Insanity shakeolgy

cathymarie75

I know people say using the shakeology is good but it is expensive. Is there anything else I can use in its place?

ilovedeadlifts

lots of stuff would fill it's place much cheaper.


get whey protein. (I like Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard)
Get a greens supplement. Controlled Labs has a good one

You could get a good multivitamin as well if you feel that you need it. but honestly protein and carbs are what you need after working out.

alexis831

What is your goal to lose, bulk, or tone? What type of workouts are you doing right now M-F. How old are you, what is your height and weight, can you open your diary so we can take a peak? Are you going for anything particular diet wise that you want extra protein for? How much are you looking to spend? I don't do protein shakes or bars btw.

cathymarie75

Did not realize my diary was closed. I will try to change that. Right now I am trying to lose weight than I will tone. I am doing insanity program on day 12. I just always hear after that kind of workout you should have protein but if I dont have to than thats fine. I was j ust wondering what the thougts were.

alexis831

If you are trying to loose weight and tone I would just stick to getting your protein from chicken, egg whites, fish, and so on. Now if your goal was a low carb diet, which I am not a fan of, or to bulk up then you might need help achieving that with a protein shake. However in my opinion, if I only have so many calories to work with in a day, I would rather eat an egg white burrito with hot sauce and ham instead of a shake. It fills me up better and although I do not eat healthy I know its better to get that stuff from food then from a shake. Either choice you make it wont hinder your weight loss as long as your macros are correct and you are in a deficit. I know Wal-Mart has a cheap shake by bodyfortus for 15.00 a tub and today’s paper had a 3.00 off coupon. It doesn't taste bad and I have a tub if I am WAY low on protein and out of chicken, mainly its for my husband but I have used it 2x over the last 2 months. He wants to bulk a little. Who knows maybe you will find out you like shakes. Just do whatever you want that will keep you driving for success and if a shake rocks our boat then go for it. For me my daily chocolate or twix bar is my reward!

mandypizzle

I use whey protein. I don't think it's necessary AT ALL. I just LOVE my smoothies! It's like a treat to me so I like to throw in some inexpensive protein. I don't want to waste my money on something so expensive and unnecessary.

alexis831

I use whey protein. I don't think it's necessary AT ALL. I just LOVE my smoothies! It's like a treat to me so I like to throw in some inexpensive protein. I don't want to waste my money on something so expensive and unnecessary.

^^ Perfectly said... use it if you love it! But... not necessary!

cathymarie75

Thanks for all the thoughts !!

pastryari

I use protein powder to help up my calorie and protein intake. The added banana and/or peanut butter also help me get in more calories.

I like Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard - Extreme Milk Chocolate.