isagenix?

I really liked Isagenix. i did their 10 day program and lost about 10lbs... about 7 of which I kept off. The cleanse days are tough, you're hungry but the shakes are yummy. I've also tried their cream of chicken soup and liked it. The products are expensive but totally worth it in my opinion.

It is expensive. i think it was $300 for my first month. That is when i quit. LOL. There are many great protein shakes out there you can buy for much cheaper. This way if your in a rush or not in the mood to eat, you can just make a quick shake for on-the-go. Again, good luck with your decision. Mine was personally made out of obligation to a friend. I felt i had to support her and thats why i bought it. big mistake. Another friend of mine sells a similar product and because i didnt buy into it, she kind of brushed our friendship aside.

I did two months of the weight-loss program followed by one month of the maintenance program. I lost a lot of weight (30ish lbs in that time). It was hard, I was starving and when I'm starving I'm grumpy to be around. The first month I was hardcore about it. The second month I was starting ease off and didn't see the results the same. It made it very hard to be social since we were doing regular potluck style meals with friends I would be drinking my shake.

I put the weight back on. The problem is that I never learned how to improve my eating habits. I didn't know where my down falls were and I couldn't afford to continue with the program forever. Once the three months were up the weight creeped back up.

I believe I will have better long term success using mfp. The weight isn't coming off as quickly, but everything I am doing is sustainable. My husband appreciates me being less grumpy since I'm not starving all the time.

I'm not saying "don't do isagenix", but I am saying is that it wasn't right for me.

I would LOVE to add that, I have done it.
I released over 40 pounds and went from a size 22 to a 16. Check out MY Facebook profile (April Buchman Waddell)
I didnt starve myself either because I got all the nutrition I needed. You also eat throughout the day too. A meal between 400-600 calories. I did it WITHOUT Killing myself at the gym either. I didnt have time to exercise because of my job driving tour buses.
The first month may seem expensive but after that its not. Also, if you do not like the results or the taste you can get your money back. What other company does that?
I went for the weight loss, I'm staying because of how amazing I felt/feel since day one.

Isagenix is a GREAT nutritional program. If people did the research on it, they would find that Isagenix isn't for weight loss (although it is a great side effect), it is to fuel the body of the nutrition it has lost from all the toxins in the world.

I have several friends that have used it and love it. Yes, it is expensive. But...it is the quality of the products that you are paying for. Sure you can go to Target and get a $20 canister of protein powder...but do you read the label? It's crap. :noway: And I don't want to put crap into my body. And I am not the biggest fan of non-foods...but again this is quality stuff. Google "bio-availability"...

The business end is a but tricky to understand, and I could care less about that part of it if I see results. I have sampled several of the items...the cookies are amazing, I love the greens and chocolate! :bigsmile: And they do have a great line of suppliments, and skin care.

For the people that "tried" this...you do understand that you should not, I repeat should NOT be consuming only shakes, right? :happy: They are meal replacements, meaning that you should be eating 5-6 meals a day and 1-2 of them could be shakes. :drinker: This is supposed to be, like any other lifestyle change, used in moderation at first. You will feel like death if you only eat shakes. :sick:

I did it and would never do it again! I was so hungry all the time that I could hardly focus. I could have spent the $150 (10 day cleanse) on a better alternative and some damn good food! There are healthier alternatives out there!

I just signed up and well, I guess, I have to do it now. I am optimistic though because I need a kick start! for 30 days, as they say 21 days helps you form a habit. I am hoping to form a habit of eating healthier.So glad I discovered MFP, too, will help me keep the lost weight off. I need structure and a plan, otherwise I will be changing my mind tomorrow. I am feeling very committeed and excited.

Why do they say "release" the weight? Is it liquifying and going out the toilet? I noticed that alot with Isagenix users-- they all say they released weight...

Isagenix is not a pyramid--those schemes are illegal. It is network marketing. The product is expensive but you are not spending more money in the grocery store--you get to eat what you bought. I started the 30-day program to kick start weight loss as I was "stuck" after losing 20 pounds this year. I lost 10 pounds in the first month and I am on to my second. I have people telling me I never looked better--even my skin looks better. They wanted to know what I was doing so I tell them I work out at the gym and am on the 30-day Isagenix program. They signed up with me. I have tasting parties and invite my friends and they sign up, and they sign up friends. No pressure, just share what we are doing and leave it up to them to make their own decisions. After I reach my goal weight I will be using Isagenix mostly for maintenance, and using the protein powder because it is a really clean and healthy product. For people who gain back the weight, it is not Isagenix's fault or any other food/product--it's the program you have planned for yourself and your own accountability. For me, Isagenix is keeping me on track. I am not hungry, I have lots of energy and I sleep well at night. The company is supportive and answer any questions I have. I only need to prepare 6 meals a week-- healthy, clean meals--so I spend less in the grocery store.That one meal a day can be spread out during the day too, so no need to feel starved. At least in this business, when you become a sponsor, you are just sharing info and giving your friends the chance to try something new that might help them. My friends are grateful and looking good. Nothing wrong with that. And I don't have to stock product or deliver it--everyone orders their product from the same place and can change their monthly order anyway they want. As a sponsor, the company is paying me--Isagenix has the best comp plan in the network sales world. Getting paid to share what I have and to consume what I buy is the extra bonus I get for staying on my program! That's a good thing! I say when you want to lose weight, pick a program and stick to it. Whether it is Isagenix or Weight Watchers or your own plan--you must stick to it if you want to see results. I love that MFP has Isagenix products in their menu data base so I can track what I eat quickly. Thank you MFP!

I use isagenix and it has been very effective for me. I found this thread because I am checking for longer term sustainable alternatives that won't break the bank. I used it in combination with exercise and have lost 27 pounds over 40 days. That is obviously not sustainable but is a great kick start for making long term changes. You have to be very careful and make sure you're not starving yourself while on isagenix or any other nutrition plan. I am sure there are cheaper alternatives that are just as effective and while it worked for me my wife was pretty much over it immediately. If you are depending on shakes alone to lose weight you will be doomed to fail long term regardless of what nutrition program you choose. I liked it because it established an eating plan with structure. We followed it and are now just making better eating decisions and it is very helpful. Using MFP, a shake or two a day and just eating healthier is making a huge difference. We go eat out on occasion and eat what we want, we also walk and jog together and it is fun and good for our relationship. Isagenix is expensive, it can work very well but I only see it or similar programs as a kick start or just one part of the overall nutrition plan. Find something that works for you and make sure you add exercise and you should be able to make slow, healthy long term change

It's overpriced protein powder sold on a pyramid marketing scheme so people can use their friendships to con people into buying it. 'Nuff said.

I questioned a sales person on FB the other day about it. Apparently it cleanses on a "cellular" level. :laugh: