Shakeology has been a life saving fitness and wellness tool for me in this journey to lose my baby weight after each of my 4 pregnancies. When I first started, I didn’t feel that I needed a shake, I thought the only people that consumed protein shakes were those living in the gym. I really thought I could manage my eating habits and exercise and still reach my goals. After 30 days of working out and trying to get my nutrition up to par, I was struggling immensely and still not seeing results. I kept seeing all the other ladies in our accountability group see great results weekly and I watched them drinking Shakeology. Their entire day of meals seemed so unbelievably healthy, organized and energy boosting that I took serious notice. And when the time came that I needed to make a change, I tried Chocolate Shakeology for 30 days. It was just supposed to be a 30 day trial and it turned into my breakfast for life.
- The dense nutrition gives me a boost of energy and a peace of mind that I am eating WELL.
- It is my cheat meal without being a cheat meal.
- I love that it is fast and convenient and I can take it on the go.
- I love that I think of it as ICE-CREAM MILK SHAKE when in reality it is one of my protein portions for the day!
- I love that I can experiment with the recipes and make it my own!
- Apart from the fact that it was instrumental in my weight loss journey, I loved that it turned this iron and vitamin deficient woman into a full blown HEALTH MACHINE! I was always told to take iron supplement when pregnant BUT NOT this time around! Getting healthier with age? YES, please!
- AND THE BEST PART: it is the only meal that I don’t have to plan, prepare, organize and COOK! I don’t even have to go to the store and buy it! If I can only make the rest of my meals like that.
What is SHAKEOLOGY?
Shakeology is a delicious meal or snack replacement shake containing over 70 superfood ingredients and 23 vitamins and minerals. It would take up to 7 trips to the salad bar to eat the same amount of nutrients that are packed inside every Shakeology shake! But these shakes don’t taste like a salad, they are made from the finest whole-food sources that are available from around the world including Camu-Camu, Goji Berry, Acai Berry, Acerola Cherry, Bilberry, Barley Grass, Blue-green Algae, Chia Seeds, Spirulina, Quinoa, Sacha Inchi, and Wheat Grass just to name few.
What is the overall benefit?
Here are the reasons I continue to drink it:
1. Increased energy levels – provides for having the most productive day and accomplishing your to do list. For a busy momma of 3, I need to be as productive as possible 24 hours a day. I can use all the help I can get.
2. Improved digestion (something I’ve struggled with my entire life) – when consuming the wrong foods for a long time the belly starts to struggle. I used to have the stomach ages a lot. It really helps to feel your body work in harmony.
3. Convenience – the easiest, more nutritious meal on the go. One scoop of shakeology, water and ice, and blend! Breakfast is served and ready to be enjoyed as the treat you have been craving.
4. Cost – while it seems pricey, I challenge you to find or make a comparable meal-replacement drink for a cheaper price. You get what you pay for! The ingredients and their quality are unbeatable.
5. Curb cravings – I was a sugar addict until I started shakeology. I was one of those gals you see with a spoon and Nutella jan in hand eating my feelings away. Shakeology helped me remove all my sugar cravings and it really helped me adopt healthy eaten habits for life. I still get the sweetness I want but with the nutrients I need.
6. Superfood blast – It’s hard to understand super foods, but just know that they have power to heal you body on the inside so you can use food as our medicine to be at your healthiest and extend longevity.
Shakeology can help you:
- Lose Weight
- Feel Energized
- Increase Metabolism
- Improve Digestion and Regularity
- Lower Cholesterol
What it does:
In an independent 90-day study, participants replaced one meal a day with Shakeology and exercised regularly.
They reported:
- “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!”