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My Experience with the Monat Hair Products

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About 6 months ago I had my first run-in with the Monat hair product line. I was at my best friend’s house for a get together. One of her friends from work arrived a little while later. Right when she walked in I noticed her hair, but I didn’t want to bring attention to myself by asking her about it.

Apparently I wasn’t the only one who noticed. About a half hour later, my best friend, who has no shame in bringing attention to herself, said “Dang girl! Your hair looks amazing!” Her friend then began telling her about the product line she uses called Monat. I listened to her and was impressed. However, the party ended, and days went by. I then forgot all about it.

It wasn’t until a couple months later that I was re-introduced. My sister-in-law, who had been suffering from postpartum hair loss, posted on Facebook before and after photos of her time with Monat. I couldn’t believe it when she said that it was the same Monat product line that the other girl with amazing hair was talking about. Having been self-conscious about my hair for years for various reasons (dry, dull, never-ending split ends), I decided it was time to make a change. That was when I started my research. After reading countless Monat reviews, I decided to try it out for myself.

Monat Before and After Picture

One wash. One simple wash with Monat, and I was hooked. I couldn’t believe the difference! For this particular wash I used Renew shampoo, Revitalize conditioner, and Rejuvabeads. My sister took the before and after of me, and I think the pictures speak for themselves! I would never have left the house without at least straightening my hair before. Now, I feel confident going out in public without doing anything extra to my hair. That excites me, because I don’t have to damage my hair more with heat!

I have now been using the hair products for around 4 months and here are some things that I have noticed about my hair:

  • My hair is softer and shinier than ever
  • I don’t have to spend an obnoxious amount of time trying to de-tangle my hair after a shower
  • My hair is thicker and has way more volume
  • I don’t shed like crazy anymore and have less split ends
  • My hair is less frizzy!
  • It smells AMAZING
  • The last bonus, which is extremely important to me, is that it is cruelty free and doesn’t use a bunch of harsh chemicals! Oh, and it’s also made in the USA!

Although I couldn’t put it in my personal Monat review, since I am not yet a mama, but I feel the need to tell women about the reasoning behind new moms going crazy over Monat! Two words: Capixyl and Procataline. One thing that a lot of new moms don’t know, is that postpartum hair loss is incredibly common. Well, these two ingredients fight back! Without going full science nerd on you all, Capixyl is a key ingredient in Monat products. It works by cutting down scalp inflammation. By doing this, it stimulates natural hair growth. It also thickens and strengthens your hair. Procataline, another key ingredient, fights premature hair thinning. Like capixyl, it boosts hair growth. It also protects color and shine. The picture below is my sister-in-law’s before and after of only 16 days on Monat!

Image of Monat Results

The bonus part is, men can benefit too! Ever looked at your man and noticed that his hairline has receded a little (or a lot)? Or maybe his hair is thinning out more and more everyday? Men all over the country have been trying Monat to grow their hair back and it’s working.

That’s not all that men are loving about Monat. They also have a treatment system dedicated entirely to them (or so they think!). It’s called the Monat Black system, and it’s as sexy as it sounds. Now, men might think this is all for them, but not if I have a say in it! Over the past few months of testing out these products, I’ve learned a few tricks of the trade, and I’ve fallen in love with the Black system. Personally, I LOVE to use the men’s aftershave as a moisturizer AND as a makeup primer! The best part is I get to pretend I’m buying it for my boyfriend when in reality it’s for me! Total win, win!

Since I’m almost done ranting about shampoo and conditioner, I HAVE to throw in that there is an adorable jr line! This line is complete with shampoo, conditioner, and detangler that is specifically formulated for the finer and fragile hair that kiddos have. This line is safe and gentle for the mini’s in your life with no harmful colors, fragrances, or chemicals!

And finally, on to the other, yet just as fun, products! Monat has products for just about anybody… I’ll list my favorite goodies and tell ya’ll exactly why I love them so much!

1) Rejuvabeads
As I said in the beginning, I had HORRIBLE split ends. For me, this stuff basically eliminates the split ends!

2) Rejuvenique
I love this oil for two reasons, it moisturizes my scalp AND face! I’ve always had dry skin and scalp, so this stuff is a double whammy for me!

