Why so much hating on Beachbody coaches?
Replies
-
I do use Shakeology, and I do have a BB coach and I know others. I have never had the hard sell from anybody. There are a LOT of people who have had amazing results using BB programs and Shakeology. My coach and her husband have both lost weight and gotten really fit using the workouts. They aren't personal trainers, they are real people who love real food and have shared their success with others. They don't have to help others reach their goals too, but they want to share what they have learned and help others. My coach currently has a challenge group and not everyone is even using BB workouts or Shakeology. She always says that the most important thing is nutrition and exercise and she shares lots of delicious, healthy recipes and gives us so much encouragement. Maybe I just got lucky in finding her.
This is a short video that shows their transformation, and they continue to set new goals for themselves.
This is another coach I admire. I'm not even on her team and she is still so supportive and encouraging.
So, why do people hate BB coaches? I don't know. But, if you knew these guys it would be impossible to hate them. Their enthusiasm for fitness is contagious and they are just so positive and encouraging of people, not just the ones using BB but everyone0 -
The "Coach" thing annoys me as well... It's a title that needs to earned, not bought.I'm sure we wouldn't be having this discussion if BB had not decided to very cleverly name their sales resps 'coaches'. It's marketing gold whoever's idea that was.
When my son was playing youth rugby I was a Dad that used to help out during training sessions until I did a coaching course and passed the exam.
When I offered motorcycle riding advice to people that was on the basis of personal experience until I took training and gained an advanced riding qualification (or two...)
Neither of these activities were motivated by making money.0 -
I have a BB Coach. He's a great guy and in great shape but he really doesn't do much to coach me... can't really blame him though, I need to want it.
What I dislike is that once a coach finds out you have a coach, you're not invited in their facebook group unless they become your coach. What's up with that? They're not all like that though. I met a woman who invited me in her group knowing I have one, so that was nice.
I have a ton of their workout DVD's and I love all of them, I purchased some prior to having a coach. As for Shakeology, the chocolate is delicious but unbelievably expensive. I have yet to find a shake that has what Shakeology has in it and tastes as good but either way, I still can't make sense of the price.
They have a Vegan Chocolate now and a sample was sent to me from a coach who isn't mine, which was nice of him but this same coach is the one that wouldn't let me in his FB group.
Weird eh?0 -
I do use Shakeology, and I do have a BB coach and I know others. I have never had the hard sell from anybody. There are a LOT of people who have had amazing results using BB programs and Shakeology. My coach and her husband have both lost weight and gotten really fit using the workouts. They aren't personal trainers, they are real people who love real food and have shared their success with others. They don't have to help others reach their goals too, but they want to share what they have learned and help others. My coach currently has a challenge group and not everyone is even using BB workouts or Shakeology. She always says that the most important thing is nutrition and exercise and she shares lots of delicious, healthy recipes and gives us so much encouragement. Maybe I just got lucky in finding her.
This is a short video that shows their transformation, and they continue to set new goals for themselves.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrP5yJrx7YU
This is another coach I admire. I'm not even on her team and she is still so supportive and encouraging.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlUCRn_fpmo
So, why do people hate BB coaches? I don't know. But, if you knew these guys it would be impossible to hate them. Their enthusiasm for fitness is contagious and they are just so positive and encouraging of people, not just the ones using BB but everyone
They probably don't have to do the "hard sell" with everyone since there will always be people that are gulible enough to just go ahead and buy things without researching it properly first.0 -
What is a pyramid scheme?0
-
They probably don't have to do the "hard sell" with everyone since there will always be people that are gulible enough to just go ahead and buy things without researching it properly first.
This doesn't make sense. I have done research with every single workout DVD that I have purchased (even non BB ones) and I'm sure most everyone does.
BB Coaches do not go "hard sell" with their products, at least none that have approached me. My coach tells me about a new product, lets me know when it comes out, if I choose to purchase it, I purchase it through him.. And, he starts a group on FB and does the new DVD with us. I think it's great.0 -
They aren't coaches.0
-
I'm sure we wouldn't be having this discussion if BB had not decided to very cleverly name their sales resps 'coaches'. It's marketing gold whoever's idea that was.
They could call themselves minions and I'd still not be a fan. I don't know squat about the workouts, but the price of the shakes is staggering. I believe everyone, and even I don't believe BB coaches who are "just trying to help and not in it for the money." There's nothing superior about Shakeology that can come close to justifying the price tag. (The ultimate responsibility is up to the consumer to use good sense, but I find the cost to be so outrageous that it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth about the whole line.)0 -
I do use Shakeology, and I do have a BB coach and I know others. I have never had the hard sell from anybody. There are a LOT of people who have had amazing results using BB programs and Shakeology. My coach and her husband have both lost weight and gotten really fit using the workouts. They aren't personal trainers, they are real people who love real food and have shared their success with others. They don't have to help others reach their goals too, but they want to share what they have learned and help others. My coach currently has a challenge group and not everyone is even using BB workouts or Shakeology. She always says that the most important thing is nutrition and exercise and she shares lots of delicious, healthy recipes and gives us so much encouragement. Maybe I just got lucky in finding her.
