What's all the hype about Shakeology?

Carpe_diem1983

Anyone try Shakeology/3 day Refresh/T-25? I'm seeing it everywhere! I don't know anyone personally who's tried it so just curious to hear about any personal experiences with it:)

ncboiler89

Wow. This was posted over 20 minutes ago and there isn't one comment? There are usually 100 by now on topics like this.

PeachyPlum

ncboiler89 wrote: »

Wow. This was posted over 20 minutes ago and there isn't one comment? There are usually 100 by now on topics like this.

We're burned out

spunkypug100

I drank shakeology for about a year and saw no difference. I was even a beachbody coach for a while because I do love their fitness programs. I eventually gave it up because I could not justify the price of the shakeology when I saw no results.

PeachyPlum

OP, you pretty much answered your own question.

The hype is just that. It's a multi level marketing product, so people are going to praise it to high heaven in order to take your money and earn their commission.

elphie754

Carpe_diem1983 wrote: »

Anyone try Shakeology/3 day Refresh/T-25? I'm seeing it everywhere! I don't know anyone personally who's tried it so just curious to hear about any personal experiences with it:)

It is a pyramid marketing scheme.... Does nothing for weight loss.

Sutnak

People who sell it really love it, and want you to sell it for them too, so you make more money.

most other people buy less expensive, better products without the MLM strings attached.

MKEgal

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/search
Plenty of threads about the same old MLM scams.

jpkrueger

I sell it. I personally wouldn't classify it as a weight loss product, unless taken as part of a complete weight loss program. But it doesn't have magical weight loss properties on its own, at least I don't think so. It is, however, very nutritious, tastes great and is all natural. Some use as a meal replacement, some as a snack.

T25 is a workout program made by the same company. It's a DVD. Intense workouts that last 25 minutes.

SherryTeach

Some topics should not allow posting until the OP clicks on a tab that certifies that they have searched and read all threads related to that subject.

crazyjerseygirl

The responses obviously point to a pyramid scheme, but if I ever open a belly dancing studio (for whatever reason) I'm so calling it Shakeology!

Liftng4Lis

Save your money and eat your calories.

ndj1979

over priced garbage that has nothing to do with fitness..

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onyxgirl17

If you want to spend the money I guess?

ncboiler89

SherryTeach wrote: »

Some topics should not allow posting until the OP clicks on a tab that certifies that they have searched and read all threads related to that subject.

If people knew how to use the search link there would be one new thread in this forum per week...maybe one.

crazyjerseygirl

ncboiler89 wrote: »

SherryTeach wrote: »

Some topics should not allow posting until the OP clicks on a tab that certifies that they have searched and read all threads related to that subject.

If people knew how to use the search link there would be one new thread in this forum per week...maybe one.

FYI the search sucks hard on the phone app. Keeps disappearing when I type into it.

samhennings

PeachyPlum wrote: »

OP, you pretty much answered your own question.

The hype is just that. It's a multi level marketing product, so people are going to praise it to high heaven in order to take your money and earn their commission.

I never bought into Shakeology or the meal plan, but I do endorse T25 - I think its a very good workout. Especially for an absolute beginner like me, it did wonders for getting the fitness train rolling, getting me into good habits etc.

As for the whole thing as a package? "Eat 1200 calories a day, including meal replacement shakes, and do intense workouts and you will lose weight!" Well, duh!

Just as true as "Eat 1200 calories a day, and do intense workouts and you will lose weight!"

Personally I stuck to a more reasonable (for me) calorie goal and completely ignored their idea of what a meal is, but I did like the workout!

Carpe_diem1983

Thanks for all the input, I won't waste my money.
As for this being a constant topic being posted about, I'm sorry but I just found the community aspect of this app this weekend after using it for tracking for two years. It's exciting to talk diet and fitness with like-minded individuals.
Using it mostly with my phone and it's not easy to navigate, but if I am curious about something I'll post like everyone else, and if you are put off about what I'm posting because you've seen it 1000 times, keep scrolling. But glad you took the time to come say hello:)

elphie754

jpkrueger wrote: »

I sell it. I personally wouldn't classify it as a weight loss product, unless taken as part of a complete weight loss program. But it doesn't have magical weight loss properties on its own, at least I don't think so. It is, however, very nutritious, tastes great and is all natural. Some use as a meal replacement, some as a snack.

T25 is a workout program made by the same company. It's a DVD. Intense workouts that last 25 minutes.

