SHAKEOLOGY - Day 1 from a Skeptic
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I love my Shakeology. I have been drinking it for a year, but really committed to drinking it every day since starting an online challenge group. I have had tremendous benefits from it. My digestive system is more in balance, my sugar cravings are reduced, and even my acne has cleared up. Different things work for different people and this works for me. I promise you if you drink it every day, your taste buds will get use to the flavor.
My favorites are
choc shakeO
1/2 cup almond milk
1/4 cup coconut water
frozen pineapple
choc shakeO
1/2 frozen banana
1 cup almond milk
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I buy the "expensive" protein powder and it comes to about 50 cents to $1 per serving, depending on brand and whether there's a sale. It also comes clear of any MLM campaigns and outrageous claims. Cheers! :drinker:0
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Shakeology is more than just a quick meal. It has over 70 nutrients that your body needs daily.
There is no way that you can get this from bacon, eggs, and toast.... I just purchased my first bag two weeks ago. I was also VERY skeptical about the price, because I am a mother of 3 wonderful children.
With everything that is in it, you would definitely be paying more than 4 dollars per shake a day. There are also a ton of different recipes that you can make from this, including No Bake Cookies and Ice Cream! These definitely are NOT breakfast meals!
How many of those ingredients are in efficacious dosages to get those benefits?
All of the ingredients in Shakeology serve a purpose. There are different ingredients that have different results.
Proprietary Super-Protein Blend: The Whey, Sacha Inchi, Chia, Flax, Quinoa, Amaranth, Pea - Help to build lean muscles, improve skin and hair, support mental clarity, and reduce cravings
Proprietary Super Fruit/Anitoxidant Blend: Camu-Camu, Acai, Acerola Cherry, Bilberry, Goji Berry, Grape Seed, Green Tea, Luo Han Gua, Pomegranate, Rose hips - provides antioxidant support and promotes a healthy heart and optimal blood pressure.
Proprietary Super-green/Phytonutrient Blend: Moringa, Chlorella, Spirulina, Spinach, Barley Grass, Kamut Grass, Wheat Grass, Oat Grass - helps alkalize the body and promotes detoxifacation of the liver, kidneys, and blood to restore health and vitality.
Proprietary Adoptogen Blend: Ashwagandha, Astragalus, Cordycepts, Ginkgo, Maca, Maitake, Reishi, Shisandra, Tulsi (holy basil) - Helps protect the body from stress, support the immune system, and balance the endocrine system.
Prorprietary Pre-and Probiotic/ Digestive Enzyme Blend: Yacon Root, Lactobacillus, Sporogenes, Amylase, Cellulase, Lactase, Lipase, Protease, Bromelain, Papain - Helps increase the nutrient absorption, promotes regularity, and improves digestion
It is in a prop blend so how do you know any of the dosages are efficacious? You could put a little pinch of most of the stuff in there, just to get it on the label and then hide the minuscule amount by throwing it in a prop blend. It's a common tactic by supplement companies to reel in suckers0 -
I did a review here: http://www.homefitnessextreme.com/reviews/shakeology/
Its not the cheapest way to go, but it is packed with vital micronutrients that are deficit in many people's diet. As soon as I stopped taking it I've hit a plateau. Don't know if they are related, but it has happened.0 -
NUTRIENT GROUP INGREDIENTS BENEFITS*
Proteins and Amino Acids
Vitamins and Minerals
Antioxidants
Phytonutrients
Adaptogen Herbs
Prebiotics
Probiotics
Digestive Enzymes
Whey protein, brown rice protein, pea protein, sacha inchi, quinoa, chia, flax, amaranth
Vitamins
Vitamins A, C, D, E, and K, vitamins B1, 2, 3, 6, and 12, biotin, pantothenic acid, folic acid
Minerals
Calcium, chromium, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum,
phosphorous, zinc
Açai berries, acerola cherry, bilberry, blueberries, camu-camu, goji berries, pomegranate, rose hips, luo han guo, grape seed, green tea
Moringa, chlorella, spirulina, spinach, barley grass, kamut grass, oat grass, wheatgrass
Astragalus, ashwagandha, cordyceps, gingko leaf, tulsi (holy basil leaf), maca root, maitake mushroom, reishi mushroom, schisandra
Yacon root
Bacillus coagulans
(Lactobacillus sporogenes)
Amylase, bromelain, cellulase, lactase, lipase, papain, protease
I can't pronounce some of those ingredients, so shouldn't I avoid them (ashwagandha...really??)? Inquiring mind wants to know...
