Shakeology or Advocare?

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  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    The question is, do you want to pay a lot for something you'll have to keep eating to maintain the weight loss? Or would you like to LEARN how to eat right and spend a hell of a lot less money?
  • FranksRumHam
    FranksRumHam Posts: 198 Member
    A friend of mine uses Shakeology and loves it... I will ask her if I can give you her info... she would be honest about it.

    mmmmmmmmmm
    she doesnt sell it, does she?
  • FranksRumHam
    FranksRumHam Posts: 198 Member
    I've been using Shakeology for four months now. My brother is a coach and introduced me. Breakfast has always been a hard meal for me - time and I don't have any desire to eat anything first thing in the morning. The shakes have been an easy alternative. I mix with 1/2 water and 1/2 unsweetened almond or soy milk. Sometimes I will have a small shake in the afternoon (2-3pm). The benefits I have seen - some detox, cravings for sugar has decreased, I do not drink caffeine or diet soda anymore, feel more energy, less joint aches, and am making healthier food choices for lunch and dinner. Granted, some of what I am feeling is because I also am exercising 4-5x a week now. Shakeology isn't for everyone. Give it a try and see what you think. What works for others may/may not work for you. Yes, it is expensive. However, when I think about what I am not spending (breakfast burritos, diet sodas, late afternoon snacks), it is well worth it. I have not lost a lot of weight, but see a difference in how my clothes fit and how I feel. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions. Good luck on your quest to be healthier!

    will power will get you the same feelings without all the money lost! *gasp*
  • Doberdawn
    Doberdawn Posts: 733 Member
    I tried a free sample of Shakeology, and it was alright. Nice that they had a vegan product line for folks who have dairy/gluten allergies. But, it's pretty pricey to say the least.

    I would NOT use it to replace a meal. JMO. I would not use it for weight loss. Again, JMO.

    I use products like this if I'm on the run with no time to stop for food and haven't planned ahead to pack a lunch. I use products like this on days when I'm short on my healthy calories because of a long hike or a big workout and I don't want to skew my calories for the day by running too low, but I'm also too tired and/or too full to eat another meal or don't want anything heavy in my tummy at bedtime.

    Quite frankly, while it was nice and it did have a lot of other additives, like prebiotics and probiotics etc.... for my purposes, my standard protein shake works better.It's higher in protein (something I'm always struggling to get up there on my macros) and yet lower in calories. So, that's my take. But, to answer your question, OP, I don't think it is a good plan for weight loss to go without a meal and just drink a shake. You'll probably just end up hungry and binging anyway. JMO.
  • jsazieser
    jsazieser Posts: 6
    I use Advocare products...different ones off and on. Yes, I bought in to get a discount, but I don't sell the products (don't ask me to and I won't tell you to).

    I do like the chocolate Advocare shakes, especially mixed with ice. The vanilla tastes a bit of fake coconut and I've not tried the berry so I can't comment on that.

    I don't use them to lose weight specifically, but to get vitamins in lieu of pills. Mostly, I use them for the convenience.

    To be completely honest, I think you could get a similar (better even?) shake at a lower price. Advocare's are pretty high unless you buy in and get a discount.
  • Wetcoaster
    Wetcoaster Posts: 1,788 Member
    I am still amazed at all the old threads that are bumped up of Visalus,Beachbody and this crap....yet not one person who bumps the thread sells it.

    Amazing.
  • mom2tdne
    mom2tdne Posts: 1
    I have never tried Advocare, but I have tried vanilla and chocolate shakeology and really love it.
  • cebreisch
    cebreisch Posts: 1,340 Member
    I have no idea because I've never been a big fan of protein shakes. My husband gets his protein powder for shakes at GNC. One of my dieticians uses advocare, and she's a hottie! Of course, she's pregnant now, but she's in really good shape.
  • NoExcusesFitnessCoach
    NoExcusesFitnessCoach Posts: 106 Member
    I've personally only used Shakeology. To me Advocare seems a little unhealthy where Shakeology has the nutrition and it's not just there for weight loss.

    Having said that, I have to agree with most of what has been posted here. There is no product, no matter how great it is, that you should rely on for weight loss. Weight loss is about changing your eating habits. It's about getting proper nutrition all day, not just in one shake. And it's about regular exercise.

    Best of luck :smile:
  • toniagal
    toniagal Posts: 2 Member
    Shakeology is the bomb!!!! I have been using it for a couple of years, there are a few different flavors. I am a fan of the chocolate. I lost 55 inches with shakeology and p90x .if you have any questions inbox me and I would be happy to give you more of my opinion
  • toniagal
    toniagal Posts: 2 Member
    just my personal opinion
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,000 Member
    Shakeology is a waste of money... Tony Horton should be ashamed of himself for pushing that swill.
  • Icandoityayme
    Icandoityayme Posts: 312 Member
    It's bogus. You can buy those videos they are trying to get people to sell anywhere yourself and they want you to sell their shakes. Instead of calling you a salesman, they call you a "coach". The people who are "coaches" have no qualifications as a coach like you think when you first check into it. Any Joe Schmo can be "coach" on their program. It's misleading and not to benefit you and your health. It's to sell product and make money.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    It's bogus. You can buy those videos they are trying to get people to sell anywhere yourself and they want you to sell their shakes. Instead of calling you a salesman, they call you a "coach". The people who are "coaches" have no qualifications as a coach like you think when you first check into it. Any Joe Schmo can be "coach" on their program. It's misleading and not to benefit you and your health. It's to sell product and make money.

    You don't even have to sell the stuff for that title.


    Sincerely,
    Coach J

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