SHAKEOLOGY - Day 1 from a Skeptic

Beachbody does not make any claims that Shakeology counteracts symptoms of MS but there are people on the BB message boards who claim when they started drinking Shakeology, THEIR symptoms were alleviated in different ways. There is a whole link of people with MS who discuss how it has helped THEM.

My friend has suffered from an autoimmune disease. When I met her 3 months ago, she was in pain-all of her joints ached and she was in a lot of pain. She spent most of her time on her couch. She decided to give Shakeology a try with no real expectations other than she needed a healthy shake because her disease causes sores inside of her mouth and food hurt to swallow. She started some treatments, sort of like chemotherapy (I'm not really sure exactly what they are but they are via IV) and they leave her in pain too. SInce drinking the Shakeology, she started walking, then running, she does barre classes, Tai Cheng and is no longer lying on her couch all day. This is NOT to say that Shakeology is a miracle cure, but the ingredients include many superfoods. Its not a gimmick.

Please look up Darin Olien on Facebook. He's the co-creator. Beachbody also has a booklet that explains each ingredient and why its in the shake and what it does for the body. The book has 12 chapters, and this only book 1. Sachi Inchi, Astagalus Root, Papain, Wild Grasses, Goji Berries, Maca Root, Quinoa Seed, Chia, Yacon Powder, Cordyceps and Amaranth.

I won't list them all, but here is an example: Sacha Inchi: contains more immunity-boosting vegetarian omega 3s than any other food on the planet. It contains all of the essential fatty acids. Omega-3s help promote heart & joint health, better memory & mood health while promoting a strong immune system. It is naturally rich in protein & fiber so its a strong appetite controller. It also speeds up your metabolism. Its easy to digest, then full absorbed by your body, so it all goes to work right away. It draws its nutrients from the rich soils of Peru. They are grown on farms & Darin works with the farmers to make sure they are using the best indigenous agricultural methods-without using chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Sacha Inchi was researched by the University of Life Sciences in Prague in the Czech Republic. They revealed that Sacha Inchi is ideal for young and old alike-improving digestion in children and also helping to provide a wide range of benefits for the elderly.

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition publshed a study showing that individuals who consumed the highest levels of omega 3s, a key component of Sacha Inchi-had the strongest bones.

So, for me, that one ingredient MIGHT be why its helped my friend so much. I know for me, my depression is much less than before and I have been able to decrease my anti-depressants to a minimal amount. My mom is 65 and is finally losing weight, has energy, and feels better than she has in a long time. Shakeology is NOT a weight loss product but for my mom, I believe feeling better mentally & having more energy has, in turn, given her the motivation & desire to walk & eat better.

Is it for everyone? No, not if you don't like shakes. It disappointing because there are so many junk filled shakes that give ALL shakes a bad name & that is just not the case.

I've been drinking it for 3 years, so has my husband & my mom. My kids drink it. I am a coach so I can save 25% and drink it for $89 with free shipping. For me, its worth it. And, I DO still eat "real" food, but this is where I get all of my vitamins. My cholesterol has never been lower & I haven't gotten a pre-diabetic results from my blood work since drinking it (and I used to get it all the time prior to it).

Hey I'm happy for you. Its often hard to find things that will fit into your daily life while still providing whatever values that you need. Good job on being open and trying something for yourself. While I don't use Shakeology I do replace meals with other products as my lifestyle, work schedule and budget all have input on my life and how I handle it.

Thanks for the information as well as their are those whom I could see benefiting from something packaged as such depending on their situation.

That, I do not know but you can go on Facebook and message Darin Olien, he'll answer all questions.

I'm interested in hearing both sides. I've sat and listened to the creator of this product and researched some of the ingredients but I've never heard an opposition from the scientific side, only those who complain about the price.

Beachbody does not make any claims that Shakeology counteracts symptoms of MS but there are people on the BB message boards who claim when they started drinking Shakeology, THEIR symptoms were alleviated in different ways. There is a whole link of people with MS who discuss how it has helped THEM.

