Update 3/10/20. Have you been asked to try Shakeology – or become a Shakeology Beachbody Coach? I have – several times. I've been asked to try this product so many times from so many different people that I decided to write this Shakeology review so you know the facts. Is Shakeology safe? Will Shakeology help weight loss? These are the questions I will address. As always, I'll link to the research so you know I'm not making stuff up. I don't have a dog in this fight. I only want you to have the best information available -free from testimonials, and internet hype – so that you can make the best decision for you. Also, see the review of Ultimate Power Greens as well.
Also see my review of vegan chocolate Shakeology.
Shakeology is one of the products sold by the company, BeachBody. Beachbody markets many health and fitness products, probably the most popular of which the P90X workout by Tony Horton. If you want to know how Shakeology tastes, check out my Shakeology Taste Test.
What Does Shakeology Mean?
The suffix ology means “the study of” so Shakeology literally means “the study of shakes“, In this case, it's a health and weight loss shake that contains various fruits, enzymes, vitamins, protein, etc.
It's a catchy name and gives the impression that there is some science behind Shakeology. But, when I entered “Shakeology” into the National Library of Medicine website, I found no published peer-reviewed studies on this product.
Most health and weight loss shakes don't have any research to back up what they are saying but I wanted to double check just in case because the name of this product stood out to me.
On the Shakeology website, I noticed a reference to a study that drinking Shakeology can lower cholesterol levels but there doesn't appear to be any published studies to back up this claim. At the bottom of the website (Shakeology.com) I see a reference that says :
“In a 90-day study, participants replaced one meal per day with Shakeology, ate a balanced diet, and exercised moderately three times per week. Total cholesterol was reduced on average by 30% and LDL cholesterol was reduced on average by 38%.”
But, this doesn't seem to be a published peer-reviewed study. Questions I asked myself included:
- Who were the people in this “study”?
- Were they men? Were they women?
- Did they have normal cholesterol or high cholesterol?
- What was their LDL levels before the study?
- Did exercise play any role in the outcomes?
They don't tell us any of this information – and this is important stuff to know if we are to analyze how effective shakeology really was.
Fruits contain soluble fiber and Shakeology has a lot of different fruits, so the study outcomes kind of make sense. But, would the same effect be seen if people just blended up some fruits themselves?
I don't know.
Losing weight can also reduce cholesterol. So, did cholesterol and LDL levels change simply because of weight loss, rather than because of Shakeology? I don't know because it doesn't look like the subjects were compared to those who did not use Shakeology.
Shakeology Ingredients
There are a LOT of ingredients in Shakeology. Below you will see that I copied the ingredients from the Shakeology.com website (I used the chocolate version) and separated them into different sections to make this review easier.
| Total Calories | 140 |
| Calories from fat | 10 |
| Total fat | 1 g (2% DV) |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg (5% DV) |
| Sodium | 100 mg (4% DV) |
| Total carbohydrates | 17 g (6% DV) |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g (12% DV) |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Protein | 17 g (34% DV) |
The total calories are based on 1 scoop (48 grams) mixed with water.
This doesn't look too bad to me. In fact, the calories, protein, fat, etc. are similar to other popular protein mixes. A scoop also has 135 mg of the sweetener, stevia.
Super Fruit Blend
Shakeology also has several types of what they call Super Fruits. Here is the list:
| Acerola powder (fruit) | Cordyceps |
| Camu-Camu powder (fruit) | Maitake powder |
| Pomegranate powder (fruit) | Reishi powder |
| Bilberry powder (fruit) | Citrus bioflavonoids |
| Blueberry powder (fruit) | Rose Hips powder (fruit) |
| Lycium (Goji) powder (berry) | Schisandra |
| Açai powder (berry) | Suma powder (root) |
| Acerola powder (fruit) | Gingko powder (leaf) REMOVED |
Update. Here is my review of the camu camu fruit research.
We are not told how much of each fruit is in Shakeology, only that the total of everything equals 2075 mg (or about 2 grams). I'm OK with that given that small amounts of phytonutrients (plant nutrients) tend to pack a big punch when it comes to health.
In the list you will noticed citrus bioflavonoids. This is technically not a fruit but rather a plant-nutrient (phytonutrient).
A couple of ingredients in this list did stand out to me. One is ginkgo. I suppose they added ginkgo to Shakeology because it has some antioxidant properties. But ginkgo also has anti-blood clotting properties that in theory may interact with blood thinner medications. There is also evidence that – in mice – ginkgo causes liver cancer. I'm not aware of any human evidence of this.
