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UNEXPECTEDLY GREAT!!
I'm going to do my best to provide a very thorough review of this product, pros and cons. This is because weight loss and maintaining a good weight is just plain difficult and a pain. It's also because weight loss/maintenance has been a big issue in my life that I've struggled with (as it is for you or you wouldn't be reading this or interested in this product). First, here's a bit of information about me. Perhaps you'll find something to identify with: I'm 68 years old, 5'3" and (currently) weigh 125 pounds which is just right for me. I usually get a fair amount of exercise (walking) but had an injury a year ago that has made weight maintenance a bit more difficult. I have a history over much of my adult life of body/weight issues. This includes confronting anorexia (in my early 20's and then bulimia on and off over many years). This is a whole big glob of emotional/psychological/social issues and I've had to work to gain insight into the whole thing. What I've worked into over time is maintaining good weight for a period of time but then slowly gaining 10 to as much as 25 pounds. I would avoid my feelings but then have a sudden realization that everything was getting "out of control" (clothes not fitting right, feeling unattractive, etc.) and then getting serious and working to get back down to normal. I would feel motivated and wonderful about how I felt and looked and things would go on for a while (even a year or longer) and would slowly slip back and start the "out of control" weight gain again. You'll all recognize this as the "yo-yo" syndrome and perhaps you've been through it all before. I realized that I just had to narrow the parameters of the top weight limit and start to get back down to the 125 when I hit 129 or 130. I bought a scale and weigh myself daily in the morning and I started using an app called CalorieKing that I use to track my weight daily. This has helped a lot because I can't avoid what's happening. (Also it got me to actually start drinking 8 glasses of water a day which has helped me sleep better since it taught my bladder not to wake me up at night to go to the bathroom!) So now let's get to this product. I was just entering a "get out of control" stage some months ago by only 5 pounds and was thinking about ordering some Nutrisystem meals because that had been helpful before. I heard a radio advertisement for FastStart and looked into it. My first impression was that it seemed kind of (ridiculously) expensive for what you were getting. I'd read some about fasting for weight control which seemed to make sense according to medical research. Because I was trying to "get control" again, I decided to order. When I received my box I could tell that everything was very carefully and thoughtfully put together to look professional and like a quality product. There was a bag for each of the 3 days of the diet. I decided NOT to open them ahead of time. Instead I wanted to be surprised each day. This was a good/great decision for me. I read most of the little book that came with the box although I was familiar with most of the material but it was good to go through it. They have carefully thought out each element of the box so don't skip it (at least the first time you order)even if it may not seem necessary. It's part of mental/emotional preparation to be successful. I started on a Monday morning (after a weekend when it's always easier to feel "out of control" and when I'd be busy at work all day and the days would go by quicker. I opened my Day One bag in the morning and assessed everything in it to decide what to eat when. My difficult time is when I get home from work at 4:30 pm and later in the evening which is "stare at television and read and nosh on something mindlessly" time. I tried to pick the items for dinner which would help fill me up the most and I saved one item for a snack during the TV/reading "danger zone". As to the items themselves, I found them to be interesting. Some I liked a lot, others were just OK. Spacing them out during the day is very important and you just have to understand when your potential problem times are. I was very motivated and I did not get hungry at all. There are teas available that will help you last between snacks and some are decaffeinated for evenings. Speaking of snacks, I noticed that one more negative review says there are "just snacks". I think that's what makes this product work. The items are not what I would normally eat (I try to avoid little things in packages) so to me they are each a treat. I find myself taking my time eating them which allows me to enjoy the flavors and textures (many are chewy or crunchy which helps to add to the time you can take to enjoy eating them slowly.) Also, in terms of weight loss, it works. If you follow the plan you will lose at least 3 pounds. For me, this kicks me back in gear and reminds me that I do have control, I can get it together and get back on track. After the first time I tried FastStart I thought it might be a good idea to put together my own little bags and do the same thing myself. I looked up the foods and found that by the time I bought all the items (in quantities larger than I would have preferred it would cost me a lot and I worried that I'd get bored with the items or eat them all too quickly. I realized that part of the allure of this product is a kind of excitement in researching it, ordering it, getting the box, opening it, opening the daily bags, opening the individual items. It's all very nicely put together and it makes it seem SPECIAL. Consequently, it make YOU feel SPECIAL. And that's what it's all about: making you feel better about yourself and what you're doing to be healthier and look great.I have ordered 3 times now, the plan has brought me back in control, and I feel good about myself. I can understand why people feel that the use of the product at intervals is useful. Even if I had to use this once a month it would be worth it to me in terms of peace of mind that I can always handle the ups and downs. It isn't a magic pill. If you want to control your weight you just have to accept that it takes work. Get off your bottom and start walking regularly or do something else for exercise and stop making excuses. Also, you will mess up. Count on it. (You KNOW you will--we are all sinners, etc.) FORGIVE yourself and get back on track. This product can help you do that.Perhaps I've written too much. I hope not, and I hope this will be helpful to someone else. If so review my review so that I will now if it was worth the time to write!
