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I got an email 2 weeks ago from the Soylent team asking for volunteers in the LA area to live on Soylent for 30 days. It sounded pretty interesting, so I signed up. Has anyone heard more about this trial? Did it start and I simply wasn't chosen?

I am a big fan of entrepreneurs. And if I had the money to support Mr. Rhinehart and his endeavors I would. Not to mention he is SO easy on the eyes and if I had ovaries I'd bear his children... Nevertheless, I simply cannot afford the stuff. It comes…

You mean to tell me you didn't have email confirmation and fed-ex tracker 15 minute updates? Shame on you.

gannas said: Fully expect this to turn out like every other early-adopter experience of mine. Late, malfunctioning, and eclipsed early by better products. Sweet! LOL... yeah that does often seem to be the case does it not? I really only want this…

I've also noticed that fiber helps with that. Hunger is sometimes confused with a feeling of not being full.

gannas said: I find the complete lack of any technical details surrounding how this magically "detects" your drink disturbing.But that didn't stop me from pre-ordering one. This, I'm not sure I once spotted an actual working product that wasn't either…

Finally someone with realistic expectations. There is no way you can be disappointed!

Food hacking and the future of hunger Talks about Soylent in regards to hunger, poverty, food insecurity. Critics of biohacking dismiss the practice as the obsession of alpha geeks. But finding out how to optimise nutrition may have wider implications.…

Not sure if you are replying to me or not, but your hunger really depends on caloric intake versus how much you need. I suggest using an online calculator (I've posted it other places) to get a clear idea of your suggested caloric intake. When I first…

I got a fedex alert that it has been delivered, but I am at work. Due to how my apartment handles packages, I won't be able to pick it up till tomorrow

Finally, it can answer the question of whether that cup you found contains beer or piss! I find the complete lack of any technical details surrounding how this magically "detects" your drink disturbing.But that didn't stop me from pre-ordering one.…

Well, once again you will become a pioneer! 13oz is too small for me as it would mean having to carry two containers when I am out and about (the vessyl and one for the soylent). I'd like to believe that they can differentiate between versions of DIY…

Mmmm, yes, when I have to drink mystery liquids I will finally know what they are.Don't get me wrong, I think its really cool... I just can't figure out any time it would do something useful for me.

bjoshman said: I got you in the mixing temp thread @achemerys but I thought I would put similar info here for everyone watching this thread. todays and yesterdays batch started out as 1000ml strong fresh brewed tea, and mixed in powder and filled…

Yeah I'm ok with the smaller size since I can refill at any time, and it will keep track of it for me. My only beef with the 20oz Contigo I use now is that sometimes I drink 2 of them in a day, and other times I drink 2 and a bit, or slightly less than…

Yeah, anybody with big issues about the interview must not be familiar with Stephen Colbert's interviews. Rob did a great job at holding his own here, especially considering how many other guests on the show do. Well done.

casssax said: This is what I'm trying to figure out. Just how much will I really want to drink during the day at work. So the reason why I bring my 750ml bottle full, is that it varies how hungry I am throughout the day. No exact science to consumption…

I got you in the mixing temp thread @achemerys but I thought I would put similar info here for everyone watching this thread. todays and yesterdays batch started out as 1000ml strong fresh brewed tea, and mixed in powder and filled remaining space in…

It ended up not being 100% tea, I only brewed 1000ml of tea, and I brewed it strong because I knew I would either be adding ice or more water to fill whatever remaining space in the pitcher after mixing up the power. But mostly tea. I wanted to do this…

It shouldn't be too hard to get them to add Soylent to their DB. What I want to know is can we get it to sync with a recipe on DIY.soylent. As in, make a change to the recipe, and the cup or app adjusts accordingly. Also, does it have the technology…

I had the same issue. I mentioned it in the official shipping/fulfillment thread and Julio got one shipped. Might want to tag him here or mention it in that thread.

