Im doing great on eating & working out..but i keep getting recruited
alexandriareene
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I am doing so wonderful on eating & working out. I feel great! But I've noticed when i post workouts /or what I'm eating on Facebook, Instagram or any other social media. I keep getting recruited by "Coaches" for team beach body. They keep trying to sell me shakeology shakes. I am not interested in all that, 4 years go when i lost weight that *kitten* was popular. Now i keep getting asked to join because "I'm inspiring" i believe that hard work is made in the kitchen & gym. I lost 60lbs 4 years ago eating the calories set by MFP and eating good foods (veggies, whole grains, fiber etc) .... whats your thoughts on shakeology or beach body coaches?
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They won't let me post it here.0
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Sounds to me like they want to claim your success is related to their product. No thanks.0
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alexandriareene wrote: »I am doing so wonderful on eating & working out. I feel great! But I've noticed when i post workouts /or what I'm eating on Facebook, Instagram or any other social media. I keep getting recruited by "Coaches" for team beach body. They keep trying to sell me shakeology shakes. I am not interested in all that, 4 years go when i lost weight that *kitten* was popular. Now i keep getting asked to join because "I'm inspiring" i believe that hard work is made in the kitchen & gym. I lost 60lbs 4 years ago eating the calories set by MFP and eating good foods (veggies, whole grains, fiber etc) .... whats your thoughts on shakeology or beach body coaches?
Most of them are a disgrace to the fitness industry and are actually part of the problem, not the fix. Shakeology is overpriced and mediocre at best. "Coaches" can have zero training in anything other than the lies the company tells them about Shakeology and it's magical properties.0 -
I have a friend who is a long-time beach body/ shakehology and 21-day fix coach, but she's also a certified Zumba instructor and yoga instructor-- so at least she has some training in what she's doing workout-wise. The products are hokum, though.0
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I met a Beachbody coach through here and ordered a video through her and got an extra video included for free. She's not "coaching" me but I'm sure she got credit for the sale. It helped me, it helped her, win win situation. She's never tried to push me to buy anything else, become part of the team or whatever else. Works for me.0
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IMO, from my own personal experiences...they see you lose a large amount of weight...then want to introduce you to their "magic" product...and then claim that all you did was use their "magic" product to lose ALL the weight! It works amazing.....just look at her before and after pictures! And ALL she did was drink 2 shakes a day! Amazing!
Its ridiculous. The Shakeology fiends, er...I mean "sales reps" in my news feeds are also the ones constantly posting advice on how to "jump start your metabolism", how to ensure you get "superior nutrition that isn't available through food alone!" and "activate your internal organs with a big glass of water in the morning!"0 -
I'm not a fan of that shake stuff. I usually make a protein shake (Biotrust) after I work out. Aside from that that, just diet and working out work best. I can't live on just shakes0
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pondscum, bottom feeders - ALL of them0
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It is MLM, just like the wraps, which is why people are always trying to recruit you - if they do, they can make more money! I am not really sure I agree with people who are not professionals or really know what they are doing "coaching" people, and most the people I see online selling beachbody look like they have not been into fitness that long.0
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Be careful, I've read on here before that these scamwoo people steal people's before and after pictures.
They want to use you because they know their junk doesn't actually work, but they want to make people think it does.0 -
Ugh I had a friend who is a shakeology coach invite me to join this 4 day healthy eating group on Facebook. I thought it was weird that it was only 4 days but I said sure. On the last day she sent me a message asking if I wanted to do a 21 day group next and I said ok. She then replies that in order to be part of the 21 day group I have to purchase a shakeology package. I was honestly really pissed... at her but also at myself for falling for it. I was like I've lost 82 lbs and I am perfectly happy with my progress and don't need to pay to be part of a healthy eating group on Facebook. Ridiculous.0
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i had someone argue with me that she lost a ton of weight because the curb her cravings. these were her words "or me, I lost 75 pounds after I had my son Then I got pregnant again and cannot lose the weight this time. I've tried all my old ways and literally the scale was not budging. I decided to give beach body a shot. I like the shakes for one reason, and that is because they totally curb my cravings: I don't really like how they taste but in the afternoons when I usually want cookies or candy, a shake will totally satisfy that craving and fill me up. I also love the support and accountability. But it's still me putting in the effort. The shake isn't magic I'm still working very hard" how is drinking a shake ...doing the work? thats what i dont get ....she doesnt like how they taste but still drinking that sludge? Its a pyramid scheme!0
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I like BB workouts. But I don't like all of the other stuff. I was a part of a motivation group of people who were doing BB workouts and I got kicked out bc I wouldn't buy Shakeology and I told someone to go to eBay to find a program cheaper. I guess it wasn't really about helping me reach my goals, lol.0
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I like BB workouts. But I don't like all of the other stuff. I was a part of a motivation group of people who were doing BB workouts and I got kicked out bc I wouldn't buy Shakeology and I told someone to go to eBay to find a program cheaper. I guess it wasn't really about helping me reach my goals, lol.
It's never about helping you reach your goals when it comes to MLM salespeople....it's about helping them reach their goals of selling their overpriced garbage and recruiting more people underneath them so they make money.
