Weight Loss Vitamins

Review by Blue Mags:

I used this product in conjunction with Dr Simeon’s diet protocol and found it to be the most effective weight loss product I have ever used. I was never hungry and systematically lost half to one pound a day.

The only side-effect I suffered was a little insomnia.

If you do this diet you must be prepared to stick to the long-term plan. The first 3 – 6 weeks of weight loss is easy. I lost 25 pounds in 27 days. The harder part is the following 6 week maintenance where you monitor your diet meticulously to ensure you don’t regain what you lost.

Totally worth it! Can’t say enough about it!

Review by WindowShoppingMaven:

I was recommended to this seller after choosing the homeopathic method. This seller answered my question and the product was received quickly.

My hunger levels were much less than I have experienced on other diets. What helped my motivation was seeing results. Other saw them too.

I read HCG Diet Made Simple: Your Step-By-Step Guide Beyond Pounds and Inches by Harmony Clearwater Grace before choosing my method.

BTW there is a lot of support at forums. The one I use the most right now is the HCG HOMEOPATHIC WEIGHT LOSS METHOD Group at Yahoo.

Any type of diet takes effort. Find the one that works for you. This one is working for me.

I hope all of you searching find one that works for you.

Review by C. R. MCDANIEL:

First time using a kettlebell in any type of workout. I found the FIRM’s 5lb KB easy to use. The one issue I had is that during certain moves the KB would scrape the back of my knuckels.

Kelsie is absolutely superb and precise in her instructions. The KB is used in over 60% of the workout. The warmup and cooldown do not use the KB. Also there are 2 to 3 cardio intensifiers that don’t use the KB. During the KB portion of the workout you are doing traditional type moves such as biceps, tricpes, and on arm rows. You also do a few swinging type moves and moves where you change the KB from hand to hand.

The hardest move for me was the “Turkish Getup” (I believe that is what Kelsie called it). This move uses the KB. While lying down you have to roll your body up into a standing position using mostly one foot and then you roll yourself back down to the floor. I am going to need to practice this move. The DVD includes a nice 8 min core workout that uses the KB. As the headline states, I thought the workout was solid.

Minor issues with the video, I could barely hear the music. Kelsie was signficantly louder than the music. Some of the camera angles were a bit haphazard.

Review by KathyTNT:

This is a great full body workout – Would like the music a little stronger. I purchased this kit before I got my russian kettlebell certification. Lot of great basics and non-kettlebell moves.

Workout great – Kettebell not so great! This small kettlebell needs a differnt type of handle. I do not have large hands and it is hard to work with. I went out and purchased a 10 lb kettlebell from Target. This one from Go Fit was much easier to work with. If you don’t thnk you are ready for a 10 lb there is also 7 lb ones available.

Review by P. R. Anderson:

i was looking for a protein powder to mix with my muscle milk light that contained caffeine, tasted good & was lower in calories than some other options out there … well both click flavors fit the bill perfectly … so often with these items you only ‘get what you pay for’ so it worth the money … i shake it in a sundesa blender bottle with some ice & occasionally lowfat milk & the whole concoction rocks … i drink it after i lift & the results are outstanding … i highly recommend

Review by Beth aka MM:

Vanilla is close to the top of the list of my favorite flavors — my fave protein supplements have been mostly vanilla based. Add espresso to that, this HAS to be a winner. I got my hands on an advance sample of CLICK Vanilla Latte. And, completely ignoring the fact that my espresso machine is dead, this was the perfect day to try it out.

As with any CLICK protein flavor – the suggested method of serving is to add the protein powder to 12-14 ounces of water, and mix well either cold, or warm it up. I added 14 ounces of steaming water from my hot tap on the water dispenser.

It was lighter in color than the Mocha Flavored CLICK, more like a cappuccino. It even frothed, but that could have been from the psycho blending I do to it. It definitely tastes like a vanilla latte, perhaps not the way I order it (Hi there extra shots!) but very taste-friendly to the espresso virgin.

The verdict. HELL YES. Thank you CLICK, I loves it.

Product – CLICK Espresso Protein Powder Vanilla Latte Flavor

Price – Amazon varies.

Via – Amazon

Pros – 15 grams of ass kicking protein that you could never guess was a protein drink.

Cons – Not as strong as it’s big sister.

Rating – Pouchworthy, MM.

Review by calyx:

I’ve been taking this product for two years now. It was prescribed by my doctor after I stopped smoking and gained quite a bit of weight. I lost 60 pounds but also dieted vigorously and exercised regularly at the gym on the treadmill for 35 minutes. Oily discharge sometimes? you bet, but only when I ate meals with a high fat content. Couple bits of advice: if you feel like you need to fart, don’t. You can’t be sure of what will come out. Restrain yourself until you get to a toilet, just in case. Also, not only fried chicken and fried food have fat. Any kind of red meat has fat content. Rule of thumb for me is if calories from fat are high, I take a pill with the meal. This product is a lifesaver but it only works with diet and exercise.

