Why Meal Replacement Shakes?

Meal Replacement Shakes Why meal replacement shakes? With obesity steadily on the rise here in the U.S it is no surprise that people are looking for nutritious alternatives to help battle the bulge. Choosing a healthy meal replacement shake can definitely help you out in this area.  The problem is knowing which meal replacement shakes to choose and which ones will help you best.  This is where Shakeology comes in.  A premium meal replacement shake like Shakeology makes it possible to get premium nutrition even when you are on the go.

A good meal replacement shake is good for:

-Increased energy levels

-Weight and fat loss

-Getting more protein intake

-Can be used in place of a meal

-Keeping you blood sugar balanced

Shakeology fills all of these categories nicely and the best part is your purchase is guaranteed with a bottom of the bag guarantee. If for some reason you are not happy you can return your purchase for up to 30 days after you order it.

I feel that many meal replacement shakes on the market now do more harm than good. Let’s use the Ultra Slim Fast shake for example.  It only has 7 grams of protein and 46 grams of carbs. Out of the 46 gram of carbs, 35 are from sugar.  Drinking 2 of these shakes a day doesn’t sound like such a good idea to me.  You will most likely still feel hungry from the lack of protein and what good will that do you.

Choosing the right meal replacement shake is just as important as making the choice to replace a meal. Choose the wrong meal replacement and you will not gain any ground.

Where to Buy Shakeology in Stores?

Where to Buy Shakeology in storesWhere to buy Shakeology in stores?

So you have been driving around from GNC to CVS and from Target to WalMart looking for those awesome Shakeology meal replacement shakes. Let me guess, you can’t find it anywhere? Why? because Shakeology is only available through the Team Beachbody coach network.  Lucky for you I am a Beachbody coach and you can order your Shakeology right here from this site. Why can’t you find Shakeology in the major retailers? The reason is, Beachbody has found that if you have an accountability partner to talk to about your weight loss goals then your results will go up dramatically.  So when you have questions about Shakeology, the Shakeology cleanse, the Shakeology work outs or any of the other Beachbody work outs you will find that I am just an email, phone call or facebook message away.  All you have to is reach out and I’ll be there to listen and help you. (Can’t get that kind of service at CVS.)

I hope this makes sense to you and now you know where to buy Shakeology. Also don’t forget to sign up on home direct with your order so you can get Super Discount shipping and online access to the Shakeology work outs. Just click on the “YES, I want to try Shakeology tab” and you will be on your way to getting your body some great nutrition.

I Lost Weight Doing the Shakeology Cleanse

Shakeology Cleanse Yes, I lost weight doing the Shakeology cleanse. First I want to say that I am not trying to lose any weight.  I am just trying to mix it up a little bit by giving my body maximum nutrition in the least amount of calories.  The Shakeology meal replacement shakes are very versatile and work great for this purpose.

I followed the Shakeology cleanse plan to a “T” and I didn’t feel the need to add in an extra fruit or snacks.  I was a little hungry by the end of the first day but that went away during the second day. At the end of the third day I lost about 6 pounds and felt more energetic.  Kind of strange having so much energy on such few calories.  It was during my recovery week so I wasn’t working out as hard so this is something to consider.  It is recommended that if you do the Shakeology cleanse that you do it before you start your work out program or during your recovery week.  It is not a good idea to cut your calories so low if you are doing an extreme work out program like P90X or Insanity.

I would definitely recommend the Shakeology cleanse to anyone who is looking to kick start their work out routine and I would also recommend drinking Shakeology every day.  You can’t find nutrition like this any place else.

If you want to see exactly how to do the cleanse just go to the Shakeology Cleanse page.

Meal Replacement Powder

Shakeology Meal Replacement Powder So you are looking for a meal replacement powder?  Well look no further because you have found the most versatile and nutritious meal replacement powder around.  That’s right, the Shakeology meal replacement shakes come in powder form and you can mix them up to your liking. You can check out these delicious Shakeology recipes or you can just mix it up in a shaker cup with water.  Shakeology is great if you are on the go and need something quick and something that tastes good.  If you have a couple extra minutes then there are tons of recipes for you to try so you can keep your meal replace shake fresh and you can even switch it up daily.

With this 1 scoop of meal replacement powder you can be sure you are getting over 70 ingredients and 15 or 17 grams of protein.  Shakeology is enough to curb even the toughest of cravings.  We are so sure that you will love it that you get a money back guarantee with your order.  Don’t forget to order on home direct so you can get FREE shipping.  Any questions feel free to contact us.

