Isagenix

Hexahedra

If somebody is about to scam you by selling fake gold, would I be rude for telling you that the gold is fake? This seems to be your angle, science is rude.

Many, many people have lost weight the correct way, that is by eating less calories than your body spends. Any concoction that can drastically alter your metabolism enough to burn fat in great quantities would be dangerous enough to be classified as a drug, and be regulated by the FDA as one.

Hi! I just saw your response. No, I do not think "science is rude", nor do I think sharing honest opinions is rude. I do, however, think that an abrupt, unsupportive and despondent answer to somebody's honest question, and showing disrespect for another person's choice that is perhaps the best solution they could come up with, is rude. Sorry.

The thing is, you know nothing about me, or my personal health and challenges. I am well aware of the correct way to lose weight, and I have been doing exactly that for the last two years with little to no change. At the direction of both my doctor and my trainer, I need to bump up my protein by, well, a LOT, and keep sugars low. That is what the Isagenix whey protein shakes do for me. I am a mother of two very young ones, I work 40-50 hours a week, and I would rather spend what little time I have in the morning with the kids than in the kitchen, cooking up enough meat to get through the day and hit my target. In addition to that, our unique situation in our home is such that we can no longer consume any kind of grain in our house, and need clean, organic meats, lots of veggies, some fruit/sweet potatoes, nuts/seeds, and no sugars/processed anything. So yeah, I know about eating clean and being active and watching sugars and watching calories.

I am sure everyone here has good intentions! And we are all passionate about what we are doing, it seems. But don't trample on other people because they do something different than you - maybe they are doing their best with what they have. You can share your opinion in a loving way, and I guarantee it will be better received. Making other people feel stupid for their choices is disrespectful and inexcusable. Anyways. Sorry for another post but wanted to respond to your comment.

Maybe your definition of rude is different than mine. When I see somebody promoting a commercial product with dubious claims, I'm often compelled to point out that the claims have little / no merit. Being unsupportive toward one's decision to buy dubious products is not rude, it's helpful. I suppose I can just shut up and not care since it's her money, not mine, but it's sometimes hard to do away with this character flaw of mine.

As FOOD I have no doubt that it has nutritional value. A professor lost weight by eating twinkies, doritos, and sugar snacks, so you can most certainly lose weight by using Isagenix. The question is whether you can do it WITHOUT Isagenix, and the answer is most definitely YES.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/twinkie.diet.professor/index.html

As long as a person maintains caloric deficit, it really doesn't matter what she eats. Given the choice available, I would rather eat cheaper and tastier real food.

Notice that I'm not calling anybody names, I'm just stating my opinion supported by facts. If this is rude, then I guess I'll remain rude.

Calliope610

Oh, man, I thought this thread was about lasagna and come for the food porn.

freezerburn2012

...but I decided it was natural stuff ...

Where do the Isagenix plants grow? If you don't find it in nature, how 'natural' can it be?

Uh, really? Read the ingredients and get back to me.

Maybe you should say "contains natural ingredients" instead of claiming that it's natural.

TangieTP

Um... to the last poster... Sorry, I assumed you were intelligent enough to draw that conclusion for yourself.... Are you really having this argument? WOW...

Anyways I have better things to do than fight ridiculous arguments that are just beyond common sense and reason. This thread is absorbing too much time and going nowhere. The last, "You said it was natural, not that it contained natural ingredients" comment is just too silly to even know what to do with it. If anybody has honest questions and needs objective answers, message me. Bye all!

manderson27

Haven't tried Isagenix but have tried many many products, patches, supplements, pills, potions and fad diets and none of them worked long term and I paid out lots of money for these things over the last 20 years seeking the magic weight loss bullet and just ending up yo yo dieting.

Then I found it. MFP

I looked at the success stories from people who have lost huge amounts of weight and the ones I read all said the same thing.

Eat at a deficit
Exercise regularly

That was it, no fads, no pills, no potions, and no spending vast amounts of money.

I have not lost 10 pounds in 10 days or even 6 pounds in 10 days or any large amount of weight in a short amount of time. But for the first time in 20 years I have lost a large amount of weight and kept it off.

I have learned how to manage my weight and it hasn't cost me anything more than I would normally spend on food. In fact probably saving quite a bit by not buying all the cakes, biscuits, meat pies, ready meals, etc etc etc.

