Has anyone used Body by Vi?
love4theatre
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I want to try Body By Vi. My friend gave me 2 things of the shake mix. Has anyone tried and? If so, how much did you lose?
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This would be an excellent opportunity to learn about the "search" function. There are many old threads on this.0
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That depends
What do you want to get out of it? If you add in the shakes, but keep your calorie goal the same you will lose no more weight. It wont make a difference
I suggest eating whole real food and skip the soy shakes0 -
OMG! I love this stuff! I lost 45lbs & I feel great.
There are some people totally against Visalus shakes and they are entitled to their opinion. I had people giving me a hard time for using the shakes, I just figured if they were that bad then I'm sure the government would step in. They are way better then fast food & really cheap, only $2 per day. Oh & I love the taste of them! I hated protein shakes & I tried this & was sold instantly.0 -
The Vi shakes taste wonderful, once you add a bunch of other stuff to them. Adding other ingredients changes the nutritional values claimed by ViSalus. I have been using SixStar Protein Plus ($19) for breakfast replacement for 4 weeks. I've noticed a gain in energy and not a lot of loss in pounds, but I've been starting slowly on my exercise. As my exercise increases in duration and activity, I expect to see the pounds decrease. The SixStar has 30g of protein per scoop and the cost per shake (minus all the additives like fruit, milk, etc) is about 70 cents less than the ViSalus product. From a guy's point of view, whey protein is better than soy protein as soy mimics estrogen when introduced to the body.0
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The shakes are good, but expensive. They taste delicious!
I personally use the shake for breakfast as it is one of the only things that keeps me completely full until lunch. But i dont use them religiously and a package usually lasts me 2 months.
That being said i think its more important to teach yourself healthy eating habits than to replace meals with this shake.0 -
I am doing the shakes right now - I also got the mix from a friend. I was only doing a morning shake up until mid last week and have now converted to doing shakes for breakfast & lunch. I have found 5 'recipes' that are really good and I just keep alternating them. Am currently starting my 4th week on MFP and was down 8.8 lbs as of Saturday.0
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I have not used it. I think they are overpriced and I strongly dislike MLM businesses. They use awful sales tactics.
But that's all I feel free to say. Many users here are Body By Vi salespeople who report anyone saying anything bad about the product they're trying to push here. They're not allowed to according to site rules, but for some reason that gets looked over.
Say a negative word about their precious shakes however and don't be surprised to earn a strike. I sure did.0 -
Don't waste your money on that crap and take the time to learn about nutrition and how to change your life for the long haul, not an easy overpriced quick fix that will end up costing you a lot of money and time! If you want to be on BBV, make sure it's for the rest of your life!0
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Do some research and I doubt you'll want to after reading about it.I want to try Body By Vi.
Let me guess; your friend is selling the product or has another friend who is?[/quote]My friend gave me 2 things of the shake mix.
Plenty of people have tried it. Wasted money, lost weight, gained it all back.Has anyone tried and? If so, how much did you lose?0 -
I was tempted to try it, but it's too expensive for me and I don't like automatic payments coming out of my bank account either. I do my own version of Body by Vi which I just started a few days ago. I have a protein shake for breakfast, eat a meal for lunch (I do Insanity 2-4 days a week around 3pm), then a protein shake after the workout, and another protein shake for dinner. I make sure I take my multivitamin as well. I think this should work the same so I'll see.0
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Eating at a calorie deficit is much cheaper that Visalus.0
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I have not used it. I think they are overpriced and I strongly dislike MLM businesses. They use awful sales tactics.
But that's all I feel free to say. Many users here are Body By Vi salespeople who report anyone saying anything bad about the product they're trying to push here. They're not allowed to according to site rules, but for some reason that gets looked over.
Say a negative word about their precious shakes however and don't be surprised to earn a strike. I sure did.
I question any product sold via mlm. It's a great way to alienate friends and buy overpriced stuff. Says the woman who feels obligated to go to a Pampered Chef party in 2 weeks. Sigh. I do need a double boiler and have had a hard time trying to find one, so that's the only reason I'm going.0 -
I use it. I have lost 27 pounds in the last 3 months. But, that being said, I believe that most of that has been from counting my calories in general. It could be that it has helped with the inches lost around my mid-section, as it is supposed to do; but I don't know that for sure. I'm up in the air on it. It is a soy product, and I am hypo-thyroid; and I have just read somewhere that people with thyroid problems should not be taking in soy products, so I'm not sure if I'll continue using it. Also from what I understand, our bodies don't naturally know what to do with soy, so it's harder for our bodies to process it and I have noticed differences there.
