Has anyone tried Body by VI?
RachelHoffman0709
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Hello all!
I am just wondering how many people have tried Body by Vi and what success stories are out there? My sister, brother in law, Mom, Aunt, and a bunch of coworkers are all doing the Body by Vi challenge. Is it really worth the money??
I am just wondering how many people have tried Body by Vi and what success stories are out there? My sister, brother in law, Mom, Aunt, and a bunch of coworkers are all doing the Body by Vi challenge. Is it really worth the money??
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I have a coworker doing it right now. I mean, I'm sure it works, but there are probably way cheaper versions of the very same thing out there. It only comes in one flavor, so you would need fruit/flavor packs/whatever to keep an sort of variety. Which, costs more money on top of what you paid. I'm not knocking the product of success rate, just that it's pricey.
Other than that, she seems to enjoy them. Not sure what her progress is yet though, but she's doing a challange.0 -
I did not participate in the whole 'challenege' concept of it... but for about 5 months I did have a 'shake' every day for lunch as a replacement for a meal. It did work, it gave me energy, filled me up and I lost about 15 lbs in 5 months... with Body by Vi being the only thing I changed.
I then had a terrible experience with their customer service and promptly discontinued my ongoing monthly subscription for the product.
Other than bad customer service, it did work... for me anyway. Also, I do know they offer a money back guaranttee.
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I have found Body by Vi to be the product I was looking for. I am always on the go and seemed to skip meals or make fast food my choice when hungry. This has been the perfect solution. I can make breakfast and lunch and take it with me.
The shakes work out to be less than $2 a day and true to get more than flavor options than the cake batter taste you would add some other ingredients. There are hundreds of recipes depending on your taste preference. For the nutrition though you cannot beat the price and convenience.
The part that I love is their referral program where you can earn your shakes for FREE. We have not paid since our first month because of this program.
In 90 days I lost 25 pounds and went down 1 shirt size and 2 pant sizes. My wife lost around 20 pounds and was able to go to Eddie Bauer and get clothes there again after many years of not being able to.
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Thank you for your response! These are the kind of sucess stories I am looking for. I have been doing a lot of research on the product because I have worked so hard to get to and maintain the weight and fitness level I am currently at and I don't want to take any steps back.
Most of my research has brought me to the conclusion that these shakes not only work, but they are good for you. Like any "diet" or weight loss program it has to be a lifestyle change. You can't just drink the shakes for the 90 days then go back to your old habits!!0 -
they work no better or worse than eating the same calories and macros of any other food source works. you can spend craptons of cash on these shakes, or you can spend far less cash on real food, and get EXACTLY the same effect. if you choose to do it for the convienece of the meal replacements, then by all means. but if you`re thinking that they somehow work better than actual food you`re kidding yourself.0
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I have been doing the Body by Vi shakes since March and have lost 36 lbs (with daily exercise). Have I seen the huge sucesses many on their wesbite say...no...but it really does help me 1) cut calories (180 - 220 cals depending on add ins) and 2) two meals a day on my busy work week days are no brainers (I do them for breakfast and lunch). The Shape Up Kit runs $115 a month with S&H (2 bags of shake mix - enuf for 2 shakes a day) but that comes out to less than $2 a shake/meal and I cannot buy food for that plus my time to prep it. The kits come with a few flavor packets but you can use any fruit (fresh or frozen), any sugar free pudding or jello mix, Hersey's baking cocoa, any flavored extracts, any juices (instead of milk), powered peanut butter (PB2), etc to mix it with for a large variety of flavors. There are literally 100's of recipes available through their website, Facebook pages and just Google. I also use skim milk vs almond or soy because of the cost but if you Google the differences between them - there are very few. Not enough to justify the cost. Everyone is different and everyone has their opinions but for me they work.0
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Make sure you check the protein, whey is much better for females than soy.0
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they work no better or worse than eating the same calories and macros of any other food source works. you can spend craptons of cash on these shakes, or you can spend far less cash on real food, and get EXACTLY the same effect. if you choose to do it for the convienece of the meal replacements, then by all means. but if you`re thinking that they somehow work better than actual food you`re kidding yourself.
