
BACKGROUND
Once making headlines for containing a controversial herb, Ephedra, banned by the FDA, Hydroxycut now offers an Ephedra-free product that claims to increase metabolism and energy while curbing your appetite, cutting calories and maintaining blood sugar.
When Hydroxycut is combined with a diet and exercise regimen, the product claims to help users shed two-to-three times more weight that without. When taking Hydroxycut, it is suggested that users commit to consistent exercise and a low-calorie diet. Take Hydroxycut half-to-one hour prior to meals with eight ounces of water.
FOOD & RECIPES
There is no clear advice from Hydroxycut on an eating plan. You are encouraged to sticky to a healthy diet while taking the supplement. This kind of flexibility allows you to choose a plan of your liking.
For those with food allergies- Hydroxycut is a gluten-free product.
EXERCISE
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EXPENSE
The Hydroxycut product line includes Hydroxycut, Caffeine-Free Hydroxycut, Hycroxycut 24 and Hydroxycut Carb Control, with a one-month supply costing $49.95.
CONCLUSION
ConsumerHealthDigest.com conducted research of 30 dietary supplements. Scoring 3 on a scale of 1-5 for metabolism enhancement, weight-loss potential and ingredient control and 4 on a scale of 1-5 for appetite suppression, Hydroxycut ranked number 11.
Common misspellings: Hydroxy Cut, Hydroxicut, hydroxcut, hydroxycut.com
Wikipedia
Hydroxycut is a nutritional supplement marketed by Iovate Health Sciences Inc., designed to help consumers lose weight. It is sold at conventional retailers, such as GNC and Wal-Mart, online retailers such as and , and through direct television marketing.
Anonymous: Hydroxycut rocks! I have been taking it to tone up for the last few months and totally notice a differnce
Anonymous: anyone who has been on this could you give me any ideas on what foods to eat thank you
jack: Does hydoxycut still have ephedrine in it? I just bought ephedrine p57 because I didn't think hydroxycut contained ephedra anymore? anyone know?
Anonymous: I've been on it for about 1 week. I eat the same things I did before just less of them. I've lost 5 lbs. I quit drinking soda and added carrots and celery as a snack.
Jessica: I have been on it for a week and lost 6lbs...i have only been drinking water (no soda) and eating healthy...i think it works great
Larry: I have been using Hydroxycut for years and it works great. Now they came out with Hydroxycut Hardcore and it really helps you burn the fat so you can tone up even faster. If you lift weights or do cardio, you will really see results. Make sure you drink plenty of water.
Anonymous: what are te side effects??
Jade: I have been using Hydroxycut for a little over a month, and I haven't had any problems. I think it's a great product and I would recommend it to my friends. In fact, in the past week, I lost 6lbs. I haven't had any side effects, so I don't know what these people are talking about. Just like any other diet pill, you have to be willing to commit to it fully. Any diet pill that says that you can lose weight and eat whatever you want, is a lie. In order to get the results that you want, you still need to eat right and exercise. I drink nothing but water and I watch what I eat. Most of the side effects come from adding caffeine to your diet. Hydroxycut has Caffeine in it, and if you add more caffeine to that, than that's where you get the side effects like high blood pressure and irregular heart beats.
julie: I have used hydroxcut for a year now and have lost a total of 130lbs I have the before and after pictures to prove. It is the best out there
Anonymous: what about the side effects of it..
Anonymous: If you go on the HYdroxycut website, they have to post the side effects by law.
Kylen: I just started today and from what i hear im really looking forward to the results!
Anonymous: i just started using the hydroxycut for women and i can feel the product working...nottempted to cheat and drinking more water
Patrick: Im 6'6 and 265lbs I was 345lbs i started working out and taking hydroxycut hardcore and limited my caleries too 2500 and drank 1 galon of water a day and watched the weight come right off, i did 30-45 min of cardio 5 days a week. Trust me its a great helper.. Just keep the cardio going. i took a couple weeks away and got back on the cardio and it sucked lol
Anonymous: i am weary of taking 2 pills 3 times a day.....do u have to take this many to recieve results
Anonymous: I have been taking hydroxycut caffine free just over a month now. I have gained over 7 lbs. I have been exercising and eating right. What is going on. I can't even get into my jeans that i could wear before this product.I'm very upset.
Anonymous: This product rocks, I've told all my friends, family and co-workers about this miracle product. I THINK YOU SHOULD DO THE SAME!
Anonymous: gained over 7 lbs, lol. Maybe you normally gain 9 lbs a week? lol
Anonymous: I am starting hydroxycut on Monday Dec. 31st. Ready to see if it works.
Anonymous: I can not take 2 pills 3 times a day. I could only take 1 pill because evn that made me to edgee.
Anonymous: first day i started using HYdroxycut i couldn't sleep.....the next day, i woke up in the morning with a chest pain and dizziness....i took a pill that morning and i felt even dizzier......so i had to leave work....when i got home and checked my blood pressure, it was off the chart.......
Anonymous: My question is if it's truely hydroxycut that is melting the fat away or the fact that you're eating healthier and exercising. My wife and I are having our first baby and I have gained 30lbs of "sympathy" weight so I was considering incorporating hydroxycut into my diet and exercise. However, it sounds like hydroxycut has the same results as typical exercise and healthy eating which is required with hydroxycut. Which gets me to what's the point of hydroxycut? It honestly sounds like it's more of a lifestyle change versus hydroxycut. But I may be wrong...UGH!
Anonymous: I just started taking hydroxycut 3 days ago and so far lost 5 lbs!!
April: I started hydroxycut about a week and a half ago and have noticed results. Not only weight loss and supressed appetite.. but energetic as well.
