Why is this not recommend for a weight loss option?
1633959
It is a protein supplement, not a meal replacement... I assume that's the legal reason anyway. A balanced, healthy diet requires more than just protein.
1633960
Probably a legal reason but not because of what other comment says. I.e. adding this product to your usual diet (without cutting down on anything else) will increase, not decrease your weight (because protein has calories too). And it doesn't reduce weight (speed up metabolism, etc). It just allows a more healthy diet to replace less healthy options with this.
2008555
The product listed a wt. limit and it was advertised as a bariatric (usually over 300#). Go to the manufacturer website and double check the product code number against specifications. It is been used frequently over an 18 month period of time and holds up well but the user is less than 250#.
300663
I did not use it for weight loss, but I suppose if it gives you more energy, it may make it easier to work out. I felt very good while I was taking it.
2114823
I think you're shortchanging yourself if you don't subscribe and use the website. It supplies excellent reporting on a number of different factors so that you can see your trends, the composition of your diet etc. The analysis of my diet has been particularly helpful. I also find it helpful to be able to review the past week as my activity level can vary widely from day to day. I've successfully lost 11 lbs in 8 weeks by using all of the available features. The data on the website helped me gain the insights I needed. Good luck!
601807
It does not help you lose weight. It helps give you a boost of vitamins if you are feeling sluggish!
482552
I have done a bit of research online and I have discovered that although there are a lot of dummie sites claiming it is a miraculous weight loss aid, the tests carried out have shown at best it is of no help in losing weight. There is ZERO scientific evidence that it works. That is according to independent website dealing with reviewing health supplements. I'm sure if you google you will come across the said articles.
414610
I can't. I'm not sure if I would suggest this be used by anyone unless they're a pro athlete or professional bodybuilder. I would STRONGLY encourage you to look at a quality multi and concentrate on eating better. Diet is 99% of it. I currently use a Swanson multi that was 10 bucks and is of high quality.
2239886
This is on the recommended list of drinks from my bariatric surgeon. I've lost significant amounts of weight using this as a meal replacement. Five shakes a day, no cheating, will yield excellent results in a short time period. I've had bariatric surgery, so you should check with your doctor before starting a calorie restricted protein diet.
2229002
No,I thought, I might try and to see if is work,. It didn't work for me.If is work to the others, good for them.Like I said befor, I only have (5lbs) to loss, and I thought I might try, since the holidays was coming. Thank you, Angie
1144772
I agree. It contains 90 capsules but they did not work for me. If you lose weight it is probably due to the 20% reduction in consumption of food.
2042548
The product is not intended for weight loss as far as I know. I was advised by a nutritionist at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital (NYC) that you should not eat a meal and then drink down a container of Orgain. It is indeed intended as a meal replacement product. Also of interest for the Orgain products is that all of the flavors tend to form lumps sometimes. Shaking the stuff very vigorously (the packaging says shake well) does help dissolve the lumps.
657639
All of the products in the kit were current as far as I could tell. However, I have tried this entire thing twice now. I would suggest you spend your money on a gym membership or a piece of home exercise equipment. This does not assist in weight loss. It did make me energetic. But the claims they make did not work for me.
2233295
Hello: Not everything works for all people the same. It didn't seem to work for me but that could be due to other factors. I wasn't looking for a quick fix to my weight problem butI was looking for a quick start and didn't get it. There are warnings popping up about the main ingredient and I would advise researching that before spending any money. Sorry, Dick Urban
1803100
My opinion is that is for those who would use it as a meal replacement on a restricted diet to lose weight. It says on the label that it is should be used to "increase the protein in the diet" -- I am two years post-op bariatric surgery and I use it to make sure I get enough protein in my diet but it is not my only source of nutrition or even protein.
1753220
I don't think so, but I didn't like this product. It doesn't do much in the way of losing weight. Most of these gimmicks are scams. Sorry.
1695369
Don't do it. I joined their program few years ago, and I paid about $1000. I lost about 40 lbs in a very short period of time, and I was experiencing all sorts of headaches and fading problems. I talked to a doctor, and the doctor told me that I had lost too much weight in too short period of time, and I was showing symptoms of diabetes. I left the program. Not only my weight increased to its original weight, but also gained an additional 20-30 lbs. The food doesn't taste well, and it is not really what they claim it is. Don't be tricked by the nice photos of shakes, pancakes, waffles, etc. The food I purchased from their local stores was fresh, but the one I purchased online was total trash. The only thing I recommend is the snack bars, but don't go with this program. It is a waste of time, money, and you can potentially put your life in danger.
1905733
No it did not work for weight loss. Cutting carbs and calories essentially works for me...this did not accelerate any weight loss for me!