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I have a bit of experience on this one, but my odyssey with the Brazilian bureaucracy is not yet finished. I was an original backer, but between the time of my backing, and the time of shipping, I had moved to Brazil. I then had to use a reshipping service…

livingparadox said: If nobody else is interested... I think you should keep it up. livingparadox said:

Has the DIY Joylent formula been adjusted, as well?

I have never personally met Spaceman; I've never had any offline interaction with him; and I have never consumed any of his product. When he first started marketing Spacefoods on these forums, he was unquestionably in spam territory. He was asked to…

I noticed that pinch to zoom is no longer working in diy.soylent.me. Not having great vision, i appreciated it, especially when mixing up a big batch in the kitchen. 😕 It would be a good thing for accessibility if you fixed this. 👮 Thanks!

In sentence: Your may use the Nutrient Calculator to personalise your own profile, @nickp

You should change your forum name to spamman

Do you mind saying how large those doses are? There's been some discussion lately that the RDA for potassium may be better increased, it would be interesting to know how the extra dosage has effected you.

somebody said: I think some people here seem to have a hard time accepting not everyone eats like they do. That's exactly what most of the responses to OP -- as well as countless forum threads and a number of Soylent-positive articles -- have been…

I've been adding fish roe to my soylent and I can tell you that at $375 an ounce, this def isn't cheap.....Oh and pardon me, but could you please pass the Grey Poupon?

There was another price thread a while back, and I remember budgets varied wildly from person to person, there was not much consensus on what an "average" meal cost. I agree with OP's sentiment, though calling it a "premium foodie product for upper-class…

If you want to stay in nutritionally complete food paradigm, but do not tolerate gas - you may try some DIY-formulas with different source of carbs. Rice based formulas are the best for that. You may do it by yourself or choose one on Powdered Foods Marketplace.

Good news, @mcpancakes!I see that more and more studies show that people on low-carb diets lose more weight and faster, than people on low-fat diets… In response to demand of our customers we developed 100%FOOD Low Carb formula based on Zone Diet with…

Spaceman said: What is your BMI, @Muggle? May be you just need more than 2000 cal a day (hence more than 670 per meal). We plan to dispense different amount of calories in bottles according to your needs with our 100%FOOD machine, until you can just…

asympt said: That's a pretty extreme environment, so it seems probable you'd already been developing this stone. Too few fluids are a risk factor, and a lot of people drinking their meals forget to drink enough water on the side, so definitely make…

What is your BMI, @Muggle? May be you just need more than 2000 cal a day (hence more than 670 per meal). We plan to dispense different amount of calories in bottles according to your needs with our 100%FOOD machine, until you can just use more bottles…

Hey @macj214284 we have your order in the system and it should be shipping out very soon. Sorry about the confusion! Let me know if you need anything else.

grnarrow said: I used about 60oz of water. At meal times I had about 12oz of soylent, at mid-meal snacks I had about 8oz. I followed each glass with about 4oz of plain water, just to rinse the taste and texture out of my mouth. What I do is just to…

The iron content of your rice protein may be wrong. Each serving has 15% of your DRI of iron which translates to 2.7 grams per serving not the 1.2 your claiming in your recipe.

Try slowing down your "easing in" and eating less at a time and see if that helps. You should be eating it 1x per day and taking 60+ min per meal (sipping slowly) until you see an adjustment. A common issue we are seeing is that definitions of "easing…

I also read on one of the Soylent pages that they are aware of the headache issue and will be fixing it in the production version. They recommend not quitting regular food cold turkey and to integrate Soylent slowly into your diet giving your body a chance…

I've been bouncing back and forth between the DIY's and official. I love the relative simplicity of the official. I also appreciate that they have more liability for making sure things are done correctly (from the actual recipe, to quality of suppliers,…

Wow Khyron42, you are to be commended for living off roughly 3$ a day per person, but your world view and place in it need to be adjusted. To say: Khyron42 said: Soylent is simply another premium foodie product for upper-class rich kids with no financial…

Don't worry I am March 23rd 2 weeks consolidated, and have yet to get my email. Wouldn't look too deep into those may orders

Some of the current DIY's out there offer low carb choices...

