Shakeology
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Sleeper1968 wrote: »Who said anything about being gluten free? You want to get into a meal high in vitamins, fats, amino acids, start adding some fiber, greens, fruits, avocado, salmon etc. to that hard boiled egg and oatmeal of yours and you're spending more than your $2.
Well OK then. Fair enough.
Can you post a screen shot or extract from a typical Shakeology shake pack to show us what the nutritional profile is using the standard g of nutrient, etc per 100g of product notation? That way we can work out if it is indeed giving the best bang for buck.
I grow very tired of people not reading what I wrote, again and I quote:
"Google the ingredients of Shakeology yourself, it is a combination of a whole mess of things that are AWESOME for your body (Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fats and proteins). "
Google it yourself, this is my opinion, which the original poster asked for. Do your own research.ClosetBayesian wrote: »I LOVE Shakology, and I think there is a misconception about what it's intended use is. It is not intended nor is it marketed as as a 'weight loss' shake, and it's most definitely NOT a protein supplement! If you're looking for either one of these things Shakeology is not for you at all. Suggest going to your local GNC or Vitamin Shoppe and speaking to somebody about what you're actually looking for. Shakeology is a health shake it's called the Healthiest Meal of the Day, that as a byproduct 'can' assist with weight loss as a part of an exercise and diet program. Personally, I agree and I've taken it for a long time because it makes me feel FANTASTIC! I can tell by how my body feels on days that I don't take it.
I hope one takes time before they put anything like this into their bodies to do their research as well by looking at the back of the package to see what sortof sugar/carbs and garbage is in some of these cheap products that make them taste better or 'just as good'. Google the ingredients of Shakeology yourself, it is a combination of a whole mess of things that are AWESOME for your body (Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fats and proteins). It is a bit more pricey than some other supplements, but it just has far more high quality ingredients that I'd have to take several pills to get elsewhere. My OMEGA 3-6-9 alone was $20 a month for the decent quality pills. Shakeology is about $4 a serving, I wouldn't pay that much each day for coffee I don't think there was ever a comparison to that. If however, you take it in place of an entire meal, you will save a fortune. Take a look at what the average 'healthy' meal will cost you, my guess is about $6-10.
Do you need it to lose weight? Absolutely NOT! Is it good for you, promote a healthy diet overall? In my Opinion...ABSOLUTELY!!!...and worth every penny.
BTW I do not sell Shakeology, but I do belong to Beachbody just to get the discount on it...
At 140 calories, it is also not a meal replacement. Additionally, a bowl of oatmeal, a banana, and a hard-boiled egg costs right around $1, so much less than that shake. Heck, I could add a certified gluten-free protein shake to that and come out at less than $2; not only is Shakeology twice as expensive, but it has the additional disadvantage of being not certified gluten free.
Who said anything about being gluten free? You want to get into a meal high in vitamins, fats, amino acids, start adding some fiber, greens, fruits, avocado, salmon etc. to that hard boiled egg and oatmeal of yours and you're spending more than your $2.
shakeology is not necessary for anything that you listed in your post.
Again! I grow very tired of people not reading what I wrote
I re-quote myself from my original post the very last sentence. " Do you need it to lose weight? Absolutely NOT! Is it good for you, promote a healthy diet overall? In my Opinion...ABSOLUTELY!!!...and worth every penny. "
you said this:
You want to get into a meal high in vitamins, fats, amino acids, start adding some fiber, greens, fruits, avocado, salmon etc. to that hard boiled egg and oatmeal of yours and you're spending more than your $2.
to which I replied, "shakelogy is not necessary for anything that you listed in your post" which it is not. You can have a diet high in micro-nutrients with zero shakeology.
so who is not reading properly?
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bathmatt12345 wrote: »I know there are a small subset of people who can't eat gluten, my concern is when people equate gluten to bad for you, or meat to bad for you or anything which is healthy for the majority of people as bad for you. Most people who don't eat gluten are allergic to knowing there is gluten in things, not actually having gluten in things.ClosetBayesian wrote: »bathmatt12345 wrote: »You had me til this, if you are not allergic to gluten (about 1% of the population) gluten isn't a problem. It can be good for many people...ClosetBayesian wrote: »but it has the additional disadvantage of being not certified gluten free.
I am very gluten intolerant - it puts me in the ER. I realize it's just fine for most people; I am not one of them. I find it ironic that I can get a GF product for significantly less than a non-GF product.
I try to be language-neutral to the point where I don't even frame gluten as "bad for me", just a substance to which I am very intolerant.
I have had Shakeology marketed in my direction by BB coaches as being gluten-free; I am sure that's a selling point for the people who are allergic to the idea of gluten being in things (I really like that!); but for someone like me who actually has severe adverse reactions to the stuff, the cross-contamination in the manufacturing process is enough to make me very ill.0 -
Lets see...
