Shakeology by beachbody, is it worth it?

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.

because that's actually what we do.

I haven't actively sold, or attempted to sell a shake in months - but what have I been doing? I've been working with my 100+ clients, helping them lose weight. I have folks I've worked with who have dropped over 100 pounds.

That's not because I "sell shakes", it's because I work with them on creating an eating plan and a fitness plan that works for them, and i help keep them motivated. THAT'S why I consider myself a Coach.

So I understand your frustration with "coaches" in general, but try to understand that most of us aren't looking to make a quick buck and are genuinely working one on one with our clients.

but that's not the point i was making and you know it. EVERYONE selling your meal powders calls themselves a coach. it's probably as simple as cutting a $20 check to the company that makes those meal powders for them to officially list you as one of their "coaches". so you could sit on your butt all day in front of the TV and not help a single person with anything, ever, and still be called a coach. that's the dishonesty in the use of that "title" that bugs me a little bit. between you and the 100 clients you have, if they want to call you coach privately, then it's between you and them, but your username here shouldn't include the term "coach" because it implies something that you are not. you are not a recognized mentor here on MFP. MFP has not bestowed the title of "coach" on you. you have given it to yourself. it does fool newbs to this site when the see that username. you know it and i know it. if you want to do the intellectually honest thing, then you should change your username. you are allowed to do that here without it impacting your account at all, at least a limited number of times. so the ball is in your court to change your name or not.

w.r.t. the people you are helping, then good for them and good for you. personally, i'll be passing the 100lbs mark myself at the end of this month. i've never needed anyone to create a fitness or eating plan for me, nor have i needed anyone to motivate me. so it can be done without any of that. i am proof of that, as are many others here. i know other people are different and i don't fault them for that. if you are truly helping those people overall, then good for you. but i still think the use of the title "coach" here on MFP is problematic for new users who don't know better.

if meal powder salesmen continue to use "coach" in their usernames, perhaps i should attempt to balance the playing field. i am now considering changing my username to "ProfessorNobelLaureateWinnerVictoriousGeniusAndGuru".

(no actual credentials implied, of course)

no I hear you - I really do. I've considered changing it a few times, but the initial reason I picked it wasn't to "fool" anyone - it's just the screen name I've been using alongside my fitness business since I started it (and yes, it's a business. Want a Team Reddy t-shirt?) and before I ever became active on these boards.

I'll be honest - and it's petty - but one of the biggest reasons I haven't changed it is that I've got nothing to be ashamed of. I've helped a lot of people do amazing things, and I'm proud of that. I enjoy coaching and mentoring people, and I like offering advice where I can. I have this feeling that if I were to change it, the group of posters who are none to fond of me and my views would take it as some sort of "victory".

Maybe that's stupid, but the reality is this - my only intention is and has been to help people and to offer whatever insight I have. You don't agree with my opinions? That's cool, it's the internet, you're allowed to, and let's have a silly fight about it, but like I said I'm proud of the things I've accomplished and I enjoy helping people, and that's what makes me want to keep the name.

But I'll think about it. Your points are absolutely valid.

Oh.

It's you again :yawn:

because that's actually what we do.

I haven't actively sold, or attempted to sell a shake in months - but what have I been doing? I've been working with my 100+ clients, helping them lose weight. I have folks I've worked with who have dropped over 100 pounds.

That's not because I "sell shakes", it's because I work with them on creating an eating plan and a fitness plan that works for them, and i help keep them motivated. THAT'S why I consider myself a Coach.

So I understand your frustration with "coaches" in general, but try to understand that most of us aren't looking to make a quick buck and are genuinely working one on one with our clients.

First, I've tasted it, and it's vile. Fake chocolate flavored sawdust of death.

Second, unless you're a licensed nutritionist and personal trainer, how can you feel good about creating eating and fitness plans for people?

Third, by calling them "clients", you are indicating an exchange of money for service or goods.

Call it like it is, you peddle your wares for cash, and just put pretty names on it to make yourself feel less slimey.

yeah nope. my clients don't pay me a thing, they just buy through me if/when they get a new workout program or decide they want to buy shakeology or any other product. I don't actively solicit them.

and yes, they call me "coach" so why shouldn't I call them "clients"?

and I feel good about creating meal plans because I know an awful lot about food, and my clients' results speak for themselves. Did you know Tony Horton isn't a certified personal trainer? just because you don't have letters after your name doesn't mean you can't possess the same knowledge as those who do.

