Comments on: The Body Magic Isn’t Magic After All

By: Uncontainable Spirit

Uncontainable Spirit — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:31:50 +0000

In my opinion cyanide should not be ingested by humans in large quantities. I’ve never tried it though… I wonder if that opinion is valid? Hmmmmm…

By: Tremilla

Tremilla — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:24:44 +0000

I think what people fail to realize is that this is your blog and you write everything from your point of view in addition to proven facts. If they don’t agree then don’t agree. Some of the people on this site is sooooo sensitive! Can’t we act like adults and debate our opinions instead of trying to shove it down the throats of others. Thank you for keeping it classy Ericka. And if you can’t stand the heat stay out the kitchen (or off the blog for that matter)!

By: Tremilla

Tremilla — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:04:03 +0000

“Flawed grammar, ridiculous spelling, and logic infants can defeat”

***whistles***
You’re my kind of girl! LOL

By: Gracey

Gracey — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:27:22 +0000

I loved the article – I live in the Bahamas and everyone (plus-size women) were talking about ardyss. It is hot here, so I never bought into it – not excluding the fact that it is toooooooo expensive ($500 helll nooo). I went from 230 pds to 180 and I am still losing. Your website is such an encouragement and believe it or not you keep me on my toes. keep it coming……

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:46:32 +0000

I know this story is two years old – but I was introduced to the Body Magic idea about two years ago when a co-worker told me about it. You know we are always looking for the newest diet craze around here. Well, anyway, it sounded good at the time, so I went to one of the sales parties or whatever. I saw the product, heard the price, heard what it actually does, and decided it was NOT for me. At least 3 of my co-workers purchased one. They wore them for maybe 2 weeks. That was 2 years ago. Indeed, it shaped them up nicely: brought the ‘girls’ at attention, took the waist in. Nice posture. But weight loss? Hardly. But we have all been around long enough to know that some companies will say whatever they need to say to make a buck. So, that sounds like what Ardyss did with the Body Magic. It has been two years later, and I don’t think the product is popular anymore. But what is popular and still well heard of: regular exercise and good diet! (laughs) Go figure…

By: Tiera

Tiera — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:29:13 +0000

Now I must finish the article

By: Tiera

Tiera — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:27:46 +0000

I haven’t even completed reading the article yet but I just have to comment before it leaves my mind. I cannot STAND watching “body slimming garment” commercials. Why? Because they ALWAYS use skinny women! How can we see how it really works? We can’t. Know why? Because it DOESN’T work! You know what? Just start trying to lose the weight and you won’t feel like you need the garment. I…I ha-….I HATE those commercials!

By: Purplefro

Purplefro — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:00:09 +0000

It’s just a girdle family. An expensive one. Use that money..buy some sneakers, healthier foods or start a gym membership. If I ever buy a body magic….it will be for a bang-em dress that I need to look smooth in….but even then so…the goal here is not to wear them.

The whole tick to this weight loss gimmick is: results now…not results after hard work. Folks are lazy..we live in a society where we want what we want now..no results. That’s why masters degree programs are a year instead of two..there are drive through jiffy car washes..instant brown rice(which ain’t all that bad heheheh) you name it comes in fast, faster and super fast.

Now I tried the ardyss supplements….instead of the girdle….that stuff is full of sugar….cran aloe is what they call it. Wamp.

Anyone reading this. Workout..eat right…buy a cheaper girdle if you need a little help during the meantime.

By: Nokigirl83

Nokigirl83 — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:23:19 +0000

Well said! I am always telling my mom and sister in law to lay off the girdles, b/c when you take them off you are still going to have the same issues as before. I used to live in mine, until i realized I was only fooling myself. (and making myself uncomfortable and HOT!!) I still have a ways to go, but I will at least have $$ in my pocket.

By: Adaku

Adaku — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:32:04 +0000

Everything I believe happens for a reason and that includes stumbling on your site! I’m a mum whose had 3 Children in 3 years (need I tell you what that has done to my body!) I’ve been totally sucked in by anything and everything that indicates that “you could lose 6lbs in 4 2wks” and wait for it….”body magic” is one of those ‘things’! Thanks a lot for opening a lot of eyes…mine inclusive!

By: Jena

Jena — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:38:20 +0000

Erika I would like to thank you for creating this site because people need to know the real facts about ardyss body magic. Some people like it because they can wear certain clothes with it, but at the end of the day when you take it off you’re still the same size. Its shapewear, its not going to help you lose weight. I found the body magic too tight, straps dug into my shoulders, its restricting to a point of not being able to eat because you know that will make it tighter. I actually ordered it a size bigger than the distributor told me I was on the phone. Body magic wasn’t worth the $120.00 price tag. You can get the same results with a spanx or saxybass shaper for a lot less money.

By: LadyReD

LadyReD — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:57:40 +0000

I am soo glad I came across this post!! I was falling into the spell of wanting a quick fix and tempted to buy a body magic. It made the sales person look nice under her clothing but it was just too much effort to put on and use the ladies room. I could not wrap my head around the cost and effort it took to wear this thing. Plus I was worried it would hurt after eating, sitting etc because it looked TIGHT lol. My bust line is a 40 and the lady was trying to get me to purchase a 34 (0_0) where on earth would I put that. Needless to say I did not purchase one that day but left with the impression that I needed one.
Until I read your post. Thank You for being honest and shedding light on the truth.

~LadyRed

By: Katryna

Katryna — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:59:04 +0000

I tried on a BodyMagic and it did make me look amazing, but it wasn’t very comfortable. It was, however, extremely inspiring to see what I could look like if I worked hard. I won’t buy a BodyMagic, but I’m working on a Magic Body!

By: My Opinion

My Opinion — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:40:35 +0000

Anita, I don’t think Erika is mad that people have different views. But I can agree that if it were MY site and someone came swinging (cursing, yelling in caps and being nasty/disrepectful) I would delete it too!

You can disagree respectfully…

By: Erika

Erika — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:54:08 +0000

They have a size chart – just grab your tape measure and get to work!

By: 313QT

313QT — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:47:21 +0000

thanks so much! Im 218.6 from 270lbs december 09 so im trying to get these last few off to hit my goal of 200…this shaper will help when I wear my bad goal dress I have! I have no clue what size to get but I’ll see if I can find a store. thanks again!

By: Erika

Erika — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:34:44 +0000

I sure do: http://www.fredericks.com/Seamless_Hourglass_Slip/53753,default,pd.html?cgid=co22

They have LOTS of them. NONE of them in triple digit costs. I’m actually sad that mine is now too big. Sigh.

By: 313QT

313QT — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:28:29 +0000

What body shaper do you have from fredricks? do you have a link or style # or something to identify it with?

By: BrightTrotter

BrightTrotter — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:25:38 +0000

First things first: YASSSSSSSSS! *ahem* Erika, THANK YOU for this blog and all of your research, insights, & musings. I’m hooked. You are an inspiration, and I absolutely enjoy your writing style. The recipes look deelish! I may have to borrow from Julie & Julia and try them all one by one.

On to the topic. I first heard of Body Magic from a friend that shared my desire to lose weight. Being more of a skeptic, my BS antennae went up as soon as she said “and you can sell ‘em, too…”

: /

She purchased one. I remember being out with her when she wore it and the poor girl, although smooth and a tad bit slimmer, couldn’t breathe or bend. Heh. Welp. I will continue to be a tortoise in this weight loss journey. Slow and steady. And able to bend and inhale simultaneously without fear of my eyes popping out.

Have good days,

Annica : )

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:29:27 +0000

My New Year will be brighter knowing this!