Want to see the Tropical Shakeology ingredients label, we’ve got it here. Take a look and see what is in Tropical flavored Shakeology.

Tropical Shakeology Ingredients

Beachbody is committed to using the best ingredients possible, and also providing the best taste. All of the Tropical Shakeology ingredients are all natural, and it contains no preservatives. The Tropical flavor is mild, so it is easy to mix recipes and add things to it, such as stawberries, bananas,  or any healthy additions you want to add to make it even more delicious.

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Tropical Shakeology Is:

• 100% Vegan
• Dairy Free
• Lactose Free
• Plant-based proteins
• Ideal for those who can not tolerate whey protein, animal proteins, dairy, soy, or wheat/gluten

Tropical Shakeology Ingredients Consists Of Whole Food Nutrition:

• Key nutrients come from natural whole foods
• No added vitamin or mineral isolates
• Relies solely on the vitamins and minerals naturally occurring in whole-food ingredients

One of the highlighted Tropical Shakeology ingredients is Luo Han Guo, which is a low calorie, low glycemic fruit that lends complex sweetness to foods. Luo Han Guo is traditionally used Asia for medicinal purposes. On top of being a natural sweetener, it also works as an antioxidant and helps support the immune system. This fruit has been referred to as a “longevity fruit” and has been consumed in China for over 1000 years to help aid in weight loss and diabetes.

A few other ingredients worth mentioning are:

• Coconut Flower Nectar
• Himalayan Salt
• Konjac Root

Shakeology contains dozens of healthy ingredients, and because I’m not a nutritionist, I don’t know exactly for each of them do. So don’t take my word for it, you can hear what the experts have to say in the video below. Below is a 52 minute webinar, that goes over the Tropical Shakeology ingredients, explains where they come from, what they do for you, and why this formula is great for your health.

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Shakeology Affiliate Program

Are you trying to find out if there is some kind of Shakeology affiliate program available? Maybe you drink Shakeology yourself, love it, and have been recommending it to people, and now you want to get paid for it. Maybe you are a personal trainer, or some kind of other health professional and want to recommend it to your clients, or maybe you already have a website or store established, and want to sell Shakeology to your customers. Whatever your situation may be, you’ll be happy to know that we have something much better that just a Shakeology affiliate program, we have a full fledged business opportunity!

How Is The Business Opportunity Better Than A Shakeology Affiliate Program?

Great question, typically, affiliate programs are one time sales that are tracked through a link tied to the affiliate. The affiliate sends out their link, someone clicks on it, buys the product, and the sale is tracked back to the affiliate for them to receive a one time commission on. I want to point out 2 key words in the previous sentence, “one time”. This is very important to understand, with an affiliate program you are making one time sales, you are not acquiring customers and building a business, there is a very big difference. With most affiliate programs the affiliate acquires the customer, which is the hardest part of the entire sales process, and the affiliate receives a one time commission. But, if it is a consumable product, and the customer reorders next month, the affiliate doesn’t receive a commission, which in my opinion is unfair. The company is happy to pay the affiliate a one time commission for bringing them a new customer, because now they get to reap the rewards on all of that customer’s future purchases. Sure, there are a few affiliate program out there that pay recurring commissions, but generally speaking most don’t.

The Shakeology affiliate program does not work the way most affiliate programs do. Again, this is more than an affiliate program, it is a business opportunity. Any new customers generated by a Shakeology affiliate, are their own customers, for them to receive future commissions on, for life!

Every time the Shakeology customer re-orders, the affiliate receives a commission. Just 10 Shakeology customers ordering every month would earn a Shakeology affiliate just under $300 a month in commissions, each and every month!

How It Works:

The company behind Shakeology is Beachbody, which is also the company behind the popular infomercials P90x, Insanity, 10 Minute Trainer, Turbo Fire, and many more. Beachbody has a home business opportunity that anyone can get involved with, Beachbody calls their distributors Beachbody Coaches.

As a Beachbody Coach, you would be allowed to sell Shakeology, and any of Beachbody’s others products and workouts and receive a 25% commission on all sales that you make. There is no inventory to buy, and all sales are made through the website that Beachbody gives you when you sign up. So because all of the sales are made through your personal links, the Beachbody business opportunity can be compared to a Shakeology affiliate program in someways, but it really is much more than just an affiliate program.