Ginkgo may also interact with medications used to treat:
- seizures
- diabetes
- cholesterol
- depression
Ginkgo is listed as the last ingredient, so I'm guessing there is not a lot of ginkgo in Shakeology but I felt this was worth mentioning.
Given that Shakeology has probably not been clinically tested in people who take prescription medications, I personally would prefer they remove ginkgo from Shakeology just to be safe.
Update: Ginkgo has been removed Ginkgo from Shakeology according to this page of the BeachBody website.
Cordyceps also caught my eye. In some circles, cordyceps is touted to improve aerobic exercise performance. But there isn't much proof that cordyceps works and some research that cordyceps doesn't help exercise. See this video for more insights.
Shakeology also contains acai berry, which is one of the principal ingredients in MonaVie reviewed previously. For more information on acai also see Acai Berry A Review Based on The Facts and The Acai Berry Diet.
Nondairy Probiotic Blend
Shakeology also contains several probiotics. These are basically friendly bacteria. They are as follows:
| Bifodobacterium longum | Lactobacillus bulgaricus |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | Lactobacillus casei |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 | Streptococcus thermophilus |
Probiotics appear to have a wide range of potential uses such as helping irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and diarrhea.
People who have immune deficiencies like HIV should be cautious with probiotics and consult their doctor before using.
We are not told how much of each bacteria is in this blend but only that its total is 150 mg. Often the amount of probiotics in a supplement are reported as colony-forming units (CFU). People may want to ask how many CFUs are in this 150 mg.
Tip. ask “are the bacteria alive now?”. Sometimes the probiotic bacteria are alive when the product is made but die off the longer the product is not used. This can reduce their effectiveness.
Proprietary Enzyme Blend (135 mg)
| Amylase | Lipase |
| Papain | Protease |
| Cellulase | Bromelain |
| Lactase |
What is an enzyme? It's basically a protein. What happens when protein reaches the stomach? Its digested. Our bodies treat enzymes just like protein from whey, soy, chicken, etc. It breaks the protein up into amino acids, absorbs the amino acids and uses them to do whatever it needs – whether it be help to build muscle or repair a cell in your pinky finger.
While I can sort of see how enzymes might help those who have digestion problems, I never understood why healthy people needed enzyme supplements.
Other Ingredients in Shakeology
| Ashwagandha powder 100 mg | Grape seed extract (seed) 50 mg |
| Barley grass 100 mg | Green tea decaffeinated extract 50 mg |
| Kamut grass 100 mg | Holy basil powder (leaf) 50 mg |
| Oat grass 100 mg | Amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) 50 mg |
| Wheatgrass 100 mg |
Ashwagandha
Sometimes called “Indian ginseng” this herb appears to have several effects like helping the immune system. Most effects, however, have not been well studied. One warning that is sometimes mentioned (but hard to corroborate) concerns pregnant women: ashwagandha may cause premature birth of the unborn baby. For 
Ashwagandha for hypothyroidism
Barley Grass
A few studies suggest that barley may lower cholesterol and LDL. As such, this may be one of the ingredients responsible for the observations in the Shakeology study mentioned above. Shakeology is said to be gluten-free.
Grape Seed Extract
This is a popular antioxidant and is mostly studied in people who have heart disease. Shakeology only contains 50 mg of grape seed extract which is less than that used in grape seed extract research.
One study noted that taking grape seed extract (1000 mg/day) along with 500 mg of vitamin C increased blood pressure. Shakeology does not contain this much grape seed extract but I thought it was worth mentioning if any readers have high blood pressure.
Holy Basil
At least one study has noted that holy basil might lower blood sugar levels after eating. As such it may interact with diabetes medications. Holy basil may also interact with blood thinner medications.
Amaranth
I could not turn up much on this ingredient. Some research hints that amaranth can lower cholesterol levels.
The Shakeology Clinical Trial
Thanks to someone who left a comment, I became aware of a Shakeology clinical trial posted on YouTube (the video has since been removed). The study was commissioned by BeachBody and administered by Medicus Research.
Medicus is a Contract Research Organization (CRO), which means that they are contracted by various pharmaceutical, and supplement companies to do research on their products.
According to the YouTube video above, this was how the clinical trial was designed:
- The study contained 50 people and lasted 90 days.
- Medicus researchers measured people's weight, BMI, and various other health factors including cholesterol and AIC levels.
