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

SHAKEOLOGY VS. IT WORKS GREENS & PRO FIT

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.

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

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
Although the nutrition facts are important and do tell you this is not enough to replace an entire meal, it also is not the only indicator of what clean eating is.  
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

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.

Whole Wheat Pancakes

Whole Wheat Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 whole egg
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 cup low-fat or non fat milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 
• 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

Pour the batter on to a non stick pan using olive oil spray.  Keep the heat at medium to medium high. (Be sure not to put on high to prevent burning)

Cook until they are cooked through and serve, topped with your favorite toppings.

I used  3/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt and 1 cup fresh blueberries and top off the a drizzle of Pure Maple Syrup!!

*Feel free to add 1 cup Fresh blueberries in your mixture if you would like! This image above shows the blueberries mixed in! The kids LOVE THEM!!! 

Fruity Oatmeal Bake

Fruity Oatmeal Bake

Over the weekend, I was at our coach retreat, we had lots of  great meals! Of course health and fitness coaches have to focus on food!! I felt like I was eating the entire time, but it was all healthy! Lots of great ideas for recipes, so now I get to share with you!
Breakfast is my favorite time to eat, and also the most important!! My goal is to find the easiest, but healthiest and satisfying recipes to make everyone's life simple!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups dry oats

1 1/2 almond, soy, or skim milk

1/2 cup slivered almonds

1/4 cup dry cranberries

1/8 cup chopped walnuts (finely chopped)

1 green granny smith apple unpeeled (chopped into cubes)

1/2 tbsp vanilla extract

1.5 tbsp pure maple syrup

clean cooking spray (I use pam)

Combine all ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl

Mix together and put in a 9 in round pan after spraying with cooking spray

                                           Bake in oven @ 400 degrees for 40 min uncovered

 Remove and let cool off for 5-10 min and enjoy!!

If you are interested in learning more about clean eating, I run support groups so I can teach you how to eat clean, providing meal plans and recipes, and give lots of great tips and tools for you to live a healthy lifestyle so you can even pass it on to your family and friends!

This support group will give you lots of motivation and accountability for you to reach your overall health and fitness goals! 

*Find me on facebook at www.facebook.com/deidrap.penrose and message me for details!*

Cinnamon Bun Shakeology

MY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SINCE I STARTED GETTING HEALTHY WITH BEACH BODY!

Today Is such a special day for me… 1 year ago, I started my transformation by joining a challenge group using Beach Body products.  I was definitely skeptical because #1. I didn’t have the money after having my second child and had 2 in diapers, going part-time, and building a house, #2. I did not even know if the products work, and #3. I didn’t have time with two kids, along with finishing school.  I could have used those excuses, but I trusted my gut and went with it.  What is the worst that can happen right!?  I started out with Insanity Aug 6^th 2012 and went all the way.. SHAKEOLOGY once daily, workouts 5-6 days a week (INSANITY), and eating healthy.. I was getting results, but did not feel they were coming fast enough.. Did that stop me?!? NO!! Im not one to quit so easily!! Also, you don’t know if it works, until you finish it!! Here, as I was slowly making progress, IT WAS STILL PROGRESS!! Every 30 days I was making changes (slowly), until looking at 90 days when I finished my challenge.. Those 30 day marks added up and now looking at the big picture, I had awesome results!! I changed my eating habits, build strength with my workouts, had more energy, and felt amazing!! It was not until after my challenges, that I was so excited with my results that I had to do this myself and coach others in challenge groups to watch them transform into their own success stories!! This is what I do now.. I watch people live a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle and it feels AMAZING!! This is one of the best opportunities I have had and it is all because I decided to participate in a challenge group! I know if I hadn’t, I would not be where I am today!  I have officially completed INSANITY, TURBO FIRE, ULTIMATE RESET, and ON T25 with a little P90X adn LES MILLS COMBAT! THANK YOU BEACH BODY!!

Now for how today went.. Great!! I am so motivated right now and am taking advantage of my opportunity to be healthy! This morning I had a new shake!! 

Pina Colada SHAKEOLOGY

• 1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
• 6 oz organic all natural pineapple juice
• 1/2 c pineapple chunks
• 2 oz c water
• A few pieces of ice
• Blend!

