Why Do I Love Shakeology?
I am a person that really has to believe in something, in fact I can't "sell" anything! I'm just not that way, my internal ethics are too "picky" so to speak. After meeting with an organic chemist and nutritionist a few years ago, her book is featured here: http://jenzakaras.blogspot.com/p/good-reads.html
I had learned so much about shakes, protein powders etc and realized 99% of them shouldn't be consumed, frankly they are JUNK! When I wanted to do my challenge group part of the process was drinking Shakeology, I actually had a bag my friend had recommended to me that i had never drank and I also received the bag in my challenge pack. I had chose VEGAN due to being all whole foods, plant based and a complete amino acid profile. However I drank the Whey version I had on hand first and experienced these results as well; reduced sugar cravings, energy, vitality, and the biggest thing? If I didn't drink it I REALLY noticed a difference!!! Knowing that this didn't have added caffeine or anything other than vitamins and superfoods to make me feel this way made me know that there was SOMETHING to it and it HAD to be what they claimed!
Then my husband started on a Monday. He has had a thyroid issue for a few years and was tired ALL the time, to the point we were wondering if he would ever have energy again. He started doing T 25 at the same time. By FRIDAY! FRIDAY! 5 days later he was bouncing off the walls so bad with smiles and energy my 9 year old Son had to ask what was up with Dad? Wow, I want some of this Shakeology stuff! Dad is happy, in a good mood... He feels good! My husband was THRILLED! On top of it? He had quit coffee because Shakeology reduces your cravings and makes you not really desire things that are bad for you. What NORMALLY happens to people who go off a few cup a day habit? Headaches, lethargic? NOPE, not HIM! He GAINED ENERGY! Previously he had to keep upping his Thyroid meds and it wasn't helping, they were going to do it again and now it WAS NO LONGER NECESSARY! ALSO, Our doctor--Who is a D.O. and highly passionate about healing the body not just medicating it, had recommended he take Niacin for very high particles in his heart that indicate a huge problem in the future in regards to cholesterol. It was supposed to get them down and hopefully go back off of it. Studies have shown that people who up and die from a heart attack have these high particles that do not show up in a typical test most Doctors do, he said 80% of the people that end up in the ER and die of a heart attack would have shown healthy the day before, this is why. Guess what?
3 WEEKS, 3 WEEKS after drinking Shakeology we did another test.. he isn't great at taking medicine so had not been taking it. No NEED ANY MORE! NONE, ALL WITHIN NORMAL RANGE! Mine was a little high too and I was already eating clean and exercising.. in fact was seeing a personal trainer for two months when the test was given that said I needed it. Shakeology basically changed the fact that we needed medication. The medication prescribed was for something very life threatening down the road!
Now I would like to give you a Testimony from my Challenge Kim who just finished my P90x3 Challenge Group 60 day Pictures. She started Shakeology In November and the P90x3 test Group beginning of January.
She looks amazing of course but this is a post about a HEALTH Transformation, my Favorite Kind!
From March 7 2014:
"I have a HUGE TESTIMONY! And also what I feel like is a MIRACLE for me. I have been fighting High Cholesterol for years!! My Doctor walked into my room and said "What have you been doing? You've NEVER had such a great blood report!" I told her, "Well I have a confession, I quite taking Lipitor the week of Thanksgiving." She was completely Blown Away! I proceeded to tell her about Shakeology & the Challenge Group. You see, I've been going to her for 24 yrs. I've always been athletic but I have a genetic/familial issue with Cholesterol and Bad Lipid Panels. Well, My Cholesterol went DOWN 20 pts!! Triglycerides DOWN 70 pts!! HDLs (the good ones) UP 22 pts & LDLs (the bad ones) DOWN 20 pts!! My dad died of a heart attack at age 54. I feel like I have literally put years on my life b/c I just reversed this WITHOUT the meds. She said I was a walking testimony for what was going on b/c the only real change in my life was the Shakeology. I had heard of others getting off Cholesterol meds and BP Meds from ShakeO. Well guess what? I'M ONE OF THEM!! NO MORE MEDS FOR ME!! PRAISE THE LORD!"!
