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I Spent $106 On A V Shred Program, My Honest Review

June 18, 2023 · In: Lifestyle, Reviews

V Shred Reviews

v shred reviews

If you are someone who browses the internet, is interested in losing weight, have fitness goals or are set on achieving your dream body. Chances you will have come across a V-Shred advert and one of their various V Shred programs. To help you decide if it’s the right choice for you, I wanted to share my experience and add to the reviews on V Shred that are out there.

If you prefer you can watch in video format, or read it below.

The V Shred adverts are everywhere and on every single social media platform that you may use.

Showing their endless transformation pictures from people having made serious changes to their body and usually sporting shredded abs and how they achieved that in just 90 days.

The marketing hype from this company is immense!!

It’s companies like this that remind me of the sleazy car salesman, they give the whole fitness industry a bad name.

It actually takes a lot for me to say that, as I genuinely believe that most health and fitness coaches are generally good people. They are people who actually want to help. But then it’s can also be profitable industry that many people take advantage of. 

V Shred is bro marketing at its finest and the images they use are over-exaggerated (allegedly there have even been claims of using stolen transformation pictures) as well as backed by very questionable methods and claims. 

The face of the company is Vince Sant, who is a personal trainer and fitness model who can often be seen in promotional material, usually with his top off.

Being very easy on the eye Vince will speak to your insecurities and this one thing that no one else is talking about, throw in some interesting science claims, talk about his Mom’s body challenges to become more relatable to you, and then make you believe that he has all of the answers and ones that are specific to you and your individual body type.

Claims about things such as metabolic confusion or hormone misfiring, which sound fancy and like it’s exactly what you are experiencing, so you must need their unique solution, right?

If you search VShred Review into google your are going to get a very mixed bag and so it’s difficult to know who to trust, The company has had a lot of negative reviews but still, they persist on pumping out diet plans, fitness program and meal plans in abundance, and more people seem to be lapping it up. 

So in the name of research and to save you from spending your hard earned money, I took the hit and signed up so that you don’t have to.

Here I give my open and honest V Shred reviews. I am in no way affiliated with this company and I used my own money to purchase the shred program, and this is my own personal opinion as a health coach. Note I have also had to make some updates and adjustments to this review as I did receive a letter from their legal team.

How Much Does V Shred Cost?

There are a couple of different options available, so I suppose it depends on who you are, to which advert you will get targeted with.

On the official website, the workout programmes and diet program with prices (at the time of writing in 2023) include:

  • Fat Loss Extreme for him $47
  • Fat loss Extreme for her $47
  • Ripped in 90 $47
  • Move At Home $47
  • Custom Diet Plan
  • Clean Bulk program $87
  • 6 Pack Shred $19.99
  • Big Arms $19.99
  • Booty Builder $34.95

Their plans are in the affordable range which I like to see.

They do state they have a30-day money back guarantee offer and have a tonne of positive customer reviews with satisfied customers on display on the V Shred website. But having read some other v shred reviews on the internet and complaints made to the better business bureau (bbb websites) , it seems that their customer service is questionable and actually getting your money back on that guarantee may not be as simple as is made out if you are looking for a full refund.

I signed up for the Fat Loss Extreme For Her bundle which cost $57 at the time of purchase.

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In fact, going through the sign-up process, I actually had no idea what I was signing up for. I answered the questions in the shred body type quiz, and watched the extremely long sale’s pitch video (I think it was about an hour)  and this is the vshred program that got spat back out at me at the end of the video.

What’s Included In Fat Loss Extreme For her

This bundle includes a 90-day programme, it is a generic one size fits all workout plan with 5 days of training and 2 rest days

  • Day 1 is Upper Body
  • Day 2 Lower body
  • Day3 High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT Workouts)
  • Day4 Rest Day
  • Day 5 Full Body Circuits
  • Day 6 Full Body Circuits
  • Day 7 Rest Day 

All of the exercise routines are repeated for weeks 1-7. Week 8 introduces the same workout split but different exercises and adds more volume, so there is some element of periodisation.

I actually don’t think that the workout programme for fat loss is bad per say. It’s getting women to lift weights as well as using some high-intensity interval training which is an effective method for female fat loss.

It uses basic compound movements and there is nothing too crazy in these workouts. I actually quite enjoyed them when I tested them out, though I did find them a little too shoulder dominant for me personally. I already have pretty tight shoulders and I had to modify it as this routine would be a surefire way to lead me to an overuse shoulder injury, I could already feel it niggling on week 2 and so changed the routine slightly to include more back work.

