For those of you who do not know what Plexus Slim is, it's a "pink drink" that supposed to help with weight loss. You're supposed to take it daily and it is to help with losing weight.
I tend to be rather skeptical about these things but I read enough good things about it that I decided to let myself be suckered into trying it.
I tend to be rather skeptical about these things but I read enough good things about it that I decided to let myself be suckered into trying it.
This is my journey.
Day 1: Was surprised to find that the Accelerator has caffeine in it. I'm very sensitive to caffeine, so I'm a bit concerned about what this will do to me.
Took the Accelerator in the morning with my breakfast. Been drinking the Plexus Slim drink throughout the day. About midway through the day, I noticed that my mouth got really dry, like all the moisture has been sucked out of it. I do not know if that I supposed to happen, I have emailed the person I am in touch with to check but have not heard back from her. I have been drinking a lot of water, but no amount of water seems to help.
It's about 3pm and I'm kinda lightheaded and dizzy. I'm not twitchy or jittery from the caffeine, which is probably a good thing, but I am feeling rather lightheaded. Wish I could lie down, but I'm at work.
Is it weird that I feel like I'm extra sensitive to my perfume because of the Plexus I've taken. I feel like my perfume is getting to my head on top of everything else. Either my perfume is making me lightheaded or it's compounding the fact that I'm lightheaded from the Plexus.
This Plexus thing is making me extremely dry mouthed, not thirsty, dry mouthed. It's making me drink a lot of water. Probably not a bad thing.
I'll give it a few days, but I'm not sure I like this and I'm not sure I want to continue this, given the way I feel.
I'll give it a few days, but I'm not sure I like this and I'm not sure I want to continue this, given the way I feel.
Ugh, really hating the way my mouth feels and the way I am feeling. Don't know if I can do this another day. What possessed me to try this fool thing?
It's about 4pm. I'm no longer lightheaded but the whole dry mouth thing is driving me crazy.
I've made a decision that because of the caffeine and the way I feel, I'm going to return this product for a refund. I'm not willing to put up with the side effects and the way I feel to lose the weight. I will find other ways to lose weight.
It's a little past 5pm, the crazy dry mouth feeling is starting to pass. I am considering just using the Plexus Slim and not the Accelerator tomorrow. See how that works. I have emailed Customer Service about a return and a refund. I will wait to see what happens with them too. If they do not respond and I lose my money, it will be a lesson well and painfully learned about weight loss stuff.
7pm - finally feeling back to normal and that weird dry mouth thing is gone. It has not been an easy day with all the side effects from taking the Plexus products.
Day 2: My stomach is very bloated and a bit sore. I don't know if it has anything to do with the Plexus Slim from yesterday or not, but I know I did not eat anything last night that would have caused this. I have made up the Plexus Slim pink drink but haven't started drinking it yet since my stomach is not happy.
I have not heard from Plexus customer support or the "Ambassador" that I was in contact with yet. It's been 24 hours.
Only halfway through the pink drink. I have no appetite at all. Haven't eaten all day except for a few bites of toast and that held no appeal.
At some cheezels late afternoon even though I was not really very hungry.
Had dinner as normal.
Day 3: Got up and weighed myself this morning. I have lost 2 lbs. That is very encouraging. I will continue with the pink drink.
11:20am just about to start my pink drink for the day. Will take a slug and then have some toast.
This drink thing is awesome for controlling hunger. Usually I'm hungry by now. I'm not hungry at all and it's still leftover from yesterday.
This drink thing is awesome for controlling hunger. Usually I'm hungry by now. I'm not hungry at all and it's still leftover from yesterday.
I'm still not sure how this drink makes me feel. I keep feeling like I am slightly off but not really. I haven't figured it out yet. I'm hoping it would normalize over a few days.
I'm also wondering, if the 2 lbs I lost is because of the Accelerator or just the pink drink. I've stopped taking the Accelerator because of the caffeine in it and I don't like the way it makes me feel.
12pm I just had one slice of bread with orange marmalade. I feel really full and slightly nauseous.
I think the pink drink makes me feel slightly off. I don't know how to describe it, except that I just don't feel quite right. I can't think of anything else that would make me feel off right now. The pink drink is the only thing that I am doing different.