Review by KLK:

I started taking Alli about two months ago to augment my diet and exercise program. I’m active, and with a BMI of 26, I just wanted to lose about 20 lbs that wasn’t coming off with my fairly intense cardio routine and low-fat diet. I would take Alli as directed with meals containing some fat but rarely more than the suggested amount of fat. And I did experience the treatment effects with meals within the suggested fat allotment: frequent, oily stools, random oily discharge (very gross), and stomach pain about 45 minutes after eating. However, they weren’t severe enough to make me stop taking the med. Over time, I didn’t lose an ounce but kept taking the pill as directed, hoping that it would kick in over time. It didn’t. And then I had a higher fat meal after taking one Alli pill. I know that the`treatment effects’ are supposed to act like aversion therapy, but this was ridiculous. I ended up in the ER with crippling, stabbing stomach pain and dry-heaving. I had such a bad reaction that stomach pumping was treatment of choice. The ER doc suggested I throw the pills out as soon as I got home.

After recovering from the ER ordeal and promptly pitching the bottle of Alli (the aversion therapy didn’t work to GlaxoSmithKline’s advantage this time), I did a little bit of research and found that I was not the only one with adverse reactions requiring medical care. This med has been linked to pancreatitis, gall stones, and possibly colon cancer (research was kind of spotty on this). Will everyone react this way to the drug? Of course not. Every med has side effects and not everyone can tolerate certain drugs. However, I hope that people will consider the risks and weigh the benefits before spending quite a bit of money on something that may not work.

Overall, I ended up with nasty side effects, a considerable ER bill, and no weight loss. And for those it does work for, you may become dependent on the drug for continued weight loss or even weight maintenance (this is from the actual website)- quite a price to pay to lose 2 to 3 more pounds more than you would have with diet and exercise alone. If Alli works for you, awesome- more power to you. But before you buy, please read the fine print- the pill may cost you a lot more than you bargained for.

Review by O. Brown:

*****

This Fasting Tea from Yogi Tea for Weight Loss Support is “designed to promote healthy functioning of the stomach and intestines, and to help you feel more energetic while you lose weight.” Fasting Tea is based on an Ayurvedic formula—Ayurveda is an Indian form of health care now also becoming popular in the United States.

It’s suggested that you drink Fasting Tea 15 minutes before eating. I have done this, and it does really seem to help, although I’m not quite sure if the effect is physiological or psychological. Oh, well, I don’t care, since it helps me to be in control of my eating. It has a sweet and pleasing taste, and is quite enjoyable to sip on while others are filling up on bread, appetizers, and high-calorie drinks and alcohol.

I am impressed with this tea and with Yogi Teas in general. Fasting Tea comes with an expiration date (a good thing, because it’s not full of preservatives, plus you can tell if it is fresh). Yogi Tea seems to be another company (like Numi, Aspen, Traditional Medicinals) that values sustainable and healthy practices. Their web site has a helpful glossary of tea ingredients and is beautifully designed, with info about each tea they make.

Yogi Tea writes this on the box about the tea’s benefits: “Fasting is made with organic Red Clover and Garcinia Fruit designed to help support a healthy weight loss program, as it aids digestive functions, supports the metabolism and encourages internal cleansing. The tea includes hydroxy-citric acid that is found in the Garcinia Fruit, native to Southeast Asia. This naturally occurring substance has been shown to simultaneously suppress the appetite, help reduce fats and cholesterol in the liver and disrupt the process by which the body stores excess calories as fat. We have also included the warming herbs Fennel Seed, Cinnamon Bark and Black Pepper to help promote circulation, as well as Red Clover, which works as a tonic and a blood purifier. The recipe is complimented with Alfalfa Leaf, Indian Bacopa Leaf (Gotu Kola), and English Hawthorn Berry, all of which can aid the body in the elimination of wastes that are known to slow the metabolism. Finally, we’ve included Burdock, Dandelion and Yellow Dock Roots, all used by European herbalists for centuries to support the liver in eliminating toxins.” Other ingredients in this tea are Licorice Root, Alfalfa Leaf, Cardamom Seed, Ginger Root, Clove Bud, Barley Malt, Date Powder, Natural Plum Flavor, and Natural Passion Fruit Flavor. Almost every ingredient in this tea is also organic.

There are no cautions or warnings on the box except the standard disclaimer that the tea is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Fasting Tea contains no caffeine whatsoever. It steeps for 5-10 minutes, a nice long time, but I find that I only need one tea bag instead of two for a wonderful flavor.

