The Charlie Bite: Keep your mouth closed to eat less

Despite the leaps and bounds we've made in technology over the last 50 years, the latest in weight loss tools looks more medieval than modern. The Charlie Bite is a metal device that is attached to the lower jaw by cementing it to the teeth. When a user opens their mouth just a little too much, a hinge falls into place and the user must stop and put it back. The idea is that someone who is prone to overeating will chew and eat more slowly. Eating at a slower pace is often recommended for weight loss to give the body time to feel full.

The manufacturers of Charlie Bite claim users lose an average of 1.3 pounds a week and that it's not invasive or unsafe in comparison to weight loss surgery. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Charlie Bite...anyone willing to share?

(Thanks, Diet-Blog!)