But I have a friend who swears by shakeology, but I don't like taking in anything not backed by something other than anecdotal evidence and marketing claims (the placebo effect is not something to mess with, it is totally real). And anything that says proprietary blend scares me, so no thanks.
But if it works for you, hey more power to you. Good luck.0 -
Do what you want, but it seriously ****s me off that anyone is making claims that Shakeology in any way counteracts MS symptoms. Claims like that are dangerous and just horrible.0
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This sounds great! Where can I buy some?0
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It is in a prop blend so how do you know any of the dosages are efficacious? You could put a little pinch of most of the stuff in there, just to get it on the label and then hide the minuscule amount by throwing it in a prop blend. It's a common tactic by supplement companies to reel in suckers
Yes, I agree on that front too - useless ingredients are one thing. Useless ingredients that are provided in mysterious, most likely minuscule quantities - even worse.0 -
wow glad that i have found this post, been on shakeology for almost 1year and half now and love it, dirnk it for breakfast or lunch depending on my ealy or late days
my fav recipe:
1 scoop of shakeology
1 banana
1 spoon of PB
8 ounces of almon unsweeten mil
4 spoons of vanilla fat free yogurt, 1 1/2 cup of ice
verdit= hmmmmmmmmmm yummy
i have ben so satisfied and impress with beach body that i became a coach last summer, already did p90x insanity just finished Les miles combat now going back to p90x for another round before tackling body beast for the summer0 -
Remember the good ole days when people just ate fruits and vegetables to get their nutrients?0
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if you google those ingredients they are actually fruits and vegetables, the exotic kind that you won't fint in every day supermarket0
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There are a lot of things missing in my diet (arsenic for example) but that doesn't mean that I NEED them.vital micronutrients that are deficit in many people's diet.0 -
Sounds awesome!! Can you cook with it? I like to cook so if I can add a shake to soup or a salad or a sandwich that would be awesome!0
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for any skeptics out there
survey of 100 doctors who recommend shakeology to their patients
http://youtu.be/8l0wOwPtV48
watch the video0 -
no you can't since the heat will take away some of the nurtients.Sounds awesome!! Can you cook with it? I like to cook so if I can add a shake to soup or a salad or a sandwich that would be awesome!0 -
no you can't since the heat will take away some of the nurtients.Sounds awesome!! Can you cook with it? I like to cook so if I can add a shake to soup or a salad or a sandwich that would be awesome!
Can I double up on it to make up for the nutrient loss?0 -
no you can't since the heat will take away some of the nurtients.Sounds awesome!! Can you cook with it? I like to cook so if I can add a shake to soup or a salad or a sandwich that would be awesome!
Can I double up on it to make up for the nutrient loss?
I don't know if the interstellar ninjas would approve...0 -
Thanks for the "SALES PITCH"
I'll just eat my real fruit and veggies. Thank you
I thought this was against the rules here????
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if you google those ingredients they are actually fruits and vegetables, the exotic kind that you won't fint in every day supermarket
What are these superior food stuffs that I can't get anywhere else? I'm genuinely curious.0 -
If nothing else Shakeology really is a marketing triumph. I bet half the coaches flogging this stuff don't have a clue what the heck is in it.0
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for any skeptics out there
survey of 100 doctors who recommend shakeology to their patientshttp://youtu.be/8l0wOwPtV48
watch the video
The video that stipulates some were compensated?0 -
if you google those ingredients they are actually fruits and vegetables, the exotic kind that you won't fint in every day supermarket
LOL.
Wait. Was this supposed to be in earnest?0 -
Beachbody does not make any claims that Shakeology counteracts symptoms of MS but there are people on the BB message boards who claim when they started drinking Shakeology, THEIR symptoms were alleviated in different ways. There is a whole link of people with MS who discuss how it has helped THEM.
