Cheaper Chocolate Shakeology Alternative?

kelkel500
kelkel500 Posts: 15 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I love chocolate shakeology but can't justify the costs anymore- anyone know of an alternative brand that tastes as good with similiar nutrition and calories?
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  • FireBrand80
    FireBrand80 Posts: 378 Member
    a basic chocolate whey protein shake + a multivitamin
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    Consider a whey protein and a multivitamin and call it good, IMO.

    Edit: FireBrand beat me, but I think he cheated.

    EDIT: how many posts before a salesperson comes in to talk about the wonders of shakeology?
  • FireBrand80
    FireBrand80 Posts: 378 Member
    EDIT: how many posts before a salesperson comes in to talk about the wonders of shakeology?

    I bet she has 3 pms already
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    EDIT: how many posts before a salesperson comes in to talk about the wonders of shakeology?

    Surely before the next page!
  • LORIMCX
    LORIMCX Posts: 19 Member
    I'm with you on this one, I too am looking for a replacement because of the cost
    I LOVE SHAKEOLOGY CHOCOLATE!!!
    someone recommeded Vi shakes and the nutrition is very simlar, so I got some,
    but the taste and consistency does not even come close.
    I'll be keeping an eye on the responses to see what people come up with
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Chocolate whey protein plus multi is good as mentioned above. Or you could just go with chocolate milk and a multi (depending on you macros).
  • SGT_Reg
    SGT_Reg Posts: 186 Member
    The correct answer is, " shakeology is now only 10$ a bag!" i am still waiting to hear that. Until then, whey protein and vitamins
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    Chocolate whey protein plus multi is good as mentioned above. Or you could just go with chocolate milk and a multi (depending on you macros).
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  • smangani
    smangani Posts: 120
    The closest thing I've found is Melaleuca's Attain. LOVE IT. Even though I'm still using my Shakeology.
  • kelkel500
    kelkel500 Posts: 15 Member
    thanks, though are there any particular brands of chocolate whey protein shakes that taste good? I will look into Attain, thanks! And I am aware of beach body coach tactics, and bought mine on the cheap through ebay so i didn't have to get roped into a pitch, and as much as it kills me to have paid that $ which ultimately goes to a MLM structure, bottom line, is it tastes really good and has become part of my routine!
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    thanks, though are there any particular brands of chocolate whey protein shakes that taste good? I will look into Attain, thanks! And I am aware of beach body coach tactics, and bought mine on the cheap through ebay so i didn't have to get roped into a pitch, and as much as it kills me to have paid that $ which ultimately goes to a MLM structure, bottom line, is it tastes really good and has become part of my routine!

    I personally like Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard100% Whey - they have loads of flavors including a few chocolate based ones. Here is the link to their site so you can check out the flavors and nutrition facts, but often Amazon is the best place to get it from.

    http://www.optimumnutrition.com/products/100-whey-gold-standard-p-201.html?zenid=f1355c623323402c9098163be17c7f15
  • allustrious
    allustrious Posts: 10
    I would like to find a cheaper alternative as well, but honestly, I have seen a total difference in my appetite since I started it a couple months ago. I find I can go longer between meals, and I do not have anywhere near the cravings. Maybe it is a combination of eating better in general, but as long as I notice the positive changes, I guess I will remain on it for a while.
  • mom2dms
    mom2dms Posts: 152 Member
    Become a coach and get the 25% discount. Totally worth the $45 sign up fee.
    You won't find anything that has the same nutritional value and will cost less.

    I love chocolate shakeology but can't justify the costs anymore- anyone know of an alternative brand that tastes as good with similiar nutrition and calories?
  • mom2dms
    mom2dms Posts: 152 Member
    Become a coach and get the 25% discount. I know people (me) who only became a coach for the discount. You don't HAVE to sell anything else.

