My big issue with stopping the morning breakfast shakes is obviously the fact that our margaritaville maker was deemed non-salvageble (insurance speak for "melted" by flames). Well, did I want to buy another one or move to something else? I've been very interested in a vitamix....but couldn't justify the cost. They are pricey! And besides, I needed to research the other leading brand, the Blendtec. I finally decided on the vitamix if I could eliminate the purchase of 3 things. First, I wouldn't need a margaritaville maker anymore. Second, I wouldn't really need a food processor anymore. Third, I wouldn't need an immersion blender anymore. That saved me $500 in purchases. Now, the Vitamix is more...I ordered the stainless steel option, which was pricier, but even with the free shipping code I found, it still set me back $744. Now, that does include the 3 blender containers....tall 64oz one, short 32oz one and the grains blender. But, I still am having sticker shock even though the online receipt is staring me in the face (yes, I still have it up on a different tab in my browser).
So, did I do the right thing? Well, I know I would certainly have ordered a new food processor and new margaritaville maker. I probably could have foregone the replacement immersion blender. So, I suppose it more than half justified. But, I love the fact that I have been able to reclaim some counterspace as a result!
My shakes are going to be fabulous now! They were good before, but now...even better. I even ordered the tropical strawberry shakeology (new flavor) so we will really enjoy these. Now, I just need to wait 8-15 days for the new vitamix to arrive. That will be a LONG wait, especially since I know that I need to change my eating habits NOW!
Once I get it, I promise a decent review :)
I have heard so many amazing things about the vitamix! I have only just started one doing a meal replacement a day with a smoothie, so I don't think I have "earned" the right to own one, but I can't wait to hear how awesome yours is. Also - read about the Shakeology products, and they sound great, but is there any kind of starter package that is not so costly?
ReplyDeleteIt is a great drink. I love the fact that it has fruits/vegetables in it, is a meal replacement drink, is a vitamin replacement and a protein drink all in one. And, its only about 150 calories/serving (if you don't add anything to it). Its all natural with no artificial anything, and is still pretty low on the glycemic index. I typically add some almond milk and some PB2 to the chocolate flavor. I did just order the strawberry flavor (vegan) and that should arrive this week...I've heard only positive things about this flavor!
DeleteI know the price point is scary for some, but I am now ordering 1 chocolate and 1 strawberry every month. If its auto-ship, there is no shipping cost (and of course you can cancel at any time with a simple email). I pay about $89 each for the chocolate (strawberry is slightly more), because I'm a "coach" (and the "coach" benefit just costs $15). So, you can see that becoming a coach is worthwhile for the discount alone if you want shakeology.
There are also two package options. One is a bag that covers 30 servings, and one is a bag that has 24 serving sized portions individually packaged. I go for the big bag, simply because it makes economic sense.
So, $89 + $96 + $15 = $200 ....thats a breakfast for me and Joe every day for a month, so it works out to about $3/meal. We occassionally will use one for dinner instead if we had a big lunch (and the kids deserve a special McD visit that evening).
That being said, if you have 2-3 servings and it simply isn't right for you, they will give you your money back. So, there is no risk involved. That being said, I would not order the greenberry...its fine mixed with other things, but I don't want to hide the flavors of anything...and some people dislike it, while others think its just ok.
Here is the ingredient sheet for the strawberry flavor, which was just released:
http://images.beachbody.com/tbb/store/shakeology/SHK_30%20Day_Vegan_BackPanel1_eng_020812.pdf
Let me know if you have any additional questions.