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		<title>QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/quicktrim-burn-and-cleanse.jpg" alt="quicktrim burn and cleanse" title="quicktrim burn and cleanse" width="96" height="150" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1900" />QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse is a 14 day diet system that is &#8220;designed to totally transform your body&#8221; (website). This QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse review will sift through the dozens of ingredients and help you see QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse for what it really is.</p>
<h3>QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse Ingredients</h3>
<p>QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse is a 3 part system. The following are the ingredients contained in QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse.</p>
<h4><strong>-Iso-Burn AM Ingredients</strong></h4>
<p>Niacin 20 mg<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/">Chromium</a> 200 mcg<br />
<br />
<em>QT Capsimax Thermogenic Complex 244 mg</em><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/">Caffeine Anhydrous</a> is a good diet pill ingredient, but QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does not reveal how much caffeine anhydrous it contains.<br />
Capsimax Capsicum Fruit Extract<br />
Metabromine Cocoa Extract is an appetite suppressant. It needs more clinical backing.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/bioperine-review/">Bioperine</a> helps the body to absorb nutrients. There is no evidence to suggest it causes weight loss.<br />
<br />
<em>Super Antioxidant Thermo Catalyst Complex 233 mg</em><br />
Blueberry, Blackberry, Transresveratrol, White Willow Bark, Acai<br />
These ingredients do not cause weight loss.<br />
<br />
<em>Iso-Burn Fatloss Activator 415 mg</em><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green Tea</a> Leaf Extract does contribute to weight loss. However, in order for green tea to be effective it has to be taken in doses of 300 mg or more per day. QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse fails to list how much green tea it contains, so there is no way of knowing if it will be effective.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/raspberry-ketone-review-effectiveness-of-raspberry-ketone-in-weight-loss/">Raspberry Ketones</a> has been shown to cause weight loss in mice, but more human testing is needed.<br />
Mucuna Pruriens<br />
Banaba Leaf lowers blood sugar levels, leading to weight loss. However, once again, QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does not say how much Banaba Leaf it contains.<br />
Sclareolide<br />
Acetyl-l-carnitine<br />
QT Detox Cleansing Complex 100 mg<br />
Black Walnut Hull, Grapefruit Seed, Pau D&#8217;arco Bark, Pumpkin Seed, Myrrh Gum Powder, Hyssop, Gentian Root, Elecampane Root, Prickly Ash Bark, Yellow Dock Root, False Unicorn Root<br />
<br />
None of these ingredients contributes to weight loss.</p>
<h4><strong>Iso-Cleanse PM Ingredients</strong></h4>
<p>Dietary Fiber 2 g<br />
<br />
<em>Iso-Cleanse Herbal Complex 2200 mg</em><br />
Oat Fiber, Cellulose, Senna Leaf, Cascara Sagrada, Aloe Ferrox, Rhubarb, Prune Powder, Carob, Apple Fruit, Tamarind Extract, Date Fruit, Fig Fruit</p>
<p>NONE of the ingredients in Iso-Cleanse PM have been proven to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<h4><strong>Iso-Flush Ingredients</strong></h4>
<p>Vitamin B6 50 mg<br />
Magnesium 100 mg<br />
Potassium 100 mg<br />
Herbal Blend 1000 mg<br />
Buchu Leaf<br />
Cornsilk Stylus<br />
Couchgrass Rhisome<br />
Hydrangea Root<br />
Juniper Berry<br />
Uva Ursi has been shown to cause drug interactions when combined with diuretics like Buchu Leaf.<br />
Horsetail Extract<br />
<br />
None of these ingredients has been shown to cause weight loss.<br />
<br />
<em>Proprietary Blend 156 mg</em><br />
Dandelion Root<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green Tea</a> is a very effective diet pill ingredient, but only when used in doses of 300 mg or more per day. Since QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse fails to list how much green tea it contains, there is no way of knowing if there is enough green tea to cause weight loss.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/">Guarana</a> has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with Damiana and Yerba Mate. Because QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does not contain either Damiana or Yerba Mate, this QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse finds the Guarana in QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse will not cause weight loss.<br />
