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Patricia’s Shakeology Results And Review

Marcus Ochoa — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:39:43 +0000

"Shakeology has really changed my life in more ways than one"

Patricia, 48, from Staples Minnesota has been seeing great results from drinking Shakeology once a day, this is what Patricia had to say about Shakeology.

“Shakeology has really changed my life in more ways than one. I didn’t have a lot of weight to lose—just about 10 pounds. I had been exercising on a regular basis but was still having trouble losing those last few pounds. So I started to drink a glass of Shakeology once a day. I noticed within the first week that my energy level had soared! I couldn’t believe how much better I felt. I was also sleeping better at night and didn’t need that second cup of coffee later in the morning to get me through the day. Getting up at 4:30 every morning to work out was easier too. I attribute that to getting a better night’s sleep, as this has been a chronic problem with me for a long time.

Since having my third child in my 30s, I was never able to really lose the stomach. I worked out consistently but still struggled with losing the extra weight I had put on since my last pregnancy 15 years ago. I thought because of my age (I am now 48) that this is the way it was going to be for good. By doing my workouts with Beachbody and drinking Shakeology, I can finally see the abs I’ve worked so hard for! I don’t have the terrible bloating I used to have, either!

Another thing I have had a problem with is my cholesterol levels being higher than they should be. I was not way overweight, but blood tests don’t lie, and I was 235 on my cholesterol levels. Since drinking Shakeology I am now at 197. Quite a significant difference!

I’m a very busy person who has a family and holds down a full-time job, while being the support system for my customers. I know from day to day, hard as I try, I don’t meet the nutritional requirements that my body needs. Shakeology ensures that I get what I need. My body is now proof of it!

I want to thank you, Beachbody, for coming up with something that’s helped me in reaching my health and fitness goals!”

Awesome work Patricia, it is great to see that you’ve had such great results with Shakeology, and at 48, you look great! Keep up the great work and keep pushing play!

Shakeology Among Celebrities

Marcus Ochoa — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:26:30 +0000

What do LeBron James, Lenny Kravitz, Jessica Simpson, Mike Tyson, John Stamos, Matt Damon, Zac Efron, Jay Leno, Hugh Hefner, and Shakeology all have in common?

Give Up?…

They have all made an appearance on HBO’s hit show Entourage. Check out the screen shot from the show below. While Turtle, Drama, and Vinnie drink Tequila for breakfast, you can see a bag of greenberry Shakeology in the background and a Shakeology shaker cup next to Vinnie.

Shakeology On Entourage (click to enlarge)

Maybe Turtle’s next new business venture will be as a Beachbody Coach.

As a Beachbody Coach myself, it is pretty cool to see Beachbody and Shakeology showing up in the media everywhere. It seems like just about everyday I am hearing or reading something new about P90x or one of Beachbody’s other products. Beachbody is still fairly new company and it is great to be involved as a Beachbody Coach and see the growth happening right before my eyes.

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Shakeology Eliminates Cravings

Marcus Ochoa — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:44:05 +0000

Shakeology eliminates cravings and hunger, it really does. I drink it everyday, not as a meal replacement but as a midday snack. I’ve found that it has helped curb my sweet tooth and I find myself now craving Shakeology.

Shakeology’s facebook fan page recently posted this question to all of their facebook fans:

“What junk food did you stop craving since drinking Shakeology?”

This is what they had to say, the following are real comments from real people taken from Shakeology’s facebook fan page:

