Sunday, February 28, 2016

Shakeology



WHAT IS SHAKEOLOGY?

Shakeology is the most delicious, nutrient-dense, superfood-packed protein shake on the planet.It contains more than 70 natural ingredients derived from rich, nutrient-dense whole-food sources from around the world. Shakeology is so incredibly healthy, no other single food item out there can supply you with all the nutrients, vitamins, proteins, and minerals in the amounts you need the way one delicious shake can. It is is NUTRITION SIMPLIFIED.

To be honest, I didn’t know exactly what Shakeology was when I became a coach, other than that it was a super healthy superfood and protein meal replacement shake. Once I tried it, I fell in LOVE!


-It’s freaking delicious
-It kills my sugar cravings! (And I'm a chocolate addict)
-It gives me so much energy
-It’s so convenient! When I'm in a rush I can blend up a smoothie and get a complete meal on the go.
-It covers my bases when I’m traveling or can’t control what I eat. I know I’m at least getting all my vitamins and nutrients in!
-I FEEL better when I drink it. I can’t even explain.
-It helps my digestive system, I don’t have random tummy issues anymore.





SHAKEOLOGY CAN TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH BY HELPING:
• Curb cravings for sugar and junk food
• Promote weight loss
• Increase energy levels
• Improve digestion and regularity
• Support your immune system
• Support cardiovascular health

SO HOW SHAKEOLOGY WORK?
Shakeology’s proprietary blend of digestive enzymes, prebiotics, and probiotics helps your body eliminate toxins that have built up in your digestive system over the years due to eating highly processed foods, fast food, and junk food. A healthy digestive system makes it easier to absorb the nutrients you need for optimal health.

While your body is cleansing itself from the inside out, Shakeology’s 100% whole-food ingredients deliver the essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals your body needs to help curb its cravings.

Your body will begin to shed stored fat while Shakeology’s superfoods (that are chock-full of antioxidants and phytonutrients) work their magic, helping reduce “free radical” damage that could potentially lead to heart disease, heart attacks, high blood pressure, and strokes. Um, sounds AMAZING right?!

SO WHAT'S IN ONE SCOOP OF SHAKEOLOGY?
Shakeology is packed with more than 70 of the world’s most potent, most nutritious, and most delicious ingredients. Not only does it provide a wide range of essential nutrients from the fruits and vegetables you should be eating every day, you’ll also reap the benefits of incredibly nutritious food you’d otherwise never have the opportunity to eat. Food that nutrition science has shown to be highly advantageous to your health.

Plus, we were able to sneak fruits and veggies into every glass for those of you who are self-proclaimed “anything-but-vegetabletarians”!

Everything in Shakeology has been carefully selected for its unique nutritional quality, including ingredients that herbalists and natural wellness doctors have been using for centuries to holistically heal and fuel the body.

I mean, check out everything that is in just one shake!!



➔ The Ingredients
Before you worry about what it does contain, check what it does NOT contain. Your DON’T list should include:

●  MSG
●  Soy
●  Dyes
●  RBGH
●  antibiotics
●  corn syrup

What SHOULD it have? It should have vegan options and be corn­ and gluten ­free, and it should contain, as a minimum:

●  Protein
●  Vitamins and Minerals
●  Phytonutrients
●  Antioxidants
●  Digestive Enzymes
●  Probiotics
●  Essential Amino Acids

These ingredients are available in most of the well­-known shakes on the market. Having these basic ingredients is a start, but if you want a shake that packs a lot more punch than the average, look for something that has more natural ingredients. In addition to the minimums above, Shakeology also contains a variety of superfoods:

●  Acerola powder (fruit)
●  Gingko powder (leaf)
●  Schisandra
●  Lycium (Goji) powder (berry)
●  Rose Hips powder (fruit)
●  Blueberry powder (fruit)
●  Citrus bioflavonoids
●  Bilberry powder (fruit)
●  Reishi powder
●  Pomegranate powder (fruit)
●  Maitake powder
●  Camu­Camu powder (fruit)
●  Cordyceps
●  Acerola powder (fruit)
●  Wheat grass
●  Amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus)
●  Holy basil powder (leaf)
●  Kamut grass
●  Green tea decaffeinated extract
●  Barley grass
●  Grape seed extract (seed)
●  Ashwagandha powder

If that’s not enough, it is brimming with healthy bacteria (probiotics):
●  Streptococcus thermophilus
●  Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS­1
●  Lactobacillus casei
●  Lactobacillus acidophilus
●  Lactobacillus bulgaricus
●  Bifidobacterium longum

AND, it contains a special Proprietary Enzyme Blend (135 mg) of:
●  Lactase
●  Cellulase Bromelain
●  Papain Protease
●  Amylase Lipase


WHY IS IT SO DANG EXPENSIVE?
Alright, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: MONEYYY! The cost of Shakeology is the number one excuse or objection I hear when I’m talking with someone about my challenge groups.

