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I have been using the oil that came with Soylent, and it doesn't have any fish smell or taste that I can detect. I've heard that's a sign of fresh fish oil so I'm happy about that. I am refrigerating the oil even though it isn't technically required it…

Day 2 and no noticeable increase in gas. Everything seems quite normal although I'm not 100%Soylent, probably more like 75%

I would also love to have a sucralose free version of Soylent. Yes, people would like all kinds of different versions, but I think it's fair to say that sucralose has caused by far the most objection out of any aspect of Soylent aside from shipping.…

Another thing you could try is soaking the oats instead of baking them.

Have you received your Soylent yet and tried it?

I got my 21 bottles of Chocolate in on Friday. It took seven days shipping time. The tracking number made it look like the package did a loop around the nation, so I'm wondering if that's why. Anyway, I've had three bottles so far. One for dinner last…

There are a zillion variations people have requested. no sweetener, low carb, no carb, low iron, high protein, extra calorie, high this, low that, it doesn't really make sense to have them all. Rob has said it runs counter to the simplicity.

This is the article that got me excited about Soylent. The writer used a DIY recipe. It was published exactly a year ago and I got my first order today.

I think my total intake was only 1200 kcal yesterday (missed a meal), so that could account for part of not feeling satisfied today. Also, the fullness set in an hour later, so I think my satiety response might be kind of delayed. Going forward, I'll…

How about unsweetened soylent, giving the user the option to use a sweetener of choice? I realize that part of the beauty of Soylent is the all-inclusive, no-fuss/no-muss formula, I just really hate the taste of sucralose.

CptCoy said: A lot of the add ons were "removed" because they didn't sell enough. The pitcher wasn't a kickstarter level incentive, it was sold as an optional extra on the backerkit website. I paid for it when I paid for my Soylent order. CptCoy said:

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Vincent said: Has anyone else ordered a pitcher as an add-on? Are they shipping out later, or should I have gotten it with my order? I ordered an extra pitcher as well, and it was not included with my order. I did get 2 months and a starter kit containing…

I've been seriously out of tune with my body's need for things like food & drink most of my life. Probably a big part of why I've always wanted to do away with food! With Soylent, I found that the sensation changed and it took a little while to tune…

I took a look and created a 160lbs profile. It actually has a few more calories than the standard one, so I guess that actually answers my question. And it actually makes adjusting the recipes easier. so win win.

Forgot to do last nights update. Updated what I remember of day 3, as well as day 4 to this point. Is anyone else running into similar issues as myself and HarveyDesu? I find myself forgetting to eat or drink, which is something that I never needed…

I had about 15 oz for breakfast this morning and was completely full. Didn't get hungry again for over 6 hours. I'm a 5'9 250lb male, and pretty much only eat junk food. I think we're going to find that everyone's dietary needs are very different.

When I took beta to Ecuador last year Mixed a days worth each morning with cold water from the water cooler. I would have loved to have ice but alas no. I was using a contigo insulated thermos. Someone posted a link on another thread. One day I mixed…

It looks like, previously, this topic was all about DIY. But let's revive it and brainstorm, now that the premade stuff is shipping out (and I'm traveling for a week and a half, in two weeks ). I can't be the only person with conferences to attend,…

Not sure that this is technically "media" but I thought it was actually pretty balanced. Interestingly the author says he has even continued having Soylent after his "failed" experiment. Of course it was DIY, so that has to be taken into consideration…

It is best to lose weight slowly in a controlled manner.

To paraphrase the famous Times of London review of Watership Down: I announce, with trembling pleasure, the arrival of a great beverage. Just had my first serving and it's delicious, even with the olive oil I used as a substitute. One coffee mug of…

Someone somewhere is missing a great opportunity to study gut flora.

Do you use a blender? What's your recipe?

Okay, a little backstory. I recently moved out on my own, and due primarily to my current income, my diet has suffered severely. I've been feeling pretty ruddy most days because I can't afford to feed myself properly. What I can afford to eat is causing…

JulioMiles said: Hmm, we shouldn't be accepting any international orders at this time, I'm not sure why you were able to place one. Did you get a subscription or a one-time order? Very sorry about the inconvenience, I'll get you refunded ASAP -- please…

They taste a lot like Soylent! =D

From other peoples threads, they report that the first week or so not feeling "full", but also that if you slow sip it, it wont make you feel "full" either... just drink a class over the duration you would normally take to consume a sandwich or something…

gilahacker said: To me, it tasted like a vanilla malt milkshake. I never tried one of these vanilla malt milkshakes before... looking forward to tasting what they taste like gilahacker said:

It seems that mid week is always the boom time, at least from what I have noticed, it could just be random, either the way I am seeing it or how it is happening, but I went into this week looking forward to see what the midweek shipments would be like…

what I like about the current labels is that you can show others directly the ingredients/nutrients if they ask you about what you are drinking

A lot of the add ons were "removed" because they didn't sell enough.

