Why or why not is shakeology right for me?

jennie82

I have a few family members on shakeo right now and they are doing amazing! I was going to jump on the "wagon" but just wanted some insight first on people who may currently be using or have. I just don't see how ANY type of meal replacement can be so popular without it actually working! Please ANY info to make my decision easier will be helpful! Thank you In advance.

Lyadeia

Why in the world would you spend $120+ on something that is nothing more than protein powder and vitamin supplement?

This has been discussed in length. If I find the old threads to post here for your perusal, I will return. :flowerforyou:

Lyadeia

Here are a couple I found:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/445106-is-shakeology-overpriced?hl=shakeology+review

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/344789-30-day-unbiased-shakeology-review?hl=shakeology+review

xampx

Agree with above.

Also, not sustainable! Eat food!

vicgvro

I think Shakeology is great it has worked for me! It is not a protean sake it is a meal replacement shake, made to be a healthy meal, not to be a work out drink. When you add it up it is 4.30$ a day. Where else can you get a meal that healthy for that low of a price??

Anna800

I drink shakeology as my afternoon snack or protein shake after lifting weights. It gives me energy and tons of vitamins that are not in any other product on the market. It has no artificial sugar and every ingredient on the label you can read. It tastes great, if you don't like you don't have to buy it, I don't get why it's such a heated topic.

JTick

I drink shakeology as my afternoon snack or protein shake after lifting weights. It gives me energy and tons of vitamins that are not in any other product on the market. It has no artificial sugar and every ingredient on the label you can read. It tastes great, if you don't like you don't have to buy it, I don't get why it's such a heated topic.

^^And I'd bet she'd be more than happy to sell you some as well.

I love food. I love chewing my food. No way could I handle living off shakes. Every great once in a while I choke down a protein shake to meet my requirement, but mostly I go for chicken and fish to meet those goals.

Also, do you really want to spend that kind of money for the rest of your life to maintain your loss? Maintaining a simple calorie deficit seems like the way to go to me.

ndj1979

I think we have beat this topic to death ...

but I am in for repeat...

anyway, all a shake type diet is going to do is force you to calorie restrict..

In the end it boils down to eating in deficit, watching/hitting macros, and working out more ...and the best part, that is pretty much free...

so save your money...

ndj1979

I think Shakeology is great it has worked for me! It is not a protean sake it is a meal replacement shake, made to be a healthy meal, not to be a work out drink. When you add it up it is 4.30$ a day. Where else can you get a meal that healthy for that low of a price??

meal replacement and protein shake are essentially the same thing...

Wetcoaster

I drink shakeology as my afternoon snack or protein shake after lifting weights. It gives me energy and tons of vitamins that are not in any other product on the market. It has no artificial sugar and every ingredient on the label you can read. It tastes great, if you don't like you don't have to buy it, I don't get why it's such a heated topic.

Every MLM product is the best.....everyone knows that.

ashfuse

You can use any good quality protein powder with AMAZING GRASS green superfood powder and it's the same exact thing as shakeology. I used to use shakeology and after months and months realized I was wasting money. I now use the amazing grass powder in my regular protein and it's the same thing and easier on my checkbook. You're welcome.

I want to add that using this as a meal replacement is not healthy. Eat food for meals. I drink my shake post-workout. It's a good balance of carbs and protein.

caramel1920

I have used Shakeology before and absolutely loved the way it made me feel, I stopped ordering it last year when I purchased my nutribullet (which I absolutely love by the way), if I had the opportunity to get my hands on some more I would love to, but I have been using fresh and frozen fruits and veggies in my nutribullet as breakfast! But good luck to you! Oh and it does what they say it does, I had more energy, stayed fuller longer, and felt better!

FreddyObrian

Ask yourself, if I let this company dictate my diet and I get results, would I be able to sustain the results I made if I quit purchasing it.

The problem with these diets is that you're not learning nutrition. Learn that it's all about the macronutrients, this is the ultimate diet, and it's free! Plenty of information here and all over the interwebs Think of your calories as currency and spend them as you wish. Of course, it's wise to spend them properly on fat/carbs/protein, but as long as you're in a caloric deficit, you will lose weight This is what the program you mentioned does, forcefully, without learning why you're losing weight.

trogalicious

Here's another angle to consider.


Say you go ahead and buy into the shake. Say it works for you and you get accustomed to drinking them every day and you lose weight and feel awesome..


....then they go out of business and you're stuck having to eat readily available real food.


.....what then?

crazyellybean

I HIGHLY suggest getting a sample before you spend $120 on Shakeology...

I personally cannot stand the taste of it, most coaches will tell you how great it tastes and that it's the best thing in the world... Its very grainy, it tastes gross and personally I had to spit it out, and I've tried it more than once.

Another friend of mine (former coach) wound up being very bloated from it and not losing any weight from it at all.


The cleanse they have you do, is not a sufficient enough of calories to last you through the day, which I believe is 3 shakes a day 1 snack and dinner..

You could go out and get yourself a good blender and make smoothies at home by adding Hemp seed and other nutrients.. and it would cost less and taste better.

SpaceMarkus

Been using it regularly for over three years and still working great. I've gone a few months here or there without using it and eating clean, keeping my results. For me it's more convenient then taking several vitamins, plus a protein shake, then making breakfast.

weinbagel

I was a skeptic as well. But, I jumped on the wagon and I love it. I drink it WHEN I WANT TO for dinner. I emphasize that because I don't feel obligated or forced to have it every single day. It is perfect if you're a busy person and don't have time to cook in the evenings, or whenever you choose to drink it.