3) Eye Wonder Lash and Brow Enhancing Serum
Plain and simple, it makes my lashes look AMAZING! They’re longer and shinier without the makeup!

4) Blow Out Cream
I use this before styling my hair and it makes my hair silky and shiny!

5) The Champ dry shampoo
Dry shampoo… It’s the best! Need I say more?

Those being my favorite, I still LOVE the other products. You’ll just have to check them out for yourself! Like the hairspray… to die for! Finally, a hairspray that doesn’t leave a product-feel to my hair!

Ok so you’ve read my testimonials on the product-line. There are hundreds of reviews that say similar things as what you’ve just read.

My biggest complaint? I don’t really have any major complaints about Monat, but if I had to choose one it would be… The price. Hands down. What else would there be to complain about the amazing product line?

However, the best part is that these products are the real deal. So yeah, it’s pricier than what you might be used to, but you buy it once and it lasts so long! You don’t need a huge glob of conditioner like the $5 store-bought brand. I bought my shampoo and conditioner four months ago and it’s still not gone!

What does Monat do for your hair? I think the results speak for themselves…

Monat Before and After Results

So, does Monat really work?

Short answer: YES!

Is Monat a good product?

Again: YES! (IMO)

Now that you know all you need to know to get started, what are you waiting for?! Your hair will thank you in the long run!

Note: This is a 100% unbiased Monat review! I am not a market partner or representative, not involved with the company or employed by them, and don’t personally sell it in any other way. I’m simply a VERY happy customer that recommends them, so I wanted to share my results with the world. However, I have since decided to allow my sister in law to “take over” this post (for lack of a better phrase) since she was the one who officially got me started on using Monat. You can find her on Instagram here. And if you are wanting to buy monat hair products, please use this link.


The Monat Hair Product Line

Updates

Update March 2018: It has now been right around a year since I first started using Monat, and 8 months since I originally wrote this post. I’ve since seen some bad monat reviews out there that are negative, but that simply is not my personal experience with them or the experiences of my family and friends. Everyone I personally know who uses the monat hair products love them and have nothing but great things to say. As with any product or service, I’m sure there are some people who haven’t had positive experiences with them, but in my opinion the Monat shampoo and other products are still the best things that have ever happened to my hair!

Update May 2018: Everything posted above is my 100% honest and unbiased review of Monat. I do not sell it and never have. I do recommend it all the time and will continue to do so, but I am not a market partner, and have no intentions to become one. I don’t know why everyone thinks my post above has strings attached, but I assure you, it doesn’t! It is real, honest, legit, unbiased, and I gain nothing from taking the time to write it. Believe me or not, I truly don’t care! Haters always try to justify their negativity, but I’m really not wasting my time on that anymore. This is MY monat review and it is what it is!

Update July 2020: It has been a little over 2 years since my last update. So, I wanted to jump in here real quick to let you know that I’m still using Monat and still loving it! Their hair products are undoubtedly the best – in my opinion – and the results are amazing. If you are on the fence about it, I highly recommend you go for it. My review has not changed — it is still 100% positive!

Update April 2021: Another 9 months has already flown by since my last update. Where does the time go?! Really not much new to report with my monat experience. I’m still using them with amazing results. Lots of new products have come out since my original post and many have become quite popular. I mostly stick to a few basics though I’ve tried pretty much all of their products at this point and liked the vast majority of them.

Update January 2022: Still loving Monat. My positive review and full recommendation has not changed a bit. Even more new products that are great – although, as I said in my last update, I tend to stick with the items that I have always used & have served me well (yes, I’m boring).

Weight Loss Is Hard Except With This Dirty Little Secret.

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Before I share with you this dirty little secret to losing 100lbs in 8 months.

 I want you to know, shortcuts are solutions that are more efficient. This turned my life around. 

I have to tell you this is a little "out-there" solution one of my friends clued me in on....

According to some, it's a bit weird and sounds like "cheating" because it's not the normal messaging the skinny celebrity filled mass media world pushes down our throats.. The results speak for themselves. I'm my transformation is proof.

What I had to do to get to my ideal body weight and shape, I cut some corners, or so I thought. When in reality, it was the best and only path to my success and preventing me from worse health problems down the road.  

