Shakeology or Lean Shake
hgodfrey32
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I just started insanity so my cravings for food has increased and Im afraid my body isnt getting enough nutrients or supplements. I have looked into shakelogy but the price kills me and I dont want to spend a lot if it just isnt right for me. I was also looking at gnc lean shake for after workouts. I want to cut my bad cravings, lose weight and not gain a whole bunch of muscle drinking protein shakes. Can you help me with some insight?
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Shakeology helped me, and I haven't put on a lot of muscle. A shake wouldn't do that, only intense training would make you gain and look muscly.0
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Protein shakes don't make you gain muscle!!!0
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I do strawberry with protein shakes because I like them and can drink them in the car driving to work. Never tried Shakeology but there are some really strong opinions on here about them in both directions.
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You can't lose weight and gain a whole bunch of muscle at the same time anyways so don't worry about that happening no matter what. Is there a reason you're looking at shakes instead of just eating regular food?0
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You won't gain muscle from consuming lots of protein. To build muscle you need to overload your muscles and to bulk a lot you'd also need testosterone shots.
You should look at Phd Diet whey: it's reasonably cheap, tastes great and has a good protein to calorie ratio.0 -
If you find yourself low on protein everyday, a protein supplement would be a great idea if you'd rather just get a quick 25ish grams in by chugging it instead of preparing a meal. Shakeology is very expensive though. Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey has tons of good reviews and the Double Rich Chocolate flavor is really really good. I get it on Amazon because I have Prime and the price is low.0
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Protein shakes will not make you gain muscle. They are simply a source of protein. They are a pretty good way to help you hit your protein macro. No food will make you gain muscle, it's just food.
Shakeology and that crap is just a protein shake with some vitamins. Just drink a protein shake and take a vitamin for 1/4 the price.0 -
Do you realize how much work goes into building muscle? You don't just accidentally get bulky from drinking shakes or picking up the heavy weights.
Also, Shakeology isn't a protein shake. Its a meal. Call it a meal replacement if you are using it in place of breakfast, or call it a supplement shake if you are adding it to your daily diet. If you are looking for something strictly for protein, its not right for you. If you are looking for something nutritious, and want the vitamins, minerals, pre/pro biotics, and something to help you with cravings and overall health, then its your shake.0 -
could do Jay Robb protein powder or if your looking for a vegan option try Garden of Life's Perfect Raw Meals. The Garden of Life brand is super healthy and amazing for you. But it tastes nasty alone. You will need to add something to it.0
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Excited to try Shakeology this month!
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extra_medium wrote: »You can't lose weight and gain a whole bunch of muscle at the same time anyways so don't worry about that happening no matter what. Is there a reason you're looking at shakes instead of just eating regular food?
Im horrible at eating healthy. Since ive been working out a lot more ive been taking baby steps and doing the eating 6 portions a day. Drinking more water. Trying to stay away from the junk food but its so hard. Ive cut down since I have been logging everything I eat and everything is put into perspective. Im staying at or around 1300 calories a day But my nutrition and in take of proper fruits veggies and carbs are not where its supposed to be. But slowly but surely.0 -
Do you realize how much work goes into building muscle? You don't just accidentally get bulky from drinking shakes or picking up the heavy weights.
Also, Shakeology isn't a protein shake. Its a meal. Call it a meal replacement if you are using it in place of breakfast, or call it a supplement shake if you are adding it to your daily diet. If you are looking for something strictly for protein, its not right for you. If you are looking for something nutritious, and want the vitamins, minerals, pre/pro biotics, and something to help you with cravings and overall health, then its your shake.
I used to play college softball so I used to work out and lift all the time. What I mean by building muscle is that when I do start lifting I get more bulky rather than toned up and such. I did insanity before and it started to bulk me up because I incorporated lifting weights too. I just dont want that bulky muscle look like a guy since I am no longer playing ball.0 -
hgodfrey32 wrote: »Do you realize how much work goes into building muscle? You don't just accidentally get bulky from drinking shakes or picking up the heavy weights.
Also, Shakeology isn't a protein shake. Its a meal. Call it a meal replacement if you are using it in place of breakfast, or call it a supplement shake if you are adding it to your daily diet. If you are looking for something strictly for protein, its not right for you. If you are looking for something nutritious, and want the vitamins, minerals, pre/pro biotics, and something to help you with cravings and overall health, then its your shake.
I used to play college softball so I used to work out and lift all the time. What I mean by building muscle is that when I do start lifting I get more bulky rather than toned up and such. I did insanity before and it started to bulk me up because I incorporated lifting weights too. I just dont want that bulky muscle look like a guy since I am no longer playing ball.
If this is how your body responds to weight training, protein shake or not it won't change anything. You don't have to be afraid of protein shakes they are just easy usually low cal protein supplement. In and of themselves they are no different than the protein you get from dairy and other places.0 -
ThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »
If this is how your body responds to weight training, protein shake or not it won't change anything. You don't have to be afraid of protein shakes they are just easy usually low cal protein supplement. In and of themselves they are no different than the protein you get from dairy and other places.
Exactly. It is not muscle in a glass. It is just a protein source. It is no different than if you ate equivalent protein amount of tofu, or steak, or eggs, or cottage cheese, or yogurt. It is just a food. One of these is no more going to "bulk you up" than any other, simply by existing. They simply are sources of protein.
