Shakeology

I use the chocolate shakeology and I think it tastes awesome! I recommend mixing it with Silk unsweetened almond milk and some natural peanut butter. I also throw in a 1/2 banana. The almond milk only adds 35 calories for 1 cup.

Jean,

Both my wife and I have been drinking Shakeology and we both LOVE it. Greenberry is an acquired taste, but Chocolate is amazing. It's really helped me cut fat and increase my energy. I have a review about it below.

As far as price goes, it isn't just a supplement, but an entire meal with all of the vitamins and nutrients that we need on a daily basis. If you add up what you would spend on bad food and an entire meal, its really not that expensive. Most people go to Starbucks and spend $4 to $6 on a coffee with tons of sugar.

Take care!

I'm not familiar with Shakeology, but $120 seems a bit steep. But if it generates results, maybe it's worth it? I use the Premier Nutrition protein shakes from Costco (about $25 for 18 shakes) usually before I go running or as a meal replacement. They taste pretty good and have 30g of protein, 3g of sugar, and 160 cal. Sometimes I'll blend it with half a banana and some ice (~210 cal total).

Hi all,

Anyone have any reviews about the Shakeology drinks? I'm trying to find a way to cut my lunch-time calories down. I heard it didn't taste very good....so I'm hesitant to spend the $120. I appreciate your input! Thanks

How many shakes does 120 dollars buy you?

30 day supply.

That's the most over-priced supplement in the world then. You can buy tubs of whey protein and multi-vitamins for the same price.

It does seem a bit steep to me too. Especially since I just spent less than that buying groceries for a family of four for a week. Groceries which included mostly vegetables and fruit. I'd like to try it because I'm sure I'd like it but there's no way I can afford it now. :sad:

I have never tried Shakeology. But i do use Herbalife as a meal repalcement. HTey also have other stuff like protienbars and other stuff as well. I lost 37 pounds using the herbalife products. and i have tons of energy.

See that is the thing it is not just a supplement and it certainly is not whey protein. If you tried to make your own shake with the same ingredients it would cost well over $400. But hey no one is asking you to try it anyway Steve. Someone asked about it and I answered. To each his own. I use it to replace a meal that would normally cost me over $5.00 a day.

Yes, it is a supplement. A supplement is something that "supplements" your diet. Therefore, this fits that exact description. It is whey protein as well. I'm looking at the ingredient label here:

http://www.shakenutrition.com/chocolate-shakeology-ingredients.pdf

Please let me know if that label is incorrect.

Basically, whey protein, a multi-vitamin and some greens mix in one. Considering the amount of each in the bottle, you can use half servings of most greens, whey and multi-vitamins to get the same effect. I'll give it one thing, it is using the better forms of vitamins in there such as cholecalciferol for vitamin D. On that note, I have NO idea where you got the 400 dollar figure from. Everything on that list, I take in one form or another and I spend nowhere near 400 dollars. If it replaces a meal for you, great. It's still expensive though.

I tried the chocolate shakeology and was not impressed with the flavour and had to drink it with milk so it tastes better. It is a bit over priced for what it does, I didn't feel more energized then just eating a healthy diet and it left me feeling hungry. It's ok but don't find it worth the cost.

Taste, everyone's likes/dislikes will vary, and it will also depend on how you make it. I'm not talking adding ingredients, though that's an option. I'm talking how much water/ice you add. Directions say 8 oz, personally not nearly enough for me. I use 16-32 oz of water/ice combined.

I would consider it a supplement, but then, supplementing your diet, everything you consume falls into that category. I use omelets to supplement my breakfast. Just my thoughts, and the term really is irrelevant.

It's hard to compare it to the price of groceries. We used to spend less for groceries, but then, looking at the quality of what we were getting, no wonder it was cheap. I could find cheaper products. Water is free...ok, not always. Quick side note, seriously, buying bottled water??? There is a TRUE rip-off, unless you live in a country with non-potable water.

Is Shakeology worth it? I think so, but that's just me. Everyone has their own value they place on each thing. Some people spend $100+ on TV each month (chewing gum for your brain). While others spend less than $20. Both place a different value on it.

Tip of the day, if you spend more time watching TV than you do exercising, or reading, or outdoors, or with family (not watching TV), you have your priorities out of whack. Notice, I didn't say all those things combined, I mean each one. I'll give you a pass if the TV your watching is some form of exercise, and your following along. {stepping down from soapbox}.

Make today great!