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Troubles with ViSalus
Jenny_Taylia
Posts: 540 Member
I know a lot of you are against Visalus. You have your reasons why you dont want a part of it and I my reasons why I am taking the shakes. You cant post anything in here about the shakes that I havent read in any other thread posted about ViSalus...thanks anyways.
This is for those who DO take Visalus.
I started the 90 day challenge two weeks ago. For the first week I did very well...lost 5 lbs. Two shakes a day and a healthy dinner. Now Im completely falling off track already. Yesterday I only had one shake and havent had any today. I have a hard time eating throughout the day (why Im taking visalus in the first place) so I just have no ugre whatsoever to make the shakes.
Do I absolutely HAVE to have the two shakes a day for results? Or can I do one shake a day?
This is for those who DO take Visalus.
I started the 90 day challenge two weeks ago. For the first week I did very well...lost 5 lbs. Two shakes a day and a healthy dinner. Now Im completely falling off track already. Yesterday I only had one shake and havent had any today. I have a hard time eating throughout the day (why Im taking visalus in the first place) so I just have no ugre whatsoever to make the shakes.
Do I absolutely HAVE to have the two shakes a day for results? Or can I do one shake a day?
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your going to put your body into starvation mode with only a shake a day and a dinner. each shakes on their own are 90 cals if made with water. If you make with skim milk 190 cals add that to a dinner and you are talking about less than a 900 cals a day and that is if your dinner is 600cal0
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your going to put your body into starvation mode with only a shake a day and a dinner. each shakes on their own are 90 cals if made with water. If you make with skim milk 190 cals add that to a dinner and you are talking about less than a 900 cals a day and that is if your dinner is 600cal
I drink the shakes with skim milk so its about 240 cals per shake. 2 scoops of the powder is 110 cals.
Obviously this isnt ALL I am consuming in a day but I should of put that. I snack on baby carrots, fiber peanut butter bars when I need something sweet. Coffee,,,of course...Im "trying" to teach my mind to eat yet stay with in my calorie range but also trying to teach myself not to munch out everytime Im hungry, I just finished my morning coffee,,,started it at 9:30 am and its now 11am..I just figured its pointless to drink a shake when I just finished a coffee,,,or to drink it with a coffee, So I was just going to have a shake for lunch,0 -
I know a lot of you are against Visalus. You have your reasons why you dont want a part of it and I my reasons why I am taking the shakes. You cant post anything in here about the shakes that I havent read in any other thread posted about ViSalus...thanks anyways.
This is for those who DO take Visalus.
I started the 90 day challenge two weeks ago. For the first week I did very well...lost 5 lbs. Two shakes a day and a healthy dinner. Now Im completely falling off track already. Yesterday I only had one shake and havent had any today. I have a hard time eating throughout the day (why Im taking visalus in the first place) so I just have no ugre whatsoever to make the shakes.
Do I absolutely HAVE to have the two shakes a day for results? Or can I do one shake a day?
You're asking if you can eat even less than you already were to get results? Maybe temporary results, but that will hurt your body in the long run. You need a minimum of 1200 calories....and a lot of people here (myself included) would suggest that you eat a minimum of your BMR calories.
One shake plus one meal probably isn't going to cut it. You'll be facing some serious negative side effects: hair loss, lack of energy, fatigue, dizziness, mood swings, etc. Just because you don't "feel" hungry doesn't mean your body doesn't need calories.0 -
no not pointless, if all you have is coffee in the am you are not getting your metabolisim off to a good start. You need more than just that.0
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I know a lot of you are against Visalus. You have your reasons why you dont want a part of it and I my reasons why I am taking the shakes. You cant post anything in here about the shakes that I havent read in any other thread posted about ViSalus...thanks anyways.
This is for those who DO take Visalus.
I started the 90 day challenge two weeks ago. For the first week I did very well...lost 5 lbs. Two shakes a day and a healthy dinner. Now Im completely falling off track already. Yesterday I only had one shake and havent had any today. I have a hard time eating throughout the day (why Im taking visalus in the first place) so I just have no ugre whatsoever to make the shakes.
Do I absolutely HAVE to have the two shakes a day for results? Or can I do one shake a day?
You're asking if you can eat even less than you already were to get results? Maybe temporary results, but that will hurt your body in the long run. You need a minimum of 1200 calories....and a lot of people here (myself included) would suggest that you eat a minimum of your BMR calories.
One shake plus one meal probably isn't going to cut it. You'll be facing some serious negative side effects: hair loss, lack of energy, fatigue, dizziness, mood swings, etc. Just because you don't "feel" hungry doesn't mean your body doesn't need calories.
