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It Works Body Wraps Review: Real?

UPDATED FROM J at RS
1 year post

Skinny shaming

J at RS
$118
Lately there have been some increasingly negative comments coming through on my review- most of which violated our Community Guidelines so you guys haven't seen them, but I see it all.  Yes I am thin and in shape, and I do have pockets of fat on my body as most women do.  I am fully aware that my fat pockets are isolated areas that aren't very big.  I'm not here saying I need to lose a significant amount of weight, because I don't.  However like me there are plenty of thin appearing women who have trouble spots that bother them.  BTW I've seen plenty of distributors claim these wraps are "perfect" for women like me.     I was asked to try these wraps by my employer and write a review of my experience.  I agreed and thought it would be fun.  All of this has already been mentioned in previous updates.  I documented my process in an effort to help our community.  I followed the instructions provided by the company.  I saw no results.  Let me be clear that I'm not only talking about inches lost or fat, I saw NO change in my skin texture/cellulite/laxity.  End of story.The windfall of negative comments about how I am "sickly" thin or that I didn't have anywhere to treat, that I did it wrong because I need to follow a distributor's instructions versus those provided by the company, that actually they only really work if you buy XY and Z too, are getting to be too much.  This is suppose to be a safe and supportive place for people to share their experiences.  I'm not sure why my review creates such an ugly reaction in some people, but before you post please keep in mind what RealSelf is about- and negative, hurtful comments are not a part of our culture.  If you found the wraps to work wonders for you then write a review and post your own pictures and videos, but please don't attack those of us who had zero results.   

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Replies (5)

August 20, 2015
AMEN! P.S. Wish I was "sickly thin" (again) like you. lol. You look great!!!
August 20, 2015

thanks :)

I'm about to start this 10-week boot camp that involves kickboxing, strength training, and a nutrition plan and I am pretty sure it will be "worth it" and I'll see real results yayyyyy

August 21, 2015
OMG! And I was just patting myself on the back for walking for an hour on my treadmill. Of course that was after I inhaled a 5.0oz box of Hot Tamales for dessert! Well, I did have a salad for dinner. LOL! Okay, okay, you definitely motivated me now. I'm going to do better...really I am. Knock dead in your boot camp girl!!!
August 21, 2015
oops! "Knock'em dead" I meant. lol!
August 21, 2015

You should pat yourself on the back for an hour walk- don't ever discount your efforts!  

August 22, 2015
Yes, you're right. Thanks!
August 20, 2015
I'm sorry people can be mean and hurtful. Thank you for sharing this honest review. I too have tried it in the past with no results.
August 21, 2015

Thank you for your comment :)

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August 21, 2015
I think there's a big disconnect thanks to people who have advertised the product incorrectly. Because of FDA regulations, the wraps can't advertise fat loss or inch loss. It's basically a facial for your body, it improves the texture of the skin. It's not meant for losing inches and although it may happen here and there, it isn't the designated use of the product. The best candidates are people with loose or slackening skin.
August 21, 2015

I agree- although there is a lot of misleading before/after type marketing going on as to what the wraps are for.  But that is what sells I guess.

August 26, 2015
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August 21, 2015
good for you !
August 21, 2015

Thanks for the support Cheryl :)

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August 21, 2015
Thank you for your honesty, especially because there are those out here that have considered doing this... We have tried everything else with NO success .. SO GLAD that I didn't buy into it!
August 21, 2015

Thanks for your comment.  It seems like they do work for some people, but not that many (myself included).  Glad my review was helpful :)

UPDATED FROM J at RS
24 days post

Status update!

J at RS

I haven't updated in a while, life is a little nuts right now!  So thanks to my lady calendar, I opted to wait until Aunt Flow left the building to do the final wrap because I was bloated and didn't want to skew the results. Although now that I think about it maybe the wraps would have helped with the bloat!  Dang!

I have the final wraps on right now and am doing a video entry for the whole enchilada, stay tuned for that :)

Replies (5)

August 9, 2014
I do know the suggestion is to not do around your monthly cycle since it isn't as effective at that time so it probably was a good thing you didn't. If you had the gel you could use that during that time - just so you know.
August 17, 2014
Oh that is good to know- thanks :)
August 15, 2014
Jill I love your curves. You have hips women are paying lots of money for, but who am I to talk. I find fault where ppl don't. Just letting you know you still look great.
August 15, 2014
Thanks so much!  That is really kind of you.  
August 16, 2014
Curious if you've finally noticed any positive results. I'm thinking about doing a wrap tonight at their booth at the county fair. I am a very active 54 year old but due to fibromyalgia and the meds used to ease the chronic pain, I'm sure I've got some major toxicity going on : ( looking forward to your last photo. Thanks for sharing valuable Info!
August 17, 2014
None at all!  It was a waste of money for me.
August 19, 2014
iam wearing a wrap rite now this is my second one on my tummy I have not seen results im 5'1 and weight 129 I have 2 kids csections and I gained a lot of weight and my tummys really stretched I think my only option is prob. a tummy tuck if I decide im too scared.. any luck girls with the tummy area
August 20, 2014
Well im evening dieting excersice and lots of water and nothing my tummy looks the same.
UPDATED FROM J at RS
6 days post

