Green Coffee Bean Extract (GCBE) and Garcinia Cambogia
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She posted this question in January.0
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I just started taking the combo raspberry ketones with the green coffee bean extract. I eat healthy and work out twice a day because my day job is pretty sedentary.
I started taking it because even with all I was doing, I was not losing anything, and was tired and dragging in the afternoon. I did notice just this week that I am no longer tired in the afternoons, in fact I have the energy to hit the stairs for 22 flights daily. WooHoo
I have no side effcts, sleep like a baby every night so yeah this is not a miracle pill but it is helping me get over my weight loss hump and also helping me build a good habit.
You do what's right for you, just because someone has good results or bad results, doesn't mean it will work for you. But with anything you need to monitor any changes in your body. Any bad results, stop taking immediately but I'm sure I don't need to tell you that. Good Luck!
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I agree with the 'arrogance' thing. No one really has the right to make someone feel stupid for asking - that is in a way the definition of arrogance - 'don't ask me'. So if you don't want to be asked - then don't answer!
If someone has a useful answer to give directly related to the actual question - have you used GCBE or green mango extract successfully or unsuccessfully - then that would be useful information to the OP.
But hey, never tried it, never will, no magic pill...blah, blah, blah...we all know that permanent weight loss takes more than a 'supplement', but the OP wasn't asking that, so why get on your high horses and charge?
There are a myriad of things one doesn't need to try to know they are useless at best and damaging at most. Diet pills are one of them.
And no, some people don't know that diet pills won't sustain long term weight loss. That's why they ask. That's why we answer. Some who do know will ask anyways, mind made up long before they posit the question. It is most frustrating.
I don't see why it should be frustrating for YOU, but I do see that the OP may be frustrated if the supplements she was considering were NOT successful in helping her to lose weight. If the supplements DO help, for whatever reason, then trying them would not have been a bad thing.
However, I agree, that posting about not RELYING on supplements is helpful and true information. But supplements are not strictly DIET pills, are they? I mean, not all supplements should be classified as diet pills. Do you call vitamins DIET pills? I wouldn't. Many health-conscious people take supplements of vitamins, minerals, essential oils etc. Is it all bad...or just the ones that claim that they may affect metabolism/fat absorption etc.?
Advise is good,no, great, and we all could do with hearing from, and learning from, other people's experiences and success stories that highlight methods that work. But group bullying is not good. If MFP wants to dictate how people should approach their weight loss goals with no room for personal development and discovery, then not so good. Each to their own journey. And don't let someone else's choices, unless proven to be damaging, affect you so much that you end up frustrated on their behalf.0 -
She posted this question in January.
Hey, it's about time she should come back and tell us if the pills worked or not.0 -
She posted this question in January.
Hey, it's about time she should come back and tell us if the pills worked or not.
They never do. I have yet to see a single thread about a returning poster to tell us that these methods work.But group bullying is not good. If MFP wants to dictate how people should approach their weight loss goals with no room for personal development and discovery, then not so good. Each to their own journey. And don't let someone else's choices, unless proven to be damaging, affect you so much that you end up frustrated on their behalf.
This is not bullying. Bullying would be people egging others on to do violent self-destructive actions, using psychological torture to make them doubt themselves.
It is demeaning that you would use that word to describe a round of "This will not work" answers to a question about diet pills.
And I do get frustrated. This site means a great deal to me, as do the people here. It is also the place to share information and help others find things that will be effective and positive. Thus my involvement and more than occasional frustration.0 -
They never do. I have yet to see a single thread about a returning poster to tell us that these methods work.
Hey, it's about time she should come back and tell us if the pills worked or not.She posted this question in January.
This is not bullying. Bullying would be people egging others on to do violent self-destructive actions, using psychological torture to make them doubt themselves.But group bullying is not good. If MFP wants to dictate how people should approach their weight loss goals with no room for personal development and discovery, then not so good. Each to their own journey. And don't let someone else's choices, unless proven to be damaging, affect you so much that you end up frustrated on their behalf.
It is demeaning that you would use that word to describe a round of "This will not work" answers to a question about diet pills.
And I do get frustrated. This site means a great deal to me, as do the people here. It is also the place to share information and help others find things that will be effective and positive. Thus my involvement and more than occasional frustration.
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And amazing how the people talking sense (i.e. stating there is no scientific evidence these pills work) all have hundreds or even thousands of posts to their name while those getting shouty and suggesting bullying is taking place are first or second time posters (the same person, I wonder?).
