If you've read many of my fitness posts lately, you'll know that I am currently deep in the throes of war...with my weight!  I've been trying desperately to lose 15 pounds in order to get back to my pre-baby weight of 132 lbs.  Most all of the clothes in my closet only fit a 132 lb. body and not the 147 lb. I was.  I'm happy to say that I've already lost seven pounds, but I still have more work to do.

Of course, working out and eating right is never that much fun and I'd love to be able to do anything I can to maximize my efforts.  What if I told you that there was a way to amp up the results you see from your workouts without actually working out any harder or any longer?  As a matter of fact, the only thing you would have to do differently would be to put on a pair of Zaggora FLARES.  Sound good?  Then keep reading to learn more about how these amazing weight loss pants work!

Zaggora is a lifestyle brand with a revolutionary concept: harness body heat while exercising so that you can stimulate more calories to burn and reduce cellulite.  By increasing perspiration during workouts, the Zaggora product line helps you get more out of your time and effort, burning more calories and creating smoother legs.  They were made to fit into every woman's lifestyle no matter how busy you are and can be worn under your clothes at work, while at the gym or at home.

Best results are seen through exercise as these products increase perspiration by up to 80 percent.  An essential exercise partner for every woman, Zaggora's Hotpants, Capri FLARES and FLARES provide the equivalent of a 60-minute workout in just 30-minutes.  Research has shown that for every gram of sweat, you burn half a calorie.  So, 100-grams of perspiration nets you almost 50 calories.  It is estimated that 30% of bodily wastes are eliminated by way of perspiration.

Inspired by real women, Zaggora was founded by Dessi Bell after she struggled to find an effective solution to lose weight and reduce the appearance of cellulite in time for her wedding.  After trying everything to lose weight, Dessi began her research to find a product that was effective and comfortable.  Zaggora was designed to look good and make you feel good, so that you will want to use it every day.

The Problem:

• Every woman has a layer under their skin of connective tissue.  This has areas of breakage which allows fat cells to come through to the surface, resulting in the appearance of cellulite.  Men are lucky enough to have unbroken connective tissue.  :thumbs down:
• The modern lifestyle and work cycle, geared towards long periods of sitting at work, lead to lower circulation in the thighs and tummy.
• Cellulite effects up to 90% of post adolescent women.

The Science:

• Specially designed with Celu-Lite technology, Zaggora products work to reduce body fat and the visible appearance of cellulite by using your natural body heat to warm your muscles by increasing your perspiration.
• Celu-Lite technology reflects back the heat naturally generated by the body to promote deeper warming of your tissue leading to higher levels of perspiration and therefore breaking down fat and toxins that contribute to the appearance of cellulite.
• Zaggora products promote good circulation and aid lymphatic drainage, providing a detox for the body.

I have to admit that I was a tad skeptical at first, but I actually LOVED wearing the Zaggora FLARES.  The first time I wore these pants, my upper lip was sweating in only fifteen minutes, and I wasn't even doing anything yet.  I wear these pants around the house most of the day and always when I work out.  They are comfortable and stretchy and most definitely make you sweat.

Although I can't speak to the increased detoxification effects, because there's no way that I can actually measure that, I can speak to the fact that I lost 1.5 inches around my waist in just a little over two weeks.  The thing is, I wasn't doing any MORE exercise than I normally do.

(I typically run 4-5 miles in 20-25 minutes on an elliptical 4-5 days a week.)  But when exercising while wearing the Zaggora FLARES, I was getting much more bang for my buck.  I even lost two whole inches around my hips and have went down one entire pant size!

I'm thrilled that the results provided by wearing the FLARES are this evident and so easy to accomplish.  I mean, how hard is it to put on a certain pair of pants each day?  The only downside to the Zaggora products is that they must be hand washed in cold water and cannot be tossed in the washer or dryer.  With the amount of sweat pouring off of me each day, I have to wash these out in the sink each night before I go to bed and let them air dry over night.

They're then ready to wear the next morning and the cycle begins again.  If you are looking for a quick and easy way to smooth your cellulite and lose those valuable inches in the hip, tummy and leg area, then by all means, pick up a pair of Zaggora Hotpants, Capri FLARES or FLARES and look out swimsuit season!  :party:

Disclosure:  I received the Zaggora FLARES from Celu-lite in order to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received. This product review is based on my own personal experiences with this item and is completely honest and objective.