    I would like to find a cheaper alternative as well, but honestly, I have seen a total difference in my appetite since I started it a couple months ago. I find I can go longer between meals, and I do not have anywhere near the cravings. Maybe it is a combination of eating better in general, but as long as I notice the positive changes, I guess I will remain on it for a while.
  • UWZander
    UWZander Posts: 70
    EDIT: how many posts before a salesperson comes in to talk about the wonders of shakeology?

    Surely before the next page!

    AND YOU WIN! "You won't find anything that has the same nutritional value and will cost less." Hahahahahahahahahahahaha
  • MommaSpunk
    MommaSpunk Posts: 113
    Anything without too many calories as well?
  • myogibbs
    myogibbs Posts: 182
    I don't know how much Shakeology costs, but I love Syntha-6 (by BSN) in Chocolate Milk shake. It has like 29 g of protein & about 200 calories (I don't know the specifics b/c I had to take the label in to my nutritionist...she said it was pretty good) I drink it with skim milk, a banana & a little peanut butter, but it is really good without the additives. It keeps me going from about 6:30-7am until 1 pm. If you buy it on Cheapvitamins.com, it is much cheaper than GNC or Vitamin Shoppe. I think it is about $30 but it lasts a while. Hope that helps....
  • pstansel74
    pstansel74 Posts: 130 Member
    I haven't found anything to me that tastes as good as the standard (not vegan!) chocolate shakeology. And I've tried a bunch of different stuff. I don't mind and am able to pay for the taste. I don't have it alone though, I mix it with 12oz almond milk and a good chocolate whey protein powder. Its a shame every shakeology thread degenerates into people slamming each other.
  • shennard80
    shennard80 Posts: 23 Member
    I have a peanut butter shake that tastes great (at least to me). Vanilla whey protein powder, fat free milk, fat free butterscotch instant pudding mix and PB2. I mention that only because I think if you use chocolate powder, chocolate pudding mix and the chocolate PB2 it could be very good...I just haven't tried it myself yet. Depending on how much of each you use, you can get it around 300-400 calories
  • stangirl1995
    stangirl1995 Posts: 43 Member
    I love Dymatize Chocolate Fudge Whey protein. I get free shipping on it when I order from Vitamin Shoppe. It is very afordable and I even use it in many recipes.
  • falcon367
    falcon367 Posts: 116
    Chocolate Original Myoplex is only $1.58/serving ... it's also a meal replacement shake. I love it.
  • jfatheree78
    jfatheree78 Posts: 78 Member
    Its a shame every shakeology thread degenerates into people slamming each other.

    Agreed. I think it's because it's an MLM company, but there are plenty of reputable, successful MLM companies (Avon, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, etc). Beachbody is a BBB A+ rated company so I don't understand why people bash it so hard on this forum.
    Anyhoo... I think you would be hard pressed to find the quality ingredients you get from Shakeology in any other shake out there. The only one I have seen come even close is Vega One, but I have not tried it so I don't know how it tastes. I love my Chocolate Shakeology and find it worth every penny.
  • pstansel74
    pstansel74 Posts: 130 Member
    I have a peanut butter shake that tastes great (at least to me). Vanilla whey protein powder, fat free milk, fat free butterscotch instant pudding mix and PB2. I mention that only because I think if you use chocolate powder, chocolate pudding mix and the chocolate PB2 it could be very good...I just haven't tried it myself yet. Depending on how much of each you use, you can get it around 300-400 calories

    Thanks for the tip! hadn't considered pudding mix :)
  • runfreddyrun
    runfreddyrun Posts: 137 Member
    I really like Walker Diet Meal Replacement (chocolate). I confess though I've never tried shakeology. Walker is low carb (7g), low sugar (1g), has high percentages of vitamins, tastes acceptable, good amount of protein (24g) and cost about $1 per serving.
  • Meg_78
    Meg_78 Posts: 998 Member
    a basic chocolate whey protein shake + a multivitamin

    LOL that is EXACTLY what I came here to write, word for word!
  • wlkumpf
    wlkumpf Posts: 241 Member
    I love chocolate shakeology but can't justify the costs anymore- anyone know of an alternative brand that tastes as good with similiar nutrition and calories?

    i can't justify that cost for long term and so never started. I am looking for sustainibility. I want life changes, not diets. Otherwise sams had an alternative as does advocare.