Grand so :)

To expound on @eviljim's comment, I tighten it most of the way, then align the top's handle with the pitcher's handle and spout. If I tighten it past that alignment point then I will occasionally get leaking.

dilettante said: However, I've noticed that I can no longer twist the top of the pitcher on tight enough for it to not leak. It's not just a dribble either, I can pour it out without un-twisting the top... although it may have some of the texture filtered…

I'd love to be a beta tester for the low carb / high fat / high protein version!

If I go a day or more with 0% Soylent, when I start back the gas is always worse than when I first started Soylent.

Going into week three, definitely much less severe (I can survive a workday at the office) but not gone entirely. The gas quantity has gone mostly back to normal but the unmistakable smell is pretty much still there after a Soylent-rich day. I typically…

Working like a charm now. Thanks!

Matt88 said: 1) Cost of gas to get to and from the grocery store (Soylent has shipping included in its price). Shipping.PNG730x465 19.3 KB If you get a 1 time shipment, you have to pay for shipping. Matt88 said: 2) Time spent shopping for food…

I used about 60oz of water. At meal times I had about 12oz of soylent, at mid-meal snacks I had about 8oz. I followed each glass with about 4oz of plain water, just to rinse the taste and texture out of my mouth.

@MattCauble I've been watching the shipment tracker and am seeing several 2 week orders that have received their shipment emails from May 2014 though mine was ordered in March of 2014. Could you check and make sure my order didn't get missed please?

Hello everyone! I have been waiting to take the plunge into soylent for a very long time to help with moderation and having a more balanced meal. Also having a way healthier meal then I ever would make for myself doesn't hurt either. Been waiting since…

Yes, the pastebin site with the code pasted after the / worked great !

Yea - might be a bit obsessive... but with such a big change in my diet I wanted to know if there were changes right away, as weight gain creeps up on me. I haven't been above 240 lbs in over a year and a half, and since being on Soylent, I went over…

Matt88 said: I don't know how you can get 2 people to live off of $200USD a month, without coupons or food stamps or some sort of supplementary method It's definitely possible if you don't have any standards for nutrition. When times were tough in…

mrcodehpr01 said: Shipping estimates: New customers: 10-12 weeks after order placedExisting customers who have received their first Soylent orders: 1-2 weeksExisting customers who have not received their first Soylent orders: 1-2 weeks after first…

It varies from person to person. My gas is persistent, but mostly settles into the evening. Mine also varies from day to day.

Thank you for sharing your story. If you do get a refund, please offer to give away the rest to someone in the community who is still waiting.

@MattCauble and @ana usually have better response times

I don't know about going away after the first week, as everybody seems to have different adaptation rates. However they do seem to be less severe after an adjustment period.

I tried plenty of protein shakes none with the texture of Soylent. But I am also a guy that actually likes the texture of Soylent and don't understand why other people are turned off by it.

All great responses, thank you. Absolutely would speak to her doctor about altering her diet prior to even introducing a single meal with Soylent. I certainly have no idea if she simply needs dense calories (fat) for calorie burn or if there is an additional…

Hopefully a lower carb version will be released within the next year or two, after they have caught up with their orders and have time to work on additional recipes.

Two things to consider adding to you $200USD a moth cost. 1) Cost of gas to get to and from the grocery store (Soylent has shipping included in its price).2) Time spent shopping for food (i.e. you spend 1 hour a week shopping, and you value your time…

I've been using one of these for a year without problem. I did loose the I ring in the dishwasher once and hadn't notice. When I went to shake it up a major mess. I ring found and no more issues.

cicadymn said: How was your hunger level on the Low Carb Chocolate? Did you have many cravings when doing 100% food? I did have cravings, but I used the bottle that it came in...It was suggested I use a bigger sports bottle and more water...Looking…

Spaceman said: Hey @Muggle - where are they? We're curious Hey sorry folks, I work in IT and disconnected over the long weekend...No PC, or email, or news or much of anything... Really love the convenience of DIY so I'll have my reviewer hat on tomorrow…

I won't be able to do Soylent full time at the current price, but after my first two weeks, if I just stick to the 2 week price and do two meals a day Monday through Friday, then it will end up costing me less than my budget for my breakfast/lunch budget…

I echo the request for a lower-carb version.

