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Thanks everyone. I had a 'real meal' today for lunch and felt almost immediately better. This could be because of the large calorie dump or also because I had a lot of water... It is possible I wasn't getting enough water before but urine color was…

Yeah, it's a lot. I've just updated the recipe to use 6.66 cups (instead of 8 cups) of milk - I just had to add potassium:http://diy.soylent.me/recipes/simple-fuel And now it matches the 50/17/33 macro ratios of the USDA guidelines exactly, heh.

My current recipe uses 1 quart of skim milk plus about a cup of water, but I'm looking at going to about 5-6 cups of 2% so I can drop the oil entirely. 2 quarts is a LOT of milk, especially whole. Also, is that B12 number legit? Yeesh.

It's mostly the lack of stomach feel. You'll have that for about the first 5 days or so. It happens with most low volume diets (HCG diet, etc). The most important thing is to drink your water. But once your body adjusts to soylents lack of volume, you…

Well, it's now been 45 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes and 32 seconds...How do you feel about the Browns this year?

Okay! Well, I guess I'll go ahead and send you the Simple Fuel instead then, @somebody. Very curious to hear what you think.

I'm still willing to try. Whole milk is $3/gal where I'm at.

discourse.soylent.me Soylent Tracking App Update: @nickp has created such an app, which can be found here: http://diy.soylent.me/shipment-tracker I've been watching the shipping threads, and I think a web app would…

not sure where people are tracking this...just received my initial 2 week order with oil, ordered before the cutoff.. pitcher and scoop also received in same box.

Ditto here. The DIY People Chow 3.0.1, I consumed 1500-1750 daily and was always satiated. Now with official soylent I drink the entire 2000 kcal plus a snack in the evening to stop the hunger. The thing is official soylent has more grams of protein…

You will receive it, probably within the next month as they have said they expect to have all backer orders completed in 4-5 weeks, and if you prefer to be refunded they have been very good about issuing those as well. How large was your order? They…

Same issue here. On my DIY Peoples Chow, I was very easily satiated by drinking 500kcal for breakfast (6:30) and 500 kcal for lunch (noon), another 500 kcal for dinner (6:30) and only sometimes a few 100 kcal drinks in the evening (later). with official…

I have to say I've experienced the same thing. I feel much more sluggish and tired on Soylent than I did prior to using it. Before using Soylent, I had been using one of the DIY recipes on here, which was for 2,000 calories as well. And I felt much…

Okay, I did a taste-test. Tastes like milk, with a bit of oat flour in it. Which is basically what it is. Having seen the price of milk, especially organic milk, I'm leaning away from offering Simple Fuel when you consider that on top of questions…

I was a backer, believe i placed on my order on the last week of nov, the site says my order is ready to ship, still have nothing!It really sucks too, because I am out of state on business, and every month i come home hoping to finally get it. Just got…

This has been hashed out over and over. If you want a refund, the Soylent team has been more than happy to provide you with one. No need to get the credit card companies involved--this isn't fraud.

Once you have received your first order, your second order will be considered a re-order and will ship in 1-2 weeks. Thanks for your support and patience!

@mattcauble, @juliomiles Forgive me if this has been answered before, as I haven't been able to find anything definitive yet. I ordered two weeks on April 26 of this year. I then placed an order for an additional two weeks on May 8. Since the second order…

Hey @dakota0626 you will be receiving your order in the order it was placed. The process for confirming address's is a little out of order right now but you will be receiving an email soon and your place in line will be the same.

Thanks @somebody, I think I'll do a taste-test first but then I'll get back to you about it if it seems worth testing further. @ddanford, good to know, thanks.

That kind of irritates me since I ordered in May and the "first come first serve" approach they are talking about for non-backers would lead me to believe I would be getting mine in the order it was placed. Rawr...

Her is a good website with al the vitamins and minerals, with upper limits and what will happen if you overdose on some of the Vitamins and minerals.and her i have it in direct accessible form for those to lacy for links.http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=295…

Good news, @frelonI just sent a mail to our group order leader in France.I hope he can reply and help us.