    I mix 1 scoop whey with fruit and unsweetened almond milk (30cal) after a workout and drink that and love it! OTherwise to replace a meal I mix 1 scoop whey with the same silk almond milk and mix with the magic bullet mixer. Lots of protein and very filling.
    I take a womans ultra active multivitamin from sams club, plus I take glucosamine ch....? unsure spelling for joints to be able to take the workout better as well as fish oil. Otherwise I have more post workout pains.

    I am planning to do a 3x a day 3 day cleanse using shakeology. I have never done a cleanse and figure I may have some toxins hanging out. Kinda feeling stupid for agreeing to it. I am more towards natural or more cost affective solutions, this is 45 bucks for 3 days!
  • mom2dms
    mom2dms Posts: 152 Member
    I totally agree with you. I became a TBB coach simply to get the discount for the Shakeology. It was BY FAR the best tasting shake that I've found...and for a while, I was trying EVERYTHING I could get at GNC and Walmart. I thought my husband was going to kill me for buy some many different items. They weren't every good...some were ok to where I could drink them, but none were something I would A. recommend to others or B. look forward to drinking.

    I don't try to sell the stuff unless someone asks me what I do to lose and keep the weight off...but for some reason, people on these forums bash anyone who uses and says they use Shakeology. It's pure and simple..it's good stuff.

    I have the Tropical Strawberry, which is vegan, and it's ok. Not as good as the traditional chocolate...but I found if you added a banana it makes the texture closer to that of the chocolate.

    I haven't tried the vegan chocolate yet...but I probably won't unless my dairy allergic child wants to drink it.

    I have a peanut butter shake that tastes great (at least to me). Vanilla whey protein powder, fat free milk, fat free butterscotch instant pudding mix and PB2. I mention that only because I think if you use chocolate powder, chocolate pudding mix and the chocolate PB2 it could be very good...I just haven't tried it myself yet. Depending on how much of each you use, you can get it around 300-400 calories

    Thanks for the tip! hadn't considered pudding mix :)
  • dayone987
    dayone987 Posts: 645 Member
    I love chocolate shakeology but can't justify the costs anymore- anyone know of an alternative brand that tastes as good with similiar nutrition and calories?

    i can't justify that cost for long term and so never started. I am looking for sustainibility. I want life changes, not diets. Otherwise sams had an alternative as does advocare.

    I mix 1 scoop whey with fruit and unsweetened almond milk (30cal) after a workout and drink that and love it! OTherwise to replace a meal I mix 1 scoop whey with the same silk almond milk and mix with the magic bullet mixer. Lots of protein and very filling.
    I take a womans ultra active multivitamin from sams club, plus I take glucosamine ch....? unsure spelling for joints to be able to take the workout better as well as fish oil. Otherwise I have more post workout pains.

    I am planning to do a 3x a day 3 day cleanse using shakeology. I have never done a cleanse and figure I may have some toxins hanging out. Kinda feeling stupid for agreeing to it. I am more towards natural or more cost affective solutions, this is 45 bucks for 3 days!

    You're right. Your body naturally detoxes through your liver and kidneys 24/7. No need to have a shake "cleanse" . It amazes me that regulations don't stop companies from marketing products as cleanses. Shakeology likely is a good nutritional supplement but has no magic detoxifying properties.
  • RaineMarie
    RaineMarie Posts: 158 Member
    I use the GNC Lean 25 shake. I mix one scoop with 1.5 cups ice and 1 cup Almond Milk in a blender. I think it tastes really yummy! Sometimes I add some natural peanut butter too. I have samples of chocolate shakeology, but I honestly like the taste of GNC Lean 25's better.
  • sofiesmommie
    sofiesmommie Posts: 1
    Same dilemma I was in. I ordered whey fit isolate from fitness lab ($34 for 2lbs) and take a multivitamin and fish oil pills.

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