For those unfamiliar with Shakeology, it’s very easy to jump
to conclusions when it’s brought up in conversation. Everyone has a different
assumption of what Shakeology is, which often leads to inaccurate information
being shared. Below are five of the most common misconceptions about Shakeology
along with the truth behind each one. Hopefully this helps to answer any
questions you may have about Shakeology. If you have additional questions,
please contact me!
I hear this one a lot. “I already take a protein shake. What makes Shakeology so much better than other protein shakes?” Well the biggest reason is that it isn’t just a protein shake. With the number of different protein shakes out there, it’s easy to assume that Shakeology is just another one with similar benefits. This couldn't be further from the truth. Shakeology does contain protein, but it is also dense with nutrition that is essential to your daily diet. Whereas a protein shake is often used to supplement your diet, Shakeology becomes an integral part of it, satisfying all of your nutrition needs. Shakeology can be used for any meal – breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The goal of Shakeology is to be able to decrease the number of calories you consume without decreasing your nutritional intake. It would be next to impossible to consume the amount of fruit and vegetables on a daily basis that equals the amount of nutrition in Shakeology, just from a pure volume standpoint. However at 170 calories, Shakeology makes this easy for you, which is not something a protein can offer.
2. Misconception: Shakeology is about comparing sugar/carbs/protein/fats to other shakes
In taking a closer look, it’s easy to fall into the trap of doing a straight comparison of ingredients between Shakeology and other shakes. Sure other shakes may show up as having zero grams of sugar, but how is that attained? The same way diet soda has zero grams of sugar: by using artificial sweeteners! If something is all-natural as Shakeology is, it’s going to have some sugar in it, even if it is solely from the fruit components. Stevia is a plant-based sweetener used in Shakeology, keeping with being all-natural. Since Shakeology has no artificial sweeteners, stimulants, flavors or colors, it is completely inaccurate to compare the nutrition label against another shake that is not all-natural.
3. Misconception: Shakeology is just a bunch of extracts, with no whole-food ingredients
It’s hard to believe that a shake with so many benefits can be made with 100% whole-food ingredients and provide the amount of nutrition that it does. Which is why so many people assume it can’t possibly be all natural or that it just has to have some chemical attributes. This couldn't be further from the truth! Shakeology is 100% plant-based with NO chemical additives. The superfoods in Shakeology are preserved in their whole-food state in order to retain the maximum amount of nutritional value possible in order to provide the maximum benefit to you! Shakeology scientists have worked diligently to produce this ultimate nutritional product and as a result, Shakeology is now clinically proven to help you lose weight, lower cholesterol and reduce blood sugar levels. Best of all, Shakeology is way less expensive than buying this amount of nutrition separately, and it saves you a ton of time!
4. Misconception: Shakeology is too expensive
Oh boy, this is the big one that everyone seems to bring up when deciding whether or not to make Shakeology a consistent part of their life. Many people love hearing about the benefits, how you can lose weight, have more energy and improve your overall health, but once pricing comes into play, all of a sudden it doesn't seem worth it any more. When I hear this I cringe because little do they know they’re already spending much more each month! These are the same people who spend $5 to $10 on breakfast and/or lunch daily and go out to dinner a couple times a week, often times not even getting healthy meals! Adding this up you’d be close to $200 each month, and that’s just for one meal each day! A 30-day supply of Shakeology is roughly $4.33 per day. You’ll be hard pressed to find a fully healthy, all-natural meal for less than $5 at any restaurant. The sticker price doesn't sound so bad when spread out over a whole month, and ends up being much less than buying 30 individual meals at the grocery store.
I've also had people tell me they don’t like having a shake for a meal, they like having “real food”. Little do they know that Shakeology will arguably be the most real thing they have all day! Not to mention when you’re trying to improve your health, your current routine obviously is not ideal and there are changes that need to be made. I guarantee you the “real food” you’re currently eating isn't a plate full of vegetables!
The key point to take away is that Shakeology is a replacement to food you’re currently buying, not an addition to your nutrition budget. Not only are you receiving the vital nutrients that your body needs, but you stay fuller longer, meaning you’re not eating as much other food, saving you even more money. When used correctly and as directed, Shakeology could actually save you money when used consistently as a meal replacement, especially since there’s no way to purchase the amount of food with the same nutritional value at the same cost.
5. Misconception: Shakeology is only for weight loss
Although Shakeology is clinically proven to help you lose weight, that is not is only benefit. You may hear people compare other shakes to Shakeology saying they are just as good for weight loss, but that’s not an accurate statement. That’s like comparing a strawberry to a fruit salad saying they offer the same thing. Shakeology is so much more than a weight loss shake or a protein shake. It is a complete health shake that provides you everything you need to feel your absolute best every day. Shakeology is not part of a fad diet or a calorie-counting program. Its goal is to give you all of the nutrients your body needs to have increased energy, less hunger cravings and develop the muscles needed to thrive during your workouts and daily routine. After taking all of these things into account, you end up losing weight anyway!
Many people cut calories hoping to lose weight and then wonder why they aren't seeing the results they hope for. The biggest reason behind this is that they are also cutting all of nutrition their body needs, which slows metabolism and stunts muscle growth. But what if you don’t want to lose weight? Does that mean you shouldn't take Shakeology? Of course not! Shakeology is not a weight loss shake, it’s a full nutrition shake that can benefit everyone!
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