Only 8% of Americans spend as little as you do (and you spend half of what that lowest group does) and the average is over $600 a month for a single person. You also spend less (about half) than the average for the cheapest food plan according to the…

I agree with this. The texture is pretty much the same as any protein shake I've had, and the flavor is much milder and more enjoyable. Friends who have tried Soylent who have never had a protein shake seemed more likely to be turned off by the texture,…

As it stands now, the economics of Soylent get worse the more people there are in a household since food waste is usually less of an issue. I know plenty of working class people who easily spend $200 per month just feeding themselves, and a lot of that…

You can gain and lose 5lbs with easy, so I wouldn't put too much stock in a gain of so little and are you that concerned about weight that you get on the scale every single day, sounds obsessive.

Have none of you ever had a protein shake? It tastes exactly the same, in fact I'd say the flavor is much milder than a regular protein shake.

Thanks for posting this. It's a new article but the information in it is no surprise. Yes, I also would be interested in low-carb Soylent.

Khyron42 said: The reason so many Americans are living on incredibly unhealthy diets is because it's the only affordable option - and at these prices, Soylent is simply another premium foodie product for upper-class rich kids with no financial responsibilities.…

I expect the price will go down with time. DIY soylent costs much less. If you eat 2 meals/day of DIY soylent (like I do), depending on your recipe, it will cost you $100/month. This leaves you $100/month to spend on dinner and "real" food. There are…

Currently, my fiance and I spend roughly $200 on food for the two of us per month. The price of Soylent makes it completely unfeasible as even a supplementary food source to anyone who lives in the real world. The reason so many Americans are living…

No offense taken. My intent with that post was to gently encourage an open mind, without causing any confrontation. Also, to say that I know what gives a certain person headaches better than they do can be belittling to that person, and I haven't personally…

Per site policy, selling Soylent here is not allowed. This topic is now closed. New replies are no longer allowed.

www.npr.org Cutting Back On Carbs, Not Fat, May Lead To More Weight Loss A new diet study concludes that a low-carbohydrate diet leads to almost three times more weight loss than a traditional low-fat diet where carbs…

If you don't like the texture of Soylent you may not like the texture of 100%Food. Then again, maybe lots more texture is the way to go for you, since it may not be possible to ever get the texture down to nothing.

I didn't experience an unbearable amount of gas, but found Beano eliminated what I did.

I am still adjusting my diy recipe, and want to stop using sugar for sweetness. I have some stevia extract and wonder how to convert from sugar using weight in grams. I have read that it is 200x sweeter, can anyone confirm?

I'm totally trolling, and I'm totally honest about it. (This bug thing is a great idea)

I don't need to eat bugs, I'm drinking soylent.

Don't bother, mate. We don't matter.

grnarrow said: Found out cocoa does not mix into already-made soylent. It just floated on top no matter how much I stirred it. Tried cinnamon for lunch. It did not mix well either, and did not much help the cloying sweetness. Cinnamon doesn't really…

I tried my first week worth of Soylent, and experienced the sulfuric gas issue that has been mentioned many times... (Went 66% soylent - 2 soylent meals, 1 solid meal for that week). Decided to give it more of a chance, because I really do want it to…

Hey, This is my recipe: http://diy.soylent.me/recipes/davids-soylent Are there any problems with this? I'm a bit sketchy on some of the ingredients nutrients values. The Whey nutrition I took from Provon 292 (http://www.bssa.biz/userfiles/file/Provon_292.pdf)…

So I just finished my first couple of bottles of 100%FOOD from the sample pack that I ordered, and had a really interesting experience. Almost immediately after drinking one, I got a buzz akin to a low dose of Ritalin. Any idea what might cause this reaction?…

I'm in for France so you have at least one

Hello, I had the exact same problem with the taste of vanilla... It was so bad that I ended up puking and felt quite sick for the rest of the day. One of the reasons for it is because of my GERD symptoms which basically means my stumach acid is always…

It sounds like the rubber o-ring is either broken or has fallen out? Perhaps you tightened it too much?

I'm currently finishing off my first pitcher of Soylent while I write this, and so far, I think it's pretty great. I'm satisfied after every meal, with one exception. I *crave* salt. I feel like I need lots and lots of salt after every meal. So far, since…

Thanks Spaceman for the suggestion. The frozen berries are a big help in getting the mixture cold after blending, but you are right that dried berries would be good for travelling and I could always blend with ice if I have a blender. I have to admit…

This site appears to have info on RFI Ingredients' suppliers. Perhaps if someone on the internet actually has an account on there they might be able to help clarify for the rest of us?

Just as an FYI, we are also concerned with GMO and Hexane in our Crude Food recipes. You can buy non GMO expeller pressed canola oil. The brand we use is Spectrum, it is more expensive than the regular Canola oil costing about the same as extra virgin…

I love this quote from the article: "There's a need among moms who want to get more protein in their kids' diets, but it can be hard to feed them things like a steak", she says. "If you can give them foods that are appealing, like a cookie [with cricket…

So, I only found /r/soylent in the last couple weeks, and it seems like it would be a good match for my needs. I work night shift, and swap to days for my weekend. This makes forming good eating habits..tough. So, I'm hoping to swap my 2nd meal of the…

I'd like to think that the O-ring is damaged, and if that is the case, you can order replacements for that easily enough. I'd check to make sure the plastic isn't cracked or damaged to be sure. The Takeya pitchers seem to be pretty well made, and I haven't…

I'm enjoying the Soylent 1.0... I love how full it makes me feel. I will admit that the gas lasted much longer than a week, and the acid reflux was terrible for the first two weeks, but now I seem to have overcome that. However, I've noticed that I can…

Don't underestimate Drug traffickers & customs officers.One shipment of 100%FOOD to Spain was suspended due to suspicion in drugs.I think they had previous cases that gave them reasons for that

For long time storage we use freeze dried berries instead of frozen.It helps when you take your blend out of home. You also may try to add freeze dried coffee to your cocoa blend. Hard mornings go away

@grnarrow - if you like cocoa, do not like gas and want to stay in nutritionally complete paradigm you might be more happy with 100%FOOD Choco.

It's been a week and I'm sticking to Vicc's Egg Basket, as best I can. It's challenging to eat everything on the menu; several days my consumption has been short. No hunger, and no cravings for sweets. I think low-carb agrees with me. I canceled my…

Matt PM'd me and let me know that my order was accidentally 2 orders in their world and that it has been resolved. Just thought I should let people know the resolution, since I asked the question here.

It's his job, he presumably gets to have a weekend--even a holiday weekend.

Thanks @nickp! The icon fonts don't look like they're loading though... getting a cross-origin policy error.

Yeah I noticed too! Nice job @nickp.

Most people I share it with end up coughing shortly after drinking it because of the scratchiness. I've actually done the same thing too. I don't think I'll recommend Soylent to anyone until there's a fix for this, it's not a great experience. I will…

Thanks for the update...Finally got my hands on some second hand official Soylent and it's DEFINITELY for me!! with this update i can plan on how to ration what i have left...hope the estimates are correct...fingers crossed...don;t want to think about…

For you it sounds like a high-fat, low-carb soylent would be the best.

ive only just got into soylent, ive tried this for a while and it is a chore to eat, the odd flavourings really don't help so ive substituted all the natural ingredients with a multivitamin containing nutrients from natural sources, ive found a way to…

i am also rannyfash, i wrote the post on sciencemaddness