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I am looking for suggestions on protein drink type meal replacements.  
 
I was considering Shakeology, but not sure I want to pay that price (it seems a little pricy) also I don't want the shipping hassle, id rather buy in store.  
 
Can anyone suggest something comparable?  
 
Edited by NameChanged, 2016-01-26 14:55:11

You won't find anything in the stores that will even come close to what you get in shakeology. It is simply the healthiest protein shake you can get. There are ways around the expensive price and shipping I can tell you all about if you like.

Might be good to meet with a Registered Dietitian and find ways to meet your nutritional requirements with real food VS meal replacements and save $$. You can see one for FREE just ask your physician for a referral or call the Brandon hospital and ask for Outpatient Dietitian Services. There is also a free service the province has called Dial-A-Dietitian to talk to one live (and for FREE!) 1-877-830-2892, they can give you the latest information on supplements, food, nutrition etc. They provide evidenced based information that is unbiased (they don't make a profit selling a product to you).  
 
Here's an article a Dietitian wrote about Shakeology that really analyzes it and breaks it down http://abbylangernutrition.com/ask-the-dietitian-is-shakeology-a-good-meal-replacement/#.Vm-XCoiljPQ.twitter

There is no such thing as a meal replacement. Nothing can replace food.  

I drink shakeology and love it. But another alternative is juicing. This way you gets TONNES of nutrition that you know is natural and it's concentrated. Then if you really want to add protien, research protien powders that have no additives. I really don't think the protien is necessary though.  

There is nothing that can replace the real meal! Lol  
 
Edited by Deb1, 2016-01-26 21:02:20

Deb1 said "There is nothing that can replace the real meal! Lol     Edited by Deb1, 2016-01-26 21:02:20"

I know nothing can technically replace a real meal... I just have my reasons at the moment (Which is no ones business) as to why I am on occation (not always) just a few days a week, unable to have a real sit down food meal.  
Which is why I am looking for suggestions on meal replacements that I can get nutrition from.

Nameless said "Might be good to meet with a Registered Dietitian and find ways to meet your nutritional requirements with real food VS meal replacements and save $$. You can see one for FREE just ask your physician for a referral or call the Brandon hospital and ask for Outpatient Dietitian Services. There is also a free service the province has called Dial-A-Dietitian to talk to one live (and for FREE!) 1-877-830-2892, they can give you the latest information on supplements, food, nutrition etc. They provide evidenced based information that is unbiased (they don't make a profit selling a product to you).     Here's an article a Dietitian wrote about Shakeology that really analyzes it and breaks it down http://abbylangernutrition.com/ask-the-dietitian-is-shakeology-a-good-meal-replacement/#.Vm-XCoiljPQ.twitter "

I will look into all that

If you have health insurance check to see if Shakeology is covered. My daughters health insurance covers it! Mine however doesn't.

i agree nothing can replace a meal and if you want the benefits of food eating the fiber is important too so i dont get the whole juicing thing but if you just cant eat a meal for whatever reason i just make a smoothie myself, frozen fruit, yogurt, milk and then i add some chia seeds and it fills me up, gives me some protein, nutriments and fiber, if you want more calories you could add some healthy oils to it, i find making it myself healthy and affordable but if you are looking for a mix or premade meal replacement you could try ensure, its what the dietitians at the hospital give to people who can eat enough

I just started having a shake in the mornings. I purchased a brand called Six Star nutrition and purchased at Walmart for 19.99. I find this helps me get through the morning till I have more time at lunch for a meal. I have mine mixed only with water, but you can use anything from milk, soy/almond milk, add peanut butter, fruits etc. It's low in calories, sugars and carbs. Also, a friend offered me to try a brand called Quest. Its more on the expensive side (I think about 40 for a big jug) but sure is yummy!

are millions of shakes online that all you need is a little yogurt, milk, banana, wheat germ/flax seeds and so on and so forth. You NEVER need to spend money on shakeology or any other protein/shake drinks! There are so many better ways to get what you are after for a lot cheaper. Even if you want to add a little more protein to your google shake recipe you can go to Popeyes and get a 70 serving protein powder for $50.00. Be very careful with the cheap shake mixes at Walmart (not bashing any store or brand) but if you look at the ingredients on some of the cheaper ones, you will find that they are full of sugar to make them taste as good as they do (we made this mistake cause my wife is cheap and was saving money).  
I in NO way work for or know anyone that does work for Popeyes....but go talk to them and they will NOT screw you over with what they suggest. I will never set foot in another supplement store except for Popeyes in Brandon. Great deals and very knowledgeable employees that use the stuff. Not to mention, many of these products have stood the test of time compared to new fade diet shakes.  
But I strongly encourage you to just look online, we used to do a shake they had in the bowflex meal plan and it was simple and full of what I needed to get through the morning and not a stitch of fancy expensive powders in it (I was a bigger guy while trying to lose weight and working out hard).  
Good luck, hope you find what you need without spending hard earned money!

For comparison based on nutrition, taste, hunger factor and value, check out these websites:  
http://www.mealreplacementshakereviews.com OR http://www.mealreplacementshakes.com  
 
I am currently taking the Arbonne meal replacement protein shake mix for breakfast and lunch and I love it. I have had issues in the past with soy or whey protein, but Arbonne is completely vegan using Pea and Rice protein (20g per shake). If you get a Preferred Client membership including taxes and shipping it works out to about $2.50 a shake.  
 
Edited by Mamabear2, 2016-01-27 13:41:53

instead of spending $$$ on meal replacement shakes, why not just buy cans of Boost, they are "meal replacements" or so they say on the can, and way way cheaper. I'm really not sure if they are that much different than the expensive kind. I drink Boosts about 2-3 times a week for supper instead of having a big meal and it really makes a difference.

This is a huge misconception! Its not a meal replacement its a supplement, if you're concerned about cost, try the Boost shakes as the person above suggested, otherwise, make your own with some greek yogurt, peanut butter, fruit, etc. If you're in the market for protein powder, I use a Canadian brand called Diesel, the health store in the mall sells it, $38 for a 2lb jug, it tastes quite good and is made gluten/lactose free and without any artificial sweeteners but its not cheap by any means. You'll have to make your own mind up on this, don't let people trying to shill their own pyramid scheme products sell you some expensive garbage just so they can get to their "gold" level or whatever it is.