BBV vs IT Works

Jacwhite22

OK,
So here's the deal. I let myself go and put on a few LBs over the Holidays......Now I need to get it off as soon as possible before the Summer. I have narrowed it down to these two options......If you have had a positive experience with either I would like to hear it. Either Body by Vi Shakes or It Works wraps. If you have had a negative experience or if you have not personally used the product then please keep it to yourself. I am only interested in keeping this a positive discussion. Need to decide which is the best option for me so I can get started ASAP.

felice03

You should look into Right Size Smoothies.

escloflowneCHANGED

You will have a problem keeping this positive when you want to do a fad diet....

tageekly

If you have the money to waste, I mean INVEST, then do both!

auroranflash

I personally wrap up my BBV shakes in the It Works! wrap before I drink it just to be safe.

Jacwhite22

You will have a problem keeping this positive when you want to do a fad diet....

The wraps have nothing to do with a diet.

luv2ash

I used a program that is neither one of those and LOVE every bit of it.

fleur_de_lis19

Body by Vi.. sigh....

MidwestAngel

You will have a problem keeping this positive when you want to do a fad diet....

The wraps have nothing to do with a diet.

No but they also have ThermoFIT and Fatfighters, to supress your appetite and block your carbs, win all around!

Jacwhite22

I used a program that is neither one of those and LOVE every bit of it.

What is it? HCG? Can it drop the weight quick?

Barbellerella

Just curious, where DID you let yourself go to?

djshari

why would you not want to hear negative experiences? that doesn't even make sense. if a product gave many people an allergic reaction or didn't work as specified I would want to know. why bother asking anything if you are only going to read what you want to hear?

skinnybitchbarbie27

California girl is lurking around here somewhere... I can feel it.

darkguardian419

Binge and purge!

Get over the vomit to get into the dress, you know you want to Jac.

Alford96

My sister and brother in law used them and have lost a lot of weight and inches. I tried them while we were visiting and the ones she made me were quite tasty. Personally haven't used them myself because 1: I just don't have that big a sweet tooth and 2: I like to chew my food vs. drinking so not sustainable for me BUT it seems to have worked for them. They had the shakes for breakfast and lunch and had a sensible snack and dinner along with exercising. They didn't lose the weight overnight but it was a steady and healthy loss (1-2 lbs per week).

Never heard of the wraps until recently but IMO, that doesn't seem to be a permanant type loss, only a temporary fix.

BeingAwesome247

Please tell me you're being sarcastic..... :huh:

heathersmilez

I had a sample of Body By Vi - it wasn't good but I'm a chocolate person so I couldn’t survive on that pseudo 'cake-batter' flavour. I've never heard of the second product you mentioned.

Shakeology Chocolate is delicious but it’s $130 for a 1 month supply, double that of Body By Vi. That being said, they have a bottom of the bag guarantee so pour out the product and return the bag and ta da, a free month of Shakeology! I know, naughty right
:devil:

mtabh

I have tried to do BBV several times and have several family members who promote it (and make great money). I considered becoming a promoter but wanted to try the product first. Well, day one I had an awful headache. Day two I had a migraine. You can see where this is going. I did everything right. I had two shakes per day, drank at least 64 ounces of water, ate a good meal and had healthy snacks between shakes (almonds, grapes, carrots, etc). It gave me a serious headache or migraine each and every day. I tried it for two straight weeks. I tried it again a few weeks back, only had one shake in lieu of breakfast and I had a serious headache for the rest of the day. When I say headache or migraine, I mean the kind that taking any sort or OTC pain reliever won't fix. I have no idea why it affected me this way but I know of at least three others that had the same issue.

Do what you will, but BBV or any other "diet" isn't the best way to lose. I have found that a combination of eating right and exercise is the answer. I think most people will agree with me on this.

yourenotmine

Have you tried the Thunder Shirt?

kr1stadee

WHY do you need to lose it fast? Testing out the boomerang?

mtabh

Also, losing weight fast isn't the answer. I lost 45 pounds taking phentermine and guess what, IT ALL CAME BACK. If you don't change your lifestyle you won't keep the weight off. Just saying.....

