By now you’ve probably already seen the commercials or heard the story of Christine Dougherty, the woman who managed to shed 54 pounds by replacing her usual fast-food diet with items from Taco Bell’s Fresco menu.<\/p>\n
Of course, if you watch the commercial, they’re careful to state that she reduced her calorie consumption, and the website disclaimer includes the statement, “for a healthier lifestyle, pay attention to total calorie and fat intake and regular exercise<\/a>.” So, by that rationale, aren’t they pretty much advertising that the menu had absolutely nothing to do with her results? She could have been eating cheese quesadillas on a daily basis, and as long as the portions were modest and her other meals were reasonable, the results would have been the same. <\/p>\nIt’s a cute story, but it seems like the role Taco Bell played in Christine’s transformation is minimal at best. Plus, 54 pounds over a 2-year time span is hardly a Fogle-like turnaround<\/a>. The entire campaign has sort of a been there, done that feel to it that reeks of desperation. 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