Where are Kim Kardashian’s Signature Curves?

Many people were asking that question about a week ago when the sexy siren known for her curves posted a photo on her Twitter account showing a much leaner bod. Turns out Kim has been hitting the gym hard and using her new supplement called Quick Trim. Yes, she is another celeb jumping on the diet product bandwagon.

Like many lose-weight-fast supplements out there, Quick Trim involves supplementing with several products, including one that touts a 300% boost in metabolism. Kim and her sister Khloe are the spokespeople behind this line of weight loss products that can be found now at GNC stores across the country.

While I am all for maintaining a healthy weight, Kim’s “before” weight was far from unhealthy. In an industry where protruding clavicle bones and sunken cheek bones are often prized above health, it was refreshing to see a petite sex pot like Kim K. get some serious attention. Her new weight loss and seemingly drastic drop is doing a disservice to the many women out there who may question their own curves after seeing this pic. However, Kim is a product of the industry and making money in the limelight is her job.

People struggling with their weight often mistakenly look to the stars for quick weight loss answers. Even if you accept that Hollywood’s version of a “healthy weight” is often distorted, the rich and famous simply have more resources at their disposal. Us regular people seldom have the personal trainers and chefs that the stars do, making their diets very difficult to maintain.

Also, dieters should be cautioned against any supplement that offers effortless weight loss or extreme leaps in metabolism. Stimulants that speed metabolism, whether herbal or not, should always be researched with great care. A supplement labeled “natural” or “herbal” can't be assumed to be completely safe and free from side effects.

Bottomline: Kim Kardashian seems to have gotten caught up in what her Hollywood lifestyle says is acceptable and also perhaps a little caught up in making a buck. While what she has done has worked for her, it may not be the answer for you. Also, although pills and shakes can be tempting, there is no substitute for a nutritious moderate diet and regular exercise.