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I recently came across a great article about Shakeology, and the creator Darin Olien. The article talks about the business side of things and refers to Beachbody as a “multilevel marketing powerhouse”, which is awesome to hear because just few years ago Beachbody was considered a small start up company, at least the home based business opportunity side of it was.

The article went on to say that Shakeology creates $100 million dollars annually and that it is responsible for 20% of the company’s business. It also said that the numbers on Shakeology are growing at 100% annually, with no advertising. I guess that means you can credit the Beachbody Coach network for those great growth numbers, that is exactly how the business model of network marking is supposed to work.

The article also discusses the ingredients in Shakeology, and for the most part it gets great reviews from all of the experts that have looked at is. There is some controversy on what these “superfood” ingredients actually do and if they do anything at all. These ingredients have been consumed for thousands of years by indigenous people, but there has never really been and tests done on them. I’m not even sure if tests can be done a proper way. From what I understand, the critical biochemical functions performed by these superfood ingredients takes places on a molecular versus cellular lever. And because each cell is made up of trillions of molecules, these functions cannot even be detected with an optical microscope. This is why nutrition was ignored for so long, doctors and scientists simply couldn’t see what was happening on a molecular level. Of course, now there are electron microscopes that are available, and are just recently becoming widespread so we should have better scientific answers in the future.

There is one simple way to find out the effectiveness of the ingredients in Shakeology, simply test them. In the article, Beachbody’s chief science officer Bill Wheeler says, “we are conducting a full-scale clinical trial on Shakeology, 100 people, 100 days, double-blind. At a university medical school.” (Wheeler wouldn’t disclose when the results would be published.) That is great news and I can’t wait for those results to be released.

The article mentions the products Muscle Milk, and Ensure, and categorizes them as Shakeology’s competitor, although they note that Shakeology falls somewhere in between these 2 and that Shakeology isn’t actually a meal replacement shake, but more of a supplement. I was curious on what the people over at foodfacts.com were rating those 2 products and this is what I found. Ensure rated between 53-83 depending on which specific flavor you are drinking, and Muscle Milk rated between 52-81 also depending on the specific flavor being rated.

Great News! Shakeology beats both of the products mentioned above with a 95-97 health score at foodfacts.com. If you have never been on the foodfacts.com site before, go check it out, it is a great site that is very easy to use, and it is completely free.

I paraphrased the article slightly, but you can read the entire piece at http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/the-adventures-of-superfood-man-01262012.html

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Shakeology Is A Consumable Product

It is great to be a Beachbody Coach and be able to offer popular workouts to potential customers. Beachbody produces high quality workout programs that get results, which is why they have become so popular. P90x and Insanity have basically become household names, everyone knows what they are. This kind of brand awareness is great for Beachbody Coaches and those looking to become a Beachbody Coach.  People have heard of the products and the company name, which makes our job as Coaches and distributors easier.

Beachbody Coaches earn a 25% commission on all sales they make. While selling P90x and Insanity is great, the real money comes from Shakeology. Shakeology is a consumable product, which means it is used up and re-ordered every month. While some Coaches might disagree with me about this, the main focus of the Beachbody business should really be on Shakeology. Think about it, making a P90x sale will earn a Beachbody Coach a one time $30 commission, while acquiring a Shakeology customer that re-orders every month will earn a Coach a total yearly commission of $360. So one Shakeology customer is 12 times more valuable than a one time P90x customer.

However, there are other ways to look at. Of course you can always offer P90x customers the P90x Protein Bars, P90x Recovery Drink, or any other supplements that Beachbody offers. I personally use Shakeology (what is Shakeology?), the P90x Recovery Drink, P90x Protein Bars, and Beachbody’s Omega 3 supplement on a consistent basis.

In order to sustain the networking marketing business model that Beachbody’s home business uses, there has to be volume created within the team. This means that Coaches should be drinking Shakeology, and buying their supplements from their Beachbody Coach account, and they’ll also get a 25% discount on any purchases they make for their own use.

The point that I’m trying to make is that being able to sell P90x, Insanity, Turbo Fire, or any other Beachbody product is great, but these sales should be used as a lead in for Shakeology and other supplements. It will be very hard for a Beachbody Coach to get rich by simply selling P90xes. However, if a Coach was able to acquire a just 3 Shakeology customers a month that all re-ordered every month, after a year that Coach would have 36 Shakeology customers, earning him/her close to $13,000/year just in Shakeology sales commissions.

