With new lifestyle do you have to sign up with them? I remember checking out the site and it looked like I had to buy the whole package, and I think it may have been Lindora as I think they are the only ones that ship to Canada? cant remember...

I bought from New Lifestyle and didn't have to sign up. They did send a card of a coach and told me to call, which I wont. Also, they do still have the ready made drinks, as of last week. I bought a case. I tried to order from Lindora today and also got the 'unavailable' note. Grrr. Actually makes me think these really are the same things from the same manufacturer, just for different prices.

Early in my career, I did PR for a food processing plant that made pickles, relish and sauerkraut. I was on a tour once, and noticed that the brand wasn't running through the line. That's when they told me that they make and bottle the same stuff for the grocery off brands. Even said there is usually something small different, but usually not much.

We have a program called TOPS here, "take off pounds sensibly" that is only $30 a year, and you go in for your weekly meetings and weigh-ins, so I am going to join that once I get closer to my goal to keep me motivated. I was going to join weight watchers, but this is a lot cheaper! I think I will keep it off a lot easier if someone else it weighing me!

Just thought I'd let everyone know that I went into my local Dr. Bernstein clinic yesterday to buy the ready-made vanilla & chocolate drinks (which are exactly the same as IP but only $12.00 per 6 pack, rather than $22.50) and they were also out of the vanilla ready-mades. The woman at the clinic said that they are on back order and they don't know when they'll be getting more. Bought 2 chocolate and 2 mocha flavoured ones instead! Seems to be a continent-wide shortage!!! :D

No. I've spoken with them, and they know I did IP, but buy their premades in maintenance. She said, "Yes, they keep us honest, don't they?" Very nice folks. Excellent customer service. Just ordered 4 more cases. :D

Excellent I am gonna check out Dr Bernsteins clinic see if I can get some strawberry and mocha for maintenance... if they are sold out I will try to buy some online... I think I can only get from Lindora? They ship to Cannanada???I think

I ALSO cannot find the IP Vanilla pre-made - went to Lindora and YUP - they are out too! ARGH!!! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

Lindora is out and I've looked at Newlifestyle.com and I cannot find any pre-mades? help?

They are listed under RTD shakes/Accessories.

Looks like they only have the mocha in stock at the moment. Good thing mine are due to be delivered tomorrow! (Although the mocha is also very tasty- I ordered two cases of that, as well.)

I have switched to EAS Carb Control. I buy it at Walmart for $4.22 for 4. The taste is not as good though. I like the cost and convenience.

I have some ready to drink ideal protein vanilla drinks that I cannot use.
I just want to get what I paid for them $5.00 each. I have 24 drinks total which would come to $120.00 total plus shipping. I bought them in June. If you are interested, I'll sell them to the first person to pm me.

Thanks
Carleen

For those who love their Vanilla RTDs and are running low, share your pain here. :cry: :cry:

I was able to purchase IP RTD vanilla and chocolate yesterday at my doctors office. They vanilla skakes were marked "disc." on the order sheet, but when I inquired about them, my coach said she thought they were supposed to get some in this week. And lo and behold, I walked out with a six pack ($27) of each. I haven't tried the RTDs yet, I've been using the vanilla pudding mix and the chocolate drink mix instead. I'm thinking if the vanillas are as good as everyone says, I'll have a new favorite.

So, perhaps the shortage is over??????

I think the shortage may be over. The other clinic in my town advertised in the newspaper that they now had the IP ready-to-drinks. I haven't been to my clinic yet.

I can't wait to try them! They've been out since I started in July.

I got word from Ideal to go

"Good Morning!

It gives me extreme pleasure to announce that we have the Ready-Made Vanilla Shakes back in stock and ready to ship. I know you've all been waiting patiently and we appreciate it.

Order as many as you please. We already have more on order and don't anticipate another shortage in the future.

Please e-Mail me with any questions.

Have an Ideal day! "

I don't see the vanilla RTD's listed on the Lindora website at ALL. :(