The road to a healthier life...

Warning - this is a long post!!!

So, anyone who knows me, knows that I don't live the healthiest life in the world. I've always been a bigger gal (except for during the ages of 13-17). I have always been addicted to Dr. Pepper. I have smoked since I was about 12 years old. I do drink alcohol, but only occasionally (I come from a long line of alcoholics, so I try to avoid being that way). My food intake is... well lets just say, not healthy. I HATE exercise, even if I could do it without any issues.

About 6 years ago now, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Or so I thought. I have chronic pain. Tons of symptoms of Fibro. However. I have a doctor who doesn't believe in Fibro. So, I recently found out that instead of putting Fibro in my charts, she has put me down as someone with Chronic Pain. I'm on all the medications for Fibro, but she won't actually put that word in my chart, since she doesn't believe in it. In order to get diagnosed OFFICIALLY, I am going to have to see a doctor who either A. Believes in Fibro, or B. a Rheumatologist (which is way too expensive for someone with ZERO insurance). We cannot afford the 500+ that the Healthcare Marketplace requires for insurance. We don't qualify for State insurance, and I cannot get disability unless I find a doctor who will officially diagnose me the way I should be. Needless to say, that is for another post.

So, because of my health issues. Exercise is pretty crappy for me. Something as simple as cleaning the house takes it out of me. Ever heard of the spoon theory? Yeah... I live by that every single day. If I go for a walk, I'm usually down for the rest of the night. My aches and pains are horrid at times, and tolerable at others. Somedays, I don't know if the pain is just not as bad as it used to be, or if my tolerance for the pain has gotten greater over the years. I do swim (we bought a pool when we moved a year ago specially for the kids and myself), as much as possible. This is about the only exercise I can do that actually doesn't hurt while doing it. If I overdo it though, I do feel it later.

I have tried TONS of diets. At one point, I was up over 300#, and my non-believing doctor actually put me on Phentermine (this was long after they removed the Phen-Phen from it, not as much of a risk). This was helping. I was dropping about a pound a week. IF I STAYED ON IT. As soon as I come off it, Even if I kept my diet the same as while on it, I would put the pounds back on. I have never been one to just gain weight. I have never been one that could eat what she wanted, and not gain a pound either though. Since having my first child when I was 17, I have hovered around 275-315. Before I got pregnant, I weight a whopping 114#. After having my second child, my son, I had dropped at one point down to 215#. Then I met my second husband, got pregnant with another kid, and haven't been that small since. Regardless of which diet I try.

I'm not here to type up a poor pity me blog post. This is more of a vent, and to help let other women, and men know YOU ARE NOT ALONE!! There are plenty of us out there who have tried and tried again, and not been successful.

One thing I have found that helps with my weight, and how I feel. HAPPINESS. Regardless of what you try, what you do, how many times you do it, etc... If you are not Happy, NOTHING WILL WORK. For instance. When with my ex, a gf and I were walking every single day. Morning and evening. The pain KILLED me during the day, and I would spend most of it either soaking in the pool to ease the pain, or asleep with sleeping pills to keep me from feeling it. However, I was DETERMINED to lose weight. I was so unhappy with my marriage though. After three months of doing this (walking at least 2 miles in the AM when the kids got on the bus, and in the afternoon after they got home), I hadn't shed a single pound or inches. In fact I had GAINED weight. Not muscle weight either. I have discovered regardless of what anyone says. If you are not happy, nothing will help. Plain and simple.

3 years ago, I packed up and left my husband (again, another story, another time). The first year gone was HARD. My weight fluctuated drastically. We're talking I'd be down 30#, then back up 50#... It bounced like that for almost a year and a half. I fought hard to find a place to live. To find work, etc. When we finally got everything taken care of, the man I was seeing and I moved back to Kansas and settled in not far from family and friends. Things were crazy at first. Moving back to my home state. Introducing him to a new state. Finding work. Setting up a schedule with the kids, ball games etc. We were always on the go, so we were always eating junk food. Cheap stuff we could purchase and heat up quickly. As many of you know, that is NOT healthy. It's all processed crap. Usually with a lot of sugar, starch, and tons of stuff you probably cannot even pronounce.

