Isagenix anyone?
judypriv
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I just googled and couldn't find anything about this. Only advertising and people selling it.
My cousin just called and we both started our new lifestyles around the same time. She a month before. I was telling her that we are eating healthy and trying to eat clean and doing the gym 4 or 5 times a week, zumba, weight lifting, eliptical, etc. I mentioned I lost 7 pounds, gained 6 on vacation and so far lost 4 of the six. She tells me she is down FORTY POUNDS just doing isagenix. No exercise. She says she is saving money since she doesn't eat "normal food." and she's taking vitamins and feels great. I was dumbfounded. Anyone have any information on this?
Now, she is about 100 lbs. overweight, one child who is 5, she is about 5'9. I am 60 lbs. overweight, 5'2, three kids, youngest 9 months.
My doctor told me that MFP, eating well and the exercise are the way to go for me. He told me to take a multivitamin and a D.
Wondering your thoughts?
My cousin just called and we both started our new lifestyles around the same time. She a month before. I was telling her that we are eating healthy and trying to eat clean and doing the gym 4 or 5 times a week, zumba, weight lifting, eliptical, etc. I mentioned I lost 7 pounds, gained 6 on vacation and so far lost 4 of the six. She tells me she is down FORTY POUNDS just doing isagenix. No exercise. She says she is saving money since she doesn't eat "normal food." and she's taking vitamins and feels great. I was dumbfounded. Anyone have any information on this?
Now, she is about 100 lbs. overweight, one child who is 5, she is about 5'9. I am 60 lbs. overweight, 5'2, three kids, youngest 9 months.
My doctor told me that MFP, eating well and the exercise are the way to go for me. He told me to take a multivitamin and a D.
Wondering your thoughts?
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The larger you are the easier it is to loose weight. If you pay attention to heavier then you exercising friends you'll notice they burn a ridiculous amount of calories in a short period of time just walking.I just googled and couldn't find anything about this. Only advertising and people selling it.
My cousin just called and we both started our new lifestyles around the same time. She a month before. I was telling her that we are eating healthy and trying to eat clean and doing the gym 4 or 5 times a week, zumba, weight lifting, eliptical, etc. I mentioned I lost 7 pounds, gained 6 on vacation and so far lost 4 of the six. She tells me she is down FORTY POUNDS just doing isagenix. No exercise. She says she is saving money since she doesn't eat "normal food." and she's taking vitamins and feels great. I was dumbfounded. Anyone have any information on this?
Now, she is about 100 lbs. overweight, one child who is 5, she is about 5'9. I am 60 lbs. overweight, 5'2, three kids, youngest 9 months.
My doctor told me that MFP, eating well and the exercise are the way to go for me. He told me to take a multivitamin and a D.
Wondering your thoughts?
My sister was on pills like this several times. They work. They're also dangerous and not the healthiest way to go about things but sometimes its more important to loose weight (it probably is if you're 100 pounds over weight). I'll also note that every time she's taken them she's always gained the weight back...immediately.
I couldn't find much online either but found these:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/315342-forever-fit-diet/
Quite a few commenters reported that they had tried it and it either didn’t work or caused side effects such as 5 days of violent diarrhea. One reported gaining a lot of weight while taking it; many reported losing weight just as well without it. Several reported credit card disputes with the company and failure to get their money refunded. One reported that his parents are using it and it seems to be slowly killing them: they have decreased energy, declining health, mood swings, and poorer control of diabetes.
http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/defending-isagenix-a-case-study-in-flawed-thinking/
I had to swerve off of a highway so I could spend the next 20 minutes throwing up. I don't mean to be gross, but after 2 days of eating nothing I really wonder what was all that white stuff I was throwing up. I actually felt better after throwing up but more fun was waiting for me at home. I barely made it to the bathroom to experience 10 minutes of bloody diarrhea.
There is no doubt this product cleans you out but it is at the expense of your stomach and intestinal linings. This product might work for some but after I get my money back I'm going to try eating better and exercise.
http://www.viewpoints.com/IsaGenix-Cleanse-Diet-Drink-review-25a260 -
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OMGee, my uncle was selling it and got us using it. It only works b/c u don't eat anything! U eat some sort of tablet and almonds for breakfast and lunch, then a protien shake for dinner, then there is a gross liquid to drink(taste like urine, if i were to guess what urine taste like),....... not good!!! U will lose, but u will also be grumpy, and have no energy.0
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Oh, forgot to mention.....ended up gaining all the weight i had lost and gaining more. Now I'm eating right and working out at the gym, and feel so much better.0
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Oh, forgot to mention.....ended up gaining all the weight i had lost and gaining more. Now I'm eating right and working out at the gym, and feel so much better. NOT WORTH IT.0
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OMGee, my uncle was selling it and got us using it. It only works b/c u don't eat anything! U eat some sort of tablet and almonds for breakfast and lunch, then a protien shake for dinner, then there is a gross liquid to drink(taste like urine, if i were to guess what urine taste like),....... not good!!! U will lose, but u will also be grumpy, and have no energy.