Tip. Hemoglobin A1C is a measure of how bad diabetes is getting. Having 6% or less is usually considered normal. The higher the number, the higher the average blood sugar level is – which basically means diabetes is getting worse.
- Everybody drank 2 Shakeology shakes per day ―one for breakfast and one for lunch each day for 90 days.
Tip. From the video, it appears that people used Shakeology in place of foods they might ordinarily eat. This is important. Keep reading.
- The people did not alter their diet or exercise program (except for drinking Shakeology in place of food at breakfast and lunch).
Study Results
According to the video, Dr. Udani, CEO of Medicus Research, notes that:
1. Statistically significant reductions in the desire to eat lunch were noted after drinking Shakeology for breakfast.
Since hunger, after lunch, was not mentioned in the video, I take this to mean that drinking Shakeology at lunch time had statistical significant effect on the desire to eat at dinner.
2. The video notes that the average weight loss was 9.3 pounds. The greatest weight loss in the study was 24 pounds after 3 months.
3. The average reduction in total cholesterol was 7% after 3 months. The greatest reduction was 50% in some of the participants.
4. Hemoglobin A1C (A1C) was reduced by an average of 5% after 3 months. Some of the people experienced as much as a 19% reduction in A1C levels.
What the video does not tell us:
Here are some things that I was unable to determine from the video:
- How many people in the study were men and women?
- What were the ages of the people in the study?
- Did the study participants have any health problems (high cholesterol, elevated A1C, etc.)?
- Were the average reductions in body weight, A1C, and cholesterol statistically significant?
- Did Shakeology have different effects on body weight, A1C, or cholesterol levels in men vs. women?
- Was there a placebo group? Having a group in the study that did not drink Shakeology would make these results more meaningful.
Toward the end of the video Dr. Udani says ” say:
“The results we are seeing are only due to Shakeology.”
That's a powerful statement. How do they know the results they saw were not simply due to weight loss?
By drinking 2 Shakeology shakes per day (in place of breakfast and lunch) people have reduced their total calorie intake for the day. Reducing calories also can also:
- Reduce body weight
- Reduce cholesterol
- Reduce A1C levels
Based on what was stated in the video, I don’t think we can tell if these values decreased because of Shakeology or simply because the people lost weight.
Dr Udani also states the in the video that the study is valuable because “it isolates the effect of shakeology,” In my opinion, the study, as depicted in the video, doesn’t do this because there is nothing to compare the effects of shakeology to.
For example, in my opinion, a better study would be:
- Take those same 50 people and randomly give them shakeology ―or nothing at all ―to see how they differ from each other after 90 days.
Or
- Randomly give the people either Shakeology or something that had similar calories to see what happens after 90 days.
Of course, I would have to see the actual study to know exactly what happened. My comments are based on watching YouTube video alone.
I hope BeachBody Coaches will let me know if this study ever becomes published in a clinical journal so I can make more informed comments. Until that happens, I'm of the opinion that the effects discussed in the Shakeology Clinical Trial video are simply the results Shakeology causing weight loss – and it's the weight loss that is causing reductions in cholesterol, body weight and A1C levels, rather than a direct effect of Shakeology itself.
I believe almost anything that causes people to lose weight can also cause reductions in cholesterol and A1C levels. See the “Shakeology and Weight Loss” section below for more about this.
Shakeology Side Effects
For healthy people yes, Shakeology is safe but for people who may not be healthy, here are some general things to think about. This list is not complete
- start with less than recommended for the first week
- stop taking at least 2 weeks before surgery
- if you take any medications such as blood thinners talk to your doctor
- Pregnant or nursing – ask your doctor first
In June 2013 the website, Consumerlab.com found lead contamination in Greenberry Shakeology. They found 12.7 micrograms of lead per serving of Shakeology. Beachbody, the maker of Shakeology, responded to this by stating:
“While they seek to inform consumers, they may be actually misleading consumers by not distinguishing between harmful heavy metals and those that are naturally occurring in plants, vegetables and minerals.”
Consumerlab, on their website, fired back stating:
“Lead contamination of plants generally occurs to do contamination of the environment in which they have grown – often caused by industrial pollution or proximity to roadways, where in the past, cars used leaded gasoline. “
So, it sounds like Beach Body is saying that lead is a natural occurrence while Consumerlab is saying, the lead is present because the plants used were contaminated by the environment in which they are grown.
Here is a link to the Dr. Oz Show website shows Beach Body response to the Consumerlab findings.
In 2015 Consumer Reports noted that Shakeology had been reformulated and they no longer detect lead. Shakeology is now in the “approved” category. For more on this, see my Vegan Chocolate Shakeology review.