2 cups spinach.....$0.50 (15 cals)
50g diced bell pepper....$0.25 (18 cals)
50g diced tomato.....$0.25 (10 cals)
1/4 an avocado....$0.24 (50cals)
1 lg egg plus 3whites....$0.32 (115 cals).
Slice of toast.....$0.10 (70cals)
5g butter....$0.11 (40cals)
So $2.03 for a VERY LARGE breakfast (318 cals only)...I can have a breakfast high in micro and maco nutrients.
I can't honestly think of a meal that would be healthy and cost $6-$10 for one meal?!0 -
People claim it helps control their hunger but I am not sure how drinking calories can provide satiety over solid foods. Sounds like a placebo effect.
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The vitamins are added.... just like a multivitamin.
I want to make sure that people do not think that the vitamins come from natural foods put in the shake.
Just powdered multivitamin
I have a grandpa that looks at cereals and looks for the ones with the most vitamins.
He doesn't realize it's not from real foods.
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I tried it once when a BB "coach" was trying to get me to buy some. Tasted okay but did nothing to satisfy my appetite and made me gassy as all hell. I found a formula on amazon (raw protein) that was a fraction of the price with almost an identical nutritional make up.
What really chaps my *kitten* is when these "coaches" ask people to join their challenges but then insist on buying their stupid overpriced shakes in order to participate. If you have to force people to buy your product, it's not that good.
Also? Posting daily pictures on facebook of you drinking your overpriced shake does nothing to make me want it. Stop it.1 -
People claim it helps control their hunger but I am not sure how drinking calories can provide satiety over solid foods. Sounds like a placebo effect.
Same here. Shakes, amoothies, etc..just make me ravenous in about an hour or two. A bowl of oatmeal keeps me satiated all morning, though.0 -
Just did a quick comparison of what I use and shakeology. This is what I came up with:
Chocolate Shakeology (picked it cause the stuff I use is chocolate):
$129.95 for 1260 grams
42 grams a serving/30 servings per bag
Macros and calories per 100 grams:
381 calories (160 per serving)
4.76 g Fat (2 per serving)
40.46 g carb (17 per serving)
40.46 g Protein (17 per serving)
Fitmiss Delight Complete Protein Chocolate
$28.98 for 889.2 grams
24.7 grams a serving/32 servings per container
Macros/Calories per 100 grams:
365 calories (90 per serving)
6.07 g fat (1.5 g per serving)
16.19 g carb (4 g per serving)
64.76 g protein (16 g per serving)
it has some micros as well, but not to the level of shakeology. Fitmiss also has a multi though which closes the micro nutrient gap. It's $18.87. That's $47.85 a month. $1.60 per serving
I don't see the value in shakeology.0 -
What really chaps my *kitten* is when these "coaches" ask people to join their challenges but then insist on buying their stupid overpriced shakes in order to participate. If you have to force people to buy your product, it's not that good.
Also? Posting daily pictures on facebook of you drinking your overpriced shake does nothing to make me want it. Stop it.
Oh my gosh yes! I had to hide someone because I was so annoyed by the shake drinking pictures. She basically tried talking me into joining a fitness group and finally said yes even though I really wasn't all that interested. Then after I said yes she starts in with the "well you actually have to buy a shake package to join"... Um seriously? I didn't want to join the group anyway and now you say I have to pay? No thanks. Maybe if I was still fat I would've fallen for it (I like to think not) but I'm 85 lbs down and doing just fine.
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There's a beachbody coach on my facebook feed who posts those "I love my shakeo" pictures all the time. Every couple of weeks she'll then post a "back on track, I'm unstoppable!" post, basically indicating that she's fallen off the wagon. After the last one, I wanted to ask her how that shakeology was working for her since she's not making any actual progress.0
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Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone has tried shakeology and what your thoughts are. It is a bit pricey but if it's worth it I don't mind spending the money. Curious your thoughts and results?
Thank you!
Hi! I was a Beachbody Coach for a year. I did not make any money in fact I spent money. I had a very bad reaction to Shakeology. very many people have crazy reactions to it because of the 70 different ingredients and the product. A lot of these ingredients are more like herbal supplements. I gained 20 pounds even though I exercised a lot and it properly. I think the weight gain have to do with the hormonal disrupt senses and the inflammation caused by the shake. I suffered a lot for 6 months without knowing what was wrong with me
1.hormonal disturbances in body and mind(including paralyzing monthly cycles) hot flashes I am 30 years old and strange rage)
2. ringing in the years
3. weight gain
4.inflammation
5.digestive problems
6. Colds and Throat infections that lasted weeks each time
7.headaches
8.extreme fatigue
9.fast heart beating
10. extreme exaggerated bruising
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I drink ensure but that's prescribe by a doctor with actual vitamins and minerals that's a good shake, you couldn't even compare it to shakeology. Even a cheap protein shake is better than shakeology, heck even an homemade shake is better than shakeology.0
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I remember seeing the advert for it after insanity where they do the price and show how much you would need to buy to get the same nutrition. It seems a bit ridiculous and you could make healthy smoothies, full of vitamins and nutrients, that cost less.