I have always been one who loves to cook. Despite being busy or not. My current fiance was a sous chef for many years, so he loves to cook as well, when he's not dog ass tired. He knows SO MUCH MORE than I do when it comes to cooking, new ingredients, healthier options, etc. Over the course of the last year or so, he has been teaching me what he knows. Pulling me out of my comfort zone. Making me like foods I NEVER even considered eating before. Hell, he's even gotten me to eat foods that I HATED all by cooking them a different way. Our diet has changed DRASTICALLY.

I am not exactly sure when I started losing weight. Or even so much as to why! I am not currently on any diet pills. Although I have a box full of them. Ally, Phentermine, Garcinia Cambogia, Slim Quick... You name it, I probably have some of it. I just haven't touched it. When we moved, I bought a scale. Now, I normally don't post my weight, because I am ashamed of it, but whatever, right? I am who I am. When we moved away from Kansas, I weighed in at 310#. When we moved back, I was at 289#. In January, at my last doctor visit, I was at 285#. When I weighed this week, I had dropped to 273#!!! This is the first time I have been below 282# in TEN YEARS!! I don't know how!

One of the things we have done over the last year, as I stated earlier, is changing our ways of cooking. We eat a lot of fish, and chicken. Sometimes we get pork as well, on sale, but not as often as fish or chicken. We usually get it on sale at the grocery store. Rarely do we eat any kind of red meat. Although we both LOVE steak and burgers, it's always too expensive for our budget. Occasionally we will catch a sale and have red meat, but not often. I have found TONS of ways to cook fish and chicken that I actually LIKE. I have always loved chicken. Pretty much any way you can cook it. Fried, Baked, Broiled, Grilled. You name it. Fish... well let's just say I HATED fish. Shortly after Chip got the job he has now, we went to eat to celebrate at a place in Iola. They had fried catfish that I fell in love with. It MELTED in your mouth. So he explained to me how to make it so that it didn't taste as fishy, and I've been sold ever since.

We do eat a lot of pasta. I know this isn't good for someone on a diet. However, we really aren't dieting. We probably should cut back our pasta intake (in lue of his recent visit to the hospital where his BP and Cholesterol were outrageous). It's very hard to do so though when you are on a budget. Pasta is cheap and filling. I've learned to make new sauces to put on it. It compliments everything so very well. We also go crazy on potatoes too. Here's my thing though. Even though we go crazy with Pasta and Potatoes, I PORTION. I don't eat nearly as much as I used to. I eat a lot of ramen noodles during the week, for lunch. It's quick, cheap and easy to eat when he isn't home. But again, I don't eat near as much in one sitting. I probably have 3-4 meals a day, on a good day. Smaller meals, but spread out through the day. Anyone who has dieted has been told at one point or another, "several small meals through the day is better than 2-3 larger meals"... I think that is ringing true for me! We have also added more veggies to our diet. I have always been one of those gals who ONLY ate fresh corn on the cob, and green beans. That was about the only veggies you would EVER get in me. Now, I have eaten asparagus (it's okay, not my fave, and I wouldn't request it, but it's alright), lots of peppers (we purchase these on a regular basis now days), lots of onions, tomatoes and fruits as well. Again, I have come WAY out of my comfort zone with cooking!

I have also cut back my soda intake. MOST of the time. There are still some days or weeks where I go overboard. I catch myself doing so now. I didn't used to realize how much soda I was drinking, until a 12 pack was gone in one day, from me and me alone drinking it! Yes I was drinking a 12 pack or more in ONE DAY. I know, horrible right? I have actually started drinking A LOT more water than I used to. Keep in mind, when I started doing this, I actually gained weight. Lots of water weight I am guessing, but after my body adjusted to it, I started dropping the pounds a few at a time.