Anonymous: I started Hydroxycut yesterday, 01/03/08. Knowing that it has high amounts of caffeine I am starting off with only taking 1 pill before breakfast, 1 before lunch and skipping dinner. I still have a little caffeine buzz. My energy level during the day is fantastic so far and I woke up feeling better then I have in years.
Savanah: \I'm starting HYDROXYCUT tomorrow. Does anybody have any tips I could use for better results??
William: Hey I was 347lbs and I'm only 20 years old. I started Hydroxycut a week ago and I'm almost down 14lbs. This was the only pill that worked, along with whey protein, albacore, and other healthy foods. I've only done minimal work outs.
William: Hey I was 347lbs and I'm only 20 years old. I started Hydroxycut a week ago and I'm almost down 14lbs. This was the only pill that worked, along with whey protein, albacore, and other healthy foods. I've only done minimal work outs.
TJ: My problem is usually that a diet pill works great in the morning/afternoon... but taking it close to evening, I would never sleep. So I take the regular Hydroxycut in the day and add an extra dosage in the evening at 8pm (caffeine-free)... works awesome since my nighttime eating is what always got me into trouble. So far, results are awesome. Hopefully I do stick with my New Year's resolution to lose weight this year! It's been easier so far at least. Good luck, everyone.
Anonymous: I LOVE YOU JULIE!
Anonymous: Good for you William! thats awesome!
Anonymous: I'm young and probably shouldn't even be worried about diet pills yet nor do I need them at all but for some reason still want to lose more weight. Hydroxycut seems to actually be working I've lost 2 lbs. since Saturday and tomorrow is Tuesday. I'm only looking to lose about 10 more lbs. However, Hydroxycut is making me nervous because at times I have gotten very dizzy and light headed, has anyone had those side effects? Plus, it says eat things with low calories, what else is good to eat while using it?
Ange: I just started today, I hope this works. I have gained 10 pounds over the holidays. I have already lost 50 pounds on my own with diet and exercise, I have been trying to lose these last 15-20 pounds for months and its not working very well. I just hope hydroxycut works.
Anonymous: "My question is if it's truely hydroxycut that is melting the fat away or the fact that you're eating healthier and exercising" It's probably more the latter than anything to do with hydroxycut. And i say this after cycling on and off it the past few years to kick start new diets/workouts. It definately limits your appetite which is a big plus when first kicking off a diet, beyond that its more of a motivator to eat healthy and exercise. You have to elimiate caffeine products, a big calorie cut for most people, and you have to excercise fairly reguarly to keep your blood pressure in line. bottom line to help kick off a diet and ajdust your eating/activity lifestyle its a huge help. beyond that its not a miracle solution. you will experience increased blood pressure (especailly the first week or so) you be antzy and fidgety during down time, and the first few nights trying to sleep can take getting used to.
Ben: Hydroxycut helps but you cant use it exclusively. I am taking it so that i can lose the 10 pounds I gained at college. i am taking 6 a day and not eating as much as i am used to. i have lost 5 or 6 pounds in a week. i cant tell if it helped. p.s. the first night i couldnt sleep at all but if you can get past that you should be good. give yourself 5 or 6 hours before bed if your going to take it
Mark: 1 Pill 2 times a day no side effects 2-3 headache dizyness nausea. Not sure about the weight loss yet, only had it two weeks. Read studies about it causing liver problems in a small number of people. Probably going to stop taking it
Amanda B.: Hey guys!! my dads getting married in march and i need to at least loose about 10 -15 lbs before then so my dress will look decent on mt lol!! it kinda tuggs me!! what can i do with this pill to help me loose wait faster :} im 21 i weight 200 ilbs i look more swollwn then i do fat bc im tall help!! thanks
Anonymous: the product's problem is sleepless for me.
Anonymous: hey guys, hydroxycut just gives you energy so you can go out an workout...if you guys want...to save money just take a caffeine pill or energy drink...who wouldnt want to go workout if you feel jitters...save your money, every diet or workout supplement will tell you to work out and you have that mindset that you have to workout for it to work when really all it is is you working out...good on the pills part for making you workout haha...but try something cheaper, hydroxycut is expensive...just take some kind of energy pill like caffeine pill and you will workout good like 5 times a week
Anonymous: Caffeine pills and/or energy drinks does not compare Hydroxicut ………Trust me….I have tried both with diet and exercise and Hydroxicut is unbelievable. I started with 1 pill 2 times a day and worked my way up to taking 3 pills 2 times a day. But you will experience side effects if you don’t eat properly and/or consume enough water. My starting weight was 214 and after 8 weeks of hydroxicut, diet, and exercise I now weigh 175. Now that I’m at a comfortable weight I stopped hydroxicut and for the last 6 months I’ve maintained the weight by dieting and exercising. I try to drink at least eight 8 once glasses of water while eating between 6-7 small meals a day (which increases your metabolism) and I rotate between a low to high carb diet.
Anonymous: Hyroxycut is the best
Anonymous: I am going to start using hydroxycut soon. I hope it works. I gained 15lb. over the summer and have lost 20lb. and about 5in off my waist so that puts me at 150 or so and I'm only 5' 5.
Theodore: Hey guys, I gained an unfortunate 15 pouns during my first semester in college. I want to lose a couple of them early, before the semester starts, and also wish to start some type of diet regiment that I can get accustomed to by the time I start classes(in about two weeks). How safe is Hydroxycut for the lower losses(I want to lose just about 20 lbs and I am currently 20 yrs. , However, I want to lose them fast) for a guy my age? Thanks
Anonymous: Like wow man.
Anonymous: I started Hydroxycut because my weight loss was stalled out (work out every day, only water, eating healthy)...after starting it, I dropped 7 lbs in two days and I'm back on track. Just needed the boost, and I'm looking forward to more results!
Elaine: I find that the product does curb my appitite but I can't seem to takie but 1 pill before each meal. 2 pills seem to make me dizzy. Am I going to get any real result;s with just 1?