Also, be sure to check out the Shakeology meal replacement powder ingredient list.  Just look over there under Shakeology down loads and you will find everything that is in Shakeology.   ————->

Is Shakeology Too Expensive?

Is Shakeology too expensive/ Is Shakeology too expensive? Inquiring minds want to know. I guess this question is a matter of opinion more than a questions of fact.  If you ask me, I say that Shakeology is a bargain. Id you ask someone else they say Shakeology is too expensive.  I guess it all comes down to how you value the nutrition that you put into your body.  There is no denying that Shakeology is pack with vitamins and nutrients but what is that worth to you? It is priceless to me to have something this nutritious all in one shake that I can mix up anywhere if I have to.  If you would like to see the ingredients list just scroll down and look over here ———> and under downloads you will see the ingredients list for both meal replacement shakes. Then take this list to your doctor if you want and ask him or her what they think about it. Then try out Shakeology for a few weeks and if you are not completely happy just return it for a refund.  How simple is that?

In that 30 day trial period compare Shakeology to what you might have eaten instead and I am sure you will find that more times than not you will be saving money and calories.

The way I feel is you can’t afford not to make Shakeology part of your every day nutrition.  Just look at the amount of money you spend on certain things.  Big Mac value meal $4.19, Pack of smokes $$8.00 (or more), Martini $9.00, 2 beers during happy hour $5.00, dinner and a movie $75.00 and I could go on and on with things that are truly expensive.  The bottom line is you need to commit to nutrition for your body and Shakeology is an excellent option. It’s quick, it’s easy and it’s nutritious. If you have any further questions feel free to contact me from the “Contact Us” page. I look forward to hearing from you.

How Many Servings Come with A Shakeology Order?

Shakeology Meal Replacement How many servings come with an order of Shakeology? When you decide to order one of these awesome meal replacement shakes you will have a a few choices. You will have to decide what flavor you want. Chocolate or Greenberry Shakeology? Whether to purchase on home direct or just a one time order and if you want the bag or individual packets.  To answer the title of this blog post, if you order Shakeology in individual packets you will get 24 packets with your order.  If you order Shakeology in the bag then you will get 30 servings.

Shakeology comes with a bottom of the bag guarantee so I always suggest that you order it on home direct so you can get Super Discount shipping with each and every order. Depending on where you live that can be a $8-$15 dollar savings each and every month.  If for some reason you need to change your order all you have to do is make a phone call to our helpful customer service.

Chocolate or Greenberry? Well, that depends on you.  Most people like the chocolate Shakeology but sometimes I find that people have a love/hate relationship with greenberry.  Greenberry Shakeology is a sweet, exotic fruity tasting shake.  That is the best way I can describe it.  With your order you will also get 30 chocolate and 30 greenberry recipes so you can always try something new. I am sure you will be creating your own recipes in no time.

Forget the extra large latte and make Shakeology part of your life today.

Drinking Shakeology While Doing P90X

Drinking Shakeology While Doing P90X

By Steve Edwards

“Here is a great article that will answer all of your questions about Shakeology and how you can fit it in with P90X.”

The whole Beachbody community is buzzing about Shakeology and all the great health benefits it provides. Today, Steve Edwards answers your questions about how to best incorporate it into your P90X exercise program.

Can Shakeology replace one of my meals in the P90X nutrition plan?

I’d hope so, given that it’s a meal replacement shake! [laughs] But seriously, Xers do have a different nutritional equation to consider than most people. Generally, meal replacement shakes are designed so that you drink them instead of eating a meal to help you lose weight. Of course, Shakeology fits into this mold just fine. In fact, given how nutrient-dense it is, I’d say it’s better than anything on the market. And even though it contains an entire day’s worth of many nutrients, it’s still only 140 calories.

Aren’t most of the meals in P90X nutrition plan in the 400 to 500 calorie range?

Exactly, and the average Xer won’t be served well to cut out calories. The reason is that as you get fitter your nutritional requirements change, along with your body composition. When you first start to exercise, you can lose weight by just restricting your caloric intake. But as you gain muscle, you need to eat more to continue losing weight, and this is often a lot more than you ate when you first began losing weight—sometimes it’s more than double. If you eat too little during P90X, your weight loss will plateau, along with your ability to do the workouts.

