shakeology......opinions/suggestions??

jessper1572
jessper1572 Posts: 16
edited November 12 in Introduce Yourself
I am not new to loosing weight this is my second go around with the battle of the bulge:) The first time I stopped at smoothie king everyday for a smoothie and drank muscle milk for a snack while at work,now I am a stay at home mom and they have since closed the 2 smoothie kings in my area. I have a zumba instructor that started doing something similar to shakeology and she likes it so far. I am just wondering is it worth the money to spend?? and really what does the greenberry taste like??
«1

Replies

  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    no..its not worth the high cost. you probably dont even need anything extra if all you are doing is cardio. eat some skinless chicken breasts and salmon and almonds.

    if you start lifting weights, then you might think about supplementing your protein intake.
  • mom2BandD
    mom2BandD Posts: 98 Member
    Shakeology: Great product, and has high quality ingredients and the chocolate and tropical strawberry taste great. So in my view its worth the price tag. Though if you are vegan I would go with Vega brand shakes over the vegan Tropical Strawberry because of the price difference. Both Vega and Beachbody's products are good quality.

    I have been using shakeology since August (approx 6 months).

    Greenberry tastes fruity and is good when mixed with water and fruit, I find any form of dairy (almond milk, cows milk, etc) tastes odd with it. I find it has an aftertaste that is acidic and taste chemically (not a word I know).
  • rlv2680
    rlv2680 Posts: 289 Member
    I have the chocolate shakeology and its yummy blended with all different kinds of stuff.
    It definately gives me alot of energy. And makes me feel good overall
  • kristinL16
    kristinL16 Posts: 401 Member
    I personally would rather get my calories and nutrients from food. I admit that I don't know too much about Shakeology but almost had a heart attack when I saw the receipt from my husband's "shipment". He also takes some supplements that I don't agree with, but primarily the cost is what gets me. He currently has the green one that you mentioned and likes it.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    It's gimmicky bs. Get whey protein powder if you want to make cheap shakes. Eat real food...even better.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Look at the label, price tag, taste. Compare with other products, then decide...
  • bcirone
    bcirone Posts: 11 Member
    I use Dream Protein and Greens first (sometimes together for a "meal replacement" and it is delicious. I use almond milk, or coconut milk to mix in it. The greens (15+ veggies, probiotics, etc) can be a drink by itself mixed with water and I like a slice of lemon squeezed into it. Gives you a nice boost of energy. I also use Life's basics protien (which can be found at whole foods, but I will attach a link where it's cheaper.
    http://www.nwhsolutions.com/Online-Store.html
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    It's like $120/month (30 servings). That's pretty ridiculous for protein powder. You can get great deals on Amazon that won't make your wallet so much slimmer.
  • BaconMD
    BaconMD Posts: 1,165 Member
    Eat real food...even better.
    This! Nothing beats Foodology.
  • LenaMena87
    LenaMena87 Posts: 469 Member
    It's gimmicky bs. Get whey protein powder if you want to make cheap shakes. Eat real food...even better.

    Couldn't have said it any better!
  • Glamour60Xtreme
    Glamour60Xtreme Posts: 290
    not worth it.
  • Gordie580
    Gordie580 Posts: 154 Member
    I love shakeolgy, I make them taste like reese cups and to me that settles my sweet tooth and it is very healthy and filling. I haved tried a few things and really like shakeolgy. I also am getting into the troical strawberry.
  • chrystee
    chrystee Posts: 295 Member
    I like them. I use them once in awhile. They help me when I plateau.
  • jaymcnutt
    jaymcnutt Posts: 4
    Nothing will ever compare to Isagenix products and I've tried everything supplement stores have to offer.
  • Quasita
    Quasita Posts: 1,530 Member
    Personally, I would look at what makes it so great, and make my own. You can get protein boosts easily and cheaply, as well as the vitamins and minerals, without having to send away for it. PLUS the best thing about making your own smoothies is that you don't have to choose one flavor for the whole month, or spend a crap ton of money to have more than one.

    Want a strawberry shake? Buy some strawberries. Scoop in some protein powder, or even double protein yogurt. Ice. Add some chia seed, crush in some supplement caplets, whatever, and you get the same thing, to taste. It means tomorrow you can have banana, etc etc.

    Or, if you just want a ready made easy protein boost, get some Odwalla juices, protein monster, C monster, etc etc. They aren't "cheap" per se but they aren't any more expensive than Shakeology, and you can buy a couple servings to try without dropping the cash they ask for during programs.
  • harebearva
    harebearva Posts: 216 Member
    It's gimmicky bs. Get whey protein powder if you want to make cheap shakes. Eat real food...even better.
    X2
  • laddyboy
    laddyboy Posts: 1,565 Member
    Yes it's worth the money...It's all kinds of good. I love mine with banana and peanut butter. Oh so good.
  • greasygriddle_wechnage
    greasygriddle_wechnage Posts: 246 Member
    chew your calories, not drink them.
  • laddyboy
    laddyboy Posts: 1,565 Member
    It's gimmicky bs. Get whey protein powder if you want to make cheap shakes. Eat real food...even better.

    You have no Idea what you're talking about. It's not BS. It's very healthy and good for you.
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    It's gimmicky bs. Get whey protein powder if you want to make cheap shakes. Eat real food...even better.

    You have no Idea what you're talking about. It's not BS. It's very healthy and good for you.

    its over priced and the same ingredients are available for much less. Glad you like it but it isnt magic. Its the result of very effective marketing.
  • GoinOrganic
    GoinOrganic Posts: 86 Member
    Although shakeology has some great ingredients, it also packs 9grams of sugar, and using some sugar substitutes that cause bloating in some people's intestinal track. It also has MSM which for some causes bloating also. So I do NOT believe shakeology is a worthy meal replacement shake.

