Body by Vi - anyone tried this or now about it?

Sapporo

I did research the ingredients of the shakes last year since I was breastfeeding and didn't want to drink crap. They do put some questionable stuff in it that made me decide that the bodybyvi website was more accurate when I first looked into it. When I first visited it had a disclaimer that if you are pregnant or breastfeeding to not take the products. But a few months later it wasn't on the site anymore. So I looked it all up myself, if you got to a party they have handouts with all the ingredients. yeah, not natural and not something I would want to consume for 2 meals per day.

BreakingOath

I haven't used it personally..... I too question the nutrients, etc. Plus I want something that I can stick with from now. Which for me is just a healthier lifestyle. However, I have a good friend who uses and has had awesome results.

This is an interesting article though...
http://www.davidmodderman.com/blog/index.php/weight-loss/body-by-vi-is-it-all-hype/

That is a great article.

delilah47

People should research things before they attack. Unfortunately it's scaring people with an honest question away from something incredibly healthy. Your idea of one a day is PERFECT for getting the extra nutrition. You don't have to stop eating and drink shakes all day. Come on people. This product is FDA and (THE ONLY ONE) Health Canada Approved, as well as recommended by doctors to diabetics. Obviously there is more to it than most think. Although I know how easy it is to assume all weight loss products are useless and a scam, as there are SOOO many out there. I still eat 3 healthy small meals a day on top of my two shakes, am incredibly disciplined with my food and exercise and have had amazing success. The shakes make me FEEL amazing because of the nutrition that is in them (UNLIKE a protein powder, which is only PROTEIN, I get my protein from lean meats daily).

Please don't let people scare you by saying it's a scam, I am here telling you as a user and NOT a seller that it's an incredible product that has changed my life in only 3 weeks. It has changed my whole family's life. Look up the nutritional specs and compare it to anything. Watch the video on what's in there, and you will see There is no substitute for good food, but there is a healthy option of help for those who need it And no one who has researched it would tell you that you can get the same nutrition in a vitamin or protein powder. Because you just can't. The nutrition is WHY it works, it gives your body everything it needs even on those days you just can't be that strict and perfect, and even on the days that you ARE, you would need to consumer over 10 thousand calories of GOOD food to get this level of nutrition. This is why your body reacts so well to it. Nutrition. Not calorie reduction.

Maybe you should research things yourself - protein powder is NOT just protein with no nutrients. Also, the body only needs a certain amount of nutrients - if you go over a certain dose, in some cases it is actually dangerous, and in other cases your body just does not absorb it. People can get the appropriate nutrients at a fraction ot the 10,000 calories you quote (otherwise everyone woul be suffereing from malnutrician). Sorry - does not compute.

Are you saying that calorie has nothing to do with the weight loss when you say that your body reacts to it so well because of the nutrician and not the calorie reduction. Looking at your diary you are at about 1,000 calories a day - this has nothing to do with your weight loss?

^^^This!

After comparing my protein shake (not a meal replacement), it has DOUBLE the protein in one scoop at the BBV. Just sayin'.

Developed in an "FDA Approved Lab" is quite different than being approved by the FDA.

HealthyWarrior

Was wondering about nutritional values on these shakes. Like how many less calories I'd be taking in with drinking 2 shakes a day. I watched the video offered but don't know any details on it so was hoping some of you can tell me nutritional values and if you've tried it how it works, etc. I don't want to starve myself to lose weight...I can maintain my calorie intake on my own but I think the shakes are supposed to have all this really good nutrition to help shed the fat faster and also build muscle. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Oops! I meant "know" about it in subject line.

I tried it but got really bored with it. I am using herbalife now and I LOVE it!

heathersmilez

The cost is 1/3 that of Shakeology so thats a plus. I got a sample from someone on MFP but haven't tried it yet. It's supposed to taste like cake batter but i'm a chocolate lover.

The nutritional info is online and on MFP.

datguy2011

I've had 10+ friends on it... including some close ones. Dont' get me wrong... it works.. but its short term. I wouldn't do it... if you are into losing weight for the LONG run... I wouldn't bother. As the shakes/food is the same as eating 500 cals or less, etc for every meal.

Nothing crazy... save yourself the monay.

Jaloth

My cousin has been on the Body Vi for several months now and has lost 45 pounds!! She seems to like it but I for me it costs too much and I rather have food then a shake!! I have been tempted to try the Body Vi just for breakfast because I am not not a morning person!!!! My advice is do want you want to do to yourself healthy!!!

heathersmilez

I would like to know what you eat for $50 a month. I spend $50 a week.

I must admit, I eat VERY well while dieting. If I want it and it's fresh and healthy, I buy it. I spend WAY over $100 per week, at time, and consider myself very lucky, having that choice.

