SHAKEOLOGY does it really work?
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I know 3 people that use it regularly. All are in great shape and one just lost 30+ lbs while using it. Of course, he also completely the Insanity DVDs and took up running.
It is not a magic weight loss or muscle building drink. You still have to do the work. But if you are looking for a nutritionally sound meal replacement drink that is about $4 a meal, it will work for that.
ETA: a guy I work with that lifts weight but doesn't do Beachbody workouts or Shakeology meal replacement told me he loves the recovery drinks. Apparently they have one that tastes just like a creamsickle.
I lost more than 30 pounds just eating a healthy diet and exercising.
Congrats!! I lost 27 doing the exact same thing! But the OP didn't ask about that.
I'd say she did, she stated that she didn't want to waste money. So it's a 2 parter, 1) I'm sure most people lost weight if they're using the product right because its purpose (like similar products) is to replace a meal and thereby help decrease daily caloric intake. 2) she doesn't want to waste money and seeing as there are comparable better priced products out there or actual food that can do the same thing most people think its a waste of money.
My opinion is that everyone does what they need to in order to succeed. Shakology will never be a part of my life, I make other choices.
Not sure why you are arguing with me, but again, the OP didn't ask about your choices. She asked about Shakeology. I assume she's intelligent enough to know that Shakeology isn't required for weight loss.
But again, congrats on your weight loss success!0 -
I know 3 people that use it regularly. All are in great shape and one just lost 30+ lbs while using it. Of course, he also completely the Insanity DVDs and took up running.
It is not a magic weight loss or muscle building drink. You still have to do the work. But if you are looking for a nutritionally sound meal replacement drink that is about $4 a meal, it will work for that.
ETA: a guy I work with that lifts weight but doesn't do Beachbody workouts or Shakeology meal replacement told me he loves the recovery drinks. Apparently they have one that tastes just like a creamsickle.
I lost more than 30 pounds just eating a healthy diet and exercising.
Congrats!! I lost 27 doing the exact same thing! But the OP didn't ask about that.
Fine. We can play that game...only answer precisely the question asked. Fine. She asked if anyone has gotten amazing results with this product.
My answer: Yes, apparently some have. However, it seems that most of them are trying to sell it. Coincidence?0 -
Just curious I noticed a lot of people are on this product, including some of my friends. Don't want to waste money on something that does not work. Anybody get amazing results with this product??????
Preface: I haven't tried this particular product, and it's mostly because the proponents of it seem a little...well...cult-ish. So, there's my bias. That said...
I guess it depends on what you mean by "work." It's a meal replacement shake that's kind of overpriced given the quality of the product. So if you think they're delicious, and don't mind paying for the convenience, then sure it works in that sense.
Personally, I like a meal replacement shake from time to time. I think the "eat real food" mantra gets a little old, but that's just me. At the same time, it's not like I think the shake is doing anything for me other than providing some calories and nutrients in a way that's faster and easier than cooking something myself.0 -
It will slim down your wallet!
$4 a day does not sound expensive to me at all. no more expensive than other food.0 -
^except that's not all you're eating that day...
You can just buy protein powder from Walmart and make your own for much cheaper. Here are some recipes from bodybuilding.com. While you're at it, compare the ingredients list for these with the ingredients listed on the Shakeology drinks. Not so many mystery components in these
1. Coconut Twisted Julius
1 cup unsweetened Coconut Milk
2 scoops Vanilla Protein
2 tbsp Orange Juice Concentrate
1/2 frozen Banana
2. Muscular Mango
1 cup sugar-free Apple Juice
1/2 cup 0% Greek Yogurt
1 tbsp Orange Juice Concentrate
1/2 cup frozen Mango
1/2 cup frozen Pineapple
2 scoops Vanilla Protein
3. Almond Joy
1 cup unsweetened Almond Milk
2 scoops Chocolate Protein
2 tbsp Almond Butter
2 tbsp Dark Chocolate Chips
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded Coconut
4. Caramel Coffee
1 cup unsweetened Almond Milk
2 scoops Chocolate Protein
1 tsp instant Coffee
1 tsp sugar-free Caramel Creamer
5. The Fuzzy Protein
1/2 cup frozen Peaches
1 cup water or sugar-free Apple Juice
1/2 cup 0% Greek Yogurt
2 scoops Vanilla Protein
6. Dark Chocolate Banana
1 cup unsweetened Almond Milk
2 scoops Chocolate Protein
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tbsp Dark Chocolate Chips
1/2 frozen Banana
7. Cheesecake Protein
1 cup water or unsweetened Almond Milk
1 oz fat-free Cream Cheese
2 scoops Vanilla Protein
1/4 cup crushed Graham Crackers
11. Snickers Mocha
1 scoop Protein Powder
1/2 cup cold Coffee
1/2 cup skim or unsweetened Almond Milk
1 tsp drops of sugar-free Caramel Creamer
1/4-1/2 packet of sugar-free Chocolate Carnation Instant Breakfast
3 Ice Cubes
1 tsp Butternut flavoring extract
12. Sweet Strawberry
2-3 scoops Vanilla Protein
8 fluid oz Water
1 fat-free Strawberry Yogurt or Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup frozen Strawberries
1 tsp Flaxseed Oil0 -
^except that's not all you're eating that day...