Fruit ShakesThis is why we give you a lot of smoothie recipes and options. Shakeology, like any other meal replacement shake, can be a component of something larger. For meals, we suggest adding more calories from healthy fat sources, like nut butters (almonds, cashews, etc.), along with more standard smoothie-like ingredients such as fruit. This not only brings your calories into line with your diet plan but balances meals so they digest more slowly, as normal meals would.

Can Shakeology replace one of the snacks in the P90X nutrition plan?

Shakeology is a ridiculously nutrient-rich snack, a perfect snack for Xers. Because it doesn’t have much fat, its nutrients are put to use very quickly by your body. This makes it an ideal pick-me-up snack when you’re on the go. It’s better, in fact, than a lot of energy drinks. While something like Red Bull might give you more up-front punch, Shakeology will give you sustained energy because it’s providing nutrients your body needs to get things done.

Shakeology’s macronutrient ratio splits the difference among sports drink, protein shake, and recovery drink, but it can substitute for all of them in any given situation because it also has an excellent micronutrient profile. Most people are focused only on macronutrients (proteins, fats, and carbs), but they’re only part of your nutritional equation. Micronutrients are things like phytonutrients, adaptogens, and other scientific-sounding stuff. While we refer to these as “micro,” nutritionally, they are anything but small. Many of them are absolutely essential for a healthy life. Shakeology speeds these micronutrients into your system, which enables you to perform better.

Why don’t we hear more about the importance of micronutrients?

Veggies and FruitNot to dwell too much on conspiracy theories, but “big food,” as we call the American food industry, doesn’t want us focusing on micronutrients because they’ve been destroyed in most of the foods we eat. Things like food processing and pasteurization kill most of the micronutrients in food. These processed foods are then sprinkled with what have been lobbied to be “important” ingredients, which in reality only provide enough nutrition for surviving, as opposed to thriving. As you can observe by watching society grow larger, this is leading to all sorts of problems.

In nature, food doesn’t come this way. It has a balance of nutrients that help sustain life. It’s possible for food scientists to recreate this balance in processed foods, but this is expensive. Essentially, if it doesn’t fit the numbers, shareholders want to see it doesn’t happen. So they make cheap food and keep us in the dark about nutrition. This is exactly why we’re in the predicament we’re in today (with obesity), because we can make calorie-rich but nutrient-poor food cheaper than we can produce natural food.

This is why Shakeology is designed the way it is. There is no one food in nature that has all the micronutrients we need to fill the nutritional gaps in our diets—that’s why we need to eat a variety of foods. But most of us don’t do that. So at its core, this is what Shakeology is doing—filling in our nutritional gaps.

I’m doing the Portion Approach in P90X. What block(s) could Shakeology replace?

The portion plan is basically little chunks of macronutrients portioned out to help you easily balance your diet. Shakeology is equal parts carbs and protein, with almost no fat. So Shakeology can replace one block of protein and one block of carbs.

Can Shakeology substitute for Results and Recovery Formula?

Man Drinking Results and Recovery FormulaIt’s not an exact swap, but you could do a lot worse. When you’re training very hard, like those times when your body is shaking during, say, P90X Chest & Back, Results and Recovery Formula is better because your body is bonking—essentially out of glycogen, or blood sugar. Any time you’re in this state, the quicker you can recharge your glycogen, the less damage you’ll do to your muscle cells, and hence, the faster you’ll recover. It’s the one and only time sugar is a preferred nutrient in your diet.

Shakeology doesn’t have nearly as much sugar as Results and Recovery Formula. It only has a little for nutrient transport. But because its other ingredients also support your digestive process, you have rapid assimilation of nutrients. The science from the ’90s showing that a small amount of protein can “piggyback” sugar and be put to use more rapidly, during or after exercise, holds true for Shakeology. It’s not as effective as a Results and Recovery Formula for your hardest workouts, but at any other time, it’s pretty darn good.

How about as a protein shake?

Shakeology has an ample amount of protein. While many protein shakes on the market may have more grams of protein, the type of protein they use often digests so slowly that you can’t drink them when you’re active. Shakeology uses whey protein, which is one of the most (if not the most) bioavailable sources of protein. That means it absorbs quicker into the system than other proteins. Most proteins, especially when you get them in a whole food, take forever to digest. This means that eating protein right before, during, or right after exercise is generally a waste because your body is using energy to digest something that won’t help you for hours, energy that it could be using to enhance your workout or recovery. But when you combine whey protein along with Shakeology’s other nutrients, you have a high-protein shake that can fit into many different nutritional slots in your day, something lacking in a standard protein drink.