I appreciate your feedback; however, I do have to disagree with you on the matter of cost, when you contemplate the price of the shakes, one spends far less than going out to eat or grocery shopping for that matter. I have not purchased these shakes; I am merely looking for stories from individuals that have in fact tried the product. :happy:0 -
I just started drinking the body by vi shakes and i love it! my friend has been doing the program for 61 days and has lost 28 pounds and looks amazing. I do my shake and breakfast and lunch and snack throughout the day and just eat a sensible dinner and workout. It is a great idea for busy people. I work fulltime, go to school and have 2 very active little boys!!0
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No problem. At $2 per shake it`s not too shabby actually. but in terms of cost per calorie it`s not great either. A cup of milk is about the same calories and nutrition. And cost about $0.25 a serving. Have a cup of milk for your meal and you get the same effect for a fair bit cheaper.they work no better or worse than eating the same calories and macros of any other food source works. you can spend craptons of cash on these shakes, or you can spend far less cash on real food, and get EXACTLY the same effect. if you choose to do it for the convienece of the meal replacements, then by all means. but if you`re thinking that they somehow work better than actual food you`re kidding yourself.
I appreciate your feedback; however, I do have to disagree with you on the matter of cost, when you contemplate the price of the shakes, one spends far less than going out to eat or grocery shopping for that matter. I have not purchased these shakes; I am merely looking for stories from individuals that have in fact tried the product. :happy:
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I just started the "challenge" last week...i'm down 2 lbs so far! It definatley is giving me more energy and I 've been sleeping better too...good luck to all0
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I've been doing the body by vi for a week and down 4 pounds. I really enjoy the shakes, they're convenient, and delicious! As for the money, when you break it down, it's under $4/Shake. I find it's worth it. I'm never hungry on this program.0
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I tried them last year and I lost about 7lbs in the 1st month and then stalled. I did not notice any change in my energy . For the cost I could not justify it.0
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I don't believe in anything for weight loss that I don't plan on doing for the rest of my life.
I wouldn't want to drink meal replacements for the rest of my life.0 -
I have tried it and it's delicious! I didn't have the $ to buy it. But there really is no need for it. It is just an easy way to keep your calories in check because it is very low in calories so you lose weight. I knew a girl that lost 80 on it. You could do the same eating normal food. It's whether you want to think about what your eating and count calories. One good thing I remember thinking when I tried it is that Vi is so sweet I probably wouldn't crave sweets from another source since I got it through the shakes:) Not worth it to me:)0
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no personal experience, but i have family members that sell it, and have used it, none of them had any real results and gave up on it. but then again, they were just looking for a quick fix so that's probably why.0
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I am not in favor of Vi but it is not the same as milk! Milk doesn't have all the nutriton Vi does.
No problem. At $2 per shake it`s not too shabby actually. but in terms of cost per calorie it`s not great either. A cup of milk is about the same calories and nutrition. And cost about $0.25 a serving. Have a cup of milk for your meal and you get the same effect for a fair bit cheaper.they work no better or worse than eating the same calories and macros of any other food source works. you can spend craptons of cash on these shakes, or you can spend far less cash on real food, and get EXACTLY the same effect. if you choose to do it for the convienece of the meal replacements, then by all means. but if you`re thinking that they somehow work better than actual food you`re kidding yourself.
I appreciate your feedback; however, I do have to disagree with you on the matter of cost, when you contemplate the price of the shakes, one spends far less than going out to eat or grocery shopping for that matter. I have not purchased these shakes; I am merely looking for stories from individuals that have in fact tried the product. :happy:0 -
Warning: I am strongly against this product for a number of reasons so this may become a bit of a rant. I may get blasted for this, but it is my opinion.
There are a few things that I have against this product. The first two tie for highest level of concern.
1. ONE doctor in my hometown (where this product is EXTREMELY popular) is currently treating SEVEN patients for Vit D deficiency. The only thing that all of these patients have in common is Body By Vi. I am not totally challenging the nutritional value because I know it packs some killer nutrients, but if ONE doctor has SEVEN patients with the same issue then that say something to me.
2. It does not teach healthy eating. It teaches meal replacement. I would get sick of drinking my food after awhile and because this doesn't teach healthy eating, there is nothing to fall back on once you quit, can't afford, or get sick of the shakes. Personally, I would rather eat my food anyway. For the cost, you can spend the money on healthy food options at the supermarket.
