Acai Berry - Houston,TX

Updated on September 24, 2009
R.F. asks from Houston, TX
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Hello! Has anyone tried the Acai Berry products out there? I have ordered my free trail and want to know if anyone has any success so I can know whether or not to stop the future orders.

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S.F.

answers from Houston on

I bought some and love it! I lost about ten pounds but I took it after I lost the weight duing the carb diet.I could eat anything I wanted and didn't gain a pound back. I ran out a couple of weeks ago and have put on a few. I need to get more. Give it a try.

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M.H.

answers from Longview on

I have been doing a lot of reading on it.Dr.Oz is all for it. I have thought of doing the free trail too. Let me know how it goes for you

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N.S.

answers from Houston on

I've looked at this product also but haven't ordered.
Keep us posted on your thoughts on the product and any results.

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N.K.

answers from Houston on

i have not tried them either but I have wondered the same thing. Good question.

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B.R.

answers from Houston on

Howdy R.! I know why ur using this u prob just need a boost! I haven't tried this but I am currently using slimquick extreme. It works pretty good! I get a lot of energy and don't feel nervous I just get a little mor energy to get me thru the day. It does help a great deal with my sweet tooth it's still there, but it helps a lot. It helps and I gotta do the rest. I've not gone thru the whole bottle yet (btw don't take more than 4 a day) and I've lost 5 lbs! Take care, Blew

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N.T.

answers from San Antonio on

Did absolutely nothing for me. Even said more energy and I didn't notice anything. I quite taking them. Personally it is a waste of money.

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M.G.

answers from Houston on

Waste of money. Do you research though..I think some reports say it can be toxic. Good luck.

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S.B.

answers from Houston on

I agree. It is outrageously expensive and if you don't return the product and cancel within a month, they will charge you about $80 a month on your credit card. You will probably have to cancel your credit card to keep them from charging it. Did you read the fine print in the terms of agreement? If not go back and do that on the website you ordered from.

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A.C.

answers from Houston on

There is no maginc pill sorry to say this,but nothing will do miracles. Best advice is to change your eating habits and to make some changes in your life. Getting active and get started on exercise. Take a 20-30 minute walk, you will be amazed what walking will do for you. It really helps. Start with 3 times a week for 20-30 minutes and then do something you enjoy doing. Bike riding, running, cardio, jogging, or anything that keeps you moving. And avoid eating before you go to bed. Eat 3 hours before you go to bed. And of course plenty of water during the day.
At least 6 8oz. glasses per day. But the more the better.

Good luck and stay motivated You can Do it. Believe in yourself. YOu may not see the lbs drop easily but you will notice that you will be reducing inches.

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M.G.

answers from San Antonio on

I went online and read about it and there is no proven facts that it works. It's not cheap and it's just a quick fix. Instead of quick fixes I just changed my diet to eat healthy without necessarily restricting my calories or fat and I lost 55 lbs after my baby. Yes, I gained 55 lbs with my daughter. I think you just need to change the way you eat. Good Luck!

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A.B.

answers from San Antonio on

Just a word of warning: We just ordered our free trial and called to cancel but they still charged our account $75.95! This is the actual price they charge for the "free" trial (future orders are $25 per bottle). The 15 days cancellation period begins from the day you order. Not from the day you get them. We had to talk to many people to get our money refunded but it was finally refunded.
Also, I'm not sure they actually honor their "30 day money back guarantee".
The product is great (increased energy is an almost instant side effect) but the company is questionable. Poor, unpredictable service!

Use caution!

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P.B.

answers from Houston on

I have not but I have tried Aritchoke extract. It comes in a small ampoule to pour in your favorite drink first thing in the morning. Results vary from person to person. It also lowers sugar and cholesterol levels. I've been taking it for 2 months. First month I took it everyday and now I take it every other day. It also contains apple vinegar, fennel extract, vitamins B (which helps the nervious system), L-cartinine, l-lisine, and other nutrients. If you would like more info. feel free to contact me. The aritchoke ampoules are all natural ingredients.
PB

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V.J.

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There was a report on cbs stating that it don't work. They also stated that they bill your credit card before you get your free trail. Watch out

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J.W.

answers from Austin on

I have heard that they are allegedly good for appetite suppression but I have never met anyone who has had a good outcome with them. Plus, there have not been any long term Acai Berry studies. There could be long-term health side effects that are not known at this time.

Losing weight and staying in shape does not have to be a chore. Changing your diet to include 5 nutritious meals a day will do wonders for you. I lost 55 lbs and 8 inches off of my waist by exercising and eating better. I know it...you have heard that before and maybe it hasn't worked for you in the past. Trust me...it works! Make a committment to eating better and exercising at least 30 mins a day 4-5 a week and the weight will just drop off of you. AND there is no side-effects to this solution.