Why take the long route that ends in so many dead end failures when you can shortcut it and speed up your energy and metabolism? 

I didn't just do the normal diet and exercise because it didn't work for me for decades. Each new years I would set a goal and break it within weeks.

I truly didn't have the energy to exercise. I was always hungry and even after trying all the meal replacement program out there, I was still left with this aching hunger in my whole body. 

I was tired, lonely, and full of self hatred. I couldn't stand looking at myself in the mirror any longer. I wasn't sexy. I wasn't attractive and worst of all I fell back into my self sabotaging behavior of eating my sorrows away. I was miserable. 

The breakthrough that came for me wasn't from liposuction... wasn't from coolsculpting because that would only work for fit people. Plus, it wouldn't solve my energy issues and hunger. 

I was hungry for chocolate, bubbly soda pop, and antyhign sweet, salty, and full of fat... but not that good keto fat that's all the rage right now.

My body couldn't get into the "keto" that everyone was raging about. It just wanted sugar and carbs. 

The solution came from my breakdown moment. It came the night I was eating double stuffed Oreo's and a galon of milk in bed. Crumbs were everywhere, I was 3/4 a package down and half a gallon of milk away from finishing when my friend Elizabeth, who moved to Germany, called. 

She used to be fat. Use to be almost as miserable as I was.

But she changed. And during her process she posted pictures of her transformation and her breakthrough online in half naked dresses and skimpy swimsuits..

 Honestly, it made me sick. Made me mad.

Why could she do it but not me? I stopped following her on instagram., and "Defriended" her on facebook. Honestly, I was uber jealous. 

This was the night she found out we were no longer friends. She called me upset because we weren't friends online. 

"Took you long enough", I said.. full of self pity.

She had no idea that we weren't friends until she wanted to send me a  message. The message that would save my life.

She said she was sad when she found out were weren't friend... and it felt good to me. I was wanted and I knew it and she knew it. It feels good to be wanted.  

She asked me if I was upset because of her transformation and I told her yes and how she strutted her shit online, made me sick. Her fat went to her ego and I coldn't take it. 

She said, you're jealous. 

I tried to cover up. 

But we both knew I was jelly. 

Then she said, "you want to know my dirty little secret?"

"Your what?!?!? ", I gleamed.

The secret to jump starting my weight loss came from an at home self-administered injection of vitamins and nutrients. I would shoot a good for you body enhancement solution into my fat, full of vitamins and a little thing call hcg. 

"What the fuck, you're on drugs?" I said. 

"No, listen here. My doctor recommended it to me. But there stuff was so expensive and was the exact same thing as what I'm going to send you. You see, this stuff boosts energy, so you can work out. This is what you want. It stops your hunger, so you don't over eat, makes dieting easier right?  It helped me get into keto so my body ate the fat and I was able to 4x my weight loss and increase my vitality."

With a snarky attitude, "I knew it! You cheated!!! 

"Well if you want to call it that, sure, but who did I cheat? No one. I cheated myself for not getting my self the help I needed sooner. I cheated myself by not helping myself, when I needed it the most. The support my body wanted and needed couldn't come through my stomach that was cheating my soul. I did what it took to get results my spirit needed.

In the end you are only cheating yourself by staying up till 3:00am smashing your face with double stuffed oreos and think you are helping yourself by drinking skim milk. Tomorrow you'll wake up feeling bad about yourself and repeat the vicious cycles, unless you do something about it. Do what you haven't done in the past because that's getting you no where." 

Then she paused... 

I knew she was right. I was on this circle of destruction for decades. Trying the same diet and exercise bullshit. 

"Want some help?" she asked. 

I hesitated... then buckled.

"YES! Please!"

"Alrighty".  she said," I'm going to send you a link to my source. You can buy online. You don't need a prescription and it's 50% less than the price my doctor prescribed it at. I did all the research and they source the same ingredients as my doctors and everything is vetted and certified for purity. 

Follow the instructions, don't use them everyday. You'll have more energy than you know what to do with. 

"Follow the instructions", she said, "it's easy."

I asked, "Does it hurt?" 

She said, "No, I barely even felt it. It goes right under the skin and feels just like insulin shot.."

