Shakeology or Advocare?
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I got a sample of the chocolate shakeology. I mixed with my favorite coffee for a chocolate mocha flavor. I saw the recipe on the brochure they sent me and it is absolutely disgusting. I doubt that it would even taste good without the coffee. I guess I will just stick to my chocolate and vanilla muscle milk protein powder.0
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I did the advocarw 24 day challenge and the chocolate shakes are pretty good. Havent tried any other flavors though.
i also did advocare 24 day challenge. lost 10 lbs but was starving the entire time and just plain out miserable!!! the chockloate shakes are good but i was never full from them. JMO0 -
In June 2012, I began a comprehensive, medically supervised weight loss program that took me down to a very low caloric intake level. (And also a very low balance in my savings account) But I embraced the program and as I increased my level of exercise, the dietician and doctor directed me to slowly increase my caloric intake. Since the cost of the program included meal replacement shakes, I picked up some protein powder from the strip mall to add to my liquid diet. In August I was introduced to AdvoCare and my initial look at their products proved to me that they really "get it". This was most evidenced to me with their Meal Replacement Shake as it is the only product I have found in the market place that has an equal balance of carbs and protein. I incorporated the 24-Day Challenge into what I was already doing and I had amazing results. In just 24-Days I lost over 8 pounds and nearly 13 inches off my body. Since May 2012 I have lost 100 pounds. I have gone from a tight 3XL (even a 4xl) shirt down to Mediums and Larges and from 44-inch pants down to 33 that require a belt. In the 24 weeks I have been working with a Personal Trainer (and using AdvoCare products) I have lost just over 50 pounds. My body fat percentage has dropped 10 points. I have lost over 32 inches from my body, 11.5 inches just from my waist.0
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I have done a few Beachbody programs (TurboFire and Pump) over the last year and avoided Shakeology because of the cost. I never would have tried it because I can't stand the taste of protein powders, except that I participated in a Clean Eating Challenge. It was 21 days of eating no fast foods, lots of veggies and lean proteins and ShakeO once a day. Fortunately my mom had an extra bag and sent it to me so I could try. I LOVE IT. The chocolate is awesome, by itself, with PB2 or with strawberries is how I have it most of the time. I have used it daily post workout and I have noticed that my BP is down a bit, and while I normally am one of the first people to get sick with the flu or whatever comes around (due to abnormally large tonsils), I am the only one in the office who hasn't gotten sick in the last 3 months. Whatever that is due to, no idea, but I think all the additional stuff in ShakeO, not just protein, is helping me. Whether that would help you? Don't know. Just wanted to share. And no, I am not a coach.0
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In June 2012, I began a comprehensive, medically supervised weight loss program that took me down to a very low caloric intake level. (And also a very low balance in my savings account) But I embraced the program and as I increased my level of exercise, the dietician and doctor directed me to slowly increase my caloric intake. Since the cost of the program included meal replacement shakes, I picked up some protein powder from the strip mall to add to my liquid diet. In August I was introduced to AdvoCare and my initial look at their products proved to me that they really "get it". This was most evidenced to me with their Meal Replacement Shake as it is the only product I have found in the market place that has an equal balance of carbs and protein. I incorporated the 24-Day Challenge into what I was already doing and I had amazing results. In just 24-Days I lost over 8 pounds and nearly 13 inches off my body. Since May 2012 I have lost 100 pounds. I have gone from a tight 3XL (even a 4xl) shirt down to Mediums and Larges and from 44-inch pants down to 33 that require a belt. In the 24 weeks I have been working with a Personal Trainer (and using AdvoCare products) I have lost just over 50 pounds. My body fat percentage has dropped 10 points. I have lost over 32 inches from my body, 11.5 inches just from my waist.
