Have you ever wondered how actors stay in such great shape? You know they couldn’t starve themselves all the time, because you can see their weight fluctuate from movie to movie, depending on the role they’re playing. The fact is Hollywood’s slim and slender are hiding a dark secret from you, their adoring fan.
Why would these movie stars hide such an effective and powerful weight loss secret? Why not sign contracts for endorsements and make even more money while gaining more publicity? Why not share this information with the general public and put an end to obesity and weight-related diseases in America? Don’t they care enough about their faithful fans to share this secret?
These celebrities have their reasons. Think about it: what is a movie star’s most valuable asset? You might say “talent" but I disagree because some actors and actresses are successful with only a minimal amount of skill (have you turned on a television lately?) You might be thinking it’s their looks or physical appearance. I would argue that’s not it either, because some successful actors and actresses are able to maintain their popularity long after their physical beauty begins to fade.
An actor’s most valuable asset is their REPUTATION. See, reputation is a combination of popularity, looks, news and the star’s ability to entertain. Some stars maintain a scandalous reputation because it gets them more press. Some stars actually provide entertainment through their negative press. For the most part, your favorite actors and actresses try to protect themselves from bad press.
What does this have to do with the hidden weight loss secret?
Since they don’t want bad press, and since part of their job is to look good, who in their right mind would be willing to have their “before" photos splashed on the cover of the Enquirer or the National Star? Hollywood does not want you to know what they look like when they’re not at their best.
Have you ever noticed that when an actress is between movies, we don’t see very much of her in the limelight? When movie stars are between projects, they typically pack on some additional pounds. It’s not so much that we wouldn’t recognize them, but enough to turn up the pressure when they’re trying to impress directors, producers and casting agents. Five to ten pounds could make or break a big role, or even a smaller role that could lead to a starring role.
So what’s the dirty little Hollywood secret, and why hasn’t the Enquirer uncovered it yet? We already know these stars have personal trainers, and in most cases, they follow strict nutritional plans. We know they exercise for several hours every day, since being in shape and looking great is a requirement for the job. But what else are they hiding?
The answer is quite simple: supplements.
Most high-profile actors and actresses (and even some well-known musicians and professional athletes) use diet pills to supplement their cardiovascular exercise, nutrition and weight training efforts. Supplements are particularly helpful when these superstars are looking to quickly drop those unsightly “off-season" pounds. So why the big secret? Simple, these celebrities want to maintain their “larger-than-life" persona, and also don’t want to be perceived as “pill-poppers."
I personally reviewed several diet pills, and two in particular stand out above the crowd. The first is an all-natural, yet unlikely combination of cayenne, ginger root, apple cider vinegar, bromelain and potassium, which provides immediate and impressive results. At first, I was skeptical to try a diet pill, but since the company offers an unconditional money-back guarantee, I tried it myself. I was thrilled with results and I also lost two dress sizes in four weeks. I found the product at
The other product is Ma huang, widely known as Ephedra, a natural substance which has been used in Eastern healing methods for centuries. Ephedra sales temporarily ceased in the United States when a short-lived ban was enacted, but the ban has since been lifted and supplements containing natural ephedra are now considered safe for human consumption. This product has the added benefit of increased metabolism, energy and fat burning capabilities, and can be found at This company currently claims to be the ONLY online source of ephedra since the ban was lifted.
These supplements are used by many Hollywood celebrities and are now available to you and the general public. Now that the cat’s out of the bag, you can finally have the Hollywood results that you deserve. No one guarantees that you will land any starring movie roles, but the makers of NiteTrim guarantee that you will lose weight and be satisfied with the product. Order your free 30-day sample today at or order the natural ephedra supplement at
The Dirty Little Secrets
If you are new to investing perhaps you are not familiar with bonds. Before you get started, you need to understand some of the risks associated with bond investing. Most people assume that all interest-bearing securities are completely risk free, but this is not the case. Even if you know a lot about investing, you may not be aware of some of the risk characteristics associated with bonds.
The most important thing to take into account is the interest rate. The Federal Reserve (also known as the Fed) meets every 6-8 weeks to evaluate the health of the economy. At each meeting, the Fed renders a decision regarding interest rates.
If inflation is rising, the Fed will need to raise interest rates to tighten the money supply. If inflation is moderate or contained, the Fed will likely leave rates unchanged. However, if the economy is slowing down and there is very little inflation or maybe even deflation, then the Fed might decide to reduce interest rates to create a stimulus for economic growth.
The reason why you need to consider present and future interest rate levels is because as interest rates increase, bond prices go down, and vice versa. If you are able to hold your bond until maturity, then interest rate movements do not really matter, because you will redeem the principal upon redemption. But often, investors have to cash out their bonds well before the maturity date. If interest rates have moved up since you purchased the bond, and you sell it prior to maturity, then the bond will be worth less than your initial investment.
You should also be aware of the claim status of the bond you are buying. Claim status refers to your ability to liquidate your investment in the event the bond issuer goes bankrupt. If you are buying a government bond, such as a Treasury Bill, claim status is irrelevant, because the odds of the Federal Government going bankrupt are slim and none.
If you are buying a corporate bond, however, there is always a chance that the issuer could go out of business. In the event of liquidation, bondholders are given priority over stockholders. However, there are often different classes of bondholders. Senior note holders can often claim against certain kinds of physical collateral in the event of bankruptcy, such as equipment (computers, machines, etc.). Regular bondholders can not always claim against physically collateral, and are next in line after the senior note holders.
Next, you should always check the three main features of the bond you are buying; the coupon rate, the maturity date, and the call provisions. The coupon rate is the interest rate. Most bonds pay an interest rate semiannually or annually. The maturity date is the date that the bond will be redeemed by the issuer; simply put, the maturity date is when the company must pay back to you the principal you loaned to them. The call provisions are the rights of the issuer to buy back your bond prior to maturity. Some bonds are non-callable, while others are callable, meaning that the company can buy your bond back before maturity, usually at a higher price than what you paid.
Finally, you should also understand that if economic conditions become more favorable after you a buy a bond, and interest rates start to go down again, the issuer will likely issue a lot more bonds to take advantage of the low interest rates, and will use the proceeds to try to buy back any callable bonds it issued previously. So, when interest rates go down, there is an increasing likelihood that your bond will be redeemed prior to maturity, if in fact the bond is callable.
You should invest in bonds. However, you should also take into account the risk factors we have covered. Your portfolio should contain a mix of corporate, federal, municipal, and even junk bonds (there is always a default risk associated with junk bonds, but they pay a huge interest rate). Talk to your broker about diversifying the kinds of bonds in your portfolio and you will reduce your overall risk and maximize your return.
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