Anonymous: I've been taking it for five day now can't sleep at night and gain 4 lbs. I was already on a low cal diet I'll give it another week if I gain any more pounds I'll quit. It did do one thing doe It increase my sexual appetite. I had sex 6 times in one day, all six time for over and hour. At lease it worked for something.
Franklin Peterson: this product is amazing, i have lost close to 23 pounds now and i hope to lose more, but of course you will have to cut down on the foods that you eat and work out regularly to see results, but if you just plan to take this product without regular exercise then i suggest that you dont bother with the pils.
Franklin Peterson: this product is amazing, i have lost close to 23 pounds now and i hope to lose more, but of course you will have to cut down on the foods that you eat and work out regularly to see results, but if you just plan to take this product without regular exercise then i suggest that you dont bother with the pils.
audreys whos not paid off? kkkkkk: im 20. i weigh 165 lbs. before summer, i was around 200 lbs. i went to korea. the combination of healthy foods over there and the heat helped me lose 30 lbs. i ate several times a day. i walked a little bit. anyways... i just started the womens' pill 2 days ago. so far, ive noticed a crazy high blood pressure, extreme energy, and sleeplessness. when i went to the gym to run, i ran faster than ever and felt like i was jogging. my body got really cold as i ran. usually i get overheated and out of breath. i didnt do that while on the pill. i got too cold and my blood felt like it was going to burst from my jugulars. i like the pill though because its this pretty red color. thats cool enough for me because im depressed and if a red pill makes me wanna keep going... why not? its new. its exciting. its... hahaha hydroxycut womens. email me to compare results: audrey_edmiston@hotmail.com
Anonymous: Be careful with hydroxycut. It works well, but if not taken according to the instructions can cause major problems. I used hydroxycut in college to tone up. It lead to kidney failure. I was dialysis for 3 years before receiving a new kidney. I was only concerned about looking good at any cost. In retrospect, it wasn't worth it.
Anonymous: I have been taking hydroxycut for a week now. I lost 7 pounds and gained it all back already... what is going on?
Anonymous: i want to know if these results are really really true
Anonymous: I have been dieting for about two weeks now and no results. so i decided to try hydroxycut i've been on it for 2 days and no results im not discouraged though, i just hope it works!!!!
Anonymous: IT WORKS. I went from 250lbs to 205lbs in 8 weeks. 1300 calories a day, lots of water and poer walking for 10 miles everyday.
Anonymous: diet pills just DONT work. its just a way to get your money. exercise and diet it what works. yah it may take some time to see results but is waisting money and health problems worth it?? maybe to you but not to me! id rather take 45 mintues out of my day to exercise and just cut calories!
Raquel: i have been taking this pill for 3 months now and i feel great! i went from a size 12 to a 5 in jrs and lost 40 lbs
Cindy: I started using hydroxycut not long ago. I weighed 126lbs last year. This year I weigh 168lbs. For my height which is 5"2, it's not healthy. I'm hoping this helps me. maybe some people don't have the time to take 45 mins out of each day to exercise. We do what we can. I hope this works!
Sarah: Im a little nervous to start using this... Does it really work? I've gained about 15 punds that i want to shed.. Its 'Winter Weight'... With good diet & exercise, how long will this take? Will I gain the weight back double if i stop taking it?
Anonymous: i am asian and i began to take this pill last week. my penis was 2 inches long, since i began taking the pills ive a lost 3 centimeters on my dick. please help!!
Steph: There seams to be some mixed reviews. i took it for about a month i was trying to drop only about 5 lbs. i already worked out 3x a week regularly and ate relatively healthy. i only lost about 2 lbs with in a month. but im sure i could have done that with out the pill. i had NO side effects what so ever. i felt fine except that you get extra full. it would help if your a snacker. its important to take it 30-60 min before you eat or you end up VERY full when it does kick in. i dont really have anything negative to say. if you over eat on a regular basis it seems like it would help to control that. but wont speed anything up if youre already healthy.
~Michelle~: OK...I'm going to start this Monday. I will let you know just what I think about it. Be back in a few weeks...
duke: his works....one side effect that occurred to me is that the first 3 days i had diarrhea but after the 4th day it stopped and i lost already 5lbs. awesome! i did started to run a lot at least 2 miles a day for 5 days.
Anonymous: for anyone who experiences a weight gain while taking it...if you've started to work out, you're going to increase muscle mass. Muscle weighs more than fat. Once the muscle increases, metabolism speeds up and fat is burned up. If you're still gaining weight, I'd look at your diet and make sure you aren't drinking too many calories from flavored waters and juices. That's a big mistake people make. Even drinking Vitamen Water...it's 125 calories per bottle. Yes it tastes great but it's extra calories you don't need.
Anonymous: I am goin to start ths pill 2moro and after readin these comments im beginin to get scared.I hav a weddin to attend in 2weeks and i cant fit into my dress and i need to lose weight fast.I am so confused right now.I jus really hope it works and i dont have any side effects because i hav to study to and i mean i need rest as well.I am goin to be takin the 24hrs hydroxycut.Is it good.I need advice fast.Tanks!!
TES: I am 6'7" and in one week after taking Hydroxycut at 295 lbs., I have lost 10 pounds. It's a simple formula: eat more healthy, get a minimum of 30 min. per day cardio, and take this supplement. It works.
Ben: I'm 31 years old and I just started taking Hydroxycut to lose some stubborn belly fat. I'm not worried about the numbers on the scale as I am working to build muscle. Hydroxycut won't burn muscle like it does fat, right?
bri: i started this pill yesterday and i've taken 5 so far. 3 yesterday and 2 today. but i haven't really felt a difference, it hasn't given me much energy and i'm still really tired. what's going on?
