I suppose. I like the isagenix for all of the extra nutrients (because my diet isn't varied much, and it makes me feel like I'm being at least a little bit more well rounded in that are.) I mean, i think it would be fine even just as a protein shake without the extra meal replacement as well, I just like to have it as a whole meal. I'm weird, I suppose, in that I get really REALLY tired of eating sometimes (unless I could have all the chocolate in the world, maybe!)