Anyone tried Slim Fizz?
jackshumpypeach
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I read an article about this product today and was hoping I could get some info or reviews from people who have tried it please?
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Article- product-stupid name- no doubt ridiculous claims
I know nothing about it
But the way you lose weight is calories in<calories out0 -
I reckon it would work, I just read the same article I think! Pretty sure that drinking a big glass of water just before eating would have the same effect though...0
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Read this on the Daily Mail this morning, going to order a tube and give it a go. I'm going on holiday in 10 days and want to lose a few pounds!0
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PT Barnum would be vindicated.0
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Seen this on news this morning also interested to see what people think!0
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This +1. Stop looking for quick fixes and realise the most successful weight losers are those who can eat at a consistent calorific deficit and then in the long term moderate their eaing into a lifestyle change because they understand about how much to eat, what to eat and do a bit of exercise.Article- product-stupid name- no doubt ridiculous claims
I know nothing about it
But the way you lose weight is calories in<calories out
The name sounds stupid dont waste your money.
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There is no magic pill, drink or "fizz" that will make you lose weight. Eat less calories, than you burn. The end.0
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Ok I had a look at what it is, its some sort of appetite supressant that works by absorbing water and expanding in your stomach to give you the feeling of satiety.
I looked at this article
https://uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com/blogs/icymi/slim-fizz-s--gastric-band-in-a-glass----does-it-work-and-should-we-be-wary-092022423.html
Not scientific by any means
I noted.Most commonly used as a thickener in Japanese cooking due to its ability to absorb water, it’s a sugar made from the root of the konjac plant. When it’s used in weight loss aids as an appetite suppressant, it does much the same thing as it does in the kitchen, but this time inside your stomach, absorbing water and expanding into a soluble gel to form a ‘bulky fibre’ before being expelled via the, erm, usual route.
There are things to be cautious of. If you don’t drink enough water with glucomannan, for example, the fibre can literally clog up your digestive system, causing internal blockages and in rare cases, choking by blocking your throat.
There are also concerns it can make other medications ineffective and because it’s a fibre, suddenly increasing your intake of it by taking Slim-Fizz three times a day can also cause diarrhea, bloating and stomach pains. It could also be dangerous for people with diabetes as it can lower blood sugar levels. In short, as with most diet pills, it’s far from the simple skinny hack it presents itself as.“Most of us realise really that these type of diets are not sustainable on a long term basis and a balanced diet and appropriate exercise is the only realistic way of achieving a healthy weight loss,” says Mary George, of eating disorder charity Beat.
She warns that as with all diet pills, though, Slim-Fizz is likely to appeal to the vulnerable and the desperate.
“The claims that this type of product make can prey upon those who are desperately looking for any way in which to lose weight and can mistakenly believe that this is the answer,” she says.0 -
Ok I had a look at what it is, its some sort of appetite supressant that works by absorbing water and expanding in your stomach to give you the feeling of satiety.
I looked at this article
https://uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com/blogs/icymi/slim-fizz-s--gastric-band-in-a-glass----does-it-work-and-should-we-be-wary-092022423.html
Not scientific by any means
I noted.Most commonly used as a thickener in Japanese cooking due to its ability to absorb water, it’s a sugar made from the root of the konjac plant. When it’s used in weight loss aids as an appetite suppressant, it does much the same thing as it does in the kitchen, but this time inside your stomach, absorbing water and expanding into a soluble gel to form a ‘bulky fibre’ before being expelled via the, erm, usual route.
There are things to be cautious of. If you don’t drink enough water with glucomannan, for example, the fibre can literally clog up your digestive system, causing internal blockages and in rare cases, choking by blocking your throat.
There are also concerns it can make other medications ineffective and because it’s a fibre, suddenly increasing your intake of it by taking Slim-Fizz three times a day can also cause diarrhea, bloating and stomach pains. It could also be dangerous for people with diabetes as it can lower blood sugar levels. In short, as with most diet pills, it’s far from the simple skinny hack it presents itself as.“Most of us realise really that these type of diets are not sustainable on a long term basis and a balanced diet and appropriate exercise is the only realistic way of achieving a healthy weight loss,” says Mary George, of eating disorder charity Beat.
She warns that as with all diet pills, though, Slim-Fizz is likely to appeal to the vulnerable and the desperate.
“The claims that this type of product make can prey upon those who are desperately looking for any way in which to lose weight and can mistakenly believe that this is the answer,” she says.
Wow. :noway:
There are no quick fixes. calories in < calories out
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Eat at a calorie deficit to lose weight. There's no quick fix or magic pill.0
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Want to lose weight in a long term sustainable way? Change your habits and address what's causing you to overeat.
Want to lose a few pounds and yoyo up and down for the rest of your life whilst potentially putting your health at risk? Go ahead and try every new fad that comes along but don't moan about it when you put it all back on and then some when you fall of the wagon.0 -
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to reply and giving me some informative links to read.
