The official beachbody sucks thread

jalloggio

Just thought I'd post this thread in honor of all the beachbody haters. There is so much praise on this website it makes me natious. So I figure i would start a thread for others like me to vent or at least put why they dislike something so more un knowing suspects dont get suckered into a 120 dollar workout DVD

KirstenTheFamilyCoach

don't forget about their shakes!

JacksMom12

I have loved every beachbody program that I've done, but I haven't given a penny to the company. Hooray for pirate bay.

jalloggio

I have loved every beachbody program that I've done, but I haven't given a penny to the company. Hooray for pirate bay.

But if you don't buy it from beachbody you don't get your very own personal "coach"

notworthstalking

I have a 'coach' on my friends list. I am constantly at him to eat more. The guy eats like 1200 calories somedays. Very rarely over 1600. This is before ridiculous exercising. They obviously don't expect their 'coach's' to know anything about nutrition. And then the time he tried to advise be on bras. I am not big, obviously , so don't have back issues from my chest. What kind of guy advises a stranger on bras over the Internet ?

Mr_Excitement

I don't know anything about Beach Body as a company (though I know I don't like all the Shakeology pitches they throw at you during their routines I've seen).

I have to credit their p90x series with kicking me off on getting healthy again, though. I downloaded a copy for free (:o), and the structure of the thing made it easy for me to follow until I eventually outgrew it and moved on to building my own routine.

matchbox_girl

I lost a friend over stupid Beachbody. For months and months she wanted to "help me" and support me to the end" and it would all fall into place if I bought Shakeology. So, one day I did....only I made the mistake of NOT buying it from her. Oooops. She deleted me and hasn't talked to me since.

Gotta love how someone is only willing to help if it benefits them.

ThatSoundsHard

I didn't buy any videos from them, but I've done a few p90x videos. I like some of them quite a bit. But yeah, the product placement within them was enough to turn me off.

pobalita

If you'd just let me be your coach, I can help change this negative attitude.

_noob_

It's aiight for getting skinny people toned...

drchimpanzee

I have a beached whale body. Does that count?

honeysprinkles

I think they can be a little gimmicky, but I liked Insanity and Chalean Extreme. Not so much into shakeology and all that other stuff though.

honeysprinkles

I have a 'coach' on my friends list. I am constantly at him to eat more. The guy eats like 1200 calories somedays. Very rarely over 1600. This is before ridiculous exercising. They obviously don't expect their 'coach's' to know anything about nutrition. And then the time he tried to advise be on bras. I am not big, obviously , so don't have back issues from my chest. What kind of guy advises a stranger on bras over the Internet ?

all you need to be a coach is a credit card! kind of silly

honeysprinkles

smdh :laugh: beachbody is the **** results vary with everyone. Don't hate bro just go get that money like them. I do agree with you on the shakes and what not.

haha :laugh:

Beezil

The programs work well, I think, but that's just my opinion and I've only done Turbo Fire and tried Insanity (briefly). There's no reason to pay for them... you can get them cheap used off e-bay or if you're into pirating, download them. I personally liked the results I got from Turbo Fire, but it's certainly not for everyone, but it helped me break out of a slump with something energetic, motivating, and fun. It also opened up a whole new world to me, and now I also jog, do Zumba on the Wii, and do body weight exercises whenever I feel like it. If it hadn't been for that program, I probably never would have come this far, never would have discovered MFP, and certainly wouldn't be as knowledgeable as I am today about my own body and wellness.

That said, I don't need Shakeology, and anyone dumb enough to buy that crap deserves to waste their money on it, imho. But hey, if you have the money to waste and it's more convenient for you, go for it I guess. I prefer real food, because 1) it's cheaper, and 2) tastes better and 3) it's better for you.

People who actually take advice and listen to the coaches are going to do the same thing regardless of where the information is coming from. If not a Beachbody coach, some other internet fad or infomercial or television show. (example: Dr. Oz.) The best thing anyone can do is educate themselves with reliable sources of information, fact check, talk to their doctor / nutritionist, and get real, professional advice when it comes to their diet or fitness.

The fact of the matter is, even if you don't spend a dime on any of the BB products, their website offers a lot of tools and information that is pretty helpful to people who don't know much about the world of fitness. They are a corporation, just like any other out there, trying to make money. I don't feel it's any different or more "evil" than the next one. People can spend a bunch of money on weights / benches, etc. or they can spend it on workout DVDs. It's personal preference, I think.

Edited to add: I'm not a BB coach and I don't sell their products. :P

theCarlton

shhhhhh *whispers* the walls have ears

lachesissss

shhhhhh *whispers* the walls have ears

and the internetz have eyes... o.O

CoderGal

shhhhhh *whispers* the walls have ears

:laugh: in for the awesome

dad106

I once got into a debate with a beachbody coach on here.. and all it did was give me a headache.

When you are quoting Wikipedia as a legit research site, you know that there is a problem.

Guamybear

I share Insanity with my neighbor and I have my own beachbody coach.. I like it..even ordered another program.. to each his own.

theCarlton

You don't understand the fury you're about to bring upon yourselves *pulls you into a dark closet* Now hush. Play dead.

redraidergirl2009

shakeoloy tastes like poop.

Chalean is the most annoying woman alive

Insanity is boring.

CoderGal

Insanity, you have to be it to buy it.

AllonsYtotheTardis

I just can't fathom why anyone would pay that kind of money for an exercise DVD

KatLifter

As I'm reading this thread, an ad with Tony for p90x is at the bottom of my screen.
I did p90x for a couple weeks... A few times.
I like they keep telling the women to do more reps at lower weights. Higher weights and lower reps to build bulk.

JulesAlloggio

As I'm reading this thread, an ad with Tony for p90x is at the bottom of my screen.
I did p90x for a couple weeks... A few times.
I like they keep telling the women to do more reps at lower weights. Higher weights and lower reps to build bulk.

I did 2 1/2 rounds of p90x..I got a LITTLE muscle.. did some research.. quit p90x all together.

Now 5 weeks into my OWN program with help of jalloggio and now I am FINALLY getting the results I was looking for.

and Tony is really annoying

tigerblood78

To each their own....I wouldn't do it...but if it works for someone else....great! IMO it makes you look unprofessional to create this hater thread.

kariannmbc

I got TurboFire on amazon for less than $40, and I'm not using anything else beachbody related. For me it's a schedule of different workouts, which I like, and it's producing results. I've lost an inch and a half from my waist in only 10 days, and only one pound. Do I think it is the awesomest best thing ever? No. Does it work for me? Yes.

Crankstr

shhhhhh *whispers* the walls have ears

and the internetz have eyes... o.O

tricksy internetz.

meeper123

I like them ok just never paid full price for anything thank the goddess for ebay lol

sevsmom

I enjoy some of the workouts, but I only buy off ebay. I'm not interested in being coached or sold over priced products. A friend from my church got into that and he sent me a friend request on FB and for a year it's like the only thing he was posting. And he was kinda "in your face" about it. And, well, I blocked him. I like the work outs. They fit in my running schedule for cross training or some strength training. But the marketing model and "add on" products are not my thing.