Comments on: The Body Magic Isn’t Magic After All http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/ Culturally Sound Tools, Tips, and Advice Tue, 22 May 2012 00:24:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: MsVevi http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-771469 MsVevi Mon, 07 May 2012 19:37:33 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-771469 I know this is old but I just wanted to add my opinion. I was introduced to it by a "friend" several years ago. She went on and on about how it will make you look good in your clothes. She never really pushed it as a weight loss tool. I didn't buy one from her because she charged too much, and didn't want to measure you for it unless you promised to buy one from her! However, I did get one from Ebay. It does shape you very nicely!! I even have some shape to my flat butt when I wear it, lol However, it is VERY uncomfortable!!! I can only wear it for a few short hours and I better be standing because when you go to sit down its a horrible constricted feeling! Don't even think about eating anything while wearing it! *whew* I'm mad at the fact that Ardyss sales pitch claims that the BM is comfortable! That is a complete and total LIE!! I wear spanx as well. While Spanx don't firm you or shape you quite like the BM...you can at least wear it all day and enjoy a meal without feeling like you are about to pass out! lol I know my friend that was selling it wore it for a while but eventually stopped and I never heard her speak about the BM again. I think the BM fad has run its course now, but if you decide to get one please know that it's a girdle. Nothing more nothing less! Don't expect to lose any weight. Buy it knowing that its an occassional thing and not something that should be worn everyday. Lastly, do not pay full price for it. Check Ebay! I know this is old but I just wanted to add my opinion. I was introduced to it by a “friend” several years ago. She went on and on about how it will make you look good in your clothes. She never really pushed it as a weight loss tool. I didn’t buy one from her because she charged too much, and didn’t want to measure you for it unless you promised to buy one from her! However, I did get one from Ebay. It does shape you very nicely!! I even have some shape to my flat butt when I wear it, lol However, it is VERY uncomfortable!!! I can only wear it for a few short hours and I better be standing because when you go to sit down its a horrible constricted feeling! Don’t even think about eating anything while wearing it! *whew* I’m mad at the fact that Ardyss sales pitch claims that the BM is comfortable! That is a complete and total LIE!!

I wear spanx as well. While Spanx don’t firm you or shape you quite like the BM…you can at least wear it all day and enjoy a meal without feeling like you are about to pass out! lol

I know my friend that was selling it wore it for a while but eventually stopped and I never heard her speak about the BM again. I think the BM fad has run its course now, but if you decide to get one please know that it’s a girdle. Nothing more nothing less! Don’t expect to lose any weight. Buy it knowing that its an occassional thing and not something that should be worn everyday. Lastly, do not pay full price for it. Check Ebay!

]]> By: Chelsia http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-739219 Chelsia Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:30:15 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-739219 Sorry so late I'm been browsing your blog. I think Bodyshapers have a place, and I use the High Waist Spanx. HOWEVER. Like someone else said I continues to work out and eat right and try to get this 60lbs off because I want to look better than I do in the spanx. Now I "observed" a Body Magic showcase and 1. The presenter looked unnatural. Her but was too high on her back she just looked fake, and she was by no means a large woman. I guess she keep asking me to try it cause i'm fat or whatever but I was like no thanks lady. LOL. A good friend of mine has it and she's worn it twice because of how long it takes her to get into it. See when I go out I get loose sometimes I dont want to have trouble breathing. P.S. Those Ardyss reps have a right to defend the brand they are promoting but they can do it elsewhere or tastefully. Getting mad means something you said was correct. Good job on all of your accomplishments Erika. Sorry so late I’m been browsing your blog.

I think Bodyshapers have a place, and I use the High Waist Spanx. HOWEVER. Like someone else said I continues to work out and eat right and try to get this 60lbs off because I want to look better than I do in the spanx.

Now I “observed” a Body Magic showcase and 1. The presenter looked unnatural. Her but was too high on her back she just looked fake, and she was by no means a large woman. I guess she keep asking me to try it cause i’m fat or whatever but I was like no thanks lady. LOL.
A good friend of mine has it and she’s worn it twice because of how long it takes her to get into it. See when I go out I get loose sometimes I dont want to have trouble breathing.

P.S. Those Ardyss reps have a right to defend the brand they are promoting but they can do it elsewhere or tastefully. Getting mad means something you said was correct.

Good job on all of your accomplishments Erika.

]]> By: Uncontainable Spirit http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-589731 Uncontainable Spirit Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:31:50 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-589731 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... 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 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-426283 Tremilla Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:24:44 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-426283 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)! 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 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-426246 Tremilla Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:04:03 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-426246 "Flawed grammar, ridiculous spelling, and logic infants can defeat" ***whistles*** You're my kind of girl! LOL “Flawed grammar, ridiculous spelling, and logic infants can defeat”

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

]]> By: Gracey http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-336878 Gracey Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:27:22 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-336878 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...... 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 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-303682 Stefanie Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:46:32 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-303682 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... 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 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-285667 Tiera Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:29:13 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-285667 Now I must finish the article :) Now I must finish the article :)

]]> By: Tiera http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-285666 Tiera Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:27:46 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-285666 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! 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 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-192622 Purplefro Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:00:09 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-192622 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. 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 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-173325 Nokigirl83 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:23:19 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-173325 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 $$ in my pocket. Well said! I am always telling my mom and sister in law to lay off the girdles, b/c when you take them off you are still going to have the same issues as before. I used to live in mine, until i realized I was only fooling myself. (and making myself uncomfortable and HOT!!) I still have a ways to go, but I will at least have $$ in my pocket.

]]> By: Adaku http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-159815 Adaku Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:32:04 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-159815 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! 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 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-108312 Jena Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:38:20 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-108312 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. 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 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-90261 LadyReD Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:57:40 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-90261 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 :) 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 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-66361 Katryna Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:59:04 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-66361 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! :) 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 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-61687 My Opinion Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:40:35 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-61687 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... 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 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-54950 Erika Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:54:08 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-54950 They have a size chart - just grab your tape measure and get to work! :) They have a size chart – just grab your tape measure and get to work! :)

]]> By: 313QT http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-54943 313QT Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:47:21 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-54943 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! 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 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-54929 Erika Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:34:44 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-54929 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. 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 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/debunking-the-myths/the-body-magic-isnt-magic-afterall/#comment-54924 313QT Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:28:29 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=378#comment-54924 What body shaper do you have from fredricks? do you have a link or style # or something to identify it with? What body shaper do you have from fredricks? do you have a link or style # or something to identify it with?

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