Talking about the money side of the Beachbody business seems to be sometimes looked down upon, but ultimately it is still a business. As Coaches we are compensated for our time and effort, so talking about the best and most effective ways to earn should be ok right? Of course it also feels good to be able to help someone get healthy and fit, and it also feels good to be able to make a little money doing it.

Regularly acquiring new Shakeology customers, and sponsoring new Coaches into the business is how Beachbody Coaches are able to grow a large organization that is able to earn them a lot of money. I’m not exaggerating when I say “a lot” of money, the top earning Beachbody Coach in 2010 made over 1 million dollars!

The income potential is pretty much limitless as a Beachbody Coach, but this doesn’t mean it is a get rich quick scheme in any way. It is still a real business, that takes effort, and is very challenging to succeed in. If you are looking for a get rich quick scheme, this isn’t for you.

Suma Root Is One Of The 70 Ingredients In Shakeology

Ok, let me start out by saying that what I am about to write about is hearsay for me, I’m a Beachbody Coach, a distributor for Beachbody, and not a doctor or nutritionist. So it might be best to take this information lightly until you do more research. But, from what I understand, Shakeology could possibly result in a positive drug test for professional athletes that are tested for performing enhancement drugs.

If you are a Shakeology drinker, don’t be alarmed, this is nothing to be worried about. Shakeology is perfectly safe, and is even extremely good for your body. The problem with drug tests and Shakeology arises because of a natural ingredient in Shakeology called, suma root. Apparently, there is something in suma root that mimics certain steroids which would cause an athlete to falsely test positive.

Suma root, which is also referred to as Brazilian ginseng, is nicknamed “para tudo”, which means, “for all”. Suma root is found in South America and used traditionally as a medicine and tonic. Suma root has many uses including an increased resistance to stress, and an overall boost to body functioning.

To go into further in detail, the actual part of the suma root that is mistaken for steroids is called ecdysterone. Ecdysterone can be found in several plants, not just the suma root. In addition to ecdysterone, the powerful Suma Root contains over 19 different natural and bio-active compounds, including amino acids, electrolytes, trace minerals, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, E, K, and pantothenic acid. In other words, it’s a miracle root.

The goods news is that unless you are a professional athlete that is tested for performance enhancing drugs, you don’t have to worry about this. Shakeology does not contain any stimulants or artificial substances. Suma root has been scientifically proven to provide a wide variety of benefits. So drink up Johnny!

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If you have knowledge on this subject, please leave a comment below, we’d love for you to contribute.

Update 4-19-2012: Suma Root is is being removed from the Shakeology formulation.

The World Anti-Doping Association (WADA) and the National Football League (NFL)  recently updated their list of  banned substances to encompass a group of all-natural phyto-chemical compounds known as ecdysteroids, found in various plants around the globe, including suma root.

Because current drug-screening technologies are unable to differentiate between natural, healthy substances and synthetic banned substances, the ecdysterone found in suma root could result in a false positive test reading. With the growing popularity of Shakeology amongst high performance athletes, the military, and other customer groups subject to testing, we have chosen to exclude it from all Shakeology formulations.

Since the creation of Shakeology a little over 2 years ago, I have been contacted by dozens of people asking when a vegan Shakeology will be available. I knew there were plans for a vegan Shakeology, but I never had a specific date, until now. A vegan Shakeology will be available sometime in the first quarter of 2012, most likely in January.

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The vegan diet is becoming more and more popular as the benefits of it are being talked about. Research is being done, and people are starting to listen to the facts. Eating an all vegan diet is all around more healthier for the human body. There are many benefits to being vegan which include:

• Healthy Weight Loss
• Higher Energy Levels
• Healthier Skin
• Longevity
• Less Body Odor
• Reduction In Bad Breath
• Healthier Hair
• Reduction In PMS Symptoms
• Alleviates Allergy Problems
• Prevents Disease
• And Much More

While I’m not a vegan, or a vegetarian, after reading the list of benefits above, I’m not against it in any way and am thinking maybe I should consider choosing this option. Our bodies deserve the best food and nutrition possible, if these means being a vegan, then so be it.

