Shakeology is a product typically associated with weight loss. Beachbody and his trainers generally gear it toward people looking to lose excess weight. However, could it be responsible for weight gain?

To answer this question, it is important to have a basic understanding of how weight is lost or gained. In its simplest form, weight fluctuation boils down to calories in VS calories out. If you eat more calories than you burn, you will gain weight. If you burn more calories than you take in, you will lose weight. The reason people often lose weight with Shakeology is because they use it as a meal replacement. That means that instead of consuming a meal that contains, say, 1,000 calories, they drink a shake, which contains fewer than 200 calories. The reason Shakeology has been so successful is that it offers users a low calorie drink that is loaded with nutrients and has a certified low glycemic index.

Everything I have mentioned about Shakeoogy points towards the weight loss features. Personally, I am an ectomorph. That means I’m prone to being skinny and actually have trouble gaining weight. While most people would be very happy with that, it can be challenging for an athlete or someone looking for a more muscular build. I’ve been having trouble gaining weight and decided to introduce Shakeology into my diet to intensify my efforts. It has ended up being a vital part of my weight gain process, for a number of reasons.

How Shakeology has helped me gain weight
Earlier I mentioned that people lose weight because they replace a meal with a shake, lowering their caloric intake. To gain weight, I simply added a shake to my diet without cutting anything out. That means I’ve increased my caloric intake, which is a big part of the weight gain. In addition to the extra calories, the shakes have helped me gain lean muscle thanks to the macronutrients they contain. They are essential for building healthy muscles.

Since I’ve been doing strength training, it’s important to get the right nutrients to fuel the muscles that have broken down. However, if you increase your caloric intake without exercising, you will gain weight, but not muscle. Your body will store the extra calories as fat, which is usually not the goal when someone is trying to gain weight.