It has arrived! And it's AMAZING!!!!
Before I tell you about it, you need a little background story first...
Last year I discovered an amazing company called "Beach Body." Well, I didn't discover it, so much as I reopened the door that had been there in front of me all along. I first discovered Beach Body when trying out new at-home fitness programs. At the time, I had never heard of Shakeology. In fact, it's possible that Shakeology was just being born around that time. Fast forward to January of 2015 my friend Lindsay helped me to make the commitment to finding a healthier way to live. Not only that, I was given the opportunity to help others in the process. I signed up as a Beach Body coach for multiple reasons: 1. To get the 25% discount! 2. To learn more about the products improve my health. 3. To make a little money to help pay for Justus' medical bills. In the meantime I learned so much about Shakeology and was excited to share it with friends.
I started out with the vanilla flavor because I thought it was the most versatile. You can literally change the flavor to anything you want (even make it chocolate!) Some days I craved a fruit shake, other times something with a hint of coffee. A few months later I purchased a bag of the chocolate Shakeology. For that month, I felt like I was having dessert for breakfast! I could still add the coffee flavor, and I often did just that! I will not go as far as some people and say it's just like Starbucks, or even better than Starbucks because to me it is apples and oranges. Shakeology is absolutely delicious. But is it better than Starbucks? I would have to disagree only because I believe that the purpose for either beverage is equal to it's end result. Sometimes a girl just needs a good old fashioned Frappuccino or latte. On the other hand, I have done a lot of my own research on the sugar industry and believe it or not, I have cut back tremendously on Starbucks. (I'll post a screenshot of my app that keeps track of my receipts if you don't believe me!)
Later in my journey with Shakeology I discovered Vegan Chocolate which tasted even better than the original chocolate. I have a lot of respect for a company that tries to please everyone. In the last 8-10 months I have been much more conscious of my intake of animal based products. In the last 3 months I have cut out more animal products than I have in years. Part of this is because of a new found understanding of my impact on the environment. After all, every little bit helps, right?
Sometime after my Ironman 70.3 race, I still drank Shakeology but not to the same level of commitment that I had before. I lead challenge groups with friends and was able to help a few people start working towards their goals of becoming happier and healthier through better nutrition and fitness. In December I was drinking the few packets that I had left from some sample packets that I had purchased. But then Beach Body did something amazing. They put out a message saying, "Hey Jamie, we noticed you haven't been drinking as much Shakeology as you used to so we created a new flavor just for you!" It was that moment that something amazing happened: Cafe Latte Shakeology was born! (Jaw drop, cue heavenly music!) Lindsay sent me a sample packet in the mail and I tried it last weekend. I kept it basic and just added water and ice. I took the first sip and in the next moment I was running to my purse looking for my credit card. I was halfway through drinking my drink when I hit the "submit order" button. Today I picked up the box from the office at my apartment complex and ran home with it under my arm and the biggest smile on my face.
I adjusted it slightly with a half cup of coffee and a half cup of water. I decided it would be my dinner, but first I needed to get in a workout. I cued up T25 - Alpha Lower Focus and worked out for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, my Keurig was brewing 4 oz of coffee and letting it cool off while I worked out. Once my workout was finished, I went into the kitchen and poured the shot of coffee into my Ninja Blender with a half cup of water and a scoop of Cafe Latte Shakeology. I blended it for about 30 seconds. . . The smell was amazing! I poured the drink into a cup and started sipping. And I kept sipping. I thought, "I should take a picture of this so I can show people how amazing it is." However, I suddenly had nothing left in my cup because, oops, I drank it all! As I stood there in a blissful moment, I thought, "I can't wait for breakfast tomorrow!"
What is amazing about Shakeology is that it has EVERYTHING you need to be strong. It's not just a protein drink. If it was, the price would be a fraction of what you pay. There is a reason the price is $130 for a 30 day bag! (I just heard you gasp!) Shakeology is full of all the good stuff you need, and has none of the artificial stuff that harms your body. It is impossible to recreate what Beach Body has made in this drink. It's packed full of 23 vitamins and minerals that your body needs and CRAVES in order to reach optimal health. It's full of vegetables and super foods that can be difficult to find (not to mention expensive$$$) in the grocery store. It is by far the easiest way to get a super dose of amazing nutrition. If you divide the cost by the number of servings, you end of with a high quality meal that costs only $4.33. Compare that to what would spend if you bought all the ingredients required to create the drink and you can easily see the savings.
Pretty self explanatory!
Anyone can drink Shakeology! I am on my road to Ironman and plan to have Shakeology by my side during the process. I want to stress the fact that you don't have to be an athlete to reap the benefits of this cup-o-magic. I appreciate Beach Body offering a "30 Day Bottom of the Bag Guarantee" that states you can get your money refunded with no questions asked if you don't absolutely love your shakes. They have a lot of faith in their product, and I have a lot of faith in it too. There is only one thing I don't like and it's this: I hate that they only recommend one glass a day because I am impatient and want to try all the different possible flavors you can make with Cafe Latte as a base. I suppose there could be worse things to complain about!
If you have any questions about Beach Body, Shakeology, or any other related questions, please put them in the comment section below and I will answer them quickly! This stuff is so amazing that I just want to shout it out to the world!
Until next time . . .
Until next time . . .
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