visalus vs slim fast?

alapoint89
alapoint89 Posts: 632
in Food and Nutrition
i am very interested in visalus because i noticed that after i took it i wasnt hungry at all is it a scam or what
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  • barncat29
    barncat29 Posts: 7 Member
    Research it thoroughly. Seven words. Eat food, not too much, mostly vegetables.
  • hjackson1226
    hjackson1226 Posts: 124 Member
    It is not a scam. MOST of the folks that will tell you it is have not tried it themselves.

    I personally drink them and love them. I drink 2 per day but I do not replace 2 meals per day. I usually have one in the mornings. I also have one mid-afternoon as a snack.

    Feel free to add me or message me if you have any questions.

    Best of luck to you! And remember, always do what works best for you, bottom line.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    I don't think it's a scam, but I think it (and every other diet shake) is an over-priced, over-processed milkshake.

    No single food or product is going to magically make you lose weight, you have to find a way of reducing your calorie intake (and hopefully increasing the nutritional value of your food) that works for you. And you have to be able to keep eating the right amount (not too much, not too little) for the rest of your life.

    If a packaged milkshake helps you meet that goal, go for it.
    But remember, it's not the shake itself that is "working" - you are!
  • jodfie
    jodfie Posts: 144 Member
    I don't think it's a scam, but I think it (and every other diet shake) is an over-priced, over-processed milkshake.

    No single food or product is going to magically make you lose weight, you have to find a way of reducing your calorie intake (and hopefully increasing the nutritional value of your food) that works for you. And you have to be able to keep eating the right amount (not too much, not too little) for the rest of your life.

    If a packaged milkshake helps you meet that goal, go for it.
    But remember, it's not the shake itself that is "working" - you are!
    thats exactly the point...the point of the shakes is to serve as a platform to lower your caloric intake as well as up the nutritional value of what your intaking...as well as motivate/"challenge" you to better yourself :)
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    It has protein which is satiating. It is cheaper and you get more protein for your calories to just make your own out of whey isolate.
  • Bakkasan
    Bakkasan Posts: 1,027 Member
    It's not a scam per say, but you can do better with real food. But if it is working for you, is healthy, by all means it is your choice and who cares about the rest? I would look into a good whey isolate though, it might be much cheaper.
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    Research it thoroughly. Seven words. Eat food, not too much, mostly vegetables.

    Ah, a Michael Pollen fan, just like me. I've already had sautéed asparagus today and the butternut squash with thyme is in the oven now.
  • FredDoyle
    FredDoyle Posts: 2,272 Member
    Are you a Beatles man or an Elvis man?
    Make your choice wisely.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,026 Member
    Eat food. That's what you'll be eating when you reach or goal.........................or are shakes going to be your meals?

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    It has protein which is satiating. It is cheaper and you get more protein for your calories to just make your own out of whey isolate.
    this. There's no magic shake that makes you lose weight. VIalius is a promoter of low calorie diets...thats why the shake works...because they hardly eat any food. Not necessarily a good thing.
  • mgobluetx12
    mgobluetx12 Posts: 1,326 Member
    Visalus is a lot lower in sugar than SlimFast, I believe.
  • vjohn04
    vjohn04 Posts: 2,276 Member
    Are you a Beatles man or an Elvis man?
    Make your choice wisely.


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    those that like Neil Diamond, and those that do not.
  • ecw3780
    ecw3780 Posts: 608 Member
    I really like Visalus. I also like than I can mix in fruit to taste differently. I use it as a protein shake as well as a meal replacement. I hate slim fast.
  • RyanWilson1993
    RyanWilson1993 Posts: 409 Member
    Neither
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    i am very interested in visalus because i noticed that after i took it i wasnt hungry at all is it a scam or what

    It's a shake. It has nutritional value (read the label). Be a smart consumer and shop around for something with the best combination of taste, nutrition, and price.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    Basically, if you use it as a meal replacement, and you lose weight, it's not because the shake "worked," it's because your calorie count was at a deficit more times than not. If you plan on using it after you reach your goal, to me, theres no difference than the protein shake I have for breakfast during the week when I go to work. It's quick, it's easy, and I like it.

    My belief on this whole thing is this...eat now what I like, eat it in moderation, and when I get where I want to be, I'm not changing anything, just have a little bit more of everything I like.
  • HannahMarieMcDougald
    HannahMarieMcDougald Posts: 544
    I did it for several months..Body By Vi...When I stopped I got lazy and gained 28lbs back...You have to stick with anything you do! Don't get lazy..lol
  • CamillaBeaumont
    CamillaBeaumont Posts: 56 Member
    I have never tried Visalus or Slim Fast, but I do have a meal replacement shake from another company for breakfast once or twice per week. I do this on days when I don't have time to eat breakfast, because the shake is quick easy and a better choice than the other kinds of things I used to grab on the go. I prefer to eat real food for breakfast, but the shakes are a good substitute when I need it. I don't think any of them are a magic weight loss cure, but if it works for you and your lifestyle, then nothing wrong with it.
  • FredDoyle
    FredDoyle Posts: 2,272 Member
    I have never tried Visalus or Slim Fast, but I do have a meal replacement shake from another company for breakfast once or twice per week. I do this on days when I don't have time to eat breakfast, because the shake is quick easy and a better choice than the other kinds of things I used to grab on the go. I prefer to eat real food for breakfast, but the shakes are a good substitute when I need it. I don't think any of them are a magic weight loss cure, but if it works for you and your lifestyle, then nothing wrong with it.
    If you can't use it everyday...use it as often as possible. Because.
  • iWannaBFit1
    iWannaBFit1 Posts: 13
    I have heard a lot of hype over visalus. My sister in law tried to get me to purchase it off her and to sell etc so she could make money off of the commission! I did my research and saw her results and others that she's dealt with honestly not the 'best' I've seen.

