Year: 2016

3 Fashion Rules for A Baller First Date

CoupleDinner_400Every relationship starts with a first date, but there’s so much confusion about them. What do you say when he asks? When should it be? And most importantly, what do you wear? Here are the rules for making the best first impression from I Had a Nice Time and Other Lies…: How to Find Love & Sh*t Like That.

Assuming there’s no awkward texting dynamic and the bro promptly asks you when you’re free for a date, you should never accept the first day he suggests unless that’s literally the only time you can swing. Remember, you’re busy as fuck. Just because what you’re busy with is an ABC Family Movie marathon is no reason to accept the first date he proposes. He doesn’t need to know what you’re doing, only that you’re in demand. So, suggest a different day and if he can’t do that then agree to the next one he suggests. Make it work but don’t be so amenable that you appear desperate for male interaction. That’s what Tinder is for.

The first few dates should try to be scheduled for weekdays because you have a shit-ton of other important fun stuff to do on a Friday night with your friends besides waste it meeting a guy whom you barely know for a drink. You only get two weekend nights per week. Think about who really deserves them. You’ll know you really give a fuck about a guy when you’re actually willing to forgo your bestie’s thousandth Saturday night pregame to let him take you to dinner.

Finally, the day of your date has arrived and the worst has happened. You have no fucking idea what to wear! Take a minute to breathe. This is the moment you have been preparing for at yogalates. You can do this. Here’s what you do:

1. Don’t go too fancy. You don’t want him to think you bought an entire new outfit for this occasion. I mean, you probably did but, again, the less he knows the better. If you’re going to wear a dress or a skirt, make sure the heels are casual. Tight jeans with a tank or top that you sleep in will do. And wear something you’re comfortable in so that you don’t spend the entire night fidgeting, making sure the button on your top doesn’t bust into his eyeball. But remember, “comfortable” never means you’ve fallen into the Gap.

2. Don’t go too slutty. Key word here is “too.” Don’t wear a turtleneck, but don’t wear a crop top with lowrise shorts, either. Find a chic medium that shows skin but leaves room for the imagination. The goal here is that if there’s a lull in the conversation, he won’t notice because he’ll be wondering what your cleavage leads to. If he can basically see what your nipples look like, well, then he’s probably not going to notice the lull, either, because he’ll be too focused on getting rid of his boner.

3. Don’t go all Kardashian Glam Squad. Never wear too much makeup on the first date. Unless he’s Helen Keller’s cousin with similar vision impairment issues, he will always notice and will equate slathering it on with insecurities. Did you ever wonder why men don’t watch Real Housewives? It’s because Teresa Giudice’s face looks more overdone than the phrase “sorry not sorry.” Get that shit down to clear, even, bronzed skin, natural blush, with some subtle eye shadow and eyeliner, and either a trendy dark lip or a light-pink gloss. If you have serious issues and don’t know how to tone it down, then we don’t know what to tell you. Watch YouTube?

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Reading Nora: 12 Essential Books for Every Nora Ephron Fan

Nora-Ephron-400If your life doesn’t revolve around everything Nora Ephron, you’re doing it wrong. For the Nora essentialists, here’s a list of nine books she inspired (and some of her own), from our friends at Off the Shelf, a daily blog that connects great books with great readers.

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One Day

One Day

by David Nicholls

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It’s 1988 and Dexter Mayhew and Emma Morley have only just met. But after only one day together, they cannot stop thinking about one another. Over twenty years, snapshots of that relationship are revealed on the same day—July 15th—of each year. Dex and Em face squabbles and fights, hopes and missed opportunities, laughter and tears. And as the true meaning of this one crucial day is revealed, they must come to grips with the nature of love and life itself.

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by Rainbow Rowell

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Beth Fremont and Jennifer Scribner-Snyder know that somebody is monitoring their work e-mail. (Everybody in the newsroom knows. It’s company policy.) But they can’t quite bring themselves to take it seriously. They go on sending each other endless and endlessly hilarious e-mails, discussing every aspect of their personal lives. Meanwhile, Lincoln O’Neill can’t believe this is his job now- reading other people’s e-mail. When he applied to be “internet security officer,” he pictured himself building firewalls and crushing hackers- not writing up a report every time a sports reporter forwards a dirty joke. When Lincoln comes across Beth’s and Jennifer’s messages, he knows he should turn them in. But he can’t help being entertained-and captivated-by their stories. By the time Lincoln realizes he’s falling for Beth, it’s way too late to introduce himself.

