Has anyone ever tried Shakeology?

ninerbuff

Yes I have been a coach for only about a month now. 3 days ago was the first time I have ever posted or read anything from this community and I have by no means been bothering anybody. I made this post for people who have tried shakeology and i'm seeing that a lot of people who are commenting on this thread have never even tried it and are here just to be negative.

It sounds negative because it's not what you want to hear. REAL research doesn't show any benefit vs eating well and in correct proportions. Common sense tells you that if you can get he same thing for less money, then why spend more? It's tough to promote anecdotes on a site that has a lot of people who have succeeded WITHOUT having to pay out extra money on programs that STILL NEED a calorie deficit in order for them to work on weight loss. Find me ANY program where you can ingest something and eat as much food as you want without counting calories and it ends up in weight loss and I'll join it.

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psuLemon

No one gives a toss if you post about BB or Shakeology. It's the fact that you post about it pretending to be someone looking for information without identifying yourself as a coach (I found your page in less than 3 seconds) which is not only rude and unethical, it's against BB policy. Had you read the forums, you would have seen a post earlier today from someone complaining about BB coaches constantly bothering them on the boards and trying to sell them something.


Yes I have been a coach for only about a month now. 3 days ago was the first time I have ever posted or read anything from this community and I have by no means been bothering anybody. I made this post for people who have tried shakeology and i'm seeing that a lot of people who are commenting on this thread have never even tried it and are here just to be negative.

While many of members haven't tried it, and probably don't need to, but there is no studies that would suggest this protein/meal replacement shake is any better than the next. It's like comparing muscle milk vs EAS. The fact that beachbody thru together a ton of "super foods" and processed them into a protein powder, doesn't make them any more beneficial than other shake. You have to look at the studies for each ingredients and see if they are being used at the levels of the test; if not, then the product is useless.

Now personally, I am a huge fan of beachbody workouts (i own a bunch of them) but their supplements are not any better than those that are a half or a quarter of the price. And yes, I have tried shakeology and I think it taste like crap.

Keep in mind, this same topic has been posted a ton of times and is the same battle. A bunch of beachbody coaches come in the thread and suggest it's the best thing since sliced bread but cannot provide science to back in. I can also tell you that I join a lot of the beachbody threads because I like the workouts and even I, as a mod, have been spammed with PM's about buying other products. And this is why many of us have issues with threads like this.

FlaxMilk

I heard that the vegan ones were good and soy free so I looked into Shakeology-went into shock at the price and assumed I had to be reading something wrong. Nope, 30 servings for $130-$140 and less than 20 grams of protein for 170 calories. I get more protein (19 grams) for 110 calories in my pumpkin seed protein powder for $20 for 20 servings (really $20 for 40 servings, 55 calories/9.5 grams protein but I double it to get more protein). I could not figure out how Shakeology could possibly be worth it. For $130, I want the fat to just evaporate instantly. Since fat evaporation isn't listed as a benefit, that's why I haven't tried it.

Acg67

I have drank it daily since March and I'm pretty much the exact same weight ( I'm at a normal weight and just trying to maintain). HOWEVER, I have more energy than ever before and my nails and eyelashes have never been longer. I have also not gotten sick in a very long time.

NO, I am NOT a coach either.

and you believe this is only because you drink shakeology every day?

I certainly attribute my nail growth to it. My nails were always weak and brittle and all of the sudden they're strong and long? I don't think it's coincidence.

morkiemama

Believe me I don't take any if this personally. Like I said everyone has their own opinion and that's okay. I'm new to this whole forum thing and if I had known that me posting about shakeology or any other beach body product was gonna get people so riled up I would not have done it. I'm not here to create negative energy. Just here to get advice and motivation.

No one gives a toss if you post about BB or Shakeology. It's the fact that you post about it pretending to be someone looking for information without identifying yourself as a coach (I found your page in less than 3 seconds) which is not only rude and unethical, it's against BB policy. Had you read the forums, you would have seen a post earlier today from someone complaining about BB coaches constantly bothering them on the boards and trying to sell them something.

For anyone interested, you can report BB coaches who do stuff like this, as well as the ones who send you personal messages about products or challenge groups to compliance@teambeachbody.com. They will follow-up on it and coaches can lose their status for nonsense like this.

Thank you for posting this!

jaz050465

Believe me I don't take any if this personally. Like I said everyone has their own opinion and that's okay. I'm new to this whole forum thing and if I had known that me posting about shakeology or any other beach body product was gonna get people so riled up I would not have done it. I'm not here to create negative energy. Just here to get advice and motivation.

No one gives a toss if you post about BB or Shakeology. It's the fact that you post about it pretending to be someone looking for information without identifying yourself as a coach (I found your page in less than 3 seconds) which is not only rude and unethical, it's against BB policy. Had you read the forums, you would have seen a post earlier today from someone complaining about BB coaches constantly bothering them on the boards and trying to sell them something.

For anyone interested, you can report BB coaches who do stuff like this, as well as the ones who send you personal messages about products or challenge groups to compliance@teambeachbody.com. They will follow-up on it and coaches can lose their status for nonsense like this.

Thank you for posting this!

That's Interesting. I always report it on MFP

Wetcoaster

Stealing this next quote as it is too funny not to.....


"I've been taking Shakeology for three days and my body fat has gone from 48% to 6%. My member has also gone from 4 inches to a foot and a half! Sure I've lost vision in my left eye and have forgotten how to read, but it's a small price to pay for results backed by SCIENCE!"

CharChary

Overpriced and not worth it. I make better shakes using way cheaper whey and frozen fruit.

ThriceBlessed

I use shakeology, especially on days when I'm not going to have time to get a healthy meal because I'm out and about. However, and I say this as a Beachbody Coach, weight loss is a matter of calories in vs. calories out. If Shakeology helps you achieve that by avoiding a lunch at McDonalds, great! But if you add shakeology to your diet and change nothing else you've just added an additional 160 calories (or more if you mix it with milk) to your day and that isn't going to make you lose weight.

I drink shakeology for the vitamins and protein, and for a quick, easy meal when I'm short on time. I drink it as PART of plan that includes counting calories, working out, watching my macros, drinking enough water, getting enough sleep, etc.

Could I lose weight without it? Of course! In fact, I don't drink it every day, I have it when it helps me meet my goals. Like today for instance, I knew I'd be working through lunch time, without even having time to sit down and eat. So having a shakeology in my shaker bottle made sense. If I'd been home I'd probably have eaten chicken and veggies instead.

paleojoe

I made this post for people who have tried shakeology and i'm seeing that a lot of people who are commenting on this thread have never even tried it and are here just to be negative.

Please... you made the post to sell your swill to desperate people who don't know any better and will try anything in hopes of success. The negativity is due to the fact that we are smarter then you think we are and when we see bull**** we call bull****... and I'm calling BULL****! You are nothing but used car salesman... take it elsewhere.

kelly_e_montana

I used it for a while when I would get off work at 2:30 a.m. and needed to go to bed right away. So it was my dinner in lieu of heavy solid food. I loved the chocolate. I didn't use it for weight loss. I liked it; tasted good and was easier to prepare than the smoothies I had been making myself. If money wasn't an object, I would use it all the time. However, I'm not willing to pay for it at this time.

I don't sell Beachbody and I just happen to like Shakeology.

kelly_e_montana

uggh