How many of you have had some great Beachbody Coach suggest to add Shakeology to your green smoothies? I receive questions and comments all the time about buying or why I don't use shakeology. I am tired of it. I don't use it because it cost too much. I also feel that my green smoothies are just enough. Have you ever why Beachbody Coaches are the ones that are always pestering you?
Here is the answer: THEY GET PAID WHEN YOU BUY THE PRODUCT. They are trained to sell sell sell. Just like any great marketing gimmick will ever tell you. You as the customer WANTS this so very bad in your life. This product offers 70 ingredients and well apparently saves you money on buying foods. It is supposed to help suppress your appetite, lose weight, make you green like a leprechaun. Okay the later of that isn't true. I do have to agree the ingredients are good. You can find all the ingredients here.
The real issue I have with this product is the COST. It runs about $129.99 a pop and that is just for a 30 day supply. Which comes to 4.33 a day. Trust me I know the daily price because those awesome coaches (which I have met some awesome coaches) need to sell you this product. They need to get paid. That to me is not even worth it. I don't even spend that much on my SEAWEED and I love seaweed. That price is about what my grocery bill is for a month. Hmm... to buy shakeology and never eat real food again or to buy food and never drink shakeology. I LOVE to eat, hence the blog name. I also love my green smoothies and would choose that over any of that shakeology stuff. My green smoothies are more real to me than that green powder stuff.
I did lots of research as to finding a "dupe" for this shakeology because I will not pay that price for something that will give me more energy and help me lose weight. I am not looking for a diet pill or plan. I am not looking for that magic weightloss tool. I am looking to be healthy and awesome. I searched far and wide on this thing we call the internet. After about 3 monthes of research and taste tests I finally found my so called "dupe". Here it is:
It is so simple and sweet. It doesn't really have a taste when I add it to my smoothies. It does have a light vanilla scent. Thank you Vitacost for making this Whole Food Shake. This product runs about 13 to 15 dollars depending on the deals that Vitacost is having. The ingredients are almost the same as Shakeology they are missing a few ingredients. A FEW so few it really doesn't matter. Check out the ingredients here. I love this product so much. First of all I make it last 2 months because I add only half the scoop that they provide in this product. If you drink this everday for 30 days it will cost you .50 cents. Oh man this product is just right in my price range. There are no hard sellers or coaches telling you that there is another option, NO they want you money they want to get paid.
So now I add only half of one scoop into my REAL fruit and veggie smoothies. I doesn't change the flavor of the smoothie. It doesn't even have a chalky taste to it. It is like I stated before one of the best things I have tasted in my smoothie. I want to taste my fruits and veggies not a flavored shake mix. Blah.
What do you think? Are there Beachbody Coaches hating me for blogging about this? Are you going to tell me that your product is so much better, you hard seller you. I know how it is to hard sell to folks and as long as you sound like you believe that product you can SELL it. <--- Look at that I just gave you a little hint on how to sell.
I do love beachbody videos. I love P90X, Instanity, and Yoga Booty Ballet. I love how easy and intense they are. If you follow the program you will see change. So note that I am not hating on the great products that can be life changing just the price of shakeology.
Thanks for reading. Leave a comment and tell me your feelings if you dare. I am going to drink my awesome green smoothie which isn't good enough without some shakeology mixed in it.
Here is the answer: THEY GET PAID WHEN YOU BUY THE PRODUCT. They are trained to sell sell sell. Just like any great marketing gimmick will ever tell you. You as the customer WANTS this so very bad in your life. This product offers 70 ingredients and well apparently saves you money on buying foods. It is supposed to help suppress your appetite, lose weight, make you green like a leprechaun. Okay the later of that isn't true. I do have to agree the ingredients are good. You can find all the ingredients here.
