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Got my starter kit today. Very excited to have something tangible! I know it's just a pitcher and a scoop, but I just keep looking at them and examining them! Tuesday can't come soon enough!

@Xak I had a near orgasmic experience when I added frozen dark cherries to my Soylent. I used constituted Soylent (not powder) and the cherries (no ice). Trust me.

Exactly. I am trying to get a refund for my order/subscription for Austria, but support did not respond for over a week now.

The fact that you did not know international orders are going through is a huge issue. It's not just Canadians. All international orders are open on the subscription page. How many disappointed customers do you plan on having? Customer support never…

Hello all, Would any of you know if there could be any negative consequence to mixing a bunch of different oils together? I use a few different oils (olive, coconut, wheat germ, hemp seed, flaxseed) in my recipe and it would be much more convenient…

LOL Vive Le Vanclutians! Vive Le Soylenteers!

1 drop of coconut extract per pint of Soylent gives a very nice flavor. I added a half teaspoon of cinnamon to this morning's full pitcher and it's really good, like horchata. I also ordered these; http://www.amazon.com/Bakto-Flavors-Natural-Collection-Fruit/dp/B004ZMWDPO/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1402085376&sr=1-1&keywords=flavor+extracts…

CarltonLemley said: video from Yahoo Finance featuring our own @vanclute National exposure for @vanclute! We're all Vanclutians now! CarltonLemley said:

You might want to add general tipps like not 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 cold, don't let it stay for too long especially…

The Soylent team should hire Carl Spackler as their official Manganese spokesperson: http://www.carlspackler.com/sounds/143.mp3

Spankadoodle said: Any responses being sent out regarding refunds to Canadians that were not notified of the massive delay in shipping not listed on your order page? Hmm, we shouldn't be accepting any international orders at this time, I'm not sure…

I believe there is also a typo on the scoop. Soylent is NOT a 1:1 ratio.

Oh my diet was terrible and I'm sure I was not getting anywhere near the amount of fiber I should have. I suppose it could be the introduction of a healthy amount of fiber but I'm barely having bowel movements at this point. I would assume (lol) that…

Could you provide reference to the link of Maltodextran to Free Glutamate? I did a Google search and nothing I found in the first 8 articles mentions Free Glutamate in Maltodextran. MSG is Mono Sodium Glutamate and like you if this were in Soylent I…

vanclute said: You forgot "think outside the box"! How could I forget? It's the mark of true fluency. vanclute said:

@JulioMiles - I sent an e-mail requesting an order cancellation over a week ago. I haven't heard anything back. Can someone please look into this?

Sharing is caring, after all. After talking with my doc yesterday after a fairly painful day we think I may have an ulcer... would rather have your stomach bug right now.

Any responses being sent out regarding refunds to Canadians that were not notified of the massive delay in shipping not listed on your order page? I'm fine with 10-12 weeks, but having to read the forums for 2 hours to find out the actual shipping timeframe…

I am VERY new to this forum (as in only just registered today) and the first thing I searched out about Soylent was the possibility of any form of Free Glutamate in it... the FIRST ingredient in Soylent that I saw was Maltodextrin which is a known free…

Hopefully someone else with a better general knowledge of physiology etc. can chime in, but until then... Was your diet before maybe particularly low in fiber? Just thinking that perhaps the sudden addition of a "proper" amount, might be causing you…

You forgot "think outside the box"!

I like your post, but I hate its content when found in its natural habitat. Managnese needs to die in a fire.

Sorry about the lack of communication, @gambit! We plan to be completely migrated to our new subscription platform by early next week, at which point we will be able to start requesting shipping addresses from subscribers who have different billing/shipping…

Today we received a very good suggestion to make a Sample set of different DIY-Formulas. Since, it should be representative, but not too expensive,Pls. advises us, what must be in that set / what is optional?(Links to DIY-formulas are appreciated).

I thought something similar when I saw that. Great post, haha.

Hi Julio, It seems like you answered @rccola question, so hopefully this isn't an unwelcome additional question to the thread, but I also ordered about a month ago and selected the "Ship to address other than billing address option" (or whatever the…

lvanTheTerrible said: Managnese This is a little-known trace mineral that helps you learn Management Speak. Look at the list below: We're data-driven ROI Let's right-size it Let's square the circle At the end of the day We're customer focused Don't…

Richard said: I've been following and reading all the press. When they complain about it being 'engineered' I just have to laugh. When you think about how food is actually made today. In most non-fresh food like a jar of spaghetti sauce etc. the flavors,…

I've been following and reading all the press. When they complain about it being 'engineered' I just have to laugh. When you think about how food is actually made today. In most non-fresh food like a jar of spaghetti sauce etc. the flavors, texture, contents…

@JulioMiles Nice, any other changes to the instructions? Are they live on soylent.me/#prep yet?

100% Official Soylent and nothing else but water for the last 5 days.

leecauble1 said: Fill it to the bottom of the ring. It actually takes about 1.5L water. Hopefully those instructions will be corrected in the next go round. Yup, we're planning on getting new instructions printed next week. leecauble1 said:

Yowza... definitely no similar experience here! =( Are you 100% Soylent? Also is this official or DIY?

