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Substitute for Shakeology?

Mommy_Time

Is there anything similar to it that is less expensive? I would like ppl that are not coaches to answer as we all know what you all will say, not trying to sound mean to any of the coaches

I do not have $4 a day to spend on it, which in reality it costs way more than that if you include all the items you add to it to make it taste the way you would like.

I don't do starbucks or eat out often, get hair done, or anything like that. I know a lot of ppl r like me and just don't have the money to pull from somewhere.

I will be starting insanity in about 10-12 days.

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Naybelline

I use juice plus, it's helped me a lot and gives me energy, coupled with a good diet and exercise.

JonnyQwest

I made the "mistake" of trying it because I got it cheap when I ordered it along with one of the workout programs....I say mistake because I liked it so much that I was hooked. So, that being said I became a "coach" for the discount only....so I get it for 90 a month. Once I took into consideration I could cut out the expensive liquid multivitamin and other various things I was taking that were already in Shakeology and also taking into consideration that it replaced the protein powder I was already buying it made it alot more affordable along with the coach discount. I wont try to sell people on it or anything else (I do pass on my discount to others if they want to buy something through me) because that is just not who I am but I do like the products......people get all bent out of shape because of the hard sell that coaches give on here (and I understand that) but the products are actually legit in my opinion. The funny thing is people get all crazy about spending 3 or 4 bucks (per day) for a meal replacement but they will gladly spend that or more on a latte from Starbucks or crap food from a drivethru.....funny.

Yurippe

Wow...I'm surprised at the rude and sarcastic responses to the OP here. (Not all of the responses are rude and sarcastic, but the ones that were, took me aback!)

:huh:

It was their second post. Welcome to the internet. Blunt =/= to mean, rude, or sarcastic.

I'm looking forward to the mean people thread.

LastMinuteMama

I had tried Shakeolgy for the easy meal replacement aspect of it. ( I like a liquid breakfast in the morning )

What I like instead is this ::

Shaw's - Berry Medley Frozen Fruit, 1 cup

Quacker - Oatmeal,rolled Oats, 20 g
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Dymatize Nutrition - Elite 100% Whey Protein - Gourmet Vanilla, 33.6 g

I change up the fruit combos, but pretty much anything tastes good with the vanilla.

I take B12 for more energy.

neanderthin

I know this may sound crazy, but food is a good substitute....

MrGonzo05

Is there anything similar to it that is less expensive?

Yes, virtually any food that doesn't come in powder form.

capnrus789

There are those that call it "food." It can be found at these magical places known as "grocery stores."

kaseyr1505

I think putting the your money in a blender would do basically the same thing, and you could control the price!

ihad

For the most part, I think you really don't need more than a good balanced diet. If you are eating diverse nutritious foods you really don't have a lot of gaps that need filling to give you more energy. Looking for supplements, juices, shakes, detoxes,and the like - they're all distractions. Look at your diary and see if there are specific gaps, like not enough protein, and then look to correct those gaps. Otherwise, the quest for special solutions is an unnecessary waste of time and money.

No_Finish_Line

seems to me that the biggest thing they advertise it for is that you get so many different nutrients.

if thats really what its all about then you should get about the same thing from a good multivitamen and mabye some kind of anti oxidant suppliment

S_Murphree

I would suggest a good multivitamin. They helped me.

Biggirllittledreams

Dude, just get yourself a yummy protein powder, and use that! Make yourself some peanut butter, green, fruit, etc. based- smoothies with some protein powder in there, and it would essentially be the same thing. ;P And! A lot cheaper.

bohemian124

I just started using vanilla flavored Phood by Plant Fusion and really like it. It is $30-40 for a 2 lb jug. It has a similar nutritional profile to Vegan Shakeology (just higher calories), and I like it as a meal replacement at lunch or on weekends when my day is less structured. It is a bit sweet for my taste, but that can be overcome with various spices - I like to mix it with chai tea or lots of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.

Yes, real food is a better thing to eat, but sometimes it's nice to have something simple available when you don't feel like prepping, eating leftovers, etc.

Jbarbo01

Vega shakes are about half the cost of shakeology. Still expensive but its not 120 a month rather 50-60$.

_Terrapin_

ty. I wasn't wanting it to help feel me up rather i read ppl say they get lots of energy and so forth on it. I am thinking about juicing as i also heard fresh juice gives you more energy.

You may have a misspelled word OP:

Okay so an alternative:

1 scoop of whey protein, 1 banana, Chobani(6 ounce blueberry), Honey(2 TBSPS), and 8 ounces of milk 2%. Calories: 567, MACROS Carbs 77, Fat 8, Protein 48. I think I titled it the Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young mega shake, be prepared to have your taste buds go in overdrive. . . . .

pinkraynedropjacki

A good substitute for Shakeology? This will be a novel suggestion I'm sure, but try FOOD.

Was about to write the same thing. Yep food.

soechsner09

Try Naked Juice. You can get it at Walmart. Low in calories and deliscious Has tons of vitamins and they seem to have given me energy.. Good luck!

No! Naked Juice is full of sugar and crap. There's nothing natural about it. Just check out the lawsuits against them.

