Healthy Iced Hot Chocolate

What you need: 

- 1 scoop chocolate Shakeology (I prefer vegan)

- 8 oz. almond milk

- 1 tbsp. dark cocoa powder

- 1 tspn. vanilla extract

- 1/2 tbsp coffee

BLEND.

Share with a friend. 

My Favorite Vegan Superfoods

Huge news! Are you dairy-free too??

 I've been using Shakeology for 3 years this month...bonkers, right?! I mean, consistently, what have you been doing for your health for 3 years?! Our go-to is chocolate vegan but on occasion, Kyle gets Cafe Latte (because he loves that Frapp taste) but I can never really share it because I'm not supposed to have dairy. One time, we ran out of my chocolate vegan and had only vanilla for a few days. The aftermath of dairy in my system was worth all of those superfoods I need to have energy, help with my digestive issues, lower my stress levels, and curb my cravings. BUT here's the good news!!!!!

Vanilla and Cafe Latte now come in vegan formulas!

There are so many superfood options now: 

Vegan: chocolate, vanilla, cafe latte, or strawberry

Non-Vegan: chocolate, vanilla, cafe latte, greenberry, or strawberry

Not sure what this superfood shake is? Click here! 

 They've even added macha! I love how the recipes are evolving. I found something cool out this past weekend about why they took while to get these formulas to be vegan -- it's all related to keeping them as natural as possible and toxic-free! How cool is that?! I love the integrity behind the ingredients! 

Dairy free friends (I know there are a lot of you), wanna try it for 30 days? 

Let me know!

*BONUS: get the all access pass to have an online gym for a year for just $30 more when you get the new vegan Shake with this link (also registers you for my next accountability challenge): http://tinyurl.com/Gymforayear

Chocolate Protein Balls

Need a healthy dessert option? You can do so much more with Shakeology than just a shake!

The good news is that these are more than just protein balls...they're loaded with superfoods.

Makes: 12

Time needed: 15 minutes

21 Day Fix: 2 balls = 2 yellow, 1 orange

What you need:

(I used natural almond butter and all natural honey. Yours may come out sweeter if your nut butter had oils and sugar.)

Mix all of the ingredients

Roll ingredients into 1 inch balls

I used my hands, yeah, it's kind of gross and sticky, but you'll get over it.

You'll also get over the fact that they look like a certain smiley brown emoji too...they're that good.

Refrigerate (OR eat immediately, because they're THAT good).

Must-do's in Chicago

This summer, I visited one of my very best friends in Chicago. I found a last minute cheap ticket and hopped on the plane. These were my favorite finds...

The weather was BEAUTIFUL. 

Best thing ever. Love me some donuts. 

These tacos were AMAZING. Found at: Antique Taco

This coach life enables me to jump on vacation and work from anywhere. 

These clean eating habits enable me to take my  habits anywhere...including my best friends kitchen. 

"Go confidently in the direction of your dream to live the life you imagined."

Healthy snacks while traveling. These Trader Joe's 'Just Mango' slices are my favorite...and hello, clean Key Lime Pie (Larabar). 

We also got in our superfoods before we headed out to site see. 

Superfoods in the morning sometimes, just sometimes means donuts in the afternoon. 

Unique flavors and awesome vibe at The Doughnut Vault. 

GO to Dove's Luncheonette!

Seriously the bomb food. 

(Also, if you are this couple...maybe you're just friends...in the window, contact me....isn't this the cutest?)

North Avenue Collective, one of our favorite finds. 

We could've talked to the owners for hours. 

More superfoods on the L but also gluten free beer at the bar. 

Go to the Art Institute of Chicago.

No matter what. 

The coffee shops and bars are perfection. 

If you like video games, sci-fi, 90's movies, and good coffee, go to The WormHole. When I saw a giant Gizmo (from the Gremlins) portrait on the wall, a DeLorean, a huge Millennium Falcon, and Tetris being played on an old school TV, I knew I would love it. 

Whenever I go to a new city, I try to visit an MLB game (as long as it's baseball season).

I saw the White Sox v. the Nationals (I swear the Nationals are always playing away when I go to new stadiums). 

*Note the gluten free and salad options....props to U.S. Cellular Field!

More superfoods, because, well, it's an everyday thing, obviously.

The bean (or The Cloud Gate...the proper name, who knew?) is obviously a must-do.

During the day AND at night. 

What are your favorite travel stops?

Chocolate Protein Crepes

Eating healthy means no chocolate....