Since I started dropping weight, and we changed how much we eat, and the types of food that we eat. I actually feel better! It hasn't helped with the pain any.. I am still working on that. However, I feel I have more energy. Sometimes I can push through the pain because of that. I am awake more during the day (I used to sleep a lot during the day.. partially because I was unhappy but also because I had ZERO energy). I am on Paxil now for my depression and anxiety attacks, which helps with that as well. Some folks say anti depressants will cause you to gain weight. That rang true for me, the last two that I was on, did cause me to pack on some pounds, so I am grateful that the Paxil does NOT do that to me! I find myself wanting to get out more, and do more things. Not only because I am happy, but also because I feel better. I feel better about myself, and how I am starting to look. I feel better energy wise, and want to do more things. All around I simply feel better!

I know this is a long ass post, and if you're still with me, great, keep reading! If you're not, oh well.

Last week Chip called me and said he was on his way home.. He couldn't breath, didn't feel right etc. He got to the house, and he was shaking so bad. We took him to the local ER, and the doctor said he had a mild heart attack. His EKG was reading abnormal, and they were going to ship him by Ambulance to Emporia, where they have an Cardio doc that will see him. I  FREAKED THE FUCK OUT. (Pardon the language). Keep in mind. Chip is 16 years older than me. We have had this talk before. I have prepared myself that he will, most likely, pass before I do (although we have argued about this, as I have enough health issues that I could possibly go before him). However, I was not ready for him to go. I waited 30 years to find my soul mate. The one man who could make me feel loved inside and out, every single day. That is him. I wasn't ready to lose him. So, despite us not having insurance, he went to Emporia.

When we got there, we found out that in addition to his mild heart attack, he was severely dehydrated, and his kidneys weren't functioning properly. His cholesterol was 270+ and his BP was outrageously high! They THINK he might have some blockage, but we didn't have the money to do the stress test, and other tests they needed to find out. We opted for him to stay one night, and see how his bloodwork was before doing those tests. By the next day, his dehydration wasn't as bad (although he was still slightly dehydrated), and his bloodwork for his heart attack was coming back normal (where it wasn't the night before.) His EKG was even reading normal again by the next afternoon. This was so very scary, and maybe just what he needed to join me in our healthier lifestyle adventure.

We have both decided at this point, to work on our diet more. We are going to TRY to change how we eat. Do a little less fried things, and a few more baked. We're both needing more protein, and other good vitamins in our diet, so we are going to work on that as well. I have been getting a few gluten free products as well lately, as I am told they will make me feel better! We are slowly but surely working on quitting smoking (although I am in no rush until I lose more weight, as I know I will gain a few pounds when I quit). I am working on cutting soda completely and totally out of my diet as well. Except for maybe special occasions or dinners out when we get the rare chance to do so.

Again, I know this was a long post. Just remember, you are  NOT alone. I hope that some of the information in this blog post helps you. Also, if you have any tips, PLEASE feel free to share them in the comments! Tips are always appreciated! This is going to be a long and strenuous journey I feel, and support is always welcome!

Vitamin D Gummy Bears Review

These Vitamin D Gummy Bears are going to help me so much. I am one of those who doesn't drink enough milk or get enough VitaD in my life. I was excited to take these.

First off, they are fruity little bears. Not quite like the gummy bears you would buy in the grocery store. They are a bit more sugary type bears than that - texture wise. They are gelatin and gluten free. A bonus for those who do everything gluten free!

The recommended dose is 2-3 bears for children and adults over 9 years of age. 1-2 for those under 9 years of age. I eat two of them every morning. I do like that I can read and understand each and every ingredient listed on the bottle. No funky supercalafragalistic ingredients that make you bite your tongue when you're trying to pronounce them.

These taste good as well. Very fruity, and don't leave a nasty aftertaste in your mouth. Overall, if you are looking for a way to get more VitaD in your life, or your child's life, then you are headed in the right direction. I received these for the purpose of an honest review. My opinion is my own and is not influenced in any way.

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Easy@Home Digital Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor Review

Okay, so as we all know... we're not getting any younger. My husband is a few years older than me as well. I already have a slue of health issues, including high blood pressure. With him getting older, and my health problems, I thought it would beneficial to have a blood pressure monitor around the house.