1pm It could be that I was hungry and was feeling faint from it and did not know it because I did not have an appetite and was not feeling hungry. It could also be that I was not feeling great cos it is absolutely freezing in the office today. Either way, I just had a hot cup-a-soup and I'm feeling much better. My equilibrium has been restored.
I am definitely feeling much better after a cup of hot soup.
The pink drink has a rather vile taste. It tastes like plastic sugar.
3:25pm My appetite has returned. I'm feeling rather hungry now. I would like toast.
Had toast. That definitely helped with the hunger. Maybe it has taken that long for all of the Accelerator to get out of my system? I'm looking forward to dinner tonight.
Day 4: Nothing much going on today. Took the pink drink through the day. Feeling pretty normal.
That's unusual for me.
Day 5: Finally heard back from the pink drink ambassador and customer support. I am going to return the Accelerator for a refund.
Day 9: Skipped 2 days of the pink drink as I was away and didn't get a chance to mix it up to drink. Weight back to what it was at the start. Put back on the 2 lbs I thought I had lost after the 2 days of being on the drink. Will see how getting back to a normal routine goes.
Back to feeling normal though.
Day 10: Completely forgot about the pink drink till about 2pm. Weight back to what it was before the start of the pink drink. I think the Accelerator makes a huge difference in the weight loss, unfortunately, I get too many adverse effects from it to take it.
Day 15: I have not been weighing myself, so I do not know if this is working or not, but I don't *feel* any lighter. LOL. I have 18 packets of the pink drink left, so as you can see, I've been skipping a few times. Not a lot, but I have skipped a few times. I will weight myself tomorrow and see if there is any progress. If there is not any noticeable progress by about day 25 or so, I don't think that I will re-order it and chalk it up to a failed experiment. It's too expensive to keep trying it to see if it will work. I'm not expecting much, I'd like to see about 3 or so lbs of weight loss. 5 lbs would make me very happy.
If you've stuck with me this long, you might want to know that I drink my pink drink in two blocks. I put it into a 600ml bottle of water and shake it up, then drink 1/2 of it about mid morning, before lunch and then the rest about 3pm.
Day 16: Well, this is not going well ... I actually Put. On. Weight!! So far, I'm up 2 lbs. Some serious dieting is now necessary, which when you read the Plexus literature, doesn't not mention anything about dieting. They just say, drink the drink.
I missed taking the pink drink today, BTW, since I was in an all day meeting and just didn't have the opportunity to mix up the drink and drink it.
I have to say, that the fact that I'm missing days might not be helping much either. I expect consistent day to day drinking might be needed for it to work? I don't know. Nothing I've read has ever provided a realistic commentary on the experience. I've just seen people rave about losing 40 lbs in two weeks which just seems crazy.
I have to say, that the fact that I'm missing days might not be helping much either. I expect consistent day to day drinking might be needed for it to work? I don't know. Nothing I've read has ever provided a realistic commentary on the experience. I've just seen people rave about losing 40 lbs in two weeks which just seems crazy.
As an aside, about 4 years ago, I went through losing about 17 lbs which took me about 18 months to do with controlled eating and exercise. It was a slow and difficult journey, but the weight stayed off for a good 4 years. It's a slow process and I guess I'm just hoping for a short cut this time and I don't think this is it. More thoughts as this continues.
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this was very helpful to me. Thank you. I have had a few friends who experienced the same and some other who were thinking about taking it and this really helped me to understand. That and I have been bombarded on facebook about this stuff.
ReplyDeleteIt seems to me that people who are taking it and seeing results are bearing with the symptoms that they are getting and just praying for a result to occur from their misery.
DeleteI am glad that you found this helpful. Yes, there are a lot of side effects from this drink and you do see results (slowly) but I don't think it's worth the misery. I have had people claim they lost 40lbs in 2 weeks and I just don't see how that is possible.
DeleteFacebook does bombard you with a lot of adds for similar products to this, that uses the same main ingredient. I got so fed up of them, I started blocking them so they would stop showing up on my feed.
All the best on your journey.
You should be told it is very important to drink your water,Divide your weight by 2 and that's how much you should get in,I have and have none of those symptoms
DeleteYou should be told it is very important to drink your water,Divide your weight by 2 and that's how much you should get in,I have and have none of those symptoms
DeleteI can’t say if it works one way or the other but this blog definitely isn’t worth anyone’s read. The author doesn’t even stick to the directions so of course, it’s not going to work.