Im having such a hard time controlling my calories....I either go way over in a day or way under :S0 -
I have used Visalus, I am not against shakes, I just think they are all the same and why pay so much money when something at GNC is just as good with out the ludacris shipping price (I am in Canada).
I started out with 2 shakes a day, and I quickly realized that I wanted to chew my meals, so I only used visalus for breakfast.
I personally think you just need to pick something you can stick too. If you reduce your calories (ie have a calorie deficit) on one shake or two you will still lose weight. You dont NEED shakes to lose weight.
but if you want 2 shakes and don't feel like it, why not premake them? I would make my breakfast shake at night and refridgerate it. I would just give it a good shake in the AM to mix it back up and it was good.
Just a thought.
ETA: you can have one shake to have results but you need to replace the second shake with a meal.0 -
I never had a problem with the 2 shakes, but my understanding is that one shake a day is for maintaining. I would guess that you might not get the full effect switching to one shake a day after 2 weeks.
Have you tried different things in the shake?????
I also used almond milk, which is 40 Cal per cup making the shake and powder only 150 cals per shake!
I would also eat every 2 hours, something small but healthy in between meals like cottage cheese and strawberries, raw veggies and so on.
I lost 9 lbs in my first week and a total of 13 all together, and I lost 5 inches. I have been on one shake a day since may and have not put that weight back on. You need to maintain at least 1200 calories. But stick with it, you won't be sorry because it does work!
I know some people miss the chewing, I made my shakes chunkier (with fruit) and I was still able to chew so I did not miss it at all.0 -
My shake was always: 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup frozen fruit or 1 banana, and the shake mix.
Sometimes I would do a peanut butter and banana one.. soooo good0 -
Im having such a hard time controlling my calories....I either go way over in a day or way under :S
One of the absolute best things you can do for yourself is not to try to weasel your way around this issue but to face it head on. Getting control over your eating habits is essential to making this change permanent.
One of the best things I ever did was learn to pre-plan. In the morning or the night before, I'd go through and fill out my diary with food I had either already prepared and was "grab and go" or was easily found or cooked up. I made it a weekly goal to stick to those plans every week. I suggest trying that first.
Also, make sure your calorie intake is around your BMR or slightly above it. Do not be afraid to eat enough. It'll give you room to eat regularly and help curb the urge to binge or splurge on trigger foods.
Don't give up on yourself just yet!
Edit to add: Eating at your BMR will still allow you to lose weight since the calories you burn through regular activity will cause a calorie deficit. It may just go slower than what you're used to. Just be patient.0 -
My shake was always: 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup frozen fruit or 1 banana, and the shake mix.
Sometimes I would do a peanut butter and banana one.. soooo good
Or the apple pie one!
1/4 cup unsweetened apple cause and a little bit of cinnamon and some ice cubes..... so good!0 -
Im having such a hard time controlling my calories....I either go way over in a day or way under :S
One of the absolute best things you can do for yourself is not to try to weasel your way around this issue but to face it head on. Getting control over your eating habits is essential to making this change permanent.
One of the best things I ever did was learn to pre-plan. In the morning or the night before, I'd go through and fill out my diary with food I had either already prepared and was "grab and go" or was easily found or cooked up. I made it a weekly goal to stick to those plans every week. I suggest trying that first.
Also, make sure your calorie intake is around your BMR or slightly above it. Do not be afraid to eat enough. It'll give you room to eat regularly and help curb the urge to binge or splurge on trigger foods.
Don't give up on yourself just yet!
This is pretty much what I was going to say, so I'll just quote it
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I have used Visalus, I am not against shakes, I just think they are all the same and why pay so much money when something at GNC is just as good with out the ludacris shipping price (I am in Canada).
I started out with 2 shakes a day, and I quickly realized that I wanted to chew my meals, so I only used visalus for breakfast.
I personally think you just need to pick something you can stick too. If you reduce your calories (ie have a calorie deficit) on one shake or two you will still lose weight. You dont NEED shakes to lose weight.
but if you want 2 shakes and don't feel like it, why not premake them? I would make my breakfast shake at night and refridgerate it. I would just give it a good shake in the AM to mix it back up and it was good.
Just a thought.
ETA: you can have one shake to have results but you need to replace the second shake with a meal.
i agree with it being so expensive....Luckily, I did not pay for it lol A friend gave 3 bags to me. I have to mix them in my blender because I absolutely love the thick bubbly texture.0 -
Im having such a hard time controlling my calories....I either go way over in a day or way under :S
One of the absolute best things you can do for yourself is not to try to weasel your way around this issue but to face it head on. Getting control over your eating habits is essential to making this change permanent.
