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Am I a bad person for laughing so hard at these stories???

Ok, so here's my Beerlent (fermenting Soylent) story: I have a pretty plain thermos thingy I usually keep my soylent in. Just aluminum, with a hard plastic screw top with a rubbery gasket. Nothing fancy. So I'd had it at work with me, and had consumed…

Yeah but the real question is, who gives a sit? Thank you, thank you... I'll be here all week, be sure to tip your wait staff!

Man maybe I should just drive up to M5 and ask to borrow some of their equipment. Fun fact - years before there was a Mythbusters show, I met with Jamie when he had just moved his shop into that building and was looking to sub-lease some of the space.…

I thought your stools were fine. I don't see what the problem is.

Pacha51 said: i'm really disappointed, people from the community saying that they are selling Soylent to let us try it sure sou You do understand how auctions work, right? As long as people out bid each other price goes up. So unless they are setting…

It's in the name of science bro. And no kittens will be harmed. I figure a camera at a high frame rate on loop record, and some way to notify you when it goes off, and stop recording then. A gopro with a 64gb microsd card would be ample... Need to run…

And waste perfectly good food? Isn't that rather antithetical to the soylent cause? LOL

Thanks. They really do come in all shapes and sizes.

Perhaps Jamie et al of myth busters fame can do a series of experiments. Or.. any wannabe Jamies with too much time on thier hands, a packet of official soylent and a YouTube account want to give it a go? @vanclute I am looking at you

Hmmm strictly from a collectability point of view, that's kinda cool...

The soylent team went low on sodium, so it would be acceptable for people on sodium restricted diets. Contrary to popular belief sodium will not raise your blood pressure, unless you are in a small population of sodium sensitives. There is also some suggestive…

Yes, three servings a day. 350mg per serving, so 1050 per day. I think having low sodium is a good thing as other folks may have to limit their sodium intake. Better to supplement than be over? nutrition.JPG480x640 123 KB nutrition.JPG480x640 123…

Edit: Just noticed in another posting that 1 serving has 15% of RDA, so 3x is 45%. I don't have the official Soylent yet, but I seem to remember that 1 package = 3 servings. Maybe @vanclute or @soylentnoise can straighten me out on the official Nutrition…

soylentnoise said: It says 350mg per serving Thanks! The U.S. Gov. RDI for my group is 1500 mg of sodium per day. Trent said: I drank a glass of water with around 500 mg of table salt mixed in According to the DRI for my age group, Official Soylent…

Only 45% of the RDA. That probably explains it. I'll go with adding extra water at first, and then start adding some non-iodized sodium chloride if that doesn't work. Thanks @BriBy

Wow, I didn't expect this. Someone is selling a beta version: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soylent-Official-1-0-Powdered-Food-Meal-Replacement-plus-one-SOYLENT-BETA-/161313625797?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258f0a96c5

It says 350mg per serving

The general guideline out here for the field crews I work with is glass of electrolyte drink (Gatorade etc) for every 2 glasses of water. So @gilahacker might be right since a glass of soylent is comparable (lower sodium but higher potassium per glass…

Trent said: I've started craving saltiness How much "sodium" is in Official Soylent? Trent said:

soylentnoise said: My Soylent intake log for the last 3 days: soylentnoise.tumblr.com Soylent Log - May 19 - May 21, 2014 Monday, May 19, 2014 7:00am - 8oz Soylent - 243.64 cal. 9:00am - 8oz Soylent - 243.64 cal. 10:40am - 8oz Soylent…

Yeah the only reason any of it is selling for outrageous premiums is because there is a market willing & able to pay it. As soon as that market dries up (and/or more Soylent supply shows up on ebay), the auction prices will fall. In fact they already…

Yep I've noticed the same, but have a hard time quantifying what's going on. Could all just be in my head, or maybe tied to smells... who knows (nose?)!

Lecithin is an emulsifier (keeps the drink mixed and helps prevent separation) It also has small amounts of Choline in it.

Not sure its the same thing. I was not in any way in ketosis, I was just hungry because I didn't eat any solids and that made me question whether I was getting enough nutrients. @rvalsera What's the purpose of lecithin?

My Soylent intake log for the last 3 days: soylentnoise.tumblr.com Soylent Log - May 19 - May 21, 2014 Monday, May 19, 2014 7:00am - 8oz Soylent - 243.64 cal. 9:00am - 8oz Soylent - 243.64 cal. 10:40am - 8oz Soylent - 243.64 cal. Getting…

None of these eBay auctions have said "they are doing it for the community." Its supply & demand at work!

