
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    Oh, I've done that three times!! Went into the hospital and each time, came out with a 10+ pound baby!! bwaahahaha!!:laugh:

    :laugh: The secret is out! Get ready for the next baby boom!
  • fit_librarian
    fit_librarian Posts: 242 Member
    24lbs in a week seems super dangerous and impossible.
  • Dancerten
    Dancerten Posts: 237 Member
    would have to read the fine print....it probably involves a near death experience too

    Yes. A strict crack-cocaine only diet.
  • jazzalea
    jazzalea Posts: 412 Member
    wow I wish I had known this 3 years ago!
  • My "tool detector" has an off-the-charts reading right now. Gack. the sad thing is, PEOPLE WILL BUY IT AND DO WHAT HE SAYS. People are amazingly stupid.
  • BBehnke84
    BBehnke84 Posts: 537 Member
    Easy, i know that diet

    drink zero water and do laps around your house wearing multiple trash bags!

    Easy peasy!

    Hey I know that diet too!
  • haylz247
    haylz247 Posts: 435
    no idea who he is.

    but LOL if only that were true!
  • is there supposed to be a decimal point in there? the green cofee suppliments can help you lose UP TO 2.5 pounds the first few weeks.
  • Francesca3162
    Francesca3162 Posts: 520 Member
    If someone tries this diet and fails to lose "up to 24 pounds in a week" the magazine and Dr. Oz have opened themselves up to a lawsuit.

    I am sure that somewhere in fine print, it states "your results may vary. And before begininng any weight loss program, please consult your physician..."
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I spotted this little gem in line at the grocery store today.

    The fact that they put "crash diet" right on the cover is ridiculous.

    It looks like that's Woman's World. They always put some ridiculous diet on the cover.