I really hadn't planned on my first blog to be a comparison of products, but since that is what is on my mind the past week I guess that is where I should begin. First off, I am not a nutritionist or a dietitian. Nor would I want to be your "standard" of either. I don't follow the "American Food Pyramid" I think it is a load of BS. Why? Because the Meat and Dairy association has so much influence that the Pyramid is built around their input. Stick with me, I promise not to get all preachy, I will get to my point, I just feel a little background is necessary for where I'm going. I'm currently reading a book called Vegan The New Ethics of Eating. It is a very informative book. I am Vegan and I have been so for just over 3 months. I made the switch over night. Chris and I went to see Forks Over Knives, because I was reading the China Study. After seeing the movie and having read the book, I switched. I went from eating meat, dairy and eggs to none. It's very doable. I was eating what I thought was a clean diet, but now looking back it was clean compared to what most people eat, but not clean for my body. I am not a nutritionist or a dietitian, but I have been doing a lot of reading of nutrition and diseases, and how the two relate.
And this is where the comparison comes in. I am a Beachbody Coach. I became one because P90X changed my body and people where buying the program because of the changes they saw in me. I am also a certified personal trainer and certified group exercise instructor. It goes along perfectly with this. It gives me another option to help people. I did not know anything about Shakeology when I started being a coach. I ordered it because it was recommended by my coach. I thought it was over priced and wasn't sure how we would work it into our diet. Stay with me - this is NOT a sales pitch; I'm still getting to my point. I feel in love with it.
People always ask me "how is your Beachbody business going?" Considering the time I put in I think it is going ok. I didn't get into it to get rich quick. I really wasn't sure what to expect. I do ok and could do better if I made more a point of being a sales person. I don't like to push products. I like to talk about them and let people make their informed decisions. I also don't like sales competitions. This isn't about numbers for me; it's about helping people to better their health, fitness and life.
I've had several friends become Body by Vi reps. My thoughts on Body by Vi. I would never drink it. Not because I am a Beachbody Coach or a Shakeology drinker, but because of the ingredients. I say it all the time. Artificial Sweeteners and Ingredients are bad. I don't care how much or how little is in it. In the reading and research I have done on it, only the people selling products with these artificial sweeteners and ingredients in them say they are good. Don't just take my word on it, Google artificial sweeteners and side effects or artificial sweeteners and cancer, but pay attention to who wrote the info. Read the China Study or the shorter easier book Forks over Knives.
My personal struggle comes from seeing that Body by Vi's comp plan sounds great. Everyone is winning/earning a BMW. They seem to move right up that ladder and build a business much quicker than Beachbody Coaches. It's tempting to see what they have to offer. Chris and I have had many conversations about what we see happening on Facebook with the BbV reps. However it always comes back to the fact that I can't sell a product I would never put in my body.
The other thing that bothers me about Body by Vi is their promotion of diet, but not exercise. When in Dallas last summer I met 10 or so reps and the owner. One guy bragged to me how he had lost 40 lbs with the shakes and hadn't worked out at all. What is that?
There have been comparisons of the Body by Vi shakes and Shakeology. How Shakeology has too much in it and sometimes too much of a good thing is just too much. I understand that thinking if it is 1 item and you are over doing it, but having many healthy items in 1 drink doesn't make it too good or bad depending on how you look at it. I also read how Body by Vi reps say it is a cheaper alternative to Shakeology, but is it really? If you only drink 1 of their shakes a day then yes, but most people drink more. I personally don't feel you can compare the two. I think a better comparison for Body by Vi would be Advocare or Slimfast. They are diet drinks. Shakeology uses only natural ingredients from all around the world. They are pure and highest grade available. Our whey protein is a level 7. Our fructose is from France. It isn't the same junk made in this country. I could go on, but I know I will lose you.
So diet vs health. I think people get all wrapped up in losing weight and dieting. They forget the main picture...health. You can diet and lose weight, but how is your health? Ultimately health is the main goal. With health comes losing weight and so much more. If I can help you reach your health and fitness goals please feel free to contact me at coachcindyd@gmail.com or check out my website www.befitwithcindy.com Have a great day.
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