Shakeology and what it has done for me!

Woke up this morning realizing that today marks 7 months that I have been drinking Shakeology every single day. It was in February that I was encouraged to purchase it as a challenge pack with my workout program. (For those of you that do not know, challenge packs are workout programs combined with a month supply of shakeology at great discounted prices.) At the time, I only purchased it for the fact that I was saving money, and had no intention on sticking with it because "shakes" just really weren't my thing. I'll be honest in saying I didn't do my research, but I trusted my friend who was drinking it everyday and that it didn't have any stimulants in it, etc. It was a health drink, so I thought, no harm done? 

Rewind, and I'm at the point in my life where I am unhappy and unhealthy. I had been struggling with stomach issues that gave me problems at least 3x a week for at least 2 years. It became second nature to me, and at this point I thought I was unlucky and that this was just something I was going to have to deal with forever. A few weeks into drinking shakeology daily, I noticed my energy levels were much higher. My typical schedule consisted of waking up and needing a coffee before I could even function, but I had felt "better" and really didn't know why, so I just went with it! After about a month of consistently drinking Shakeology daily, it dawned on me that I hadn't had a stomach ache. I remember sitting down with my husband and talking to him about it, wondering if the shakeology was the cause for my new changes? We really were not sure, so I started to really research the "stuff."

For the first time, I realized the bag said it was the healthiest meal of the day. Then I learned that this was 100% natural and included 70+ super foods. I had no idea what "super foods" were so I typed it in my google search engine to find the definition stated, " a marketing term used to describe foods with supposed health benefits." Now I was really interested and chose to examine these super foods one by one. Here are a few:

Astragalus: Used in ancient Chinese medicine for centuries
Natures remedy to treat: Fibromyalgia, diabetes, arthritis, asthma.
It boosts immune system, protects against heart disease, improves overall weakness, lowers blood sugar, and treats respiratory infections+ nervous system conditions.

Sacha Inchi: Increasing production in the Peruvian Amazon.
Natural remedy for: heart disease, diabetes, cancer, ADD, depression, osteoporosis.

Maca Root: Used for 2,000 years by Inca Indians.
2 major benefits? Prolonged energy and endurance.

Chia Seeds: Native to southern Mexico.
Reduces food cravings, helps stay hydrated, and are rich in omega 3's. 

Wheat Grass: The building block for a healthy blood stream.
Increases red blood count, purifies and cleanses blood, improves blood disorders, reduces blood pressure, suppresses appetite, reduces fatigue, increases energy levels. It's antioxidants repair damaged blood cells. Very beneficial for cancer patients.

and many more .. .

Not to mention the prebiotics, probiotics, and digestive enzymes which are beneficial to your digestive system. 

At this point it was clear to me that my results were from the choices I made to fuel my body every single day with exactly what it needs. I couldn't believe that all my internal problems were due to the fact that I was depriving my body of nutrients. To try and match the nutrition in shakeology would cost you $41 dollars a day at a grocery store vs the $3.98/day you pay to have your shake. All I know is this, I would much rather invest in my health now for 3.98 a day than to continue to neglect myself and invest a lot more in doctors bills/medications later. 

Call me biased, but I have not seen anything that remotely compares to the nutritional value of Shakeology which I why I am so passionate about it and why my family, customers, and I drink it every single day. 

Happy 7 months Shakeology! 

21 Reasons why the 21 day fix works

You have heard of the 21 day fix. BUT WHAT IS IT, AND HOW DO YOU SEE RESULTS SO QUICKLY? I'll tell you, and i'll tell you why it works for everyone. 

1. It takes 21 days to break a bad habit, follow this new eating pattern and get on a workout regimen and you have just created a new lifestyle for yourself.

2. When starting the 21 day fix program it's all about speeding up your metabolism. How do you do that? Smaller meals frequent times a day is what your body needs and what the fix provides.

3. This guided meal plan is only guided in the sense that it tells you how many proteins, fruits, veggies,carbs, etc that you can have each day based off a simple calculation.

4. There is no way you won't like the food, because you get to create your own meal plan based off  your caloric intake.

5. Throw the guessing out the window, because included are portion sized containers. If it fits in the container, you can have it.

6. Muscle confusion is extremely important when working towards your goals which is why the 30 minute a day workouts all have a different focus.

7. Included with the 21 day fix is your daily dense nutrition called Shakeology. Having one shake that provides ALL the nutrients you need for one day eliminates the "craving " feeling you so often get. After all, cravings are our bodies way of telling us our bodies are lacking some sort of nutrient. Imagine eliminating that factor all together?

