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On Thursday March 5, 2009 Rachel Ray had a portion of her show dedicated to losing belly fat.  What the show discussed was mentioned during a segment titled Human Lab.  The show started off with this segment and three weight loss items or gizmos were unscientifically tested and then reviewed.  The target of these weight loss devices was what was referred to as belly fat, pot belly, muffin tops and post baby pooch.  All of these terms were in reference to the fat a woman would have if they were about twenty or so pounds overweight.

There were three ladies who each tested an individual product, also a Dr. Keri Peterson was on hand to discuss the products.The findings were as follows;

Karen was 39 yers old and had a 3year old baby and the product she tested was Rodial Tummy Tuck Cream.  This was just a cream that was rubbed in a clockwise motion on the tunny area and this was to help eliminate the flab.  After a few weeks of use, Karen said that it did firm her up up and was happy with the results.  With minor research we were shocked with the very expensive cost and disappointed with the fact that they are out of stock for a few weeks.  Karen further stated she did not exercise and lost 6″.  Dr. Peterson said that the cream had alot of good vitamins and antioxidants and moisturizers added.  Dr. Peterson said there was nothing in the cream that would help with belly fat.  The only possible explanation was that the skin tightened up which may have pulled back the muscles.

Yasmin who was 30 years old tried a product called Belly Banditand she was happy with the results.  This was basicaly a wrap that was strectched around her belly with the intention of forcing the muscles to tighten up.  Yasmin said the wrap was comfortable and easy to use.  She stated she had lost 3″ from her waist.  The doctor said the only explanation of it working could be the fact that it forced different muscles to work together and that would cause the belly area to tighten up and improve.

The final lady was Michelle who went and was connected to a space age machine called SX4000Ultimate Body System  that sent tiny electric chrges through the fat fat to the muscles.  This caused the muscles to contract which in effect, was like doing situps.  The doctor said it would just be alot cheaper to go do some situps.

The end result of all 3 of these products was that the ladies were happy.  All of them looked great and acted as if the product they tested was a weight loss miracle.  My one question is what is the business relationship Rachell Ray has with these products?  Were they paying to be on the show?

At the end of the segment Dr. Peterson said that all of the products had no proof in science for what they claimed they did for weight loss.  She went on to state that there is no such thing as spot reduction when trying to lose weight.  That one statement really put the brakes on any of the claims. What was really slick was the fact that Rachell Ray never really said whether the products worked or did not work.  The people who used them said it did work, but Rachall just acted like the obedient host saying nothing critical or definitive about the products.  She kept a safe distance from using those words.  This entire episode appeared to be just another way to get the money out of the pockets of those desperate to lose weight.

January 27, 2009: Rachael Ray has Jillian Michaels on her television show and the interview covered The Biggest Loser and her tough love approach to the contestants. She also brings along a work out for everyone to try.

The show started off with Jillian Michaels coming into the New York studio and interacting with some of the audience who were waiting outside in the cold weather.  She teased some of the ladies outside with some minor exercise routines. 

Rachael Ray introduced Jillian on the show as “slightly scary and totally sweet.”  Rachael then had a flashback to a scene where Rachael had her hand on the butt of Jillian.

There was then a brief hand raising moment where the audience was asked who had started the New Year with a resolution with weight loss that already failed.  The audience raised hands and then Rachael asked Jillian if she believed in New Year’s resolutions.  Jillian Michaels responded with the answer that if that is what it took to motivate some people, then it was alright and said there was nothing wrong with having them.

Then there was a mention from Rachael Ray about the new videos Jillian Michaels has available on Amazon.com and Rachael said that she herself has ordered some.

Jillian then went into a monologue that she tries to help people lose weight by getting to the core issue of what is causing them to be obese.  She said she likes to focus on the behavior that brings reward that will make the weight loss efforts worth the trouble.  Rachael then stressed the fact that she considers Jillian to focus on the Holistic aspect of the person.  Jillian agreed with Rachael.

The next brief scene provided some insight into the mind set of Jillian Michaels.  She said that Season 7 of The Biggest Loser has made her fear failure and one insightful phrase was uttered.  Jillian said she was afraid of being consider a fraud and that she has doubts of being a success.  Jillian seemed very human during that scene.

Jillian then switched to a scene of being in a health club in L.A. and answered questions of people who came up to her.  The one answer that was insightful was about people achieving plateaus.  She said that there really is no such thing.  You may stumble for a week, but the solution is to “eat less and just move more.”

Jillian then called a few ladies from the audience and demonstrated some exercise routines.

Jillian announced her new weight loss videos will be released on Feb 3, 2009.

The new cookbook by Rachael Ray entitled “Big Orange Book” is a smash among those who have been looking for quick and easy recipes that can be put together quickly for those families that are always on the go.  Whether it is one of her trademark 30-minute meals or it is for a large family gathering, the Big Orange Book could be the inspiration you have been looking for in the kitchen.

Whether you are cooking for yourself with a meal for one or on a quest for the perfect burger for the entire family you have it all in this cookbook.   Myself, having never been one to follow a cookbook to the letter,  using this book offers many ideas for the latest ideas for snacks as well as meal planning for holiday gatherings.  In line with the Rachael Ray theme of getting you out of the kitchen, this book is no exception.  Gone are the days where cooks are chained to the stove and in are these meals that are bursting with flavor and get you out of the kitchen in record time.  There is even a selection of kosher meals that will even make that Mother-in-law happy with the flavor and quality of the meal.

Whether you are looking for pasta ideas or new and exciting burger recipes, Rachael Ray has the ability to help you keep the cost down, the flavor intense and have it all done in record time.  Whether you are an experienced cook or a new cook that is lost in the kitchen, this book gets double thumbs up!