Shakeology....is it worth it?
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michellemybelll wrote: »michellemybelll wrote: »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?
No.I am laughing at the people lying about it not being a meal replacement.
k. glad you're laughing at your made up preconceived opinion. at least you can amuse yourself.
The people who make it sell it as a meal replacement. I mean the actually company that manufactures it, that makes the recipe, that named it and that markets it, says that it is a meal replacement. Not sure how that counts as a 'preconceived notion' as opposed to an 'obvious truth that 5 seconds with Google revealed'.
that's awesome. you've mastered how to google "shakeology". that's not how i use it though.
ok, that doesn't at all change what kind of product it is, though. But great for you, use it however you want. (Unless you use it to make money, in which case you're kind of horrible)
If I buy a car, but don't use it as a mode of transportation, does it mean it's not a car any more?
that analogy doesn't work. a car has no other purpose but as a mode of transportation. it's completely nonsensical to compare the two. any sort of food-type substance can be used in someones day for a plethora of reasons. if i eat 200 cals of sweet potato fries am i using it as a meal replacement? no. i am not. what of all those whey protein powders people buy and use? i hope you all are going batshit on them, the people who spend money on them, and the horrible people who sell those products.0 -
michellemybelll wrote: »michellemybelll wrote: »michellemybelll wrote: »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?
No.I am laughing at the people lying about it not being a meal replacement.
k. glad you're laughing at your made up preconceived opinion. at least you can amuse yourself.
The people who make it sell it as a meal replacement. I mean the actually company that manufactures it, that makes the recipe, that named it and that markets it, says that it is a meal replacement. Not sure how that counts as a 'preconceived notion' as opposed to an 'obvious truth that 5 seconds with Google revealed'.
that's awesome. you've mastered how to google "shakeology". that's not how i use it though.
ok, that doesn't at all change what kind of product it is, though. But great for you, use it however you want. (Unless you use it to make money, in which case you're kind of horrible)
If I buy a car, but don't use it as a mode of transportation, does it mean it's not a car any more?
that analogy doesn't work. a car has no other purpose but as a mode of transportation. it's completely nonsensical to compare the two. any sort of food-type substance can be used in someones day for a plethora of reasons. if i eat 200 cals of sweet potato fries am i using it as a meal replacement? no. i am not. what of all those whey protein powders people buy and use? i hope you all are going batshit on them, the people who spend money on them, and the horrible people who sell those products.
Analogy works fine for my purposes which was to make a joke so carry on, but a car could be "art, garden decor, a relic...etc".
All I said was that Shakeology is a waste of money and not worth the price.
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michellemybelll wrote: »michellemybelll wrote: »michellemybelll wrote: »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?
No.I am laughing at the people lying about it not being a meal replacement.
k. glad you're laughing at your made up preconceived opinion. at least you can amuse yourself.
The people who make it sell it as a meal replacement. I mean the actually company that manufactures it, that makes the recipe, that named it and that markets it, says that it is a meal replacement. Not sure how that counts as a 'preconceived notion' as opposed to an 'obvious truth that 5 seconds with Google revealed'.
that's awesome. you've mastered how to google "shakeology". that's not how i use it though.
ok, that doesn't at all change what kind of product it is, though. But great for you, use it however you want. (Unless you use it to make money, in which case you're kind of horrible)
If I buy a car, but don't use it as a mode of transportation, does it mean it's not a car any more?
that analogy doesn't work. a car has no other purpose but as a mode of transportation.
Sure it does.
It can be a battering ram
Or a lawn ornament0 -
michellemybelll wrote: »michellemybelll wrote: »michellemybelll wrote: »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?
No.I am laughing at the people lying about it not being a meal replacement.
k. glad you're laughing at your made up preconceived opinion. at least you can amuse yourself.
The people who make it sell it as a meal replacement. I mean the actually company that manufactures it, that makes the recipe, that named it and that markets it, says that it is a meal replacement. Not sure how that counts as a 'preconceived notion' as opposed to an 'obvious truth that 5 seconds with Google revealed'.
that's awesome. you've mastered how to google "shakeology". that's not how i use it though.
ok, that doesn't at all change what kind of product it is, though. But great for you, use it however you want. (Unless you use it to make money, in which case you're kind of horrible)
If I buy a car, but don't use it as a mode of transportation, does it mean it's not a car any more?
that analogy doesn't work. a car has no other purpose but as a mode of transportation. it's completely nonsensical to compare the two. any sort of food-type substance can be used in someones day for a plethora of reasons. if i eat 200 cals of sweet potato fries am i using it as a meal replacement? no. i am not. what of all those whey protein powders people buy and use? i hope you all are going batshit on them, the people who spend money on them, and the horrible people who sell those products.
