Shakeology has been a game changer for me during this journey. I'll be honest that I came to Shakeology quite reluctantly and now I cannot imagine myself without it. When I started my journey in 2011 with Insanity I was skeptical of what I called the "add-ons" of fitness. I didn't understand the point of protein shakes, bars, gels or all the other extras that everyone pushed. It seemed like everyone I knew had a differing opinion when it came to these things. I tried cheap protein shakes from the grocery store, but I couldn't stay full. That's when I adopted the notion that I couldn't "drink my meals." I was a college student with a part-time job at the time so I was looking to do things as cost effectively as possible. I got by, saw great progress through cleaning up my diet and moving more but I was still sluggish and had the bad habit of skipping breakfast all together with the excuse of not being a morning person and struggling to get out of bed each morning.
Fast forward to 2014 I began coaching. It was June and as a teacher I was unemployed. My fiancé was making a decent income, but it was tight surviving on only one paycheck. I chatted back and forth with a friend about Shakeology. He had nothing but good things to say about it. I talked to my fiancé about it and we crunched the numbers. $3 a meal was a decent price and a daily shake would be much easier for me in the morning while also being cheaper (and healthier) than a morning run to Hardees for a biscuit. I chose chocolate because I'm a chocolate fiend and I struggle the most with sugar cravings so I figured this daily morning treat would help keep me on track the rest of the day. Although I was originally unsure of it, I look forward to Shakeology every day and my mornings are not the same without it. I have no excuse to skip breakfast anymore because breakfast is as simple as mixing 1 scoop of Shakeology with milk. It takes all of two seconds and if I'm running behind, I can bring it with me without the mess. Shakeology helped me beat bloat, stay regulated (the problems of an IBS sufferer), beat my sugar cravings. The best part is your shake is completely customizable. Your shipment of Shakeology comes with a 30 day calendar of Shakeology recipes based on the flavor your chose plus you can find an infinite amount of other recipes online. Here is one of my favorite Shakeology recipes.
Shakeology Chocolate Covered Strawberry
- 1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology (vegan or regular)
- 1 c. water
- 1/2 c. almond milk
- 1/2 c. frozen strawberries
- Ice to desired thickness
Blend & enjoy!
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Can it be true? Shakeology is healthier than a salad yet tastes like a dessert!
What is Shakeology?
Shakeology is a nutritional shake that provides a wide spectrum of healthy nutrients in a low-calorie formula. Whether you use it as a meal replacement for the nutritional benefits or simply to ensure your body receives all the nutrients it needs, Shakeology removes the guesswork from the nutrition equation.
What's in it?
Shakeology contains over 70 ultra high-quality ingredients conveniently located in one glass. It's good for you, and good for everyone because everyone has a nutritional defect somewhere in their diet. Protein from whey (or pea protein) depending upon whether you choose the regular or vegan formulate, giving you 8 essential amino acids that help build muscles, lose weight, support brain function, and keep your skin and bones happy. 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, high blood pressure and strokes. Phytonutrients support immune function and have anti-inflammatory properties. Prebiotics support digestive and immune health. Digestive enzymes helps in the digestion of foods and increases the absorption rate of those foods for optimum health.
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What can Shakeology do for you?
It is an effective way to lose weight, increase your energy and be the healthier person you can possibly be. Shakeology can also help you reduce your cravings, reduce bloat, regulate your digestive system and promote regularity. Shakeology recommends you replace one meal a day with a shake along with regular exercise and a balance diet. Participants who did this experienced remarkable health improvements such as reduction in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, cardiovascular risk and blood pressure to name a few.
Why Shakeology?
I love Shakeology because I am a teacher by day and I (admittedly) do not have an easy time getting out of bed and going in the morning. Therefore, Shakeology provides me an easy breakfast that requires no prep or cooking that I can take with me into the car for my commute. It is the only convenience food that provides my body with complete nutrition. It supplies me with energy to get through my work day and still have stamina for my workouts and time with my husband. It is also easier and tastier than a simple salad. I don't have anything against salads but a chocolate Shakeology is much more delicious. I could pour some chocolate syrup on my salad but well I would be defeating the point. Not a problem with my daily Shakeology! If you're a picky eater and don't like eating fruits or vegetables this is also an easy way to sneak in the nutrients and vitamins you are missing without having to actually eat them.
How to use it.
It's very simple.
Mix 1 scoop of the Shakeology flavor of your choice (chocolate, vanilla, greenberry or strawberry) with 8 oz of water. If you choose you can replace the water with milk. You can simply shake together in a shaker cup or blend in the blender. Shakeology does dissolve easy and mixes easily in the shaker cup, but blending in the blender can give it a thicker and creamier texture. Personally when making my Shakeology I add around 10 oz. of milk, shake and head out the door. The extra bit of liquid thins out the Shakeology so it's not to thick and only adds a minute amount of extra calories.
Why drink Shakeology every day?
Check out my Shakeology website here for more information and to purchase Shakeology.
Ways to try Shakeology
- E-mail me for samples of Shakeology (vanilla only at this point)
- You can purchase a Shakeology Trial pack here for $19.95 and try all four Shakeology flavors to see which one is for you.
- You can purchase a Shakeology cleanse for $55 to jump start your fitness journey or break a plateau.
- You can sign up for Shakeology HD (home direct) to receive Shakeology at your door step each month. You can cancel any time no questions asked. There is also a 30 day bottom of the bag guarantee. If you dislike Shakeology for any reason, simply return the empty bag for a full refund.
What do you get for your purchase of Shakeology HD?
Your first months supply of Shakeology Home Direct will not only come with a 30 day supply of Shakeology, but you will also receive:
- a calendar with 30 different ways to make each flavor
- FREE SHIPPING
This is not just a shake. Many companies sell shakes. Shakeology is a nutrient dense meal.
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