Shakeology?

Strokingdiction

I sell it and can send you a sample if you would like to try it!

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CuteAndCurvy83

I love shakeology. Today I made myself a peanut butter chocolate shake and it's amazing!

lsmorgan21

I am debating on whether to try it. There is a new program called the 21 Day Fix and it also comes with a month's suppy of shakeology. Has anyone tried the 21 Day Fix? I just don't know if I want to spend $170.00 (with tax) on it. I would love to hear from anyone that has tried it. My problem is that I am such a sweet tooth, but from what I read it helps with cravings and so forth. Any info would be appreciated.

lsmorgan21

Do you drink it in place of a meal? If so, which one? TIA

DeeVanderbles

Do you drink it in place of a meal? If so, which one? TIA

Yes, you drink it in place of a meal. Typically breakfast but you can replace which ever meal you want. For example, say you have time to prepare yourself breakfast and lunch but you don't have time to make dinner. Use it for dinner.

As for your other question, I haven't done the 21 Day Fix but I have done the Advocare 24 Day Challenge and am doing my second one in June. The two are very similar. The challenge is about $200 after tax and shipping and instead of giving you tupperware, it gives you supplements, meal replacement shakes, energy drinks, etc., and a guide telling you what you should be eating and how much, so it's teaching you what proper portions are and what you should be eating. As I said, very similar to the 21 Day Fix, but you have to actually figure out portion sizes by weighing/measuring, which I think is more sustainable over the rest of your life than relying on tupperware, because after a while you'll be able to eyeball what a serving size is. The biggest difference between the two is that the 24 Day Challenge doesn't come with workout DVDs, though there are some that you can purchase.

I have heard that Shakeology helps curbs cravings, and it's sweet so even if it didn't curb them, it would definitely satisfy them.

abble_pie

many people on mfp, facebook and even instagram have tried to get me to buy shakeology. the cost of that shake is what i pay for an entire month of groceries. i'm so sick of people on these sites trying to sell me it. i remove them as soon as i see anything about this crap

JJKennedy08

Here is my suggestion. Invest in a good blender, like a vitamix or ninja, and do what everyone else has said, and make your smoothies yourself. There are tons of how-to for making smoothies ahead of time so the prep work is easy. We freeze all natural yogurt (less protein, but also less expensive than greek yogurt) in muffin tins = 1/2 cup. Take quart size bags, toss in 1-2 frozen "cubes" of yogurt, frozen fruit, some kale, broccoli or spinach, quinoa (cooked) or steel cut oatmeal (uncooked). Assemble 10 of these bags at once, label the bags with the calorie count, the fruit & other combos you use, and throw in the freezer. To make smoothie, grab a bag out of the freezer, dump in some lowfat milk/coconut water/juice (your preference) and blend. Super easy, and fills you up. I also throw my in a to-go cup, top with some multi-grain cheerios, and drink/eat on the way to work. I may eat a small snack, but for the most part I am good to go until lunch. If you are really concerned about protein, then add some protein powder, but I would save that until you are doing intensive muscle building workouts and use the powder as part of your recovery drink (I add some do my chocolate milk).
From my experience, these shakes are not worth the money. Besides, your body is better able to absorb nutrients from naturally occurring foods, like the fruits and vegetables you can add to your smoothie

beachylove

I have a friend who swore by them, really to me it was overpriced and really I could make better at home.

I use : http://www.naturesbounty.com/optimalsolutions/050875# and mix with milk, PB and Banana and it keeps me full for hours. I had one today at about 7am and I am still not hungry. I would say look around and find one that isnt so expensive and just make your own shake to your taste. There are so many protein powders out there I am sure you will find one you like the flavor of and that doesn't cost so much.

DeeVanderbles

I have a friend who swore by them, really to me it was overpriced and really I could make better at home.

I use : http://www.naturesbounty.com/optimalsolutions/050875# and mix with milk, PB and Banana and it keeps me full for hours. I had one today at about 7am and I am still not hungry. I would say look around and find one that isnt so expensive and just make your own shake to your taste. There are so many protein powders out there I am sure you will find one you like the flavor of and that doesn't cost so much.

This is great. I currently use Herbalife's meal replacement shake because I get it free from my dad but this is a reasonably priced mix that I'll have to try eventually.

beachylove

I have a friend who swore by them, really to me it was overpriced and really I could make better at home.

I use : http://www.naturesbounty.com/optimalsolutions/050875# and mix with milk, PB and Banana and it keeps me full for hours. I had one today at about 7am and I am still not hungry. I would say look around and find one that isnt so expensive and just make your own shake to your taste. There are so many protein powders out there I am sure you will find one you like the flavor of and that doesn't cost so much.

This is great. I currently use Herbalife's meal replacement shake because I get it free from my dad but this is a reasonably priced mix that I'll have to try eventually.

yeah Target here carries it so its convenient to pick up when I do my other shopping plus the chocolate one is delicious.

Pirate_chick

Here is my suggestion. Invest in a good blender, like a vitamix or ninja, and do what everyone else has said, and make your smoothies yourself. There are tons of how-to for making smoothies ahead of time so the prep work is easy. We freeze all natural yogurt (less protein, but also less expensive than greek yogurt) in muffin tins = 1/2 cup. Take quart size bags, toss in 1-2 frozen "cubes" of yogurt, frozen fruit, some kale, broccoli or spinach, quinoa (cooked) or steel cut oatmeal (uncooked). Assemble 10 of these bags at once, label the bags with the calorie count, the fruit & other combos you use, and throw in the freezer. To make smoothie, grab a bag out of the freezer, dump in some lowfat milk/coconut water/juice (your preference) and blend. Super easy, and fills you up. I also throw my in a to-go cup, top with some multi-grain cheerios, and drink/eat on the way to work. I may eat a small snack, but for the most part I am good to go until lunch. If you are really concerned about protein, then add some protein powder, but I would save that until you are doing intensive muscle building workouts and use the powder as part of your recovery drink (I add some do my chocolate milk).
From my experience, these shakes are not worth the money. Besides, your body is better able to absorb nutrients from naturally occurring foods, like the fruits and vegetables you can add to your smoothie

genius.

mygnsac

I guess I'm one of those "eat real food" people. Over the years I've spent so much money on products like this, and even if they taste good, or help us drop some weight, using their products just isn't a sustainable process, and they usually have an ingredient list goes to the moon and back with stuff we really don't need to be consuming on a regular basis. I have a personal rule now to never again throw money away on diet industry products. I invested in a powerful blender, always keep greens like spinach and kale in the fridge (along with many other veggies), always have bags of frozen fruit in the freezer, and for fat and protein, always have nuts and yogurt on hand. There is just no end to the yummy, filling, easy to make, super healthy concoctions you can create. Making our own meals and smoothies is something that is sustainable.

Much luck to you on whatever you decide to do. ☺