Introduction to Shakeology The idea of using shakes as a means to get to a better diet is not actually that original as far as weight loss goes. In fact, ever since Slim Fast has been around, it is an idea that has been tried again and again in many different forms. The Shakeology approach is one that is a little bit different however, even though it uses the same types of weight loss shakes that the others have before. The weight loss protein shakes that you take from Shakeology are used in conjunction with exercise (we recommend P90X ) in the same way that other shake for weight loss programs have worked, but the ingredients in Shakeology are different and the results are supposedly different too, read on to learn the truth.
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How Shakeology WorksThe basic premise behind Shakeology is that you use its proprietary blend as a meal replacement shake. Notice that we said meal replacement shake instead of meal replacement shakes, because under the Shakeology regime of action, you only need to take one of them a day. One of your meals gets replaced with the shake and then you exercise and workout at least three times a week in addition to that. According to the Shakeology people, doing these two things in conjunction with each other should be good enough in order to actually get the results that you need.
The Shakeology ApproachLooking at the above paragraph, I wouldn’t blame you for raising an eyebrow in disbelief. This is the reaction that most people have to Shakeology, because in the world of weight loss, the conventional wisdom is that you need to take the phrase “too good to be true” quite seriously. If a weight loss program sounds like it is too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true. And on the face of it, Shakeology does indeed sound like it is too good to be true.
That having been said, it is often a good idea to take a deeper look at the program in question in order to make sure that your first impressions on the face of things were correct. In the case of Shakeology, it is absolutely true that you need to do this, because once you sit down and seriously start to consider the implications of what the Shakeology people want you to do, it starts to get a lot harder.
The two things that they want you to do are by no means easy things to do. Working out three times a week might sound like it is easy to do at first, but when you realize that people fail at programs all of the time that have those exact same requirements, it becomes a little harder in your mind. The fact of the matter is that even working out once a week is hard for people to do because it involves adding a rigid routine to their lives. People have busy lives that are often unpredictable as well, meaning that carving out an hour three times a week and maintaining that regularity is a real challenge, even if the motivation is there. More often than not, the motivation isn’t there as well and that just compounds the problem entirely.
As far as drinking the shake is concerned, Shakeology runs into the same problem that is encountered by every single shake weight loss program that has ever been conceived. In general, that problem is that shakes are not filling. No matter how many ingredients you stuff into them (and Shakeology brags about a proprietary blend containing more than 70 different ingredients), shakes usually lack a high level of satiety and that in turn means that using them as a replacement for even one meal is a dicey proposition for someone that does not have the discipline to wait until the next meal before starting to eat something other than a shake.
Does Shakeology Work?While the above information is interesting and hopefully eye-opening, it is probably a fair guess that at the end of the day you are only interested in the question that forms the title of this section. It is a fair question, but in order to answer it we need to go past the simple yes or no answer. Instead, the answer to this question is yes, but with a very big proviso on that answer.
It is true that the Shakeology program will work, if you actually stick to the guidelines of the program. The ingredients contained within the shakes will not only increase your metabolic rate and therefore allow you to consume nutrients quicker and more efficiently, but they will also help you expel the toxins from your body, something that will give you more reserve energy that in turn might help you stick to your regular workout schedule as time goes on. All of this is true, but it hinges on you being able to stick to the guidelines of the program, something that is not easy to do.
The truth of the matter is that no matter what you drink in a shake, if you are able to replace a meal with a shake and workout three times a week, you are going to lose weight no matter what. The shake could be full of terrible sweetening ingredients and chances are good that it is probably still better than the average breakfast or lunch meal that a person eats. This means that you are reducing caloric intake everyday and working out three times a week in addition to that and of course if you manage to do that, you are going to see results. In this respect, Shakeology is really no different from any other meal replacement shake program and if you have failed in attempts with other ones, you should not be particularly excited about this one either.
What Shakeology does have going for it however is the ingredient mix within the shake. Their shake is better than just about everything else you can get out there and in the end that means that at the very least, the shake will be giving you a fighting chance at maintaining your rigorous workout schedule. If that seems like it would help you where other shakes have failed, take a closer look at this program.
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, on 03-09-2009 02:29
i AM ON THE HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM & HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY NEXT CHOC SHAKEOLOGY & AM VERY LOW!!! & A HOLIDAY WEEKEND IS COMING & i DON'T WANT TO MISS OUT ON MY DAILY SHAKE
I RECEIVED MY LAST SHIPMENT ON 8-2 09 OR IT WAS SHIPPED OUT THAT DAY W/ MY VIDEOS PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT TO DO!!
THANKS SOOOO MUCH,
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, on 29-07-2009 15:37
I have a 2 ½ year old daughter and a 7 month old baby girl! People have been congratulating me on the third baby on the way....I am not pregnant! I was turned on to this product purely to lose my pregnancy weight and after a week I could already see the difference. I have done nothing else different other than the shake in the morning for breakfast. What is even better, I have so much more energy it is crazy.....My house is so clean (if you knew me that would be enough right there) that I have been cleaning out all my closets, pantry, garage….. you name it I have been cleaning it, with time to spare to spend quality time with my daughters and husband. This is a life changing shake, in more than one way, I would love to talk to you about the changes that I feel, please email me I look forward to hearing from you and telling you about an opportunity to change your life! Amber |
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I have been using shakology now for 8 days it has changed my life not just in weight. I have many challenges with my digestion system for many many years. Now I can eat hot peppers with no problem no gas no bloating just feel awesome. I use to eat lunch and feel I ate lunch no matter how small the meal now I feel DYNAMIC after lunch and dinner. As for the weight this is not really why I chose this product that is just a bonus. If you want me to answer any questions please feel free to email
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