A Day in the Life: The Scale Keeps Dropping!

Post by Shannon 


It feels great to be back in shape again! I can't even tell you how great it feels! I still can't believe I've lost 60 pounds since the day I had our baby last August 2011. It's crazy!

Anyway, I'm not sharing this to brag, but I'm sharing this to say that you can do it too!

PEOPLE THINK THEY CAN'T DO IT

I think that part of the problem is that people think they can't do it. They think that is how they have always been so they won't be able to change.

I was really discouraged after I had my first daughter. I was the highest weight I'd ever been in my life! I got up to 199 the day I had her, and then went down to 188 by the time I came home from the hospital five days later.

Yep, this is me at the hospital after our first daughter was born. Not feeling cute at all!

It wasn't very hard to lose the first few pounds because it was mostly water, but then it got hard, really hard, and I got depressed. I thought, "I guess this is how I'm going to be from now on."

I'd alway been between 130-140 for most of my life, mostly 135. So this was a huge jump for me! I didn't understand when people talked about struggling to lose weight, because I never had that problem, until I had kids.

WHY I LOVE BEACHBODY

I'm so glad I found Beachbody. Beachbody's workouts and products gave me motivation because they really worked. I saw results. I used them because I loved them, and I recommended them all the time even before I became a Beachbody Coach.

I did P90X and Insanity after my first baby. I was able to get down to 137 before I got pregnant again. It took me about a year to lose the weight the first time.

This time I did Insanity, Turbo Fire and used Shakeology. I'm 136 now, and my baby is 9 months old. I went from 196 to 136 in 9 months.

This was me a few days ago wearing a size 6 dress. :)

WHY SHAKEOLOGY & WHAT IS IT?

Shakeology really helped me get results faster. It is a meal replacement shake. I have been eating five times a day, and this is one of my meals. I add a liquid (almond milk, regular milk, water, orange juice, etc.) and then some fruit (a banana, frozen strawberries, etc.). I love it! I love the chocolate and strawberry flavors the best!

Before using Shakeology, I used whey protein powder, fiber powder and flax seed. Now I just use Shakeology. When I was using the whey protein powder, I had more energy and felt good, but it didn't help me lose weight. Shakeology has helped me lose weight faster and feel energized! I've seen much better results faster by using it! I haven't been down to this weight since I was in college in 1999-2003, and I owe it all to Shakeology! The working out and eating healthy has really helped, but Shakeology has made the difference to lose weight faster.

Shakeology is gluten free, doesn't have artificial sweeteners or flavors, no refined sugars, over 70 all natural whole food ingredients, is stimulant free, has 23 vitamins and minerals, prebiotics and digestive enzymes, antioxidants and phytonutrients, etc. Tropical is also vegan. It is really healthy and much better for you than most meal replacement shakes.

Click on this picture to watch a video about Shakeology:

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Visit our website to learn more about Shakeology or purchase you first 30 day supply.

http://myshakeology.com/GolladayFit

NUTRITION CLASS & TASTE TESTING PARTY!

BASIC NUTRITION CLASS and SHAKEOLOGY TASTE TESTING PARTY!

FOR: Anyone who'd like to eat healthier or try Shakeology!
WHEN: Wed., April 25
WHERE: At our home if you live near us and at your home if you live far! We'll send you a sample and a link to the video of the class if you live too far to come!
TIME: 7:30 p.m. at our place or any time at your home!
COST: FREE!
R.S.V.P.- Email us at GolladayFit@gmail.com

You will learn some tips to cook healthier for yourself or your family! You will also get to taste Shakeology and see what it's like! We hope to see you there!

PRODUCT REVIEW: BEACHBODY'S MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKE

Post by Shannon

If you want to try a Beachbody Meal Replacement Shake, but aren't ready for Shakeology, this might be a good alternative for you!
Beachbody's Meal Replacement Shake

It is only $39.95 for a 30-day supply! 

I tried the vanilla flavor. It tastes great! It definitely lives up to its name. It is creamy and delicious. It has a good balanced mix of carbs, fats, and proteins that give you energy and satisfy your appetite.

Facts:
- Available in chocolate and vanilla
- Whey and soy protein combo
- Has essential vitamins and minerals
- Helps you lose weight and gain energy

It DOESN'T Contain:
- Artificial coloring
- Preservatives
- Apartame

Tips from Beachbody to help you lose weight while using it:
- Replace breakfast and/or lunch with Meal Replacement Shake.
- Eat a 100–200 calorie snack between meals.
- Enjoy a healthy, balanced dinner with up to 5 ounces of protein (fish, poultry, or tofu).
- Don't eat for at least 3 hours before bedtime.
- Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to maintain your metabolism and flush toxins.
- Stay active and select a fitness program that's right for you!

Several of the people we are coaching have been using this, and they are having a lot of success! Yes, we do like Shakeology better, but if you are looking for another alternative, this is great!

Ready to Order?