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The Divorce Papers

The Divorce Papers

by Susan Rieger

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Sparkling and sophisticated, this sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking debut novel tells the story of a very messy, very high-profile divorce and the endearingly cynical young lawyer dragooned into handling it.

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The Portable Dorothy Parker

The Portable Dorothy Parker

by Dorothy Parker

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For this new twenty-first-century edition, devoted admirers can be sure to find their favorite verse and stories. But a variety of fresh material has also been added to create a fuller, more authentic picture of her life’s work. There are some stories new to the Portable, “Such a Pretty Little Picture,” along with a selection of articles written for such disparate publications as Vogue, McCall’s, House and Garden, and New Masses.

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I Was Told There’d Be Cake

I Was Told There’d Be Cake

by Sloane Crosley

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From despoiling an exhibit at the Natural History Museum to provoking the ire of her first boss to siccing the cops on her mysterious neighbor, Crosley can do no right despite the best of intentions — or perhaps because of them. Together, these essays create a startlingly funny and revealing portrait of a complex and utterly recognizable character who aims for the stars but hits the ceiling, and the inimitable city that has helped shape who she is. I Was Told There’d Be Cake introduces a strikingly original voice, chronicling the struggles and unexpected beauty of modern urban life.

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Not That Kind of Girl

Not That Kind of Girl

by Lena Dunham

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For readers of Nora Ephron, Tina Fey, and David Sedaris, this hilarious, wise, and fiercely candid collection of personal essays establishes Lena Dunham—the acclaimed creator, producer, and star of HBO’s Girls—as one of the most original young talents writing today.

In Not That Kind of Girl, Dunham illuminates the experiences that are part of making one’s way in the world: falling in love, feeling alone, being ten pounds overweight despite eating only health food, having to prove yourself in a room full of men twice your age, finding true love, and most of all, having the guts to believe that your story is one that deserves to be told.

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Sister Mother Husband Dog

Sister Mother Husband Dog

by Delia Ephron

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Bestselling author Delia Ephron shares a deeply personal collection of stories and essays, anchored by a loving remembrance of her sister Nora.

In Sister Mother Husband Dog, Delia Ephron brings her trademark wit and effervescent prose to a series of autobiographical essays about life, love, sisterhood, movies, and family. In “Losing Nora,” she deftly captures the rivalry, mutual respect, and intimacy that made up her relationship with her older sister and frequent writing companion. Other essays run the gamut from a humorous piece about love and the movies—how one romantic comedy completely destroyed her twenties—to the joy of girl friends and best friendship, the magical madness and miracle of dogs, keen-eyed observations about urban survival, and a serious and affecting memoir of life with her mother and growing up the child of alcoholics. Ephron’s eloquent style and voice illuminate every page of this superb and singular work.

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Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?

Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?

by Mindy Kaling

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Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: the obedient child of immigrant professionals, a timid chubster afraid of her own bike, a Ben Affleck–impersonating Off-Broadway performer and playwright, and, finally, a comedy writer and actress prone to starting fights with her friends and coworkers with the sentence “Can I just say one last thing about this, and then I swear I’ll shut up about it?”

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The Most of Nora Ephron

The Most of Nora Ephron

by Nora Ephron

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Everything you could possibly want from Nora Ephron is here—from her writings on journalism, feminism, and being a woman (the notorious piece on being flat-chested, the clarion call of her commencement address at Wellesley) to her best-selling novel, Heartburn, written in the wake of her devastating divorce from Carl Bernstein; from her hilarious and touching screenplay for the movie When Harry Met Sally . . . (“I’ll have what she’s having”) to her recent play Lucky Guy (published here for the first time); from her ongoing love affair with food, recipes and all, to her extended takes on such controversial women as Lillian Hellman and Helen Gurley Brown; from her pithy blogs on politics to her moving meditations on aging (“I Feel Bad About My Neck”) and dying.