Shakeology has eliminated the craving for…

Reese’s Peanut Butter cups!
Dr. Pepper actually and all sweets
almost everything chocolate
Whopper with cheese!
all of it now that I think about it….
coldstone ice cream
Coffee!!
most chocolate and soda
DONUT STICKS! I don’t crave sugary sweets anymore, but especially not donut sticks! YAY!
diet Coke and Wheat Thins are no longer my go to sncak and I no longer get “turned on” by hamburger commercials. Shakeology has rocked my world and changed my body in so many ways, I am even wearing the t-shirt today!
ice cream, really ice cream is not longer making me fat!! YAY
Not really a junk food- but Shakeology has replaced my daily coffee every morning. MUCH healthier for me!
most all my evil cravings!
chips and sweets
With the chocolate shakeology I don’t crave anything sweet, but the greenberry I crave chocolate! I don’t think I can get greenberry anymore! lol
my body actually craves shakeology now…
I crave Shakeology also. It has crossed my mind that it must have something that makes it addictive…LOL!
Honey buns and sweet potato pies! My chocolate recipe tastes like a banana split to me.
Coffee! Used to my my vice. I feel healthier and happier in the AM with Shakeology!
Brownies!
Lunch. I’m rarely very hungry at lunchtime anymore.
shakeology stops my “junk food” sweet cravings..
French fries, soda, McDonald’s, Taco Bell. It gives me super (will) powers. I swear it LOL
Ice cream, chocolate, crap people from work bring in that everyone munches on, coffee, fast food junk…I just know I have an awesome treat once a day that makes my taste buds sooooo satisfied! I have to blend it with ice though or it’s just doesn’t feel like the treat it is.
All junkfood! It is so true.
I was a cookie monster before Shakeology! Now I am a Shakeology monster!
Coffee with lots of creamer!!!
Doritto’s…..Yikes!!!
Cake, candy, cookies, brownies, vending machine stuff when there was nothing around to eat. About 2 weeks after I started drinking it, I was surprised to notice the sweets had lost their power. Miracle!!!
Forgot to mention Vanilla and Raspberry Zingers!

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3 Reasons To Drink Shakeology

Marcus Ochoa — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:19:26 +0000

Carl Daikeler has 3 great reasons on why he drinks Shakeology. The reasons are his wife, son, and daughter. Carl has found that the best way for him to get all the nutrients he needs to be healthy is by drinking Shakeology. Those are some pretty good reasons.

With Shakeology, not only do you get a wide range of essential nutrients, from the fruits and vegetables you should be eating more of every day, you’ll also get the benefits of important foods from all around the world—foods that the latest scientific research has shown to be highly advantageous to your well-being. Over 70 different ingredients were chosen from around the globe for their potency and bioavailability (the ability to deliver the nutrients your body needs).

What Doctors Are Saying About Shakeology

Marcus Ochoa — Thu, 13 May 2010 23:26:03 +0000

In general, doctors don’t lie. As a society we trust doctors to provide us, the uninformed public, with information that is accurate. We also take doctor’s recommendations and suggestions when it comes to health, nutrition, dieting, supplements, and pretty much everything health related. They’ve gone to college for 10 years and know there stuff, so why not take their suggestions when it comes to things related to their specific fields?

The below video is powerful because it is 25 doctors explaining why Shakeology is good for our health. These doctors were not paid or compensated for their opinions on Shakeology either, this is what they truly believe.

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Shakeology Flavors

Marcus Ochoa — Fri, 07 May 2010 23:51:57 +0000

Currently Shakeology comes in 2 flavors, chocolate and greenberry. I have had both and I prefer chocolate although I know some people who say that they love greenberry, I guess it all depends on taste buds. Beachbody has talked about releasing a new flavor soon, I was hoping for strawberry Shakeology as a new flavor but it doesn’t look like that is going to happen anytime soon. Beachbody has announced that they have been working on a vanilla Shakeology flavor but are having trouble getting it the way they want it. In the video below, CEO of Beachody, Carl Daikeler talks about the problems they are running into creating a vanilla flavored Shakeology without adding unnatural flavorings and other harmful and unhealthy ingredients.

Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse

Marcus Ochoa — Mon, 03 May 2010 21:33:15 +0000

Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse

I like to call the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse a “performance cleanse.” This is because it was designed to be done with a workout program. Let’s take a look at how this differs from other cleanses, how to tailor it to your needs, and what to expect if you or your customers decide to try it.

Instructions for the Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse:

3 Shakeology Shakes Per Day
2 cups of green tea per day
1-2 pieces of fruit per day (optional but discouraged)
1 salad for dinner, can include fish or poultry
No dairy or extra sugars, this includes almond and soy milk
Drink 2-4 liters of water a day
Only use low fat dressings, and go easy on the salt and pepper
2 snacks before/after any of the major meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
For maximum results do not use additives

First of all, it’s not a true cleanse. It’s a calorie-restricted and nutrient-dense diet plan. Traditional cleanses contain very few calories and nutrients. Compared to the much more popular Master Cleanse, it’s like an all-you-can-eat buffet. Traditional cleansing diets are done to rid your system of toxins and bring it into homeostasis. They also contain a spiritual aspect. This process can take a long time, which is why you may have seen coworkers walking around the office in a zombie-like state for weeks on end—swilling a strange concoction of lemons and maple syrup.