I eat a fiber one bar every morning and snacking on apples and walnuts/almonds between lunch and dinner. I was never hungry and did not obsess over what I was going to eat for lunch or dinner. Stay away from fast food and fried products. They are not good for you and just add poundage.

In terms of exercise, I have some resistance bands as well as free weights that I use for strength training. I also play Dance Dance Revolution with my boys to get my cardio in. I hate to run on a treadmill...so boring. I love music and dancing. Stick with what motivates you and you will always find time to do it.

I am now participating in a Fitness Boot Camp in Round Rock. You can burn up to 1000 calories in an hour in this type of setting. Plus, the music is great :).

Don't waste your money on pills and fad diets. You will be more healthy in the long run if you treat your body like a machine and feed it right and fine-tune it through exercise.

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L.P.

answers from Austin on

R. go to this website and get real facts about diets click on (real science). It's 4 great videos for your viewing www.cinchplan.com/healthydesire

good luck

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S.H.

answers from San Antonio on

Hi R.. I tried it for the 30 days. It did nothing for me exept give me urgent BM's. It happened at the same time every morning and lasted about 30 minutes with terrible cramping. It was not worth it to me. I am glad you see that there will be future orders. I missed that part. I did not know I had to stop them. They charged my card and sent another 30 day supply at the cost of $80.00.Actually on my screen it did not say there would be future charges unless I stopped them. I called the co. and got refunded. Good luck. Everybody is different. Maybe it will work for you.

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P.B.

answers from Austin on

Hello,
I bought some at GNC and while I haven't been consistent yet in taking them, they seem to help some! They're a little expensive there ($10 a bag) but GNC is reputable and has sales (especially if you get one of their membership cards which is free).

Good luck & God bless!
P.

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N.H.

answers from Austin on

Be careful w/the "30 day free trials". I was working for a company that answers calls for Nutralane & you must read their 'terms & conditions' & understand that you will be charged after 30 days & the trial starts from the day you order it, not from when you receive it. It may be different w/different companies but that's usually the standard w/any "30 day free trial". You may've already known that but I thought I'd just bring it up just in case you didn't. As far as the acai berry products, I haven't tried them myself but I've heard they work for a lot of people. It's just hit & miss really I think w/any product. I do know that the nutralane version has more ingredients in it than others. On a lot of the websites I'm sure you can view the ingredients, look them up & see what they're good for & go from there. Just keep in mind w/any weight loss products (acai berry is generally for colon cleansing so keep that in mind) it may take up to 30 days, even 60 days, to see the full results b/c it takes that long for your body to acclimate itself to a new diet product or regimin so don't get discouraged if you don't see any results right away or if this particular product doesn't give you the desired results, there are a great many other products available that may wk for you instead. I'm a distributor for Herbalife now & there's been really great results w/this. If you're interested (if the Acai berry doesn't wk for you) let me know if you'd like to try the herbalife. Good luck!!

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S.R.

answers from College Station on

oh gosh I am so afraid to try all of this and I really need to loose weight too... I hope someone out there can tell you, but there is so much happening to people like liver trouble or kidney trouble and I just am scared... sorry to use your space but please be careful we want all of you to be safe...I checked on line and read some of the post and they are charging credit cards before the free period is up.. can't get money back.. I also checked out my HEB and they have them there for like $10 for a bottle.. sooo maybe try that first... good luck.. I quit drinking soda... and drink tea and water and quit eating out.. fast burgers and take a turkey sandwich instead or peanut butter/jelly.. and I have lost 30 lbs in a year... but I need to loose more seems I am at a plateau or just stopping point so need to do more changing.. maybe exercising...lol walking will be good since it cooled down...good luck

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C.W.

answers from Waco on

Hi R.
great questions- I have considered using that product as well- would really be interested in your responses when you get them. Let me know...........
thanks and blessings

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A.H.

answers from Houston on

Hi R.,

The trail I ordered has acai, green tea, and caffiene. I can feel the caffiene - I'm guessing thats what takes the appetite away. Probably not a long term solution. Am curious if all acai pills have caffiene.

Take care, A.

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L.G.

answers from Houston on

A LOT, lot lot of FRAUD with Acai berry. Beware!!

Go to Dr. Oz's website, make sure it is his and read his endorsement of this berry. He pretty much made it famous on Oprah but b/c of all the impostors, he has a disclaimer warning people about the fraudulent companies.

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