This sparked a nerve because my doctor was telling me the week before, I would need to be on insulin soon, if I couldn't get my blood sugar levels stable. For me the small injections would come from either direction. To boost my weight loss or to sustain my blod sugar level. 

"Alrighty, I said, "lets do it!" 

She sent me the link here for hcg and vitmain injections. 

Take the 84 day supply and if you don't like it you can return the unused portion. But the savings is worth it and you can always spread out the usage if you want. I started with full dosage and then slowly backed down after my body got intot he groove. If you want to share it with a friend to cut down on the cost you can and it will save you a ton of money compared to the doctors, even after insurance. 

So, I paid $750 for my kit and 3 months later I lost about 50lbs had more energy than ever before. Been on 8 dates and loving life. I'm not perfect, still eat chocolate here and there but I have control over my cravings, don't need insulin and have more confidence than ever. Exercise is fun now and I don't feel out of place at the gym. 

Then last week, I got a job promotion. They noticed my life transformation and wanted a leader who could take control and get results. This  "dirty little secret" saved my life. 

So, I wanted to reveal it to others who struggle just like I did.

You don't have to go at this alone. You don't have to suffer like I did, for decades. Science has figured out how to solve the fat loss and energy problem. It's about giving your body what it needs. 

It comes in a little injector that you take twice a week and it will make you come alive. Starving yourself isn't the answer. Either is liposuction because that wont solve your energy problems or appetite. Natural vitamins directly to the source of your life bypassing the stomach is the cure. 

Once you try it, you wont look back except at the pictures that will remind you, you're worth it. You're worth every bit of it. Your worth the energy. You're worth the confidence. You're worth the new self love. 

And so I wanted to give you an extra little gift to make it even more worth it. 

If you hurry and act now, you can get the same HCG and vitmain mix that I used and get it for $599. 

The 84 days supply is normally $750 but if you get it now, you will save $150.

My little tip, use that money to buy yourself a new dress a couple sizes smaller than you. Watch the pounds come off and use the dress to motivate you. It's your "WHY" treasure piece you hang in front of your bed.  

Here's the link to save over $150 now and get into that sexy dress!. 

If you want to try out the vitamin HCG mix, with a less expensive cost, you can get a 1 month cupply, do that too but I recommend that you commit like I did and stack up. You don't want to forget to buy another month supply and be without. 

You can do this! I believe in you and with a little help, you can breakthrough you know is possible and reach your goals. 

I lost 100lbs in 10 months and so can you. 

Love you friends,  

Sammy Gettling

Click here to learn more.

P.S. You are worth it! 

Direct Link: http://rcl.ink/lSR

 


3 of the Best Ways to Get a Bigger Butt

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Let’s face it, ladies, we all secretly (or maybe not secretly) want those big butts. They are not only sexy – they speak of strength and determination as well. And with the warm weather of summer on its way, many of us are wishing we could give off those vibes and have our own nice round booty to show off.

Well, getting that sexy, strong big butt may not be as hard as you think. It’s not just genetics, and it’s not only for the girls who spend hours in the gym.
Nice Big Butt
Following are three of the best ways to get a bigger butt fast…

1) The Right Exercises

Of course, you will need to do some exercises. BUT, the good news is that the best exercises for getting that big butt don’t require the gym or even any equipment unless you want to add some weights. So, you can get your butt for free and for relatively little time taken from your schedule.

Here are some of the top exercises for achieving a bootylicious bum:

Jump Squats: We’re all pretty familiar with squats, and they are fantastic for building a great butt. But if you want to take it up a notch and get that big round butt fast, try jump squats.

Slowly put yourself into proper squatting position (keeping your back straight and making sure your knees don’t go over or passed your toes).

Spring from the squat into a jump straight into the air, straightening your body as much as possible, then land back in a proper squat. Repeat as many times as you can for approximately 30 seconds for an entire “set,” but be sure to keep proper form to avoid injury.

Heel Raises: A little less familiar, but still very easy to do and fantastic for rounding your butt, are heel raises.

Start in the tabletop position on your hands and knees and with your back straight. Choose a leg to start with. Drive the heel of your foot upward towards the ceiling. Make sure you keep a 90-degree angle at your knee.