8. The workouts are extremely doable. FOR ANYONE, ANY AGE, IN ANY SHAPE. How? They offer a modifier in each video to follow and you gradually work your way up. 

9. Accountability is something we all need. Which is why I run monthly challenge groups specific to this program.

10. Not only will this program get you in great shape, but it EDUCATES you so much on what a proper diet ACTUALLY looks like. Believe it not, most people are not eating ENOUGH. When you are neglecting your body of food, it goes into hibernation mode and starts storing. To sum it up EAT MORE=LOSE MORE. You need to fuel your body so it has something to burn.

11. Men and Women approved. This program can give anyone a good workout, no matter what shape you are in.

12. People often tend to stick to something more when they see quick results. You will definitely notice a change in your first week, and all you are doing is working out and eating more than your used to.

13. Eliminate the cost of a nutritionist, a gym membership, and consuming 5 plates of salad a day, and get it all in one program that can be done right inside your home.

14. You can incorporate WINE into this diet! You are not depriving yourself by any means.

15. HAVE I MENTIONED IT'S ONLY 30 MINUTES A DAY WORKOUTS!?

16. 3 months later, I still use the meal plan as a guide. I've learned to recognize what proper portions look like without the containers, and I'm not overeating like in the past and maintaining my results because of it.

17. Everyone that has done this program with me and stuck to it completely for 21 days has had results, but most importantly felt 100x better. 

18. ENERGY levels are sky rocketing because of your new habits and fueling your body with the proper amount of nutrients. 

19. The great thing about this program is it's yours forever and you can continue after the 21 days. ( which most do)

20. I'm proof that it actually works, as many others challengers could say also!

21. I want to help you feel great too! My next challenge group Starts Aug 18th! 

Beachbody Coaching & why I love it!

When I first started my Beachbody Journey, it was more to focus on myself. Being a Beachbody Coach was exactly what I needed to accomplish my goals, and get my butt in gear! I felt that if I wanted to be an example to others, I had to 1. Be proof of the products/programs and 2. truly believe in myself. I knew that I really needed to figure myself out and what I wanted in my life before I could try and help other people. 

Starting a new journey is extremely scary, ESPECIALLY a journey in Network Marketing . I was a skeptic coming into this business for the simple fact that I had heard about "these types" of systems before, and it's not something I really wanted to be a part of. But I decided to set my ignorance aside, and educate myself on this opportunity and how I could help other people. Here is what I've found out..

"Companies have choices. They can dive into the ever fragmented world of advertising to get the word out, they can hire a large and expensive sales force to sell their products or services, or they can utilize Network Marketing to tell their story to the world. More and more companies will choose to use Network Marketing because it fits the new economy. They can provide all the corporate support and pay distributors on a purely performance basis to promote their products." (Isn't that where our job market is headed anyways?) It's really smart actually, because in the new economy, word-of-mouth advertising continues to work better than any other form of promotion.So basically they can take the money they would have spent on advertising and promotion and pay it to distributors to spread the word. 

So what does this mean for me? It means that I can receive all the benefits of traditional business ownership without the typical risks, and there is NO cap on my income because Network Marketing companies want you to make as much as possible. So what's the catch?

The catch is that your in network marketing. The catch is that people will talk, and at times think less of you. They will think you are crazy! And why? Because most people have either done it or know someone who has, and failed. In other words, they are not joining a profession, they are hoping to get lucky, sign up a few people to cover their own start up costs, and sit back and watch the money roll in. DOESN'T WORK THAT WAY. Instead of taking responsibility for not really starting their business, they blame Network Marketing and make sure to tell the world that it's a scam and doesn't work. This business is anything but easy, which is why people quit.

So what makes Beachbody different? 

All that stuff up there ^^^^^^^ that's not why we are here. Sure the compensation plan Beachbody offers is extremely rewarding , but we are truly passionate about helping other people. We truly want to make a difference and help people reach their goals. We truly want people to find happiness within THEM. Because what happens when you truly find happiness within yourself? Everything else in life starts to make sense! Tell me it doesn't feel good to know you have impacted someones life in a positive way?

Well why do we care so much? 

Because every single one of us has a story, every single one of us has gone through something and/or continues to go through something. It's funny because Beachbody is so much more than health and fitness. It's a family, a creative license to make a business however you see fit, a way to get out of debt, change the path of your life, freedom of time, etc. and the best part? This business is for anyone as long as you come in with a strong work ethic, a big heart, and an open mind so we can help educate you on what it takes to be successful.