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Garcenia Cambogia: Miracle Weight Loss Solution??

November 15, 2013 By katbiggie 3 Comments

It’s no surprise to anyone who knows me that I am continually battling with my weight. Up and down and all around. I blame part of it on a bum thyroid, a lot of it on a sedentary lifestyle (except when I’m training to run half marathons lol!) but mostly it is due to the fact that I really enjoy consuming food and alcohol. So if I do lose weight, it takes a major change in lifestyle.

Even though I go round and round, I do want to be healthy. I know that I need to be trimmer, eat better, exercise more. And I do try to do all of those things as much as I can, without giving up the other elements that I enjoy.

I have never been a fan of the fad diets. I know, that even though it is hard, the best way to lose weight is to consume fewer calories, eat whole, clean foods, reduce sugar and sodium, and exercise. And when I do that very consistently, it works.

Chasing three children and writing three books and two blogs, volunteering like a mad woman and trying to also launch a nonprofit for Sunshine After the Storm leaves me with little time or energy to do those things now. I grab food that is quick, which is usually not good for me.

All this to tell you, the other day FaceBook had a featured ad that drew me in. Dr. Oz actually has given a “thumbs up” to what many are calling the “miracle weight loss drug” : Garcinia Cambogia.

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This odd looking fruit is supposed to be the end all, be all.

I couldn’t help myself. I was intrigued. I watched the Dr. Oz video and read a couple of success articles. I followed the sale links and hit “purchase” within about three minutes. It’s natural, it’s not a fad diet, so I can continue to live a normal lifestyle. The magic part about this all natural supplement is the way that it helps your body process sugars differently.

I got my delivery a little over a week ago, and started the supplement.

Week one, not only did I not lose any weight, I GAINED two pounds. Now, it’s true I went on a girls weekend where we binge ate and drank, like you do on those types of getaways. But also, I wanted to test the miracle powers of the GC by calling it’s bluff.

I can tell you one thing, if you eat an entire bag of snack size Almond Joys in a week (not to say that I did that or anything) and drink a soda and a glass or two of wine every day, it does not look like this pill performs any miracles.

I also realized after watching this video on Garcinia Cambogia that I am not taking it correctly. I’ve been popping two pills mid afternoon, but you’re supposed to do it twice a day 30 minutes before a meal. OK, so I’ll adjust that this week.

Now some of the other benefits they attribute to GC is more energy and improvement in mood. I will say my mood has been awesome, but that could be due to the fact that I’ve been living on chocolate and wine! 🙂

I’m going on a 2 month journey.

Week ONE= +2lbs

Changes I plan on making for week 2:

  • Proper dosages
  • No more Halloween candy
  • Back on track with a normal eating plan

Have you ever used a supplement to try to lose weight? Did it work? And did the weight stay off?

 

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Alexa B, who blogs as "Kat Biggie" is a wife, mother, and writer. She has three children and one in heaven. She recently self published a book entitled "Sunshine After the Storm: A Survival Guide for the Grieving Mother" which is available on Amazon. She blogs about life after the loss of one of her twin daughters to TTTS, motherhood, all things parenting, advocacy, grief support and social good.

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  1. Janine Huldie says

    November 15, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    I never did use a supplement, because I am so leery of stuff like this, but am interested in hearing how this week goes for you. I will tell you though, I have been terrible here with the Halloween candy alone and know I have gained weight just won’t step on my scale to confirm it. But seriously wish you tons of luck and can’t wait to hear how the week goes now.
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  2. another jennifer says

    November 17, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    Supplements always freak me out for some reason. I do like that this is all natural though. I’ll be interested in hearing how it works out for you. Good luck!

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  3. Trans4orm says

    June 6, 2019 at 2:25 am

    There is no shortcut in losing weight and being fit. Workout and discipline is still the best. And also taking supplements can help.

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