HornedFrogPride

Kale smoothie with vegan protein powder. So much better for you and so much cheaper!

cwolfman13

Substitute for Shakeology?

Food....

If you really want it in "shake" form, just make smoothies and the like.

cwolfman13

Wow...I'm surprised at the rude and sarcastic responses to the OP here.

LOL...telling someone that they just need to eat food and that they don't need to purchase overpriced marketing gimmicks is not rude...that's all I saw anyone state.

JonnyQwest

All these smart *kitten* that are replying that "regular food from a grocery store" is a good alternative to Shakeology are completely missing the point.....the point of a shake/smoothie is to replace a meal that you may not have time to eat especially when you can condense into on easily consumed drink in the morning. I take "real food", chop it up freeze it and add it to Shakeology, protein powder whatever I happen to be using and I am getting more vitamins in a condensed easy to drink form that would literally be impossible for me to sit and eat especially in the morning.
This morning I shoved half a bag of spinach, a cucumber, celery stalk, half an apple, some pineapple (I keep bags of this stuff in my freezer chopped up and ready to go) thrown together with some Shakeology and boom, I had a power breakfast.....trust me when I tell you I can tell the difference when I have not had my morning shake.....now that being said, there is nothing magical about Shakeology-it does give you a large amount of condensed nutrients in an easily digested format but if I could not afford it I would have no qualms about simply using protein powder and a multivitamin. I do like it and choose to spend the money on it but if it becomes cost prohibitive I will change it up...green smoothies are a fantastic way to easily get ALOT of nutrients that you would not normally have the time to sit around and eat (plates of vegetables, etc in one sitting).
Hopefully this is helpful, like others have said simply buy some protein powder and add it to a green smoothie if you are wary of the cost of Shakeology.

LianaG1115

MMmmmm a good diet with carbs to help you burn before your workout and proteins after!! I also use Syntha 6 found at The Vitamin Shoppe post workout and I pop fish oil, Vit D, and a daily multi vitamin.

Flab2Fab27

A good substitute for Shakeology? This will be a novel suggestion I'm sure, but try FOOD.

Yep.

mantium999

Wow...I'm surprised at the rude and sarcastic responses to the OP here.

LOL...telling someone that they just need to eat food and that they don't need to purchase overpriced marketing gimmicks is not rude...that's all I saw anyone state.

Yup. Legitimate honesty is often perceived as rude around here.

Meerataila

Sorry if answered already:

Google DIY soylent recipes. There are many varieties based on your preferences and needs, the recipes are offered by hundreds of users for free, and you can buy the ingredients and make your own much cheaper than premade shakes.

brianpperkins

Another thread brought back from the dead and a "coach" claiming they won't try to sell anybody on the product then saying those advocating food rather than this product are "smart *kitten*" who are "missing the point" in a post that tries to sell people on the product.

Just another typical day on MFP.

Clovergirl143

I recently just had to stop drinking Shakeology, partially because of the price and partially for other reasons. I found another meal replacement/protein shake that I will be going with (hasn't come in the mail yet, so I haven't tried it), but here is the link: http://www.vitacost.com/vitacost-whey-protein-complex-powder-with-bcaas-chocolate-5-lbs-1/?ntt=835003003822

The con of that is that it doesn't have a lot of vitamins in it, so if you'd like one with more vitamins, I would choose a different shake. BUT, it cost me $48 dollars for a little over two months worth, and it has MORE protein than Shakeology per serving.

Vitacost and Puritan's Pride have great quality products that don't break your wallet, so I would recommend looking into shakes/supplements from those two companies.

I definitely agree that it costs WAY more than $4 per day for Shakeology with everything I used to put in mine...ESPECIALLY when I had the Vanilla flavor...I HAD to add lots of other stuff just to stand the taste.

(Also, for reference, I used to be a coach, but once I had to stop drinking Shakeology, I knew I couldn't recommend it to others so I decided the $16 a month coaching fee wasn't worth it). I still try to help people get healthy though, just doesn't include me being on someone's payroll to do it

brianpperkins

Another "coach" that is incapable or unwilling to differentiate between selling a product to a person and trying to sell an entire group (such as MFP) on the product. I could lower myself to name calling but I refuse to join you at that level.

EandA85

I like the Nature's Way Metabolic Reset shakes for a meal replacement. Mixes nice with ice, almond milk and PB2 I like shakes for breakfast or a light lunch - mostly to help me meet my protein macro and for convenience sake - I definitely still eat real food.

http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Metabolic-ReSet-Chocolate/dp/B000FL22FK

I did a month of shakeology but didn't like the pricetag or the MLM aspect.

Sthere

Try Naked Juice. You can get it at Walmart. Low in calories and deliscious Has tons of vitamins and they seem to have given me energy.. Good luck!

It doesn't replace good non-pasterized juice. There is no point is drinking store bought juice everything is killed when heat is applied to pasterize it.

I heard ideal shape is good.
I used to think shakeology was a gimmick. It's no,t my dad's doctor even sells it. It suppresses my appetitie for whatever reason, it's like an anti-depressant for me at least, my mood is so elevated and gives me energy.