Beachbody coaches, I will not be 'friending' any more of you

Mkleder

I found MFP thanks to a Beachbody coach who hunted me down on Facebook. I had to delete her there because all sorts of strangers were accessing my profile thanks the mutual friend issue. Haven't seen her on here, though.
Oh well, I came out ahead.

shreddingit

I love this topic!!
I used to have many bb coaches on my facebook
They totally annoy me, how can they actually help anyone health wise if they dont know what their doing.. Cmon lets get fit together is stupid, I dont want advice from someone that looks worse than me!! Reason I went another way and decided not to follow the followers, they will never make it to the top with the 44+ founders. Waste of money!!
They are shady too, I get messaged to join and be their featured person to say I transformed with bb products! $orry im no sell out...
And I know someone from the p90 dvd...the infomercials are not real storys....
If u make abuck out of me then it is a mlm pyramid company.

lloydrt

christy, I have amazing progress pictures and I didnt have to use any products ,just did it the regular old fashioned way.......Lloyd

Atlantique

I didn't say that they ALL violate the rules. I said that enough do that I'm not risking any more solicitations popping up on my wall, and that those coaches who do work within the site's rules might want to chat with those who seem to be incapable of operating within them before the entire group is discredited.

I'm sure some of the Coaches are great, and I've seen some helpful forum posts from some. But I think a little self-policing might help, in addition to reporting folks who use MFP unethically.

PJilly

Shakeology, Shakeology, Shakeology!

I hate that "S" word!:grumble: :explode: :grumble: :explode:

Me too! (And I'm a BB coach.)

Christyp123

christy, I have amazing progress pictures and I didnt have to use any products ,just did it the regular old fashioned way.......Lloyd

Actually, so do I. I just recently loss 10 additional pounds with (i'm going to whisper it..."the 's' word). I lost my first 30 pounds with MFP and eating right, and exercise (including p90x) among other things. I just happen to love bb products and "s" and that's why I decided to join as a coach.

bmontgomery87

...and have in fact deleted all of you that were in my friends list.

Why?

Because I am sick and tired of your little group CONSTANTLY soliciting clients here. Most of you are savvy enough to keep it off the forums, but are you aware that it is also in violation of this site's policies to solicit clients in your profile and your wall?

For those who abide by the site's policies and are not solicitation machines, I commend you. Maybe you should chat with your cohorts who see MFP as their own little free advertising site before your general reputation is ruined?

Agreed. Im just not friends with any of them cause I don't like BeachBody. haha

fitmom4ever

They quickly lose interest in me when they find out I am already a Coach.

I didn't know you were a coach! Good for you! And apparently, thanks for not being pushy about it. I knew it was a product you love, but have never felt 'solicited.'
OP- there are bad apples in every bunch, but you can't judge the whole based on the actions of a few. Sorry for your bad experience.

TooFine4MFP

I have a few close friends on FaceBook that I had to "hide" because that's all they do. I never get to hear about their kids, their life...nothing but how to get Shakeology, Shakeology, Shakeology! Twice to three times a week I'd get messages on my wall about how to be in their pyramid scheme or them showing pictures of what their breakfast looked like, or why I should wear a BodyBugg. A..N.N.O.Y.I.N.G!!

LMBO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG SO TRUE!!!! Once they find out that you have bought some Beachbody products, they are ON YOU:

1. Do you have a coach?

2. Do you wanna be a coach?

And then if you ask about a beachbody product, they have to throw in there that they are a coach and you can get if it off their website! ENOUGH ALREADY!!! They do it on Twitter too! I don't wanna talk about Turbo FIre for 8 hrs! GET A LIFE!!!!

Melisha82

I used to be a beachbody coach but got tired of my upline even being pushy with me!! LOL...I quit.. I completely understand!!!

millerll

I've never used Shakeology just because I'm not big on taking supplements. However, I have several friends who have used P90X and liked it. But, frankly, I'll never buy it. First, the whole line of BB products is grossly over-priced in my opinion. Second, and most important, the pushy, shady tactics used by the BB program turn me off big time. Anyone who is profiting off of something they're endorsing loses all credibility with me. I agree with other posters here about BB coaches - there is no requirement to know anything about fitness at all. You're not a coach, you're a salesman, so let's not kid ourselves here, OK?

There are plenty of perfectly good shakes and workout DVDs out there. If I ever get the inclination, I'd choose one of them over a BB product just on general principle. Until this company cleans up its act, they'll never get a dime of my money.

myofibril

It isn't a pyramid scheme, but it's almost borderline pyramid scheme.