Glad to hear someones personal unpleasant experience. No pooping to success for me
And yeah, I think a lot of people might read oh they gained the weight back but IIII won't...there's a reason you gain weight back. You go from eating slug and stuff that wants to get out of you quickly to real food and your body is not going to digest it as quickly.0 -
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I used isagenix and it really worked well for me BUT the problem I have with it is that it is VERY expensive and you are not learning how to eat properly so as soon as you stop it, you will gain your weight back. I am not a fan of processed stuff like this because you have to look loooong term. I could never continue in the long term. Plus did I mention "it is really expensive!!". and they kept raising their prices.0
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I really think people have to be ready in their own minds to eat properly and until that happens they will be on the yoyo diet rollercoaster. Thinking in the looooong term and changing the way your view food, as well as moving your body is the ONLY way to do it forever. Don't worry about your cousin though, because each of us has to find this out for ourselves or it won't be a permanent change. Let her make her own mistakes. Hopefully it will lead her to the right path eventually. She is taking a step anyway which is good.0
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I used Isagenix for 3 years. I initially lost weight on the products, but you just can't stay of a "Cleanse" your whole life. The company is reputable, the training is awesome, and the people a fantastic. But I couldn't continue to using a product that made my cholesterol spike up. I ended up gaining all my weight back, plus some. I was put on high cholesterol medication which made me sick. I had a friend that recommended Shakeology to me. With a 100% money back guarantee, I figured I had nothing to lose. Within 3 months, my cholesterol dropped over 40 points, and I lost 12 pounds.
It's been over a year now, I'm still drinking Shakeology, and added a great workout program with it. I've lost 16 pounds, 26+ inches, lost 15.5% body fat, and lowered my cholesterol by 48 points. If you are open to hearing how I've done this, I would love to share it with you! Good luck and Aloha from Maui!0 -
The thing with a lifestyle change is that isagenix is not one. How long can you keep on using it and not eating normally? Not long i bet! How long can you eat good, healthy, nutritious food and exercise and feel good? The rest of your life if you want. It's hard to maintain weight lost without maintaining the lifestyle that helped you lose it.0
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For me I am seeing that Isagenix is a lifestyle change. I have my coaches I can talk to, and it is the first time I have not been drinking coffee all day in 20 years. I never thought I would quit drinking coffee, but i have. I am learning to look at lables of food at the store and what to look for on them. So I think it depends alot on who your coaches are and which system you try.0
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I'm thinking of trying it. My chiropractor and massage therapist - both very health conscious people - recommend it personally.
If I do it, I don't plan to stay on it beyond the 30 days. My hope is that it would reset me, curb my sugar cravings, help me to get back on track so I can make better food choices afterwards. But I'm afraid that it would be a waste of money, that it wouldn't help break any habits, that my will power is so broken I'd fall off of the cleanse part way through.
OP - did you end up trying it?0 -
Just an FYI..their 'cleanse' is just hyped up aloe vera juice. There I just saved you 300 dollars. Your welcome.0
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There is no quick fix solution. A friend of mine did it, lost about 20 lbs as gained it back as soon as she got off it. i really doubt you want to never eat real food again. I think your doc is right, this isn't a quick fix diet you're doing it's a lifestyle change. With a lifestyle change it's something you can maintain for the rest of your life. I'd stick with healthy clean eating, tracking your calories and excersicing. It might take you a bit longer to lose the weight, but you'll be happy later when you've kept yours off and your sister has gained all hers back :-)0
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IMO having tried it, Isagenix is a starvation diet. Been there, done that. HATED the shakes and the horrible liquid shots.0
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Weird that I saw this today. Got wayyyyyyyy more info that I wanted today and I didn't even ask for it. A lady today told me it would cure my son's autism. Luckily, I am not stupid enough to believe this, but is this the info they are telling people? I told her I thought it was just weight loss and got an earful. I just hope no one actually believes this. Pills and shakes are hard for most autistic kids to take, never mind there is no cure for autism0
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Just an FYI..their 'cleanse' is just hyped up aloe vera juice. There I just saved you 300 dollars. Your welcome.
