Cortislim .. any input or info on this heavily promoted

fat burner. With testimonials from CBS ? thanks in advance.

Exercise is the only fat burner. Testimonials are garbage.
Start working out.

Chokenjoker wrote:

fat burner. With testimonials from CBS ? thanks in advance.

ubject: Cortislim .. any input or info on this heavily promoted
From: Patricia Heil
Date: 12/9/03 3:10 PM Central Standard Time
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Exercise is the only fat burner. Testimonials are garbage.
Start working out.

Chokenjoker wrote:

fat burner. With testimonials from CBS ? thanks in advance.

I asked your opinion of the
product .. not your opinion of whether I
should work out or do anything else..thank you

Subject: Cortislim .. any input or info on this heavily promoted
From: Ignoramus6480 lid
Date: 12/9/03 3:33 PM Central Standard Time
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In article , Chokenjoker wrote:
fat burner. With testimonials from CBS ? thanks in advance.

Someone else asked this question, I did some checking then and it did
seem like a quick way to lose a few lbs and get stuck.

Eating no junk, eating less and exercising more though, works like a charm!

thank you

From the website:

"What should I eat while taking CortiSlim?
CortiSlim will complement any healthy diet, but it's always wise to follow
some simple rules: Eat fresh and natural whole foods. Avoid processed,
artificial foods. Avoid caffeine and sugar. Stop eating past 7pm, or 3 hours
before bedtime. Instead of having one large meal, break up your meals into
smaller portions spread throughout the day. Also, remember to drink plenty
of water and replace soda with water.

Be sure to follow the directions on the bottle, be consistent in taking
CortiSlim on a daily basis, and maintain a healthy diet and exercise
regimen. By doing so, you will be well on your way to staying healthy,
losing weight, and keeping it off for life"



Try what they suggest WITHOUT spending the money. I'll bet you lose weight.

If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Melissa
140/133/?



"Chokenjoker" wrote in message
...
fat burner. With testimonials from CBS ? thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by Chokenjoker

fat burner. With testimonials from CBS ? thanks in advance.

I'd like to know as well if there are any testimonials - any users of CortiSlim? I do exercise and eat low carb; however, it seems I'm gaining through the mid-section - NEVER had this problem before other than pregnancy! I have been under a ton of financial stress over the past year. I'd love to use CortiSlim to supplement what I'm doing now - if it works!

Ignoramus6607 wrote:
I have not seen a single credible report that cortislim
actually helps with anything.

It really doesnt contain anything that many other diet supplements have
these days since they banned the use of ephedra. Doing some research on
the ingredients will give you the knowledge behind what fact and
fantasy:
Contains: http://www.livwell.com/cortislim_ingredients.html

Vitamin C = well you take a daily vitamin dont you? And you eat
vegetables?
Calcium = added calcium via dairy products and your daily vitamin is
all you need.
Chromium = marginally useful to help insulin work better.
"Proprietary Blend" of magnolia bark, honokiel, beta-sitoserol,
l-theonine ...all froofroo marginal nothing ingredients that will
probably have a laxative effect.
"Lepitex proprietary blend" - (be wary of any company who makes up
their own special blends - they are trying to make it sound important)
Green tea = good antioxident, have a cup a day.
ECGE = thyroid enhancer, totally unproven.
Bitter orange peel/citrus aurantium = marginal appetite supressant
Synephrine = the current replacement for ephedra/it really doesnt do
anything impressive, but its all the supplement companies have at the
moment to feed to the idiots out there who want to lose weight
magically.
'Insutrol Blend' - banaba leaf and vanadium - both are supposed to help
with slowing down insulin response. Again totally froofroo supplements
they are trying to shlep on the public to rip you off.

If you are truely eating healthy and exercising you dont have to spend
money on this kind of stuff. True weightloss and longterm health doesnt
come in pillform - only YOU can make a better you!


joni

"joni" wrote in message
oups.com...

Ignoramus6607 wrote:
I have not seen a single credible report that cortislim
actually helps with anything.

It really doesnt contain anything that many other diet supplements have
these days since they banned the use of ephedra. Doing some research on
the ingredients will give you the knowledge behind what fact and
fantasy:
Contains: http://www.livwell.com/cortislim_ingredients.html

Vitamin C = well you take a daily vitamin dont you? And you eat
vegetables?
Calcium = added calcium via dairy products and your daily vitamin is
all you need.
Chromium = marginally useful to help insulin work better.
"Proprietary Blend" of magnolia bark, honokiel, beta-sitoserol,
l-theonine ...all froofroo marginal nothing ingredients that will
probably have a laxative effect.
"Lepitex proprietary blend" - (be wary of any company who makes up
their own special blends - they are trying to make it sound important)
Green tea = good antioxident, have a cup a day.
ECGE = thyroid enhancer, totally unproven.
Bitter orange peel/citrus aurantium = marginal appetite supressant
Synephrine = the current replacement for ephedra/it really doesnt do
anything impressive, but its all the supplement companies have at the
moment to feed to the idiots out there who want to lose weight
magically.

Synephrine is the active ingredient in bitter orange, which has all the same
problems as ephedra. IOW don't take it.

'Insutrol Blend' - banaba leaf and vanadium - both are supposed to help
with slowing down insulin response. Again totally froofroo supplements
they are trying to shlep on the public to rip you off.