*edit* Manufacture Date ≠ Expiration Date, my mistake, thanks for clarification synn89! My Soylent just arrived this week and, in general, I'm pleased with it. However, a friend happened to notice that the included oil has a 4 month old expiration date…

My concern with preparing in bulk is that you would not get an even distribution of all the ingredients. Take Masa and Choline for instance, it is a ratio of 172.5 to 1. I'm afraid no matter how thoroughly you mix, the distribution is going to be off.

leecauble1 said: Here's the link to @vanclute blog and their first taste of the cookies. http://iamsoylent.com/reviews/coooooooooookies/%C2%A0 Hope you all enjoy. @leecauble1 / @Leecauble (Why two accounts?) FYI,The link is dead in your post and…

Time to break out the GMK?

It went very well, especially considering what some guests have seen. I would be interested to know more about the experience. Did you talk much with SC before or after? We all know it's a show to entertain, but what was his real impression of Soylent?…

so instead of water, you used all tea for the green or black?? interesting.

You might want to tag @xmaxonx so they get an email. I've done it for you

kennufs said: I just ordered some and will let you know how it goes. Have you received the mini syrups yet? Any thoughts? kennufs said:

to those of you using almond milk and other liquid replacements.. are you not using any water and just those ingredients or partial? thanks

I'd just like to say, @JulioMiles, your responsiveness and the information you have been replying with to people lately is exactly the kind of thing some of us whiners were previously looking for But this isn't intended to be a negative post, it's a…

Also, I am very happy with the changes I made to my spaceman food: 50% of a bottle per meal, top it off with shredded coconut, coconut oil and olive oil. Shake.

sachwala said: Since your body is receiving all the ancillary nutrients it needs, muscle building will be easier and less protein is required. Got any evidence to back this up? sachwala said:

Congrats Rob. I just wish you had mentioned the angle of "I agree meals are enjoyable, but it should be optional." Even Colbert probably has the few odd dinners where he just rushes through it to get it done. Also you should get a cat and hold it while…

halo3 said: slow it down a bit on the words per minute and dumb down the language so its like normal conversation rather than a technical explanation. Work on showing emotion in your face when you talk and adjusting your voice so its not monotone.…

My credit card company greatly appreciates the posting of these exciting new technologies...

Here is my routine. Fill up the pitcher the night before. In the morning, i fill this cup 3/4 full for "breakfast". www.amazon.com RSVP Endurance Stemless Wine Glass, Set of 2 RSVP Then I fill up a 24oz and a 20oz travel…

In my opinion, he did well considering the circumstances. Getting interviewed on that show is super difficult because not only did he have to explain the product and its purpose, he also had to keep his finesse with Stephen's jabs. Thankfully, he plugged…

Rob had a tough situation to handle. Any time he spoke, he knew he probably had a matter of seconds before Colbert was going to jump in, so he had to communicate a lot of information very rapidly, in order to beat the clock. All in all he managed it…

If you are worried about protein, you can always add casein to your mix to supplement it. Since Spaceman is vegan, he is sourcing his protein from soy (which I am not a fan of). You shouldn't worry as much about protein with 100% foods. Since your body…

considering it was on a comedy show, i think it went rather well for promoting a serious product.

Thank you. I think it went well.

Bonjour à tous, Je suis très intéressé par le concept, en voyant le PDG Rob Rhinehart au Colbert Report d'hier soir (mercredi 11 juin). J'ai arpenté ce thread en surface seulement car il contient vraiment plein de messages. J'ai vu pas mal de liens vers…

https://cue.me/ This looks really promising. Dose blood and saliva testing. From testosterone levels to vit-d. This and the just released "vessal" smart cup, things are getting interesting.

Dammit Spaceman, the more I see your customer service the more I want to support your company. The kind of responsiveness evidenced in this thread is what I'd always wished to see from Soylent, but never have. I'm probably in the minority, but I choose…

What steps do you take to prepare this?

