Shakeology

workijng2befit

was wondering if anyone uses it. I do know a couple of people who have and have lost weight using it by replacing one meal. it looks harmless but they are also "pushers" for it! It's all they talk about. I may try it but wondering has anyone else had it and how did they feel taking it?

sunsnstatheart

Why use something that is overpriced and a gimmick? Just eat healthy and, if you need a meal replacement when you're too busy, grab a normal protein shake and a piece of fruit.

Shelleybean29

I have been using it for a while and I really like it. It has helped me with my weight loss in addition to the Les Mills Combat Program I am doing. I know it is expensive but I do recommend it. The ingredients speak for itself. I get a lot of my vitamins, nutrients, etc from drinking my daily shake. I hate vegetables and the shake takes care of that...

Nekhet

I like the GNC Total Lean Meal Replacement shakes. Much cheaper and taste better IMHO.

VorJoshigan

I used it for a while. My thoughts:

-price is too high
-almost as good as your average protein shake
--not enough protein
-price is too high
-the nutrients are nice, but the "superfoods" it includes aren't present in the quantities that (where applicable) have been shown to be effective.
-price is too high

nsblue

two years ago when i was in my surgeons weight loss program i followed their diets which included shakes. I was losing weight on 1200 cal healthy eating but due to their training i did so to prove it works...n it does...but so does healthy eating. Learning their weight loss diets taught me alot...and today if i am in a need of a jump start in weight loss or in a hurry and somewhere i cannot cook or late in preparing something.... a shake is what i will have....

julesxo

I like it.

krissy_krossy

I'd rather eat real food (or if I want liquid, a protein shake) because it actually tastes good and it's affordable. Oh, and the vitamin/nutrient/etc. amounts are readily available. Pretty sure I get more out of my prenatal vitamin than Shakeology has.

LoraF83

Why use something that is overpriced and a gimmick? Just eat healthy and, if you need a meal replacement when you're too busy, grab a normal protein shake and a piece of fruit.

^Excellent advice.

There is no "magic" in the shakes - they simply create a calorie deficit. You can do that with regular food.

graysmom2005

Why use something that is overpriced and a gimmick? Just eat healthy and, if you need a meal replacement when you're too busy, grab a normal protein shake and a piece of fruit.

^Excellent advice.

There is no "magic" in the shakes - they simply create a calorie deficit. You can do that with regular food.

Yeah, yeah, I know...this is coming from a BB coach...so take this as you wish...but it's not a gimmick. You CAN use it for a meal replacement, but I use it is a post workout shake or a snack. I was a big skeptic for a long time...Mary Kay/Avon/Mona Vie...any stuff like that I steered clear from....but after seeing the BB headquarters and actually seeing the energy/pride/work they put into their products I checked it out. It (knock on wood) has kept me healthy this cold/flu season. It gets in a munch of foods/vitamins I would probably be lacking/keeps energy up/cravings low/ and has a good carb/protein balance for after a workout. It's expensive. That absolutely true. I really enjoy though..reap the benefits....and whether one thinks it's silly or overpriced...I get it..but it's not a gimmick. BB is the real deal and they really care about their products. Says the BB coach...I know...I know....

Jenibynes

I'm on Shakeology... but I'm not on Shakeo to sell anyone anything. I got on Shakeo for ME. I needed to be more fit and healthy and was really hitting a major deficit with my EAS and Premier Nutrition shakes. I had Weight loss surgery two years ago and I have a really hard time getting the right nutrients in because I'm limited on my carb intake. I was on 5 different bottles of supplements AND a protein shake. I'm happy to say that I'm getting the same things I got from my supplements in my shake now. So, I've cut out A CHUNK of money from my monthly spending and I know I'm getting everything I need. It doesn't add up to what I pay for Shakeo, but close and I FEEL better than I used to. So, for ME and ME ONLY, it's worth it. Everyone has to make up their own minds about what's right for them. I'm with the other BB person... I don't feel like it's a gimmick. For me, this works.

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trb85

I refuse, REFUSE to buy snakeoil.