Analogy works fine for my purposes which was to make a joke so carry on.
comedy is not your strong suit. keep your day job.All I said was that Shakeology is a waste of money and not worth the price.
for you, that may be true. luckily each person has different tastes and preferences with regard to their food consumption.-1 -
michellemybelll wrote: »michellemybelll wrote: »michellemybelll wrote: »michellemybelll wrote: »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?
No.I am laughing at the people lying about it not being a meal replacement.
k. glad you're laughing at your made up preconceived opinion. at least you can amuse yourself.
The people who make it sell it as a meal replacement. I mean the actually company that manufactures it, that makes the recipe, that named it and that markets it, says that it is a meal replacement. Not sure how that counts as a 'preconceived notion' as opposed to an 'obvious truth that 5 seconds with Google revealed'.
that's awesome. you've mastered how to google "shakeology". that's not how i use it though.
ok, that doesn't at all change what kind of product it is, though. But great for you, use it however you want. (Unless you use it to make money, in which case you're kind of horrible)
If I buy a car, but don't use it as a mode of transportation, does it mean it's not a car any more?
that analogy doesn't work. a car has no other purpose but as a mode of transportation. it's completely nonsensical to compare the two. any sort of food-type substance can be used in someones day for a plethora of reasons. if i eat 200 cals of sweet potato fries am i using it as a meal replacement? no. i am not. what of all those whey protein powders people buy and use? i hope you all are going batshit on them, the people who spend money on them, and the horrible people who sell those products.
Analogy works fine for my purposes which was to make a joke so carry on.
comedy is not your strong suit. keep your day job.All I said was that Shakeology is a waste of money and not worth the price.
for you, that may be true. luckily each person has different tastes and preferences with regard to their food consumption.
Did I ever say otherwise? The question of the thread was "Is it worth it?". Are you getting defensive because I don't think so? If you want to spend money on something that you could get for 1/5 the cost and not have to go through a scamming company such as Beachbody then carry on...I don't care one way or the other. But if someone asks, I will still tell them that it isn't worth the price and you could get a whey protein powder and a multivitamin and get the same nutrition. If one wants to pay inflated prices, so be it, but that doesn't change whether it's a waste or not.
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a car can be used as a home0
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haha dude! you're just asking for 50 million 'coaches' to PM you saying they'll send you a free sample and asking you to join their team lol0
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I wouldn't. Like a lot of people, I've tried many of the fad products, including pills and shakes. Then I think of the long term: those do not build healthy, life-long eating habits for me or my family.0
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Actually BB doesn't manufacture it. They use a 3rd party manufacturer, just like many other supplement companies. So there really isn't verification if the product actually getting put it is pure since raw material if more than likely from a country (China for one) that has no regulation for it. There could be all types of contaminants in it.michellemybelll wrote: »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?
No.I am laughing at the people lying about it not being a meal replacement.
k. glad you're laughing at your made up preconceived opinion. at least you can amuse yourself.
The people who make it sell it as a meal replacement. I mean the actually company that manufactures it, that makes the recipe, that named it and that markets it, says that it is a meal replacement. Not sure how that counts as a 'preconceived notion' as opposed to an 'obvious truth that 5 seconds with Google revealed'.
Also when one states a "proprietary blend", you have no idea of what dosage each ingredient is in. So while they may say an ingredient is in it, dosage amount does matter for efficiency.
And last, if it so "natural" then why didn't they get a "Certified Organic Seal"?
For the amount of money it costs and what you're really getting, I think it's overpriced.
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Nope it's crap. Its over price junk . go buy better quality protein powder from the store for a lot cheaper . don't waste your time or money. They make money from sales so of coarse are going to tell you it's a good product,but its really crap0
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diannethegeek wrote: »michellemybelll wrote: »michellemybelll wrote: »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?
No.I am laughing at the people lying about it not being a meal replacement.
k. glad you're laughing at your made up preconceived opinion. at least you can amuse yourself.
