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jenks said: Oh and of course, it was her turned that cupboard into our Soylent storage. She's the best Keeper!!! LOL jenks said:

Hey @vanclute! Love your posts I think if I saw a doctor or dietitian they might tell me to increase the calories, I have no idea really, I'm pretty bad when it comes to nutrition. The problem is I was eating unhealthy, and not calorie counting at…

I lie, 3 months (12 weeks) of Soylent in a total of 5x1 week boxes. Hopefully Soylent 2.0 won't have oil which would cut it down by one more box. media-20140614.jpg800x600 120 KB media-20140614 (2).jpg800x600 73.9 KB Here's mine and my girlfriends…

I don't recall hearing about anything like this from the beta testers. Did the beta formula just not have this problem?

Over the last couple days I've been trying to redesign my own imitation-Soylent recipe (Schmoylent) to taste more like the official stuff (vanilla) instead of unflavored oatmoal. I had been using a 2:1 ratio of oat flour to maltodextrin, but realized…

I believe you would need to consume "more" of those supplements if I am not mistaking if you want to comsume purely soylent at least 1gram of the supplement would still be 9~ calories each as it's normally in the form of oil

Wow, your cupboard looks like it was custom built for Soylent! That's pretty awesome LOL When you mention "huge drop in calorie intake", is that by design? Probably stating the obvious here but you can always drink more if you think you might be too…

I have been looking at people chow on the diy.soylent.me website and when I hit "order this on amazon" the price is considerably different than what the recipe lists. Are prices always drastically different (4.99 to 29.99) or is this just an amazon thing…

Nice @Tordenskjold !!!You may want to add that in the death by cuteness thread - would be a wonderful addition.

I take an Omega 3-6-9 supplement...

Some people on this forum strike me as "offensive" when looking at their posting history, in their tone at least... I miss the days when 'people' were speaking nicely to each other on this forum... I know we are all different and all...

Excellent, thank you!

melkins2 said: because you viewed it as taunting doesnt make it so the same logic can be said for if a woman is raped and the man says that she deserved it for the way she was dressed. back off of this guys posts. deal with your own insecurities, then…

Yes, that's why I said what I did. It seemed bizarre that it was brought up here out of the blue.

Ok, here we go! I'll try to keep these short and sweet! First, the reason I switched from food to Soylent. I have had some weight issues in the past. I had a rough year personally and this caused me to stop watching my weight completely. My peak…

Your not using an alternative oil? (it's essential)

melkins2 said: the same logic can be said for if a woman is raped and the man says that she deserved it for the way she was dressed. What a monumentally ridiculous analogy. I havent seen one that bad in a very long time. Have you worked at that your…

Thanks - yeah, it could also be worth trying Gum Arabic and Xanthan Gum if you can find some (more for the intestinal discomfort, but still relevant). I just tried 1/4 teaspoon of Xanthan Gum, so we'll see how things go tonight when it reaches my intestines...…

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Not for the vegan version, it isn't...

Good point. If my Soylent ends up causing me any side effects like this, I'll temporarily stop the Soylent and try eating some sucralose and/or vanillin to see if I can narrow down the culprits. Anyone else who has gas or headaches could try this as…

The desire not to have to sip it is reasonable. I'd prefer not to have to think about that every time I drink. If the extra fiber continues to solve my issue, I'll try chugging it and see if I'm still fine.

Do you mind if we let the issue of censorship die in this thread? It's not particularly relevant to this thread, and I'd like to prevent this thread from getting derailed. Thank you.

I was actually thinking about a 2nd possible cause for the gas/smell that people mention... The protein, where a factor is not enough 'exercise'

Soylent is 2000 calories that was all heh.

bronse said: You can ask anyone, there has been at least one post that was suppressed. It's not a secret. Are you talking about the post where the guy signed up for discourse so he could post that he was throwing away all his soylent, and threw a tantrum…

Beano!!! ............

I made the unfortunate decision to snack on chips and french onion dip when I started in on Soylent so I'm not sure if my killer gas is the Soylent or the onion dip. But throw me into the camp of "I don't want to have to sip this stuff". I really prefer…

jason_gamedev said: A few of you that are defending the censorship touch exactly on my point, which is even worse because it's the users that disagree that flag it, making it no longer an open discussion, which is what alarmed me in the first place.…

Okay, I couldn't find any Gum Arabic at the store, but Xanthan Gum is also used in Soylent and has similar side effects. Just ate a quarter teaspoon of it mixed with water! Slimy... I'll let you know how my intestines react.

The basic recipe from Betty Crocker. I recently saw some pics of cookies with different fat/shortening used and baked immediately or after 4hours or overnight. The overnight actuality produced a better cookie. Don't know the science behind it. Any one…

@achemerys thanks for the addition. I remember the beano being discussed elsewhere on the forums. Glad to know it helps.

Canola oil, which is the main component of the oil blend proper.

@mark1 I don't think my fiber intake was consistent by any means. And I've gone some stretches without much fiber, and that didn't cause an issue. But it's possible.

