Shakeology

Is expensive. Let's go ahead and get that Elephant out of the room. Why in holy moly does this cost so freaking much? Why am I paying this ridiculous as poo price for it now?

Let's Review!

I never ever would have bought an ENTIRE bag of shakeology if I hadn't tried a sample first. I got a sample from my beachbody coach Laura Diaz. I was interested in what all the hype was and I was only spending $5 to try. So why not?

I started with Chocolate Shakeology.

Let's start with the taste. When I opened it up, I immediately thought of a crushed up vitamin. It smelled gross. I didn't have any ice to blend it with so I mixed a Starbucks instant coffee and some peanut butter in a blender bottle with almond milk, and chugged. It didn't taste great. I wasn't immediately addicted because it was so delicious. It wasn't so gross that I spit it out and refused to ever drink it again.

Let me say since then, I have tried the vanilla. It tastes like a sugar cookie. It is the best tasting shake I have had in a long, long time.

Claims of Energy: I can't really say this one way or the other because I like to mix my coffee in with it. I do feel more energetic throughout the day. But I wouldn't think of this as something to give me a boost to do some crazy workout. It's more like a long distance runner than a sprinter.

Claims of Weight Loss: I did not exercise while taking shakeology because I wanted to see if I would lose weight using it. I lost 3 pounds in the course of about a week and a half. So you can say this is true.

Claims of Cravings Control: This is what I wanted the most out of the shakes. I have zero self control when it comes to sweets. Ice cream, brownies, cookies. I eat one you can bet I'm going to eat at least half of the container. Seriously, I don't understand why or how I do it. Back to the review. That day, I had ice cream in the freezer, and cookies in my pantry. I still had cookies and ice cream the next day. I didn't touch either of them. I didn't crave either one. I was offered ice cream and (deep breath) I TURNED IT DOWN. Whaaaa?

Probiotics and Prebiotics: I was already taking these beforehand, but there is good news here. I pay about 20 dollars a month for probiotics and 12 a month for prebiotics. Since they are included in the shake I won't have to pay for those anymore

Appetite Control: This is a big bonus. Not only does this help with cravings, it supresses your appetite. Not destroys it, but it helps me all day with portion control. I don't feel like I need an extra large serving, or seconds. I eat what a healthy portion of food should be, and I'm done. I'm full and satisfied. This is all without jitters, shakes, or stomach aches. I think that's awesome!

Anything Else: Ohhhkay here's the part that nobody else talks about. At least not that I've read. When you first start out...You will fart. And it will smell like the most awful farts you have ever, ever farted. I mean my husband followed me around with a bottle of febreze. They were nasty, but after a few days it stopped and I smell like a normal person now! Hooray!

Back to the Price: For coaches (like me) the price is 97.50 a month. I don't have a coaches fee because I am a military spouse. Subtracting the 32.00 I spend on probiotics and prebiotics, it gets lowered down to 65.50. That is still quite pricey. However, I don't crave fastfood or junkfood at all so I am thinking I will save there.

Conclusion: If you need energy, buy a coffee, or 5 hour energy. If you need a way to cram in vitamins, probiotics, prebiotics into one meal consider shakeology. If you have the means, and have no self control with cravings or you feel hungry all the time, please give shakeology a chance! (Start with Vanilla!)