how does AdvoCare compare to Shakeology nutritional profile-wise?0 -
I use Shakeology and it's the best meal replacement shake I have found. I am a beachbody coach but I'm not actively selling at the moment I'm just doing it for the discount on beachbody products. I was not willing to pay for Shakeology to begin with because I didn't think that it was as great as everyone was making it out to be. Well I had a friend that would give me half bags full just so I could try it to get the effects and the way it made me feel energy wise was amazing, I had stomach issue and they went away, and I was doing P90X and was having trouble with enough energy to get through my workouts using Shakeology fixed that for me. I ended up making room in my budget for it so that I can continue using it, I don't know if I'll ever stop using it. I don't know about the other product that you're asking about but I do know that Shakeology has a 30 day money back guarantee you can even return the empty bag if it doesn't work for you so you really have nothing to loose. They improved the chocolate flavor a little under a month ago and it's great!0
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I tried Shakeology. I actually became a Beachbody Coach for a few months. I have a few opinions.
Shakeology is good. I love the Tropical Strawberry. I looked forward to my shake every morning. It gave me energy, and kept me full. And I did see a dramatic change in my cholesterol, and triglycerides. HOWEVER, I did not find that it helped me lost weight. I wasn't making any money being a Coach....it's very hard to sell something that expensive, and I found that paying for my Shakeology and the monthly coaching fee, I just wasn't saving any money, so I stopped doing it. And w/o the discount, I can't justify spending that much on Shakeology. I know that it's "just" $4/shake. And it's packed with nutrients, but I just wasn't losing weight with it. Maybe if I had, I would have continued it. I do miss it. And I know there are a lot of people who have had great success with it. But I have to tell you, the regular chocolate? I do not like it. They have supposedly changed the formulation again and it's supposed to taste better, but I haven't tried the new one.0 -
I tried Shakeology. I actually became a Beachbody Coach for a few months. I have a few opinions.
Shakeology is good. I love the Tropical Strawberry. I looked forward to my shake every morning. It gave me energy, and kept me full. And I did see a dramatic change in my cholesterol, and triglycerides. HOWEVER, I did not find that it helped me lost weight. I wasn't making any money being a Coach....it's very hard to sell something that expensive, and I found that paying for my Shakeology and the monthly coaching fee, I just wasn't saving any money, so I stopped doing it. And w/o the discount, I can't justify spending that much on Shakeology. I know that it's "just" $4/shake. And it's packed with nutrients, but I just wasn't losing weight with it. Maybe if I had, I would have continued it. I do miss it. And I know there are a lot of people who have had great success with it. But I have to tell you, the regular chocolate? I do not like it. They have supposedly changed the formulation again and it's supposed to taste better, but I haven't tried the new one.
yeah, the new one is WAY better.
the way I've always looked at it is if you replace your $4 drink at starbucks daily with a $4 mega-nutrient shake... you're doing yourself a world of good and not spending any more money than you would be otherwise.0 -
poor thing innocently asked a question dipped her toe into the shallow MFP oceans. Damn look at all those sharks circling. Gonna be a blood bath.0
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So after a little research, this is what I found on the comparison:
Shakeology Advocare
Calories: 160 220
Protein: 17 g 24g
Sat Fat: 1 g 1g
Carbs: 17g 24g
Sugar: 6g 12g
Fiber: 6g 5g
Nut & Vitamins: 70+ 26
I was an AdvoCare user for years and now I use Shakeology. The choice is pretty clear to me.0 -
Neither.0
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So after a little research, this is what I found on the comparison:
Shakeology Advocare
Calories: 160 220
Protein: 17 g 24g
Sat Fat: 1 g 1g
Carbs: 17g 24g
Sugar: 6g 12g
Fiber: 6g 5g
Nut & Vitamins: 70+ 26
I was an AdvoCare user for years and now I use Shakeology. The choice is pretty clear to me.
FYI, I got those numbers off of the actual products. I have both in my pantry at home. The AdvoCare Meal Repalcement shakes are collecting dust, though.0 -
"poor thing innocently asked a question dipped her toe into the shallow MFP oceans. Damn look at all those sharks circling. Gonna be a blood bath."
