Protein Shakes

Im thinking about getting shakeology next month.

If the shakes don't agree with you, perhaps you would be better looking food sources of protein rather than shakes or powders. There's nothing magic about these drinks, they are just another way of getting your calories.
My personal preference is food rather than shakes and it sounds as though that would be better for you, compared to drinking something that makes you feel bad.

KrissaJane92 wrote: »

Im thinking about getting shakeology next month.

And that's just another shake... from what I read on here (never heard of them outside this forum) they are expensive for what they are, and again, are just another way to get your calories.
If you like them and are prepared to pay whatever they cost, then go for it, but be aware that there's no magic here, nothing you can't get from eating a variety of regular foods.

I used to make protein shakes all the time back before i gained weight. I brought my shaker bottle with the powder in it with me to the gym and when i was finished with lifting weights i would make it. I guess you could consider it as a snack. Now that i am losing weight again i am getting my protein mainly from foods like chicken (i eat a lot of chicken) and i also make beef jerky as well as keep protein bars on hand for when i cant eat a meal and need the protein. Look for protein bars for lactose intolerant online i am sure they exist.

Anyways If you must have two shakes a day i would base when to take them on when you workout. If you do a workout in the morning then for sure drink one then and the same if you workout in the afternoon or at night. Maybe not use a full serving of powder if you are drinking two, excess protein will just be urinated out.

Also you can either make it a snack or if it fills you up then you can have it count as a meal. The powder has lots of nutrients and protein in it so i think it can pass as a meal.

KrissaJane92 wrote: »

Im thinking about getting shakeology next month.

@KrissaJane92 - I posted this in another thread, but thought you might want to consider looking around and seeing what other options there are out there that are cheaper than Shakeology.

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$27.99 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 $19.68. That's $47.85$47.67 a month. $1.60 $1.59 per serving
I don't see the value in shakeology.

updated prices from amazon in red

rollerjog wrote: »

save your money get your protein from real food, there is a place for protein powder, but i think too many people get hung up on it, marketing hype on protein powder LOL big companies making you think that you need protein powder, its also a lot of money per value you could buy a lot of fish, chicken, turkey, eggs, cottage cheese or any other real food protein vs 5LBS tub of protein powder

I agree the companies make you think you need it. I personally only use the powder when i had a heavy lifting session with weights lasting longer than an hour. Otherwise i get my protein from food.

I have the cheap stuff from walmart and i don't like it. It doesn't fully mix, leaving little chunks in my shake. Plus the taste is pretty bad in my opinion. I would rather spend 20$ more and get one from GNC which mixes well and the taste is way better.