Personally I don't like arm cuffs. I know some say they are more accurate than wrist ones. However, when taking my OWN blood pressure, in my OWN house I get to choose whatever the heck I want, right?

When ordering, I knew this cuff would fit me with no issue. I worried that it might be so tight that it would cut off cirulation, like some do (heck even some arm ones do). I hate that feeling. This DOES NOT do that! It fits comfortably and doesn't cut off the circulation. It also takes my blood pressure VERY quickly, along with with my heart rate. I love that it has storage spots for when you take your BP as well. It even has the time when you take it, right on the screen. Just hit the power button once putting it on, and wait.

Another great feature is it has the instruction booklet included. I HATE getting a product that should have instructions but doesn't! It also has a great carry case for when it is not in use. This will protect it over the years. In addition to all of this, the batteries (included), are very easy to install. I can get the cover off without any issue.

Overall I LOVE this BP wrist cuff, and would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for one. Keep in mind though, this is NOT as accurate as going to a doctor and having them check your BP while you are there. Please do NOT use this as a substitute or replacement for that. This is simply for keeping a moderate track of your BP while at home.

I received this product for the purpose of an honest review. All opinions you read here, are my own and are not influenced in any way.

If you would like to purchase one for yourself, you can do so HERE

Ace Acupressure Ear Magnets Review

These Ear Magnets are intended to help with so very much.

The two biggest reasons that I jumped all over this promotion were for smoking cessation and weight loss. The third main reason, was headaches. I deal with severe migraines, and if these can help, I'll be in heaven! The anxiety relief isn't such a bad idea for me either. They LOOKED easy to use, and was supposed to come with an eBook instructing me how to do so.

I thought these would work well for me, when I seen the photo. They looked like little discs, small, but mighty, you know? When I received them, I was sad that they turned out to be these little pin point magnet balls. Very small. Stuck on surgical tape. NOTHING like what they were shown to be in the photos. I was a bit upset that they weren't the discs that were shown, but after contacting the seller, they changed the photos, so that others won't be mislead. This is good.

I then had to figure out how to use them on my own, as the eBook never came. I still haven't gotten it. Thankfully there is a lot of information on the internet about the pressure points in your ears, for these magnets.

The surgical tape that they come on DOES NOT stick to my ear well. I have cleaned with alcohol, soap and water you name it. Made sure my ear was dry before applying. This is because I have a very oily type of skin I am guessing. Not 100% sure though. They stuck to my sons ears just fine.  He's young and doesn't have the oily skin issue yet, LOL. Absolutely no issues at all. Make sure to clean and dry your ears well before applying them.

The little bit that I have been able to warn them, and from what he told me when I applied to his ear, they aren't very noticeable. You can't even tell that they are in/on your ear. Therefore they are comfortable. He forgot he even had on in. After 2 days, we removed it, as I have read every few days to replace them, with a break in between. Obviously you want to give your ears a break, and not wear them 24/7/365.

The magnets are in little trays, with the tape along the tray. That way you don't lose the ones you aren't using, before you get a chance to use them. They are already stuck to the tape, so you don't have to worry about applying it that way. Just peel the little square of tape off, with the magnet already stuck to it, and pick a place to apply to your ear. Simple as pie. Lather, rinse, repeat every few days.

I go see my doctor in a couple weeks, and going to talk to her to see if we can find something that will make them stick to my ears. Maybe she will have some ideas. If any of y'all have had this issue and you have ideas, please share them with me! I'd love to use these more to help with my quitting smoking and aid in my losing weight. I will update when/if I figure something out for those of us with this issue!

I am attaching a photo of some of the pressure points you can use these for. I've found several pictures. I just did a search to find them. Also attaching a couple photos showing what they look like. If you have any questions, I'll do my best to answer!

I received these magnets for the purpose of an honest review. All opinions you read here are my own, and are not influenced in any way.

If you'd like to purchase these, you can do so HERE

100% Natural Garcinia Cambogia Review

I’ve been taking Garcinia for a while now. I have seen no negative side effects. There is no bad interaction with my regular medications. The capsules are easy to swallow. The bottle is easy to open. There are 180 capsules in the bottle. Which is awesome. I take 2 caps before a meal, twice per day WITH water on an empty stomach. They suggest 30 minutes before a meal. Sometimes I hit that mark, sometimes it’s 20 or 40. Depends on when I remember LOL.