DeleteI've been on PS for 2 1/2 months already, I also take the accelerator and ProBio5....haven't lost inches or weight. Huge disappointment for me, since I know I have at least 20-30 pounds to lose. I work out 4-5x a week which I thought would speed up inches/weight loss faster, but nothing. I drink mostly water throughout the day and pee like crazy. I don't think this is a product for me anymore, after all the money i've invested so far in this, I could have easily bought another piece of exercise equipment. I am not sure if I should give myself another month or just cancel my auto-ship. I tried to convince myself that maybe I didn't have much weight to lose, but I am only 5'3" and I weigh 175- not a happy weight for me. I have found I sleep better on PS, but that's really all I've noticed.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear that this has not been working for you. It can be quite hit and miss with people. There are so many factors to take into consideration. All the best with your journey. If you find something that really works for you, I would love to hear it.
DeleteI have been seeing a lot about this pink drink on FB and did a search just to see if everyone out there is saying positive things.....or not........I think there is no easy fix to weight loss. It def takes control over eating habits, exercise and time. I have been with a Company that produces non chemical products for Home, Health and Body for 20+ years and I trust them because I have been with them so long. They have a weight loss plan as well. But they would tell you it takes time and effort.If you want to learn more go to http://successmoms.com/dawn/ and enter your contact info and I will contact you.
ReplyDeleteAny long term weight loss success takes time and effort, and plenty of perseverance for sure.
DeleteI have been on my weight loss journey since November and started taking Plexus Slim over a month ago. I had been steadily losing 1lb per week with diet and exercise since November. Since starting Plexus, I have been loosing 2-3 lbs per week and have had so much energy that some days I am doubling up on my workouts! Even my trainer has started taking it. I would try it, you can even buy a 3 day or 7 day trial pack! Help yourself with your weight loss, as well as your energy, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels and more :) I buy mine at http://hillarywilliams.myplexusopportunity.com/
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DeleteAs I have an aversion to any product that claims effective weight loss (I have been burned way too many times), I am not interested in purchasing any product. However, my cousin is on the Plexus bandwagon so I have been researching to see if there are any bad side effects. So far, I have not found anything really bad except the major heart palpations when I saw the price of this product. Holy moly, it's super expensive. I hope for that price, she is successful, I somehow doubt it after reading your review. Thanks for sharing, I am always skeptical.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is super expensive. It might work better long term, but being so expensive, it makes it hard to try it for a long period of time.
DeleteDon't believe the Plexus 60 day guarantee (refund). I sent my products back as instructed and paid for a tracking number. I have proof the products were delivered to Plexus, but I sure didn't get any money back and they won't answer my emails. Stupid me...
ReplyDeleteHave you ever considered Herbalife.
DeleteKristen, yes you are correct. I sent back the accelerator and I never got a refund back for it. Their refund policy while they claim to give you a refund, they don't.
DeleteYou said you are drinking it through out the day. The instructions say 1 bottle of water with plexus before breakfast.Thats all i have been taking and i noticed my appetite is gone. I feel fuller faster. However, I started having a stomachache yesterday and Im not sure if its plexus or not. Ive been taking it for 6 days so why the stomachache now? May be totally unrelated.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what could be causing your stomach pains, but if you think it might be the Plexus Slim, stop taking it for a while and see if that changes anything. If it doesn't, it might be something else and not the Plexus Slim. Aside from the side effects from the accelerator, I did not experience anything from the Plexus Slim itself.
DeleteI don't know if this will help anyone at this point or not, I am not a Plexus Ambassador however I am a distributor for a competing company and I will put a plug in that the "crappy" feeling that comes along on day 1 or day 2 of taking these products is a Detoxification, sensitivities to your perfume or other factors in your environment can result as there is a good chance they are a chemical compound that is toxic to our bodies. Consistency is key to any "program" in order to get a fair assessment of the product itself. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteYou are correct about consistency. Thank you for your input.
DeleteI have been drinking the plexus and taking the accelerator for approx 9 day's now, I have noticed being extremely light headed, and my moods and emotions are all over the place? I am not sure if the PS is what is causing it, but I think I am going to stop drinking it and see if things level back out. Because the mood swings are not worth anything. I understand about the detox, as I felt horrible the first two or three day's, and noticed that my body functions have leveled back out, just can't knock the light headedness, and the mood swings. Anyone else experience this?
