Isagenix- YAY or NAY?
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pinklotus_56 wrote: »People want a quick fix, and these companies exploit that. People who use it and/or sell it will swear up and down that it's great, it works, etc...but there are healthier ways to lose weight that allow you to actually eat your food and not cost you a fortune.
^this
My opinion? Hell to the no!!0 -
Pr1ncessWarrior wrote: »I just finished the 30 day cleanse I lost 17 pds and 30.5 in. I love the product didn't have an issue with any of it I have signed up only family so they can try it. I am on day 2 of my second 30 day cleanse.
You lost water weight and perhaps some muscle with that there calorie restriction. What were you cleansing? Those evil.....TOXINS????
Unsustainable and unneeded. But go ahead, keep drinking that Kool Aid.
ETA: Flagged for SPAM.
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My sister in law sells isagenix, and I got roped into trying the 30 day cleanse, last summer. $400 dollars later, here are my thoughts:
First, I love the shakes. They keep me full for hours, and I think they use quality ingredients. I prefer the isalean pro, bc it has more protein and keeps me from needing to snack.
The 30 day system comes with supplements and different cleansing juices. In my opinion, all the extra stuff is crap. The 30 day program is outrageously expensive, especially when you consider the fact that 4 of the days, you don't get to eat or have shakes.
I lost about 7 pounds in the 30 days, and would have lost more, except that it is completely unsustainable and unrealistic to follow it exactly, for a whole month. I think that the isagenix shakes are great, and for a while I continued to drink them for breakfast, because I really do think they are healthy and they have an adequate amount of calories for a breakfast (the pro shake has 280, mixed with water). The rest of the program is ridiculously restrictive.
I also have a problem with their coaching model. These "coaches" have absolutely no education on nutrition, and yet they are coaching and selling all this stuff to people.
I think Isagenix is a solid program for quick weight loss, but it is absolutely not a lifestyle change, and I definitely gained the weight back- not because I stopped using the program, but because it was so restrictive, once I went off it, I ate everything that wasn't nailed down.
Ps- I detest multilevel marketing, and using Isagenix basically ruined my relationship with my sister in law. Fabulous.1 -
I was on Isagenix, enjoyed the taste of the shakes and found them filling, and lost weight. When I ended the program I gained all the weight that I had lost back. I found transitioning into regular food extremely difficult as normal food is not proportioned into a convenient 300 calorie serving. It took me a long time to figure out how many calories were in the real food that I was eating, what a normal serving was, and making healthy choices for myself to "eat this and not that." I do still enjoy their cleanse system. It's great for tackling serious cravings around that time of the month...0
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I did the 30 day cleanse and lost 19 lbs and have kept it off for three months! Very easy to follow with real food added in for two meals per day which helps to get your eating habits on track. This was a quick way to get the initial weight off to them begin maintenance.0
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soupandcookies wrote: »My sister in law sells isagenix, and I got roped into trying the 30 day cleanse, last summer. $400 dollars later, here are my thoughts:
First, I love the shakes. They keep me full for hours, and I think they use quality ingredients. I prefer the isalean pro, bc it has more protein and keeps me from needing to snack.
The 30 day system comes with supplements and different cleansing juices. In my opinion, all the extra stuff is crap. The 30 day program is outrageously expensive, especially when you consider the fact that 4 of the days, you don't get to eat or have shakes.
I lost about 7 pounds in the 30 days, and would have lost more, except that it is completely unsustainable and unrealistic to follow it exactly, for a whole month. I think that the isagenix shakes are great, and for a while I continued to drink them for breakfast, because I really do think they are healthy and they have an adequate amount of calories for a breakfast (the pro shake has 280, mixed with water). The rest of the program is ridiculously restrictive.
I also have a problem with their coaching model. These "coaches" have absolutely no education on nutrition, and yet they are coaching and selling all this stuff to people.
I think Isagenix is a solid program for quick weight loss, but it is absolutely not a lifestyle change, and I definitely gained the weight back- not because I stopped using the program, but because it was so restrictive, once I went off it, I ate everything that wasn't nailed down.
Ps- I detest multilevel marketing, and using Isagenix basically ruined my relationship with my sister in law. Fabulous.
