Shakeology....is it worth it?
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It's expensive $$$ protein powder with vitamins.0
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I use it because, well, it makes me go. I take a daily probiotic but never have the good results as when I drink Shakeology. Because of its price however, I alternate Shakeology days with my whey protein isolate powder.0
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Do you drink it instead of eating food? In order to consume fewer calories than you would if you ate a healthy diet? So that you can lose weight?GuitarJerry wrote: »0 -
Nope.0
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I love it and I do use it as a meal replacement Monday through Friday when I am working. I find it tasty and satisfying. Shakeology works for me and here is why. When I am at work, my only viable options are fast food places nearby and that's really no option. I'm not willing to eat at McDonalds every day because it's close. I rarely have time to put together a lunch in the morning before work because I am rushing around getting everyone in the family ready for their day as well. So for me personally it saves me time and is a healthy alternative. As far as expense. One packet costs less than what I could get a decent lunch for if I had to time to hit a real restauarnt near work. So in my case it works: cost, convenience and satisfaction. I totally understand that it is not a reasonable option for everyone.0
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No.0
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I would rather eat whole, real foods. I'm not really even interested in making smoothies myself most of the time because I prefer to sit down and eat my food (not drink it on the run). However, if you sometimes don't have time for a real meal, I suppose this type of shake might be better than either not eating at all or eating something much worse.0
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GuitarJerry wrote: »Alot of negative people. I'm using it now. It's not a meal replacement, as people suggest. Maybe that's how some people use it, but that's not how I use it. And, at only around 150 calories, LOL, it's definitely NOT A MEAL REPLACEMENT. Why do people even say that?
I agree with that^. I wouldn't recommend anyone have it instead of their supper at night. Or even to replace a meal if they are eating only 3 meals a day. I blend the packet with a 32g protein muscle milk which adds calories and obviously protein. And I also eat a pretty substantial breakfast and healthy snacks (such as fruit and nuts) throughout the day. I'm not drinking it to save calories or for "diet" reasons. It's merely a very convenient way for me to have lunch during the week. And it doesn't leave me feeling heavy or tired afterwards. I don't feel like I need a nap like I do when I eat an acutal meal at lunch time. It kind of peps me up a little bit instead.0 -
I am laughing at the people lying about it not being a meal replacement. The name of the brand website is Shakeology - The Healthiest Meal Replacement Shake.0
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Do you drink it instead of eating food? In order to consume fewer calories than you would if you ate a healthy diet? So that you can lose weight?
No.I am laughing at the people lying about it not being a meal replacement.
k. glad you're laughing at your made up preconceived opinion. at least you can amuse yourself.
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No, it isn't worth it and yes, it is a waste of money.0
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michellemybelll wrote: »Do you drink it instead of eating food? In order to consume fewer calories than you would if you ate a healthy diet? So that you can lose weight?
No.I am laughing at the people lying about it not being a meal replacement.
k. glad you're laughing at your made up preconceived opinion. at least you can amuse yourself.
The people who make it sell it as a meal replacement. I mean the actually company that manufactures it, that makes the recipe, that named it and that markets it, says that it is a meal replacement. Not sure how that counts as a 'preconceived notion' as opposed to an 'obvious truth that 5 seconds with Google revealed'.
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Aside from the cost/quality issues, you are training yourself to be on a diet, not to change your actual eating habits. That's the main problem. It is designed for you to lose weight fast, then stop and put some weight back on since you never learned how to eat properly. Then you're calling your coach again to get more and go back on the diet.0
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michellemybelll wrote: »Do you drink it instead of eating food? In order to consume fewer calories than you would if you ate a healthy diet? So that you can lose weight?
No.I am laughing at the people lying about it not being a meal replacement.
k. glad you're laughing at your made up preconceived opinion. at least you can amuse yourself.
