Shakeology

jmurguia78

Had anyone done Shakeology, and is there anything else that can replace it? Like a do it at home kind of thing

stevesample76

I have been drinking it daily as a supplement to my healthy nutrition. It would take a lot to create something on your own that would equal everything Shakeology has.

Alyssa_Is_LosingIt

Don't do it.

DIY - eat regular food in a deficit. Save your money, and don't drink your calories.

amixiam

Shakeology isn't necessarily bad, but it is a rip-off. Visit your local Vitamin Shoppe and get Vega One or PLNT or Spirutein, etc. There are plenty of brands that are better for half the price.

Azexas

These drinks are very expensive and one of those MLM pyramid schemes. Just skip them. Weight loss is calories in vs. calories out. Invest in a food scale if you do not have one and start weighing and measuring out your food. Stick to your calorie deficit and you will lose weight. If you want to have something in "shake form" you can maybe looking at picking up a protein powder if you are having a hard time hitting your protein macro.

Geekymonkey99

I'm all for their workout programs, but I'm annoyed at how scammy Beachbody and the coaches are. I know the nutrition claims are true, and the chocolate shake is admittedly tasty, but I hate drinking my calories, and I don't want to support a MLM scheme. It's overpriced, and the coaches overdo their excitement to the point of nausea because they want commission. I say this having two coaches in my Facebook news feed. Also, canceling Shakeology was a pain and turned me off to it completely.

jmurguia78

Thanks for the info

Alyssa_Is_LosingIt

mireyaarlene9 wrote: »

jmurguia78 wrote: »

Had anyone done Shakeology, and is there anything else that can replace it? Like a do it at home kind of thing

I do another company and lost 6llbs in 5 days and 2 inches off my stomach

That sounds healthy and sustainable. /sarcasm

jenncornelsen

despite the negative here i do a shake called idealshake. its bout have the price and tastes better. lots of protein. i make it into smoothies with fruit or sometimes spinach . its my breakfast 5 days a week. im not big on breakfast so this works well for me

jenncornelsen

no 'miracle' 6lbs a week. its just an easy breakfast

gbel1975

Raw Meal by Garden of Life is about 1/2 the cost of Shakeology and nearly identical in nutritional value, macros, etc. (Depending on the flavor)

I also find it more filling as it does have more fiber per serving.

Getting it on eBay is the cheapest place I've found, especially if you buy two or three tubs at a time. It's sort of an acquired taste and texture so it's best to get a sample pack or two to try. It can be found in stores such as Whole Foods, Vitamin Shoppe, etc.

Azexas

mireyaarlene9 wrote: »

jmurguia78 wrote: »

Had anyone done Shakeology, and is there anything else that can replace it? Like a do it at home kind of thing

I do another company and lost 6llbs in 5 days and 2 inches off my stomach

Sounds like you lost water weight.

Geekymonkey99

Troutsy wrote: »

mireyaarlene9 wrote: »

I do another company and lost 6llbs in 5 days and 2 inches off my stomach

Sounds like you lost water weight.

Definitely water weight. Not long ago, I lost 7 pounds in 7 days with one weird trick called "That time of the month."

Alyssa_Is_LosingIt

Geekymonkey99 wrote: »

Troutsy wrote: »

mireyaarlene9 wrote: »

I do another company and lost 6llbs in 5 days and 2 inches off my stomach

Sounds like you lost water weight.

Definitely water weight. Not long ago, I lost 7 pounds in 7 days with one weird trick called "That time of the month."

Slap that on a bucket of whey protein, tout it as the next weight loss revolution, charge an obscene amount of money for a small can of the stuff, and share some of your millions with me.

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amandastock

Shakeology comes packaged with a prop 65 warning in California. That was a turn off.

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Alatariel75

herrspoons wrote: »

stevesample76 wrote: »

I have been drinking it daily as a supplement to my healthy nutrition. It would take a lot to create something on your own that would equal everything Shakeology has.

Nope. It would take cheap whey protein and a vitamin pill.

Or, I don't know... food?

mockchoc

stevesample76 wrote: »

I have been drinking it daily as a supplement to my healthy nutrition. It would take a lot to create something on your own that would equal everything Shakeology has.

Yeah but your facebook link shows us you are a beachbody coach so of course you would think it's great,you want to make money.

Alatariel75

mockchoc wrote: »

stevesample76 wrote: »

I have been drinking it daily as a supplement to my healthy nutrition. It would take a lot to create something on your own that would equal everything Shakeology has.

Yeah but your facebook link shows us you are a beachbody coach so of course you would think it's great,you want to make money.