@bronse for most people, I think it does provide that convenience. The issue is mostly likely the smallness of their sample size. If we can show that the issue is the soluble vs insoluble ratio, then I'm sure Rosa Labs will incorporate that knowledge…

Does anyone know about the expected response time for refunds? I mailed in like 2 weeks ago and haven't heard anything. The auto reply said 3-5 business days... @JulioMiles

Has anyone actually compared this Spacenutrientstation stuff with official soylent to see how it compares?

he actually didn't throw a tantrum. everyone else did in reaction to his post. if you go back and read his original post he is very calm and informative of his personal experience. he never bashed anyone. he was just disappointed. and comparing posting…

I've received my next two months here in Canada, purchased by some folks from the boards and shipped via Fedex. I went with two additional months this time, as it was necessary to supplement my daily Soylent with additional food, as 1500 calories/day…

Similar experience here, and the pitcher saved me this morning. Go Soylent!

All but banana for me.

I've had quite a few gas issues with Soylent, with the volume and overwhelingly strong smell. It's basically pure death coming out of my rear. I've gassed a few co-workers and most evacuate the area whenever I approach. I've been taking Soylent for…

Was this directed at people with gas issues or just poor nutrition in general? I personal have a number of nutrition issues, but have not yet tried any product like Soylent. My biggest issue is I semi-consciously get up in the middle of the night and…

By the way, I've been looking at other Soylent ingredients, and it seems more likely that Gum Arabic could be causing the gas, rather than the vanillin or sucralose. It's a form of fiber that might be a surprise to your intestinal flora. I'm going…

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While sorting through my Soylent I found that I could easily fit 2 months of Soylent in 5 of the 1 week boxes. If the oil didn't leak from some bottles when on their side I could fit 3 months in 7 boxes. Heck if I tried hard enough I think I could fit…

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Sounds like a migraine, actually. (Right down to the 'hangover'). Whenever you introduce a new food to your diet, particularly if you do so in a large quantity, you upset your intestinal flora. Some grow prolifically, while others die off. Since so…

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Soylent has also given me very poor bowel movements and gas problems. While the principles that guide Soylent are sound in my opinion, it is clear to me that Soylent has failed. It simply is not a compelling solution and I am extremely disappointed.…

A simple search would have let you see that this has been addressed a few times already.

I'm in the same bowl. Tried beano last night and it did make a difference. You might be on to something about fast digestion. Which would explain why folks who sip over time vs chugging a cup makes a difference.

Have you tried taking a digestive enzyme along with a probiotic? NOW supplements has a good enzyme capsule and Align is a fantastic probiotic. You could also add one of Digestive Advantage's probiotic products like Gas Defense. These can make a huge…

Before we finalise our new flavours set for 100%FOOD, pls. suggest what fruit flavor do you prefer?- Mango- Blueberry- Cranberry- Banana- Mix of them

Is there a problem with the Niacin being so high?

jason_gamedev said: PS> I love how because I understand his point of view, I get accused of being him under another account, lol. Welcome to the internets. jason_gamedev said:

What's a quick & easy substitute for the oil blend that you can get from the store? Olive oil?

Interesting. Soylent is supposed to have plenty of fiber in it, though I'm not sure of its soluble vs insoluble ratios. Are you normally used to a high fiber diet? If so, maybe your body is used to more fiber than normal and going on Soylent is an adjustment…

@Muggle check for more options on DIY-soylent cooperative marketplace.

livingparadox said: Bathroom was more fun That was great. HAHA! Good post. Cant wait for mine to finally ship. Im wondering about the people who used beano or the like to take care of the gas problem and if they had a different reason than yours for…

Good idea being lax about it... I highly doubt you'd get your order by the end of June. I'd guess mid-July. Keep in mind how long it's taken to get to the 4-week sales (6 weeks) and while these orders were larger, the majority of Soylent sales were 4-weeks…

Wow, this tread exploded, lol. Couldn't get thru all the responses but few things... A few of you that are defending the censorship touch exactly on my point, which is even worse because it's the users that disagree that flag it, making it no longer…

Also, not sure if I should categorize this as Soylent Experience or Nutrition, as its specifically related to the effects of soluble vs insoluble fiber in the diet...

I'm on day 11 of Official Soylent, and most of that time has been spent with significant gas and unpleasant bowel movements. I /think/ I've gotten it under control, but its an experiment in the making. That being said, this post is mostly to see if…

melkins2 said: he shared his experience, people freaked out. i mean he literally posted a friggin blog-like post not directed at ANYONE, and people lost their minds because they are so desperate to get their product. Try yelling "Gun!" in a crowded…

Oh btw, I meant to ask... what is the reason for letting the dough sit in the fridge for 4 hours? I don't bake enough to know if that's a normal thing or if it's special to Soylent dough or what.

I'm on day 11 of 99% soylent (I'm currently eating a bit of couscous at night to help with digestion. Will be 100% again once I start adding my needed supplement) and so far, Soylent is generally the most delicious sounding thing I eat. Well, so long…

lol yea, i read the mustard gas one on google, good stuff.

