Happy 6th Birthday SHAKEOLOGY!

HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY SHAKEOLOGY!!!

It is so hard to believe 2.5 years ago, I make a decision to change my lifestyle and started my fitness journey! It was a step that totally changed my life and my family's life! 

As a mommy of 2, an infant and a 1 year old, a wife, an ER nurse, and taking masters classes, I didn't think I had time to even focus on my own health. I was putting my own health to the side to focus on everything else going on.  Then I realized that all I was doing is making myself more unhappy, uncomfortable, and insecure of myself! Yes, I did this to MYSELF! 

How foolish of me to make myself unhappy in this way because all this does is affect my family and how everyone else looks at me.  If I cannot love myself, how am I to expect anyone else to be happy with me? What kind of role model was I being for my family?? 

Do I want my kids to grow up and not put their health first... Should I make it OK to be unhealthy just because its the EASY and convenient way out??

As I made the choice to let my health and fitness go away, I realized a lot.  My family counts on me, and in order for me to be around as long as possible for my family and kids, and do all the physical activities we should do as parents, I changed my way of thinking!

I decided to start eating clean, workout out to a home fitness program to save me time and money for gym membership and gas going to and from, and following the guide that was given to me by Beachbdody.. along with that, I incorporated this health shake meal replacement called SHAKEOLOGY that was introduced to me!

What is Clean Eating?!

I am simply eating fresh veggies, fruits, and lean proteins like lean turkey burger, chicken, fish (tilapia, cod, tuna), and lean red meat 1 time per week.  I intake healthy fats like coconut oil, avocados, and raw almonds.  I do my shopping outside the isles at the grocery store because that is where I find my healthy food!

WHAT IS SO GREAT ABOUT SHAKEOLOGY?!

It gets tough to find meals with so much nutrition and health benefits- In order to find a meal like this that is ALL- NATURAL, you would be spending tons of money at the grocery store, and buying tons of ingredients.  What Beachbody has done for us is made our lives easier and did the work for us so we have an easy, convenient, healthy, nutritious meal that gives our bodies everything it needs!

HOW HAS SHAKEOLOGY HELPED ME?!

This is so easy for me to talk about because literally, it has helped me in sooooo many ways.  From the convenience of this health nutritious meal that I could intake rather than skipping my meals because I was too busy too eat from the improvement of my digestive system, the energy I gained from all the super foods and natural ingredients, to the cravings that I never thought I could over come.  I had HUGE issues with binging on peanut butter and ice-cream in the evenings. 

I would do so well during the day, and then BOOM, Im binging again.  With Shakeology, I make it with natural peanut butter or PB2 so it takes exactly like my ice-cream, but its healthy!

This is huge for me!! I never thought I could have something satisfy me and find a healthy alternative to something so terrible for me! But I did... I call it my little miracle in a cup! :) 

WHY TELL EVERYONE ABOUT SHAKEOLOGY?!

WHY NOT?!? It has changed my life, it keeps me on track with my nutrition which is 80% of my results, and I know it has helped many many other people!! 

Just like when you go to the movies or a good restaurant.. you tell everyone about it right?!?! Well, here you go!! I want to share this with everyone because I believe it  can benefit EVERYONE!! 

I have helped hundreds of people reach their goals because I am able to share my story and what Shakeology, our home fitness programs, clean eating, and support and accountability in our challenge groups have done!

I am not alone in this transformation story... All those people who gave it a try, and did not give up on their health, now stand beside me with a transformation! 

My team and challengers are absolutely amazing and have incredible stories themselves to share!! One thing we all do is drink Shakeology EVERY day to give us our daily dose of dense nutrition and super foods, to give us that easy convenient meal to keep us on track of our goals, and to use as a healthy alternative of what could potentially be harmful to your body if you kept eating that particular food. 

Just a few of our men and women who have transformed their lives using Shakeology and Beachbody!

This picture right here is our actual Shakeology catalog.  I am right there, sharing my journey and story with what Shakeology has done for me.  I started off unhealthy and unhappy, but with having some help with my nutrition, support throughout my journey, and accountability in my challenge groups, I have been able to reach my goals!! More goals than I ever imagined!! I never thought I would reach my goal body, and then have to make new goals as a Figure Competitor which I am able to do now! 

If you are ready to take a leap of faith into improving your lifestyle, being a better role model, and reaching your fitness goals, please fill out the application below for a spot in my fitness challenge/support group! 

This is where your journey begins!!

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ALISHA S. Transformation: TURBO FIRE and SHAKEOLOGY

ALISHA S. TRANSFORMATION- TURBO FIRE & SHAKEOLOGY

Before Beachbody, I was that girl that loved the latest diet fad and was crash dieting, popping pills, and sipping on a lemon-cayenne pepper drink to lose weight. Since high school, I was rather sedentary and my busy life kept me making excuses that I didn’t have time, nor interest in working out. All that yo-yo dieting was taking its toll on my body. The crash diets would just lead to over eating and I would in turn get depressed. Because I would over-eat after dieting, I would ultimately gain back that weight plus. After delivering my 4^th child in early 2013, even while breastfeeding, in July I was still 172 lbs. My clothes didn’t fit, my energy was low and I was just eating my feelings. I didn’t want to face my emotions or deal with the issues causing me to eat…I just wanted to eat. I stopped socializing, stopped caring, and my friends/family hardly saw me. I was miserable.