You can just buy protein powder from Walmart and make your own for much cheaper. Here are some recipes from bodybuilding.com. While you're at it, compare the ingredients list for these with the ingredients listed on the Shakeology drinks. Not so many mystery components in these
1. Coconut Twisted Julius
1 cup unsweetened Coconut Milk
2 scoops Vanilla Protein
2 tbsp Orange Juice Concentrate
1/2 frozen Banana
2. Muscular Mango
1 cup sugar-free Apple Juice
1/2 cup 0% Greek Yogurt
1 tbsp Orange Juice Concentrate
1/2 cup frozen Mango
1/2 cup frozen Pineapple
2 scoops Vanilla Protein
3. Almond Joy
1 cup unsweetened Almond Milk
2 scoops Chocolate Protein
2 tbsp Almond Butter
2 tbsp Dark Chocolate Chips
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded Coconut
4. Caramel Coffee
1 cup unsweetened Almond Milk
2 scoops Chocolate Protein
1 tsp instant Coffee
1 tsp sugar-free Caramel Creamer
5. The Fuzzy Protein
1/2 cup frozen Peaches
1 cup water or sugar-free Apple Juice
1/2 cup 0% Greek Yogurt
2 scoops Vanilla Protein
6. Dark Chocolate Banana
1 cup unsweetened Almond Milk
2 scoops Chocolate Protein
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tbsp Dark Chocolate Chips
1/2 frozen Banana
7. Cheesecake Protein
1 cup water or unsweetened Almond Milk
1 oz fat-free Cream Cheese
2 scoops Vanilla Protein
1/4 cup crushed Graham Crackers
11. Snickers Mocha
1 scoop Protein Powder
1/2 cup cold Coffee
1/2 cup skim or unsweetened Almond Milk
1 tsp drops of sugar-free Caramel Creamer
1/4-1/2 packet of sugar-free Chocolate Carnation Instant Breakfast
3 Ice Cubes
1 tsp Butternut flavoring extract
12. Sweet Strawberry
2-3 scoops Vanilla Protein
8 fluid oz Water
1 fat-free Strawberry Yogurt or Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup frozen Strawberries
1 tsp Flaxseed Oil
you can cook your own food for cheaper than the cost of going out to dinner as well. this doesn't prove much of a point. it's a convenience of not having to do the work of cooking your own food as welll as the health benefits of it.
i'm not using shakeology since i lose weight by just modifying my diet, but just don't see the cost as a barrier.0 -
I sleep better, have tons more energy, experience a better mood and I've lost 28 pounds. How? Eating fruit, veggies, whole grai s, lean meats, and dairy. Oh, and staying in my calorie level. I'd sell that idea, but lots of folks here already have heard about it.0
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It will slim down your wallet!
$4 a day does not sound expensive to me at all. no more expensive than other food.
Yeah, the price wouldn't turn me off if I really wanted to drink my meals instead of eat. I have lunches that are < $4 but I have some that over, too.
I've never compared it nutritionally against other meal replacement shakes to see how it measures up price-wise because I've never had the inclination to replace my food with a shake (unless maybe it's an old fashioned milkshake).0 -
I'll never understand "meal replacement." I use protein drinks frequently as part of my every day intake, but I couldn't replace a meal with any drink short of a puree'd 8 ounce sirloin.
^^^ LOL... I make a protein shake with chocolate whey protein powder, a banana and skim milk for recovery but never as a meal replacement. I've seen and been one of those, who used some form of liquid diet but never learned proper nutrition, and gained back what I had lost.0 -
Thanks for the recipes Valeriek92... those look great!!0
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I think many people think that Beachbody coaches are biased, but what they need to know is that most Beachbody coaches started out as customers that saw results and decided to share it with others and make a business out of it. It's not a gimmick or a pyramid scheme. These people have seen results and they are sharing it with people that want help. I used to be a Beachbody coach, I no longer use Shakeology, but when I did drink it I LOVED it. It wasn't a weight loss shake for me, but it did keep me healthy and give me energy. It kept me from getting colds and other illnesses and even helped me get my allergies under control. It was a great natural product and I really loved it. I since moved on to Herbalife because I stopped liking the Shakeology formula once they changed it, but I would say if you want to try it go for it. The benefits are really good. I am no longer a coach so you can't call me biased lol.0
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I think many people think that Beachbody coaches are biased, but what they need to know is that most Beachbody coaches started out as customers that saw results and decided to share it with others and make a business out of it. It's not a gimmick or a pyramid scheme. These people have seen results and they are sharing it with people that want help. I used to be a Beachbody coach, I no longer use Shakeology, but when I did drink it I LOVED it. It wasn't a weight loss shake for me, but it did keep me healthy and give me energy. It kept me from getting colds and other illnesses and even helped me get my allergies under control. It was a great natural product and I really loved it. I since moved on to Herbalife because I stopped liking the Shakeology formula once they changed it, but I would say if you want to try it go for it. The benefits are really good. I am no longer a coach so you can't call me biased lol.
