Why I Chose Shakeology

There are a dizzying number of meal replacement and protein shakes on the market and I have researched and tried my fair share of them over the years.

Shakeology is a meal replacement shake, not a protein shake. Simply put, a protein shake is supplement that increases your daily intake of protein, where as, a meal replacement shake is designed for whole nutrition. Protein shakes are jam packed with protein and little else, meal replacement shakes provide all of your required nutrients including protein.

I personally chose Shakeology because I needed a meal replacement shake to supplement what I am not eating throughout the day. As I mentioned before I easily forget to eat then quickly reach for the fastest thing in my kitchen (which is usually the unhealthiest). I have tried protein shakes to supplement workouts but I found that I did not like the bulk that protein shakes added to my 4'10" frame.

In taste comparison to other shakes, Vanilla Shakeology (which is the only flavor that I drink) has one of the best consistencies and overall tastes. I personally have never ever liked any chocolate shake that I have tried. Vanilla really can be transformed into any flavor you desire, chocolate, tropical, strawberry, banana. Being a creature of habit, I tend to stick to the same mix-ins for my shakes. My recipe: Vanilla Shakeology, 1/2 of a banana, Almond Breeze Almond Coconut Milk Unsweetened and mixed frozen fruit (usually whatever I find at Costco or whatever is on sale).

Shakeology is one of the more expensive shakes that I have purchased, at around $4.40 per day or $132 per month (I have quit Starbucks and limited my eating out), HOWEVER it is well worth the purchase for the nutritional value, the taste and the convenience of helping me stick to a better eating regimen.

There is absolutely nothing that could replace the nutritional value of eating an actual well balanced meal and fruits, veggies and protein. However, if you find that you are unable to eat well and balanced throughout the day I would highly recommend Shakeology.