SHAKEOLOGY is not only good for you, but great for your kids!! My 1 and 2 yr old LOVE their SHAKEOLOGY!! They even fight over the next sip!! :) This is what being healthy is all about.. SHARING HEALTH with your family!! I wouldn't have this any other way!! 

I did my T25 of course, total body circuit (Its a killer!!)
I followed my meal plan as I planned and I feel great!  I had an apple and string cheese for a snack

Lunch: Quinoa salad and turkey meatloaf

Snack: Black bean, corn, and  edamame salad (under my recipes)

Dinner: Artichoke Lemon Pesto Chicken Pasta (under my recipes)

Snack: Kale chips (did not need my extra shake)

Just a little tip: YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!!!  DON'T GIVE INTO THOSE SMALL TEMPTATIONS THAT ARE ONLY TEMPORARY... LOOK FOR THE LONG TERM SATISFACTION!! :)

Apple Pie Shakeology

Apple Pie Shakeology

1 scoop Vanilla SHAKEOLOGY

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 cup almond milk

3/4 cup water

Ice

Blend

T25 WEEK 3 DAY 6!!

T25 WEEK 3 DAY 6

Even though it is the weekend, there should be NO excuse for falling off track!! If you want results, you need to give it 100%! This is why I am keeping track in public of my journey.. because I want results and I am willing to commit and be the best person I am to not only myself, but my family as well!! I want to be happy, love the way I look, be able to put on anything in my closet and not change 10 times and be upset with myself!  I want my husband to be proud of who he stands by, and for my children to grow up and want to be healthy because they watched mommy be healthy!

For today, I woke up and ate breakfast: ½ cup oatmeal with fresh blueberries and strawberries, 1 tsp flax seed, 1 tbsp almond butter.

I did my T25 (double workout day, which was yesterdays so now I am on track) Total Body circuit and abs!  Great workout, my body was on FIRE!!!

For lunch, I made myself a veggie spicy chicken patty with black bean, corn, and edamame mix… this was amazing!!

Snack: SHAKEOLOGY (vanilla with 2 tbsp natural peanut butter).. this was special because my husband made it for me!! He likes to compete on who makes better shakes and its sad to say he may be in lead!! I also had some raw veggies and hummus

Dinner: Grilled chicken fajita with whole wheat wrap, peppers, onion, and in place of sour cream, I used plain Greek yogurt!  I also had some kale chips!! Those are my obsession now… but a good obsession!!

Today was a great day!! I did jump on the scale and it is not budging.. why I am ok with that is because I am noticing my body feels better and my shorts are fitting me different!! I love these non-scale victories!! They mean soooo much more!!!

If you are ready for some victories, join me in my next challenge group starting Aug 12^th!! You choose any beach body workout, drink SHAKEOLOGY once a day with me, and eat clean, and we will get results together as a team!! If you are interested, message me for details!  Deidra.penrose@yahoo.com

To order your T25 challenge pack that includes 1 month of SHAKEOLOGY or another workout of your choice, (TURBO FIRE OR BODY BEAST-CHALLENGE PACK ON sALE FOR 160$$ 70$ IN SAVINGS!) visit www.beachbodycoach.com/deidrap8 and get started on your journey!!

T25 WEEK 3 DAY 3!

T25 WEEK 3 day 3!

Today was yet another awesome day!! I did feel like I did not get enough calories because I was slightly lightheaded throughout the day.  I woke up bright and early and did LOWER FOCUS.  For 25 minutes, it definitely gives you a great workout when you give it your all!!

Here was my meal plan for today:

Breakfast-  SHAKEOLOGY I tried my new Cinnamon-Bun recipe with VANILLA SHAKEOLOGY!! It was sooo yummy and was definitely a great treat!!!

Snack: ½ cup oatmeal, ½ cup fresh blueberries, 1 tbsp  almond butter, 1 tsp flaxseed.  I switched up my first 2 meals and this was the first time I had this snack and it was great!!

Lunch: Quinoa salad (used from the Ultimate Reset) and ½ medium sweet potato.  I did add a tbsp. of feta cheese with the quinoa salad to give it a little extra taste!

Snack: raw peppers with ¼ cup hummus and a small apple.  This picture shows a little bag of apples, but don’t worry, the caramel was thrown away J!!