These really do suppress my appetite. I don’t find myself feeling hungry as often when taking them. I also don’t want to eat as much because of that/them. I am a MEGA foodie, so this is a good thing for me. I am one of those who will eat because it tastes good, not because I am hungry. Big bonus for me here!

Garcinia Cambogia is is a appetite suppressant. It can help aid in weight loss, and provide extra energy. Every bit of research I have done say one thing. TRUE Garcinia Cambogia should contain 1500-1600mg of the GC Extract, Potassium, and AT LEAST 60% HCA or more. THAT’S IT. Nothing more.

These Capsules contain 1000mg of Garcinia, which is a little short from what I have read. They contain 60% HCA, and 50mg Potassium. However these also contain Calcium Carbonate and Chromium. From what I have read those don’t do anything bad. That just means that these capsules are not 100% pure, and not top of the line. Good, but not great. I have not had any issues with them, I still lose weight No bad side effects, and who couldn’t use a little more calcium in their system??

WebMD states that Garcinia CAN cause nausea, digestive tract discomfort, and headache. I have found that almost all diet pills/appetite suppressants have these side effects. I have chronic headaches with or without taking anything. I haven’t had the frequency of my headaches change, but I do still get headaches as I did before. So I cannot honestly tell you if this causes them or not. I haven’t had an upset stomach or digestive issues though.

Regardless of if you choose to take this or not, ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS (I cannot stress this enough) consult with your doctor before taking any diet supplements. ESPECIALLY if you are on other medications. Please keep in mind I AM NOT A DOCTOR. I am nothing more than a consumer, just like you. These opinions are NOT MEDICAL OPINIONS, so don’t take them as so. Just a reviewer who is trying to lose weight. I have done a little research and spoke to my doctor, but again, I AM NOT A DOCTOR, so please talk to one before taking these. Do you own research. If you find information that I have missed, or gotten wrong, come back here and let me know!

I received this product for free for the purpose of an honest review. All opinions you read here are my own and are not influenced in any way.

If you would like to purchase a bottle for yourself, you can do so HERE.

Garcinia Cambogia Supreme 85% HCA Enhanced Review

I’ve been taking this for a little bit now. I have seen no negative side effects. There is no bad interaction with my regular medications. The capsules are easy to swallow. The bottle is easy to open. There are 120 capsules in the bottle. Which is awesome. I take 2 caps before every meal. 30 minutes to one hour before. This suggests at least once per day, twice for maximum strength. So I am doing the maximum strength dose. So far, I have lost a couple pounds. Nothing drastic. Then again, this is an AID to help you, not a ticket to shedding pounds. You must still diet, and workout, or this will not do the trick.

These really do suppress my appetite. I don’t find myself feeling hungry as often when taking them. I also don’t want to eat as much because of that/them. I am a MEGA foodie, so this is a good thing for me. I am one of those who will eat because it tastes good, not because I am hungry. Big bonus for me here!

Garcinia Cambogia is is a appetite suppressant. It can help aid in weight loss, and provide extra energy. Every bit of research I have done say one thing. TRUE Garcinia Cambogia should contain 1500-1600mg of the GC Extract, Potassium, and AT LEAST 60% HCA or more. THAT’S IT. Nothing more.

These capsules only contain 1100 mg of GC, however, they contain 85% HCA. Also Potassium as recommended (helps with the digestion of GC from what I have read). We can all use a little more potassium in our lives, right? I know I could!

WebMD states that Garcinia CAN cause nausea, digestive tract discomfort, and headache. I have found that almost all diet pills/appetite suppressants have these side effects. I have chronic headaches with or without taking anything. I haven’t had the frequency of my headaches change, but I do still get headaches as I did before. So I cannot honestly tell you if this causes them or not. I haven’t had an upset stomach or digestive issues though.

