Shakeology

Shakeology has been the game changing tool for me to find a healthy, wholesome relationship with food. I've struggled with my weight ever since puberty, but I have also always been an active person. It was my DIET that kept me from seeing any results from my hard work in the gym or running. But don't get me wrong, I wasn't eating whole pizzas by myself or having ice cream every day! But I WAS succumbing to most of my cravings eventually, and all of these extra calories kept me from my goals. I would find that once I gave into the cravings it wouldn't stop at one little cheat, either. The avalanche would begin and I'd be off track for days, if not a whole week, before I had to restart the "healthy eating" once more.

I didn't know what Shakeology was when I signed up for my challenge group in September 2013. I was told it came in the "challenge pack" I needed to purchase to get into the group. At first I was a little leery because I don't like the idea of diet shakes. But after reading up on it I found out its not a diet shake at all, its a HEALTH shake and it doesn't try to alter your body's metabolism with chemicals, it does the opposite and FEEDS your body NUTRIENTS to help it function the way nature intended!

Shakeology gives you the nutrients, vitamins and minerals that our American diets do not provide us. Drinking a shake is the equivalent of eating 6 large salads! Who ever sits down and does that!? Shakeology replaces the need for a multivitamin because it is loaded with vitamins and minerals and contains phytonutrients that no pill can provide you. 70 superfoods are in Shakeology! It contains fiber and protein to keep you full, and prebiotics and probiotics to keep your digestion regular. This enormous dose of nutrition gives your body a natural boost of energy without the shaky feeling caffeine can give you. The biggest change I felt after starting Shakeology was the decrease in my cravings! I was SHOCKED at how satisfied I felt after having my shake and how much easier it was for me to pass up junk because I just didn't have that same desire for it anymore!! There have been many times I've had my shake just before going to a place where I knew I would face temptations and it has kept me on track. There is no substitution for being this in control of your diet! It is this control that will lead you to weight loss.

Here is an informative video concerning the health benefits of Shakeology:

Within 2 weeks of trying Shakeology I was hooked. I began to crave my shake every day and I knew I would continue to use it well past my 30 day supply I got with my challenge pack. I found out that there is the opportunity to become a discount coach to receive 25% off all Beachbody products (including Shakeology) so I signed up to be a coach and knew my monthly investment into Shakeology was a smart one. Just over $3.50 a day to have increased energy, decreased cravings and a meal that is quick, easy, portable and delicious!? Yes, please. :)

Shakeology is meant to replace one meal a day. I usually use it for breakfast because I'm on the go with errands or my son's nursery school. There are an endless amount of recipes to try with the shakes, but my all time favorite is Chocolate Shakeology blended with half a banana, 1 cup of Almond milk, 1/2 cup of water, 1 TBSP of natural peanut butter and a small handful of ice. There are also recipes that use Shakeology as a protein base, such as the No-Bake Shakeology Cookies (becareful, these are addictive!). There are 3 different flavors of Shakeology made with a whey base (milk): Chocolate, Vanilla, and Greenberry. There are two flavors of vegan Shakeology flavors that are made with a pea protein base: Chocolate and Tropical Strawberry. None of the shakes contain soy or gluten!

If you are interested in purchasing Shakeology, please visit my site at www.shakeology.com/burgundyrm. If you would like single packet samples, please send me an email at burgundy.livefitrn@gmail.com and I will ship them to you for $6 a packet.