There is a big difference between bullying and people simply stating facts. I would be interested, too, to know how the OP got on. I'm always open to new ideas but have yet to see hard evidence that GCBE works.0 -
Ughhhhh -_- more miracle pill threads? People never learn >:(0
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This is not bullying. Bullying would be people egging others on to do violent self-destructive actions, using psychological torture to make them doubt themselves.
It is demeaning that you would use that word to describe a round of "This will not work" answers to a question about diet pills.
And I do get frustrated. This site means a great deal to me, as do the people here. It is also the place to share information and help others find things that will be effective and positive. Thus my involvement and more than occasional frustration.
From your responses, I guess I can see that you care about people making sound choices and you don't think taking green coffee bean, fruit extract or other 'diet supplements' are good choices. But bullying can take on many forms. The meaning is to 'use superior strength to influence or intimidate someone to do what you want'. The superior strength of MFP is its numbers compared to the OP being only one person and some of the responses on this thread, while not intimidating in the classic sense of 'frightening or overawing' could nonetheless greatly influence someone to 'not dare' to try a supplement for 'fear' of being made to feel foolish. Was it really necessary for all the dissenters to come on this thread to 'bash her up' for 'daring' to ask? I don't think so.0 -
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And amazing how the people talking sense (i.e. stating there is no scientific evidence these pills work) all have hundreds or even thousands of posts to their name while those getting shouty and suggesting bullying is taking place are first or second time posters (the same person, I wonder?).
There is a big difference between bullying and people simply stating facts. I would be interested, too, to know how the OP got on. I'm always open to new ideas but have yet to see hard evidence that GCBE works.
We've all got to start somewhere...who knows where my one or two posts may lead? May have as many as you one day, who knows...:smokin:0 -
tough crowd huh? I thought this is the place you could go and ask questions not be torn apart for asking them
Sometimes people can be less than kind in their responses, but I would hardly call it being "torn apart."
I personally would not take any such supplements. I think it is a waste of money and energy. If you eat well, exercise and burn more calories than you consume, you should lose weight.0 -
Just read about Garcinia Cambogia in a magazine and wondered what everyone thought. If it's a natural herb, what could it hurt? Other than wasting some money if it doesn't work.
Agreed. Nothing wrong with it.. as long as you realize that diet and exercise are the way to go and that supplements are just that, supplements, you are good to go.
Some people want to spend money, some don't.. I use supplements for overall health, ain't nothing wrong with that.
One of only a few helpful' posts on this thread from someone who is obviously open-minded. I appreciate the tone of your response as someone ( meaning ME) who HAS decided to try a supplement out as part of her new weight-loss regime.
Hey, if it don't work, it don't work. Hearing about green coffee bean extract has encouraged me to approach losing weight for the first time in a very long time and joining MPF is a plus as it makes me look at what I'm eating and commit to an exercise regime as well. And...in combing the two approaches - it's nice to feel that I'm not a pariah on MPF forums (well...I probably still am to most, buy hey...) Thanks for your post.0 -
I started the Garcinia Cambogia a week ago and haven't lost a thing and I've also done a couple of long walks along with shorter ones...... nothing.
I didn't expect to see much after just a week, but claims I have read around the net say they lost big weight straight away. Either the statements are all fakes or like with everything - some it works for, some it doesn't. Unfortunately I'm one it doesn't work for.
The only thing I have noticed with them is - I'm sleeping very soundly through the night and waking completely rested. Whereas before taking them I had restless nights which resulted in being very tired the next morning.
I am tempted to stay on them as I love getting a good nights sleep - it's well worth it!
And they have suppressed my appetite some.
But again - NO WEIGHT LOSS!
Should also note, I have been on a diet (with breakfast and dinner shakes) well before taking these.0 -
I think you were very brave to do this test and post about it and I, for one, am VERY curious to hear what your results were!
I only wish more people would do this and post about it: To hell with all the negative people who feel superior about themselves.
I WANT TO HEAR YOUR RESULTS! THANK YOU FOR POSTING.
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The best diet is raw food. Anybody looking to lose rapid weight in the least amount of time, just eat raw food. Plain and Simple, though you will have to be greatly disciplined to stick to something quite difficult.
You will have to re-train your body and mind to perform such a task. By performing a raw good diet, it should take the average person approx.: 3 to 6 weeks to stop hunger cravings. After this difficult time period, you should no longer feel hungry after eating.
That said, if you cannot perform a raw good diet, then try to stick to vegetables and organic meats/poultry. Stay away from GMO and MSG garbage. They make you addicted to over-eating by way of tricking your system in thinking that you are still hungry where in fact you are not. It greatly delays your system from registering food you eat and so you continue to eat until you feel somewhat satisfied. But by then it's too late and you've consumed too many calories from GMO/MSG infested foods.
