Shakeology Vrs Slim fast?

I simply make my own, that way I know exactly what is going into my protien shake. I use a good quality protien powder, lots of fruits and fat free yogurt. I can't see spending the money for shakeology or slim fast when I can control what I am using at home.

There really is no comparison between Shakeology and Slim Fast. Everything found in Shakeology is from whole or raw food sources. All the vitamins and minerals come from those super foods. Everything in Slim Fast is chemically processed and man made. I guess if your not big into where your food comes from then it doesn't matter, but you pretty much get what you pay for

I don't use shakeology, but this smart individual makes the exact same point I was going to make. Slim fast may "fill" you, but it really is void of nutritional value whereas shakeology is loaded with nutrients you need to fuel your body. I won't argue with you on taste, because I don't use either, but they aren't comparable healthwise.

And what's the problem with eating real food? My friend has been using Slim Fast for years now and all she's lost is a load of money and the ability to enjoy life!

This ^^^^^

I drink a protein shake but it's not a meal replacement, it's an after-workout shake that I make up myself to get more protein & calories when I am not super hungry but could use a little something.

out of curiosity - everyone who touts real food over shakes, do you supplement with whey protein?

Yes but I would never say use it instead of a meal - I just use it to get some quick protein in after my weight workouts and sometimes help me meet my protein goals - If I could afford all food protein instead I'd do that.

totally - but that's my point. for you it's 1) more convenient and 2) cost effective

shakeology is all about getting a mega shot of nutrients in a convenient way. yeah the per-serving cost is higher, but you're also getting more.

conceptually, however, they're the same.

So I hear there's this new invention called a vitamin pill, anyone try it?

does your vitamin contain maca, yakon root, himalayan sea salt, probiotics, antioxidants, luo han guo, sasha inchi, etc, etc, etc?

you don't have to use shakeology, you don't NEED it, yeah it's expensive, but that doesn't mean you can get the same things from a normal multivitamin or protein powder.

just because you don't want to use it, doesn't make it a bad product. guys - I don't even use the damn thing because I can't afford it either, but if I could, I'd still be using it.

out of curiosity - everyone who touts real food over shakes, do you supplement with whey protein?

Yes but I would never say use it instead of a meal - I just use it to get some quick protein in after my weight workouts and sometimes help me meet my protein goals - If I could afford all food protein instead I'd do that.

totally - but that's my point. for you it's 1) more convenient and 2) cost effective

shakeology is all about getting a mega shot of nutrients in a convenient way. yeah the per-serving cost is higher, but you're also getting more.

conceptually, however, they're the same.

So I hear there's this new invention called a vitamin pill, anyone try it?

does your vitamin contain maca, yakon root, himalayan sea salt, probiotics, antioxidants, luo han guo, sasha inchi, etc, etc, etc?

you don't have to use shakeology, you don't NEED it, yeah it's expensive, but that doesn't mean you can get the same things from a normal multivitamin or protein powder.

just because you don't want to use it, doesn't make it a bad product. guys - I don't even use the damn thing because I can't afford it either, but if I could, I'd still be using it.

I wonder how nutritional these fancy pants ingredients are when they've been pulverized and only trace amounts are used...I mean many companies will say "contains green tea" or something to that effect and it's a couple of drops in the product which has no real effect on health when most studies on green tea say you need to drink 2-3cups a day as did the participants in studies.

out of curiosity - everyone who touts real food over shakes, do you supplement with whey protein?

Yes but I would never say use it instead of a meal - I just use it to get some quick protein in after my weight workouts and sometimes help me meet my protein goals - If I could afford all food protein instead I'd do that.

totally - but that's my point. for you it's 1) more convenient and 2) cost effective

shakeology is all about getting a mega shot of nutrients in a convenient way. yeah the per-serving cost is higher, but you're also getting more.

conceptually, however, they're the same.

So I hear there's this new invention called a vitamin pill, anyone try it?

does your vitamin contain maca, yakon root, himalayan sea salt, probiotics, antioxidants, luo han guo, sasha inchi, etc, etc, etc?

you don't have to use shakeology, you don't NEED it, yeah it's expensive, but that doesn't mean you can get the same things from a normal multivitamin or protein powder.

just because you don't want to use it, doesn't make it a bad product. guys - I don't even use the damn thing because I can't afford it either, but if I could, I'd still be using it.

I love how you mentioned a bunch of stuff I don't need in my vitamins and followed it up with "you don't need it". Take it from the guy who sells it, you don't need it. I have no problem with people who want to go the lazy route. There's lots of reasons why someone would do that. Why get the expensive one I don't understand. Why not eat food I don't understand...there's lots of convenient foods to eat and cheap vitamins out there. I just don't like seeing people who sell it advertising it on the forums since it's against the rules. And I hate seeing it sold as a healthy option that makes you lose weight. A calorie deficit makes you lose weight. A Vitamin pill is cheaper. I could completely live my life happily without ingesting anything that I can't grow on the island I live on, including himalayan salt lol. And if you don't want to eat clean etc...why not just buy some a protein supplement and pop a vitamin? Much cheaper.

out of curiosity - everyone who touts real food over shakes, do you supplement with whey protein?