Anonymous: I want to marry Hydroxycut
Tez: I've tried diet after diet and all failed, no weight loss until I tried Hydroxycut. The energy is amazing! Without even weighing, after only 5 days, my clothes are telling the story. They are falling off me in only a week! I am very happy with the results so far. I did notice however, that when I was taking 6 pills a day (2 before meals) that it was hard to sleep so I cut 3 dose out and I still am seeing great results. I want to lose 30 more lbs. and I am sure if taken as directed, that the weight will continue to come off. My appetite has decreased too, which has been a major battle for me. With this control, I am able to eat the right foods in the right amounts.
Anonymous: I started Hydroxycut a week ago, and I'm already see great results. I've lost 6 lbs and I've had no side effects what so ever. I started the first three days just taking 3 pills a day, and I'm drinking water only. Although I havn't been exercising, I've still lost the weight. I can also feel my stomach toning up, which is the main reason I am taking these. I would reccomend anyone to try Hydroxycut, but always follow the guidelines!!
BRIANA: I took Hydroxycut about 6 years ago when i was 16 years old and lost 30 pounds with diet and exercise. Unfortunately, i stopped after that and yes gained it back and more and have now decided to go back on this product as i have started exercising again and more serious about what i consume. I will begin tomorrow, Feb 2. What i do realize however is that this is a quick fix and in order for your results to last, dieting and exercising will have to become an everyday routine. However, i love starting my day off walking and being careful about what i eat so never mind that you may have to do this for quite some time in order not to put back on the weight you lost. It's all worth it.
mariah: It's great, I've more energy...it's working very good...
Anonymous: I just started to take this product today, as I need to loose 60 pounds, any word of encourangement to help me would be greatly appreciated. Ty.
Anonymous: I was going to buy the Ali pills but the clerk at the GNC told me to try Hydroxycut. I hope that it works!
Anonymous: I TOOK HYDROXYCUT AND LOST 96.4 LBS. IN 3 DAYS
Anonymous: if you stop taking it, do you gain all the weight lost when you stop?
Foxglove: DId anyone notice the before * after photos used by Hydroxycut? Although the two photos are supposedly taken more than 3 months apart, the people are wearing the same clothes ... and the same hair length!
zak: i just start on this today let see how it work 2/4/08
Anonymous: today is my first day using hydroxycut am/pm and i fell more shaky than anything.. can someone give me some advice on this?
Diane: My friends Lorriane and Brian are skeptical and keep picking on me that all this pill will do is gain muscle and not take pounds of like I want it to. Im am 5'5 currently at 143 pounds. I started taking hydroxycut (caffeine-free) Tuesday 2/5/08. I just wieghed myslef and am down to 141.8 and its only been a day (and I just ate lunch too!). I will keep you posted and as my friends laugh I will continue to lose wight and look amazing in my tow peice this summer....who's going to laugh then! ahahhahahah
Anonymous: I want to take Hydroxycut but I'm not sure which one to take. I need to loose 15 PBS in a month... Need some advice
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Anonymous: All of these pills are bad for you..serious. you people need to do it your self..its called self control..come on.
Mellisa: Wow it really is a graet pill probley the best one but it gives me all the bad sideefects like headaces, skped heart beat, dizzeyness and fainting....is that good?
Althea: I started this pill 2 weeks ago, i have lost 7lbs.~yea~, and i bought it at wallmart for $18.88
Shellz: Great stuff here all. I have been taking Hydroxycut now for 2 weeks and have lost 6 lbs, of course you need to watch what you eat and exercise. It's not a miracle pill, but it pushes theweight loss along.
Anonymous: Is there any side effect when i stop taking it?Will i not gain the losts again?
Anonymous: Ive been taking hydroxycut for a few days now and i'm up to 2 pills 3x a day...i dont notice any change it's suppose to give you energy but i feel the same and even after taking the pills i can go straight to sleep...i really dont know if i should keep taking them or what i should do.
melissa: I go to the gym 5-6 days a week, do about 40mins. of cardio with light lifting for my arms, and I've been taking hydroxycut for 9 days and have lost 5 lbs. already ! i lovee it ! I'm 5'0 and i weigh 121 .. I tryy and eat right, but it's hard, i cheat, A LOT.. but i mostly drink just water and like a glass or two of diet soda a day. I try to limit my calories to be 12-1600 a day; which i usually do. I originally started hydroxycut to just take off the extra little bit of weight, so i can tone it all up by the summer time. which is about 3months away, actually less than that.. also, I don't take the recommended amount.. i only take two pills, twice a day instead of three times. and sometimes i only take it once a day if i forget, or i think its too late( past 5pm). i usually start my first set at 12-1pm, and second at around 4 or 5pm. NEVERR any later than 5, because i fear i wouldn't be able to sleep. So far, so good.. I have NO trouble sleeping, and NO side effects. except, i did miss one day, and woke up with a headache that went away 20mins. later without taking anything for it.. i guess my body missed that extra caffine the pill gives you. but anyway, i love it, and i do think it works.. well, it has been for me atleast.. I'll update when im done my first bottle!
Anonymous: what is the difference in the regular hydroxycut and the hydroxycut hardcore?
saddie53: is anyone over the age of 50 taking the hydroxycut for weight loss and seeing their weight going down?
Anonymous: Hydroxycut has done wonders for me, I have been taking it for about 9 months or so, and have lost 68 lbs. Although its not just about taking this pill... its about changing your way of life, eating habits and excercise, excercise, excercise! But the hydroxycut gave me the energy boost I needed to get my butt off the couch! Highly Reccomend, if your still willing to do the work it takes to lose weight... :-)
Anonymous: Hey All I just started taking it today! I have only tooken 1 pill so far. I notice I have a little more energy and I can definately tell that my heart is beating a little faster. But it didnt last too long. Hope fully it works.. right now I am 21 and I am 5'4 I weigh 147. I moved here about a year ago and when I left I weighed 118. So somewhere along this year I gained ALOT of weight. I exercise as ofter as I can adn I do pilates every so often.
