Dr Oz: Social Media Diets
If you’re on social media, you’ve likely seen all sorts ofdiet testimonials on your feed. While the before and after photos certainly seem appealing, what’s the truth behind those claims? On behalf of Dr Oz, Jenna Wolfe investigated. Are they really worth your time and money? The first thing Jenna noticed was that she was finding all sorts of positive feedback for diets, but hardly any information about what the diet actually consisted of or how much it costs.
The three companies Jenna noticed the most on Facebook were Isagenix, 21 Day Fix, and the It Works system. It turns out that ordering each of the diet programs was much harder than Jenna ever imagined. But after several attempts, she was able to order all three diet systems and try them out for herself.
Dr Oz: Isagenix Diet Review
Dr Oz and Jenna Wolfe looked closely at three of social media’s most popular diets: Isagenix, 21 Day Fix, and It Works! to provide an honest review. (skullyfm / Flickr)
First was Isagenix which costs $373 for a 30-day cleansing and fat-burning system and claims to help you “reach your ideal weight and reclaim youthful vitality.”
Jenna noticed first how many products she received. She explained that there are essentially cleanse days and shake days. On the shake days, you’re drinking two meal replacement shakes and eating one meal of 400-600 calories. Then on the cleanse days you’re just using their specific products. Dr Oz tried the “snack” and one of the shakes, and said they tasted like they were full of chemicals, but they weren’t too bad. The number of chemicals in their products, however, were very clear on the long ingredient lists.
Dr Oz then spoke to two women who tried Isagenix to get real feedback from real women. The first woman had a great experience with it and said she lost 55 pounds in four months and went from a size 18 to a size 6! But the second woman lost a total of 89 pounds after spending more than $2,000 on the program. But one morning she woke up covered in hives and learned that because of the niacin in the products, she developed a thyroid problem. She’s since gained double the amount she lost and continues to gain five pounds a month. She said the program could realistically work for someone who’s willing to be on it for their entire life.
Dr Oz: Should You Try Isagenix?
Nutritionist Maya Feller looked at Isagenix and found that nutritionally, it’s a low-calorie diet with some very low-calorie components.That’s precisely why she would expect someone to lose weight on the program. One of the biggest problems she had with Isagenix is that there was so little actual food consumed on the diet.Dr Oz was most interested in the Ionix Daily Supreme that’s supposed to help balance your body’s systems as well as the Natural Accelerator which is supposed to boost your metabolism and burn fat.
Overall, Dr Oz believes Isagenix could potentially work for someone who can afford it, someone who needs a quick diet jump start, and someone who regularly sees and talks to their doctor.
Dr Oz: Should You Try The 21 Day Fix? + Diet Review
Next was the 21 Day Fix, which costs three monthly payments of $19.95 plus $12.95 shipping and handling. The diet claims “Simple fitness. Simple eating. Fast results.” Followers claim it “removes the guess work from healthy eating.”
Jenna Wolfe ordered the system and was first disappointed by the size of the containers, but noted that it’s much easier to follow. Additionally, you receive two workout DVD’s that you exercise with for 30 minutes each day. The average woman in America is 5’4″ and weighs 165 pounds. According to the diet, she would eat three green vegetable containers, two purple fruit containers, four red protein containers, two yellow carb containers, one blue healthy fat container, one orange seasoned dressing container, and one orange oil or nut container.
The good news, is that the 21 Day Fix requires you to eat real food. Unfortunately, if you were to say yes to all of the “up sales” available for this program, it would cost you an extra $165, so you’ll want to be extra careful about that. Otherwise, Dr Oz believes it could work for those who aren’t worried about cost, need structure, and for those who need nutritional support.
Dr Oz: It Works! System Review
Next was the It Works! system which retails for $245 or $147 for loyal customers. The claim is “Wrap. Remove. Reboot.” They have a cleanse and a supplement, but their big selling point is their wrap. You pick a problem area and wrap that area for 45 minutes to a few hours, and supposedly reap the benefits of the gel that’s on the inside of the wrap. Can it really help you tone and tighten?
Dr Oz looked into the science behind it and said “there’s none.” The reality is that you can’t get rid of visceral fat by wrapping something around your body. The supplements and the wrap could certainly help, but it would take a lot more than just those items to lose weight. As part of an overall healthy regiment, it could work. Dr Oz considered it more a boost, and said it’s good for someone who’s already self-disciplined and knows how to maintain a healthy diet. It’s also important to be okay not spending a lot of money and talk to your doctor.
