As the title suggests, I have jumped onto the Skinnymint bandwagon and I absolutely cannot wait to start the Teatox programme!
Date check: It is 27 August 2014 today and you will probably only see this post some 15~18 days later but I will regularly check back to update my progress. :-)
Earlier in the day, I purchased the 14 Day Starter Teatox for $29.90 (USD), which will probably translate to about $40 SGD.
For a long time now, I've suffered from food/acid reflux and bloatedness. I even consulted my GP and received medication that didn't work to well in dispelling the wind in my stomach, which is why I have high hopes for Skinnymint.
Additionally, I've read tons of reviews about Skinnymint and I'm hoping it works magic for me too! (Note when I say magic I don't exactly mean superb results, I just mean I hope it helps me the same way it has helped many others.)
28 August 2014, Thursday: Day #1
I was delighted to receive my package this morning and could not wait to start!
I took some before photos (releasing them on the last day for comparison purposes) and I'm not going to give myself any excuses. :'( Well, my starting weight is 46.7kg!
But I'll give y'all a heads-up and let you know my problematic area is just my lower tummy.
Because I was excited.....
As the word teatox suggests, it's a detoxification process via tea. I'm not gonna dive into the knitty-gritty because you can find them on their site but the thing to know is all ingredients are 100% natural. No preservatives, just plain fruit/vege goodness. :-)
In my starter programme, I have 14 sachets of Morning Boost (to be taken daily) and 7 sachets of Night Cleanse (to be taken every alternate night starting with the first).
30 August 2014, Saturday
My first impression of the Morning Boost is how bland it actually tastes! On my second day, I decided to add 2 spoons of honey to it to boost the flavour. What I really like, though, is the fact that drinking a cup of tea in the morning keeps my body warm throughout the day. :-) It's such a soothing feeling!
The Night Cleanse was definitely better because ginger naturally has a strong smell and taste. I really love how the ginger leaves such an aromatic aftertaste!
The day after I had my first cup of Night Cleanse, I visited the washroom 4 times! But I'm not sure if its entirely the tea's doing or partly the sambal kangkong I had the day before. What I can say with certainty is I surely dispelled a lot of wind from my stomach. I am less bloated by the third day and I have a good feeling about this!
2 September 2014, Tuesday
Checking back on the 6th day since I began this programme!
I know for sure the Morning Boost has successfully curbed my appetite. I eat a lot lesser but I don't feel as hungry as I would used to. It does also give me energy to last through my morning lessons but I'd say the caffeine probably wears off in about 5-6 hours. All good, nonetheless!
I read that the Night Cleanse is supposed to promote sleep but it hasn't been working for me. I still lay in bed for 2 hours before finally being able to fall asleep at 2AM. But I'm not saying it doesn't work entirely! I experience smoother bowel activity in the morning and I think that's really important for me. :-)
Date check: It is 27 August 2014 today and you will probably only see this post some 15~18 days later but I will regularly check back to update my progress. :-)
Earlier in the day, I purchased the 14 Day Starter Teatox for $29.90 (USD), which will probably translate to about $40 SGD.
For a long time now, I've suffered from food/acid reflux and bloatedness. I even consulted my GP and received medication that didn't work to well in dispelling the wind in my stomach, which is why I have high hopes for Skinnymint.
Additionally, I've read tons of reviews about Skinnymint and I'm hoping it works magic for me too! (Note when I say magic I don't exactly mean superb results, I just mean I hope it helps me the same way it has helped many others.)
28 August 2014, Thursday: Day #1
I was delighted to receive my package this morning and could not wait to start!
I took some before photos (releasing them on the last day for comparison purposes) and I'm not going to give myself any excuses. :'( Well, my starting weight is 46.7kg!
But I'll give y'all a heads-up and let you know my problematic area is just my lower tummy.
Other discomfort I experience:
- Bloating (seems to be a problem many girls experience!)
- Food/acid reflux (I conclude that due to the bloating, I can hardly digest my food properly but I still go to the toilet normally)
- Humongous appetite (I usually eat once every 3-4 hours, its crazy!)
- Unable to fall asleep at night
Because I was excited.....
Gonna drink you all, muahaha!
As the word teatox suggests, it's a detoxification process via tea. I'm not gonna dive into the knitty-gritty because you can find them on their site but the thing to know is all ingredients are 100% natural. No preservatives, just plain fruit/vege goodness. :-)
L: Morning Boost / R: Night Cleanse
In my starter programme, I have 14 sachets of Morning Boost (to be taken daily) and 7 sachets of Night Cleanse (to be taken every alternate night starting with the first).
30 August 2014, Saturday
My first impression of the Morning Boost is how bland it actually tastes! On my second day, I decided to add 2 spoons of honey to it to boost the flavour. What I really like, though, is the fact that drinking a cup of tea in the morning keeps my body warm throughout the day. :-) It's such a soothing feeling!
