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| HotbearLVR - 2014-09-11 12:51 PM This sounds marvelous. Is this product a fat burning product? Does it enhance immunity and help eliminate toxins? I especially love the mood enhancing feature of this product. It's exciting!
Umm, would this product be exercise?? I have a SIL that saids she won't exercise because it is not fun. I laughed and said no it is not fun and I am always glad when it is done but I love how it makes me feel. I have never regretted a workout or hauling myself to the gym, have never left the gym thinking I wish I had not come today.
In reference to those who are looking for a jump start to a healthier life, I always say what ever works for you to get you going go for it, as long as it is healthy and a transition to a healthy life style and not just a diet. Good luck!!! | |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | LRQHS - 2014-09-11 2:37 PM
HotbearLVR - 2014-09-11 12:51 PM This sounds marvelous. Is this product a fat burning product? Does it enhance immunity and help eliminate toxins? I especially love the mood enhancing feature of this product. It's exciting!
I, personally, love amazing stuff, as opposed to exciting stuff......but, hey, if you're satisfied with just exciting then I wish you the best.Â
It's both exciting and amazing. Now I can keep eating like a hog and this will burn all my fat away! | |
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| CYA Ranch - 2014-09-10 9:28 PM
The best way to lose weight is eat better/healthier and start moving more. I lost 30 pounds that way and with no gimmicks. I'm happier and healthier and my horses are happier too. If you don't learn to eat correctly you won't keep the weight off.   Â
YUP ^^^
I made the commitment and changed my diet and started exercising every day. Since February, I can say I have lost and kept off 21 pounds. I feel amazing, I look way better, and wouldn't ya know it - I can keep up with my horses!!!!
It is a lifestyle change that one must make in order to change your life. | |
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| HotbearLVR - 2014-09-11 2:48 PM
LRQHS - 2014-09-11 2:37 PM
HotbearLVR - 2014-09-11 12:51 PM This sounds marvelous. Is this product a fat burning product? Does it enhance immunity and help eliminate toxins? I especially love the mood enhancing feature of this product. It's exciting!
I, personally, love amazing stuff, as opposed to exciting stuff......but, hey, if you're satisfied with just exciting then I wish you the best.Â
It's both exciting and amazing. Now I can keep eating like a hog and this will burn all my fat away!
trolls ... all you ... dang trolls!!! ;) | |
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Location: Millington, TN | I love thrive! If yall have questions pm me. I am a dealer. | |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | lindseylou2290 - 2014-09-11 4:21 PM
CYA Ranch - 2014-09-10 9:28 PM
The best way to lose weight is eat better/healthier and start moving more. I lost 30 pounds that way and with no gimmicks. I'm happier and healthier and my horses are happier too. If you don't learn to eat correctly you won't keep the weight off.   Â
YUP ^^^
I made the commitment and changed my diet and started exercising every day. Since February, I can say I have lost and kept off 21 pounds. I feel amazing, I look way better, and wouldn't ya know it - I can keep up with my horses!!!!
It is a lifestyle change that one must make in order to change your life.
You may have done better with thrive. Instead of losing 30 lbs with diet and exercise, you could have jump started your weight loss and maybe lost 10 lbs more. | |
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Location: On a paint horse... | Anyone looking for a fun way to get motivated and committed, I am hosting a 6 week Health Challenge. Lots of tips, recipes, support, etc. Message me for more info. HURRY...it starts Monday the 15th!!  | |
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Location: TEXAS | I can't speak for thrive because I'm ZEAL all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  | |
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| Thrive has absolutely changed my life. I could hardly stay awake for more than 3-4 hours at a time, had aches and headaches, was depressed, and felt just sick all the time, even though doctors told me I was fine and could find nothing wrong with me. I was 28 years old and felt like I was slowly dying! I feel incredible now, physically and emotionally! I feel just plain healthy. It is not a magical weight loss program, and IS NOT PROMOTED AS ONE. It is excellent nutrition that makes you feel healthy enoygh to be more active, eat better, and exercise--so the weight loss is a side effect. | |
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| HotbearLVR - 2014-09-11 5:46 PM
lindseylou2290 - 2014-09-11 4:21 PM
CYA Ranch - 2014-09-10 9:28 PM
The best way to lose weight is eat better/healthier and start moving more. I lost 30 pounds that way and with no gimmicks. I'm happier and healthier and my horses are happier too. If you don't learn to eat correctly you won't keep the weight off.   Â
YUP ^^^
I made the commitment and changed my diet and started exercising every day. Since February, I can say I have lost and kept off 21 pounds. I feel amazing, I look way better, and wouldn't ya know it - I can keep up with my horses!!!!
It is a lifestyle change that one must make in order to change your life.
You may have done better with thrive. Instead of losing 30 lbs with diet and exercise, you could have jump started your weight loss and maybe lost 10 lbs more.
