Shakeology or Advocare?

I do shakeology, personally I like it. I do what works for me and it's not a diet shake. Shakeology encourages people to eat other foods also. Never tried advocare but I know Shakeology helped with my BP and cholesterol. People are always like why don't you just buy this and this blend it together and save money. Well I don't have an issue with money but I reckon others have an issue with what I choose to spend mine on.

I've been using Shakeology for four months now. My brother is a coach and introduced me. Breakfast has always been a hard meal for me - time and I don't have any desire to eat anything first thing in the morning. The shakes have been an easy alternative. I mix with 1/2 water and 1/2 unsweetened almond or soy milk. Sometimes I will have a small shake in the afternoon (2-3pm). The benefits I have seen - some detox, cravings for sugar has decreased, I do not drink caffeine or diet soda anymore, feel more energy, less joint aches, and am making healthier food choices for lunch and dinner. Granted, some of what I am feeling is because I also am exercising 4-5x a week now. Shakeology isn't for everyone. Give it a try and see what you think. What works for others may/may not work for you. Yes, it is expensive. However, when I think about what I am not spending (breakfast burritos, diet sodas, late afternoon snacks), it is well worth it. I have not lost a lot of weight, but see a difference in how my clothes fit and how I feel. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions. Good luck on your quest to be healthier!

You're not trying to sell crap on the general forums are you!!! Tisk tisk, you and your fad diet shake

I've got a sample of Chocolate Shakeology with my LMP order in November. I am not a big fan of chocolate but the taste was good. No weird aftertaste. But last week, when my order came in, it's this "New" formula and the taste is horrible. I do not eat artificial sweetner and that is the aftertaste. :sick: Yuck! It's like pure Aspartame. Which gets me nauseous. I've actually just called to return it wasting $20 in SH for no reason :mad: So try to see if you can get a sample of the product so you don't have to waste your money and your time.

When I tried the old chocolate formula, I did have more energy during my workouts and I wasn't as sore after my long runs. I am going to give the greenberry a shot. If that one does not taste well I guess I am out of luck!

Okay, like I said, I went to Ebay and ordered samples. I'm sensitive to caffeine, so I don't know if I'll be able to drink the chocolate packet I bought. I am wishing I would have bought a vegan strawberry one now as I believe that is probably closest to Vega One. I am drinking the greenberry now. It's not bad on taste, and it does mix up less gritty (I just stir with a fork) than Vega One. It really does look like it has good ingredients in it, and I can see why folks would feel better if they drink it on a consistent basis; especially considering that the average American diet is kind of crappy and has very little in the way of fruits and veggies.

Now, I guess if somebody was only looking at this as just a supplement or just a protein powder or just a multivitamin, they might find a lack. For 140 cals, it's not a bad snack/supplement. I still don't think 140 cals for a meal is enough. But, that's just me.

I guess the problem is with the coaches pushing this product on people because it doesn't taste bad. I wish that Beachbody would just cut out their commission structure and sell a 30 day supply for $60 or $70 or whatever it takes for them to make a profit. It does seem ridiculous to expect people to pay money monthly in order to get a discount. Seems like a wash to me unless you recruit people. Anyway, that is my 2 cents. I could see drinking this 2 or 3 times a month. I do have about 20 days supply of Vega One on hand though. That will last me about 3 months.

I use Shakeology for its health benefits, NOT to lose weight. Not a short cut. I work my *kitten* off on my workouts and eating healthy. So not everyone drinks it for its weight loss properties


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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 want
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The question is, do you want to pay a lot for something you'll have to keep eating to maintain the weight loss? Or would you like to LEARN how to eat right and spend a hell of a lot less money?

I've been using Shakeology for four months now. My brother is a coach and introduced me. Breakfast has always been a hard meal for me - time and I don't have any desire to eat anything first thing in the morning. The shakes have been an easy alternative. I mix with 1/2 water and 1/2 unsweetened almond or soy milk. Sometimes I will have a small shake in the afternoon (2-3pm). The benefits I have seen - some detox, cravings for sugar has decreased, I do not drink caffeine or diet soda anymore, feel more energy, less joint aches, and am making healthier food choices for lunch and dinner. Granted, some of what I am feeling is because I also am exercising 4-5x a week now. Shakeology isn't for everyone. Give it a try and see what you think. What works for others may/may not work for you. Yes, it is expensive. However, when I think about what I am not spending (breakfast burritos, diet sodas, late afternoon snacks), it is well worth it. I have not lost a lot of weight, but see a difference in how my clothes fit and how I feel. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions. Good luck on your quest to be healthier!

will power will get you the same feelings without all the money lost! *gasp*

I use Advocare products...different ones off and on. Yes, I bought in to get a discount, but I don't sell the products (don't ask me to and I won't tell you to).

I do like the chocolate Advocare shakes, especially mixed with ice. The vanilla tastes a bit of fake coconut and I've not tried the berry so I can't comment on that.

I don't use them to lose weight specifically, but to get vitamins in lieu of pills. Mostly, I use them for the convenience.

To be completely honest, I think you could get a similar (better even?) shake at a lower price. Advocare's are pretty high unless you buy in and get a discount.

I have never tried Advocare, but I have tried vanilla and chocolate shakeology and really love it.

I've personally only used Shakeology. To me Advocare seems a little unhealthy where Shakeology has the nutrition and it's not just there for weight loss.

Having said that, I have to agree with most of what has been posted here. There is no product, no matter how great it is, that you should rely on for weight loss. Weight loss is about changing your eating habits. It's about getting proper nutrition all day, not just in one shake. And it's about regular exercise.

Best of luck