Shakeology
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SlimFast
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Snakeoil. The lot of it.

workijng2befit

Thanks I was looking at that one too and thinking about it. do you recommend any flavor?

workijng2befit

thanks for everyone's advice I appreciate it.

graysmom2005

I refuse, REFUSE to buy snakeoil.

Shakeology
Body By Vi
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SlimFast
MegaSuper Green Tea Acai Poopberry Smoothies with extra Fat Burner Awesome Sauce

Snakeoil. The lot of it.

Shakeology and Slimfast just can NOT be put in the same category. I've had two friends take the ingredients of Shakeology to their very SKEPTICAL nutritionists. Both were impressed and actually were interested in samples. Slimfast is sugary, grocery store crap with none of the health benefits. If people think Shakeology is over priced and not worth it to them....cool...I get it....but it is NOT in the same line as Shakeology. Get information first.

graysmom2005

Thanks I was looking at that one too and thinking about it. do you recommend any flavor?

Hands down...chocolate. They just reformulated it and it's delicious.

sunsnstatheart

I refuse, REFUSE to buy snakeoil.

Shakeology
Body By Vi
IT Works
SlimFast
MegaSuper Green Tea Acai Poopberry Smoothies with extra Fat Burner Awesome Sauce

Snakeoil. The lot of it.

Shakeology and Slimfast just can NOT be put in the same category. I've had two friends take the ingredients of Shakeology to their very SKEPTICAL nutritionists. Both were impressed and actually were interested in samples. Slimfast is sugary, grocery store crap with none of the health benefits. If people think Shakeology is over priced and not worth it to them....cool...I get it....but it is NOT in the same line as Shakeology. Get information first.

And the sales pitch begins . . .

iAMsmiling

I refuse, REFUSE to buy snakeoil.

Shakeology
Body By Vi
IT Works
SlimFast
MegaSuper Green Tea Acai Poopberry Smoothies with extra Fat Burner Awesome Sauce

Snakeoil. The lot of it.

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AlsDonkBoxSquat

I refuse, REFUSE to buy snakeoil.

Shakeology
Body By Vi
IT Works
SlimFast
MegaSuper Green Tea Acai Poopberry Smoothies with extra Fat Burner Awesome Sauce

Snakeoil. The lot of it.

Shakeology and Slimfast just can NOT be put in the same category. I've had two friends take the ingredients of Shakeology to their very SKEPTICAL nutritionists. Both were impressed and actually were interested in samples. Slimfast is sugary, grocery store crap with none of the health benefits. If people think Shakeology is over priced and not worth it to them....cool...I get it....but it is NOT in the same line as Shakeology. Get information first.

And the sales pitch begins . . .

Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool
Lovin' both of you is breakin' all the rules

Sun, she's been on my FL for a long time and is not a BB pusher (if she was, she wouldn't be on my FL). She found something that works for her. Personally I don't think that Shakeology is worth the price because you can get the same benefits for less from alternative products that taste better and don't cost as much. I think it's seriously lacking in protein for my needs, blah, blah, blah. However, no matter how you look at it you have to admit that Slim Fast is to Shakeology like lemonheads are to lemons.

BeachGingerOnTheRocks

I don't "replace" meals. The idea is psychologically dissatisfying.

A salmon salad made with flax seed, a little fat free feta, some greek yogurt, maybe some capers or almonds....on a Joseph's pita. Toss on a huge handful of cilantro as a lettuce substitute, a slice of tomato, maybe eat it with an avocado....MMMMMMMMM.

That's the way I like to get my vitamins.

Lower calorie and more basic protein shakes are for supplementing, not replacing things that taste so much better and are far more satisfying.

psuLemon

Why use something that is overpriced and a gimmick? Just eat healthy and, if you need a meal replacement when you're too busy, grab a normal protein shake and a piece of fruit.

^Excellent advice.

There is no "magic" in the shakes - they simply create a calorie deficit. You can do that with regular food.

