Crystal is back to give us a review of
Beachbody's popular
Shakeology supplement. To learn more about Crystal check out her
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"I have used every protein shake that every fitness person recommended to me. I found some that tasted ok and some that did not. It was hit or miss and none of them left me really satisfied. I am a volume eater and I admit it. As a former overweight person, I obviously got that way because I like to eat—that has not changed just because I lost weight. I still enjoy eating and I do like to feel full. If I was really good at stopping my food intake before I became stuff, I probably would never have gotten over weight would I? Shakeology does for me what the other protein shakes did not. I drink it and I am not even thinking of food for around 4 hours—which for me is a long time! How many protein shakes can you honestly say stand the test of making it inbetween meals? Shakeology is the only one.
I have always taken several different kinds of supplements and let me tell you—that adds up in a month! I got as many fresh supplements as possible and would take all kinds of healthy things to boost my vitamin and mineral intake. With Shakeology, I was able to stop all those supplements. So honestly, that helped defer the cost of Shakeology. I spent around $20-$30 a month on all my minerals and now, I do not have to do that. Also—I do not buy as many items at the grocery store because I know I am getting all my nutrtients from Shakeology. I would buy foods I didn’t even really like just because I knew my body needed to be healthy. I ate certain veggies that I thought were odd and did not taste well either just because we all know it is important to eat a wide variety. I do not do that now. Of course I still eat lots n lots of veggies—but only the ones I like because Shakeology is making up for the nutritients I am missing.
The price of Shakeology really can turn some people off. Honestly though, it is a meal replacement (or you can use it as a protein shake, either way most people do not eat for 4 hours afterward). How much did you spend on that healthy meal at Texas Roadhouse last Saturday night? I bet it was a lot more than the $4 that Shakeology costs! How much did you spend at the little Bistro for lunch with the girls at work on Tuesday? I bet it was a lot more than the $4 Shakeology costs! Now, anyone wanna bet which one was more healthy? Which one has 37 doctors with their name signed in ink backing their product up? Which one guarantees to promote good health? Shakeology is the only one. I was always a sucker for Starbucks Skinny Latte—I spent 4.75 every morning of my life and it did not leave me full? I still had to eat breakfast! All I did was cut the Starbucks out and there is my Shakeology money! How many times have you paid $6 for that healthy fruit smoothie at Jama Juice? Do you know that when they say real fruit, um they mean real fruit juice? I went to a local smoothie café a year ago because they were advertising real orange fruit smoothies. I wanted one soooo badly! I however have a lot of stomach issues so I have to ask what is in everything before I eat it. As I was asking the cashier, she of course had to get the manager. Their REAL FRUIT smoothie had no oranges in it! It had orange juice! LIES LIES LIES. Drop the fake smoothies, drop the Starbucks, drop the lunches out, drop the supplements and you’ve actually saved money by purchasing Shakeology.
I know what you are thinking—how is it any different than any other shake on the market. I said the same thing!! I told everyone it had to be a gimmick. Until I read the package. I had spent months talking about how it wasn’t any different when I didn’t even read the box. 72 healthy ingredients in shake. How many healthy ingredients in other protein shakes? I am sure it’s not 72. Each shake equals 5 plates of veggies. 5!! Not 1, but 5! I like veggies, but not really 5 plates worth, LOL. Who has anything comparable? No one because I have checked. I also had to go back and ‘eat’ my words. I have had to tell all those people that I was wrong. I spoke before I had gotten the nutritional knowledge. Lesson learned.
Honestly, how much do you spend on your favorite pair of jeans? Is it worth it to you to feel good in those jeans? How would you feel knowing those jeans looked great on you?
Spending money on your health is the best investment you will ever make and I am sure you will see the investment was worth it when you live a long, healthy life. Investing in your health is the one thing in life that Americans do not do. We invest in the stock market and look what happened in the recession. Invest in something that will reap YOU the benefit. In the end, is it not your health that matters most? What good does it do to have a great yield in the stock market if you are on the verge of a heart attack?
Think about it.
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Crystal Honeycutt
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