What is Shakeology?

I do a lot of Facebook and Instagram posts about Shakeology.  Many people have no idea what I am talking about, and think that I must be referring to some type of protein shake.  I'm here to give a little bit more of an explanation. :)

While Shakeology does have protein, it is not "just a protein shake."  It is much more.  One scoop of Shakeology will give you all the vitamins you need for the day along with many other benefits.  Shakeology also helps:

• Curb cravings:  Although I do my best to eat well, I am not perfect.  I still get cravings.  If I can refrain from opening my husband's treat cupboard (yes, a cupboard), and instead have a Shakeology, I am fine.  There are times I don't have the restraint, but when I do have Shakeology, I feel so much better and I'm able to kick the cravings to the curb.
• Save time:  Shakeology is meant to be a MEAL replacement.  Some days I have it for breakfast.  It has all the nutrition I need, and keeps me full.  Some days I have it for lunch or dinner.  Who likes not having to cook?  This girl.
• Save money!  I will be 100% honest.  Before getting hooked on Shakeology myself, I took a look at the price and closed the internet browser I was using.  Ha!  Yeah right.  I was NOT going to pay that much for a "protein shake."  I personally paid about $40 for more than a 30 day supply, thank you very much.  Little did I know the health benefits associated with Shakeology.  I have always had problems with regularity.  Yep, TMI.  Shakeology is jam packed with nutrients that give you fiber, help you eat clean, and pays for one of your meals.  It is about $4.30 per shake when you break down the cost.  Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you were to go buy all those vitamins, supplements, and natural ingredients from a grocery store (especially if they were organic), you'd be paying a heck of a lot more.  When you go through a drive thru, you're definitely paying more than $5 for a meal that is not even comparable in nutritional value (and more than 5x the calories).  Not only is the price very reasonable once you compare those costs, but it will help you save money on medical bills.
• Keep the weight off!  Shakeology is not just a weight loss drink.  It is a nutritional supplement.  Yes, it will help you lose weight.  The great thing about Shakeology though is that it is beneficial even after you are finished losing the weight.  Its health benefits far outweigh the "weight loss" benefits.

Usually when we diet, we cut calories. Cutting calories is a sure way to lose weight, and it worked for me. We do well with cutting calories for a couple of weeks; however, when we cut calories from our diets, we get ornery and tired because we are also cutting out nutrients that we need! We end up binging and giving up. I know this cycle well. I went through it for more than four years before I found Beachbody. Nutrition is 80% of weight loss. If we can't control what we eat, we will have a difficult time losing weight. Shakeology is such an amazing solution because it helps us cut calories while still getting all the nutrition we need. I have yet to find a time where I don't feel full after finishing my shake.
 

Case in point, Shakeology helps us eat well, which leads to a healthy lifestyle. Weight loss is a byproduct of improved health! Being healthy is a way of life. I personally have never felt better.

Because Shakeology is so packed with nutrients, you may have an "adjustment" period while your body rids itself of toxins. I took a digestive enzyme (found at a natural food's store) which helped tremendously! I personally have a sensitive stomach, but now that my body has adjusted, I am fine. I just wasn't used to having so many saturated nutrients in one sitting. :)

 

Please email me if you would like to try Shakeology!  You can buy it through Beachbody at www.shakeology.com/kickupthefit, or click on the picture above.  It may sound like a big investment, but the great thing is that Beachbody will let you try it for 30 days.  If you decide it's not for you, you can get your money back - even if you've finished the bag.  If you'd like to try a smaller amount before purchasing a bag, please send me an email, kickupthefit@gmail.com.  I have single serving packets that you can purchase before buying.  The packets are $5 each.  I do recommend trying it for 4-5 days.  One day is not enough time for your body to react to the nutritional benefits.  I promise you one thing, your body is worth the investment.  It has helped me tremendously.  When will you start giving your body the health it deserves?

5 Day Shakeology Challenge

Who's up for a challenge?! If you've wanted to try Shakeology, here's your chance! Shakeology is my favorite meal of the day. It is jam packed with all kinds of nutrients. The first week I tried Shakeology, I lost 4 pounds. It removed a lot of toxins, and I felt incredible. 

Be the one of the first ten to let me know you're in, and you'll get a FREE Shakeology shaker cup! All participants will get 5 packets of Shakeology (choice of chocolate, tropical strawberry, or NEW VANILLA - mix and match). I only have a limited number of spots available! For this challenge you must:

➡Replace Shakeology with one meal for 5 days. 

➡Take your before and after weight and measurements

➡Have me (Kimi Gustafson) signed up as your coach on team beachbody.com (free account)

➡No treats!

➡Exercise (even walking) for the 5 days.

Are you up for the challenge?! If so, email me ASAP so you can get your free shaker cup! Cost is $29 for the 5 Shakeology packets. Email me at kickupthefit@gmail.com. Did I mention there will be a prize for the winner?!

