Shakeology

When I first heard about Shakeology, I was skeptical. I thought to myself, "I will do the workouts everyday and that should be enough." I was a swimmer my whole life so nutrition was never a big thought in my mind. We ate over 2500 calories each day and lots and lots of pasta. I could eat chips, pretzels, cookies, fast food, and burn it all off, if not more, the next day. After college, when I stopped swimming, I had to break a habit that I developed for over 15 years of my life. I never fully understood what clean eating or nutrition was until I was introduced to Beachbody and Shakeology.

The first program I did was Insanity. I saw the advertisements for Shakeology but never thought it was for me. I work at an ad agency so I don't usually fall for the infomercials or anything. I also never had any type of shake when I was swimming, at the best shape of my life, so why would I need it now? I thought I could do the workouts and eat healthier, and I would be fine. After 60 days of Insanity, I only lost a few lbs! I may have toned up and gained some of my muscle back but was still not at a weight I was happy with! I did feel better and more accomplished for finishing it. After researching and reading, I decided to try it again with Shakeology. At this time, I also became a coach in order to get a discount on Shakeology every month. Along with the discount, here is how it saved me over $100 each month!

I am a sucker for chocolate so I got the chocolate in hopes that I wouldn't crave any brownies or chocolate ice cream. I got it in the mail and it came with a calendar of 30 recipes. I was so excited to try all of them. The first one I tried is actually now, my all-time favorite: ice, water, scoop of chocolate Shakeology, 1/2 banana, and 1 tbsp all natural peanut butter! I was instantly in love and excited that I got to drink it everyday for breakfast. I mean, come on, chocolate for breakfast! Heck yes! It took me a few days to get the consistency right. Some days it was too thick, too runny, but once I got it down, I was looking forward to a shake every morning!

Ok, so it tastes good, but does it do what everyone says it's supposed to?

Fast forward 1 month, the first thing I noticed was an increase in natural energy with NO CRASHING!  I used to drink a Monster on the way to work... that habit was the first to be kicked to the curb! Woo! I also found I was finished with the late night munching and all my unhealthy cravings for chocolate, fried chicken, and french fries! I also had some major stomach issues before the start of Shakeology. At random times, I would finish out my day in fetal position, in so much pain. Since I started drinking it, I have not had one episode of stomach pain! Those are the 3 main changes that really stood out to me from the beginning!

Shakeology is more nutritious than salad and tastes like dessert!

WHAT IS SHAKEOLOGY?

Shakeology is a nutritional meal or snack replacement shake that provides a wide spectrum of healthy nutrients in a low-calorie formula. It is not a protein shake or a diet shake. Yes, it has 16 grams of protein, and yes, you may very well lose weight. They reason you lose the weight is because your body is getting all of the essential phytonutrients and minerals it needs in just one meal. In order for us to consume all of these minerals and vitamins through diet we would have to consume over 27,000 calories a day! (And no, that is not a typo!) And Shakeology is only 130 (or 160 for chocolate!!) Whether you use it as a meal replacement for weight loss or simply to ensure your body gets all the nutrients it needs for optimal health, Shakeology makes nutrition easy.

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WHAT'S IN IT?

Shakeology contains over 70 ultra high-quality ingredients conveniently located in one glass, to deliver nearly all the nutrients you need to maintain a healthy diet. It's good for you, and good for everyone, because everyone's diet is deficient in some of the key nutrient groups packed into just one Shakeology serving.

• Protein from whey, which is highly absorbable, gives you 8 essential amino acids that help you build muscle, lose weight, support brain function, and keep your skin and bones healthy.
• Vitamins and minerals support optimum health.
• Antioxidants boost the immune system and help reduce free radical damage that can lead to heart disease, heart attacks, blood pressure, and stroke.
• Phytonutrients support immune function and have anit-inflammatory properties.
• Prebiotics support digestive and immune health.
• Digestive enzymes help in the digestion of foods and increase the absorption rate of those foods for optimum health.