    Saw the bill to one of her clients said $240 for a starter kit! (canadian pricing) Holy hell! An over priced shake that's for sure.

    Basically she was always about a size 12-14 for as long as I've known her and her using the product religiously didn't make for good results in my honest opinion. Reason being she didn't look fit or healthy! I know she was using it as a weight loss solution with zero hard work (working out). I honestly couldn't even tell that she lost weight because she still looked the same. I think she said she was a size 10. She's spend hundreds/thousands not worth it IMO.

    Of course if you use this as a meal replacement you will lose wight because of the calorie deficit. I make my own protein shakes and have the pre made kind for work if I need a quick lunch/snack.

    But this is been my experience, as others have said do your research and good luck!
  • onegoalB
    onegoalB Posts: 9 Member
    I don't necessarily believe in meal replacement with shakes like Vi and Slim Fast. However, I will drink vanilla/chocolate whey protein mixed with water (keeps you leaner than mixing with milk) after a very hard workout. Then I add a couple smaller meals a few hours spaced apart later. Good for your metabolism :)
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I don't necessarily believe in meal replacement with shakes like Vi and Slim Fast. However, I will drink vanilla/chocolate whey protein mixed with water (keeps you leaner than mixing with milk) after a very hard workout. Then I add a couple smaller meals a few hours spaced apart later. Good for your metabolism :)

    How is that good for your metabolism?
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    I don't necessarily believe in meal replacement with shakes like Vi and Slim Fast. However, I will drink vanilla/chocolate whey protein mixed with water (keeps you leaner than mixing with milk) after a very hard workout. Then I add a couple smaller meals a few hours spaced apart later. Good for your metabolism :)

    How is that good for your metabolism?

    And why would milk make you unlean?
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,262 Member
    I don't necessarily believe in meal replacement with shakes like Vi and Slim Fast. However, I will drink vanilla/chocolate whey protein mixed with water (keeps you leaner than mixing with milk) after a very hard workout. Then I add a couple smaller meals a few hours spaced apart later. Good for your metabolism :)

    How is that good for your metabolism?

    And why would milk make you unlean?
    Because milk has more viscosity and viscosity ends up just under the skin and if the milk has any fat in it, that also will blanket the viscosity and makes you more less lean, everyone knows that. j/k:smile:
  • onegoalB
    onegoalB Posts: 9 Member
    Consuming protein after lifting is good for stimulating muscle protein synthesis which will in turn help burn fat, and it curbs hunger. Also taking it with milk adds extra protein which could lead to mass gaining which some people are after! Whatever floats your boat.
  • onegoalB
    onegoalB Posts: 9 Member
    I was actually reading the body by Vi package today. I realized that the reason a lot of people want to turn to it because of the small amount of calories you are consuming. I believe it is 90 per serving of two scoops. If you think about it, it shouldn't make sense that this two scoop shake will only provide you with 24% daily value of protein. That's far too less. I don't know, to each his own but even though I am a girl I am a firm believer in protein and weight training. How else do you think fitness models are made?
  • Swethington00
    Swethington00 Posts: 124
    I am on Visalus. I started it near the end of September and I am down 41 pounds. I do not replace meals but I eat more sensibly.(Holidays are getting difficult though). I want to be at -50 by January 1st but It may be a week or so after before I hit that mark. I love it! Feel free to add me.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Consuming protein after lifting is good for stimulating muscle protein synthesis which will in turn help burn fat, and it curbs hunger. Also taking it with milk adds extra protein which could lead to mass gaining which some people are after! Whatever floats your boat.

    Huh? One minute you say protein is good then you say the fact milk has protein is not good. Color me confused.

    Protein does not burn fat. A calorie deficit does that.

    There is also at least a 24 hour absorption window for protein so you can have it whenever in the day.
  • onegoalB
    onegoalB Posts: 9 Member
    No i mean it can be good to take it with milk if you are looking to gain mass! If you're trying to cut it is just best to take it with water. In my opinion. Lol
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    No i mean it can be good to take it with milk if you are looking to gain mass! If you're trying to cut it is just best to take it with water. In my opinion. Lol

    If you are at a calorie deficit you will not have a mass gain. A mass gain is about the calories and protein throughout the day as well as strength training. Milk increases the calories but also increases the protein. It depends what fits into your calories and macros.

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