I think the thing that gets people riled up is that:
1) it's a MLM scheme, while people may start out with the best of intentions $$$ always influences objectivity
2) almost invariably the "coaches" fail to disclose the fact they're selling the products that they're so glowingly endorsing0 -
I'll never understand "meal replacement." I use protein drinks frequently as part of my every day intake, but I couldn't replace a meal with any drink short of a puree'd 8 ounce sirloin.
Let's never again speak of this defilement of the bless'd sirloin! 8 ounces of pure heaven shouldn't be reduced to pulp - it should be peppered and still bleeding.....0 -
Shake diets do work. But once you go off the shakes you gain the weight back quite quickly, because you haven't actually learned what to eat to stay healthy, you've just replaced food with shakes.0
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Shake diets do work. But once you go off the shakes you gain the weight back quite quickly, because you haven't actually learned what to eat to stay healthy, you've just replaced food with shakes.
Most sensible thing I've heard all day.....
MFP is great when you use it as a tool to diagnose faults in your eating habits. Removing those eating habits and replacing them with a drinking habit that you couldn't sustain over a lifetime (although I bet BeachBody wishes you could!) is not a learning experience. It's unlikely to give you the knowledge which will lead to profit in your future endeavours.......0 -
I used to use shakeology in my morning smoothie (just what I like to have in the morning). I switched to garden of life raw meal and noticed no change except GOL didn't hurt my wallet as much.0
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bumping for some of the shake recipes0
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I'll never understand "meal replacement." I use protein drinks frequently as part of my every day intake, but I couldn't replace a meal with any drink short of a puree'd 8 ounce sirloin.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:0 -
Let's never again speak of this defilement of the bless'd sirloin! 8 ounces of pure heaven shouldn't be reduced to pulp - it should be peppered and still bleeding.....
Now THAT I agree with!0 -
NOPE!
It won't do anything to help weight loss if you already eat at a calorie deficit!0 -
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you can cook your own food for cheaper than the cost of going out to dinner as well. this doesn't prove much of a point. it's a convenience of not having to do the work of cooking your own food as welll as the health benefits of it.
i'm not using shakeology since i lose weight by just modifying my diet, but just don't see the cost as a barrier.
The point is that whey + multi gives you a better product for cheaper. Part of the expense of Shakeology goes into the fact that it's part of an MLM type of program.0 -
It works! (If by "works" you mean turns people into marketing drones). Beachbody Inc is laughing all the way to the bank.0
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I heard it was disgusting.0
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Ok thanks for the responses I will not be wasting my money. I will just continue to do what works for me. Thanks0
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I read multiple orgasms then had to go back to re-read.I've been on it for a few months now. I am a total BeachBody geek. I have multiple programs
I'm with the group of people that feel regular old food and water plus exercise will get your results.0 -
No.0
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I don't know what the others have posted. I haven't tried it personally but I had considered it in the past.
Being cheap, I always do a lot of research, LOL.
No doubt, the contents in Shakeology is decent, I think what it basically is, is a meal replacement.
So say, if you are normally eating 500 cal every meal (say you take 4 meals a day = making it to 2000 cal diet) and you replace one of those meals with a Shakeology (which I think was roughly 160 cals), then your overall intake will be much lesser (500+500+160+500= 1660). So if you follow that, you will lose weight since your calorie intake is less.
So really, whether it works or not, what works, is not Shakeology itself, but the weight loss recipe that everyone knows; calories in < calories out.0 -
+1 for Sirloin
PS. You don't need things like this to lose weight. Just eat enough protein and be under your calorie goal. I agree with others that ordinary cheap-*kitten* whey and multi-vitamins contain everything you would get here but for a fraction of the price. It's just marketing at the end of the day0 -
The OP asked if Shakeology was some kind of magic substance based partly on her friend's experience. Reading comprehension is an art. :-)I know 3 people that use it regularly. All are in great shape and one just lost 30+ lbs while using it. Of course, he also completely the Insanity DVDs and took up running.
It is not a magic weight loss or muscle building drink. You still have to do the work. But if you are looking for a nutritionally sound meal replacement drink that is about $4 a meal, it will work for that.
ETA: a guy I work with that lifts weight but doesn't do Beachbody workouts or Shakeology meal replacement told me he loves the recovery drinks. Apparently they have one that tastes just like a creamsickle.
I lost more than 30 pounds just eating a healthy diet and exercising.
Congrats!! I lost 27 doing the exact same thing! But the OP didn't ask about that.0
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