Alexia: I have started taking Hydroxycut hardcore for women for almost a week Friday. I have been feeling out the right dosage for me depending on what's going on each day. Typically I have been taking 2 pills i nthe morning for that morning energy jolt i need to get me through and then i take ONE pill when i get home from work before 6pm. I am too wired on that right now, i will build up my tolerance as I go. I always did eat healthy, i just need a boost to drop a few and avoid bad foods. So far i am down 4lbs. :) I will keep you all updated.
Anonymous: hey ....i just had a baby and really wanna lose the weight i gained fast.....but im scared of all the side effects...this pill has a lot of them...is this really a good pill to be taken???? or should i just stick to diet and exercise.???
Heather: I think I'm going to start Hydroxycut tomorrow. I just bought it like 20 minutes ago. If anyone has any suggestions on what I should eat, please let me know!! I work at a Chinese restraunt and I dont think I can eat anything there.
joe: i want to stat taking it but im scared of any side effects!!!!!
liz: i took hydroxycut 3 years ago, one pill with each meal and ate sensibly with exercise. i lost 35 pounds. yes, hydroxycut works, but NO, it is not a magic pill. you absolutely must exercise, and eat healthy as well! good luck to everyone!
Toni: I started taking Hydroxycut yesterday 02/17/08 I had energy all day I felt restless when it came the time to go to bed. All I know is that I hope it works. I am 5'7" and weigh 200 very unhealthy and I hope to get to 130-140 by christmas:) I will let you know
E.C.: this is my second day and i've cut down 3 lbs... all i do for exercise is lift a 30lb dumb bell for 10 mins a day doin different movements... so far its worked great, just sucks i cant drink coffee anymore haha
Chubby: i have a liver problem (hepa B),i am planning to take hydroxycut. is it ok to take the hydroxycut pills?
Hannah: I'm 16 years old, 5'4 and weigh about 140. i go to the gym quite often but eat like crap. should i take this? my friend did and she yaked.
Anonymous: I have used this product more than once and it is my diet pill of choice!! I have tried many different products and this one is the best I have found. I had to lose weight when I decided to join the military and hit my plateu and no matter how much I worked out I was still hungry, and wasn't losing any weight. From day 1 hydroxcut hardcore helped curb my hunger cravings, and gave me a little boost of energy to go work out. It isn't a magic pill but helped me lose the 10lbs I needed to within 3 weeks. I still worked out but I didn't have to stay at the gym as long. This is my second time taking it, just trying to take off a few extra pounds before I do my physical training test and it is working great again!!! I also haven't had any bad side effects like I did with others. I swear by it!!
terminator: Any product that include caffeine will race your heart.Moving around and eating the right food and getting enough sleep will make your heart stronger,and no side effects.
Dan: Hydroxycut is good stuff been using it for about two weeks and i`ve lost 15lbs.Have`nt gotten any side effects but as far as i know if you dont eat right and dont drink enough water and get excercise your blood pressure goes through the roof.
b: does hydroxy cut give you heartburn?
New-B: I'm considering buying Hydroxycut! Would you say yay or nay? Caffeine makes me nervous and i'm very sensitive to it....if I drank plenty of water would it help? Or should I try something else?
labluebabe: hi there i bought it this past week and i lost 4lbs too...i like it so far. I take only 2 a day...just morning and lunch...skip dinner. 1st night i was awake at 4.30am. had lots of energy. working out moderately. running about a mile a day 30min exercise. it is doing well. will let you know more progress. thnx.
MD: People with liver damage (hep B) should be EXTRA careful about taking any form of diet pills. Read the warning labels CAREFULLY.
ken j: does it wirk fast can u see results fast?? like does it burn fat good?
Lisa: Hi, I read most of these comments.. and most people just drink water... I drink water and V8 and Silk Soy milk... does anyone know if this changes the outcome?
Rachel: I am just now trying Hydroxycut and had a question... you take it 30-60 min before eating but what about working out. It was a little vague. Do you just take it right before like 5 min or do you wait the same period of time like with food? Thanks!!
lele: hey i just started taking the hydroxycut hardcore about five days ago....so far noticing a lot of going to the bathroom.dont know if i lost any weigh yet because i didnt want to get on the scale yet......scared it wont be different......if anyone has used the hardcore hydroxycut......how did it work for you
Vanessa: I am just about to start taking hydroxycut and i am scared of the side effects. do you lose weight quick and get tone too? and does anyone know if it affects birth control pills? and how long do you wait to take the pills b4 working out? and whens the best time to take the pills?
Melissa: i started taking HH about 2 weeks ago & already lost 5 pounds. i can def. see a difference! i have not felt any of the side effects, i take 3 a day and drink lots of water, and it def. helps my appetite.
brendan: i started takin hydroxycut yesterday. ive been trying really hard to lose weight and have lost 24 pounds since january 18th, so i figure this can help me to get rid of the extra weight. i usually run a mile or two when i work out, after taking hydroxycut yesterday i ran 7 miles. it gave me extra energy so far and made me have less cravings. im very excited for the results in the weeks to come.
jon: i started hydroxycut hardcore last week, and i can feel the difference... already i eat less so the appetite supression really works for me, also i notice the caffiene boost in the morning when i take two 15-20 mins before my jog... then ill have a protein shake for breakfast.. have another two pills before lunch.. and grab a healthy snack later in the day (fruits or veggies or a 100% fruit smoothie) and i make sure to have the 2 to 3 liters of water a day! mostly this was the kick in the butt i needed to get fit! maybe its the lifestyle change of cutting soda and unhealthy foods, but i feel like hydroxycut definately helps! taking it twice a day is kind of a reminder to myself to stay on track. see you on the beach!
nancy: It is a great morning work out starters!!