S**P
4.5 stars
I ordered this to try and reset my appetite. I Just finished it yesterday, so that remains to be seen, but I think it helps.The food is packaged up and easy to deal with. Most of the food is pretty good (especially when you are starving). The only think I didn't like was the supergreens drink each day. Tastes like blended lawn clippings. Hated it! The Lipo3 spray did absolutely nothing for me. I found that chewing strong peppermint sugarless gum did more to quell my appetite. The first day was no problem, 2nd day wasn't bad, but by the third day, I had a headache all day and my brain was foggy. I wonder if the set calories (850ish/day) is going to hit men harder because of our higher calorie needs. I definitely didn't feel up to doing any exercising during these three days. I might try this again, but it's a rough go. Couldn't stop thinking about food. Keeping busy helps a lot. One thing I was curious about is the price. I priced out each item, and in the end, the entire cost wasn't much more than if I had bought all the parts myself. I'd leave off the appetite suppressant spray though.
L**P
Substituted toiletries for Day 1 kit????
I ordered a 3 day kit. I received a kit missing Day 1! It looks like instead they substituted shampoo, conditioner, and a bottle of Apple Cider Vinegar gummies!. Ok. But that's not what I ordered in the first place. Nice try.
C**S
GREAT STARTER PLAN
Losing weight is not new to me. I started gradually cutting down on foods that was putting weight on me. Over several months ago I started eating more foods that is good for you, such as, more veggies, seafoods, and fruit. Then my weight stalled. I new it probably had something to do with "what I was eating," so I purchased the 3-day Fast Start Diet and am on day 2 of the diet. My weight starting the diet was 186.20, now 183.60. So I loss 2.60 pounds so far. All products enclosed in the diet appears to be beneficial for the process of losing weight. Everything is proportion. To me, all products are great to eat. Haven't had anything I didn't like so far. Folks, no cooking, except heating water. I love this 3-day diet. Keeps me full, and I'm not hungry (not even headaches). I'm glad the fact you can drink liquids all day (I'm a water drinker anyway), including coffee (yeah), which one was included in the packet. Overall, this is a five-star plus for anymore who may want to get a jump start to lose weight. I will more than likely purchase this 3-day fast diet about every other month to keep me in check. Two main reasons for my plan to lose weight, is my age (senior citizen, an underlying factor), and the Coronavirus Pandemic. A good price for this 3-day diet.
S**M
Not worth it
You are paying for the company to assemble 3 big bags full of snack foods. Total calories for each day about 800 but nutrition is questionable. Mostly bags of chips, bars, nuts, some soup, olives, pkg of green drink to mix in the provided plastic cup. You'd be better off to eat vegetables, some good quality protein, and low carb.
P**D
Not as healthy as could be
I like the convince but felt products were not as healthy, too much sugar and carbs, and white flour
S**T
This does work
This 3-day snack kit does work for weight loss but all you get is a bunch of snacks. I find the kit to be kinda expensive for just 3 days of snacks. I also do not appreciate the fact that I can't even choose which snacks I would like. It is extremely difficult to eat such small amounts without cheating. I cheated a little bit but I still lost weight. The Lipo 3 appetite suppressant spray does not work at all and there are better teas that would have helped with weight loss besides what was included in the package (smooth move, sage, cinnamon, etc.)
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