I use 60ml of olive oil in my recipe which I blend for five min every night. I do not taste the oil at all. I guess I have a good recipe.

gilahacker said: To me, it tasted like a vanilla malt milkshake. There it is again! I am salivating right now. Welcome aboard! gilahacker said:

I would also suggest that everyone visit the following website (be honest!) to get an estimate of the number of calories your body requires for your lifestyle. Doing this can help you adjust your consumption to match your needs and should result in not…

Thanks Lee!!! I do shoot video for a living. I am a legal videographer by profession. In another life, I was an entertainer in Las Vegas. Maybe all that stuff is coming together. DIY has given me such a huge appreciation of what all goes into Soylent.…

I suggest using the site below to estimate your calorie needs based on your weight and lifestyle. I was surprised to find that my cal requirements were much higher than I had thought. I had to significantly adjust my diy to account for the extra needed…

Good suggestion @8O8 For us it will be much more less work.I will try to order smaller labels, let's see how will it work.

Aracham said: Guys... I'm experiencing so much synergy right now. This is going to be the best fecal Q1 on record! Oh also... fixed that for you. =D Aracham said:

I got my 8 week order today, but it did not come with the additional pitcher that I ordered from the start via backerkit. Has anyone else ordered a pitcher as an add-on? Are they shipping out later, or should I have gotten it with my order? Also, unfortunately…

I did make the mistake of drinking half a pitcher because I didn't feel full. I will take this under advisement and report back to my bowl, erm, BOARD of directors.

Aracham said: Guys... I'm experiencing so much synergy right now. You might need to slow down on your Soylent consumption... Aracham said:

Guys... I'm experiencing so much synergy right now. This is going to be the best fiscal Q1 on record!

And another one joins the ranks! Whoop! =)

My previous diet used to be fairly good, but has devolved into just the worst stuff: Pizza, burgers, etc. Still around the ballpark of 2000-2400 calories, but much higher in fat and carbs. I suspect that the waaaay more reasonable fat and carbohydrate…

And let's not forget... PIVOT!

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How many calories do you typically eat in a day? Soylent is only 2010 calories per day (with oil), which is a bit low for a lot of people (bigger males, active people, etc). For example,the diet I use is IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros), and I'm around…

@brybi I just watched your DIY video. Are you a pro? You rock! I will say my own attempt at DIY did not go so well. Can't wait to see your first taste experience of Soylent™.

Hello all, After a brief terror with FedEx delivering to the wrong house, I have my 5 weeks of the good stuff! Mixed up a package last night, filled the 2L pitcher to the brim. However, this morning I've already gone through half of the pitcher in…

Welcome soylent pioneer.

Got my 8 weeks worth yesterday, had my first taste for breakfast today. I don't have a blog and don't plan on making one, so I'm going to use this thread for my feedback. 2014-06-07 - I shook it up in the pitcher (no blending) last night. I was surprised…

I think it's worth reiterating that you don't have to consume any particular amount, nor do you have to consume ONLY Soylent. Many people have chosen to go that route, but personally I feel that's probably a bit harsh of a thing to do to yourself, and…

Without being experienced soylent drinker: it's fine to add more water if you feel it's too thick. You can add anything you want to flavor it for your taste. Your still allowed to eat other things while on Soylent. You don't have to eat the entire pouch…

Whats the difference between regular and extra virgin olive oil? I just got a bottle of the regular and the taste is much milder, even after going through the same process.

Additionally you mentioned chewing gum. Some say that helps. (I would just keep on going with my chewing as I do 1+ packages a day anyway) Other say that some Nuts are more convenient and are great to bring with you and great to prevent the empty stomach…

Do y'all think they slowed down their fulfillment rate towards the end of last week? There are way fewer tracking emails reported on June 4-6 than June 2-3.

General hints: No gulping down, drink slowly, not like usual junk food, add salt for active lifestyle, drink more for active lifestyle, stay hydrated with water if necassary, keep Soylent cold, don't let it stay for too long especially not warm in a sealed…

Just placed a 90 bottle order.

There are EVOOs out there that are more mellow, with fruity notes that can be citrus, pear, banana, even nutty. Nothing wrong w/ using EVOO, you just have to find the flavor that works for you, and make sure to shake or stir.

They're getting close to shipping 1-month orders now, it seems.

My Soylent is on it's way! I'm excited and have been reading this discussion board for months. But, I've also talked my friend into trying it and he's relying on me to guide him through. I'm not sure I can accurately relay all the great advice that I've…

Hmmm. Yeah. Mine had great flavor. More cherries! More cherries! (also, don't try blueberries. the worst)

soylentnoise said: I had a near orgasmic experience when I added frozen dark cherries to my Soylent. NoFlames said: It was ok, but I definitely was surprised that I couldn't taste the cherries more. Thanks @soylentnoise, I did pick up some fresh…

Awww! Is he really that red or does the photo just look that way? That's intense!