3. COST! This ties into above. You could likely shop at Whole Foods rather than the regular supermarket for the cost. Not only are you saving but you are learning a long term, healthy, sustainable lifestyle
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Yes, using it now and have lost about 17 lbs. since around the end of June. I do morning and lunch and then eat a healthy meal in the evening. I usually use it with almond milk and some kind of unsweetened frozzen fruit and love how it tastes. However, it is expensive. I am switching to Herbalife because I can't tell the difference and it's about 1/2 the cost of Visalus. I have been drinking the green tea sold by Herbalife and having a lot of luck with that. Regardless, I stick to no more than 1200 calories per day. The shakes keep me full and have really helped to curb my appetite. I don't use any of the supplements. You get good nutrition from eating right and keeping your calories in check. This website really helps with that - keep checking the breakdown of the nutrients you're getting every day. When I am finished losing weight, I am going to continue to drink one shake per day for maintenance. Good luck!0
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I found them hard on my stomach and when I cancelled my order they still sent them to me and I sent them back but still havnt received my refund. Its been over 2 months now!0
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A coworker let us try two of the shakes about 2 oz. of them and I really think its an expensive slimfast. I dont think it would fill me up and the girl that is doing it also had a lap band surgery. I think there are cheaper ways to get it off. sorry:(0
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I have tried it, not a fan. As someone else has mentioned, whey protein is way better than soy, it also has 12g protein, the whey product has more.
Another thing stated, the customer service, TERRIBLE! I tried to cancel my order for 3 straight months before it finally happened. They ended up telling me that there was a survey that I was supposed to take to tell them why I wanted to cancel or it would kick the cancellation back out of the system. No where on the page did it tell me that. The lady I spoke with said they were having a lot of people really mad about it so maybe that has changed. They also give their directors BMW's. Does that tell you the product is over priced or what?
Using MFP, hitting your calories and macros and getting exercise is all anyone needs.
PS: The words "message me for details" means I sell it and would love to sell it to you.0 -
THIS! i have a body by vi shake everyday for breakfast, but i had a bad experience with customer service as well.. i love the shake, they are so yummy and convenient, but unfortunately the man on the phone was sooo rude! im thinking when im done the packages i have now i likely wont get them again, thats how bad it was.I did not participate in the whole 'challenege' concept of it... but for about 5 months I did have a 'shake' every day for lunch as a replacement for a meal. It did work, it gave me energy, filled me up and I lost about 15 lbs in 5 months... with Body by Vi being the only thing I changed.
I then had a terrible experience with their customer service and promptly discontinued my ongoing monthly subscription for the product.
Other than bad customer service, it did work... for me anyway. Also, I do know they offer a money back guaranttee.
Good luck!0 -
THIS! i have a body by vi shake everyday for breakfast, but i had a bad experience with customer service as well.. i love the shake, they are so yummy and convenient, but unfortunately the man on the phone was sooo rude! im thinking when im done the packages i have now i likely wont get them again, thats how bad it was.I did not participate in the whole 'challenege' concept of it... but for about 5 months I did have a 'shake' every day for lunch as a replacement for a meal. It did work, it gave me energy, filled me up and I lost about 15 lbs in 5 months... with Body by Vi being the only thing I changed.
I then had a terrible experience with their customer service and promptly discontinued my ongoing monthly subscription for the product.
Other than bad customer service, it did work... for me anyway. Also, I do know they offer a money back guaranttee.
Good luck!
Make sure you CALL and cancel your auto ship or they will continue to send it to you for several months. They will tell you to send it back (on your dime) and they will refund your money. Dont hold your breath waiting for a refund.0 -
I personally don't agree with it - even more so after I read this article.
