Update 3/10/20. Have you heard the TV and radio commercials for Right Size Smoothies? If yes, you may have been intrigued by the claims that Right Size smoothies contain an “all-natural, appetite suppressant clinically proven to knock out hunger”. I was intrigued too and that is why I decided to do some digging and see if there was any scientific proof for using this product over just making your own smoothie. Also, see the other review of Right Size Smoothies for more information.
Smoothies And Weight Loss
Generally, I like the idea of using a smoothie to help curb appetite. Smoothies, if made correctly, tend to be light and buoyant. This means that they tend to fill you up while not containing many calories. This part about being “low calorie” is critical for any smoothie.
Weight loss boils down to one thing and one thing only – cutting calories. Any smoothie that is not low in calories is not going to help with weight loss. To their credit, Right Size Health and Nutrition (the company that makes this supplement) actually mentions this.
Right Size Smoothies contains about 100 calories per scoop (that’s 29 grams or about 1 oz) so, it’s fairly low in calories.
Also, to their credit, the company points out that:
- There is no “magic bullet” for weight loss
- That weight loss is a “personal journey” and…
- That there is no “one size fits all program”
I like these statements because they are in line with the facts.
So, what can we say about these smoothies? What follows is what I could dig up on the product and, as far as I know, this is one of the first unbiased reviews of Right Size Smoothie.
What is Appemine?
According to the advertisements, the active ingredient in Right Size Smoothies is a product called Appemine. You must remember that while the word, Appemine, sounds like a drug, it is not.
Rather, Appemine is a name the company has given to its proprietary blend of ingredients. I know this because when I searched the National Library of Medicine (pubmed.com) for the word “Appemine” no studies were found that contained the word Appemine.
Also, when I did a Google search for “Appemine” the only stuff I saw had to do with Right Size Smoothies. That tells me, the company created the name. There is nothing wrong with this, it’s just marketing. Appemine sounds a lot like the word appetite. I'm guessing that’s why the name was chosen.
As an aside, I’ve always found it interesting that people who take supplements tend to be very much opposed to taking prescription medications; yet, supplement companies sometimes give their products drug-like sounding names. I guess this a way to boost consumer confidence in a products potency? In other words, if it sounds like a drug, people may think the FDA has reviewed it for effectiveness? I'm not sure and this is just an observation on my part. Take it for what it is.
Appemine is composed of the following ingredients:
- Guarana
- Fiber
- Cinnamon twig
- Galangal root
- Cayenne pepper fruit
- White willow bark
- 50 mg of caffeine
I'm going to assume that the ingredients are listed in order of greatest quantity to lowest since that is how things are usually listed on food labels. If my assumption is correct, then guarana is found in the highest amount, followed by fiber, cinnamon twig, and so on.
Let’s review the weight loss evidence for these ingredients individually: This is the only way we have to determine if Appemine works because, to my knowledge, there is no peer-reviewed evidence published for Appemine itself.
The company’s website mentions “our research” of Appemine but does not list where the research is published. A “pilot study” (preliminary study) is also mentioned is but again, nowhere can we see where that study is published.
Right Size Smoothie Ingredients
Guarana
This is a caffeine-containing plant that shows up frequently in weight loss products. There is at least one study that guarana can help weight loss but it’s in combination with other products (not found in Right Size Smoothies). I found no peer-reviewed studies showing that guarana alone (or in combination with other ingredients in Appemine) is effective for weight loss. Nevertheless, caffeine may make people feel more awake (it does!) and a more awake person may do more physical activity, which burns more calories. That makes sense to me.
The website also says that Right Size Smoothies contain 50 mg of caffeine. It’s not clear from if this 50 mg of caffeine is in addition to the caffeine contained in guarana or not. Even though the website says Right Size Smoothies will not make you jittery, those who are sensitive to caffeine should be cautious.
Guarana is also known to interact with several medications (like blood thinner drugs, for example) so check with your doctor before using.