I find Beachbody the most reprehensible because they title their salespeople as "coaches". A "coach" in any other sense means somebody who has training/education in the field and is qualified to teach/coach others. Beachbody "coaches" have no training or education - in fact, in their "Coach's FAQ" it specifically says that no training or education in nutrition or exercise is required (I won't link to it because I don't even want to give them the page hits - Google it if you're interested in seeing it for yourself). I think it's disingenuous and slimy of them to call their salespeople "coaches" because the very title lends an air of credibility that isn't earned or deserved. They're not "coaches" - they're just pushy, greedy salespeople trying to rip you off by selling you their crappy products and/or recruiting you to become part of their MLM scam.0 -
HI All! I am a beachbody coach and i just wanted to respond briefly. Beachbody products (including Shakeology) are definitely not for everyone BUT as a coach, I really really try to help people lose weight. It honestly has been so rewarding to help over 300 people lose weight in about a year. It is true that I don't have any fitness/health background (in fact I'm an attorney) but the products themselves are designed by the experts and my customers just follow them (and I help them if they have questions). Again, it is totally not for everyone and I'm just as happy to see my friends and family lose weight with any program, I just wanted to respond that a lot of us coaches do really love helping people with their goals (and it's not just for the money).-1
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HI All! I am a beachbody coach and i just wanted to respond briefly. Beachbody products (including Shakeology) are definitely not for everyone BUT as a coach, I really really try to help people lose weight. It honestly has been so rewarding to help over 300 people lose weight in about a year. It is true that I don't have any fitness/health background (in fact I'm an attorney) but the products themselves are designed by the experts and my customers just follow them (and I help them if they have questions). Again, it is totally not for everyone and I'm just as happy to see my friends and family lose weight with any program, I just wanted to respond that a lot of us coaches do really love helping people with their goals (and it's not just for the money).
This is ridiculous. If you don't know anything about fitness and health, what service are you providing besides "giving" them a way to pay money for something they could do for free?0 -
HI All! I am a beachbody coach and i just wanted to respond briefly. Beachbody products (including Shakeology) are definitely not for everyone BUT as a coach, I really really try to help people lose weight. It honestly has been so rewarding to help over 300 people lose weight in about a year. It is true that I don't have any fitness/health background (in fact I'm an attorney) but the products themselves are designed by the experts and my customers just follow them (and I help them if they have questions). Again, it is totally not for everyone and I'm just as happy to see my friends and family lose weight with any program, I just wanted to respond that a lot of us coaches do really love helping people with their goals (and it's not just for the money).
Then why not encourage them to sign up for MFP? It's free and you still get to help with their goals.0 -
This is why my social media is friends-only and I know everyone. And if they're foolish enough to become MLM salespersons I wind up no longer talking to them either.0
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HI All! I am a beachbody coach and i just wanted to respond briefly. Beachbody products (including Shakeology) are definitely not for everyone BUT as a coach, I really really try to help people lose weight. It honestly has been so rewarding to help over 300 people lose weight in about a year. It is true that I don't have any fitness/health background (in fact I'm an attorney) but the products themselves are designed by the experts and my customers just follow them (and I help them if they have questions). Again, it is totally not for everyone and I'm just as happy to see my friends and family lose weight with any program, I just wanted to respond that a lot of us coaches do really love helping people with their goals (and it's not just for the money).
Then why not encourage them to sign up for MFP? It's free and you still get to help with their goals.
hi! I actually do encourage them to sign up for MFP:) It's a great addition to people who are drinking shakeology and/or doing beachbody workout programs. I think MFP is amazing!0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »HI All! I am a beachbody coach and i just wanted to respond briefly. Beachbody products (including Shakeology) are definitely not for everyone BUT as a coach, I really really try to help people lose weight. It honestly has been so rewarding to help over 300 people lose weight in about a year. It is true that I don't have any fitness/health background (in fact I'm an attorney) but the products themselves are designed by the experts and my customers just follow them (and I help them if they have questions). Again, it is totally not for everyone and I'm just as happy to see my friends and family lose weight with any program, I just wanted to respond that a lot of us coaches do really love helping people with their goals (and it's not just for the money).
This is ridiculous. If you don't know anything about fitness and health, what service are you providing besides "giving" them a way to pay money for something they could do for free?
I run challenge groups where we share healthy meals, healthy tips and our sweaty selfies:) They could buy the product from Beachbody directly or through a coach--it costs everyone the same. I keep in constant contact with my customers and check on their weight loss, make sure they are liking the product(s) and answer any questions they have with respect to the product:)
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janejellyroll wrote: »HI All! I am a beachbody coach and i just wanted to respond briefly. Beachbody products (including Shakeology) are definitely not for everyone BUT as a coach, I really really try to help people lose weight. It honestly has been so rewarding to help over 300 people lose weight in about a year. It is true that I don't have any fitness/health background (in fact I'm an attorney) but the products themselves are designed by the experts and my customers just follow them (and I help them if they have questions). Again, it is totally not for everyone and I'm just as happy to see my friends and family lose weight with any program, I just wanted to respond that a lot of us coaches do really love helping people with their goals (and it's not just for the money).