    I believe in eating small amounts of protein 5-6 times a day, and lots of veggies and some fruit... but if you are having trouble eating, cuz your busy, I have found a meal replacement product I like that is also pH balanced... combined with greens, and it's a great healthy way to go. I have used this shake for a few weeks now, and If I use it for at least one meal, I can go for hours w/o feeling hungry... and it feels good in my body.

    It's less than shakeology, like $80 for 28 servings... and less for bulk buying.

    Whey protein is much less expensive, but for me whey protein is more for building muscle and work outs WITH food... for building. Whey protein w/o food and I'm ravenous in 2 hours...

    For product info, contact me.
  • Blessedmommy_2x
    Blessedmommy_2x Posts: 419 Member
    Opinion: Why not make your own? Maybe a Green Monster Smoothie or Protein Shake- there is TONS of different delicious recipes online!!!
  • laddyboy
    laddyboy Posts: 1,565 Member
    It's gimmicky bs. Get whey protein powder if you want to make cheap shakes. Eat real food...even better.

    You have no Idea what you're talking about. It's not BS. It's very healthy and good for you.

    its over priced and the same ingredients are available for much less. Glad you like it but it isnt magic. Its the result of very effective marketing.

    You really think you could by all 70+ ingredients for less. Good Luck.
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    Although shakeology has some great ingredients, it also packs 9grams of sugar, and using some sugar substitutes that cause bloating in some people's intestinal track. It also has MSM which for some causes bloating also. So I do NOT believe shakeology is a worthy meal replacement shake.

    I believe in eating small amounts of protein 5-6 times a day, and lots of veggies and some fruit... but if you are having trouble eating, cuz your busy, I have found a meal replacement product I like that is also pH balanced... combined with greens, and it's a great healthy way to go. I have used this shake for a few weeks now, and If I use it for at least one meal, I can go for hours w/o feeling hungry... and it feels good in my body.

    It's less than shakeology, like $80 for 28 servings... and less for bulk buying.

    Whey protein is much less expensive, but for me whey protein is more for building muscle and work outs WITH food... for building. Whey protein w/o food and I'm ravenous in 2 hours...

    For product info, contact me.

    selling is forbidden here.
  • my2boiz
    my2boiz Posts: 89
    if you have the money then go for it. Sign up with a beach body coach (its free) then you can get it a little bit cheaper. I also agree that you can find the same kind of product for a much cheaper price. Protein shakes make my stomach hurt so I'm not really into them, but to each their own. I don't think anyone is "wrong". :) Hope you find something you like!!!
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    It's gimmicky bs. Get whey protein powder if you want to make cheap shakes. Eat real food...even better.

    You have no Idea what you're talking about. It's not BS. It's very healthy and good for you.

    its over priced and the same ingredients are available for much less. Glad you like it but it isnt magic. Its the result of very effective marketing.

    You really think you could by all 70+ ingredients for less. Good Luck.

    dude...no offense...congrats on your progress...but one thing I have learned here...once someone buys into the marketing/brainwashing by the seller of that stuff, they cannot be talked to....good luck
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,988 Member
    Shakeology: Great product, and has high quality ingredients and the chocolate and tropical strawberry taste great. So in my view its worth the price tag. Though if you are vegan I would go with Vega brand shakes over the vegan Tropical Strawberry because of the price difference. Both Vega and Beachbody's products are good quality.

    I have been using shakeology since August (approx 6 months).

    Greenberry tastes fruity and is good when mixed with water and fruit, I find any form of dairy (almond milk, cows milk, etc) tastes odd with it. I find it has an aftertaste that is acidic and taste chemically (not a word I know).
    The quality isn't as high as you think. Just putting a name on an ingredient label doesn't ensure quality. Since it's manufactured by a 3rd party, unless quality control has a totally separate raw processing procedure for shakeology (which I doubt since that would make it even more expensive than it is now) then the processing for shakeology is NO DIFFERENT than for the other merchants the 3rd party does to fulfill orders.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,988 Member
    Nothing will ever compare to Isagenix products and I've tried everything supplement stores have to offer.
    I doubt it. There are over 4,000 protein supplements out there alone. You may have tried 50 at the most.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • Glamour60Xtreme
    Glamour60Xtreme Posts: 290
    It's gimmicky bs. Get whey protein powder if you want to make cheap shakes. Eat real food...even better.

    You have no Idea what you're talking about. It's not BS. It's very healthy and good for you.

    its over priced and the same ingredients are available for much less. Glad you like it but it isnt magic. Its the result of very effective marketing.

    You really think you could by all 70+ ingredients for less. Good Luck.

    ACTUALLY my DOCTOR told me that you only get about 35 of them, so half.. so it's really not worth it. and he wouldn't let my aunt who has cancer use it because he said it would make her sick... YES, i believe that it's a great product and VERY healthy for you, however, you don't end up getting all the nutritents because half of them go through your body. I was taking it for 7 months, and talked to my doctor about it and they told me I wasn't getting everything, because it would need more time to fully digest. Food for thought.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,988 Member
    It's gimmicky bs. Get whey protein powder if you want to make cheap shakes. Eat real food...even better.

    You have no Idea what you're talking about. It's not BS. It's very healthy and good for you.
    It's an MLM. The shakeology MLM is supported (makes money) off the coaches who are sold on the Beach Body product.
    If I had the link (here on MyFitnesspal) ACG has done alot on the actual quality and dose of the ingredients in shakeology and shown that shakeology DOESN'T opt to use the highest quality materials available, yet is outrageously expensive compared to other products that have higher quality ingredients and formulas.
    Not saying the shakeology is total bunk, but for the money you can get just as much from products that offer the same value for less money.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
This discussion has been closed.

Categories