Fiber
Fiber may help with weight loss because fiber has no calories and fills people up. So, this makes sense. Right Size Smoothies contain about 5 grams of fiber per serving. Remember there are 28 grams in 1 ounce. So, you're not getting a lot of fiber but every little bit helps I suppose.
Cinnamon Twig
This is basically the spice cinnamon which some research (but not all of it) hints may help lower blood sugar levels. It turns out that most studies show that cinnamon does not lower blood sugar. If you don’t believe me, here is a study you can read for yourself:
Cinnamon is generally considered safe but there is some concern that in high amounts it may damage the liver. I don’t think there is much cinnamon in Right Size Smoothies but to be safe, those with liver issues should see their doctor before using the product.
Galangal Root
This is a type of ginger. I could not find any peer-reviewed studies supporting its use with weight loss.
Cayenne Pepper Fruit
Cayenne pepper contains capsicum, which is the chemical that burns your mouth when you eat peppers. I'm guessing that cayenne was added to the product because of the theory that spicy foods might raise metabolic rate and help speed /promote weight loss.
Whether or not this is true (I'm not convinced), I'm going to guess that the amount contained in Right Size Smoothies is not enough to do much good since cayenne is not listed as one of the top ingredients, meaning it may not contain much of this chemical. Also, the idea of a spicy weight loss drink may not appeal to everybody.
In theory, cayenne may interact with blood thinner medications but again I think the possibility of this is low. Still, get your doctors OK if you use blood thinner medications because it doesn't take much off something to alter the way blood thinners work.
White Willow Bark
This is actually a compound that is related to aspirin. Specifically, white willow bark is metabolized to aspirin in the body. White willow bark frequently shows up in weight loss products because of a belief that it works synergistically with caffeine – and ephedrine.
Bodybuilders know this combination as “ECA” which stands for ephedrine, caffeine and aspirin. There is however no ephedrine in Right Size Smoothie (that’s good!). Ephedrine is a banned substance in America. I'm guessing they added white willow bark to the product because the company feels it will help weight loss even without ephedrine. I could not locate any proof one way or another on this.
Because aspirin is a known and potent blood thinner, people who are using blood thinner medications should see their doctor or pharmacist before using Right Size Smoothies. Even though there is probably very little white willow bark in the product, even a little may be enough to “over thin” the blood resulting in disastrous consequences. Likewise, those with kidney/liver issues should also speak their doctor first.
Persons sensitive to aspirin should avoid Right Size Smoothies. One case report exists where severe, life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) occurred in a woman after using a supplement containing white willow bark.
On other websites I see people saying that Right Size Smoothies contain bitter orange (also called Citrus aurantium) which is an ephedra look-a-like compound. This is not true. Right Size Smoothies do not contain bitter orange. That’s a good thing because bitter orange raises blood pressure and heart rate.
Caffeine
Of all the ingredients in Appemine, caffeine has the most evidence for weight loss. The problem, however, is that most of the research is on the combination of caffeine + ephedrine (which is currently banned from supplements in America).
Also, the research on caffeine (in combination with ephedrine) tends to use more than 50 mg of caffeine found in Right Size Smoothie. For example, one study of caffeine (and ephedrine) used almost 200 mg!
Caffeine would be expected to make a person more alert. As mentioned previously, this might lead to more physical activity performed and hence, more calories used.
Caffeine also has a mild fat burning effect. The fact that most studies combine caffeine with other products (like ephedrine) is a testament to its less than spectacular solo effect on weight loss.
Because Right Size Smoothies contain caffeine they should be avoided several hours before bed otherwise they may cause insomnia. Caffeine can also raise heart rate and blood pressure. Caffeine also can have multiple drug interactions so it’s always wise to consult your doctor before using any caffeine-containing products.
Some have suggested that caffeine may be inappropriate for those with diabetes because of thoughts that it may make the body less able to respond to the hormone, insulin. I wanted to mention it just in case any diabetics are reading this.
