Shakeology advice

CookieGem

Hey Peeps

So I am a Insanity and TurboFire convert, I absolutely love these dvds and can really see the benefits from them. After the dvds there is a advertisement for Shakeology. I have googled my booty off to get unbiased reviews on these shakes then I thought who best to ask than my fellow MFPalians.

So my questions are, do you drink these shakes and what were the benefits , if any?

Faeriegirl74

I really love Shakeology. Although it can be costly, it has really helped jump start my weight loss. I use it 4-5 times a week as my morning breakfast and have lost 15 pounds since August 23rd when I began using Shakeology, exercise, and MFP.

It is hard to find unbiased reviews... I had to rely on friends I knew who were using the product. I do have more energy and I am more "regular"...I cannot drink them mixed with water only...but I love the chocolate mixed with milk or coconut water. The greenberry flavor is "ok", but I can't do it longer term. I am nearly finished with my first bag and have another waiting in the wings.

No, I'm not a seller...etc. In fact - I bought my two bags off eBay!

bluegirl10

I love Turbo Fire! I really like the Chocolate shakeology, but it is a bit pricey. I have been drinking it for a couple months and it does keep me full. However, due to the price I won't be buying it anymore. I can't say that I really experienced any other benefits aside from it keeping me full for several hours.

chrissyh

I've been drinking them for a week. I have felt good, been much more "regular". Lost 3 pounds first week. We'll see how it goes from here...I am replacing one meal a day for 90 days.

I mix with skim milk - only tried chocolate so far. Can't wait to try tropical. I've also ordered the fiber since I rarely get to my goal.

RNewton4269

Never used them personally but have heard from friends that they only beneifts they see is the fullness factor. They found them to be too expensive to keep doing them all the time.

I drink a whey protein shake from time to time to replace meals and for recovery after hard gym workouts. Musletech is the brand.

DynamicDiva

I haven't tried any of the shakes yet, but I plan to do so. I also haven't tried insanity (it's next on my list), but I have currently completed day 2 of the 5 day plan and OMG. I feel like my insides are burning and my blood is boiling and I'm so sore afterwards, but I love it. I am a TurboJam cheerleader and this is even better.

I want to research the shakes a little before I buy them. But if you find some good advice, please let me know.

MegSommer

Eh, they are super expensive!!! I have a protein powder from GNC that is tasty and low in sugar and carbs and best of all affordable! Im sure this thread will gather all the coaches that sell Shakeology and they will tell you its the best thing after sliced bread...and it probably is really good, but to me not work the absurd amount of money. Good luck!

rileymama

I drank them....I would say the biggest benefit was a higher energy level, it helped me break me through my plateau and start losing again, and it tasted so dang good!!!! It is pricey at first look, but if you see it as a meal replacement, then it isn't really that bad (how much does a person drop on a starbucks coffee? or a fast food lunch?) I also noticed it helped me with my sugar cravings, which helped me kick the soda habit that I hadn;t been able to let go of yet. Hope this helps!!! I am unbiased, but it's good stuff

RMinVA

Eh, they are super expensive!!! I have a protein powder from GNC that is tasty and low in sugar and carbs and best of all affordable! Im sure this thread will gather all the coaches that sell Shakeology and they will tell you its the best thing after sliced bread...and it probably is really good, but to me not work the absurd amount of money. Good luck!

This. I make my own protein shakes with protein powder from from Whole Foods.

MThurs

I think of the Shakeology the way that I do a meal replacement shake - but the biggest difference is all the vitamins/minerals and probiotics. I had had a struggle with regularity until adding shakeology (probably more than you needed or wanted to know).

Great meal replacement.

KyleGA

Hey there! Congrats on finding something (Insanity and TurboFire) that you love to do. My wife and I just wrapped up P90X and she is moving on to Insanity next. I am not sure what my next step is at this time...probably P90X, but more of a bulking cycle, with less cardio. We shall see...but I will be doing something, that is what is imporant.

Per Shakeology. My wife and I both started taking this around day 30 of P90X. We both love the chocolate shake. We take 1 cup almond vanilla milk or 1% milk, 1 cup chopped ice and a small spoon of natural peanut butter and blend it up for a very tasty shake.

For us, just like the Beachbody programs are a bit of a spoon feeding, meaning they make everything easy for us.
They put our workouts on a DVD so we can do them in the comfort of our homes, they give us instructions as to what the schedule is we should do the workouts, we even have nutritional guides to help us along the way with what we should eat.

So Shakeology was something that is much better than just a protein shake, something per documentation better then it's competition within the meal replacement shake category as well.

I am confident that with enough time and money you can mix together something equally good, if not better then Shakeology. But the convenience factor is what I was sold on. It's an all-in-one, where everything else we have to piece together.