My boy looked too deeply into the eyes of doom and passed out right on this fav stuffed animal. image.jpg1536x2056 914 KB image.jpg1536x2056 914 KB image.jpg1536x2056 914 KB

We'll so far it's ok... I am not picky it's just not wonderful. So I mix it with a lot less water so it's thick and then pour half a cup soylent and half cup hazelnut coffee and ITS WONDERFUL

How long is it taking fedex to get to mid us? My tracking says my 6 weeks wont be here till thursday, thought they were supposed to be 3 day shipping

Oh yeah, definitely a valid point @NoFlames... as we've discussed before, Soylent does seem to require a lot more flavor than expected to achieve a certain result. Even my smoothies are extremely "light" in flavor, but I actually find that I really like…

Yay food chemistry. Yet another reason to like canola as a fat source.

@Spaceman - For those who reorder, I would like to suggest that the bottles could do away with the big labels and just have a very small label which states the flavour and calories inside. Example: Chocolate650 Cal As its nice to see the full size…

One more to add to the "interested" list. (London, UK)

NoFlames said: This is my first day and I have noticed an increase in gas as well, although I haven't noticed any smell. The smell doesn't come until day 2. Luckily I have an iron stomach, and the noxious fumes only lasted 3 days for me. NoFlames…

I used about a half of a 10oz bag. 5oz cherries to 8-10oz Soylent, which actually made enough for two 16oz smoothies plus a little extra.

You inspired me to try this, but I used fresh bing cherries mixing 5 in around 8-10oz of solvent using a nutribullet. It was ok, but I definitely was surprised that I couldn't taste the cherries more. It definitely is hard to flavor solvent. How much…

This is my first day and I have noticed an increase in gas as well, although I haven't noticed any smell. The gas got worse as the day progressed but it has ben manageable without offending anyone or embarrassing myself. If this is the worst then I'm…

@mrob Sure, go ahead

Thanks @Zenman! You know I do love some Soylent! Something better than DIY is coming soon. I'll have to whip up a special shoot just for that.

A full week and no reply from forums or email. Ordered 9 weeks and only see 8 shipped.

BriBy said: National exposure for @vanclute! We're all Vanclutians now! BriBy, I'm convinced you're going to have your own tv show based on Soylent someday. For people who haven't seen his diy video, check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBbnN2fkjZw…

Oh! Do you mind if I add your blog to the subreddit sidebar? Always good to have more resources for people to pull from. Thanks!

@kalin_t This is part of what I'm worried about. I'm waiting another 8-10 weeks for my order to fulfil anyway, but will be interested in what happens here. Eve <-- Canadian ordering via re-shipper

I'm another Canadian who ended up in a similar situation. My order was probably allowed as I was an original backer, before the International address check was in place most likely. Problem is that I have had my sights set on getting it for so long now…

If anyone is looking at forwarding services, there might be issues with the fish oil being exported from the US. The support request will probably have to wait till monday, so another few days delay. I'll post updates anyway. t.t Pasted image714x154…

Yeah, the Daily Values for sodium is odd compared to the Upper Tolerable Limit. The UL is 2.3 g and the DV is 2.4 g. I think the UL is mostly set for high blood pressure, so if you're fine with your blood pressure, more should be ok with a bit more.…

Thanks @ruipacheco,Ketogenic added to the list.@QuidNYC - do you allow us to use your one as the base?

Updated for 6/6... Woo!

From the article "A month's worth of Soylent costs $70", small mistake but I think its worth fixing. Not sure what she means by Soylent was optimized for men. Thats like saying hamburgers were optimized for women, makes no sense to me. "There have been…

Make a keto formula that doesn't taste horrible. It doesn't have to taste good, just don't make it taste horrible.

Updated with evening 6/6

@Melon_Collie, i think the public nature of it is what i truly need to be a motivator. I've failed with every attempt I've ever made at food control or dieting and now that I've made this super public, my friends, family and now the soylent world will…

No such stink-free luck for me - within 6 hours of my first sips of Soylent my GI was fiercely and flagrantly fragrant. Flatulation is something I'm familiar with, but now I'm going on 36 hours of only Official Soylent and it's getting worse. Generic…

I'd recommend shaking it before use, in case the different oils seperate

Also some of my most hated: It is what it isLeverage synergiesRun it up the flagpole

Yeah this is a very good point... use premixed Soylent for smoothies etc. not powder. It's way better. Happily working my way through 20oz of Soylent, ~1cup ice, ~5oz orange juice, and 2 spoonfuls of pineapple sherbet right now. =)

The only thing I found while googling this is that maltodextin /may contain/ msg. It doesn't act like it, and if soylent's source doesn't contain it then it won't act like that. They aren't even the same type of molecule, MSG is an amino acid and maltodextrin…

No worries I trust ya or I wouldn't have ordered in the first place. I'll still look forward to getting an order in towards the end of the year but for now I'm stocked up on around 100-120 days of DIY ingredients and happy to give up my space in line…

I don't know if this will help, but I found putting it in a BlendTec made it too light and fluffy. It feels a lot more substantial for me at least by just shaking the jug. I wish I lost food cravings, I'm 5-6 days of Soylent for the last three weeks,…

@konacj Well done CJ! That website of yours is really nice. I'll be following you too. I was going to start with 30 days, Soylent only, but maybe if it works out I'll go 90. So many of my family and friends expect me to fail, so I hope to see you succeed.…

I'm no expert, but I don't see any reason why that would be a problem. Go for it!