Protein
While not touted on the website very much, Right Size Smoothies contain about 9 grams of protein per serving. That's not a lot (remember there are 28 grams in 1 ounce).
Protein might help curb appetite because it takes longer to be digested and we humans tend to work harder (metabolically speaking) to assimilate protein; This bumps up metabolism a little bit and is the reason protein is found in many weight loss shakes and diets.
Lack of protein can contribute to sarcopenia (loss of muscle that occurs as we get older). I am, admittedly, considering a worst-case scenario but I wanted to mention it because as a personal trainer whose oldest “client” was my 104-year-old grandmother, I’ve seen what happens when people do not eat enough calories and/or protein.
Because of the lack of calories and protein, Right Size Smoothies should not be used as a meal replacement by older adults whose goal is not weight loss.
Just for comparison, you may also like to read my reviews of Shakeology and ViSalus -two other shakes that are marketed for weight loss and health.
Calories, Calories, Calories!
When you use Right Size Smoothies, the website recommends replacing 2 meals a day with 2 smoothies. So, you could have a smoothie for breakfast and a smoothie for lunch and a regular dinner.
Each Right Size Smoothie has about 100 calories. Suppose you ate a dinner that was 1000 calories (which is a lot by the way).
1000 calories for dinner
+
200 calories (from 2 Right Size Smoothies)
= 1200 calories per day
That’s actually fewer calories than many people eat in a day.
So, are you losing weight because of anything special about Appemeine or are you losing weight because you are eating fewer calories?
Even the Right Size Smoothie website says it all boils down to calories in the end, so I think you have your answer.
We have heard this “replace one or two meals a day and eat a sensible dinner” statement before, haven’t we? This is the same reasoning used by Slim-Fast for their diet! Remember the “Special K Diet” where you eat a bowl of Special K cereal at breakfast and lunch and a regular dinner? Special K doesn’t have many calories either (unless you eat the whole box at once!).
I not trying to drag Slim-Fast or Special K through the mud. Rather I want to point out that others have used the same logic in the past. Slim-Fast, Special K, Right Size Smoothie and others all work on the same premise: they get you to eat less calories. The logic is sound and it will work. But what about after you go off the diet?
If by now you think I'm slamming Right Size Smoothies, technically I not. I just want to give you all the facts and arm you with more information than you would get if you simply listened to the commercials.
I think if people do what the company recommends than yes, I'm pretty sure Right Size Smoothies will promote weight loss. The same is also true for:
- Slim-Fast
- Special K
- The Atkins diet
- The Cookie Diet
- The Grapefruit Diet
- Eating 2 Subway sandwiches a day
- Shakeology
- Body by Vi shakes
- Herbalife Formula 1 shakes
Or any other calorie restriction program
Also, once people stop reducing calories and go back to eating like before then the weight will come back very fast. One of the reasons for this is because of an elevation in an enzyme called glycogen synthase. This enzyme helps you store glycogen – your storage form of carbohydrates.
When you reduce calories, your body starts to use its glycogen (carbohydrates) to maintain your energy levels. To compensate, your body raises the concentration of the glycogen synthase enzyme so that when you eat normally again, glycogen is made very fast.
Glycogen loss will also help explain any quick weight loss you see with Right Size Smoothies (or any other diet). As you deplete your glycogen levels, you free up a lot of water in your body. This is why you may have noticed frequent trips to the bathroom during the first several days of any diet.
How Much Does Right Size Smoothies Cost?
Currently, Right Size Smoothies cost just over $50 per container if you buy it from the product website. Each container has 30 servings. So, if you make two Right Size Smoothies per day, a container will last you about two and a half weeks. That means you’ll pay about $100 a month. You may be able to get it cheaper as some supermarkets and chain drug stores now carry Right Size Smoothie.
Here is the smoothie recipe I make myself in my kitchen.
Other Right Size Products:
There are other products I see on the Right Size Smoothie website that you should be aware of.