Go for the 20 or 24 ounce one. The extra cost is worth it.

Day 5 of Soylent only and everything is good except one, very noticeable thing. When I have, what I guess you could call a bowel movement, it's like Soylent is made from ghost peppers. I cry, I sweat, I hear Johnny Cash singing "Burning Ring of Fire".…

This thermos came up from time to time. I will get one, when my Soylent ships. www.amazon.com Contigo Autoseal West Loop Stainless Steel Travel Mug with Open-Access Lid Contigo

Saltines are always good.

Thanks for the advice - I was just posting to share possible data, but you are very kind to stop by I've got a glass next to me with about a pint of water, tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, and a bit of salt. Between that and getting past the morning…

Yes. It would be like topping off the tank. I don't even use a blender. I just put the top on and shake, shake, shake.

JulioMiles said: info@soylent.me Thanks Julio. Email sent. JulioMiles said:

Hey Chris, Apologies for the terrible response time you have experienced, we've increased the size of our customer support team 3x in the past weeks in order to make sure this kind of thing doesn't happen again. Since your order won't be shipping for…

Wow congrats on that, I think you just might be the first in the UK. Certainly the first I've seen posted here!

@leecauble1 Would it be possible to add the additional .5 liter after blending? My blender is maxed out at 1L + 1.5cu ice, oil, and powder.

Fill it to the bottom of the ring. It actually takes about 1.5L water. Hopefully those instructions will be corrected in the next go round.

@soylent Thanks for your reply! Yes, I need to order something like that. One thing that has me wondering is that when I follow the instructions for blending Soylent that came with the package, I end up with something that fills the provided Takeya…

Manga Knees. Or Mana Geese.

Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. First recognize most stomach bugs are viruses and they will get better over time. I do think full strength Soylent may be too much for you right now. My go to for the first day of something like this is to keep…

I ordered up a month's supply about a month ago. I recently moved in with a friend. So, I have a new address. I have been trying to contact Soylent customer service to update the shipping address for about 2 weeks now and haven't heard a peep out of them.…

Yep... when I looked at it there were only 6 comments, and only 1 of them was potentially not negative. Even that one though, I'm not sure if it was being serious or not. But hey, it all drives interest and some people I'm sure will end up finding out…

Actually a pretty good article for once. The comments, of course, are full of all the typicals:"it's people!""soy is bad b/c GMO!""soy is bad b/c hormones!""we don't know what optimal nutrition is!""he's an engineer and doesn't know what he's doing!""but…

In house nurse @leecauble1?

lvanTheTerrible said: Also is this going to be as valuable as a first edition misprint? Glad I saved all my used pouches... eBay millions here I come!! MUAHAHAH!!! lvanTheTerrible said:

We sent them over a half hour of raw footage, but only a few seconds ended up in the piece. Speaking as a former video editor myself though, not super surprising. At least the overall tone is positive. I just wish they hadn't said we had been "living…

So, at the end of yesterday (first Soylent day), I was feeling a little more tired than usual, and generally just a little bit "off". "oh man" I said to myself - I hope this isn't a reaction to Soylent. I was really hoping for more of an opposite reaction.…

UPDATE: Added article/video from Yahoo Finance featuring our own @vanclute

You sure are getting famous heuheu

Hey @ironethos! Thank you for sharing your experience. One thing that might help is that 1oz is about 30 calories. So yesterday you consumed about 600 calories throughout the day, which probably explains the hunger problem. The best thing to do with Soylent…

Overall good piece. However in the video despite having a pitcher for proper mixing she randomly placed unmeasured amounts into plastic cups. There was clearly some unmixed powder on the bottom. Then she gave this to others to tests? Go figure. @vanclute…

its not a typo, it gives you magical power.

Thought I might add my experiences to the databanks here. Background: 34, Programmer, Male. Married, four children. I've always struggled with my weight, and am at the top end of how much I have ever weighed. My goals with Soylent are to try to break…

New piece just went live on Yahoo... http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/soylent-221421544.html

I noticed on the official soylent pouch Manganese is misspelled "Managnese" so we should work on correcting that as to not give more ammo to detractors. Also is this going to be as valuable as a first edition misprint?

I blended in about 4-5 frozen strawberries into a half serving and it tasted great. I'm looking forward to trying it out with a shot or two of espresso dropped in.

Another cool feature would be an ability to compare ingredients. Ideally from both the user added ingredients and the USDA database ingredients.

I've noticed in myself I get in better shape when I incorporate more protein in my diet. I think Soylent already has plenty of proteins so it should be good. I'd say, try to use Soylent as-is for a couple weeks and see how it affects your weight and…

I exercise intermittently. Recently trying to make it a part of my routine, with mixed results. Also, updated day 2

Nice! How about including Soylent Discourse forum posts/threads tagged with DIY Soylent?

