Opinion on Visalus

I've tried their samples.

I think it's an expensive form of protein shake (there are cheaper alternatives), but some don't taste as good. Me? I am too cheap to pay the $$ when there are other products out there for 1/2 the cost with the same nutritional ingredients.

Example: the stuff I have on my desk from a local bodybuilding supply/health food store:

Serving size - 2 scoops (45g)

Calories - 170
Protein - 40g
Sugars - 0g
Fat - 1g

About $40 per 908g (2 lbs) bucket.

I love the product. I am reluctant to say much more as I posted on another post how it has helped me and basically got verbally attacked. Good luck with your journey.

There's nothing special about it and other protein supplements can be less expensive. You're paying a lot for the package.

I am on day 46 of my 90 day challenge and am about to be taken off Metformin for Diabetes and my cholesterol medication. I have lost 15 pounds and 6+ inches.

As with any product their will always be haters... you have to find what is right for you! There are thousands of people having a lot of success on this product.

Congrats on coming off the meds. My husband has lowered his BP meds and his blood work has come back with good numbers. Keep up the good work!!

I haven't used the product personally, but I've read that the protein is soy-based or contains soy, so if your body reacts negatively to soy then I wouldn't recommend those specific meal replacement shakes. Also, remember that meal replacements are usually not meant for long term use, so for successful maintentance of weight loss you should probably look into learning how to lose or maintain weight while eating real foods. Best of luck with your goals!

I am on day 46 of my 90 day challenge and am about to be taken off Metformin for Diabetes and my cholesterol medication. I have lost 15 pounds and 6+ inches.

As with any product their will always be haters... you have to find what is right for you! There are thousands of people having a lot of success on this product.

You're selling the stuff!!:noway: :noway: :noway:

Also, I can't believe after reading some posts the way others attack on these boards. To each their own. No one is forcing me, I did research and formed my own opinion.

I personally found it didn't work for me. I followed as said, did it for 2 meals a day and somehow ended up gaining weight instead of losing it. But everyone's body is different, try it and see if it works or not for you, not for me.

This. I did it, lost 2lbs in the beginning, and then that was it.

Works for some, not for others.

Graeme Thomas, a respected sports nutritionist and trainer, recently did a two-part article on Visalus. I've included links below to the articles. In summary, he concludes that the product is over-priced and nutritionally deficient. You can make your own shake with superior ingredients for a whole lot less.

http://graemethomasonline.com/body-by-vi-review-is-visalus-a-scam/
http://graemethomasonline.com/visalus-body-by-vi-ingredient-evaluation/

I don't know what your referring to. I am referring to generally negative people on these boards. I didn't specify anyone or anything.......

Over priced, under value. MLM, scheme.

My sister in law lost 70 pounds in approx 6 months using the product and so far has had no ill side effects. It took me twice as long to loose half the weight using real food. Truth be told, it was very stressful for me because I am what you would call a frustrated cook - I'm successful in business but lousy in the kitchen. Trying to figure out meal by meal what to eat and how to prepare it was a nightmare. And my husband and son who are of course thin wanted to be fed a decent evening meal. After 38 pounds and seven months of daily battles with what to eat, I slipped back into my old patterns. It only took me 6 weeks to gain back 20 of the 38 pounds I had lost. I became depressed and the eating binge continued.

I HAD TO DO SOMETHING TO STOP THE RUNAWAY TRAIN. So I ordered the Visalus and began using the product. Two shakes, three snacks and one sensible meal. For someone like me, the meal replacement aspect has been a Godsend and I wonder why I haven't tried this route before. The shakes taste great and there are literally hundreds of combinations using REAL FOOD (fruit, vegetables, yogurt, spices) to create your shake. And what I really like...I can throw in a cup of fruit , vegetables, dairy, etc. to get my daily servings in.

HERE IS MY TAKE AWAY MESSAGE - DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU. I don't care that its a marketing scheme because I have no interest in selling it and yes, I AM concerned about poor quality soy proteins. But lets face it, at 55 years old and 280 pounds, I have much bigger problems to worry about. It is my hope that eventually I will learn more as I grow....or better yet, shrink And as I become more aware of what various ingredients do, perhaps i will adjust and purchase another product. After only one week, I feel better than I have in the last two months combined. So until I grow three heads or sprout wings, I think I will continue to use this product.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion but we are all different and what works for one, may not work for the other. But as we all strive for better health, we need be supportive, respectful and most of all, kind to each other.

My sister in law lost 70 pounds in approx 6 months using the product and so far has had no ill side effects. It took me twice as long to loose half the weight using real food. Truth be told, it was very stressful for me because I am what you would call a frustrated cook - I'm successful in business but lousy in the kitchen. Trying to figure out meal by meal what to eat and how to prepare it was a nightmare. And my husband and son who are of course thin wanted to be fed a decent evening meal. After 38 pounds and seven months of daily battles with what to eat, I slipped back into my old patterns. It only took me 6 weeks to gain back 20 of the 38 pounds I had lost. I became depressed and the eating binge continued.

I HAD TO DO SOMETHING TO STOP THE RUNAWAY TRAIN. So I ordered the Visalus and began using the product. Two shakes, three snacks and one sensible meal. For someone like me, the meal replacement aspect has been a Godsend and I wonder why I haven't tried this route before. The shakes taste great and there are literally hundreds of combinations using REAL FOOD (fruit, vegetables, yogurt, spices) to create your shake. And what I really like...I can throw in a cup of fruit , vegetables, dairy, etc. to get my daily servings in.

HERE IS MY TAKE AWAY MESSAGE - DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU. I don't care that its a marketing scheme because I have no interest in selling it and yes, I AM concerned about poor quality soy proteins. But lets face it, at 55 years old and 280 pounds, I have much bigger problems to worry about. It is my hope that eventually I will learn more as I grow....or better yet, shrink And as I become more aware of what various ingredients do, perhaps i will adjust and purchase another product. After only one week, I feel better than I have in the last two months combined. So until I grow three heads or sprout wings, I think I will continue to use this product.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion but we are all different and what works for one, may not work for the other. But as we all strive for better health, we need be supportive, respectful and most of all, kind to each other.

You have been on here for more than 2 years and this is your first thread that you dredged up. Very very fishy..