The truth about Shakeology

"Is this an overpriced protein shake?!"

Look, It's a valid question, and one I totally understand.
When I was doing Focus T25 in preparation for my wedding, before I ever started coaching, I didn't drink Shakeology. GASP!! In fact, I am going to share something that you won't hear too often from Beachbody coaches... I was annoyed by Shakeology!! That's right! I cringed every time the commercial came on at the beginning of my workout.

Every time I saw this commercial for this 'dense whole food nutrition' I thought to myself 'overpriced protein shake'. I was already making homemade 'green smoothies' for breakfast everyday with spinach, kale, lemon, ginger, and a clean egg white protein powder. I was gagging them down for the health benefits. They had to be better for me than the chocolate shakes those people were sucking down in the Shakeology commercials, I mean they were GREEN for goodness sakes. Green stuff is always healthier! I felt bad for those poor schmucks who bought in to the hype and were drinking this stuff!!

Until I had to eat a piece of 'Humble' Pie..

Fast forward a few months to post-T25, Post-wedding, Post-10 days at an all inclusive resort. I had gained 15 pounds, I felt miserable, and I wanted to feel healthy again! I sent a message to my friend (and now MY coach) and asked her which program I should try next. She suggested 21 Day Fix, and strongly suggested I order the challenge pack that came with a month of Shakeology. No. Stinkin. Way. Then she told me about the 30-day bottom of the bag guarantee. I could return the EMPTY bag at the end of the month if I didn't love it. Now I was listening. My frugal creative mind was moving. If I used Shakeology for a month I wouldn't have to buy my protein powder for a month. Then, when I wasn't impressed with it (because I was CONVINCED I wouldn't be) I would just return it at then end of the month for a full refund. I agreed to try it.

This is where things got tricky. About a week into trying Shakeology I could no longer deny the changes in the way I felt. I had more energy. My hair and nails were growing like crazy.  My life-long digestion issues were definitely improving. I felt healthier. Most significantly though-- I WASN'T craving junk food. My constant struggle with carbs and sugar had seemed to almost disappear. For the first time ever, sticking to an eating plan was easy!

The results just continued to amaze me. I could SEE my body shape changing, I was losing weight in places that I had NEVER been able to lose weight before. And by the end of the month, my plan fell apart. I couldn't return this stuff... I needed it! So being the frugal creative person I am, I decided to do a price comparison for a months supply.

Green Smoothies
Kale/Baby Spinach $16
Lemons $7
Ginger $3
Egg white Protein Powder $28
Almond Milk $12
Multi-vitamin $10
Probiotics $45
Digestive enzymes $15

Total = $136

Shakeology = $99.00 a month with my coach discount

So why did I include things like my vitamins and probiotics into the monthly cost of my green smoothies?!? Because those are things I NO LONGER purchase now that I drink Shakeology!

Why?

Because Shakeology contains:

• ~17 Gram of protein (depending on the flavor)
• Prebiotics
• Probiotics
• Digestive Enzymes
• 20 different phytonutrients and antioxidants
• Adaptogens (Support the immune system)
• 23 Vitamins and Minerals
• 70+ Superfoods

I was the biggest skeptic out there, but one of the main reasons for that was because I didn't know all of the amazing things Shakeology had to offer. So--  No, It's not just an overpriced protein shake! It's a great value and the best investment in my health that I have ever made!

If you are ready to try Shakeology, you can purchase it here (make sure to choose home direct to save on shipping!) or check out challenge packs here and receive an entire fitness program with your Shakeology for a little as $10 more. If you want to receive a discount like mine, check out my coach page! Please feel free to contact me so  I can help you decide which option fits YOU best!

Remember, there is a 30-day money back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose!

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