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Is there a difference in shakeolgy vs other protein powders?  
Do they help keep you fuller for longer and help with food cravings?

Honest opinion alert  
 
They just taste worse, and the are the corner stone of the pyramid scam that is driving the 21 day fix. The fix itself is laid out well and is great, the shakes are what they use to squeeze money out of you. Then when you go to cancel the always try to stick you with another order because they will say they already shipped it, regardless of when you call to cancel.  
 
No matter what you do the shakes will taste awful and the only people who say different are the coaches trying to sell it.

have to do a lot of research on the shake you are after. Each company has a different taste, different type, different outcome. There are SOOOOO many different brands as well as different type. So it really depends on what you are after. I buy my powder and all supplements from Popeyes (I do NOT work there just a loyal customer). I will go to no other place as they know what they are talking about and do not lure you into buying anything you do not need. My protein taken with water is supposed to taste like chocolate and it tastes like water with flavoring and is not very tasty....but is what I need and best of all around $50.00 for 70+ servings. When I looked at Shakeology the price of (I believe) $120/month stopped me from looking any further. I didn't mind the taste, but the price killed it instantly.  
You must remember that these are NOT a meal replacement, you still need proper diet! They are a supplement, even if they say replacement. I put mine in my morning smoothy (got recipe of bodybuilding.com) and then I eat my 5-6 meals per day. You do not want to stay full longer, you want to eat small well planned out meals every 2-3hrs. That meal can be a 1/2cup of greek yogurt & nuts, or it can be a chicken, brown rice & veggie meal. You need to figure out your calorie intake and sort it out from there. My $50ish protein powder lasts me a couple months at 1/day or would last just over a month at 2/day if I wanted to treat it as a "replacement".  
Taste is great but not always good! Equate Protein Shake (chocolate) is amazing and very cheap, but so packed in sugar it is counter productive. Go see if you can sample some different flavors (Popeyes sometimes does this).  
Don't take what I or anyone else says as the truth, go research online and in stores with people that do supplements for a living! YouTube has tones of reviews on all sorts of shakes/supplements, bodybuilding.com has forums and reviews, Popeyes employees are trained and use the stuff themselves....I could be some shmuck that has never taken any supplements or workouts until I found out I could make tones of coin selling products to people trying to make a change in their lifestyle and call myself a "trainer/coach". Take everything with a grain of salt because we all have our biases (if you look back through past threads you will see my biases against certain products). I promise you that the boys at Popeyes will NOT steer you wrong and will NOT try to sell you anything you don't need (this I know from personal experience)!

Catlover1123 said "Is there a difference in shakeolgy vs other protein powders?   Do they help keep you fuller for longer and help with food cravings? "

they are both expensive, scamming you out of money.

I have tried them all and Isagenix is by far the best available. Text me if you would like more info prices etc. I could likely get you a few samples.  
 
Bev

I have tried Body by Vi, Isagenix, Shakeology and Whey protein powder from Walmart. I really didn't like the taste of Shakeology and found the Isagenix very constipating. Love the Body by Vi shakes but to save money the whey protein powder tastes okay and is just as filling.

ChrisDA said "    Brenda said "    Catlover1123 said "Is there a difference in shakeolgy vs other protein powders?   Do they help keep you fuller for longer and help with food cravings? " they are both expensive, scamming you out of money. " How are protein powders a scam? Easily one of the most affordable sources of protein. "

Chris is correct pound for pound protein powder is one of the cheapest sources of protein. Alternatives are egg whites and canned tuna. Both of the alternatives will have a similar cost per pound. Is protein powder overpriced absolutely it is a by product from milk production and someone realized people would pay for it and started selling it.  
 
If you are concerned about the price Google Canadian Protien and there are a lot of cheaper options available than your local stores.

was the wrong word. They are all run on a pyramid (illegal0 type system. After you decide you can't afford them any more, what did you learn? That exercise does the same thing for free.

All I can say is you need to do your homework.Shakes that contain soy are in my opinion bad. You want to look for Whey protein shakes. I am an Isagenix rep but not a pushy one. I inform you of your choices and answer your questions the best I can. There is so much more to weight loss and healthy living than just dieting. Activity is vital. I have suffered and battled with my weight for 20 plus years. I started Isagenix because I loved the shakes and the other products and most of all it got me putting something into my body in the morning....which is very important.  
 