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Heartburn

Heartburn

by Nora Ephron

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Seven months into her pregnancy, Rachel Samstat discovers that her husband, Mark, is in love with another woman. The fact that the other woman has “a neck as long as an arm and a nose as long as a thumb and you should see her legs” is no consolation. Food sometimes is, though, since Rachel writes cookbooks for a living. And in between trying to win Mark back and loudly wishing him dead, Ephron’s irrepressible heroine offers some of her favorite recipes. Heartburn is a sinfully delicious novel, as soul-satisfying as mashed potatoes and as airy as a perfect soufflé.

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I Feel Bad About My Neck

I Feel Bad About My Neck

by Nora Ephron

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Ephron chronicles her life as an obsessed cook, passionate city dweller, and hapless parent. But mostly she speaks frankly and uproariously about life as a woman of a certain age. Utterly courageous, uproariously funny, and unexpectedly moving in its truth telling, I Feel Bad About My Neck is a scrumptious, irresistible treat of a book, full of truths, laugh out loud moments that will appeal to readers of all ages.

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QuadraLean Review: Does it Work?

What is it? 

QuadraLean is a weight loss pill made without stimulants, while claiming to trigger 4 important weight loss factors. This includes reduced appetite, increased metabolism and energy, and the release of stored up body fat.

It’s made up of fatty acids, amino acids and just 4 key main ingredients. This includes a proprietary formula, a patented ingredient, raspberry ketones, and garcinia cambogia.  This supplement is also targeted more towards people who already exercise, but need an extra push. What can you expect by using this supplement? Is it truly effective and safe? Everything is covered in this review from customer opinions, company history, whether or not this ingredient is safe, and several other important questions.

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QuadraLean Ingredients and Side Effects 

Clarinol (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)
Garcinia Cambogia Extract
Raspberry Ketones
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Propionyl-L-Carnitine

Carnitine Tartrate
Gelatin
Plant Cellulose
Silicon Dioxide
Magnesium Stearate

Clarinol (Conjugated Linoleic Acid): A patented form of fatty acids made by the Stepan Specialty Products LLC company.

It’s a well-studied studied ingredient that can also be found in meat, dairy, and cheese products. Since it’s already in several foods, people will often have sufficient amounts of it.

The intended use of this ingredient is to reduce fat mass.  This has not been shown to be particularly effective for weight loss however. Examine.com confirms this by saying:

“human studies on CLA are very unreliable and the overall effects seen with CLA are not overly potent as well as sometimes contradiction” 

Though Clarinol is a patented version of conjugated linoleic acid, the only studies performed on this specific strain have only been funded by the makers, so there’s a potential for bias.

This ingredient has also been shown in supplement form to potentially cause:

Heartburn, nausea, and stomach problems. 
Digestive problems.

One study performed by the European Journal of Nutrition showed that conjugated linoleic acid:

“does not convincingly show… any clinically relevant effects on body composition on the long term” 

This study was conducted over a 6 month period, with independent reviews to make sure the studies were conducted fairly. There were no signs that this ingredient would be a functional weight loss ingredient.

Garcinia Cambogia: This fruit is native to parts of Indonesia; it was first used simply for cooking, but it has now been shown to help with weight loss via its potent extract HCA.

In order for it to produce a fat loss effect there has to be sufficient amounts of its key ingredient. It’s unknown how much total HCA is added to QuadraLean. No information is present about the strength or exactly how they process this ingredient.

The manufacturers do state there’s a total of 500 mg of garcinia cambogia extract, but no further information is provided.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine:  Amino acid made by the body to help produce energy. It’s also neccesay for proper heart and brain health, as well as several other important processes.

Possible side effects may include:

Nausea, vomiting, and upset stomach. 
Restlessness, fishy odor, and fishy breath.

This ingredient is not required in most people, since many foods contain enough of it to produce a healthy effect.

This ingredient is added to supplements to help with fat burning, though Examine.com adds:

“Supplementation of L-carnitine does not burn fat unless the individual is deficient” 

This kind of deficiency is only seen in people who are either malnourished, vegan, or vegetarian.  The Linus Pauling Institute has also refuted health claims made about this ingredient:

“little evidence that L-carnitine supplementation improves athletic performance” 

“not known whether… Supplementation will help prevent such age-related declines in humans” 

The consensus on this an all carnitine strains is that extra supplementation is not necessary. There hasn’t been any proven benefit seen in clinical studies, showing that supplementing with extra amounts would actually be beneficial. 