Other Meal Replacement Shakes
Other meal replacement reviews worth looking at
Shakeology And Weight Loss?
In the Shakeology program, people are instructed to replace one meal a day with Shakology. They are also supposed to exercise 3x a week and eat a healthy diet. This is similar to the reasoning behind other weight loss plans you've probably already heard of. For example:
- SlimFast: drink 2 shakes and eat a sensible dinner
- Special K diet: eat 2 bowls of cereal and eat a sensible meal
If you read my review of Right Size Smoothies, you may remember that the Right Size Smoothie plan was to replace 2 meals with 2 smoothies.
So, the idea behind Shakeology for weight loss makes sense; just use the shake to reduce the calories you eat.
The same thing is also true for many of their competitors like the Isagenix Shake
So for people who don't have the time to eat well or make their meals, I can see how something like Shakeology (or similar weight loss shake) would be attractive. People are more likely to do things that are easy.
How Does Shakeology Taste?
Does Shakeology taste good? I had a chance to try Shakeology thanks to a friend who gave me some samples. Here are the results of my Shakeology taste test.
Also, see the Vegan Chocolate Shakeology review for how it tastes.
How Much Does It Cost?
When I wrote this review, the cost of Shakeology was $119.95 a month (30 servings). This comes to about $4 per shake. You may be able to get it cheaper than this if you are a Team Beachbody coach and have other Beachbody coaches selling products under you on the pyramid. As such, some people may become Beachbody coaches as a way to get Shakeology cheaper.
Who Makes Shakeology?
Shakeology is made by the company Beachbody also known as Beachbody LLC. Beachbody is not only is behind Shakeology but a wide range of other fitness-related products ranging from P90X to Insanity to name a few.
According to the Better Business Bureau, BeachBody LLC is located at 3301 Exposition Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404 .
Their contact number is (800) 998-1681.
What is a Team Beachbody Coach?
These are the people who often sell Shakeology and other Beach Body products. Team Beachbody Coaches may or may not have a background in fitness, health or wellness. On the TeamBeachBody.com website it says only that:
“You don’t need to be a fitness or weight-loss expert to become a Beachbody Coach. You just need to be ready to commit to changing your life.”
That's a little vague, so do ask about the credentials of a Beachbody Coach before you take any specific health advice from them.
The name Beachbody Coach is actually smart marketing. Instead of calling the people who sell Shakeology (and other Beachbody products) Beachbody distributors, they call them “Coaches”. It's like Walmart calling their sales staff “Associates”.
To be a Team Beachbody coach, people pay $39.99 to start. Beachbody coaches receive a commission for sales they make. Fortunately, Beachbody coaches do not have to buy Shakeology or other Beachbody products before they sell them. Team Beachbody coaches also are used to help people reach their fitness goals. The extent to which they can help would depend on how smart -fitness-wise they are.
Remember Beachbody coaches don't have to know anything about fitness, health or wellness.
Beachbody coaches also try to recruit others to become Beachbody coaches. They in turn, receive commissions on what their recruits sell.
So, Team Beachbody has a multi level marketing aspect. I'm not against MLM companies but it does by nature give incentives to coaches whose main goal is to recruit new people rather than selling the product. This ultimately might dilute the quality of the coaching service.
So Does It Work
Despite the hype, Shakeology is just a low-calorie meal replacement shake. If you follow the plan, you'll likely lose weight. But that's because of your eating fewer calories. Don't believe the hype. It's all about eating fewer calories.
Here are less expensive options
What do you think?
Hi Randall, glad you found my review of Shakeology. I use both muscle milk and dymatize elite whey protein (muscle milk only on my oatmeal). Ive read that whey protein might interact with L dopa which is used with Parkinsons but not sure if it interacts with your meds. You can always ask a pharmacist. They might be able to look that up for you.
Thanks Joe. I am in an evidence-based medicine profession. I agree that the product does seem to not explain itself without a study published outside of the walls of beachbody.com let alone a peer-reviewed journal. It does look like a good nutritional supplement, but without a trial to back up the claims, it is a tough sell for me.
However, I am going to try it for 90 days and see what sort of results I can get from it. It would be nice to see a two-armed trial (one with and one without shakeology with similar exercise routines and study populations). This is a great example of where worlds of marketing and science collide.
Hey Joe,
I stumbled on your website looking for info on the P90X recovery drink…which after reading will save me ton of money by instead mixing frozen berries and possibly add protein powder) and got lucky finding your Shakeology review since I was interested in this product as well.