Snack: I was starving before dinner so I had a string cheese and 5 red bean triscuits. 

Dinner: Grilled chicken with stir fry veggies (from Ultimate Reset)

I drank 80 oz of water and I am literally going to the bathroom every 5 min! TMI but its definitely working!! Eating every 3 hrs and not snacking in between really makes a huge difference, esp when you write down your meals!!  I am learning so much self-control and it is such an awesome feeling!!

Is there something you can change to help yourself gain self-control?? Whether it be allowing yourself to eat only every 3 hrs?? Not eating 2-3 hrs before bed?? Make yourself drink your daily dose of water that you need??

If you learn self-control, you will feel such a great sense of accomplishment and will feel so much better emotionally, mentally, and physically!!

Cinnamon-Bun SHAKEOLOGY

Cinnamon-Bun Shakeology

1 scoop Vanilla SHAKEOLOGY

½ tsp cinnamon

½ graham crackers

4 oz almond milk (I use unsweetened vanilla)

4 oz water

12 oz ice (I like mine thicker like a smoothie)

Why I love vanilla SHAKEOLOGY so much?? Even my kids love it and are healthy!! What better thing to do than to teach your kids to be healthy and set a great example for them!!  My 1 year old does not want to give up this shake for anything!! <3

Get your SHAKEOLOGY now in any flavor of your choice!! 

VANILLA

CHOCOLATE
GREENBERRY
VEGAN CHOCOLATE
VEGAN TROPICAL STRAWBERRY

Get yours now in HD (home direct) and get FREE shipping!! To place an order and sign up with me to coach you, visit http://www.MyShakeology.com/deidrap8

Join me in my AUG 12th Fitness Challenge Group! Message me for details!

deidra.penrose@yahoo.com

FOCUS T25 WEEK 3 DAY 2

FOCUS T25 Week 3 day 2! I am soooooo loving this feeling of being healthy!!  I cannot stress enough how you can physically and mentally feel different just by eating healthy and exercise!!  Take my advice and try it, so you can see for yourself!! Only 2 days of being completely on track, focused, and committed has made me feel amazing!! Here was my day:

430am- wake up, drink my E&E, and workout T25 Speed 1.0 (Drank 20 oz water)

6am- SHAKEOLOGY (vanilla with 1 tsbp natural peanut butter, 8 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 12 oz ice

7am-work

830-drink 20 oz water

9am-snack: ¾ cup Plain Greek Yogurt, ½ cup fresh blueberries, ½ fresh strawberries, ¼ cup kasha go lean mixed berry

1130am-drank 20 oz water

12pm-lunch: turkey stuffed peppers, quinoa salad

3pm-snack: raw peppers 

and hummus (1/4 cup), 1 ostrich stick

330-done working, go home and take care of boys

4pm- 15 oz water

6pm-dinner: spaghetti squash

730 20 oz water

830pm-put kids to bed

9pm: kale chips

If I can say one thing that is making me feel such a difference would be cutting down on the peanut butter and not snacking at night (or at least only having veggies at night). 

I did my workout, drank tons of water, ate clean, and I had energy throughout the entire day, and felt great!!   Being a part of my own challenge group is definitely helping me to stay on track… It helps keep me accountable, motivated, and its fun!!  Join my next challenge group starting Aug 12^th!! 

What you get in a challenge group:

• FREE COACHING by me
• Nutrition and fitness tips
• Meal plans
• Accountability
• Motivation
• A NEW TRANSFORMATION

What you need to start my challenge group:

• Any BEACH BODY workout of YOUR choice (INSANITY, TURBO FIRE, P90X,CHALEAN EXTREME , FOCUS T25, LES MILLS PUMP, etc)
• SHAKEOLOGY (meal replacement full of dense nutrition and one less meal to worry about planning for!)
• An area to workout in (bedroom, living room, basement)
• You need to WANT to change!! I give you ALL the tools you need, YOU have to be the one to use them!! As a team, we can do this together!!!

*If you need both the WORKOUT and SHAKEOLOGY, you can order them together in a CHALLENGE PACK and save up to 90$ and get FREE SHIPPING!

There are only 4 spots left, they are going fast!   If you are interested in joining my challenge and be the next success story, message me and we will get you started!

Deidra.penrose@yahoo.com

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOUR TRANSFORMATION!!