Many people do not know the difference between a vegetarian and a vegan. A vegan does not eat anything that comes from a living animal. The major difference between a vegetarian and a vegan is dairy consumption. A vegetarian will eat a slice of cheese pizza, while a vegan will not.

It seems like it would be difficult to be 100% vegan. Your options are limited if you are ever traveling or out on the road. It seems as if every meal would have to be perfectly planned. The new vegan Shakeology will be a healthy snack that you will be able to take anywhere. And the best news is, the vegan Shakeology flavor is Tropical, and is supposed to be the best tasting flavor out of the 3.

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Because I’m a Beachbody Coach, I’m often asked questions on Shakeology. I’m embarrassed to admit that I really don’t know that much about the shake. Don’t get me wrong, I drink it everyday, it tastes great, keeps me feeling full for hours, curbs my cravings for sweets, and keep my energy levels high all day long. So I know it is a great shake, I just don’t know exactly what is in it. I think because there so many ingredients that it is hard to give justice when I try explain it. I feel like I’m always leaving something out.

It is a good thing that Beachbody has a  handful of 3rd party tools available for Beachbody Coaches to use to help explain the product. There are over a dozen videos I can share through an email, audio CDs, DVDs, and brochures that I am able to give out to potential customers who are interested in learning more about Shakeology. I especially like sharing the Dr.s Don’t Lie video with potential customers. Why take my word for it when you can hear what Dr.s have to say about Shakeology.

The best way I describe Shakeology is that is a delicious shake that is high in protein, and contains many other ingredients that are great for your health. Pretty simple and accurate, plus I don’t have to worry about saying “too much” and giving the potential customer information overload.

Shakeology has many benefits. It has been proven to lower cholesterol and aid in digestion. You might not like to think about it, but digestion, intestinal health and regularity are link to your overall health and immune system. Eliminating toxins is an important part of being healthy and Shakeology aids in that healthy process. In the video below you will hear what a few Shakeology drinkers have to say about what the shake has done for them.

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Shakeology vs ViSalus Comparison Chart (Click To Enlarge)

Lately there has a been a lot of hype of ViSalus and the Body By Vi 90 day challenge. So how do the ViSalus shakes compare to Shakeology? Which is healthier, Shakeology or ViSalus Shakes?

A fellow Beachbody Coach, Meridith Brooke Ellis, did an elaborate comparison between the 2 shakes, and this is what she came up with:

Cost

Body by Vi- $49.00-$249.99 per month, depending on which “level” of program you buy
Shakeology- $89.95-119.95 per month

Servings

Body by Vi-They recommend taking 2 shakes per day plus their brand of snacks (not included in price)

…

Shakeology-One shake per day. We want you to eat real food.

This is not a “diet” but a lifestyle change. “Real” food is important.

Cost per serving

• Body by Vi-$1.50 each. $3.00 for two shakes daily. Up to $8.30 per day if you buy their higher end package. Remember-snacks cost extra.
• Shakeology-$3.50-4.10 per day

Supplements

• Body by Vi-20 supplements worth
• Shakeology-38 supplements worth

Guarantee?

• Body by Vi-30 day money back
• Shakeology-30 day money back

Diabetic friendly?

• Body by Vi-Yes but no evidence of low glycemic index mentioned
• Shakeology-Yes. In addition to being lower in sugar, we are low in the glycemic index.

Artificial sweeteners? Refined sugars?

• Body by Vi-Yes-sucralose. Google sucralose and the arsenic connection for more information about how bad this stuff is for you.
• Shakeology-Not a one!

Multiple flavors?

Body by Vi- No,only their sweet cream flavor
Shakeology-Yes,Chocolate, Greenberry, and Tropical coming very soon.

What can you add to it?

• Body by Vi-Their brand of mix flavors plus milk, fruit
• Shakeology-Whatever you want! Peanut butter, fruit, milk, almond milk. Soy milk, water, coffee, peppermint flavor, vanilla flavor, sugar free jello pudding flavors-the possibilities are endless!

What about digestive health?

• Body by Vi- Prebiotics included. 100% dietary fiber included. (Just be aware that if you eat something later that is high in fiber, you may end up gassy with diarrhea as too much fiber can cause this, in addition to cramping.)
• Shakeology- Prebiotics/probiotics included. 12% of dietary fiber included. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to get your 100% daily fiber intake or if you have difficulty, you can add fiber to the shake.

