Opinion on Visalus

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..

I've been on it and have lost 17 pounds. I love it. My favorite shake is 1/2 cup trop 50 orange juice and 1cup unsweetened almond milk with two scoops of vi shake. It is awesome. Don't believe all the bad you hear. Also, it tastes great. That is a big plus when you're drinking something daily. Let me know if you're interested in a free BMW. That is also a great perk from ViSalus

How can you call it "a scheme". When it works for so many people. Do you call it that just Because it's an MLM? Do your homework. But please, please let me know why you think it's a scheme

Why not. Maybe they would be interested in the business behind the product. It's also a great company that does a lot of philanthropic work. I'm sure no one knows that.

I never said "win" one. I said I said "free BMW." I know it's semantics, but I don't want to mislead anyone

I can only type so fast, but I do see where this is going, so I will say a, polite, good night.

You don't get things for nothing.