Propionyl-L-Carnitine: This amino acid is similar in structure as acetyl-l-carnitine.

It’s unknown if this ingredient is any different, or if they can be exchanged.  Possible side effects may include:

Vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. 
Fishy order and breath. 
Chest pain and weakness. 

There’s a lack of information on whether or not this ingredient is unique in its abilities, in comparison to other forms of carnitine. 

Carnitine Tartrate: This amino acid is already produced naturally by the body. It’s often only taken as a supplement in people who are deficient, or to aid in fat loss.

Much like the other forms of carnitine, this ingredient has not been shown to help with fat loss in people who aren’t suffering from a deficiency.

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QuadraLean Quality Of Ingredients 

The 2 good ingredients which have a weight loss effect are raspberry ketones and garcinia cambogia. Though without knowing the HCA content of the added garcinia cambogia, it’s impossible to tell how effective it can truly be.

The other added ingredients have shown both potential side effects and a lack of weight loss. The carnitine blend for example isn’t necessary, since it’s already found in several foods.

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The quality of ingredients in QuadraLean is lacking in real functional weight loss results.  There’s no consensus that the fatty acids and amino acids would actually help with appetite suppression, fat loss, or increased energy.

The Price and Quality of QuadraLean 

At the time of this writing the official website does not have this supplement listed. 3rd party websites do sell this brand. A 25 day supply sells for $19.97 on one website.

A total of 6 capsules have to be taken a day, which is a lot. Since most of the ingredients are already found in foods, the majority of ingredients aren’t effective enough. The only truly useful weight loss ingredients include garcinia cambogia and raspberry ketones; though there are other brands which contain useful weight loss ingredients that can help produce results.   

Business of QuadraLean 

The makers of this brand are RSP Nutrition, LLC, and they can be reached below: 

Phone Number: (877) 814-2544 

Address: PO. Box 398776

Miami Beach, Florida 33239

Email: inquiries@rspnutrition.com

Returns are only allowed for products bought from the official company, and only if returned unused and unopened.

Not much information exists about the company that’s not already on their official website. The company was alleged to ask people to leave great reviews on the Bodybuilding.com website.  This was all alleged by the SupplementReviews.com group.

When reviewing this company, for unknown reasons their official website does not list this supplement any longer.  This makes it impossible to know if 3rd party retailers are actually selling fresh batches of this or if the company has either stopped making it, or is temporarily not producing it.

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Customer Opinions of QuadraLean 

Here are some select reviews from users found online:

“Not sure if it worked or not” 

“This hasn’t curbed my appetite at all” 

“I used the product for about two weeks at the recommended dosage and I did not see any differences” 

“Don’t recommend it, does not work at all” 

Currently 96 different customer reviews said that this brand did absolutely nothing at all. No changes in weight, appetite reduction, or any weight loss benefit. This was even experienced by people who made sure to diet and exercise.

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Though there are some positive reviews for QuadraLean on Amazon.com, many of these aren’t from certirifed purcahses. This means people who didn’t biy this brand officially have left a posirtive review.

Due to the possibility for forged reviews, it’s important to make sure to look at only certified reviews. The majority users failed to see any difference by using this brand.

Conclusion – Does QuadraLean Work?

Before you make a final decision on whether or not to purchase QuadraLean, it’s important to look over key details. There are only 2 ingredients in this that aren’t already found in natural foods. The body makes most of what’s offered in this, and there’s no need to further supplement with these additives. There’s also been a overwhelming lack of weight loss results experienced by customers. There’s a concensus that this brand isn’t useful for any of its clamed benefits, and no money back return is offered on used bottles.

There are much better options such as the 2016 supplement of the year that’s named Sletrokor.

This all natural weight loss formula is made with non stimulant ingredients that have been clinically studied. That’s why several customers have enjoyed tremendous weight loss results, and you can read these impressive testimonials on their website.  This brand is made to help with appetite suppression, metabolism increase, improved mood and immune function, and regulated blood sugar to name a few benefits. It’s also free of any fillers or binders, only pure carefully selected ingredients are added.