http://www.davidmodderman.com/blog/index.php/weight-loss/body-by-vi-is-it-all-hype/0 -
I am currently using the Body By Vi shakes. I LOVE the different recipes and the convenience of it. I use it for breakfast sometimes, lunch sometimes, and sometimes even as dessert. I have hit my goal weight from keeping a food journal since Jan. 1st as well as working out. I am not trying to lose weight, but wanted to have a way to monitor some of my nutritional content without too much work. I also have a major sweet tooth and find that the shakes curb that. My favorite is the butterfinger recipe that is the shake, 8 oz of milk (sometimes I use skim...sometimes almond...you can use what you want), 2 TBSP of sugar-free butterscotch pudding mix, and 1 TBSP of peanut butter. So tasty and filling and under 300 calories. People join the Challenge for many reasons. I think the Challenge is a way to motivate people to get healthy together. It's great when 3 people become customers under you because you get your kit free (And no, you don't have to be a PROMOTER to get this deal). I know my kit this month is on its way and only cost me $6 from the shipping. Last time I did the math, $6 divided by 30 is $0.20 a meal, plus whatever I choose to add in. Not sure where else I could eat that inexpensively and get necessary vitamins and nutrients. I don't think the plan is to be on it as meal replacements for life. I think it's a way to jump start your weight loss for people who aren't sure where to start. Baby steps in the right direction. Start with a shake meal replacement. Then add some exercise in. You will get results. It's not for everyone, but can work for everyone depending on what you are looking for. Best of luck with whatever decision you make. PS I have not had any experience with customer service. I would hope they would be professional and respectful as I would expect from any company. Wondering if the people who contacted customer service every tried talking to the Promoter who shared the shakes with them in the first place. I would think that person would be able to help you 0
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I am currently using the Body By Vi shakes. I LOVE the different recipes and the convenience of it. I use it for breakfast sometimes, lunch sometimes, and sometimes even as dessert. I have hit my goal weight from keeping a food journal since Jan. 1st as well as working out. I am not trying to lose weight, but wanted to have a way to monitor some of my nutritional content without too much work. I also have a major sweet tooth and find that the shakes curb that. My favorite is the butterfinger recipe that is the shake, 8 oz of milk (sometimes I use skim...sometimes almond...you can use what you want), 2 TBSP of sugar-free butterscotch pudding mix, and 1 TBSP of peanut butter. So tasty and filling and under 300 calories. People join the Challenge for many reasons. I think the Challenge is a way to motivate people to get healthy together. It's great when 3 people become customers under you because you get your kit free (And no, you don't have to be a PROMOTER to get this deal). I know my kit this month is on its way and only cost me $6 from the shipping. Last time I did the math, $6 divided by 30 is $0.20 a meal, plus whatever I choose to add in. Not sure where else I could eat that inexpensively and get necessary vitamins and nutrients. I don't think the plan is to be on it as meal replacements for life. I think it's a way to jump start your weight loss for people who aren't sure where to start. Baby steps in the right direction. Start with a shake meal replacement. Then add some exercise in. You will get results. It's not for everyone, but can work for everyone depending on what you are looking for. Best of luck with whatever decision you make. PS I have not had any experience with customer service. I would hope they would be professional and respectful as I would expect from any company. Wondering if the people who contacted customer service every tried talking to the Promoter who shared the shakes with them in the first place. I would think that person would be able to help you
Shouldn't the people who work in "Customer Service" be able to help you?0 -
I have been on Body By Vi Shape kit
for 2 months. I have a history of Fibromyalgia, hypertension and an immune difficiency disorder. For many years I had absolutely no energy and suffered from chronic migraine Headaches. I am a nurse and I am very cautious of any new product. After carefully researching this product. I gave it a try. let me add that I have been on protein shakes for about 2 years. I exercised moderately, drank no sodas for over 2 years and I could not move the scale. When i started these shakes within 3 day I noticed that I had more energy. Still cautious, I kept my feelings to myself. To date I have not had one migraine, My pain evel has gone from a 10 to a 2. I have lost 18lbs and 14 inches. My energy level is out the roof. let me add that I have not exercised once, because I have a broken ankle and foot in 3 places. I enjoy the taste and my lab values (immune) function are completely normal. I have decreased my BP meds to 1/2 pill every other day. I personally joined the challenge to lose weight and feel better. I have 3 people under me so my porduct cost me around 11 dollars per month for shipping. I did not intend to " get into the business" but I did and I get paid a commission from poeple that have contacted me after hearing about my success and seeing the difference in me. I only want to help others and I am living proof that this system works. if I can help anybody. You may contact me and I will help you in any way possible..0 -
My friend at Chiurch promotes BBV, and is atually SO CLOSE to winning one of their BMWs!
She has lost 111lbs using BBV since February!! She is a machine and always in the gym or running. It was about a lifstyle change for her, not just getting "skinny". I am trying it this month to see how i like it 0 -
I don't believe in anything for weight loss that I don't plan on doing for the rest of my life.
I wouldn't want to drink meal replacements for the rest of my life.
^This
Weight loss shakes are NOT a lifestyle change most people can live with. You will learn nothing to help you maintain a weight loss.0
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