Carmen Electra and the NV Weight Loss Pill
It's called NV (as in envy) and is proudly advertised as the "First Rapid Weight-Loss Beauty Pill". NV have signed up actress and model (and, erm.., singer) Carmen Electra as their new spokesperson.
This surely is the mythic essence of marketing - get the 'perfect' body just by taking a pill. And because we all like instant gratification - NV is not just any pill - but a rapid weight loss and beauty pill. Couple it with a silicone-enhanced model and take out a national TV and print advertising campaign.
"NV™'s unique three complex formula is a simple way to enhance a woman's figure, radiate beauty and increase energy," said Electra. "I can identify with a woman's desire to make her outer appearance match her inner glow, which is why my secret to maintaining my looks, energy and confidence is NV™.The 'three complex formula' comprises a weight-loss, beauty, and energy blend.
The weight-loss complex is made up of green tea extract, hoodia gordonii, and theobromine. The exact proportions are unknown because it is a proprietary blend (total 267mg). While green tea extract and hoodia may have some validity regarding fat loss, often this depends on the quality - and as Will Brink puts it (via About Supplements):
The truth is that high-quality green tea extracts containing high levels of active compounds are expensive and rarely used in the cost-conscious supplement industry.Theobromine is a stimulant, and I am unaware of any weight loss effect.
The company behind the pill (nxCare) is like many others in the nutraceutical business - dubious credentials, and a few men getting rich.
Anyone care to try the product?
NV is no longer available new. But you can source older product from eBay.
I have a couple questions about NV Pill. I want to start taking it so I am trying to get as much information as possible. I have a pretty fast metabolism already but I want to lose a couple pounds..if I stop taking the pill will my metabolism still be the same or will I gain a bunch of weight back. Will my body go back to normal if I stop taking it. If someone could please get back to me quickly..that would be great! Thank you.
oh and Biggirl85..please keep us posted! : )
ReplyI started using NV 2 days ago, I am 5'4....155pounds
ReplyI am excited to see what the results are going to be like!
My nails are so soft and only after two days they already feel stronger, and dont bend as easily.
I do my workouts 3 times per week and have stoped now that school has started, but school keeps me pretty active through out the day...I eat healthy...and I will keep you guys posted on my results....
I have been working out for a year and only lost 5 pounds. So this product better speed up my metabolism!
Keep on fighting the PUDGE!!!!!!!!!!!
I started taking NV a week ago and I have tried so many different brands and this is the only one that is easy to take and easy on your stomach. I haven't seen any weight loss results yet but nothing is that fast (plus I don't have a scale in the house - I refuse!).
I feel like I have a lot more energy and if nothing else I need extra energy with two kids. Appetite/snacking is dramatically curbed, but not gone - which is a good thing.
I want to know about more people that have been on it for longer than two weeks and how much they lost.
ReplyJust to let u all know..ive been takin NV for a few weeks now...I saw no results..none watsoever. I eventually gave up taking it. Gues it works on some ppl and not others. It was just a waste of $30 for me. Hope some u actually see results.
ReplyI been using NV about three weeks now...i truly think it works...i feel with a steady diet consisting of fish,chicken, and raw fruits and vegetables, NV truly works like magic..not literally but you know what i mean. so far my skin has took on a glow and a more healthier appearance my hair has also become darker at the roots...i've lost 9 pounds so far and i'm so excited!!...I was 159 now i'm 150...i plan to trim down to my highschool weight which was 135...wish me luck!!!
ReplyCan I drink alcohol with this product?
ReplyI've been taken NV for a month now and lost 7 pounds. And I only take it once a day!!! I also work out everyday, but still eat what I want. I'm going to change my eating habits starting tomorrow to 1200 calories a day. Maybe then I could lose up to 10 pounds a month. I believe this stuff really works. Dont knock it before you try it.
ReplyUpdate: I've been on NV for 11 days. Down 1 lb but I've been working out like crazy.
I'm up to 2 pills a day and don't even notice the anxiousness anymore.
I have a little more energy than when I don't take it but I feel your body gets used to it - I'm back to being hungry between meals.
My nails are growing super fast - that's one plus to it.
Once this bottle is out, I'm not going to purchase again.
