Shakeology

anniek2961
anniek2961 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 15 in Food and Nutrition
Anyone doing shakeology? Thoughts on it?
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  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    It helped me with cravings when I started, but it wasn't worth the crazy price tag... Honestly, I was extremely motivated though, so just using any other protein shake would have probably worked just as well.

    Two of the flavors I tried were disgusting though, and yeah they gave me my money back, but I still lose $13 in shipping...
  • jmp463
    jmp463 Posts: 266 Member
    I would never do it - but my cousin has lost 50 lbs starting two years ago using it. She loves and swears by it. I cant argue with her results. It is the best she has ever looked.
  • lindalee0315
    lindalee0315 Posts: 527 Member
    My thoughts on Shakeology: If you're watching macros, it is sometimes difficult to eat enough protein while still maintaining your numbers on fats and carbs (particularly fats). I use a meal replacement (not Shakeology) to reach my higher protein numbers. I have used Shakeology in the past and while I don't have the negative comments others do, I do agree that it is (a) expensive; and (b) you can get high quality protein powder for far less. It is difficult to find non-biased reviews on the product because I believe Beachbody patrols the Internet for negative reviews. Most "reviews" are from coaches. My guess is that the ingredients do add some value, but they've been pulverized to such a degree that it is probably not nearly as high value as the adverts would suggest and probably would not support the much higher cost. I personally use Beverly UMP, which is delicious. I mix it with water to give it a pudding consistency because I don't like "shakes" and eat it with 1/2 a banana or a little oatmeal post work-out. I also use it to make protein pancakes, which are delicious. (And no, I do not sell it. I don't think it is a distributorship system, but I could be wrong. I buy it from my gym or at Vitamin World.)
  • FreyasRebirth
    FreyasRebirth Posts: 514 Member
    Just one shake a day for a month is as much as some people spend on actual food for themselves for a month. I've tried the 21 Day Fix and I was the only one in my group not to use Shakeology because of the price. It isn't a miracle powder. That pretty much got me kicked out of the group. That, and deviating from the container rules because otherwise I was 600 calories short.
  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
    Total waste of money.

    You can make a healthy and delicious shake (if that is what you want) for a fraction of the cost by doing the shopping and prep yourself.

    If you just want it because of the claims of awesome weight loss, then you can do that all on your own without any shakes of any sort.

    Don't line the pockets of BB coaches or a company like this.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,428 MFP Moderator
    I was not a fan. It tasted like chalk. I am also not a fan because it doesnt use the best proteins (whey, casien, or egg) and it is overpriced. There are a lot of quality protein shakes and meal replacement for a fraction of the price.

    www.labdoor.com is a great place to look at qualtiy.
  • UK92
    UK92 Posts: 53 Member
    I just Googled how much it costs, $130 for 30 servings. If that's correct, damn that's expensive!

    I use a meal replacement shake, that isn't advertised for weight loss, and it comes to approximately £0.70 a serving (that's around $0.90), look around if you want to buy shakes or consider making your own. At the end of the day, you still need to be in a deficit to lose weight.
  • burnsdesi
    burnsdesi Posts: 30 Member
    I stay away from MLMs as a rule. Never buy a product through an MLM that you could easily find in a regular store. Garden of Life makes an excellent meal replacement shake powder and it's cheaper (they also make protein powders). There are tons out there, though. Any product that comes with strings attached (like a subscription service, having to listen to a spiel before buying, etc) sets off alarm bells for me.
  • Alyssa_Is_LosingIt
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt Posts: 4,696 Member
    It's a scam and a waste of money - I'd stay far away from it.

    You can get a better quality protein powder and a multivitamin that are much cheaper.

    Don't fall for the snake oil sales pitches. You don't need that stuff.
  • sfit85
    sfit85 Posts: 4 Member
    I like Shakeology. The price however is crazy. I use 1/2 scoop a day to save money.
  • andrea4736
    andrea4736 Posts: 211 Member
    I use the beachbody programs for workouts because I really like them. Shakeology really bothered my stomach for some reason and it was so expensive. I use IdealShape now and I really like the taste and find that it curbs my hunger. It's cheaper and nobody is trying to sell me anything, lol.
  • kikicooks
    kikicooks Posts: 1,079 Member
    I do not drink Shakeology, way too expensive, but I just want to comment that it is not meant to be a "protein" shake lot a lot of you seem to think because you keep saying there are cheaper protein powders. It's meant to be a meal replacement, I guess like Slim Fast and others for people who aren't good at preparing their own food and lacking nutrients or just want something on the go.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    anniek2961 wrote: »
    Anyone doing shakeology? Thoughts on it?

    I don't believe in meal replacements but I am for anything that helps people lose weight. I do my own home shakes, but if you want to buy premades there are much better products that Shakeology. Here is a quick guide, but do lots of research out there on the web. I use Costco a lot and buy stuff cheap.

    http://bestmealreplacementshakesreviews.com/shakeology-alternatives/
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Oh, and Costco has a cool Protein page to see what's there.

    https://www.costco.com/protein.html

  • happysherri
    happysherri Posts: 1,360 Member
    I've lost over 50 lbs and have kept it off since 2013! ***And I did it with good old fashioned eating right and exercise. Sure protein shakes and supplements can assist with health and weight loss but in the end - we all know the foods that are good for us, exercise is good, water is good, more sleep is good, etc... I've been approached to become a coach and/or buy shakeology and have tried it. It tastes good but not for back then it was $130 - that's 2 weeks of groceries for me! NOPE
  • JohnnyPenso
    JohnnyPenso Posts: 412 Member
    A friend of mine is starting this on Monday. I so want to scream at her that it's just a scam and only works because she is starving yourself (900 calories a day is her target). But I'm a supportive friend so I'm being positive and encouraging :p even though it's killing me to do so :s
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    JohnnyPenso wrote: »
    A friend of mine is starting this on Monday. I so want to scream at her that it's just a scam and only works because she is starving yourself (900 calories a day is her target). But I'm a supportive friend so I'm being positive and encouraging :p even though it's killing me to do so :s

    Sorry but a good friend deserves to hear the truth. Would you support her if her mission what to jump off a bridge?

    Being a good friend doesn't mention supporting dumb choices, in fact, a good friend would try to stop a friend from making those bad choices.
  • StacywithaY
    StacywithaY Posts: 117 Member
    anniek2961 wrote: »
    Anyone doing shakeology? Thoughts on it?

    I definitely have less hunger using it, which surprised me as I assumed it was all hype since there's so much negativity surrounding the product. I also am much more regular (which is super nice, since I've had horrible problems for years in that department.) I do feel like I have more energy, but who knows if that's just a placebo effect & attributable to working out now, whereas before I was not. And the oddest positive for me is that my skin is really good since I've been using it and I usually have atleast a few nasty big pimples a month.

    It is stupidly expensive. I'm not sure how long I'll keep using it bc of the price. I gave up my daily mocha so I figure that covers the cost. And I'm a horrible eater by nature, so I'm never gonna eat tons of veggies and I don't eat red meat... so it works for me, easy and quick.

    I really like the beach body workouts. I've been doing the PiYo series and am almost done with my two months, so am excited to take my measurements and see what progress I've made.

    Do what makes you happy. Try something new if you want, if you've got the money to spend. There's no commitment, so I'm not sure why there's such a fuss over it.
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