I really like this tea, and it is very health-promoting.

Highly Recommended.

*****

Review by O. Brown:

*****

This Fasting Tea from Yogi Tea for Weight Loss Support is “designed to promote healthy functioning of the stomach and intestines, and to help you feel more energetic while you lose weight.” Fasting Tea is based on an Ayurvedic formula—Ayurveda is an Indian form of health care now also becoming popular in the United States.

It’s suggested that you drink Fasting Tea 15 minutes before eating. I have done this, and it does really seem to help, although I’m not quite sure if the effect is physiological or psychological. Oh, well, I don’t care, since it helps me to be in control of my eating. It has a sweet and pleasing taste, and is quite enjoyable to sip on while others are filling up on bread, appetizers, and high-calorie drinks and alcohol.

I am impressed with this tea and with Yogi Teas in general. Fasting Tea comes with an expiration date (a good thing, because it’s not full of preservatives, plus you can tell if it is fresh). Yogi Tea seems to be another company (like Numi, Aspen, Traditional Medicinals) that values sustainable and healthy practices. Their web site has a helpful glossary of tea ingredients and is beautifully designed, with info about each tea they make.

Yogi Tea writes this on the box about the tea’s benefits: “Fasting is made with organic Red Clover and Garcinia Fruit designed to help support a healthy weight loss program, as it aids digestive functions, supports the metabolism and encourages internal cleansing. The tea includes hydroxy-citric acid that is found in the Garcinia Fruit, native to Southeast Asia. This naturally occurring substance has been shown to simultaneously suppress the appetite, help reduce fats and cholesterol in the liver and disrupt the process by which the body stores excess calories as fat. We have also included the warming herbs Fennel Seed, Cinnamon Bark and Black Pepper to help promote circulation, as well as Red Clover, which works as a tonic and a blood purifier. The recipe is complimented with Alfalfa Leaf, Indian Bacopa Leaf (Gotu Kola), and English Hawthorn Berry, all of which can aid the body in the elimination of wastes that are known to slow the metabolism. Finally, we’ve included Burdock, Dandelion and Yellow Dock Roots, all used by European herbalists for centuries to support the liver in eliminating toxins.” Other ingredients in this tea are Licorice Root, Alfalfa Leaf, Cardamom Seed, Ginger Root, Clove Bud, Barley Malt, Date Powder, Natural Plum Flavor, and Natural Passion Fruit Flavor. Almost every ingredient in this tea is also organic.

There are no cautions or warnings on the box except the standard disclaimer that the tea is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Fasting Tea contains no caffeine whatsoever. It steeps for 5-10 minutes, a nice long time, but I find that I only need one tea bag instead of two for a wonderful flavor.

I really like this tea, and it is very health-promoting.

Highly Recommended.

*****

Review by Elisa:

I bought my very first copy of fitness, intrigued by the contraddicting viewpoints. Personally, I like it. It’s rare for me to find a magazine that has it all, most women magazines are either too shallow (only fashion and makeup) or too “homey” (cooking, house decorating, Martha Stewart style). I am 25, so I like fashion news and makeup suggestions, but because I am also married and have a child, I am interested in recipes and health. Additionally, I like to keep in shape so I like to keep informed on the latest great fitness videos and workouts. And to keep in shape, you always need some motivation, and the success stories featured in the mag are of great help. This magazine has it all. And that’s why “Fitness” is probably not the peftect title, but more like “Women’s Best” or something, unless there is already a magazine with this title!But afterall, who cares? The title doesn’t really matter, what matters is the content, and this magazine’s content is good.

Review by Fitness Buff:

I read Fitness for the first time about a year and a half ago… and I liked it. So I subscribed to it for two years. Well, a year into it, I’ve decided it’s just not for me. See, if you’re like me, wanting to gain something out of reading a fitness magazine involves knowledge of how the muscles work, when to work them, what nutrients are best for them, and basic health, because let’s face it ladies, even if you DON’T have a degree in biology, you know losing weight and staying healthy involves a lot more than a fashionable pair of hot pants or just a few crunches. You have to understand your body – each person requires different exercises and different diets (by which I mean different types of foods, not an actual act of dieting) in order to look their best. So, if you want to gain the education you REALLY need to lose weight or stay healthy, Fitness isn’t what you need. They’ve got great ads for great fashions and great UNREALISTIC looking exercise models (who personally don’t have “perfect abs” or “sexy arms” – they look like size 4 girls that haven’t lifted a weight since high school gym class). A magazine like Fitness Rx is LOADED with information and women who look like they really work for what they look like – something we all have to do in order keep our figures.