<br />
So, overall, QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does contain a few clinically proven ingredients, but it fails to list how much of each ingredient is included. </p>
<h3>QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse Cost</h3>
<p>QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse costs $59.99 for a 14 day supply. This is very expensive for a diet supplement, especially since there is no proof that QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse will actually work. </p>
<h3>QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse Conclusion</h3>
<p>This QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse review finds this product is not worth your time or money. It does contain a few proven ingredients, but the amounts of each ingredient are undisclosed. If you really want to lose weight, go with a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/quicktrim-burn-and-cleanse.jpg" alt="quicktrim burn and cleanse" title="quicktrim burn and cleanse" width="96" height="150" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1900" />QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse is a 14 day diet system that is &#8220;designed to totally transform your body&#8221; (website). This QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse review will sift through the dozens of ingredients and help you see QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse for what it really is.</p>
<h3>QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse Ingredients</h3>
<p>QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse is a 3 part system. The following are the ingredients contained in QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse.</p>
<h4><strong>-Iso-Burn AM Ingredients</strong></h4>
<p>Niacin 20 mg<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/">Chromium</a> 200 mcg<br />
<br />
<em>QT Capsimax Thermogenic Complex 244 mg</em><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/">Caffeine Anhydrous</a> is a good diet pill ingredient, but QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does not reveal how much caffeine anhydrous it contains.<br />
Capsimax Capsicum Fruit Extract<br />
Metabromine Cocoa Extract is an appetite suppressant. It needs more clinical backing.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/bioperine-review/">Bioperine</a> helps the body to absorb nutrients. There is no evidence to suggest it causes weight loss.<br />
<br />
<em>Super Antioxidant Thermo Catalyst Complex 233 mg</em><br />
Blueberry, Blackberry, Transresveratrol, White Willow Bark, Acai<br />
These ingredients do not cause weight loss.<br />
<br />
<em>Iso-Burn Fatloss Activator 415 mg</em><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green Tea</a> Leaf Extract does contribute to weight loss. However, in order for green tea to be effective it has to be taken in doses of 300 mg or more per day. QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse fails to list how much green tea it contains, so there is no way of knowing if it will be effective.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/raspberry-ketone-review-effectiveness-of-raspberry-ketone-in-weight-loss/">Raspberry Ketones</a> has been shown to cause weight loss in mice, but more human testing is needed.<br />
Mucuna Pruriens<br />
Banaba Leaf lowers blood sugar levels, leading to weight loss. However, once again, QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does not say how much Banaba Leaf it contains.<br />
Sclareolide<br />
Acetyl-l-carnitine<br />
QT Detox Cleansing Complex 100 mg<br />
Black Walnut Hull, Grapefruit Seed, Pau D&#8217;arco Bark, Pumpkin Seed, Myrrh Gum Powder, Hyssop, Gentian Root, Elecampane Root, Prickly Ash Bark, Yellow Dock Root, False Unicorn Root<br />
<br />
None of these ingredients contributes to weight loss.</p>
<h4><strong>Iso-Cleanse PM Ingredients</strong></h4>
<p>Dietary Fiber 2 g<br />
<br />
<em>Iso-Cleanse Herbal Complex 2200 mg</em><br />
Oat Fiber, Cellulose, Senna Leaf, Cascara Sagrada, Aloe Ferrox, Rhubarb, Prune Powder, Carob, Apple Fruit, Tamarind Extract, Date Fruit, Fig Fruit</p>
<p>NONE of the ingredients in Iso-Cleanse PM have been proven to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<h4><strong>Iso-Flush Ingredients</strong></h4>
<p>Vitamin B6 50 mg<br />
Magnesium 100 mg<br />
Potassium 100 mg<br />
Herbal Blend 1000 mg<br />
Buchu Leaf<br />
Cornsilk Stylus<br />
Couchgrass Rhisome<br />
Hydrangea Root<br />
Juniper Berry<br />
Uva Ursi has been shown to cause drug interactions when combined with diuretics like Buchu Leaf.<br />
Horsetail Extract<br />
<br />
None of these ingredients has been shown to cause weight loss.<br />
<br />
<em>Proprietary Blend 156 mg</em><br />