Still, if you're going to do it for a profit dont tell the community that you are doing it to help everyone get a taste of it, its just hypocritical. If you want to do it for a profit just post it and say that you are selling soylent, not that you are…

it irks me too, but i know i would do the same thing in their shoes lol

i'm really disappointed, people from the community saying that they are selling Soylent to let us try it sure sound nice a generous, but they sell it for an ENORMOUS amount of money... its just greedy if you ask me... its hard to get the word out if you…

I took a look through some of my available protein choices and it seems like in order to keep the Cystine and Methionine reduced my best option is Pea Protein. Not a terrible option choice wise but I'm thinking the "earthy flavor" may be a bit of an issue.…

BTW, in terms of Lucid Dreaming, I've been able to successfully have lucid dreams by repeating to myself just before I fall asleep, "If I haven't woken up in this bed, I'm still asleep." I don't always lucid dream then, but if I remember my dreams, there…

In that same link, "The lid bust open with a bang that resembled the sound of a Champagne cork." - hmm.I guess dont store it, just drink it right away or leave the lid loose. So soylent can also be used in revolutions to keep the attacking government…

I cannot corroborate any of this. I think I am too OCD about things. If I take DIY Soylent to work I uncork it every hour to drink a little, and I never leave anything food-related at work, fridge or not. If you want a real surprise, empty a can of black…

Yeah I suppose it wouldn't matter... I just wonder if maybe there are ingredients that DIYers are using, that are more prone to fermentation than 1.0? No idea if it's true or not, just a passing curiosity.

Fermentation builds pressure, if you have something that holds a lot of pressure before failing, then you can have it happen with 1.0

So far I've only seen reports like this with DIY... I wonder if it could happen with 1.0?

I foresee a warning label on future packages. Seriously the force could seriously injure someone. Very humorous to read these stories, but man I hope nobody gets hurt.

Yeah that sounds very much like what I've experienced, though I wasn't aware of any deliberate directing of the dream content. They definitely did contain elements of things that had happened recently though, but that's pretty typical. Most striking…

Very cool, thanks for sharing the recipe... I was wondering. If I still had a waffle maker I would be somewhat tempted to try this... I do enjoy me some waffles.

Omg we have so many merch ideas - can't wait until we have the resources to devote to them!! I personally want blender bottles and hoodies, so we'll see!

vanclute said: Fresh from the test kitchen: delicious Soylent waffles, ~130 kcals each! Soylent waffles They used: 1 c. Soylent powder blend3/4 c. milk2 tbsp oil blend1 egg. Recipe adapted from box of Aunt Jemima pancake mix. vanclute said:

vanclute said: Has anyone else noticed exceptionally vivid dreams with Soylent? Yeah, actually. Not lucid dreaming exactly, but I did have some control over the subject matter of the dream. I've been told in the past that if you want to dream of something…

On a related note, someone asked on one of my YouTube videos about lucid dreaming and Soylent. I haven't had that, but I have definitely noticed incredibly vivid dreams. And not really insanely wild things either, but dreaming of relatively mundane…

LOL!! I see your evil thing and raise you a crazy thing! Don't look directly into the eyes of doom! You'll fall in!! Not even light can esca---

I also used Muscle Feast when I did DIY and had no issues, I also chugged my meals 3 or 4 times a day. They do treat their oats though. @JulioMiles or @rob, can we get some info as to if your oats are cooked or not? The gas and the hassle of having…

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I live in Germany and am also interested in buying from you. Have there been any advancements made?

Whew. I really want my t-shirt. I also want more soylent merch in general! I need a thermos with the logo.

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Heck yeah... I bet Adam Savage could build it in a day. Someone should suggest that to him.

JohnP said: Not even close. This looks close: CRISPR technology leaps from lab to industry JohnP said:

I believe most antibiotics function systemically. It doesn't matter where it is absorbed, it will kill bacteria everywhere in your body.

Wow, Debby downer over here.

It seems we are right around the corner from being able to "program" human DNA like BASIC of old. Not even close. I can see a near future where many of our inherited deficiencies can be targeted and corrected, Technically possible at this point in…

Just a prop shot...but I would totally own it!

LOL that's awesome! Is that yours? Is it a replica? Or is that a shot of the original prop?

Close as I get

Ahhh ok, that makes a lot more sense. Seemed really odd that an official campaign would've not been announced prominently in the forum! =) Thanks for the clarification!

antiman77 said: an email saying that if i got a previous email saying that they were shipping that it was error and they would be shipping later That's correct, the first email was sent in error and should be disregarded. vanclute said: WTF?? The…

Hmmmm... if I were to miss a deadline, do you think the client would understand?

1) Good call on the potassium. I do take about 3g supplemental now on top of my regular diet and it's done wonders for muscle soreness but it's good to be careful with that one. 2)The o6 the o3 is just really tough. I have no idea how much o6 is in the…

Yeah I could see my getting up earlier as being related to the sun... but I've always been a night owl regardless of season. If I get up early, it just means I got less sleep. But not lately!

Yes and no. I've noticed that I've been waking up earlier. But even before soylent this tended to happen to me in the summer because of the sun coming up. It has been EASIER to get up once I'm awake though. There's been a lot less snooze button action.

Tagging @JulioMiles and @ana. They'll be able to officially answer this.

That hunger phase is commonly referred to as the "Keto Flu"http://www.reddit.com/r/keto/wiki/faq#wiki_what_is_.201Cketo_flu.201D_and_how_long_will_i_have_it.3F

I know.. Its so damn funny. I give it to her once a month with a little toy.. She goes crazy, then zonks out...lol

HAHAHA catnipped kittehs are wayyyy too much fun. We grow our own and bring them entire branches from time to time, they go absolutely bonkers over it, it's hilarious!