In whatever you decide, cheers to you and your healthy lifestyle!

Acg67

For the price you'd expect a better put together product, you can do better for cheaper if you look at any number of protein powders on the market and a half decent multi

rileymama

That being said, you have to look at the price. If you eat out at lunch everyday, and used trhis as a replacement, it would be cost effective. If you get a coffee everyday, and replace that cost with this, it is worth it. But it has to be a MEAL REPLACEMENT....it does keep you full, and is loaded with good nutrients...I mixed protein powder, PB, and skim milk in with mine and it really was good. For me, b/c i DON'T go to starbucks or out to lunch everyday, it was pricey b/c my lunch at home was cheaper than the shake.....but, at the same time...it does helkp with getting your fiber, calcium, and nutrients for the day (esp. if you are not a big veggie eater) , and with regularity....and did increase my energy levels, and help me blast through my weight I was stuck at. I'm trying to get back on them again when I can.....i miss it, but had other priorites....

tracielinn

I tried Shakeology for a month. And like most folks on here, found it made me more "regular", but with having my gall bladder removed that seemed to have the same effect. I didn't lose any weight, but I wasn't exercising like I am now.

The chocolate is the best one. I find that my whey protein seems to do the trick for keeping me fuller and it's much cheaper.

pilipok73

I wanted to share my opinion about Shakeology. I love P90X and think Tony is THE BOMB, but in regards to the shakes I am not so sure. I was looking into buying it at some point but then I compared ingredients with other protein shakes and didn't noticed much difference. I currently use BSN Lean Dessert, which has many flavors and tastes great even when mixed with water, and Optimum Nutrition Casein Protein before bedtime.
My friend suggested to try Life Basics plant protein and nutritional label looks great so I will get it next.

Krull_the_WarriorKing

Too expensive? It's $4.00 a shake. I used to spend twice that on lunch each day.

RMinVA

Too expensive? It's $4.00 a shake. I used to spend twice that on lunch each day.

IMO that is still expensive.

chrissyh

I drank them....I would say the biggest benefit was a higher energy level, it helped me break me through my plateau and start losing again, and it tasted so dang good!!!! It is pricey at first look, but if you see it as a meal replacement, then it isn't really that bad (how much does a person drop on a starbucks coffee? or a fast food lunch?) I also noticed it helped me with my sugar cravings, which helped me kick the soda habit that I hadn;t been able to let go of yet. Hope this helps!!! I am unbiased, but it's good stuff

Agree to all this! I only use 3/4 of a scoop so every 5th shake is free! LOL

MegSommer

Too expensive? It's $4.00 a shake. I used to spend twice that on lunch each day.

IMO that is still expensive.

It would be ok if i didnt have a family to feed as well as myself....im not going to spend $120 a month on just one meal a day just for ME.

SeasideOasis

My boss uses Shakeology along side his first swoop of P90X. He likes them.

He did say, however, that my protein powder worked just as well and he saw no difference from drinking one form of protein versus the Shakeology.

In case you decide to go the protein powder route, I use Optimum Nutrition 100% Natural Whey - Chocolate and Vanilla. I think I spend around $56-ish dollars for a 5 lb container of Whey. There are 71 scoops per container. You can get more than two months (at one shake a day) costing you $1.09 a shake.

I also have some awesome recipes (food and drink ones) for this powder ;D

CookieGem

Thanks a million for all your replies. I would love to try a sample of shakeology but I cant seem to get hold of any because i live in the UK.

CookieGem

In case you decide to go the protein powder route, I use Optimum Nutrition 100% Natural Whey - Chocolate and Vanilla. I think I spend around $56-ish dollars for a 5 lb container of Whey. There are 71 scoops per container. You can get more than two months (at one shake a day) costing you $1.09 a shake.

I also have some awesome recipes (food and drink ones) for this powder ;D

Oh thanks for this buddy, i would love to see some recipes.

tangal88

I was able to find sample package on eBay. I suggest you look into that, if that option works for you. Chocolate was okay, Green Berry, not for me

I tried them, not a fan. They are OK, but a good protein shake and multivitamin with added antioxidants, actually did as well as, or better, IMO.

But each to his own. Some people love them, and feel they are a good fit for them. I have no problem with that.

I never noticed a difference in energy or anything else. I get the same fullness from a good protein shake. So for me, they are not the best option.

We like the BSN Protein Shakes, ether Synta 6 or Dessert Lean, both taste great without the need to add in lots of extras, mix well with water, and decent protein levels. Amazon.com and Vitacost have good prices. Occasionally they run good sales on them at GNC also.

edorice

I used to drink Lean Dessert protein...here are the ingredients below. it has corn syrup and sucralose in it. If you don't go the route of Shakeology I would recommend Jay Robb protein.