And contrary to what others think, it does fill you up and satisfy your hunger. You wont know unless you try.

weinbagel

Been using it regularly for over three years and still working great. I've gone a few months here or there without using it and eating clean, keeping my results. For me it's more convenient then taking several vitamins, plus a protein shake, then making breakfast.

yes! same.

jenns1964

After researching Shakeology I found that several ingredients are dangerous when combined with medications I use daily to treat my chronic autoimmune disorder. I strongly urge anyone taking any kind of medication or supplements to do some research!

weinbagel

Here's another angle to consider.


Say you go ahead and buy into the shake. Say it works for you and you get accustomed to drinking them every day and you lose weight and feel awesome..


....then they go out of business and you're stuck having to eat readily available real food.


.....what then?

Then you eat real/whole/natural food, and nothing changes.

weinbagel

I have used Shakeology before and absolutely loved the way it made me feel, I stopped ordering it last year when I purchased my nutribullet (which I absolutely love by the way), if I had the opportunity to get my hands on some more I would love to, but I have been using fresh and frozen fruits and veggies in my nutribullet as breakfast! But good luck to you! Oh and it does what they say it does, I had more energy, stayed fuller longer, and felt better!

Good for you!

trogalicious

Here's another angle to consider.


Say you go ahead and buy into the shake. Say it works for you and you get accustomed to drinking them every day and you lose weight and feel awesome..


....then they go out of business and you're stuck having to eat readily available real food.



.....what then?

Then you eat real/whole/natural food, and nothing changes.

...exactly my point. So why start paying a ton of money for that.

Capt_Inzane

Do whatever works for you, we're all built differently.

Be weary of too good to be true stories/programs weight loss is something that took a long time to get the way you are you should expect it to take a long time to get where you want to be.

No matter what you decide friend me if you like I'll support anyone as long as they're trying. If I see something stupid I'll tell you my opinion but you're an adult you can decide what you want to do with your body.

hellraisedfire

I don't get why so many people bash Shakeology. If you don't like it, don't drink it. If you like it, drink it. It's like broccoli. If eating broccoli suddenly became a new fad on here, half the people would bash it even if they like it. Nobody's making you buy it, or drink it, or anything.

Shakeology is good for a quick meal. You don't need it every day. You can also pop a multi, and a hardboiled egg and generally have the same effect. You can also calorie count and have a deficit to lose weight. It doesn't really matter.

My point, buy a packet off Ebay. If you like it, great. If you don't like it, great. Why can't people be happy with doing what they like?!

alleekat

You can use any good quality protein powder with AMAZING GRASS green superfood powder and it's the same exact thing as shakeology. I used to use shakeology and after months and months realized I was wasting money. I now use the amazing grass powder in my regular protein and it's the same thing and easier on my checkbook. You're welcome.

I want to add that using this as a meal replacement is not healthy. Eat food for meals. I drink my shake post-workout. It's a good balance of carbs and protein.

^^^THIS!!!!^^^

Dcioby73

I've done Shakeology for the past two months, and it has really helped regulate my cravings, and I've lost about 15 lbs.
It's not a magic formula, but it does help keep you satisfied, and it keeps your calories down, which is really the name of the game.

cwolfman13

OP...it's meal replacement...it works because you're introducing a calorie deficit by replacing certain meals with a shake...so yeah...it works. But what happens when you're done "dieting" and have to go back to eating real food again? Will you have learned anything about general nutrition? Will you have learned anything about calories in/out?

Over the past 7 months or so I've lost about 40 Lbs...that's great, but the real blessing here is that I learned how to eat better...I learned how to get my nutrition...I learned what a serving looks like and what XXXX calories per day looks like...so now that I'm at maintenance, I just continue to eat the way I was, just a bit more of it to maintain...but the key is that I've learned to eat properly and exercise properly for sustained weight control, health, and fitness.

PlayerHatinDogooder

If you literally hate food, think it's disgusting, and would rather choke down some sludge then Shakeology is for you.

sixout

I don't get why so many people bash Shakeology. If you don't like it, don't drink it. If you like it, drink it. It's like broccoli. If eating broccoli suddenly became a new fad on here, half the people would bash it even if they like it. Nobody's making you buy it, or drink it, or anything.

Shakeology is good for a quick meal. You don't need it every day. You can also pop a multi, and a hardboiled egg and generally have the same effect. You can also calorie count and have a deficit to lose weight. It doesn't really matter.

My point, buy a packet off Ebay. If you like it, great. If you don't like it, great. Why can't people be happy with doing what they like?!

The original poster asked for opinions on why it's good or not. These people gave opinions.

dupaboo

I used Shakeology for over two years. There were times that I'd be lazy and not want to cook real food for breakfast or lunch and the shake was certainly handy, but I used it mostly as a snack/post-workout drink. I loved the chocolate - only had to mix it with water and ice; loved the taste. It just became too expensive to maintain. My energy and focus levels improved, but it didn't help me lose weight - making healthier choices and moving more did that.

I say if you can afford it, go for it. You won't know unless you try it yourself. I've been debating a FitBit, read a tons of reviews (good and bad) and decided to try it. I may like it, I may not. We'll see........As for me, I'm going to check out the amazing grass to add to my protein. I'm intrigued!

ninerbuff

I think Shakeology is great it has worked for me! It is not a protean sake it is a meal replacement shake, made to be a healthy meal, not to be a work out drink. When you add it up it is 4.30$ a day. Where else can you get a meal that healthy for that low of a price??

When shakes replace meals, then it's nothing more than a calorie deficit in liquid form. If one doesn't expect to do this for life, it's about a 90% chance that weight regain is going to happen. And don't be fooled by all the "healthy" ingredients. Trace amounts of minerals and nutrients (meaning dosage counts for effectiveness) that are just added so they can be claimed on the labeling, doesn't ensure that it's doing anything for the body.
The point is that for $120 a month, you can get a weeks worth of actual food and learn how make a few meals from it.

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