So I am not surprised that you are getting a lot of opposition to your comments regarding Isagenix,

Also just wanted to say that Ninerbuff is probably one of the most helpful, polite and intelligent sources of advice on fitness on this site and you can't go wrong listening to his advice in my opinion.

TangieTP

Haven't tried Isagenix but have tried many many products, patches, supplements, pills, potions and fad diets and none of them worked long term and I paid out lots of money for these things over the last 20 years seeking the magic weight loss bullet and just ending up yo yo dieting.

Then I found it. MFP

I looked at the success stories from people who have lost huge amounts of weight and the ones I read all said the same thing.

Eat at a deficit
Exercise regularly

That was it, no fads, no pills, no potions, and no spending vast amounts of money.

I have not lost 10 pounds in 10 days or even 6 pounds in 10 days or any large amount of weight in a short amount of time. But for the first time in 20 years I have lost a large amount of weight and kept it off.

I have learned how to manage my weight and it hasn't cost me anything more than I would normally spend on food. In fact probably saving quite a bit by not buying all the cakes, biscuits, meat pies, ready meals, etc etc etc.

So I am not surprised that you are getting a lot of opposition to your comments regarding Isagenix,

Also just wanted to say that Ninerbuff is probably one of the most helpful, polite and intelligent sources of advice on fitness on this site and you can't go wrong listening to his advice in my opinion.

Thank you so much for such a friendly and warm response! There haven't been many of those. Unfortunately I have medical issues so the eat at a deficit/exercise regularly doesn't work for me. My problems are hormonal and involve my fertility and my endocrine system and I am under doc care for it. I already have been doing those things but holding fat and having snowballing problems, which is why I am doing what they are directing.

Anyways I just wanted to say thank you, glad to see somebody can be polite and respectful on here because I am just honestly trying to exchange info and learn. What I am doing is working for me, and I have the support of my doctors, so I'm going to hang with it. But of course we all are not on the same path. I respect other people's choices but would like a little kindness and understanding in return.

Take care and thanks! Have a great weekend.

Barbellerella

Save your money. Just go buy some regular, "non overpriced" whey, stay within your calorie goal, and be done with the nonsense.

trogalicious

CrankMeUp

Um... to the last poster... Sorry, I assumed you were intelligent enough to draw that conclusion for yourself.... Are you really having this argument? WOW...

Anyways I have better things to do than fight ridiculous arguments that are just beyond common sense and reason. This thread is absorbing too much time and going nowhere. The last, "You said it was natural, not that it contained natural ingredients" comment is just too silly to even know what to do with it. If anybody has honest questions and needs objective answers, message me. Bye all!

BYE.

Does objective answers mean agree with you?

you seem to really like to argue.

rajathwalharris

You change you life through some smart decision making on eating and some hard work on exercise and activity. Companies that sell stuff to you inferring that it's their product that makes the difference just want your money.
For every "successful" Isagenix story, there are 9 more who failed with it. That's the average stats for any weight loss product.

A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

This is absolutely bang on!! I tried Isgenix and I only tried it as I have been trying to lose the same last 10 pounds....at the time I did not know of all the other health issues going on with me .....so I thought doing a cleanse would be right up my alley (even though I have always eaten within my means)....I felt tired and had no energy. I just think the part about good decision making on eating and hard work is key!!! My dietitian and doctors tell me that ... I also took the ingrediants in the shakes etc....to my nephrologist and he specifically told me that this was overload on my kidneys.....but again, i have health issues so not for me...but if it works for you, awesome....however, I also know that one of my friends was doing it and she couldn't afford it anymore and she ended up gaining all her weight back.....

fbcovin

Actually, I thought the same thing about Isagenix and wouldn't "buy into" it for months. After doing my research, I decided to give it a try knowing it is 100% money back guarantee!! I tried it for 30 days. OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!
Lost inches in target areas that i NEVER could before. Every bit of the products are all natural, organic, GMO FREE, SUGAR FREE, ETC ECT...
Since starting in 40 days ago, I feel amazing. I lost weight on Weight Watchers before and has kept off my weight but just couldn't loose those target areas (under arms, lower stomach, back, etc..
Never had more energy and clearer vision. Not hungry, have learned how to eat right, how to eat when going out (which I do often). Never felt so healthy in my life (and I don't even work for Isagenix)!!!
I am happy to answer any other questions!!

fbcovin

Curious how she couldn't afford. Once you tell someone about it, YOU GET THE PRODUCTS FOR FREE!! By doing Isagenex, it cut my grocery bill in HALF!!!!

trogalicious

because this was bumped by someone else that was drinking the kool-aid.

