The Beachbody Coaches/Used Car Salesmen

jacque1109
jacque1109 Posts: 129
edited September 29 in Food and Nutrition
Anyone been attacked by the Used Car Salesmen... I mean Beachbody Coaches

SO, I've been doing insanity... posted a few topics and WHAM all these Beachbody Coaches be-friend me... and have blogs and are just incredibly annoying...

Yes, I like Insanity but if you just started working out- NO- do not spend the $160 on this program, that's redic! And, really- I'm not spending one million dollars on Shawn T's drink... sorry, not gonna happen.

Anyone else been annoyed by these people? Should we ban them from MFP?

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  • kellyscomeback
    kellyscomeback Posts: 1,369 Member
    It's worse on Facebook.
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,336 Member
    I, thankfully, have never been bugged by one. Then again if they did bug me I would tell them to get off it. If they didn't, they would no longer be friends of mine here. I help people here freely because we are all in this together. I would love people to pay, but if and when I go the route of personal trainer, I will do it with people who live around me who I can motivate face to face.
  • snkeller24
    snkeller24 Posts: 459
    I dont mind those who have degrees/knowledge/experience to back it up. But the fly by night ones annoy me
  • syd1980
    syd1980 Posts: 283
    i promise you that ALL beachbody coaches are not like that. i have a wonderful coach and have not bought one thing from her. She has been there for me for almost a year now , in fact been one of my top supporters during my lifestyle change.

    but yes i do know what you mean by the ones trying to up their client list. i would just unfriend them or block em.
  • melzteach
    melzteach Posts: 550 Member
    i promise you that ALL beachbody coaches are not like that. i have a wonderful coach and have not bought one thing from her. She has been there for me for almost a year now , in fact been one of my top supporters during my lifestyle change.

    but yes i do know what you mean by the ones trying to up their client list. i would just unfriend them or block em.

    Same here!
  • mark03264
    mark03264 Posts: 334 Member
    I have P90X and Insanity but have not been bugged because I don't post to the Beachbody site. Great programs though and I would recommend them. Just be forewarned, they are tough and will kick your butt in the beginning.
  • CoachMaritova
    CoachMaritova Posts: 409 Member
    It is never proper to speak in absolutes, meaning "ALL" Beachbody coaches, etc. Banned from MFP??? That's a little rude, doncha think?
  • Stooooo
    Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
    Anyone been attacked by the Used Car Salesmen... I mean Beachbody Coaches

    SO, I've been doing insanity... posted a few topics and WHAM all these Beachbody Coaches be-friend me... and have blogs and are just incredibly annoying...

    Yes, I like Insanity but if you just started working out- NO- do not spend the $160 on this program, that's redic! And, really- I'm not spending one million dollars on Shawn T's drink... sorry, not gonna happen.

    Anyone else been annoyed by these people? Should we ban them from MFP?

    Not every coach attacks people. There are people who are here help, I think my reputation speaks for itself here. So since we are banning people who annoy us, I think we should ban all negative people from MFP.
  • Bridge_CG
    Bridge_CG Posts: 429 Member
    I've got some friends on FB like that... It's annoying. Especially when it's your sister in law trying to sell you ViSalus... A weight loss shake. :/
  • Stooooo
    Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
    I have P90X and Insanity but have not been bugged because I don't post to the Beachbody site. Great programs though and I would recommend them. Just be forewarned, they are tough and will kick your butt in the beginning.

    Careful don't recommend them to people, because you might be labeled a coach. :wink:

    lol
  • swanny320
    swanny320 Posts: 169 Member
    The only time it ever annoyed me was when it was painfully obvious that I was in FAR better shape than the person. I refuse to take advice from someone who has a good 80 pounds on me. Sorry if that's rude.
  • Lstrhi
    Lstrhi Posts: 132
    How about instead of banning certain groups of people, just suggesting a no solicitation policy here?
  • txjulie
    txjulie Posts: 190 Member
    I used to be a Beachbody Coach but it was only to get the discount on the DVD's & Shakeology. Also, just so you know, when you purchase the product from Beachbody direct they "assign" your purchase to a coach anyway so somebody is getting the credit for it. The majority of the coaches are in it for their discount which is 20% off everything.
  • LuluGirl140
    LuluGirl140 Posts: 364 Member
    i promise you that ALL beachbody coaches are not like that. i have a wonderful coach and have not bought one thing from her. She has been there for me for almost a year now , in fact been one of my top supporters during my lifestyle change.

    but yes i do know what you mean by the ones trying to up their client list. i would just unfriend them or block em.

