My issue with Dr. Bernstein's is that it is so cost prohibitive, that most people get out once they have lost the weight. And once they are out and on their own, they go back to their old habits. I would absolutely love to see what percentage of Dr. Berstein patients have maintained their weight loss 5 years after hitting their goal. I have met 6 people that met goal via the Dr. and 5 of them have regained at least half of what they lost. Maybe it's a coincidence.
As for Herbal Magic, they do have anecdotal success stories, but I think you hit the nail on the head. They say "take our herbs, eat right and exercise and you will lose weight". Well, I could tell you to "lick toads, eat right and exercise and you will lose weight". And when you lose weight I could say "See, I told you licking those toads works wonders!!!"
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