Irvingia Doesn't Work On It's Own

Okay, I can conclusively say, at least with respect to weight loss, that Irvingia is not a panacea. I did the ten weeks and there was no real weight loss. I don't see the point of continuing day by day (or week by week) posts to suggest that there is no weight loss happening without a lifestyle change.

I do have good readings on my latest blood test -- but I can't say whether or not Irvingia may have helped in that regard.

Conclusion
Irvingia does not work alone. Irvingia will not miraculously make you lose weight. In fact, if you aren't going to change your lifestyle, don't buy Irvingia products for the weight loss benefit. If you are going to change your lifestyle you may not need to buy Irvingia.

Irvingia: Ten Week Summary

Well, I first started using irvingia because of the hard to believe hype surrounding the product. Lose huge amounts of weight in only 10 weeks. Etc.

Now, admittedly, my dietary habits have been atrocious but I've only lost 2 pounds in the last ten weeks. I don't know if it's fair to blame the irvingia or perhaps to give it credit for the fact I didn't gain weight. I had most of a pizza for dinner last night if you can believe it.

I've gotten almost zero exercise. I've eaten crap. I've had boatloads of stress at work and at home. I've been sleeping poorly.

On top of several months of the above I've got great blood work and fairly consistent weight.

I am going to keep taking the product. I'm hoping to see results if I start to eat like a normal human, perhaps reduce stress levels to a reasonable and bearable tension, and finally get on that damned treadmill regularly!

I don't know what I'm waiting for... perhaps the end of the 10 weeks?

Days 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 - Weight And Blood Tests

Well, I don't have the details in hand, but on Monday when I visited my doctor the latest blood work was completely normal. Nothing of concern. No worries.

Imagine, I've been eating pizza, doritos, diet soda and various other garbage for months now, like a total idiot, and my blood work gives an "all systems clear" signal. It is possible that irvingia has helped me to regulate my lipids and so forth, as it is purported to do.

It hasn't helped me lose any weight, yet. I'm still hoping we'll put aside all the shitty food and that I'll start exercising. Then, perhaps, I'll see results. Anyway, my weight this morning was a boredom inspiring 142 pounds.

Day 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 - Diet At Rest

Well, today's weigh in was 243.5 pounds. I weighed the same amount a few times during the last week but I didn't bother to record it here every day.

Basically, the same as before. I've used the treadmill once. It's the little Evolve unit rated up to 250 pounds. I got it after the Christmas season was well over for about half price. Even so, it costs a fair amount. I decided on the low end model because I'd be wasting less money if I didn't use it -- and I am not against upgrading or getting other equipment if I do get serious.

Yes, I know, the "S" word. At some point I will get serious. Things will get serious then! Until then, it's treats, snacks and a boatload of stress. Oh well, at least I filed the last four years of taxes finally.

Yes, I'm at the top of my game.

Sigh.

Day 51 - Back To The Low End

I seem to migrate between about 244.0 and 241.5 pounds. This morning I weighed in at the low end of this range. Yesterday I weighed in at the high end of this range. Strange.

Anyway, I'm still sick, though not as sick as my wife.

I'm plotting my treadmill activities while I wait to be better. Perhaps I'll wake up early, do a twenty minute hike to warm up the old metabolism and wake up. I do generally wake up a few minutes earlier than I need to once the sun is rising at the right time.

At the same time, I seem to be the last one to retire most days. I could pad on down to the basement and hit the treadmill while I watch the news. Did I mention I have a television set in front of the treadmill... with the remote on the treadmill console? Well, I do.

I even have a wireless network in the house so I can have the computer set up down there too. The only excuse I have left is laziness. I hope I don't end up playing that card all too often.

Day 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 - Another Week

You know I'd be posting every day if my weight was dropping every day. I can safely say I seem to be at a statis.

No, though I have finally assembled, lubricated, tensioned and otherwise fully installed the treadmill, I have not started using it as of yet. There has been a bit of an issue with respect to very long work days, catching of colds, and other sundry things that have made it impractical to get started.

I do have big plans... as soon as I can get more than two feet away from a box of tissues without exploding.

Oh, the weight, it closed out at 244.0, but I am posting a day behind. I've dropped a bit and will be posting today's weight in a few moments.

Day 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 - Still Using Irvingia

No, don't worry, I'm just tardy -- I haven't given up!

I'm still taking irvingia twice a day and weighing myself from time to time. For example, this morning my weight is back down to 241.5 pounds. This is a good sign as I still have not started any type of exercise program.

I do now have a lonely treadmill sitting in my basement too.

Unfortunately, it will probably have to wait until this weekend before I get around to completing the setup. Apparently the track bed needs to be lubricated and this involves loosening the tension roller bolts and so forth. As well, I can see just by glancing at it that the track is not centered.

Anyway, I can say with near certainty at this point that taking irvingia will not overcome the effects of horrible dietary habits. Well, it might be helping me remain at my weight instead of gaining, but you know exactly what I mean. Irvingia is not a license to be an idiot and still expect miracles.

Err, umm, not that I'm an idiot.