but does seem to work a little better when taken a tad bit before
This product works!  I was doing a diet where I wasn't supposed to have any carbs or fat, but just HAD to have a cheat day and have a hamburger.  I took this before my cheat meal and did not gain any weight (though my body was more prone to gain weight due to the diet I was on).  On other occasions I took it 15-30 minutes before a cheat meal and actually noticed weight loss the next day.  It does work if you take it with meals, but does seem to work a little better when taken a tad bit before.  Either way, I'm hooked and have already recommended it to 2 friends.
Rating: 5 stars