The Shakeology cleanse is nothing like that. Depending on how you decide to do it, you’ll be eating frequently and consuming between 800 and 1,200 calories per day, and it could be even more should you feel the need. The point of this cleanse is not calorie restriction, per se—it’s nutrient efficiency. The aim is to get the most nutrients possible into the fewest number of calories. The goal is to put all of these calories to use as a part of your exercise program, to rid your body of undigested foods and toxins, and to bring your hydration levels into homeostasis. The result you’re after is not weight loss—though it will likely occur—but for your body to be running more efficiently. This should make you feel lighter and more energetic, even though you’re doing an exercise program.

How It Works
Your eating structure doesn’t change. You still eat every few hours while you’re awake. Each meal should have a balance of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and fiber. And while you’re not eating as much food as you’d normally eat, your calorie-to-nutrient ratio is extremely high. This means that you shouldn’t restrict the actual nutrients you’re getting by too much, so activity can continue as normal.

We recommend you try to keep your shakes to just Shakeology. Adding fruits of any kind, or seeds (for fat and fiber), or the Shakeology Fiber supplement, can and should be done as you see fit.

Ditto for your one solid meal—a salad. As we all know from any salad bar, the definition of salad can be varied. The goal of the salad in the plan is to keep your calories coming from natural sources (no artificial ingredients should be added, including artificial salad dressing). Aside from that, you can add ingredients as necessary. Keep your meat intake to four ounces or less, but add veggies, seeds, nuts, fruits, and legumes in quantities to satiate you.

The goal of the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse is to optimize your performance. You want to eat enough to fuel your day AND your workout. The foods you’re eating are so high in fiber and nutrients that it’s virtually impossible to overeat. You’ll be consuming so much fiber, along with enzymes and digestive aids, that your body’s ability to flush excess foods quickly will be at its peak.

What to Drink
Water, of course, is recommended in quantity. This is vital to any cleanse, because one of your goals is to bring your hydration into homeostasis. When your electrolytes are out of balance—the main problem we have is salt—you often retain water outside of your cells. This situation, which we refer to as retaining water, is cured by drinking more water. As the excess salts are diffused, your body begins to hydrate your cells (using sodium as it should be used) and flush the water held outside the cells. So, oddly enough, you drink water to eliminate water retention.

Sodas, alcohols, juices, etc., should be eliminated entirely during a cleanse. Coffee and tea, which are diuretics, should be minimized at the very least and eliminated if possible. Again, performance is the key, so if you need a cup of Joe as a pick-me-up, go ahead. Just use only as needed, and don’t use additives. Eliminating sugar and chemicals is vital. However, do not use energy drinks or soda for this purpose, including the ones with artificial sweeteners. Coffee drinkers may find that switching to black tea during a cleanse will give you the energy you’re looking for with less upset. Coffee’s acidic nature can heighten the effects in a negative way during your cleanse.

Why You Won’t Lose Weight
I should say why you might not lose weight, but I wanted to get your attention. Most people will lose some weight during a cleanse, but that is not the goal. Those with a lot of undigested gunk in their systems will lose weight as it’s flushed out. Those of you who are properly hydrated and already eat well are less likely to lose. For those of you who need to lose weight, take heart: you are setting up your system to use nutrients more efficiently and improving your ability to lose weight through structured diet and exercise. So while you may not lose much on the cleanse, you’ll be more prepared to lose weight later.

Another reason why we don’t always lose weight on cleanses is due to a stress hormone called cortisol. Restricting calories is stressful to the body, and it reacts by releasing cortisol. Cortisol is performance-enhancing in the short term, but if you somehow keep your body stressed for long periods, it creates havoc in your system and can cause you to doggedly hang onto weight in a type of survival mode. We don’t want this to occur, which is one reason the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse is short. It’s important not to remain in a highly calorie-deficient state for long periods of time, especially when you are trying to exercise hard.

Daily Regimen:

1 cup of green tea to start the day

Breakfast

1 scoop of Shakeology mixed with ice and 8-10 oz. of water (140 calories)
1/2 cup of fruit (60-90 calories, optional)

Snack 1

1 piece of fruit (apple, pear, orange, banana, etc, 85 calories)

Lunch

1 scoop of Shakeology mixed with ice and 8-10 oz. of water (140 calories)
1 cup of green tea

Snack 2 (before or after dinner)

1 scoop of Shakeology mixed with ice and 8-10 oz. of water (140 calories)

Dinner

Salad with grilled white fish or poultry (approx 340 calories)
No more than 2 tablespoons of dressing

Why Is Shakeology So Damn Expensive?

