Body by VI

melgirl_89
melgirl_89 Posts: 4
edited October 7 in Food and Nutrition
Hi guys,

I just stared on the Body by VI shape kit and was wondering if anyone else here has tried it? I only have about 10-13 more lbs to go as far as weight loss is concerned. My main priority is building muscle, and seeing that toning/definition!

Let me know your thoughts on this program if you've tried it!

Thanks,
Mel

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  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    If you want to see definition then you need to continue to lose fat to expose your muscles. Building muscle requires heavy strength training, proper macros, and a calorie surplus.

    The Body By Vi is nothing special - overpriced and has little protein compared to what you could get. Will not help you lose weight faster than good ole lifestyle change and calorie counting
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    If you want to see definition then you need to continue to lose fat to expose your muscles. Building muscle requires heavy strength training, proper macros, and a calorie surplus.
    And not a fancy shake from a MLM style company. :drinker:
  • secrets_out
    secrets_out Posts: 684 Member
    At the risk of sounding stupid...what are macros?
    If you want to see definition then you need to continue to lose fat to expose your muscles. Building muscle requires heavy strength training, proper macros, and a calorie surplus.

    The Body By Vi is nothing special - overpriced and has little protein compared to what you could get. Will not help you lose weight faster than good ole lifestyle change and calorie counting
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    At the risk of sounding stupid...what are macros?
    If you want to see definition then you need to continue to lose fat to expose your muscles. Building muscle requires heavy strength training, proper macros, and a calorie surplus.

    The Body By Vi is nothing special - overpriced and has little protein compared to what you could get. Will not help you lose weight faster than good ole lifestyle change and calorie counting
    Macro-nutrients, fats, carbs and protein.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Alarms are going off in all of their distributors' heads now. One has already posted a link to their sales site.

    Gotta love it.
  • secrets_out
    secrets_out Posts: 684 Member
    At the risk of sounding stupid...what are macros?
    If you want to see definition then you need to continue to lose fat to expose your muscles. Building muscle requires heavy strength training, proper macros, and a calorie surplus.

    The Body By Vi is nothing special - overpriced and has little protein compared to what you could get. Will not help you lose weight faster than good ole lifestyle change and calorie counting
    Macro-nutrients, fats, carbs and protein.

    So would something along the lines of paleo be a good starting point for balancing my food?... its really tough to know how to eat right after eating wrong for so long ://
  • Tara4boys
    Tara4boys Posts: 515 Member
    When I switched gyms in the fall, the new gym had a deal where you got 2 bags of the stuff. It is tasty - best tasting powder I've had but it also has HALF the protein that most other powders do. It is also SUPER expensive.

    It is just a calorie reduction aid. It does have some fiber in it to help you stay full.

    Overall its a rip off.

    Oh and the icing on the cake.... I visited their website and got a HORRIBLE trjoan horse on my computer. Took HOURS to remove it.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    At the risk of sounding stupid...what are macros?
    If you want to see definition then you need to continue to lose fat to expose your muscles. Building muscle requires heavy strength training, proper macros, and a calorie surplus.

    The Body By Vi is nothing special - overpriced and has little protein compared to what you could get. Will not help you lose weight faster than good ole lifestyle change and calorie counting
    Macro-nutrients, fats, carbs and protein.

    So would something along the lines of paleo be a good starting point for balancing my food?... its really tough to know how to eat right after eating wrong for so long ://
    Paleo is not that bad, but I don't buy into the mindset that grains are evil. To each his own...but Paleo does at least encourage eating things that aren't processed which is a great start.
  • secrets_out
    secrets_out Posts: 684 Member
    At the risk of sounding stupid...what are macros?
    If you want to see definition then you need to continue to lose fat to expose your muscles. Building muscle requires heavy strength training, proper macros, and a calorie surplus.

    The Body By Vi is nothing special - overpriced and has little protein compared to what you could get. Will not help you lose weight faster than good ole lifestyle change and calorie counting
    Macro-nutrients, fats, carbs and protein.

    So would something along the lines of paleo be a good starting point for balancing my food?... its really tough to know how to eat right after eating wrong for so long ://
    Paleo is not that bad, but I don't buy into the mindset that grains are evil. To each his own...but Paleo does at least encourage eating things that aren't processed which is a great start.
    lol well a girls gotta have some bread so even Mr. Paleo is gonna have to deal with that lol but whole grain bread is ok :)
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    I would suggest making small changes to whatever you are eating now. Make small healthier options and you will learn quick :]
  • purplefreak60
    purplefreak60 Posts: 47 Member
    It does taste great. It has Sucralose in it. Its expensive. I did it for a bag. Then decided there were other, better ways so I stopped. It made my girlfriend really sick.
  • cashnhaydensmama
    cashnhaydensmama Posts: 41 Member
    It has Sucralose in it.

    ^^you beat me to it!
  • slbeutler
    slbeutler Posts: 205
    Hi guys,

    I just stared on the Body by VI shape kit and was wondering if anyone else here has tried it? I only have about 10-13 more lbs to go as far as weight loss is concerned. My main priority is building muscle, and seeing that toning/definition!