And this is why I think Beachbody sucks most of all. Underhanded sales people suckering folk wherever possible.

amusedmonkey

I've always wondered why people are willing to replace a meal with a drink unless they're pressed for time, and even then there are more satisfying quick food options. As a random glass of something to drink, I understand, but a meal? Do you really feel satisfied after a liquid meal? Even as a morbidly obese person who knew diddly about nutrition I remember refusing any meal replacement shakes that were pushed at me with a simple "why on earth would I do this to myself?"

WednesdayJanuary07th2015

amusedmonkey wrote: »

I've always wondered why people are willing to replace a meal with a drink unless they're pressed for time, and even then there are more satisfying quick food options. As a random glass of something to drink, I understand, but a meal? Do you really feel satisfied after a liquid meal? Even as a morbidly obese person who knew diddly about nutrition I remember refusing any meal replacement shakes that were pushed at me with a simple "why on earth would I do this to myself?"

I typically agree but I am currently taking the Nature's Bounty shake because it's a 3 in 1 protein, vitamin & probiotic shake. I only buy it when it's on sale for half the price, then I'd also have an additional $2 or $4 coupon. It's so much more economical, than buying it separately. I recently saw people on here raving about Quest Bars, they were $2.50 each on sale; so a protein shake is cheaper.

I remember when I had my wisdom teeth taking out, I had to practically consume only things that I couldn't chew; so my food choices were limited to yogurt, baby food & Slim Fast shakes (these were the days before Ensure shakes existed etc.) I actually gained weight from the Slim Fast shakes because I binged on them since I loved the taste of them. I also remember when they had their own macaroni & cheese, I overate on those also; they didn't sustain me long enough.

amusedmonkey

WednesdayJanuary07th2015 wrote: »

amusedmonkey wrote: »

I've always wondered why people are willing to replace a meal with a drink unless they're pressed for time, and even then there are more satisfying quick food options. As a random glass of something to drink, I understand, but a meal? Do you really feel satisfied after a liquid meal? Even as a morbidly obese person who knew diddly about nutrition I remember refusing any meal replacement shakes that were pushed at me with a simple "why on earth would I do this to myself?"

I typically agree but I am currently taking the Nature's Bounty shake because it's a 3 in 1 protein, vitamin & probiotic shake. I only buy it when it's on sale for half the price, then I'd also have an additional $2 or $4 coupon. It's so much more economical, than buying it separately. I recently saw people on here raving about Quest Bars, they were $2.50 each on sale; so a protein shake is cheaper.

I remember when I had my wisdom teeth taking out, I had to practically consume only things that I couldn't chew; so my food choices were limited to yogurt, baby food & Slim Fast shakes (these were the days before Ensure shakes existed etc.) I actually gained weight from the Slim Fast shakes because I binged on them since I loved the taste of them. I also remember when they had their own macaroni & cheese, I overate on those also; they didn't sustain me long enough.

I'm not against shakes at all, heck I sometimes drink protein shakes because I dislike most calorie-efficient protein sources, but I never use them as a meal replacement. It just won't fill me up enough to last so why do that to myself when I can have decent meals AND a protein shake as a snack on most days? A 400 calorie meal replacement shake? No thanks, If I'm to drink my calories and feel like splurging I'll stick to milk shake which more than 10 folds cheaper for the same amount of calories.

jmurguia78

really

flyingtanuki wrote: »

amandastock wrote: »

Shakeology comes packaged with a prop 65 warning in California. That was a turn off.

jmurguia78

Thank you all for the Insight

liftingbro

Very expensive, would avoid it. Not sure that it is a bad product but the price is just borderline ripoff. You can get all the same stuff if you just eat properly.

FitPhillygirl

I tried Shakeology a few months ago by purchasing a few trial packets on eBay. I'm glad I did this VS buying from Beachbody because I found both flavors that I tried awful. I couldn't stand them. I ended up throwing the the other two packets away. There are better shakes out there if you look around, or you can make them yourself. No need to fall into the Shakeology trap.

mkakids

If your just looking for a quick meal....any protein shake/smoothie will work.

personally, i like the taste of body logix chocolate protein powder. 29.99 for a large tub, 24g protein, 122 cals.

mixed with 2%milk, its 245cals and keeps me reasonably full for a few hours. If i add a banana and some greens, i stay full longer without too many more calories.

jmurguia78

Thanks for the info everyone , Saved me some $$'s

jmurguia78

No way around it lol sometimes convenience can be pricy"liftingbro;31559368"]Very expensive, would avoid it. Not sure that it is a bad product but the price is just borderline ripoff. You can get all the same stuff if you just eat properly.[/quote]

skinnynat1

i drink it every day