What Shakeology Can Do For You.

Many people ask me about the effects of Shakeology, and I'm happy to share, but until you actually experience the benefits of this superfood it's hard to believe how amazing it can make you look and feel!  It is not a "regular protein shake", rather exceptional nutrition containing 70 whole food ingredients that promote and simplify mental and physical health. Some of the effects you should see are weight loss, more energy/endurance, better overall mood, immunity, improved concentration, enhanced digestion, less cravings, stabilized blood sugar, and feeling and looking healthier overall.  I've heard many testimonials of how it has helped other people with high cholesterol, diabetes, depression, lymes disease, menopause and more.  What can Shakeology do for you?  Everyone's body is unique, but here is a short summary of benefits that anyone taking Shakeology on a regular basis should experience.

Antioxidants: Shakeology contains some of the most potent antioxidants: flavonoids and phytonutrients such as spinach, blue green algae, carrot powder, strawberry powder, and vitamins E and C. These help to prevent free radicals from oxidizing and destroying cells. The ingredients in our antioxidant blend such as pomegranate, acai berry, camu-camu, goji, and blueberry also have powerful antioxidant effects to support your immune system and help protect your body from normal inflammatory response.

Energy: Shakeology contains a range of B vitamins and trace minerals, like zinc and magnesium, from whole food sources that regulate metabolism and increase energy. Shakeology also contains maca root, an adaptogen herb known to promote endurance and stamina

Digestion: The Shakeology non-dairy prebiotic and probiotic blend contains fiber and different enzymes like amylase, papain, cellulose, and lactase, which all support digestion. These ingredients aid in breaking down food molecules into smaller molecules that can be properly digested, so all of the nutrients can be absorbed into your system.

Mood: One scoop of Shakeology provides 100% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin B12. B12 is often linked with good mood maintenance; B vitamins are also essential for the production and proper functioning of neurotransmitters like dopamine, crucial to the experience of pleasure. Shakeology also contains cacao, which is very high in phenylethylamine (PEA). PEA acts as a neuromodulator to enhance one's mood.

Detoxification: Many of the ingredients in Shakeology (spirulina, chlorella, flaxseed, barley grass, spinach) contain powerful detoxification compounds such as chlorophyll and alpha-linolenic acid. These ingredients may help rid the body of environmental toxins such as smog, heavy metals, herbicides, cleaning products, and pesticides. They also aid in liver detoxification. Shakeology also includes kamut grass, an ingredient coined "nature's most powerful detoxifier." This grass has been known to cleanse the body and detoxify the cells to restore health and vitality.

Immunity: The antioxidants, bioflavanoids, and flavanoids in Shakeology work to support immunity. Some of these ingredients include ashwaganda, acerola cherry, rose hips, and goji berries. The goji berries in Shakeology are one of the richest sources of antioxidants; not only does goji berry promote eye, reproductive, and circulatory health, but it also supports your immune system and promotes longevity!

Satiety/cravings: The protein, chromium, and nutrient-dense calories from superfoods in Shakeology work to help decrease your appetite. Chromium is important because it helps maintain blood-sugar levels, which reduces sugar cravings and promotes fat metabolism. Plus, protein-rich meals are a great way to keep you feeling full, longer!

Complete nutrition: Each Shakeology ingredient plays an important role in feeding your body on a cellular level, but it is important to remember that the synergy of the 70+ ingredients working together is what truly fuels your body to keep you looking and feeling your best.


Shakeology truly is "The Healthiest Meal of the Day". It helps you lose weight, curb cravings, lower cholesterol, increase energy, boost your mood and so much more. In order to intake all the nutrients Shakeology provides, you would need to buy a lot of rare, whole foods and superior supplements costing you almost $700. There isn't anything comparable to it on the market, and if you try it, you'll soon realize, it is worth every penny! It comes in chocolate, greenberry, vanilla or vegan flavors, chocolate and tropical strawberry.  You can find out more information and place your order through my website www.shakeology.com/nicolekeating .  There's a 30 day bottom of the bag money back guarantee, so if you decide after 30 days this did not work for you, you can return it for a full money back guarentee. You can also save $10 on shipping and have it on automatic delivery every month by selecting Monthly Auto Direct.  There are discounts available if you would like to become a club member(10% discount)  or a coach(25% discount). Contact me with any questions 908-285-4661 or nkeating24@comcast.net,  www.teambeachbody.com/nicolekeating  

Results of the 3 Day Shakeology Cleanse

Day 1:

I started the first day off with having a large cup of green tea. I thought that the cleanse was going to be a piece of cake and the three days would go by like nothing...well was I in for a rude awakening. following my lovely cup of tea, I did my T25 workout. I followed up my T25 workout with my first shake of the day. I mixed my vanilla shakeology with 10 oz of water and a ½ cup of frozen fruit and blended it. Then I had another shake with just 10 oz of water and vanilla shakeology. In the afternoon, I had a glass of green tea and an apple. Then right before dinner, I had my last shake same as I did in the afternoon. For dinner, I had a large salad with chicken. It was so delicious. The first day was very hard. I couldn’t stop thinking about food. but i stuck to it!

3 Shakes of the Day

Day 2:

Waking up on the second day, I lost 2 pounds. YAY! The second day was a little easier than the first. started off the day with my first shake with vanilla shakeology with 10oz of water. I had a cup of green tea and an orange. for lunch, I had a shake with vanilla shakeology with 10 oz of water and a ½ cup of frozen fruit and blended. then for a snack, i had a cup of green tea. I worked out in the afternoon, so by dinner I was hungry. then after my workout I had another vanilla shakeology shake with 10 oz of water. For dinner, I had a large salad with a grilled chicken. Went to bed and slept better!

