What is shakeology?

skinnyinnotime · January 2014

But is it supposed to do anything? Besides be protein powder.

Yes it makes them a huge profit

neanderthin · January 2014

Imagine a covered wagon with a guy waving a container around and a monkey.........

SteveJWatson · January 2014

Dance, monkey, DANCE.

auddii · January 2014

But is it supposed to do anything? Besides be protein powder.

Yes it makes them a huge profit

This.

I use a protein shake because I like how it tastes and it gets me some extra protein, but I do not use shakeology or a meal replacement shake. It's not magical, and if you notice that at least one response that was long about all the wonderful benefits has coach in their username. AKA, he sells the product. I hate sales people, and I really don't think that most of the products that are pushed by sales people (think Avon) are "better products", they just have people actively pushing it down your throat.

The protein I buy is about a third of the price (and I thought mine was expensive...), has more protein, and has fewer calories. And considering they sell it as a "meal replacement", I'd consider the calories too low. It doesn't really have a nutritional breakdown to support being a standalone as a meal, and as I said, there are far cheaper and better options for just protein shakes.

ETA: I use Trutein, and I LOVE the cinnabun flavor. Super tasty even made with just water.

jeremywm1977 · January 2014

Keep buying starbucks at $6.00 a day!!! 6*30=$180.00 per month But people have no problem spending that kinda of money on coffee!!! Whats more expensive? Starbucks everyday or shakeology?

Why is this always the pitch?
I don't drink Starbucks, so this argument is invalid. I don't eat fast food everyday, so that argument is invalid.

Is there another items you would suggest I cut out of my life so that I can fit in an overpriced vitamin drink?
I have used Shakeology for a two month period in the past. It doesn't taste so great............don't buy the "add peanut butter, it tastes like a Reese's cup (it doesn't). The main goal of Shakeology is to create a calorie deficit, which gets you to lose weight, which makes you think you need more..........what's that, I can save money by becoming a Coach..........well, sign me up.

Oh, I can wind up paying for my Shakeology by bringing on more Coaches..........yeah, I'll do that (and the cycle continues).

Seajolly · January 2014

I've tried Shakeology once, because a friend of mine bought it and gave me a sample pack of the chocolate flavor. It tastes good, but at $100 for a container, it's a HUGE waste of money in my opinion! Garden of Life makes a RAW Meal Replacement powder which doesn't taste as good as Shakeology, but pretty much has the same health benefits (I actually think it's healthier...) and only costs $30-40 depending on where you buy it for 2.7 lbs, which is the same amount of servings as a 30-day supply of Shakeology.

FitFunTina · January 2014

I bet after that 5 mile run your in the mood for some brownies. guess what? There is a chocolate flavored shakeology that you can make brownies with and there is much more.

While 3.1 miles has been my furthest run to date, I don't know that I've ever been in the mood for a brownie after one of my runs, much less have the desire to go to the kitchen and make said brownies.

And I love brownies.

littlekitty3 · January 2014

Or you can try to replace Subway/McDs/BK with whole foods for cheaper.

globegirl08 · January 2015

FitFunTina wrote: »

I bet after that 5 mile run your in the mood for some brownies. guess what? There is a chocolate flavored shakeology that you can make brownies with and there is much more.

While 3.1 miles has been my furthest run to date, I don't know that I've ever been in the mood for a brownie after one of my runs, much less have the desire to go to the kitchen and make said brownies.

And I love brownies.

I just googled Shakeology to see what the fuss was all about and this thread came up.....truly hilarious !!! (1 year on haha )

La5Vega5Girl · January 2015

taso42 wrote: »

The study of shakes.

LOL this is what i thought it was going to be!

seltzermint555 · January 2015

It's something my friend did to get serious about weight loss and now she's up about 60 lb. So apparently it didn't work and was expensive. Results may vary, I'm sure. But yeah no.

jalapenos · January 2015

Plus, Shakeology is not good for you if you have Cholesterol issues as it contains cholesterol..... ijs. I did try a sample, hated the flavor. too chalky and has an after taste, but that's just me. I'm drinking another protein shake and just watching what I eat and exercising... lost 30+ pounds since late Aug.

patches212 · January 2015

Very very few of the ingredients in shakeology have any scientific evidence backing their health claims, and it's not for lack of studies being done.

The only thing that upsets me is these people saying shakeology is only $4 a day. It's not. You pay taxes on it. You pay shipping costs on it because you can only buy it through their website or a "trainer" (like an Avon lady) who passes those costs on to you. You get screwed even more if you live outside the U.S. as you get charged insane shipping fees and duty fees on top that put the price of getting just one package in your hands at nearly $200.

It's a personal choice and some people really believe in it so go for it If you have the money to burn...
It won't hurt you. Most of the benefits are a product of the diet and lifestyle changes people make in addition to the shakes, the "benefits" of the shakes themselves are mostly psychosematic.

You'll find far more benefit from a good protein powder, even though it can take a lot of research and work to find a good one (don't underestimate the value of getting enough protein, especially if you are working out at all) add a multi or targeted vitamin if you need to - get your doctor to test you and see where you are actually lacking rather than assuming based on a bunch of shady emotional blog posts - people are not made with cookie cutters!

Make the time to plan a food attack and eat real food. It's the only way to win. Even if you have to start out eating the same thing every day (cause it is way easier to prep each week and get into the habit.) Keep the things that work and ditch what doesn't and slowly you will learn how your own body needs to be fed in order to keep you feeling good.