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Shakeology....is it worth it?
m_kipp
Posts: 86 Member
Hey everyone. I have several friends who are trying to sell me on Shakeology. They are all coaches and I get how Beach Body works and it would help them but it seems to be way expensive on a monthly basis. Has anyone jumped on the Shakeology band wagon and if so, do you have an opinion about it? Thanks!
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Short answer: No
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I heard that its not too bad.0
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Not worth it.0
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Lord no! Waste of money!0
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If you can get past the puke taste...I can totally understand the benefits. I couldn't get past the taste though.0
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I have seen some people that have had great success - then I have a friend who did all the workouts, the portioning and the shakes and only lost 3lbs after the 21 days0
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Waste of money0
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herrspoons wrote: »No.
If you want to do meal replacements then just get regular protein powder and a multivitamin for a fraction of the price.
The people trying to sell you this crap aren't your friends.
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Nope. Eat real food just less of it.0
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I have a mixed review. I like the strawberry shakeology. I think I feel better and have had far less colds/illnesses while using it. It's not a huge appetite suppressor for me. which is fine. It IS basically a very very expensive multi-vitamin/protein powder/fiber powder. I've dropped my subscription and will be hunting for some replacement for it. I like it as a mid morning boost snack. I know some folks who would swear by it. which is great for them. It's just too pricey for me. I don't feel it has any adverse ingredients- it's not chock full of ephederine or other stimulant at least. well, at least that I can tell.0
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Not worth it. Also:CandiceMcD wrote: »I have seen some people that have had great success - then I have a friend who did all the workouts, the portioning and the shakes and only lost 3lbs after the 21 days
What's wrong with 3 lbs in 21 days? That is a pound per week. That is a perfectly healthy and sustainable pace to lose weight. Why is everyone in such a darn hurry?0 -
herrspoons wrote: »No.
If you want to do meal replacements then just get regular protein powder and a multivitamin for a fraction of the price.
The people trying to sell you this crap aren't your friends.
This right here. I've had coaches try and tell me that it's a great protein shake, but it only has 16-17g of protein per serving. That's not a lot when compared to actual protein powders. I had one give me samples before and I wasn't impressed at all. The taste wasn't all that great and I was eating everything I could get my hands on within an hour of drinking it.
Not only is it expensive at $120 a month but a lot of people have reported that they have had a really hard time cancelling auto-ship which is another thing that the coaches can be really pushy about.
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My hair stylist loves it lol I agree with the others, get the nutrition from real food. I dont even find protein power or multivitamins necessary. I use greek yogurt in my smoothies and it has tons of protein. If I need more then I add a nut butter. Throw some fruit and spinach in there and you have plenty of vitamins and minerals! Everyday I go over my Vitamin A and with one orange today I hit my vitamin C goal. I also find shakes and smoothies to be filling for only a short period of time. I'll sometimes add oatmeal, chia, flax, or hemp seed to bulk it up0
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Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »Not worth it. Also:
What's wrong with 3 lbs in 21 days? That is a pound per week. That is a perfectly healthy and sustainable pace to lose weight. Why is everyone in such a darn hurry?
Nothing, but I think that you could lose 3 lbs without it costing you $120
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I read an article online once (and of course now I can't find it) that all of the ingredients they put in Shakeology are really REALLY cheap compared to what you're paying for.0
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GuitarJerry wrote: »
What it seems like it does is 1) it makes me feel energetic, not spazzy, I just feel good, 2) it tastes great and seem to fill my belly. It seems to be a protein replacement, but also has a lot of carbs. So, that's probably why it makes me feel full. And, it carries the fullness for a while. This might be why people call it a meal replacement. But, it's not.
IMO, and likely many others, it's protein and fat that are more satiating. Carbs, on the other hand I could eat endlessly (chips, anyone?)
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nope0
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If you were my friend I would NEVER push crappy bs "weight loss" products on you. Shame on those people, really.0
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It's expensive $$$ protein powder with vitamins.0
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I use it because, well, it makes me go. I take a daily probiotic but never have the good results as when I drink Shakeology. Because of its price however, I alternate Shakeology days with my whey protein isolate powder.0
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Do you drink it instead of eating food? In order to consume fewer calories than you would if you ate a healthy diet? So that you can lose weight?GuitarJerry wrote: »0 -
Nope.0
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I love it and I do use it as a meal replacement Monday through Friday when I am working. I find it tasty and satisfying. Shakeology works for me and here is why. When I am at work, my only viable options are fast food places nearby and that's really no option. I'm not willing to eat at McDonalds every day because it's close. I rarely have time to put together a lunch in the morning before work because I am rushing around getting everyone in the family ready for their day as well. So for me personally it saves me time and is a healthy alternative. As far as expense. One packet costs less than what I could get a decent lunch for if I had to time to hit a real restauarnt near work. So in my case it works: cost, convenience and satisfaction. I totally understand that it is not a reasonable option for everyone.0
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No.0
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I would rather eat whole, real foods. I'm not really even interested in making smoothies myself most of the time because I prefer to sit down and eat my food (not drink it on the run). However, if you sometimes don't have time for a real meal, I suppose this type of shake might be better than either not eating at all or eating something much worse.0
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GuitarJerry wrote: »Alot of negative people. I'm using it now. It's not a meal replacement, as people suggest. Maybe that's how some people use it, but that's not how I use it. And, at only around 150 calories, LOL, it's definitely NOT A MEAL REPLACEMENT. Why do people even say that?
I agree with that^. I wouldn't recommend anyone have it instead of their supper at night. Or even to replace a meal if they are eating only 3 meals a day. I blend the packet with a 32g protein muscle milk which adds calories and obviously protein. And I also eat a pretty substantial breakfast and healthy snacks (such as fruit and nuts) throughout the day. I'm not drinking it to save calories or for "diet" reasons. It's merely a very convenient way for me to have lunch during the week. And it doesn't leave me feeling heavy or tired afterwards. I don't feel like I need a nap like I do when I eat an acutal meal at lunch time. It kind of peps me up a little bit instead.0
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