I am a huge fan of P90X and Insanity. The workouts are legit, intense, and can be completed several times. However, Beachbody is proving they have devolved into a stereotypical, multi-level marketing purveyor of snake oil with its latest product - Ultimate Reset.
Our bodies are designed to organically and naturally detoxify - that's why we have certain organs. I've seen where Beachbody coaches have begun to pimp this new plan as well. "I've lost 17 pounds and have never felt better." Isn't that really an indictment against the other snake oil product, Shakeology? If a Beachbody coach is holding fast to P90X or Insanity and eating correctly wouldn't they be in shape and not need to lose 17 pounds? Why push an unnecessary product?
I've totally lost any and all respect for Beachbody and Product Partners, LLC. Their goal is to make money at the expense of a gullible and ignorant populace that truly desires to live a healthy life. People have bought into to the lie that supplements are the answer when they are most definitely not. The entire staff of Beachbody from Carl Daikeler down to the newest MLM coach should be ashamed.
People, the answer is simple. Eliminate processed foods from your diet. Eat as many vegetables (fresh, frozen, organic and non-organic) as you want. Eat a variety of fresh or frozen fruit. Stop shying away from beans, nuts and seeds - eat them, baby!
Exercise is vital. Start moving on a daily basis. Yes, I love P90X and Insanity. Since I am so PISSED at the underhanded way Beachbody is attempting to separate you from your money I no longer recommend purchasing P90X or Insanity from Beachbody. Find a used copy on eBay. Or begin to walk, jog, or run. Do push ups, pull ups and dips. Do playground exercies such as jumping jacks and skipping rope. Anything is better than nothing! There are plenty of free workouts on You Tube.
Time to kick unscrupulous companies like Beachbody to curb. They are not as concerned about ending the trend of obesity as they are lining the wallets of the owners of the company. Nothing wrong with making a profit but when a company begins to sell lies then the line is crossed.
Showing posts with label Shakeology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shakeology. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Myth Busting 101
Many people are looking for a magic bullet to cure their ills. If only a pill could be invented without side affects! Billions of dollars are spent annually for the panacea that doesn't exist. Supplement companies easily prey on the ignorant in the same way "snake oil" salesmen did in wild, wild west. Now the names are exciting and the packages are slicker.
Only a minority of people require diet supplementation. Yes, strict vegetarians need B12 supplements but not much else. A multi-vitamin can correct any holes in a vegetarian diet. Supplement companies are unnecessary and if people would ask a few questions the lie would be exposed and the victim would save some jack $$$.
One myth I've heard from a popular "shake" company is that supplementation is needed because of soil depletion. That simply is not true. The soil in the United States still produces healthy fruits and vegetables. The real problem is people are eating the wrong foods! A $3.99 daily shake is not the healthiest meal of the day - a large salad with romaine, red cabbage, spinach, carrots, broccoli, cucumbers, radishes, and sunflower seeds is!
There is no easy way out of obesity and there are no shortcuts to a healthy life. Eating a diet of fresh fruit and vegetables is the best way to improve your health and to drop unwanted pounds. You can't shake your way out of it!
Only a minority of people require diet supplementation. Yes, strict vegetarians need B12 supplements but not much else. A multi-vitamin can correct any holes in a vegetarian diet. Supplement companies are unnecessary and if people would ask a few questions the lie would be exposed and the victim would save some jack $$$.
One myth I've heard from a popular "shake" company is that supplementation is needed because of soil depletion. That simply is not true. The soil in the United States still produces healthy fruits and vegetables. The real problem is people are eating the wrong foods! A $3.99 daily shake is not the healthiest meal of the day - a large salad with romaine, red cabbage, spinach, carrots, broccoli, cucumbers, radishes, and sunflower seeds is!
There is no easy way out of obesity and there are no shortcuts to a healthy life. Eating a diet of fresh fruit and vegetables is the best way to improve your health and to drop unwanted pounds. You can't shake your way out of it!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Shakeology: The Good, Bad, Ugly
Shakeology is no different than any other processed food that gives people false hope. Most of these products are touted as a panacea but actually are over-priced alternatives to whole food.
The Good
Shakeology is delectable. The chocolate with peanut butter, strawberries, and milk (soy for me) tastes wonderful. The Greenberry is versatile usually doesn't require juice (if you're cutting calories).
The Bad
It's expensive. About $129 per month which for many people is quite pricey. Could you use an extra $1,500 annually? It has whey in it so those that are vegan or lactose intolerant will have difficulty. The testimonials offered are circumstantial at best. Often people are working another program, such as P90X, and are adjusting their diets. In those instances it's difficult to give the credit for health gains to Shakeology. The name Greenberry is bad. Couldn't they come up with a better name than that?
The Ugly
A company that is attempting to "end obesity" shouldn't be pimping supplements. They should be advocating for fresh whole foods! At best their idea is disingenuous. It's a constant stream of cash that most obese people do not need.
But it does taste really good!
The Good
Shakeology is delectable. The chocolate with peanut butter, strawberries, and milk (soy for me) tastes wonderful. The Greenberry is versatile usually doesn't require juice (if you're cutting calories).
The Bad
It's expensive. About $129 per month which for many people is quite pricey. Could you use an extra $1,500 annually? It has whey in it so those that are vegan or lactose intolerant will have difficulty. The testimonials offered are circumstantial at best. Often people are working another program, such as P90X, and are adjusting their diets. In those instances it's difficult to give the credit for health gains to Shakeology. The name Greenberry is bad. Couldn't they come up with a better name than that?
The Ugly
A company that is attempting to "end obesity" shouldn't be pimping supplements. They should be advocating for fresh whole foods! At best their idea is disingenuous. It's a constant stream of cash that most obese people do not need.
But it does taste really good!
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