The warm-up is seriously lacking, there are no real instructions rather than just doing 5 mins of moderate cardio on the treadmill or a bike. I think that this is a problem with many programmes, that they fail to adequately prepare the body for exercise, and really for real life.

Mobility work is a key and I would say most important part of any health and fitness journey. Women don’t just need to be stronger and leaner, they also need to move better. Modern living no longer supports good mobility and movement. There is also no post-workout recovery either.

Aside from this, unless you are a complete gym bunny, from my own personal experience of coaching hundreds of women who have busy lives.

Training 5 times a week is often not only unsustainable for most ‘normal’ people, but it’s also unnecessary.

You can get fat loss results with just 3-4 workouts a week and put far less stress on the body and the woman. 

You may achieve the results quicker with 5 sessions, but is it sustainable for you?

For many women who already lead high-stress lives, it could be a recipe for disaster. Although he talks the talk in promotional videos talking about helping women to achieve hormonal balance. The truth is there is no individuality when it comes to this programme.

I came into this funnel after watching one of his hormonal videos targeted at the midlife woman who may be experiencing some of this supposed ‘hormone misfiring’ which was the main reason this program peaked my interest. For the peri or menopausal woman, more is not always better when it comes to exercise.

Though he claims that you will get a plan that is prescribed for your specific problem, you won’t! From what I can see everyone gets the same thing. I didn’t see any advice on lifestyle changes which is an important part if you actually want to achieve hormonal balance in your body.

The nutritional or diet info consists of you getting a calorie and macro guide which I was happy to see, wasn’t stupidly low like it would be if you put your details into an app like MyFitnessPal. You are then given a recipe guide which has 32 recipes to choose from and all recipes contain calories and macros. But that was as far as the nutrition guide went.

Both the workouts and the nutrition plan are all housed within a mobile app which is easy to use and I would say I did have a positive user experience with because of it’s simplicity.

The image below is what I was given for my calorie and macro targets after putting in base details such as age, weight and activity levels. This is a fair base guide on a balanced diet and what I would be working towards with my specific goals.

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I paid to upgrade and get one of the custom meal plans and additional support from one of the v shred certified coach. I wanted to give this a full review and see if the additional support was really worth the money.

This upgrade to a custom diet plan costs an additional $49 

For that, I got a done-for-you week-long meal plan. You can see a little more of my plan in the Youtube version of this.

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Though in the questionnaire they ask you about any food preferences, I got the feeling that this is a pretty standard meal plan and again they spit out pretty much the same to most people.

I opted for the metabolic confusion, as why not, this sounds fancy and impressive.

It’s basically a carb cycling meal plan where you have some days that are lower carb mixed in with some higher ones.

I did feel a lot hungrier on the lower carb days, but it’s so easier to get pulled into enjoying the number on the scale dropping as a result of eating a lower carb diet. Keeping in mind that weight loss on a low carb diet is usually because of a loss of water weight. 

Lower carb diets can also affect energy and recovery levels, you may not be able to perform as well in day tasks, or your next workout, especially if you are training 5 times a week. It’s also thought that training in a low-carb state may increase physiological stress on the body which again for the midlife woman is something that we want to avoid exasperating.

Plus there is no clinical studies or scientific evidence to suggest that carb cycling is effective for long-term fat loss over being in a calorie deficite. I do actually quite enjoy carb cycling for for it’s psycological benefits and working carbs around my training days, so I do feel it can have a place.

You will likely feel a little lighter as your body lets go of water weight, which is what I usually experience. I have to put my logical health coach brain back on to remind myself that it’s not fat loss. 

The food selections were ok, apart from being boring AF even if there was a lot of beef in the meal plan, I felt like I was eating enough food as in I didn’t feel hungry most days, though there wasn’t much flexibility or joy in this meal plan either. But I did find some recipes I enjoyed and do still use even now.

I would often veer off plan but still track calories and macros to remain within the guide but have a little more flexibility. But as I coach I had the knowledge of how to do this, this was not guidance given to me via v shred.

With the purchase of the meal plan you also get access to your own coach for 30 days too. For the price of $49 this is actually an amazing price.

Well, if said coach had actually been any good that is. Any interaction felt like it was an automatically generated response that was coming off a script any time I asked for further assistance, and he was mainly concerned with pushing the additional supplements from their sculpt nation products as an add-on, as the coaches likely get commission on those.

