In a 90-day study, participants replaced one meal per day with Shakeology, ate a balanced diet, and exercised moderately three times per week. Total cholesterol was reduced on average by 30% and LDL cholesterol was reduced on average by 38%. Proven results with regular exercise routine and balanced diet.

The Results:

By the end of week 1
Improved digestion and regularity
Reduced cravings

By the end of week 4
Increased energy and stamina
Lost weight
Improved mental clarity

By the end of week 12
Lost, on average, 10 pounds and 2 inches off waist
Reduced risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and arthritis
Lowered cholesterol on average by 30% and even up to 70%
Enjoyed healthier skin, hair, and nails

“Thank you! I still have not ordered the greenberry but will soon. I am leaving for Maryland and things have been crazy. But I will definitely let you know how it is. I’m going to have it shipped to my friend’s house while I’m there. She wants to try it also since she has severe digestive issues. I LOVE the stuff! I feel sooo good lately! And surprisingly just in a few days my skin has improved. I’m hooked! Hope you and the family are doing well.”

I love this stuff too. I share it and talk about it because it really does help people and it really does have amazing results. Thank you Shakeology! This stuff goes above and beyond its claims. Try it and see for yourself. This stuff is no joke.

Ashwagandha Rocks! Also known as “Winter Cherry” or Withania Somnifera, it is an anti-stress and anti-anxiety and is thought to help increase the body’s resistance towards adverse influences. It induces mental clarity, which I know I could always benefit from!

It is known as a powerful anti-inflammatory herb and immune boosting agent. As a versatile herb, there are so many uses for Ashwagandha and every single one of them will benefit you! Love it!

I will say that since using Shakeology, I personally feel the clarity and see the reduction in stress. Whether it is from this alone or a combo of several of the ingredients, I feel better and I feel more quick to respond to things. I used to feel like my preggo brain never left after my second child and I can see that gradually reducing as I continue with this program. Bring on the brain power!

Grilled Tuna with Quinoa

2 cups water
3 Tbsp. olive oil
4 6-oz. albacore tuna steaks (1 inch thick)
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well
Juice of 1 lime
1/3 cup orange juice (pulp free)
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
Salt (to taste)
Medium saucepan
Shallow bowl or casserole dish

Preheat broiler or grill. Put water on to boil in medium saucepan. While water is boiling, place olive oil in shallow bowl or casserole dish. Coat tuna steaks in oil, season with salt and pepper, then cover dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. When water is boiling, add quinoa to pan and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until water is absorbed. While quinoa is cooking, grill fish approximately 7 minutes and drizzle with lime juice. Remove quinoa from heat and add orange juice and cilantro; mix well. (Makes 4 servings.)

The original:

Grilled Tuna with Quinoa

2 cups water
3 Tbsp. olive oil
4 6-oz. albacore tuna steaks (1 inch thick)
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well
Juice of 1 lime
1/3 cup orange juice
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
Salt (to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Medium saucepan
Shallow bowl or casserole dish

Preheat broiler or grill. Put water on to boil in medium saucepan. While water is boiling, place olive oil in shallow bowl or casserole dish. Coat tuna steaks in oil, season with salt and pepper, then cover dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. When water is boiling, add quinoa to pan and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until water is absorbed. While quinoa is cooking, grill fish approximately 7 minutes and drizzle with lime juice. Remove quinoa from heat and add orange juice and cilantro; mix well. (Makes 4 servings.)

Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Carbs Fiber Protein
415 18.5 grams 4 grams 19 grams 2 grams 23 grams

For a refresher on how awesome quinoa is, see our Ingredients In Depth post on quinoa and all of the healthiness it offers! CLICK HERE to visit the post.

Examples:

Foods above 70 are white breads, pretzels, french fries, and most processed foods.

Foods in the middle range of 50-60′s are pineapple, white rice, sweet potatoes, beets, etc.

Low range includes those under 55 and are: broccoli (only a 10), apples, oranges, and…..

SHAKEOLOGY!!!! An apple GI=38 Shakeology GI= 24

This is fantastic! Consuming foods that are low GI – now Shakeology- help stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels.

It just keeps getting better and better and I keep getting healthier and healthier!

CLICK HERE to learn more about Shakeology and get a complete list of all the healthy ingredients. It truly is “The Healthiest Meal of the Day”.

The humor comes in these comments:

1. “Are you losing weight? What diet are you on because I want to try it!”
2. “Are you taking a new supplement because you look so good” (this was in that first magical week on steroids before the hell came)
3. “You don’t look sick”
4. “You have Crohn’s, My sister has IBS too.” (Crohn’s is not IBS)
5. “There is no way that you have an illness. You wouldnt be able to do all that you do”

There are more but I would love to hear yours!

The lessons I learn along the way:

1. Let the people in a hurry to use the restroom go in front of you!
2. Do not anger when people are in the bathroom stall a long time.
3. Think before I speak
4. People all have their own battles to fight and all I can do is offer to help them. They may or may not want it but it is their choice and I can not force things.
5. Ignorance is everywhere and I can not control or contain it
6. Educate those around you because you can not begrudge them for what they do not know!
7. Mind over Matter.

So many more lessons. I learn them daily.

Inspire…support…learn…grow…be kind…heal!

Here is how I did it:

I started with this:

Add water to ice:

Pour in scoop of Shakeology:

Then pour in full container of blueberry yogurt:

Is it weird that this is pretty to me?:

Blend it up: (I love my Magic bullet but I know some people that use a blender or a Ninja)

Drink up!

Less then 3 minute prep time for lunch yesterday! Love it! It was surprisingly, really good. I am not a blueberry fan at all but I can see why peple eat chocolate covered blueberries. Pretty darn tasty. I think I will make it again soon. Today, I am going to put strawberry yogurt in there! YUMMMMMMMM!

Cheers!

Why would these medicine companies find us IBDers a cure because if they did, they would go broke?

A Remicade infusion is upwards of $5000 an infusion. Humira is over $1000 an injection. Imuran and 6MP can cost some people $300-$400 a month. Now, why on earth would you find a cure for people taking these medicines? If they didnt need the medicines anymore, the companies would be done. So, my question is…do you really believe that they are searching for a cure?

The medicines that are currently available are band aids. They do not treat the disease, they treat the symptoms.

I am not saying stop the meds. If they are working for you that is fantastic. I am simply saying they didnt work for me. That is why I am constantly searching for other ways to heal myself. With supplements and drinks like Shakeology, I am doing that.

They say that going on a liquid diet for two weeks is the same as going on a round of Prednisone. Why would I ever want to take Prednisone when I could drink yummy shakes and liquids?

Food for thought.