    Same here!

    Me too!!!
  • adagolden
    adagolden Posts: 146 Member
    I have no issues with them so far. Have a facebook/MFP friend who is a coach and has been very helpful and encouraging with my workouts. And yes, I also have no money to buy the drinks or more workouts, but I like knowing he is there to help and answer questions if I need some advice. Perhaps you have not found the right person, or too many wrong people?
  • Naomi91
    Naomi91 Posts: 892 Member
    Yea just ignore them. Cant ban all beachbody coaches just because a few bothered you xD
  • TinaS88
    TinaS88 Posts: 817 Member
    Shawn T is coming to my area in November to do a work out thing with military and their spouses, I had put I was interested in it and my facebook is blowing up with these coaches trying to get me on their "team".... VERY annoying!!
  • hroush
    hroush Posts: 2,073 Member
    I've had a couple try to friend me, as soon as I saw they were beachbody coaches I ignored them. I wouldn't mind being their friend, it's just they never gave me enough reason to do so.
  • Atlantique
    Atlantique Posts: 2,484 Member
    How about instead of banning certain groups of people, just suggesting a no solicitation policy here?

    MFP was way ahead of you on that one; there is already a no solicitation policy. Unfortunately, not everyone adheres to it and there have been a number of BeachBody coaches in that group.

    If you get solicited by a BeachBody coach, report them.
  • catcrazy
    catcrazy Posts: 1,740 Member
    How about instead of banning certain groups of people, just suggesting a no solicitation policy here?

    MFP was way ahead of you on that one; there is already a no solicitation policy. Unfortunately, not everyone adheres to it and there have been a number of BeachBody coaches in that group.

    If you get solicited by a BeachBody coach, report them.


    Yep...exactly what Atlantique said, especially the report them bit...same goes for anyone trying to push any product on you, report it.
  • punkinrn
    punkinrn Posts: 32 Member
    it's totally friggn annoying! makes me feel like im an ex addict getting advice from a counselor that used to be an addict! don't take things so personal people! are we gonna start a support the coaches forum next? don't ban the coaches! i think she was joking! get on with your lives!
  • SoFLYFireman
    SoFLYFireman Posts: 170 Member
    Theres 2 different types of coaches.. ones that want to help others and give advice. and the money is a bonus, and those who just wanna stalk people until they get their money.. I have my site listed on my ticker and my page, but besides that, I dont bother anyone on here, unless they were to specifically ask me about something. No point in banning coaches just because some are in it just for the money.
  • danadee
    danadee Posts: 49
    There are bad apples in every bunch, whether it be Beachbody or Body by Vi/Visalus or that other one I can't think of!
    Some people just have no class, and it has nothing to do with which company they represent.
    I am a Beachbody coach, and if someone wants my help, they will ask for it. I love the workouts, and I like discussing the workouts, plain and simple.
    If you don't like it, or that person, delete them, ignore them, or if they are soliciting you and you didn't come to them first, report them.
  • jacque1109
    jacque1109 Posts: 129
    it's totally friggn annoying! makes me feel like im an ex addict getting advice from a counselor that used to be an addict! don't take things so personal people! are we gonna start a support the coaches forum next? don't ban the coaches! i think she was joking! get on with your lives!

    ha ha ha ha - yes, I was joking :D
  • jacque1109
    jacque1109 Posts: 129
    I dont mind those who have degrees/knowledge/experience to back it up. But the fly by night ones annoy me

    same!
  • Whatnow50
    Whatnow50 Posts: 93
    The only time it ever annoyed me was when it was painfully obvious that I was in FAR better shape than the person. I refuse to take advice from someone who has a good 80 pounds on me. Sorry if that's rude.

    Thank you for saying what I was thinking!
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