Regardless of if you choose to take this or not, ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS (I cannot stress this enough) consult with your doctor before taking any diet supplements. ESPECIALLY if you are on other medications.

I received this product for free for the purpose of an honest review. All opinions you read here are my own and are not influenced in any way.

If you would like to purchase a bottle for yourself, you can do so HERE.

Premium Yacon Root Extract Review.

I have not been taking this very long. However, I do notice that I have more energy, and that I feel better when I am taking it, than I did before I started. My appetite is no where near as large as it used to be. Meaning I don’t feel hungry all the time, not even when bored. When I do eat, I feel full much faster than before. I am a major foodie, so this is a big bonus for me. I usually eat and eat because it looks good and tastes good, instead of stopping when I should. This keeps me from doing that.

The bottle is easy to open, which if you have arthritis and spawning carpal tunnel like I do, you will appreciate that. The capsules are also easy to swallow. Another bonus for those like me who have issues with that.

Overall, so far I recommend this. I will update when I have been taking it longer, as there isn’t much more I can say about it right now. As always, consult with your doctor first, to make sure it will not interact badly with anything else you are taking. Good luck!

I received this product for free for the purpose of an honest review. All opinions you read here are my own and are not influenced in any way.

If you would like to purchase this, you can do so HERE.

 

Prima Source Pure Garcinia Cambogia Review

I’ve been taking this for a little bit now. I have seen no negative side effects. There is no bad interaction with my regular medications. The capsules are easy to swallow. The bottle is easy to open. There are 240 capsules in the bottle. Which is awesome. I take 2 caps before every meal. 30 minutes to one hour before. So far, I have lost a couple pounds. Nothing drastic. Then again, this is an AID to help you, not a ticket to shedding pounds. You must still diet, and workout, or this will not do the trick.

These really do suppress my appetite. I don’t find myself feeling hungry as often when taking them. I also don’t want to eat as much because of that/them. I am a MEGA foodie, so this is a good thing for me. I am one of those who will eat because it tastes good, not because I am hungry. Big bonus for me here!

Garcinia Cambogia is is a appetite suppressant. It can help aid in weight loss, and provide extra energy. Every bit of research I have done say one thing. TRUE Garcinia Cambogia should contain 1500-1600mg of the GC Extract, Potassium, and AT LEAST 60% HCA or more. THAT’S IT. Nothing more.

These Capsules contain Calcium. Which isn’t bad for you. For someone like me who NEVER drinks milk, I can’t imagine it wouldn’t be helpful to have a little extra calcium in my system. This also contains Chromium and Vegetable Cellulose. Neither of which have caused any bad side effects for me yet. It’s not a bad thing that this bottle contains these, this just means that it is not top of the line. It’s not junk. It does work. It’s just not the best of the best.

WebMD states that Garcinia CAN cause nausea, digestive tract discomfort, and headache. I have found that almost all diet pills/appetite suppressants have these side effects. I have chronic headaches with or without taking anything. I haven’t had the frequency of my headaches change, but I do still get headaches as I did before. So I cannot honestly tell you if this causes them or not. I haven’t had an upset stomach or digestive issues though.

Regardless of if you choose to take this or not, ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS (I cannot stress this enough) consult with your doctor before taking any diet supplements. ESPECIALLY if you are on other medications.

I received this product for free for the purpose of an honest review. All opinions you read here are my own and are not influenced in any way.

If you would like to purchase a bottle for yourself, you can do so HERE.

Ultra Omega-3 Fish Oil TRIPLE STRENGTH

I haven’t been taking this very long, however I am excited to see results.

I started taking this because I heard of some of its awesome health benefits. I’ve heard it helps prevent heart disease and heart attacks. That it helps prevent diabetes (which runs in the family), that it balances hormones (and as a woman in pre-menopausal state, this is a bonus!), and helps with depression. However, the number one reason I wanted to try was I heard it helps reduce inflammation and pain. I deal with fibromyalgia, and having as many health issues as I have, and with as many good things that fish oil does, I figured it was worth a shot.