My friend has suffered from an autoimmune disease. When I met her 3 months ago, she was in pain-all of her joints ached and she was in a lot of pain. She spent most of her time on her couch. She decided to give Shakeology a try with no real expectations other than she needed a healthy shake because her disease causes sores inside of her mouth and food hurt to swallow. She started some treatments, sort of like chemotherapy (I'm not really sure exactly what they are but they are via IV) and they leave her in pain too. SInce drinking the Shakeology, she started walking, then running, she does barre classes, Tai Cheng and is no longer lying on her couch all day. This is NOT to say that Shakeology is a miracle cure, but the ingredients include many superfoods. Its not a gimmick.
Please look up Darin Olien on Facebook. He's the co-creator. Beachbody also has a booklet that explains each ingredient and why its in the shake and what it does for the body. The book has 12 chapters, and this only book 1. Sachi Inchi, Astagalus Root, Papain, Wild Grasses, Goji Berries, Maca Root, Quinoa Seed, Chia, Yacon Powder, Cordyceps and Amaranth.
I won't list them all, but here is an example: Sacha Inchi: contains more immunity-boosting vegetarian omega 3s than any other food on the planet. It contains all of the essential fatty acids. Omega-3s help promote heart & joint health, better memory & mood health while promoting a strong immune system. It is naturally rich in protein & fiber so its a strong appetite controller. It also speeds up your metabolism. Its easy to digest, then full absorbed by your body, so it all goes to work right away. It draws its nutrients from the rich soils of Peru. They are grown on farms & Darin works with the farmers to make sure they are using the best indigenous agricultural methods-without using chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
Sacha Inchi was researched by the University of Life Sciences in Prague in the Czech Republic. They revealed that Sacha Inchi is ideal for young and old alike-improving digestion in children and also helping to provide a wide range of benefits for the elderly.
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition publshed a study showing that individuals who consumed the highest levels of omega 3s, a key component of Sacha Inchi-had the strongest bones.
So, for me, that one ingredient MIGHT be why its helped my friend so much. I know for me, my depression is much less than before and I have been able to decrease my anti-depressants to a minimal amount. My mom is 65 and is finally losing weight, has energy, and feels better than she has in a long time. Shakeology is NOT a weight loss product but for my mom, I believe feeling better mentally & having more energy has, in turn, given her the motivation & desire to walk & eat better.
Is it for everyone? No, not if you don't like shakes. It disappointing because there are so many junk filled shakes that give ALL shakes a bad name & that is just not the case.
I've been drinking it for 3 years, so has my husband & my mom. My kids drink it. I am a coach so I can save 25% and drink it for $89 with free shipping. For me, its worth it. And, I DO still eat "real" food, but this is where I get all of my vitamins. My cholesterol has never been lower & I haven't gotten a pre-diabetic results from my blood work since drinking it (and I used to get it all the time prior to it).0 -
wow from reading all those 4 pages of comment, obviously there are mix feelings about it
1 some people want to bash anything they don't understand
2 some people are curious and should do some research
3 some people are just always idiot and want to argue everything even if they forgot how the argument (debate) started
PEOPLE WAKE UP and choose your own way of achieving your fitness goals. doesn't matter if it's shakeology or other meal replacements or supplements as long as the end result is you ARE HEALTHY AND LOOSING WEIGHT what gives everyone else the right to badmouth it and tell you it's wrong
SMH0 -
Hey I'm happy for you. Its often hard to find things that will fit into your daily life while still providing whatever values that you need. Good job on being open and trying something for yourself. While I don't use Shakeology I do replace meals with other products as my lifestyle, work schedule and budget all have input on my life and how I handle it.
Thanks for the information as well as their are those whom I could see benefiting from something packaged as such depending on their situation.0 -
I am a coach so I can save 25% and drink it for $89 with free shipping.
Still about $30 too high. At around $60 for about a month's worth, they could be competitive. At $89 to whatever the hell full price is, they're limiting their market to suckers with deep pockets.0 -
Beachbody does not make any claims that Shakeology counteracts symptoms of MS but there are people on the BB message boards who claim when they started drinking Shakeology, THEIR symptoms were alleviated in different ways. There is a whole link of people with MS who discuss how it has helped THEM.