OMG! DITTO! Except this is my niece not my sister in law. I agree with 100% of what you said. I was going to stick it out to help my niece, since I am losing. But the fear of trying to eat everything that's not nailed down scares me. I am a kind of compulsive person to begin with. I did just place an order for another 4 cans, but after that, I'm done. I already notice that even if I eat only 2000 calories in a day, if it's not shakes, I gain a pound. Thanks for the tips.
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Nah. How are you ever going to teach yourself to maintain a healthy lifestyle without constructing your own nutritious meal plans?2
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Yay!! Isagenix works for us. You do eat real food, just healthy food and the proper amount. A shake in the morning for breakfast is no big deal, light lunch or a shake, healthy snacks twice a day. 400-600 calorie dinner. The first 30 days I lost 10 lbs 10 ".my husband 20 lbs 30". As of today I am down 24 lbs 36", and he has lost 45 lbs, 34 ". Yes it's a lifestyle change. Just like any other program. It's possible to maintain life this way. It's just up to the individual. If you stumble, get back on and try again I would definitely say give this a try. It was and is worth it all.0
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My friend got roped into the 30 day cleanse/detox by her coworker. She's been feeling pretty frustrated with her weight and lack of loss (we both have PCOS, but hers is worse when it comes to gaining/losing weight) so she is only doing it to knock off some pounds. It's funny too because she's so anti-fad diet, but she's been trying to get pregnant for over a year so now she's reached a point of desperation I guess.
Anyway. She HATES it. Like really, really hates it. But it's only 30 days of shakes, apples, almonds, and turkey burgers. Because that's all she can have. So she figures she'll get through it, but she's pretty miserable. She's been blogging about it on sparkpeople, but I can't find it. Apparently she's a lone voice in the "this sucks" camp.0 -
She can eat more than turkey burgers. Use my fitness pal for help on what to eat. The eating plan suggestions in the program help a lot but that's not all you can eat. Meat,carb,veggie in the correct portion size.
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Nay! Isagenix is multilevel marketing ripoff quackery!0
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oh derp I have already been on this thread.... a hur hur.... i am so absent minded I swear!0
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The protein bars aren't too bad, but I would never do the detox/cleanse thing. Plus you can get other protein bars that cost about the same/are just as good/bad for you.0
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She can eat more than turkey burgers. Use my fitness pal for help on what to eat. The eating plan suggestions in the program help a lot but that's not all you can eat. Meat,carb,veggie in the correct portion size.
Well I should specify that turkey burger with a whole wheat bun, rice & chicken, and whole wheat pasta are the only things that fit the calorie allowance for dinner (400-600) that she likes. She doesn't eat fish. The dinner restrictions she stated were no white rice, no dressings, no soy sauce, no red meat, no fruit, and no dairy. During the day it is just the two shakes plus two 100 calorie snacks.0 -
So glad I found this thread. I started the 30 day about 4 days ago. I'm currently doing a cleanse and it's not that bad. The shakes are good, and my meals that I eat on shake days are typical healthy meals like chicken breast chunks in salad with some oil and vinegar.
I do not think that isagenix is a long term solution, but it certainly is a good jump start. For me, once I start seeing some results, it encourages me to stay on a path. I'm not ready to start the gym, my goal is after I lose another 5-10lbs then maybe. It's a psychological thing with me I guess.
I used to be heavy, about 210lbs after having my first 2 kids and it took me close to 5 years to attempt to lose it. I met a guy who I worked out with constantly...literally, like 5-6 days a week. I was lifting weights like a dude! I lost a lot of weight...I was about 134 at my best. Strong as hell. Anyway, he and I stopped talking, I met another man who I fell in absolute love with and we had our love child...that 70+ pounds piled right back on. It's horrible. Our daughter is almost 3 and I am still over 200lbs...not fun. So, yes, I decided to purchase isagenix for the 30 day cleanse. It cost me about $400, but that's probably what I would have spent in a month on morning coffee's and lunches out...even dinners. Along with taking care of 3 kids, I'm a nursing student as well so I find I am always tired and I pick up foods for the convenience of it...horrible habit. However, since starting this and because it costs so much money, I'm cooking for the family and I'm sticking to my plan. I don't know how it's going to turn out, but at least good habits are starting. I have no intention of purchasing another plan, but I do hope to be motivated to eat like I used to and work out again...sorry for the long post, I'm sort of babbling here!0 -
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I say nay nay!