Once you reach the top of this motion, hold it and exhale while you flex your gluteus muscles. Then inhale and slowly lower the knee back down, first crossing it over your other knee before bringing it to rest on the floor.

If you want this exercise to be even more productive, add some ankle weights!

Single Leg Bridges: Finally, we’ll introduce the leg bridges. These will give your entire legs sexy shape.

While lying flat on your back, put the foot of one leg flat on the ground. Then lift the other leg straight in the air with your toes pointing to the ceiling.

While you exhale, push all of your weight into the foot on the floor to raise your glutes and body into the air. Keep your body from shoulders (on the floor) to knee straight, forming a line. Flex your glutes when you reach the top of the position, then inhale as you slowly lower into the start position. Repeat 20 times per leg for one set.

2) The Right Nutrients

In addition to getting those exercises going, you can help your progress along by making sure you are consuming the right foods and nutrients.

Since the butt is made up of fat and muscle, be sure to consume plenty of:

Lean proteins (chicken, turkey, fish, eggs)
Healthy fats (fish oil, avocados, nuts, coconut oil, peanut and almond butter)

Of course, it won’t hurt to make other healthy choices as well, such as drinking lots of water, getting your carbs from fruits and veggies more than from breads, etc…

You can also use some butt enhancement cream to isolate growth in the booty area:

3) A Little Bit of Cheating (we won’t tell)

If you’re in a hurry, then you can try a few tricks to give the “illusion” of a big round butt while you wait for the above efforts to show.

For instance; try wearing tight, form-fitting jeans or pants that are meant to accentuate the buttocks. You can also try butt pads or padded underwear (yep, they exist).

Now you are armed with some of the best ways to get a bigger butt, so hop to it and enjoy a sexier bod at the beach this summer.

The Top 5 Hottest Trends in Body Sculpting This Year

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Body sculpting is not a new concept. People have been nipped and tucked and lifted and lipo’ed for decades. However, as technology progresses, body sculpting is as quick and painless as it has ever been. People are getting sculpted in as little as a lunch hour and are going back to work because many of the treatments require zero downtime! Check out this year’s hottest body sculpting trends.

CoolSculpting

Hollywood’s hottest new trend! If you haven’t already heard of this before, then you surely will start hearing about it soon. CoolSculpting has skyrocketed in popularity over the past couple of years, and it’s only going to rise for the foreseeable future. It has quickly become the world’s #1 non-invasive fat reduction treatment. CoolSculpting treats the stubborn areas that diet and exercise can’t get rid of. This FDA approved, safe and effective treatment is all the rave with stars such as the Kardashians.

CoolSculpting works by targeting fat cells and freezing them. The frozen fat cells die, and your body naturally removes them. It does all this with zero downtime, making it a no-brainer for busy people!

Butt Lift/Implants

Having a bigger and more voluptuous booty is one of Hollywood’s biggest trends right now, and everyone wants it. There are many ways to get a big butt, however, for the women who can’t quite get there naturally, there are alternative ways that can get you there! One being the ever-popular Brazilian butt lift seen in magazines across the globe. Although, there are a couple different paths that you can take!

There are two different types of implants that can be placed: gel silicone and water-based. Water-based has gained more popularity as it is a safer and less likely to cause lumps and infection.

The second option is a butt lift, more commonly called a Brazilian butt lift. This procedure uses liposuction to take fat from one or more areas of the body and inject it into the butt cheeks and outer hips.

SculpSure

Imagine being able to literally melt away stubborn body fat in less than a half hour! With new technology, you can do just that! SculpSure is another hot, new-to-the-market, fat reducing procedure. This FDA approved, safe treatment uses laser technology to heat and kill fat cells. The body then naturally processes and eliminates the cells. This new technology is non-invasive and takes very little time, less than a half hour!

Juvederm

Want more flawless looking facial features? You’re not alone! Fuller lips and voluminous cheeks has all the stars going crazy! Some give credit to Kylie Jenner for this sizzling fad. She has admitted to using the Juvederm filler to get fuller lips. However, Juvederm offers assistance to more than just lips! It also helps correct facial wrinkles, facial folds, and cheek volume.

The injectable is FDA approved and can be done in a brief office visit.