So far, I am not noticing any results. I don’t know if I WILL notice results. However, I did speak with my doctor before taking this (which I highly recommend EVERYONE do first), and she told me to give it a go, so why not. What could it hurt. All these health benefits, we can all use these, especially those of us who’s health is not up to par.

I figure I will come back and update how I am doing when I’ve been taking it for a while, for now, I recommend it. There are no side effects. No fishy taste or breath smell after taking it. So far so good. Y’all keep your ears/eyes peeled here for more information at a later date!

I received this item for free, for the purpose of an honest review. All opinions are my own

Pure Forskolin All Natural Weight Loss Supplement Review

SO I haven’t been taking these very long. I have for a few days though. I have noticed that I have a little more energy, and I am not as hungry as I used to be before I started taking them. I don’t eat eat eat all day like I used to, and when I do eat, I get fuller faster than before.

The pills are the perfect size and easy to swallow. They are capsules, so they are soft as well. The only complaint I do have, is that they smell awful. I can get past that though. I plan to finish the bottle and see what my results are by the time I am done with it. I will come back and edit this post then, and let y’all know.

A few things to remember when taking this. 1. It will work best if you are taking it in conjunction with regular diet and exercise. It WILL NOT do the weight loss for you. 2. ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS (I cannot stress this enough) consult with your doctor before taking this!! Especially if you are on other medications. You do not want a bad reaction to mixed meds!

I received this product either free for the purpose of an honest review. All opinions are my own and are not influenced in any way

As of right now, I do recommend this. 

Garcinia Cambogia Extract Pure For Natural Weight

So a while back I started taking Garcinia Cambogia to hopefully help with the weight loss issue. I’ve been wanting to get down to a healthy weight for a while now, and I have plateaued with my normal diet and exercise.

I have found with the Garcinia that I do not like some manufacturers. Some of them have huge horse pills that I cannot swallow. This is not the case with these. The capsules are a bit larger, but not too large to swallow. I had no issue what so ever taking these.

The recommended dose for these is two capsules daily. I take one with breakfast in the morning (well actually about 20 minutes before) and one before dinner at night.

These capsules curb my appetite so well! When I feel hungry, is usually at meal time now, instead of random times through the day. Before I would eat because I was bored and had nothing else to do, but now, I don’t get hungry like that anymore. They also help me to eat less at meal time than I was before as well. I don’t go back for seconds anymore. I don’t overload my plate anymore. If I do, I don’t end up eating it all.

I have lost about 5 pounds in 4 weeks. This is good for me. Much better than I normally progress. I do hope I keep up this progression, and I will update in a few more weeks to let y’all know.

Overall these seem to be working fantastically, and I do recommend them

I received this product either free or deeply discounted for the purpose of an honest review. All opinions are my own.

If you would like to purchase this product you can do so HERE

Garcinia Cambogia Extract with 80% HCA Review

I received this Garcinia Cambogia for the purpose of an honest review. All opinions are my own and are not influenced in any way.

Upon getting this product, I immediately opened the bottle to see if there was any odor, and how big the pills were. I have issues with the size of pills, and I was pleasantly surprised that these were a decent size and not gigantic horse pills. There was no odor, as with some weight loss pills. The other bonus is 180 pills in a bottle. Not a measly 30 like some products.

You take 2 of these pills, twice a day, with a full glass of water. Preferably 20-30 minutes before eating a meal.

I decided that I wanted to try these because of their ‘raise your energy’ claim, mostly, but also because of the weight lost claim. Anyone who knows me knows I can stand to lose some weight. However I can only do light workout routines due to my health, so I need an extra boost.

I have not really noticed much weight loss yet. The scale still reads the same. I believe my face seems to be slimming up some. Which is good. I have noticed the change in energy that I am feeling every day. I don’t feel so tired and worn down. I don’t feel hungry all the time, and I get fuller faster when I eat. This is awesome, because I am a major foodie and will eat anything that looks good, until I am full LOL.

This product is all Natural with no side effects that I have noticed. It doesn’t interfere with my other medications at all. As with any vitamin supplement, I recommend speaking to your doctor before trying these. I am not a doctor, and these opinions are just that, opinions.

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