I spend MAX $150 a month for 2 of us, $40 of that is Diet Pepsi on sale (his vice not mine), it's soooooooo much cheaper to eat healthy! Veggies are cheap, chicken is economical, cereal, milk, bread - all cheepies! It only gets costly if you do organic.

heathersmilez

As for price, for $99 a month you can have 2 shakes a day, and NOTHING out there at this time is that affordable, not even groceries You could not get 60 healthy meals for $100. It would cost you over $100 to get the veggies and meats that would give you the nutrition that's in one Vi shake!

Well I disagree with this one considering I spend $100 a month most months on REAL food for 2 (see my post above), $150 max but that’s when Diet Pepsi is on sale I load up about $30-$40 worth (his vice, not mine)

BBV is 1/3 the cost of shakeology though so that is a plus.

BreakingOath

These shakes are SHORT TERM. They do not build healthy eating habits, so what happens when you reach your goal? Will you continue to drink 1 or 2 shakes a day for the rest of your life?

It shouldn't be so much about losing weight as learning to live healthy. And this shake doesn't look healthy at all.

Asil76

I just had my last last Body by Vi shake this morning, a friend recommended it (also sells it) because I never eat breakfast and she said it would be a good replacement and it was. It tastes great but the cost on my credit card monthly was the downfall. I know of a few people who have had great results with it...they had 2 shakes per day healthy snacks ONLY and a healthy dinner. I also know people who saw very little difference taking the shakes. I think it depends on how strict you are willing to be with your diet, if you are eating relatively clean I don't think the shakes are going to make much of a difference. Just my opinion :drinker:

SarahLynn1985

I'm a supporter of shakes as snacks ... and an occassional meal. Once you get off the shake, unless you're super careful it's going to be hard to maintain the weight loss. I once lost 12 pounds in about 2 months doing Herballife 2 shakes a day, 2 snacks and dinner and gained half of it back when I started having two regular meals.

But yes, if you're in a hurry once in awhile it's a great option or again, I use my shakes as snacks, but I get the Smart Smoothies from Complete Nutrition, cheaper and tastes better. Just my two cents.

aj_31

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howiedoinit

Different things work for different people. you can find any product and find people who believe in it and people who say it's hogwash. Body by Vi shakes taste better than whey protein shakes. They still have the protein taste, but not as strong.

They are very low in calories, and they DO have a ton of vitamins in them. I know several people that drink the shakes daily, but it doesn't replace any meals. They say they feel a ton better because of the vitamins.

My experience with the BBV shakes is they did not fill me up. I still have my powder (bought it almost a year ago), and I put one scoop in the Yoplait Greek Yogurt Smoothies. I get my protein, vitamins, and it doesn't taste yucky.

They are just as safe as anything else out there, so if you want to give it a whirl, go for it!

(sadly, I have several friends that are now rabid sellers of this product. They are all driving BMWs and all their facebook statuses have something to do with this. I have had to block them all. In that regard, I am not a fan of the company)

treatdream

Here's a pretty through article about it...

http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/low-carb-dieter-beware-soy-based-body-by-vi-visalus-protein-shake-mixes-not-a-panacea/12336

BreakingOath

Different things work for different people. you can find any product and find people who believe in it and people who say it's hogwash. Body by Vi shakes taste better than whey protein shakes. They still have the protein taste, but not as strong.

They are very low in calories, and they DO have a ton of vitamins in them. I know several people that drink the shakes daily, but it doesn't replace any meals. They say they feel a ton better because of the vitamins.

My experience with the BBV shakes is they did not fill me up. I still have my powder (bought it almost a year ago), and I put one scoop in the Yoplait Greek Yogurt Smoothies. I get my protein, vitamins, and it doesn't taste yucky.

They are just as safe as anything else out there, so if you want to give it a whirl, go for it!

(sadly, I have several friends that are now rabid sellers of this product. They are all driving BMWs and all their facebook statuses have something to do with this. I have had to block them all. In that regard, I am not a fan of the company)

http://www.davidmodderman.com/blog/index.php/weight-loss/body-by-vi-is-it-all-hype/

This article was posted today in this thread and gives the ingredients in the shake a complete breakdown. The ingredients are iffy and the nutritional value is questionable.

jodi1647

My friend and I are contemplating using Vi also. My brother uses it and he has lost 30+ lbs. Another one we're interested in is nutrician 53. Shakes might not be the best way, but for people short on time- it could be thw anwser. I did find a nutrician comparison on http://my-body-by-vi.com/

Hope that helps

penrbrown

Thanks for those links guys. I have been told REPEATEDLY that Body by Vi is gluten free and dairy free but if that ingredient list (on the one link) is correct then it is clearly neither.

Dorine

Well I have been drinking the wonderful shakes for three weeks have have lost 17 pounds, it's way cheaper then food and I feel amazing, all the vitamins that I was not getting before, it's incredible the energy I have.