Most (all of the ones I know about) real professions that advise and counsel clients have specific conflict of interest disclosures that are either mandated by law or by the internal rules of the profession. If I, for example, left any question about who I represented in a particular transaction, and someone was left with any impression that I represented their interests, I could (and should) have my license taken away. I know research scientists also make disclosures about funding, and professors in my profession make similar disclosures. The point is to provide an adequate level of information available regarding potential bias, and then allow people to make informed decisions for themselves. If you consciously choose to step away from such an approach, then you are being deceitful in my (informed) opinion.

Edit: I find it especially distasteful of those people who do not follow the above approach, to constantly argue that bias in research is a reason to ignore it, and to tell unsuspecting consumers that they should instead trust them and their magic shakes.

Galactic President Superstar McAwesomeville Brett thinks it's funny when they call themselves "coaches".

"We simply must have him on the boat." ~~ The Captain

You call me Admiral...so why shouldn't I call you seamen? (That said, I have no advice on shakes or beach bodies. Good luck on your journey!)

overpriced rip off

because that's actually what we do.

I haven't actively sold, or attempted to sell a shake in months - but what have I been doing? I've been working with my 100+ clients, helping them lose weight. I have folks I've worked with who have dropped over 100 pounds.

That's not because I "sell shakes", it's because I work with them on creating an eating plan and a fitness plan that works for them, and i help keep them motivated. THAT'S why I consider myself a Coach.

So I understand your frustration with "coaches" in general, but try to understand that most of us aren't looking to make a quick buck and are genuinely working one on one with our clients.

First, I've tasted it, and it's vile. Fake chocolate flavored sawdust of death.

Second, unless you're a licensed nutritionist and personal trainer, how can you feel good about creating eating and fitness plans for people?

Third, by calling them "clients", you are indicating an exchange of money for service or goods.

Call it like it is, you peddle your wares for cash, and just put pretty names on it to make yourself feel less slimey.

yeah nope. my clients don't pay me a thing, they just buy through me if/when they get a new workout program or decide they want to buy shakeology or any other product. I don't actively solicit them.

and yes, they call me "coach" so why shouldn't I call them "clients"?

and I feel good about creating meal plans because I know an awful lot about food, and my clients' results speak for themselves. Did you know Tony Horton isn't a certified personal trainer? just because you don't have letters after your name doesn't mean you can't possess the same knowledge as those who do.

They pay you for for the shakes and you make a profit. Don't dress it up to be something it ain't.

They're your clients alright. Because they're paying for your services. That's the part most of us don't care for.

These boards provide free and unsolicited advice. You have a product to sell. There's a conflict of interest.

I'm really interested in becoming a coach.

that's literally not at all how it works. they don't PAY ME ANYTHING. I don't have a stock of shakeology. I don't have ANY stock of ANYTHING. if they buy it from Beachbody, then Beachbody sends me a cut. That's it. You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.

I'm confused.

In one sentence, you said they don't pay you anything, then in the next you say you get paid...

Must be hard to keep up with all the BS that becomes with becoming a BeachBody coach..

really? playing the "intentionally obtuse" card? cute.

clients pay me nothing. beachbody pays me. very, very simple. but hey maybe that's complicated for some... who am I to judge?

that's literally not at all how it works. they don't PAY ME ANYTHING. I don't have a stock of shakeology. I don't have ANY stock of ANYTHING. if they buy it from Beachbody, then Beachbody sends me a cut. That's it. You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.

But as I said, I don't, haven't, and never will tell someone on this board that they should buy shakeology. I challenge all of you who are calling my slimy to find one instance where I have said "you should buy/use shakeology".

It's not for everyone, and the large majority of my clients don't even use it. guess what? I still work with them. I don't care if you buy it or not.

So they don't pay you anything, but if someone buys it you get paid. OH I SEE! What a complete and total difference!

Just because you don't say "You should buy shakeology" doesn't mean you aren't pitching it. How dumb do you think people are?

Oh you don't care if I buy your shake? What's next you gonna take your ball and go home?

These threads (which I always suspect are just a trap to let you coaches pitch your products) ask opinions on shakeology. I'll give mine every time, with no permission required from you. Though I know you coaches try real hard to push a "If you don't like it shutup about it" policy. Sorry, ain't gonna fly.

that's literally not at all how it works. they don't PAY ME ANYTHING. I don't have a stock of shakeology. I don't have ANY stock of ANYTHING. if they buy it from Beachbody, then Beachbody sends me a cut. That's it. You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.

