Body by Vi

Hey! I am looking into the body by vi shakes to order because I want a challenge. I am curious though, there is only the cake mix flavor right? (This is fabulous but just want to double check)...also, online the price for the shakes is $79 but how much does that include? I'm looking to do two shakes a day, but I don't know how many days this 79 bucks will get me so it'd be good to know. Is there anywhere I am able to order samples before I order the whole thing?

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  • sowenby1984
    sowenby1984 Posts: 101 Member
    Hey, I will start off by saying I am not a promoter lol. I did just start the 90 day challenge on body by vi a little over a week ago. So far I have lost 5 pounds! To do 2 shakes a day you will need two bags of the Vi-Shape shake mix, I ordered mine off ebay. My reason for doing so is I did not want to be signed up for the "auto ship" if I didn't like it. There are some people on their selling 5 day sample packs, so that might be something for you to look into. Hope this helps feel free to add me and message me if I can help you with anything else :happy:

    Stacy
  • Monkey_2013
    Monkey_2013 Posts: 19 Member
    Hey! I am looking into the body by vi shakes to order because I want a challenge. I am curious though, there is only the cake mix flavor right? (This is fabulous but just want to double check)...also, online the price for the shakes is $79 but how much does that include? I'm looking to do two shakes a day, but I don't know how many days this 79 bucks will get me so it'd be good to know. Is there anywhere I am able to order samples before I order the whole thing?

    It doesn't taste like cake mix, Smells like it when you open the bag but the taste is gross imo and the little flavour packs they include with it don't make it any better.

    Idk where you are from but if you're in Canada and want to try it, Look on Kijiji there are always some ad's of people selling off their bags because they don't stick with it. I got a bag to try for 20 bucks on there and it's just been sitting in the cupboard for the last month after 3 shakes being made.
    Each bag makes 30 shakes so each month you'd need 2.
    So for the 3 month challenge you're looking at $420 plus shipping costs, plus the costs of milk for each shake, your snacks plus buying food for your 1 meal a day.
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    My daughter in law sells it and it's gross. She wanted me to try it so I could endorse it for her. I normally eat 170 calories for breakfast, made the shake, tasted alright with a chocolate flavor packet added but 2 hours later I was so hungry I could have eaten my arm. Using the packet (110 calories), the flavor (10 calories) and 2 cups of almond milk (120 calories) put me way over my usual breakfast and didn't keep me feeling satiated for near as long as my 2 eggs and a yogurt. Totally not worth the money.
  • Matt_Wild
    Matt_Wild Posts: 2,673 Member
    They keep contacting me trying to sell it and the info they give is junk. Avoid it IMO.
  • lizzyb83
    lizzyb83 Posts: 107 Member
    I drink a daily shake, but not that one. I did a lot of research first, and did not like the BBV at all. You would honestly be better off buying a good quality protein and make your own shake every day!
  • bpotts44
    bpotts44 Posts: 1,066 Member
    You'd be better off to eat whole foods.
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    You would honestly be better off buying a good quality protein and make your own shake every day!
    yup... annnnd...
    You'd be better off to eat whole foods.
    also, yup.
  • SoViLicious
    SoViLicious Posts: 2,633 Member
    Run away
  • groomchick
    groomchick Posts: 610 Member
    There are many protein powders available that are much better quality than those....Lots of fillers & sugar in them. Commercial Hype!
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    Hey! I am looking into the body by vi shakes to order because I want a challenge. I am curious though, there is only the cake mix flavor right? (This is fabulous but just want to double check)...also, online the price for the shakes is $79 but how much does that include? I'm looking to do two shakes a day, but I don't know how many days this 79 bucks will get me so it'd be good to know. Is there anywhere I am able to order samples before I order the whole thing?

    There are lots of great ways to challenge yourself without spending a lot of money on over priced meal replacements.
  • I was thinking about signing up... Found these Im sticking with my creatine protein shakes with fresh fruit.

    http://www.davidmodderman.com/blog/index.php/weight-loss/body-by-vi-is-it-all-hype/

    http://supplement-geek.com/vi-slim-review-ingredients-side-effects/
  • escloflowneCHANGED
    escloflowneCHANGED Posts: 3,038 Member
    You want the challenge of drinking over priced shakes which will help you in no way achieve your goals!?
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    You want the challenge of drinking over priced shakes which will help you in no way achieve your goals!?

    This, plus what some others have said. Good luck OP
  • I personally like the flavor of the mix. It is better than other things I have tried. I put mine into a smoothie with skim milk, low fat yogurt, and frozen berries. I haven't been able to be consistent with using it every day and I am only use 1 scoop instead of 2 it says to use per serving. I was wanting to try it but make it stretch since it is expensive. I bought mine off of Amazon. So the results I have seen for myself are hard to tell if it is from that or just the overall watching what I eat and increased working out. But I do have a female friend who uses them and has stuck with the 2 shake a day challenge and has dropped over 40 pounds using them. So if you have the money and ability to use it daily then I would recommend it.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,454 Member
    I would much rather have actual food than a shake. I feel full and happy. There's a lot to be said for chewing, swallowing, digesting and eliminating.

    In my opinion shakes should only be used as a supplement to a healthy balanced diet full of whole foods. If you want to use it as a supplement - or a snack, that's one thing. But substituting real food with a shake....don't do it.
  • stephdeeable
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
    If you really want to drink a shake for a meal, you're better off making your own. It's much cheaper, and probably more delicious.