Yeah, yeah, I know...this is coming from a BB coach...so take this as you wish...but it's not a gimmick. You CAN use it for a meal replacement, but I use it is a post workout shake or a snack. I was a big skeptic for a long time...Mary Kay/Avon/Mona Vie...any stuff like that I steered clear from....but after seeing the BB headquarters and actually seeing the energy/pride/work they put into their products I checked it out. It (knock on wood) has kept me healthy this cold/flu season. It gets in a munch of foods/vitamins I would probably be lacking/keeps energy up/cravings low/ and has a good carb/protein balance for after a workout. It's expensive. That absolutely true. I really enjoy though..reap the benefits....and whether one thinks it's silly or overpriced...I get it..but it's not a gimmick. BB is the real deal and they really care about their products. Says the BB coach...I know...I know....

Look, I love beachbody products as I have a ton, but none of their nutritional supplements will provide you any greater results than a normal diet packed with healhty food. Not only do I hit all my macro's, I hit all my micronutrients (this is with healthy lean meats, veggies, fruits and some grains/nuts/). It's not to say shakeology isn't a good product, it's just unnecessary. I find it difficult to pay $100 for a protein shake, which I can buy something for a 9th of the price and still get the benefits.

I guarantee you that if you maintained calories, and eat plenty of fruits, veggies and lean meats/fish, etc.. you will see the same amount of energy. If you don't, you might have a vitamin deficit. Also, there isn't one study that would suggest BB products are anyway better than another. It would cost too much and show nothing. Heck, even the post workout anabolic window is up for debate but we can leave that for another thread like the one below.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872189-alan-aragon-and-brad-schoenfeld-on-nutrient-timing


On a side note, I do love the taste of shakeology, just not worth the price.

sunsnstatheart

I refuse, REFUSE to buy snakeoil.

Shakeology
Body By Vi
IT Works
SlimFast
MegaSuper Green Tea Acai Poopberry Smoothies with extra Fat Burner Awesome Sauce

Snakeoil. The lot of it.

Shakeology and Slimfast just can NOT be put in the same category. I've had two friends take the ingredients of Shakeology to their very SKEPTICAL nutritionists. Both were impressed and actually were interested in samples. Slimfast is sugary, grocery store crap with none of the health benefits. If people think Shakeology is over priced and not worth it to them....cool...I get it....but it is NOT in the same line as Shakeology. Get information first.

And the sales pitch begins . . .

Torn between two lovers, feelin' like a fool
Lovin' both of you is breakin' all the rules

Sun, she's been on my FL for a long time and is not a BB pusher (if she was, she wouldn't be on my FL). She found something that works for her. Personally I don't think that Shakeology is worth the price because you can get the same benefits for less from alternative products that taste better and don't cost as much. I think it's seriously lacking in protein for my needs, blah, blah, blah. However, no matter how you look at it you have to admit that Slim Fast is to Shakeology like lemonheads are to lemons.

Slice it any way you like, but that looks like a sales pitch to me.

Jenibynes

Y'know, it seems that no matter what someone says who uses Shakeology and likes it (or in my case, loves it) there are people who will slam us and say things like "and the sales pitch begins". I have used other shakes. If you feel that another shake works for you, then post it here. Please don't attack another person for having a different opinion than you do. I really liked the EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control shakes, but I wasn't getting the same nutritional punch that I get now. I was paying $2 a day for EAS and now I pay $3 a day. It's not that big a difference for me and I feel like I'm getting better results with it. I don't want anyone to buy ANYTHING from me. I have an opinion and I wanted to express it here. IMHO, the shake I drink it worth it. I would never ever ever drink SlimFast. It's garbage. This is not an opinion, it's a fact. Read the ingredient list. It's junk. Read the shakeology ingredient list... or read the EAS nutrition list. BOTH of those are better than SlimFast!!

ninerbuff

What one should look at is whether or not they plan to use shakeology the rest of their life since weight loss and maintenance is more about a total lifestyle change. ANY program that offers a good calorie deficit will work if one sticks to it. What one has to look out for is a program they KNOW they can do for life.

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myofibril

It has a fairly decent nutritional profile for what is essentially a "convenience" food.

Having said that if you have to depend on convenience food it may be time to take a close look at why that may be....

jenifr818

Low fat butter, of course

renee_72

i never tried it and not planning too. i look at this way, sure it will work for a minute. BUT once you stop, you will gain the weight back plus more. losing weight is great and all. but ask your self are you going to drink that stuff the rest of your life, just to staying skinny? eat food eat healthy food. and you dont have to worry about it.