This is ridiculous. If you don't know anything about fitness and health, what service are you providing besides "giving" them a way to pay money for something they could do for free?
I run challenge groups where we share healthy meals, healthy tips and our sweaty selfies:) They could buy the product from Beachbody directly or through a coach--it costs everyone the same. I keep in constant contact with my customers and check on their weight loss, make sure they are liking the product(s) and answer any questions they have with respect to the product:)
I mean, I guess if someone wants to pay for something they could do for free, that's their business. As long as you're upfront with them that the product is totally optional for weight loss and there are cheaper versions available elsewhere, it's all good.
I just can't imagine paying someone to coach me when they tell me upfront that they lack a background in health and fitness.0 -
I am so sick and tired of Beachbody and their recruitment efforts! I'm sick and tired of hearing about how wonderful Shakeology is too (with it's wonderful price tag). They seem to forget that as we lose weight, get healthy and evolve... we need to CHANGE things up as we go, otherwise our bodies adapt, learn to use what we're giving it. Same old shake same old ingredients over and over.. how long can you go on with that? No thank you. Just eat plants, drink water, exercise and watch your calories! This way you don't have to read the nutritional label, you don't have to wonder which "diet plan" it fits into, you don't have to up-sell anything, you don't have to build a business or get other sales people or run groups or any of that.0
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Be careful, I've read on here before that these scamwoo people steal people's before and after pictures.
They want to use you because they know their junk doesn't actually work, but they want to make people think it does.
This exactly. Make sure your before/after images are watermarked.
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This is why my account is not connected to my facebook. . .at all. I don't even mention my weight loss on there.0
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alexandriareene wrote: »i had someone argue with me that she lost a ton of weight because the curb her cravings. these were her words "or me, I lost 75 pounds after I had my son Then I got pregnant again and cannot lose the weight this time. I've tried all my old ways and literally the scale was not budging. I decided to give beach body a shot. I like the shakes for one reason, and that is because they totally curb my cravings: I don't really like how they taste but in the afternoons when I usually want cookies or candy, a shake will totally satisfy that craving and fill me up. I also love the support and accountability. But it's still me putting in the effort. The shake isn't magic I'm still working very hard" how is drinking a shake ...doing the work? thats what i dont get ....she doesnt like how they taste but still drinking that sludge? Its a pyramid scheme!
That's because it tastes like a sand shake.
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janejellyroll wrote: »HI All! I am a beachbody coach and i just wanted to respond briefly. Beachbody products (including Shakeology) are definitely not for everyone BUT as a coach, I really really try to help people lose weight. It honestly has been so rewarding to help over 300 people lose weight in about a year. It is true that I don't have any fitness/health background (in fact I'm an attorney) but the products themselves are designed by the experts and my customers just follow them (and I help them if they have questions). Again, it is totally not for everyone and I'm just as happy to see my friends and family lose weight with any program, I just wanted to respond that a lot of us coaches do really love helping people with their goals (and it's not just for the money).
This is ridiculous. If you don't know anything about fitness and health, what service are you providing besides "giving" them a way to pay money for something they could do for free?
I run challenge groups where we share healthy meals, healthy tips and our sweaty selfies:) They could buy the product from Beachbody directly or through a coach--it costs everyone the same. I keep in constant contact with my customers and check on their weight loss, make sure they are liking the product(s) and answer any questions they have with respect to the product:)
That right there. I understand that you are a good salesperson, and you encourage your customers to do their best in many different ways. But that, I think, is where at least some of us have an issue. You are not really a coach, you're a salesperson using marketing tools and social media to encourage and keep people interested. It's all well and good, the diet industry is huge and there will always be people who feel there is a need for products outside of general nutrition and exercise. To call you all coaches is a slap in the face to people who are actual coaches with actual training, degrees, certifications and experience. It would be better to call you all a BB/Shakeology consultant.0 -
cushman5279 wrote: »I am so sick and tired of Beachbody and their recruitment efforts! I'm sick and tired of hearing about how wonderful Shakeology is too (with it's wonderful price tag). They seem to forget that as we lose weight, get healthy and evolve... we need to CHANGE things up as we go, otherwise our bodies adapt, learn to use what we're giving it. Same old shake same old ingredients over and over.. how long can you go on with that? No thank you. Just eat plants, drink water, exercise and watch your calories! This way you don't have to read the nutritional label, you don't have to wonder which "diet plan" it fits into, you don't have to up-sell anything, you don't have to build a business or get other sales people or run groups or any of that.
This. Andplusalso, I used Isagenix a few years ago, lost weight, blah blah. Guess what happened when I stopped buying Isagenix? Gained weight. Because it taught me zero things about lifestyle changes, a healthy eating plan for my body type (PCOs/hypothyroid), and portion control. All I learned was this: drink two shakes a day and once a week only drink a "cleanse" product. What does this teach you about changing your lifestyle?? Waste of money, waste of time. I was better off using that money to hire a personal trainer/nutritionist to help me.
ETA: two shakes a day=replace two meals a day with shakes0
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