SHAKES!!! (drinks)

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  • totallydevious
    totallydevious Posts: 309 Member
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  • squeena
    squeena Posts: 2
    I make my own fruit smoothies every morning, do you have any suggestions for a good protein powder to add?
    My firm beleif is that you get what you pay for with most things. Protein is no exception. I'm not even gonna continue or start an argument, but research what you are actually putting into your body.. The same goes for the advice you get on here.. (It's free and they don't fact-check) Myself included... I am giving free advice in an area that I work in professionally, because it is a noble thing to do, and doesn't hurt me from a marketing aspect. However, I have read some terrible advice on this site from people who probably meant well. I guess what I'm saying is... No matter what your method.. research it, and get advice from credible people... If those people are on line.. ask them follow up questions.. message them, make sure they are not just throwing out BS.. Good luck to everybody. #endthetrend
  • ryanlove12
    ryanlove12 Posts: 20
    Honestly any shake is gonna be about 150-200 calories, personally I use Muscletech whey protein with a spoonful of peanut butter and a banana during or after most workouts. Its def. filling and as long as your working out hard your gonna need that extra energy anyways.

    This would be for somebody not trying to lose weight... I drink muscletech as well during a post workout.. I am also a 220 lb. man trying to put on more muscle and intake 250 g of protein per day.... Please be mindful of the audience you are carelessly giving adivice to. I am not trying to be disrespectful. In fact, I think it is great that you are lending an offer to help. However, you never know how many struggling weight loss people read this and listened and will gain weight because of it while trying even harder.
  • ryanlove12
    ryanlove12 Posts: 20
    I make my own fruit smoothies every morning, do you have any suggestions for a good protein powder to add?

    Well.. It's obvious I'm gonna endorse my own product.. lol. But seriously.. whatever you decide.. don't cheap out just because of cost. (Most expensive doesn't ALWAYS mean best though... even though it does most of the time) You want to look for high protein level - atleast 17 g. and since you are already using fruit.... you want to find one under 3 carb grams.... and you want it to have a high vitamin load. By the time you add fresh fruit, protein powder, milk, yogurt... whatever do make a worthwhile breakfast.. its gonna be about $4.50 per day... I've done this math before.. Or you could buy a product that contained all of it for $4 per day.

    Also, what are your goals? if you are trying to gain weight... just use the same protein you use for post workouts.. If you are trying to lose weight, then you shouldn't be taking a postworkout supplement anyway.

    Feel free to shoot me a question anytime.
  • Courage
    Courage Posts: 7 Member
    My favorite smoothies to make myself.

    Red Smoothie serves 2
    • 1/3 lemon　　
    • 1 apple　　
    • 1 carrot
    • water 200cc

    Tropical Smoothie (like a dessert) serves 2
    • 1 red paprika
    • 150g frozen pineapple
    • 2 frozen bananas
    • water 100cc

    Green Smoothie serves 2
    ratio of fruit 6 to 4 green leaf vegetables (spinach, basil, dark green leafy vegetables)
    • Orange　　1 (remove skin)
    • Kiwi with skin (remove stem)
    • Banana　　1 (remove skin)
    • Spinach　　2 bunches (remove bottom root part)
    • 200cc water

    Green Leafy Vegetable A smoothieーserves 2
    • 1/4 pineapple　(peel but use core)　
    • banana　peeled
    • lemon squeeze
    • 1/3 of a bunch of green leafy vegetable
    • water　250cc (1 cup)

    Green Leafy Vegetable B Smoothie serves 2
    ★1/2 apple
    ★1 kiwi
    ★ 500gm of watermelon
    ★1 handful of spinach, basil, green vegetable

    Tropical Smoothie (like a dessert) serves 2
    • 1 red paprika
    • 150g frozen fresh pineapple
    • 2 frozen bananas
    • water 100cc
    Beware: some blenders cannot handle frozen ingredients

