re: Shakeology

I would never buy in to a "diet" food program like that. IMO, it's much cheaper, easier, and better to make smoothies out of fresh fruit if I want it and eat appropriately.

Quoting Devil's Advocate:" I would never buy in to a "diet" food program like that. IMO, it's much cheaper, easier, and better to make smoothies out of fresh fruit if I want it and eat appropriately. "

Shakeology is not meant for a diet. It is a healthy meal replacement because many people do not get of the good stuff in their bodies. Yes the people who made are Beach Body and want to help people lose weight and be a better person, but that isn't why Shakeology was made. The maker of it made it because he eats like a 2 year old and needed better thing for his body and knew it. I don't need to diet. I'm 5'3 and 108 lbs I drink Shakeologoy because it is healthy for me. Shakeology is a life style not a diet. My husband drinks it because his intestines are in the wrong way and has huge stomach issues because of it. It is the only that has ever helped him with it and really works for him. That is my opinion on it.

Quoting I ♥ my girls!:" Shakeology is not meant for a diet. It is a healthy meal replacement because many people do not get ... [snip!] ... issues because of it. It is the only that has ever helped him with it and really works for him. That is my opinion on it."

Why can't you just eat appropriately?

Quoting Devil's Advocate:" Why can't you just eat appropriately?"

We do. We eat clean.

Quoting I ♥ my girls!:" At least she knows what is good for her right?!"

Yep  

Quoting Devil's Advocate:" I would never buy in to a "diet" food program like that. IMO, it's much cheaper, easier, and better to make smoothies out of fresh fruit if I want it and eat appropriately. "

When I made my lifestyle change in May of 2011 I ate clean and was constantly exhausted and never went to the bathroom regularly. I started drinking Shakeology July 2011 and I have hardly missed one day. I was already at my "ideal" weight. I do not do it to diet. I do not use the "D" word anymore. ShakeO has cleared up my skin tremendously, gives me energy without fake sugar or caffeine, helps my hair and nails grow strong and has made me regular. Maybe TMI, but I go daily sometimes more and that is key to maintaining a healthy body both inside and out. I no longer have to take a daily vitamin or worry if I get enough veggies or fruit daily. There are lots of "diet" shakes and other supplements out there. Shakeology is not that. It is a lifelong nutrition plan that I will drink daily for life. No challenges to see how much weight you can lose in so many days. This is part of my daily routine and provides me with protein, over 70 nutrients, various fibers and pre/probiotics.

Quoting Jen♡Troy:" When I made my lifestyle change in May of 2011 I ate clean and was constantly exhausted and never went ... [snip!] ... many days. This is part of my daily routine and provides me with protein, over 70 nutrients, various fibers and pre/probiotics."

I am doing the Atkins shakes. Maybe they are okay? Idk. I am just doing what a friend of mine did to lose weight. Atkins, but not exactly like Atkins( I think Atkins lets you eat way too much meat ). Mostly low carb and not so much meat.

Quoting MyPurrrtyBabies:" I am doing the Atkins shakes. Maybe they are okay? Idk. I am just doing what a friend of mine did to ... [snip!] ... Atkins, but not exactly like Atkins( I think Atkins lets you eat way too much meat ). Mostly low carb and not so much meat."

"Lower" carb is okay. Just not too low  

Atkins shakes have fake sugars in them so technically they are chemically sweetened.  

Quoting Jen♡Troy:" "Lower" carb is okay. Just not too low   Atkins shakes have fake sugars in them so technically they are chemically sweetened.  "

Its all I can afford right now :-/

Quoting MyPurrrtyBabies:" Its all I can afford right now :-/ "

I understand that hun. Have you thought about making your own shakes?

Quoting Jen♡Troy:" I understand that hun. Have you thought about making your own shakes?"

actually I have but I don't know any good recipes.

Quoting MyPurrrtyBabies:" actually I have but I don't know any good recipes."

You can get less expensive protein powder from GNC or Walmart. Just check to make sure it does not have fake sugars in it or questionable ingredients.

I make my shakes with PB, banana and coconut or almond milk or the milk with strawberries or cherries. Frozen fruit it cheapest and makes the shake frosty.

Quoting Jen♡Troy:" You can get less expensive protein powder from GNC or Walmart. Just check to make sure it does not have ... [snip!] ... and coconut or almond milk or the milk with strawberries or cherries. Frozen fruit it cheapest and makes the shake frosty."

sounds yummy! how many a day do you drink?

Quoting MyPurrrtyBabies:" sounds yummy! how many a day do you drink?"

One a day.