I'm confused.

In one sentence, you said they don't pay you anything, then in the next you say you get paid...

Must be hard to keep up with all the BS that becomes with becoming a BeachBody coach..

really? playing the "intentionally obtuse" card? cute.

clients pay me nothing. beachbody pays me. very, very simple. but hey maybe that's complicated for some... who am I to judge?

Have fun "coach"!!!

Just wanted to give my opinion.

I did all of the research myself, did not ask questions in a forum, did not try a sample from a coach, did not contact any coaches, etc.

I've tried P90X numerous times and have always quit after a week or two. I don't know why, but I think it was mainly due to me trying to start a new diet with a new workout and doing both at the same time was clearly not a good thing.

So I decided to start the diet a few weeks before the workouts and this time I wanted to just try shakeology for 3 months. I have a good job and so does my wife and we live comfortable so it fits in to my budget as that $120 a month does not affect me in anyway. I know most of you probably do not spend any money per day on eating lunch out before starting you new way of eating right but for me I would get lunch every day and spend between 5-10 on the meal. I rationalized some other things to try and account for the money even though I said I could spend the $120 I still thought it was a lot of money for a shake and on top of that I was still going to do a protein shake twice a day and eat healthy foods. All of that and I am definitely spending more money at the grocery store per month on food + supplements. I was probably spending the same amount before with buying fruits and veggies and watching them go bad in my fridge plus eating out almost daily.

So thats a lil of the back story. I decided this time I was going to do shakeology for the 90 days and just see what happens. Well drastic things happened and that was due to sticking with the workouts and eating healthy. Did shakeology make me lose weight...no and no supplement or food will make you lose weight. Does shakeology taste good...I think it does. Some will think it does not and some may even be allergic(check the nutrients before trying/buying). Now I don't know if it is psychological or physiological, but all of my diet changes I am never really hungry anymore and I have so much more energy. That would have happened without shakeology, but I know every morning for breakfast what I'm having...whey protein/shakeo/banana/strawberries/cucumber/honeydew/ice cubes & water.

So for anyone trying to decide about a shake you have to realize this is not your answer to losing weight. It is part of an equation, but you need to see if this fits in to your budget and do some actual research.

I also signed up to be a "coach". I do not consider myself a "coach" but I will freely offer any advice to anyone and tell them my story and they can decide what they want to do for themselves. I solely did it because I knew I would be using the product and over 3 months I think it equated to a savings of $20 or so and every month you save around $15.

You have to remember its 120/month which equates to $4 a serving but that if you keep using it that 120 a month comes to over $1000 for the year and if you feel you can spend that much on 1 meal a day then by all mines it is a healthier meal than I'm sure most of us can say we used to eat. Not saying you can't find cheaper substitutes as you certainly can. I know the nutrients are not the same and so on and so on, but most of the people on this site are concerned with losing weight and calories not how many exotic nutrients their shake has.

that's literally not at all how it works. they don't PAY ME ANYTHING. I don't have a stock of shakeology. I don't have ANY stock of ANYTHING. if they buy it from Beachbody, then Beachbody sends me a cut. That's it. You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.

But as I said, I don't, haven't, and never will tell someone on this board that they should buy shakeology. I challenge all of you who are calling my slimy to find one instance where I have said "you should buy/use shakeology".

It's not for everyone, and the large majority of my clients don't even use it. guess what? I still work with them. I don't care if you buy it or not.

So they don't pay you anything, but if someone buys it you get paid. OH I SEE! What a complete and total difference!

Just because you don't say "You should buy shakeology" doesn't mean you aren't pitching it. How dumb do you think people are?

Oh you don't care if I buy your shake? What's next you gonna take your ball and go home?

These threads (which I always suspect are just a trap to let you coaches pitch your products) ask opinions on shakeology. I'll give mine every time, with no permission required from you. Though I know you coaches try real hard to push a "If you don't like it shutup about it" policy. Sorry, ain't gonna fly.

Well said bro...

Beware of the beachbody salesmen.. Oops, I mean coaches. Never trust someone who wants to profit off of you. Lots of that goes on here. Despicable.

Hmmm never trust someone who wants to profit off of you. How do you manage to make it through the day haha

Beware of the beachbody salesmen.. Oops, I mean coaches. Never trust someone who wants to profit off of you. Lots of that goes on here. Despicable.

Hmmm never trust someone who wants to profit off of you. How do you manage to make it through the day haha

by avoiding the beach body jackals.