I just want to say thank you for being honest about the weightloss aspect. Too many people who sell it are not and embellish the product to claim it will help you lose weight. This is the first time I have seen someone not do that.

jlcbooth

I tried the chocolate shake a few weeks ago and couldn't believe how terrible it was. I drink pure protein and body tech (vitamin shoppe) shakes and they are amazing compared to shakeology. do not waste your money.

mmnv79

If you like juices, smoothies, milkshakes, etc. it's cheaper (and probably healthier) to buy a blender and a smoothie recipe book.

ninerbuff

jpkrueger wrote: »

I sell it. I personally wouldn't classify it as a weight loss product, unless taken as part of a complete weight loss program. But it doesn't have magical weight loss properties on its own, at least I don't think so. It is, however, very nutritious, tastes great and is all natural. Some use as a meal replacement, some as a snack.

T25 is a workout program made by the same company. It's a DVD. Intense workouts that last 25 minutes.

All natural means "unprocessed". It doesn't grow off a tree, nor is it pulled from the ground, so it's a processed product MADE from "natural" ingredients that were independently pulled from whatever source. In other words, it's not as natural as it sounds.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

crazyjerseygirl

ninerbuff wrote: »

jpkrueger wrote: »

I sell it. I personally wouldn't classify it as a weight loss product, unless taken as part of a complete weight loss program. But it doesn't have magical weight loss properties on its own, at least I don't think so. It is, however, very nutritious, tastes great and is all natural. Some use as a meal replacement, some as a snack.

T25 is a workout program made by the same company. It's a DVD. Intense workouts that last 25 minutes.

All natural means "unprocessed". It doesn't grow off a tree, nor is it pulled from the ground, so it's a processed product MADE from "natural" ingredients that were independently pulled from whatever source. In other words, it's not as natural as it sounds.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

Or as I like to say "poison oak is 100% natural too"!

ew_david

jpkrueger wrote: »

I sell it. I personally wouldn't classify it as a weight loss product, unless taken as part of a complete weight loss program. But it doesn't have magical weight loss properties on its own, at least I don't think so. It is, however, very nutritious, tastes great and is all natural. Some use as a meal replacement, some as a snack.

T25 is a workout program made by the same company. It's a DVD. Intense workouts that last 25 minutes.

It does not. Not even a little bit. Its protein ration is not as good as the numerous, better tasting, much less expensive options.

celticmuse

I tried it once and it tasted like pure chemicals to me. I agree with crazyjerseygirl.

crazyjerseygirl

celticmuse wrote: »

I tried it once and it tasted like pure chemicals to me. I agree with crazyjerseygirl.

Well, to be fair, EVERYTHING is a chemical, but I get what you mean. Over processed.

Hornsby

It's a giant waste of money. Send the money my way if you are just wanting to waste it.

SLLRunner

PeachyPlum wrote: »

OP, you pretty much answered your own question.

The hype is just that. It's a multi level marketing product, so people are going to praise it to high heaven in order to take your money and earn their commission.

This 1000%.

Just eat real food in a deficit and you will lose weight.

SLLRunner

jpkrueger wrote: »

I sell it. I personally wouldn't classify it as a weight loss product, unless taken as part of a complete weight loss program. But it doesn't have magical weight loss properties on its own, at least I don't think so. It is, however, very nutritious, tastes great and is all natural. Some use as a meal replacement, some as a snack.

T25 is a workout program made by the same company. It's a DVD. Intense workouts that last 25 minutes.

It's not natural, and it's not more nutritious than real food.

You can get intense workouts for free.

JSurita2

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As for the whole thing as a package? "Eat 1200 calories a day, including meal replacement shakes, and do intense workouts and you will lose weight!" Well, duh!

Just as true as "Eat 1200 calories a day, and do intense workouts and you will lose weight!"

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Totally this. I have a cousin who's lost over 25 pounds and swears by Shakeology. She's already spent tons of money when she didn't have to. I think some people find it difficult unless they feel they are following a specific "diet". Whether it's shakes or "detoxifying" or some other "diet" that basically makes you eat at a calorie deficit to lose the weight. Unfortunately the success is just temporary since those deficits are way too huge to sustain. And chances are you're not buying those shakes (or whatever other product) forever.

fatcity66

Carpe_diem1983 wrote: »

Thanks for all the input, I won't waste my money.
As for this being a constant topic being posted about, I'm sorry but I just found the community aspect of this app this weekend after using it for tracking for two years. It's exciting to talk diet and fitness with like-minded individuals.
Using it mostly with my phone and it's not easy to navigate, but if I am curious about something I'll post like everyone else, and if you are put off about what I'm posting because you've seen it 1000 times, keep scrolling. But glad you took the time to come say hello:)

Nice, level-headed response.