Nitty gritty nutrition

• Body by Vi- Fat in grams 1g
• Sugar-
• Carbs- 7 grams*
• Calories-90 calories*
• Sodium-75mg
• Protein-12g

• Shakeology- Fat in grams
• Sugar-11 grams*
• Carbs-19 grams*
• Calories-140 calories*
• Sodium-95mg
• Protein-15g

Calories

• Body by Vi-90 calories plus what you add
• Shakeology-140 calories plus what you add

Caffeine free?

• Body by Vi-Not sure
• Shakeology-Yes!

Proteins

Body by Vi-“High quality” “Tri-sorb” protein
(This is a term that they invented. Whey protein is whey protein point blank. When you start changing molecules, you can no longer call it a protein. This is a marketing gimmick.)

Shakeology-High quality whey protein

Ingredients

-Body By Vi

Contains Milk and Soy

Lactose and Gluten free

23 vitamins/minerals

Vitamin A Vitamin C Calcium Iron Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K thiamin Riboflavin Niacin Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Biotin pantothenic acid Phosphorus Iodine Magnesium Zinc

Selenium Copper Manganese Chromium Molybdenum, FibersolTM, AminogenTM, Soy Protein Isolate, Digestive Resistant Maltodextrin (from FibersolTM),Whey Protein Hydrolysate,Whey Protein Concentrate, DiCalcium Phosphate, Sunflower Oil, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Maltodextrin, Gum Arabic, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Caseinate, DiMagnesium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Soy Lecithin, Mono and Diglycerides, Patented Protease (from AminogenTM), DiPotassium Phosphate, Sucralose, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E Acetate, Chromium Amino Acid Chelate, Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate, Selenium Amino Acid Chelate, Biotin, Vitamin A Palimate, Niacinamide, Potassium Iodide, Zinc Oxide, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Pantothenate, Cyanocobalamin, Manganese Sulfate, Cholecalciferol, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Phytomenadione and Folic Acid.

Shakeology-70+ high quality ingredients

23 vitamins/minerals

Various fruit extracts (acerola, camu-camu, pomegranate, bilberry, blueberry, acai, Goji, Cordyceps, Rose Hips, Maitake, Reishi, Citrus bioflavonoids, Gingko), Whey protein, Chromium, Hydrilla, Apple pectin, Flax seed meal, Chia seed meal, Blue green algae, Spinach powder,oatgrass, wheatgrass, Barley grass, Grape seed extract, cinnamon, natural vanilla flavor, chocolate powder, cocoa powder, xanthum gum, ,guar gum, pea fiber. Also contains an enzyme blend to assist digestion (amylase, papain, cellulose, lactase, lipase, protease, and bromelain)

(Greenberry)

• Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) 5000 IU 100%
• Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 180 mg 300%
• Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 200 IU 50%
• Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) 15 IU 50%
• Vitamin K1 (as phytonadione) 40 mcg 50%
• Vitamin B1 (as thiamin HCL) 1.5 mg 100%
• Vitamin B2 (as ribofl avin) 1.3 mg 77%
• Vitamin B3 (as niacin) 5 mg 25%
• Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCL) 2 mg 100%
• Folic acid 200 mcg 50%
• Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 6 mcg 100%
• Biotin 90 mcg 30%
• Pantothenic acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) 5 mg 50%
• Calcium (as dicalcium phosphate) 500 mg 50%
• Iron (as ferrous fumarate) 4.5 mg 25%
• Phosphorous (as dicalcium phosphate) 250 mg 25%
• Iodine (as kelp) 52 mcg 35%
• Magnesium (as oxide) 80 mg 20%
• Zinc (as zinc oxide) 6 mg 40%
• Copper (as copper oxide) 0.8 mg 40%
• Manganese (as manganese amino acid chelate) 2 mg 100%
• Chromium (as chromium amino acid chelate) 60 mcg 50%
• Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) 30 mcg 40%
• Whey protein (isolate) 15 g †

PROPRIETARY SUPER-FRUIT BLEND: 2075 mg †
Acerola powder (fruit), Camu-Camu powder (fruit), Pomegranate
powder (fruit), Bilberry powder (fruit), Blueberry powder (fruit),
Lycium (Goji) powder (berry), Açai powder (berry), Cordyceps,
Maitake powder, Reishi powder, Citrus biofl avonoids, Rose Hips
powder (fruit), Schisandra powder (berry), Suma powder (root),
Gingko powder (leaf).