Yes but I would never say use it instead of a meal - I just use it to get some quick protein in after my weight workouts and sometimes help me meet my protein goals - If I could afford all food protein instead I'd do that.

totally - but that's my point. for you it's 1) more convenient and 2) cost effective

shakeology is all about getting a mega shot of nutrients in a convenient way. yeah the per-serving cost is higher, but you're also getting more.

conceptually, however, they're the same.

So I hear there's this new invention called a vitamin pill, anyone try it?

does your vitamin contain maca, yakon root, himalayan sea salt, probiotics, antioxidants, luo han guo, sasha inchi, etc, etc, etc?

you don't have to use shakeology, you don't NEED it, yeah it's expensive, but that doesn't mean you can get the same things from a normal multivitamin or protein powder.

just because you don't want to use it, doesn't make it a bad product. guys - I don't even use the damn thing because I can't afford it either, but if I could, I'd still be using it.

I wonder how nutritional these fancy pants ingredients are when they've been pulverized and only trace amounts are used...I mean many companies will say "contains green tea" or something to that effect and it's a couple of drops in the product which has no real effect on health when most studies on green tea say you need to drink 2-3cups a day as did the participants in studies.

i know, that part is worth looking into and i don't have all the answers - however 1000mg of maca isn't exactly "trace amounts" for example...

It was an example. I know all about pyramid schemes. I used to sell avon. lol

out of curiosity - everyone who touts real food over shakes, do you supplement with whey protein?

Yes but I would never say use it instead of a meal - I just use it to get some quick protein in after my weight workouts and sometimes help me meet my protein goals - If I could afford all food protein instead I'd do that.

totally - but that's my point. for you it's 1) more convenient and 2) cost effective

shakeology is all about getting a mega shot of nutrients in a convenient way. yeah the per-serving cost is higher, but you're also getting more.

conceptually, however, they're the same.

So I hear there's this new invention called a vitamin pill, anyone try it?

does your vitamin contain maca, yakon root, himalayan sea salt, probiotics, antioxidants, luo han guo, sasha inchi, etc, etc, etc?

you don't have to use shakeology, you don't NEED it, yeah it's expensive, but that doesn't mean you can get the same things from a normal multivitamin or protein powder.

just because you don't want to use it, doesn't make it a bad product. guys - I don't even use the damn thing because I can't afford it either, but if I could, I'd still be using it.

I wonder how nutritional these fancy pants ingredients are when they've been pulverized and only trace amounts are used...I mean many companies will say "contains green tea" or something to that effect and it's a couple of drops in the product which has no real effect on health when most studies on green tea say you need to drink 2-3cups a day as did the participants in studies.

i know, that part is worth looking into and i don't have all the answers - however 1000mg of maca isn't exactly "trace amounts" for example...

It was an example. I know all about pyramid schemes. I used to sell avon. lol

Yeah we should probably stop. I think we both know better then to argue with the guy who sells it lol :flowerforyou:

Did somebody just say "Himalayan Sea Salt"?

out of curiosity - everyone who touts real food over shakes, do you supplement with whey protein?

Yes but I would never say use it instead of a meal - I just use it to get some quick protein in after my weight workouts and sometimes help me meet my protein goals - If I could afford all food protein instead I'd do that.

totally - but that's my point. for you it's 1) more convenient and 2) cost effective

shakeology is all about getting a mega shot of nutrients in a convenient way. yeah the per-serving cost is higher, but you're also getting more.

conceptually, however, they're the same.

So I hear there's this new invention called a vitamin pill, anyone try it?

does your vitamin contain maca, yakon root, himalayan sea salt, probiotics, antioxidants, luo han guo, sasha inchi, etc, etc, etc?

you don't have to use shakeology, you don't NEED it, yeah it's expensive, but that doesn't mean you can get the same things from a normal multivitamin or protein powder.

just because you don't want to use it, doesn't make it a bad product. guys - I don't even use the damn thing because I can't afford it either, but if I could, I'd still be using it.

I wonder how nutritional these fancy pants ingredients are when they've been pulverized and only trace amounts are used...I mean many companies will say "contains green tea" or something to that effect and it's a couple of drops in the product which has no real effect on health when most studies on green tea say you need to drink 2-3cups a day as did the participants in studies.

i know, that part is worth looking into and i don't have all the answers - however 1000mg of maca isn't exactly "trace amounts" for example...

It was an example. I know all about pyramid schemes. I used to sell avon. lol

pyramid schemes are illegal.

regardless - don't use it if you don't want to. see how simple that is?