    Let me know your thoughts on this program if you've tried it!

    Thanks,
    Mel

    It has very little nutrional value so you could get the same results by eating a balanced diet and staying in your calorie goal. I acutally have a friend who had a terrible reaction to the shakes and have heard it referred to as "cake juice". I have never personally tried it, but if it is working for you and you feel you could maintain this way of eating/drinking for the rest of your life than do what works.
  • melgirl_89
    melgirl_89 Posts: 4
    Thanks for all your feedback guys!
  • dwcouncil
    dwcouncil Posts: 1 Member
    A friend of mine turned me on to it. I have had good success with it. I lost 10 lbs so far. I feel like it gives me energy. I have been lax about eating a complete breakfast so this product is perfect to me,
  • Roshams
    Roshams Posts: 77
    I know people that are using it, and losing weight. But no more weight then good old fashioned eating better and working out will do.
    It's no different then Slim Fast, except that it's an expensive pyramid scheme that no one will remember in 6 more months.

    Once you stop drinking the shakes and eating normal again you will gain it all back, unless you actually eat healthier....which most people wont, because they want a quick fix.
  • missmandy1
    missmandy1 Posts: 2
    I have been on body by vi for a month now.. i have only lost 5 pounds which i could have done eating healthier and working out... I am going to stop it soon because all it does is starve you!!!
  • xcrushx28
    xcrushx28 Posts: 182 Member
    I'm going to try writing this without sounding mean or harsh. Personally I don't agree with body by VI and these other programs. It's essentially a "modified" fast is what it is.

    1) You will lose weight (including muscle) 2) Expensive 3) It's not "real food"

    The biggest thing is that these programs don't help you with your relationship with food. Leading a nice balanced healthy lifestyle and working your butt off in the gym are going to produce a magnitude of better results.
  • ViSabbi
    ViSabbi Posts: 120 Member
    BBVI is a change of lifestyle. I've been doing it and I absolutely love it! 12g of proteins, low on carbs, sugar, sodium, fat and pretty much everything we look to get in small amounts. Also the type of proteins is unique, and it has a much better absorbtion rate. So far I've lost 12 pounds in 3 weeks and 10 inches in 2 weeks on the shape kit. I'm unable to eat in the morning so the shakes are perfect. For those who think you don't eat anything else, blah! I'm eating healthy snacks all day long plus a good meal.

    I'm reading that you can get much better for cheaper but honestly, I've researched a lot before getting started and no, you cannot. Competitors are way more expensive or have crappy products. Besides, how cheaper can it be when you get your products for free??

    I love the 90 day challenge!
  • ChantalD75
    ChantalD75 Posts: 680 Member
    I did the challenge and I found it very inconvenient for me. So now I am doing a shake i the morning. I don't have time in the morning to make myself something. It keeps me full until my morning snack. It is expensive but it's the only protein powder I can drink. I hate all the other 'cheapy' stuff. I am thinking this might be my last month. Haven't decided that yet.
  • mzjandiace
    mzjandiace Posts: 162
    I pretty much got cursed out by my family because I refuse to try it. I am doing this my way~ I have to be able to cook for myself and my family without depending on a product. They have my mom on it she is 83~ I wanted to just slap them!
  • inkedgirl73
    inkedgirl73 Posts: 1
    I ordered it on a whim to help me just to get started. I have 18 month old twins, so I just wanted something I didn't have to think much about. I regretted ordering it as soon as I put my card through! I cancelled the autoship right away....so I'm stuck with a month. After that, plain old eating well and exercise. Really, the only way to get it done properly in the end.....
  • fit4leyef
    fit4leyef Posts: 15
    Congratulations on you success!!!!! And just keep going. There will be many naysayers, but just stay focused on your goal. My profile picture is my 90 Day results using the Core kit. Wondering which kit you signed up with...maybe you posted but I don't remember. Feel free to add me as a friend! And girl, for those doubters and haters, all you'll have to say is "Told ya so!" :D BTW, I have a friend who joined the Challenge with the Transformation kit December 5th and has as of this morning lost 22 lbs!!! I am so excited and thrilled for her. She has more energy and feels great :) My husband joined and he lost 22 lbs with the Transformaton kit. You do have to stick to your goal, but if you do and the harder you work at it, you will have results and energy. If you get to a plateu, send me a message. May have some suggestions that can help :)

    I really didn't think I would have results because I thought it was about weight loss. But it's not, it's about health and nutrition. And because of the protein, you build muscle. For those who really want to bulk up, yes, you need more protein, but the Vi-shake added to your regular protein drink will def improve your results. You can check out Visalus co-founder Blake Mallen on youtube. He's getting ready to be featured in Natural Muscle Magazine because of his results from his last 90 Day Challenge. His goal was to gain 20 lbs of lean muscle mass in 90 days. He was told that was not possible, but he not only met his goal, but exceeded it. http://www.youtube.com/​watch?v=QigiI2Qlwns

    Thanks for sharing and wishing you much success in all you do!!!!
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