One of the best things I ever did was learn to pre-plan. In the morning or the night before, I'd go through and fill out my diary with food I had either already prepared and was "grab and go" or was easily found or cooked up. I made it a weekly goal to stick to those plans every week. I suggest trying that first.
Also, make sure your calorie intake is around your BMR or slightly above it. Do not be afraid to eat enough. It'll give you room to eat regularly and help curb the urge to binge or splurge on trigger foods.
Don't give up on yourself just yet!
Thats just my issue...I keep giving up. Everytime Im finally happy with my weight or just starting to lose weight....I get pregnant and gain 50 lbs. What is BMR?0 -
My shake was always: 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup frozen fruit or 1 banana, and the shake mix.
Sometimes I would do a peanut butter and banana one.. soooo good
Or the apple pie one!
1/4 cup unsweetened apple cause and a little bit of cinnamon and some ice cubes..... so good!
haha feeling a bit silly right now, I tried that one with a real apple and it was nasty!0 -
My shake was always: 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup frozen fruit or 1 banana, and the shake mix.
Sometimes I would do a peanut butter and banana one.. soooo good
Or the apple pie one!
1/4 cup unsweetened apple cause and a little bit of cinnamon and some ice cubes..... so good!
haha feeling a bit silly right now, I tried that one with a real apple and it was nasty!
i made that mistake too! apple sauce is much better!0 -
Im having such a hard time controlling my calories....I either go way over in a day or way under :S
One of the absolute best things you can do for yourself is not to try to weasel your way around this issue but to face it head on. Getting control over your eating habits is essential to making this change permanent.
One of the best things I ever did was learn to pre-plan. In the morning or the night before, I'd go through and fill out my diary with food I had either already prepared and was "grab and go" or was easily found or cooked up. I made it a weekly goal to stick to those plans every week. I suggest trying that first.
Also, make sure your calorie intake is around your BMR or slightly above it. Do not be afraid to eat enough. It'll give you room to eat regularly and help curb the urge to binge or splurge on trigger foods.
Don't give up on yourself just yet!
Thats just my issue...I keep giving up. Everytime Im finally happy with my weight or just starting to lose weight....I get pregnant and gain 50 lbs. What is BMR?
BMR is your Basal Metabolic Rate. You can calculate it here: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/ It's the number of calories your burn by simply existing (as though you are in a coma all day). It's an estimate of how many calories you need just to survive. Your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) is the amount of calories you burn per day based on your activity level + your BMR. This number is usually 20-40% higher than your BMR (depending on how active you are). The idea is to eat enough to keep your body properly fed and fueled with enough nutrients, but less than your TDEE so you drop the excess fat weight. It's a much more sustainable program than eating a super low calorie intake for a lot of people, and it sounds like doing this might be very beneficial to you so you have time to get a handle on your eating habits and get back the control you need.0 -
Im having such a hard time controlling my calories....I either go way over in a day or way under :S
One of the absolute best things you can do for yourself is not to try to weasel your way around this issue but to face it head on. Getting control over your eating habits is essential to making this change permanent.
One of the best things I ever did was learn to pre-plan. In the morning or the night before, I'd go through and fill out my diary with food I had either already prepared and was "grab and go" or was easily found or cooked up. I made it a weekly goal to stick to those plans every week. I suggest trying that first.
Also, make sure your calorie intake is around your BMR or slightly above it. Do not be afraid to eat enough. It'll give you room to eat regularly and help curb the urge to binge or splurge on trigger foods.
Don't give up on yourself just yet!
Thats just my issue...I keep giving up. Everytime Im finally happy with my weight or just starting to lose weight....I get pregnant and gain 50 lbs. What is BMR?
Edit - Once again PregosaurusRex said everything I was going to say! She's awesome like that 0 -
Im having such a hard time controlling my calories....I either go way over in a day or way under :S
One of the absolute best things you can do for yourself is not to try to weasel your way around this issue but to face it head on. Getting control over your eating habits is essential to making this change permanent.
One of the best things I ever did was learn to pre-plan. In the morning or the night before, I'd go through and fill out my diary with food I had either already prepared and was "grab and go" or was easily found or cooked up. I made it a weekly goal to stick to those plans every week. I suggest trying that first.
Also, make sure your calorie intake is around your BMR or slightly above it. Do not be afraid to eat enough. It'll give you room to eat regularly and help curb the urge to binge or splurge on trigger foods.
