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!
When you are involved in a workout program it's super-important to fuel your body with the right "stuff". What you eat or drink can affect your progress in building muscle, losing weight, and in how sore you are (or aren't) the next day. I super-love the "P90X Results & Recovery formula" and I drink it every Saturday morning when I teach (back to back - Turbo Kick followed by Yoga Pump - 2 hours). That drink is what gets me through hour 2. You see, my energy reserves are so depleted by the time I get to the second class, that I sometimes feel dizzy and just tired. I had been searching the supermarkets to try to find something to help me with this particular problem and then I found the R&R formula. Just when I was ready to give away my yoga class, I found something that made me be able to keep it...for that I'm thankful! (I <3 my yoga peeps!)
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.
It's time for the CHOCOLATE Shakeology HOLIDAY recipes - how can I not post these?
Gingerbread Man ½ tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. ginger
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup skim milk
Minty Mocha Chiller ½ tsp. peppermint extract
½ cup almond milk
½ cup cold coffee
Apple Pie ½ cup diced apples
¼ tsp. cinnamon
½ cup water
½ cup apple juice
Candy Cane Surprise ¼ tsp. peppermint extract
1 cup water
Cinnamon Roll 1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup skim milk
Chocolate Pecan Pie 8 pecans
½ tsp. butterscotch extract
1 cup skim milk
Here’s how to make it: For each of these delicious recipes, add 1 serving of Chocolate 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). And almond butter instead of peanut butter—use whichever you like better. Enjoy!