So same day delivery in specific cities and near next day delivery over most of the developed countries including europe... Tough thing to ramp up soon @JulioMiles

I've tried using PayPal and a Visa but I keep getting an "Unexpected Error" and the end of checkout. Did the Colbert Bump cripple Soylent sales? Edit: I was able to order today, can't wait for the 10 or so weeks to pass so I can try soylent for the first…

I'm also making about three "meals" worth a day, however, I don't plan to consume them each in a single setting. I work in an office and normally keep hours from around 7am to 4pm-5pm. My plan is to mix an entire day's worth in the evenings and store…

That's great, thanks @JulioMiles ! I'm glad that you folks have moved on from the role Backerkit had in Soylent. It was pretty tough to know what was going on then interacting with that site. My perception of Soylent as a business was harmed by the use…

Reminds me of the Jim Jupiter episode of Married With Children, but in reverse! (apologies to those for whom this reference is meaningless )

@JulioMiles @rob there needs to be partnership discussions immediately LOL partnerships@myvessyl.com

Thank you for the communication.

Sorry you didn't like Soylent, @SoylentSomeone! I think this thread has run its course.

I've found that adding a little bit of non-soylent food at the end of the day has helped me dramatically. I've gotten good results from rice, spaghetti, and couscous with salad (each separately) so far. You could try that.

jzig said: Ordered 9 weeks and only see 8 shipped. Your last week will be shipped today, you should get a tracking email shortly. Sorry about that! jzig said:

@bernardrizzo If you don't have your Soylent by the end of July I will eat my shirt. You "have" to question their word? From what you have said there is absolutely nothing RosaLabs could do to allay your fears.

Welcome to the future

Yep... we're discussing it here: http://discourse.soylent.me/t/holy-smart-cups/14222/ Looks awesome!

I don't think you'd need to. It sounds like it detects just about anything, they specifically mention shakes & smoothies so... I'm hopeful it'll work immediately. It won't call it "Soylent" I'm sure, but will probably call it a "blend" or "shake" or…

And why is that? Bodybuilding?

I will treat them like a start-up when they begin to treat me like a loyal early adopter. Once they stop, they lose that special consideration and become nothing more than a company who failed to deliver.

I can detect what you are drinking? And calculate how much you have drunk? Can you program it to detect soylent?

@rob slow it down a bit on the words per minute and dumb down the language so its like normal conversation rather than a technical explanation. Work on showing emotion in your face when you talk and adjusting your voice so its not monotone.

Hah... well think about how dissuaded you'll be when it doubles after launch! For anyone who's making s/Soylent a big part of their life, I can't see not wanting this.

Don't change the fundamental subject... They failed to deliver. They failed to provide weekly updates and this calls into question many other issues. The fact that they chose to fulfill orders... not in the order received but by the size of the order…

Protein requirements for me are much higher than the average person.

For my experience, (in bristol scale terms) it started at 4 and progressed towards a 6. It pretty much stayed that way until I added some solid food (rice first, then spaghetti, and couscous this last time). Strangely enough, just one small non-soylent…

I need this... like yesterday... I was only slightly dissuaded by the price; I'm still considering it. Something is wrong with me. XD

LOL that was exactly my reaction!! The plastic kinda bounced off though...

Vessyl is the smart cup that knows exactly what you're drinking The result is Vessyl, a 13-ounce cup that recognizes any beverage you pour into it, displays its nutritional content, and syncs all your drinking habits to your smartphone. Let’s cut to…

vanclute said: http://iamsoylent.com/blog/omg-the-smart-cup-is-here/ throws money at monitor vanclute said:

Anybody else getting weird poops with people chow? Been on this for a week and my stools have been primarily gold/yellow in color and in small stringy pieces

They've had a finished product for less than two months. How is it that they're no longer a startup now?

