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### Weight Loss Seminars Sell Dreams

Pretty promises packaged in fast, easy-to-use vials, bottles, and boxes, wrapped in colorful cellophane and offering quick weight loss and a life of friendship, career advancement, love, and romance. Eat, drink, massage and vibrate your way to slim beauty. Please be aware and recognize the shiny magic lantern that promises to grant your wishes but delivers dissipating smoke.