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Deliciously Ella Every Day Recipe: Middle Eastern–Inspired Salad

Deliciously Ella Every Day, Ella Woodward, Middle Eastern-Inspired SaladThis Ottolenghi-inspired dish is full of delicious Middle Eastern flavors. The roasted cauliflower, eggplant and lentils mix so well with lots of sweet pomegranates, cilantro and a creamy dressing of tahini and vinegar. The result is pretty magical! From Deliciously Ella Every Day.

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For the salad
1 cauliflower
2 eggplants
2 teaspoons tamari
olive oil
salt and pepper
generous 1/2 cup Puy lentils
1/2 cup cilantro leaves,
finely chopped
generous 1 cup pomegranate
seeds

For the dressing
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons tahini
2 garlic cloves, crushed

Preheat the oven to 350°F (convection 325°F).

Chop the cauliflower and eggplants into bite-size pieces and place them on a large baking sheet with half the tamari, some olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes.

Next, place the lentils into a saucepan with the remaining tamari and 2 cups of boiling water. Place the lid on the pan and bring the lentils to a boil again, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, until all the water has been absorbed.

Meanwhile, mix together all the ingredients for the dressing and let them sit for a while so the flavors can infuse.

Allow the cauliflower, eggplant and lentils to cool down for a few minutes, then combine them all in a salad bowl with the dressing, mixing gently.

Sprinkle with the cilantro and pomegranate seeds and mix so everything is lightly coated in the dressing, then serve.

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Make sure to use a large baking sheet to roast the cauliflower and eggplants, or they’ll all sit on top of each other and become a little soggy.

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Beachbody Shake Review: Does it Work?

What is it? 

Beachbody Shake is a meal replacement shake made with whey and soy protein for what’s claimed to be a nutritious meal. It’s said to contain the proper mixture of carbohydrates, fats, and protein for appetite reduction and increased energy.

You can find it in both chocolate and vanilla, each without preservatives, artificial colors, or aspartame. It’s advised to take this shake with enough water, low calorie snacks, and other healthy protein sources for managing weight. Is this shake truly a nutritious option for dieters? What have others experienced? In this review you’ll learn everything you need to know about Beachbody shake.

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Beachbody Shake Ingredients and Side Effects 

Soy Protein Isolate
Whey Protein Concentrate
Fructose
Maltodextrin
Microcrystalline Cellulose

Natural and Artificial Flavors
Colloid Gum
Soybean Oil
Tribasic Calcium Phosphate
Guar Gum

Potassium Citrate
Magnesium Oxide
dl-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate
Sodium Ascorbate
Soy Fiber

Sucralose
Chromium Aspartate
Boron Citrate
Ferrous Fumurate
Kelp

Calcium-d-pantothenate
Biotin
Copper Citrate
Niacinamide
Zinc Oxide

Pyridoxine HCI
Phytonadione
Riboflavin
Thiamine Mononitrate
Manganese Sulfate

Cyanocobalamin
Vitamin A Palminate
Folic Acid
Cholecalciferol
Sodium Molybdate

Soy Protein Isolate: A 90% protein by weight soybean extract.

The Mayo Clinic has mentioned this ingredient is known to potentially cause side effects:

“may cause atopic eczema, asthma, bad taste, bleeding, bloating, constipation ,damage to pancreas (and other symptoms)” 

There are also several other side effects that may occur. The also add that it may increase estrogen levels. This can reduce testosterone, and cause hormone malfunctions, which may make weight loss more difficult.

A study published in Pub Med mention that it could cause protein deficiencies:

“soy isolates may contain trypsin inhibitor activity” 

So it may reduce the overall intake of protein. This can reduce the quality of protein in this meal replacement. Trypsin inhibitors can alter the way the body processed protein. This can lead to deficiencies in unknown amounts. 

Fructose: Simple fruit sugar that when extracted from fruits, is known to potentially cause many health problems.