Thrive IS NOT PROMOTED AS or intended to be some magical weight loss program! It is excellent nutrition that makes you feel healthy enough to be more active, eat better, and exercise--so the weight loss is a side effect. Do your research before you criticize something--doctors told me I was a heathy person with nothing wrong with me, with a smile on their faces, while I felt like I was dying. Now, I feel 100% healthy. Explain to me how that is such a terrible thing? | |
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| I googled and couldn't find the ingredient list, this would be my big deterrent from trying something.
These products are also not researched or had the clinical trials as medication governed by the FDA
To the op if you have no energy or depression you might want to discuss with your doctor vitamin d, I know psychiatrists are starting to use this as a first line drug, I have heard some people take 2000-4000 iu and have more energy and a better mood. Vitamin d can become toxic so I would discuss with a doctor on dosage | |
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| cheryl makofka - 2014-09-12 12:33 PM
I googled and couldn't find the ingredient list, this would be my big deterrent from trying something.
These products are also not researched or had the clinical trials as medication governed by the FDA
To the op if you have no energy or depression you might want to discuss with your doctor vitamin d, I know psychiatrists are starting to use this as a first line drug, I have heard some people take 2000-4000 iu and have more energy and a better mood. Vitamin d can become toxic so I would discuss with a doctor on dosage
The Le-Vel (Thrive brand) website has PDFs with every ingredient listed. Just go to the product line page. | |
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Location: the end of the rainbow | skeeter 777 - 2014-09-11 4:33 PM
Anyone looking for a fun way to get motivated and committed, I am hosting a 6 week Health Challenge. Lots of tips, recipes, support, etc. Message me for more info. HURRY...it starts Monday the 15th!!
 Does this challenge include a food Nazi to follow me around and slap all the bad food out of my hand before I eat them & an exercise Nazi to kick me out of bed at 5am to work out? If so the I am in. I have decided that I am an extremely pitiful self motivator. | |
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Location: On a paint horse... | willrodeo4food - 2014-09-13 11:28 AM skeeter 777 - 2014-09-11 4:33 PM Anyone looking for a fun way to get motivated and committed, I am hosting a 6 week Health Challenge. Lots of tips, recipes, support, etc. Message me for more info. HURRY...it starts Monday the 15th!! Does this challenge include a food Nazi to follow me around and slap all the bad food out of my hand before I eat them & an exercise Nazi to kick me out of bed at 5am to work out? If so the I am in. I have decided that I am an extremely pitiful self motivator.
 Sure, I would be more than happy to...if thats what you want! Seriously, it is a fun way to get some good habits going, a little money motivation and team group support. JOIN US!! | |
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Location: the end of the rainbow | skeeter 777 - 2014-09-12 2:46 PM
willrodeo4food - 2014-09-13 11:28 AM skeeter 777 - 2014-09-11 4:33 PM Anyone looking for a fun way to get motivated and committed, I am hosting a 6 week Health Challenge. Lots of tips, recipes, support, etc. Message me for more info. HURRY...it starts Monday the 15th!! Does this challenge include a food Nazi to follow me around and slap all the bad food out of my hand before I eat them & an exercise Nazi to kick me out of bed at 5am to work out? If so the I am in. I have decided that I am an extremely pitiful self motivator.
 I don't know, I'm kinda scared. Ooh that's exciting. Send me the details. | |
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Location: South Dakota | willrodeo4food - 2014-09-12 1:28 PM
skeeter 777 - 2014-09-11 4:33 PM
Anyone looking for a fun way to get motivated and committed, I am hosting a 6 week Health Challenge. Lots of tips, recipes, support, etc. Message me for more info. HURRY...it starts Monday the 15th!! Does this challenge include a food Nazi to follow me around and slap all the bad food out of my hand before I eat them & an exercise Nazi to kick me out of bed at 5am to work out? If so the I am in. I have decided that I am an extremely pitiful self motivator.
Me too! Someone would have to follow me around....and they would be kept busy! | |
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| I tried Thrive, was suckered into buying a package after hearing about all the amazing results. I am in my late 20s, no health issues, very active but figured why not get the "miracle" vitamin everyone was raving about. The distributor threw me right on a 3 way call with someone above him to explain the details. All he could talk about was the money aspect of this and how to adverse without getting sued. Ummmm red flag!
I went ahead and gave it a try anyways. I literally thought I was going to have a heart attack. I called the distributor and his reply, "Oh you're detoxing, keep taking it."
A majority of those advertising and pushing this product have no idea what they are selling. They see free gifts if you sell a certain amount, so push push push.
They also say they have a money back guarantee, so I made a few calls, sent a few emails and sent it all back. Well 3 months later I am still fighting to get my money back...and it won't be 100%. Shipping, restocking, partial use, blah blah blah. Screwed!
I would stay away from this product personally. I really do not support it. And after doing my homework I have found out multiple people had that same exact experience, few landed in the hospital. | |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | This sounds like a sweet deal. They approach the weight loss process in a healthy way, using a variety of modalities. I couldn't find a good list of ingredients, but who cares? All I need to know is that people feel amazing and the weight just melts away. Not only that, but you can make a lot of money sharing your experiences. I think the FDA should change their policy and abandon clinical trials because they cost too much anyway. They should just rely on testimonials and a few letters from patients who have experienced great results!