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value**

• PROPRIETARY FRUIT POWDER BLEND: 1500 mg †
• Banana powder, Carrot powder, Orange powder,
• Pineapple powder, Raspberry powder, Strawberry powder.
• Maca powder (root) 1000 mg †
• Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) meal 1000 mg †
• Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) powder 1000 mg †
• Flax (seed) meal 700 mg †
• Chia (seed) meal 500 mg †
• Chlorella 350 mg †
• Spirulina 350 mg †
• Hydrilla 300 mg †
• Apple fi ber powder 250 mg †
• Astragalus powder (root) 200 mg †
• Blue green algae 200 mg †
• Spinach powder 200 mg †
• MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) 150 mg †
• Pea fi ber 150 mg †
• Quinoa (sprouted) 150 mg †
• PROPRIETARY NONDAIRY 150 mg †
• PROBIOTIC BLEND:
• Bifodobacterium longum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus
• acidophilus DDS-1, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus casei,
• Streptococcus thermophilus.
• PROPRIETARY ENZYME BLEND: 130 mg †
• Amylase, Papain, Cellulase, Lactase, Lipase, Protease, Bromelain.
• Ashwagandha powder (root) 100 mg †
• Barley grass 100 mg †
• Kamut grass 100 mg †
• Oat grass 100 mg †
• Wheat grass 100 mg †
• Stevia 75 mg †
• Amaranth (sprouted) (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) 50 mg †
• Grape seed extract (seed, 95% proanthocyanins) 50 mg †
• Green tea decaffeinated extract 50 mg †
• (leaf, 50% polyphenols)
• Holy basil powder (leaf) 50 mg †

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

† Daily Value not established

OTHER INGREDIENTS: Fructose, xantham gum, natural strawberry and raspberry fl avors, guar gum, natural vanilla fl avor, and cinnamon powder.

Shakeology is gluten free and caffeine free.

Link to check out:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071226172658AAlRm88

**Food for Thought:

FACT: The RDA for calories is 2000kcal/day. We all know that in order to lose weight you need to burn more than you take in. THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU GO EXTREMELY LOW IN YOUR CALORIC INTAKE! When you go below 1200-1300 calories per day, you put your body into starvation mode, thus shifting your metabolism to SLOW DOWN and burn calories more slowly. If you were to take in just two “Body by Vi” shakes (without additives) daily plus a regular meal (let’s assume that meal is around 350 calories), plus two 100 calorie snacks, you’ll only be taking in 550 calories. Why is it so low in calories? They simply aren’t offering you the fuel you need to get through the day. By skimping on glucose (essential for your brain to function) and other carbohydrates (4 calories per carb), they can offer you lower calories. Offering a 90 calorie shake sounds good on paper, but in practice this simply does not make sense. By reducing your carbohydrate intake, you will essentially cause your body to begin burning proteins instead of carbohydrates like it is supposed to. Why is this bad? The main source of protein that your body will have will not be an adequate amount of protein found in a BBV shake. Instead your body will begin to degrade the proteins in your muscle. Because your body is not supposed to use its own proteins for fuel, large waste protein byproducts are made which must then be flushed out of your body. These waste protein byproducts are known as “ketones” and require a great amount of water to be flushed out. Because of this fact, you will start to urinate a lot, excreting a great amount of water weight. If you do not properly hydrate, then you will easily become dehydrated. After a few days, you’ll be fatigued and cranky. This is because: 1. Your body won’t be getting the energy it needs to run properly. 2. You’ll be dehydrated. (Fatigue is a symptom of dehydration.) 3. You’re in starvation mode.

What I like about the shakeology is the design of the program. It’s easy. You drink one shake a day and make healthy choices. You can make the shake how YOU like it. You get to eat REAL FOOD-not a processed snack made by a company to sell. Fruits and vegetables are encouraged. It’s up to YOU. You are encouraged to exercise while on shakeology. THERE IS NO MAGIC PILL OR POWDER THAT CAN TAKE THE WEIGHT OFF! It comes off with hard work, behavior modification, and patience. Any program that promises you instant results may cause you to initially lose a few pounds, but as time goes on you’ll gain the weight back and only end up losing money.