Marcus Ochoa — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:49:42 +0000

After shipping and taxes, 1 serving of Shakeology cost over $4. That is almost up as the same price as a bottle of beer at a strip club, or a pack of cigarettes. Ridiculous right?

Maybe not. Let’s consider first that Shakeology is a meal replacement shake. It can be used as a mid day snack, but was originally designed to be used as a meal replacement. What is the average cost of a meal? I know when I was working in the construction business, I would spend close to $10 a day for lunch at an IHOP or Chili’s. If someone is using Shakeology to replace a meal they are most likely saving money.

Another thing to consider is the cost of ingredients that go into Shakeology. Beachbody has this thing about using only the highest quality ingredients (which is a good thing). This makes the price go up, but also the quality. When creating Shakeology they didn’t want to take any shortcuts.

So What Is Actually In Shakeology

Recently a fellow Beachbody Coach, Blake Warrington did a little experiment. He wanted to see if he could put together a homemade Shakeology alternative himself buy going to the grocery store and buying all the ingredients himself. This is what he came up with.

Shakeology Ingredients

That is Blake’s receipts below totaling $483! $4 a serving for Shakeology is starting to look like a bargain.

Shakeology Ingredients Receipts Totaling $483.12

The is what Beachbody CEO Carl Daikeler had so say about this experiment-“Awesome demonstration Blake. And even if someone did assemble all that, I am willing to bet that most if not all of those ingredients are not sourced at the same high standards as we use, and they are likely processed so they can stay on the shelf longer. That means the potent properties are cooked and killed before they ever get into the bottle. Not Shakeology – as close to fresh as it comes without picking it off the tree! And do you know how hard it would be to make that $481 concoction taste good? You would throw it all away after one sip. Not Shakeology. I am so proud of this product!“

Which would you rather do? Take 38 supplements every day that will cost you over $483.12 every month, or with just one scoop each day of a great tasting meal replacement shake that will cost you just $119.95 per month (just $4 a day – like a coffee and bagel, but WAY better for you

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P90x Creator Tony Horton Drinks Shakeology

Marcus Ochoa — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:38:25 +0000

Nutrition is very important, especially when doing an extreme and intense workout like P90x. Here is a video of Tony Horton drinking Shakeology. This video was after Tony’s free pay it forward workout video. This workout is for people who have not worked out in a long time and are really out of shape. A workout like Insanity or P90x might be to difficult to start with so a workout like this, done 3 times a week for a few months should get you prepared for P90x. This video below is great because you get to see Tony working with some who has not met their goals yet and who is not a “model type”, just a real guy trying to get in shape. I think Tony acts the same way in real life as he does in his videos. He seems like an all around good guy.

Shakeology Eliminates Bloating

Marcus Ochoa — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:22:00 +0000

Drink Shakeology every day and you can win $1,000 just for sharing your experience with us. Every week, Beachbody randomly select someone to be our lucky $1,000 winner. All you have to do is fill out the entry form and include a picture of yourself with your Shakeology package. You can enter every week, so keep drinking your Shakeology!

Here is what the most recent $1000 Shakeology winner Teresa Heaney had to say.

“I started drinking Shakeology about four months ago. I kept receiving emails with the video outlining all the benefits of drinking Shakeology. I’ll admit I ignored the first two emails. Then, I got a third email, and had some free time on my hands so I sat and watched the video. I didn’t have high cholesterol, I didn’t have any problems with sugar, I don’t have high blood pressure, but what I did have was a constant bloated feeling, which showed by my puffy belly.

I also took daily multivitamins, plus extra supplements like B12, vitamin C and E, and iron. I got out a paper and pencil [to] add up how much I was spending at the health food store on vitamins and supplements; and let’s face it, even with all the vitamins and supplements, I know I wasn’t eating all my required fruits and veggies. So I went for it. I purchased Shakeology and awaited its arrival.

Within a week my Shakeology was here, I took out my blender, mixed it up with water and a couple ice cubes and I took a sip . . . it was great! I faithfully drank the chocolate shake daily; some days for breakfast, some days as my mid-morning snack. By the third week, I was feeling great; and best of all, no more belly bloat.

I was so impressed with the taste and the good feeling that Shakeology gave me that I have become a Beachbody Coach. Shakeology truly is the Healthiest Meal of the Day!”

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