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Anyone used a Skinny Pen

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Butterflyone1 · 19/07/2019 15:19

I'm pretty sure this is one of those scamming things but has anyone used one of the Skinny Pens?

There's a girl on my IG that has a heap of before/after pictures and says it helps supress appetite and burn calories but I'm sceptical.

I workout regularly, I eat well and yet I struggle to lose weight so I am willing to pay for something if it works.

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Littlepond · 19/07/2019 15:22

Never heard of this so googled it. For the side effects alone I’d avoid like the plague!

Butterflyone1 · 19/07/2019 15:26

I'm thinking it's a dud but thought I'd ask.

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ChocOrCheese · 19/07/2019 15:45

I notice that they tell you to reduce your calories by 500 per day and increase your exercise to at least 30 mins per day. I'd have thought that on its own is what is working. Whether or not the skinny pen does actually curb hunger sounds debatable to me - given that many people don't overeat due to actual hunger anyway. Personally I would not go near it but that is partly because I am a real wuss around needles!

BigusBumus · 19/07/2019 15:47

I just googled it and now i am intrigued..... it looks good i think, if it works. Wonder if anyone's used one successfully.

Butterflyone1 · 19/07/2019 16:09

My issue is I'm super active. On average each week I work out 4-5 times for 30-90 minutes plus I do my 12,500 steps each day. I maybe take in 1200-1500 calories but I struggle hugely to lose weight.

I wear a size 10 clothing but I'm really heavy and the only place I really want to lose weight is my tummy.

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WhoWants2Know · 19/07/2019 16:31

I'm intrigued. If I could afford it, I would be straight in.

havinganothertry · 19/07/2019 16:33

@Butterflyone1 I doubt you are super heavy wearing a size 10. I think this is just your shape. I used to think my tummy was large due to fat, when in reality it's the shape of my internal organs in my pelvis that make my lower stomach stick out more.

You are either not eating enough calories and Starving your body, so it won't let go of the last fat reserves or they are more of a mental issue of the way you see your body.

Skinny pen will certainly make your wallet lighter.

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