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Tell Me About Shakeology

I had three people ask me just yesterday about Shakeology in my journal. I’ve been drinking this shake for a good month as my post-workout protein shake and Chris has it for breakfast DAILY. No joke, we love it. I can say I can recommend it to you and feel confident you will enjoy the product from Beachbody. This blog will break it all down for you and feel free to comment here or email me for more information. And, we are taking it to Vegas for all of you who ask me what can I take that is easy…THIS. LOL

What We Love…

1. It’s thick and creamy. I use the Magic Bullet, ice, water, and 2-3 ounces of Unsweetened Almond Milk and I get a “Wendy’s” type frosty.

2. Super healthy! When dieting for a competition I really get concerned that overall nutrition takes a dip. Shakeology fills a lot of nutrient gaps for me and keeps me REGULAR! This link takes you to the nutritional information, ingredients, and more.

3. FILLING. I use it as a post-workout shake and it’s very filling. You can blend it with banana for extra punch but on it’s own it does the trick.

4. It just tastes good. Plain enough there! A lot of shakes don’t but the Chocolate is reallllyyy good.

 

What We Don’t Love…

1. The cost. It’s expensive so don’t think it’s like buying your usual protein powder. But, because it has more than just whey in it you are going to pay for it.

2. The Greenberry – blech. Just being honest here. The first shipment I ordered the wrong flavor. It tasted like greens to me. Chris liked it with OJ, a banana, and berries. I know my girls and most of you wouldn’t drink the Greenberry. If the Queen can’t do it then 90% of you can’t either. LOL.

 

So far we’ve covered it tastes good, I gave you a link to the nutritional PDF, and now I have me talking about it. I shot this post-workout, so excuse the “look.”

Why Shakeology

 

How Can You Get It?

There are two ways.

1. You can order from my Beachbody site. Be sure to create a free account listing me as your coach and that way I can notify you of any specials that might happen throughout the year on any Beachbody product like the new Asylum coming out from Shaun T. It’s $119.00 plus shipping.

2. You can become a coach for $39.99 and then you pay a monthly fee of $14.95 for your two free websites (Shakeology and Beachbody). You get the websites in case you want to share the products with others. BUT, you do get 25% off your products so that makes your Shakeology $89.96 plus 9.90 for shipping and then your state’s tax rate. If you go on auto-ship each month for your 30-day bag your shipping is waived.

 

Video Information

And, for those who want more information on Shakeology, Beachbody has some great videos about the product. Use the links below to watch on anything that interests you.

Is It Worth the Money?

Where do the ingredients come from?

How Many Veggies Are In It?

 

Now…post any questions you have!

Why Walk Backwards on the Treadmill?

One of my hardest working girls has a "guy trainer" at the gym giving her the business for two days now all over walking backwards on the treadmill.

Day One he says she can't do it because of gym liability. She can't walk backwards but if she wants to have a seat and try to bench twice her weight, drop the barbell, crush her lungs...they would not be liable. Give me a break. After she confronted them about this (go Sherri), he figured out real quick she had signed a waiver and was free to take up the "dangerous sport" of walking backwards.

Day Two he tells her he has researched the topic and found there is no benefit. Where the hell did whiz boy look?

• The Japanese have been doing if for CENTURIES to improve mental alertness, balance, and coordination. It's called "retro walking."
• NFL, Sprinters, Soccer, and NBA athletes, I believe, practice running backwards FAST or don't get a paycheck.
• Many people with knee issues, ankle problems, or weak hips greatly benefit from backwards walking as it helps strengthen these areas by activating the smaller muscles surrounding them and taking some load off the joints.
• It is a tremendous cardio workout. You are going to get your heart rate up faster.
• Two time Olmypia Champion Jen Hendershott along with many figure competitors I know ALL DO IT. If it's good enough for them I guarantee my butt is going to do it.

So, let's just say I don't know what I'm talking about gym boy. Here's some reference material for you to read since you can't Google.

• Backwards Walking for Lower Extremities
• The Japanese Influence
• Here's a Bunch of Science for Ya

I'm sure this guy means well. He's steamed up that an online trainer is more creative and keeping him from having another girl doing 3x20 Overhead Presses followed by a walking lunge with a biceps curl. I'm sure 5lb weights the whole time is really kicking her into a new physique. He's got the guts to tell her I don't know what I'm doing and she'd do better with him since today happens to be her steady state day.

But, he didn't once ask her what is her typical week. He just assumed I have my people doing endless treadmill and elliptical I suppose. Well, I'm not going to defend anything other than to say you need to work all ranges of the cardio system.

My goal isn't to just strip off some weight. I want my girls living a long time. Are you going to talk to them about the half-eaten cookies they toss back when the kids are screaming, too? I doubt it but I'm sure you'll have them doing more than enough bosu ball lateral raises to fix those incidents.

My only questions to him are...

• Do you ever advise people to go backwards on the elliptical?
• What about reverse lunges...any benefit to those bad boys?
• What about karaokies? I suppose if backwards is stupid why go sideways.

Ehhh...in the end ladies you just need to watch out for these guys. I'm not saying I'm perfect but be wary of trainers who love a good cookie cutter. We're trying to get in great shape and cookies in the kitchen or gym have no place in our lives.