This is a short video that shows their transformation, and they continue to set new goals for themselves.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrP5yJrx7YU
This is another coach I admire. I'm not even on her team and she is still so supportive and encouraging.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlUCRn_fpmo
So, why do people hate BB coaches? I don't know. But, if you knew these guys it would be impossible to hate them. Their enthusiasm for fitness is contagious and they are just so positive and encouraging of people, not just the ones using BB but everyone
They probably don't have to do the "hard sell" with everyone since there will always be people that are gulible enough to just go ahead and buy things without researching it properly first.
Give some people a warm fuzzy and they'll believe anything you say . . .0 -
This. Someone who's obviously qualified in the instruction of nutrition will be one of the first to tell you NOT to use a "shake" as a meal replacement. Instead, they would instruct one on how to consume food in the right ratio for that person.If they then gain qualifications in nutrition or exercise, how could they in good conscience continue selling people Beachbody?
A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition0 -
This. Someone who's obviously qualified in the instruction of nutrition will be one of the first to tell you NOT to use a "shake" as a meal replacement. Instead, they would instruct one on how to consume food in the right ratio for that person.If they then gain qualifications in nutrition or exercise, how could they in good conscience continue selling people Beachbody?
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
Some people would prefer a shake because it's quicker and filling. I know I would and if it helped me, I would recommend it to someone else who was looking for a replacement meal.0 -
the fact they are called 'coach', are avon reps beauticians?0
-
I was a bb coach for 2 years. Plain & simple. There are some good honest caring coaches. But they r in the minority. Bb ulpines claim you can do well if you want to help people get healthy. .The honest truth is u have to be an amazing salesman/woman, willing to lose friends, and change your personality to meet the needs of a highly sales driven environment where your livelihood IS COMPLETELY based on sales and recruiting good sales members. At the end of the day it had very little to do with helping people get & be healthy. That's my 2 cents from my limited experience. Great products e extremely overpriced & overwhelming high pressured sales environment coupled with intense exercise & restrictive eating suggestions && show of said results. Bb rarely focuses on moderation, balance and focusing on the healthy whole body from inside out even though they claim to have a zen message with their core values. Theur core values are great but they absolutely do not match up with the agressive sales "in your face" sales culture.0
-
are Scentsy pampered chef and Mary Kay pyramid schemes too? I thank The Lord that a coach found me on here. I'm no longer insulin resistant I lost 50 lbs I feel better than ever I never need naps and I just feel light - I realize I always felt so crappy because I wasn't getting vitamins and nutrients and now I do with Shakeology - it's seriously like nothing else - and this is coming from a girl who has tried EVERYTHING.0
-
are Scentsy pampered chef and Mary Kay pyramid schemes too? I thank The Lord that a coach found me on here. I'm no longer insulin resistant I lost 50 lbs I feel better than ever I never need naps and I just feel light - I realize I always felt so crappy because I wasn't getting vitamins and nutrients and now I do with Shakeology - it's seriously like nothing else - and this is coming from a girl who has tried EVERYTHING.
Yes, yes they are. Thank you for asking.0 -
Not all MLMs are pyramid schemes. I wasn't aware that Scentsy or Mary Kay were...0
-
EDIT0
-
are Scentsy pampered chef and Mary Kay pyramid schemes too? I thank The Lord that a coach found me on here. I'm no longer insulin resistant I lost 50 lbs I feel better than ever I never need naps and I just feel light - I realize I always felt so crappy because I wasn't getting vitamins and nutrients and now I do with Shakeology - it's seriously like nothing else - and this is coming from a girl who has tried EVERYTHING.
Except probably a calorie deficit. You don't need Beachbody or Scentsy or Mary Kay to lose weight. Sure you could have them, but you didn't feel bad because you weren't getting enough nutrients. You were feeling bad cause you had to lose 50 lbs and couldn't. Happy that you did, but you only need one thing to lose weight: a calorie deficit.0 -
Not all MLMs are pyramid schemes. I wasn't aware that Scentsy or Mary Kay were...
From what I seen with Mary Kay they are more concerned with recruitment of new consultants than they are with selling their products. Once those people are signed up the focus is on recruitment first and products second.
My very limited experience with BB was similar. I had a friend that was trying to get me to buy it and one of her pitches was that I should become a coach so I can get discounts on the products.0 -
because MLM is an unethical way of marketing a product.0
-
I've seen a lot of the negative sides of having BB coaches having been a part of Team Beachbody for over a year now. However, I am one of the lucky ones whose coach is a dear friend from college and actually makes fitness part of her life. My coach is an in-home personal trainer, and a strong advocate for health and wellness. I am blessed to have her help me love BB programs. Shakeology is great (though a tad expensive) and I've done several BB programs.
