FullBar Review: It Left A Bad Taste In My Mouth
I love to try some of the products of weight loss. Heck I even went to a gastric bypass seminar night to gather more factual information. Being the good webmaster I was very interested to learn about FullBar
I went to a Full Bar website and learned all about the product. I watched the video and even called the phone number. The problem was right at first. There was no live person to speak to. I was informed, via recording, to leave all my order information on voice mail and they would send me the product. Being the typical suspicious person that I am I did not feel comfortable leaving credit card information on a recorder. So I hung up and thought about it and my spouse called the next day. She decided to place an order because the recording said you could get a free month. The recording asks for the credit card up front and after you supplied the needed numbers you are informed that to get your free month you had to buy a month. At that point you were locked into the order and there was nobody to dispute the issue as it was a voice mail.
We called the next day and after searching we found a not too easy to find live person, customer service phone number. At the end of that conversation we were informed the order was canceled and we would not see a bill. About one month later we received an email that said the order was no longer on back order and it shipped and our credit card was now charged. We called customer service and were treated as if we were lying and we could get our money back after the product was received and we sent it back. Well, we eventually did refuse the product and back it went. After it was returned we got our money back.
It has been awhile since the day we received lousey service and there have been improvements to the website and since we never actually tried the product it is possible the customer service has improved. For a deeper review of the FullBar
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They work for me and I have not had any issues with customer service.
I have been using them for 3 months now; they do what they say they do when used correctly. My portion sizes are substantially less than they used to be and I am satisfied after them. I have lost 26 pounds so far.
Don’t know how you can give something a poor rating without actually trying it.
You are right Matt, we haven’t tried the bars. We have just had problems with customer service and sometimes we tend to judge a product on how customer service treats us. You say they help you eat less and that is fantastic. How do they taste? By the way congratulations on your weight loss! Sue
I just ordered them today. The recording is very high pressure, and it can make you think you are stuck buying the six boxes. If you stick with it, you have the opportunity to say “no”, but the process took my twenty minutes. You have to be very persistent in saying “no”, or entering the #2 whick means “no”, when the recording asks for you to agree. It doesn’t readily offer the option to decline, but it is there…I did order two boxes-one months supply. If they work, I am willing to put up with the ridiculously annoying “customer service”. Hopefully if enough customers complain, it wil be changed.
I just ordered two boxes today online and had no problem at all. I suggest taking this route for future orders. I hope product works…I’ve not read too many positive reviews.
Always check the ingredients. Does it have sugar in it? Avoid it. Same with processed flour, trans fat, or anything hydrogenated. You’d be better off with a good slice of whole grain toast with some peanut butter and a bit of Polaner All-Fruit.
The best approach is to eat healthy, increase your metabolism with some anaerobic activity, and keep your blood sugar on an even keel by eating more frequently but smaller portions. When you focus on making healthy choices, your weight will naturally go where it belongs.
you can buy them on GNC.com or from different sites.. you don’t have to buy from the website
The GNC .com is a new option, but what other sites do you speak of?
I like the stuff. It defintely helps me cut back on my intake.
I don’t care what this guy says…I’m using it. Haven’t had any bad experience with customer support…YET…..
I actually love FullBar. I have never had any customer service issues and used to by via the telephone number but now I buy directly. I think this is the only think I have tried that actually works without making me feel like i am dieting. FullBar honestly does what it says - just eat one and then you can eat whatever you’d like, just less of it. I also have found FullBar to be very convenient. Moreover, I am a frequent business traveler and I am on the road where I cannot always find a healthy snack to truly tied me over. FullBar is something I can pop in my briefcase to do the job no matter the situation - it’s great on long flights where I ordinarily would deplane and hit the food court. Plus, I can eat one before a client dinner and not have to worry about ordering “diet” food and risking embarrassment. At any rate, i really have struggled with my weight for years and I can honestly say FullBar is the best “diet” I have tried in years.
That last reply sounds suspiciously like a plant.
If that last comment was a “plant” then it was done by FullBar. We, at I Choose Thin do not “plant” stuff to sell stuff, if this was the accusation.
Some people do like the product and it really is not a bad concept, if used according to directions.
Ladykwak-
no one is saying that this site is planting anything…and there’s no way that you can tell me that it can’t possibly be one. Anyone can get on this site and make a comment, beleive it or not there are people that are trying to sell products that search out sites like this and make up comments to make the product look good.
As a consumer we all need to be sceptical of these things.
As far as the product, I have not tried it but another site did bring up a good point…fiber is what fills you up and you can get fiber a number of different ways. What ever is more convenient and works for you is what you should use if fullness is what you are looking for.
Happy eating.
I’m always skeptical of anyone who misspells “skeptic”.
Anyway, I’ve ordered FullBar through the website and haven’t had any troubles. I received my first box today and must admit that they taste yummy. I love puffed wheat, so that may have sold me on the product.
Upon closer inspection, I realized I was actually eating 150 calories. What’s really happening when you eat a product like this is as follows;
You’re consuming food that consists of mainly expanding components. Notice that dropping water on the FullBar makes the puffed wheat expand. That’s exactly what you’re doing when you drink a full glass of water with your snack. You’re making the snack up to twice as large in your belly. That’s why you eat it half an hour before your meal - to give time for this process to take place.
But there are other options out there that don’t cost as much and don’t involve a hassle. The question is; will you eat them if they’re not mingled with salt (95mg), sugars (12g), and other natural taste enhancers. I recommend a few water crackers before a meal. They are virtually nothing, but will give you the same effect.
Then, there are larger questions; Will you STOP eating when you are full? Will your stomach be able to transmit this data to your brain fast enough?
A major reason some people are overweight, especially in the south, is because they eat past their actual hunger point. Clearing a plate is the goal - not sustaining life. So, if this snack fills you up, does it matter? Two slices of pizza fill me up, but I tend to take a third, sometimes a fourth. Later, usually about 15 minutes later, I am miserably full.
I just didn’t give my brain time to get the message that my stomach was full. I ate too fast.
While I like the FullBar and understand the process in place, I do really believe that much of obesity is caused by not listening to our own bodies, rather than having a larger-than-usual stomach.
To sum it up, I’m going to try;
1. water crackers and a glass of water 30 minutes before a meal
2. chewing my food slowly and fully
AND
3. taking a break between each bite, rather than shoving food incessantly into my mouth until it’s all gone.
I hope this helps.
Everything that is mentioned above is true. One benefit of FullBar is that it is something that you do, each and everytime. You carry them with you and use them according to the directions and then the benefit is realized 30 minutes later.
Having a handy supply helps and by having FullBar at the ready will help you win the batle of weight loss.
Hello All…
we all could write a book on nutrition…We know what to eat and what not to eat…We know what is healthy and what is not…They key to losing weight is MOVE!…These bars do not keep your blood sugar level…I don’t know why they have the agave in the bar and sugar too…That doesn’t make sense to me…I buy chia bars and use them before a meal…You are so full!…I’ve lost the 20 pounds and have kept if off for two years now…I take spin classes 4 times a week and use the elliptical…DRINK LOTS of water…Most times we think we are hungry when in fact we are dehydrated…Water also will take that lethargic feeling away…If you can’t drink just plain water jazz it up a little…Lime…Lemon…pom…After the gym I like to make myself a Fiber 35 Diet FitSmart shake… All natural no preservatives…Gluten free…10 grams of fiber and 20 grams of protein…I got it in Whole Foods…Good luck all…. =)