Ingredients:
A Sustained Release Multi-Functional Micellar Protein Matrix Comprised Of (Ultrafiltered Whey Protein Concentrate [Milk] Containing Alpha-Lactalbumin, Containing Alpha-Lactalbumin, Micellar Alpha And Beta Caseins And Caseinates [Milk], Microfiltered Whey Protein Isolate [Milk], Containing Whey Isolate Peptide Fractions, Egg Albumin [Egg], Calcium Caseinate [Milk], Milk Protein Concentrate [Milk]), Maltodextrin, Corn Syrup Solids, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Vegetable Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Sucralose, Mono-Glycerides, Di-Glycerides, Sodium Alginate, Lecithin [Soy]

mdfeller

I am currently doing a 7 day challenge. I am on day 5. I haven't weighed since starting, but I've been stuck on a plateau for 3 months, and even started bootcamp to up my exercising. I have been replacing my "breakfast" with a chocolate shake, mixed with water and ice. I tried a half banana and natural pb in it the first day, and didn't like it. Since then I just use water, ice, and a teaspoon of vanilla flavoring. It is thick, like a shake, and it keeps me full. I am having a hard time getting up to my calories though. For the regularity, it has been good, but it's also harder... sorry, tmi... I cannot tell you about weight loss though. Feel free to friend me and I'll update there. For energy, I must admit it makes my body feel like I've been drinking coffee all day long. I want to go go go. In fact the past two mornings, after finishing my bootcamp, I have come home and done another workout. Yesterday was JM 6w6p, and today was Insanity. I had previously tried protein shakes, which have kept me full, for awhile, but not provided me with this energy. I think I will probably continue after the challenge.

mlb929

I have tried everything on the market for benefits and taste and prefer Shakeology over everything I've tried. Cost included, it's not that expensive when I consider what i would be buying instead. I have gotten away from taking/purchasing extra supplements for what wasn't in my diet.

I had major surgery this summer. I only drank shakeology for 2x daily and had a healthy meal. I dropped 10 extra lbs. But ...that was just a side benefit - I had no swelling for water retention from surgery. I was expected to be out of work for 3 full weeks and missed 2 days. I had energy, felt super, and never took any pain meds. The benefits you just can't get for any protein shake.

edorice

I have tried everything on the market for benefits and taste and prefer Shakeology over everything I've tried. Cost included, it's not that expensive when I consider what i would be buying instead. I have gotten away from taking/purchasing extra supplements for what wasn't in my diet.

I had major surgery this summer. I only drank shakeology for 2x daily and had a healthy meal. I dropped 10 extra lbs. But ...that was just a side benefit - I had no swelling for water retention from surgery. I was expected to be out of work for 3 full weeks and missed 2 days. I had energy, felt super, and never took any pain meds. The benefits you just can't get for any protein shake.

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ninerbuff

Hey Peeps

So I am a Insanity and TurboFire convert, I absolutely love these dvds and can really see the benefits from them. After the dvds there is a advertisement for Shakeology. I have googled my booty off to get unbiased reviews on these shakes then I thought who best to ask than my fellow MFPalians.

So my questions are, do you drink these shakes and what were the benefits , if any?

You can find just as good if not better protein supplementation shakes at a much lower cost. $3-$4 a shake is expensive.

ninerbuff

Too expensive? It's $4.00 a shake. I used to spend twice that on lunch each day.

150 calories wouldn't be much of a meal for most people. And for .87 cents a shake you get 200 calories and more protein out of something like Nitrocore 24. So yeah, it's expensive if you're using it as a protein supplement.

ninerbuff

My boss uses Shakeology along side his first swoop of P90X. He likes them.

He did say, however, that my protein powder worked just as well and he saw no difference from drinking one form of protein versus the Shakeology.

In case you decide to go the protein powder route, I use Optimum Nutrition 100% Natural Whey - Chocolate and Vanilla. I think I spend around $56-ish dollars for a 5 lb container of Whey. There are 71 scoops per container. You can get more than two months (at one shake a day) costing you $1.09 a shake.

I also have some awesome recipes (food and drink ones) for this powder ;D

If you get the 10lb bag from bodybuilding.com at 84.99 and that gives you 151 servings, then it's only .56 cents a serving.

LaDawn74

How many artifical things are in your protein shakes? All of Shakeology ingredients are NATURAL!!!! Nothing artifical.

I have more energy with the Shakeology, I don't get hungry as quickly as I used too.... I LOVE IT...

OH..on www.foodfacts.com it has a rating of 97........what rating does your protein shake get???????