I think most of us can say that at some point in our "weight loss lives" we've fallen for at least one gimmick and/or over-hyped health claim of some kind, whether it was in a small way or a big way. I know I have! Truth is that not only do some of these products not work, but many of them are downright dangerous.

Now we are all ultimately responsible for what we put in our own bodies, so if you're going to go out and buy miscellaneous herb concoctions and mix them all together with each other well, then, that's your choice. Good luck. But there is also something to be said for the trust we all have in the media and in advertising, however misplaced it may be. Being honest with yourself about whether the claims a certain product is making are realistic or not is the key, and educating yourself on how the product really works.

I am a big believer in different things working for different people, so in some cases I still try different things. But I don't expect miracles, and as I get older I'm more and more careful!