1. Weight Loss Water. Generally speaking, water is water and has zero calories. The Weight Loss Water they are selling contains 50 mg of caffeine, 5 grams of fiber, some fish oil and other stuff reviewed above plus the mineral chromium picolinate which is useless for weight loss. Also this so-called “slimming water” contains 15 calories per serving. So it has more calories than tap water! How is that going to help? My advice: use tap or bottled water and save money.
2. “Nutritional Supplements” At this time the Right Size Smoothie website lists several supplements that people can purchase. These currently include:
a. A green tea supplement that contains Appemine
and
b. A multi-vitamin that contains Appemine.
As for the multivitamin, has it been tested to see if it curbs appetite?
They also sell sugar-free syrups. Sugar-free does not mean calorie-free.
In my opinion, these supplements and other products are just added profit centers to help the company make more money.
Does Right Size Smoothie Raise Cholesterol?
What you are reading on this site is an updated version of my original review of Right Size Smoothies I wrote in 2009. One of the comments made on that original review was from a person who said Right Size Smoothies raised her bad cholesterol (LDL) levels. I have seen comments like this elsewhere on the web (even on the Right Size Smoothies website too!). I'm not sure if Right Size Smoothie will do this or not but to be safe, get your cholesterol checked by your doctor when you use right size smoothie just in case.
Here is my original Right Size Smoothies review with ALL of the comments
Do Right Size Smoothies Work?
Without clinical proof, it will be hard to know. That said Right Size Smoothies was a low-calorie shake so it may have helped some people. The same is true for any weight loss shake of similar calories.
I tried RSS. They made me feel sick to my stomach and shaky. They are also very pricey. I joined WW and I get to eat real food and now feel better than I ever have and I’ve dropped 30 pounds and have made some great friends, too. Do yourself a favor. Join WW. It allows you to eat and enjoy what you eat without all the BS. And if you stick with it, you’ll loose weight and maybe make a friend or two as well.
Joe,
My comment might be tangential, but cinnamon is of two major types: Cassia and Ceylon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum). The ones found in most supermarkets and used in American households is the cassia variety. The Ceylon variety is said to be of higher quality and of use medicinally. Even in terms of taste and use, it has more subtle characteristics needed in richer forms of cooking. From a anecdotal perspective, it has made my skin clearer and I feel healthier overall. I understand that my perceptions are of little to no scientific value. But still I just wanted to mention it.
Here is the scientific study showing the efficacy of Ceylon cinnamon. It was shown to have indeed reduce blood glucose (sugar) levels and hence be of use to patients suffering from type 2 diabetes.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3326760/?tool=pubmed
Here is another one showing Ceylon Cinnamon’s positive effect on reducing postprandial hyperglycemia.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3155477/?tool=pmcentrez
In fact, I have just shipped my grandma a large quality of Ceylon Cinnamon powder. She has been a long term sufferer of type two diabetes. I was recommended by a friend to consume daily ceylon cinnamon tea. I have suggested my grandmother the same and will get to see first hand if or not this spice has any use in controlling and/or reducing blood sugar levels.
Sri Lanka too (previously a country named Ceylon), where this form of Cinnamon originates from, has started a governmental supported investigation as to if or not ceylon cinnamon has any use in controlling blood sugar levels. This urge hasn’t necessary borne from scientific curiosity, but rather the country is trying to find means of curtailing its ever growing population of diabetic patients.
TJ, thanks for mentioning that! I wonder if different types of cinnamon might explain why some studies find no effect on blood sugar. Maybe some studies use the wrong type?
Joe,
I had earlier commented over the efficacy of ceylon cinnamon in controlling blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients, and pasted some links of studies showing evidence that ceylon cinnamon indeed works. Both my grandmother and grandfather are patients of type 2 diabetes. They used a quantity of powered ceylon cinnamon orally to less effect. They weren’t regular in their consumption and didn’t see much effect and hence stopped using it.
