Shakeology/ Cheaper Protien

bremorrison
bremorrison Posts: 15
in Food and Nutrition
So my question is, I follow all the recipes of shakeology but use a cheaper protien like muscle milk protien. I know shakeology is supposed to help you lose weight and be a meal in istelf, and I know my protien shake is a meal in itself, but will it help me lose weight as well such as the shakeology?

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  • PinkCoconut
    PinkCoconut Posts: 655 Member
    Because Shakeology isn't a protein powder, you won't get the same benefits using a protein powder. Shakeology contains vitamins, minerals, superfoods and a ton more so as much as you'll get lots of protein using Muscle Milk, you absolutely won't get all the benefits.

    If you have more questions, feel free to shoot me a message and add me if you'd like! :)
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    You don't need either of those items to lose weight. It's the calorie deficit that causes weight loss.

    There's no such thing as a 'superfood' it's just food and media hype.
    Shakeology doesn't actually 'do' anything to make you lose weight, it's just a waste of money and you can just eat real food instead.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    You don't need either of those items to lose weight. It's the calorie deficit that causes weight loss.

    There's no such thing as a 'superfood' it's just food and media hype.
    Shakeology doesn't actually 'do' anything to make you lose weight, it's just a waste of money and you can just eat real food instead.

    ^ All of this.

    And regarding nutritional differences between shakeology and most whey proteins, get a good multi vitamin and you'll close the gap on most of that anyways.
  • dacspace
    dacspace Posts: 109 Member
    Because Shakeology isn't a protein powder, you won't get the same benefits using a protein powder. Shakeology contains vitamins, minerals, superfoods and a ton more so as much as you'll get lots of protein using Muscle Milk, you absolutely won't get all the benefits.

    If you have more questions, feel free to shoot me a message and add me if you'd like! :)

    ^^^I'd bet this is a shameless plug for Shakeology.

    Now while I don't know all the ingredients in Shakeology, I will say that you can definitely use protein powder in place of their powder. I don't even know what "superfoods" are so while they may be awesome it won't hinder your weight loss if you don't use them ;) Either one you use is replacing a meal.
  • annepella
    annepella Posts: 4
    Too bad vitamins in a pill form aren't absorbed nearly as well as vitamins from whole foods and whole food-derived minimally-processed powder. So you're wasting your money either way, according to you.
  • annepella
    annepella Posts: 4
    You don't need either of those items to lose weight. It's the calorie deficit that causes weight loss.

    There's no such thing as a 'superfood' it's just food and media hype.
    Shakeology doesn't actually 'do' anything to make you lose weight, it's just a waste of money and you can just eat real food instead.

    ^ All of this.

    And regarding nutritional differences between shakeology and most whey proteins, get a good multi vitamin and you'll close the gap on most of that anyways.

    Too bad vitamins in a pill form aren't absorbed nearly as well as vitamins from whole foods and whole food-derived minimally-processed powder. So you're wasting your money either way, according to you.
  • MG_Fit
    MG_Fit Posts: 1,143 Member
    You don't need either of those items to lose weight. It's the calorie deficit that causes weight loss.

    There's no such thing as a 'superfood' it's just food and media hype.
    Shakeology doesn't actually 'do' anything to make you lose weight, it's just a waste of money and you can just eat real food instead.

    ^This
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Because Shakeology isn't a protein powder, you won't get the same benefits using a protein powder. Shakeology contains vitamins, minerals, superfoods and a ton more so as much as you'll get lots of protein using Muscle Milk, you absolutely won't get all the benefits.

    If you have more questions, feel free to shoot me a message and add me if you'd like! :)

    ^^^I'd bet this is a shameless plug for Shakeology.

    Now while I don't know all the ingredients in Shakeology, I will say that you can definitely use protein powder in place of their powder. I don't even know what "superfoods" are so while they may be awesome it won't hinder your weight loss if you don't use them ;) Either one you use is replacing a meal.

    Yep.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    A good read:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/445106-is-shakeology-overpriced
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    You don't need either of those items to lose weight. It's the calorie deficit that causes weight loss.