Morning Shake

Day 3:

Woke up on the 3rd day and felt reenergized. I was down 6 pounds total. I started my morning off with a cup of green tea.

Cup of Green Tea

After my cup of green tea, I got a quick T25 workout in. I had a vanilla shakeology shake with 10 oz of water in it. Then for lunch, I had a vanilla shakeology shake with 10 oz of water and a ½ cup of frozen fruit. For an afternoon snack, I had a glass of green tea and an apple. For my last shake i had vanilla shakeology with 10 oz of water, blended with ice. For dinner, I had this delicious salad to finish up the 3 day cleanse

Yummy Salad

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Day 4:

Day 4 results were in. LOST 8 POUNDS!!! There were many points throughout the 3 days that I wanted to stop and have a cheat meal, but I didn’t, and I am very proud of myself. Not only did I lose 8 pounds but I also feel less bloated, I feel healthier, and I am ready to take on the new challenges I have set for myself!

Results: 8 pounds down!

If you are interested in jump starting your health and fitness journey or you have hit a plateau, I highly suggest you contact me for more details. Email me at nkeating24@comcast.net or personal message me at www.facebook.com/afitchicknamednick

You can order the cleanse directly through me!

Healthy Pasta Salad

I am not a fan of mayonnaise based pasta salads. I know that it is fall and who wants to be thinking about pasta salad, since its mainly a spring and summer dish but this past weekend, I made this for the Dream Team Coach Retreat.

Ingredients:

Veggie Pasta or Wheat Pasta (I used both Veggie pasta with zucchini and cucumber puree in it and Wheat pasta)
Celery
Carrots
Olives
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder


Directions:

1. Cook pasta as directed on the box.
2. Cut up celery into small pieces
3. Chop or Shave carrots
4. Cut olives into slices
5. Mix pasta with celery, carrots, olives in a large bowl
6. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder (sprinkle on - to taste)
7. Add olive oil. (until pasta is lightly coated)

Serve cold and ENJOY!

Peanut Butter Fudge Power Bars

This past weekend, I was at the Dream Team Coach Retreat. I made this healthy snack and it was a total hit. If you love Peanut Butter, this is for you! :)

Ingredients:

1 16 oz Jar Natural Creamy Peanut Butter

1 1/4 Cup Natural Honey

2 scoops 100% Natural Whey Protein Powder

3 Cups Rolled Oats

Directions:

1. Heat peanut butter in the microwave for 90 seconds.

2. Add in honey, stir.

3. Mix in protein powder.

4. Combine oats with peanut butter mixture.

5. Spread evenly in 9×13″ pan, and refrigerate for at least an hour.

6. Cut into 1 1/2″ squares, and enjoy!

Each 1 1/2″ fudge square has: 110 calories, 5 grams of fat, 12.5 grams of carbs, and 5.5 grams of protein.

Fat Girl to Fit Chick

My weight loss journey started June 1, 2011 when I started Weight Watchers. I was unhappy with myself, couldn't look in the mirror without truly being disgusted with who I saw, I was uncomfortable in my own skin and I just needed to change. I wanted to better myself and be happy again. 

 

Before My Journey Began (2011)

When I first started out on my weight loss journey, I set a goal of losing 50 pounds. Over the course of the next 6 months, I had reached my goal, and lost 50 pounds by December 2011. I was so proud of myself. I had this new sense of confidence that I did not have previously. My new goal was to maintain the weight loss. When I was in high school, I also used Weight Watchers and I had lost about 25 pounds but then when I went off to College, I did not continue with it and thus gained weight back. I was partying and not eating the healthiest of food, and over 4 years, I packed on the pounds. 

Over the next 4 months while I was training for my first triathlon, I lost 20 more pounds. I was ecstatic because I just kept feeling better. I was exercising daily, I ended up starting to run (in the past I was never a runner..NEVER). Now if you were to tell me back in 2011 that I would have been competing in a triathlon, I would have laughed in your face and said "Yea, ok, GOOD JOKE!"

In September 2012, I competed in the Woman's Danskin Triathlon in Sandy Hook, NJ. The experience was amazing. I ended up coming in 8th overall in the swim out of over 1200 women who were competing. Not only was I proud of this huge accomplishment but I wanted to compete in another. For those of you triathletes out there, you know what I am talking about...the adrenaline, the atmosphere, the competition, the pushing yourself to the breaking point, the struggle, the glory, and the victory.

Over the course of the next 7 months, I trained harder for my next triathlon. In May 2013, I competed in my second triathlon the Red Bank Tri, in Red Bank, NJ. This triathlon was a longer distance one than my first and I have to say, my swim and bike parts of the race went well but when I jumped off the bike and started the run, I was so winded and struggled. I finished the race but was not happy with my results. I was exercising daily and eating healthy but that just was not doing it. 

In June 2013, I decided that I wanted to start either Insanity or P90x. I had followed someones transformation that I had grown up with. I saw the amazing results she had seen through doing Insanity and using Shakeology. After talking to her, I decided to become a Beachbody Coach and help others. I started p90x and using shakeology. For those of you who do not know, shakeology is a daily meal replacement that gets you the healthy nutrients that you need in your day. I saw amazing results from P90x. I lost inches from my waste and started to gain muscles and tone up. I think started Focus T25 and using my daily shakeology and I saw even more amazing results.

The New Me 2013

Now, five months after starting my journey with Beachbody, I can honestly say that I am in the BEST shape of my life. I am stronger than ever. I am so excited to see where this new journey of being a Fit Chick takes me. I am no where near where I want to be but there is always room to grow. 

Along the way from going a Fat Girl to a Fit Chick, I set new goals and now my new goal and dream is to compete in an IRONMAN TRIATHLON. This is the mother of all triathlons but I am excited and nervous for the journey. Stay posted for my journey.