My review is kind of mixed bag. My initial experience was actually kind of awful until I figured out the weirdness of my reactions. If you want, you can check it out, but I haven't updated it in a few days.

I've been using this recipe for about a week now and so far so good. It's very tasty, the texture is fine and it doesn't leave me feeling hungry, which is great!

melkins2 said: you just flat out resorted to calling me dumb because i said people have a right to post, No, no I didnt. melkins2 said: i don't think you would appreciate it very much No, I wouldnt. I actually dont care. Its happened to me before…

it really is that simple that you are just trying to be as angry as possible. you just flat out resorted to calling me dumb because i said people have a right to post, even you. careful or you might be the victim of a vicious flagging. i don't think…

My first day of Soylent was spent enveloped in a thick, viscous cloud of rancid, choking evil. My girlfriend is returning from out of town today and I might ask her to stay with friends for awhile.

You have zero knowledge about crowdfunding, this much is clear. I posted a study on crowd funding that you probably didnt even bother reading. Anyone can flag something for any reason they like. You dont like it? Tough. The people with "poor customer…

@JulioMiles Can you provide an estimate on when you will have completed all of the intial backer order fulfillment? I am still waiting on my week order and would just like to know when I can expect to see it. Don't need specific dates, but I would assume…

right your disappointment in the poster's actions were the problem. so tell me, what gives you or anyone the right to tell anyone what to do with his property? he shared his experience, people freaked out. i mean he literally posted a friggin blog-like…

At home blood tests.....

melkins2 said: leave good hearted, disappointed customers to express themselves as they wish. you don't like it..... don't read it And all of those people have been left alone except one person. And his "disappointment in the product" was not the reason.Oh…

IDK @ jrowe47....I started a thread called "how about a little good faith soylent" (or something like that) and i never got flagged. people may not have agreed with me and actually argued to the point that it was getting sad, but they never flagged me.…

RDA for micronutrients such as vitamins, amino acids, etc. don't really change with different body types (with a handful of exceptions). As for macronutrients, what really matters is the ratios. If you have a good ratio - which Soylent does - all you…

Yes. This is true for me, as well. My tolerance is much lower, so I'm learning to adjust my consumption. Though I didn't do so well last night.

There have been very few flagged posts total. Not many that I can think of. And I have been here a very long time. IF something is deemed inappropriate I think it should be removed completely. The moderators get notifications of flags. IF they agree with…

I have heard people say they got drunk quicker on Soylent

The problem with user flagging system hidding posts, is it requires very few flags to hide stuff, this would be easy to exploit... Good thing is hasn't been on our forum here I just think it would be healthy if users could choose to see the post and…

The thing about theater openings and show runs is there's a lot of celebration and booze to be had thus the gin hangover. This morning was a bad one. Even the smell of my coffee nearly made me vomit. I typically reach for Tylenol, Tums, etc., but instead,…

Thanks Lee! I saw that Rob said Soylent is heat stable at the This Week In Startups video from 2/26/14 (Rob comes in around 1:11:30). I'm not sure if that's changed since then, and an official confirmation that nothing is lost in baking/cooking would…

Anyone want to try Nutella or cashew butter.

It just doesnt matter to me. Nothing that has ever been hidden will affect my life in any way shape form or fashion. I trust Soylent in this aspect. If they wanted to hide posts so to paint Soylent in the best light they wouldnt allow all of the "soylent…

Great job. The dough looks just like mine. I've been talking with @MattCauble about getting analysis on cooked Soylent. They are working On that. Although what I've read at the low temp used for these cookies the nutrients should not change. We do need…

how do you mix it

But there really should be a way to show hidden posts for those curious about why it was hidden... Perhaps an up and down vote system like reddit or imgur would work better... Because I don't think it takes many flags to hide a post

The RDAs are a general rule of thumb. People who need more calories or less calories know it and they make those adjustments on their own. Soylent is 2000 calories a day. What other measurement would you have them use to make Soylent other than the RDAs?

How can you generalize all the nutrient and calorie requirements between two people when people have so many different body sizes?

Thats an awesome break down. Thanks for the work!

RECIPE Using @leecauble1's recipe which you can find here, I whipped up my first batch of Soylent cookies this morning. I did the mixing last night before setting in the fridge to chill overnight. I forgot to document the mixing, but I took photos throughout…

The flagged post was not adding anything constructive to the board. It was not a useful discussion, and it seemed to be offensive purely for the sake of being offensive. The community decided "No, this not how we want to conduct our discussions" and flagged…

Personally, I would like to see the oil bottles come with a safety seal for freshness and for anti-tamper reasons. it would also avoid all of the spillage issues. Any possibility in doing that in the near future @JulioMiles?

Thankfully, I'm fairly certain that nothing in my body is made of plastic. Now... if they had one that did that to body fat...

I was just relistening to my geek playlist. How's this for a marketing idea? Get Jonathan coulton to do a version of "code monkey" which says "code monkey get up make soylent..."