Shakeology

LIswimmer51

I would like more information on this diet and if it actually works. I haven't done much research and figured I'd ask around about it. What is it and how do you get into it?

hatsuharu01

Id recommend going to MeaganFitBod for that question. She's a fantastic person to talk to about it. She has told me a little bit about Shakeology but I'd feel like an idiot explaining it to you. So here I stand pointing you in her direction

Mokey41

Drink really expensive shakes in place of real food, learn nothing about eating properly and probably put the weight back on because you won't live on shakes the rest of your life.

AnvilHead

Drink really expensive shakes in place of real food, learn nothing about eating properly and probably put the weight back on because you won't live on shakes the rest of your life.

Sounds legit.

bagsrpacked

I use Shakeology as meal replacements when a) I'm in a hurry and need a good, healthy breakfast - I mix with almond milk and it keeps me full all morning b) I'm bored and don't know what I want to eat and want to avoid eating badly or c) I'm having a chocolate craving - will have it along with a salad made of spinach with some additional protein (salmon, chicken, etc).

I don't see this as a bad thing at all. I have friends who have lost and kept off a ton of weight using Beachbody products - that said, I dont' think it's a magic bullet. It is a helpful tool - and the nutrition, calories, and carbs in these shakes and the Usana brand shakes, in my opinion, are better balanced then many others on the market.

ggv1978

Drink really expensive shakes in place of real food, learn nothing about eating properly and probably put the weight back on because you won't live on shakes the rest of your life.

Well put!
Learn to balance your workouts and meals to have a healthy life style.

MFPfriend

Drink really expensive shakes in place of real food, learn nothing about eating properly and probably put the weight back on because you won't live on shakes the rest of your life.

QFT.

spamantha57

Shakeology isn't a diet, it's a supplement/ meal replacement.

taso42

I'm sure you will get some helpful and thoughtful PM's.

Capt_Apollo

I would like more information on this diet and if it actually works. I haven't done much research and figured I'd ask around about it. What is it and how do you get into it?

you should do your own research.

Crankstr

please no

PikaKnight

Drink really expensive shakes in place of real food, learn nothing about eating properly and probably put the weight back on because you won't live on shakes the rest of your life.

^This.

MeaganFitbod

Thanks jjn

Dauntlessness

No. Its a gimmick and a pyramid scheme. If you cant maintain your diet for the rest of your life, don't do it now.

IronSmasher

Drink really expensive shakes in place of real food, learn nothing about eating properly and probably put the weight back on because you won't live on shakes the rest of your life.

Plus if you're really lucky, you might get to experience muscle loss, become a yo-yo dieter, or (in extreme cases) end up with a binge eating disorder.

MeaganFitbod

I just want to point out that Shakeology should be used as part of healthy diet...it is one meal...it is NOT in place of eating a balanced diet.

BurtHuttz

OP - the cynicism you're hearing isn't directed at you, it's directed at Shakeology. A lot of folks here feel like it is snake oil and are upset about someone possibly getting taken advantage of.

(I agree with them.)

Dauntlessness

I just want to point out that Shakeology should be used as part of healthy diet...it is one meal...it is NOT in place of eating a balanced diet.

I call BS. They say 1-2 meals a day from what I have seen. That is not healthy. All they are doing is putting a band aid on their food issues. They are still not learning how to eat a balanced diet. Protein shakes for body builders/people getting fit is fine because its not about weight control, its about nutrition and taking care of themselves.

Are they going to be still drinking shakes at 80 years old? Probably not. This is about learning how to eat for the REST OF YOUR LIFE so that they can maintain your weight once they lose the extra stuff. They might as well go out and buy slimfast or diet pills. Its the same thing. Band-aid. band-aid, band-aid.

IronSmasher

OP - the cynicism you're hearing isn't directed at you, it's directed at Shakeology. A lot of folks here feel like it is snake oil and are upset about someone possibly getting taken advantage of.

(I agree with them.)

Plus we're only talking about how bad an approach to a healthy lifestyle the product is. Taso has hinted at it, but you should also be warned that is sold through a pyramid scheme, which a dangerous approach to sales in itself.

GoddessG

I am on a ketogenic diet. I add a shake or two a day because I sometimes have a hard time getting my protein intake high enough. I'll probably keep using them for the rest of my life, after learning how much protein my body requires for maximum health.

I'm (vaguely) considering turning vegetarian and using shakes for protein. I haven't done enough research on vegetarian diets to make such a life-changing decision. I certainly am a carnivore. But I depend on shakes to keep me in the healthy range for MY body.

vjohn04

Your pocket book will be MUCH lighter. Is that where you're looking to lose weight?

FredDoyle

Another post to get the name on the forum again today under the guise of questioning I see.
I hate MLMs. Their sales techniques are so slimy and transparent.
I shouldn't have bumped this...

LIswimmer51

Your pocket book will be MUCH lighter. Is that where you're looking to lose weight?

what are you talking about>?

halleyg2

I'll just say that I've tried it a few times and in my personal opinion, it's not worth the money.

AnvilHead

Your pocket book will be MUCH lighter. Is that where you're looking to lose weight?

what are you talking about>?

She's saying that you would be wasting your money on an overpriced product which isn't worth it and won't deliver the advertised results.

PennStateChick

I tried it twice. Both times, it made me violently ill. For a while, that bothered me bc "my body was rejecting something that was so healthy." However, I looked it up online and I am definitely not alone. You can find all kinds of questions/blogs about people getting sick from shakeology. That being said, my boyfriend likes and drinks it occasionally. Im not totally against it. I only tell you this bc when I mentioned it to one of my friends who is a beachbody coach, she claimed it was shakeology detoxing my body. That is definitely NOT what was happening. My advice, regardless if you try it or not, listen to your body. Feed it with things that make you feel better and healthier.

CoachReddy

Your pocket book will be MUCH lighter. Is that where you're looking to lose weight?

what are you talking about>?

She's saying that you would be wasting your money on an overpriced product which isn't worth it and won't deliver the advertised results.

while it DOES actually give the advertised results, there are cheaper alternatives that are almost as good - so it's up to you really, and what you can afford. I've had great results from it, and so have many, many people I've worked with - however recently I've done more research and there are some other good options available if you don't want to drop the $$

and in no Shakeology literature/information/etc does it say 1-2 meals per day. It says to replace one meal. Typically breakfast or lunch.

IronSmasher

Doesn't it contain milk?

CoachReddy

Doesn't it contain milk?

there are two that contain whey, and two versions that are vegan.