Shakeology--What's the Big Deal?

You guys the Internet, as always, has a plethora of information about meal replacement shakes. Some is accurate, some is not. I'll be honest, Shakeology is the only meal replacement shake I have used. I am not a doctor, but I am a real person and I can speak to how it makes me feel.
It is honestly my secret weapon. Here's why.

Number One:
The biggest difference I have noticed is the increase in energy I have experienced. Prior to drinking Shakeology, if I dared to sit on the couch during my children's afternoon television time, about 90% of the time I would FALL ASLEEP! When you have five children ages 8 and under, this is not only dangerous, it puts you way behind schedule. I no longer have those 
2 PM slumps. I can be productive throughout my day and not just for a fraction of it.

Number Two:
I have all but eliminated my sugar and junk food cravings. Guys, I am not joking when I tell you I was baking three or four times a week. I am not exaggerating when I tell you I would save half the cookie dough and freeze it so that I could sneak bites throughout the day and/or as a reward for not falling apart at the end of the day. It was really so bad! Shakeology tastes like a milkshake to me. For those of you who want to add water, shake and drink, you might be disappointed in the taste and texture. I have found that taking an extra 5 minutes to pull out your blender, add ice, unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 a banana, and a tsp of almond butter really takes the taste to another level.

Number Three:
Shakeology has done wonders for my digestive tract. Previous to drinking Shakeology, my digestion was never regular and I experienced discomfort on a daily basis. It took about a week or two for my body to adjust to all the prebiotics and probiotics found in Shakeology and now I am regular and no longer deal with discomfort, pain, or bloating. It is a beautiful thing!

Number Four:
Since Shakeology is a meal replacement, I feel full when I drink it and don't find myself reaching for unhealthy, fast food when I am in the middle of my chaotic days. I always plan to drink Shakeology at my busiest time each day. If the morning is flying by and I haven't had a chance to prepare a healthy breakfast, I grab my Shakeology and start my day off right. Most often, however, I choose to drink Shakeology as my lunch meal. Otherwise, I would eat either nothing and then binge later on junk food/sweets or I would get fast food or takeout while running errands and make poor nutrition choices. I know I can be an emotional eater, so occasionally, on days I know I have to do bedtime alone, I'll save my Shakeology for a treat after the children are in bed.

Number Five:
Shakeology is packed full of whole foods full of nutritional value. There is no added refined sugars. So, at the end of the day I FEEL good about putting these ingredients into my body. It is something small I can do on a daily basis to put my health first. I love how that makes me feel. Most nutrition shakes on the market today do not have whole foods and are full of artificial ingredients. Elite Beachbody Coach Seay Stanford who has a background in pharmaceutical sales and is a certified holistic nutrition and health coach, had a great article about this on her website. Click HERE to read it.

Number Six:
My mood improved! I began drinking Shakeology when my youngest child was just 4 months old. I don't think I realized until after I took a four month break from drinking it daily that it was making such a huge difference in this area. When I started drinking it consistently, again in April, I saw my mood improve and those panic attacks I was having every day when the big boys got home from school stopped. I have felt more in control of my life and I really believe Shakeology had something to do with that. 

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If you want to give Shakeology a try, click HERE!

Below are some testimonials from my very own challengers!

Busy Wife and Mama Morgan

"I use Shakeology because it's easy. I wasn't eating. I wasn't eating because I didn't have time... Or I was just eating spoonfuls of peanut butter. (Shakeology) increased my milk supply (while nursing), and I wouldn't say it's the most amaxing thing I've had, but I've come to really enjoy it."

Jessie, Mom of 4, including a newborn

"I've been drinking Shakeology for a little more than a month. I'll admit that at first I was a little bit skeptical about the price for a "protein powder", but it has been SO much more than that for me! Since I've started drinking it, my moods have improved. Before starting Shakeology, I was teetering on the brink of postpartum depression, and struggled everyday with anxiety which led me to be impatient with my kids, which then led me to feel bad about myself. Since starting it, I can honestly say that I feel like a new person. Not everyday is perfect, but I really like who I am when I drink my Shakeology! Another benefit that I have noticed is that it helps me stay away from problem foods that would cause me to gain weight and feel lethargic and grumpy. I am terrible snacker, and once I start with the junk food, it can be difficult to stop. I keep craving more and more junk because I'm consuming empty calories instead of satisfying my body's need for vitamins, minerals, and protein. Shakeology is an easy way to give my body what it needs so that I can put an end to those junk food cravings. Lastly, I enjoy Shakeology because it tastes good! I've tried several different protein powders, and I can honestly say that this is the best tasting one I've tried. I look forward to drinking it everyday, which keeps me excited to work towards my health, weight loss, and self improvement goals."


Finally, a side by side comparison chart of Shakeology and other Meal Replacements on the Market.

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