Another issue with GMO/MSG, in my opinion, and according to my research, is the type of fat your body produces by these bad substances. This fat is "extremely" difficult for your body to burn/break down, thus you continue building genetically modified fat cells.
By the way Green Coffee Bean by Genesis, I've been taking it for 4 weeks now (3 Bottles of 60 pills) 2 pills before every meal, and I went from a 4 pack to a 6 pack, and coming close to an 8 pack of abs. Though I've been also eating healthy and working out too. I have to admit, it does help in my situation.0 -
Lol, yep MSG/GMO products are making Asians fat.:laugh:The best diet is raw food. Anybody looking to lose rapid weight in the least amount of time, just eat raw food. Plain and Simple, though you will have to be greatly disciplined to stick to something quite difficult.
You will have to re-train your body and mind to perform such a task. By performing a raw good diet, it should take the average person approx.: 3 to 6 weeks to stop hunger cravings. After this difficult time period, you should no longer feel hungry after eating.
That said, if you cannot perform a raw good diet, then try to stick to vegetables and organic meats/poultry. Stay away from GMO and MSG garbage. They make you addicted to over-eating by way of tricking your system in thinking that you are still hungry where in fact you are not. It greatly delays your system from registering food you eat and so you continue to eat until you feel somewhat satisfied. But by then it's too late and you've consumed too many calories from GMO/MSG infested foods.
Another issue with GMO/MSG, in my opinion, and according to my research, is the type of fat your body produces by these bad substances. This fat is "extremely" difficult for your body to burn/break down, thus you continue building genetically modified fat cells.
By the way Green Coffee Bean by Genesis, I've been taking it for 4 weeks now (3 Bottles of 60 pills) 2 pills before every meal, and I went from a 4 pack to a 6 pack, and coming close to an 8 pack of abs. Though I've been also eating healthy and working out too. I have to admit, it does help in my situation.
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I just wanted to respond to the MSG comment. It is near impossible to get through life without eating something containing glutamate. Glutamate is in human breast MILK!
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I was interested in trying GCBE, & investigated it on line. The medical reports panned as one of the many diet scams. Others quoted Dr Oz, & praised it to the skies. I asked my GP, He said others had asked too so he checked a few sources. He couldn't locate scientific studies proving that it would not damage the human body. He said he could locate along-range study on GCBE's aftereffects. & advised do it at your own risk, but I wouldn't recommend it. My goal is to eat healthy, exercise and lose my extra weight in that way.0
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Comic relief.......ty for the laugh.0
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Real hoodia is under patent protection by Pfizer (my friend is working with it, so this is not some internet rumor). Anything that's on the market claiming to be hoodia isn't. Hate to burst your bubble.0
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Ive been taking them for about 3 or 4 weeks and see no results at all. Totally bummed since it seems to have worked for so many others... Maybe things will change for me soon and Ill start losing it ! Here's to wishful thinking !0
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I am on day 4 of garcinia cambogia and I do eat healthy and exercise but I havent changed the habits a bit and so far I lost .7 pounds and an inch off my waist. My goal is inches not pounds I recommend it. Also my sister has taken it a co6ple weeks and lost 8 pounds with not changing her habits either. I ordered green coffee yesterday to add to it. Some things help others while some dont and its not a miracle pill but it can help and I noticed my mood is much happier that alone makes it worth it to me. 0
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Okay, so I searched these supplements and this thread popped up. Of course, I read it. I am 43 years old and having a hell of a time getting back on track. I lost 60 lbs all on my lonesome with diet and exercise many years ago, but have never reached goal weight and gained 20 lbs back. So.....I need help. Why is that such a crime? I logged on just to comment on this thread because it got to me....and reminded me why I stopped being a part of this community.
Would you berate and belittle a smoker using the patch? Some of us need help. As I get older, my metabolism isn't what it used to be. My willpower is weakened. I KNOW supplements aren't magic pills. They are aids. I take vitamins everyday...ya'll gonna beat me up for that too?
Seriously, this is my first post in a couple of years...well, I've lost track, but it's been a long time. It is also probably my last. You guys say you are just being helpful, but a lot of ya'll are actually being mean and sarcastic. It's unfortunate....no, I don't wanna be coddled. And I'm fine with disagreeing. But there is a way to be supportive and honest without being hurtful. Why hasn't the OP come back on to let us know how things went? She probably did what I did and just logged off, never to return. Can't say I blame her. And I will probably only come back to joyfully read the mean responses to my post. Post again? I highly doubt it. But I never say never. I may have to defend myself.0 -
I think the only reason people are all about these new "super supplements" is because Dr. Oz talked about them. He gets paid to endorse stuff, and he will endorse some of the dumbest stuff and call it amazing and life changing, and a variety of other things to promote it. I like his character and zeal for life - but I don't like how he uses his position to promote so many weight loss "products".
