My experience with thrive was a 4 day trial and if you take thrive properly it WORKS! I have gone two days without it and realize how much energy I was lacking prior to the product, I immediately contacted someone to get more. It's a little pricey but if you pick and choose how to take it you can modify how to take the product to fit your budget. For example I love the shake because it takes my appetite to a lower level so I would buy that every time. Ok so some side notes, if you are energy sensitive take one capsule not two, half a shake and maybe skip doing the patch. That will cut your cost but almost half as well so win win for you. Now how did I feel on Thrive? Amazing, focused on my work, and never tired or needing a nap. Especially when I had a busy day, kids acting extra crazy and tons of work to do. I literally drink coffee every day, I did not need coffee or any other form of energy for that matter. Another side note: do not take this product along with caffeine products like coffee or energy drinks or you will feel horrible ( I promise you DONT NEED it) true review now I hope someone gets a good idea about Thrive and the experience. Not just hype