Meal replacement shakes -- buh-bye Shakeology :(

I like to eat my food.

I take whey protein to help me reach my protein macro for the day, unless I can do so through whole foods.

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the shakes i make at home are probably just as good, if not better, than anything you can buy in a store, and i can control how much of it i make.

try this one: 6-8 ounces of almond milk, 2-4 tablespoons of peanut butter, one banana, two scoops of chocolate protein powder. blend enjoy.

Not a criticism, but why almond milk versus soy or cow which would have more protein? Is it something about soy milk and/or cow milk?

Whenever I need a meal replacement shake, I always go for the GNC lean shakes. And for further convenience, I choose the RTDs (Ready-to-drink) ones. They taste great when chilled and shockingly they keep me full. My favorite is the strawberries and cream, but I've been known to drink swiss chocolate and the vanilla bean also. Make sure you freeze them. They taste MUCH better once they're cold.

Syntha -6 is really tasty as far as protein goes. I actually tried an egg protein powder by Dymatize. Rich chocolate. it is not good to blend, just a shaker bottle. It froths up quite well.


As far as smoothies go... Adding nut butters & high sugar fruits make me feel like I am peddling backwards. Adding lots of extraneous calories is what I am fighting against.
I have instead gotten in the habit of using coconut water as my base . After a HARD workout, the electrolytes delivered , plus the nutrition from the protein powder really help fight against lactic acid headaches , at least that is what works for me...
Be sure you are getting coconut WATER, not juice. . Look in the ethnic food isles to avoid the super pricey flashy new box/bottle coconut water.

I loved shakeology. It could not afford it anymore. Tried some whey, but nothing has helped cut off my cravings like shakeology . Yesterday I ordered amazing grass superfood chocolate flavor. Reviews said it helped many with their cravings as well. Plus it has maca powder in it - love that stuff. It's like happy,energy powder. So I've got my fingers crossed-bc I can not afford my "soul mate"

I would rather eat smaller potions of real whole foods than any shake. Most are loaded with junk ingredients and high sugar and do not support long-term health. I only use supplements as convenience when Ina hurry. Stick with real food.

So I thought I had found my "soul mate" meal replacement shake in Shakeology, but I received my new superfood chocolate formula in the mail a week ago and I've decided I don't like it enough to continue with it. So disappointing! I thought I found a way to have a big glass of chocolate milk everyday lol

Um, why not just have a glass of chocolate milk?

I have Carnation Instant breakfast in the morning. I'm not much for eating in the mornings, never have been. Anyway, it gives me about a third of my potassium for the day and a chocolate boost.

Didn't read comments so sorry if this was said...
I LOVE slim-fast creamy milk chocolate. Tastes like chocolate milk to me(:
And you can get the knock-off Equate for cheaper and its just as good or better!
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iv started having this as a before or after workout , im veggie i take a supplement but i find the choc very nice and filling (for a snack) and the added vits are a bonus, too much protein constipates me , but u can still add stuff to slimfast if u get the vanilla just like the protein drinks and its not too expensive if u want it thicker make it with soya milk and add an extra scoop , i wouldn,t use it as a full meal replacement though some of the bars are good too and are good to fill the gap between your meals

love shakes. The trick is to make them yourself and use real food, not Slim Fast, etc. One of my favorites is 6 oz of almond milk, 6 oz of cold water, 1 cup of mixed frozen berries(I get a huge bag at Costco) and 1/2 cup pineapple, one packet truvia sweetenerand one cup nonfat greek yogurt. Blend well. That's a snack shake. and about 320 calories.

I have a meal replacement shake that is one scoop of protein powder (90 calories- no added sugar) 20 oz of water, 1/2 small banana (45 calories) 1/2 cup mixed berries (35 calories) 1/2 cup pineapple (40 calories) 1 cup chopped kale, one cup chopped spinach (add in about 60-70 more calories ). Blend well. It looks gross, but it's filling. Just start experimenting!

I take the snack one with me to work in a shaker bottle and drink it about an hour before I leave for the day so I am fueled up to go exercise. It's not heavy but it keeps you energized.

I have realized that eating "real food" whether it's in a shake or in it's original state is the best way to diet and making these changes, plus dropping ALL fake sweeteners (using Truvia) and cutting back on cow milk (using almond milk) and no carbs after my lunch meal has let me drop about 5 lbs in 3 weeks. May not sound a lot to anyone, but for me it's a huge step since i've been stuck for 6 months.

Good luck!

I like to eat my food.

I take whey protein to help me reach my protein macro for the day, unless I can do so through whole foods.

this.


the shakes i make at home are probably just as good, if not better, than anything you can buy in a store, and i can control how much of it i make.

try this one: 6-8 ounces of almond milk, 2-4 tablespoons of peanut butter, one banana, two scoops of chocolate protein powder. blend enjoy.

That sounds soo sooooooooooooo amazing but probably my daily allowance of calories, lol. Sounds so nice though

I like EAS 100% whey protein, GNC 100% whey protein and Body Fortress brand from Wal Mart. I usually buy the vanilla flavor because if I want chocolate, I just add in some dutch cocoa and blend.