Also, please don't subject yourself to any "cleanses." All any of them are is laxatives.0 -
Anyone else notice the "yea" posters have fewer than 10 forum posts?
Personally, a big "nay" for me. It's basically a slimfast diet, only you pay through the nose and its not soy-based, but whey-based. *blows tin whistle* $400 / month for food? People must have a lot of money to throw away, that's all I can say.
Also, I write off anyone and everyone who gets into multilevel marketing. They will never be my friend again, because they are ALWAYS trying to sell me something. So double Nay here.0 -
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Anyone else notice this thread had been dead for almost a year before it was brought back up by a one-letter post from a first-time poster?0
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*wrinkles nose* thanks, @AnvilHead . I suspect as long as this company is around folks are going to think about it periodically though.0
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*wrinkles nose* thanks, @AnvilHead . I suspect as long as this company is around folks are going to think about it periodically though.
True. Since I'm not sure if I weighed in first time around, I'll add my 'nay' to the pile. Isagenix is poor quality junk sold via pyramid schemes (multi-level marketing), and they make a lot of false/junk promises about what their products will do. The only benefit is to the salesperson selling the snake oil.0 -
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Isagenix is a brain washing cult. ANYONE who drastically reduces their caloric intake is going to lose weight. That is not rocket science and it isn't Isagenix. As for their ingredient list.....that is laughable. Look at Progressive Whey Essential that is NOT an MLM, is available for direct purchase by anyone, was formulated by a Naturopath Doctor who has a list of creditials that Isagenix will never have, and that is actual real food! It clearly states on the container that it is nutritional therapies designed for an almost unbeatable daily foundation. Rose hip extract, Oregano oil, Rosemary oil, New Zealand Whey from happy cows that is tested for over 200 agricultural and chemical contaminants and no rBGH. All Non GMO, botanicals, Antioxidant ORAC score of 5,000 units.
The list goes on and is clearly stated the doses of each ingredient so you KNOW what you are getting. Tell me that Isagenix is better than that? If you do....you are brainwashed by Slim fast in sheep's clothing.
And don't get me started on Isakids vitamins. Garbage. Again....look at Progressive Kids and see for yourself!
These MLMs make me sick.
The placebo effect is very real and anyone who says they feel fantastic because of Isagenix is not only short changing themselves of the goodness that is really out there....but they are wasting money on the placebo brought on by the marketing brilliance of buzzwords.
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Necro, necro threeeead0
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thanks everyone...my niece sells it, and has my whole family on it. I feel like every question I ask her has a "canned" response. They are all on board and trying to sell now too. The group that she is in, has a fb page, but when you ask questions that aren't necessarily positive or they can't spin it that way, they delete it. I will try to look up isagenix scam.
Oh man:( I've had similar issues with family members and isagenix. What I found in the end was just to completely steer away from it in conversation and not engage. Do what you need to do to meet your goals and you'll see in the end who has a smaller waistline and bigger bank account. It's sad, really.
I know you are right! I just feel really sad that my own niece is giving me a sales pitch. I know she truly believes in what she is selling, but I feel bad that she wasn't honest with me up front. When I told her I wanted to try the shakes, she set me up as one of her "associates", which until it was said and done, I didn't even realize she had me as a person trying to sell it. I have so much weight to lose, and thought she was really interested in helping me.
Just to let you all know not all of these companies are mlm and only care about the money I’ve meet people from a few of them and I can see this ones a scam but some others are not. But it’s all down personal choices but the one I’m on works fine for me. And it is sustainable as well. I wish you the best on your weight loss journey on here and if you need any help I’m always on here. Please take care and lose safely is all we can do. Good luck0 -
Isagenix has helped me lose weight in the past and I still rely on the shakes at times because they fill me up without making me feel bloated. I like the products. I say if you are seeing results keep with it.4
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