There are ups and downs. You choose.0 -
Ive use it and loved it ! ... Its really not expensive for me ( I got free product as a customer because I refered 3 persons that took the same Kit as me) If not free, its less than 3$ a meal !!! So I dont understand people saying it to much expensive ?!?
If it help me, it can help you !!!
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The Vi shakes taste wonderful, once you add a bunch of other stuff to them. Adding other ingredients changes the nutritional values claimed by ViSalus. I have been using SixStar Protein Plus ($19) for breakfast replacement for 4 weeks. I've noticed a gain in energy and not a lot of loss in pounds, but I've been starting slowly on my exercise. As my exercise increases in duration and activity, I expect to see the pounds decrease. The SixStar has 30g of protein per scoop and the cost per shake (minus all the additives like fruit, milk, etc) is about 70 cents less than the ViSalus product. From a guy's point of view, whey protein is better than soy protein as soy mimics estrogen when introduced to the body.
You should really do your research. The ISO's are removed from the soy in the shake mix. The shakes taste awesome just plain but when you add fruit, yogurt or use almond milk, it becomes a meal replacement. I've gained a ton of energy, no longer have to take anti-depressants or anxiety medications, and I've lost 11lb and over 20in. More protein is not needed as if you use two shakes as two meal replacements, you'll get the remaining recommended daily protein in snacks and your 3rd meal for the day. Another thing is I've personally dealt with UTIs weekly and ever since starting the shakes, I haven't had a single one. I think they are beneficial when used correctly.0 -
I have not used it. I think they are overpriced and I strongly dislike MLM businesses. They use awful sales tactics.
But that's all I feel free to say. Many users here are Body By Vi salespeople who report anyone saying anything bad about the product they're trying to push here. They're not allowed to according to site rules, but for some reason that gets looked over.
Say a negative word about their precious shakes however and don't be surprised to earn a strike. I sure did.
First, they are promoters of a great product. I know some however do sell but the company is about promoting a product not necessarily soliciting others. I used to be a promoter. However, decided to continue with another company that I've been doing longer because I make more money. I did lose weight on the product and I have not gained back because I continued eating healthy and watching what I eat.0 -
Ive use it and loved it ! ... Its really not expensive for me ( I got free product as a customer because I refered 3 persons that took the same Kit as me) Free product available for every body !!
If not free, its less than 3$ a meal !!! So I dont understand people saying it to much expensive ?!?
If it help me, it can help you !!!
Manuel, if those 3 people don't continue to buy it, yours isn't free anymore. Also, since it is MLM, you aren't really selling the shakes, you're selling a sales position.0 -
Two things about Body by Vi:
1) It's expensive for something you can easily make yourself.
2) It doesn't teach you how to maintain your weight loss after going off the shakes.
So, if you have money to spend and are willing to put in the effort to learn how to lose/maintain weight without the shakes, go for it.0 -
oh, look at the spam - the posters putting positive spin on this have 1, 1 and 5 posts.
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Nice. I guess those of us who don't post on every message board multiple times a day (didn't know the purpose of MFP was a contest to see how many posts you have) should keep our mouths shut because our opinions don't matter.0 -
oh, look at the spam - the posters putting positive spin on this have 1, 1 and 5 posts.
...trend continues....
Nice. I guess those of us who don't post on every message board multiple times a day (didn't know the purpose of MFP was a contest to see how many posts you have) should keep our mouths shut because our opinions don't matter.
That wasn't his point. The point is that these MLM companies often have people create fake/shell accounts on fitness/diet forums in order to help sell the product. Usually, you can spot them by the fact that they don't have many posts, what they do post is about the product, no profile picture, and a recent start date.
It has nothing to do with actual MFP users who are offering an opinion.0 -
I was on the verge of ordering the shakes (ouch to the wallet) but at the last minute decided to save my money and try eating healthier, watching calories and intake and exercising. I am glad I did. It's only been 2 weeks but I am noticing subtle changes already and am still eating most of what I want, only much smaller portions. AND it's free. 0
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oh, look at the spam - the posters putting positive spin on this have 1, 1 and 5 posts.
...trend continues....
Nice. I guess those of us who don't post on every message board multiple times a day (didn't know the purpose of MFP was a contest to see how many posts you have) should keep our mouths shut because our opinions don't matter.
That wasn't his point. The point is that these MLM companies often have people create fake/shell accounts on fitness/diet forums in order to help sell the product. Usually, you can spot them by the fact that they don't have many posts, what they do post is about the product, no profile picture, and a recent start date.
It has nothing to do with actual MFP users who are offering an opinion.