I knew something had to change. Not only was I unhealthy, but I needed to change my life for my family, my children. Obesity runs in my family, as none of were raised to make our health a priority. I needed to change that mentality in myself and instill different habits in my children to stop the path of self-destruction.

I had been “watching” a mutual acquaintance on FB drop the pounds and post about her journey. I knew I wanted to do whatever she was doing because I wanted the results she had. Enter Beachbody. I messaged her on FB and told her to “sign me up”…whatever I needed to do, I was ready. I had about 30 pounds I wanted off my body as soon as possible, but something was different this time. I wanted to do it the safe, healthy way. I wanted to combine my diet and exercise and lose the weight naturally, not with diet pills or the latest fad. So in early July 2013, I purchased a Challenge Pack, joined her upcoming challenge group  and began the TurboFire program and started drinking Shakeology.

Was it easy for me to commit to working out 6 times a week? Definitely not, especially after having a baby, and 4 children 6 and under plus owning my own business and working full time? Was it easy for me to completely switch up my eating habits? No! In fact, nutrition change was the hardest part for me. Just like everyone, I felt in my comfort zone when I ate whatever my heart pleased and knowing that I would have to give up my guilty pleasures and learn about healthy eating literally scared me. But you know what? Life begins at the end of your comfort zone they say!! And now I can say that that is exactly where your life starts…at the end of that comfort zone! There were days when I just wanted to quit. There were days when I wanted to consume my weight in Dairy Queen blizzards, but I kept on going. With the help of my Coach Deidra and the private FB challenge group’s online support system, I never felt alone.

Ironically, next 3 months of my life would be the crucial ones in my transformation. Not only did I lose almost 30 lbs, but most importantly, I fell in love with my new lifestyle. Workouts that intimidated me actually made me a much happier person and mom. Scary healthy eating and Shakeology turned my body into what I always wanted it to be and for the first time in 30 years I was beginning to see abs on my stomach. There was no going back to old habits. I was officially hooked on working out at home and putting only healthy foods in my body.

After Turbo Fire I invested in Insanity and found my soulmate cardio workout that gave me even more ab definition and helped me discover how FUN cardio workouts could be. I loved Shaun T so much, and he really inspired me to #DigDeeper. Next I completed p90x3, and my body is changing more and more with each new program.

Now fast forward 8 months, I am in the best shape of my life and this is not the end. I am currently doing FocusT25 which is only 25 min./day. If someone told me last summer when I just got started that I would hang in there for this long and would some day do workouts for fun, I would never believe it. I have lost 42 lbs. and over 40" all over my body!! All I know is I am so happy that I believed in this company, their dvds and nutrition...and I couldn't have done it without my coach. I am committed to bettering myself every day and will set a new standard in my family as well, leading by example all the way!

If you are ready to join my challenge group and start your new journey to success, please fill out my challenge group application for an exclusive spot in my next challenge!

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Transformation SHAKEOLOGY

Here is Katie.. we went to elementary school and middle school together, but never kept in touch after me moving away from the area. Although we became friends on face book, never really spoke until she saw that I was coaching and became interested with Beach body!  I am so excited for Katie to share her story with you all! This is what is so special about Katie's story... Its not just weight loss.... this is where the health benefits come into play!!

My name is Katie Scuffle, and I started my journey with SHAKEOLOGY and Beach body, in November. I had been recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, basically meaning my metabolism wasn't working. I would fall asleep if I sat still to long, and barely had energy to do anything let alone workout. Normal levels are between 3 and 0.3, mine were at 15. My Dr. Got me on synthroid but I new I needed to make a lot more changes if I was going to get better.

  That's when I contacted Deidra, about shakeology. I knew that better nutrition was going to be the key to feeling better so I started in my first challenge group to learn better eating habits. In that first group I just focused on clean eating and SHAKEOLOGY, and by the end of the 30 days I had lost 13 lbs, but most importantly my thyroid levels went from a 15 to a 1.5. My Dr. was shocked at my progress, and so was I. The second month I began to workout to BRAZIL BUTT LIFT everyday and by the beginning of this year I was ready for a new challenges. I am now 1 month into P90X3 and lost 10 lbs 8 inches this past month. Total in the last 90 days I have lost 35lbs and 24 inches! I am still a work in progress but I am loving the process.

  What I love most about shakeology is how it fills nutritional gaps. I have been a vegetarian since I was nine, so I tend to lack iron and protein. With shakeology I am finally getting balanced nutrition. And it is quick and easy which is a major bonus between working 2 jobs. I feel amazing now and am so happy to have my health back.

I am so happy that Katie and I had reconnected! It was definitely a blessing not only to allow her to have an awesome transformation, but also gain a great friendship! 

If you would like to get started on your own transformation, fill out the application below for a spot in my next fitness challenge group! This is a closed group on face book, where I work 1:1 with you by giving fitness and nutrition tips, recipes, motivation, and accountability to help you reach your ultimate health and fitness goals! 

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