Ultherapy

Wanting tight, youthful looking skin is nothing new. With Ultherapy, you can tighten and lift your skin without surgery or downtime! It is a safe, FDA-cleared procedure that uses ultrasound energy to lift and tighten. Women are using Ultherapy to lift skin on their eyebrows, under their chin, and on their neck. It also is used to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the chest and cleavage area.

Modern technology has opened the door to a whole new world of body sculpting. From shedding the fat to getting a bigger booty, you can now get the body you want in no time!

How I lost 10 inches Off My Waist in Less Than 9 days – Without Surgery!

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My friends told me it wasn’t possible, but I dropped 4 dress sizes in less than 2 weeks and feel better than I did 20 years ago. They saw my results and now they’re begging me to share my metabolism-boosting weight loss secret.

I absolutely HATE scammy weight-loss promises and fad-diet gimmicks. Which is why I was completely shocked when – what I thought was a fad-diet scheme – actually worked. And kept working even after I went back to my normal eating habits (spoiler alert: it’s isagenix).

So far, before this post, I’ve only told a couple of close friends about how I did it, but one of my girlfriends asked me to share my story here hoping it would help other women like me make a dramatic weight loss change – the safe and healthy way.

I abhor all those kitschy trend diets, so for the first time I’m sharing my weight loss journey so other women know it’s possible to boost your metabolism naturally and lose stubborn fat without a magic pill. Hopefully my story will help and inspire you so you can get back to feeling like the confident, sexy superwoman you are.

Don’t waste another second starving yourself or being disappointed with what you see in the mirror. Please, I beg you, read my story and take back your body!

I promise you that if I can do it – a formerly-overweight, un-athletic mom of 3 with a desk job – then you can too. It’s easier than you think!

My Isagenix journey started as a 9 day “test” – 2 months later, I’ve kept the weight off easily, and have SO much energy!

I’ve never been one for gimmicks, and always roll my eyes every time one of my girlfriends tells me about her new fad-diet plan. Outside of becoming a one-week-vegetarian to support my teenage daughter’s latest food obsession, I’ve never really bought in to any particular way of eating.

My perspective has always been that you should eat as many “real” foods as possible, try to avoid too much processed junk, and your body will take care of the rest.

But a mysterious and unexpected phenomenon happened. Something that I thought could never happen to me.

I turned 40. And so did my love handles.

I found myself with an extra 30 pounds that I could just NOT get rid of – no matter how many slices of pizza I turned down or chocolate cravings I fought tooth and nail to ignore. And with 3 kids and a full-time job I felt like hitting the gym during the week just wasn’t an option. Besides, I’ve never really been one to work out very hard. A busy and hectic life felt like a workout all on its own!

So when friend of mine started raving about this 30 day miracle program she was on, I figured at this point it was at least worth checking out. I approached with a skeptical mind, wary of gimmicks and wrinkling my nose at the idea of “fast loss” as she called it.

But I had to admit – she did look like she had lost a ton of belly fat. I figured anything that worked THAT well had to be a scam, and that if she lost any weight at all it was probably water weight.

After I did a bit of research I saw that other people were reporting sustainable, long-term results, and felt great on the same program. When I saw that they had a 9 day starter program, I decided to give it a whirl. Their website said they had a 30 day money-back guarantee anyway, so I figured if I didn’t see results I’d just force them to give my money back.

To be honest, the turning point for me was when my husband made an off-hand comment about an old picture of us – and it wasn’t the kind of comment that makes a woman feel like she could slip back into her old prom dress.

That was it for me. At this point I was ready to take the risk and wanted to make a dramatic change. After all – it was only 2 weeks and they had a guarantee. So if it didn’t work, then I’d know right away and wouldn’t lose too much time or money messing with it. I figured at the very least it would give me a boost to kickstart some healthy changes.

So I took a chance, and committed to trying it just for the 9 days. I couldn’t believe what happened after that first week! I never in my wildest dreams thought I would see such a dramatic change.

Now I’m more than 30 days in and promised my girlfriends that I’d share my secret of how I dropped almost 4 dress sizes FAST. I figured if I was going to write it all down, there must be other women like me that would be interested in doing their homework and losing stubborn fat the RIGHT way. And by that, I mean the sustainable, healthy, and gimmick-free way.