This alongside the bombardment of multiple emails each week offering their range of shred supplements is just to get even more money out of you. They claim that you can get the best results by using their supplements such as fat burners, digestive enzymes, amino acids, human growth hormone boost or greens powders.

Don’t get me wrong I use supplements myself, but it’s not the first on my own agenda when working with clients. I always like to come from a food-first approach.

In addition to the food plans and workouts you also get access to the online community. This is a facebook group and the women’s group has over well over 700k members. Just to give you a little inkling of how much money this company is making!!

There are a LOT of people in this group, so as you can imagine it’s quite busy. But the vibe is generally good and lots of people supporting eachother, though I rarely see any interaction from the support team or admin. But I can understand that with that size of group, giving any feedback would be a full time job, though surely with the money they are making they can employ several full time people who should be in carge of the v shred community??

Conclusions

The bottom line is that I actually don’t think it’s a bad plan, it’s a solid base format and will likely be effective for someone wanting to lose weight. 

I followed this for about 3 weeks and over that time I did lose about 5lb, but then it got to Christmas and life got in the way as it often does.

I have since then maintained this weight loss and I do still use some of the recipes that I started whilst on the programme.

So whilst it’s a solid plan it isn’t the magic bullet that they promise, or why a special training for your specific body type. Because there is no magic, there is no special plan for your specific body type or somatatype, it’s just not a thing. Because when it comes to weight/fat loss a lot of the base recommendations are all going to be the same.

But here lies the problem with most people, it’s not that they don’t know what to do, but it’s being able to stick with it. And in my own opinion where working more closely with a coach can be beneficial and getting the feedback and support from someone who cares about your progress and not just another number in the hundreds of thousands of people who are signing up to this plan.

What To Do Instead

Despite all of the fitness industry snake all BS that is out there, often the recommendations or the magic bullet will come down to the same few things when you are getting started.

So here is what you can do instead:

  • Work out your maintenance calories using an online calculator, and reduce your daily calories by about 10-15%.
  • Then select some meals that will help you stay within this calorie target. Be sure to factor in some of your favourite foods to help make it easier to stick with. Prioritise protein in your diet looking for about 30% of your calories to come from protein.
  • Look at your own time availability and ask yourself how much time you can realistically spend working out.
  • If you truly want to master your metabolism then add strength/resistance training at least 2-3 times a week. I’d recommend 2 x full body strength sessions and 1 x metabolic conditioning or circuit-type session
  • Improve your daily Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis AKA NEAT, but just a fancy way of saying move more on a daily basis, and why working towards a 10k step count can be a good guide. But start with where you are at and build up towards that over time.

But the real magic is in the food that you eat. And it doesn’t have to be perfect, but you do need to be in a small calorie deficit.

Most people drop their calories way too low. Not only does this become unsustainable as you have low energy levels and miss out on all the foods that you love, but it also doesn’t give you the fuel to build lean muscle.

Having more lean muscle is what will have you more metabolically flexible, be able to burn fat more easily as well as give your body that sexy tone and definition that many women are looking for.

The other thing with V-shred is that it does do very little to advise on additional lifestyle factors that are not only going to support fat loss, but they are going to help you have more energy and generally feel better from the inside out.

Factors such as reducing stress, making sure you get enough sleep and that you are drinking enough water. As these play a huge role in supporting your ability to stick to any diet or exercise routine.

To get started with, it really doesn’t need to be more complicated than this. Sure there can be a lot to get right, but it’s important to take small steps and progress over time.

And my mantra for making progress in a way that is sustainable and will last for the long term, is to ask yourself ‘Could I keep on doing this forever’ because that is when you will start to win.

I hope this v shred review helped you to determine if this plan is the right path forward for you.

Stop looking for quick fixes or the magic plan that will be the answer to all of your problems, and start applying long term solutions.

This way you will win is when you take responsibility and carve your own path for your happy healthy body, and that is rarely found in a 30 or 90 day fix.