My friend has suffered from an autoimmune disease. When I met her 3 months ago, she was in pain-all of her joints ached and she was in a lot of pain. She spent most of her time on her couch. She decided to give Shakeology a try with no real expectations other than she needed a healthy shake because her disease causes sores inside of her mouth and food hurt to swallow. She started some treatments, sort of like chemotherapy (I'm not really sure exactly what they are but they are via IV) and they leave her in pain too. SInce drinking the Shakeology, she started walking, then running, she does barre classes, Tai Cheng and is no longer lying on her couch all day. This is NOT to say that Shakeology is a miracle cure, but the ingredients include many superfoods. Its not a gimmick.
Please look up Darin Olien on Facebook. He's the co-creator. Beachbody also has a booklet that explains each ingredient and why its in the shake and what it does for the body. The book has 12 chapters, and this only book 1. Sachi Inchi, Astagalus Root, Papain, Wild Grasses, Goji Berries, Maca Root, Quinoa Seed, Chia, Yacon Powder, Cordyceps and Amaranth.
I won't list them all, but here is an example: Sacha Inchi: contains more immunity-boosting vegetarian omega 3s than any other food on the planet. It contains all of the essential fatty acids. Omega-3s help promote heart & joint health, better memory & mood health while promoting a strong immune system. It is naturally rich in protein & fiber so its a strong appetite controller. It also speeds up your metabolism. Its easy to digest, then full absorbed by your body, so it all goes to work right away. It draws its nutrients from the rich soils of Peru. They are grown on farms & Darin works with the farmers to make sure they are using the best indigenous agricultural methods-without using chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
Sacha Inchi was researched by the University of Life Sciences in Prague in the Czech Republic. They revealed that Sacha Inchi is ideal for young and old alike-improving digestion in children and also helping to provide a wide range of benefits for the elderly.
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition publshed a study showing that individuals who consumed the highest levels of omega 3s, a key component of Sacha Inchi-had the strongest bones.
So, for me, that one ingredient MIGHT be why its helped my friend so much. I know for me, my depression is much less than before and I have been able to decrease my anti-depressants to a minimal amount. My mom is 65 and is finally losing weight, has energy, and feels better than she has in a long time. Shakeology is NOT a weight loss product but for my mom, I believe feeling better mentally & having more energy has, in turn, given her the motivation & desire to walk & eat better.
Is it for everyone? No, not if you don't like shakes. It disappointing because there are so many junk filled shakes that give ALL shakes a bad name & that is just not the case.
I've been drinking it for 3 years, so has my husband & my mom. My kids drink it. I am a coach so I can save 25% and drink it for $89 with free shipping. For me, its worth it. And, I DO still eat "real" food, but this is where I get all of my vitamins. My cholesterol has never been lower & I haven't gotten a pre-diabetic results from my blood work since drinking it (and I used to get it all the time prior to it).
2 questions. How much Sacha Inchi does shakeology contain? And how well does the human body convert ALA ( the n:3 in Sacha Inchi) to EPA/DHA?0 -
wow from reading all those 4 pages of comment, obviously there are mix feelings about it
1 some people want to bash anything they don't understand
2 some people are curious and should do some research
3 some people are just always idiot and want to argue everything even if they forgot how the argument (debate) started
PEOPLE WAKE UP and choose your own way of achieving your fitness goals. doesn't matter if it's shakeology or other meal replacements or supplements as long as the end result is you ARE HEALTHY AND LOOSING WEIGHT what gives everyone else to badmouth it and tell you it's wrong
SMH
You forgot one:
4. some people who are very highly educated about human physiology who recognise a snake-oil scheme when they see one, and try to help people understand why this product is a waste of their money. I count a number of them on this thread.0 -
That, I do not know but you can go on Facebook and message Darin Olien, he'll answer all questions.0
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That, I do not know but you can go on Facebook and message Darin Olien, he'll answer all questions.
We've been through it all before.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/406462-calling-all-beachbody-coaches-re-shakeology0
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