ReplyDeleteIt's the accelerator that is doing that to you. Try going without the accelerator and just the Plexus Slim drink. That's what I did from my experience and I stopped getting all the symptoms you mentioned.
DeleteI get dizzy from it and i don;t take the accelerator.. It says it regulates blood pressure..i think for some people it is the opposite..
DeleteI have the brain fog and light headedness too! Not using the accleerator......just pink drink, bio-cleanse and pro bio 5
DeleteI have been taking PS for 8 days with the accelerator. I eat a light brwakfast, then mix my PS and drink it all within 10 minutes. Wait 30 minutes, take accelerator, eat lunch, take another accelerator and I have had no side effects. I won't weigh myself for at least 28 days ( really wanna see what happens) I drink at least 5 water bottles a day and that's the most important. I do feel better, more energy and not groggy in the AM. My ambassador said take it after a breakfast and it will help ur body adjust. I love the stuff so far and hope it continues to not affect me. Sorry for your experience :(
ReplyDeleteHi, I have been taking Plexus Slim for the past 8 days (with 1 day off because I was out of my 7-day trial pack). I tried the Accelerator as well but it made me super cranky. I was snapping at everyone and felt jittery. So that's the end of that. But I'm suspecting that Plexus Slim may have something to do with my endless period. I am on oral contraceptives and yes, sometimes, I do get breakthrough bleeding, but this is ridiculous. I've been bleeding since last weekend while on contraceptives but that 1 day I didn't take Plexus but rather my tried-and-true Advocare product, no bleeding that day. I'm beginning to think there's a correlation there. I think I'm going back to AdvoCare since I do believe in their science and products and can get more information about their products online. On Plexus, the ingredients and how they are supposed to work just don't make complete sense (especially the BioCleanse which I made the mistake of buying - all it is? Vitamin C which is known in high amounts to cause elimination.. hence the "cleanse.").
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine had the break through bleeding with plexus too.
DeleteA friend of mine had the break through bleeding with plexus too.
DeleteI have been taking PS for 36 days (took the accelerator for first 30 days) and I am down 33 lbs. I eat a very tight diet of protein, vegetables, and fruit with one cheat meal a week. I have not exercised once during the 36 days except for an occasional walk. I have not always felt 100% everyday, but except for a couple of days I have energy to burn. We had a mistake and ran out, so going to not take it for a couple of days and I am not looking forward to those days. This is just my experience.
ReplyDeleteI am awaiting my first months supply of the PS and the accelerator. I am expecting it today or tomorrow. After many many failed diet attempts I am hoping this will give me the boost I need. I have a friend who has lost a total of 85 pounds in the last couple years, without any exercise, as she claims. I was really skeptical and still am a little. I have read hundreds of reviews and all of them were how great it is, how great they feel, they run faster, jump higher, yada yada. I can't help but think it's a lot of hype. This morning I am trying to find "bad" reviews just to see the other side of this miracle weight loss solution. I am glad I found this, only so I know what to expect if I get the same side effects. I know everything is not peaches and cream but I would be ok with losing some weight and feeling better like their claim to fame states. Thanks for taking the time to take a journal of your experiences.
ReplyDeleteI have not yet taken Plexus, but my first supply should be arriving next week. I started getting serious about changing my lifestyle- better eating, more working out, and thinking about the choices I make- especially in the types of foods I bring into my house, the foods I put into my mouth, and the sizes/amounts/portions of my foods. It has been six months since I made that change and I've lost almost 30 pounds. I'm pretty happy with that number, but lately it kind of feels like I've plateaued. One of my dear friends who I have known my entire life started taking plexus and lost over 15 pounds in a month. She didn't try to sell it to me or badger me with any thing, she just told me her experience and I wanted to try it! I am not looking for a magic pill to drop a ton of weight. I am (and have been) willing to make changes and work hard for whatever weight I lose, and taking plexus is not going to change that. I looked into the plexus products, especially the probiotic and the X factor multivitamin and when you take those along with the slim, its not just a "weight loss" supplement, its a nutritional help to your body. It has so many good things for you and helps restore your functioning to what it was meant to be all along. Weight loss is just a side effect! One thing I will mention is that the instructions and my friend was very clear- take it in the morning, before or with breakfast, and drink it within 30 minutes as much as is possible. I think sipping on it all day or taking it later makes a huge difference, as does skipping days here and there. Consistency with supplements is just as important as consistency with working out and eating well, the occasional miss or messup is okay, but if you don't take it seriously and stay as consistent with possible, it will not work for you. And it isn't just supplements, but exercise, food choices, and eating right! They all require that consistency and motivated/unbending approach! I want it to aid me in my weightloss, not be the cause because fad diets and supplemented diets do not work. What really works is changing your lifestyle and your palate, and I've started doing that, and now I just want some healthier supplementing to help me along. I'm excited to try the plexus and hope it lives up to its reputation from my friend and several other reviews I've read.
