Shakeology

kristyyoung

Has anyone tried Shakeology? If so, what do you think? I am considering it.

kimi233

I really really love it, I used to use Slimfast because I'm cheap, and I can totally tell the difference in everything, my mood, my energy, my hair, my skin, best money I ever invested in myself!!

BOGmama2010

It's fantastic! I think it is really versatile, so I never tire of the taste and it has helped me with my chocolate cravings. Plus, I just feel a million times better when I drink it - more energy, better regularity, and my eating is more on track. I can send you a sample if you would like.

ChefJenn

make sure you have the $$$ for it.
I personally did not like the taste of it at all and would rather use the money each month to build a more healthy meal that feeds my whole family each night than me just drinking a glass.

I was on a protein shake diet for 6 months after I had surgery so.. its up to you.
atleast get a beachbody peep to give u a free sample to try first

jkellsworth

I'm considering it also. Curious to see what others have to say. Would like to hear the goods and the bads.
Thanks for posting the question!

nicole00lynn

Ive been wondering about this too. I'm doing TurboFire and they always talk about it.

sdhorne

I have thought about it too, but I am weary of spending that much money on something I may not like (taste wise).

Melisha82

i use the chocolate shakeology and I love it! I put extra ice in it so it's like ice cream instead of a shake lol... it reminds me of the chocolate frosty from Wendy's!!!

kimi233

The first sample I got, I HATED the taste, and then some one told me to add more liquid to it, (which I added another 4 oz of water so I wouldn't have the extra calories) and now I'm addicted to it! I honestly crave it every day! I make my Chocolate one with peanut butter and banana!! It's yummy!!

mrjason

I thought the chocolate one tasted awful. So far people say "it's great" but don't have much more to offer.

txjulie

I did it for a few months last year & thought it was really yummy but it is expensive. I did the Coach thing for a while also to save on costs but unless you are buying a lot of BB products the monthly amount you are paying isn't beneficial unless you are recruiting other people to sell. If you have the $$ - go for it. I did the chocolate one & would mix it with unsweetened almond milk (40 cal per cup), 1/2 banana & ice & it was a great healthy treat. There are tons of recipes out there also. Definitely get in touch w/ a coach who can send you a free sample before you invest all that $$.

ebgbjo

I have seen and heard about it, but after researching costs and benefits have decided to go without. One, I am trying to stay away from drinking my calories, and two, I already spend enough money on BB videos and Shakeology is a lot of money for shakes if you ask me.

dcdc13

I love it, I'm on HCG Injections and my Dr said I can have it with my HCG, so I do once -two times a week. If I do a Shakeology I will only take one multi vitamin instead of two. The chocolate is so yummy, some people don't like the Greenberry one, but one of my nurses said she puts pineapple juice in it and it's really good. Maybe get pineapple juice that isn't so sugary though.

YOu can get the individual packets, which I got from my Dr.

byHISstrength

Like txjulie, that is part of the reason I became a coach. I have been drinking the chocolate shakeology regularly for about a month and a half now.

As far as the taste goes, I think that you will enjoy it better if you blend it up with ice...even better if you add milk (or whatever milk-like drink you have). Like someone else pointed out it is great with peanut butter and/or bananas. Basically, add anything that you enjoy chocolate with. If I have the shake as my meal then I add other stuff to provide more substance, but if I am just using it as a snack, then I will use just water.

I have also had the greenberry, and wasn't so crazy about that one, but I mostly just added water. Of course, I'm sure it would have been more enjoyable if I would have added juice/fruit to it.

One of the major reasons why Shakeology is a great option is because of the nutritional value. You would have to consume about 5 lbs of veggies each day to get the amount of nutrition you get from 1 serving of shakeology. Shakeology is much more than JUST a protein shake or meal replacement.

I will happy to give you more information as I learn. I have only been a coach for a short time.

WIChelle

I love it! i loved it enough to sign up to coach for the discount on that and the programs. I admit it is $$$$! I am currently out and can't wait to order more. To cut the cost a bit I had pretty good result mixing a half a scoop of the Shakeology chocolate with 1/2 a scoop of another whey. Still tasted great!

funkyspunky871

I thought the chocolate one tasted awful. So far people say "it's great" but don't have much more to offer.

Agreed. I got a free sample from somebody, and I tried it with a bit of peanut butter mixed in. It was GROSS.

sdhorne

Well I will try anything once, so someone bring on the free trial. LOL

heathersmilez

I had a sample of each, chocolate was delicious and so creamy but greenberry was nasty!

I however won’t pay $119 a month when my protein powder is $29 for 69 servings.

Yes, I am fully aware there are more nutrients less protein in Shakeology but still, it's not worth the investment unless you are hard core and have given up a naughty lifestyle including all cheats PERMANENTLY. Why waste your money if you don’t have the perfect athlete mindset when it comes to fitness and nutrition IMO. If you are nearing perfection in your eating and exercising habits then by all means, you deserve it.

heathersmilez

Well I will try anything once, so someone bring on the free trial. LOL

You just have to ask a coach either on here or google it. I had a tougher time b/c I'm in Canada and most coaches didn't want to ship to me (no automatic shipping from home seemed to be the main reason). Fitness coaches who didn't want to get off their bum, how ironic!

kristyyoung

Wow! Thanks for all the great feedback.

