I am old enough to remember when Hydroxycut was bad for you.

My girlfriend introduced me to the product in 2001. She was going to the gym at 5 am every morning and taking Hydroxycut twice a day. Once in the morning and once in the afternoon. It was working for her – at least on the outside. Since I lived three hours I would drive at 5 am to work at 8am. She offered me some Hydroxycut to help me stay awake on the 5 am drive.

The memories of the effects of the product are very clear. It was easy to feel your heart racing about 10 minutes after taking the pills. Then there was a sort of intensity in my vision, sort of like when you haven’t slept and you get really awake again, everything is surreal, you are too awake. Then the rolling stomach would come on about 30 minutes later.

I brought Hydroxycut to my friends. One friend would stay up overnight with it on his security job. He once stayed up for 40 hours by taking a barged of Hydroycut and coffee.

We used the product to stay awake. We were all in good shape anyway so we were more interested in maximizing the time we could get out of a day. We were young, working two jobs and going out to the bar all the time. Tough life. Luckily we stopped using the product before people started having health problems. Ironically I did try to go back and use it again and found that it was too weak for me. I didn’t get the kick I wanted so I didn’t bother with it again.

I do still hear that the product is working for those who stick with it. Anything that can help you burn fat and stimulate your metabolism is something to look into. The number one effect that the newer less strong formula has is that if taken before meals it is an effective appetite suppressant. This is key.

Give it a try. It is likely you will see effect in a cycle of 8 weeks. Remember that you will need to reduce your diet and exercise. You can never get out of those two clauses.

Good Luck!

Here are the directions for Hydroxycut Advanced:

“Directions For Hydroxycut Hydroxycut Advanced: As a dietary supplement, take 2 caplets with an 8 oz. glass of water 3 times daily, approximately 30 to 60 minutes before meals (preferably before breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Do not exceed 2 caplets in a 4-hour period and/or 6 caplets in a 24-hour period. Do not take within 5 hours of bedtime.

For best results, use Hydroxycut for 8 weeks in conjunction with a calorie-reduced diet and a regular exercise program. Do not snack after dinner. Consume ten 8 oz. glasses of water per day. Read the entire label before use and follow directions.

Warnings: Not intended for use by persons under 18. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Consult a medical doctor before use if you have been treated for or diagnosed with, or have a family history of any medical condition including (but not limited to) cardiovascular complications, diabetes or liver or kidney disease, or if you are using any prescription or over-the-counter drug. Do not use if you are using a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), or any other product containing ingredients with a known stimulant effect. One serving (2 caplets) of this product contains about as much caffeine as 2 cups of coffee. Do not combine with other sources of caffeine (e.g. tea, coffee, or cola beverages). Consult a medical doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. Discontinue use and call a medical doctor immediately if you experience irregular heartbeat, chest pain, dizziness, headache, nausea, or other similar symptoms. To not exceed recommended serving. Improper use of this product will not improve results and is not advised.”