Shakes? Are They Worth it?

Shakes can help in creating a calorie deficit, which is what you need in order to lose weight. However, they can be quite expensive.

You can weigh and measure your food and create that same deficit for much cheaper!

Since you're new, I give you this. It's full of a lot of helpful info. Good luck!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

I bought some protein powder for smoothies (with just plain liquid it would be shakes). But that is mainly because I hate breakfast and usually have very little time in the morning (I am not a morning person) and my son (the one who joined the gym with me) likes to use them for recovery from his workouts. I do not purchase the prepared shakes as they are expensive and I like to add my own ingredients to my smoothies.

Yup what they said! I actually do have a shake most days for breakfast because it is quick, easy, yummy and I can take it to go after my workout. That being said - I make my shakes with "real people food", some fruit, nuts, non fat greek yogurt, almond milk and protein powder and there you go. The options for flavors are limitless, the shakes are as cheap as you want them to be and I get a good 300-400 calories in that aren't all chemicals and fillers. If you do it, don't buy into the scams, just calculate it as part of your daily calories and focus on calories in, calories out.

I use syntha-6 whey protein powder. Vanilla icecream is a great flavor for adding things too - but their chocolate milkshake, strawberry milkshake and mochaccino are all awesome too.

Good luck! :flowerforyou:

^^This^^ when I feel I want a shake I buy the fruit and veggies and make it myself it is nice to know what is inside it .

My advice is always, "Don't Drink Your Calories." Shakes can be easy for consuming in the car but your brain and body want you to chew your food to prove you are eating and help you feel full. If you really want a smoothie, eat it with a spoon while wearing arm weights.
Ruth J Princess

Hello everyone who reads this.

I am currently on day 8 on MFP (although it is not my first time on MFP) and I was wondering about shakes as a meal replacement. I am trying to lose weight about 65 lbs.

I have heard people talk about shakeology and EAS and many others, but are they really worth investing in, will they help me lose weight along with my "diet" (healthy eatting) and excersise?

I am hoping someone could give me some advice on a shake (if they are worth it) that I should purchase.

If it is a waste of money and all that I would LOVE to know that too. Cost is a big thing as I am on a budget but for the right goal I would be willing to push that budget just a little bit.

Advice Please?!

Happy to help you. They are a waste of money.

You can make shakes yourself, if you so choose, using protein powder and other ingredients you'd find in any store. Much cheaper option and you control what goes in them.

The magic shake salesmen (they call themselves coaches, haven't coached a day in their lives) will tell you all sorts of rubbish, how their shakes have the very best in magic ingredients and your skin will clear up and you'll feel like a majestic unicorn and you'll never get cancer.

They're just trying to sell you overpriced shakes.

So stick to eating real food and shakes you make yourself, if you decide to use shakes at all. They aren't necessary for weight loss.

Good luck to you.

Pretty much this.

I use protein shakes, but just a basic whey isolate. From there you can add flaxseed meal, fruits, cinnamon, etc for pretty darn cheap.

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My advice is always, "Don't Drink Your Calories." Shakes can be easy for consuming in the car but your brain and body want you to chew your food to prove you are eating and help you feel full. If you really want a smoothie, eat it with a spoon while wearing arm weights.
Ruth J Princess

I do agree with the advice to avoid drinking your calories if it is convenient. My first source of protein and micronutrients is always food. If it is inconvenient to get it from food, then throw in a shake and a multi.

I'm also on a budget. I just use whey isolate (high protein powder, you can purchase on Amazon, or almost anywhere) and make my own shakes.

My "basic" shake is a scoop of powder, a cup of ice and a half cup of liquid (water, cream, use whatever fits into the way of eating you've chosen) I then build on that. I use MFP to keep track of the nutrients and calories and I can build them into whatever I want them to be. Fruits, veggies, liquid flavorings, whatever you choose.

They work great for me in the mornings for a breakfast replacement when I'm on the run.

I do have a blender that has a single serving attachment, so that's really helpful.

Inexpensive, delicious and healthy! They keep me full and on track.

My advice is always, "Don't Drink Your Calories." Shakes can be easy for consuming in the car but your brain and body want you to chew your food to prove you are eating and help you feel full. If you really want a smoothie, eat it with a spoon while wearing arm weights.
Ruth J Princess

While this may be true for you, my body doesn't care how it gets full...as long as it's full. A decent protein shake works for me when I drink them. A protein shake in the morning will last me well into lunchtime. My body doesn't need anything to prove it is eating.

I will agree that drinking a calorie laden milkshake from Sonic, or a 12 pack of Mtn. Dew isn't the best way to use your daily calorie allowance, but a protein shake isn't exactly on the same level calorically or nutritionally.

I also use Body Fortress Whey Isolate. More bang for the buck -The chocolate is good, but I like the vanilla creme because it's so versatile as a base.

I buy mine on Amazon because I live in the middle of nowhere.

By the way, I was a total snacker, but the shakes keep me full until lunch.

Hello everyone who reads this.

I am currently on day 8 on MFP (although it is not my first time on MFP) and I was wondering about shakes as a meal replacement. I am trying to lose weight about 65 lbs.

I have heard people talk about shakeology and EAS and many others, but are they really worth investing in, will they help me lose weight along with my "diet" (healthy eatting) and excersise?

I am hoping someone could give me some advice on a shake (if they are worth it) that I should purchase.

If it is a waste of money and all that I would LOVE to know that too. Cost is a big thing as I am on a budget but for the right goal I would be willing to push that budget just a little bit.

Advice Please?!

Happy to help you. They are a waste of money.

You can make shakes yourself, if you so choose, using protein powder and other ingredients you'd find in any store. Much cheaper option and you control what goes in them.

The magic shake salesmen (they call themselves coaches, haven't coached a day in their lives) will tell you all sorts of rubbish, how their shakes have the very best in magic ingredients and your skin will clear up and you'll feel like a majestic unicorn and you'll never get cancer.

They're just trying to sell you overpriced shakes.

So stick to eating real food and shakes you make yourself, if you decide to use shakes at all. They aren't necessary for weight loss.

Good luck to you.

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