Sara: Well today is day 1, March 1... took the hydroxycut for women and well, i took it at 10 am it's now 11:30... i feel incredibly energetic LOL my fingers are moving faster while typing LOL! can't wait to see how I do while working out... i've read good and bad review regarding side effects, judging by how i'm feeling right now i will probably take it in the morning and one in the afternoon.... and NOT after 6pm! i'll let you know if i lose weight I have a deadline of May 15, my cousin's wedding ;-)
Sara: ok so day 2.. took 2 at 5:30 pm instead of the 3 that i took in the morning. by 6ish i did see a small difference in my body and i did sleep like a baby ;-) so far i love it!
Shauna: I've been taking Hydroxycut for about 10 days and I've gained about 3 lbs! The first 2 days were horrible, I had bad headaches and wicked chest pain, the side effects have gone away but I'm disappointed in it. I'm going to finish off the bottle and won't buy it again. BTW, I exercise 4-5 x a week and have been watching what I eat. I only want to lose about 5 lbs.
Christine: I used Hydroxycut 5 years ago and had amazing results. I didn't change my diet or add scheduled exercise. I ate what I normally did and moved around at my job and school. I did have migraines after two months of use (stopped after that-reached my desired weight anyway) and when I noticed early on that I got the jitters really bad I just went down a step. I worked up to 2 pills twice a day and it was all I could handle and it worked perfectly! Many of you are asking about the diet... Back when I took it, they recommended on the bottle to take a multivitamin. I didn't. Like I said, I didn't do anything different. My appetite plummeted and I actually got nervous about it because I only had a bowel movement once every two weeks because I simply wasn't eating enough. I even started to bruise easily. I got married and started eating more, so now I'm back, but this time I'm taking a multivitamin and since I know it will completely kill my appetite, I'm only putting past my lips the richest, most nourishing of foods. I won't waste my little hunger on trash. For me, and I think most of you, we just have to cut out of our diets what we know we shouldn't be eating, anyway.
Diana: Is it true that one of the side effects of the Hydroxycut provoke the break out of acne?????? And what could be the risk of a minor from taking the capsules? I am just 17 but I wanna loss my exeded pounds!!!!! I need tips and info, thank you
Christina: 3/4/08 - Today is day 3 of my diet program and its mixed. On the first day i had no problems or symptoms, but sleeping was rough. every 30 minutes i keep waking up. it does surpress ur diet and u get a lot of energy once u hit the gym. But on day 2-3 i gotten just a little dizzy, after i ate i felt sick and my chest hurt a little. I have low blood pressure so it brings it to the normal range. but my pulse per minute is 70-90 beats. is that normal? Im goin to weigh myself later so ill update you on that
Christina: 3-6-08 : I sleep great, I dont feel sick nor dizzy and i feel great. You must drink ur 8 bottles of water. Ull feel good afterwards. Great appetite suppressor. Lost 4lbs so far. just gradually take the pill. Do not jump instantly to the max. dosage. Ill update later.
Kim: I love this product. I've been on Weight Watchers for 5 weeks, losing less than a pound a week, even with exercising. I added hydroxycut to my regimin and I have the energy to work out longer and I'm more energetic. I haven't weighed myself yet, I'm saving that as a treat for Friday. Everyone on WW disagrees with my usage, but I don't care. I don't get dizzy or jumpy and I sleep well at night. I think the secret to avoiding that is LOTS of water and not taking it 4-6 hrs before you go to bed.
Dana: Hydroxy cut works amazingly! I used it for 3 months and lost 30 pds with no exercisie or dieiting. I would recomend this pill to anyone!
tom: its great
Dawn: If your already going to gym 5x a week, doing both weights and cardio, along with eating healthy foods, will this product make a difference?
Michelle: Been taking the pill since 3/3/08. I don't exercise a LOT, but we also bought a Wii and I've been playing Wii sports in the evening with my family. Appetite definately suppressed! I have more energy. I pretty much only drink water as a rule anyway, but I'm definately thirstier and have to keep water with me at all times. No signifigant side effects and in the one week I've been taking it I've lost 5 lbs.
~Michelle is back~: I used it for 2 weeks. Just ain't working for me! Good luck to you.
Samantha: I just bought my hydroxycut, and I'm stoked to use it, I am just wondering, if I'm too hyped up to sleep after using it durng the day... can I take my perscribed sleeping pills...?
giselle: I hope this works! I'm going to start tomorrow!!! I only have about 10 pounds left... I'm 5'8" and started at 167 and am currently at 150, I work out 5-6 days a week and watch my caloric intake! BUT I have hit a plateau. I'm ALWAYS hungry, I don't know if it's from the hour and a half-two hours of exercise 5-6 days/week or what! But I really hope this stuff helps me reach my goal... Keeping my fingers crossed and my mind on track!
Patel: I Have been Using this product for while and i can tell u this that it works better than other products. U can Multiply the effects by double if you work out hardcore
anonymous: does anyone know if this affects your reproductive harmones?
Ashley: I just started Hydroxycut after 3 family members and a friend raved about it. I tried Slimquick first and noticed my water weight went down, but this works so much better. In the first 3 days i already lost 4 lbs. I write down everything I eat and the calories. I haven't had any side effects and the caffine does not bother me. I work at a well known coffee shop so instead of the espresso pick me up I get it from the pills. I only recommend this for those who use it safely and eat a balanced diet and do some sort of activity throughout the day. After going through many life changing events in the last year I have gained 30 lbs and only need to lose 47 more to go!
Derrick: 3/17/08 - Just bought the Hydroxycut Hardcore today. Took the first pill in the afternoon and ready to hit the gym tonight... will update on how it goes. I've been working out (wieghts and cardio), eating healthy but just hit a plateau at 193.... target is 175. Hope this works!
