MealEnders Signaling Lozenges — Control Appetite and Cravings, Stop Overeating, and Boost Your Diet Weight Loss Program, 25-Count Bag (Mocha)

I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical after watching Shark Tank and seeing what the panel had to say about the taste. But I thought for $17.00 bucks, let me try it. What do I have to lose? WEIGHT!! That's what! So I purchased a bag of Mocha favored lozenges. I was feeling a little peckish after lunch, so I popped one in my mouth. Outer layer - Yummy! Now for the inside flavor. I knew it was going to be tingly, but from the look of the Sharks faces, I was waiting for that moment when it became intolerable. Never happened. It didn't have much of a flavor at all - just a sensation. I finished the entire thing and I have zero desire to eat. Whatever the flavor is in my mouth, maybe it's not compatible with anything in my fridge - so I'm fine just sitting here and letting my fingertips get some exercise.

After using Mealenders for almost 1.5 years, it's definitely time for me to post a review. I got on board with these things early and I am so glad I did.I think that it's really important to understand what the behavioral science concept is behind Mealenders before even considering whether to try them. They are NOT a silver bullet to losing weight. They are NOT being shilled as a functional drug --- putting one in your mouth will not solve your love/hate relationship with food. What they ARE is an incredibly powerful and revolutionary tool to learn to eat mindfully. Calling it "revolutionary" may seem like hyperbole, but I think that the brilliance of a "signaling lozenge" is hard to overestimate for those of us that have been trying to incorporate mindful eating principles to control weight. As a middle aged gal, I've tried lots and lots of different products and diets throughout the years and sometimes had some success but always ended with a frustrating weight rebound. Mindfulness toward eating changed all that. I'll have a Mealender as soon as I finish my lunch or dinner --- not always, but usually, especially if I'm in a restaurant. Sugar's not my Big problem, snacking is, but it is a problem. They have to be gently sucked to be effective. If you chew them all the benefit is lost. Once the "signal" comes in about 10-15 mins or so, the unmistakeable tingling (think "Zotz"for you old-timers) tells you you're completely done eating and moving on. It feels pretty good actually to watch everyone's fork swordplay going at the desserts "for the table" while I sit it out and gain the confidence of knowing I avoided those calories and I'm still not suffering. I read somewhere on the Mealenders website that the founder got the idea for them when he used to brush his teeth right after eating because the toothpaste taste told him he was done eating and a toothpaste taste in the mouth doesn't exactly enhance the taste of food. Quitting time. This made sense to me, but it's not just that the toothpaste taste in my mouth makes me not able to continue eating, it's that I've decided to stop eating and brush my teeth. It's that similar self-determination that's necessary for Mealenders to effectively help you stop eating. If you want to stop eating, Mealenders will help condition you to mindfully achieve that result. When I read negative reviews about people who try one but complain that it didn't stop them from continuing to eat, I think they didn't have a real understanding of what Mealenders are all about. If you bought a pedometer with the hope of walking more steps, would you blame the pedometer itself if it functioned like it's supposed to but you still decided not to walk? You've got to want the result, and if you do, Mealenders can really help you with that.Where they have really helped me is with my own personal battlefield, a/k/a "Snacking". Salty snacks, the greasier the better and plenty of them. Pretty gross to acknowledge as I write this review. That's always been my big problem. I make my kids lunches most mornings and used to actually sneak a few handfuls of chips and other bad stuff while I packed them into baggies. Yes, I'm that weak. This seemingly impulsive (repulsive?) behavior happened at the speed of light, but the damage was done, setting off a terrible start to a snacking salt and fat filled day that knew no bottom. I knew from learning about mindful eating what I had to do, but it wasn't until Mealenders that I really got a handle on it. Now, when I make these lunches I start by popping a Mealender in my mouth and sucking on it while I pack the food. The fact that I'm avoiding the snacking hazard is in the front of my mind, especially when the tingling signal kicks in. Problem avoided. Once the chips are safely put away I start my coffee routine and move on with my day, having a Mealender occasionally when I find myself wandering into the kitchen thinking about a snack, then walk out of the room while I continue slowly sucking the Mealender. Ok, so to wrap this up, I first bought them here on Amazon, but now I buy them directly from the Mealenders website because they have a 9 pack deal that I unfortunately can't get on Amazon yet. My favorite flavor is chocolate mint as the mint reminds me of the toothpaste sensation I alluded to earlier. Mocha is a close 2nd. The website lets you pick and choose quantities for the 9 packs so I'll get some of each. Mealenders are not for everybody, but I really like them a lot. I hope that my review gives you a better idea of what they're all about so you can make a more realistic decision whether to give them a try.

Saw rhis product on Shark Tank. My 36 year old daughter proceeded to buy it. She experimented with it by eating a 1/2 size lunch portion each day followed by a lozenge and immediately felt satified with no further hunger cravings - she's sold.

Love these little gems. The perfect end of a meal and a good signal to my tummy that the party's over.

These taste like liquid garbage dipped in chocolate. I would suggest giving them out to your enemies and saying they are asian candies. Then watch their face as the chocolate melts and the regret sets in.

taste bad, and i dont notice any disappearance of cravings.

I have been searching for an item that would me control going back for seconds and I must say, I've found it in this product. I does exactly as advertised, the taste is better than I hoped for and I will be buying this in the future.

The chocolate on the outside is good but when you get further into it is okay. I have not finished a full piece. It does help curb the appetite.