Drink Life In - Anyone trying Zija to shed some pounds?

i've been on zija for about 2-3 weeks, maybe almost a month.
i do like the way it makes me feel. and i only use the smartmix or super mix just for nutritional benefits. it also helps with hunger.

but i can honestly say that i don't think it's doing much for my weightloss. i've lost 1lb per week with it, which i think i would have done without zija.

and to be honest, all these non picture users on here posting about what a miracle zija is... i'm pretty sure you're working for zija.

Forget the fad diets. If you want to know how to lose weight using MFP and keep it off, refer to this thread.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/952996-level-obstacles-lose-weight-target-fat-easy

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Zija relies on anti-oxidant qualities of its ingredients. A recent meta-analysis of the research on antioxidants and their effect on human mortality looking at 67 studies with a total of over 136,000 participants found either NO effect or a NEGATIVE effect of increased anti-oxidant consumption on mortality. They concluded:

"We found no convincing evidence that antioxidant supplements decrease mortality. Even more, beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E seem to increase mortality. Therefore, we cannot recommend the use of antioxidant supplements as a primary and secondary preventive measure in the population groups studied in the present review."

--Antioxidant supplements for prevention of mortality in healthy participants and patients with various diseases Goran Bjelakovic , Dimitrinka Nikolova , Lise Lotte Gluud , Rosa G Simonetti and Christian Gluud. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews : Issue 3 of 12, March 2013.

There is precious little research on the effect of Moringa tree extracts on humans and none that I could find linking them to weight loss.

Let's see, a "miracle" product based on anecdotal evidence, a multi-level marketing scheme ... Why are all my warning lights going off.

To all that have a problem. I was NOT pushing Zija. I was simply replying to a question. I stated that it worked for me. It may not work for everyone else. That's that. I REALLY do not appreciate being ridiculed for this, especially when I know the terms of use for this site and was only trying to be helpful. I also stated that I do not sell this, only use it occasionally. Nor did I leave a name of someone to buy it from. It YOUR body, do what YOU want. I do not need anyone else's approval on how I live my life. Thank you and Good Day.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do your research when taking supplements. I'm assuming Zija has changed their formulation, since the FDA just banned DMAA (geranium). That was the ingredient that was the main stimulant (in addition to caffeine) in Zija's weightloss formulation.

More importantly, however, for women to realize is that Moringa can mess with your hormones and your reproductive system. It has been used as a "natural" birth control and can potentially cause miscarriage.

"Moringa oleifera inhibits maintenance and growth of reproductive organs. In fact, in rural and tribal areas of the West Bengal province in India, the root of this plant is taken by women, especially prostitutes, as permanent contraception, and it has been shown to totally inactivate or suppress the reproductive system."

cite: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1924986/

I just heard of it today. I am interested in the energy,,not weight loss (I am almost at maintain emcee wi eight, so no interest in extra help with it)
But I have some health issues that keep my energy level really low.
But it seems a bit too pricey. Maybe I will just have green tea to start the day along with my vitamins.

Waste of money - like pretty much every MLM ever IMO.

I saw on Amazon a months supply was $90....thats about how much a local boxing gym is gonna charge me per month for unlimited classes and gym access.

Any of the Zija fans have links to any studies about the stuff? I always like to learn and am trying to be less cynical in general.

I just ordered it via a friend of mine via FB. I have yet to apply this to my healthy way of life.

Zija is awesome! It has been a constant struggle in my life to stay motivated when it comes to diet and health. With in the first week I lost 6 lbs, increased my energy, and started to regain confidence that had been lost for so long that I stopped looking. The cost is nothing for what I would spend at the grocery store on unneeded junk. My fridge is now stocked with fresh produce and I drink water like crazy. They have chocolate and vanilla shakes that I drink for breakfast and tea at night. The XM energy gives me an incredible boost with no comedown for those extra long days. I’m so happy with the lifestyle change that Zija has caused in my life that I became a distributor.

i find it funny that me and my sister tried it and it didn't do squat for us. yet all these "distributers" have miracle stories.

also i heard from NUMEROUS people and many reviews on the internet that the tea give people violent diarrhea. my sister had the tea one night and she had cramps following into the next morning till afternoon.

There are no shortcuts.

If there were, we'd all be thin. Eat right, exercise your fat off.

Lather, rinse, repeat.

Wow, this stuff is expensive. My aunt has just mentioned it to me and there's no way I can afford this, we barely make ends meet as it is. How do you actually afford this stuff??

You are not suppose to advertise on MFP.

It is extremely expensive, but I've been using it for a little over a month now and have lost 14pounds. I recently had blood work done and have seen a tremendous difference for the better. I looked at my bank account and added up how much I used to spend in a month on stupid stuff, bad stuff, and quick fix stuff. It came up to more than the $99 I'm being asked to spend on a months supply to feel good and see my weight go down. I don't crave the things I used to. I don't drink soda's, or fried foods or even fast foods. I have heard people say oh it's simple eat less exercise more. It isn't simple. It took years to get unhealthy and loose the discipline once had. Motivation is scarce at times especially when we have negative people around us. I have tried tons of things and joined a gym. With Zija, I feel the want to be and do better. I see and feel the results and my motivation has come back to me. So say what you will, but I enjoy this feeling. My Dr. even wrote me a perscription for moringa oleifera, even if I can't use it, he believes in it's healing abilities. We are so set to buy crap that isn't good for us, drink and smoke but the one thing that could be an answer to so many things for so many people people are so negative. You can't ignore what is working. You can't ignore facts. Even John's Hopkins published a review and showed outstanding marks. Even the FDA recently approved the product for Zija. Believe or not, but remember these facts when you give in to temptation, buy that over the counter vitamin or suppliment for this or that. This "Zija", Moringa Oleifera, is one product that takes care of all those things on the shelf at GNC or CVS, and no I am not a distributor.

I have started on zija and take the supemix every morning in place of mulivitamins. I love it!