I was very curious about Shakeology…naturally because it’s presented very well but telling you how one shake can save so much money by avoiding purchasing all the foods they say you have to eat to equal the nutrition in their product. The price naturally made me cringe & caused me to wonder if it’s really worth it.
Being that I am a seizure prone person who finally (at least for now) has them under control, I’m blessed and thankful I saw that ginkgo may interact with my seizure meds. I like how you noted there may not be a lot of it in the Shakeology, but any product that has anything that could interact with my meds are instantly denied.
Finally, I was curious if you knew any protein powders that are worth purchasing that won’t interact with seizure meds. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for the info,
Randall
John thanks i appreciate your comment. Thanks for the offer on giving me some free samples of Shakeology. I have some now. Thanks for your kind offer however.
Hey Joe, awesome review! I am a beachbody coach ( I don’t actually coach I only signed up for the discounts to be honest) and I’ve been on shakeology for about 2 and a half months now. The only reason I mainly take it is because of the vitamins it has to offer, as a weight loss supplement…I strongly believe it’s over hyped. If you still need sample packs to help you with your reviews shoot me a mail, I got some free greenberry and chocolate packs I’d gladly give you.
Jen thanks. Id be interesting in trying Shakeology. I’ll email you privately about this 🙂
Hi Joe!
I bought a big box of Shakeology because of hearing of all the great benefits of it. BUT – I just can’t drink it because of the taste. I’ve tried to mix it with different fruits, peanut butter, etc, but still not a fan. I’d be more than happy to send you some (free of course!) to help with your review.
The flavour of the shakes is all based on your PH levels. The taste is off for you because your body is more than likely high in Acidic levels. Our bodies need to be more on the Alkaline state…which is what Shakeology helps, as well as eating properly!
Leslie, while I appreciate your words, I eat pretty healthy. When you say the body needs to be in a more alkaline state, can you tell me what part of the body needs this? The pH of the blood is always slightly alkaline. Your blood alkalinity and mine are basically the same. Anything that makes the blood too acidic or too alkaline would kill us.
Dave, I think I know why the owner said this. GNC gives commissions and bonuses to salesmen who sell the most expensive supplements. This was told to me by someone who worked at GNC. That’s why the GNC sales people get annoyed when you dont buy the more expensive supplements.
Was the product he was trying to sell you cheaper than Muscle Milk or more expensive? I use Muscle Milk myself on my oatmeal because it microwaves very well and doesn’t clump up like other protein powders do.
I went to g.n.c. a few weeks ago to get some muscle milk, and the owner of the g.n.c. store in Somers Point N.J. said if I was going to buy that crap I might as well go to Wall Mart. I told him “Wow, that is a great sales pitch” Go to wall mart. Can you believe that one. My 14 year old son likes muscle milk. I like it myself. Sometimes the sales people take it personal when you don’t purchase the most expensive product that they are pushing. I asked him why he sold all of the other products if they were all crap too. He said, ” Because he has to ” lol
John
Thanks for telling your thoughts about shakeology. I actually did try to find a shakeology coach to give me some samples to try so I could use that in my Shakeology review but could not find any. Those coaches I did speak with seemed more interested in recruiting me to be a Shakeology coach. I should have been smart like you and went to the shakeology facebook page!
As for protein powders, I like Muscle Milk in my oatmeal. I use chocolate flavor muscle milk. It microwaves well because muscle milk has more fat than other protein powders. I only use 1 scoop with oatmeal.
In the protein shakes I make, I like Dymatize Elite. I like chocolate flavor. 1 scoop has 24 grams of protein and only about 117 calories -pretty good!
I also like PowerBar Protein Plus protein powder. PowerBar sent me some free samples to try and it’s pretty good. 1 scoop has 130 calories and 20 grams of protein. They sent me both chocolate and vanilla. The chocolate tastes good. I have not used vanilla yet but will when the chocolate runs out. You can tell I really like chocolate 🙂
Joe –
Thanks for the unbiased review. I thought I would share my experience with the product seeing how I AM NOT a beach body coach, however, I have done 1 and 1/2 P90X sessions and I am now on a P90X/Insanity Hybrid.