My best advice to you is try samples...if you can't get samples then I would eliminate that product from the list ( just my opinion) Any good company will also offer a money back gaurantee. Usually 30 days.  
Every rep from every company will tell you they are the best but in the end it is your choice and what suits your tastes and needs.  
 
As I said before if you want more info I can get that to you but I will never pressure you into anything. I will however make sure you get what you want for the best price possible.  
 
Hooe you find what you are looking for!!

Yep..like always there is the nah Sayers. Quick to shoot down something because of a bad experience themselves or just don't understand how some businesses work. (No scam or sceam)  
 
Shakeology it's self with amond milk is..not bad. With an extract in it like coconut..pretty awesome. Everyone will have different tastes but with any protein powder you can add something to them for a totally different taste. Is it pricey? It can be. Does it have more nutrience then other brands I'd say yes.  
If anyone has questions I'd be more then happy to answer (even the negative people..) them in a PM incase I don't see them here.

Whey vs. Casein  
 
Whey protein is a fast digesting protein. Casein is a slow digesting protein. The biggest concern is fat loss vs muscle loss. When people start making a lifestyle change the calorie support for our body's energy needs are not adequate: therefore forcing your body to not just burn fat stores but muscles mass.  
 
It depends what your goals are but for myself personally casein helped me with greater fat loss as my goal was to increase my strength/gain muscle mass. If your protein intake isn't adequate you will lose muscle mass.  
 
So varying on your goals you really need to do the research and find what suits your needs.

Epicure Has one now too  
 
https://epicure.com/en/product/1006740

mommabear 3 said "All I can say is you need to do your homework.Shakes that contain soy are in my opinion bad. You want to look for Whey protein shakes. I am an Isagenix rep but not a pushy one. I inform you of your choices and answer your questions the best I can. There is so much more to weight loss and healthy living than just dieting. Activity is vital. I have suffered and battled with my weight for 20 plus years. I started Isagenix because I loved the shakes and the other products and most of all it got me putting something into my body in the morning....which is very important.     My best advice to you is try samples...if you can't get samples then I would eliminate that product from the list ( just my opinion) Any good company will also offer a money back gaurantee. Usually 30 days.   Every rep from every company will tell you they are the best but in the end it is your choice and what suits your tastes and needs.     As I said before if you want more info I can get that to you but I will never pressure you into anything. I will however make sure you get what you want for the best price possible.     Hooe you find what you are looking for!! "

Your statement that weight loss is not all about diet is incorrect. Weight loss is math, you need to expend more calories than you intake. 3600 calories of deficit will ideally be one pound of fat gone. How you achieve the deficit is up to you. Want to eat your base metabolic calorie burn each day? Then you will require exercise to lose weight. Want to sit on your butt and lose weight? Just eat less calories than you body naturally burns.  
 
Is exercising healthier? Absolutely, is it required... No!  
 
Arnold (terminator Arnold) says it 90% diet and 10% exercise. The diet will lead you to success.  
 
Choose a macro diet plan. 40-40-20 worked for me. 40% carbs 40% Protien and 20% fat. Get those from quality sources and you will be full and satisfied below your natural calorie expenditure.  
 
I used a lot of protein shakes because it's hard to hit that protein number. Choose a quality source. I don't recommend soy because of increase estrogen and well man boobies. Whey is my go too, because it is easily mixed and is a good source of protein/calorie. Casein is ok but it's chalky and not the best without a blender. Make sure your protein is working for you and get brands with BCAAs and Glutimine so you don't need extra supplements. If you can get your protein from whole foods and supplement with shakes.  
 
Good luck to everyone on their journey. Myself I lost 150lbs, some was from eating and exercise and some was from dieting.

You should get on the Isagenix  
It's great tasting and meal replacing , and bunch of other great stuff to..  
Works great. Best shakes and protein bars ever, if you'd like more info text Marianne at 204-573-0068 or call her . She is helping me Down my path of weight loss and better energy. Steve