I never eat breakfast (I know...bad me.) so I thought I could do something like shakeology for breakfast. It is pretty expensive, so I am going to have to think about it before I make the investment. I think I'm going to try the samples and take it from there.

MisdemeanorM

I've never tried it, but my grocery budget for 3 is only about $200 a month. So i say, if you have money coming out your @$$ and spending $4 on one meal or snack is no big deal then why not try it? It is solid nutritionally. But, if it's a stretch budget wise, it's not a magic cure all health pill that makes everything better and that you should sacrifice your other food budget or other parts of your budget for. If you have something you can easily cut out to supplement it (ie Starbucks daily, or fast food daily, smoking etc) that's also another thing, but I don't have anywhere to cut so it would be an unjustified "luxury" in our house.

DanielleHodgins

I drink it every day for breakfast and love it. I wouldn't eat breakfast otherwise and I know I need to get my metabolism fire burning first thing in the morning. The weight loss, energy, digestive regularity...all just amazing. My 65 year old dad has lost 45 lbs in 5 months just replacing one meal a day with it. He's not exercising or following a diet. Shakeology just cannot be compared to slimfast or any protein shake. It is full of antioxidants, prebiotics, probiotics, digestive enzymes etc that cannot be matched. It's definitely best in a blender with ice, and whatever you choose to blend with it. Don't shake it up in a cup. I also use more than 8 oz of liquid. I have some of the individual packets if you want a sample, shoot me a message.

DanielleHodgins

I use Diet V8 Tropical with Greenberry and frozen fruit And unsweetened almond milk and PB2 peanut butter with chocolate primarily, but have a ton of favorite 'recipes'!

foreverjade

Just got it recently and think that it is DELICIOUS. Yes, it is sickly sweet and expensive, but here's my solution. I use a scoop with double the amount of water and use it for two days. Now your $120 is only $60 a month, and your 150+ calorie shake is now only 75 cals (plus whatever delicious add ins you choose). I also do not use it every single day - I only make it when I need a quick snack, ate badly, or had an extreme work out day. I'm sure this takes away from the whole Shakeology "magic" but hey, having it 3/4 days a week is still better than not at all right?

SuzanneRogers

I love Chocolate Shakeology with unsweetened almond milk. I put PB and banana when I need more calories. Great no bake cookies too. I'm addicted.

lmclaine

I did it for a couple of months and didn't really notice any energy or appetite difference; just the satifaction of not eating a really bad breakfast. The chocolate one was OK, I tried different additions (banana, mint extract, peanut butter, strawberries) and it helped from getting bored with the same thing every day. I still drink them every once in a while for variation--it helps the $119 stretch farther. The Greenberry is truly awful--nothing could salvage that taste--its funny how in the website video they are drinking it going "mmmmm, delicious..." I bet they vomited soon after hearing "CUT!" If it was cheaper, I'd drink it more often. I find myself eating a bowl of cheerios with banana and skim milk for much fewer calories and I feel more satisfied--and it's alot cheaper!

MisdemeanorM

I use Diet V8 Tropical with Greenberry and frozen fruit And unsweetened almond milk and PB2 peanut butter with chocolate primarily, but have a ton of favorite 'recipes'!

Is this in addition to your shake? I would imagine too many add ins turn the already expensive $4 shake into a $5-6 shake! (ie, some PB, a banana, milk, etc...)

ebgbjo

You would have to consume about 5 lbs of veggies each day to get the amount of nutrition you get from 1 serving of shakeology. Shakeology is much more than JUST a protein shake or meal replacement.

Yeah, but eating 5lbs of veggies a day isn't healthy for you either.

dinahmite425

i just finished my second shake for the day!!!! its addicting its healthy and tastes so so so good i love the chocalate tried the greeberry once and now im really wanting to try again but overall chocalate is way beter greenberry is nasty with out fruit or juice or something in it!! i am a beachbody coach so you can purchase through me go to www.myshakeology.com/dinahmite i dont think i could go a day without it that is the honest truthyou can also do a 3 day cleanse with it that can have you drop 3-8lbs in 3 days i just did a cleanse in early feb losgt 5lbs you drink 3 shakes a day a salad and 2 cups green tea and lots of water and then the wt drops off!!!

again go to www.myshakeology.com/dinahmite add me on facebook dinah blackbarbiefit pierson check me out on youtube at www.youtube.com/user/dinahmite425 i just finished p90x and lost 23 lbs and shakeology had lots to do with it you want to email me i can send you a few videos about shakeology and whats in it etc coachdinahmite@gmail.com

genndan100502

I love shakeology and btw, Target has a Bella Cucina rocket blender http://www.target.com/Bella-Cucina-Rocket-Blender-10029/dp/B000I0QDGC an individual shake blender on sale in stores for $20, not as great as the magic bullet but perfect for individual shakes.

The way I reduce the cost of shakeology is I am splitting the cost of one month with my coworker so our pockets aren't so empty and we still get the benefits of shakeology just not everyday. If I had to pay on my own I would say it's too expensive as well.

deannarey13

I love the taste! Just like others have said, you can definitely tell the difference in your overall health after only a short time of using it too. There are so many different ways to blend it too, so you can have a different shake every day of the week.

Not advertising or trying to sell anything, but I do happen to have a few samples that I would send out if anyone is interested. Just message me if you are.