Upon my insistence, they gave it another shot. This time, consumed one glass of the Ceylon cinnamon every day in tea form after brewing it boiling hot water. Much to their surprise, their blood sugar levels indeed went down by significant levels. Unwilling to believe it, my grandfather used two separate blood sugar tests both showing the same result.
So I suppose I can’t speak to the efficacy of ceylon cinnamon on a large scale. But in our family, it has helped 3 people including me. And that it is evidence enough for me to continue using it. The choice of type of cinnamon is utmost importance though.
TJ, glad cinnamon worked in your family! 🙂
This shake is a joke. It contains corn syrup and fructose. The ad says it’ll send you 30 days worth free and if you call and tell them you don’t want to continue the shake they have you return half of the ‘free’ trial.
It not only didn’t curb my appetite, it enhanced it to the point that I ate more than I normally do on the days that I tried to include it in my diet.
They charged almost $20 for the first package and that was for shipping and handling only. Ummm, must have been some extreme handling going on, because it cost less than $5 to return ship the container that I was told HAD to be returned to keep my credit card from being charged over $100 for that shipment.
Too many gaps in the payments, product, and follow up for me. They can take this stuff and stick it where the sun don’t shine.
I just started the RSS, and I am not to pleased with it so far… I started it yesterday at lunch. I was still hungry afterwords.. I made one for breakfast today. I took the pills that came with it, and threw it all up.
It tastes chalky to me and I am just not to pleased. I already called to get my return number. I also qualified for my shipping back, and they want me to give another sight my CC# and subscribe to that just to get my money back, on top of the fact I have to pay to return the smoothy bottle myself.
I think that I will stick with BBV and just go threw my friends. I’m still shaky and weak at the moment.
Started RSS yesterday. Prone to G.I. issues, so I was almost certain the intense gas would follow shortly. I use almond milk & lactose free milk. So far, I am very surprised that I have had not G.I. disturbances at all. Slim Fast does it, Ensure does it. RSS has lower sugar than Slim Fast & Special K.
New sense of will power helps anyone stave off cravings when starting a new weight loss product. So far, liking it, hope the canx goes well. Too expensive to keep around.
Won’t take the Multivitamin, since it has iodine in it, and I have am on Thyroid meds. Must be very careful at any diet supplements because they could derail your thyroid meds, making you gain weight and loose short term memory.
I just purchase the product,here is my problem: how do I control my hunger and how long will it take for me to lose 15lbs out of the 30lb. what should i eat at dinner time to remain within the calorie count ? Thank you for your help
Ann in theory the protein in right size should help but you ask big questions about what you should eat. here is a free diet plan that wioo help educate you about healthy eating, with sample meals http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.pdf
if you have a smart phone there are free apps yhat can help. i like these
myfitnesspal
walkroid pedometer
fast food calorie lookup
weight watchers mobile – if you do wt watchers
diet point
diet assistant-weight loss
i dont know how long it will take, the more you need to lose, usually the faster it happens.
also get a dr checkup to rule out hypothyroidism.
you may want to speak to a dietitian also. you can find an rd in your area at http://www.eatright.org
thank you for the great review. I think i will keep my money. i have been working on trying to lose 10 to 15 pounds, i watch what i eat and regularly go for bike rides. hopefully with my continued efforts i will get myself down those extra pounds.
Dont work for me i bought it for the free trail And i sent it back but they never sent me back my money
Hello Joe, I just bought into the hype of the TV commercial, then decided to find info on it. I turned down all the “you can get this offers” just did the 30 day. I gained 95 pounds after breaking verts 2,3,4 in my neck, T-6 thru T-11 in my spine and 2 in my lumbar, a year later they cut the process servers off of my spine T6-T11 be cause they were still broken, anyway NO exercise and the pounds just piled on.