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  1. Diane Lowry says

    September 4, 2023 at 6:14 pm

    Well, V-Shred must have seen me coming. They socked me for $2195!!! For basically the same program you did first $108. It took my doctor’s note and 2 mos and threatening legal action to get the money refunded. I had taken out a loan with Affirm and I will say they were great in helping get this refunded. Very happy with them. V-Shred is a scam and yes they use the muscle man to pull up out in. That’s one thing I questioned.. his videos say over and over you don’t need crazy workouts and you don’t have to cut carbs but here he is eating donuts doing major workouts at the gym!! I am happy that. affirm did the fighting for me. That was a lot of money to waste but being desperate I bought into the sales pitch that medical experts and other professionals would help me. You can repost my story as I don’t know how it where. SCAM!!

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    • admin says

      September 12, 2023 at 4:08 pm

      Oh my, I am so sorry to hear you had to go through that. That’s incredibly expensive and an incredibly stressful experience. This is the problem I had with the brand, it’s not so much about the program, but their marketing and the whole money grab. Thanks so much for sharing your experience and hope it can serve as a warning to others. I hope you have gone on to find some tools that do work for you, and that don’t have to cost the earth.

      Reply
  2. Jason Dorow says

    September 6, 2023 at 2:15 pm

    Really enjoyed reading your review, very thorough and informative. There seems to be a big push with these online programs and coaches which is great if you have the motivation and willpower to get to the gym. Unfortunately, like you mentioned, the biggest hurdle most people face is showing up. I really believe that working with a coach or trainer in person will get you much further. One other benefit is that if you are just starting on your journey chances are you don’t know how to perform the exercises properly. Videos cannot see your movements or give feedback so working with someone in-person will help to make sure you perform them properly to hopefully prevent any injury.

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    • admin says

      September 12, 2023 at 4:03 pm

      I agree with you on this. Most people need to be seeing someone face to face. Though I also work with clients online and have also seen a lot of people make progress. It can be more convenient and cost effective to do it online, though as you say has the pitfalls of not being able to check on form of exercises in the same way.

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    • Rita says

      November 20, 2023 at 1:22 am

      I’ve been through a lot when it comes to Vshred they promise you so much and don’t follow through, I too took the loan with Affirm and they got me for over $2500 what a scam I tried to contact them in regards to a refund to be told I was stuck with it and that I needed to get ahold of Vshred coaching to try and cancel. The sight they gave me to get ahold of them was through Shopify.com where I got nowhere. I’m on a fixed income and told them I can’t afford the $80 a month their charging me and that I’m stuck paying it til May 24, 2026 and that 30 days after it’s paid off that I could see about getting a refund in the meantime I got behind on the payments and they reported it to the credit bureau which in turn lowered my credit score by 62 points for being 1 month behind. I need help in trying to solve this if anyone has a number I can call please reach out to me. Thank you in advance.
      Rita Kitchen

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  3. Diane says

    September 10, 2023 at 4:43 pm

    Thanks for your candid and thorough review of VShred. I wish I had read this before I invested. It’s very overwhelming and I dislike the prepackaged food immensely.
    The program might be good for some ;but too complicated and marketing in my face rapid fire before (in-reality ) what i realized got into! I want simple and real .

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    • admin says

      September 12, 2023 at 3:59 pm

      I think the plan can work and I did enjoy some of their recipes. As you have already paid for it, go and check those out. Adapt it to your own life. And I agree, what works the best is keeping things simple. I am certainly all about that. Thanks for sharing your experience.

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  4. James says

    September 12, 2023 at 12:34 am

    Good night,
    I just came across your article. I too was skeptical. Albeit, I am paying a lot for the program that includes a personal trainer, individualized meal plan and I can communicate with my trainer whenever I need, I did lose 10 pounds my 1st month. I’m on month 2. My plan also includes personalized workout routines based upon my fitness level and any injuries. I have lost weight before but it all came back. Having someone who knows more than I and can tweak my fitness plan combined with results makes it worth what they charge since I wasn’t able to get results consistently on my own. I’m also learning what works for me so that I can apply when my program expires.

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    • admin says

      September 12, 2023 at 3:57 pm

      I certainly think the plan can work. It’s more the marketing of it that I had a problem with. It’s great that you have found something that works for you.

      Reply
  5. Nicholas Ryan Greenslaugh says

    September 14, 2023 at 5:40 am

    Just stumbled on your article about V-Shred and gave it a read just to get ideas. I was thinking about getting more supplements from them as I bought the 90 day gym and home workout plan with their burn supplements back in 2021. My experience with this was a struggle and lead to multiple burnouts. It wasn’t until last year and up until now that I think I have found the medium that works for me. I do 3 weight days that they provide (usually 3 x10) and then I do one set of the body weight workouts 3 days a week too. It’s a lot and I have again struggled but I continue to try. I hate that I keep getting the feeling that this is a load of crap but I do think there is some truth to it, I feel stronger and look bigger after a year of lifting now, it’s just not throwing in money for all the supplements. Anyhow, thanks again for the article, i just got my bachelor’s in exercise science and minor in nutrition so it’s always good to hear someone’s advice on something and from someone in the health field!

