Isagenix

KayNikkiRich

Has anyone ever tried isagenix? What are your thoughts on it?

TeaBea

Meal replacement shakes and "cleanses" don't go over real well here. Makes sense if you think about it. This is a site where users measure portions and log them. Meal replacements help you skip all that drudgery.

I have done meal replacements (in the past).....yet here I am losing weight AGAIN. That's the problem with meal replacements......measuring & logging real food helps me learn about why I am fat. Losing weight is just the first step. Keeping the weight off requires some sort of permanent changes. Would you be using Isagenix for weight management also.

"Cleanses" are just the latest diet fad nonsense. A working liver and kidneys flush toxins out. I

quiksylver296

Didn't we just have an Isagenix thread?

@KayNikkiRich - you can use the search function at the top of the page to find previous threads and read through them.

My .02 - It doesn't do anything except lighten your wallet. Eat fewer calories than your body uses in a day = weight loss.

cyndit1

I have done very well with Isagenix and use it to my advantage. I initially got the whole 30 day program but had a reaction to the cleanse so had to just keep it to shakes. I had horrible food behaviors before Isa so for me it helped me get the right calories in and get used to having shakes, snacks and meals. For MY lifestyle, it works well. I did 2 shakes a day and 2 snacks and dinner that were "real" food. My shakes were breakfast and lunch. After I lost the majority of my weight (about 60 pounds) I kept it to one shake at breakfast (again because it works for my lifestyle). I did that for quite a while (over a year) and just recently went back to 2 shakes just because I wanted a bit of a change (bored with the food choices I was making). I will keep the 2 shakes a day until May and then will go back to 1 shake a day for breakfast on gym mornings after that. This is the only lifestyle that I've been able to find a balance, keep motivated and have KEPT THE WEIGHT OFF but by no means am I an Isazombie. Good luck with whatever you choose.

KayNikkiRich

@quiksylver296 honestly I just downloaded this app and didn't know how to search so my bad for mentioning the isagenix again. @TeaBea I get that they are super controversial and you assume there is no point in having calorie counter app if you do the such. But I don't know if you've noticed, isagenix products are in the food search engine on this app. And you are capable of doing a shake for breakfast only and logging calories for the rest of the meals. So it was more of a question about the product itself and not about its part in this app specifically but thank you for the input. Do you not use protein at all? @cyndit1 thank you for your inspirational story. I believe that certain methods help for certain people. I've been doing just the breakfast protein shake. I don't like dealing with all of the extra cleanses and accelerators and what not.

ninerbuff

Over priced, over rated and doesn't do anything different than what a calorie deficit won't do for you for FREE.

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kimny72

OP, it's just an overpriced meal replacement shake. If you like the taste and it fills you up (and you have the extra cash), go for it. I don't find shakes fill me up, so they are counter-productive for me. Sometimes when the weather is hot and I'm not that hungry, I'll blend up some protein powder, oats, greens, and a frozen banana. There are much less expensive powders out there, and there is nothing special about Isagenix, they just have to charge more for all the marketing.

Feel free to skip all their weight loss supplements, they are all useless, whether made by Isagenix or someone else :drinker:

bpetrosky

Still snakeoil.

TeaBea

KayNikkiRich wrote: »

@quiksylver296 honestly I just downloaded this app and didn't know how to search so my bad for mentioning the isagenix again. @TeaBea I get that they are super controversial and you assume there is no point in having calorie counter app if you do the such. But I don't know if you've noticed, isagenix products are in the food search engine on this app. And you are capable of doing a shake for breakfast only and logging calories for the rest of the meals. So it was more of a question about the product itself and not about its part in this app specifically but thank you for the input. Do you not use protein at all? @cyndit1 thank you for your inspirational story. I believe that certain methods help for certain people. I've been doing just the breakfast protein shake. I don't like dealing with all of the extra cleanses and accelerators and what not.

I eat foods with protein in them. Protein supplements are not requirements for weight loss. Supplements are for those having trouble meeting goals. Don't get me wrong protein is an important macro. I find that if I include protein in all 3 meals, I meet my protein goals.

Finding isagenix products in the database is not surprising. People are free to put any number of products in the database. That doesn't mean logging shakes is helpful for learning portion control.

I'm fat because my portions are too big. Replacements are temporary changes in eating habits that result in a calorie deficit. All weight loss is calorie deficit. The vast majority of people who lose weight will gain it back. That's a sad statistic. What will tools will isagenix give you to keep the weight off? Replacements didn't help me, but maybe you will be the exception.

kimny72

@KayNikkiRich Just as an example, it looks like 2 scoops of Isagenix is 240 calories and 24g of protein.

I'm currently using Trutein, one scoop is 115 calories and 24g of protein.

Plus a 4 pound canister of Trutein is $50 on bb.com, I believe Isagenix is that same price for a 2lb canister. So for 24g of protein, Isagenix has twice as many calories and is twice the price!

AmandaDanceMore

I some how got talked into trying it. I did it for 2 weeks, gained 4 lbs, was constantly starving, and missed eating food. Yeah, I had some veggies and fruit for snacks (although they encourage you to eat their snacks instead of fruits and veggies, etc), and I had a proper meal a day, but I just prefer to EAT my food rather than drink it.

And it is EXTREMELY expensive. If I want a protein shake, I'll just use my Vega protein powder.

tealtortoise

To each their own, although, for me the shakes work. As a mother who works full time, it really helps me stay on track. Not only do they help me drop weight when I am doing it right, the shakes make me feel perfect. I have good energy, feel well nourished, and have minimal cravings. For me to make a 240 calorie meal that makes me feel 'perfect' would take a lot of extra effort that I, frankly, don't have time for during the week. It is not cheap, but my lunch is certainly cheaper than it used to be when I ate out all of the time.

A_Rene86

OP, since you're really new to this I want to point out that the database is user generated. You'll find entries like "guilt, 100 grams", "Blood of the innocent" which are obviously bs lol. I won't give an opinion on Isagenix, as I'm not familiar, just don't place too much importance on an item being in the database. It doesn't mean it's a good choice or in some cases, even legitimate.

Whatever route you choose, I wish you the best

JessicaBullardRN

I've been using Isagenix protein shakes (not the meal replacement shakes) for over 2 years. Every single day and I don't plan on stopping. You get what you pay for as far as protein powders. Research how they are processed and their bioavailability. Super important.