Do weight loss extracts work??

JustJassi
JustJassi Posts: 5 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I just bought Green Coffee Bean Extract thats supposedly boosts your metabolism, and I bought the Garcinia Cambogia that curbs your appetite. Appearantly Dr. Oz promoted both of these extracts. Im nervous about trying them. Has anyone tried them? If so did it work, or did I just waste my money???

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  • HerpDerp745
    HerpDerp745 Posts: 223 Member
    Dr. Oz doesn't even lift.
  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    I just bought Green Coffee Bean Extract thats supposedly boosts your metabolism, and I bought the Garcinia Cambogia that curbs your appetite. Appearantly Dr. Oz promoted both of these extracts. Im nervous about trying them. Has anyone tried them? If so did it work, or did I just waste my money???

    waste of money
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    I just bought Green Coffee Bean Extract thats supposedly boosts your metabolism, and I bought the Garcinia Cambogia that curbs your appetite. Appearantly Dr. Oz promoted both of these extracts. Im nervous about trying them. Has anyone tried them? If so did it work, or did I just waste my money???

    Why would you buy something then ask if they work? And do you happen to be a rat?
  • bumblebums
    bumblebums Posts: 2,181 Member
    Next time, do the research before you spend the money...
  • elleloch
    elleloch Posts: 739 Member
    STAHP.

    Back away from Dr. Oz. Seriously.
  • retiree2006
    retiree2006 Posts: 951 Member
    Since Dr. Oz seems to be changing daily on "what works", I don't put much faith in anything he promotes. If I took all the supplements he has hawked there wouldn't be any room left in my stomach for real food. I used to think well of him, but not anymore, sadly.
  • PepperWorm
    PepperWorm Posts: 1,206
    *siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh*
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Sorry, you just wasted your money.

    If Dr Oz is pushing the miracle product of the month you know it's nothing more than 21st century snake oil. Unscrupulous vendors (and shills) take advantage of the fact that many overweight people are desperate for help, what's really disappointing in his case is that he is a brilliant doctor and could be using his talents to really help people. Unfortunately the message of "eat less, move more" isn't a money maker; we live in an era of labour saving devices and instant gratification and "eat less, move more" takes time and requires effort.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,996 Member
    Quick answer: No.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
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    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • jwdieter
    jwdieter Posts: 2,582 Member
    They'll work with a good diet and exercise program, like all fitness scams.
  • Escape_Artist
    Escape_Artist Posts: 1,155 Member
    STAHP.

    Back away from Dr. Oz. Seriously.

    This! no kidding!
  • silken555
    silken555 Posts: 478 Member
    First it was Dr. Phil...now it's Dr. Oz....
  • ze_hombre
    ze_hombre Posts: 377 Member
    Yes, they did exactly what they are supposed to. Get your money out of your wallet and into theirs.
  • Ophidion
    Ophidion Posts: 2,065 Member
    Does getting angry because you just got suckered out of hard earned cash boost your metabolism?
  • SGreen134
    SGreen134 Posts: 136 Member
    Dr. Oz is a crackpot.
  • Lalasharni
    Lalasharni Posts: 353 Member
    No. Just no
  • escloflowneCHANGED
    escloflowneCHANGED Posts: 3,038 Member
    nope
  • beachgod
    beachgod Posts: 567 Member
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  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    Dr. Oz is a snake oil salesman. Seriously. Back away from the pills. The only thing that's going to be able to change you is you. That's it. Hard work and dedication. There is no magic pill.
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    Do you honestly think the difference between You and Goal Weight You is some garbage squeezed out of a coffee bean?
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    Dr. Oz is a quack!!!

    Sorry you wasted your money!!!
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Well, I suppose they could if there is caffeine in it and caffeine raises your heart rate for a bit, but it would be a LOT cheaper to just consume caffeine in coffee or tea. You'd be better off to go for a walk. :)
    Also, I was flipping through channels on tv and saw Dr. Oz say that he does not endorse any type of supplement that is being advertised with his name, either in emails, online ads or in any type of print, and that he is taking legal action against those companies. JS
  • retirehappy
    retirehappy Posts: 4,758 Member
    Has Oprah bought the company and announced it? She said she would do that when they find a weight loss aid that works in pill or shot form. I have not heard her make such an announcement. :laugh: So the answer to your question is "No, it doesn't work."

    Use the resources here, weighing in, tracking food, tracking exercise, those are what work. I know, I don't like that answer either but I am once again having to lose almost 40 lbs. because it is true. I have done WW, Zone, and tons of aerobics to lose weight before. If you don't continue to keep track, you will not maintain so just learn to do it and make your life happier.

    Get some friends on here to encourage you to stick to it. Friend me for a start if you want.
  • SteelySunshine
    SteelySunshine Posts: 1,092 Member
    They work if you eat at a calorie deficit. And the great news is you can even change your body composition with them if you have a cardio routine and lift heavy chit.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    You should see if you can get your money back. And I just recommend to do your research prior to purchase because that would suck if you can't get a refund.
  • CoachDougW
    CoachDougW Posts: 12
    Two answers:

    One: Many of them do exactly what they say (boost metabolism for example), but in such a small increment that it will have ZERO bearing on your ability to burn fat, lose weight, or for some of them, get HUGE gains bro!

    Two: No - you wasted your money, sorry =(
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
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  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    did I just waste my money???

    1. you wasted your money
    2. Dr. Oz will promote anything to make a quick buck
  • norahwynn
    norahwynn Posts: 862 Member
    I would not be listening to Dr. Oz. :noway:

    I agree with everyone else...money wasted. Eat at a deficit (meaning burn more calories than you consume), and you'll lose weight. There's no magic pill, or super concoction.

    And when you see Dr. Oz on TV, turn the channel.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    My sister claims she lost a lot of weight because of green coffee bean extract. She did lose a lot. But then she said she usually doesn't eat all day and just has a salad in the evening. And she's now quickly gaining it back. Maybe she ran out of the coffee bean stuff. :wink:

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