Val: I am trying to lose 5lbs. I have been eating healty and going to the gym about 4x a week, but see no real results. Will this pill work for me?
DiDi: i just started last night. i had so much energy and i didnt even have the urge to cheat at all and thats my biggest problem. Im so excited to continue this product.. BUT i just turned 16. is this bad for my age?
Lindsay: i just started taking the product i feel that it does make u less hungry b/c b4 i couldn't stop eating now i dont even really think of food as i did b4 but my question is i take other thing like one a day womens and fish oils and this green tea stuff i don't take them all the same time but i'm still wondering if its bad to take them all the same day????/
Jake: I'm on the second time of day four and i have knowist that i have more energy and my stomach is getting smaller even this earily i haven't look at the scale yet and i goona in 2 weeks. i just got back to doing my work out and i am doing much more reps and stuff like that. i am doing 150 crunchs a day. the funny thing is that i like the taste of the pills when i take them i'm like yum and then the go down my throat really easily and even when i'm taking two pills
Alex: I've been an on and off hydroxycut user for a year now and I must say that this product does work. At first I was very skeptical because I normally don't trust pills but at a certain point in my life I became desperate and decided to pop these bad boys. Overall I lost 60 lbs over the span of 5 months. I ate right and exercised my ass off daily. For those of you afraid of the side effects, I wouldn't worry too much. The only ones I experienced was having trouble falling asleep and a little bit of constipation but that was probably due to lack of fiber in my diet. Don't be afraid to use them because any fear you have right now you will soon forget. But... be careful of the Hydroxycut farts.... they are deadly.
jake.o: hydroxycut is not for everyone.. it may not agree with some people.. if you are getting side effects, stop taking it! try something else..
christina: To val - Hydroxycut is only for people who wants to lose at least 40 or more lbs to actual see results. all u need to do is run for a week or 2 and the weight will burn right off. Didi - Being 16 and taking this pill, you really need to consult with your doctor. ok back to me ;D UPDATE!!! 3-24-08 : I've been on the pills on and off for 3 weeks and so far i lost 11 lbs. At first you start losing your water weight and you see the inches shrink. but I didnt see any pounds leaving. but after being off hydroxycut for a week and weighin myself yesterday, i dropped 11 lbs. I went off it for a week because i saw tiny hairs growing under my chin and i got scared. i waxed it and im gonna go back on it to see if it was the pill that was the problem. Other than that, im barely hungry, im energetic, always in the gym 6 times a week. update you later <3
Missi: 3/25/08 I started hydroxycut on Sunday. I feel like I have a little more energy than I used to and I am hardly ever hungry. I am having trouble sleeping at night though. The latest I take my last pill is 5:00 and I don't go to bed until 10:00. I don't know if it's because of the hydroxycut or stress. But other than that it seems good so far. Hopefully by next week I'll see a difference.
Stacey: I used hydroxycut in the pass and it worked really really. I didnt even eat better. I hate the same foods but just not eating that much any more. I was working as a tow truck driver and taking the pills at the same time and it made me sweat a lot. I think its the best one out there. I have went with other pills before but it was nothing. the only side effect that i really had was the face heart beat. But after awhile you cant even really tell anymore. I just went back and got a bottle last night so i can start back on it. This is def not a fake. Best one out there so far. Thank you
Mike F: I have been on Hydroxycut Hardcore for 3 months. Started out at 220lbs. now I am 196lbs. Cuting portions and elimanating sodas has help too.
Marcin: HaHa Well got you know if its working great if you stopd eatin g bad and drinking soda which is probably the reason why you got fat...maybe try eating right and see what happens and then take hydroxycut
Anonomys: I hope this works....gotta look cute for the summer...
meka baby: i agree ^^^^^^
SilverBlue: I just started taking Hydroxycut (regular). I am female, 21 yrs, 5'4 132lbs, exercise 4-5x week for atleast an hour (strength training 3x wk, + cardio). Been exercising since early Feb. I lost like 2lbs, then gained it back (could be muscle). I try really hard to eat healthy (about 75% of the time). I crave things all the time. And I always think about food lol. I think I hit a plateau and needed the extra push. (I also stopped drinking soda like months ago) Day 1, 1 pill in the morning, hour of workout; 1 pill at lunch -- ate healthy throughout the day (skipped dinner dosage). Drank lots of water, no side affects.. just a little queasy in the morning, but it went away. appetite suppressed. Slept fine. Day 2, 1 pill in morning, exercised, 1 at lunch and 1 at dinner (4:30pm) Ate pretty healthy. I drank a ton of water. Ate dinner around 6-7pm and Im still full. WOW. + no side affects. Havent weighed myself yet. I usually go by how my jeans fit =) And I really wanna lose my love handles. ew. I'll update later.
tina: I'm trying it, 45 yrs old, 136lbs, 5'4". My firtst impression is that it sounds like the quick weight loss is water weight. That's always what happens first. real fat loss is slower and more gradual. It's just not possible to lose pounds of fat in a matter of days. If the side effects get too bothersome, I'm quitting it.
no name: I play lacrosse in college, and i would like to use hydroxycut to lose about 10 lbs but wasnt sure if i could do it if i worked out as frequently as we do. What do yall think?
anonomys: I'm 16, 5'8, and 180lbs! My weight is distributed evenly so therefore, i don't look heavy. But i feel very unconfortable with myself. I have tried amny different diets and have a hard time sticking to them. I'm not sure if Hydroxycut is right for me. i go to school and then straight to work. So i don't really have time for excersice. BUT i do step arobics and teabo in p.e. Is this considered enough exercise? IS my age a problem?