Should I still bother taking P90X Peak Health Formula or ActiVit Multivitamins if I’m drinking Shakeology every day?

Apple and VitaminsWe get the vitamin question a lot because Shakeology has so many vitamins in it already. However, using my above example of processed foods, most of us only get a fraction of the nutrients that we should consume on any given day, even when we’re eating more calories than we should. This is exactly why we have vitamin supplements in the first place. Throw exercise into the equation, which accelerates your body’s usage of nutrients, and you can see why we recommend so many times the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for certain vitamins and minerals.

For an average person, Shakeology might eliminate the need for a multivitamin. But if you remember that movie Supersize Me, the average American takes about 600 steps a day—which isn’t even your warm-up for a P90X workout! No one doing a Beachbody program is average. Xers, especially, are advised to take additional vitamin supplements.

It’s also great to take your supplements along with Shakeology because they will digest more easily. One of the limiting factors with supplements is how well your body can assimilate them, so adding them to something that you know is broken down easily by your digestive system is a plus.

Woman with ShakeologyIt’s important to mention two other variables here as well. First, many—if not most—of our customers are trying to lose weight. This requires reducing caloric intake while adding exercise, which increases nutrient requirements. Starting to see an equation where multivitamins and supplements make sense? The body can be a complex organism, but this comes down to simple math. The key to losing weight is not just about reducing calories; it’s about finding a way to reduce your caloric intake and still get enough nutrients to keep you body functioning at its highest level. The key to doing this is to seek out nutrient-dense foods. As I said before, you’d be hard-pressed to find something as nutrient-dense as Shakeology.

Then there’s the RDA, which is the “recommended daily allowance” for everybody. Imagine one nutritional number for every person on the planet, from a 100-pound computer programmer who sits all day to a 350-pound NFL lineman. How absurd is that? Anybody who is doing P90X is no longer an average individual. So chances are the RDA won’t fit the bill if you want your body to perform as well as it can.

When’s the best time to drink Shakeology during a P90X day?

One of the beautiful things about Shakeology is how versatile it is. Because it helps you digest anything you consume along with it, there isn’t really a wrong time to have it. Ideally, its best slot in an Xer’s day is as a pre-workout snack, taken about 1 hour prior to your warm-up. Your impending workout will help you get the most out of Shakeology and it will help you during the latter part of your workout, especially if your glycogen stores are slightly depleted. It can be effective pre-workout, post-workout, or any time during the day when your energy is flagging and you need a pick-me-up. Or you can make smoothies and simply replace your meals. You basically can’t go wrong.

Is there anything else you’d like to add about Shakeology?

Cost of FoodPrice holds a lot of people back, and I can understand that it looks expensive on the surface. We tend to look at foods in a cost-to-calorie ratio, instead of a cost-to-nutrient ratio. Sure, you can buy a Big Gulp and you get 800 calories for a dollar (or something like that). But what good are they? There are no micronutrients. It’s man-made sugar, chemicals, and by-products of genetically modified corn and soy production—no nutrition whatsoever. Whereas if you tried to find all the nutrients in Shakeology, you’d spend forty bucks.

If you’re serious about your health, you should consider what you spend your money on. People drop three to four bucks a day on things that are a detriment to their health without batting an eye. We’re talking the price of a latte or smoothie or any number of things that are much worse than that. The consumer is at war with a lot of corporations that are trying to poison them to make a quick buck. The obesity trend will only stop when we take some responsibility for our health and begin to make better food choices.

Tony Horton Mixes Up Some Shakeology


Check out how Tony Horton, the creator of P90X mixes up some Shakeology for his post workout recovery drink.  Shakeology definitely has many uses and both flavors are definitely premium meal replacement shakes.

Shakeology is so versatile that some people use it as their post workout recovery drink, some people use it as a snack while following the P90X nutrition plan, some people use it to simply replace a meal and others drink Shakeology because of the pure nutrition it gives their body.  You can not find ingredients like this all in one convenient place.

Personally, I drink Shakeology right after my workout and I love it in that spot.  I definitely feel like I am being revitalized.

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