Why Shakeo?

I've spoken often about Shakeology and the wonderful effect it's had on my body and my life. Shakeology is a meal replacement shake you drink once a day to get best results. It comes in powder form and in many different flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Vegan Chocolate, Strawberry, Tropical Strawberry and Greenberry.

The benefits I've seen are pretty incredible. Personally, I've seen weight loss, appetite control and portion sizes have become a healthier size as a result. Just in the first month I drank it daily, I lost 7 pounds. I've seen my skin clear up (because honestly sometimes I think I have the face of a teenager) and my digestive system is more regular.

Shakeology is PACKED with nutrients and goodies. It's got protein, antioxidants and vitamins in it. It can help you lose weight, increase your energy throughout the day, increase digestive health and lower cholesterol. In the graphic I've posted here, you can see all the goodness that goes into it! On top of that, it's flavored. I always get vegan chocolate and now I crave it. Honestly... it's amazing.

When you order Shakeology, you receive 30 days worth of Shakeology recipes for the flavor you bought. This is specifically designed for you to stay on track and so you won't get bored. If THAT doesn't interest you, look to Pinterest for tons of Shakeology recipes including Cheesecake Shakeology, Peaches 'n' Cream Shakeology and Chocolate and Peanut Butter Shakeology Bites. Seriously, you cannot go wrong with this product.

I've had a lot of interest in Shakeology and then almost immediate hesitation when a person discovers how much money it costs monthly. I invite you to think about this a little further... how much are you spending on purchases that are putting you in an unhealthy state to begin with? Go ahead, take a look at your bank account and look at coffee runs, fast food stops and convenience store purchases. Funny how those last minute purchases are non negotiable, right? People snap at you like a rabid dog when you suggest their Starbucks habit is really costing them hundreds of dollars a year.

Ok, ok. I'm no math whiz, but let me break this down. Let's say you go out to eat every day. Daily Finance posted an article about the cost of eating out. It says the average meal costs $5 to $7 per person. You eat out for lunch every day while at work, because it's just "easier" and that's a cost of $25-$35 per week or $100 - $140 per month. If you eat out every work day in a year (there are 260 work days in a year) you could spend anywhere from $1,300 to $1,820 per year.

Now, if you sign up as a coach, you get a discount on all things Beachbody. This includes Shakeology. With the discount, you spend about $97 per month on Shakeology. It's recommended you drink it once a day, so that's about $3.23 per shake. If you buy Shakeology each month for a year, that totals to $1,164 per year... a savings of $136 to $656 PER YEAR.



A graphic from another coach that NAILS it!

I hope I haven't lost you with numbers. Numbers and math totally aren't my thing, so I glaze over a little bit when people talk like this, but this is important so LISTEN UP.

Lots of people had to give a little up to get a LOT back in return from something as wonderful as Shakeology. A popular Beachbody coach wrote a similar blog to this and did some guerilla research on her own Facebook page. There were 132 comments on that post, talking about the LITTLE habits people gave up so they could make a healthy switch to Shakeology in their lives. Here are a few of their answers that may give you some ideas...

See? Easy. I know, caffeine habits die hard, but you don't HAVE to give it up. Think smarter. Plan ahead! It's WAY cheaper in the long run, I promise. And, everyone once in awhile, have that Starbucks.

If the monetary savings aren't enough to get you going, let's think about your waistline. You know, the one you always complain about when swimsuit season comes close or there's any occasion to wear something strapless/sleeveless/short/backless? THAT ONE.  I found this handy little graphic on my Pinterest page.  It not only compares PRICE, but it compared the calorie count as well. I love greasy, salty French fries just as much as the next person, but I HATE how I feel after I eat them and I always regret the purchase.

If your goal is to shape up, live a healthier life and maybe lose a few pounds along the way, Shakeology is a great way to start. My sister drinks it regularly and her children (ages 3 and 22 months) love it as a snack too. She may or may not bribe them with it as a treat if they finish their dinner! HA! Shakeology is safe for breastfeeding and pregnant moms, it travels well and it's the BEST meal of the day. You can't go wrong!

I also realize I wrote Shakeology about 100 times in this post. Sorry I'm not sorry.