Dandelion Root<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green Tea</a> is a very effective diet pill ingredient, but only when used in doses of 300 mg or more per day. Since QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse fails to list how much green tea it contains, there is no way of knowing if there is enough green tea to cause weight loss.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/">Guarana</a> has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with Damiana and Yerba Mate. Because QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does not contain either Damiana or Yerba Mate, this QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse finds the Guarana in QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse will not cause weight loss.<br />
<br />
So, overall, QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does contain a few clinically proven ingredients, but it fails to list how much of each ingredient is included. </p>
<h3>QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse Cost</h3>
<p>QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse costs $59.99 for a 14 day supply. This is very expensive for a diet supplement, especially since there is no proof that QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse will actually work. </p>
<h3>QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse Conclusion</h3>
<p>This QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse review finds this product is not worth your time or money. It does contain a few proven ingredients, but the amounts of each ingredient are undisclosed. If you really want to lose weight, go with a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.</p>
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		<title>Col-nX Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/col-nx-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:32:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/col-nx.jpg" alt="col-nx" title="col-nx" width="78" height="139" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1446" />Col-nX is a diet pill that claims it will help you &#8220;Get rid of unnecessary weight and toxin buildup&#8221; (website). This Col-nX review will unravel the truth behind this product so you know what you can really expect from Col-nX.</p>
<h3>Col-nX Ingredients</h3>
<p>The following are the ingredients contained in Col-nX diet pills, according to the product label:<br />
Proprietary Blend 725 mg<br />
Psyllium<br />
Fennell<br />
Cascara Sagrada is a natural laxative, but it does have some side effects. You should not take Cascara Sagrada for longer than 7 days in a row.<br />
Buckthorn<br />
Licorice<br />
Rhubarb<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginger-review-is-ginger-effective-in-diet-pills/">Ginger</a> calms the stomach; it does not cause weight loss.<br />
Goldenseal Extract</p>
<p>This list of fibers is pretty usual for diet pills that claim to cleanse your system. None of the ingredients in Col-nX have been proven to contribute to weight loss. The Col-nX label states, &#8220;This product contains a stimulant laxative.&#8221; You will get the same results from taking an over-the-counter laxative; Col-nX is nothing special. It might help you lose weight, but you will likely spend several days on the toilet in order to do so.</p>
<h3>Col-nX Free Trial</h3>
<p>The Col-nX website offers a free 14 day trial. It has a countdown ticker that says &#8220;offer only available for the next 5:00.&#8221; If you refresh the page the countdown starts over. They just want you to think you are getting a good deal so you are more likely to buy Col-nX diet pills.<br />
<br />
There is a lot of fine print about the free trial. You have 14 days (including transit time) to cancel your free trial. If you do not cancel, you will be enrolled in autoship (they automatically ship you more product each month and charge your credit card). You will be charged $80.90 per month plus $8.99 shipping. This is just another deceptive way to take more money from you.</p>
<h3>Col-nX Website</h3>
<p>This is one of the most misleading diet pill websites we have seen, and that is saying a lot. There are several paid testimonials on the site (they even admit they are paid). How can you give any credibility to a paid testimonial? </p>
<p>They also claim Col-nX has been &#8220;Featured by Katie Couric&#8221;(website). There is a video of Katie Couric talking about Colon Cancer and the importance of having a Colonoscopy, but the video says NOTHING about Col-nX, nor does it show the product. </p>