For example, I use spinach, oranges, banana, raspberries and spirulina powder in a smoothie. Spirulina is a complete protein, spinach has iron, the oranges provide vitamin c so the body can absorb the iron from the spinach. It doesn't cost me ridiculous amounts of money to make.0 -
pandabear_ wrote: »I remember seeing the advert for it after insanity where they do the price and show how much you would need to buy to get the same nutrition. It seems a bit ridiculous and you could make healthy smoothies, full of vitamins and nutrients, that cost less.
For example, I use spinach, oranges, banana, raspberries and spirulina powder in a smoothie. Spirulina is a complete protein, spinach has iron, the oranges provide vitamin c so the body can absorb the iron from the spinach. It doesn't cost me ridiculous amounts of money to make.
Don't your statements contradict each other? I'm confused...0 -
shadow2soul wrote: »Just did a quick comparison of what I use and shakeology. This is what I came up with:
Chocolate Shakeology (picked it cause the stuff I use is chocolate):
$129.95 for 1260 grams
42 grams a serving/30 servings per bag
Macros and calories per 100 grams:
381 calories (160 per serving)
4.76 g Fat (2 per serving)
40.46 g carb (17 per serving)
40.46 g Protein (17 per serving)
Fitmiss Delight Complete Protein Chocolate
$28.98 for 889.2 grams
24.7 grams a serving/32 servings per container
Macros/Calories per 100 grams:
365 calories (90 per serving)
6.07 g fat (1.5 g per serving)
16.19 g carb (4 g per serving)
64.76 g protein (16 g per serving)
it has some micros as well, but not to the level of shakeology. Fitmiss also has a multi though which closes the micro nutrient gap. It's $18.87. That's $47.85 a month. $1.60 per serving
I don't see the value in shakeology.
I just ordered Fitmiss from Amazon. I'm excited to try it with some PB2. I can't leave my desk on certain shifts so this is just for those days but it looks good.0 -
Sleeper1968 wrote: »Who said anything about being gluten free? You want to get into a meal high in vitamins, fats, amino acids, start adding some fiber, greens, fruits, avocado, salmon etc. to that hard boiled egg and oatmeal of yours and you're spending more than your $2.
Well OK then. Fair enough.
Can you post a screen shot or extract from a typical Shakeology shake pack to show us what the nutritional profile is using the standard g of nutrient, etc per 100g of product notation? That way we can work out if it is indeed giving the best bang for buck.
I grow very tired of people not reading what I wrote, again and I quote:
"Google the ingredients of Shakeology yourself, it is a combination of a whole mess of things that are AWESOME for your body (Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fats and proteins). "
Google it yourself, this is my opinion, which the original poster asked for. Do your own research.ClosetBayesian wrote: »I LOVE Shakology, and I think there is a misconception about what it's intended use is. It is not intended nor is it marketed as as a 'weight loss' shake, and it's most definitely NOT a protein supplement! If you're looking for either one of these things Shakeology is not for you at all. Suggest going to your local GNC or Vitamin Shoppe and speaking to somebody about what you're actually looking for. Shakeology is a health shake it's called the Healthiest Meal of the Day, that as a byproduct 'can' assist with weight loss as a part of an exercise and diet program. Personally, I agree and I've taken it for a long time because it makes me feel FANTASTIC! I can tell by how my body feels on days that I don't take it.
I hope one takes time before they put anything like this into their bodies to do their research as well by looking at the back of the package to see what sortof sugar/carbs and garbage is in some of these cheap products that make them taste better or 'just as good'. Google the ingredients of Shakeology yourself, it is a combination of a whole mess of things that are AWESOME for your body (Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fats and proteins). It is a bit more pricey than some other supplements, but it just has far more high quality ingredients that I'd have to take several pills to get elsewhere. My OMEGA 3-6-9 alone was $20 a month for the decent quality pills. Shakeology is about $4 a serving, I wouldn't pay that much each day for coffee I don't think there was ever a comparison to that. If however, you take it in place of an entire meal, you will save a fortune. Take a look at what the average 'healthy' meal will cost you, my guess is about $6-10.