It does teach you to eat properly, I am eating healthier and getting more nutrition then ever before because of the shakes, why?
because...
It gives you that boost you need to be motivated, AND I actually get it FREE now each month so WHY NOT!!!!

Even after I lose the weight I will stay on at least one a day to maintain because of all the nutrition in them, check the labels and compare it to the crappy protein powder you buy anywhere, there is a HUGE difference.

AND........ IT"S FREE!!!! And NO I don't sell it so I am NOT advertising to sell it. if anyone is interested I can give you the name of someone who does, but otherwise I am only here to say I am glad I FINALLY found something that make me feel this incredible!!!!!!

jtotheno

These shakes are SHORT TERM. They do not build healthy eating habits, so what happens when you reach your goal? Will you continue to drink 1 or 2 shakes a day for the rest of your life?

It shouldn't be so much about losing weight as learning to live healthy. And this shake doesn't look healthy at all.

Doesn't look healthy? lol. Have you actually looked at what's in it? It's a great nutritional supplement whether being used for weight loss or not. I personally DO plan on using for life for that reason

Swizzle1986

I have a few friends using this and talked me into it. They wanted me to do the 2 shakes a day and i passed. I'm currently having 1 shake for breakfast every day.

Its about 185 calories for my breakfast with 2 scoops and skim milk. Which is awesome. And unlike a lot of other breakfast foods, it keeps me FULL for 4-5 hours.

I agree shakes do not teach you proper nutrition or discipline. However with my lifestyle i was struggling with breakfast on the go. I love the shake. It tastes fantastic on its own, doesn't have alot of calories and fills you up. Its not cheap. $70 a month for one bag. You then have to buy the milk (i use lactose free so its NO cheap). Its not just protein, its vitamins and minerals.

I would say if you are using something like this as a tool to a healthier lifestyle (i'm working out regularly and eating better for my other meals) then it can only help. I would not suggest the program having 2 shakes a day. You may lose weight, but you cant eat only shakes forever. You need to change your lifestyle completely.

Krissy366

I don't know anyone that's ever had any long term success with gimmicks. I personally plan to avoid any method that I can't sustain for life - including any gimmicks, giving up foods I love (though I have modified a great deal), or any crazy exercises designed to make me lose weigh super fast but that I know I won't maintain moving forward.

alcon79

I don't understand the people that say they take this shake for the vitamins and minerals. Can't you just take a multi-vitamin in the morning, maybe through in some fish oil and calcium supplements and call it a day? Lot less calories that way too.

penrbrown

I don't understand the people that say they take this shake for the vitamins and minerals. Can't you just take a multi-vitamin in the morning, maybe through in some fish oil and calcium supplements and call it a day? Lot less calories that way too.

Most multi-vitamins have more vitamins in them and are cheaper so I don't really understand buying a shake with questionable marketing practices over a multi-vitamin that is cheaper and more vitamin packed.

Bottom line? Body by Vi is just a fancy multi-vitamin disguised as a weight loss solution.

egweena

Least week at the gym I had tasted a sample it was peanut butter...it taste good. It says it is all natural, gluten free, diabetic friendly. It doesn't taste like a diet shake at all. It is pretty costly.

penrbrown

Least week at the gym I had tasted a sample it was peanut butter...it taste good. It says it is all natural, gluten free, diabetic friendly. It doesn't taste like a diet shake at all. It is pretty costly.

It's not gluten-free. They don't really understand what gluten-free means.

AshleyVeronica

People should research things before they attack. Unfortunately it's scaring people with an honest question away from something incredibly healthy. Your idea of one a day is PERFECT for getting the extra nutrition. You don't have to stop eating and drink shakes all day. Come on people. This product is FDA and (THE ONLY ONE) Health Canada Approved, as well as recommended by doctors to diabetics. Obviously there is more to it than most think. Although I know how easy it is to assume all weight loss products are useless and a scam, as there are SOOO many out there. I still eat 3 healthy small meals a day on top of my two shakes, am incredibly disciplined with my food and exercise and have had amazing success. The shakes make me FEEL amazing because of the nutrition that is in them (UNLIKE a protein powder, which is only PROTEIN, I get my protein from lean meats daily).

Please don't let people scare you by saying it's a scam, I am here telling you as a user and NOT a seller that it's an incredible product that has changed my life in only 3 weeks. It has changed my whole family's life. Look up the nutritional specs and compare it to anything. Watch the video on what's in there, and you will see There is no substitute for good food, but there is a healthy option of help for those who need it And no one who has researched it would tell you that you can get the same nutrition in a vitamin or protein powder. Because you just can't. The nutrition is WHY it works, it gives your body everything it needs even on those days you just can't be that strict and perfect, and even on the days that you ARE, you would need to consumer over 10 thousand calories of GOOD food to get this level of nutrition. This is why your body reacts so well to it. Nutrition. Not calorie reduction.

