First Day Of Shakeology

Testing Out Shakeology

Today is the first day of me testing out Shakeology and trying it out for myself. I am what you would call a true skeptic when it comes to people claiming something is healthy and good for you. I not only want to see the why, but I also want to see what it is in it and how it will effect my body in the long run. Thanks to my coach, Katy, she stuck with me and challenged me to give it a try. So here we are. I am not only going to take that challenge, but I am planning to learn as much as I can about this product. For the next week, I want to share what I find:)
The first thing that I have come to understand about Shakeology that I find interesting is the amount of vitamins, minerals, herbs, and super foods there are in this one little shake. Here is a video that talks about some of the many herbs and other vitamins there are in Shakeology.

Here is the break down of what is in Shakeology:

One of the big things I was concerned about is the fact that pretty much every "energy" powder has soy or some form of it. Shakeology doesn't have any soy, soy lection, artificial flavors or sweeteners. 

I still am a skeptic, but I am looking forward to hopefully being proved wrong as I continue to learn more about this product and try it for myself.

My biggest reason for wanting to give this a try, is because one I have seen how it has effected my friend and coach, Katy Coffey. She has gained energy, lost weight, and has done it in a healthy manner.  I have always struggled with having enough energy. This may have something to do with running around with two little toddlers or maybe it has been because I have grown two little babies inside of me and fed those two little babies. Call me super mom! Sadly I don't feel like super mom most of the time! So here is to trying something new to see if it will help. 

I will continue to let you know what I learn and my conclusions from my research and test.

Why I decided to become a Beach Body Coach

My reason for becoming a coach with Beach Body

So I remember my friend Katy Coffey telling me about her journey on facebook and how much it had changed her becoming a beach body coach. I was intrigued, but kind of nervous about committing to something like that. I got invited to a fit accountability group that she was running, and I began to see how much fun it is to be held accountable and have a community of other people to encourage and be encouraged.

My reason I decided to take the plunge is: I love a good challenge! I love working out. I love the way it makes my body feel when I can work hard and actually achieve something! I love being healthy. I know what it is like to have a sweet spot when your body will do what you ask it with out complaining. I know what it is to be strong, and I want to get there again. I want to be the fit mommy that can keep up with my kids and love every moment of my time with them. Through all these goals I want to encourage and impassion others to pursue those same things.

My main reason for wanting to be more healthy and fit is because of these two wonderful little men that are mine. They are so full of energy and life and I want to stay fit to keep up with them. With each baby I have had a harder time shaking off the "baby weight".This is super discouraging. When I get discouraged I tend to eat more and avoid working out until I feel guilty, then I start working out and eating really well till I get discouraged. So you see there is a cycle that takes place. I am sure we have all been there!

I have heard it said way to many times that once you have kids, your body is what it is and you should just accept it. I never been okay with settling with this statement, and I want to work on instead of gaining more weight with each child, loosing weight and becoming more fit with each child(yes we are thinking of eventually having more:) 

My upline coach with Beach Body, Katy Coffey, has been a huge encouragement over time just seeing her face challenge after challenge and succeed in her journey to getting more healthy. I see how she is helping others and encouraging others to become healthier and more fit and I see myself wanting to head that direction as well! Being fit and pursuing it is contagious.

Here's to a new adventure towards greater health and fitness!