Really? I thought Ponzi / Pyramid schemes were illegal in the States? They want to be careful....

catlady100

I am totally turned off by Beachbody products because of some of the coaches on facebook. I'm sure the products are ok but I'll never know, because i have vowed to never buy any of them.

beckajw

Wow!
I am NOT a beachbody coach.
I don't know if any of my friends on here are beachbody coaches. If they are, they have never tried to push anything on me.

I do have to say, I LOVE Beachbody. I used Slim in Six about 8 years ago and had great results. From there I was HOOKED. I got Slim Series, Yoga Booty Ballet, Turbo Jam, Power 90, P90X, and now ChaLEAN Extreme.

I feel like all of their videos are quality (unlike some of the videos I have picked up at Walmart/Target (of which I also have a lot, i.e. 5 Firm Workouts, 2 Biggest Loser videos, 2 Leslie Sanson Videos, and some other randome videos). I don't think Beachbody is shady, maybe some of the coaches are, but if they aren't going to profit, why have a company?

Krys_T

Well I am sorry that you feel this way! Looks like you have run into some not so great coaches! I personally became a Coach to motivate and inspire others to feel good about themselves and stay focused on their goals. I am always here to help people and don't solicit anything to anyone who doesn't ask about a program or product. Because I will also be the first to recommend Jillian workouts or Zumba, I'm here to help people get their lives back and achieve a goal whether they decide to try BeachBody or not. I lost half of my weight without BeachBody, but I also saw BeachBody as an opportunity to reach more people with my story and "pay it forward" I can make 0 money from it, and wouldn't care because as long as I know I have helped at least 1 more person to reach their goal and pay-it-forward that is what means EVERYTHING to me. Do I enjoy their programs and products...yes! But I also know that everyone is not in the financial situation to buy extra things..no big deal! I'm here to truly help people..no matter what! I hope that you don't hate us all

-Krystle

Soupskin

It isn't a pyramid scheme, but it's almost borderline pyramid scheme.

Really? I thought Ponzi / Pyramid schemes were illegal in the States? They want to be careful....

It's MLM (multilevel marketing) which is basically a legal pyramid.

Atlantique

I did get a msg once because I mentioned p90x. When I said I was "borrowing" the dvd's, she said if I was interested in anything, let her know. Very friendly and not pushy at all.

But it's PATENTLY against the rules of this site to send those "message me for more info" messages, or to post it on the forums, or to post it on your profile, or to post it on other people's profiles. It IS using MFP as a free advertising site and it is NOT allowed.

From Mike: "Specifically, you may not post anything from which you might financially benefit, i.e. talking about a product and asking people to visit your website to learn more, "message me for more info", "I can get you free samples", etc. "

And from the Forum Rules:
"1) No advertising or self-promotion. You may not post advertisements for other services, websites, etc. which intend to sell products or services for monetary gain. Any such links will be removed at moderator discretion without warning and could result in your posting privileges being revoked. You also may not make any posts from which you might financially benefit, i.e. "message me for more info", "I can get you free samples", "visit my site for more info", etc.

2) Posts intended to promote potentially unsafe or controversial weight loss products or procedures, including non-medically prescribed supplements or MLM products, are considered inappropriate and will be removed without warning. This rule has been created to protect members from multi-level marketing schemes or other hidden sales tactics which are strictly prohibited on this site. "

Whether or not these BB coaches are "friendly" is not the issue. :grumble:

ZebraHead

*Looks around. "Now where did I leave that dead horse?"

heathersmilez

I'll add you coaches if you sell me Shakeology for $80 MAX

Sorry but it's the nature of the beachbody-deal-finding beast I now am. I've supported beachbody through DVD purchases but second hand.

My purchases, all new/sealed;

$15 Turbo Jam
$30 Insanity
$25 Chalene Extreme
$50 Turbo Fire but realized the sales potential and bought more and sold all 3 for $113-126 EACH on ebay.

Thank you Craig’s List!

therobinator

*Looks around. "Now where did I leave that dead horse?"

I know, right? Lol. I am waiting to see how long it is before this post gets locked. Lol.

Bottom line people -- BeachBody products work, as does any other fitness/healthly eating/workout program, if you stick with it and do it right. There are people who are out just to make a buck, and those are the ones who are ruining it for the good (BeachBody associated or not) rest of us.