I simply asked if anyone had tried it and what their experience was.
I am fully aware there is no quick fix and it's a lifestyle change for the long term when addressing weight loss, some quite patronising and judgey replies on here.
I thought the article made interesting reading and wondered if anyone could give me information on the product not an opinion of it.0 -
jackshumpypeach wrote: »Thanks to everyone for taking the time to reply and giving me some informative links to read.
I simply asked if anyone had tried it and what their experience was.
I am fully aware there is no quick fix and it's a lifestyle change for the long term when addressing weight loss, some quite patronising and judgey replies on here.
I thought the article made interesting reading and wondered if anyone could give me information on the product not an opinion of it.
Yup. Quite right. There aren't
Yet you still want information on something that pupports to be a quick fix and are surprised that people are facepalming
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I am fully aware there is no quick fix, I was just wondering if this was a quick fix.jackshumpypeach wrote: »I am fully aware there is no quick fix and it's a lifestyle change for the long term when addressing weight loss, some quite patronising and judgey replies on here.
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Hmmm if it expands in you stomach to make you feel full, wouldn't a high fibre diet have the same effect?0
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Read this on the Daily Mail this morning, going to order a tube and give it a go. I'm going on holiday in 10 days and want to lose a few pounds!
The DM as a source of advice and guidance? If they get everyone to respond and buy one of their prodyct then they make millions even when people reliase it doesnt work. Thats the diet industry for you, preying on the gullible and desperate.0 -
jackshumpypeach wrote: »I thought the article made interesting reading and wondered if anyone could give me information on the product not an opinion of it.
What people (people who have lost weight) are telling you isnt registering. This site has a policy of not promoting quick fixes.
What sort of information do you want?
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=slim+fix+
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There is no point in being rude or ridiculing a person for asking a question. That's what a forum is for. When you make the person asking a question feel bad, does it make you feel good? There is a nice way to say something while still reflecting your opinion. Basically, what you are saying is, "You are so completely stupid. Of course, this is a scam, and you are ignorant for thinking it will help you." Be kind to one another. Losing weight is very hard, and we are all looking for ways to make it easier. I am not expressing my opinion here about this diet aid. I am stating that kindness comes back to you. It is too bad the anonymous nature of the Internet allows people to say things in a way that they would NEVER say them to someone's face.0
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jackshumpypeach wrote: »Thanks to everyone for taking the time to reply and giving me some informative links to read.
I simply asked if anyone had tried it and what their experience was.
I am fully aware there is no quick fix and it's a lifestyle change for the long term when addressing weight loss, some quite patronising and judgey replies on here.
I thought the article made interesting reading and wondered if anyone could give me information on the product not an opinion of it.
Have you noticed that the ones, that are saying it's a bad idea are the one who are successful weight loss people? If you are fully aware that their is no quick fix, then why are you looking for information on the product?0 -
melodiarentsen wrote: »There is no point in being rude or ridiculing a person for asking a question. That's what a forum is for. When you make the person asking a question feel bad, does it make you feel good? There is a nice way to say something while still reflecting your opinion. Basically, what you are saying is, "You are so completely stupid. Of course, this is a scam, and you are ignorant for thinking it will help you." Be kind to one another. Losing weight is very hard, and we are all looking for ways to make it easier. I am not expressing my opinion here about this diet aid. I am stating that kindness comes back to you. It is too bad the anonymous nature of the Internet allows people to say things in a way that they would NEVER say them to someone's face.
Oh but I would say it your face.
And all my friends would say it to your face. And to mine. That's why we enjoy each other's company as sane, rational, able to learn and progress adults. Now if we were 8 or maybe 12 I might see you your point but we aren't.
There is nothing wrong with being ignorant, there is a lot wrong with 1) reading tone in text and 2) expecting to be babied through life
If you ask a laughable question then you get laughed at, take it with good humour, learn. And move on.
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You know what makes me feel good?
Passing on knowledge
Helping others be successful
And the messages I get that attest to the fact that something I said was worthwhile in someone else's journey
In the same way that direct, intelligent posters helped me finally be a success.0 -
melodiarentsen wrote: »There is no point in being rude or ridiculing a person for asking a question. That's what a forum is for. When you make the person asking a question feel bad, does it make you feel good? There is a nice way to say something while still reflecting your opinion. Basically, what you are saying is, "You are so completely stupid. Of course, this is a scam, and you are ignorant for thinking it will help you." Be kind to one another. Losing weight is very hard, and we are all looking for ways to make it easier. I am not expressing my opinion here about this diet aid. I am stating that kindness comes back to you. It is too bad the anonymous nature of the Internet allows people to say things in a way that they would NEVER say them to someone's face.
Why do people assume that because people point out online that something will not work, that it is a sham, and will at best cause them to lose short term pounds and a lot of money, at worst be potentially harmful; that you wouldn't say the same things to people in real life?