Isn't that the truth. I made the mistake of asking a family member who does the Body by Vi shakes a question about them. Once. 9 months ago. The theme music from Jaws has been playing ever since.0 -
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I use Shakeology daily and I LOVE it! Although it is a shake, it is "real food." It's not like a protein shake. It is more of a healthy meal replacement. There are a ton of benefits to drinking the Shakeology in addition to weight loss.0
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This topic is probably better suited to the groups because not everyone can contribute and that's not fair.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/1178-beach-bodies-by-beachbody
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3201-advocare-challenge0 -
Take the money you would spend on either then flush it down the toilet, you will receive the same dieting results. After that, grow up, quit looking for shortcuts, and work for what you want0
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I tried Shakeology. I actually became a Beachbody Coach for a few months. I have a few opinions.
Shakeology is good. I love the Tropical Strawberry. I looked forward to my shake every morning. It gave me energy, and kept me full. And I did see a dramatic change in my cholesterol, and triglycerides. HOWEVER, I did not find that it helped me lost weight. I wasn't making any money being a Coach....it's very hard to sell something that expensive, and I found that paying for my Shakeology and the monthly coaching fee, I just wasn't saving any money, so I stopped doing it. And w/o the discount, I can't justify spending that much on Shakeology. I know that it's "just" $4/shake. And it's packed with nutrients, but I just wasn't losing weight with it. Maybe if I had, I would have continued it. I do miss it. And I know there are a lot of people who have had great success with it. But I have to tell you, the regular chocolate? I do not like it. They have supposedly changed the formulation again and it's supposed to taste better, but I haven't tried the new one.
yeah, the new one is WAY better.
the way I've always looked at it is if you replace your $4 drink at starbucks daily with a $4 mega-nutrient shake... you're doing yourself a world of good and not spending any more money than you would be otherwise.
I agree. I gave up my morning coffee run, and replaced it with Shakeology. WELL worth the switch!0 -
Neither. Eat food.0
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I love my Shakeology. I think my husband is even more addicted to it then I am. He refuses to leave the house without it. He is an HVAC mechanic so exposed to a lot of “stuff and germs” with what he cleans and where he goes. He is NEVER sick and he swears its since he started drinking Shakeology.
MANY healthy “diets” I have read recommend a smoothie, protein shake…. I am now doing the SHRED plan, and it calls for a smoothie everyday. I can’t imagine making it myself as healthy as Shakeology and it has much more then just protein.
My other reason I drink it, when I run, or hit a good workout, it is a simple quick easy “meal” to refuel after a workout. Until I can make my lunch/dinner/... After training for a marathon, coming home and sleeping the day away, Shakeology helps me keep my life after training.
So, it works for our family!
(Yes, I am a coach, but we’d drink it in our house everyday even if I wasn’t). I am not a vitamin pill popper, but believe we all need a multi-vitamin no matter how clean we eat. So, that I get all those vitamins in my Shakeology.0 -
Neither. Make your own.0
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Neither. Make your own.
while i agree that homemade shakes are hugely beneficial and cost effective, people that respond to questions about shakeology/advocare/vegaone/body by vi/etc with the "make your own" argument, on the whole don't seem to realize that there are ingredients in these shakes you can't get at a grocery store. they're not protein shakes. they just happen to have protein in them.0 -
Neither. Make your own.
while i agree that homemade shakes are hugely beneficial and cost effective, people that respond to questions about shakeology/advocare/vegaone/body by vi/etc with the "make your own" argument, on the whole don't seem to realize that there are ingredients in these shakes you can't get at a grocery store. they're not protein shakes. they just happen to have protein in them.
so they are magic?0 -
Neither. Make your own.