Double Protein Chocolate is my favorite too. I find i need to drink more water and wait 20 minutes and then i feel satiated.

you might be grossly underestimating how many calories you are burning. I wanted to loose some fat so i started counting calories and limited myself at 2000 a day.... i quickly found out i had been eating close to 3k on a normal day. the 1k drop in calories…

Your average is correct since the start of shipping. Keep in mind we do not ship on the weekends and manufacturing was still scaling in June and July. @casssax is correct to point out that we tripled shipments in August (100k for the 3 months prior, 100k…

Two weeks.Not VeganFebruaryBrooklyn

Pre-DIY, I spent $10-$15/day on food (I was eating a little over 3000 calories a day and maintaining a weight of about 190 lbs, I have a high metabolism and active job). I'm single and low-income (just above the poverty line). My DIY costs about $5/day.…

It's possible that DIY leads to much more stable blood sugar levels. I myself find that eating more carbs makes me crave sweets. Maybe the DIY soylent digests slower leading to a smaller spike in blood sugar? I wish I had one of those implantable blood…

this i can say is quite valuable and information giving, a lot more then what robe gave as your quite regular, but il have to ask, is this with the official Soylent or a DIY?

grumm said: 200,000 pouches since the start of shipping.. Keep in mind that they had only shipped 100,000 pouches about one month ago. 8/8/14 We’ve been working hard on shipping orders, and are pleased to share that over 100,000 pouches of Soylent…

We are in the final stages of a Soylent 1.0 shipping box redesign. Look for a more size-efficient box shipping soon! Looking forward to this!

200,000 pouches since the start of shipping.. using rudimentary math skills is about 50 one month orders sent out a day.. so with that average, they're only sending about 100 (2 week) orders each day.. this seems pretty slow to me.. not to mention when…

Daiceman said: If you're looking for something more specific, there is nothing, nor will you get any beyond a "your starter kit has shipped" email when the time finally comes They seem to be moving pretty fast, so I'm not entirely sure about that...…

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I moved 2 posts to an existing topic: Official Soylent Shipping/Fulfillment Thread [updated 8/8]

I know we're probably not there yet but where would I find info on 1 week orders placed on 3/30/14? Thanks! @JulioMiles @MattCauble @ana

I haven't requested a charge-back from the credit card yet as I just canceled my order and requested the refund today. Perhaps I misused the term, but as I understood it when the seller issues a refund direct to the credit card it is also called a charge-back,…

I think you have just caused a lot more trouble than you needed too by issuing a charge-back, because the money is now frozen until the financial institution works out what is going on. I had my refund issued to me the same day I contacted their info…

discourse.soylent.me Current Production and Fulfillment Status (Updated 9/3) Hi Everyone, It’s been exactly 5 weeks since my last big post, so I wanted to give an update on where we currently stand in terms of both…

If I didn't feel satiated on DIY, I would be able to swallow this line of thought. The fact that DIY fills me up (and only a 1800 calorie version at that) but official Soylent doesn't leads me to believe there is something else responsible. In addition,…

I know we're probably not there yet but where would I find info on 1 week orders placed on 3/30/14? Thanks! @JulioMiles @MattCauble @ana

Frankz said: Why are people still posting in this month old thread, instead of the new 8/28 thread? Hey I suggested that a single place for updates be pinned at the top of the page...Would avoid hunting and pecking for those who choose not to star,…

Yaara, if you make it to lunch on half of the pitcher and are fine until dinner I think going to 100% will be pretty easy for you. You've got a whole other 1000 calories waiting for you when you get home!

I take about half a package's worth (around 1,000 calories) to work -- and find myself going through most of it by lunchtime because it tastes so darn good. Then I'm briefly sorry I'm out, and then I forget all about food until I get home and make dinner.…

Many people think they are hungry the moment their stomach isn't full/has stuff in it. When you are 100% Soylent, the volume of what is in your stomach is much much less than what people normally have... This takes some getting used to.

Used the supplied bottle...Didn't have time to get the sport bottle today. Mixed well. Drank it all within 5 mins. Some small amount left at the end, I didn't have the time to get out...Powder was mixed, it was just some seeds and a tiny bit of liquid...But...I'm…

If I don't add salt (1/4 teaspoon) I am noticeably less satiated. Unfortunately, official Soylent only ever fully satiates me first thing in the morning. So most days, I end up eating at least lunch or dinner to reach satiation. Sometimes a bag of…

I typically tend to drink it all at once for breakfast (16-20 oz) since I'm almost always in a rush, and it keeps me very sated until lunchtime. That said, many people here seem to have better luck by bringing a bottle with them and sipping throughout…

