Weight loss pills are they all scams or do some of them actually work? A very good question for those of us who are weight challenged looking for an easy fix to our problems.

After all if modern science can put man on the moon, (debatable by some?) chances are they should be able to create some magic pill that just melts the pounds away with little effort on your part.

In fact for a good number of years some of the fastest growing medical breakthroughs that we keep hearing about in the news are promising in the area of weight loss pills. Science may just have the answer down the track but the question still remains to be answered are there any real weight loss pills that actually do what they claim, melt the pounds away without exercise, dietary discipline or effort other than swallowing a pill regularly?

Lets See What Is Going On, Online With Weight Loss Pills

If you do a Google search on Weight Loss Pills you will come across in the search results a website called, www.bestpills4weightloss.com. This site purports to be an independent weight loss review guide for those looking for answers. It promotes reviews on about 34 products at last check and although it only promotes about 10 out of the total as being any value, if you scratch beneath the surface you discover that there several questionable facts about this site that indicate that it is nothing but thinly disguised marketing hype dispenser.

The testimonials that caught our eye when examining this site that raise a question of hoax was right there on the front page. If scroll down and 

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Are Elliptical machines a fitness scam? Well lets hear what Nia Shanks has to say about these machines that are in most gyms these days. Nia Shanks is a personal trainer and following is her take on elliptical fitness machines.

As I walked into the gym today, I saw a sign: “You must sign in to use elliptical/treadmill due to high demand. 30 minute time limit.”

Wow. As I made my way to the locker room I walked past the packed out “cardio” area. A few minutes later I entered the weight lifting room. There was a whopping 3 people in there; all on machines . . . of course.

Before I continue, I must make a confession: Several years ago I used to spend several hours a week on an elliptical machine. I thought I was doing the “right thing” for keeping my body lean and healthy.

I continued this for probably a year or so. One day, I realized my true hatred of spending so much time on a machine. I never liked it to begin with, but now I really hated it.

In my frustration I searched for a better answer to my body composition goals. To keep a long story short, I discovered the truth about intervals and weight training.

To keep this from being a 10 page report, I’ll be brief. The truth is that if you want maximum results in minimum time, you absolutely must engage in strength training. If you want to do more to help your body composition, do interval training (bodyweight exercises, or machines-bike, treadmill, rower).

After learning this exciting news, I got off the elliptical for good and just stuck with my weight training and added intervals a few times a week. To be honest, I was nervous. Would I gain more fat? Would my body suffer from removing hours of activity every week?

Nope. I didn’t gain any additional fat. Heck, to be honest, I felt a lot better! I was no longer a slave to a machine. After I learned about better nutrition and continued my education on weight training and intervals, my body went to a whole new (and improved) level.

I was leaner. I was stronger. I just felt better. And I had more time! I will never go back to wasting time on a machine.

I am still amazed when people come up to me in the gym and ask how I “got in such great shape.” I’ll reply with, “I lift weights at least 3 times a week. I’ll also do some bodyweight circuits or intervals with dumbbells once or twice a week. ” Then they automatically ask, “But what about cardio? Do you run?” This is always the fun part, “No. I don’t use any machines or do any long cardio sessions.”

A couple days later, I run into the same person. Guess what she’s doing? She’s plodding along on the elliptical, reading a magazine nonetheless.

It confuses the hell out of me sometimes. When people ask how I got my body lean, and I tell how, they still don’t listen! If only they would get off the machine and use that 30 minutes to lift weights! They would see amazing results!

Oh well. I’ll stop ranting now. I only hope that you heed my advice and stop spending endless time on a machine in hopes of getting your ideal body.

Lift weights, and use a weight that is actually challenging. Don’t even think about touching the pretty pink dumbbells.

Nia Shanks is certified personal trainer who specializes in fat loss. She helps individuals build lean muscle and lose fat with fast, effective workouts. Nia doesn’t believe in spending endless time on cardio machines in hopes of losing fat. Instead, she uses proven training techniques that deliver faster results in less time. You can get more training information and a FREE report, Five Fast Fat Loss Tips, visit http://niashanks.blogspot.com/ Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Nia_Shanks