Shakeology

Many of you have probably seen me post on Facebook about Shakeology. Maybe you're wondering - What is Shakeology? Why should I drink Shakeology? Or maybe you're thinking - Oh, that's not for me, it's probably just another diet shake or protein shake. Well, I'm going to tell you all about it and my reasons for drinking it everyday for almost 4 months. I can tell you one thing - it is neither a diet shake nor a protein shake.

So, let me give you my story with Shakeology and how I got started with it. When I decided to do T25, I bought a "challenge pack." Basically, a challenge pack is the workout program AND a 30-day supply of Shakeology. I was completely skeptical of Shakeology because I don't eat diet foods and the price tag to continue it after my initial supply seemed pretty steep. My coach told me that it was the best deal (it was) and I love a deal, so I went for it, but I was wary. I really didn't have any intention of continuing it after my 30-day supply ran out.

I tried it for the first time on the same day that I started T25. I'll be honest, I didn't like that first sip. I hadn't prepared it in the right way. Once I started mixing it with some ice and almond milk and then occasionally blending it with banana and peanut butter - I started to enjoy it. I looked forward to drinking it every morning after my workout. I started experimenting it with different recipes. After a little over a month, my bag was empty, but I didn't really feel like I should really spend so much every month on it, so I cancelled my order.

I immediately regretted cancelling my order. I could tell the difference when I stopped drinking it. I had less energy and I felt like my body was craving the nutrients that it had given me for that month.

I kept thinking about it... $130 for a 30-day supply...what does that mean? That means it would cost me $4.33 per day and $30 per week to keep drinking it. That's when I realized that I had been spending that much on a drink each day -- I had spent at least $4.50 on an iced vanilla latte almost everyday for the past few months. I also spent on average $8 per day to eat out for lunch, which meant I was spending $40 per work week, and even more if I ate out anywhere on the weekends.

When I started T25, I had quit drinking Starbucks everyday and I also began to bring all of my food for work almost everyday (at least 4 times per week). I was subconsciously saving money by becoming healthier. That's when I knew that I should keep doing Shakeology and that my body would thank me for the nutrients and help me lose weight in return.

I did research on various shakes, but NONE of them compared to the ingredients and benefits of Shakeology. I didn't want a quick fix for weight loss - I wanted something that was sustainable and that would provide me enough nutrients, since it would replace one meal per day.

I think you already know the next chapter in this story. I decided to restart drinking Shakeology and I'm so glad that I did. It truly has helped me get necessary nutrients and keep me on track for weight loss and maintenance of that weight loss. Shakeology is one of the best investments that I make each month! You can find ways to cut unhealthy habits so that you can afford Shakeology. And now I can use Vanilla Shakeology to make myself a healthier version of a vanilla latte at home :)

A side benefit of being a Beachbody coach is a 25% discount on each bag of Shakeology, so that has also helped reduce my monthly cost.

So, now that you know my story and how Shakeology turned me from a skeptic to a believer, here is a little bit about it:

Shakeology is a superfood dense nutrition shake. The main goal of the shakes is to nourish your body. It's called "the healthiest meal of the day" for a reason!

Since I love charts, here is a chart of the ingredients in Shakeology and information about each:

Shakelogy has no trans fat, no saturated fat and no artificial sweeteners. A serving of Shakeology has 16 grams of protein, only 14 grams of carbohydrates and 130 calories, of which only 20 calories are from fat.

Some of the benefits of Shakeology include:

• Nourish your body with the nutrients it needs for optimal health
• Lose weight
• Reduce cravings
• Increase energy levels and stamina
• Promote regularity and healthy digestion

It is suggested to replace one meal per day with Shakeology. I usually have it for breakfast, but you can have it for any meal or snack during the day. There are also many ways that you can shake or blend Shakeology that your options are endless!

Also, it's "fast food" - it's so easy to mix it up or blend it up, grab it and go!

I hope this gave you a little bit of insight into Shakeology and why I am such a dedicated fan!

The best thing about Shakeology is the "bottom of the bag guarantee." Beachbody is so confident that they know you are going to love it that they provide a 30-day money back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied. It's called "bottom of the bag" because you can return it even if you  have an empty bag!

You can browse the flavors, check out more information or order Shakeology here.

What do you think? Do you want to become a Shakeology-holic with me?



*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.