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Reader Stories: Most Ridiculous Weight Loss and Exercise Fad I Ever Tried

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Have you ever fallen for a ridiculous weight loss or exercise fad? If you're like most of us, you have. Whether it was a magic fat burning pill, the ubiquitous ThighMaster or some other weight loss diet or exercise gadget, now is your chance to confess. Tell us about the most ridiculous weight loss or exercise fad you ever tried and how you learned your lesson.

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