I use Shakeology 3-4 times a week on my non-weight lifting days. I drink the shake 1-2 hours before my cardio workouts (not sure if that is the optimal time, it just works out good for me with my work schedule). I just started my second 30 day bag. I have to admit I love the Chocolate flavor! I blend one scoop with a banana, tablespoon of almond butter, and 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 cup of skim milk and ice. My experience is that besides being delicious (chocolate flavor) I get a pretty solid increase in energy, almost a heightened awareness. I feel sharper, it pretty awesome to be honest. Also, I can get 3-4 hours fullness from a shake, so I have experienced that it does indeed curb your appetite. Lastly, I feel like it does aide in digestion as well. The one negative with Shakeology is the cost, hence why I don’t use it every day. As a non Beachbody Coach, the price is like $150 w/ shipping. No joke. However, I am pretty sure that I don’t want to drink a shake every day so I don’t get sick of it.
If you were wondering, on my weight lifting days, I use a protein shake supplement that I bought from GNC mixed with water, greek yogurt, fresh berries, and a banana. I am new to your site, so I am going to go through and read some of your reviews on protein shakes. Any insight you have on good protein powders (brands, recipes, etc) to take on lifting days would be greatly appreciated.
I think Shakeology is a great product and I am happy with it. The whole coach thing is annoying, especially when you are trying to find non-biased reviews of the product. If you want some free samples, go to Facebook and find the Shakeology page and hunt down a coach to send you some. That’s what I did and I now order it through her Beachbody site.
Again, good review and I hope people find my experience with the product helpful.
Cheers!
Andrea, glad to help. I agree its always good to try Shakeology first for a month or so before getting involved withe company. Its interesting you said your club sells the Pp0X recovery drink. I guess that means your club is part of the multi level marketing (MLM) aspect of Beachbody…
If you do a search for “Beachbody Scam” or something like that you will find the video series of a former Beachbody coach. He has a LOT to say about the company.
Hey Joe! Thanks for the review! I too have been looking for an objective review of this product and how it compared to the Isogenix products. I am considering becoming a Beachbody coach as well to make a few extra bucks… but was weary about putting my name with a product I did not know much about. The person “recruiting” me tells me he is going to quit his full time job later this year because he has done really well working for Beachbody. He also has shared with me many success stories from people he knows that endorse the product. People I know who have used it recommend it as well. I want to try for myself first and then decide. It is expensive, however, my gym sells recovery shakes for $4.00/each, so the price is competitive I think. I’ll let you know if I decide to go thrugh with it! Hope you are well!
AC
George thanks much for your kind words. I’m glad you found my Shakeology review helpful.
Surprisingly I have been approached by many Beachbody “coaches” for use of my likeness and services. I have declined on a number of occasions mainly because of the multi level marketing and the product. I did not like the sample I was given, and the cost compared to making it my self.
I am not hating on the product; it’s just that I take a common sense approach to fitness and utilize education, nutrition, diet and exercise instead of pushing using a product for weight loss.
This is the most detailed summary I have seen, and even now if you Google the product, you get the company advertisement in the form of a private person testimony. Good job Mr. Cannon….I’m glad I took your class!
Thanks Christine I’m glad I was able to help you. I do fruit smoothies for breakfast myself. Here is something I wrote on smoothies including the recipes that I use myself
http://www.joe-cannon.com/home/wp/smoothie-review-and-my-recipes/
Happy 2011!
Thanks for the honest review. Hard to find a review from anyone not already on Team Beachbody. I’ve been trying to decide if I should give this stuff a shot. Today I finally settled on buying a few packs from eBay just to see what it tastes like. It seems extremely pricey for the average person. What I really wanted was a nutritious shake mix to blend up in the morning with some fruit or milk because I rarely have time for breakfast. This seems like too expensive an alternative the more I read about it.
Glad I could help Bonnie – and I like your website by the way!
Thanks for such a thorough in depth honest review
Lsura, you are very welcome! I’m glad you found it useful.
Thanks for posting this Joe, being a weight loss success story, so many people have asked me what ‘products’ I used to drop 130 lbs. and I didn’t use a product. I did it through working out and eating healthy whole foods.
I’m now a personal trainer though and work out intensely and often look for added ways to integrate more protein and extra nutrition into my day when I’m doing intense muscle training.
I appreciate your research!!!
Hey there Joe,
I saw this post of yours and it caught my eye.
I AM a Beachbody coach (and a certified PT; by YOU 🙂 and although I don’t use it daily, I DO use Shakeology.
I believe that if someone is interested in using a meal replacement shake that it is a GREAT option. It’s pricey, but it does make a difference in lessening cravings AND has several other benefits.
I am also an avid Beachbody product enthusiast 🙂
Just wanted to put my 2cents in. Thanks for the article!