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I am enjoying this bike a great deal. It doesn’t take up too much room, although the “stow away” aspect of it was not as impressive as I was hoping–when you fold it up, you save maybe 1 foot of room. But that’s okay because it’s still a pretty skinny device. I keep it in the closet and roll it out every day–I wouldn’t say it’s light (it’s about 40 lbs) but it’s not hard to maneuver. Assembly was not that difficult. All in all, a great bike for getting some exercise while doing other things (I watch TV, read, or play a game on my Nintendo DS).

I know most people who use this product are women, but I must say that I am a 30 year old male that has been using this product now for about three weeks. My skin is noticeably smoother and more even-toned. I don’t really have wrinkles to speak of, but I do notice a wonderful glow and softness to my skin that I have never had before. Additionally, the area around my eyes seems more toned and firm. I’ve tried many products and I must say that I was pleasantly surprised to find that Olay (one of the cheaper among the items I have tried) worked most effectively (and without irritating my VERY sensitive skin).

 While the flavor is unique, overall it was a BIG MISTAKE to order these.

Three of the five packets of nuts were rancid! To say I am disappointed is an understatement. Unfortunately, this is not the first time I have had problems with the freshness of food products purchased from Amazon.

What about the other two non-rancid packets? I got through one in a few days, and I was working on the other … then I realized I had a major head-fog, you know, like a hangover, but without having had anything to drink. I gave up the nuts & it went away. For me, that’s a tell-tale sign of additives in food. Not a good choice for someone with allergies & chemical sensitivities. Hardly a product that could be considered “natural”. That must be the innocuous “spices” listed as an ingredient.

I purchased this on a SD recommendation. But it was a complete & utter waste of money for me. And, did I say 5 packs … Yes. I received 5, not a pack of 6 as decribed here.

My recommendation … try one pack (I think they are available at Target) before buying them all. If you have chemical sensitivities or allergies, you just might stay away entirely.