Do you need it to lose weight? Absolutely NOT! Is it good for you, promote a healthy diet overall? In my Opinion...ABSOLUTELY!!!...and worth every penny.
BTW I do not sell Shakeology, but I do belong to Beachbody just to get the discount on it...
At 140 calories, it is also not a meal replacement. Additionally, a bowl of oatmeal, a banana, and a hard-boiled egg costs right around $1, so much less than that shake. Heck, I could add a certified gluten-free protein shake to that and come out at less than $2; not only is Shakeology twice as expensive, but it has the additional disadvantage of being not certified gluten free.
Who said anything about being gluten free? You want to get into a meal high in vitamins, fats, amino acids, start adding some fiber, greens, fruits, avocado, salmon etc. to that hard boiled egg and oatmeal of yours and you're spending more than your $2.
shakeology is not necessary for anything that you listed in your post.
Again! I grow very tired of people not reading what I wrote
I re-quote myself from my original post the very last sentence. " Do you need it to lose weight? Absolutely NOT! Is it good for you, promote a healthy diet overall? In my Opinion...ABSOLUTELY!!!...and worth every penny. "
lol - it's MLM crap sold by predators who are desperate to make money to those desperate to lose weight. I've run into far too many of the ignorant "coaches" and over-hyped marketing pitches.0 -
I was a Beachbody coach at one time and drank it. I liked it and agree it's packed with nutrition. Is it perfect? No. Is it expensive? Yes, very. You can find/make for cheaper.
Perfect to me is eating as close to nature as I can. I prefer to save my $ and make my own shakes which I'll change up and vary each day as I'm guided to...variety is also important in health.
This being said, to each their own. I think Beachbody as a company overall has done great things to help people become more active and lead healthier lifestyles.
Bottom line from me - I'd skip it and spend the money on actual living whole foods and healthy protein sources.0 -
I used them a few years ago I thought they were so disgusting. I wasted so much money on those things. Everyone I knew said they felt so much better having a shake or two a day. I did not see any changes in how I felt lol0
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$4 for 140 calories of gross-tasting garbage is NOT a good deal. Anyone trying to convince people otherwise either has a vested interest in getting you to buy that crap or is really, really bad at personal finance and also probably basic math.0
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I can't believe how insanely overpriced it is but most MLM things are totally overpriced. I'm about to hide anyone selling Plexus on my FB page if I have to see another pic of them and their pink drink.0
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I love it when people say, "oh I only eat clean and nothing processed, and I drink Shakeology!" Ummm, Shakeology is processed.0
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Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone has tried shakeology and what your thoughts are. It is a bit pricey but if it's worth it I don't mind spending the money. Curious your thoughts and results?
Thank you!
It is a cocktail of herbal supplements disguised as the healthiest meal of the day. It is as if they went to GNC and emptied a bunch of capsules into the shake and then told everyone they are, "superfood" it is dangerous to claim that0 -
Excuse me while I go eat some real food.0
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Yes! I already did. Or pics of them and their little kid with a sippy of pink drink.jandsstevenson887 wrote: »I can't believe how insanely overpriced it is but most MLM things are totally overpriced. I'm about to hide anyone selling Plexus on my FB page if I have to see another pic of them and their pink drink.
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gradchica27 wrote: »
Yes! I already did. Or pics of them and their little kid with a sippy of pink drink.jandsstevenson887 wrote: »I can't believe how insanely overpriced it is but most MLM things are totally overpriced. I'm about to hide anyone selling Plexus on my FB page if I have to see another pic of them and their pink drink.
Yes, this. I have very sweet, well intentioned people telling me on FB that their magical Plexus cured their child of a host of issues. Yeah, I'm not convinced. I just don't understand why anyone wants to get in these schemes. Same with Rodan and Fields. It makes me almost avoid people.
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I have a friend who says plexus cured her of everything bar her type 1 diabetes and she's of the opinion it'll help her pancreas heal itself......she now feeds her kids this *kitten*......0
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It has an aftertaste like licking the floor at the health food store's bulk herb section.0
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melonaulait wrote: »pandabear_ wrote: »I remember seeing the advert for it after insanity where they do the price and show how much you would need to buy to get the same nutrition. It seems a bit ridiculous and you could make healthy smoothies, full of vitamins and nutrients, that cost less.
For example, I use spinach, oranges, banana, raspberries and spirulina powder in a smoothie. Spirulina is a complete protein, spinach has iron, the oranges provide vitamin c so the body can absorb the iron from the spinach. It doesn't cost me ridiculous amounts of money to make.
Don't your statements contradict each other? I'm confused...
Unless you're trying to be sarcastic or funny? They don't contradict.0
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