She did it again. Erin over at Living in Yellow is the blog master.
She Instagram'ed (what? that's a word) this weekend that she was going to have a day in the life link up where you take a picture an hour or so to show you:
A day in the glamorous life I lead!
Insanity! Almost done with my 60 days!
I have a few Beachbody Challenge groups going on now! So I do daily posts and checks ins! Offer motivation, tips and accountability! Fitness + Nutrition + Support = Success
Wouldn't you?
Cook breakfast, make a bottle, feed the dog, make coffee ect. ect. ect. (p.s. I was trialing Enfamil A.R. because its thickened with rice starch and supposed to help spitting up .... It was a no go for Avas sensitive stomach. Back to Similiac Sensitive!)
I've expressed my obsession love for Lennon & Maisy and I absolutely love their cover on "I won't give up". One day I discovered it helps Ava fall asleep. Boom.
Mmmhmmm....
SANTA! I KNOW HIM!
You know you do it too.
This was probably the best day of Nates life ...
I'm just going to throw it out there that Shakeology is an awesome wine flu recovery drink...if one were to of drank wine the night before....just saying...
Nate could not be bothered to be in the family photo op. My brother had reserved tables for 30 people and they ended up just putting us in a private room. WIN! I'm not sure if it was more in their favor or ours.
Oh darling, don't you ever grow up! I was having a moment realizing she was turning 7 months the next day. How how how does it go so quick?!?
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT AN "AVERAGE" DAY. THIS WAS A SATURDAY. INSERT PICTURES OF A CRAZY TODDLER, CRUISING BABY, SMOOTHIE COVERED TOY STORY TOYS, CRYING BABY, TESTY TODDLER, POOP ON THE FLOOR (YES AGAIN)...OH WAIT THAT WAS TODAY.
So if we're friends on Facebook or if you "like" my BetterYou Fitness page...you know I talk about Shakeology alot. I try not to be annoying but I can't help sharing something I really like. That's not so bad is it?
So lets do a lilFAQ sesh shall we?
Q: What is this Shakeology "stuff"?
·A:Shakeology is a shake
that you can use as a meal replacement or as a snack. Its all natural and helps with energy, weight loss, mood,
regulating digestion, curbs cravings, helps your skin hair nails..its awesomeness in a glass. Over 100 doctors have recommended this shake. And my son takes mine all of the time. That's optional though ;)
Q: How does it work??
A: This patent-pending daily nutritional shake helps your body gently eliminate
toxins more efficiently while allowing for better absorption of the essential
nutrients you need. A proprietary blend of digestive enzymes and prebiotics
helps your body progressively eliminate the toxins that build up over time from
eating today's highly processed foods.
At the same time,
whole-food ingredients deliver the essential amino acids, vitamins, and
minerals your body needs to curb cravings, allowing your body to shed stored
fat while the more than 20 different antioxidants and phytonutrients help
reduce free radical damage that can lead to heart disease, heart attacks, high
blood pressure, and stroke.
Q: So when do I drink it?
A: I will have it for breakfast after my workout. It's a great start to my day and it helps repair my muscles. I'll have it for lunch sometimes and it usually holds me over for a few hours! I will also have one before a party or get together where I know there will be tempting apps or desserts to help control my cravings. Worked like a charm this past weekend! I've tried to "eat" before to feel full and that may work for some people but I always ended up eating what I saw anyway. This truly helped those cravings. Its crazy.
Q: OK well how much does it cost?
A: This is ultimately what you want to know right? When I tell people $120- about $4/day, everything I just explained doesn't seem as important anymore. And I can understand that. But Shakeology isn't an added cost-you're simply supplementing that $120 you would spend on snacks, cereal, lunch meat or take out for something BETTER and HEALTHIER for you. Aren't you worth it?
In January 2012 there was a report that people spend $3,000 a year on coffee & lunch. That is $250 a month! Also if you HATE veggies, what better way than to get all of these vital nutrients Shakeology delivers?
(P.S. Ask me for ways you can save $)
Q: What flavors are there and what do I mix it with?
There is Chocolate, Vegan Chocolate, Greenberry and Vegan Tropical Strawberry. There are literally SO many recipes. Some ingredients you can choose from are: water, almond milk, 1 or 2% milk, peanut butter, frozen fruit, coffee, bananas, OJ..I could go on and on!
Q: How many calories are in it?
This is a good question and it depends on what recipe you use and what flavor Shakeology you use. For example if I add a banana and 2% milk with my tropical strawberry it is 387 calories. Alone with water it is 160. Chocolate with water is 150.
Q: Can I drink it while pregnant or breastfeeding?
For all my mommas out there- FIRST talk to your doctor!! Tell them what I explained above regarding what it is and what is in it. If you're pregnant I would think there may be too many nutrients in it for the lil growing bebe so hold off. If you are breastfeeding, I've read it may give your baby gas but other moms have been fine! There is whey protein in it which is derived from milk so be aware of that. Regardless, don't pay attention to those who are drinking it found on the internet, and tell your doctor the the list of ingredients. A printable version of a letter and ingredients can be found here: http://www.beachbodycoach.com/uploads/fckeditor/mdbody/File/downloads/shakeology_dr_letter.pdf
Q: Alright, well what if I don't like it?
Beachbody is so confident that you will love your results and the way you feel with Shakeology that they offer a "bottom of the bag" guarantee. If you don't like it, you can return the bag -EMPTY- and get your money back (minus s&h)
There is so much more I could cover...but I'm going to let the cats take it from here:
I hope this has been helpful in answering questions you may have about Shakeology!! If you have any more questions PLEASE message me. If you to read more about it, see success stories or have decided you want to try it click HERE.