Here ya go. For good measure.

jensmith2005

I am guessing that you don't brush your teeth then, since the body is capable of detoxing itself completely, especially the digestive tract. I mean eating is a natural phenomenon that the body is supposed to do, so why would anyone need to brush their teeth, or blow their nose for that matter, or trim their nails? I am sure that you don't do any of these things instead choosing to exercise and eat right which cures every possible ill.

michellejeanotte

Hi there!

First off, please excuse my grammar, I am doing this extremely quick. I am not going to attempt to agree or disagree, but my question to all of you is...I had cancer when I was 18, then recurring at 23, my body has been through 11 surgeries, I was in a wheelchair for 8 months, wen through an extensive 4 month rehab, I have a limited to no immunity and I have a thyroid issue. I consume less than 600 calories a day as I am getting married and eager to lose weight. I drink nothing but water, and I do the wii and have an extremely physical job. I have gained weight!!! So I am sorry but exercise and eating balanced too does not work lol I fear some people can just lose and others gain...no science because I have tried everything. I am on this site to get a better understanding as Isagenix has been recommended to me by my encologist. I don't know if it's a scam or not, but I am getting married and am very dissatisfied, why can I not try it, even if it makes me feel better, you never know, maybe it will work, maybe I can be that 1% Besides, if all else has failed, what's one more....Comments??

prattiger65

Hi there!

First off, please excuse my grammar, I am doing this extremely quick. I am not going to attempt to agree or disagree, but my question to all of you is...I had cancer when I was 18, then recurring at 23, my body has been through 11 surgeries, I was in a wheelchair for 8 months, wen through an extensive 4 month rehab, I have a limited to no immunity and I have a thyroid issue. I consume less than 600 calories a day as I am getting married and eager to lose weight. I drink nothing but water, and I do the wii and have an extremely physical job. I have gained weight!!! So I am sorry but exercise and eating balanced too does not work lol I fear some people can just lose and others gain...no science because I have tried everything. I am on this site to get a better understanding as Isagenix has been recommended to me by my encologist. I don't know if it's a scam or not, but I am getting married and am very dissatisfied, why can I not try it, even if it makes me feel better, you never know, maybe it will work, maybe I can be that 1% Besides, if all else has failed, what's one more....Comments??

Sorry to hear about your cancer! I hope you are better now and I also hope you stay in remission. Now as far as your post is concerned. You have a specific health issue that I don't think anyone on this site is qualified to speak to. with that said, I think your tracking is off on your caloric intake. 600 calories per day with your level of activity is, well, unbelievable to be gaining weight. I suggest logging all your food. measure ALL solid food with a food scale and measure ALL liquids for a period of time, say a month. Reevaluate at that time. I suspect you are eating mot=re than you think. DISCLAIMER>>>>>>>> You have a specific health condition that I know nothing about and you should consult with your doctor about ANY changes in your diet.

dahawktb

You people all think you know what works and what doesn't work because of what works and doesn't work for you. We are all at different levels and struggle with different things. Eating healthy doesn't come easy to some people. Some people need a regimen and strict guidelines before learning how to eat correct. Is isagenix something anyone should do for the rest of their life? Probably not, but I can tell you that I lost the first 50 lbs using isagenix. Then the next sixty eating six meals a day. Then the last thirty using my fitness pal and really honing in on it. That is what worked for me. I don't sell this **** and havn't taken it in over two years but it did work for me when I was morbidly obese. Just because its not your experience doesn't mean it doesn't work. Six minute abs works. Isagenix works. Crossfit works. Zumba works. Everything works if you work it.

bikinilinds

I know a woman who lives off Isagenix. She is a twig. She sells it and promotes it full time. It definitely helps with weight loss, but I don't know if the other claims are true or not.

Nikkisfitblog

**** Isagenix.

Eat a whole watermelon.

Fibre clense...BOOM!

Nikkisfitblog

Oh, man, I thought this thread was about lasagna and come for the food porn.

Haha you poor thing!

kikityme

YAY! It's this thread again!!! Quick, someone ask about Planet Fitness and Garcinia Cambogia for a hat trick!

andreavarangu

A few of us got into it and to tell you the I truth it did nothing for me, one lady said she lost some weight but she has gained even more back. Eat real food, watch portions and if you like shakes go get a good one from Sam's or Costco much cheaper. I would say it is just a waste of money.