From a blog:
Thoughts on Thrive, week 1 (of however many).Okay, so there is this odd hybrid multi-level-marketing thing going on now where the product is called “Thrive” (though the actual url for the product is le-vel.com, for some reason).
I call it an odd hybrid MLM because a bunch of people out there are trying to treat it like some vehicle for making extra income rather than what (to me, anyway) would be the smarter approach of just selling the product to people. The system as it’s currently set up allows people to do it either way (and all of the marketing materials assume everyone promoting it uses the product themselves and it’s the Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread–more on that later–& etc.), but the people that try to promote it the same way Amway or other similar companies do things usually end up burning out.
Anyway, on to the bits anyone really cares about:
Do(es) the product(s) work as advertised?
Yes and no. Let me clarify this a bit.
There are basically three separate products under the Thrive brand right now: - Men’s and Women’s daily vitamin supplements
- A unisex daily “maintenance” protein shake (with a blend of
- vitamins to supplement workouts, mostly your B-complexes; think of it as a blend between a good Protein shake and your “-ade” drinks) that you mix with your cold liquid of choice.
- What is called a “DFT” patch – think Adipex, except this is a 24-hour transdermal delivery of more vitamins and minerals geared towards boosting your metabolism instead of a drug.
Now, first the reason I said “No” above regarding working as advertised. There are some promoters out there going on and on about these products helping people that have Type 2 diabetes and other diet-related illnesses, but I think the amount actually being “helped” in these cases has everything to do with how the person taking the product behaves while using it and not so much to do with the product itself.
You can have the best of everything in the world helping you, but if you’re an idiot that runs around eating junk food all day you’re going to be miserable. From what I can tell using the products myself, these are meant to be specific supplements for very specific needs.
Here is where the “Yes” portion begins.
If you’re only looking for a convenient vitamin supplement package, then the Thrive vitamins are all you need. Here are the info pages for Thrive for Women and Thrive for Men for your review (data sheet PDFs with a breakdown of everything that is in each product).
If you’re looking for a supplement for your workouts, or a substitute meal for dietary purposes, then Thrive Shake Mix is what you’re looking for (another product data sheet).
If you’re really looking for an extra boost to weight loss to go along with both products above, then the DFT patch is what you’ll need to order (the last data sheet).
I’m using all of these things, myself, and feeling really good. Your mileage may vary, however, so you should print out each of those data sheets and ask your doctor if any of those products will do you any good before you latch on to them and start using them (this assumes you have a doctor that is paying attention and knows what you need, though, which not all of us are lucky enough to have).
Again, if you’re in doubt about whether you’ll benefit from this stuff, try a sample pack from one of the promoters out there (instructions on this below); but double-check with your doctor on whether this stuff will do you any good. Make sure to review the vitamin contents vs. any vitamins you already take to make sure you won’t overload your body with a particular vitamin.
Also, double-check the ingredients to make sure you aren’t allergic. For example, people with Soy allergies will want to avoid the shake mix, but all other products are fine.
What do you get out of this stuff personally?
Other than the benefits of the product itself? Well, I get a 20% commission off everyone that buys using me as the person that referred them (link below), with a 12% commission at the next level removed and then 4% commission at the final level removed before it doesn’t matter any more.
So naturally, the more direct customers you have using you as their referral the more you get, but they have this thing running where if you get two people under you buying the same product, you can get that product for free (as long as they keep ordering it, if they stop, your discount decreases).
Okay, so how much does this stuff cost?
Well, that varies depending on what you want to do (and like any retailer, they’re always running specials depending on what they’re promoting that month). The thing to do would be to sign up as a customer (no purchase is required, you just get emails about specials and “this stuff is the best stuff ever, try some” emails, again, like every other online retailer). But ballparking it, your monthly supply of vitamins will cost about $100 a month if you do the Autoship option. A month’s worth of shake mix (1 shake per day) is about $80, a month’s worth of DFT is $80.
They also have “combo” deals for the monthly autoship where you get a month’s worth of vitamins and shake for $140 a month, or a month’s worth of all three products (choose Men’s or Women’s for vitamins) for $190 a month.
So yes, it’s fairly expensive stuff, but no more than tracking down equivalent dosages of everything at your local GNC store, and the vitamins are only two pills a day (just don’t let the capsule dissolve in your mouth, the stuff has no flavoring or excess binding material in it, so it tastes foul if it breaks open) vs. the many, many pills you get in the GNC equivalent | |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | jenagarwood - 2014-09-12 1:18 PM cheryl makofka - 2014-09-12 12:33 PM I googled and couldn't find the ingredient list, this would be my big deterrent from trying something. These products are also not researched or had the clinical trials as medication governed by the FDA To the op if you have no energy or depression you might want to discuss with your doctor vitamin d, I know psychiatrists are starting to use this as a first line drug, I have heard some people take 2000-4000 iu and have more energy and a better mood. Vitamin d can become toxic so I would discuss with a doctor on dosage The Le-Vel (Thrive brand ) website has PDFs with every ingredient listed. Just go to the product line page.
Do you sell this product? | |
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