Shakeology by beachbody, is it worth it?

Just buy a regular protein powder. The macros for beach body suck. It's like half protein and half carbs. It's not enough to really be a meal but it's too carb heavy to be a decent protein shake.

I'm currently doing the Insanity work outs so i'm seeing the little promo's for Shakeology but i'm curious about it. I get that it has nutrients and such so it's "good for you". I'm not going to lie, part of me thinks that at $120/month it's an expensive Slimfast.


Anyone have any thoughts on this or experience with it?

First, I must tell you up front that I am a Beachbody coach and Shakeology is one of the products we offer.
Is it worth it? I would suggest Google it and look into it yourself. There will be many that say no, and many that say yes.
I think it is, not because I sell it, but because I use it. My diary is open if you want to check it out. I usually have it for breakfast.

Look into it and make up your own mind is my suggestion. Shakeology is certainly not the only one of its kind. You will most likely get many responses and suggestions here. I encourage you to check them out.
Good luck!
Joe

Just buy a regular protein powder. The macros for beach body suck. It's like half protein and half carbs. It's not enough to really be a meal but it's too carb heavy to be a decent protein shake.

It's not meant to be stricly a protein shake and it's not "carb heavy". Chocolate Shakeology containes 7% of the daily recommended allowance of carbs and 32% of protein.
I wish people would get their facts straight and actually know what they are talking about BEFORE posting false information on message boards.

If you can stomach the taste and texture (I found it to be hideous) and can afford it, go for it. I personally wouldn't use it because I am capable of getting everything I need from food.

As for the health effects, it's likely a placebo. If you advertise heavily enough and tell people how great something is, they are likely to believe it whether true or not.

i do shakeology. I really like it. it's not meant to be a protein shake and shouldn't be looked at as one though.

I'm currently doing the Insanity work outs so i'm seeing the little promo's for Shakeology but i'm curious about it. I get that it has nutrients and such so it's "good for you". I'm not going to lie, part of me thinks that at $120/month it's an expensive Slimfast.


Anyone have any thoughts on this or experience with it?

it's certainly not an expensive slim fast. as for meal-replacement shakes it's absolutely the best combination of taste and quality on the market. the nutrients in shakeology are incredibly high quality, diverse, and things the typical western diet lacks.

that said, whether it's worth it is a whole different story. do you want the nutrients but not care about taste? grab something like NOW Tru-Food Vegan which is $35ish for the same nutrient profile but tastes pretty nasty. Care only about taste but still want a decent nutrient profile? Grab something like VegaOne, Body by Vi, etc, etc. They're all... ok... but include flavorings and extras if you care about that kind of thing.

Or, if you'd prefer to stick with a homemade shake, do that.

With Shakeology it's simply a question of what matters to you? If you want the best nutrients and you want them to taste good and you want it to be convenient, then maybe $4/day is worth it. If you're willing to sacrifice in any of those areas, then it's not worth it.

Up to you!

I just got a sample of the chocolate and it made me want to HORK. SO NASTY!

I'm currently doing the Insanity work outs so i'm seeing the little promo's for Shakeology but i'm curious about it. I get that it has nutrients and such so it's "good for you". I'm not going to lie, part of me thinks that at $120/month it's an expensive Slimfast.


Anyone have any thoughts on this or experience with it?

it's certainly not an expensive slim fast. as for meal-replacement shakes it's absolutely the best combination of taste and quality on the market. the nutrients in shakeology are incredibly high quality, diverse, and things the typical western diet lacks.

that said, whether it's worth it is a whole different story. do you want the nutrients but not care about taste? grab something like NOW Tru-Food Vegan which is $35ish for the same nutrient profile but tastes pretty nasty. Care only about taste but still want a decent nutrient profile? Grab something like VegaOne, Body by Vi, etc, etc. They're all... ok... but include flavorings and extras if you care about that kind of thing.

Or, if you'd prefer to stick with a homemade shake, do that.

With Shakeology it's simply a question of what matters to you? If you want the best nutrients and you want them to taste good and you want it to be convenient, then maybe $4/day is worth it. If you're willing to sacrifice in any of those areas, then it's not worth it.

Up to you!

I think when you make biased statements like that you should point out that what makes you a "coach" isn't that you actually "coach" little league but that you are affiliated with BB and therefore have a pressing financial benefit by touting the product line.

I'm pretty sure everyone on this board knows I'm a BB coach.

also, did you bother to read the rest of my post? I didn't just jump out and say "BUY IT BUY IT IT'Z THE GREATEST!"

it's right for some people, and not for others. calm down.

EDIT: I challenge you to prove those statements false.

I'm currently doing the Insanity work outs so i'm seeing the little promo's for Shakeology but i'm curious about it. I get that it has nutrients and such so it's "good for you". I'm not going to lie, part of me thinks that at $120/month it's an expensive Slimfast.