Round 2- not the results I was expecting

J at RS

I had a busy weekend and didn't have a chance to update my review, but I did do a second treatment on Saturday night.  This time I cut the wrap in half so that I have the opportunity to do a third treatment in a few days, and since half the wrap covers my saddle bag no prob.

I followed the directions, just like last time, and chose to wear the wraps overnight for 8 hours.  They moved around a bit because I toss when I sleep, but they kept my saddlebags covered no problem.  The next morning I had to take a shower to get ready for an event, so I just skipped the soap in an effort to keep as much of the wrap solution on my skin.

I've added some pictures to show what the wrap looks like when it is fully unwrapped, and some of the application process.  I wasn't able to take video- it was really awkward to get my phone to balance and actually show what I was doing so I gave up on that, but the whole process is super straight-forward.

I've noticed that the main It Works website has basically no information as far as how to get the best results, tips and tricks, etc.  However the independent distributor websites have a ton of tips for getting results.  So does that mean the main company does not endorse any of these tips but they let their sellers say whatever?  Also the main site says the wraps tighten, tone, firm and reduce the appearance of cellulite.  They don't mention rapid weight loss or losing inches.  Yet there are crazy before and after pics all over the internet that imply otherwise. 

Results:

Oh and I should mention- I ate a ton of salt yesterday and my measurement today is 22.75!  WTF!  So I'm starting to think these multiple inches people lose after doing the wraps are really from them drinking lots of water and cutting out the salts.  Just my opinion.  I do think these wraps may serve as a catalyst for people to start living a healthier lifestyle, and they also sell green drinks and other more health conscious products so I get that these wraps could help people take the plunge and lose weight.  I've been pretty open about being skeptical about the efficacy of body wraps for weight loss, but I don't think this company is doing anything morally wrong or different than any other company out there (the weight loss industry is a multibillion dollar industry after all and their profits are on the rise at the same rate as obesity).  

I'll do the final wrap on Tuesday and keep you posted in the meantime.

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July 23, 2014
The wraps didn't work for me. BUT, my friend did order me the Greens - and can tell when I miss a day of them. I acutally was getting sick and she told me to double up on the powder (I tend to get strep) and I never got really sick. Just a common cold that was gone in days. I also tried the lip and eye cream. I only did it on one side and well, now I have to play catch up on the other side. I do not like the wraps (waste of money to me)- but LOVE other products I have tried. I will be buying the lip and eye cream and staying on the powder greens (have to mix with flavored water-or I love the Very Berry by Starbucks).
July 29, 2014
Yeah I buy a different brand of a green drink and I really like it, especially when I'm traveling and don't have the same access to the foods I normally eat- I think we can all use some extra greens in our diets!  
August 2, 2014
We used plastic wrap from the kitchen to secure ours. I couldn't really tell a difference when I wrapped my stomach at a wrap party and most of the ladies in attendance just said "you didn't need it anyways." That's cool with me because those things are a pain in the butt and my body may not be perfect but I like it anyways ;) I did like the greens. I won a 7 days sample at my friends launch party. They were just gritty and looked like swamp water...way too hard to motivate myself to drink! I'll just stick with my prenatal vitamins!
August 3, 2014
Ha ha ha yeah it is hard to find a greens mix drink that doesn't look like swamp water.  The one I like isn't gritty but you have to mix it with coconut water or something because with plain water it is just a little harsh.  I guess I just have some inner-Shrek in me because the swamp color doesn't phase me at all- but I am a bit of a earthy hippy :) :) :)  besides the botox and what not LOL
August 15, 2014
Put it in the blender with fruits like banana n pineapples. It helps nasty tasting drinks taste better
August 20, 2014
Ha ha how did I miss your comment!  Gritty=horrible and wrong.  I think there are way better green drink mixes out there.  And pills are super easy if you aren't into swamp tea- ha ha!
November 16, 2014
Haha I'm not into swamp tea! Id rather swallow a pill for sure!
November 17, 2014

My biggest issue with the swamp drinks is that you can't really take them with you- people totally stare :)