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    • admin says

      September 15, 2023 at 5:04 am

      Thanks for your feedback, comments like yours inspire me to keep on doing this work. I started my career some 20 years ago with a sports science degree, but that is really where the learning started. You will go through a lot of trial and error with your body and it sounds like you are doing that. As someone who wants to also work in the field as well as perform your best I’d highly reccomend the guys from mind pump. It is such a valubal source of high quality content. Here is a link to their podcast https://mindpumppodcast.com/

      Wishing you all the best on your journey

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  6. Aaron Cummings says

    September 19, 2023 at 10:14 pm

    Aloha from Kauai,
    Vshred caught my interest and was very close to subscribing then I thought, “I better check some reviews.” Yours is exactly what I was looking for, an honest approach without bashing. I do simple workouts of cardio and weight training four days a week and decrease the portions of my meals. I try to eat more protein than carbs but love my bread. Thank you for taking the time to render an honest opinion in a world all to ready to make a quick buck.

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    • admin says

      September 21, 2023 at 4:43 am

      I’m glad you found the review helpful, I try my best to give a full and balanced review. I certainly think their plan can work, but it’s nothing magical like they promise. It sounds like you are already on the right tracks and already know what you need to do. And bread can certainly remain as part of your diet, the key is to just not going overboard. I live in France, so the home of the baguette. There is nothing more wonderful that a freshly baked baguette lol.

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  7. Jo Ann says

    September 20, 2023 at 7:08 pm

    I took feel like this is a scam. They keep withdrawing from my account then want you to pay a fee to cancel. The 800 number provided for customer service does not work. It tells you to email them, which is a joke. Never can get anything resolved. Have to take the time to go to the bank and submit a fraudulent claim.

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    • admin says

      September 21, 2023 at 4:40 am

      I’m sorry you are dealing with that. I had seen a lot of people reporting similar problems. I really hate that they stoop to these levels. A lady commented on here previously saying she had lost over $2000 with them. I hope that you bank can stop the payments for you.

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  8. Janet Akhurst says

    September 25, 2023 at 5:14 am

    Thank you for this information. I will not be purchasing the offer, which would cost me NZ$95 which was more than I wanted to pay, lol! I noticed some inconsistencies along the way. For example, 10 minutes three times a week went through a couple of differences before the final exercises five times a week. So I was sceptical but your video confirmed it. What is you Facebook group called please?

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    • admin says

      September 26, 2023 at 9:35 am

      Happy to hear you found the review useful. My free group is here https://www.facebook.com/groups/getitgirlcommunity and you can also follow my facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/emmacolseynicholls Will look forward to connecting with you there.

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  9. Emily says

    September 28, 2023 at 6:19 pm

    Thank you for this very fair review. I am 100 pounds overweight and his pitch about endomorph body type and metabolic confusion were very convincing, but also fell squarely under the “too good to be true” umbrella. Your review was helpful to cut through the marketing. Thank you.

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    • admin says

      September 29, 2023 at 3:47 am

      His plan can work, but it’s the lies and BS I just can’t bear to watch just to get the sale. Most basic weight loss advice is the same. Work on health practices that you could keep up with for life. Improve your metabolic health by working on creating lean muscle through strength training. Eat in a moderate calorie deficite, get enough sleep, drink enough water and get most of your nutrients from natural whole foods. These simple steps will help you get a good starting stance. Glad the review was helpful and wishing you all the best on your health journey.