⭐This challenge will run July 8th through the 12th (perfect timing for post 4th of July celebrations)! If you live in Northern Utah, I can meet you to give you the packets by Friday. If you need yours shipped, it will cost an extra $5, and you are welcome to do the challenge the following week!

If you would like to purchase a full 30 day supply, email me and I will still give you the shaker cup for free.

*This challenge is only available for non-coaches! If you have questions about becoming a coach, let me know!

www.shakeology.com/kickupthefit 

Focus T25

Today Beachbody released a new workout program, Focus T25.  Every workout is 25 minutes!  I am so excited about this.  The trainer is Shaun T., the same trainer from the Insanity videos.  I ordered mine tonight.  I would love to have others to do this program with me, so leave a comment or email me at kickupthefit@gmail.com if you would like to accept the challenge!  Time is a major factor for most people in working out, and 25 minutes is so doable.  The workouts are supposed to be just as challenging, and the focus group had amazing results.

Here's a video explaining more about this 90 day program:


To order, visit www.beachbodycoach.com/kickupthefit.

Turbo Fire ON SALE!

Guess what? My FAVORITE workout program is on sale right now for an AMAZING price! Normally Turbo Fire is $80, but it is on sale right now for $53! The price is insane, and it won't last long! Two of the other summer specials have already sold out! Don't miss it!

To order, go to www.beachbodycoach.com/kickupthefit. Click on shop, then summer sale. Turbo Fire will be right at the top! This price INCLUDES the lower body and resistance band. The regular Turbo Fire program does not include the bands. This sale price also includes 3 workouts that aren't normally in the regular program.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Why do you want to lose weight?

The first step to losing weight is figuring out WHY you want to lose weight.  You may think it sounds pretty obvious - I want to look better!  But, you need to do a lot of thinking and map out WHY you want to "look better."  It is harder than you think.  Write down the reasons why.  Don't just keep a mental note.  You need to be able to look at your reasons at moments of weakness.

I successfully lost about 15 pounds before I got married.  I hired a trainer, and she was fantastic.  I didn't have to do any thinking.  She told me what to eat, when to work out, and what to do every step of the way.  Piece of cake.  I dropped the pounds fast!  After I "finished," I didn't know what to do next.  I should have known, right?  I had followed her plan for 12 weeks.  I should have had it down.  I finally figured out my problem (years later).  I didn't have to be responsible to anyone anymore.  I could cheat and eat whatever I wanted without any repercussions.  Wrong.  The scale magically had a higher number every time I stepped on it.  The bottom line was that I hadn't figured out the WHY in my journey.  I just knew I wanted a smaller size of jeans.  Who doesn't?

More to the story... I gained 40 pounds fast!  I went through cycles of losing and regaining, still not knowing why I wanted to lose the weight.  Also, I hadn't found my "soul mate workout."  This is different for everyone, and I will get more into that later.  I even went as far as thinking I must have some major medical issue to have gained so much so fast.  Hypothyroidism, etc.  Yes, some people do have medical issues, and I do have empathy for that.  However, I myself was looking for an easy cop-out.  But did it change the fact that I was overweight?  Nope.

I finally decided WHY I wanted to lose the weight.  Heck yes the number on the scale terrified me, but that wasn't enough.  I wrote down things such as... I no longer wanted to weight 80 pounds more than my husband, I didn't want to feel negative about my body, I wanted to be a fit and healthy mom for my son, I wanted to finally get a family picture (I had put this off because of my weight), I wanted to be able to wear my wedding ring comfortably, etc.  Be specific.  Some of those things sound silly, but they helped me.  I had to set priorities.  I had to set a time I would work out.  I set mini goals (10 pounds at a time) and set rewards and consequences for my mini goals.  I set timeframes of when I wanted to hit each mini goal.  I told myself that I could buy a new pair of pants once I reached a certain weight.  I hung up my reasons on the fridge to constantly remind myself of why I was doing this.  I hung a picture of myself as a cheerleader as motivation.  Find every ounce of motivation you can, and make it work for you.

Also note that you need to reevaluate this often!  Just because you figure this out one day does not mean that you are set for life.  Reset the reasons as needed.  Recognize when you are losing motivation and REEVALUATE!

Last, but not least, take a picture!  I waited to take my "before" picture until I had already lost 40 pounds!  And believe it or not, as soon as I took that picture, I did not believe for a second that I really looked like that.  Fast forward to my after picture, and I was SO happy that I had taken that before picture.  I could see major progress.  It is a huge motivation for me to look at that picture and think, wow!  I've come a long way.  The amount of weight shown in my before/after picture is 50 pounds.  Can you imagine seeing the whole 92 pounds I've lost?  This motivation of the picture does help me realize that yes, I can lose 15 pounds more.

First step, FIND OUT WHY YOU ARE DOING THIS AND WRITE IT DOWN!  Second step, TAKE A PICTURE!