Hydroxycut Drink Mix, Lemonade - 21 Travel-Size Packets - Zero Calories or Sugar - Boost Metabolism, Burn Calories, Increase Energy - for Women & Men

Do not compare these to capsules. They do not work nor behave the same way.Must take on an empty stomach. I started taking it after my first of two meals and it didn't work. I have tried prescription appetited suppressants and they don't work on me, so I figured this wouldn't either and wrote it off as that.Then one day I was very tired and had one in the morning, I don't eat until 11 am, to try and boost my alertness, and found that the appetited suppressant worked enough that I wasn't totally out of control hungry like I usually am.I do a low carb diet which helped a little, with hunger, but not enough to actually be in control, like it does for so many others. There's something seriously odd about me.Once I saw that it was working to some degree, I upped it to twice a day, as it says on the package, and had to switch to eating once a day (to lose weight). I'm not recommending that, there's a lot of problems that can cause, but I am desperate.I've been doing that for 10 days now so not a long time but I'm going to go as long as I can and once I can't, I'll stick with my twice a day eating, low carb.if you are rich, you may also want to research, and add to your protocol, saffron extract, cardamom extract, chromium picolinate, and mint tea. Research how to test if the saffron is real. Don't necessarily blame the brand, it could be pirated. One will work up a tolerance to saffron. After 3 weeks take a week break and try again. What no one tells you is that when one works up a tolerance to most anything, what really is happening, is that the substance depleted one or more nutrients storage in the body. So taking a break allows for that mystery nutrient to be restored. I take nootropics, and I can tell that, one ore more of them deplete my manganese, due to symptoms of ringing in the ears (not tinnitus) and hang nails. So I take chelated manganese everyday and the symptoms stop. Off topic but to illustrate my point.If you are rich, a high quality multi vitamin such as from Performance Labs (only sold via PL's website), is very advisable.Please note that eating once a day can cause some problems, such as gallstones.I don't know how long my success will last, and I still struggle, but this is the first thing that has helped me. Pills just don't work and I do not understand why this works better, for me. It took me by surprise.I'm a supertaster and it is bitter but I'm not drinking this for enjoyment and it isn't that bad. I put it in a mug with ice, that is very important and cold beverages aren't as bitter/strong, and I add about 5-6 oz of water.I have one first thing in the morning, and then again at 2 pm. I eat around 5 pm.Update: I had to move my second dose to around 10 am. When/if my stomach burns, sometimes in the middle morning, I take 1 tsp of coconut butter, and place it between my lower lip and teeth. The burning goes away after only a few minutes. I let it sit there until it dissolves which can take over an hour.I haven't tried it, but if one is allergic to coconut, then I'd try a healthy oil, such as EVOO, and try and hold it in that spot for as long as possible.I do not lose weight if I ate more than once a day (not including the coconut butter), so I emphasize with all who are like that. There are a ton of variables, some known and some unknow, and three body types, so it's not as easy and calories in calories out. There will always be those who tell you things that only apply to them but they don't realize it, (sadly, most in the medical field). Don't let them defeat you.Experiment and learn, and then adjust accordingly. Although the next statement isn't uplifting, the sooner you reconcile it, the better for you; This is a life long process. Hang in there because succumbing to eating junk and gaining in weight (inflammation which leads to all kinds of chronic health issues), will only lower your quality of life. You will stumble, don't let that defeat you. Pick yourself up as soon as you can, and get back on the path. Try and find things that bring you joy, that aren't food related.I'm sorry you have to deal with this trial, and that the general public are judgmental schmucks about it. Best of luck to you.Update 3.23.23 When I first got this, they were in the middle of changing the formula or something. The base formula seems the same but it's like the reduced the sweetener, or added something that adds to the bitterness. I don't care, myself, but do plan on adding a sweetener, specially if you are a super taster. This isn't a beverage, it's a substance one takes for medicinal purposes. I add Stevia Glycerite and it still is bitter but it's back to less bitter like when I first started this.

This is my all time favorite of the caffeinated drink mix packets because it tastes good and has a perfect amount of caffeine. I truly feel it helps me keep my weight maintained. It gives me the perfect amount of caffeine without it making me feel jittery. The hydroxycut gives me the strength to make it through my days as a social worker and I rely on the focus and energy it provides me. None of the energy drinks are cheap in my opinion but I have no complaints about the value for the money. This dissolves easily in room temperature 16.9 oz water bottle and is easy to pack in my lunch bag for work.

I love almost everything about it.....EXCEPT that I'm a bit worried and also confused about what might be in it as for artificial sweeteners. I feel like I have to stop drinking it if it has carcinogenic artificial sweeteners in it. Very sad about that.

Everything i received from Amazon was awesome.

This used to be a great company with consistent products. Now, it’s very hit or miss especially on the taste. We switched from Mixed berry as it went from great to undrinkable. We tried a few other packages as well before giving up on it. We now switched to the Lemon flavor as when it’s bad, it’s still not as bad as the Mixed Berry which has a moth ball taste to it now. The Lemon flavor is more consistent but still has a few bad packs within the box. For weight loss, it’s a good product when you “hit a wall” and need a push to get your body losing again. We really don’t see a difference between the suggested twice a day use vs. one a day for weight loss.

This has been helping me a lot when I feel dehydrated i take one of these packets and I feel the heavy energy energy to run and also been losing weight because before I only wanted to be in bed now I always go on walks or runs

Instructions are very easy to follow and the taste is great.

Been drinking 1-2 a day and working out most days for 20 minutes! Down 20 pounds so far! I truly believe it’s helping my weightloss journey!