Skinny Tea

noel2fit
noel2fit Posts: 235 Member
edited November 20 in Health and Weight Loss
I've seen a couple of youtubers make videos about these teas claiming they work. I was just wondering if anyone has tried adding 'skinny tea' to their regimen and what you think of it. They're kind of pricey, but if people are swearing by these teas then maybe they're worth a go...

http://skinny-teatox.com
http://skinnytea.com
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  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    They're a laxative. They make you poop water weight out.

    They don't in any way help fat loss.
  • mantium999
    mantium999 Posts: 1,490 Member
    Nope. Only thing they are good for is testing the plumbing of your toilet.
  • bpetrosky
    bpetrosky Posts: 3,911 Member
    edited July 2015
    No to this.

    Senna tea is a laxative. This is not a sound or safe way to lose weight.

    Edited to add: Detoxes are unnecessary and unsafe as well.
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  • SparkyJess3
    SparkyJess3 Posts: 625 Member
    Just stick to water!
  • PrizePopple
    PrizePopple Posts: 3,133 Member
    This image sums it all up..

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  • MamaBirdBoss
    MamaBirdBoss Posts: 1,516 Member
    Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  • Alyssa_Is_LosingIt
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt Posts: 4,696 Member
    So the forums are just going to go ahead and cover all the scammy weight loss products today? Herbalife, itWorks, Shakeology, Skinny Tea?

    I need to have a copypasta reply to these types of threads - it would be a lot easier.
  • SparkyJess3
    SparkyJess3 Posts: 625 Member
    @Alyssa_Is_LosingIt I totally agree!
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  • BoxerBrawler
    BoxerBrawler Posts: 2,032 Member
    I used Slim Tea when I was dramatically increasing my fiber intake. It helped. It works as a laxative, not meant to lose weight, just meant to alleviate :smile:
  • Alyssa_Is_LosingIt
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt Posts: 4,696 Member
    edited July 2015
    asflatasapancake wrote: »
    You can copy this one if you like:

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  • Alyssa_Is_LosingIt
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt Posts: 4,696 Member
    Aaaaand, copied.
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  • Alyssa_Is_LosingIt
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt Posts: 4,696 Member
    asflatasapancake wrote: »
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »
    asflatasapancake wrote: »
    You can copy this one if you like:

    38800-Cat-gif--no-no-no-no-no-WGZ4.gif

    38800-Cat-gif--no-no-no-no-no-WGZ4.gif

    Haha. It did show up. It didn't on my end so I changed it. Well done.

    I think there was just a misplaced apostrophe at the end of the link. :smile: I always butcher my .gif links so I always end up having to edit mine.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    I've never once thought that I'm not spending enough time in the bathroom with excessive pooping to want to try any of these teas. I do have a friend that drinks them - doesn't seem to do much - other than making her poop a lot.
  • Alyssa_Is_LosingIt
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt Posts: 4,696 Member
    Ready2Rock206 wrote: »
    I've never once thought that I'm not spending enough time in the bathroom with excessive pooping to want to try any of these teas. I do have a friend that drinks them - doesn't seem to do much - other than making her poop a lot.

    But think of how much sexier you would be with an electrolyte imbalance! /s
  • SlimBride2Be
    SlimBride2Be Posts: 315 Member
    By the way if you do try these it can make birth control pills fail. Just a tip.
  • noel2fit
    noel2fit Posts: 235 Member
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »
    So the forums are just going to go ahead and cover all the scammy weight loss products today? Herbalife, itWorks, Shakeology, Skinny Tea?

    I need to have a copypasta reply to these types of threads - it would be a lot easier.

    That's actually exactly what prompted me to ask this. I don't do any of the shakeology or herbalife type stuff, but thought "how can organic tea hurt you?" Should have known it was a laxative :neutral: bummer. If it sounds too good to be true...
  • Alyssa_Is_LosingIt
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt Posts: 4,696 Member
    noel2fit wrote: »
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »
    So the forums are just going to go ahead and cover all the scammy weight loss products today? Herbalife, itWorks, Shakeology, Skinny Tea?

    I need to have a copypasta reply to these types of threads - it would be a lot easier.

    That's actually exactly what prompted me to ask this. I don't do any of the shakeology or herbalife type stuff, but thought "how can organic tea hurt you?" Should have known it was a laxative :neutral: bummer. If it sounds too good to be true...

    Exactly. The marketing for that stuff is very misleading ("organic tea" - it should be illegal for them to use that type of label for their marketing). And thanks for being understanding, OP!
  • MrsGreco
    MrsGreco Posts: 134 Member
    edited July 2015
    You're gonna get a lot of crap talking from a lot of people on here lol- Just a heads up.

    But I LOVE the skinny tea. I drink normal tea on the regular anyway and I love the way it makes me feel. I personally do the SkinnyMint. I feel energized, gets rid of bloating and taste great. It also doesn't make you go poop 100 times a day like people think. It keeps you regular though :)
  • MrsGreco
    MrsGreco Posts: 134 Member
    Also, I wouldn't use it as a weight loss tool. You definitely do not lose body fat from using it...maybe just water weight.
  • Alyssa_Is_LosingIt
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt Posts: 4,696 Member
    MrsGreco wrote: »
    You're gonna get a lot of crap talking from a lot of people on here lol- Just a heads up.