    BBV is a joke and a waste of money in my opinion.
  • LBNOakland
    LBNOakland Posts: 379 Member
    You would honestly be better off buying a good quality protein and make your own shake every day!
    yup... annnnd...
    You'd be better off to eat whole foods.
    also, yup.

    What they said! Carnivore is a good beef protein. I love it!!! Only tried the chocolate.
  • mdhummel
    mdhummel Posts: 201 Member
    I tried a bag of the VI protein powder last year. The only thing I didn't like about the VI Shakes was that they don't blend well in the blender with ice. The protein powder clumps up so I went back to buying Biopure.
  • staceyb2003
    staceyb2003 Posts: 203 Member
    They will automatically withdraw money out of your account every month. It was over $200 a month. It made my stomach ache. My husband liked it, I did not. I wish I had the money I spent on that stuff.
  • joleenl
    joleenl Posts: 739 Member
    You would honestly be better off buying a good quality protein and make your own shake every day!
    yup... annnnd...
    You'd be better off to eat whole foods.
    also, yup.

    I agree with this ^^.I never tried body by vi but I did isagenix which is similar. I enjoy real food. I did buy a organic ancient grains protein power for an occasion. It also tastes yucky but at least its sweetened with stevia, organic, vegan, dairy, and gmo free.
  • JLHNU212
    JLHNU212 Posts: 169 Member
    There is just the one flavor, but when my sister signed up for the program, they sent her a list of over a 100 different "recipes" you can make with the mix. She had me try a snickers one and it was pretty good!! :)
  • Elliemisaurus
    Elliemisaurus Posts: 56 Member
    A friend got me to try it awhile back, and it have me headaches, stomach issues, and other problems. Not sure if it was the soy, whey, splenda, something else, or some combination of things!
    Whatever it was, I stay away from that stuff now.

    BUT, I do know some people who swear by it. (Granted, they are promoters....)

    Do as much research as you can, but you're probably better off just eating real food... :)
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    BUT, I do know some people who swear by it. (Granted, they are promoters....)

    Do as much research as you can, but you're probably better off just eating real food... :)
    Of course they swear by it. They have a chance of getting a BMW, dontchaknow. It's extra money in their pocket.
  • ruby72288
    ruby72288 Posts: 23 Member
    Thank you for the info!! :)
  • MelissaL582
    MelissaL582 Posts: 1,422 Member
    This got me interested, then again I heard it from a promoter. She just said she lost 20 pounds in 4 weeks. To me that just sounds like she's not eating at all. I'm sorry but I need actual food or I'm doom to fail.
  • I am doing the vi shakes,I would like to add I am not some nut who thinks the shake has some miracle weight loss ingredient. For me it works because my life is so busy I have a hard time counting and controlling calories. I work 40 plus hours a week, go to school 15 hours a week, have 2 kids, and am the sole caregiver of my disabled husband. For me its easier for me to keep track of my calories and eat a healthier choice on the go. I mix up my shake for breakfast and go to class, I get home mix one up for lunch and do my chores, take care of the kids and everything else I have to do then I pack a real dinner for work and enjoy. It has helped me to stay at 1500 calories a day and in the morning I have started doing zumba to burn some of my fat. Its nothing in the shake making me lose weight but it is something that works for me and my situation. It just helps dieting for me be a no brainer. I also have a nerve disease that makes it very painful to chew ( trigeminal neuralgia) so not having to actually chew twice a day has helped keep my attacks down. Will this shake work for everyone? NO, Is it some magic diet supplement? no, does it help if your life is busy and you do not have time to prepare healthy meals and count your calories? Yes. I do not sell it and never would I could not push a product on people that I know does not work because it is a magic dietary supplement but instead a healthy alternative for some and a motivator. For my mentality ill drink these shakes and work out and it will help it motivates me to change my life style. Could I do the same thing with healthy eating and exercise? Yes but I do not have time to do all of that so VI has worked great for me.
  • I got sucked into being a sales rep about a year ago. So take it from me....don`t waste your money! Make your own meal replacement shake with ingredients from your home. Does the same thing but doesn`t cost you a fortune!
  • You need 2 bags for 2 shakes a day. Through the company it runs about $116 including shipping for a month's supply. I buy some from someone cheaper just to try them out, but I signed up through the company because they have a great deal where you can get yours for free if 3 people sign up under you. I get mine for free now. As far as the auto ship goes, it is not really a big deal. You get a login and password when you sign up and can go in and cancel at anytime.

    I have had great results with this program. It is not a miracle diet. It just helps me do the things that I already know I should be doing. I just find it easier to not have to "think" about 2 of my meals. Plus, I have a habit of skipping meals so this is helping retrain my body to eat properly.

    Good luck with whatever you choose :)
  • Wanderson1311
    Wanderson1311 Posts: 17 Member
    I am getting ready to get into boby by vi for several reason. you should find some one close to you that sells it cause you can get it cheaper through a promotor. Plus if you pinterest look up boby by vi cause they have alot of great recieps and my family just loves them. My daughter is 9 and she is my picky eater and she loves them.
    Body by VI is wonderful if you use it. plus it helps with all kinds of things as well. It helps my mom who is hypoglycemic. She has to eat every couple of hours but with boby by vi she would be able to substain her sugar to keep it up until lunch. Plus it helps my daughter with allergies get the protein and vitamins she is missing out on.
  • Fast_Track
    Fast_Track Posts: 33 Member
    Trader Joe's sells massive containers of Met-Rx Protein Powder (chocolate or vanilla) for $22. I've tried Advocare in the past, and have compared their shake with the Met-Rx shake - they're almost identical in calories and ingredients. I'd imagine BBV shakes are the same.