I cannot stand being 215 anymore, it makes my body hurt even more, I will let you know the progress of my 30 day trial, then I will cancel it and make my own smoothies as you suggest. Can a smoothie be strained very easy, I have a very high aversion to seeds( even banana seeds!). I will start posting when I get my free trial. Thank you for your great info. Sincerely, Barbara
Barbara, I use a blender called the VitaMix. its expensive but it destroys everything you put in it – seeds and all. Id think that if you used a juicer that it would remove all the seeds.
Cuisinart also makes a “compact” blender that seems to pulverize things you put in it. I saw it at Bed Bath and Beyond recently.
My dad had tried the Atkins diet program about a year and a half ago and, for a while, it really worked for him. I couldn’t believe it, because the diet allowed him to eat as much steak (along with some other meaty foods, i.e; bacon, etc.) as he pleased! And, after about 3-4 months, you could actually see the body fat just melt right off!
Although, I believe it was because my mother would continually buy all the shakes and the snack bars and he would follow through, religiously. But, then, for reasons unknown, he quit the program and, almost as quickly, he gained all the weight back. So, I suppose it only works if you really commit to it, which makes sense. Hope you all find this useful! =)
Mel, I think one thing that may have happened is that when we go on a low carb diet we increase an enzyme that helps us store carbs. its called glycogen synthase. when we start to eat carbs again, the enzyme stores those carbs and probably does so at a faster rate. this may account for the fast weight loss you saw in your dad. Here is something I wrote on low carb diets that may help. http://www.joe-cannon.com/low-carb-diets-how-they-work/
guys!!!! when buying something that calls for pay shipping only for free trial” use a prepaid credit card…then they cant con you into buying more..unles you actually like the product… ive done this in the past.
I just ordered the product today and wish I had found this website before I ordered!
I did not accept the other others, including $40 WalMart cards and extra cans, nor did I sign up for the can a month offer.
I had NO idea it was a smoothie that had caffeine in it. I believe that should be disclosed up front. I am glad to know that it is available at CVS and will probably use the CVS store for reorder if I do try it and like it.
I usually check the internet for this kind of article before my purchases. I didn’t today, and look, I’m regretting my impulsivity. Marketing works.
Joe, thank you for your information. I was referred by a colleague at work to try right size smoothies with the free trial. I have tried for about 2 weeks now, I have lost 10 pounds. It’s not just the smoothies that did the magic weight loss, it’s also the exercise that I do twice a day everyday, during my lunch hour, and after work.
Reasons I can do the exercise twice a day are because I want to meet my goal to lose about 60 pounds back to my normal weight (110 lbs, which my height is 5’2″) and also the smoothies keep me from getting hungry all the time and keep me from thinking about snacking as well. I lost my appetite and don’t feel hungry at all at noon, but I have to make myself eating at the proper time with smaller portion and so I can spend my lunch time to do my exercise as well.
One thing that I really want to know is, to ensure that the right size smoothies do not have any type of illegal drugs in its ingredients because I do not want to lose weight and lose my job as well when failure for a drug test.
So far, I only open one can with the Leano Cappuccino flavor and normally I don’t like milk and so I gave it a try to mix it with skim milk, and I have no problem with the taste even though it will not taste as good as starbucks cappuccino haha… but if the goal is to lose weight, you gotta sacrifice and do your part as well which the key is “do your daily workout and manage the meal portion”.
Hi Lee, congrats on your progress and your dedication to exercise! I have not heard anything regarding right size smoothies having any illegal or undisclosed weight loss drugs. I dont think it does. I think its just what they say it is – a low calorie shake. I keep up with FDA alerts on supplements and if I ever see anything on this, I will let you know. If you ever do fail a drug test while taking right size smoothies, please let me know. For now, I would not worry about it. Since its working for you, just keep doing what you are doing 🙂
It’s all about calories! Right Size works for me. The cocoa flavor makes it easy to use. The other flavors just don’t cut it. I’ve lost 34 lbs. in four weeks and haven’t even began to exercise. I can’t handle too much caffeine, so I do still get hungry.
