What is the deal with Shakeology?

What is this Shakeology that everyone keeps talking about?  Can't I just get some protein powder?  Won't it do the same thing?

Well, the answer is that it is not just protein powder and no it will not do the same thing.  Yes, Shakeology has protein in it, but it is also a full meal replacement shake.  I know you are thinking, "Big deal, I can get a meal replacement shake anywhere."  Not one like this you can't!  Shakeology is the whole package!

Shakeology is a great way to start the day.  First of all it fills you up.  And it keeps you full for hours!  (I've never had a protein shake keep me full for more than an hour, but that's just me.) 
After a few days on this shake, most people will notice a decrease in their cravings for junk food.  Have you ever heard of a protein shake cutting your cravings?  Yeah, me either.  But this shake does.

There are so many nutrients packed into this one little meal!  It helps support a healthier body and immune system.  It acts as a gentle cleanser for your digestive tract that is safe to use everyday.  And by doing that it helps your body to better absorb the nutrients it needs from all your meals.  It contains prebiotics and probiotics to help support healthy digestion.
And my favorite part is that it contains 70 heathy ingredients from around the world!  These ingredients are grown and harvested in their natural environments so that they don't lose any of their inherent goodness.

Ok, so let's get down to the nitty gritty.  You may be thinking, "Blah, blah, blah, Shakeology is so great!  But it costs so much!"  Well, that's kind of true.  It is one of the most expensive shakes out there on the market.  And here's why.  Remember back there when I explained that the ingredients come from all over the world?  Well, that costs a lot more than if we were to grow all these ingredients here.  But the makers of Shakeology don't want to do that because it would literally ruin the benefits all those ingredients have from growing where they are meant to be grown.  All the different types of soils in various places have different naturally occuring nutrients in them and there is no way to fake that while trying to grown the stuff here.

But let's also take a look at the breakdown.  One bag of Shakeology costs $120.  If you break that down over the 30 days that this bag will supply you with, it costs $4 a day.  That's really not so bad.  Are you really going to tell me that you don't spend that much on yourself for some of your meals during the day?  Do you get a fancy coffee every morning?  I bet it costs more than $4.

And can you really say that it isn't worth $4 to eat the healthiest food out there?  To feel healthier and more energized through your day?  To cut out the cravings for your unhealthy foods?  To lower your cholesterol?  Don't you think you're worth it?  I think you are.
Believe me, I'm not made of money and I don't have one of those trees in my backyard either, but I decided after spending weeks of researching this shake that it was definitely worth it. 

Like what you see? To get even more info or to order go here: I WANT IT!

Still not sure?  For more information: http://www.shakeology.com/web/shakeology/the-blog  And read the entry from Sept. 14th "Why Should I Drink Shakeology."

You know what else you get when you order Shakeology?  A free coach!  Me!  "Hello...Bonus?  Speaking!"
So what are you waiting for? 

How do I drink all this water?

First of all, you should know that you need a minimum of 8 glasses of water a day.  That's 64 oz. of pure, crystal clear, no flavorings added water.  Now I know what you're thinking, "I don't really need that much.  I'm fine with what I drink."  Or maybe you're thinking, "Well, I drink that much fluid.  Coffe and soda count right?" 

WRONG and WRONG!

Here's the thing.  Your body is made up of about 70% water (we all learned this in junior high right?)  And when you keep yourself hydrated properly, your body doesn't have to work as hard on a cellular level to do all the things it needs to do.  But when you don't hydrate properly, your body will start to fall out of balance.  You will end up with more salt and sugar than you need, and the ratios get all thrown off.  And when this happens, your body will start to hold on to the water you do give it, and store it!  So how many pounds of water do you want to carry around with you everyday?

When you drink enough, this is what water can do for you:

So now we get to the nitty gritty.  How the heck do you get all that water in your body each day?  I won't lie to you, some days it is really hard to do, and other days it's not so bad.  The first thing you want to do is get a good water bottles (or a few) and know how much water they hold.  Plan to use these every day.  Fill them up each morning, and make sure you get through them by the end of each day!  See?  So simple! 
Ok, maybe it's not that simple.  So here are a few ideas to help you REMEMBER to get in all your water each day.

**Mark your water bottles at every 8-16oz. and write the time of day you need to finish that amount by (or plan to chug it at that time).  Here's an example:

**You can also set an alarm on your phone to go off every couple of hours to remind you to drink down another glass.   BEEP  BEEP  BEEP  BEEP!  DRINK YOUR WATER!
**When you are home, you can keep an extra bottle in your bathroom (I know, it's a little weird, but it works).  And every time you use the bathroom, chug 8 oz. before you leave.
**Depending on how many times a day you are eating (3-5), you can chug 8-16 oz. 30 minutes before each meal.  That ends up being 5 of your galsses if you are eating 5 meals a day, and 6 glasses if you are eating 3 meals.
**Leave a bottle on your nightstand at night and when you wake up in the morning drink 8-16 oz. first thing.

Enjoy your water!

NUTRITION BOOTCAMP!

Nutrition Group
Bootcamp!

We will be starting on Monday October 22nd, going for only 4 weeks, and finishing in time for you to have all the tools you need to get through the holidays this year!  The goal of this group will be to help you learn how to eat correctly for life.  Already know how to eat correctly and cleanly?  Great!  Need a little or a lot of help in this area?  I'm your girl!  And this group can really help you!  And this group will be a more intense version of my normal nutrition group, so be prepared to learn a lot.

Have you been working out and can't seem to get rid of the weight?  Or are you stuck on those last 10 to 15 pounds?  This is the group for you.  Exercise is great, but nutrition is what helps you really get the weight off.

I hope you will join me in this group.  It's going to be fun and informative.  You will learn so much.  For more information check out the Nutrition Challenge Group Tab at the top of the page, or click HERE!  I can't wait to see you there!