I’m 48 now and the last few years have been a real struggle with my weight. I tried Keto for six months, but the brain fog was too much. Then I tried Intermittent Fasting, which helped a bit with my energy, but the scale just wouldn’t move past a certain point. I felt like my metabolism had completely shut down. After reading about how gut bacteria affects fat storage, especially in the cecum, I decided to try a different route.
I started taking LeanBiome (usually discouted here) about four months ago because it had those specific “lean bacteria” strains like L. gasseri and L. rhamnosus. I liked that it used delayed-release capsules because my stomach is pretty sensitive to supplements.
Here is how it went for me:
- Month 1: I didn’t lose any weight, which was frustrating. However, the constant bloating I had after lunch finally stopped.
- Month 2: I lost 5 pounds. I noticed I wasn’t reaching for snacks at 3 PM anymore.
- Month 3: I hit a two-week plateau where nothing changed. I almost quit, but I stuck with it and ended the month down another 4 pounds.
The biggest difference between this and just dieting was that I didn’t feel “starved.” The Green Select Phytosome in LeanBiome seemed to help with my metabolism without making me feel jittery like coffee does.
Is it perfect? No. It’s a bit pricey, and you really have to be consistent. If I missed a few days, the bloating came right back. Also, don’t expect it to work overnight. It took a full month before I felt anything happening internally. If you’re looking for a quick fix, this probably isn’t it, but for long-term gut health, it’s been solid. LeanBiome definitely helped me break through a wall I couldn’t climb on my own.
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I’m in the same boat with the ‘midlife middle.’ Did you change your diet at all while taking it, or just added the supplement?
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I’m glad you mentioned the bloating. I’ve been on LeanBiome for two months and that was the first thing I noticed too. The weight loss is slower for me, but the comfort is worth it.
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Keto was a disaster for my digestion. I think we underestimate how much our gut flora gets messed up as we age. Thanks for the detailed breakdown.
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Any issues with heartburn? I usually have trouble with green tea extracts because of the acidity.
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I’ve heard about the L. gasseri strain before. It’s supposed to be one of the few that actually survives the stomach acid if it’s encapsulated correctly.
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That plateau in month 3 would have killed my motivation. Glad you stuck through it. I always give up after two weeks if the scale doesn’t move.
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Where did you buy it? I’m seeing a few different versions online and I want to make sure I get the right one.
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I started LeanBiome back in January. It took a while to see results on the scale, but my energy levels are way higher now and I’ve dropped two pant sizes.
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I tried a generic probiotic from the grocery store and it just made me more gassy. Maybe the specific strains actually matter more than the total count.
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Do you take it in the morning or at night? I wonder if timing changes the absorption.
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My sister recommended LeanBiome to me after she had success with it. I’m down 12 pounds in three months and I just feel ‘lighter’ overall if that makes sense.
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I was skeptical because of the price, but LeanBiome actually worked for my stubborn belly fat when keto failed me. You just have to be patient with the timeline.
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I’m 52 and my doctor said my microbiome was likely the issue. This sounds like it might be worth a shot if the shipping isn’t too slow.
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Is it a large pill? I have a hard time swallowing those giant horse-pill multivitamins.
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Following this. I’ve been struggling with weight gain since menopause hit and nothing seems to work like it used to.
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To answer a few questions: I take it in the morning on an empty stomach. The capsules are average size, not too big. And yes, I still try to walk 30 mins a day!
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