Introducing...Chocolate VEGAN Shakeology!!!

I can't wait to try it, I hear it has more of a 'dark chocolate' taste...I don't know if it's true, but that's what I hear!  (and I LOVE dark chocolate)

It's HERE!! The Ultimate Reset!!

It's here, it's here, it's here!!!  The Ultimate Reset! Straight from the website at the link below:

The Ultimate Reset

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I can't WAIT until I'm done with P90X2 so that I can try this!! I have about 6 more weeks to go and then - I'll be all over this one!

Click here for more info!

Minty Shamrock Protein Shake

Since we are rapidly approaching St. Patrick's Day - here's a new recipe for you!

Minty Shamrock Protein Shake
If you're not using Greenberry Shakeology, you don't need to add the peanut butter.  Greenberry is LOADED with veggies & nutrient-dense ingredients.  For some reason, the peanut butter completely "cuts" that "green" aftertaste.  The PB is not needed if you will be making your shake with regular vanilla protein powder.

-1 scoop of Greenberry Shakeology (or a vanilla protein powder of your choice)
-2 heaping tablespoons PB2 powdered peanut butter (or 1 teaspoon peanut butter)
-2 tablespoons fat-free, sugar-free cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix (this makes it creamy like ice cream)
-couple of drops of mint extract (play with the amount - too much will clear your sinuses & too little makes the shake blah.)
-2 cups of ice
-Truvia or Stevia sweetener, to taste

Toss the protein powder, peanut butter, pudding mix, mint, ice, and sweetener into a blender.  Blend from medium speed to high, adding water as needed until the shake has your preferred consistency.

Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Makes 1 serving
Per serving:  210 calories, 20 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates, 2 g total fat, 5 g dietary fiber, 513 mg sodium

From Chalene Johnson's book "PUSH"

Shakeology - article in Businessweek

This is a fascinating article about Shakeology in "Businessweek".  I loved the stuff before and now I really love it.  :)  So, I need (I said "need") to share it with you:


http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/the-adventures-of-superfood-man-01262012.html


Read it...it's worth 5 minutes of your day!! :)


THEN --- when you want more information about it (I said "when"), go to my site to do your research:  http://www.shakeituptoday.com.

Shakeology and Vitamins

With regard to drinking Shakeology, here's one of the MOST common questions that I get: 


Should I continue to take ActiVit® or other multivitamins along with Shakeology?


From www.shakeituptoday.com:
Because of the way Shakeology is formulated, one shake pretty much covers your body's normal daily requirement for vitamins and minerals. However, if you're following a recommended exercise routine, your body is likely to be using up those nutrients at a faster rate. For example, if you're doing P90X® or INSANITY®-hard-charging routines that burn more calories, along with vitamins and minerals-you may need some additional supplementation, like ActiVit. Due to the digestive enzymes in Shakeology, taking ActiVit at the same time you drink Shakeology will help your body to better absorb all the nutrients.


Also, I ALWAYS get people who request to see the nutrition labels, so here ya go, happy reading!

*Greenberry label*

*Chocolate label*

Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse

I get people all the time ask me...what is the Shakeology 3 Day cleanse?  Well, here is what you need to know, are you ready...?

- 3 days (maximum)
- calorie-restricted (800-1200 per day)
- nutrient-dense eating plan
- flushes toxins
- used as a 'jump start' or 'plateau breaker'

Possible results
- weight loss
- feeling cleaner, healthier
- less bloat

Below is an outline of the program. (It is the same for all 3 days.)

Start: One cup green tea
Breakfast: Shakeology (with water and ice only – may add ½ piece fruit)
Snack: One piece fruit
Lunch: Shakeology (water and ice only) followed by one cup green tea
Snack: Shakeology (water and ice only) – can drink this after dinner instead
Dinner: Salad with greens, 3 servings of veggies, 4 ozs of grilled white meat or fish (or tofu, beans, of vegetarian) and 2 tablespoons low-fat salad dressing

NOTE: you can eat your salad for lunch instead of dinner if you prefer

DRINK LOTS OF WATER

NO DAIRY (EVEN ALMOND MILK/ RICE MILK)

The cleanse is made to do with exercise, but not INTENSE exercise. Also, it is not recommended to do the cleanse more than once a month. Remember that bodies are different and will have different reactions and results, so it is important to pay attention to how you feel. If you have an adverse reaction - STOP. If you have any medical conditions or questions, ask your doctor.

Good Luck! :)

SUPERYUM! Shakeology recipes...

For those of you who are looking for recipes for their Greenberry Shakeology - here ya go - yummy!!!


Orange Sunrise
½ cup orange juice
½ cup water


Very Berry Squeeze
½ cup strawberries
½ cup raspberries
½ cup orange juice
½ cup water


Almond Honey-Licious
1 cup almond milk
1 tsp. honey


Pineapple Sunset
½ cup strawberries
½ cup pineapple juice
½ cup plain nonfat yogurt
½ cup water


Here’s how to make it: For each of these delicious recipes, add 1 serving of Greenberry Shakeology and ice to taste (add more ice for a thicker shake) to the ingredients listed. Mix in blender until creamy.

You’ve got the choices: Fresh or frozen fruit. Regular, skim, almond, or rice milk (the more milk you add, the creamier). Enjoy!

In case the doctors haven't convinced you already