I resisted Shakeology for a really long time. The cost was a deterrent. And, I just couldn't justify it in my mind. Then last year, a former co-worker encouraged me to do a Beachbody Health Bet Challenge. I took the plunge and ordered a bag of Shakeology. I was hooked from the first shake.
First, when you open the bag, the drink mix actually smells good. It doesn't smell like a mysterious bag of unknown chemical powder. And it tastes great. I'm not a nutrition expert, so I am not going to make claims that I don't know about. What I can say is that I am not hungry until well after lunch daily. I don't snack when I have a Shakeolgy shake. And, I feel great. It is a compliment to my morning workout.
I love them so much that I travel with for work packing a blender to make my shakes in hotel rooms. This Hamilton Beach Personal Single Serve Blender with Travel Lid is perfect. It costs less than $15. I have taken this thing all over with me and 2 years later, it is still going strong!
The Butterfinger Shakeology Shake is the one that is my personal favorite. It is made from:
8 to 10 ounces of Almond Coconut Blend (I use the vanilla unsweetened.)
1 scoop of chocolate Shakeology
1 tbsp of Jell-O Sugar-Free Instant Pudding and Pie Filling, Butterscotch
4 to 5 ice cubes
Blend and that is it! It is just like drinking a Butterfinger. And for someone that really struggles with sweets. It is just what I need to keep me from wanting sweets during the day. I wish I could be one of those people that says, "I don't like sweets." But I'm not. So, this is my substitute for that, and I'm okay with that.
I do order my butterscotch pudding. The Jell-O Brand is better than the store brand. Seriously. Trust me on this one and just order. I get 6 boxes at a time, and when I'm almost out reorder. I order everything else. What is one more thing?
My husband, on the other hand, likes Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder, Sweet Vanilla Bean
Orgain also has has premade ready to take shakes that are really great for travel. I can say that the Orgain Grass Fed Protein Shake, Creamy Chocolate Fudge
The shake combo that my husband tends to stick to is a Peanut Butter Banana Shake.
8 to 10 ounces of Almond Coconut Blend
1 scoop of Sweet Vanilla Orgain
1 tbsp of peanut butter
1 banana
ice cubes
1 tbsp cocoa powder (optional)
Shakes don't replace real food. We eat plenty of fruits and vegetables in our home. I definitely don't think that a healthy diet consists of a steady stream of liquid shakes. But one a day is a great option for us in our home. Give it a try and see what you think. And if Shakeology is too expensive for the plunge now, try the Chocolate Orgain and make a Butterfinger Shake with it. It is still great. I've done that too.
And if you are interested in other smoothie options and recipes, take a look at my Smoothie Pinterest Board. I have quite a few saved. So get our there and get your smoothie on!
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