ReplyWhat folks fail to realize is duh, you still have to eat healthy and exercise to lose weight. NV is not a miracle pill, it just gives you the boost to get moving! You're dumb if you keep saying that NV doesnt work and all you do is eat what you want and not exercise. NV doesnt replace those things. It's just like a vitamin; you take vitamins to give your body the nutrients it needs that you dont get daily from certain food. And duh, not all supplements work for everyone just like not all exercises work for 2 of the same poeple. I'm a runner, and my moms a walker. I lose 200 calories for running 3 miles, when my mom will lose 200 for walking 4 miles. Our bodies are different, but we still get the same work out.
ReplyI began using NV on Aug. 22, and weighed myself today. I have lost 4 pounds.
ReplyYea I agree you can't take this pill and eat the same way you usually do and not exercise if you want to lose weight. It is supposed to help give you the extra motivation. The guy at GNC explained to me that it does break up fat and you need to keep drinking water ALL day long to flush it out. I've been on it for a few weeks now and I lost 5 pounds after the first week. Haven't lost any since but I haven't exactly stuck to my diet or had time to really exercise.
ReplyI;ve taken nv for two weeks and not lost a pound. I belevie what everyone one else says eat right and exercise which is what I am doing. I reallly don;t need this pill in my system if i think is not working for me. I am not taking it anymore and I will have to stick to my daily caloric intake to achive best results.
Replygood luck everyone.
Chely
I am 24 years old 5'3 152lbs I feel fat I use to be 127lbs. I have tried so many things to drop I have been on envy for 3 days I want to loose 20-25 lbs. I will keep you posted.
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ReplyI tried NV and they gave me a little energy and made my skin clearer,but the weight loss came from all the dieting and excersizing I have been doing.I also agree that Carmen Electra is not a good spokesperson,she was slim before she started taking NV so that really did not make any sense.The best way to lose weight is through diet and excersize!!!
ReplyI have been using NV for 1.5 months...no results.
ReplyI was reading People Magazine. I saw the article where Carmen Electra started using the diet pill NV. Does it really work? What is the website for NV? I'm 18 years old, I find it so hard to exercise and eat right because I'm always on the go. Work & School. I have no time. I was thinking about joining a gym & doing yoga.
ReplyI am thinking about going to buy some pills today. I want to lose a few extra punds but I am worried this product will work and once I stop taking it I will gain all the weight back! Has anyone had any experience with this?
ReplyHey there, just bought a bottle and started taking yesterday. First 2 nights I had problems sleeping but seems okay now.....I exercise 5 days a week and eat very healthy meals but the weight loss stopped coming off, so I thought I'd give this stuff a try. Will keep you posted.
ReplyHi, i jusr bought NV, i'm 6' tall and 175 lbs. my goal is to lose about 30lbs i'll let ya know how well it works.
ReplyAlso, Carmen Electra, if they showed an overweight person on there adds would you be as quick to critize?
She gets paid alot of money to promote the product. I don't blame her. She might even use it!
ReplyBe cautious with buying this product on ebay!!!!! I have been told that the NV company only sells to and through authorized outlets - and ebay is not one of them. Goods are either counterfeit, or obtained in a dubious manner (theft). NV supports a 100% satisfaction guarantee - but only if bought from an authorized source. Ebay is good if you want a collectable...but stay away from products like this...I don't care what some of those scammers on ebay say to assure you - unless the are authorized...stay away. Call the 1-800 number on the bottle when in doubt...or check our their website.
ReplyPro activ actually works. I have been using it now for 3 weeks and my acne is cleared! I also have a best friend who is a phamasist and she says that all those weight loss pills basically make you have diarrea so that you Sh** everything out and lose everything! Even your nutrients! We are one of the laziest nations in the world! All we need to do is make healthier choices and excercise daily! You won't only lose weight but you'll live longer and feel better about yourself! Sarah.
ReplyI just began using NV on Sept 25 and so far I have lost 4 pounds. I am only taking 1 pill a day. I have been drinking lots of water and I exercise daily. I have cut down on my portions of food. We will see if this continues.
ReplyHey, so far the results seem to be good, I started on the 26th of Sept and I have already lost 6 pounds. I'll keep you guys posted
Replyumm... anyone have any weird side effects...? I definantly am, and it's freaking me out.