Hi all,I've just started my one month supply of Soylent 1.0. I've been slowly integrating it into my diet. The past two days, I've only had it for breakfast. Today, I plan on having it for breakfast and lunch. This morning, I made a one meal batch based…

An air conditioned gym will most likely have lower humidity than the outside world. The whole point of perspiration is to cool our bodies through the evaporation of water. If you're jogging outdoors on a humid day you'll know very well how much you…

TegidTathal said: Rapid evaporative cooling due to convection (IE air blowing on you constantly) could definitely mask how much you are sweating since it dries so fast, but I fail to see how simply being in a cooler room would in any way mask your sweat.…

@synthharp - I'm not sure I follow that line of reasoning. I understand how swimming would make one not realize they were perspiring...But if a room is cool and you don't actually sweat as much, then you aren't sweating as much. Are you conflating air…

I see my Soylent as being out on the truck for delivery today (got my shipping notification yesterday and it is coming out of the PA facility, so one day to Northern Va makes a lot of sense (I've update the shipping tracker). I was a Feb '14 order for…

@JulioMiles I paid my initial subscription May 7, 2014 and have yet to receive any product. I am disappointed in the failure of Soylent to deliver product on a reliable schedule. I really like the idea behind Soylent and look forward to trying Soylent…

JulioMiles said: I'm curious too! Just ordered one for testing, will report back on findings Thanks, seemed worth looking into...I'm going to order one as well. Isn't as cool or interesting to look at as I'd like, but if it works well and is cost…

One interpretation of the law: "...The federal Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Trade Regulation Rule requires stores to ship telephone, mail, fax, and Internet orders within 30 days. If the merchant promises an earlier shipment date, it must meet…

They may provide an interesting opinion and response, but it's unlikely they can give 'the answer that clarifies it all." The truth behind the contradictions comes, in my opinion, from two active forces: Science is rarely a one-shot "proof and done"…

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the the "8-10" weeks lines up nicely with the 90 day grace period for dispute credit card transactions. Once 90 days have passed, you are no longer be able to dispute the charge with your credit card company.…

asympt said: Be careful also that you're hydrating enough. I find a good way to gauge this is urine color. If it's dark yellow you definitely need more water. One problem with air conditioned gyms is that you might not realize how much you are…

Fair enough, since were talking about water as the solvent, and water is protic. Standard language seems to refer to weaker bases as "less basic," not "more acidic." Regardless, this is all beyond my point... The pH of Soylent after you dissolve the…

PerpetualEarlyAdopte said: I have one of these, and it is horrible compared to the blender bottle I've never used a Turbo Shaker but the entire website is page after page of shameless copy with no substance. How exactly do a couple of hard-to-clean…

Hi @Spaceman & @bamino, In France and highly interested too

I was going to recommend increasing your salt intake. I do DIY and alway have 2.5g or more of Sodium in my mix (which is "above the max" but looks to be closer to reality) It is also possible that your required calorie estimate is low. You could try…

Rob said they were going to lower the price in the future, but it would be extremely foolish to lower the price now. The demand is high, people are paying 2-3x on eBay just to get their hands on it, and the company needs money to grow. They still have…

I know it may seem gritty, but I formerly used Shakeology and RAW Meal - and both of those are way more gritty!...and you are supposed to mix Shakeology with some sort of milk base! Still want to see Soylent be less gritty...but for me, its like stepping…

Muhd said: Wheat is probably one of the least healthy things you can eat, even for people who don't have fully developed celiac disease, at least from what I've read....Here's a page that mentions bad stuff about wheat and cites the studies behind it:…

It's the texture for me. The taste doesn't bother me.

By the sound of it... This is more an effect of acid damage to the teeth... Vitamin C basically is acidic in water... So this is no surprise... No where near as bad as a cola or normal carbonated drink as that can cause the same damage if not much worse,…

lvanTheTerrible said: Free market and less regulation for food? You're trolling right. No industry would benefit from healthy eating habits. So, without the government to socialize and encourage poor behaviors, institute idiotic agricultural subsidies,…

This is most unfortunate..:(

Are you guys talking about Vital Wheat Gluten?

Khyron42 said: Currently, my fiance and I spend roughly $200 on food for the two of us per month. Yes, this was discussed here before. The price is quite ridiculous for the vast majority of the world. Currently, Soylent is just for tiny pockets of…

Yes, it is more for the people from US, given their fraudulent monetary system, socialist ravaging of healthcare and higher education.