There are 3 sources of potassium in the ingredients: cocoa powder, potassium chloride, and cream of tartar. Can I just use cocoa powder in larger amounts and get rid of the other 2? Or, are the other 2 a source for other nutrients? Thanks!

Pretty sure the grit/chalkiness is a result of brown rice protein and maltodextrin. It's not enough to bother me though.

I'm cautiously optimistic to report that the slow ingestion of Soylent seems to be working. I ate regular food yesterday and about a cup of Soylent. Today, I've had about two cups over the morning/afternoon with no regular food and so far so good! If…

Saw this and had a nerdgasm. http://iamsoylent.com/blog/omg-the-smart-cup-is-here/

So far, I've been having a glass in the morning, filling up a 25oz thermos and drinking that through-out the work day, then finishing the rest over the course of the evening. I'm use one of these, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EGY4IE/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_1…

-l-glutamine its used as a sweetener/promotes imunsystem strength/reduces allergies. -coco for iron and fiber -banana for potassium

On days I'm in the office, I'll drink an 8oz glass in the morning and take a 20oz thermos to work with me. I'll usually drink about half of it for lunch, and then the other half in the afternoon. I'll then drink a 12 oz glass when I get home, and another…

Thanks @chris_bair. It would be interesting to see how little cocoa powder you could use (say, a teaspoon?) while still having an even mix.

For those outside the US and Canada you can download the video here http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/10342199/The.Colbert.Report.2014.06.11.Rob.Rhinehart.HDTV.x264-D0NK%5Brartv You just need a torrent client like bittorrent or utorrent.

Regardless, We cannot trust your fulfillment process. This calls into question the viability of this as a food source that I (and others) can rely upon. I am past the point where I am willing to cut slack for a start-up operation. The fact is that this…

jzig said: A full week and no reply from forums or email. Ordered 9 weeks and only see 8 shipped. 13 days jzig said:

espy said: Added a month to my 1 week order before the cutoff in April. So @JulioMiles could you make sure my two orders did not fall through the cracks? No shipping emails to date. Thanks! Looks like you had 6 weeks and an extra starter kit ordered…

I've been doing the DIY soylent thing for about 3 weeks now, working a 9-5p desk job.. The daily recipe (People Chow 3.01) comes out to about 3 cups of powder per 2,000cal day. In the morning, I start with 1/2 cup powder mixed with 8oz coffee (and sometimes…

http://purebulk.com/omega-3-fish-oil-powder-15.html Pure bulk has powderd fish oils, I think we are getting closer to a fully powderd mix. -Fish oils-MCT-flax meal-ground chia Any one tired powedering the fats In maltodextrin yet?

bernardrizzo said: If we cannot trust your ability to deliver, can we trust your ability to manufacture? RFI Ingredients manufactures Soylent for Rosa Labs, and we have no control over the specifics of the manufacturing process. Even if we wanted…

bernardrizzo said: If we cannot trust your ability to deliver, can we trust your ability to manufacture? Manufacturing and Shipping are two separate processes. Manufacturing is being done by RFI, a 25 year old company. Once packaged they are shipped…

Has anyone tried substituting in some chicken/veggie stock for water?

The shipping situation is a major problem. You must get your fulfillment and manufacturing situations worked out. I am finding that my confidence in Soylent as a viable food source for me is very much in question. I cannot rely upon a food source that…

Great interview. Typical Colbert. Rob held his own and got the info out.

Yesterday was my first day on Soylent, I still ate dinner and had a bowl of cereal before bed. Just like when I was on my DIY nothing unusual to report, no headaches, no abnormal amounts of gas or extra smelly gas, no indigestion or bloating, stool was…

It's 10-12 weeks from the order date, apologies for the lack of clarity. We hope to have amazon-speed fulfillment very soon!

soylenter said: I don't see the change on backerkit. Is this expected? Yeah, I updated your address in our shipping software, which is separate from Backerkit. Thanks again! shadowhawkxx said: I've got to wonder why it is that their email channel…