ReplyMy girlfriend told me about this product because her 18 year old daughter started taking it in July. Her daughter was 200 lbs, 5'4", size 16 (My current size and weight). She is now down to 130 lbs and a size 8. Her daughter goes to college and my gf said that every time she sees the girl, she has lost more weight but looks really healthy. Also, she has gained a cup size in her bra. (I do NOT need that but if my band size goes down at the same time, I could deal with it) She's not starving herself and doesn't excercise (I try to get a half hour in on the eliptical a few times a week) and still lost 70 lbs. I also realize that at 18 her metabolism has got to be a lot better than mine is at 31.
I started taking NV 5 days ago and have lost 4.5 lbs so far and can see that I am losing weight. I'm eating 3 times a day (sometimes fast food and restaurant food) plus some snacks. Not pigging out mind you, but normal portions of food.
My gf who's daughter is taking NV, her son, and two other gf's also started taking it with me. We have all noticed that our pants fit better and call me crazy but I think I look better too. My skin is glowing. Even without any weightloss I think I would still take it because it seems to me that I look better. I'm trying to drink a lot of water because I seem to be going to the bathroom more often.
I think it is working for me because I'm still eating 3 full meals a day and I've never lost 4.5 lbs in 5 days unless I starved myself and even then it all would come back when I started eating again. Also when I starved myself in the past, I'd lose 3 lbs the first day (water weight) and then .5 lbs each day after for the first week. But this time with just taking NV and still eating I've been losing it at a rate of about 1 lb a day. I had a pair of jeans that I couldn't button at all 2 weeks ago (the last time I tried them on before NV) and after 3 days on NV I was able to get them closed without struggling. They're still snug, but if things keep going at even half the rate they have been it won't be long before I'm wearing them (and then hopefully needing a smaller size!).
I'll keep everyone posted on how the 5 of us do on NV. I think only myself and 1 gf are weighing in though, the other 3 are going by how their clothes fit.
I've tried a lot of diet pills in the past and I'm still not completely convinced that these will work but I figured I was only out $23 if it didn't work. (Walgreens had it on sale last week)
Anyhow, I'll try to remember to check in next saturday night and give everyone an update on our progress.
ReplyJe suis a la recherche de quelque chose pour me faire perdre du poids
ReplyJe parle français et je ne suis pas bien sur de tout saisir sur le NV.
Mais je suis tres ouverte a ce produit parce que j'ai prie 30 lbs en six mois a cause de médicament et je suis tres malheureuse maintenant de la silhouette que je possède
iHola! I am writing in this blog b/c I am w/ all those who could lose a few lbs. (Or more...he..he..;) ) I ordered this 'NV' product online last week as well as 'trim-spa'. I am hoping that the combination of these 2 along w/ exercise and a healthy variety of food will help to shed my fat!
ReplyAnyone w/ any tips on how to lose @ the best...50Lbs. I am currently 150lbs & want to look more sexy, have more energy, as well as be able to control my food habits! I would appreciate any advice from those who are 'oh, too familiar' w/ binging on food. Especially Chocolate, cheese, cookies, cereal, and hmmm....the food that isn't appealing to my body, only my stomach. Ha! Lol. I hope this works!
About the 'Carmen Electra' spokes-model...I believe that she is only working to promote the good of this supplement. Maybe if one is eager enough and persistant, they'll look like her! I was being sarcastic. It isn't her fault she has worked hard all her life to near perfection. Maybe she is the outcome of this product. I am only joking. Seriously, its up to me if I want to stop being a lazy, fat-ass...isn't it?
Btw, anybody w/ some input please do post. I also have purchased protein powder to drink after I exercise & I have powdered soy milk to mix w/ h20 w/ my cereal. Hmmm...which cereal is the healthiest? Please help w/ any suggestions, comments, questions, answers...etc. I am in dire need of help.
I am not motivated enough for this ordeal. Lol....what do you smart ppl do out there to aide w/ 50 lbs of fat on their bodies? Really? How long will it take (healthiest) to lose this weight?
I thank you all who lend a helping hand to others. I congradulate those whom are successful or who are actually 'trying', and I appreciate any comments! God bless all of you and pleasant wishes, determination, harD-work, and persistance to those whom are alike myself! -needs2lose50lbsASAP(bEST WAY to stay fiT) Go0D LucK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I started taking NV today. First pill at 5:45 a.m., next pill at 12:00 p.m. I had 1 peice whole wheat toast with "I can't believe it's not butter" for breakfast. I was a little hungry about 9 and had about 3 tablespoons cottage cheese and got very full. For lunch I had three pieces of sushi. (i can usually eat all 6 peices) and I am drinking tons of water. I usually walk 1.5 miles in the evening but I really need to firm up the mid section with old fashion crunches.