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  10. Michelle says

    October 5, 2023 at 7:08 am

    Hello!
    I came across V-Shred on Facebook and watched their almost 1 hour video with the hot dude talking about his mom and her friend and whatever. It spoke to me, like you write in your review.
    But it also made me skeptical, as you need to be when online. So I looked at the science behind it and read about the things he says in the video. It seemed too good to be true, and it probably is.
    Also I felt while watching, this is what I’m already doing. I hate long, drawn-out cardio so I do mostly quick walks for about 15 – 20 minutes a day and alternating with sprints. Two or three days a week I hit my home gym to do exercises and wight lifts. I eat smaller portions and try to stay off sweets and unhealthy snacks like icecream or chips/crisps. I am very confused since the scale is not moving from 75 kg despite my efforts, but my wasteline is decreasing slowly but steadily. Since I started working out regurlarly three years ago I have gone from 86 kg to 75 kg, and my goal is 65 kg. I know you shouldn’t watch the scale too much since muscles weigh too (duh) but it’s starting to break me that all my efforts are for naught. But I’ll stick with it since it makes me feel good even so. I’m glad you posted this review so I won’t have to wonder what I missed out on and that I’m doing the correct thing anyways.

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    • admin says

      October 12, 2023 at 9:36 am

      It sounds like you have been doing all of the right things. And hormones can play a part when the scale isn’t budging. BUT it’s important to be mindful of how you are feeling. You are now fitter and stronger because you stuck with it, be proud of yourself for that. It’s hard for me to give any further reccomendations without knowing your complete background, what your meals consist of, what your stress and sleep levels are like (as these can all impact) but if you want to ask me any other questions, please feel free to drop me an email and I will always see if there is anything I can suggest to help. Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate you taking the time to write on your experience.

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  11. Mark says

    October 9, 2023 at 11:55 pm

    I did ged a refund right away when I decided to cancel!

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    • admin says

      October 12, 2023 at 9:32 am

      That’s good to know. I think you are the first person I have heard of that has managed to get a refund from them. Thanks for sharing your experience.

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  12. Heather says

    October 14, 2023 at 5:06 pm

    Thank you so much for your review. I just watched the video and was tempted and had to look around for other opinions. I am struggling to get motivated to get healthy again, I have done other programs like Live Fit by Jamie Eason (before my wedding), lost 30 pounds in 7 months, then gained back (I think this was free on body building.com in 2012, workout plan and recipes all online). And Lee Labrada’s Lean body a few years later, lost 10 pounds in about 5 months, and then I stopped and gained everything back. They were great but hard toaintain. So much food prep and workout time. I hate the elliptical, I have one in my basement, a long with free weights, stationary bike, and a home gym. I have not worked out in 3 years 😥 I HAVE to get healthy again. I was looking for something to kick me into gear and this seemed to good to be true. The metabolic confusion sounded really interesting and HIIT 3x a week for 15 mins? Count me in! Lol. I guess I just have to sit down and plan it out myself. Pull up my big girl pants and get strict with my meal plan because I have to stop eating bad. Starting is the hardest part 😫

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    • admin says

      October 16, 2023 at 2:19 pm

      I think this is the problem with most diet plans. They work whilst you are motivated, but I really believe it’s about installing health habits that you can keep up with for life if you want the weight to stay off for the long term. It’s all about that sustainability and often that means taking a slower, one step at a time approach. I don’t think you have to stop everything, but some small changes can bring about more results.

      I just wrote a couple of post that may help you with this, check these out:
      https://emmacolseynicholls.co.uk/nutrition/the-number1-nutrition-principal-that-most-people-miss/
      https://emmacolseynicholls.co.uk/nutrition/nutrition-tips/how-to-stop-snacking/

      I think these two tips will help to get you started.

      You can also access my free 5 day kickstart guide at https://emmacolseynicholls.co.uk/kickstart

      You will get a step by step guide on the basics plus I email weekly with all my best tips and stratagies. I hope this helps and that you find the power within you to make those positive steps forward but in a way that feels good and sustainable for you and your busy life.

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  13. Laurie says

    October 27, 2023 at 6:33 pm

    Thank you for writing this article. The v-shred video popped up on my social media and I got locked in. I took notes and was ready to spend the money but decided to google reviews on the program first. I can not afford to spend money on a “life-style” plan, but I have struggled with weight loss and almost fell for it. I appreciate your honesty and your willingness to be open about what you can offer. I am going to keep doing my calorie counting and incorporate your example exercises into my life and when I have some money saved, I will come back to you. Saving your website! Thankyou!

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  14. Just Jinni says

    November 16, 2023 at 1:41 am

    This article was great. I recently saw a facebook ad with Doctor Oz hyping V Shred (maybe it was fake). It really got me inspired to try it because I am Soft and need more muscle tone. After reading your article , it really got me thinking about the Long Term. Thanks.