Also This: " Thank you for sharing my story!! I wish everyone understood the true depth of this. If you looked at me you wud never believe I had high cholesterol. I take after my dad's side of the family. He died young of a massive heart attack. Now he did smoke and drink which I don't. But his mom was thin and in good shape with high cholesterol and she had mini heart attacks in her 50-60s. I've been posting during this challenge that I feel like I've been transforming from the inside out. I really have been. I can feel it!!Yes my 60 Day before and after pics tell an amazing story but my blood work tells another. And that one is what is going to keep me alive!! I Thank God. literally, that my friend Jennifer Zakaras introduced this to me!! Oh gosh my eyes just welled up. I'm just so thankful!! 😊"
Another Response from the same post Audrey said " I believe in it too! I have type 1 diabetes and it's helped me to keep my blood sugar under control. Can't wait to see my next lab report!! Yes, it is nice being able to lose weight again after a 3 year plateau but having excellent blood sugars is FAR more important. But I am happy I can lose weight again. I didn't think it was possible."
So These are the Things I am passionate about! THIS is WHY I do what I do and believe what I do..... It's all in the Proof! Lives are changing, years are being added for people to not only be there for their families but enjoy the time they have and QUALITY OF LIFE AND HEALTH is SO IMPORTANT!
I have a family of Diabetics and I should be one! I am not because I eat clean and exercise and Shakeology has helped with So many things for me! By diabetic I mean my Grandpa died from it at age 54, my Dad has Diabetes and my brother has it worse than him---- It is only by the Grace of God as well as my willingness to do something about it that I live an energetic full and VERY HEALTHY Life, REGARDLESS of the SCALE! THIS IS WHAT MOVES ME!
What is important to you? A number on the scale or a TRUE LIFE CHANGE, something that Changes you for GOOD--- yes MOVES That SCALE, Not ONE person that has engaged in the group, Drank their Shakeology each day and overall got their workouts done has NOT moved on the scale or had their body change, depending on where they started--- but what about your HEALTH? YOUR LIFE? THIS is what MATTERS! You have to decide what matters to you! We are not about a "quick fix"... we are about a life time of RESULTS, you want to starve yourself and make yourself unhealthy because you're too lazy to do it right? We aren't for you! It takes WORK! Work for yourself, your family and your body--- but MOSTLY your HEART. We Are Making a REAL difference and THAT is why I stand behind not only my Challenge Groups but Beachbody as well. It starts from the INSIDE OUT--- and if you aren't ready to CHANGE and GROW maybe this ISN'T for you! We work HARD for our results! We have ups and downs but we SUCCEED in the END.
DECIDE. COMMIT. SUCCEED.
True Story:
Starbucks Addiction and Shakeology
This morning I was drinking my shakeology and feeling inspired, scrolling through my challenge group posts. Kelli's post popped up in my Holiday Survival Challenge Group--The word Starbucks of course caught my attention, as a former addict myself.
Come to think of it, I have not craved or wanted Starbucks since starting Shakeology. If we go it is of necessity for a place to hang because we drive a lot. I get green tea, no water, no sweetener. Breaking this old habit alone pays for my shakeology every month. There is a cozy store right by my house, I love the girls there. They are like friends. It was truly an issue for me. I was addicted to the people and the hot drink. Looking back after reading this post I realize that's when I quit wanting to go. When I started my first Challenge Group and my daily Shakeology. I no longer cared or desired it. I too did not stop on purpose. There are healthy choices I make there. Shakeology cured my craving for the beverage and my craving for friendship was met with my challenge group. This is huge! We still go because we drive a lot and often need a place to stop because we can't go home. It is fewer and far between, only out of necessity.
I am no longer even slightly tempted for a latte. For those of you that know me, this is HUGE!
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