if one more person pushes shakeology on me i swear..

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It's funny watching people complain.

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LOL!

shakeology is just a shake its got protein and good stuff but i think the placebo effect is what makes people think they dont have cravings..

Sort of true..........

Anyone that takes in more proteins and fats will greatly reduce cravings. The proteins and fats are best when coming from very natural sources, such as meat, eggs or cheese (preferably farm raised, organic and grass fed).

I was going to become a BB Coach, however only having 2 flavors in yuck to me because I don't like chocolate.

I’m sorry you have had a bad experience with the BB coaches. Not all are in it for the money some really want to help people. I have a full time job in the medical field but I am a bb coach on the side. The company is very passionate about reversing the trend of obesity in America. Some people who are at home and overweight really benefit from the extra support need from the coaches. They won’t go to the gym and the support is all they need to keep them pushing play for the workouts. I have seen so many positive results that BB has created…. if I can help change one person’s life it is worth it to me.

I’m sorry you have had a bad experience with the BB coaches. Not all are in it for the money some really want to help people. I have a full time job in the medical field but I am a bb coach on the side. The company is very passionate about reversing the trend of obesity in America. Some people who are at home and overweight really benefit from the extra support need from the coaches. They won’t go to the gym and the support is all they need to keep them pushing play for the workouts. I have seen so many positive results that BB has created…. if I can help change one person’s life it is worth it to me.

I'm doing that without being paid or as a "coach" for anything. My sister has stated back her walking workouts because of me, and two of her friends started running (one again) because of me and wanting to do the Disney races with me. And several of my friends have contacted me about what I'm doing and how I'm sticking with it and do turn to me for advice and tips.

I'm glad BB works for you...but you don't have to work for a company like it to make a difference. Just saying.

Here here!! You've said it all Beth! I try to motivate and inspire as much as I can, because I know how much changing my own lifestyle has made a difference for me. I don't need anyone to pay me in order to make it worth my while

I have to say I love BB products but hate the "coaching" aspect of it. I have been using their products for well over 10 years and became a member before they automatically signed you up with a coach. Everyday I get "friend" requests and they are from "coaches." I just got one a couple days ago and he asked lots of questions. Then I looked at his profile and saw he just became a member this year. I told him how long I have been using the products and that I never felt the need to have a coach or become one. After several messages he said "well, if you want to add me as a coach . . . and I can help you to achieve your goals." Excuse me? I have been an avid user for over 10 years and you are a newbie to it all and are going to help me reach my goals that I have already met? Um, no thanks, make your money off of someone else.

Wow, that's ridiculous though. I don't add people just to up my friends list to bug people. In fact, I don't even message anyone about BB products, ever.

They do this constantly on BB's website not here. I use it everyday to log my workouts and have a wonderful group of buddies there. I guarantee when I log on this morning I will have at least one friend request and it will be from a "coach."

This whole thread makes me sad. Coaches are "advised" to avoid all these tactics by Beachbody, so this kind of thread doesn't happen. Coaches should be here to listen and support. I apologize on behalf of those who have offended you. :ohwell:

For blending problems, there is a shaker called The Blender that comes with a spiral metal ball inside. It helps mix anything up perfectly.

Sorry to interrupt but I just need to comment on your profile picture edorice! OMG!!! The fat is yuck!

This is so funny and true. I use facebook and have added a few contacts of people who have found me on health and fitness related pages and they all sell shakeology! :laugh:

anyone know, how Shakeology gets delivered to Canada? Do they bring it right to your door, and you have to sign for it? I've had to do that before, for things over $100. lol Or do they drop it off at the post office? Hope it's the second one, cause I'm barely home, so how would I sign for it HAHA!

I’m sorry you have had a bad experience with the BB coaches. Not all are in it for the money some really want to help people. I have a full time job in the medical field but I am a bb coach on the side. The company is very passionate about reversing the trend of obesity in America. Some people who are at home and overweight really benefit from the extra support need from the coaches. They won’t go to the gym and the support is all they need to keep them pushing play for the workouts. I have seen so many positive results that BB has created…. if I can help change one person’s life it is worth it to me.

I know that for me personally, I love to encourage and help people. It is what I have always done, and will always do. I too am sorry that some are ruining it for the BB coaches that are really in it to help others. Good luck on all your journeys!!

i think calories are calories one protein is as good as the other.. ive learned from experience generic isnt bad at all i buy off brand everything except car speakers and fireworks :laugh:
glad to see people agree with me

I respectfully disagree. Not all proteins are created equal. Whey and egg whites are the only 100% bioavailable proteins to our bodies. Even fish, chicken and beef don't give us all of the protein listed on the package. Now, if you're comparing whey to whey, then, yeah, milk protein is milk protein anyway you slice it.