So ladies – this one’s for the busy mom’s and the women who never want to hear about how “you were so skinny!” 20 years ago when the old photo album surfaces at parties.

Here’s the healthy, not-so-secret way I lost 10 inches off my waist in less than 2 weeks, and have kept if off for almost 2 months now. You should do your own research as well, but I’ll quickly cover how it works, and then tell you what I liked (and what I didn’t like!) about this fat-loss program.

Here’s my personal review of Isagenix and their 9 Day Fat Loss Kickstart Program

It’s going to sound like every other fad diet you’ve heard of, but bear with me. This is way more sustainable and natural than 99% of similar programs I’ve found. And I’ve done A LOT of research.

The program uses a combo of “shake days” and “cleanse days” to break up and flush out stubborn fat, then re-fuel and get you the nutrition you need. All the while satisfying cravings and making you feel satiated and full.

Sound too good to be true?

I thought so too – until I tried it for myself.

Now a couple of notes, I adjusted the program to fit with my busy schedule, so I changed my “cleanse days” to match the days I was off of work. On those days I drank way more water than normal.

I won’t get into the full science behind how this program works – you can take a look on their website and look into it yourself – but I’ll share how everything tasted and how it worked for me. I’ll also share what I DIDN’T like about the program.

The good news first – Here’s what I liked about the Isagenix weight loss program

So to be clear – this program works by using a combination of using gentle cleansing solutions that are designed to flush out stubborn fat, and then eating snacks and drinks that are scientifically-engineered to boost your metabolism and give you tons of energy.

Here’s what I liked about it:

#1: The Shakes Tasted Great
I have tried shakes like these before, and one thing I really liked is that these ones are DEFINITELY the best-taking weight loss shakes I’ve ever had. The chocolate one wasn’t sickeningly sweet or fake tasting – my daughter likes this one best and says it tastes like chocolate malt balls. I personally like the vanilla one. They also have a dairy free option if you have lactose sensitivity.

#2: I Actually Felt Full and Satisfied
I really liked how it made me feel satisfied and full – which was important for me because I HATE dieting. But I never felt like I was depriving myself of nutrition, and it felt extra good to feel full AND still see nice muscle tone appearing after the first week.

#3: I Felt A Big Difference During The Cleanse
The “Cleanse for Life” product they give you for “cleanse days” is what surprised me the most. I thought this was going to be absolutely horrible, but surprisingly, it was just like berry kool-aid and you only drink 4 ounces of it a few times throughout the day. I’ll be honest – for someone who doesn’t really believe in “detoxing” – it did make me feel really ‘clean’ and like my body was working a lot more efficiently to digest food.

#4: Dark Chocolate Snacks
Another add-on that’s important to mention. I ordered the “Isadelight” snacks and absolutely recommend getting them if you’re going to try this out for yourself. They’re like indulging in a dark chocolate treat, and you can actually eat up to 8 of them a day!
– Pro tip: hide them if you have kids or they’ll be gone in a second.

#5: The Extra Boosts
I also tried out their mood-boosting “Ionix drink” (which looks disgusting), but tasted like a strawberry-banana juice. I am always freezing so I really liked that I could warm this up and drink it hot in the morning. But my friend puts it in her vanilla shake and says it tastes great in there as well.

Another extra add-on I liked was their “Natural Accelerator.” It’s a fat-burning formula made from all-natural ingredients such as cayenne pepper and green tea which is supposed to support thermogenesis. I’m not sure exactly how it works but I really felt like it boosted my metabolism and sped up my results.

Now there were a couple things I didn’t like which I think are important to mention…

Make sure this is right for you!

Here’s what you need to know BEFORE you buy any Isagenix products to lose fat:

#1: Cold Shakes
Like I said, I’m always freezing, so I was hoping I could drink the shakes warmed up like hot chocolate. But they are DEFINITELY better cold. Personally, I’d rather have something I can drink hot, but if you’re okay drinking a cold milkshake then this probably won’t bother you.

#2: Eating Out
One other thing that was difficult was getting together with people socially in the first week. I never realized how much my social time revolved around food! A tip – change normal lunch or dinner plans to coffee dates instead. You’ll be much less tempted to cheat, and won’t have to do any explaining to friends if you don’t want to.