If one of my friends came to me with this article I would absolutely be just as direct and honest with them about what a bad idea this is and point out more sustainable approaches that I believe will help more than patting them on the back and mollycoddling them.
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Hi
I was interested in this tablet as well, as it does seem like a plausible alternative to having a medical procedure to address obesity, without the risks that surgery brings. To effectively full up your stomach, as opposed to reducing the stomach size, seems like an interesting idea to me. Anyway, researching its main ingredient, Glucomannan, The American Journal of Clinicial Nutrition had undertaken a study in 2008, whereby they concluded:
"Glucomannan appears to beneficially affect total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, body weight, and FBG, but not HDL cholesterol or blood pressure. Larger individual studies following patients for longer periods of time and evaluating both safety and efficacy are warranted and needed."
I am still researching the safety of Slim Fizz, but if it is safe, then I will give it a try rather than go down the surgical route. I know a lot of people will be up in arms about the surgical route anway, but each to their own..0 -
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jackshumpypeach wrote: »Thanks to everyone for taking the time to reply and giving me some informative links to read.
I simply asked if anyone had tried it and what their experience was.
I am fully aware there is no quick fix and it's a lifestyle change for the long term when addressing weight loss, some quite patronising and judgey replies on here.
I thought the article made interesting reading and wondered if anyone could give me information on the product not an opinion of it.
Look, people are giving you good advice here. There's no reason not to take it, just because people haven't tried the product. If you want people who have, you're probably looking for a different forum, as most of the people around here aren't on board with that kind of thing.0 -
vickigough wrote: »Hi
I was interested in this tablet as well, as it does seem like a plausible alternative to having a medical procedure to address obesity, without the risks that surgery brings. To effectively full up your stomach, as opposed to reducing the stomach size, seems like an interesting idea to me. Anyway, researching its main ingredient, Glucomannan, The American Journal of Clinicial Nutrition had undertaken a study in 2008, whereby they concluded:
"Glucomannan appears to beneficially affect total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, body weight, and FBG, but not HDL cholesterol or blood pressure. Larger individual studies following patients for longer periods of time and evaluating both safety and efficacy are warranted and needed."
I am still researching the safety of Slim Fizz, but if it is safe, then I will give it a try rather than go down the surgical route. I know a lot of people will be up in arms about the surgical route anway, but each to their own..
It you want to go the medical route, find a respected doctor to evaluate you for some prescription help.
In the meantime, you can fill up your stomach with broccoli, lettuce, cucumbers. Eat enough protein too.0 -
vickigough wrote: »Hi
I was interested in this tablet as well, as it does seem like a plausible alternative to having a medical procedure to address obesity, without the risks that surgery brings. To effectively full up your stomach, as opposed to reducing the stomach size, seems like an interesting idea to me. Anyway, researching its main ingredient, Glucomannan, The American Journal of Clinicial Nutrition had undertaken a study in 2008, whereby they concluded:
"Glucomannan appears to beneficially affect total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, body weight, and FBG, but not HDL cholesterol or blood pressure. Larger individual studies following patients for longer periods of time and evaluating both safety and efficacy are warranted and needed."
I am still researching the safety of Slim Fizz, but if it is safe, then I will give it a try rather than go down the surgical route. I know a lot of people will be up in arms about the surgical route anway, but each to their own..
Or you could 3) eat at a moderate deficit and not have the surgery or buy stomach fillers.0 -
melodiarentsen wrote: »There is no point in being rude or ridiculing a person for asking a question. That's what a forum is for. When you make the person asking a question feel bad, does it make you feel good? There is a nice way to say something while still reflecting your opinion. Basically, what you are saying is, "You are so completely stupid. Of course, this is a scam, and you are ignorant for thinking it will help you." Be kind to one another. Losing weight is very hard, and we are all looking for ways to make it easier. I am not expressing my opinion here about this diet aid. I am stating that kindness comes back to you. It is too bad the anonymous nature of the Internet allows people to say things in a way that they would NEVER say them to someone's face.
Oh but I would say it your face.
And all my friends would say it to your face. And to mine. That's why we enjoy each other's company as sane, rational, able to learn and progress adults. Now if we were 8 or maybe 12 I might see you your point but we aren't.
There is nothing wrong with being ignorant, there is a lot wrong with 1) reading tone in text and 2) expecting to be babied through life
If you ask a laughable question then you get laughed at, take it with good humour, learn. And move on.
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I'm personally not an advocate of supplements but to each their own and if you want to try it, go ahead and try it. Do your research and try it for a bit, see how it effects you. It's all trial/error with this stuff anyway. It comes down to eating less and moving more. Just remember that all of these drinks and pills are made to "Assist" with your own weight loss efforts. It's not like you can take a pill or drink a drink and change nothing else and magically lose weight. But if it helps you to feel full with a smaller portion of real food? if it gives you an energy boost, if it helps you to lose a few ounces even along with your healthy nutritional habits? Go for it.0
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