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The Acai berry: secret weight loss drug or latest online scam? When you weigh the evidence, it's hard to be sure. On the one hand, the Internet is ablaze with stories of the wonders of the Acai-from first hand tales of weight loss success to doctors' scientific justifications. On the other hand, it's difficult to verify the truthfulness of this type of online claim. Instead of trying to sort out the truth from the marketing attempts, we here at News 8 took matters into our own hands. After all, what better way to find out the truth than to conduct our own study?

To get started, I volunteered to be the guinea pig. I wanted to test this claim for my Internet audience, and I figured that any weight loss that I experienced would be a welcome bonus. What I wasn't looking for, though, was dangerous side effects or memberships to online weight loss programs where I would be spammed and probably scammed out of some cash. For this reason, I applied for a bottle of the Acai Optimum. While turning every virtual corner will reveal another advertisement for an Acai supplement, Acai Berry Optimum is one of the most credible and trustworthy suppliers on the market. I read the fine print, and Acai Berry Optimum didn't come with unwanted and expensive memberships. It was also the most concentrated Acai berry product I could find, which made me conclude that Acai Berry Optimum was the safest and probably most powerful Acai weight loss product online. At least, it was the product I trusted most for my study.

Here is what Acai Berry Optimum claimed on its website:

  • 4 Times More Weight Loss Than Diet And Exercise
  • Boosts Energy
  • Rich in Antioxidants
  • Promotes Cardiovascular and Digestive Health

When I first read these goals, I have to admit that I thought they were too good to be true, but I wanted to test the product for myself, so I did my best to withhold judgment. In fact, I did everything I could to make sure I was successful-including incorporating colon cleansing into my diet regimen. Most of the Acai success stories talk about combining the berries with colon cleansing products to achieve maximum weight loss, so I decided to do the same. Most Acai Berry success stories stress the fact that the berry encourages weight loss and increases energy, while the colon cleanse helps rid your body of toxins and allows it to burn calories more efficiently. Even though this advice seemed to make sense, I was still skeptical, but I decided to use Advanced Cleanse for my test.

Here is what Advanced Cleanse claimed on their website...
  • Helps Eliminate Bad Toxins that have Built Up Over the Years
  • Removes ‘Sludge‘ from the Walls of the Colon
  • Helps Get Rid of Gas and Bloating
  • Helps to Regulate the Metabolism

Both Advance Cleanse and Acai Berry Optimum offered trials with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and neither product required that I sign up for penny pinching trial memberships with fitness and weight loss programs. These problems have turned me off from weight loss products in the past. Even if a product is effective, no one wants to deal with spam and hidden costs even if it means loosing a little weight.

Putting Acai to the Test

I didn't have to wait long to start my trial. Both the Acai Berry Optimum and Advanced Cleanse arrived within 4 days of having placed my online order for the free trials. Each bottle contained a month's worth of pills-plenty to help me decide whether or not they were working for me. I decided to proceed by taking both pills for four weeks and documenting my progress.

My Test 4 Week Acai Berry Diet: Acai Berry Optimum + Advanced Cleanse

My Results:

Week One:

I actually didn't expect to see any dramatic results within the first week, but the products surprised me. After just a few days of taking the pills, felt like I had more energy, and I wasn't hungry, nor was I craving food. I'm pretty sure these were side effects of the Acai pills, and these side effects are the type I don't mind at all. Thanks to the pills, I felt fantastic. And this feeling can't be chalked up to "cheating." I didn't change my daily routine at all during this first week. I was feeling great by the end of the week, but that's not the best part. The best part is that I actually lost weight--5 pounds by day 7! This certainly raised my hopes, but I still wasn't convinced. I knew this could be water weight, and I wanted to complete the trial before I made any decisions about the success of the diet plan.

Week Two

In the second week of using the product, I experienced more beneficial side effects. First, I was able to sleep and relax like never before. Paired with the increased energy, my newfound ability to relax (which was probably a result of the colon cleanser) was improving my overall health. AND I continued to loose weight. After this second week, I had lost a total of 8 pounds, and I weighed less than I ever had before in my life! I was trying not to get my hopes up, but I was slowly loosing my skepticism at this point.

Week Three:

After 3 weeks and two sizes, I completely lost my reservations. I wanted to be an impartial observer to the end, but at this point, I failed. I was ecstatic! With most of the other diets I've tried, the third week also marked a change for me. Unlike with the Acai Berry and Advanced Cleanse, however, other diets made me less hopeful around week 3. After seeing no results, I tended to loose steam. But with the Acai Berry Optimum and Advanced Cleanse diet, my energy levels didn't dip; they remained steady throughout the day. I noticed little fatigue, better sleep at night, and a more comfortable existence. By this week, I also noticed that I was feeling much better about digesting my food. Bloating was a thing of the past.