#3: Lack of Foodie Adventures
The other thing I didn’t like was that I got REALLY bored after the first week. I am a die-hard foodie so was missing all of my favorite indulgences after about 6 days. This is a big reason why I started with the 9 day program first.

Although I have to admit, after I saw such great results it was pretty motivating to keep going. I’ll have to be honest though, I did “cheat” a few times when I couldn’t stand it any longer (luckily it didn’t seem to have too much of an impact or stall my fat loss too badly.)

My husband says I’m being a whiner since these are really just about me having lack of self control 😛 – but I wanted to mention them so anyone looking to try this program has the full story. If you’re like me, you want to have all the facts before committing to anything – even just for 9 days.

If you’re willing to try it out a little longer – go for the 30 day program. I’m doing it for the 2nd time now and find it WAY easier to follow when I just went all-in for the full month.

Would I recommend trying the Isagenix fat loss program?

Alright, verdict time…

I’m not going to try and convince you to try out this program. Everyone is different and you know what’s right for your body. What I CAN say is that this worked for me, and I’m a huge skeptic so it’s worth at least doing a little homework and seeing if it’s a good fit for you.

I’d say start with the 9 day program if you’re unsure, or if you really want to commit and go for a dramatic change then opt for their full 30 day program. It’s designed for busy women who want to lose weight fast, and keep it off long term.

They have a 30-day return policy listed on their website, so you can always get the bigger program and try it out risk free if you’re not sure.

Personally – Overall I felt full and had tons of energy during the whole process. I NEVER thought I would be able to lose my stubborn fat without either starving myself, or killing myself in the gym. So to see such a dramatic difference in less than 2 weeks – any of the cons I mentioned above were far outweighed by the benefits.

I also really liked how all of their products are backed up scientists, dietitians and clinical studies. I’m very conscious about what I put into my body so I did my research before trying this out.

Turns out they have an entire scientific advisory board made up of industry leaders who are committed to making sure the products (and the company) live up to their claims, and also offer safe and naturally-based weight loss solutions. You can learn more about their clinical studies and scientific backing on their website.

My Advice? Don’t take my word for it – Use the money-back guarantee to try Isagenix for yourself

I can’t speak for everyone, but I CAN share my own results.

I’m not an expert, and I have to admit I cheated a couple of times during the program – so you might have completely different results if you stick with it strictly.

In terms of my own personal experience – I lost 10 inches off my waist when I did the 9 day program, but I also used the Natural Accelerator metabolism booster, and the Ionix Drink mood-booster.

My advice? Try it out for yourself and see what happens!

They have a 30 day money-back guarantee listed on their website, so you can always return the products if you change your mind.

The biggest program – the 30 day system – is around $300. Which is the same as my spa and gym membership (which I never even use). The 9 day cleanse is around $200. Honestly though, I would have paid double or even triple for the results I got. Especially because the results were not a quick fix, and the weight has stayed off long term.

Before I tried the program I looked into other options and saw that a surgical procedure can cost up to $10,000 – so to me the Isagenix program is great value. If you’ve ever looked into getting a tummy tuck or liposuction, you know this is an absolute steal.

To try it out for yourself, go directly to the Isagenix website and ONLY order directly from the manufacturer.

The reason you ONLY want to order the program from Isagenix directly is that I’ve heard of people getting ripped off when they try to order through Amazon (apparently some sellers buy expired product in bulk to try and sell it at a discount). Plus – if you buy from anywhere else you don’t get the 30 day money-back guarantee. So I recommend only buying through the Isagenix website to make sure you get the real deal.

So in my opinion? You have a few options here:

  1. You can try some fad diet that may work short term, but won’t keep the fat off long term.
  2. You can make yourself crazy sweating hours in the gym or starving yourself eating bunny food.
  3. Or you can take advantage of an easy risk-free program with a money-back guarantee, and at least learn more or test out this program that worked for me.

That is my personal isagenix review – you know what works best for your lifestyle and your body – so just make the best choice that’s right for you.

You can get the Isagenix weight loss program DIRECTLY from the real manufacturer here.