Skinny Mint TeaTox???

Has anyone tried this stuff? I want to but I'm a little leary.. Need some actual reviews!(:
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  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    It's a laxative. Just drink a lot of water and eat more fiber and save your money.
  • I read that on another forum! Thanks Hun!! Is there something specific I should eat with fiber? I'm new to the whole diet thing. I've never needed to lose weight before but it kind of added on real fast! Lol
  • ValGogo
    ValGogo Posts: 2,168 Member
    The name alone is vile.
  • Yeah I guess I just got super excited seeing people post skinny photos. It's too good to be true. I'll keep up with my workouts & drinking water.
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    I read that on another forum! Thanks Hun!! Is there something specific I should eat with fiber? I'm new to the whole diet thing. I've never needed to lose weight before but it kind of added on real fast! Lol

    Vegetables, fruit like raspberries, beans, avocado, oatmeal... all good sources of fiber.

  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,190 Member
    Nope nope nope. If you wouldn't go to the pharmacy and buy laxatives to chow on to lose weight (and I sincerely hope you wouldn't), then don't buy into the teatox.
  • Noelv1976
    Noelv1976 Posts: 18,948 Member
    Anything with Tox sounds bad
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    edited April 2015
    It states right on their FAQ that it's a laxative.

    "does contain senna leaves, which may have a mild laxative effect. After drinking the Night Cleanse, you may feel a churning tummy and visit the bathroom more often, especially for first-time users"

    PASS.

    Save your money. All OTC weight loss products are nothing but gimmicks and money wasters.
  • Oh my gosh, so glad I asked this question. Wasn't expecting so much help. Thanks everyone! Glad I saved my $60!! ;) I'll do this naturally!
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    I read that on another forum! Thanks Hun!! Is there something specific I should eat with fiber? I'm new to the whole diet thing. I've never needed to lose weight before but it kind of added on real fast! Lol

    Veggies, fruits, whole grains, nuts and seeds.

  • Noelv1976
    Noelv1976 Posts: 18,948 Member
    edited April 2015
    I know I overloaded on pistachios one day. Man I was paying for it next morning. Thankfully I live alone so didn't have to rush. So yeah, nuts are great for loosening up some stuff
  • Lol! Thank you guys (: love how kind & helpful everyone on this app is!
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  • BraveNewdGirl
    BraveNewdGirl Posts: 937 Member
    edited April 2015
    This thread did not go how I expected at all. OP, you are being way, WAY too reasonable about this.
  • Huh? I'm confused..
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,190 Member
    Right? I love an OP who is lovely and takes advice on board! OP, you're gonna go far! :D
  • What's an op?
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    OP = Original poster
  • Why is it bad that I'm being nice in return to helpful comments..?
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  • BraveNewdGirl
    BraveNewdGirl Posts: 937 Member
    Oh, it's not bad. It's just new! New and shiny.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Why is it bad that I'm being nice in return to helpful comments..?

    It's not bad, it's just unusual. They're joking around with you because most posters who ask about detoxes end up shouting at us and calling people names when they're told they don't work. Thank you for listening and being open minded to what we have to say :flowerforyou:

  • Lol alright. Well hopefully I don't run into a** h*****... :/ so far so good! :)
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,190 Member
    It's not bad, hon, it's great! Usually threads like this end in the OP getting upset and accusing people of not being supportive, then announciong they're going to buy the product anyway and calling us all meanies. You're a breath of fresh air!
  • What? Why ask then..?! Lol! That's crazy! Glad I'm not one of them!(: but really guys, thanks for the help! I was so persuaded by their facebook posts.. I will take them off my facebook & keep my head up. I can do this without skinnymint! (: time to go buy some fiber lol
  • BraveNewdGirl
    BraveNewdGirl Posts: 937 Member
    Just be aware that eating foods with lots of fiber, while good, won't lead to fat loss on its own. You have to be in a caloric deficit (meaning burning more calories throughout the day than you consume). Log your food, maintain a reasonable deficit and you'll start to see sustainable results.
  • Ok, thank you! Today's my first day on here so far I've logged all my foods. It says I need 1,400 calories a day. I feel that's a little higher than usual but I'll do it. I thought it should be like 1,200. Idk though.
  • Nikki10129
    Nikki10129 Posts: 292 Member
    Ok, thank you! Today's my first day on here so far I've logged all my foods. It says I need 1,400 calories a day. I feel that's a little higher than usual but I'll do it. I thought it should be like 1,200. Idk though.

    1,200 is the standard for a lot of weight loss programs because it creates a very large deficit. The problem with eating 1,200 calories a day is it is not a sustainable way to lose weight. Sure the weight may come off a little faster, but you'll most likely be feeling hungry and more likely to binge on foods.

    I tried doing 1,200 as a 5'2" girl and it wasn't enough for me, I ended up upping mine to 1,600. It's not a huge deficit, but it's aided by exercise, and the weight is coming off slowly but surely! Don't be afraid to adjust the number to fit your needs!
  • rtstamm01
    rtstamm01 Posts: 2 Member
    Now your on a subject for which I have a question: Myfitnesspal says my 'goal' is 1800 calories per day. Where did that number come from? I don't remember establishing it anywhere.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,190 Member
    rtstamm01 wrote: »
    Now your on a subject for which I have a question: Myfitnesspal says my 'goal' is 1800 calories per day. Where did that number come from? I don't remember establishing it anywhere.

    It will have calculated that based on your weight, height, age and activity level, all of which you entered when you signed up.