<h3>Col-nX Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Col-nX review finds there is NO reason to believe Col-nX diet pills will make a significant contribution to weight loss. In reality, you can get the same results from any laxative, and at a MUCH lower price. Col-nX employs several unethical and misleading practices to con you into buying their product.<br />
<br />
If you are willing to spend half your day on the toilet in order to lose weight, go ahead and try Col-nX. Otherwise, if you want a more pleasant experience with real weight loss results, take a diet pill that actually contains clinically proven ingredients. Check out our recommended products to find one that will work for you.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/col-nx.jpg" alt="col-nx" title="col-nx" width="78" height="139" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1446" />Col-nX is a diet pill that claims it will help you &#8220;Get rid of unnecessary weight and toxin buildup&#8221; (website). This Col-nX review will unravel the truth behind this product so you know what you can really expect from Col-nX.</p>
<h3>Col-nX Ingredients</h3>
<p>The following are the ingredients contained in Col-nX diet pills, according to the product label:<br />
Proprietary Blend 725 mg<br />
Psyllium<br />
Fennell<br />
Cascara Sagrada is a natural laxative, but it does have some side effects. You should not take Cascara Sagrada for longer than 7 days in a row.<br />
Buckthorn<br />
Licorice<br />
Rhubarb<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginger-review-is-ginger-effective-in-diet-pills/">Ginger</a> calms the stomach; it does not cause weight loss.<br />
Goldenseal Extract</p>
<p>This list of fibers is pretty usual for diet pills that claim to cleanse your system. None of the ingredients in Col-nX have been proven to contribute to weight loss. The Col-nX label states, &#8220;This product contains a stimulant laxative.&#8221; You will get the same results from taking an over-the-counter laxative; Col-nX is nothing special. It might help you lose weight, but you will likely spend several days on the toilet in order to do so.</p>
<h3>Col-nX Free Trial</h3>
<p>The Col-nX website offers a free 14 day trial. It has a countdown ticker that says &#8220;offer only available for the next 5:00.&#8221; If you refresh the page the countdown starts over. They just want you to think you are getting a good deal so you are more likely to buy Col-nX diet pills.<br />
<br />
There is a lot of fine print about the free trial. You have 14 days (including transit time) to cancel your free trial. If you do not cancel, you will be enrolled in autoship (they automatically ship you more product each month and charge your credit card). You will be charged $80.90 per month plus $8.99 shipping. This is just another deceptive way to take more money from you.</p>
<h3>Col-nX Website</h3>
<p>This is one of the most misleading diet pill websites we have seen, and that is saying a lot. There are several paid testimonials on the site (they even admit they are paid). How can you give any credibility to a paid testimonial? </p>
<p>They also claim Col-nX has been &#8220;Featured by Katie Couric&#8221;(website). There is a video of Katie Couric talking about Colon Cancer and the importance of having a Colonoscopy, but the video says NOTHING about Col-nX, nor does it show the product. </p>
<h3>Col-nX Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Col-nX review finds there is NO reason to believe Col-nX diet pills will make a significant contribution to weight loss. In reality, you can get the same results from any laxative, and at a MUCH lower price. Col-nX employs several unethical and misleading practices to con you into buying their product.<br />
<br />
If you are willing to spend half your day on the toilet in order to lose weight, go ahead and try Col-nX. Otherwise, if you want a more pleasant experience with real weight loss results, take a diet pill that actually contains clinically proven ingredients. Check out our recommended products to find one that will work for you.</p>
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		<title>Aspire Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:40:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/aspire.jpg" alt="aspire" title="aspire" width="121" height="134" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1332" />Aspire is a weight loss product marketed solely towards women that claims to be the &#8220;solution women like you have been waiting for.&#8221;</p>
<p>So how does Aspire stack up against the competition?  This Aspire review will take a look at their ingredients, marketing, guarantee, and pricing to help you decide for yourself.</p>
<h2>Ingredients</h2>
<p>The Aspire weight loss product consists of 3 different formulas: Cleanse, Weight Loss, &#038; Appetite Suppressant.</p>