The real issue I have with this product is the COST. It runs about $129.99 a pop and that is just for a 30 day supply. Which comes to 4.33 a day. Trust me I know the daily price because those awesome coaches (which I have met some awesome coaches) need to sell you this product. They need to get paid. That to me is not even worth it. I don't even spend that much on my SEAWEED and I love seaweed. That price is about what my grocery bill is for a month. Hmm... to buy shakeology and never eat real food again or to buy food and never drink shakeology. I LOVE to eat, hence the blog name. I also love my green smoothies and would choose that over any of that shakeology stuff. My green smoothies are more real to me than that green powder stuff.
I did lots of research as to finding a "dupe" for this shakeology because I will not pay that price for something that will give me more energy and help me lose weight. I am not looking for a diet pill or plan. I am not looking for that magic weightloss tool. I am looking to be healthy and awesome. I searched far and wide on this thing we call the internet. After about 3 monthes of research and taste tests I finally found my so called "dupe". Here it is:
So now I add only half of one scoop into my REAL fruit and veggie smoothies. I doesn't change the flavor of the smoothie. It doesn't even have a chalky taste to it. It is like I stated before one of the best things I have tasted in my smoothie. I want to taste my fruits and veggies not a flavored shake mix. Blah.
What do you think? Are there Beachbody Coaches hating me for blogging about this? Are you going to tell me that your product is so much better, you hard seller you. I know how it is to hard sell to folks and as long as you sound like you believe that product you can SELL it. <--- Look at that I just gave you a little hint on how to sell.
I do love beachbody videos. I love P90X, Instanity, and Yoga Booty Ballet. I love how easy and intense they are. If you follow the program you will see change. So note that I am not hating on the great products that can be life changing just the price of shakeology.
Thanks for reading. Leave a comment and tell me your feelings if you dare. I am going to drink my awesome green smoothie which isn't good enough without some shakeology mixed in it.
You NO good Green Smoothie you.
Candy Sparks 3 Apr 2013
I don't think that all Beachbody coaches are just trying to sell Shakeology to get money, I think they truly believe in the product and have seen results for themselves. Like you said, it's only about $4 per day which isn't that much especially when you consider the nutritional value of the Shake. I'm not saying it's "better or worse" than green smoothies, but I don't think it's fair of you to say that Beachbody coaches just push it on people to make money.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah for you comment. I guess that I have encounter at least 5 beachbody coaches that have pressured me to buy their shakeology mix when I already make green amazing smoothies. I guess there are a few beachbody coaches that don't pressure. I have yet to find one, unless you would like to be that one! :D
DeleteFor the basic money, your shake is "good enough". But when you factor in medication for cholesterol, for example, Shakeology is cheaper. Shakeology guarantees lower cholesterol. It's from some of the 70 ingredients that it has. Many of which you do not have. If you do, can you guarantee it's ethically farmed, non GMO, and sustainable?
ReplyDeleteI started using a Shakeology shake every day last fall, and my lab results were incredible! I signed up a couple of months ago as a Beachbody coach so I could get the discount. It costs me about $3.60 + the cost of 1.5c of almond milk for my lunch every day.
I appreciate your reviewing the products and listing the ingredients. I, too want to get the best return for the money. As an athlete, I need more than just good enough for my meals. I've never ever heard of a coach asking anyone to add Shakeology to someone's green smoothie. It beats the smoothie's pants.
If someone just wants to add green to their diet, then your case is made. But if they want to excel, then they will want more. It might not be Shakeology, but I've yet to find anything as clean as their shake.
Thanks again for the reviews, since I've never heard of the Vitacost shake.
Thanks for the comment dc. Ever since I started to make green smoothies in my vitamix my blood pressure is perfect. I had a nurse take my bloo pressure three times because they didn't believe it. :D Good ingredients and good clean eating will help you become a better person with less ailments, which I totally agree with.
DeleteI think I just have the wrong type of beachbody coaches coming to me. I had one on instagram tell me to add the shakeaology mix to my already amazing smoothies. It was crazy!
Also my smoothies are clean and I use organic or local fruits and veggies. I will be also stopping in the use of Vitacost's Whole Food Shake because of the soy protien in it. Soy is no good for our bodies.