Alford96

no, actually I'm not although I realize that this whole post most likely is. They tried it, it worked
FOR THEM and they have suffered no ill effects. You add fruit to the shakes so isn't fruit healthy? They ate healthy dinners and exercised in addition to the meal replacement shakes. I, personally, don't think meal replacement shakes are such a ridiculous idea for those that can manage it. What's the diff really between that and protein shakes? Not something that I would do but if you choose one that has fiber, protein, vitamins, etc... and not some "wonder drug", go for it, just do it healthily. the OP asked for positive comments and that's what I gave him.

Have a nice day and Happy New Year!

tRiNaBeAnZz

Hello.
I would stay away from the BBV shakes. I personally have never heard of the wraps. I have too many friends that have tried BBV. Sure, they lose weight, but they are consuming way less calories than they normally would. It is not healthy to cut calories that dramatically. Your metabolism will slow way down, which will cause your body to store more fat. Long story short - it's a quick fix. Once you start eating normally, the weight will almost always come back. Quick fixes and diets don't work.

If I could recommend anything, I would suggest (especially after the holidays, we all struggled and need to shed the memories of the dessert table) clean up your diet, and eat 5-6 small meals per day, and incorporate exercise. Weight loss and maintaining a goal weight is all about a lifestyle change. I still eat all of the foods I want (yes, even french fries), just in moderation and I exercise 5 times per week. Just get moving and you will see results.

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soldier4242

why would you not want to hear negative experiences? that doesn't even make sense. if a product gave many people an allergic reaction or didn't work as specified I would want to know. why bother asking anything if you are only going to read what you want to hear?

I was basically going to say something like this. Basically he is saying "I want eveyone's input so long as it is an endorsement of what I have already decided to do."

penrbrown

If I had to choose between the two (and regulated solid food and increased exercise was not an option), I would take BBV over It Works. BBV, at least, starves you so you lose weight. It Works is just a scam all around.

But might I suggest you just try decreasing your input and increasing your output?
(Translation: eat less, exercise more)

mtabh

why would you not want to hear negative experiences? that doesn't even make sense. if a product gave many people an allergic reaction or didn't work as specified I would want to know. why bother asking anything if you are only going to read what you want to hear?

I was basically going to say something like this. Basically he is saying "I want eveyone's input so long as it is an endorsement of what I have already decided to do."

Bahahhahahahah. Awesome.

trogalicious

OK,
So here's the deal. I let myself go and put on a few LBs over the Holidays

Yeah, me too.

I have narrowed it down to these two options.

there's your problem. looking for a gimmick to lose what you put on over the holidays. I'm willing to bet $20 that a good bit of it is water retention, and if you eat a healthy/complete/pre-holiday diet... the number on the scale will change

There is no lasting quick fix. Sorry to be that guy that didn't abide by your "don't tell me that I'm doing something dumb" rule.

nancycaregiver

If you want to lose by summer, you don't have to lose fast. That is 6 months away! I suggest doing something that is healthier and more permanent. But I have a feeling you don't want to hear what I suggest. Sounds like your mind is made up.

MidwestAngel

Jazzercise

psuLemon

If your want a temporary fix, just buy both. If you want a permanent fix, a moderate calorie deficit and a good workout program will do.

crazyellybean

The problem I have had with BBV is that I was super hungry on it... the shakes did not fill me up or keep me full very long (they are full of fruit, quick carbs!)... However, I've watched some video's on Youtube from a guy "CoachWilliams" and it makes sense on how to eat with the shakes... It hink what most people don't understand is that the shakes are a supplement, not suppose to be the only thing you eat.

CoachWilliams described a typical day:

SHake
Workout
Breakfast (like 5 egg whites!)
Snack
Shake
Snack
Dinner
Snack

Never once did he say to only shake and I think that is where I went wrong in the first place, and most people fail on the program.. and are also mislead to believe it's a fad diet... the shakes are suppose to be PART of your eating, not the only thing you eat!