If anyone is using these types of vitamin supplements, maybe you should stop doing it.

I have one of these, and it is horrible compared to the blender bottle. It leaks very easily and the top doesn't stay on, especially under any kind of pressure. (It's surprisingly easy to build up enough pressure for the lid to come off when using protein…

If you're working out that much you're sweating more than average, so you may well need some more salt. Be careful also that you're hydrating enough. It's easy to forget you still need more fluids when you're drinking all your meals.

I get hungry. I go from zero to hungry, then I have some Soylent, then I'm not hungry until I'm hungry again.

I'm eating mostly Soylent and I'm getting a pretty ordinary amount of "waste volume".

How long have you been on Soylent? How much of your diet does it make up? If you were used to fewer carbs before I can certainly see the increase becoming an issue. I would second adding a bit of protein to see if it helps, you could also add some additional…

My experience with it, is that it doesn't work better than my Blendtec...

Great thanks for the info! I'm starting to get used to this change and it seems the best for me is about 12 ounces (instead of the 22 I started with on day one) to start the day followed by another cup whenever I start to feel a bit of hunger come on.…

Tottally understandable. Personally I would wait until Soylent is at my door.

Awesome, thanks Ana. And you may want to update the subject line to include 9/3. Looking forward to my Soylent!

Upper class rich kids with no responsibility? Then why am I able to afford soylent just fine? I'm 20, living on my own, and it's actually about $30 cheaper per month and buying real food (steaks, chicken, veggies, fruits,) And I'm a member of the "Working…

We posted a modified version of this update on the blog a little bit ago. Happy 200,000 units shipped, everyone! http://blog.soylent.me/post/96572963857/current-production-and-fulfillment-status

If you do a search on "Beano" you will find multiple threads in which it has been discussed. It's helped some soylenteers and had no effect for others. Ditto the search for "probiotics" and you will find much existing discussion. The general consensus…

If I were you I would supplement Soylent with some protein powder. I'm worried about this too. I rock climb 2× a week, run 2× a week, and usually lift weights once as well. I eat a lot right now and am only about 7 or 8 pounds over where I want to me…

And here I only know a handful of state abbreviations... silly me thinking AK was Arkansas. @asympt I do believe I said 'for example'.

http://www.popsci.com/article/science/what-happens-when-mice-eat-nothing-powdered-food?src=SOC&dom=twThere was an actual scholarly website for it, but I couldn't find it again. It basically boiled down to they where virtually as healthy, weather it was…

So, I work out 2x a week for 1hr, plus 20-30 minutes of HIIT cardio most other days. According to various online calorie calculators I should be eating around 2,300cal to maintain my weight, and I'm trying to lose maybe 5-10lbs. My body fat is currently…

Exordium01 said: The other unpleasantness for me is the lack of... waste volume. If doing this long term, I'd probably want to augment my diet with celery, carrots, or the occasional salad. People don't realize how much of solid food is just waste…

Wheat germ is very good due to high micro nutrients profile, but it's not so easy to digest (just imaging you're eating dough). If you're looking for high protein in carb sources - try rice flour.

We would never take action (especially such a violent one as you suggested) against anyone who received an incorrect shipment of Soylent 1.0! We are of course interested in identifying mis-shipments so we can eliminate bugs in our shipping process.

Thanks for the links. A vegan acquaintance of mine believes he developed severe celiac from eating two much wheat gluten as the mock-meat, seitan. I'll definitely be on the look-out for any adverse effects from including wheat germ in my diet regularly.…

Thank you, Matt. I hope you understand, I'll believe it when I see a shipping email.

Thank you everyone for the encouragement. I think the reason I was questioning whether to continue was because I wasn't sure I was actually contributing anything worthwhile. At the very least, I now know that there are people out there who find some…

Yeah, no, I'm not gonna throw my friend under the bus in PM so RL can save face. Mistakes have clearly been made, left and right. Regardless, according to what we've been told, she shouldn't have her Soylent before me because we ordered the SAME amount…

Hey @spiritvale. Sorry again about this. Your order is shipping out tomorrow.

If she ordered on the new site, she definitely should not have received her order yet. If you can PM me her name or email, I'd be happy to check this out further.