FYI I do love all of Beachbody's exercise programs! I love me some Tony Horton!
I was super excited to find your blog post sharing your findings about the shakeology sub. Then I scrolled down to find that you are not wanting to use the VitaCost dupe anymore because of the soy... soooo now what are you using instead???
DeleteI was super excited to find your blog post sharing your findings about the shakeology sub. Then I scrolled down to find that you are not wanting to use the VitaCost dupe anymore because of the soy... soooo now what are you using instead???
DeleteI am on the fence about shakeology, because I really love it and it has really helped me in many ways including getting rid of all my gastro issues. When I don't drink it I get really bad cravings, it has helped me lose 60 pounds. I just have a major issue with the cost as well, and I get annoyed at the coaches because I too think they are a bit too pusy. But I also think they really believe in the product and I could tell people all the great things it has done for me, but I also think other shakes are just as good and any green smoothie will probably give the same benefits. So I pretty much agree with this entire blog post, but I would also recommend shakeology because it has done so many great things for me. I just wish it were a regular product sold in stores without 'coaches' to profit from it. It's hard for people to trust it in that regard.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I wanted to add, is that Vitacost contains Soy.
ReplyDeleteSoy is no bueno. That is all. :)
I actually stopped using vitascost's brand. I did a lot of research since 2013. I now use powdered goats milk for protein. You are correct about Soy!
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Thank you so much for your review! I have been exposed to green smoothies for 3 years now and I LOVE them. They are easy, fill me up, are inexpensive (especially if you guys local), and they make me feel amazing throughout the day. Recently, one of my very good friends became a Beachbody coach and started a Shakeology challenge where members tried a Shakeology shake every day. She sent us different flavors to try throughout the week. Another part of the challenge was to work out for 30 minutes a day and pay attention to how we feel. Shakeology did not make me feel any different. It did not curb my cravings for junk food, it did not give me any more energy, and I didn't really like the gritty texture. The only difference I noticed was that I craved my green smoothies. Think I'll stick with them and ditch Shakeology for now - but I'm going to continue with the Beachbody workout routines. Thanks again for your post. I love your satire and sense of humor and will likely be back to view your page from time to time. Cheers to you, Lady Nom Nom!
ReplyDeleteI guess I should start writing my food blog again! Thanks for the comment. Shakeology is just to expensive for this world we live in. I would rather travel then spend my money on that product.
DeleteThank you for this blog post. Ive been looking for a shakeology Dupe! Will try this out. Wish they made chocolate though.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the juice recipe Ive added it to my favourite list of juices to try. Iv just got to get to the fruit and veg store to stock up on some lovely fresh produce to use on my new juicer :)
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As a coach, I don't just sell Shakeology. I drink it because it works for my body and I love the product. I'm a vegetarian and was finding it hard to get enough protein while I was marathon training. This was a great substitute. Don't get me wrong, I use other proteins now and then, because I am a CONSUMER and I have the freedom to do so. We are coaches because we choose and are sharing a product just like any other company, however, we a re real people who don't just sell shakeology. We help others who don't know how to do so. If someone can't afford Shakeology, I point them in a different direction. I do believe the product is worth the price. Please don't shame all coaches for the few that are only in it for $$. So many who ARE coaches for the right reasons. We are just trying to be healthy, live our lives the best we can and help others who seek the freedom of a fit and healthy life as well.
ReplyDeleteAnd green smoothies are so yummy! I often don't put Shakeology in mine. #noshame
Thanks for the great comment back. I wrote this in 2013. I still get hounded on instagram and my facebook from coaches trying to sell me shakeology. It has become an Avon/Younquie/Rodan and Fields sort of a deal. I am glad however to have a coach that is really interested in the person and not the $$. Kudos to you for being amazing and understanding. I hope most coaches can see you as an example. I am also glad that you offer your clients different options. Thank you thank you for your comment to this blog post of mine.
DeleteBlendtec is a great blender besides my first love the Vitamix.
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