Click on this link:  Beachbody's Meal Replacement Shake

PRODUCT REVIEW: SHAKEOLOGY

Each week we review a workout or a product. Today we are going to review Beachbody's Shakeology.

Patrick and I have both been using Shakeology since December 2011. To tell you the truth, we were a little skeptical at first. It seemed way "too healthy" for us. :) Before using Shakeology I was taking a protein shake each morning with fiber powder in it. I was also using flaxseed each day. Now I only use Shakeology.

Shakeology really does what it says. It helps you lose weight, have more energy and keep you regular. I lost 7 pounds in December (the hardest time of the year to lose weight!), and I attribute most of my weight loss to Shakeology. I was exercising and eating well too, but I wasn't doing as good as the other months. I took Shakeology everyday though, and that really helped me, especially when I was traveling for the holidays.

Here is a short video that talks more about it:

There are three flavors of Shakeology. I like the chocolate one the best, then tropical, and then greenberry. Patrick likes the greenberry the best, then chocolate and then tropical. Each person I've talked to that has tried it likes a different flavor. The chocolate and greenberry ones are smoother. The tropical one is vegan so it has a different texture.

We like to add things to our Shakeology each day. First we put some sort of liquid (water, milk, almond milk, orange juice, etc.), then we put the powder in, and then we put something else (frozen strawberries, a banana, frozen blueberries, peanut butter, honey, etc.). There are tons of recipes to try! That's the best part is there is so much variety.

Shakeology is great for losing weight, but it is also great just to take if you don't need to lose weight. It gives you nutrients your body needs each day.

We love it! We give it two thumbs up! :)

Interested in ordering? Visit our website!
http://myshakeology.com/golladayfit

It's Weigh in Day and President's Day!

It's Weigh in Day! How did you do? Watch this video to hear the announcements for the week and more!


What to eat throughout the day (A few ideas):
Breakfast:  Shakeology (something that is high in fiber)
Snack:  1 Kiwi with 1/4 nonfat strawberry yogurt for dipping
Lunch:  Whole wheat tortilla with turkey slices, spinach, avocado and a little ranch
Snack:  1 hard boiled egg
Dinner:  Butternut squash and green apple soup (recipe coming Wed.)

Greenberry Vanilla Shakeology Recipe:
(from my coach, Hank)
1/2 scoop Greenberry Shakeology
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
1 Banana 
1 cup milk
Ice to taste

** This is so good! I love the flavor. I wasn't a huge fan of the Greenberry flavor, but it tastes great with vanilla mixed in!


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1- Create your FREE Profile by clicking on this link:  TEAM BEACHBODY SIGN UP

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2- Next:  Email us at golladayfit@gmail.com or send us a Facebook message to tell us which Challenge Group you'd like to join.

3- Then:  We'll send you a goal sheet to complete and find a time to talk to you on the phone about your health and fitness goals.

4- Last:  We'll add you to the Challenge Group and our GolladayFit Community!

My Weight Loss Story

Post by Shannon

This is me. This is my actual weight loss progress from October 15, 2011 to January 4, 2012. I wish I had a picture from the day I started Beachbody on September 26, but to be honest, I didn't really want to take a photo of myself at that time. I felt embarrassed of my weight. 

I had a baby at the beginning of August 2011 via c-section. Most of my pictures from the beginning of August to this photo on October 15 have me holding a baby to cover my stomach. I didn't feel good about how I looked at all. 

This was my second c-section. Last time I had a baby, I had about 60 pounds to lose (I gained 15 in my first year of marriage and 45 during my pregnancy). It took me just over a year to lose it. This time I was sure I wouldn't gain as much, but I ended up gaining about 56 (6 before I got pregnant and 50 during pregnancy).

I am very happy with my progress so far, and I owe it all to the Insanity workout and Shakeology.

Total weight lost so far- 42 pounds since I had my baby in August and 25 pounds since I started the Beachbody program on Sept. 26.

Total body fat lost:  3.7%

Inches Lost since Sept. 26:

-6 in. off my waist

-4 in. off my hips
-2 in. off my legs

I have noticed the biggest difference in the last month since I started drinking a Shakeology drink every day. I didn't think it would make much of a difference, but it really has. 

In the last month I lost 7 pounds from Dec. 5 to Jan. 2, and that's the hardest time of the year to lose weight! It was because I was drinking Shakeology. I've noticed a huge difference, and I feel great. I have more energy, my hair and nails feel stronger and my sugar cravings have gone way down. I highly recommend it. I really like the chocolate flavor. I'm not a big fan of the greenberry one, but my husband, Patrick, is. 

Click on this link if you'd like to learn more or order Shakeology.

If you order Home Direct, you can get free shipping. The best part is having a money back guarantee, even if you use the whole bag. I think that's awesome. 

I love promoting Beachbody because I use their products and love them. They really work. 

So that's my story. I love Beachbody. It's helped me so much on my weight loss goals, and that's why I want to help other reach theirs!

Have a great weekend!

Call me to learn how you can save 25% on Shakeology each month (801-362-5362).