    Kabocha (butternut squash) smoothie (like a soup) serves 2
    • 200 gm. kabocha　about 1/6
    • 200cc soy milk
    • 60g or 2/3 carrot
    • a little lemon juice
    • top with cinnamon or crushed almonds . . .
    How to prepare:
    1. cut Kabocha in one cm slices, microwave the Kabocha for 2 -3 minutes (600w）
    2. cut carrots in bit sizes, blend with lemon juice, soy milk, until smooth
  • nikkiw283
    nikkiw283 Posts: 90
    Shakeology isn't expensive because it works. It is expensive because it is multi-level marketing. The profits for every tier have to come from somewhere. Same story for Body by Vi, Herbalife, etc. Don't get sucked in to something like that.
  • TR56
    TR56 Posts: 63 Member
    Atkins Strawberry or vanilla shakes with a scoop or vanilla, choc, or oreo whey...yummm
  • ryanlove12
    ryanlove12 Posts: 20
    Shakeology isn't expensive because it works. It is expensive because it is multi-level marketing. The profits for every tier have to come from somewhere. Same story for Body by Vi, Herbalife, etc. Don't get sucked in to something like that.

    Don't get sucked into it.. I have a %100 success rate "sucking people into it" . Results are what matters..Isn't it weird that NOBODY that already has a beachbody coach is on here asking questions.. just trying to help others by answering them. That's because we teach them what works. My goal is to keep customers for 3 months and then let them do what they want without me because they know how to do it.. what other person/business/anything aims for that?

    I do not mean to convince you.. you are set against it.. and I, quite frankly, have enough people who want to do this and be and stay healthy. I just don't want a misguided view to sway people from learning.. from me or anybody else.

    Best of luck in your goals as well.
  • nikkiw283
    nikkiw283 Posts: 90
    Shakeology isn't expensive because it works. It is expensive because it is multi-level marketing. The profits for every tier have to come from somewhere. Same story for Body by Vi, Herbalife, etc. Don't get sucked in to something like that.

    Don't get sucked into it.. I have a %100 success rate "sucking people into it" . Results are what matters.. I sincerely hope that others get theirs too. Thanks for the publicity though.

    I am not questioning you on whether it works or not. It may work very well combined with a proper diet and exercise. I am simply stating that it is expensive due to the way it is being sold. If it was not done via multi-level marketing there would definitely be places that they could cut down the price. Where do your think you check and the check of the person that signed you up (and so on, and so on) comes from? The product it's self may be just great, but it is still a pyramid scheme.
  • ryanlove12
    ryanlove12 Posts: 20
    ^^^^^^^which has nothing to do with customer care. pyramid.. what do you think every business model is? If I work at a gym.. I pay that gym commission on training.. which drives my client's price up. If members refer a freind, they get a discount. If the desk staff sells a suppliment, they get commission. This can be applied to any business.. How is it different?
  • nikkiw283
    nikkiw283 Posts: 90
    I don't recall saying it had ANYTHING to do with customer care. I am stating that there is a cheaper alternative out there instead of mark-up due to multi-level marketing. Aside from that, shakes are not a magic fix. Most people will be able to lose weight with proper diet & exercise, shakes or not. If you are a trainer and that is one of the tools you choose to use for your own clients, great. I am sure it works well with whatever program you have set up, but that doesn't mean it is the only option out there.
  • DianaR13
    DianaR13 Posts: 5
    tell me more...
  • sabinecbauer
    sabinecbauer Posts: 250 Member
    Shakeology.. 150 Calories.. 19 g of protein, 14 g of veggie carbs.. breakfast replacement.. Hit me up for details

    Wow! Great carb shake! :laugh:
  • Yosemite4vr
    Yosemite4vr Posts: 84 Member
    1 scoop mrm whey protein and one scoop perfect greens mixed with almond milk. My FAVE for breakfast after an insanity workout.