My friend has suffered from an autoimmune disease. When I met her 3 months ago, she was in pain-all of her joints ached and she was in a lot of pain. She spent most of her time on her couch. She decided to give Shakeology a try with no real expectations other than she needed a healthy shake because her disease causes sores inside of her mouth and food hurt to swallow. She started some treatments, sort of like chemotherapy (I'm not really sure exactly what they are but they are via IV) and they leave her in pain too. SInce drinking the Shakeology, she started walking, then running, she does barre classes, Tai Cheng and is no longer lying on her couch all day. This is NOT to say that Shakeology is a miracle cure, but the ingredients include many superfoods. Its not a gimmick.

Please look up Darin Olien on Facebook. He's the co-creator. Beachbody also has a booklet that explains each ingredient and why its in the shake and what it does for the body. The book has 12 chapters, and this only book 1. Sachi Inchi, Astagalus Root, Papain, Wild Grasses, Goji Berries, Maca Root, Quinoa Seed, Chia, Yacon Powder, Cordyceps and Amaranth.

I won't list them all, but here is an example: Sacha Inchi: contains more immunity-boosting vegetarian omega 3s than any other food on the planet. It contains all of the essential fatty acids. Omega-3s help promote heart & joint health, better memory & mood health while promoting a strong immune system. It is naturally rich in protein & fiber so its a strong appetite controller. It also speeds up your metabolism. Its easy to digest, then full absorbed by your body, so it all goes to work right away. It draws its nutrients from the rich soils of Peru. They are grown on farms & Darin works with the farmers to make sure they are using the best indigenous agricultural methods-without using chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Sacha Inchi was researched by the University of Life Sciences in Prague in the Czech Republic. They revealed that Sacha Inchi is ideal for young and old alike-improving digestion in children and also helping to provide a wide range of benefits for the elderly.

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition publshed a study showing that individuals who consumed the highest levels of omega 3s, a key component of Sacha Inchi-had the strongest bones.

So, for me, that one ingredient MIGHT be why its helped my friend so much. I know for me, my depression is much less than before and I have been able to decrease my anti-depressants to a minimal amount. My mom is 65 and is finally losing weight, has energy, and feels better than she has in a long time. Shakeology is NOT a weight loss product but for my mom, I believe feeling better mentally & having more energy has, in turn, given her the motivation & desire to walk & eat better.

Is it for everyone? No, not if you don't like shakes. It disappointing because there are so many junk filled shakes that give ALL shakes a bad name & that is just not the case.

I've been drinking it for 3 years, so has my husband & my mom. My kids drink it. I am a coach so I can save 25% and drink it for $89 with free shipping. For me, its worth it. And, I DO still eat "real" food, but this is where I get all of my vitamins. My cholesterol has never been lower & I haven't gotten a pre-diabetic results from my blood work since drinking it (and I used to get it all the time prior to it).

If they have remitting/relapsing MS, it is more likely that their symptoms randomly remitted. It has NOTHING to do with Shakeology. People with progressively debilitating diseases will grasp at any convenient straw they see to deny what is inevitable. My concern is that putting these unsubstantiated reviews on a website could prevent people from getting the medication they need that will actually halt or slow down the progression of this disease. Any responsible company would not post any disease curing claims on a website, whether from clients or not.

It is irresponsible and dangerous.

I'm interested in hearing both sides. I've sat and listened to the creator of this product and researched some of the ingredients but I've never heard an opposition from the scientific side, only those who complain about the price.

I like your attitude. You can see why it's important to not only be able to know what is in the shakes, but if it's even in a dose that will make a difference. Someone previously used Vitamin C as an example. If your pills have 5% of your daily value, what good are they?

Absolutely! I don't think anyone should suggest ANYTHING for someone with an illness of any kind.

To the lady who started this thread: Congrats on finding something that fits into your life that you feel comfortable with. If it is helping you reach the goals that you want for YOUR body, then more power to you. It has taken me a VERY long time and many trials to find out what works for me and I am glad that you have found something that works for you.

For those of you who are doing what this site is meant for (which is supporting people in their journey) : Thank you. It shows me that there are still people out there who can still be happy for others.

To those who feel the need to bash her: Please just stop. She is not forcing her opinion on you. She is merely stating what works for her in case someone else is struggling and may find something useful in what she has to say. She is not pitching, she is merely commenting.

That!