Shakeology-It's been a Game Changer for ME!

So I have been consistently drinking Shakeology now for 18 months! Let me share with you how it has helped me with my fitness and nutrition goals. First of all it has helped me cut out cravings for junk food and soda. I can't believe how I don't have an urge to eat junk food or drink soda. Truth be told, I have drank way TOO many Diet Cokes in my day.

Shakeology also gives me energy and seems to jump start my day. I like to have mine for breakfast each morning after my workout. I feel that it helps me maintain my weight, and also helps lower cholesterol and reduce blood sugar levels. One of the coaches on my team has lost over 65 lbs by adding shakeology into her healthy lifestyle and has been able to get off of all of her thyroid medication. Another coach used to have sever migraines, and she doesn't get these anymore. There are many success stories with Shakeology. 

When I posted this photo awhile back to show my Transformation, I had people say WHOA, you are aging backwards. I really do feel like I am. I've never had this much energy and felt so good. I totally relate that to Shakeology. I know that each morning I am having the healthiest meal of the day, my shake is packed with superfoods and has my daily dose of vitamins and minerals. 

 Here are some statistics on Shakeology. Many say it keeps them full until their next meal. My husband says that's why he has his for breakfast. He can drink his shake in the morning before work, and he's good to go until lunch. Some people have their shake for lunch, dinner or a snack.

 Here is one of my favorite recipes with Vanilla Shakeology. Apple Pie Shakeology is soooo good. I think one of the things I love about shakeology is that I feel like I am getting a treat, it's almost like cheating, but it's super HEALTHY!

For an afternoon pick, I love to have a Vanilla Latte. Two of my favorite things are coffee and shakeology. The Vanilla Latte is better than Starbucks!!!

Another great reason for drinking Shakeology is to stay alert and focused throughout the day. With my super busy schedule I need this! 

 Many people like it because of the improved digestion. The prebiotics and probiotics help with this.

 SO I just discovered this little gem! I love chocolate shakeology, coconut oil and peanut butter and I can have all of these on my 21 day fix plan-guess what?!?! This recipe contains all of these. These little jokers are good too! In fact, I had to quit making them so much because I could eat them each day!!!

 A good friend of mine shared this recipe with me and when she first told me about it, I was like really? Cayenne pepper and shakeology, no way! Well I'm here to tell you it is GOOD! You shouldn't knock it til you try it. I love making it with Chocolate Vegan Shakeology.

I do like to change up my shakeology flavors each month. It comes in all of these flavors. Here they are listed from my MOST favorite.

Chocolate Vegan

Chocolate

Vanilla

Greenberry

Strawberry

Tropical Strawberry (Vegan(

Check out these recipes charts for even more delicious ideas! Let me know what your favorite is! 

I believe in this amazing shake so much, my entire family is drinking it. We all have our own favorite flavors-Jade and I love Chocolate Vegan, David loves Chocolate and Jolie loves Strawberry. What is your favorite flavor? 

I tried a new recipe this week for the 21 day fix and it was a big hit with my entire family!

Spicy Thai Shrimp Stirfry

Ingredients: 

-4 oz cooked shrimp

-1/4 red bell pepper, sliced

-1/4 green or yellow bell pepper, sliced

-1/4 onion, sliced

-1 tbsp Braggs Liquid aminos

-1/2 tbs of PB2

-1/2 tbsp Sriracha

-1 tsp coconut oil

Directions:
Slice up bell pepper and onion and cook on medium heat in a pan with coconut oil.

While the veggies are cooking, mix liquid aminos, vinegar, PB2, and Sriracha in a small bowl.

Once veggies are almost fully cooked, add shrimp and cook for about 1-2 minutes.

If you are doing the 21 Day Fix, use your red container to measure your shrimp!

Once the shrimp has cooked for about 2-3 minutes, add the sauce and continue cooking another minute or so.

Serve up right away and enjoy! It was so YUMMY! My entire family LOVED it!!!

So here I am on Week 2 of Round 2 of 21 day fix. I had a few set backs on Saturday with food choices, which has put me in a slump on this Sunday. Today was a better day with food choices and I even finished my yoga.

As I said, this is my second round of #21DFXExtreme and I really want to follow the Countdown to Competition plan to a T. I keep doing ok with it but not 100% committed. I've got my mind made up this week and there's no looking back. I spent a lot of time today preparing my food and researching what other's were saying about Countdown to Competition. I wish I could be like Autumn and eat fish for all 7 of my proteins, but I'm not there yet.

Gonna take my own advice this week and MOVE forward. Remembering my WHY and the GOALS I have set for myself. Also, remembering that Spring Break is right around the corner!?!?!

I need you to help hold me accountable-watch my posts, check in with me! I need motivation sometimes as well.

This is a new recipe I made this week and I LOVE!


This recipe makes 4 servings and 2 fajitas each

Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients:
1tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp olive oil, divided, use
4 (5-6oz) raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2 in strips
1 medium red or green red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
8 large romaine (or butter) lettuce leaves
1/2 medium avocado, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh salsa
lime wedge for garnish optional

Directions:
Combine chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and 1 tsp oil in large resealable plastic bag.

Add chicken, bell pepper, and onion; mix gently to coat.

Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Heat remaining 1 tsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. 

Empty contents of bag into skilled; cook stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Remove from heat.  Add lime juice.

Evenly top lettuce leaves with chicken mixture, avocado and salsa.
Garnish with lime wedges if desired.

Containers:  2 Green, 1/2 purple, 1 red, 1/2 blue

I didn't use the salsa with the wrap pictured because I am on the Countdown plan so I'm not using purple for today's plan. 

21 Day Fix Extreme Results

So I just finished my first round of 21 day fix. I have to say I LOVE the exercises with this program. I love that they are a bit more extreme. I also love that I am using weights more. I lost 4 pounds and 2.5 inches. I will have to say, I expected more weight loss with the Extreme program. My abs are more defined, not what I'd like them to be yet, but better. I also gained 1 inch in each of my arms. I do love the plyo workout!

I am happy with my results, but I do plan to do the program again. I will dial my nutrition in even more this next round. I was consistent for about 95% of the time. I tried to follow the countdown to competition plan but didn't have as much success with it because I wasn't always prepared.

I plan to be prepared for Round 2 of 21 Day fix extreme. I will be completing the countdown to competition plan again for Round 2. I'd love to have you join me. I have a Spring Training group called, Love your Life, Love your Body! 

I don't like to post my photos, but I encourage others to do this each day in our accountability groups. So here it is, my before and after. It's a work in progress! 

21 Day Fix Extreme Update....

So I am officially through week 2 of this amazing program. I thought I would share with you my progress so far. I've lost a total of 3 lbs and 2.5 inches. The first week of the program I followed the 21 day fix extreme plan with a few countdown to competition days mixed in. For the second week, I followed the countdown to competition plan, with 2 days of this and then 1 of regular. I will continue to follow the countdown plan for week 3.

So the exercises in the 21 day fix extreme are more intense that the regular 21 day fix. I have to say that plyo is my favorite and pilates is my least favorite. I really like plyo for all of the jumps and intensity and I really dislike pilates because of the red resistance band. However, I was able to use it better this week. I also was not a fan of yoga last week, but it was just what the doctor ordered today!

I completed my meal prep for the week today, and I'll have to say I believe that this is KEY to staying on track all week. I do like having the extra proteins on the countdown plan and  I usually trade a teaspoon for advocado as suggested in the meal guide. Because you eat so often on this plan, (every 2 hours) having your meals prepped saves you a lot of time.

I can't wait to post my results next week, so check back to see! Thanks for stopping by.

DeAnne