Multiple studies have shown a possibility for issues, the ScienceDirect group performed one such study, they found:

“consistently linked to increased risk of obesity, type 3 diabetes. And cardiovascular disease in various populations” 

Another study by the University of California, Davis adds:

“dietary fructose could therefore increase the likelihood of weight gain” 

“induces insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, hyperinsulinemia, hypertriacyglycerolemia, and hypertension” 

A total of 7 grams of fructose are added to this shake. Reducing this sweetener is important for preventing potential health problems.

Fructose, like other sweeteners, has no purpose other than to help flavor these shakes. It has no nutritional value, and instead may actually cause many problems. 

Guar Gum: Fiber extracted from the guar plant. It’s possible for it to promote choking or blockages in the intestines and throat.

It may also produce other unwanted side effects that include:

Diarrhea, loose stools, and frequent bathroom usage. 
Gas, and flatulence. 

It’s advised to always take this with liquids in order to prevent side effects. This is considered a cheap thickener and binder, which is used to substitute for more substantial forms of fiber. 

Sucralose: Artificial sweetener that provides no calories.

The Center for Science in the Public interest placed a Caution label to this ingredient, due to this potential for causing leukemia in mice.  A study by the Washington University School of Medicine also studied this sweetener, they found it:

“Affects Glycemic and Hormonal Responses to an Oral Glucose Load” 

So it has an effect on blood sugar levels, though this ingredient is added as a sugar substitute, which isn’t supposed to have this effect. This can potentially produce issues that may not reduce hunger. When using this ingredient on mice, it was shown to not be satiating. So one could potentially eat large amounts of it without experienced satiety. 

Kelp: A form of algae that contains amounts of iodine. Live Strong.com adds that this can cause problems:

“negatively affect thyroid function, causing hypo- or hyperthyroidism”

Therefore, it’s important to make sure to control the intake of this ingredient. It’s unknown how much iodine this provides.

When the thyroid is damaged, this can lead to numerous health effects as well as an increase in the rate of obesity.

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Beachbody Shake Quality Of Ingredients

Though there’s a total of 15 grams of protein, not all of it comes from whey protein. Some of it is from soy, which has been shown to be potentially dangerous for many reasons.

There’s’ also a combination of sweeteners which are both potentially dangerous, 7 grams of sugar are added which come from fructose. This ingredient has been shown to be potentially dangerous, due to its ability to cause metabolism disorders. Since it has no nutritional value, it’s important to limit this sweetener as much as possible.

There’s also artificial flavors added, instead of just pure natural ingredients. Though the company mentions they add no artificial colors, they still failed to make this an all-natural meal replacement.

The Price and Quality of Beachbody Shake 

One 30 serving container sells for $39.95.  This shake is full of thickeners, high amounts of potentially bad sweeteners, and a weak form of protein in soy.

This quality isn’t very good when you consider all its ingredients. The possibility for weight gain and side effects is possible due to the added sugar and thickeners.

For the price paid, it’s not a very good meal replacement. You’re paying for a common mixture of ingredients found in basic meal replacements. There’s also unknown amino acids added, since the company fails to add the amino acid profile.

This is important for figuring out if the protein is well balanced enough to satisfy as a full meal. 

Business of Beachbody Shake 

The creators of this brand go by the name of Beachbody, LLC. You can reach them via the following contact details: 

Phone Number: (310) 883-9000 

Address: 3301 Exposition Blvd FL 3

Santa Monica, CA 90404

They currently have a total of 770 customer complaints on their Better Business Bureau page, here’s what people have had to say:

“Withdrawn account funds from an order that was never finalized” 

“Charged… even though it was canceled before trial was over” 

“cancelled my contract… and the company keeps charging my credit card” 

“Beachbody’s billing practices are not clear and concerning” 

Many people had issues with trying to cancel their subscriptions, and people have struggled to contact the company to cancel. Customers were concerned that they didn’t have any idea it would be so difficult to work with the company.

Of the total 770 reviews, many were dissatisfied and unsure of how to deal with the company. Beachbody, LLC did comment on some of these problems, but it’s unknown what happens to customers who don’t file complaints on independent websites.

Though the company offers a 30-day money back guarantee, many struggled to get a hold of them via email or phone.

