Showing posts with label soy free. Show all posts
Showing posts with label soy free. Show all posts

Sunday, February 21, 2016

My Fitness Journey prepping for Figure Competition

Okay, this weekend was not as good as I wanted it to be! I rocked last week, was right on with my nutrition, did some heavy lifting, and have been so sore!! Then the weekend came and I had an extra cheat meal! YIKESS!!!! This is the time I need to be really strict!! I am about 14 weeks out and I need to get LEANNN!! 

Anyways, the extra cheat was good and worth it lol! Now, back in the game! 

I got my food prep done and it is so much easier being held accountable!! I am starting my next fitness challenge with my challengers online and I show them how I meal prep, so it keeps me right on track too!! Yes, even myself as a fitness coach needs a little accountability too!!


 I am going for pretty much all chicken this week! Lots of green beans, Brussel sprouts, red skin potatoes, sweet potatoes, and fresh berries!! I have my Shakeology for a meal I will add my peanut butter to it along with Recover protein to help with muscle soreness post workouts, so thats another meal I don't have to worry about that I know I'm getting lots of dense nutrition!! 


 As I prepped and prepared for the week, I kinda had a little fun with some ingredients I had here.. all healthy but a perfect treat to help those cravings when you got a sweet tooth!! 

Here is my newest recipe for my:

  Chocolate Shakeology Truffles!!

Whats really cool about Shakeology is it is a health shake meal replacement, but you can do so much more than just plain shakes to drink!! Turn those superfoods into a healthy alternative to those chocolate cravings!! This is what helps me stay on track, consistent with my healthy eating, and progress to those big goals I have!! 

Since I'm prepping for my show, I gave most away, but saved 3 for when Im in need lol!!


Ingredients:
  • 1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
  • 1/2 scoop Beachbody Performance Recovery (or chocolate protein powder)
  • 1/4 cup Almond Flour
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Flour
  • 3 TBSP Blue Agave
  • 3 TBSP Almond Milk
  • 1 TBSP Coconut Oil
  • 1 TSP Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Soy free, gluten free, dairy free chocolate chunks (found in organic section in grocery store-- I use ENJOY LIFE brand)

Directions:
  1. Mix first 8 ingredients together in bowl
  2. Heat last ingredient (chocolate chunks) in pot on stove until melted (or in microwave- approx 2 min)
  3. After first 8 ingredients are mixed, make balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place on cookie sheet on parchment paper
  4. Put balls in fridge for 15 minutes
  5. After chocolate is melted, take balls out of fridge and dip using spoon or toothpick so the chocolate covers a light layer around ball and place back on parchment paper. 
  6. Put balls back in fridge for 10 minutes
  7. If you have remaining chocolate, you can drizzle lightly across balls to add decoration! Make it fancy :) I used a sandwich baggie and added the rest of the melted chocolate in the bag and took out all the air. Cut a very small cut on the corner of the bag so the chocolate slowly drizzles out!
  8. Put back in fridge for 5 minutes
  9. Serve and enjoy!!








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Saturday, February 1, 2014

SHAKEOLOGY VS. IT WORKS "GREENS" and "PRO FIT"

SHAKEOLOGY VS. IT WORKS GREENS & PRO FIT

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I have been getting a lot of questions concerning the difference between IT WORKS GREENS and SHAKEOLOGY.  I am so excited to actually discuss this because I am familiar with both! Before starting my business with BEACHBODY, I actually was an IT WORKS independent distributor.  I have knowledge with both and more importantly, EXPERIENCE with them both.  I have had a good amount of customers using both as well, which was a better indication of what I should represent for my friends and family. 

IT WORKS GREENS:

With 8+ servings of fruits and vegetables and a blend of 38 herbs and nutrient-rich superfoods, Greens provides naturally occurring, bioavailable vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, and enzymes to give your already well-balanced diet a nutritional boost.
 
-Comes in 2 flavors: orange and berry
-Detoxify, alkalize, and promote pH balance within the body
-Acidity-fighting magnesium and potassium blend
-Includes probiotic support for digestive health
-38 herbs and nutrient-rich superfoods
-8+ servings of fruits and vegetables in every scoop
-Free radical-fighting antioxidants

-Contains SOY protein
WHY IS SOY BAD FOR YOU?! After research, it is found that over 99% of soy in genetically modified and has one of the highest percentages of contamination by pesticides of our foods.  It has also found to affect thyroid and hormone levels. 

*This is NOT a meal replacement- This is simply a drink that does not have any protein, fats, carbohydrates, sugar, or calories.


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Price:
33$ for loyal customers (50$ up-front fee with minimum 3 month commitment and 50$ penalty fee if canceled during that time)
40% retail

- To get the free shipping with It works, you must have auto ship for 3 months prior to getting free shipping. 