ReplyI have noticed that I am not as hungry as usual, which is a PLUS. I'm 5'3" and currently weigh 136 pounds. I'd like to lose at least 10 pounds maybe even 12. I'll keep ppl posted on my progress.
I tried it along with diet and exercise, and I lost 9pounds after taking the whole bottle, but i never had much of an appetite. I drank smoothie king, and ate dinner i felt no jitterness. it gave me an advantage slightly you really have to work out and drink tons of water to make these things work.
ReplyOkay, you have all made me want to try this product more than ever. But I am curious if I could give it to my daughter who is almost 17. She is about 45 pounds overweight and we have tried diet and excersize alone, but that only really toned her already toned arms and legs(and we were doing ab excersizes). Her belly is the size of mine when I was 6 mounths pregnate with her. She is embarressed, because all of the people in her school think she is thin, and where's too big of clothing(due to her toned arms and legs) I love her and I want her to feel the very best she can, and this sounds like a good deal. So do you think I should let her try it? Also I have talked to her about talking to a doctor about it and she broke down.
Also I tried proactive and it didn't do anything at first, it made me break out more. Then it cleared up my skin for about a month and completely stoped working. Since then to keep my skin clear, I have been using beauty controls All Clear line. It works well!!
ReplyMandy: if your daughter REALLY dieted (and wasn't sneaking in junk when you weren't looking) and exercised and she couldn't lose weight (again, it takes more than just ab exercises to lose weight - she'd need to walk, bike, do more resistance training too, and just stay active in general), then you should have her checked out by a doctor, cause she might have a health problem that is preventing her from losing weight, like PCOS (weight all on the belly can point to Syndrome X/PCOS/diabetes).
But the first step is to have her really diet (no, not starve, but you know what I mean) and really exercise for at least a month. And no, diet pills to a teenager are never the answer.
Replyupdate: I have been taking NV for almost three weeks - I have lost at least 8 pounds and went from an 8 to a 6 which is almost my normal size. I have been exercising ever day and limiting my meals. Today, though I felt very anxious and nervous so I didn't take my second pill - I think my sugar was low so I drank soda and had a piece of chocolate and felt way better. I will continue to take the pill. I may go back to one a day like I started out on.
ReplyJenn: Those results sound great, I have been taking them since the end of September and lost just under 10 pounds. Its definitly boosted my confidence level. Just wanted to write to wish you luck in reaching your goal.
Replydeanna maybe you need to talk to your parents it sounds like you have a problem no one should weigh 90 lbs. and if you are still getting an alowance of 5 a week your very young and should be counceled on healthy weight loss. being too small effects your heart and i bet you wanna live long enough to experience life. dieting is an adult decicion and should include your dr and or parents
ReplyHi guys! I just started my first day on this product and all day I felt super jittery. Maybe its just a first day effect since I hardly get any caffine so I'm thinking that's in. I'm croissing my fingers on NV I've tried everything. I exercise regularly and I'm hoping this will speed up my metabolism a tab bit. If it did that I will be happy. I'm 5'7" and 165 I'm hoping to lose 20 pounds. I'll keep you posted. wish me luck!
ReplyWell I started using NV yesterday and noticed I was not as hungry, and had lots of energy I also was thirsty? I was using hydroxy cut before this and it seemed like it was making me hungry and I did not lose any weight on it either! I am 5 "2 158 pounds I had a baby ten months ago and I am trying to lose 25 pounds I have been doing cardio at the least 3 times a week so I will try to do a weekly update.
ReplyUPDATE~
I started NV on Tuesday, today is Friday and I've lost two pounds! I love that I hardly think about food!! I still have my peice of wheat toast in the a.m. and light lunch and I eat something for dinner. I do exercise but not as much as I should, I'm going to work harder on that part (Ugh, I hate to excercise!) Best purchase I've made in a while! I'll check in on Tuesday to see what the 7 day weigh in shows. Good luck to all.
ReplyI have been dieting and exercising for awhile. I have hit a plateau. I would love to take something to help jump start my weight loss again. I'm encouraged by what I've read here, but I have a question. Will I need to remove all caffeine from my diet while on these pills? I do not drink much, but I do love to start my morning with coffee. I'm concerned about some of the anxious feelings some of you are describing. Thanks for the help.
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