I am Going to Try it - Soylent - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Timmy_Jones · 07-01-2015, 11:34 AM

First off, let me say a few things....

1. I know this isn't the answer to a perfect diet
2. I am a bit on the larger side and spend a lot of time in the gym (5'10" - 220lbs - 32/33" waist)
3. I am looking to maintain my strength and lose a bit of fat
4. I am going to supplement my own protein in with it (whey isolate, going to add like 100-200G a day)
5. I want to support a company which is trying new things
6. I probably will add some solid food, here and there, but am going to give this an honest try for 2 weeks

https://www.soylent.com/

This morning I had a shake along with a protein shake...taste was decent. Nothing offensive. Ill report back here as the days progress.

Heavy leg/glutes workout today, should be interesting to monitor energy and strength levels.

Special_K · 07-01-2015, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Timmy_Jones

First off, let me say a few things....

1. I know this isn't the answer to a perfect diet
2. I am a bit on the larger side and spend a lot of time in the gym (5'10" - 220lbs - 32/33" waist)
3. I am looking to maintain my strength and lose a bit of fat
4. I am going to supplement my own protein in with it (whey isolate, going to add like 100-200G a day)
5. I want to support a company which is trying new things
6. I probably will add some solid food, here and there, but am going to give this an honest try for 2 weeks

https://www.soylent.com/

This morning I had a shake along with a protein shake...taste was decent. Nothing offensive. Ill report back here as the days progress.

Heavy leg/glutes workout today, should be interesting to monitor energy and strength levels.

Tried that shit back in the day when it was still in development, hopefully they got the formula nailed down because the regular stuff was garbage IMO. Honestly, I'd say you are better off creating your own recipe tailored to your needs. You can find starter recipes and walkthroughs on the soylent forum https://diy.soylent.com/recipes and you'll save a ton of money and honestly have a better, more custom product.

Tcoat · 07-01-2015, 11:53 AM

Soylent green is... peaple

(Look it up youngsters)

Special_K · 07-01-2015, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Soylent green is... peaple

(Look it up youngsters)

I resent the fact that you think we are not aware of the reference old man!

Tcoat · 07-01-2015, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Special_K

I resent the fact that you think we are not aware of the reference old man!

Oh I knew you would get it. You are the oldest, young guy I have ever seen.

pushrod · 07-01-2015, 12:33 PM

I bet if I tried this, I would poo a lot

soulreapersteve · 07-01-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pushrod

I bet if I tried this, I would poo a lot

I already poo a lot... if I tried this, I would poo even more!

If it tasted good and not leave a cardboard-like aftertaste, I would give it a try. Free samples?

Special_K · 07-01-2015, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Oh I knew you would get it. You are the oldest, young guy I have ever seen.

Awww, that may be the nicest thing you've ever said to me Tcoat! Most people that know me tend to say the same thing, and I honestly can't wait to gain a few years. Hollywood lied, your 20's are bullshit! I can't wait for the day where no one gives me shit for having an evening in with an Old Fashioned, cigar, good book, and my dog.

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Originally Posted by pushrod

I bet if I tried this, I would poo a lot

Not really, since you are getting more or less %100 of your daily requirement, things are pretty smooth sailing.

53Driver · 07-01-2015, 01:39 PM

Wait, there's a company producing dietary supplements with the name "Soylent"? Are you kidding me? WOW. As TCoat and Special K said "It's People"!!!!

Timmy_Jones · 07-01-2015, 02:13 PM

My initial fear is that I am going to just get sick of the taste.

Long-term my fear is losing weight.

Special_K · 07-01-2015, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Timmy_Jones

My initial fear is that I am going to just get sick of the taste.

Long-term my fear is losing weight.

You can always mix it up by throwing in stuff like berries, vanilla, chocolate, peanut butter, banana, etc.

Tcoat · 07-01-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 53Driver

Wait, there's a company producing dietary supplements with the name "Soylent"? Are you kidding me? WOW. As TCoat and Special K said "It's People"!!!!

I strongly recommend keeping out of the path of garbage trucks when on foot now.

stugray · 07-01-2015, 02:33 PM

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/...al-substitute/

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/...n-myself-into/

etc..... lots of articles on arstechica

WhiteFRS69 · 07-01-2015, 02:38 PM

i just stick to fruits/veggies, no extra sugar, no fried foods, and try to keep wheat to a minimum, one small cheat meal a week to keep me going

go the gym 5 days a week, usually try to do 45 minutes to an hour on the elliptical
try to do another 30 minutes doing some weights

ive lost 26 lbs since feb

edit: i know alot of people dont like doing this, but i count my calories
myfitnesspal is an awesome app!
use it daily! sets goals for my target weight loss, tells me if i go over my intake of fats etc etc

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Timmy_Jones Spun Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 23' Supra Location: New England Posts: 1,179 Thanks: 396 Thanked 400 Times in 273 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	I am Going to Try it - Soylent First off, let me say a few things.... 1. I know this isn't the answer to a perfect diet 2. I am a bit on the larger side and spend a lot of time in the gym (5'10" - 220lbs - 32/33" waist) 3. I am looking to maintain my strength and lose a bit of fat 4. I am going to supplement my own protein in with it (whey isolate, going to add like 100-200G a day) 5. I want to support a company which is trying new things 6. I probably will add some solid food, here and there, but am going to give this an honest try for 2 weeks https://www.soylent.com/ This morning I had a shake along with a protein shake...taste was decent. Nothing offensive. Ill report back here as the days progress. Heavy leg/glutes workout today, should be interesting to monitor energy and strength levels.

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Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,838 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,295 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s)	Soylent green is... peaple (Look it up youngsters) __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

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pushrod Benched 86lb Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S Location: Ottawa Posts: 806 Thanks: 899 Thanked 928 Times in 393 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s)	I bet if I tried this, I would poo a lot

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Timmy_Jones Spun Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 23' Supra Location: New England Posts: 1,179 Thanks: 396 Thanked 400 Times in 273 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	My initial fear is that I am going to just get sick of the taste. Long-term my fear is losing weight.

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stugray Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 GBS BRZ Limited Location: Colorado Posts: 1,925 Thanks: 627 Thanked 1,445 Times in 711 Posts Mentioned: 41 Post(s)	http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/...al-substitute/ http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/...n-myself-into/ etc..... lots of articles on arstechica

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WhiteFRS69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Location: NNJ Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 1,432 Times in 756 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s)	i just stick to fruits/veggies, no extra sugar, no fried foods, and try to keep wheat to a minimum, one small cheat meal a week to keep me going go the gym 5 days a week, usually try to do 45 minutes to an hour on the elliptical try to do another 30 minutes doing some weights ive lost 26 lbs since feb edit: i know alot of people dont like doing this, but i count my calories myfitnesspal is an awesome app! use it daily! sets goals for my target weight loss, tells me if i go over my intake of fats etc etc

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