But I eat a zero calorie Kosher Dill pickle between meals. Sounds nutzy, but my weight problem has always been located between my ear lobes. Right Size is helping me rethink the whole food thing. When I reach my target weight I’ll have to wean myself off of the placebo and eat smart without it. It’s all about calories! Always has been, always will be.
I didn’t order through the free trial. I ordered the product direct. I don’t drink it anymore cuz I get a allergic reaction when I do. I start itching and have to keep scratching.
Don’t order this product. It is in my opinion a scam. There is nothing “free” about the free-trial. They try to sucker you into buying at least 20 other items while you are on the phone and the staff won’t take no for an answer. I fell into the trap and found it near next to impossible to return the product. I lost money and no weight using it. The call center staff is the rudest that I have ever encountered.
Thanks for the low down on right size. I was very close to jumping in but I’m glad I decided to research. Basically what you are saying is, if I cut my calories, add protein and fiber I am going to lose weight. No need to spend much money to do so, I can do this by adding. I have a along way to go but that is what I will do.
Thanks! Nico
Hi Nico, yes basically that’s it. I saw nothing special in right size smoothies that made me think it was superior to just reducing the amount of calories you eat. Calories are what is most important. I would not cut too back on protein however. The protein will help reduce any muscle loss that might happen when you go on a weight loss program. this is why most weight loss programs include protein. As a rule, try to eat a little protein with each meal. if you are like me and want a number to aim for in terms of how many grams to eat, the simple way is to take 1/2 your body weight. So if you are 180 pounds, 50% of this equals 90 grams of protein per day.
Here is a link to something I wrote on weight loss supplements that also has several other tips that might help you http://www.joe-cannon.com/what-weight-loss-supplements-work/
Don’t try to do everything in one day Nico. slow and steady wins the race. I suggest you focus on being healthy and not so much weight loss. If you do that, things might be easier.
Keep me posted or let me know if you have any other questions Nico!
I unfortunately did not investigate this product very well before I received it last week. (3/8/2012) I began using the product once a day (for breakfast) on Friday morning. Beginning Saturday afternoon, I was suddenly struck by a massive headache. I actually went to bed by 4 pm, and stayed. Along with the headache, I had severe stomach pain and cramps. I continued using the Smoothie through Monday, and the headache and stomach aches continued. It is Wednesday am now…..I did not use the product yesterday, nor today and am virtually symptom free.
My “free” sample will be returned today. Thanks for the info that you’ve posted on this subject. I do believe another smoothie recipe is planned from this day forward. Thanks again!!
Cindy, thanks for writing and sorry to hear about your headache and stomach aches. I do hope you feel better soon.
What a rip off, that is the last time I buy anything from a radio ad. They should be taken off the air, there is nothing free in this life. I tried it, did not like it, called them, got a return authorization and was charged $119.80 on my credit card immediately after getting the authorization to return it.
I was charged for shipping $14.60 and returned shipping $12.60 plus returned receipt when they receive package. I am now waiting for my returned receipt, so I can dispute the charge. What a big hassle!! It is a shame that companies like this hurt other legitimate businesses out there. I am going to spread the warning to all about this product. I will also talk to my son the lawyer about legal action.
I’ve been on rightsize smoothie for 2 weeks and have lost 10 lbs, and it does make me feel fuller. I also included exercise everyday. I found comcast cable has on-demand fitness workouts (just 10-15 minutes will work), try that along with a rightsize smoothie in the AM and a rightsize smoothie in the PM, a sensible lunch (regular food) and you will see the weight come off! Good Luck, and yes most CVS pharmacies carry rightsize smoothies.
tdtventures, great I’m glad you have found something that works for you and I am also glad you discovered those exercise shows on comcast! I just got Tivo through my cable company (I don’t have comcast) and discovered that Tivo lets me download video exercise podcasts that I can watch on my TV. I’m sure these are pretty similar -if not the same – as what you are seeing. Just thought id mention that in case there are other people out there who have Tivo and didn’t know about this.