<p>Cleanse is designed kick start your weight loss by ridding your body of toxins.<br />
Weight Loss is meant to boost your energy and your fat burning capabilities.<br />
Appetite Suppressant is (surprise!) supposed to help you eat less.</p>
<h3>Aspire Cleanse</h3>
<p><strong>Lactobacillus Acidophilus</strong><br />
<strong>Psyllium Seed</strong><br />
<strong>Aloe Vera</strong><br />
<strong>Cascara Sagrada</strong> &#8211; A natural laxative, cascara sagrada is effective but has a number of side effects and safety warnings (such as don&#8217;t take it for longer than 7 days in a row).<br />
<strong>Milk Thistle Seed</strong><br />
<strong>Fennel Seed</strong><br />
<strong>Rhubarb Root</strong><br />
<strong>Raspberry Leaf</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/flaxseed-review/">Flaxseed</a></strong><br />
<strong>Goldenseal Herb</strong><br />
<strong>Dandelion Leaf</strong></p>
<p>This is a pretty standard mix of fibers designed to cleanse your system.  </p>
<h3>Aspire Weight Loss</h3>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/raspberry-ketone-review-effectiveness-of-raspberry-ketone-in-weight-loss/">Raspberry</a></strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/">Guarana</a></strong> &#8211; Has shown to be effective when combined with yerba mate and damiana.<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green Tea</a></strong> &#8211; An effective and proven weight loss ingredient, green tea helps to increase the metabolic rate and is known for its fat burning capabilities.<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guggulesterones-review/">Guggulsterones</a></strong>While many claim that it aids in fat burning, research is lacking that supports this theory.<br />
<strong>Rhodiola Rosea</strong><br />
<strong>Cinnamon Bark</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/">Yerba Mate</a></strong> &#8211; Has shown to be effective when combined with guarana and damiana.<br />
<strong>Banaba</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginseng-review/">Ginseng</a></strong> &#8211; Many believe that ginseng aids in weight loss, and early studies seem slightly supportive, but more definitive research is needed.<br />
<strong>Dandelion Root</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/alpha-lipoic-acid-review/">Alpha-lipoic Acid</a></strong> &#8211; While it&#8217;s true the alpha-lipoic acid helps produce energy, studies suggest that your body already makes enough of it so more isn&#8217;t likely to do much good.<br />
<strong>Evodiamine</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/">Chromium</a></strong> &#8211; Chromium plays in important role in blood sugar regulation.  More research is needed, however, that shows that chromium supplementation leads directly to weight loss.</p>
<h3>Aspire Appetite Suppressant</h3>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/">Glucomannan</a></strong>A dietary fiber that has quite a bit of research backing up its claims to be an effective appetite suppressant.<br />
<strong>Fibersol-2</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/hoodia-gordonii/">Hoodia Gordonii</a></strong>Hoodia is a fad ingredient that has almost zero research backing up its claims to aid in weight loss through appetite suppression.  It became popular by marketing, and not for its efficacy.</p>
<p>Some of the ingredients in Aspire are good and some are hype.  If they disclosed the amounts of each ingredient, it would be much easier to gauge it&#8217;s effectiveness.  </p>
<h2>Aspire&#8217;s Marketing</h2>
<p>First, the positive.  I like that Aspire lists all of the ingredients in the different formulas and even has a little information about each one.  This can be found by going to the FAQ&#8217;s, then clicking the question about the ingredients.  While I wish they told us how much of each ingredient is in the mix, they&#8217;ve done more than some companies that I&#8217;ve seen.</p>
<p>What I don&#8217;t like about Aspire&#8217;s marketing is that the entire website feels like some hyped up sales pitch that almost tries to play off of people&#8217;s insecurities.  You&#8217;ll see comments such as, &#8220;Do You Feel Like Crying When You Look In The Mirror? Use Aspire And Laugh Out Loud When You Get On The Scale&#8221; or &#8220;heads will turn wherever and whenever you walk by.&#8221;</p>
<p>Oh, and this was a favorite: </p>
<blockquote><p>You should not be spending your time worrying or crying about your weight. If you really want to be slim and gorgeous and wear those hot bathing suits you’ve seen on the beaches (and only dreamed of wearing), we have the answer you’ve been waiting for.</p></blockquote>
