| I bought Metabolift while I was on vacation in Florida. I was in the mall and saw the display at the GNC store. I had heard that MetaboLIFE worked well, but at the same time I always liked TwinLab products. Also the TwinLab product advertised they were cheaper. So, for $44.99 I got 240 capsules and a second bottle of 60 capsules. I started with 2 a day--one mid morning then one mid afternoon. I felt like I had just drank 8 cups of coffee. I loved the energy I felt at 3:00 in the afternoon when I usually go into vapor lock. When it was time to sleep, I was wishing I wasn't so energized. Maybe there's some calming herb or tea to take to counteract the caffeine effect.
I actually woke up (if I slept at all) at 4:00 am and started organizing photo albums. I immediately felt a decrease in appetite. I was choosing foods and portions with my brain not my emotions. I felt thinner almost immediately and can feel the calories just burning away. With consistent exercise and lower calorie intake I feel assured to lose the 20 pounds I've tried to lose for 5 years now.
Metabolift is a great product for a 900 mile road trip also. You make excellent time. I didn't sleep at the hotel at all on the road. That night I had taken a Metabolift pill with dinner. A mistake. But then I thought that all these sleepless nights could be attributed to the fact that I was away from home. The true test would be once I got home.
First I called TwinLab to review. They emphasized only decaf coffee. Until then I had 1 to 2 cups a day. They said to take Metabolift 45 minutes before a meal. Half dosage to start, then increase the dosage in increments. After adjusting to 3 a day, try 4, then 5 etc. Also, I was told that after 3 months I should take a break. TwinLab also sent me written material. In it I found that "due to its side effects, after taking Ma Huang for a month, take a two week break." I followed those instructions. Couldn't get to sleep for a few hours last night. Started to panic. Is that my heart racing. Is my panicking making my heart race or the Metabolift? Should I bag this whole thing and go back to my old ways. Depressing thought.
I woke up this morning feeling rested enough. I'm going to stick with it another week, but go back to 2 a day for a while. I have had some weird shots of pain. One in my right leg and some chest pain. I will definitely be monitoring this carefully and see my doctor if I have to. My hope is that I adjust to this diet formula and lose the weight I want to lose, but then what? This is a short term program for me. I don't want to have to keep buying these forever. At the same time it's been so long since I lost weight I'll be happy about it even if it ends up being temporary. After that, it's Jenny Craig!
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