That’s the area that many people miss. Yes, Shakeology shakes do work for weight loss. But, so too do many of the other options, some of which are healthier and/or less expensive.

I have digestive issues so I have always prefer to make my own. It is so much easier to control ingredients and they have less additives.

I will admit that ready-made shakes are more convenient, but it is nice to see someone point out the lack of originality in the weight loss world. Most of it is very fad-ish.

Thanks for so much detailed info! Good work! Ruby:-)

Thanks for reading.

There is no shortage of options for shakes, many of which are relatively low in calories. They can work well too because your calorie intake decreases simply because you are eating less actual food.

The underlying concept of protein shakes does work and Shakeology is a popular choice.

As of the price, I agree with you about quality but that’s only part of the story. Shakeology does operate through a MLM model, where distributors earn money by selling products. This aspect does serve to drive the price up somewhat and you are also paying for the brand.

So, with that in mind, you aren’t necessarily getting a better product, even though the price tag is high.

Shakeology seems like a cool assition to traditional weight loss methods such as diet and exercises. I’m a fan of shakes myself so I can see how this couls be a hit – especially with the best selling chocolate flavor!

I liked the fact that you did mention that protein shakes are rarely the sole solution to shedding unwanted fat off. Now, shakeology might be a bit pricey, but I always believe that quality has certain price tag.

I imagine that companies have got better at the taste with their shakes over time and you can modify this yourself too with ingredients like berries. For that matter, I know that SlimFast tastes better than it used to. For the most part, it tastes like chocolate milk (well, the chocolate version, anyway), mostly because of the sheer amount of sugar that they contain.

The idea of shakes makes sense and for some people they can work well.

You can, of course, lose weight in other ways and eating healthy is always a better option. Still, the shakes can often work for people who majorly struggle with discipline.

For the most part, the human body can’t directly determine if something is natural or not. So, that criteria alone isn’t a good indication of whether or not something is healthy. But, that being said, natural products will always contain more important compounds for health, so they will offer a greater potential for benefits.

Personally, my first recommendation would always be for natural ingredients, particularly fruit and vegetables. Choosing the right ingredients and preparing healthy meals will always be better for wellbeing and weight loss.

But, there are still specific situations where shakes like these can be relevant. For people with a large amount of weight to lose or people who really struggle with weight loss, they can make sense. Likewise, they are a healthy option if you know you don’t have the time to cook a good meal or to buy fresh vegetables.

The shakes may not be the best bet for health, not by any means, but they are still viable in some cases – and they do certainly work for weight loss.

As a kid my mom would sometimes go on “Slimfast” and I remember tasting her shakes and thinking they were disgusting. Hopefully Shakeology is more advanced in the taste department, even when accommodating more “real” vs. garbage ingredients.

Thanks for the info!

I’ve been interested in nutiriton and cooking for a couple of years now and I’ve wanted to know how to choose the correct meals according to their nutrional values, and varrying them as well. For example, I’m still not sure which is the best post-workout meal, a high carb, to replace used up glycogen, or high protein.