Wraps
megomerrett
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My cousin is constantly touting her newest "business" that's something to do with magic wraps that rid you of cellulite, fat, wrinkles, thread veins and who knows what else.
Sounds like a scam to me, some sort of pyramid scheme probably. If there was a magic wrap out there we'd all use them.
Has anyone actually used them and were you happy with the results? I'm on the verge of posting a status about my own pyramid scheme. It's free and all you get is an envelope in which is the magic formula to weightloss and better skin: eat less, move more and drink more water.
Shh don't tell anyone. I could make a fortune.
Sounds like a scam to me, some sort of pyramid scheme probably. If there was a magic wrap out there we'd all use them.
Has anyone actually used them and were you happy with the results? I'm on the verge of posting a status about my own pyramid scheme. It's free and all you get is an envelope in which is the magic formula to weightloss and better skin: eat less, move more and drink more water.
Shh don't tell anyone. I could make a fortune.
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lol your instincts serve you well0
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In the 50s they wrapped and it did nothing. In the 60s they wrapped and it did nothing. In the 70s they wrapped with saran wrap and it did nothing....and on and on it goes.0
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I haven't tried them, but based on talking to friends they aren't half bad if you're trying to sweat out some quick water weight to squeeze into a dress or get your picture taken into a bikini.
Then again, I think I read a blog post where you can make your own with like... $0.10 worth of plastic wrap and some baby oil.0 -
You make it sound so dirty ^
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They basically make you sweat out some water weight. You're correct in that you are better off saving your money and that they are pretty much a scam.0
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Might see what I can make happen with some cling film!0
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A lot of my FB friends (and former classmates) are getting into those MLM schemes.
So far, I'm seeing posts for wraps, those fingernail press on things, Shakeology, and makeup.
They definitely don't work, and they're stupid expensive for a snake oil product.0 -
Ughhhh I have several friends selling this stuff. It's a waste of money.0
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The naive are easy to convince. Hence, they are the ones who end up supporting the business even though they are the "sales" people.
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My cousin is buying these same stupid wraps. She is convinced that they somehow helped her fit into a pair of pants that had been too tight "for years". She isn't even overweight.0
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megomerrett wrote: »My cousin is constantly touting her newest "business" that's something to do with magic wraps that rid you of cellulite, fat, wrinkles, thread veins and who knows what else.
Sounds like a scam to me, some sort of pyramid scheme probably. If there was a magic wrap out there we'd all use them.
Has anyone actually used them and were you happy with the results? I'm on the verge of posting a status about my own pyramid scheme. It's free and all you get is an envelope in which is the magic formula to weightloss and better skin: eat less, move more and drink more water.
Shh don't tell anyone. I could make a fortune.
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It's true! It's a copay called it works. It helps with stretch marks the best but I did loose 1 inch over night!-1
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I have a friend who signed up to sell that stuff. Now he's signed up with some other similar company to sell stuff. I don't see how he can be successful at it. He works at a funeral home. I doubt they'll let him sell to the grieving and his other customers are dead.0
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Are we related? I just 'unfollowed' my cousin on FB for touting this crap.0
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I have actually used the wraps and research the ingredients beforehand. Most of the ingredients reduce inflammations. I find it interesting that so many people on this thread are saying they are sweating it out when they encourage you to drink water while using the wrap. Anyway I lost 2 inches on my waist after 72 hours and it still gone after 2 weeks.
People usually start a business when they like a product and want to share what they love with friends - P.S. I am not an It works representative.0 -
kathydraperfitness wrote: »I have actually used the wraps and research the ingredients beforehand. Most of the ingredients reduce inflammations. I find it interesting that so many people on this thread are saying they are sweating it out when they encourage you to drink water while using the wrap. Anyway I lost 2 inches on my waist after 72 hours and it still gone after 2 weeks.
People usually start a business when they like a product and want to share what they love with friends - P.S. I am not an It works representative.
2 inches in 3 days eh0 -
kathydraperfitness wrote: »I have actually used the wraps and research the ingredients beforehand. Most of the ingredients reduce inflammations. I find it interesting that so many people on this thread are saying they are sweating it out when they encourage you to drink water while using the wrap. Anyway I lost 2 inches on my waist after 72 hours and it still gone after 2 weeks.
People usually start a business when they like a product and want to share what they love with friends - P.S. I am not an It works representative.
Right.0 -
Those like myself that actually studied physiology and understands how it works will be staunch against pseudoscience of this sort. Just drinking more water alone will help one to drop excess water weight.kathydraperfitness wrote: »I have actually used the wraps and research the ingredients beforehand. Most of the ingredients reduce inflammations. I find it interesting that so many people on this thread are saying they are sweating it out when they encourage you to drink water while using the wrap. Anyway I lost 2 inches on my waist after 72 hours and it still gone after 2 weeks.
People usually start a business when they like a product and want to share what they love with friends - P.S. I am not an It works representative.
And those 2 inches? Is it ONLY attributed to the wraps, or did you eat less, drink more water and burn more calories in that 2 weeks? If you did NOTHING else, but use the wraps, you have a legit claim, but I doubt it since you are on a calorie counting site.
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PeachyPlum wrote: »Then again, I think I read a blog post where you can make your own with like... $0.10 worth of plastic wrap and some baby oil.
When you go through the checkout line with that stuff, make sure to wink at the cashier.
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kathydraperfitness wrote: »I have actually used the wraps and research the ingredients beforehand. Most of the ingredients reduce inflammations. I find it interesting that so many people on this thread are saying they are sweating it out when they encourage you to drink water while using the wrap. Anyway I lost 2 inches on my waist after 72 hours and it still gone after 2 weeks.
People usually start a business when they like a product and want to share what they love with friends - P.S. I am not an It works representative.
I thought it was to make back the money they wasted on actually buying the product for themselves.
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PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »PeachyPlum wrote: »Then again, I think I read a blog post where you can make your own with like... $0.10 worth of plastic wrap and some baby oil.
When you go through the checkout line with that stuff, make sure to wink at the cashier.
LOL.
The recipe is icy hot + plastic wrap.
You're welcome.0 -
I was hoping this was going to be about shwarma0
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pollypocket1021 wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »PeachyPlum wrote: »Then again, I think I read a blog post where you can make your own with like... $0.10 worth of plastic wrap and some baby oil.
When you go through the checkout line with that stuff, make sure to wink at the cashier.
LOL.
The recipe is icy hot + plastic wrap.
You're welcome.
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