Shakeology!

My shakeology arrived yesterday!!! I've been reading about Shakeology through Beachbody for awhile and finally ordered it! I have been using the Beachbody Meal Replacement shake so was anxious to see if the vitamin and nutrient packed drink could hold up to my morning meal! My plan is to use Shakeology in place of the meal replacement shake. I ordered the Greenberry. I have a love of the McDonalds Shamrock shake so the picture of the Greenberry Shakeology is a favorable one!

When I opened the bag, my first thought was....ugh...it is, quite literally, the color of peas or spinach. It doesn't look anything like a McDonalds Shamrock shake! And that's probably a good thing! I noticed immediately the fruit smell but also a scent of vitamins...not overpowering but you know you're drinking a healthy mix! I used water and ice in a shaker for this first try. It is not as think as the meal replacement shake. When mixed it is thicker than a glass of milk but not as thick as a milk shake. When mixed, it has the same dark green color...darker than what I see in the ads. My guess is that if mxed in a blender or use of milk would acheive that beautiful green color!!

And, of course, the most importnat thing, the taste: yummy!! I was afraid with the color that it was going to taste strange. It is a berry taste but I wouldn't say I could name the berry!! It's the combination of sweetness of berries like the strawberry and grape with a hint of the tart (like cranberry). I really, really like it! I was trying to figure out if I could have it twice in one day!!

I'll keep reporting on how I feel taking the Shakeology! I'm expecting the first result will be in **regularity**. Yeah, yeah, no one wants to talk about it but it's one of the things they mention in the materials. I'll try to let you know in a way that doesn't feel like TMI!! More to come on Shakeology!!

Shakeology!

It's Not Just About Weight Loss

I just read this post by Jillian Michaels.....it is SOOOO true! Everytime we "bring it", everytime we push play...even when we don't feel like it....we are making a difference in our health! This journey is so much more than just losing weight. It shapes and defines our entire lifestyle.

Who doesn't want to look totally hot? If you asked 100 people who were starting to exercise for the first time (or returning to regular workouts after a long time off) what their main motivation was, the majority of them would say something like, "I want to look good," or "I want to fit into a size __ again." And hey, whatever gets you on track initially is good enough for me. But when that scale hasn't budged in a few weeks, it's time to remind yourself that there are lots of other reasons to make exercise a habit.

Research has clearly linked coronary heart disease, diabetes, and cancer to lifestyle. Apart from aiding in weight loss, physical activity offers a positive, healthy way to release anxieties and alleviate tension, which can help reduce your risk of many lifestyle-related diseases. Exercise also supports mental well-being: Physical activity actually changes your brain chemistry, which directly influences your mood and frame of mind for the better. Among other things, physical activity triggers the release of endorphins, which act on the brain as natural tranquilizers.

In addition, exercise will boost your confidence. As you start working out and getting stronger, your sense of strength in other aspects of your life will naturally flourish. Bottom line: The more physically fit you are, the longer you'll live and the better your quality of life will be.

Get TWEET inspiration

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore have been openly sharing their workout woes on Twitter. The actor recentlyadmitted he had to step up his fitness regimen for an upcoming role. "Time to get serious. I'm so paranoid about doing scenes with my shirt off." Meanwhile, his wife has alsospilled about keeping up with her man. "I have only done the yoga DVD of the P90X so far and that kicked my a--! The husband is banging it out everyday though! I need to motivate!!" Get some motivation of your own with exercise tips on Health.com'sTwitter feed! – Elaine Aradillas
The above was posted on People.Com. More and more celebrities are doing P90X! They are not even getting paid to do the program, they are just doing it and getting results!
If you would like to find out what the talk is all about or if you want to give P90X a try, then check it out or order the program at www.beachbodycoach.com/GetFit40s

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