    Feel free to check my diary :)
  • conkle23
    conkle23 Posts: 171 Member
    My firm beleif is that you get what you pay for with most things. Protein is no exception. I'm not even gonna continue or start an argument, but research what you are actually putting into your body.. The same goes for the advice you get on here.. (It's free and they don't fact-check) Myself included... I am giving free advice in an area that I work in professionally, because it is a noble thing to do, and doesn't hurt me from a marketing aspect. However, I have read some terrible advice on this site from people who probably meant well. I guess what I'm saying is... No matter what your method.. research it, and get advice from credible people... If those people are on line.. ask them follow up questions.. message them, make sure they are not just throwing out BS.. Good luck to everybody. #endthetrend


    He has a very good point! :D read the studies, and research! and listen to people and absorb just don't believe everything. Any and most advice I give is from trainers, or other people it has worked for. Good luck
  • kmb7923
    kmb7923 Posts: 9 Member
    Just starting with a coach, and the way I look at it is, if somone is going to make some money on me, it might as well be someone who is helping me down the road. He;s got a job, it is something he is passionate about...what's wrong with that. Is there something wrong with people who make a living selling Mary Kay, Avon or any other product on a tiered system? It's a career. Don't knock it. People who buy it know that someone is making money. Do you think GNC is selling it for the least profit they can. Heck no! FYI - I don't sell any products nor does anyone in my family.
  • ryanlove12
    ryanlove12 Posts: 20
    Shakeology.. 150 Calories.. 19 g of protein, 14 g of veggie carbs.. breakfast replacement.. Hit me up for details

    Wow! Great carb shake! :laugh:
    they changed the formula.. make sure you check on that.. Good job promo though.
  • squeena
    squeena Posts: 2
    My goal is too lose weight, not gain :)

    Thank you for the information. I am not against buying a product that has it all, or the cost a it seems many people are. I just really like to use fresh ingredients if I can. I actually looked in to Shakeology in the past' but at the time wasn't truly motivated so I didn't spend the money. I may think about it again in the furture if I get too busy to take the time to make my own.

    Everyone I know that has been involved with anything related to Beachbody has done very well. Whether it be the shakes, the workouts, or the trainers....they have all been successful. There is definitely something that works.

    Thanks again for your advice.
    I make my own fruit smoothies every morning, do you have any suggestions for a good protein powder to add?

    Well.. It's obvious I'm gonna endorse my own product.. lol. But seriously.. whatever you decide.. don't cheap out just because of cost. (Most expensive doesn't ALWAYS mean best though... even though it does most of the time) You want to look for high protein level - atleast 17 g. and since you are already using fruit.... you want to find one under 3 carb grams.... and you want it to have a high vitamin load. By the time you add fresh fruit, protein powder, milk, yogurt... whatever do make a worthwhile breakfast.. its gonna be about $4.50 per day... I've done this math before.. Or you could buy a product that contained all of it for $4 per day.

    Also, what are your goals? if you are trying to gain weight... just use the same protein you use for post workouts.. If you are trying to lose weight, then you shouldn't be taking a postworkout supplement anyway.

    Feel free to shoot me a question anytime.
  • stina0t2
    stina0t2 Posts: 62 Member
    I have been drinking Shakeology every day for a year and a half...even my super picky husband likes it!

    I've heard about Vega--how's the taste? Might add that into the mix! I'm pretty picky about ingredients...will have to look that one up!

    Vega's actually not bad tasting. I use the Chocolate Shake mix and keep the Chocolate Coconut bars (240 cal; 16 g protein) on hand for when I'm on the go.

    Way better than the Isagenix stuff or any of the other 'vegan' protein I've used.
  • super_monty
    super_monty Posts: 419 Member
    I have just bought PNI Pure Protein anyone give feed back on it please? it was recommend by a local store?
  • adnol_2
    adnol_2 Posts: 35 Member
    try body by VI

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