Y is Dr. Oz always promoting these quick diets

ashleey1000
ashleey1000 Posts: 256 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Shouldn't a doctor kno better and wanna promote healthy eating and exercise? I mean he does but every episode he's promoting a different diet.
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  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,428 MFP Moderator
    If someone paid you millions wouldn't you? I know I would promote Raspberry Ketones for lots of money.
  • MG_Fit
    MG_Fit Posts: 1,143 Member
    I
    CAN
    NOT
    STAND
    HIM!

    or Dr.Phil for that matter.
  • BlueObsidian
    BlueObsidian Posts: 297 Member
    Money. At some point, I do believe he was a good doctor. But, he sold out himself to the highest bidder almost immediately after getting on TV. If someone wants to pay him to promote something, he will.
  • da_bears10089
    da_bears10089 Posts: 1,791 Member
    More so... why are people dumb enough to believe that quick fixes really work?
  • ashleey1000
    ashleey1000 Posts: 256 Member
    If someone paid you millions wouldn't you? I know I would promote Raspberry Ketones for lots of money.
    Well since u put it that way lol
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    Shouldn't a doctor kno better and wanna promote healthy eating and exercise? I mean he does but every episode he's promoting a different diet.

    the answer...

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  • ashleey1000
    ashleey1000 Posts: 256 Member
    I loved dr oz until I realized the "secret" to weightloss was simple healthy eating and exercise. I used to wanna try everything he promoted =/
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
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  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    If someone paid you millions wouldn't you? I know I would promote Raspberry Ketones for lots of money.

    Nuuuuuuuu.....not Psu! No sell your soul for the green stuff. (and no, I don't mean those green coffee bean things either).
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    Money honey. And to be totally honest it really chaps my bass! I mean honestly a doctor should really not promote such things.

    I HATE the fact MD's are trying to sell "quick fixes" to the masses who are often too lazy or desperate to do the proper research on it.
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    Dr. Oz is actually a sadist who enjoys dreaming of the failures people will encounter as they foolishly adopt his latest rapid weight loss gimmick.
  • Derpes
    Derpes Posts: 2,033 Member
    He is a charlatan!
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    Dr. Oz is actually a sadist who enjoys dreaming of the failures people will encounter as they foolishly adopt his latest rapid weight loss gimmick.
    I truthfully think he probably started out with the best of intentions.

    But like polititians the more power you have, the more strange bedfellows..
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    Because ERRRRRYBODY wants a quick fix. There's NO SUCH THING
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    Dr. Oz is actually a sadist who enjoys dreaming of the failures people will encounter as they foolishly adopt his latest rapid weight loss gimmick.
    I truthfully think he probably started out with the best of intentions.

    But like polititians the more power you have, the more strange bedfellows..

    he got a taste of fame from Oprah. he got a taste of easy money from TV syndication. i think it's as simple as that.
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    Dr. Oz is actually a sadist who enjoys dreaming of the failures people will encounter as they foolishly adopt his latest rapid weight loss gimmick.
    I truthfully think he probably started out with the best of intentions.

    But like polititians the more power you have, the more strange bedfellows..

    he got a taste of fame from Oprah. he got a taste of easy money from TV syndication. i think it's as simple as that.

    Agreed.

    The bottom line:

    The man's a QUACK
  • DivineRED1
    DivineRED1 Posts: 134 Member
    In the first season, he was all about healthy eating, exercising and not pills and powders. Sad b/c he used to really help people and made people want to get healthier.
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
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  • laylaness
    laylaness Posts: 262 Member
    I
    CAN
    NOT
    STAND
    HIM!

    or Dr.Phil for that matter.

    At least Dr. Oz was a real doctor at some point.

    *edited to add... I still think Oz is a quack and I hate how Oprah made these guys into huge marketing gimmicks that people like my mom trust unquestioningly.
  • tammycolbert
    tammycolbert Posts: 236 Member
    I fell for the Raspberry Ketone crap, I am smarter then that, but it just sounded so good. I guess it's true, if it sounds to good to be real, it isn't real. Good thing I only spent $9.99
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
    Because ERRRRRYBODY wants a quick fix. There's NO SUCH THING

    ^^^^ this

    while there are enough people who want to believe in miracle cures and quick fixes, there will be those who want to sell them scams.

    ETA: that does not absolve or mitigate the ones who are selling the scams though. They shouldn't be out to scam people. But still, caveat emptor
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Why do we go to work every day?
  • gmallan
    gmallan Posts: 2,099 Member
    Because eat less, move more doesn't make for good television ratings. He's catering to his audience who aren't interested in hard work and are looking for a quick fix. Deep down I believe that most people realise that these things won't work but people WANT to believe there is an easy way or a quick fix. If there was then everybody would be a healthy weight and I still see a lot of overweight/obese people walking around. If there wasn't a market for it he wouldn't be able to get away with it
  • preslyann50
    preslyann50 Posts: 114 Member
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    This might be my favorite thing in the whole wide world.
  • BaconMD
    BaconMD Posts: 1,165 Member
    Because they all work, but not for very long. You do one for a bit and then when it wears off, you start a different one. It's the only way to keep the weight off for good. Exercise and proper nutrition doesn't work for everyone.
  • itsjustdawn
    itsjustdawn Posts: 1,073 Member
    More so... why are people dumb enough to believe that quick fixes really work?

    That ^
  • tiffanydawnn
    tiffanydawnn Posts: 122 Member
    wrong thread...
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    He knows better, but he's sold his soul for the almighty dollar.
  • 78brownie_wechanged
    78brownie_wechanged Posts: 291
    Because he has a sick sense of humor. He's a waste. No airtime in my house.
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    $$$$$$$$$

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