<p>As if we have to be slim and skinny in order to be happy and beautiful.  I hope you can see through the shallow marketing.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t however, see any big red flags other than the distasteful sales copy.</p>
<h2>Aspire&#8217;s Money Back Guarantee</h2>
<p>I was glad to see that Aspire offers a 90 day money back guarantee.  Anything over 60 days in this industry is pretty good, so 90 days is a pretty solid guarantee.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m somewhat confused at something in their guarantee.  Here&#8217;s what it says (emphasis added):  &#8220;If you’re not happy with Aspire, contact us within 90 days of your purchase date and return <strong>the unused portion</strong> (<strong>even if you’ve used everything</strong>), and you’ll get a full refund (less shipping), no questions asked!&#8221;</p>
<p>The first part makes me believe that you can only get a refund for the unused (or unopened) bottles.  But the second part in parenthesis makes it sound like you get a refund on all bottles, even if they were used (and are now empty).  </p>
<p>I don&#8217;t have any big reason to believe that this ambiguous terminology isn&#8217;t intentionally trying to trick consumers, but If I were you I&#8217;d play it safe and only count on getting refunded for unused bottles.</p>
<h2>Aspire&#8217;s Price</h2>
<p>A one month supply is $49.97.  If it&#8217;s effective, this isn&#8217;t a bad price for a weight loss product.  Of course, they suggest you take it for 3 to 6 months (likely to pad their pockets a little more).</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>The Aspire weight loss product consist of a pretty good ingredient profile.  Many of the ingredients have been proven, and some have not.  Overall, as long as the ingredients are included in the correct amounts (which we can&#8217;t verify since they don&#8217;t disclose it) than it&#8217;s likely to be fairly effective.  I like their guarantee and the price is decent.  I don&#8217;t, however, like the manner in which they&#8217;ve marketed their product. You be the judge.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/aspire.jpg" alt="aspire" title="aspire" width="121" height="134" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1332" />Aspire is a weight loss product marketed solely towards women that claims to be the &#8220;solution women like you have been waiting for.&#8221;</p>
<p>So how does Aspire stack up against the competition?  This Aspire review will take a look at their ingredients, marketing, guarantee, and pricing to help you decide for yourself.</p>
<h2>Ingredients</h2>
<p>The Aspire weight loss product consists of 3 different formulas: Cleanse, Weight Loss, &#038; Appetite Suppressant.</p>
<p>Cleanse is designed kick start your weight loss by ridding your body of toxins.<br />
Weight Loss is meant to boost your energy and your fat burning capabilities.<br />
Appetite Suppressant is (surprise!) supposed to help you eat less.</p>
<h3>Aspire Cleanse</h3>
<p><strong>Lactobacillus Acidophilus</strong><br />
<strong>Psyllium Seed</strong><br />
<strong>Aloe Vera</strong><br />
<strong>Cascara Sagrada</strong> &#8211; A natural laxative, cascara sagrada is effective but has a number of side effects and safety warnings (such as don&#8217;t take it for longer than 7 days in a row).<br />
<strong>Milk Thistle Seed</strong><br />
<strong>Fennel Seed</strong><br />
<strong>Rhubarb Root</strong><br />
<strong>Raspberry Leaf</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/flaxseed-review/">Flaxseed</a></strong><br />
<strong>Goldenseal Herb</strong><br />
<strong>Dandelion Leaf</strong></p>
<p>This is a pretty standard mix of fibers designed to cleanse your system.  </p>
<h3>Aspire Weight Loss</h3>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/raspberry-ketone-review-effectiveness-of-raspberry-ketone-in-weight-loss/">Raspberry</a></strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/">Guarana</a></strong> &#8211; Has shown to be effective when combined with yerba mate and damiana.<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green Tea</a></strong> &#8211; An effective and proven weight loss ingredient, green tea helps to increase the metabolic rate and is known for its fat burning capabilities.<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guggulesterones-review/">Guggulsterones</a></strong>While many claim that it aids in fat burning, research is lacking that supports this theory.<br />
<strong>Rhodiola Rosea</strong><br />
<strong>Cinnamon Bark</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/">Yerba Mate</a></strong> &#8211; Has shown to be effective when combined with guarana and damiana.<br />
<strong>Banaba</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginseng-review/">Ginseng</a></strong> &#8211; Many believe that ginseng aids in weight loss, and early studies seem slightly supportive, but more definitive research is needed.<br />
