The All Important Meal Replacement Shake Debate, Part 1 of 4 Review

People love meal replacement shakes..they are easy, convenient and often aid people in weight loss.  The question is..which one is right for you?  I'll review some of the most popular shakes on the market today, beginning with:

Body by Vi by Visalus

First, let's take a look at the ingredient list:





Right off the bat, I see way too many ingredients that I couldn't even begin to pronounce.  I don't see anything too special about any of the ingredients to warrant the price either.  No super-food concentrates..no innovative ingredients, nothing that stands out that would actually heal the metabolism and make one healthier. 

The sugar is low and that is good; however, this product contains the artificial sweetener sucralose which has become very controversial lately.  Also, the body does not recognize artificial sweeteners and insulin will be raised even when ingesting artificial sweeteners.  Here is an article that explains this very well.  I personally stay far far away from anything artificial.

Lastly, this uses soy as the primary source of protein.  Did you know that 91% of soy is GMO?  Visalus does claim that their product is GMO free, but here are some facts on soy:

1) Raw soybeans contain a form of phytic acid that can block certain mineral absorption. (the vi shake is promoted as not being raw yet we don’t really know do we?)
2) Soy contains isoflavones genistein and dadzein which can affect and inhibit thyroid peroxidase which is necessary for the
production of T3 and T4.
3) Soy can negatively affect estrogen levels in the body.

Lastly, here is a site that has real unbiased reviews

I have never personally tried this shake..and it's obvious that I am a promoter of Shake FX (which I will review last).  Since I have been reading more about these things, I've become more aware of what actually goes into these shakes..and it's not all it's hyped up to be.  Just please be aware of what you are putting in your body :)

After FX

I've been using after FX for a couple of months now, and I LOVE it!  I've been lifting heavier, and I typically get really sore after a good weight workout, but drinking this really cuts down on the soreness the next day.  It tastes really good too!

The magic of After FX is that there is no sugar..so no insulin spikes while the glycogen is being replenished.  I've tried other recovery drinks, but most of them have sugar in them.  These have never worked for me, as I have issues controlling my blood sugar.  After FX doesn't spike and crash my blood sugar like the others have!

Business..

Been super busy with the business..we started getting our leads a couple of weeks ago..right now I have over 50 potential customers!  I've made contact with a few and sent out some free samples.  This is fun, and I am loving the opportunity to help others get fit!!!

We are getting great training from the company, and I love the team I belong to!

I do believe I am in the right place at the right time, and I am loving building up my team and looking forward to alot of success with this company!

My Thoughts on Shake FX

I received Shake FX on Thursday and tried it Friday morning.  I was up at 4:30 am, worked out and drank this at 6:30.  I mixed it with a cup of milk and a banana.

Normally, if I get up and work out, I am pretty hungry for my 9:30 snack but this time I wasn't.  I really wasn't hungry until lunch time.

I also have blood sugar issues...where my blood sugar will drop before I get hungry, and that didn't happen at all for the entire day.  I also felt SO energetic!!

Taste--the taste is pretty good, you need to take into consideration all the nutrition that is packed into this thing--9 servings of fruits and vegetables, pro biotics, pre biotics and so on.  Does it taste like a chocolate ice cream shake?  No...but it does taste pretty good.  I'll be receiving the tropical lime flavor this week.  I plan on mixing that with coconut milk. 

I would say I am pretty much hooked on this stuff for sure..keeps my erratic blood sugar under control, controlled any cravings, and the energy is through the roof..can't ask for much more than that!

Shake FX!

I got my Shake FX today!  I will be trying this for breakfast tomorrow.  I'm hoping that it keeps me full for longer than 2 hours :)  This has the equivalent of NINE fruits and vegetables.  Lots of other stuff as well, you can check out my product page for full details.

My friend that is trying the Slim FX is doing great.  She can tell a definite difference in her appetite and food choices.  She also says that she is feeling more energetic and more motivated in general.  She is excited about Shake FX as well.

I also ran into a guy on a discussion forum that is looking for the ultimate meal replacement shake.  I am sending him a packet tomorrow and he will blog about his results.  I am looking forward to his opinion too!

I can sell sample sizes of three products:  Slim FX, ($2 a day), Shake FX ($4 a packet) and Energy FX ($4 a bottle).  Shoot me an email if interested--coachjenbodyfx@gmail.com

Give Aways!!!

I am going to start a Facebook group focusing on Body FX products.  I have the confidence now to let as many people as I can know about these products, since I have personally experienced 4 of them, and my friend is doing great with the Slim FX.  It is decreasing her appetite noticeably!

This is going to be a secret group, so I will need to invite people..these people can then add anyone they feel can benefit by these products and overall health information.  This will not only focus on products, but overall healthy living and eating.  I really want people to be healthier!!  I would like to see alot of growth and participation in my group--people helping people.

I am also going to be giving away products.  I will give away Energy FX, Slim FX, and Shake FX.  I only ask that those I give product to talk about them.  I want to get these into the hands of as many people as I can to start spreading the word.  

Also, energy FX , Shake FX , and Slim FX come in individual serving sizes and I will be able to sell these things individually as well so people can try them without having to invest in the entire amount.

If you would like to be a part of the group, send me an email at coachjenbodyfx@gmail.com.

I hope to have it up and running within a week!

My Thoughts On Energy FX

I received my Energy FX the other day.  I had read comments that said it tasted pretty good, but would taste even better cold, so I put it in the fridge.

I didn't get a lot of sleep last night, (I'm guessing 4 hours or so) so I thought I'd try one this morning.  Energy FX contains Caffeine, Vitamin C and L-Theanine.  It is in microencapsulated form so it releases a steady amount of caffeine into the bloodstream over 6 hours instead of all at once.

Ok, I am a coffee drinker, and I have tried the 5 hour energy shots.  They all have pretty much the same effect..I feel the caffeine right away, and the effect lasts for a couple hours (the 5 hour ones never lasted 5 hours for me..maybe 3).  Then, I usually get a headache for a while because I don't like drinking caffeine all day long.

The Energy FX did exactly as was promised, a nice level amount of energy without a spike and fall and NO jitters or bad effects.  I worked out (normally I cannot with that little of sleep). I took it at 7am this morning, and I really haven't started to feel tired yet, 11 hours later.  So, this lasts FAR beyond 6 hours!  I am very happy with this product!  Oh, and the flavor is pomegranate, and I thought it tasted great!  :)