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    • admin says

      November 17, 2023 at 1:26 pm

      Always come at it from a long term approach. Start small and build the health habits over time. you can start here with my FREE 5 step kickstart as it’s a great way to introduce the health habits. You can get it at https://emmacolseynicholls.co.uk/kickstart. Then if you want more in depth support I do have a 28 day plan to help you develop further habits.

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  15. Roberta G. says

    November 16, 2023 at 4:04 pm

    I say going to write the exact same com ends as Laurie did. But why repeat the same story twice. I would enjoy getting g I volved in your programs and blogs. Are you also offering a paid program? How can one start as a beginner with your lifestyle plan? PS. I am 60 and doctor wa to me to get rid of 20 pounds for my arthritic joints

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    • admin says

      November 17, 2023 at 1:28 pm

      The best way to get started is to go through my free 5 day kickstart, you can get that at https://emmacolseynicholls.co.uk/kickstart then I do have a paid plan too if you want further support. You can see more about the paid plan at https://emmacolseynicholls.newzenler.com/courses/online-better-body-coaching

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  16. Danny Ruiz says

    December 28, 2023 at 5:39 am

    Emma,
    I don’t know how I got to this page but I did. Thank you for actually being honest. There is no having to read between the lines or figure out what you are saying. You gave a completely open and honeast review of a product that is making claims that are in general terms targeting specific people. I almost went for it. No doubt I am sure there are benefits to the program but working out is only a part of the overall end. The 2 most important parts in your weight loss journey must be diet and sleep. Diet is you heavy lifting. Eating the right balance and volume while gettting enough sleep will do more for you than you will believe along with making sure you are drinking as close to a gqllon of water a day . The water flushes your system but also helps in weight loss and hormone balances. Not sleeping enoujgh after pujtting in the hard work will undermine your results and leave you discouraged and annoyed. As hard as it is for some people they have got to get 7-8 hoursof sleep while working towards their goal. Just the diet, water, and sleep will work wonders and then the working out ices the cake. You inspired me with you honesty. I am sending the universe a message to send an abundance of happiness and good fortune. Than ks for being the bright spot at the end of my day. DAnny

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    • admin says

      December 30, 2023 at 4:14 pm

      Thank you for your wonderful comment. You have absolutley hit the nail on the head. Look you already know what you need to do. So write that down, make that commitment with yourself and what it would look like in your life. Then take the action on it!!! you have absolutley got this. I wish you too all the health and happiness in 2024. All the best with your health journey, I hope you will come back and tell me how amazing you are doing with making the above changes.

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  17. Sim says

    January 5, 2024 at 7:52 am

    I read this and it was sooo helpful. I was considering v shred but I’m pretty fit already, though perimenopausal which has knocked me off track a little. I’ll stick to what I’m doing because consistency is key, and maybe clean up my diet a little. Thanks!

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    • admin says

      January 6, 2024 at 6:08 am

      This is a big factor, you already know a lot of what to do. And it can be challenging when going through menopause, but remain consistent. Focus on resistance training, prioritise protein in your diet and work on getting good sleep and managing stress levels. Those things are key. Here is an article all on tips for menopause and will give you the steps to help you along the way, hope it’s helpful https://emmacolseynicholls.co.uk/nutrition/nutrition-tips/how-to-lose-weight-after-40-and-menopause/

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  18. Margaret says

    January 13, 2024 at 6:39 pm

    I want to thank you for your honest review. It was exactly what I was looking for. Vince has been popping up all over the place for the past few years. I start listening but always stop. Today I listened all the way through and decided to look for some real reviews and came across yours. I’m 60 years old and have hypothyroidism. I swam 45 minutes, 4-days a week for several months and never lost any weight. However, I was able to lose weight (unintentionally this time) last year between January and May. I dropped 12lbs due to a very active and stressful job running a PreK Autistic classroom. This year I’m a Resource/Inclusion teacher and have already put all the weight back on since August! I am so discouraged! That’s why I almost tried V Shred, but I am horrible at diets. Anyhoo, I just wanted so say thanks for your honest review!

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  19. admin says

    January 31, 2024 at 7:54 am

    Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I agree, the plan absolutley will work. But it can also be quite restrictive as you have found and when you are cooking for a family that comes with it’s challenges. It’s always about making it as sustainable as possible. And yes the emails are soooo salesy and you can get good quality supplements for a far lower price. I think that the reoccuring sales of supplements is a big part of the business model.

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