    There's no such thing as a 'superfood' it's just food and media hype.
    Shakeology doesn't actually 'do' anything to make you lose weight, it's just a waste of money and you can just eat real food instead.

    ^ All of this.

    And regarding nutritional differences between shakeology and most whey proteins, get a good multi vitamin and you'll close the gap on most of that anyways.

    Too bad vitamins in a pill form aren't absorbed nearly as well as vitamins from whole foods and whole food-derived minimally-processed powder. So you're wasting your money either way, according to you.

    What is a whole-food minimaly processed powder?
  • Ophidion
    Ophidion Posts: 2,065 Member
    You don't need either of those items to lose weight. It's the calorie deficit that causes weight loss.

    There's no such thing as a 'superfood' it's just food and media hype.
    Shakeology doesn't actually 'do' anything to make you lose weight, it's just a waste of money and you can just eat real food instead.


    ^ All of this.

    And regarding nutritional differences between shakeology and most whey proteins, get a good multi vitamin and you'll close the gap on most of that anyways.

    Too bad vitamins in a pill form aren't absorbed nearly as well as vitamins from whole foods and whole food-derived minimally-processed powder. So you're wasting your money either way, according to you.

    What is a whole-food minimaly processed powder?
    This...
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  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    You don't need either of those items to lose weight. It's the calorie deficit that causes weight loss.

    There's no such thing as a 'superfood' it's just food and media hype.
    Shakeology doesn't actually 'do' anything to make you lose weight, it's just a waste of money and you can just eat real food instead.

    ^ All of this.

    And regarding nutritional differences between shakeology and most whey proteins, get a good multi vitamin and you'll close the gap on most of that anyways.

    Just to belabor the point...
  • davert123
    davert123 Posts: 1,568 Member
    You don't need either of those items to lose weight. It's the calorie deficit that causes weight loss.

    There's no such thing as a 'superfood' it's just food and media hype.
    Shakeology doesn't actually 'do' anything to make you lose weight, it's just a waste of money and you can just eat real food instead.

    ^ All of this.

    And regarding nutritional differences between shakeology and most whey proteins, get a good multi vitamin and you'll close the gap on most of that anyways.

    Just to belabor the point...

    and again ^^^

    it pisses me off when poeople are lied to or told half truths about stuff we dont really need so rich people who can buy advertising con money out of the rest of us
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member


    What is a whole-food minimaly processed powder?
    I think the Garden of Life brand RAW Protein and RAW meal powders are supposed to fit that description.
  • haymancm
    haymancm Posts: 280 Member
    I have lost my weight w/out relying on protein shakes or Shakeology to make it happen. I do eat a protein bar once a day for the moment I'm in my car being Taxi Momma. Other than that, I meet or exceed half my body weight in grams for protein. It might be okay for you to use, if you are needing convenience, but is not necessary to lose weight with Shakeology.
  • blondiebabe92
    blondiebabe92 Posts: 132 Member
    Shakeology is the cost of my entire grocery budget for the month as a college student. I can not justify spending that until I am making a good, good, good paycheck. $130 for 30 servings. No way nu uh. I stick to my protein powder I can get a target, walmart or GNC. Unless someone will pay for my shakeology then I will try it :laugh:
  • kliermann
    kliermann Posts: 514
    I have shako and sell it but I think it taste like crap and it makes me super hungry all day but it does give me energy...
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member


    What is a whole-food minimaly processed powder?
    I think the Garden of Life brand RAW Protein and RAW meal powders are supposed to fit that description.

    So, not shakeology then :tongue:
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    What is a whole-food minimaly processed powder?
    I think the Garden of Life brand RAW Protein and RAW meal powders are supposed to fit that description.

    So, not shakeology then :tongue:
    Well, Shakeology sure doesn,t fit the minimally priced part.
    I had not realized Shakeology was that much money! Here I thought regular protein/meal replacement powders were expensive at $40 a canister!

    Our pastor's wife does Shakeology, I think. She hasn,t lost weight in the year I've known her. I can't imagine having $130 a month to waste on stuff that's not working for me.

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