SAL: I was thinking about taking hydroxycut. I'm 21, 5'7 and weigh 145. I really want to look more fit though so I think this will help. I am worried about taking it with taking other medications. I take birth control for irregular periods and antibiotics for acne.Will taking hydroxycut and the other medications be safe? Any which one should I take? I know there are many differnt types like womens, caffine-free etc.... Can anyone help?
1985Shorty: I am 22 yrs old turning 23 this 2008 yr. I have two children & have gained some weight through the yrs after my second child. I am really short standing at 4'11' weighing 130 lbs- not quite the ideal wheight for a short gal. I started taking Hydroxycut on 4/1/08 & I hope this product helps me shed the couple of pounds I want to loose to be a hot mommy... I will keep you readers posted of how is going for me.
FISHER39: I want to start taking hydroxycut again. But this time I want to exercise more with them. Is that a good idea.
Allison: I only took one pill yesterday and went over and beyonid my normal workout routine I had endless energy and i felt great! I am the single mother of two small babies and was always tired now I have more energy and feel better not so t ired
wannatrybutscared: This was recommended to me by a guy so is in great shape and cut like a fireman. I want to try but what do you do once you stop taking it. Does the weight pile right back on? Not looking forward to spending $50 for that! I am 5'7 and 160 lbs and have a nice curvy shape. I only want to lose 10-15lbs in time for my vacation at the end of next month. I already eat heathily, work out 4 days a wk and drink lots of water. I've lost on my own before by increasing the water but I'm 40 now and it's seems to not work this time.
Steven: I am an Avid Hydroxycut Hardcore User. I am 18 and my starting weight was 325lbs and now im down to 278lbs. YOU SHOULD BE TAKING A GREAT MULTIVITAMIN when taking this pill, these pills dehydrate your body and you will need to replenish your nutrients. Drink a gallon of water a day, do cardio 30-45 minutes a day, also and do a light workout....as far as the when you should take them, you should take them 30 minutes BEFORE eating meals, and 30 minutes BEFORE excercising, if you feel sick when excercising drink more water...but it is a good pill, you will defiently get more energy, but dont take it within 4 hours of going to sleep. This is a great product and i would recommend it to anyone, BUT you HAVE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS! if you have any questions ask your GNC sales rep and they will tell you everything about it.
bleaux: i love hydroxycut. I know a lot of people are asking about sideeffect...the worst I've had was some naseua(sp?) during the first few days of taking it.If you've ever been pregnant, it's like a mild version of morning sickness. But after a few days of consistently taking hydroxycut, it goes away. The results are worth it!
SAL: I just started taking the pill today. So far I have noticed more energy but thats about it. No side effects yet.
BOO YAH!: I have tried a few appetite suppressants that did not work. A salesperson suggested Hydroxycut at a discounted price plus my first of the month 20%. SOLD! I had had tried it b4 with no results BUT I was not dieting OR excericising. Now that I am serious about tightening up these hips and thighs and have been mixing cardio and wieght training for the last month, she suggested that I try it again. For the price she offered, why not? Today is 04-08-08. I took one this morning b4 before breakfast I dived n2 my work out. not only did I survive Billy's Boot Camp Tae Bo, I hit my treadmill for 45 minutes, I love to eat (my job is stressful) I did not have to worry about portions because I was not interested in food, even after cooking dinner for my family. It took 2 weeks for me to lose 6 pounds on my own. Right now, I am 214. One week from today, I will let you know my progress. I am so excited!
SAL: I just started taking the pill today. So far I have noticed more energy but thats about it. No side effects yet.
SAL: I just started taking the pill today. So far I have noticed more energy but thats about it. No side effects yet.
Natalie: This product is not all that it's cracked up to be! I have been dieting for 13 weeks. I work out 7 days a week and eat a low carb, no sugar diet and barely lose a pound a week. It has done nothing to suppress my appetite and it gives me gas and often times diarrhea. It is also very expensive. I do not reccommend this product to anyone. Stick with diet and exercise to reach your weight loss goal.
Nick: Hydroxycut helped me break a plateau, and I limit my carbs, eat 3-5 times a day in smaller quantites, and when I do eat carbs, they're natural or low GI carbs. Don't rely on a pill off the shelf from Wal-Mart to do all the work for you. Alter your lifestyle and hope the pill gives you a bit of an edge. It helped me drop 6lbs in 2 weeks, but it won't safeguard you from getting fat again. It's an aid, not a miracle.
matt: I took it twice before, one with regular and once with Hyrdoxycut Hardcore. With the regular I only did a two week cycle and managed to lose 5 lbs, when i went off it I didn't gain any back. About two months later, I was training for soccer and decided I needed to lose more weight and build more muscle and fast so I decided to go with Hardcore. My workouts increased from 1.5 hours to 2.5-3 hours daily and I still felt energetic after. On the downside, I was very irritable at work and I was getting angry over little things, so I decided to cut myself off it after 3 weeks. I also didn't really lose all that much fat, just gained some nice muscle. If I needed to lose weight again I would highly recommmend the regular over hardcore.
Erica: Hi! everyone I've started taking HYDROXYCUT today 04/14/08 Monday I'll up-date next Monday!! Wish me luck!!! Starting Weight 250lbs
SAL: So its been a week since i started taking hydroxycut. I lost 4 lbs this week :) I did cardio 3 times this week for 30 min and did strength 2 times. I love it! no side effects just make sure you drinks lots of water!
Goober: Yeah so it's like 2:00am. I am supposed to be asleep. BUT unfortunately since I started this product, it seems impossible. At times, I even feel that my eyes are rolling into the back of my head. If you are reading this, I'm sorry. You must not be able to sleep either.
Goodstuff: Have used hydroxycut for a week and lost 5 lbs. Only side effect was tryin to go to bed. But works great controls appetite, and gives you tons of energy.
mike: I took hydroxycut and lost 120lbs. in 4 minutes!
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