Some supplements can be useful as far as thermogenic fat burners and appetite suppressants, sure. I don't knock them, I just don't like when people go crazy after a product that was endorsed by someone that has the celebrity factor behind them.0 -
I currently take CG as well as my wife..... And we will not say it alone is burning fat off of us......
But we will say that with it we are feeling full and less hungry than we were,,,,
We are loosing weight staying within our goals of our Carbs,Fats and Sugars as we feel Calorie Counting is Very Deceptive and Alone does nothing to Reduce Weight.
We both exercise daily...And three of those days are vigorous.
To Say Alone GC is the reason we we are loosing weight would be a lie......
Keep up the Good Work Everyone!
But to say that is helps curb eating we will say that is the case with us....And in turn we do plan our meals to stay within our goals...
To Date My Wife over 3 years has lost 140lbs and looks fantastic and continues to follow her nutritional and physical programs she has done over the past years as well as taking CG.
And I in the past 60 days have lost a considerable amount of weight and creeping very close to my goal.
When I started Myfitnesspal the scales I had said I weighted 236.... Sadly I used an old scale which was 7lbs light,,,,,,
But on the Upside I have lost 35lbs in 60 days.
CG may have Placebo Effect Upon My Wife and I or it May be doing as Advertised.
I'm sure GC will be an ongoing debate for some time.0 -
It gavee me a day full of heartache... I was a bit scared. I will never use it again!0
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A weight loss supplement is just that, a supplement to exercise and dieting. The OP wasn't suggesting that she was expecting to sit back gorge on food and pop this pill. Supplements assist your goals to help in areas we may struggle with. If you struggle with hunger, a supplement can help. I have loss over 125 lbs before and did so through regular exercise and healthier diet. But I also used supplements that gave me more energy, less appetite, etc. which helped supplement my routine.0
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Okay, so I searched these supplements and this thread popped up. Of course, I read it. I am 43 years old and having a hell of a time getting back on track. I lost 60 lbs all on my lonesome with diet and exercise many years ago, but have never reached goal weight and gained 20 lbs back. So.....I need help. Why is that such a crime? I logged on just to comment on this thread because it got to me....and reminded me why I stopped being a part of this community.
Would you berate and belittle a smoker using the patch? Some of us need help. As I get older, my metabolism isn't what it used to be. My willpower is weakened. I KNOW supplements aren't magic pills. They are aids. I take vitamins everyday...ya'll gonna beat me up for that too?
Seriously, this is my first post in a couple of years...well, I've lost track, but it's been a long time. It is also probably my last. You guys say you are just being helpful, but a lot of ya'll are actually being mean and sarcastic. It's unfortunate....no, I don't wanna be coddled. And I'm fine with disagreeing. But there is a way to be supportive and honest without being hurtful. Why hasn't the OP come back on to let us know how things went? She probably did what I did and just logged off, never to return. Can't say I blame her. And I will probably only come back to joyfully read the mean responses to my post. Post again? I highly doubt it. But I never say never. I may have to defend myself.
I concur with everything you send buddy. To suggest that adding any aid or supplement is a waste of money or silly is not very encouraging. It is next to impossible to get every single nutrient, vitamin, HCG, amino acids, etc. in our everyday foods. Without certain supplements, it makes losing weight a little more difficult, especially the older we get. Plus, I didn't get the impression that the OP was saying she wanted a miracle pill that didn't require any effort.0 -
What would be more helpful than people just blantly bashing the product or its efficacy is to hear from people who have actually tried the product and did or did not get any results from it.
Then there would be a basis to say the product did or did not work. For those who have never tried the product to comment negatively here is of no help or use to anyone.
Just my two cents.
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gracejohnson:
This is your 3rd post trying to advertise....you have been reported.
Stop searching for all of the green coffee bean, garcinia whatever posts to try to advertise that website and spreading lies.0 -
First off, man some of you guys are harsh!
Second, no product will work for everyone. Even with antibiotics, some will work for one person and not for another. That being said, I am a huge lover of certain supplements to aid the body in wellness. Garcinia may not be a miracle drug but it does have a history of HELPING people lose weight/inches. That doesn't mean you can shovel in Big Macs and you'll lose weight, but it can help.
I have tried the coffee beans and all it did was make me go to the bathroom. A LOT! Lol
To the OP, forget the snots who just want to slam you. Especially those saying 'natural doesn't mean safe', because I don't know one 'real medicine' on the market that is truly safe.0
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