    But I LOVE the skinny tea. I drink tea on the regular anyway and I love the way it makes me feel. I personally do the SkinnyMint. I feel energized, gets rid of bloating and taste great. It also doesn't make you go poop 100 times a day like people think. It keeps you regular though :)

    Taking laxatives on a regular basis can cause you to become dependent on them, to the point where you will not be able to "go" without them.

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/constipation/in-depth/laxatives/art-20045906?pg=2
  • bpetrosky
    bpetrosky Posts: 3,911 Member
    BTW: Long term use of senna is associated with liver damage.

    http://livertox.nih.gov/Senna.htm
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  • DisneyDude85
    DisneyDude85 Posts: 428 Member
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »
    Taking laxatives on a regular basis can cause you to become dependent on them, to the point where you will not be able to "go" without them.

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/constipation/in-depth/laxatives/art-20045906?pg=2

    This. My ex-wife used laxatives in high school to try and stay skinny and now has issues with regularity. she totally regrets it.
  • MrsGreco
    MrsGreco Posts: 134 Member
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »
    MrsGreco wrote: »
    You're gonna get a lot of crap talking from a lot of people on here lol- Just a heads up.

    But I LOVE the skinny tea. I drink tea on the regular anyway and I love the way it makes me feel. I personally do the SkinnyMint. I feel energized, gets rid of bloating and taste great. It also doesn't make you go poop 100 times a day like people think. It keeps you regular though :)

    Taking laxatives on a regular basis can cause you to become dependent on them, to the point where you will not be able to "go" without them.

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/constipation/in-depth/laxatives/art-20045906?pg=2

    I never said I take them regularly. I do a 14-day when I feel like I need an extra boost. I'm on one now, last one I did was the first two weeks in Jan. I'm definitely not dependent on laxatives lol
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    MrsGreco wrote: »
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »
    MrsGreco wrote: »
    You're gonna get a lot of crap talking from a lot of people on here lol- Just a heads up.

    But I LOVE the skinny tea. I drink tea on the regular anyway and I love the way it makes me feel. I personally do the SkinnyMint. I feel energized, gets rid of bloating and taste great. It also doesn't make you go poop 100 times a day like people think. It keeps you regular though :)

    Taking laxatives on a regular basis can cause you to become dependent on them, to the point where you will not be able to "go" without them.

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/constipation/in-depth/laxatives/art-20045906?pg=2

    I never said I take them regularly. I do a 14-day when I feel like I need an extra boost. I'm on one now, last one I did was the first two weeks in Jan. I'm definitely not dependent on laxatives lol

    That sounds pretty "regularly" to me...as opposed to most people who have never taken one in their lifetime.
  • Alyssa_Is_LosingIt
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt Posts: 4,696 Member
    MrsGreco wrote: »
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »
    MrsGreco wrote: »
    You're gonna get a lot of crap talking from a lot of people on here lol- Just a heads up.

    But I LOVE the skinny tea. I drink tea on the regular anyway and I love the way it makes me feel. I personally do the SkinnyMint. I feel energized, gets rid of bloating and taste great. It also doesn't make you go poop 100 times a day like people think. It keeps you regular though :)

    Taking laxatives on a regular basis can cause you to become dependent on them, to the point where you will not be able to "go" without them.

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/constipation/in-depth/laxatives/art-20045906?pg=2

    I never said I take them regularly. I do a 14-day when I feel like I need an extra boost. I'm on one now, last one I did was the first two weeks in Jan. I'm definitely not dependent on laxatives lol

    Hmm. I guess I misinterpreted you when you said:
    MrsGreco wrote: »
    But I LOVE the skinny tea. I drink tea on the regular anyway and I love the way it makes me feel.

    But yeah. Drinking tea with laxatives in it is still not healthy and it certainly does nothing to detox you. I don't see why you would waste your money on some stupidly-named tea. Just drink more water and get enough fiber if you have occasional irregularity. There is no authority to control what goes into those teas and how much goes into them, so you really have no idea what you're ingesting.

  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    MrsGreco wrote: »
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »
    MrsGreco wrote: »
    You're gonna get a lot of crap talking from a lot of people on here lol- Just a heads up.

    But I LOVE the skinny tea. I drink tea on the regular anyway and I love the way it makes me feel. I personally do the SkinnyMint. I feel energized, gets rid of bloating and taste great. It also doesn't make you go poop 100 times a day like people think. It keeps you regular though :)

    Taking laxatives on a regular basis can cause you to become dependent on them, to the point where you will not be able to "go" without them.

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/constipation/in-depth/laxatives/art-20045906?pg=2

    I never said I take them regularly. I do a 14-day when I feel like I need an extra boost. I'm on one now, last one I did was the first two weeks in Jan. I'm definitely not dependent on laxatives lol

    Isn't 7 days the maximum you're supposed to use a senna based tea?

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