I just started DIY (based on People Chow) Monday night and breakfast/lunch on Tuesday while I wait for my 2 week pre-order to arrive. I have 3 small kids and very much enjoy the dinner time experience, so aside from days (like Mondays) where dinner time…

vanclute said: Are you on DIY or official? I've been on official for about two weeks now vanclute said:

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I'd have bought one if I knew about it.

Very interesting. Are you on DIY or official? I would imagine that the specific recipe being consumed, could have a lot to do with it, not to mention individual chemistry...

LOL! We have our first official death by cuteness! Score! But come now, surely there must be more cute cuddly carnage out there!

Too. Cute. I'm dying.

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I've actually had the opposite happen. For the last 2 years I've always gotten tired around 10-10:30pm, then knocked out by midnight. Since starting Soylent I don't even start getting tired till midnight and can usually stay up till about 2am. At this…

Has anyone else (on DIY or otherwise) noticed their natural sleep patterns changing? All my life I've been a total night owl, frequently operating on something like a 28-hour day, where I would gradually stay up later and later until I'd actually not…

Yeah a log is probably the best way to get to the bottom of it (SEE WHAT I DID THERE?? AND TWICE!! HAR HAR HAR ) * Are you able to drink while you head to work? If so that might be a handy way to both slow you down a little, and not take up any additional…

I did DIY Soylent last year for many months with no issue. I used Whole Oat Flour by Muscle Feast. I didn't have issues with gas past the first week. Drinking 16oz before I head to work would be most convenient for me on my half-days. I'm keeping a…

Hi Riupacheco. apart from the quality of the ingredients, also, keto tastes worse. it has bearly any sweetness that could come from the maltodextrin, and a shit load of saltyness from the fats. The first day I did it, I wasn't able to finish off my daily…

Incoming!!

WTF?? The campaign was short by a whopping 30 shirts??? I didn't even know there was a Teespring campaign going. I'm sure a lot of others probably didn't either, and if they had could probably have easily tipped it past the 500 mark. Who the heck…

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I'm also someone who doesn't eat much during the day. I found that mixing up a half meal (for me, about 300 calories worth) and adding some fruit/veg on the side made it an easier goal. I am nursing that over breakfast/lunch. Like today I packed 300…

I use Bob's Red Mill Oat Groats ground in a Nutrimill for my DIY soylent. It's based on @BriBy's recipe. I have no excess bloating or gas, I've been doing DIY soylent regularly for about 2 weeks now. I cannot find on the website if they steam or treat…

I'm not sure how much they were selling t-shirts for. If you really want one, you can get a one-off for $24.75 - http://www.customink.com/lab?PK=04604&cid=bet0-0011-6f21 (i'm not affiliated, it just happened to be the first company to pop-up in a duckduckgo…

got an email this morning saying that they did not meet the required orders for the tees and would not be making or shipping them? said 466/499 then later got an email saying that if i got a previous email saying that they were shipping that it was error…

Be careful with the potassium, depending on your current diet. Unless your already getting that much regularly it could give you some grief. Slowly increase the amount over about a week if your getting less right now, it will give you some killer headaches,…

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So @axcho was kind enough to sell me a week's worth of his custom People Chow Premium which fits my caloric target and macros pretty well. I've had some troubles with incorporating it into my daily routine and have written this to ask everyone for some…

Awesome!1) Heh, taste I'm not worried about too much It's based of tortilla perfection people chow. With the drastic increase in whey and decrease of masa I'm expecting a watery milk consistency being thrown in the mix. I'm not too scared but I sure will…

Possible considerations: Just because you hit all the greens doesn't mean it will have an agreeable taste or texture. You may need to tweak the ingredients to get it to something you like. If you're not used to getting that much fiber in your diet,…

I finally finished my "masterpiece "http://diy.soylent.me/recipes/muscle-chow-v3-wpcmpi-ppi-premix-cutting-accurate-pricing (Updated formula, really epic. Right now I'm down to 9-10% bodyfat and still steadily losing. 1/2 -> 2/3's of my meals are Muscle…

lol thanks, I try. I'm just a "forum addict" when it's something I truly care about (which frankly is rare, but when it happens... watch out! heh) Plus I work from home at a computer so, it's trivial to keep tabs on most threads pretty much all day…

@vanclute you should work with @JulioMiles as a community manager. You're so helpful in every forum response!

except when word of mouth works too well and your shipping queue gets all clogg-- I mean, yeah, Soylent! (I kid, I kid -- delays or not, 10+ times projected interest is hardly a bad thing by any measure )

JulioMiles said: They do look a lot like Soylent ads, but we have spent $0 on advertising to date. That is a really good way to do it: make a product so awesome, it advertises itself. Well, word of mouth from customers JulioMiles said:

ceronomus said: I had seen about 9 ads cross my Facebook feed in the past four months. I thought it pretty poor taste to be advertising for more orders while not fulfilling the original orders. True though, it isn't like I'm seeing commercials for it.…