Why Shakeology?

Why Shakeology???

I get this question A LOT.  

When you talk to me about your journey, you will hear me talk a lot about SHAKEOLOGY!! WHY?!?! Because it is BY FAR, "the healthiest meal of the day!" No, not because I am a coach and sell it, because I have been hooked way before I even became a beach body coach! It is because out of any other product of meal replacement shakes or post meal shakes I have used in the past, NO other shake has
the nutrients of shakeology, nor do they actually lower your blood pressure, 
cholesterol, help improve the way your digestive system functions, or give you the energy that SHAKEOLOGY does! Yes, you heard me right!! People have literally gotten their medications reduced, and even been taken off of their medications because these shakes are that effective!! That is some amazing results.

Now I want to talk about the excuse many people use when they are debating on purchasing it... it cost too much money... well to be honest, I used to use that as an excuse! I had paid money for beachbody programs already, I had lots of other expenses with three kids and the list goes on. So I decided to try it and I figured, you know what, SHAKEOLOGY has a bottom of the bad guarantee. If I do not like it in 30 days, I'm getting my money back.. After my 30 days, I was completely IN LOVE!!! Sorry if you guys are using the whey protein by GNC, Jillian Michaels, any weight watchers protein, slim fast, etc., they do NOT compare!!

If you want to compare cost wise, yes it does cost slightly more, BUT think about the ingredients and nutrition you get out of it before you turn your head. SHAKEOLOGY includes 1 shot of wheat grass.. did you know if you go buy a shot of wheat grass, you're already at $4?? Did I also mention, you get your daily serving of fruits AND veggies all in one serving?! Getting your veggies in is so hard for some people (I'm one of these people) because to be honest, they do not taste as good as junk food. But you need to think about how healthy it is and what they do for your body!
You no longer need to spend the extra money on multivitamins... do you know why??!! You get it all in ONE SHAKE!! You drink these shakes, improve your health,
guess what?!? You can also stop spending any extra money on medications!! Hmm I'm pretty sure with what I have just said alone, your cost of SHAKEOLOGY is now not that costly.

Now lets talk about this meal to other meals you may purchase... Please, if you eat at fast food restaraunts, lose the excuse of the cost, because you lost!!! Go to the drive through at any other restaraunt and buy a meal.... you will pay MORE than you would a shake, plus you do not get the nutrition, although you will get more calories!!! So you make the choice...How important is your nutrition and health?!?

 Want to order some and see what they hype is about? Head over to www.shakeology.com/allieluden. What do you have to lose??

Shakeology-The Healthiest Meal of the Day

Shakeology- Healthiest Meal of The Day

Shakeology is a meal replacement shake not just a protein shake.It actually is the equivalent of 6 salads in one meal.It has the proper carb to protein ratio that your food should have to keep you full for at least 2 1/2 to 3 hours.It also helps to curb my sweet tooth, is quick and convenient, helps give me a natural burst of energy, and a bonus I lose weight.I like the fact that it's one meal that I do not have to think about!Chocolate is by far my favorite.You can replace any meal with a shake.It's all natural and nothing processed.You can literally go to the grocery story and buy every ingredient in the shakeology!! :)

My Favorite Shakeology Recipe!

www.shakeology.com/allieluden

Grocery Store Tips

Here are some tips for the grocery store.

1. Shop the perimeter. You should stick to the outer walls of the store and mostly avoid the middle aisles. If you think about how grocery stores are set up, this makes perfect sense. All the fresh fruits, vegetables and meats are kept on the outer walls. So make a plan to shop the perimeter first and then work your way through the center aisles. Your cart should be almost full, so you shouldn't need much.

2. When shopping the middle aisles, choose carefully. There are so many food choices in these aisles and some aisles you don't even need to go down, so skip that aisle!

3. In the frozen foods section, stay AWAY from anything that says one step, heat and serve or ready to go meal in a box!

4.Read the nutrition labels and ingredients list. If you can't pronounce some of the ingredients or if they look like they belong in a science lab, put it back on the shelf!

5. When buying canned foods, look for low sodium versions, such as salmon or tuna packed in water, and no extra sugar.

August Promos!!!

There are 4, yep 4, August promos!! These are huge! T25, 10 minute trainer, Brazil Butt Lift and Body Beast all have special pricing just for the month of August. Want more details? Email me at allie.luden@gmail.com or on Facebook. Want to order or get a closer look at the programs? Check out www.teambeachbody.com/allieluden

Chocolate Vegan Shakeology

I have recently switched to getting Chocolate and Tropical Strawberry every other month. These are both Vegan flavors of Shakeology. I have been branching out....just every now and then...and trying some cool concoctions. Usually I am just a "plain jane" and like my Shakeology that way, but some I have found really taste like a cheat dessert! I love this one...it is so good!

Skinny Peppermint Patty Shake
1 packet of Vegan Chocolate Shakeology
5 squares of unsweetened chocolate ( I used the Enjoy Life (dairy, soy and peanut free!)
2 Tbsp. of coconut oil
12 oz. unsweetened almond milk
1/4 c. shredded coconut
4 tsp. organic mint extract
1 very ripe banana
ice cubes (I used a handful)

Blend and ENJOY!

So what is the deal on CARBS anyway?

If you have even been paying the slightest attention the past several years, you know that CARBS is that word that has become dirty is some people's minds. A lot of people blame too many carbohydrates on weight gain and think that having a low carbohydrate or no carbohydrate diet is the way to go. The thing is, it is not really that simple. Carbohydrates are everywhere and not just in bread products that we typically think of. I still feel like a balanced approach to eating is one that is best. All carbs are not bad, but some are clearly superior to others. When eating carbohydrates, you want to eat complex carbohydrates. These include things like green vegetables, fruits, and whole grain breads. I found this great chart on http://backonpointe.tumblr.com/ that really breaks down the good versus the bad. She has some other great information there too.

There is always lots of information out there, but I feel like if you stick to healthy, clean ingredients you really can't go wrong. 

Calorie Burn For Different Activities

I always love looking at these kinds of charts. It is so interesting to me what the caloric burn of certain activities are. Sometimes you really have to think about how much you would have to burn to make up for a treat or an overindulgence...yikes! This chart shows the activity for 30 minutes and based on weight. Check it out!