It WORKS Pro FIT
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I have had many comments about comparing only the Greens and Shakeology, so I am adding in Pro FIT which is It WORKS protein drinks.  
The reason I am comparing the two is because with Shakeology, it is NOT a protein drink, nor just a shake with nutrients.... which putting BOTH Greens and Pro fit together still does not add up to Shakeology.  Shakeology is a health shake full of dense nutrition, more protein that is needed for muscle repair, and also has enough calories, fat, and protein to carbohydrate ratio which is how Shakeology keeps you full for longer.  

Pro FIT nutrition facts:
Calories: 100
Protein: 14
Fat: 2
Sugar: 1
Carbs: 5
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It is the nutrients and ingredients that make a difference and 
you will notice again, soy is an ingredient towards the top which means it has a higher amount of that ingredient.  
You will also notice, comparing to Shakeology, in Pro FIT, there is not 70 natural ingredients and super foods which is going to give you a natural boost of energy, help your cravings, and improve your overall health (including heart health).



SHAKEOLOGY
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Shakeology is a MEAL REPLACEMENT that is used in place of any meal during your day.  This is NOT a protein shake or a diet shake, but is a meal that gives you your daily dose of dense nutrition.

-Comes in 4 different flavors:
Chocolate
Vanilla
Green berry
Strawberry
VEGAN chocolate (vegan is Gluten free, soy free, and wheat free. The protein is from plant protein Pea and Brown rice protein)
VEGAN strawberry

-GLUTEN FREE

-Protein- Whey Protein ISOLATE which is the purest of proteins that have least amount of lactose (will improve digestion).

Shakeology includes:

-More than 70 super-nutritious ingredients.
-Proteins, Vitamins, and Minerals – to help reduce hunger and food cravings.
-Antioxidants and Phytonutrients – to help detoxify and protect the body against free radical damage.
-Adaptogen Herbs – to help increase energy and combat stress.
-Prebiotics, Probiotics, Fiber, and Digestive Enzymes – to aid digestion and promote regularity.

Plus, Shakeology can help:
• Build and repair muscles
• Promote ideal blood sugar levels
• Support brain function to help promote alert thinking and a positive mood
• Promote healthy skin, hair, and nails

Price: You can get a month supply for 129$/month in home direct (HD), which you can cancel at any time without a penalty. 
If you break it down, it comes out to 4$/day.  I like comparing this to other meals you would have during this meal if you were not using Shakeology.  Please note, this includes your protein, carbs, NATURAL sugar, daily servings of veggies, and daily multi-vitamin.

Can you even get a 6 oz steak for McDonald’s/Starbucks for 4$?
It is time to think smart, and eat smart.. I was very skeptical on using Shakeology because it was 129$ every month.. But I knew within the first month, I was getting great results along with getting all these health benefits.  So what I did was went to the grocery store with my list and looked at all the ingredients I was getting for a meal.. For instance, I had 1 green pepper, 1 cucumber, kalamata olives, feta cheese, spinach, 1 piece of chicken, tomatoes, and a sweet potato..

If you add these up you will come up with 17$ and you will have a salad for 4  days… Even if you take 17 x 7.5 (30 days in a month and getting even the salads alone every 4 days) is 127.50…

*this is not including your sweet potato or chicken every day. Also not including your daily multi-vitamin which ranges between 10-25$ depending on where you get it.

The point of me breaking this down for you just shows what your getting physically with your money, but does not compare to the savings you will doctor visits, medication adjustments (including blood pressure, cholesterol, depression, anti-inflammatory, and I have had customers decrease and get off medication for Crohn’s and Diabetes).


I hope these comparisons helped you see a difference between Shakeology and It works nutrition supplements and their Pro fit protein drink. I am not here to try and promote one over another, but simple you facts so you can hopefully make a determination on what is best for you and your health long term.

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Double Strawberry Cheescake Shakeology!!





DOUBLE Strawberry Cheesecake Shakeology- using TROPICAL STRAWBERRY SHAKEOLOGY!!!


Ingredients:
1 Scoop Tropical Strawberry Shakeology
½ fresh strawberries
2 tbsp sugar free fat free cheesecake pudding mix
2 tbsp pb2 (or natural peanut butter)
8 oz almond milk (or 4 z almond milk and 4 oz water)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Ice
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together in a blender and BLEND!!!! How simple can you get?! This is my absolute FAVORITE Tropical Strawberry Shake!!!  Most of the Strawberry Cheesecake Shake recipes call for Greenberry Shakeology, But I also LOVE using the Strawberry along with fresh Strawberries to make it extra berrylicious!!!