Don't give up on yourself just yet!
Thats just my issue...I keep giving up. Everytime Im finally happy with my weight or just starting to lose weight....I get pregnant and gain 50 lbs. What is BMR?
Edit - Once again PregosaurusRex said everything I was going to say! She's awesome like that
NINJA FINGERS!0 -
My shake was always: 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup frozen fruit or 1 banana, and the shake mix.
Sometimes I would do a peanut butter and banana one.. soooo good
Or the apple pie one!
1/4 cup unsweetened apple cause and a little bit of cinnamon and some ice cubes..... so good!
haha feeling a bit silly right now, I tried that one with a real apple and it was nasty!
i made that mistake too! apple sauce is much better!
If I had some visalus I would try it, right now I have herbalife (my neighbour sells it).
I did realize that oranges and pineapple didn't work. I tried a few from the shake list they send you. There is a rootbeer one that sounds yummy.0 -
My shake was always: 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup frozen fruit or 1 banana, and the shake mix.
Sometimes I would do a peanut butter and banana one.. soooo good
Or the apple pie one!
1/4 cup unsweetened apple cause and a little bit of cinnamon and some ice cubes..... so good!
haha feeling a bit silly right now, I tried that one with a real apple and it was nasty!
i made that mistake too! apple sauce is much better!
If I had some visalus I would try it, right now I have herbalife (my neighbour sells it).
I did realize that oranges and pineapple didn't work. I tried a few from the shake list they send you. There is a rootbeer one that sounds yummy.
my faves were:
The chocolate mocha one (I add strawberries too, delish)
The Apple pie one
Strawberry banana
Pinapple strawberry banana
I love that the shakes are so versatile, you just have to be careful about how much you put into them because you never want to make them too high in calories!
I have not heard of herbalife..... is it good?0 -
Thats just my issue...I keep giving up. Everytime Im finally happy with my weight or just starting to lose weight....I get pregnant and gain 50 lbs. What is BMR?
BMR is your Basal Metabolic Rate. You can calculate it here: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/ It's the number of calories your burn by simply existing (as though you are in a coma all day). It's an estimate of how many calories you need just to survive. Your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) is the amount of calories you burn per day based on your activity level + your BMR. This number is usually 20-40% higher than your BMR (depending on how active you are). The idea is to eat enough to keep your body properly fed and fueled with enough nutrients, but less than your TDEE so you drop the excess fat weight. It's a much more sustainable program than eating a super low calorie intake for a lot of people, and it sounds like doing this might be very beneficial to you so you have time to get a handle on your eating habits and get back the control you need.
This ^^^
Spend an hour learning about BMR, TDEE and calories (and how you can eat a lot of food with limited calories -- look at the calories of tomatoes, shrimp, fish, etc...) and you will be better served as to how to lose weight and keep it off.
You have some great advice in the above post. Good luck.0 -
My shake was always: 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup frozen fruit or 1 banana, and the shake mix.
Sometimes I would do a peanut butter and banana one.. soooo good
Or the apple pie one!
1/4 cup unsweetened apple cause and a little bit of cinnamon and some ice cubes..... so good!
haha feeling a bit silly right now, I tried that one with a real apple and it was nasty!
i made that mistake too! apple sauce is much better!
If I had some visalus I would try it, right now I have herbalife (my neighbour sells it).
I did realize that oranges and pineapple didn't work. I tried a few from the shake list they send you. There is a rootbeer one that sounds yummy.
my faves were:
The chocolate mocha one (I add strawberries too, delish)
The Apple pie one
Strawberry banana
Pinapple strawberry banana
I love that the shakes are so versatile, you just have to be careful about how much you put into them because you never want to make them too high in calories!
I have not heard of herbalife..... is it good?
I prefer them plain...I have a bunch of chocolate and strawberry flavor packs but yea...I prefer it just plain. I seriously just dont have the time or patience to properly prepare something for myself...I go for quick and easy.0 -
Bmr says 1713.7.... now I have o research what exactly that means!0
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Just calculated my BMI..wow....reality check
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My shake was always: 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup frozen fruit or 1 banana, and the shake mix.
Sometimes I would do a peanut butter and banana one.. soooo good
Or the apple pie one!
1/4 cup unsweetened apple cause and a little bit of cinnamon and some ice cubes..... so good!
haha feeling a bit silly right now, I tried that one with a real apple and it was nasty!
i made that mistake too! apple sauce is much better!
