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Maggie Drozd’s Method |
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Review
Summary |
While a virtual unknown entity in the United States, Maggie Drozd is a European star of film and television. She used to weigh 192 pounds and she claims that while on a skiing holiday she met a nutritionist working in a spa who clued her into a “revolutionary” method to lose weight while continuing to eat whatever she liked. Let’s see if there is anything here to jump up and down about.
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| Ingredients At A Glance |
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The exact specifics of the diet are not revealed on the website, only that “spice pills” must be taken. It is stated that the Maggie Drozd method of weight loss allows one to eat whatever they like and as much as they like. Maggie further states that she continued to eat such foods as cake, pasta, chocolate, buttery foods, fatty meats, and sugary foods. Research on other websites indicates that the spice pills consist of the following ingredients:
Advantra-Z, the patented form of Citrus Arantium which is similar to Ephedra for fat burning capability. This ingredient should not be used by pregnant or nursing women, those with heart or blood pressure problems, or those taking an MAOI. If you have a medical condition, or are taking medication, please consult your physician before using this product.
Cayenne pepper, which may help to increase thermogenesis.
Guarana extract, a stimulant to increase the metabolism and depress the appetite. Green tea extract, a stimulant to increase the metabolism and reduce the appetite; Kola nut extract, a diuretic. These ingredients contains Caffeine which has been known to cause negative side-effects that include nausea, insomnia, nervousness, elevated heart rate and increased blood pressure.
Garcinia cambogia, to decrease cholesterol and increase thermogenesis; hydroxycitric acid, which acts like garcinia cambogia; ginger root, which is used to improve digestion and reduce cholesterol levels.
White Willow Bark Extract to improve the effectiveness of all the other ingredients, and reduce inflammation. This ingredient is often called nature’s aspirin and should not be used by those taking blood thinners.
Yerba mate, which is yet another stimulant. Other spices included are paprika, pepper, mustard powder, nutmeg, caraway seed, and chromate.
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| Cost |
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The price of the Maggie Drozd method depends on one’s weight loss goals. If the goal is to lose 35 pounds, then the price is $29.95 and $5.05 in shipping and handling. If the goal is to lose 55 pounds, then the price is $49.95 and $7.05 in shipping and handling. If the goal is to lose 75 pounds, then the price is $59.95 and $9.05 in shipping and handling. There is a guarantee that a refund is available if a customer is not completely satisfied.
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| Website In Focus |
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At www.maggiedrozd.com, the plan is for sale by agreement between Ms. Drozd and Hollywood Health and Beauty. There is an interview posted that is supposedly with Ms. Drozd and in it she offers testimony to the effectiveness of the method and a history of her weight loss struggles and how she discovered what worked for her. There is a very brief FAQ section that does not go into great detail and there are also multiple customer testimonials from average citizens. There is the option of tracking one’s order and there is an email address for contacting the company.
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| Positives |
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• No one in America is likely to be very familiar with this celebrity, so her story is not likely to sway many people
• There is a refund offered for dissatisfied customers and we imagine is it used often
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| Negatives |
• The product is loaded with stimulants of several differing varieties.
• The ingredients of the spice pills are not offered on the product’s main webpage, not to mention the side effects that are associated with them
• This weight loss method does not address the areas of proper nutrition and an active lifestyle
• It is barely mentioned in the main webpage that pills need to be taken at all; this fact is conveniently left out of the Maggie Drozd interview
The interview does not read as a real person would speak, so it is highly suspect
• There is not a telephone contact number provided for the Hollywood Health and Beauty Company, which is also highly suspect
• Their customers do not like them at all and have negative things to say about their experiences. Click here to read a popular Maggie Drozd Blog.
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| Final Thoughts |
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There are many reasons that leap off the page as to why one ought to avoid the Maggie Drozd weight loss plan. Not only is the advertising misleading, (this is a pill, not a plan), the product is a typical diet pill and the company that sells it does not come off as terribly reputable, which begs the question of the reliability of the refund offer. The weak website and D-list status (at best) of Ms. Maggie Drozd are also some indicators that do not inspire customer confidence.
The product is loaded with stimulants and there is no medical warning present.
If you need a diet supplement, use one from a reputable company with a reliable presence. Look for a product that contains the two elements needed for successful weight loss – a fat-burner and an appetite suppressant. There is no need to load your body up with many stimulants, when just one proven and effective one will do. This product goes on our D-List.
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