The people who make it sell it as a meal replacement. I mean the actually company that manufactures it, that makes the recipe, that named it and that markets it, says that it is a meal replacement. Not sure how that counts as a 'preconceived notion' as opposed to an 'obvious truth that 5 seconds with Google revealed'.
that's awesome. you've mastered how to google "shakeology". that's not how i use it though.
ok, that doesn't at all change what kind of product it is, though. But great for you, use it however you want. (Unless you use it to make money, in which case you're kind of horrible)
If I buy a car, but don't use it as a mode of transportation, does it mean it's not a car any more?
Look, someone upthread got all pissy and caps-locked THIS IS NOT A MEAL REPLACEMENT PRODUCT. I'm just saying that was bs. </myparticipationinthisthread>
Spoiler alert: I think he was backing you up on this one.
Ah, so there is a downside to posting from work after all...I realized that while walking to this meeting that I'm in right now.0 -
I know some who have used their own recipes with great success - however using the shake as a meal replacement for 2/day is somewhat unsustainable- atleast for me. A typical recipe would go as follows:
1 scoop protein powder
1 tbs powder fiber
1 tbs sf pudding mix (cheesecake is good!)
4 or so ice cubes
1 cup cold water
Blend all appr 45 seconds
Equates to roughly 200 cals per shake
You can also add in things while being mindful of calories. I like using frozen bananas or peanut butter sometimes - but keeping it basic keeps cals down. Plus you may want to experiment with different protein powders as they all have different tastes. I prefer the women's formulas.0 -
Get your favorite flavor of Muscle Milk. Mix one scoop with 1 cup of low fat Greek Yogurt and 1/2 cup of unsweetened Almond Milk (or skim milk). Throw it all in the blender with 1 cup spinach and a banana. Costs less than $1.
452 calories, 41 grams of protein.0 -
herrspoons wrote: »The use of the word 'coach' really annoys me considering they all seem to be overweight clueless people giving a hard sell on a product no one needs.
Not nice.
This !!!!0 -
I've tried it, but never used it on a regular basis. However, I feel that is WAY too expensive; you can buy a comparable (or nearly so) meal-replacement shake for a fraction of the cost (and that's assuming that you want/need a meal-replacement shake). Plus, I'm always influenced by how companies market their products; it seems the more outlandish the claims, the less worthwhile the product. Most of the Shakeology marketing seems predicated on the notion that human beings have somehow evolved to have nutritional requirements that require us to eat more food than our bodies can hold. That sort of thing always gives me pause.
On the other hand, if you have the money and want to help your friends, I don't think Shakeology is actually "bad," just overpriced and overhyped.0 -
GuitarJerry wrote: »It's not a weight loss product.
That's odd given the way the company markets it. Their Google search result -- which is tuned by the Shakeology company itself, not by Google -- says this:Shakeology – The Healthiest Meal Replacement Shake
This superfood-packed protein shake helps you lose weight the healthy way, fight junk food cravings, increase your energy, and improve your digestion.
Buy Now - Flavors - Recipes - FAQs
Given the company calls it a meal replacement product and a weight loss aid it's easy to understand why some might think it is both these things.
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As I am a natural skeptic, technologist, and science nut, I figured there'd be someone out there who has looked at this product under a microscope and sure enough:
http://pharmadaddy.blogspot.ca/2013/07/shakeology-shaking-up-its-foundations.html
Protein is protein is protein. If this or some other similar product works for the user, that's great. I know a woman that detests garlic and could never enjoy a lovely roasted lamb shoulder but would drink a repulsive protein concoction without thinking about it.
Lots of different eating practices work for different people.
My only issue is with the company claims.
Ok, I also just don't like processed foods in general and this sort of thing is at the apex of processed "foods" I'm sure we can all agree.
Lead?
http://www.naturalnews.com/044152_Dr_Oz_Shakeology_Greenberry_heavy_metals.html
I wonder where the source materials come from.0 -
No it tastes awful and just gave me cravings and made me sick0
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I have the luxury of time to plan out my meals and make my own shakes out of whole foods. Shakeology is a rip-off for me.0
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I bought the sample package and have only tried the chocolate.. it tasted so so.. I felt like every time I burned and it made me burn a lot that I tasted vitamins.. vitamins make my stomach hurt so not.a good feeling.. I also had horrible gas. Very bad. I have yet to try the rest cause I am worried about my side effects.. so while who knows if I will try the rest to test if it was the shakes that did it.0
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