The people who make it sell it as a meal replacement. I mean the actually company that manufactures it, that makes the recipe, that named it and that markets it, says that it is a meal replacement. Not sure how that counts as a 'preconceived notion' as opposed to an 'obvious truth that 5 seconds with Google revealed'.
that's awesome. you've mastered how to google "shakeology". that's not how i use it though.
eta: i don't personally think it's appropriate to use it as a meal replacement. which is why i do not.0 -
michellemybelll wrote: »michellemybelll wrote: »Do you drink it instead of eating food? In order to consume fewer calories than you would if you ate a healthy diet? So that you can lose weight?
No.I am laughing at the people lying about it not being a meal replacement.
k. glad you're laughing at your made up preconceived opinion. at least you can amuse yourself.
The people who make it sell it as a meal replacement. I mean the actually company that manufactures it, that makes the recipe, that named it and that markets it, says that it is a meal replacement. Not sure how that counts as a 'preconceived notion' as opposed to an 'obvious truth that 5 seconds with Google revealed'.
that's awesome. you've mastered how to google "shakeology". that's not how i use it though.
ok, that doesn't at all change what kind of product it is, though. But great for you, use it however you want. (Unless you use it to make money, in which case you're kind of horrible)0 -
michellemybelll wrote: »michellemybelll wrote: »Do you drink it instead of eating food? In order to consume fewer calories than you would if you ate a healthy diet? So that you can lose weight?
No.I am laughing at the people lying about it not being a meal replacement.
k. glad you're laughing at your made up preconceived opinion. at least you can amuse yourself.
The people who make it sell it as a meal replacement. I mean the actually company that manufactures it, that makes the recipe, that named it and that markets it, says that it is a meal replacement. Not sure how that counts as a 'preconceived notion' as opposed to an 'obvious truth that 5 seconds with Google revealed'.
that's awesome. you've mastered how to google "shakeology". that's not how i use it though.
ok, that doesn't at all change what kind of product it is, though. But great for you, use it however you want. (Unless you use it to make money, in which case you're kind of horrible)
If I buy a car, but don't use it as a mode of transportation, does it mean it's not a car any more?
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michellemybelll wrote: »michellemybelll wrote: »Do you drink it instead of eating food? In order to consume fewer calories than you would if you ate a healthy diet? So that you can lose weight?
No.I am laughing at the people lying about it not being a meal replacement.
k. glad you're laughing at your made up preconceived opinion. at least you can amuse yourself.
The people who make it sell it as a meal replacement. I mean the actually company that manufactures it, that makes the recipe, that named it and that markets it, says that it is a meal replacement. Not sure how that counts as a 'preconceived notion' as opposed to an 'obvious truth that 5 seconds with Google revealed'.
that's awesome. you've mastered how to google "shakeology". that's not how i use it though.
ok, that doesn't at all change what kind of product it is, though. But great for you, use it however you want. (Unless you use it to make money, in which case you're kind of horrible)
If I buy a car, but don't use it as a mode of transportation, does it mean it's not a car any more?
Look, someone upthread got all pissy and caps-locked THIS IS NOT A MEAL REPLACEMENT PRODUCT. I'm just saying that was bs. </myparticipationinthisthread>0 -
michellemybelll wrote: »michellemybelll wrote: »Do you drink it instead of eating food? In order to consume fewer calories than you would if you ate a healthy diet? So that you can lose weight?
No.I am laughing at the people lying about it not being a meal replacement.
k. glad you're laughing at your made up preconceived opinion. at least you can amuse yourself.
The people who make it sell it as a meal replacement. I mean the actually company that manufactures it, that makes the recipe, that named it and that markets it, says that it is a meal replacement. Not sure how that counts as a 'preconceived notion' as opposed to an 'obvious truth that 5 seconds with Google revealed'.
that's awesome. you've mastered how to google "shakeology". that's not how i use it though.
ok, that doesn't at all change what kind of product it is, though. But great for you, use it however you want. (Unless you use it to make money, in which case you're kind of horrible)
If I buy a car, but don't use it as a mode of transportation, does it mean it's not a car any more?
Look, someone upthread got all pissy and caps-locked THIS IS NOT A MEAL REPLACEMENT PRODUCT. I'm just saying that was bs. </myparticipationinthisthread>
Spoiler alert: I think he was backing you up on this one.
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