Relacore or Slim Shots??

Neither!!!!!

Neither product is approved by the FDA meaning the companies really haven't done the research to prove the results nor do they have the FDA legally required to keep track of safety data regarding the products. Remember both Hydroxycut and Xenadrine were pulled off the market for severe side effects - neither were FDA approved (yes, the ingredients were registered with the FDA, but the clinical trials have never been done).

I asked an Endocrinologist (hormone specialist) I knew professionally about Relacor when it was really being heavily advertised a few years ago. He said there is NO merit to using a product that targets cortisol. He called them a waste of money with no medical proof of use.

Many products have come and gone trying to use hormones such as cortisol to treat weight - my previous company is currently deep in clinical research (programs at least a decade old) to bring Rx products that are based upon ghrelin, leptin, amylin - all naturally-occuring hormones associated with weight regulation. It will be years before they're available if FDA approved.

My best advice is always to consult with your physician and a dietician before moving to a change in your diet to instill weight loss.

Most people diet which drastically reduces your caloric intake, adjusts your body's metabolic needs, and when you're done dieting, you'll gain all the weight you loss plus extra.

Most experts agree that you need to change the relationship with food - slow down when eating, chew thoroughly, drink water with your meals, add fiber, etc. A good dietician will help you work through your likes/dislikes to come-up with a good meal plan.

Weight Watchers is always highly praised by Registered Dieticians as a balanced approach to managing and losing weight. My husband is doing it online and has found it to be relatively easy without feeling like he's missing anything.

Good luck. Please be careful.

You may want to check with your physician to see if an Rx product (which has much more safety monitoring) is less expensive than going OTC.

I have tried slim shots after reading great reviews and they did nothing for my appetite AT ALL. If you would like an eating plan to use that I guarantee you will lose weight on (and it is NOT a crash diet at all) PM me and I would be happy to send it to you :) I finally lost the remainder of my weight and then some... I have 3 little ones and I now weigh 114 which is less than what I weighed in High School- AND I eat!! :)

I've discovered in personal experience that over the counter stuff doesn't really cut it. I went with Advanced weight loss systems when dieting just didn't work. I had my daughter in 2007 and gained 32 lbs in the pregnancy. After I had her I dropped down to 130 but it slowly creeped back up over the next year to 140. I'm 5ft and not only did my clothes not fit but I felt tired all the time. AWL helped me get the weight off safely I started in May 09 and by the end of September was down to 120 and now I maintain about 118 to 120. So I can say it works it is also Dr. supervised.

If you're interested and have questions let me know I'm happy to discuss it.

I tried Relacore years ago and it did nothing for me. I have used the Slim Shots water powders. It is similar to Crystal Lite and you add to a bottle of water. It does decrease my snacking but I have noticed that if I use more than one a day I feel bloated.

I am not familiar with either one. Have you heard of "it works"? They have body applicators for $25 in which you lose inches by detoxing your fat cells and also a appetite suppressant using the "acai berry". I personally have lost inches from the applicator and love the supplement which really does work. The company is all about using herbs. If you want to know more email me at ____@____.com. Thanks, K.

I have not tried it but have friends who have. Please be very careful and do research. I am also a busy mom of 3, eat healthy and exercise. But as I told the other mom, Low Glycemic eating has to be part of it. I just answered another mom, I have copied and paste it below.

Diets don't work. I have been helping people lose weight for over 6 years. The key is Low Glycemic eating. Stress doesn't help but it is realistic especially for moms and wives. What has worked for us and our kids is eating healthy meal replacements and bars that fill us up and take away the carb craving. So when I am stressed and want to just eat to fill that void, I don't worry because I am snacking on something that won't spike my blood sugar. Also, staying active!