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real food is always an option …exactly what do you want the shake for..meal replacement, more protein, etc..? If you are hungry because you are doing insanity this is natural and not really a "craving"...0
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Do you realize how much work goes into building muscle? You don't just accidentally get bulky from drinking shakes or picking up the heavy weights.
Also, Shakeology isn't a protein shake. Its a meal. Call it a meal replacement if you are using it in place of breakfast, or call it a supplement shake if you are adding it to your daily diet. If you are looking for something strictly for protein, its not right for you. If you are looking for something nutritious, and want the vitamins, minerals, pre/pro biotics, and something to help you with cravings and overall health, then its your shake.
translation - if you want to blow a bunch of money on over priced garbage then shaekology is for you OP….0 -
hgodfrey32 wrote: »Do you realize how much work goes into building muscle? You don't just accidentally get bulky from drinking shakes or picking up the heavy weights.
Also, Shakeology isn't a protein shake. Its a meal. Call it a meal replacement if you are using it in place of breakfast, or call it a supplement shake if you are adding it to your daily diet. If you are looking for something strictly for protein, its not right for you. If you are looking for something nutritious, and want the vitamins, minerals, pre/pro biotics, and something to help you with cravings and overall health, then its your shake.
I used to play college softball so I used to work out and lift all the time. What I mean by building muscle is that when I do start lifting I get more bulky rather than toned up and such. I did insanity before and it started to bulk me up because I incorporated lifting weights too. I just dont want that bulky muscle look like a guy since I am no longer playing ball.
no way you are going to "bulk up" on 1300 calories a day ….0 -
Yeah im being extremely careful with it and trying to stay at 1300 calories a day. Key word trying because o do have splurge days but still keeping those not too much over 1300 calories. Im a sucker for sweets and football party foods. So my nutrition and calories are coming from the wrong types of foods. I wanna strictly lose body fat for now then eventually tone up. Just cautious on not wanting to bulk and gain weight more than what I am right now. Thank you everyone for ur insights. Really helps when other people can tell the what to do and what nots
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hgodfrey32 wrote: »Yeah im being extremely careful with it and trying to stay at 1300 calories a day. Key word trying because o do have splurge days but still keeping those not too much over 1300 calories. Im a sucker for sweets and football party foods. So my nutrition and calories are coming from the wrong types of foods. I wanna strictly lose body fat for now then eventually tone up. Just cautious on not wanting to bulk and gain weight more than what I am right now. Thank you everyone for ur insights. Really helps when other people can tell the what to do and what nots
unless you are getting 100% of your calories from "the wrong types of foods" (whatever those are) then you can meet your goals, while, at the same time, eating the foods that you want.
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hgodfrey32 wrote: »I just started insanity so my cravings for food has increased and Im afraid my body isnt getting enough nutrients or supplements. I have looked into shakelogy but the price kills me and I dont want to spend a lot if it just isnt right for me. I was also looking at gnc lean shake for after workouts. I want to cut my bad cravings, lose weight and not gain a whole bunch of muscle drinking protein shakes. Can you help me with some insight?
oh, and the reason that you are "craving food" is becuase you are not eating enough….0 -
Thanks. Yeah its foot all season and too many good foods made that are just unhealthy thats what I mean from wrong foods. But ive been trying to have control for the most part and splurge enjoying these foods yet not too much at one time. Yeah ive never been a healthy eater so im hoping that slowly but surely I will start.0
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The least expensive protein powder supplement I've found is the unflavored whey protein isolate in the bulk bins at Sprouts grocery. Here it's about $13.50/lb, which contains 45 servings of 9 gm protein each. I really prefer the unflavored, which is a bit hard to find elsewhere. No artificial sweeteners or other additives.0
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I haven't tried either shake, but I just buy a whey protein and put it in my green smoothies. I use Eidopro's unflavored protein powder. It has no extra additives and I think it either has 0g or 1g of sugar. I get it from Amazon. It's 110 calories for about 27g of protein. I use about 1/2 a serving for calorie reasons.0
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protein shakes are just a form of supplementation to meet your daily protein goal. personally i wouldn't go with either of the two you listed.. just get a whey protein with a pretty decent make-up (low to no carb, etc.). gnc lean shakes are full of garbage - just read the ingredients, if you can tell me what even half of them are props to you.0
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the best thing post work out is chocolate milk and that is way cheaper than protein powder0
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Having done both Insanity and P90x a few times I was inundated with suggestive marketing that this is the "shake" that was needed. I am an advocate for any cardio and if it comes from a DVD/company so be it and way to go! srs
Perhaps a better alternative answer can be: purchase the shakes now (if needing assistance to build good habits for intake) but learn what they are providing you and see how you can do that outside of those shakes (real food, good multivitamin, hit required macronutrient daily, get your fiber in too) and you'll quickly see how you can do it without the Brand specific shakes that are very overpriced for what is provided.
In the end, to quote the Hodgetwins "eat whatever you want to eat" and best of luck with Insanity!
I'll always recommend real foods and "supplement" when necessary.
By the way, there are many sites out there and local warehouse stores that sell protein from many reputable companies and are approximately about $10/lb after promotions.0
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