Week Four:

After the fourth week, my final results were shocking. I lost an unbelievable 12 lbs since beginning the Acai Berry Optimum and Advanced Cleanse diet! I didn't fall for any gimmicks, and I didn't have to sign up for any bogus trial memberships. Acai Berry Pure and Advanced Cleanse did come with some side effects, though. It left me feeling rested, energetic, and I also noticed a drastic change in my complexion. Everyone at News 8 is really kicking themselves for not volunteering to the guinea pig this time around. As for this guinea pig, she'll be sure to order full size bottles of both products.

I couldn't be any happier with the results. I Lost 12 lbs in 4 Weeks; No Special Diet, No Intense Exercise

Conclusion:Diet pills have a bad reputation, and they certainly impacted my perception of the Acai berry and Advanced Cleanse diet. But after actually trying these supplements, I found that they defied my expectations. And unlike other diet pills, the makers of both supplements are straightforward and to the point with what you should expect and what you have to do to get your free trial. You'll have to make your own decision about how you want to loose weight. But as for me, I recommend trying these products.

Good Luck with your weight loss

Julia Miller

Would you like to share a consumer tip for next week? If so, please send us an email @ jmiller@news8reporter.com

Free Trail Expires on September 4, 2010

 


Do you ever wish you could hire an impartial source to try a diet plan for you? If you do, look no further. Consumer Reporter Health and Fitness writer Julia Miller took the Acai Berry challenge for four weeks. She's here to report the results, and you don't even have to pay her. A week by week synopsis of her diet plan is below. The results? They defied expectations.

She lost 12lbs in 4 weeks.

The benefits of the Acai berry diet beat all of our initial skepticisms. We found the diet not only helped with Julia's weight loss, but it seemed to benefit her overall wellbeing. She was more relaxed, more energetic, and she felt better overall--all this without making major changes to her daily routine!

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Read Responses For: "Diet Trends: A look at America's Top Diets" - Julia Miller Report
Diane says:11:33 AM Wednesday, March 17, 2010
My friends and I have all been waiting for the acai diet to hit the news. Atleast 5 of us have all done the acai diet (costing us upwards of $300+) and we all lost a bunch of weight. This stuff truley is incredible and has changed all of our lives. Good luck to everyone who takes advantage of this wonderful opportunity
Michelle says:12:58 PM Wednesday, March 17, 2010
I saw this report on tv the other day and was amazed at the results. I am getting married next month so the timing couldn't have been better!! thanks for the tip!
Jen says:1:54 PM Wednesday, March 17, 2010
I've gone ahead and ordered my free trials. I can't wait to get started and see what happends.
Stephen says:4:24 PM Wednesday, March 17, 2010
I've been seeing acai diets all over. I even heard my mom talking about this diet a few days ago since one of her friends has lost like 12 lbs in the first 15 days! I definately have to try this, thanks.
Julia says:5:16 PM Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Yay! glad to see it's helped and that my story is getting out there! good luck!
Davis says:6:05 PM Wednesday, March 17, 2010
This stuff is amazing! My best friend Jessica did the same diet and lost an incredible amount of weight.. i couldn't believe it and had to do some research on my own which is how I found this news article. I can't believe they are offering free trials! I know Jessica spent something like $600 and was thrilled.. imagine how excited she would be if it cost her under $10.00. This is a godsend, thanks so much!!
Damo says:7:17 PM Wednesday, March 17, 2010
I've been struggling my whole life with my weight and I really hope this is the answer. I've gone ahead and ordered the free trials and signed up to the gym aswell. I really hope to lose atleast 50 pounds before the end of the year.
Amy says:7:38 PM Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Hey Julia, i just ordered my free trials. I can't wait to get them!! Thanks, Amy xoxoxo
James says:8:31 PM Wednesday, March 17, 2010
My wife used both these products, and the change in her is remarkable. She looks and feels wonderful and we are BOTH grateful!
Wanda says:9:45 PM Wednesday, March 17, 2010
A friend of mine did the Acai Berry Optimum diet and recommended it to me 3 weeks ago. I ordered the products and received them within 3 days (although I didnt get the discounted shipping). The results have been incredible and I can't wait to see what weeks 3 and 4 bring.

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