Monday, March 31, 2014

Shakeology - What you need to know

I've had lots of questions about Shakeology and, since I'm not a dietitian, it's hard for me to answer some of them.  Rather than sending you all over the internet trying to find the answers, I figured I'd gather what I could and put it all in one place for you.

The first thing you should know is that I am not being paid to write this.  I am simply a satisfied customer and want to share the information that's out there so that you can make your own decision about whether or not this is something for you. 

Shakeology is a protein shake meant to replace one meal per day to help increase your energy, reduce your cravings, improve digestion & regularity, transform your health and lose weight.  Here's a video with some information about what's in Shakeology and why it's good for you.

From YouTube by TeamBeachbody


Obviously, like any other supplement out there, this is not evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration.  However, if you're looking for a protein shake, you'll find that none of them are evaluated by the FDA, so it's important to do your own research to find what it is you're looking for.

So, yes, the video above is pretty convincing when it comes to trying Shakeology.  The next thing most people ask is how much it costs.  This is where people tend to cringe.  The cost of a 1 month supply of Shakeology is $129.95.  But before you make up your mind, allow me a moment to put this into perspective for you...


Now, I'm not saying that everyone gets a Big Mac Meal for lunch every day, but every food you eat has a cost, including Shakeology.  It's not the cheapest shake on the market, but when it comes to your health, is this something you're really looking to cut corners on?  Consider what you eat for every meal of your typical day.  Is your breakfast a yogurt and a bagel?  A coffee and a croissant?  What about your lunch?  Are you stopping for fast food on a regular basis?  Even if you're choosing something healthy, a $4.00 meal is actually a pretty good bargain.  And this shake is most definitely a meal.  It's filling and good for you and there are a million ways to make them, so you'll never get bored with your daily shake.

If you're looking for a comparison of shakes, there are tons of them out there.  I tried to find one that included as many well-known brands as I could find...


Personally, I love that this chart includes a price comparison.  No, it's not the cheapest shake on the market, but it sure seems to make up for that in every other category.

One thing you should be clear on if you decide to buy Shakeology... this is not, nor is it meant to be, a quick-fix miracle shake that will help you lose weight overnight.  Like anything else, it's part of a process.  It's about putting good things into your body and cutting out the crap.  It's meant to be used in conjunction with exercise and eating right.  If you're looking to lose 30 pounds in a week, this isn't the way to do it.

All of that being said, there are a few ways you can reduce the cost of Shakeology if it's something you're interested in trying...

First, Beachbody (the company that sells Shakeology) offers Challenge Packs for many of their exercise programs.  The Challenge Packs vary in price, but as an example, the 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack costs $129.95 and the Challenge Pack includes your first month of Shakeology.  However, the 21 Day Fix program alone costs $59.85, which means you're only paying $70.10 for your first month of Shakeology.  This is a great way to try it out for almost half the cost. 

Second, if you do decide you like it and want to use it on a regular basis, a great way to reduce your monthly cost is to become a Beachbody coach.  That actually gets into a whole other line of questions and information, so I'll plan to post about that separately at a later date. 

In the meantime, if you have any questions about Shakeology, feel free to comment below or email me at erin@clere.us.

If you'd like to purchase Shakeology or any of the Beachbody programs, please click here.

No comments:

Post a Comment