My thoughts exactly (as well as her other posts). People who bash the challenge haven't actually bothered to research it and are making assumptions based on basic details. Most people who take on the challenge, like myself, research it like crazy for months before realizing it really IS all that it claims to be. There is no starving yourself, you have your shakes and one or two meals depending on your goal and snack whenever. You watch what your intake is just as you would any other healthy diet and it's not hard to get at least your 1200 and stay under whatever your goal is. It wouldn't even be possible to eat enough food in a day to access the nutritional benefits that the shakes provide. Any problem that comes to mind can easily be relieved with some research. Not just googling and reading that trashing sites that are affiliated with competitors whether you realize it or not. My endocrinologist, pharmacist and dietician all reviewed my kit before I even started and were very excited about it - AND they couldn't believe all of the kit was available for such a low price! People freak out about the price because you pay up front - but when the average person takes an honest look at their budget they will see they are actually saving money. Considering the three for free offer too - you cannot beat that. You get it FREE. Then you're only buying maybe one meal and some snacks a day. This is NOT just another protein shake - which is why it is so successful (just like the people who take on the challenge!). It's not only about weight loss - it's about having energy and feeling amazing. People who stop their challenge and begin eating junk of course will gain weight. Same goes for people who are eating healthy food then start eating junk. There is no difference lol Most people continue on but with the one shake a day once they meet their goals because they want to maintain the nutrition.
As for the pyramid scheme thing - I laugh every time. Where you work do you have a manager who is paid more than you and has more responsibilities? Do they have a supervisor? Does the supervisor have a regional manager? Does that regional manager not work for someone? And so on and so on until you finally reach whoever owns the company? EVERYTHING is a pyramid "scheme". Take a look at the government lol
So heaven forbid a company use the exact same methods only make it so the people at the "bottom" are actually getting benefits and what they work for - UNLIKE most jobs where the people at the top take it all and the one's at the bottom are stuck busting their butts off for min. wage and lucky to have benefits! (something promoters may not even need so much as they will be so healthy they barely need the medical care!).
Its funny when people talk about promoters pushing products on here...hello they can't share their links to their selling sites so how will THEY benefit from telling you how amazing it is? You would just go sign up with whoever you know that does it - not them. So why would they care unless it were to simply encourage an amazingly, healthy lifestyle??
Body by Vi is SAVING LIVES whether you want to believe it or not. It may not be for everyone and that's fine - but there is no need to go around bashing a product you don't actually understand, scaring off people who may truly benefit from it like so many of us do!

AshleyVeronica

I don't understand the people that say they take this shake for the vitamins and minerals. Can't you just take a multi-vitamin in the morning, maybe through in some fish oil and calcium supplements and call it a day? Lot less calories that way too.

I would just love to know exactly which vitamins people should be taking to ensure they get the equivalent to what is in the shakes. THEN I would love to compare the price. Vitamins are EXPENSIVE, especially if you want high quality ones that aren't made with plastic and other garbage. Thanks to the food system of today we don't get what we need naturally anymore and so it's time for a change. As for less calories - you save on calories with the shakes because instead of having say 400 calories for a bagel - not to mention the cream cheese and/or butter, or the bowl of cereal that's 200 calories before milk, etc. you are getting less than 200 calories for your entire meal which unlike most options - actually fills you! Take a look at a fast promo for how much nutrition is in it - http://youtu.be/Ue4aXf8cGPg

penrbrown

I don't understand the people that say they take this shake for the vitamins and minerals. Can't you just take a multi-vitamin in the morning, maybe through in some fish oil and calcium supplements and call it a day? Lot less calories that way too.

I would just love to know exactly which vitamins people should be taking to ensure they get the equivalent to what is in the shakes. THEN I would love to compare the price. Vitamins are EXPENSIVE, especially if you want high quality ones that aren't made with plastic and other garbage. Thanks to the food system of today we don't get what we need naturally anymore and so it's time for a change. As for less calories - you save on calories with the shakes because instead of having say 400 calories for a bagel - not to mention the cream cheese and/or butter, or the bowl of cereal that's 200 calories before milk, etc. you are getting less than 200 calories for your entire meal which unlike most options - actually fills you! Take a look at a fast promo for how much nutrition is in it - http://youtu.be/Ue4aXf8cGPg

FYI: No matter the source, DRINKING your vitamins is not more 'natural'.

The natural way to get vitamins is to eat food and get your vitamins through that food.

pmdhardy

a few of my friends tried them and they found that after a couple of days they all had bad stomachs.. so they dropped it and just do weight watchers and also this website.. No more shakes for them.. and I dont plan on trying them.. but if they work for some people than good for them.. Everyone has to try out different options and see what works for them.