I have been solicited by other coaches who scour BB website looking for people to "help." I only hope there are more people out there like my coach who are a living example and truly care about their teams.0 -
are Scentsy pampered chef and Mary Kay pyramid schemes too? I thank The Lord that a coach found me on here. I'm no longer insulin resistant I lost 50 lbs I feel better than ever I never need naps and I just feel light - I realize I always felt so crappy because I wasn't getting vitamins and nutrients and now I do with Shakeology - it's seriously like nothing else - and this is coming from a girl who has tried EVERYTHING.
[/quote
Except probably a calorie deficit. You don't need Beachbody or Scentsy or Mary Kay to lose weight. Sure you could have them, but you didn't feel bad because you weren't getting enough nutrients. You were feeling bad cause you had to lose 50 lbs and couldn't. Happy that you did, but you only need one thing to lose weight: a calorie deficit.
A calorie deficit will NOT help you lose weight. If you're working out, you need to fuel your body and eat back those calories in order for your body to continue burning off fat and gaining muscle. Starving yourself is NOT going to help you lose weight, been there, tried that. The ONLY thing that has worked is eating back the calories when I am working out.0 -
are Scentsy pampered chef and Mary Kay pyramid schemes too? I thank The Lord that a coach found me on here. I'm no longer insulin resistant I lost 50 lbs I feel better than ever I never need naps and I just feel light - I realize I always felt so crappy because I wasn't getting vitamins and nutrients and now I do with Shakeology - it's seriously like nothing else - and this is coming from a girl who has tried EVERYTHING.
[/quote
Except probably a calorie deficit. You don't need Beachbody or Scentsy or Mary Kay to lose weight. Sure you could have them, but you didn't feel bad because you weren't getting enough nutrients. You were feeling bad cause you had to lose 50 lbs and couldn't. Happy that you did, but you only need one thing to lose weight: a calorie deficit.
A calorie deficit will NOT help you lose weight. If you're working out, you need to fuel your body and eat back those calories in order for your body to continue burning off fat and gaining muscle. Starving yourself is NOT going to help you lose weight, been there, tried that. The ONLY thing that has worked is eating back the calories when I am working out.
But you would still have to be at a deficit from TDEE to lose weight.
That or you break the laws of physics... and that makes physics very upset.0 -
Could somebody explain what the abbreviations MLM. Stand for?
I get that it is about pyramid selling schemes but what do the letters mean?
Serious question.0 -
Because a lot of them are very pushy, pretty much. I don't want people to try to sell me stuff.
I don't like door to door salesmen, telemarketers, Amway and all the rest. Only girl scouts are welcome to try to sell me their wares because... delicious.0 -
.0
-
Could somebody explain what the abbreviations MLM. Stand for?
I get that it is about pyramid selling schemes but what do the letters mean?
Serious question.
Multi-Level Marketing0 -
Ah, ok - thank you, beachgod0
-
generally dislike BB coaches..I do workout to their workout programs....I have bought shakeo (no its not a cure all answer to your weightloss problems like they claim)..MOST have pushed down their sales pitch ..I can post on instagram and hastag and will most likely get some sort of coach asking if i have a coach or to invite me to some challenge etc..I've had two coaches..one didnt care that I wasnt losing weight..the other..really doesnt either..she has tried to get me to buy something a while back and was very pushy..and if i wasnt going to use this gift certificate that I received from purchasing t25 i should gift it to someone else..first off no..this benefits you..and secondly..I paid for the t25 and shakeo didnt deliver results..i'm keeping the gift certificate they can buy it themselves just like i did ...shes on my fb and here and I've asked for help..and shes not bothered (but will be getting rid of her as a coach..no point in it)....shakeo is very expensive..maybe others have this kinda money but owning my own business..i just dont..plus it didnt work..and while i only had the one flavor...i had to as i call it "dr it up" cause drinking it plain was terrible..nothing that expensive and that "good" for you should taste like it needs any doctoring..
there is a plus and negative that anyone can sign up..but they all seem to think they know what their talking about..and heaven help you if you do not buy into what they tell you...and like most of these BB coaches..they really just dont care about your journey...just as long as you sign up under them to have them as your coach..and buy products under their name..thats all it is to them...I wish there were more that cared about the people and their health and how their doing..etc0 -
What would really help you is if you learned portion control and what correct macro and micro nutrients you consume for optimal health and performance. A "meal replacement" doesn't teach you that. Which is why many people FAIL once they go off of them. It's like any other diet program from that standpoint.
This. Someone who's obviously qualified in the instruction of nutrition will be one of the first to tell you NOT to use a "shake" as a meal replacement. Instead, they would instruct one on how to consume food in the right ratio for that person.If they then gain qualifications in nutrition or exercise, how could they in good conscience continue selling people Beachbody?
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
Some people would prefer a shake because it's quicker and filling. I know I would and if it helped me, I would recommend it to someone else who was looking for a replacement meal.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.3K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 424 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions