Shakeology VS. Protein shake + multivitamin

raelynnjordan
raelynnjordan Posts: 135 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I keep hearing all these wonderful things about Shakeology. My question is... Is it really that much different than a good protein shake and a decent multivitamin? Shakeology is somewhat pricey. Especially compared to just a normal protein shake and a multivitamin! If it is better... why is it? I'm not doubting it really, just curious. Its a great concept, but I'm not wanting to spend alot on something when I could get something else just as beneficial and save a little bit of money.
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  • TiniTurtle
    TiniTurtle Posts: 595 Member
    i hear that shakology is best for people who work out hardcore & need to replenish their protein... so yeah i'm thinking a good protein shake, some benefiber, & a multivit would be just as efficient, just probably not as beneficial as ridding yourself of all the toxins that it claims. i've never tried it, but i know a few people who use it religiously, all of which are part of the beachbody program.
  • Monisfit4life
    Monisfit4life Posts: 228 Member
    I have been using Shakeology since last year and its for anyone. I first noticed more energy and then of course weight loss but then I noticed that my immune system was stronger. In fact it got sooo much better that I was able to throw away my allergy medication. I used to get sick alot from allergies and colds and all of that stopped. A multivitamin and protein shake never did that for me and I know because I took them for a long time before I switched to Shakeology. It has 5 servings of fruits and veggies, protein, antioxidants, and digestive enzymes just to name a few. Its amazing. Ask a coach for a sample so you can try it for yourself. Its been an awesome ride and I tell EVERYONE I know about how Shakeology has made my life so much better.
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    Go to www.shakeology.com for a listing of all that Shakeology contains and does.

    In short, protein shake + multi falls short in many ways. There's no probiotics, digestic enzymes, and lots more stuff listed at the website.

    The other option is beneficial, but not nearly as beneficial as Shakeology.

    I used to drink protein shakes as post workout meals, and take a multi every morning. After I tried Shakeology for a month, I could see and feel huge differences in my health and weight loss efforts and have been drinking Shakeology everyday. I haven't bought multi-vitamins since.
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    i hear that shakology is best for people who work out hardcore & need to replenish their protein

    Unfortunately you heard someone speaking incorrectly. It's not better for any group of people than the others. My Sgt. here at work does not exercise very often, but drinks Shakeology everyday. He has lowered his cholesterol, regulated his blood sugar, and reduced his weight by changing only 1 thing: drinking Shakeology everyday instead of the protein shake that he used to have.

    It's not a protein shake. It has a good bit of protein in it, but it not intended to be a protein shake.
  • jackiemarie
    jackiemarie Posts: 111
    I love my shakeology. One thing I like about it is It keeps me full from 7a to 11a! Has so many beneficial ingrediants. And yes it is pricey but I was buying all different vitamins and supplements that I don't anymore so that makes me feel better about it :)
  • raelynnjordan
    raelynnjordan Posts: 135 Member
    Thanks yall!! That really does help me out alot!! Makes me wanna buy it!!! :) Hahaha. Do yall drink it in the morning for breakfast? Lunch? What meal...?
  • thkelly
    thkelly Posts: 466 Member
    this stuff seems way overpriced, but i guess if it helps people feel healthy and keeps them motivated then more power to them.
  • barberella
    barberella Posts: 199
    Does Shakeology contain a lot of sugar? ANd where do you purchase it? Online? I've looked for it at 3 different nutrition centers and I've not seen it carried. I'm on a low sugar, low carb diet and does that seem to be a good shake compared to my high protein shake I currently take in the morning that has very low sugar and low carbs?
  • raelynnjordan
    raelynnjordan Posts: 135 Member
    beachbody.com but I don't know about sugar and carbs.... :-/
  • TheKingsChampion
    TheKingsChampion Posts: 120
    Or you could go the easier, cheaper route: Which is eat lean meat and a good variety of nutrient-dense vegetables. :smile:

    I've tried protein shakes and stuff but it just doesn't fill me up as good when I drink my calories instead of chewing them.
  • AlyRoseNYC
    AlyRoseNYC Posts: 1,075 Member
    I used to be a Beachbody coach, just for the discount. I never tried to sell anything to anyone.