<strong>Dandelion Root</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/alpha-lipoic-acid-review/">Alpha-lipoic Acid</a></strong> &#8211; While it&#8217;s true the alpha-lipoic acid helps produce energy, studies suggest that your body already makes enough of it so more isn&#8217;t likely to do much good.<br />
<strong>Evodiamine</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/">Chromium</a></strong> &#8211; Chromium plays in important role in blood sugar regulation.  More research is needed, however, that shows that chromium supplementation leads directly to weight loss.</p>
<h3>Aspire Appetite Suppressant</h3>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/">Glucomannan</a></strong>A dietary fiber that has quite a bit of research backing up its claims to be an effective appetite suppressant.<br />
<strong>Fibersol-2</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/hoodia-gordonii/">Hoodia Gordonii</a></strong>Hoodia is a fad ingredient that has almost zero research backing up its claims to aid in weight loss through appetite suppression.  It became popular by marketing, and not for its efficacy.</p>
<p>Some of the ingredients in Aspire are good and some are hype.  If they disclosed the amounts of each ingredient, it would be much easier to gauge it&#8217;s effectiveness.  </p>
<h2>Aspire&#8217;s Marketing</h2>
<p>First, the positive.  I like that Aspire lists all of the ingredients in the different formulas and even has a little information about each one.  This can be found by going to the FAQ&#8217;s, then clicking the question about the ingredients.  While I wish they told us how much of each ingredient is in the mix, they&#8217;ve done more than some companies that I&#8217;ve seen.</p>
<p>What I don&#8217;t like about Aspire&#8217;s marketing is that the entire website feels like some hyped up sales pitch that almost tries to play off of people&#8217;s insecurities.  You&#8217;ll see comments such as, &#8220;Do You Feel Like Crying When You Look In The Mirror? Use Aspire And Laugh Out Loud When You Get On The Scale&#8221; or &#8220;heads will turn wherever and whenever you walk by.&#8221;</p>
<p>Oh, and this was a favorite: </p>
<blockquote><p>You should not be spending your time worrying or crying about your weight. If you really want to be slim and gorgeous and wear those hot bathing suits you’ve seen on the beaches (and only dreamed of wearing), we have the answer you’ve been waiting for.</p></blockquote>
<p>As if we have to be slim and skinny in order to be happy and beautiful.  I hope you can see through the shallow marketing.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t however, see any big red flags other than the distasteful sales copy.</p>
<h2>Aspire&#8217;s Money Back Guarantee</h2>
<p>I was glad to see that Aspire offers a 90 day money back guarantee.  Anything over 60 days in this industry is pretty good, so 90 days is a pretty solid guarantee.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m somewhat confused at something in their guarantee.  Here&#8217;s what it says (emphasis added):  &#8220;If you’re not happy with Aspire, contact us within 90 days of your purchase date and return <strong>the unused portion</strong> (<strong>even if you’ve used everything</strong>), and you’ll get a full refund (less shipping), no questions asked!&#8221;</p>
<p>The first part makes me believe that you can only get a refund for the unused (or unopened) bottles.  But the second part in parenthesis makes it sound like you get a refund on all bottles, even if they were used (and are now empty).  </p>
<p>I don&#8217;t have any big reason to believe that this ambiguous terminology isn&#8217;t intentionally trying to trick consumers, but If I were you I&#8217;d play it safe and only count on getting refunded for unused bottles.</p>
<h2>Aspire&#8217;s Price</h2>
<p>A one month supply is $49.97.  If it&#8217;s effective, this isn&#8217;t a bad price for a weight loss product.  Of course, they suggest you take it for 3 to 6 months (likely to pad their pockets a little more).</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>The Aspire weight loss product consist of a pretty good ingredient profile.  Many of the ingredients have been proven, and some have not.  Overall, as long as the ingredients are included in the correct amounts (which we can&#8217;t verify since they don&#8217;t disclose it) than it&#8217;s likely to be fairly effective.  I like their guarantee and the price is decent.  I don&#8217;t, however, like the manner in which they&#8217;ve marketed their product. You be the judge.</p>
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