Nice. I think it may get a little busy though with the Reddit and DIY comments included, Reddit especially. Maybe give them a separate page? Edit: strike that, missed the links on the side. Zoomed in to quick with my phone. 😟

I added a new News aggregator page that pulls in data from the official blog, official Twitter feed, reddit, Google News and the DIY comments all into one place. It should update every 10 mins or so. Check it out http://diy.soylent.me/news

I'm no expert but your body is smart. pregnant women repulse at fish and eggs because of the potential dangers there if not cooked properly. they crave sweets because their bodies need the vitamins found in naturally sweet fruits. unfortunately, most…

Thanks for the tip, looks promising. I just ordered some and will let you know how it goes. Anyone wanting to order use coupon code tenten for a 10% discount, they also give free shipping over $60.

Oh, yeah... per day. No, such price is unbeatable. @croatiansoylent - if you sell - then I can buy!

I bought a sample from someone on eBay, so I didn't have the starter kit, just a batter pitcher. I've found whisking it briskly--you know, with a whisk--works quite well. Rewhisk before pouring.

I've looked at buying some of these:http://www.zavida.com/minisyrup They're so strong, that 4 drops will flavor (Strongly) a 32 oz soda.Only problem is that they're $20/piece.The Maverik gas station chain in Utah has them for drink flavor shots.

he meant per day and I believe he was talking to OP

I have been snacking on sunflower seeds occasionally and has reduced my cravings considerably.

@croatiansoylent - it costs exactly $2.5, but we add there a handy bottle ($0.5) - so final price is $3 per meal.

Hi @schulte257 - potato powder is full of starch, that does not digested in raw form (it should be cooked). So if you have no plans to fill it with a hot water (like a mashed potato) - you will lose a lot of carbs. The same situation with other listed…

For the meat cravings, try adding in an .5-1(experiment) avocado every day.

I can also attest - Immersion Blenders are really the way to go. If you already have one, it is perfect for mixing, even in the deep Takeya as long as you only add some water, blend, then add the rest. And it is extremely easy to clean as well, much easier…

I'm in BC. But I am from Toronto. I've used these guys in the past (http://sgsmailboxes.com/) They are more expensive than Point Roberts in BC, but vastly cheaper than shipping to Toronto.

Wohoooo.....!!1 month Soylent coming my way.A big thanks to @natures_fusions for the patience with my PayPal problems. Thanks to @konacj for the tip about re-boxing an PayPal

livingparadox said: Additionally, hunger feels different now. I have to consciously think about it to figure out if I'm hungry or not. Yep I noticed that straight away too. Now it's more of a "I think I need to fuel up..." rather than a stomach-oriented…

At some point, I want to go back and try traditional wheat flour. It has surprisingly a good nutritional profile and is dirt cheap. I know it's not for everyone (celiacs), but I'd like to try it. I know Masa harina is popular, but I really disliked…

@konacj: The high-fat content is probably better for long-term energy. If you're getting plenty of short-term energy from the carbs, but finding you teeter out, you can increase by fat [and salt, as others have mentioned], and will probably be pretty…

I think @Spaceman uses rice flour for some things. I might try that. I'm allergic to nuts and beans, so no almond or bean flours for me. I also avoid gluten.

Anyone consider semolina flour? White rice flour? Almond meal?

Oh i forgot about the high fat content of sunflower seeds. For some reason i was thinking they were mainly fiber and salt.Yea, i'll hold off.

Masa harina is a popular alternative. People Chow 3.0.1 (the most popular recipe) is based on it.

Sure. Look at the RDA info for sunflower seeds for sodium and it will almost certainly work. However, (and I'm not judging you here) I thought the goal was 90 days of Soylent and Water and nothing else...Salt I can see since it is known to not have…

Ive been off the discourse for a good while. Did we make any leeway on this other than spelt and buckwheat and friends ? Did anyone end up making a recipe with sweet potato powder?

What are your thoughts on Sunflower Seeds? I generally eat the shells as well and so its mostly fiber and salt - would that possibly give me the extra salt and help with chewing something?

I think BECAUSE it is so easy to add and impossible to remove for people who have low sodium requirements in their diet. However I think they should have directions for people to add sodium if they are not on a sodium restricted diet and plan to drink…

A few however have reported muscle weakness in other threads when they had been sweating/excercing compared to on normal food, which was concluded to be because of the lower sodium... But it is easy to add yourself ofc, i just never understood why it…

The % DV for a few ingredients are more of a recommended maximum. Sodium is one such item. You don't need anywhere near the 100%.

TegidTathal said: I think craving MEANS "This particular thing sounds really good right now" what else would it mean? There's "A taco sounds good" and "I must have a taco and I will kill you if you get in my way" TegidTathal said:

UPDATE: Added links to articles from U.S. Catholic and Central Florida Future. (Article from The Hindu was a reprint of the piece from The Guardian.)

A half teaspoon of salt per day should be plenty... I wouldn't add more than that.

Another symptom I had yesterday, that I'm having more now is a sense of coldness in the gums around my teeth.Additionally, hunger feels different now. I have to consciously think about it to figure out if I'm hungry or not.

I've been regularly chewing gum since a few days before I started.