I just had the TV on and the above commercial ran. I about choked on my glass of water when I read the fine print:

• Results Not Typical. Clinical studies have shown average caloric intake was reduced by 12.5 percent to 30 percent.
• Cartoon Dramatization. Results not typical. Real people require diet and exercise to lose body fat.
  

Bummer. I'm a real person so I guess I can't expect to lose weight as quickly as that cartoon did.

Slim Shots is just one example of the ridiculous fine print most diet products have. (Here's a brief review of Slim Shots if you're interested, by the way.) Whenever you're in the market for something to help you lose weight, be sure to read the fine print. And keep in mind that the best way to shed pounds is the tried and true diet and exercise route -- and that doesn't have to cost anything at all.

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