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Can someone explain Shakeology to me?

defygravity531
defygravity531 Posts: 289 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I would like to incorporate it into my eating plan (maybe as my daily breakfast?) but I'm not positive I understand what it's supposed to be/do.

if you've had success with it, can you explain it to me? I'm looking to add it to my diet and exercise in an effort to lose 50lbs by March.

Thanks!!

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  • SpaceMarkus
    SpaceMarkus Posts: 651
    I got your email. I'll shoot you a message :)
  • VVEXVVEX
    VVEXVVEX Posts: 132 Member
    It's just a heavily supplemented (vitamins/minerals) powdered shake product -- and an expensive one that you have to buy through a multi-level marketing distributorship.

    It's tasty, but at about $4+ a serving, I prefer to build my own with Spirutein and add a supplement such as Greens+.
  • deannarey13
    deannarey13 Posts: 452
    I used it for about 6 months. I can honestly say that for the $120 per month that I spent, I didn't see any extra results. Sure, it tastes great. The chocolate does, not so much the Greenberry. It did provide a lot of energy, but I don't think that it really helped my weight loss. The diet and exercise did that more than anything. I lost the same amount of weight as I did without it.

    I used it at breakfast.
  • ShrinkingNinja
    ShrinkingNinja Posts: 460 Member
    I got some free samples one time and they were awesome. I used it as a meal replacement and it kept me satisfied. I did notice an increase in energy as well. But, it is expensive and they will try to get you on an auto shipment and I just can't justify doing that right now.
  • RCKT82
    RCKT82 Posts: 409 Member
    shakeology... as in the truffle shuffle from the goonies??? hmmm.... I'm curious how many calories that burns?
  • dayzeerock
    dayzeerock Posts: 918 Member
    You basically over-pay for stuff you could get at the store, and the stuff you get is overprocessed. It's a pyrmaid scheme- ever hear of Amway?

    But I suppose if you do it, you get to say 'I do shakeology. Yay!'

    :-)

    BINGO! I tried this stuff before going vegan when my trainer suggested it and gave me some samples...broke out in the worst case of hives from it!
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    You basically over-pay for stuff you could get at the store, and the stuff you get is overprocessed. It's a pyrmaid scheme- ever hear of Amway?

    But I suppose if you do it, you get to say 'I do shakeology. Yay!'

    :-)

    +100
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    Whoops... you just opened yourself up to a bunch of marketing PM's.

    "Regular" protein and meal replacement shakes without the MLM work just as well.
  • ❤B☩❤
    ❤B☩❤ Posts: 634
    You basically over-pay for stuff you could get at the store, and the stuff you get is overprocessed. It's a pyrmaid scheme- ever hear of Amway?

    But I suppose if you do it, you get to say 'I do shakeology. Yay!'

    :-)

    AMEN to that!

    I have Un-friended MFPeeps/Facebook friends (Beachbody Coaches) because that's all I heard about and they tried to shove it all down my throat. I sold Herbalife and we did shakes, too. Definitely all overpriced and processed. Stick with natural stuff and make your own, and save the $4 +/- per serving.

    And you will be inundated with about 10 BeachBody Coaches in 5, 4, 3, .................
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    You basically over-pay for stuff you could get at the store, and the stuff you get is overprocessed. It's a pyrmaid scheme- ever hear of Amway?

    But I suppose if you do it, you get to say 'I do shakeology. Yay!'

    :-)

    Spoken like a true prodigy. +1
  • ❤B☩❤
    ❤B☩❤ Posts: 634
    Whoops... you just opened yourself up to a bunch of marketing PM's.

    "Regular" protein and meal replacement shakes without the MLM work just as well.


    YOU SAID IT, my friend!
  • Julieta17
    Julieta17 Posts: 37
    I had never heard of this until about an hour ago, my co worker was telling me about Shakeology & was going to send me info… Glad I came across these comments before committing to anything! :embarassed:
  • MrsWendyQ
    MrsWendyQ Posts: 125 Member
    I tried it for awhile...I for one thought it tasted AWFUL!!!! I couldn't gag it down no matter how I prepared it! And, yes, incredibly expensive! But I suppose if you regularly spend more than $4 for breakfast it's a bargain? A friend of mine is a BeachBody coach, so I hate to say it, but IT SUCKS!!! Just eat well, and move!
  • houzkat
    houzkat Posts: 78
    shakeology... as in the truffle shuffle from the goonies??? hmmm.... I'm curious how many calories that burns?

    I know what movie I'm watching this weekend. Goonies never say die!
  • JasonsWeightliftingWife
    JasonsWeightliftingWife Posts: 59 Member
    shakeology... as in the truffle shuffle from the goonies??? hmmm.... I'm curious how many calories that burns?

    That is hilarious! I love Chunk!
  • dayzeerock
    dayzeerock Posts: 918 Member
    shakeology... as in the truffle shuffle from the goonies??? hmmm.... I'm curious how many calories that burns?

    Heeeyyyyy Yooooouuuuu Guuuuyyyyyssss!!!
  • mabug01
    mabug01 Posts: 1,273 Member
    You would do much better blending your own drink with real food. Here is a website I found today while looking for some new ideas for smoothies. These recipes sound really great. http://www.squidoo.com/greensmoothies
    I'm not selling anything, nor have any financial interest in the above website.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    You basically over-pay for stuff you could get at the store, and the stuff you get is overprocessed. It's a pyrmaid scheme- ever hear of Amway?

    But I suppose if you do it, you get to say 'I do shakeology. Yay!'

    :-)

    Spoken like a true prodigy. +1

    Wait.... is that +1 Schrute Bucks? +1 Cool Points? or +1 Yogi Buttons??
  • VVEXVVEX
    VVEXVVEX Posts: 132 Member
    And might I add that the chain of replies above (honest, lighthearted and truly helpful) makes me know I'm in the right place!!! So glad I found MFP.
  • ChristinaRamos
    ChristinaRamos Posts: 226
    I drink vi shape nutritional milkshakes twice a day for muscle recovery. They are packed with nutrition but only have 90 calories, 1 fat, 7 carbs, 1 sugar.  I mix mine in a blender with milk, juice, or coffee,  ice and cocoa powder, peanut butter, and/or extract flavors. Sweet cream flavor only!!!!!!!!!!
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