And The Winner Is….Shakeology!

Again the choice is up to you. If you do not wish to use Shakeology in your plans to lose weight, then that’s ok. Beachbody coaches are not here to “push” products. We inform you of what we have available which has helped us and may help you. You make the choice that best suits your lifestyle and goals.

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Shakeology Compared To Red Bull

Matt SchmicFarlane - Get This Guy Another Red Bull

I have a friend who drinks 3-5 Red Bulls a day, he insists that it gives him energy and makes him feel great. To prevent from embarrassing him, I won’t use this friend’s real name here on the internet, let’s just say his name rhymes with Matt SchmicFarlane . I was over at “Matt’s” house a few days ago and noticed a garbage bag of empty cans out in the garage. Upon further investigation, I seen that the bag was completely full of empty Red Bull cans, there had to be over a hundred of them in there.

I said, “Damn! How many Red Bull’s do you friggin drink?”

Matt replied, “About 5 a day, I love em”.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m guilty of drinking a Red Bull myself on occasion in the past, but that was 10 years ago when I was in my early 20′s, and it was usually mixed with some Vodka and acted as a ‘warm up” drink before heading out to the bar, that’s just what early twenty somethings do. But 5 Red Bulls a day! I’m not a doctor or anything, but 5 Red Bulls a day can’t be good for you.

I was curious to see what what FoodFacts.com had to say about Red Bull and what rating they gave it. FoodFacts.com gives Red Bull a rating of 13 out of 100, which is very low. At $2 per can, you’d think people would want something with some nutritional value in it. For example, Shakeology cost about $4 per serving, but is loaded with nutrition and all natural ingredients that will make you feel energized throughout the entire day. FoodFacts.com give Chocolate Shakeology a rating of 97 out of 100, which is great. Check out the Shakeology VS Red Bull comparison below:

Shakeology VS Red Bull (Click To Enlarge)

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As  you can see from the above comparison, there really is no comparison, Shakeology is easily the superior product. It amazes me how people are always complaining about the price of Shakeology, which is loaded with healthy ingredients, but will pay $2 for 1 can of Red Bull or $3 for 1 shot of a 5 Hour Energy, both products that contain very little to no nutritional value at all. The logic really makes no sense and is almost humorous in a sick sense of humor sort of way.

Red Bull Is Banned In France

It’s true, Red Bull is completely banned in France, and the company was also forced to reformulate the product in Turkey, reducing the amount of caffeine by almost half, to prevent from being banned there also. In Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, Red Bull is used for medicinal purposes, and in Japan, until just recently, it was only sold in pharmacies.

So what’s the point? The point is, if you’re willing to shell out top dollar from products that are harmful to you, don’t you think you deserve to treat yourself to something that is actually GOOD for you. One day you’re going wake up and be 50, with heart troubles, and general health problems and decide that it might be time to give up the Red Bulls. By then, the damage is done and it’s too late. The time to start is now.

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Tropical Is New Shakeology Flavor

The Team Beachbody Coach Summit is taking place this weekend and they are making a handful of big announcements. Just minutes ago it was announced that Tropical will be the new Shakeology flavor released soon. It is an island-tastic combo of berries, pineapple, and papaya. Sounds like it would be delicious on a hot sunny day, such as today.

If you’re not familiar with Shakeology, it currently comes in Chocolate and Greenberry flavors. Tropical will be a nice change of pace for those of us who have been drinking strictly Chocolate over the past 2 years. This new Shakeology flavor release is a big deal because of the challenges Beachbody faces when trying to create a flavor. Beachbody keeps all of the ingredients truly natural and healthy for our bodies, which is very hard to do, and still make taste good.

A while back, Beachbody tried to come up with a Vanilla flavored Shakeology. They worked hard on it but were unable to produce it in line with the high standards that Beachbody has and the high quality they promise to their customers. Here is a great video from the 2010 Beachbody Coach Summit where the CEO of Beachbody, Carl Daikeler, explains why Vanilla is such a hard flavor to produce in Shakeology standards. This video shows the integrity of the company and shows just how great Shakeology is.

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