You guys, let's put it this way: do you want to be cheap, or do you want to invest in your long term health and wellness?

You get what you pay for, and if you want to feel better, gain energy, and change your health from the inside out, you are going to have to stop treating your body like a discount outlet or garbage disposal!

Shift your mindset. How much would you pay for a juice? For a salad? For a multivitamin + probiotics + all the supplements your body needs to keep your immune and digestive systems humming? For your long term health? For the highest quality nutrition and superfoods available IN THE WORLD? I mean, cold-pressed lettuce water is over $6 at Starbucks, what the heck. Shakeology is only $4 a day, and I think that’s a steal. 

Personally, I want to take the best possible care of myself so I can live a long and healthy life, not only for myself but for my family! I know I’m worth it, and the people I love deserve to get the best possible Anna too, so I'm going to do my best to put only the highest quality foods into my body :)



Investing in Shakeology = Investing in your health = Investing in YOU.


WHY I LOVE SHAKEOLOGY


WORRIED THAT YOU MIGHT NOT LIKE IT?

I doubt that will happen; however, in the event that it does, you can cancel at any time for no fee. Shakeology also has a 30 day Bottom-of-the-Bag guarantee!  You can return your empty bag for a full refund!  

In a nutshell, Shakeology makes it easy to deal with cravings, make sure your body is getting all the nutrients and vitamins it needs for optimal energy, and will help keep you on track. it’s fast, it’s easy, delicious, and it’s a no-brainer.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TRYING SHAKEOLOGY OR GETTING MORE INFORMATION?   

Email me at jencrowderfitness@gmail.com







About Me

My name is Jen and I am a mom of FIVE amazing little boys {including a set of twins}. I've been with my hubby since I was 19 and our large family of 7 lives right outside of Washington, D.C. I'm a former 2nd grade teacher turned online health & fitness coach {or as I like to call it---a MOMentreprenur}. Like most moms...my life can be CRAZY, CHAOTIC, and darn right MESSY. However, I strive every day to life a life full of BALANCE.  Taking care of myself from the inside on out is the best GIFT I can give myself, my friends, & most importantly...my family! <3

Has it always been like that?? No, not even CLOSE.

Let me be the first to tell you that having 5 boys in 5 years was NOT easy. Pregnancy is a beautiful experience and it is incredible what our bodies can do.  However, I gained 40-50+lbs with all 4 of my pregnancies....and believe me, none of them came out weighing 50lbs!.  They ranged from 5lbs. 11 oz. to 8lbs. of adorableness. ;)  

So that left me with a lot of extra weight and zero muscle tone.
Was it worth it? ABSOLUTELY!! However, I took advantage of the couch and comfort foods and didn't look back.

I became very uncomfortable in my own skin. Getting back to my pre baby body was HARD.  A year after the birth of my twins, and my "skinny jeans" were still collecting dust behind my comfy yoga pants. Now don't get me wrong, this momma still ROCKs those yoga pants on the daily today---but it's a choice and not the only option. And don't even get me started on my anxiety levels! I suffer with anxiety to begin with, and I was at a point where it was soaring through the roof. I was wearing so many hats, but I didn't have on the one that made me ME. I put everyone else first, and that left nothing to give back to myself.  

Just like you, I knew there was a BOLD & BEAUTIFUL woman inside that was DYING to emerge.  I knew I deserved to wake up each day, live life to the fullest, and to quit being STUCK where I was.

Did I have to CHANGE what I was doing?? You betcha. So what did I do??


I started my first Beachbody Program---TurboFire and joined my first online Beachbody Challenge Group.  Not only did I have a quick, easy program to do at-home, I had a coach {just like me!} that kept me accountable for my goals. I started eating clean, whole foods {portion control} and began to fuel it with SUPERFOODS---my Shakeology!.  I started FINALLY feeling like ME again. I was able to shed the pounds, bust out those "skinny jeans" and was able to keep up with my boys!

So for anyone thinking they can't be where they want to be, or maybe you are a momma out there feeling disappointed because you didn't bounce right back after baby---take a deep breath and realize it's NORMAL and you are definitely not alone!! Starting something NEW can feel scary and uncomfortable....but that to me outweighs feelings of being STUCK. You choose which UNCOMFORTABLE you want to feel! 💕

And I've learned that making a CHANGE is so much easier to do with OTHERS. The accountability really makes a difference. So, I'm looking for others to invest in themselves and go "ALL IN" with me.

It’s all within reach.
I’ve been where YOU are, which is exactly why I want to help you move forward. Through my coaching, I’ve helped hundreds of women rediscover their confidence – lose their momma belly and find the BALANCE in their life to live it to the fullest!!

 ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A CHANGE???
Email me at: jencrowderfitness@gmail.com
Or SIGN up for a FREE Team Beachbody with me as your COACH at www.teambeachbody.com/jencrowder3