 

WHAT CAN SHAKEOLOGY DO FOR YOU?

It is an effective way to help you lose weight, increase your energy and be the healthiest you can possibly be. Shakeology can help you reduce cravings and promote healthy digestion and regularity. Shakeology recommends that you replace one meal per day with a shake along with regular exercise and a balanced diet, participants who did this experienced remarkable health improvements. It can reduce your total cholesterol, reduce LDL cholesterol, reduce cardiovascular risk, and reduce oxidative damage caused by free radicals.

WHY SHAKEOLOGY?

Can you get ALL that is in Shakeology when you compare it to other meal replacement shakes? No! I have compared numerous supplement & meal replacements shake (most of which are full of added sugers & addivites- and none compare to all of the nutrients that are provided in one glass of Shakeology, the Healthiest Meal of the Day. Simplify your nutrition!

It is an effective way to help you lose weight, increase your energy and be the healthiest you can possibly be. Shakeology can help you reduce cravings and promote healthy digestion and regularity. Shakeology recommends that you replace one meal per day with a shake along with regular exercise and a balanced diet, participants who did this experienced remarkable health improvements. It can reduce your total cholesterol, reduce LDL cholesterol, reduce cardiovascular risk, and reduce oxidative damage caused by free radicals.

I love Shakeology because it is a quick and convenient way to get complete nutrition. Like I said before, I didn't know about nutrition so this was the perfect thing for me! I got the vitamins and nutrients everyone needs in a delicious shake! It supplies me with the energy I need to get through a busy day. It is also tastier than a salad (I was never a huge fan of veggies!). It is an excellent way to eat healthy when eating a full meal is not possible. If you don't like eating fruits and vegetables then this is a great way to get all the benefits of eating a full bowl of fruits and vegetables without having to actually eat them. If you have high cholesterol then this will help you lower total and LDL as well.

WHAT SHAKEOLOGY DOES

In an independent 90-day study, participants replaced one meal a day with Shakeology and exercised regularly. Here’s what they told us:

• “I felt full and didn’t struggle with hunger.”
• “I felt a better sustained energy throughout the day.”
• “I have tons of energy. I feel so healthy!” 
• “I replaced all my vitamin supplements. I felt healthy and energized.”
• “I was able to think more clearly and stay focused.”
• “I have more energy, less cravings, more endurance, and feel more youthful.”
• “Shakeology reduced my appetite and increased my energy so that I could accomplish more things throughout the day.”
• “I have tried a lot of protein shakes and meal-replacement-type drinks, and Shakeology is the best tasting of them all. I mix it with a bit of soy milk and ice, and it tastes like an ice cream shake!”

Here’s what the doctor who ran the study observed about the participants:

• They reduced oxidative stress, a risk factor for degenerative diseases, by as much as 90%.
• They lowered their total cholesterol levels by an average of 30% and their “bad” cholesterol levels by an average of 38%.
• They reduced their cardiovascular risk factors by an average of 24%.

HOW SHAKEOLOGY WORKS

This patent-pending daily nutritional shake helps your body gently eliminate toxins more efficiently while allowing for better absorption of the essential nutrients you need. A proprietary blend of digestive enzymes and prebiotics helps your body progressively eliminate the toxins that build up over time from eating today’s highly processed foods.

At the same time, whole-food ingredients deliver the essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals your body needs to curb cravings, allowing your body to shed stored fat while the more than 20 different antioxidants and phytonutrients help reduce free radical damage that can lead to heart disease, heart attacks, high blood pressure, and stroke.

HOW TO USE IT

It's very simple. Mix 1 scoop of Shakeology with 8 oz. of water. If you like, add ice. Or if you want something more filling and maybe even more satisfying, blend your Shakeology with ice and nonfat, almond, rice, or soy milk. Shakeology dissolves easily, but blending it will give it a thicker, creamier texture. Honestly, when I make my Shakeology I always add more than 8 ounces because I think it's too thick! The more liquid you add the thinner it gets!! :)