Um, yeah, I think it was the point. Saying that the posters putting positive spin have basically no posts discount what the feedback was. When I originally posted I was brand new to the message boards. For the record, I don't 'support' MLM companies, and I agree that for the cals, etc in the shakes you can easily substitute 'real' food. I had tried them out of convenience and stated my opinion. That's all.0 -
Its simple... output has to be greater than input. And bam, you'll lose weight. You want a "shake"? Frozen fruit, skim milk and raw oats. I wont charge you for that secret. haha. 0
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My sister sells "Body by Vi" and she loves it, I have been thinking about trying them after she gave me a taste of one and from seeing the results she has gotten, I AM NOT A SALES PERSON, I AM A REAL PERSON SO FOR THE PEOPLE THAT MIGHT NOT BELIEVE ME THEN STOP READING NOW.... The shakes are very tasteful and with exercise can work GREAT for people that are very busy like myself and sister with 4 children each and a life that is fast.0
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oh, look at the spam - the posters putting positive spin on this have 1, 1 and 5 posts.
...trend continues....
Nice. I guess those of us who don't post on every message board multiple times a day (didn't know the purpose of MFP was a contest to see how many posts you have) should keep our mouths shut because our opinions don't matter.
That wasn't his point. The point is that these MLM companies often have people create fake/shell accounts on fitness/diet forums in order to help sell the product. Usually, you can spot them by the fact that they don't have many posts, what they do post is about the product, no profile picture, and a recent start date.
It has nothing to do with actual MFP users who are offering an opinion.
Um, yeah, I think it was the point. Saying that the posters putting positive spin have basically no posts discount what the feedback was. When I originally posted I was brand new to the message boards. For the record, I don't 'support' MLM companies, and I agree that for the cals, etc in the shakes you can easily substitute 'real' food. I had tried them out of convenience and stated my opinion. That's all.
Those were shills. Are you a shill, I don't think so? Then my post shouldn't concern you because you were not the 1,1,5 posters.0 -
My sister sells "Body by Vi" and she loves it, I have been thinking about trying them after she gave me a taste of one and from seeing the results she has gotten, I AM NOT A SALES PERSON, I AM A REAL PERSON SO FOR THE PEOPLE THAT MIGHT NOT BELIEVE ME THEN STOP READING NOW.... The shakes are very tasteful and with exercise can work GREAT for people that are very busy like myself and sister with 4 children each and a life that is fast.
Life in the fast lane NEEDS "body by vi". Sure. :laugh: :grumble: 0 -
OMG! I love this stuff! I lost 45lbs & I feel great.
There are some people totally against Visalus shakes and they are entitled to their opinion. I had people giving me a hard time for using the shakes, I just figured if they were that bad then I'm sure the government would step in. They are way better then fast food & really cheap, only $2 per day. Oh & I love the taste of them! I hated protein shakes & I tried this & was sold instantly.
Did you really just say they are way better than fast food? Love the comparison....0 -
I very rarely reply on the boards, but here is my two scents on the body by vi thing. My best friend recently got suckered into it and became a rep. She has been trying to get me to buy it and I just don't get it! She has lost 5lbs in a month with it and says she has a lot more energy ok that's great and all, but why not eat real food?! I fell off the wagon over the summer and got out of routine with exercise and started careless eating. Of course I gained back some pounds, but End of August I got back into routine and have lost 7 of the 15lbs I gained back. All simply by calorie counting and getting back into routine. I refuse to do meal replacements that in the end once you stop doing it unless you have changed your actual eating habits will just make you gain weight back. it's all about calories in vs calories out.0
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been there done that waste of time. lost five pounds and gained it back the first two days i ate normal. tastes great at first.... but same shake twice a day repeatedly by week two i was nauseated at the thought and could not choke another one down!!!! I gave away a months supply to a friend as well... believe me she didnt thank me for it.0
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i only read the first 10 posts but wanted to give my advice... i have been doing the 90 day ViSalus challenge for 60 days now, they are amazing, they taste better then any other protein powder i have ever tried and i have tried a lot... people will always have opinions on them some will like them some wont...
what i dont understand is how someone could hate on something that has so much to offer? yes there are people who are selling the shakes... there are people who sell all types of shakes so why hate?... they are not expensive as you have the chance to get your shakes for FREE.... who else offers that? People who try the shakes and have had amazing results and help their friends and family get on the right track are offered the choice to promote the shakes... why not get paid for all your advice?... sounds like a great enough reason for me...
It took me a good while to decided to get on board with ViSalus... i tried them fell in love with them and yes i now promote them, i dont push them on people if people ask me about what i do to get fit and stay healthy i tell them... i only started to promote after i had so many people interested in what i am taking... there is no harm in that. I say try them make your own judgement and go from there... some people love it some dont... but i have yet to meet someone who hasnt fallen in love with them 0
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