How to Stop Drinking Diet Soda and Lose Weight

Chances are if you’re reading this article you already know the negative effects associated with diet soda. Now, don’t get me wrong…I don’t think that having a diet soda every once in a while is going to kill you. Most things are fine in moderation. But if you can’t go a day without getting your Diet Coke fix or find yourself drinking lots of diet soda...

Advice for a Shakeology Newbie

Are you trying Shakeology for the first time? This is the recipe that I recommend for Shakeology “newbies.” Shakeology for Newbies 1/2 serving chocolate (half of one packet or half of one scoop) 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or skim milk) 1/2 banana handful of ice Nice and simple! I’ve experimented with a lot of different recipes but this is the tried and true recipe...

Shakeology Coupon

If you’re reading this article you’re probably looking for a way to get Shakeology cheaper than the $119.95 retail price. While you won’t find any Shakeology coupons or coupon codes online there’s a couple different ways you can save money on Shakeology. 1. Team Beachbody Club Membership Discount Team Beachbody club members get 10% off all products for sale on...

The Best Fruits to Eat When Trying to Lose Weight

When you’re trying to lose weight the sugar in fruit can thwart your plans. It might be NATURAL, but it still contains sugar and calories so that doesn’t mean it can be considered a free-for-all. A good resource to use when selecting fruits is the glycemic index. The glycemic index is a way to measure how carbohydrates react in your blood. When you eat carbs, your blood...

Vanilla Shakeology?

So, why is there no vanilla Shakeology? Short answer: Because Shakeology stays pure. Since I usually prefer vanilla to chocolate, I asked this question when I first became a Beachbody coach. Well, it seems that in order to make vanilla Shakeology taste good, Beachbody would be forced to add artificial flavors and ingredients, which “is not what Shakeology is about.” There...

Immunity Boosting Flaxseed Muesli Recipe

Did you know that the majority (70%) of your immune system is located in your digestive tract? When you take care of your digestive tract your body will thrive to its full potential. Sometimes we get stuck in a food rut and eat the same things…day after day. Just like doing the same exercise routine over and over again, eating the same foods day after day can cause your body to...

Oprah Magazine Shakeology Article Review

If you’ve ever asked yourself, Why is Shakeology So Expensive? or Is Shakeology Worth the Money? then you REALLY need to get yourself a copy of the May 2011 issue of O, the Oprah Magazine. Seriously folks, Shakeology is just THAT GOOD. If you’re not convinced of that after reading this 11-page article that was both unsolicited and non-endorsed by the folks at Beachbody then...

Oprah and Shakeology

Nope, you can’t spell Shakeology without an “O”! The editors of O, The Oprah Magazine, are featuring Shakeology and an in-depth profile of it’s co-creator, Darin Olien in the upcoming May 2011 issue. The article will provide an up-close and personal look at the superfoods and premium ingredients that make Shakeology “The Healthiest Meal Of The Day”! ...