If I had some visalus I would try it, right now I have herbalife (my neighbour sells it).
I did realize that oranges and pineapple didn't work. I tried a few from the shake list they send you. There is a rootbeer one that sounds yummy.
my faves were:
The chocolate mocha one (I add strawberries too, delish)
The Apple pie one
Strawberry banana
Pinapple strawberry banana
I love that the shakes are so versatile, you just have to be careful about how much you put into them because you never want to make them too high in calories!
I have not heard of herbalife..... is it good?
It is really all the same, there is next to no difference. Visalus may have a smidge more protein, but they both last me about 2 hours before I am hungry again. That's kinda why I don't use them as much anymore, I get more 'satisfaction' from a banana and an instant oatmeal.0 -
Bmr says 1713.7.... now I have o research what exactly that means!
If you're sedentary, add about 20% to that, and that's a good estimate of your TDEE. So, that would come out to about 1.2 x 1714 = 2057 (rounding)
Set your calorie goal right about 1800 calories and start working on controlling your intake within that level, and you should continue to lose weight. It may take a few weeks to re-adjust, so be patient.0 -
My shake was always: 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup frozen fruit or 1 banana, and the shake mix.
Sometimes I would do a peanut butter and banana one.. soooo good
Or the apple pie one!
1/4 cup unsweetened apple cause and a little bit of cinnamon and some ice cubes..... so good!
haha feeling a bit silly right now, I tried that one with a real apple and it was nasty!
i made that mistake too! apple sauce is much better!
If I had some visalus I would try it, right now I have herbalife (my neighbour sells it).
I did realize that oranges and pineapple didn't work. I tried a few from the shake list they send you. There is a rootbeer one that sounds yummy.
my faves were:
The chocolate mocha one (I add strawberries too, delish)
The Apple pie one
Strawberry banana
Pinapple strawberry banana
I love that the shakes are so versatile, you just have to be careful about how much you put into them because you never want to make them too high in calories!
I have not heard of herbalife..... is it good?
I prefer them plain...I have a bunch of chocolate and strawberry flavor packs but yea...I prefer it just plain. I seriously just dont have the time or patience to properly prepare something for myself...I go for quick and easy.
Well perhaps ViSalus is just not for you, and that happens. some love it and some hate it. the reality though is weight loss takes time and effort, it sucks, but that's what it is. I prepare my meals each night, and it takes me a good hour and a half. I don't love doing it but I have lost 37 pounds so far and I 2 to go until goal, then I can maintain. the body is tricky. Eat too many calories, gain weight, don't eat enough calories, gain weight.
Getting healthy eating habits is a huge start, and one that is pertinent to weight loss.
Thanks mum, for giving me your metabolism =/0 -
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I prefer them plain...I have a bunch of chocolate and strawberry flavor packs but yea...I prefer it just plain. I seriously just dont have the time or patience to properly prepare something for myself...I go for quick and easy.
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I can only speak from experience and losing near 90 lbs, but you will probably need to get out of the mind set of 'quick and easy' and make this a lifestyle change. I didn't lose my weight quick and easy, and I won't keep it off that way. Just my opinion.0 -
Bmr says 1713.7.... now I have o research what exactly that means!
If you're sedentary, add about 20% to that, and that's a good estimate of your TDEE. So, that would come out to about 1.2 x 1714 = 2057 (rounding)
Set your calorie goal right about 1800 calories and start working on controlling your intake within that level, and you should continue to lose weight. It may take a few weeks to re-adjust, so be patient.
Thanks so much for all this info! I know it will help me alot. What the BMI said about my weight hit me hard and almost made me cry..but the "acceptable" information about my body fat made me think its time to make changes now before that is officially changed to be obese.0 -
Bmr says 1713.7.... now I have o research what exactly that means!
If you're sedentary, add about 20% to that, and that's a good estimate of your TDEE. So, that would come out to about 1.2 x 1714 = 2057 (rounding)
Set your calorie goal right about 1800 calories and start working on controlling your intake within that level, and you should continue to lose weight. It may take a few weeks to re-adjust, so be patient.
Thanks so much for all this info! I know it will help me alot. What the BMI said about my weight hit me hard and almost made me cry..but the "acceptable" information about my body fat made me think its time to make changes now before that is officially changed to be obese.
I know that feeling! I started out near 220 and I'm 5'8" with a BMI of 33. I felt like crawling in a hole once I saw my BMI numbers. It's good motivation to fix it though. Just be patient and stick with it. Changing your life takes time and a lot of work, but it CAN be done!
Hang in there!0
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