THIS!

ninerbuff

You people all think you know what works and what doesn't work because of what works and doesn't work for you. We are all at different levels and struggle with different things. Eating healthy doesn't come easy to some people. Some people need a regimen and strict guidelines before learning how to eat correct. Is isagenix something anyone should do for the rest of their life? Probably not, but I can tell you that I lost the first 50 lbs using isagenix. Then the next sixty eating six meals a day. Then the last thirty using my fitness pal and really honing in on it. That is what worked for me. I don't sell this **** and havn't taken it in over two years but it did work for me when I was morbidly obese. Just because its not your experience doesn't mean it doesn't work. Six minute abs works. Isagenix works. Crossfit works. Zumba works. Everything works if you work it.

It works for about 10% of the people who go on it. That 10% had the discipline to figure out how to do it after losing so much. But the other 90% failed and regained weight. This statistic isn't just for Isagenix. It's for EVERY DIET PLAN out there.
So yes I agree ANY plan will work, IF one adheres to it. Unfortunately for many the restriction isn't sustainable long term.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

westrujillo

Wow it's so crazy to see so many people with negative replays. Others have great things to say First of I would like to start by saying that I don't sell Isagenix but I know it works and works for everyone. We use it in our wellness clinic. Their are similar products like Isagenix. They reason that these products are sold is due to the whole foods we eat. Of all the professional health bloggers out there we know that it doesn't matter if you eat organic or not. It's all the same soil. What matters is that your food does not have herbicides or pesticides. GMO etc. so we need good supplementation to make up the lack of nutrition from our whole foods. Just educate yourself. Things like no soy products. Bad for hormones,causes weight, birth defects, due to being generically modified then sprayed with every weed killer known to man. Read on whey protein concentrate is a better protein. Make sure it's organic. All others milk proteins are garbage because they are denatured. That means it goes thru a heat process and kills all the lives enzymes and leaves very little amino acid content left and no probiotics. Most of are right on what you bog about but if you find a program that works and you feel fantastic why would you change that? We get so many clients that come in our clinic as their last resort because they have been everywhere (Mayo, Cleveland Clinic, whatever). Once you detox the body (not just with Isagenix)and you feed the body with good Massive Nutrition with a supplement regimen it will start to heal, cancer or no cancer. Fat or not the body will start to heal itself. But give any proper program six months Remember how long it took you to get yourself to the unhealthy state your in.

sweetkell

This is a very interesting read.
I'm studying the way humans have evolved of late and if anyone gets a chance, read the book - Primal Mind, Primal Body, by Nora Gedgaudas,
- Basically for many millions of years humans were fine! Except the last 200 or so years when sugar (poison) and grains- (they are all man made) started to grow and become of this earth we started having health issues many a kind!
- When really all our brains hearts and more importantly our greatest amazing organ that functions and controls our entire body - Gut!!! All they need is Proteins - (organic ) Greens!! (Organic) and Good Fats!!! From Good sources Nuts, Seeds... Fermented foods are also ideal for fantastic gut health, why do we need anything else? Fructose is not actually needed...the list goes on, check out Pete Evens, chef , Facebook (from Australia ) PALEOLITHIC get some insight on what I actually beneficial for you everyone ... Getting Good gut health will be the beginning of curing and ending many diseases and sorting out every system in the human body... It's a no brainer really our ancestors were fine. Anyway , good luck everyone on your life journeys
- Love lots and that is all that matters

Wookinpanub

I used Isagenix a while ago to do the 30 day cleanses. Terribly expensive and the two-day fasts are torture, which with some exercise I lost a fair amount of weight in a couple months. Eventually gained the weight back as I dreaded the Isagenix program of starving yourself on the cleanse days.

Going2Getthere22

I don't know.. I've seen my boss start it and do really well on it. I say why not. It's worth a try. It's you doing it, not everyone else. If you try it and it prevents you from eating crap for a month, then great, and if it helps you lose weight, then bonus. If it doesn't work, then it's no biggy; you tried it and its a lesson learned. It's pricy, but its not your life's savings; you'll recover, and either way you'll find out if it works for you or not, and won't be always wondering. Of course there are some people that end up doing it continuously and never getting off the program, which I don't think is good - but, to each there own. Perhaps, it works for them. But, if you want to know - Try it.

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