Nitrocore 24.......................10 different proteins. And it tastes good. And it's manufactured by Optimum Nutrition who is also the distributor. This and 100% Gold Standard Whey are what I use.

All of those MLM programs drive me nuts. They always make it more about the so-called business aspect than the actual product. I don't get into the "ra! ra! you'll get a new BMW!" nonsense. I'm sure it happens, but if I opened up any other business I wouldn't be trying to get all my friends to open the same business and undercut my own.

That aside...

Shakeology DOES have a lot of great ingredients and the protein to calorie ratio is pretty good. That said, it is awfully expensive and the green drink tastes absolutely awful. I personally try to source protein from multiple avenues so I don't overload on one source. Not only is this good for your metabolism, but some people develop allergies to things they over-consume. I've never ever had that experience, though.

But is a protein just a protein? Kinda. Most of the time I stay away from soy protein because most soy is genetically modified (GMO) and unfermented (so it includes phytoestrogen and trypsin inhibitors). If you're trying to bulk up and consume a lot of protein, going all out on soy is definitely not a great idea alone. There are some soy protein/meal replacement drinks out there, like Body by Vi, that are non-GMO. I do drink Body by Vi quite often and it's pretty good. Less protein than Shakeology, but also 60 less calories, less sugar, and less carbs. Most people are going to add something to their drink whether that be a half cup of milk, a banana, etc, so the less calories part is key if you're using it as a meal replacement. It has a little more fiber too, so that does help help curb appetite.

Speaking of which, nothing will curb your appetite if you eat like a horse. Eating sensibly takes some getting used to at first and if you're used to eating 500+ calories for breakfast or lunch (whichever you want to do a meal replacement), it's going to be a little bit tougher of a transition. I used to think that I needed to eat a lot to get the most out of my workouts so I'd eat a bunch two hours before a tough workout. In reality that's not necessary. All of those "pre-fuel" things (someone before mentioned Gatorade products, so this is for them too) are essentially full of sugar. Anything with 20+ grams of sugar are not sensible for anyone trying to lose weight. You just don't need that much sugar before a workout, much less after. People are just too addicted to sugar which is why they're trying to lose weight in the first place. Protein bars are exactly the same: watch the sugar and carbs. By and large they should be used as a meal replacement...so make sure they have at least 3 grams of fiber as well. Also not all protein bars are made the same. I've seen some Apex bars that are full of crap and others that are pretty good. Eventually your stomach kinda turns when you consume too much sugar - probably a good thing! :P

So you now know that I use Body by Vi myself, which is not a whole lot of my protein intake. For my tough workout days (2 hours weight lifting, an hour of so of cardio and/or tough calisthenics) my goal protein intake is 150 grams. That's a lot. The average male in their 20s should be consuming 60-80 grams a day. Consuming 150 grams while watching my calorie intake requires a little bit of work. One thing I do for all my protein shakes is add two raw eggs (organic, free-range, etc) which are about 8 grams of protein a piece. Not everyone likes this idea but you don't taste them (if anything, they add a slight vanilla flavor). My other main protein source is Mercola's Pure Power Protein. Many times if I haven't eaten enough protein throughout my day from my meals (like chicken, bison, beef, etc) then I will double-up my mix because it only runs 20 grams of protein per serving, but this is more than Shakeology at the same amount of calories (with more fiber, less sugar, etc). I chose this brand of protein because it's whey (which is better for rebuilding muscle while soy is a good pre-workout fuel), it's organic, and it's not full of crap. A lot of those huge bins of "super protein" off brand whatever ya-call-em's are full of absolute garbage. I look at it as octane (as a previous commenter said) and I don't want my body trying to process a bunch of fillers when it needs to rebuild quickly for the next day's workout (and even the next workout that day). Many also include unnatural sources of sugar, like sucralose, and MSG to make them taste better. I'd rather be burning pure than sputtering to a crawl. They're cheap, but of course there's a reason for that. If you eat McDonald's burgers instead of a nice local free-range beef or bison burger with fresh ingredients, then this probably doesn't matter a whole lot to you in the first place. So my protein isn't cheap (at $2/serving - not including milk and eggs), but I find it to be worth the price. If you sit down to calculate how much most meals cost you (like burgers, pizza, etc) more likely than not it's either the same price or cheaper.

Open to questions if you have any!

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