PS (just for the record) - I really like the BeachBody products I have used so far, but I am *not* a BeachBody coach nor do I intend to become one.

myofibril

It isn't a pyramid scheme, but it's almost borderline pyramid scheme.

Really? I thought Ponzi / Pyramid schemes were illegal in the States? They want to be careful....

It's MLM (multilevel marketing) which is basically a legal pyramid.

Ta. So all the elements of a pyramid except that a product is sold? There's only one real winner in that kind of arrangement: the top. The owners of BB must be raking it in...

binary_jester

*Looks around. "Now where did I leave that dead horse?"

It is right here...

therobinator

That might be one of the best forum graphics evar!!!

Christie23

Well I am sorry that you feel this way! Looks like you have run into some not so great coaches! I personally became a Coach to motivate and inspire others to feel good about themselves and stay focused on their goals. I am always here to help people and don't solicit anything to anyone who doesn't ask about a program or product. Because I will also be the first to recommend Jillian workouts or Zumba, I'm here to help people get their lives back and achieve a goal whether they decide to try BeachBody or not. I lost half of my weight without BeachBody, but I also saw BeachBody as an opportunity to reach more people with my story and "pay it forward" I can make 0 money from it, and wouldn't care because as long as I know I have helped at least 1 more person to reach their goal and pay-it-forward that is what means EVERYTHING to me. Do I enjoy their programs and products...yes! But I also know that everyone is not in the financial situation to buy extra things..no big deal! I'm here to truly help people..no matter what! I hope that you don't hate us all

-Krystle

And thanks, Krystle. It's true. You are an infinite source of inspiration and wise comments. And you do discuss things other than BB. It's clear that you believe in what you do, but I have never felt that it's all you do.

I do strongly dislike pressure situations caused by anyone, especially concerning money (because raising a kid with autism is NOT cheap and I get excited when there's money in the budget for some new hand weights. That's why I can't even consider most of their products)... and I could see how this would be the prime place to "hit people up" but I don't think all BB reps are that forward. If they are, I delete them. Simple as that.

Krys_T

Well I am sorry that you feel this way! Looks like you have run into some not so great coaches! I personally became a Coach to motivate and inspire others to feel good about themselves and stay focused on their goals. I am always here to help people and don't solicit anything to anyone who doesn't ask about a program or product. Because I will also be the first to recommend Jillian workouts or Zumba, I'm here to help people get their lives back and achieve a goal whether they decide to try BeachBody or not. I lost half of my weight without BeachBody, but I also saw BeachBody as an opportunity to reach more people with my story and "pay it forward" I can make 0 money from it, and wouldn't care because as long as I know I have helped at least 1 more person to reach their goal and pay-it-forward that is what means EVERYTHING to me. Do I enjoy their programs and products...yes! But I also know that everyone is not in the financial situation to buy extra things..no big deal! I'm here to truly help people..no matter what! I hope that you don't hate us all

-Krystle

And thanks, Krystle. It's true. You are an infinite source of inspiration and wise comments. And you do discuss things other than BB. It's clear that you believe in what you do, but I have never felt that it's all you do.

I do strongly dislike pressure situations caused by anyone, especially concerning money (because raising a kid with autism is NOT cheap and I get excited when there's money in the budget for some new hand weights. That's why I can't even consider most of their products)... and I could see how this would be the prime place to "hit people up" but I don't think all BB reps are that forward. If they are, I delete them. Simple as that.

Thank you! I really appreciate what you said.

shanolap

Funny, as I read this there was a P90X advertisement on the sidebar to the right. P90X paid MFP to advertise on their site...right?

ZachyABaby

I did get a msg once because I mentioned p90x. When I said I was "borrowing" the dvd's, she said if I was interested in anything, let her know. Very friendly and not pushy at all.

That's the sex harrassment, son.

binary_jester

I did get a msg once because I mentioned p90x. When I said I was "borrowing" the dvd's, she said if I was interested in anything, let her know. Very friendly and not pushy at all.

That's the sex harrassment, son.

Can you really harass the willing?

FearAnLoathing

*Looks around. "Now where did I leave that dead horse?"

It is right here...

ZachyABaby

I did get a msg once because I mentioned p90x. When I said I was "borrowing" the dvd's, she said if I was interested in anything, let her know. Very friendly and not pushy at all.

That's the sex harrassment, son.

Can you really harass the willing?

Depends who your lawyer is