ReplyDeleteGreat Advice!!! Thank you!!
DeletePlexus Slim appeared to be the only one that worked never making her feel jittery. She also didn’t feel like she had to starve herself to do it. After reaching her goal weight she stopped taking Plexus Slim. It’s been five months now and she hasn’t gained a single pound back. She eats better, feels more energetic and is happier than ever.
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I started Plexus Slim recently and I'm losing weight. My husband is losing inches. I know people first hand who are losing weight and inches and getting off medications. This is good stuff and you do have to be consistent. ProBio5 and BioCleanse could be necessary for those who are completely unable to lose weight, to clean out/detox your body, before getting on Slim. www.sarahv.myplexusproducts.com
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Plexus slim coupons 2015 Is that true that there are no plexus slim coupons code for plexus slim products. But they provide a preferred way to save money on purchasing.
ReplyDeleteYes there are three ways to purchase; retail, preferred and becoming an ambassador. Retail you pay full price, preferred you are on automatic shipment and get a discount and if you pay 34.95 per year you are an ambassador and get a huge discount. Check it out here: http://beckym.myplexusproducts.com/
ReplyDeleteYou were very honest about your efforts and I have to point out that you did not take either the Slim or the Accelerator consistently. It is not surprising you did not get consistent results. Plexus is not designed to work like an instant diet. It is designed to help you correct your health and help you be able to make better food choices. The Slim & Accelerator combo is helping thousands of people including me and I hope that those who are reading this realize that there is no product that will help anyone who does not give it a honest chance to work.
ReplyDeleteNo one should start on the Accelerator right away. Taking only Plexus Slim to start -- and taking it as directed on the label, which is all at once in the morning -- is enough to start your body moving along the road to better health. Adding Accelerator or any other products should be done slowly, after a good two weeks on Slim only. It takes time for the body to heal.
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ReplyDeletePlexus is a health & Wellness company.
Weight loss is a side effect! If you are not losing weight with the pink drink only try the Triplex combo for gut health.
When drinking the slim DONT SKIP days you NEED to be consistent & drink your water or you won't see results.
If you feel stomach pains it could be from the Candida die off symptoms which is normal(this is a good thing)..KEEP taking the product!
Plexus gives refunds...Not sure what happened in your case or anyone else's but sometimes we end up with bad Ambassadors who only care about the $ & not the customers.
You can always take your products to your doctor:)
Thanks for this. I never got my refund even though I returned my products. After that, I decided not to keep going. It's also an expensive product and to do it monthly was too pricey for me.
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DeleteAlso stomach pains can also mean hunger:) plexus helps your metabolism so you may need to keep those healthy snacks handy between meals :) Plexus is not a diet or a meal replacement:) EAT!!! lol
DeleteEveryone!!!
ReplyDeletePlexus is a health & Wellness company.
Weight loss is a side effect! If you are not losing weight with the pink drink only try the Triplex combo for gut health.
When drinking the slim DONT SKIP days you NEED to be consistent & drink your water or you won't see results.
If you feel stomach pains it could be from the Candida die off symptoms which is normal(this is a good thing)..KEEP taking the product!
Plexus gives refunds...Not sure what happened in your case or anyone else's but sometimes we end up with bad Ambassadors who only care about the $ & not the customers.
You can always take your products to your doctor:)
Deanna I pay for Ambassador price so it is a little cheaper but I stick with it for the benefits.
ReplyDeleteAnd you do Not need to sell plexus in order to get the wholesale price
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I also experienced a funny feeling, on the first day. This product is supposed to make you thirsty. As far as the bloating, you always feel worse, before you feel better. It is the toxins coming out of your body. Your Ambassador, was obviously new. I read this, & just shook my head. On the Pink drink you always lose lbs. before inches. You weren't handled very professionally, my apologies to you....If you want to give it another try I am on Facebook. Oh one more thing. You do not take the Accelerator, & the pink drink at the same time. One in the morning,one at noon. My name is Rene Sadler, you can friend me on FB, or email me rapunzalz2@hotmail.com....I would love to assist you, & get you straightened out....God Bless
ReplyDeleteOops, I meant inches, before lbs . My mistake.
DeleteOops, I meant inches, before lbs . My mistake.
DeleteI also experienced a funny feeling, on the first day. This product is supposed to make you thirsty. As far as the bloating, you always feel worse, before you feel better. It is the toxins coming out of your body. Your Ambassador, was obviously new. I read this, & just shook my head. On the Pink drink you always lose lbs. before inches. You weren't handled very professionally, my apologies to you....If you want to give it another try I am on Facebook. Oh one more thing. You do not take the Accelerator, & the pink drink at the same time. One in the morning,one at noon. My name is Rene Sadler, you can friend me on FB, or email me rapunzalz2@hotmail.com....I would love to assist you, & get you straightened out....God Bless
ReplyDeleteRenee, thank you for contacting me. I might get back into it at some point but not right now. I'll keep your details in mind though.
DeleteI also experienced a funny feeling, on the first day. This product is supposed to make you thirsty. As far as the bloating, you always feel worse, before you feel better. It is the toxins coming out of your body. Your Ambassador, was obviously new. I read this, & just shook my head. On the Pink drink you always lose lbs. before inches. You weren't handled very professionally, my apologies to you....If you want to give it another try I am on Facebook. Oh one more thing. You do not take the Accelerator, & the pink drink at the same time. One in the morning,one at noon. My name is Rene Sadler, you can friend me on FB, or email me rapunzalz2@hotmail.com....I would love to assist you, & get you straightened out....God Bless
ReplyDeleteI also experienced a funny feeling, on the first day. This product is supposed to make you thirsty. As far as the bloating, you always feel worse, before you feel better. It is the toxins coming out of your body. Your Ambassador, was obviously new. I read this, & just shook my head. On the Pink drink you always lose lbs. before inches. You weren't handled very professionally, my apologies to you....If you want to give it another try I am on Facebook. Oh one more thing. You do not take the Accelerator, & the pink drink at the same time. One in the morning,one at noon. My name is Rene Sadler, you can friend me on FB, or email me rapunzalz2@hotmail.com....I would love to assist you, & get you straightened out....God Bless
ReplyDeleteI've been on PS and only PS for about 2 weeks and on the beginning of the second week I started feeling AWFUL. Severe headaches, body aches, fever, feeling really drained, stomach cramping, etc. I really thought I was coming down with the flu as my temperature at its highest was 102.8. Scared me to death. I contacted my Ambassador & my doctor and told them what I was going through. They both agreed it was my body detoxing from caffeine & sugar. I drank half my body weight everyday and that helped but it's still no fun. I seem to feel much worse at night time. I sleep with a heating pad and stay bundled up. This helps the fever break as well as Tylenol. Showers (really hot ones) help too. I'm trying to hang in there with it but it's Christmas Eve! I really don't want to feel like this on Christmas! Wish I would have known how I'd feel because I would have waited until the beginning of the year. I've decided to at least finish the first month to see what happens. If I don't feel better soon I'll cancel my auto ship. I just can't take this with 2 babies to care for. I was also told it was safe to nurse my son while taking this stuff. Um no, I don't want to pass toxins to him. Thankfully I have a freezer stash of my milk he has been drinking. Just too much of a risk for me. I know consistency is the key but this feeling is almost too much to bare. I'll give it a few more days and make a decision based on how I feel. Like I said before, I would have really liked to know this was going to happen before I bought this stuff. UGH.
