There is nothing better than laughter to get you well on your way to weight loss. These wacky weight loss gimmicks are bound to have you rolling on the floor in stitches, have a peak.

The iGallop

Seriously, watch the commercial. At first I was unsure if this was a gag…I was astonished to discover that the iGallop is in fact a real weight loss “tool” invented by a man with a fetish for cowgirls no doubt!

Electronic Muscle Stimulation

EMS or Electronic Muscle Stimulation is purported to work by sending an electronic pulse through your muscle causing it to contract involuntarily. The ultimate lazy man’s workout, I am sad to say I have tried this one, but to no avail.

Dr. Lawton’s Guaranteed Fat Reducer

The ad states that you will see a fat reduction within 11 days or your money is refunded. HAH! Apparently the man in the picture (Dr. Lawton himself) reduced his weight from 211 pounds to 152 pounds. If this puppy actually works sign me up!

Fat Reducing Vibrating Message Belts

Common people, did you actually believe that standing around while your fat jiggles in public would help reduce your weight? And what’s with the hats? If you look closely, they are eating and drinking while they “work out”.

The Sauna Suit

Sweat yourself thin. This is the premise of the sauna suit. While it does reduce weight by DEHYDRATING you, the effects of the sauna suit are sure to be short lived. But hey, if silver jogging suits are your thing, this one is sure to draw some attention.

The Weight Loss Patch

Modern voodoo weight loss methods never cease to amaze me. The weight loss patch promises to unleash the triple threat of a simple appetite suppressant, provide a metabolic jolt… all the while using safe natural weight loss ingredients…

The Power Plate

Now this one is interesting. Apparently standing still on one of these supersonic vibrating machines can help promote circulation, improve muscle strength and flexibility, enhance your range of motion, improve your core strength and overall stability…. and cause possible brain damage if you vibrate too much.

Rebounding A.K.A Trampolining

Bounce your way to a better bod! Though this one is wacky, I think it might actually work. Studies have shown that jumping on a trampoline is not only great exercise it has great effects on mood. Just look how happy she is bouncing around!

The Personal Sauna

Operating under the same principle as the sauna suit, the personal sauna promises to help you shed unwanted weight again by sweating it off. Just set your temperature and timer then voila…a whole new you! Do you even think a 300-pound man can fit inside that contraption?

The Thighmaster

Ahhh…who could forget the thighmaster- Suzanne Somers 90’s sensation? Make sure you have a good grip on the sucker before you get going though, I have seen many an accident mostly involving small children who are enticed by this strange looking instrument.

Body Wrapping

You know what they say- there’s is a sucker born every minute. Did this poor lady actually believe that temporarily mummifying herself with tensor bandages would make her thin? I mean look at the poor woman!

Although it’s hard to admit, I happen to be one of those suckers, having tried some of these outlandish methods to “safely” lose weight.

What wacky weight loss gimmicks have you seen and tried?

Tags: health, Obesity, Weight Loss