[annran]

After reading all the raves on Oprah (who has put on weight now!) I got the supplements.

Used them regularly for about 1 week, forgot to use them since 5 days..
And guess what? I dont feel any differnce.

I think its the 2-3 tbsp of cocnut oil that I started taking at the same time that is helping my metabolism, and not the acai.

So, are there any users and was there any difference when using acai or not.

TIA

 

[summermay]

Personally I do not believe that such "wonderfoods" to loose weight quick and healthily exist.

 

[Doodlebugsmom]

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Originally Posted by summermay personally i do not believe that such "wonderfoods" to loose weight quick and healthily exist.

ita. (I swear I tried to capitalize my ITA, and it won't work!)

 

[annran]

Thanks !

Its supposed to curb appetite & give energy, so one can eat lesser and work out more & hence the weightloss- (or so I thought)

I'm quite well on the coconut for that, though

Anyone else who tried acai, please post. Cant believe its such a scam!

 

[Doodlebugsmom]

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Originally Posted by annran Thanks ! Its supposed to curb appetite & give energy, so one can eat lesser and work out more & hence the weightloss- (or so I thought) I'm quite well on the coconut for that, though Anyone else who tried acai, please post. Cant believe its such a scam!

I DO think that Acai has good properties and is good for health. I just don't believe that certain foods can magically cause weight loss. I mean, many people don't wait until they're hungry to eat, or eat emotionally, and there's no magical food cure for that. If a person would ingest acai, and continue their normal diet, they probably aren't going to lose weight. I believe that just eating a healthy diet with lots of raw fruit and veggies curbs appetite and provides extra energy.

 

[annran]

Am trying that Doodlebugsmama,
am down 15lb, with a healthier diet and smaller portions in the last 2 weeks. A month ago, I'd have thought it unbelievable.

Its only that I think I need some "help" as just left to myself, I eat more, and crave the chocolate.
So far, so good.

 

[Doodlebugsmom]

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Originally Posted by annran Am trying that Doodlebugsmama, am down 15lb, with a healthier diet and smaller portions in the last 2 weeks. A month ago, I'd have thought it unbelievable. Its only that I think I need some "help" as just left to myself, I eat more, and crave the chocolate. So far, so good.

Good job! Also, if the coconut oil helps (lots of times extra fat does help cut cravings!) keep with it for sure. I don't deny that some food items do help people. I just think when they're heavily marketed like Acai is, I have a hard time believing it. You know, like a magic-pill type thing. If there isn't anything unhealthy about the products (like acai and coconut oil), they're essentially harmless.

 

[feelinghealthy]

I think that Acai Berries are healthy and good for weight loss fruits. On the other hand, I don't beleive in super foods that can help us lose weight and be fit.

Acai Berry Pills are good natural colon cleanser but you have to take excersises regulalry in order to keep fit

 

[sugareemoma]

I thought that Acai was a powerful antioxidant and not a weight loss supplement. Is it safe to take while nursing? I have been taking it and Gogi berry juices because I thought they were good antioxidants to take in the winter ( I eat less fruit now that it's not in season)

 

[transformed]

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Originally Posted by sugareemoma I thought that Acai was a powerful antioxidant and not a weight loss supplement. Is it safe to take while nursing? I have been taking it and Gogi berry juices because I thought they were good antioxidants to take in the winter ( I eat less fruit now that it's not in season)

Dr Oz says its good! I :heart: Dr Oz.

 

[SugarAndSun]

I've only heard about the antioxidant thing. I bet Acai along with a diet of healthy fruits and veggies will help weight loss and activity level... I say as I eat chips and drink wine, lol.

 

[lactivistmama]

We drink acai, but I do it for the antioxidants..

 

[naturalmom08]

I think there are definitely some good superfoods that have their own beneficial properties. Acai berries are great for antioxidants, along with things like blueberries and cranberries. I suppose they can help suppress appetite, but I don't think it's significant enough to help anyone lose weight without changing anything else in their diet or exercise routine. I think superfoods should be eaten for their beneficial properties. I actually found a great supplement called Berry Green Superfood, and it has tons of fruits and veggies, and no silly fillers. Supplements like this are worth it to take when you aren't getting enough of the foods in your diet...especially during winter months when it's difficult to get good produce. But I don't know that you'll lose significant weight from it.