ReplyDeleteI have lost 75 pounds using Plexus slim, accelerator and probiotic5. I am also an ambassador, but I refused to sign up until I had tried it and knew it would work. It doesn't work for everyone and I am truly sorry for that. When in doubt, or if you're feeling yucky, you need to contact your doctor as Plexus makes no claim as to curing you of anything. About a year ago I was on vacation and didn't take any Plexus and never started up again once I got home and I continued to lose weight. I drink a lot of water and I still have Pepsi when I want it. I have pretty much stalled out in losing weight and need to start up again, but I cannot stand the taste of the pink drink. I have tried it in water, icy cold and room temp. I tried it in soda water... nope. I have considered whiskey, vodka but didn't want to ruin the taste of either one of those. I finally ended up mixing it in a small glass, a little bigger than a shot glass and shooting it while holding my nose and follow it up with lots of water. I recently started using the Probiotic5 again, which really helped my daily... um.. bm. I would never tell any of my customers to just give it another week... if you don't feel right or makes you sick or gain weight STOP TAKING IT AND CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR. It also helped me with my cravings and with that came headaches as I was no longer supplying my body with the stuff I craved. Drink lots of water... 1/2 your body weight in ounces. It helps flush out the toxins and crap that are in your gut, which is where 90% of your problems start... good luck, I hope I helped even one person.
ReplyDeleteHi! Thank you for sharing your experience with Plexus Slim and for being totally honest. I am disappointed that it didn't work for you, but I am more disappointed that your Ambassador didn't tell you how to take it properly. From reading this, I shook my head and just wanted to reach out and HELP you! I know why it didn't work and I will share it with you.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all. You have to take it ALL at once. Not in "blocks." You choose either breakfast or lunch and take the entire Pink Drink 15 minutes before you eat.
Then, you MUST eat!! Make sure you are getting enough calories. It is a common misconception that if you are not hungry you shouldn't eat... but you need to be eating. Grab a protein shake if nothing else (Plexus offers one, but you can get them from Wal-mart!) Snack on nuts and fruit. The reason you were feeling light-headed was because your sugar most-likely dropped due to lack of food.
Also, you MUST drink LOTS of water! Yes, the Accelerator makes you thirsty the first little while that you take it, but that IS a good thing because you NEED that water. But if you choose not to take the Accelerator, that is fine. But you STILL need that water with the Slim. The water flushes out your body. It is recommended that you drink half your body weight in ounces of water per day. So if you weight 180lbs you should drink 90 ounces of water. I know that is a lot, but trust me... you will feel better and you will begin to see results.
Next, you can't skip a few days here and there. You must take it every day consistently. And there is a 60-day money back guarantee. Why 60-days? Because you need to give it at least 60-days to give it a chance to really see results.
I hope this helps you or anyone else who is wondering. I am an Ambassador, but I no longer sell the products only because I do not have the time. But I felt I needed to weigh in here.
Best wishes!!!
Thank you for your contribution and comments. I'm sure it will be helpful to others who decide to try it.
DeleteIt is on Amazon, I just looked it up. Now, it states "Absolutely no harmful ingredients. No 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA)." So maybe it's been removed. I am using the products now and am similarly unimpressed but I am going to continue for the full 60 days and see what happens. Thanks for your honesty on this post!
ReplyDeleteI have been told I had been doing it wrong because I had not been doing it consistently but unfortunately, the whole thing didn't fit into my lifestyle. I hope it works for you.
DeleteI just jumped in with both feet and signed up to get product cheaper. I had a few people I personally know that had good results so? Why not? I started with the slim daily and the multi vitamin! After about 3 days....I just realized that I was just slightly a little more "awake". Not energetic....just a bit more alert. My 19 year old daughter noticed something similar. When I asked my husband if he noticed anything with the vitamins he said no. Then paused...and said....unless that is why I couldn't get to sleep last night....(he took them at noon) that is when it occurred to him that he too seemed to just have a little more clarity. When Grandma tried the vitamins, she couldn't sleep that night. So...she only takes 1 vitamin now instead of two. ;) We are still new at this but I will be doing the bio cleanse and a probiotic too here shortly. I have had 2 daughters with headaches....detoxing too fast. One with stomach upset also. after about a month, the symptoms have subsided. Our ambassador above us recommended cutting back but not stopping altogether. As that would stop the detox process. Right now, I am pleased with the vitamins. I am not sure about everything else.
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