For those people interested in weight loss or have children interested in gaining weight for their desired sport and increasing performance. An interesting short read about 30-45s is available in the latest You magazine. Pages 18-19. Referenced study in You Magazine and Medical Advice They make reference to a study that showed that 15% of the supplements on the market contain illegal substances (in South Africa). I found a survey as well but was unable to retrace its origins when i wrote my earlier blogs on the subject matter. Also stipulated 15%.In the article you will come across qualified doctors telling you what i have said, eat right and exercise. But then again i did things my way and you must be comfortable with your diet. Dont do the yo yo - or the fad - or whatever you wanna call it. Very Brief write up on article I read on Study of Capsule Supplements in South African Market The article i read spoke of supplementation in capsule form that contained illegal substances. And for obvious reasons the name of companies tested was with held for whatever reason. I mean i would gather that it would have been an independent study done but more importantly - what damage would be done if one of the workers in the labs (a la The Insider Movie featuring Russell Crowe) were to come out and detail why they have those illegal substances in there. But as one even saw in that movie - you are well paid for keeping such information to yourself. Would such information not be a kin to someone revealing the secret ingredient/s of Coco-Cola? There is a lot at stake for personnel in such positions such as career and family welfare. Have you not wondered why at times you are addicted to some foods? What is in those foods. You dont know , i dont know (Today) and until the consumer is truly king and information is dissipated in a way that allows for the consumer to make an informed decision on their health - consider the phrase "Food is King". And do not forget that the people in the ads are paid, and the sales person at the Pharmacy is paid - he or she is doing their job and they are looking out for number 1. They do not have all the information and speaking to some of them they know what they are talking about with regards to what they have been taught to say or on the subject matter and at times may even tell you which one is better - but on results of testing and any information that inhibits sales of a product - not much knowledge if any? And as long as people are looking out for number 1, be careful what you feed yourself especially your children. And as i wrote in a previous blog i went down to 91kg's and am now 93kg's And i still fit the same in my clothing just working on the rehab and increasing muscle. And would like people to know again - weight loss is not the only measure to looking good physically. There are many factors and weight loss MAKES IT EASIER TO SELL THE PRODUCT AS IT LEAVES LESS EXPLAINING TO DO - AND MANY PRODUCTS WOULD BE LEFT TELLING CONSUMERS THAT YOU ACTUALLY LOSE MAINLY WATER WEIGHT AND NOT REAL WEIGHT WHEN YOU ARE ON THOSE DIETS. NOW THAT IS NOT REAL WEIGHT LOSS NOW IS IT? YOU STILL HAVE THAT FAT TO DEAL WITH? MMMMM.... MMMM.... MMMMM.... MMMMM... Next Time Next time i will be writing on Gastric Bypass Surgery and Banding and how the average weight loss is 1.1kg's per week till desired weight (i lost on average 4kg's a month and topped at 8.4kg's once. I worked Hard and Smart!!! I wanted to test a few things out. No fat burner!!! 4 kg weight loss was not from the beginning but when i decided to train through the pain of injuries i have and reason (back in rehab for last time to sort out and seems to be going well!) That is why weight loss is easy for me. You do what you have to do to reach your goals - WEIGHT LOSS IS EASY ONCE YOU KNOW HOW. I TOOK MY TRAINING TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITHOUT ANY REGARD FOR MY INJURIES. AND EVEN MORE POWERFUL THAN PAIN IS THE POWER OF GOD! FAITH IS THE WORD OF GOD AND WHEN YOU INCREASE YOUR WORD YOU INCREASE YOUR FAITH - THERE SOME POWERFUL STUFF IN THAT GOOD BOOK CALLED A BIBLE!!! AGAIN WEGHT LOSS IS EASY. THATS WHY ITS A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY!!! Next Time For now quench your hunger with an article on a recent study done on adolescent children that went for Banding???? you will read that the children were obese but as an adolescent??? http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091103171911.htm And in a medical journal i found i believe the price for Gastric Bypass Surgery is about R110 000. That is a lot of money? And until such a time invest in a fitness product that is suited to your needs or a loved ones. Whether it be "weight loss", "weight gain" or muscle increase. Feedback is welcome and if there is a particular topic with regards to weight loss or muscle mass or anything fitness related let me know; and if i know i will write about it. i must stress i grew up with a love for the spoken word in doing public speaking and toastmasters and writing is something else... Peace and Love. God Bless.