ItWorks Body Wraps... Do they work?

skinnybitchbarbie27
skinnybitchbarbie27 Posts: 306 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I am not selling these. I just wanted to be clear to all the negative nancys out there that I am not in the business nor am I pushing this product. I was approached by a woman that I have known for a few years and She had congratulated me on my weight loss and then I brought up (Not knowing at the time that she was a consultant) the issue that I had skin already and I only felt normal when wearing a shaper. She brought up body wraps and said She said she was having them done for herself, Loved what it was doing, and decided to become a consultant. She then gave me a small flyer and explained the process to me and said she'd let me try my first one for free.....

I exercise like hell (my friends know this) and I eat very very healthy so I am not looking to this alternative to my lifting and healthy lifestyle. Does this work to help sculpt off body inches like the website/brochure says? I know that photoshop can do amazing work for these advertisements but to be totally honest, I am desperate for something. I know it is a process and I would have to pay for more and don't want to get sucked in by hope.

Thank you to all who give sound advice. I am not looking for this as a replacement to my life, I just really hate the way my sagging abdomen is looking. I can't physically exercise more than I already am and I am getting discouraged.

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  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    I highly doubt it would do anything, but go in for the free one and then wait a week before making any decision to pursue. Couldn't hurt. As far as I know, body wraps only dehydrate you and you may lose water weight. Also, any company that has to say "It works!" in the title is trying too hard to convince me and therefore loses my confidence.
  • LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo
    LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo Posts: 3,634 Member
    I don't have an idea about the product nor do I know your friend so I cannot judge but as they say "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". And we are all different so just because it worked for your friend doesn't mean it will work for you too. Now I understand that sagging skin can be bothersome and makes us not appreciate our new selves. If you have the budget, I think setting up an appointment with a surgeon to get rid of the loose skin.
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    It says it in the name.....it has to work. Otherwise it would be false advertising. Seems legit to me.
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/812487-it-wraps-yes-or-no
  • IronDame
    IronDame Posts: 275
    It says it in the name.....it has to work. Otherwise it would be false advertising. Seems legit to me.
    This.
  • skinnybitchbarbie27
    skinnybitchbarbie27 Posts: 306 Member
    Wow thanks sjohnny! I searched the forums for some topics but they were from years ago, Little did I know there was one so recent. Now I feel silly!
  • Wenchilada
    Wenchilada Posts: 472 Member
    I Can't Believe I'm Not Shrinking™
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    Body wraps just dehydrated you so it looks like it did something. There's nothing other than time that will have any permanent effect on loose skin. It's supposed to take at least 2 years for skin to go back to as much of a normal state as it will. If you've lost a lot of weight and been overweight for a long time it may never go back. There's only so much nature can do.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    Waste of money for non permanent results, IMO. Wrapping fat doesn't reduce it's density.


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  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    All the haters in here have obviously never seen the pictures.......
  • BOLO4Hagatha
    BOLO4Hagatha Posts: 94 Member
    If you are getting ready for an event like a wedding/party it might slim your down an inch so you feel more confident in your dress, but sadly this will be just water weight not actual fat loss.
  • Tpekel
    Tpekel Posts: 1
    First, congratulations on all the progress you have made. As you know by now, it takes more time and effort to undo the effects of poor diet and a lack of physical activity. One of the unfortunate effects of excessive weight is literally increased skin surface area, which does not reduce/shrink as quickly as the fat deposits they are hiding. "Wraps" will not reduce the amount of surface skin.You wouold be better served to see a medical specialist about surgical removal of the excess skin, which should not be confused with lyposuction. Again, congratulations on your awesome accomplishment!
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    A friend of the family is selling these things and my Stepmom hosted a wrap party. I paid the $20 or whatever, it was just for her not because I expected anything from it. It's a waste of money in my opinion.

    P.S. We also had pizza and wine after. Now THAT was the win.
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    A friend of the family is selling these things and my Stepmom hosted a wrap party. I paid the $20 or whatever, it was just for her not because I expected anything from it. It's a waste of money in my opinion.

    P.S. We also had pizza and wine after. Now THAT was the win.

    $20 for pizza and wine. Sounds like ItWorks. Sounds like ItWorks quite well indeed.
  • Cranktastic
    Cranktastic Posts: 1,517 Member
    No
  • LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo
    LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo Posts: 3,634 Member
    All the haters in here have obviously never seen the pictures.......
    LOL pictures eh? Did you know that it takes only photoshop to edit all those pics. And like any fad weight loss products, some of the before and after pics aren't the same person or the person in question has been slim all the time and then they were being well-fed until they get a little big enough for a 'before' pic after which they would then again diet and either use the wrap or not until they get back to where they have started, so the 'after' pic.
  • StaceyJ2008
    StaceyJ2008 Posts: 411 Member
    I know the body wraps at spas work. you lose a good number of inches but it only lasts about 3-5 days. It's pretty good if you need to get into a dress or if you have an event.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    All the haters in here have obviously never seen the pictures.......
    LOL pictures eh? Did you know that it takes only photoshop to edit all those pics. And like any fad weight loss products, some of the before and after pics aren't the same person or the person in question has been slim all the time and then they were being well-fed until they get a little big enough for a 'before' pic after which they would then again diet and either use the wrap or not until they get back to where they have started, so the 'after' pic.

    Hmm. Sarcasm font must be broken.
  • BaconMD
    BaconMD Posts: 1,165 Member
    All the haters in here have obviously never seen the pictures.......
    QFT!

    I used the It Works! Wraps! Trust me, It Works! Just look at my before and after pics!

    itworkswraps.jpg

    Contact me to give me your money and learn how you can join yet another MLM pyramid scheme and get rich and slim just by using a wrap!!!!
  • xMonroeMisfit
    xMonroeMisfit Posts: 411 Member
    I used them.

    It honestly did work. I went down about 7 inches in 45 minutes and then after 72 hours when back up to a negative of 2 inches (not as big of a diff anymore) couldve just been the water i chugged after ward (they tell you to drink as much water as possible)

    This only works with diet and exercise and if you CONTINUE to have it done.

    On the other hand, the stretch mark cream DOES work wonders.
  • ChristinaPerrine
    ChristinaPerrine Posts: 8 Member
    I use them..they really work. See my pic
  • BeautifulBrownBbyDoll
    BeautifulBrownBbyDoll Posts: 33 Member
    I highly doubt it would do anything, but go in for the free one and then wait a week before making any decision to pursue. Couldn't hurt. As far as I know, body wraps only dehydrate you and you may lose water weight. Also, any company that has to say "It works!" in the title is trying too hard to convince me and therefore loses my confidence.

    I was told by a consultant that in order for it to work, you have to drink nothing but water because the wrap dehydrates you.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    Wrap5-20-12.jpg

    Notice the different angle? Notice how her pants are now 2-3 inches lower?

    I think it's a great way to lose water weight, and money. :(
  • BeautifulBrownBbyDoll
    BeautifulBrownBbyDoll Posts: 33 Member
    Wrap5-20-12.jpg

    Notice the different angle? Notice how her pants are now 2-3 inches lower?

    I think it's a great way to lose water weight, and money. :(

    I only see the first half of the photo...not the second half.
  • spraylady
    spraylady Posts: 3
    My husband tried them and so did I.......no results, definitely not with the money.

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