[dropdedfwed]

There are a lot of theories out there...

but in essence what lowlight is saying is correct - you need to have an energy deficit to lose weight - like having money in the bank - if you want to reduce your stores, you have to spend more than you put in. these "wonderful" gadgets that claim to make you lose weight all cling to weak threads of information - there was some "possible" evidence that vibration can help mobilise fat, but like dietry fat mobilisers, if you don't burn that mobilised fat, it goes straight back to your fat reserves.

these gadgets alone won't make you lose weight. a healthy lifestyle will. and with a healthy lifestyle you won't need these gadgets

put the same money into gym membership, or a pair of GOOD joggers - and use them. even walking burns a decent amount of energy, so it is a great alternative to jogging/gym if you're not concerned with cardiovascular fitness/endurance.

never heard of the liquid fat theory, not to say it aint true...

[Wes]

From the thin knowledge that I have on human body, there is 2 kind of grease in the body, one just beneath the surface which is liquid and easy to loose, it's a kind of fast reserve. The other one is thicker (I mean it is less liquid) and harder to loose. A lot of people says that to be able to loose this second layer, you need to turn it into a more liquid state first and massage is one of the solution. So, need to turn it into liquid but need to do some exercise as well to effectively burn it...
What do you think? (That's from different articles I read from a French health website)

Sounds like complete nonsense to me. I challenge anyone to find a scientific study that proves anything of the sort.

Interestingly, the HK Uzap site says that the product "zap[s] away fats at your tummy, buttocks, thighs, and other areas more effectively". But on the Australian site, they do not make these claims - they only say that it massages and improves circulation. This leads me to believe that Australia has stricter rules when it comes to what claims a company can make about the health benefits of their products.. while HK allows companies to claim just about whatever they want.

If the product really "zaps fat" then how come they have not published a study to prove it? They do not even provide anecdotal evidence that the product works. Perhaps they want the consumer to believe that it works 'magically'. Lucky for them, many consumers are more than eager to believe this.. after all it is a lot easier to strap on a vibrating belt and watch TV than it is to go to the gym and actually excercise.

Again, if it seems to good to be true, than it is. It is a matter of common sense. I guess it just goes to show how millions of people worldwide don't have any.

[AaronAgassi]

Originally Posted by lowlight

I'm sure the massage feels very good, and with the abdominals being massaged, they probably feel taut and 'worked out'. This is not to be mistaken for actual exercise though.

My doctor informs me that massage is, indeed, exercise.

[TypeIII]

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A human body is just like a machine. If intake > output, weight goes up, and the reverse is true.

[Sunfire]

I'd like to throw in a Fast Show quote here: They're all ol' bollocks.

You cannot get rid of fat with a strap-on massager, cream or glorified mechanical bull. You can't spot-reduce fat either unless you're talking about mechanically removing the fat, e.g. liposuction.

If you really want to lose fat, limit your caloric intake, eat whole, healthy foods (none of that hyper-processed crap), avoid sugar like the plague and exercise. You can do what most do and spend hours and hours doing your favorite cardio, whether that's jogging, using elliptical machines, exercise bikes or whatever, or if you don't have much time on your hands, do high-intensity interval training(HIIT). It's much more efficient, takes much less time and is easier on your joints when it comes to running.

As much as people would like to think so, there is no magical quick fix. But hey, I guess you can't blame companies for separating fools from their money.

[jgl]

If anyone is in the market for a Uzap or other jiggly thing, I'd also like to offer them a special deal on a perpetual motion machine and a jar of Jack's Magic Beans.

[no more osim]

NO, it does not work. You cannot loose weight from using it!! I also got a sore back from the vibration. I want a refund.

The only you could loose weight from it is because you don't have anymore money to buy food after you wasted your money on this dumb belt.

This belt is only good for those who sell them. It helps them to put food on their table.