August 8, 2014
I myself have done 3 wraps in the same area, belly & I was smooth and toned up 1 1/2 inches myself. My 1st wrap I only toned 1/2 inch and kept it off for 3 weeks. Some of my friends wrapped, some only toned up a 1/2 inch. I myself have found the greens & the Fat Fighter helps to keep me alkalized so that the fat stays off better, which is what the dist. that introduced me to it shared with me. I mix my greens in with my Protein shake that I do every morning - so you can mix it with your favorite juice or shake, the taste is good though even if you don't. I use either Plastic wrap or ace bandages to keep my wraps in place. I also find for myself that I don't get all my body needs in food and that is why I take supplements. I would rather do this than be sick & take all the medications that most Dr. prescribe. Since I had major surgery I have found it is helping me to heal and feel better too.
August 8, 2014
I'm glad you feel like you are healthier and are healing faster thanks to your diet choices, I really believe diet places a huge role in healing.  I also follow an alkaline diet (80% of the time anyways, I have the occasional coffee or alcohol).  I can always tell when I fall of the healthy wagon so to speak because I just don't feel as well.  

Thanks for sharing your experience :)  You should write a body wrap review!
August 8, 2014
Jill, I was looking at your photos on the wraps - you want to make sure that the cream stuff that's on the wrap is all over the wrap that way it is more effective. I found this out after my 1st wrap since my 1st one didn't work right when I did this. Since I have done this my wraps work much better & are more effective - it is sometimes bunched up in one place. Just thought I would mention this. Also legs are harder if you are moving around the wraps move sometimes too. Using the gel in between helps too - at least this is my experience. It's like working out, the more you do it the more toned you are.
August 8, 2014
Good to know!  My legs felt totally saturated but I didn't manually spread the cream around the wrap before I applied.  I have one more to do so I'll give that a try.  
August 8, 2014
Hi my name is wendy. I just came across this site. I am doing my first wrap today. I am really hope this works. Lol this wrap was sent to me as a gift to try. I didn't know that it is best to rub it around on the applicator first..
August 8, 2014
Hey Wendy, I hope you write a review!  Welcome to the site :)
http://www.realself.com/review/create
August 9, 2014
Ok so I did my first wrap... lol I am one of the ones that has the toxic bloat. I left it on for the 45 min and had no reaction to it so I left it on for 2 hours. I drank a lot of water so I gained some inches. I am not home but I will post the before, after and the 24 hour tomorrow. It did have the icy hot feeling.. it was nice though. Thank you for replying to me. They say that the people that get the bloat usually lose a lot so maybe I am one.
August 9, 2014
Awesome!  Click that link in my last comment when you are ready to write your review.  How do you know if you have toxic bloat or not?
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August 9, 2014
If anyone gains inches, it is referred to as "toxic bloat".
August 9, 2014
Ahhh gotcha, thanks.
August 9, 2014
I have found when you take the "Greens" product along with wrapping yourself as well as drinking plenty of water it seems to help with detoxing and not bloating as much - at least this is what I have noticed along with about 6 or 7 other friends. I think it also depends on how much toxins you have in your system as well. Plus in between the wraps I use the defining gel to help as well - it has the same product as wraps but it's not as strong. Just thought I would pass this on. I've been using the gel a lot for about 2 months and it is definitely helping with my stomach area.
August 9, 2014
I will do that... As soon as I can get back to work... lol. Ok so I did have some positive results. I am very surprised. So before I used the wraps my measurement was ( starting at the top) 35 1/4 - 39 3/4 - 45 1/2... good lord. Lol after 2 hours of the wrap starting again at the top. 36 1/4 - 45 1/4 - 45 1/2 now I almost freaked out lol. So today 24 hours later it is.. at the top... 35 - 40- 45. So kind of amazed. Lol I will have to do this again with the other thing as as well.
August 9, 2014
Oh I also drink a gallon of water a day. Some times more. I have a gallon jug in the fridge that I drink... I never drink soda. I do put cucumber slices in my water and it is very refreshing.
August 9, 2014
Toxic bloat is when you gain inches after the wrap. I did put my 24 hour measurement in... lol glad it is coming down but still have work to do..
August 16, 2014
Wendy, I would definitely add the "greens". At first in the initial excitement they don't seem too important but when it comes down to it getting healthy from the inside leads to weight loss AND health. The greens are just amazing I don't know how I survived before them, and my wrap results are getting so much better now that I have started using the greens! Totally worth it!!
August 23, 2014
Could u please tell us what all greens u take with the wrap for better results. I'm about to purchase this. Thanks!
August 23, 2014
August 23, 2014
I have found it helps to keep you alkalized and helps detox you as well. I just shared a wrap with someone today - she definitely had some great results from her 1st wrap.
January 20, 2015
Greens come in Orange and Berry flavor.
March 11, 2016
Hey hun you wear it for a minimum of 45 minutes up to 12 hrs! Drink around 3 litres a day for 3 days.NO fried or processed food or anything with flour and water.take before and after pictures and measure before and after the 3 days is up! X,,