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Customer Opinions of Beachbody Shake 

The official website allows customers to review this shake. Here’s what some customers have to say:

“probably the nastiest meal replacement I’ve ever had” 

“It’s gritty, thick, and literally slides like pudding down your throat” 

“DOES NOT MIX WELL AND TO THICK” 

“I could not get over the taste” 

People had issues with trying to finish drinking this shake. Users often complained that it had a taste that was undrinkable. Not only were the flavors criticized, but also people thought it was much too gritty, and that the texture was bad.

There were also problems with the lack of proper mixing. Customers tired using different liquids and ingredients, but there were still issues with how it mixes. The consistency was off, which when combined with the taste, can make this shake difficult to drink.

Some also added how they didn’t find it to suppress appetite well enough. There was concern that this meal replacement isn’t an effective weight loss shake.

Conclusion – Does Beachbody Shake Work?

When deciding on Beachbody’s Shake, it’s important to pay attention to the customer reviews and kinds of ingredients used. Many customers failed to see any benefit from this shake, and several thought it didn’t taste good, nor did it help with appetite suppression. There’s a high amount of sweeteners added, which may be potentially harmful.

Another issue with this shake is the kinds of ingredients found in GMO soy, artificial sweeteners, and artificial flavors. All natural solutions are much better when one is looking to lose weight. The very best all natural meal replacement is out now, and won the best of 2016. It’s an all-natural shake called 18Shake.

This meal replacement is made solely with pure, high quality, and beneficial ingredients for real nutritional value. Customers have also experienced great weight loss results that you can read about on their official website. People also mention it mixes well, and that it’s great for suppressing appetite, all while tasting good via its chocolate or vanilla flavors.

18Shake is even supported by a full 30-day money back guarantee. This takes the risk out of purchasing this shake, and it shows the company is willing to back up their product.


How Feeling Hideous Helped Me Write a Book

LittleGrilPrincess_400As a child, I was enamored with my own beauty. I’m compelled to describe myself in an early diary entry, doing so as follows, “I have long, wavy, golden hair and big, beautiful blue eyes.” My faith in my wonderful good looks was palatable, and I took delight in dressing in bright, showy colors, unafraid to stand out, peacock-like, from the crowd. Which is why it was so odd to find myself in my late 20s/early 30s convinced of my own Quasimodo-esque ugliness.

The mirror was a horrorshow, reflecting back nothing golden or beautiful. Instead, I saw thin lips, a witches’ chin and dark circles on par with two black eyes. Despite having a boisterous group of friends, promising career, and exciting life in New York, love eluded me, and the reason (I was sure) was my own physical failings.

On meeting my partner, these feelings began to fade. Her daily affirmations that I was delightful in every way helped me see the girl in the mirror in a more positive light again. I might not be a supermodel, but I certainly wasn’t ugly. So why had a spent a long period of an otherwise happy life feeling that I was? And if I felt that way, surely other women felt that way too.

This inspired me to start thinking on beauty. Where do messages about beauty find us, how do they affect us, how do different women respond to these messages differently? What is beauty? How does a modern feminist reconcile her own empowerment with very real feelings of physical inadequacy?

These thoughts and more were bubbling in the back of my brain when one night, inspiration struck. I was at home alone, working on the edits to my YA sci-fi novel, Parched, when a concept popped in my head. A serum that turns you pretty: objectively, definitively. But only for a week at a time.

“Hm,” I thought, putting my notes aside. “That’s interesting.” Less than a minute later, a scene began playing in my head, as crystal clear as a feature film. Three young women. A tiny bottle of Pretty, something from a modern fairytale. An impossible transformation, as visceral and gross as it was funny and unexpected. Someone comes home—ah, an excuse is needed!

What next? Who knows… As soon as the scene stopped playing–a gift from on high, a missive from the muse–I knew, without a doubt, that was a novel. A year and a half later, I finished The Regulars.

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Fat Burning Supplements That Are Safe

Fat Burning Exercises At Home VideosReview Weight Loss Strategies For Eating Out Shopping NowThe Fat Burning Supplements That Are Safe will help you remove all the troublesome and disturbing body weights. Dr. Charles D.C as the author of this program will give you much information about fad diets as well as diet items, such as pill and drops. He will explain that the building blocks of this plan

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