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Weird that I saw this today. Got wayyyyyyyy more info that I wanted today and I didn't even ask for it. A lady today told me it would cure my son's autism. Luckily, I am not stupid enough to believe this, but is this the info they are telling people? I told her I thought it was just weight loss and got an earful. I just hope no one actually believes this. Pills and shakes are hard for most autistic kids to take, never mind there is no cure for autism
You will actually hear this about a few other products as well not just this one - about it "curing" your sons autism. Some people will prey on what others yearn to hear. Tread lightly when asking about these products. You will get an earful0 -
Isagenix is awesome! It is not hype. But, It is not for everyone.
Cleansing is hard, duh, but is a great way to lose weight or maintain weight. These cleanse products are great! The ingredients are not just this or just that, it is a combination of a lot of ingredients to keep you feeling good while you cleanse.
Trying to lose weight and maintaining your weight are two totally different phases and you must eat appropriately for them.
If anyone wants some real feedback from someone who has done the program and also knows what all the ingredients are, then message me for some real and mature feedback.
Again, not for everyone, but I love it!
Geez...You wouldn't possibly be selling these products now would you???
Stop the self-promoting on MFP. For those who don't know, Isagenix is a "pyramid scheme" company. Individuals become "distributors" and then get others to become "distributors" under them. And so on, and so on.0 -
I had a co-worker who did this. She really wasn't overweight, just needed to tune up her diet and exercise. Instead, she did Isogenix. She was very vocal about it at work, talked about the cost, the meal replacements, etc. It's a shake thing, and I think they sell snacks too.
She took off about 10-15 pounds, as I said, she didn't have a lot to lose. It's all come back, she never changed sizes in clothes, never really worked out.
Not a good program, IMO. Two other coworkers started doing this with her, one lost about 18 pounds, the other less than 10. Huge waste of money was their verdict.0 -
Weird that I saw this today. Got wayyyyyyyy more info that I wanted today and I didn't even ask for it. A lady today told me it would cure my son's autism. Luckily, I am not stupid enough to believe this, but is this the info they are telling people? I told her I thought it was just weight loss and got an earful. I just hope no one actually believes this. Pills and shakes are hard for most autistic kids to take, never mind there is no cure for autism
You will actually hear this about a few other products as well not just this one - about it "curing" your sons autism. Some people will prey on what others yearn to hear. Tread lightly when asking about these products. You will get an earful
Yep, sure did, just glad I know better, wish it were true, but it isn't0 -
Do what I do - hit the "Report" button on every one of them who are soliciting/spamming for their products. This board is full of people selling crap like Isagenix, Body by Vi, Beachbody/Shakeology, etc. Help keep MFP free of MLM scammers! :glasses:Geez...You wouldn't possibly be selling these products now would you???
Stop the self-promoting on MFP. For those who don't know, Isagenix is a "pyramid scheme" company. Individuals become "distributors" and then get others to become "distributors" under them. And so on, and so on.0 -
...I don't know, guys...I'm using it now and I don't have any problems. I've also started running everyday and eating right. I don't drink alcohol or anything unless it's water or milk. I don't eat overly fatty foods (there's a hardee's in my college town that I avoid like the plague) and I let myself have a treat if I have an especially great run. I'm serious about losing weight and It helped me jump start my "get fit journey" as I like to call it. I'm doing pretty well too. I plan to stop using it at the end of the month, but continue running and weight lifting. I'm using it more as a launch pad than an means to an end.