while i agree that homemade shakes are hugely beneficial and cost effective, people that respond to questions about shakeology/advocare/vegaone/body by vi/etc with the "make your own" argument, on the whole don't seem to realize that there are ingredients in these shakes you can't get at a grocery store. they're not protein shakes. they just happen to have protein in them.
so they are magic?
nope. not by a long shot.0 -
My biggest beef with it is people coming into the forums and spamming their sales links/soliciting MFP members as clients when it's explicitly forbidden by MFP rules. My other, maybe even more major issue (I don't know if Advocare does it, but Beachbody does) is bestowing the title of "coach" upon their salespeople. Using the title "coach" lends undue credibility in some people's eyes and I feel that it's unethical to call oneself a "coach" without some degree of formal training beyond just feeding hype and selling shake powders. By that standard, anybody and everybody who works at a nutrition store like GNC could be called a "coach", when in fact most of them don't know jack beyond what products they're told to pimp/promote."poor thing innocently asked a question dipped her toe into the shallow MFP oceans. Damn look at all those sharks circling. Gonna be a blood bath."
Isn't that the truth. I made the mistake of asking a family member who does the Body by Vi shakes a question about them. Once. 9 months ago. The theme music from Jaws has been playing ever since.0 -
My biggest beef with it is people coming into the forums and spamming their sales links/soliciting MFP members as clients when it's explicitly forbidden by MFP rules. My other, maybe even more major issue (I don't know if Advocare does it, but Beachbody does) is bestowing the title of "coach" upon their salespeople. Using the title "coach" lends undue credibility in some people's eyes and I feel that it's unethical to call oneself a "coach" without some degree of formal training beyond just feeding hype and selling shake powders. By that standard, anybody and everybody who works at a nutrition store like GNC could be called a "coach", when in fact most of them don't know jack beyond what products they're told to pimp/promote."poor thing innocently asked a question dipped her toe into the shallow MFP oceans. Damn look at all those sharks circling. Gonna be a blood bath."
Isn't that the truth. I made the mistake of asking a family member who does the Body by Vi shakes a question about them. Once. 9 months ago. The theme music from Jaws has been playing ever since.
is it soliciting when you simply answer the OP's question?
and as for the "coach" label, we're not trainers, fitness coaches, etc (unless we happen to also BE those things) - it's simply being a motivational coach. running challenge groups, keeping people motivated, giving them support, etc, etc. these are valuable things, no? and I'd much rather offer THAT to someone than just be a salesperson who - once I've sold you the shake - doesn't speak to you again.
it's not for everyone, and you don't need to like it. you don't need to use shakeology. you can hate on the people who DO spam/solicit/etc - but the majority of us don't. the majority of us are just in it to help people, because it's a lot of fun, and because it's a great community to belong to.0 -
I have tried both. I use a "shake" for breakfast. Both are expensive, however I prefer the taste of the Advocare to Shakeology (when plain)
I feel that Shakeology is a better deal than Advocare. This is why. When I purchase a bag of Shakeology I only use 1/2 a scoop of the powder, 1 TBLSP of peanutbutter and ice/water. It tastes like Reeces, which is like a treat to me. This helps me through out the day to not binge on bad foods, like Reeces.
The real questions is WHY you want to use a meal replacement shake. Is it because of the convenience (like me) or because you think 1 shake a day will fix all of your dieting issues?
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the way I've always looked at it is if you replace your $4 drink at starbucks daily with a $4 mega-nutrient shake... you're doing yourself a world of good and not spending any more money than you would be otherwise.
Good job of comparing apples to cinder blocks.0 -
On day 10 of my 24 dav Advocare challenge, and for 10 days in a row I have made a meal replacement shake for breakfast. I find them pretty good now. I add usually berries and ice when I blend, but so far I like them and keep me full till lunch. Never had the other brand of shakes.0
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I must say tho...when I tried Shakeology I had tons of energy!!! Just can't afford it...so wish I could!0
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