Anyone have any thoughts on this or experience with it?

it's certainly not an expensive slim fast. as for meal-replacement shakes it's absolutely the best combination of taste and quality on the market. the nutrients in shakeology are incredibly high quality, diverse, and things the typical western diet lacks.

that said, whether it's worth it is a whole different story. do you want the nutrients but not care about taste? grab something like NOW Tru-Food Vegan which is $35ish for the same nutrient profile but tastes pretty nasty. Care only about taste but still want a decent nutrient profile? Grab something like VegaOne, Body by Vi, etc, etc. They're all... ok... but include flavorings and extras if you care about that kind of thing.

Or, if you'd prefer to stick with a homemade shake, do that.

With Shakeology it's simply a question of what matters to you? If you want the best nutrients and you want them to taste good and you want it to be convenient, then maybe $4/day is worth it. If you're willing to sacrifice in any of those areas, then it's not worth it.

Up to you!

I think when you make biased statements like that you should point out that what makes you a "coach" isn't that you actually "coach" little league but that you are affiliated with BB and therefore have a pressing financial benefit by touting the product line.

I'm pretty sure everyone on this board knows I'm a BB coach.

also, did you bother to read the rest of my post? I didn't just jump out and say "BUY IT BUY IT IT'Z THE GREATEST!"

it's right for some people, and not for others. calm down.

When someone has 35 board postings I do not assume that they know anything about the boards or the people who frequent them. Additionally, I find that you frequently question people's reading comprehension skills when they disagree with you, frankly i read it in it's entirety and found the whole thing slanted into a bit of an advertisment hidden in a conversation.

Personally, I love it! It's filling, tastes great and has a ton of nutrients that I feel I am missing from my diet. It's pricey but worth it to me. The others I have tried don't compare but then again everyone is different. I would ask for samples, give it a try and judge for yourself. Lots of great recipes on their website and the nutritional values are listed.

BTW - I am not a coach.. just like the stuff

Short answer: Nope. Overpriced and undervalue. EAT REAL FOOD!

^ This.

I finished a round of Insanity this past July, and I definitely believe I had better results because I used Shakeology. I replaced one meal (usually dinner) with Shakeology and always felt so amazing, no lie. I had more energy and my mood was just so much better...Insanity played a role in this as well, but I really don't think I would've been able to lose the weight that I did without the shakes. The nutrition is unmatched....this is simply not a protein shake. If you look at it that way, yes, Shakeology is way too expensive. But if you look at it the way it was meant to be taken, then it's worth every penny. This should replace a meal everyday, which will ultimately save you money.

I love the chocolate and strawberry flavors. I add a tablespoon of peanut butter and almond milk to the chocolate flavor (along with a cup of ice)...SO good. Sometimes I add some finely ground coffee beans/granules to give it a kick. The strawberry flavor is great because the options are endless...bananas, berries, etc. If you drink Shakeology straight up,then yeah, it won't taste so great. You have to play around with it and make it your own

Who said they coached little league? I certainly didn't.
Millions of people have seen great success with Beachbody products, me included but it' not for everyone. What do you have against Beachbody??

I'm pretty sure that wasn't directed at you. Look at the thread. Not all BB "coaches" are as open and honest as you were in your reply. Honestly, my hat is off to you. I think it's overpriced (consistent with most MLM companies' products) but if you're honest in advertising then consumers can make up their own minds. If you call yourself a "coach" and pretend to be pushing a healthy lifestyle while really using it as a cover to push product, then that's dishonest, IMO.

are you insinuating I did that? i agree consumers should make up their own minds, that's why I literally listed competing products that compare with shakeology. lol

Who said they coached little league? I certainly didn't.
Millions of people have seen great success with Beachbody products, me included but it' not for everyone. What do you have against Beachbody??

i think its ridiculous that you call yourselves "coaches", knowing full well that this description implies a mentoring capacity for people trying to lose weight. all it really means is that you've got a garage full of meal powder packets you're trying to sell to whoever you can.

i certainly wouldn't run around calling myself a "professor" unless i really was one, but you "coaches" give that name to yourselves and you don't disclose to the newbies that you are anything BUT mentors.

it's kind of evil for you to do that, actually. it's a lie of omission that is designed to further your goal of selling your meal powders.

^ This. I agree with this 100% and it goes for anyone that uses "coach" in their MFP user name. IMO, it isn't worth even attempting to engage in reasonable conversation with people who use deceit to sell product.

I tried a sample, it tasted good - but if you have a good protein powder that you like, stick with that. I wouldn't pay that kind of money for Shakeology, no freakin' way.

There are no further benefits than what you will get from a quality protein powder at a fraction of the price.