I'm not trying to sell it or anything, just add another perspective to the conversation!0 -
I don't think it's a gimmick at all. I've been doing Insanity for the last 30 days and love it. My wife started using Isagenix the same time I began Insanity. She only works out 3 days a week vs. my 6 days of Insanity. I am a lot more out of shape than she is and she's lost more weight than me. I can also see a huge difference in her skin. She seems to be a lot more healthy. I am thinking about doing it too once I am done with Insanity (about 30 more days) - I'll probably do another round, but try the isagenix products with it. My wife does complain about not being able to eat enough, and there are days she feels real hungy. However, she says the benefits outway that. ie...skin complexion, her migraines have gone away, and she has a ton mroe energy. Not to mention she's lost 8 pounds in 30 days. Went from 130 to 122. As far as selling it and stuff - yeah that's pretty lame. She's not in to all that, luckily its not required to sell it.0
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I'm curious to know what you think a pyramid scheme is gddrdld?0
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I don't think it's a gimmick at all. I've been doing Insanity for the last 30 days and love it. My wife started using Isagenix the same time I began Insanity. She only works out 3 days a week vs. my 6 days of Insanity. I am a lot more out of shape than she is and she's lost more weight than me. I can also see a huge difference in her skin. She seems to be a lot more healthy. I am thinking about doing it too once I am done with Insanity (about 30 more days) - I'll probably do another round, but try the isagenix products with it. My wife does complain about not being able to eat enough, and there are days she feels real hungy. However, she says the benefits outway that. ie...skin complexion, her migraines have gone away, and she has a ton mroe energy. Not to mention she's lost 8 pounds in 30 days. Went from 130 to 122. As far as selling it and stuff - yeah that's pretty lame. She's not in to all that, luckily its not required to sell it.
Glad to hear your wife is doing so well with the product. But I would have her talk to her sponser. She shouldn't be hungry. Either she needs to drink more water or more food.....just clean food. Good luck to you in your fitness journey!!0 -
Isagenix works well. I see some people here have been telling you that you can't eat anything but that is not the case. During your pre-cleanse days you are able to have one shake for breakfast, a 400-600 calorie meal for lunch (chicken salads are the best) then a shake for dinner. In between those meals, you are able to have small snacks. One day a week is a 'cleanse' day which requires you not to eat any food, but drink cleanse for life and clean out your body - it is only one day a week and is not hard at all once you do your first one. This is the same as any system, but the only difference is the shakes actually taste good (especially combined with cinammon, fruit or a small bit of almond butter). It is easy to follow, and if you have enough discipline you WILL see results.
The first time I did isagenix was 2 years ago. I was 207 pounds when I started and when I had finished the 30 days system, I was 172 without any exercise. Losing weight/staying healthy is 70% diet and 30% exercise so that may be why your friend lost the weight - because ZERO junk can enter your body during isagenix and when you are just 'trying' to eat healthy and exercising it does not mean you are eliminating all of the sugars and fats that you should be.
Honestly, it was not easy at first as my body was craving things that contained sugars and salts - mainly because I had trained my body to want those things when I was unhealthy. They say it takes 21 days to break a habit and isagenix BREAKS bad habits - your body no longer craves the crap like unhealthy sugars and salts that really do nothing for you in the first place.
It is common sense - if you cut your calories down and eat healthy and exercise you WILL lose the weight. However, some people are really not disciplined enough or need that jump start to successful weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Isagenix is used as a tool to jump start weight loss - you don't have to stay on the 30 day system forever - you can maintain by buying shakes to have for breakfast and just maintaining by eating healthy. Obviously if you continue eating like crap after, you are going to gain the weight back - it is common sense. The goal is to maintain.
I am guility of about 2 years later gaining 10 pounds back after some poor dieting choices on my part, but the main part is I did not gain it all back. I am now doing another 30 day system - currently on day 5. It is hard! BUT I know it is worth it because I have seen the results. I have been doing kickboxing for a few months now, but am taking some time off for my body to adjust to this new healthy avenue and then I will introduce it back in once I am feeling I have adjusted.
Anyway - you should definitely give isagniex a try. It is expensive but trust me - it is worth it!
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OMGee, my uncle was selling it and got us using it. It only works b/c u don't eat anything! U eat some sort of tablet and almonds for breakfast and lunch, then a protien shake for dinner, then there is a gross liquid to drink(taste like urine, if i were to guess what urine taste like),....... not good!!! U will lose, but u will also be grumpy, and have no energy.
Hahaha, so true those liquids both of the Ionix supreme and cleanse for life TASTE HORRIBLE (I think urine might taste better than those 2). Cleanse for life is a bit more tolerable. Anyway, my own experience... I really can't tell if it did anything at all. It's damn expensive that's for sure.0 -
went from over eating depressed sad girl to healthy eating n excersising daily n feeling greeat about myself!! thanks to isagenix! I started the 30 day isagenix program a year ago and did about 90 days of it lost 60 pounds isagenix cleaned out my body toxics no more headaches no more stomach pains n boosted my energy! taking this 90 day made me excersise daily n eat healthy to keep the weight off! and i also didnt totally stop eating when i was on this program, i still ate just excersised more. its been a year now and ive kept the weight off and im just healthy now! thank you isagenix! changed my life around :) 0
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