If you are truely eating healthy and exercising you dont have to spend
money on this kind of stuff. True weightloss and longterm health doesnt
come in pillform - only YOU can make a better you!


Agree 100%


joni

Blooiys wrote:
Chokenjoker Wrote:

fat burner. With testimonials from CBS ? thanks in advance.



I'd like to know as well if there are any testimonials - any users of
CortiSlim? I do exercise and eat low carb; however, it seems I'm
gaining through the mid-section - NEVER had this problem before other
than pregnancy! I have been under a ton of financial stress over the
past year. I'd love to use CortiSlim to supplement what I'm doing now
- if it works!



You may want to check out:


http://www.ultimatefatburner.com/cortislim-review.html


Cortislim Review:
Does Cortislim Work?

Cortislim, if you haven't heard, is the new fat burner on the block.
Cortislim features several ingredients typical to common ephedra-free
fat burners, but its main focus is not "fat burning" as we have come to
know it. Nope, Cortislim "apparently" works by controlling weight gain
and accelerating fat burning by negating the effects of the hormone
cortisol.

So, I hear you asking -- what the heck is cortisol?

Cortisol is the body's main stress hormone, and is required for many
vital purposes -- proper glucose metabolism, blood pressure, immune
function and inflammatory response are a few. In times of stress, either
mental or physical, the body can produce an excessive amount of
cortisol. At these high levels, cortisol is a nasty little number
indeed. It can negatively affect cognitive performance, suppress thyroid
function, foster blood sugar imbalances and the subsequent deposition of
body fat, decrease bone density, as well as other things. Athletes don't
like cortisol, as it is catabolic -- i.e., muscle-wasting, rather than
anabolic -- i.e., muscle building.

Bottom line?

Excess cortisol levels may indeed be somewhat responsible for excess fat
deposition and weight gain, no doubt about it (you'll see why I say
"somewhat" a little later on).

OK, now back to Cortislim -- can it really encourage weight loss by
addressing the high cortisol levels tied to everyday stress? To answer
that, let's look at a few of the ingredients in Cortislim...

The most important ingredient in this compilation is Magnolia bark,
standardized for something called " honokiol". According to Supplement
Watch...

"... a small dose of honokiol, or a magnolia bark extract standardized
for honokiol content, can help to "de-stress" you without making you
sleepy, while a larger dose might have the effect of knocking you out.
When compared to pharmaceutical agents such as Valium (diazepam),
honokiol appears to be as effective in its anti-anxiety activity, yet
not nearly as powerful in its sedative ability."

For more see...

http://www.supplemen****ch.com/

This "anti-anxiety" effect appears to be backed up by numerous animal
studies (that, of course, doesn't mean it will work in an identical
fashion in humans, but it does look promising).

The other major ingredients in this formulation -- chromium, green tea,
banaba leaf, and vanadyl all work well to stabilize blood sugar levels,
and moderate insulin reaction. The only other ingredient of note is
Citrus Aurauntium (bitter orange) standardized for synephrine --
ephedra's kinder, gentler cousin (unfortunately, there's not much
evidence synephrine is good for anything!).

OK, let's get to the bottom line...

Cortislim may indeed be able to reduce levels of the stress hormone
cortisol through the effects of Magnolia bark contained in its
formulation. However, that's a far cry from saying you're actually going
to lose weight with this stuff. Most people don't gain weight simply
because they are stressed (although for some, stress does equate with
overeating).

Nope, most of us gain weight because we are inactive and consume too
many calories. Very simple.

The makers of Cortislim, however, have positioned their product
perfectly to tap into one of the major issues with today's hectic
lifestyle -- stress, and offer a "magic pill" solution to both it and
weight loss. Smart product positioning! However...

While it is arguable that stress does play a role in weight gain, it is
one that is secondary to sedentary lifestyles and excessive calorie
consumption. It is a serious "oversimplification" to say, as it does on
the Cortislim Web site, that "stress keeps us fat". It's also greatly
misleading, since it does not take into account the other major factors
that have contributed to the obesity crisis over the last several decades.

Perhaps what is even more disappointing is that at the time of this
writing, you really have to dig to find any mention of the importance of
proper eating and exercise on the Cortislim Web site. That, to me, is a
big credibility killer. Cortislim, like many other supplements,
continues to perpetuate the myth that weight loss is easy, and does not
require getting off the couch. Nonetheless, it's an appealing scenario,
and I have no doubt that they'll have no trouble flogging their products
to millions of unsuspecting buyers -- buyer who will be disappointed
once again.

Having said that, I must say that I believe Cortislim does have some
merit. I personally would be interested in experimenting with magnolia
bark extract for its anti-anxiety effects, and while Cortislim may be
worthwhile purchasing for this reason alone, I'd be hesitant to
recommend Cortislim as a viable fat burner.
Special Note: The Federal Trade Commission is currently suing the makers
of CortiSlim for making false and unsubstantiated product claims. Click
here for the full story!

Synephrine is the active ingredient in bitter orange, which has all
the same
problems as ephedra. IOW don't take it.

The only problem ephedra had was the FDA was not getting a cut of the $
and it worked. Quite a bit of what was going on was unproven,
fabricated or way blown out of proportion. Its a supplement that has
been used for 1000's of years.

Eric