The Night Cleanse was definitely better because ginger naturally has a strong smell and taste. I really love how the ginger leaves such an aromatic aftertaste!
The day after I had my first cup of Night Cleanse, I visited the washroom 4 times! But I'm not sure if its entirely the tea's doing or partly the sambal kangkong I had the day before. What I can say with certainty is I surely dispelled a lot of wind from my stomach. I am less bloated by the third day and I have a good feeling about this!
2 September 2014, Tuesday
Checking back on the 6th day since I began this programme!
I know for sure the Morning Boost has successfully curbed my appetite. I eat a lot lesser but I don't feel as hungry as I would used to. It does also give me energy to last through my morning lessons but I'd say the caffeine probably wears off in about 5-6 hours. All good, nonetheless!
I read that the Night Cleanse is supposed to promote sleep but it hasn't been working for me. I still lay in bed for 2 hours before finally being able to fall asleep at 2AM. But I'm not saying it doesn't work entirely! I experience smoother bowel activity in the morning and I think that's really important for me. :-)
10 September 2015, Wednesday
This morning I was told that I only had one Morning Cleanse left to the completion of the teatox programme I embarked on almost 2 weeks ago so I'm checking back 1 day before the final day to tell y'all my progress!
By the second last day, I can safely say my huge, immeasurable appetite has been successfully curbed. This happens to be one of the things the Morning Boost claims to do and it sure did. But the tea also increased metabolism rate while raising energy levels. I didn't think there'd be any backlash by I realized while I was eating lesser at each meal, I also became hungry after 2-3 hours as compared to how I ate 3 proper meals every 4-5 hours. I've read that taking smaller meals more often will aid in losing weight so I'm going to stick with that.
Energy levels... can't say they were raised. I'm perpetually tired but it's a problem I encounter every day since I don't sleep well on most nights. I don't expect any tea to miraculously make me feel more energetic with each passing day if I'm well aware my body isn't getting enough rest.
The Night Cleanse, on one hand, definitely cleansed my system. Day after I drink the Night Cleanse, I tend to go to the toilet more often but it's not like diarrhea or anything of that sort, if you're wondering. I did hear that some people experience diarrhea but I guess it all depends on your body system.
On the other hand, what the Night Cleanse did not do for me is to promote sleep. Sleep defiency is something I've had to face since the year began and I don't know if it's because of school or because my mind is constantly working. I just don't sleep well.
Initially, I was looking forward to better nights where I can sleep soundly but it did not happen. I'm sure it won't be the same for everyone else though!
Will check back tomorrow one last time to inform y'all of the results. ;-)
11 September 2014, Thursday
Sipping on my last cup of Morning Boost while I give y'all the final update. :-)
Assuming y'all are most interested in the weight loss aspect, I weighed myself this morning and was delighted to find that I managed to shed 1kg!
In the last 14 days, I didn't change my diet nor my exercise routine. Melly said the tea should be the only variable introduced so that I can vouch for myself if it really works and it did.
The important thing throughout is the drink lots of water. The Night Cleanse potentially makes you feel dehydrated so it is important, very important to always drink lots of water.
Well, if you've read till this part then I suppose you'd already know all that the tea has done for me...
But I'm just gonna add that I'm less bloated now and, oh-my-god, there's lesser wind in my tummy too! :D I also don't experience anymore food/acid reflux which is just amazing because no medicine could do the same for me.
Smaller appetite + lesser bloating + no more food/acid reflux = happier Smi!
Although the Night Cleanse did not help me sleep better, it did help me go to the toilet better after all. (That contributes to the weight loss, right?)
Anyone else out there who wants to try this programme... I'd say give it a go! ;-)
11 September 2014, Thursday
Sipping on my last cup of Morning Boost while I give y'all the final update. :-)
Assuming y'all are most interested in the weight loss aspect, I weighed myself this morning and was delighted to find that I managed to shed 1kg!
Left: Day 1 / Right: Day 14
Left: Day 1 / Right: Day 14
Tried to find the same clothes I wore on the first day to compare with how I'd look on the last day and I suppose... it did change a little? Ha!
Lower tummy slightly smaller now ;-)
The important thing throughout is the drink lots of water. The Night Cleanse potentially makes you feel dehydrated so it is important, very important to always drink lots of water.
Well, if you've read till this part then I suppose you'd already know all that the tea has done for me...
But I'm just gonna add that I'm less bloated now and, oh-my-god, there's lesser wind in my tummy too! :D I also don't experience anymore food/acid reflux which is just amazing because no medicine could do the same for me.
Smaller appetite + lesser bloating + no more food/acid reflux = happier Smi!
Although the Night Cleanse did not help me sleep better, it did help me go to the toilet better after all. (That contributes to the weight loss, right?)
Anyone else out there who wants to try this programme... I'd say give it a go! ;-)
There goes the last Morning Boost~
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