    Don't buy it. Seriously, just don't. It isn't even a little bit expensive, its RIDICULOUSLY overpriced. As far as the other benefits of it like the vitamins and probiotics, you can get those on sale at the drug store for way less than the price of ShakeO. I will say that the shake isn't bad for you, so if you don't mind paying the very high price of it, then I guess why not? Just don't believe the hype.
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    Or you can just eat food...

    Shakeology is a marketing gimmick. There's no magic there.
  • AlyRoseNYC
    AlyRoseNYC Posts: 1,075 Member
    I'll add that I do love having my green smoothie everyday. I put tons of spinach, herbs, fruit, and chia seeds in it and it tastes great! It's something I actually look forward to everyday, so I wouldn't discount how enjoyable "drinking" your food can be. But, some people are 100% chewers and that's cool too :)
  • nicsflyingcircus
    nicsflyingcircus Posts: 2,902 Member
    I try to eat a good bit of green veg and other real food, I use protein powder as a supplement, I take a daily multivitamin (only one, which is half the dose reccomended on the bottle), plus B12 and vitamin D because my bloodwork showed me moderately deficient in the first and practically non existent in the second.
  • nicsflyingcircus
    nicsflyingcircus Posts: 2,902 Member
    Edit: Double post
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    You could go ahead and drink shakeology, or you could spend half the money and buy real food and cook it yourself.
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  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    Meh. I don't see anything revolutionary there.

    http://images.beachbody.com/tbb/store/shakeology/pdf/shakeology_vanilla_supp_facts.pdf

    And is it REALLY $129 for 30 servings? REALLY? :noway:
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Great, necro thread bumped by a coach.
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
    Holy Zombie post... this was posted 3.5 years ago... Leave it to a beachbody "coach" to bump a shakeology thread.
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  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    Holy Zombie post... this was posted 3.5 years ago... Leave it to a beachbody "coach" to bump a shakeology thread.

    Yep...... this whole thread was almost all coaches talking to each other.
  • psych101
    psych101 Posts: 1,842 Member
    I am a Beachbody Coach and everytime i drink shakeology is usually in the mornings since i wake up for work very early. It keeps me full until about lunch time and i feel great! If anyone is interested in samples or more information on shakeology, contact me! xxxxx@spam.xx.xx

    Seriously way to necro an old post to peddle your ridiculously overpriced cr*p....strong first post
  • lloydrt
    lloydrt Posts: 1,121 Member
    another snake oil pitch to push an overpriced product...........
  • myheartsabattleground
    myheartsabattleground Posts: 2,040 Member
    Shakeology is NOT OKAY. I can say so, because I've never tried it before.
  • ChildrenCryinNCoffee
    ChildrenCryinNCoffee Posts: 477 Member
    Or you could go the easier, cheaper route: Which is eat lean meat and a good variety of nutrient-dense vegetables. :smile:

    I've tried protein shakes and stuff but it just doesn't fill me up as good when I drink my calories instead of chewing them.

    I agree 1000% with everyone making comments like these. Everyone is ALWAYS impatient and looking for a lazy quick fix. Learn to cook, buy good, balanced, satisfying foods. Don't *drink* your calories. It's a terrible example for children--in numerous ways.
  • chellebublz
    chellebublz Posts: 568 Member
    I'm not a coach and I've taken Shakeology before but do not currently. It's not a gimmick. It's clinically proven and it does work if you do as directed. It's a meal replacement NOT a protein shake. Not sure where else you think you are going to get a meal that has that in it for $4... lol
  • simplydelish2
    simplydelish2 Posts: 726 Member
    I'm betting that the majority of pro shakeology posts are from beach body coaches - that want you to buy from them. IMO, there is absolutely NOTHING magical about shakeology except it empties your wallet quickly.

    Do your research - healthy food will beat shakeology any day.
  • ChildrenCryinNCoffee
    ChildrenCryinNCoffee Posts: 477 Member
    I'm not a coach and I've taken Shakeology before but do not currently. It's not a gimmick. It's clinically proven and it does work if you do as directed. It's a meal replacement NOT a protein shake. Not sure where else you think you are going to get a meal that has that in it for $4... lol

    Every.single.one.of.my.meals are full and balanced and WAY under $4. So yes, it CAN and should be done.
  • LianaG1115
    LianaG1115 Posts: 453 Member
    Vitamin Shoppe, get Syntha 6, does what you need it to do post workout can also use it as a meal replacement. I strongly suggest the peanut butter cookie...OMG heaven in a cup, seriously!!!
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