JUST KIDDING. Enter chocolate protein crepes: 

Serves: 4

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 12 minutes

For the 21 Day Fix: 1 serving = 1/2 purple, 1/2 red

What you need: 

7-8 large egg whites 

1 scoop chocolate Shakeology (or chocolate protein powder)

nonstick cooking spray

1 cup plain greek yogurt (2%)

1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1 cup sliced strawberries

1 cup blueberries

Directions:

- Combine egg whites and Shakeology (or protein powder) in a medium bowl and mix well. 

- Heat small non-stick skillet, coat with non-stick spray, on medium

- Spoon 1/4 cup of batter onto skillet, cook for 1-2 minutes (until you see bubbles). 

- Flip with spatula and cook for 30 seconds. 

- Repeat with remaining batter to make 4 crepes. 

- Fill crepes with yogurt and fruit. 

ENJOY. 

To find other healthy recipes, find them from Fixate. 

Click here to read more. 

What is Shakeology?

I started using Shakeology in the Spring of 2014 but it wasn't until the end of the year that I started sharing my journey with my friends and family. To be honest, I wanted to make sure this product had my stamp of approval before raving to all my friends about it.

I was all about working out. The workouts seemed great and we've seen those informercials for years, so surely people are seeing results, but I was anti-shake.
I was hesitant about even trying Shakeology because I questioned a lot

...what ingredients were in there? ...why should I spend the money? ...is it good for someone trying to get pregnant?...is it healthy for men and women?...is there splenda or fake sugar?...will I like the flavor?

Then I did my research. I was so hesitant about this at first until I did my research! (I always encourage everyone to do their research!)

I finally decided to just give it a shot for one month and realized:

>> it's filled with so many superfoods that I don't have to take vitamins anymore
>> I am more energized
>> I combat sugary cravings
>> I've never been healthier
>> it's an easy meal on the run
>> it's one super healthy meal of the day I don't even have to think about
>>  it's cheaper than a healthy meal would be
>>  my skin is clear since using it
>> my diet is more balanced
>> my digestive system is balanced
>> my hair is longer and my nails are stronger

....well, it's been over 27 months now and I drink it every day.

What is Shakeology? 

Shakeology is a nutrient enriched powder with 70 ingredients, including 23 vitamins and minerals, protein, superfood antioxidants, herbs, pre and probiotics, and digestive enzymes.

There is a protein blend that includes whey, Sacha Inchi, chia, flax, quinoa, amaranth, brown rice, and pea (this is the non-vegan formula blend; there is also a chocolate and strawberry vegan formula option). Protein is important for mental clarity, lean muscle building, improving skin/hair, and reducing cravings. Each shake has 17 grams of protein per serving.

Next up, are the superfoods....you'll see camu-camu, acai, acerola cherry, bilberry, goji berry, grape seed, green tea, lun hao guo, pomegranate, and rose hips. These ingredients promote antioxident suport for a healthy immune system, heart, and regulate optimal blood pressure.

Next is the super green phytonutrient blend that includes moringa, chlorella, spirulina, spinach, barley grass, kamut grass, wheat grass, and oat grass. These phytonutrients make Shakeology unique and help to detoxify the liver, kidneys, and your blood that help restore your health.

There's an adaptogen blend that protects your body from stress and helps support your immune & endocrine systems. This blend includes ashwagandha, astragalus, cordyceps, ginkho, maca, maitake, reishi, schisandra, and tulsi (holy basil).

Last, in the probiotic/digestive enzyme blend that helps your body absorb nutrients, and helps digestive regularity. This blend includes yacon root, lactobacillus sporogenes, amylase, cellulase, lactase, lipase, protease, bromelain, and papain.

Wow! That's a lot of superfoods that I don't know how to pronounce and I know what you're thinking, it's got to taste like spinach and kale with all of those superfoods, right??

So, what does it taste like???
You can choose from chocolate, vanilla, cafe latte, strawberry, and greenberry. My personal favorite is vegan chocolate -- it has a dark chocolate taste. Chocolate, Cafe Latte, Vanilla, and Strawberry all have vegan options! In my challenge groups, I share various recipes to blend your Shakeology, from peanut butter cup to Pina Colada, to making mug cake to ice pops, the recipes are really endless!

Why do I love it so much? 
The convenience and the money saved! We already talked about how hard (and expensive) it would be to get all these vitamins individually, but I also get these superfoods delivered straight to my door!

Not only is it loaded with nutrition, but it's one meal a day I don't have to think about. It takes a minute to make and great on-the-run!

When I first started looking into ordering Shakeology, I'll be honest, I was worried about cost. What I wasn't thinking about was what I would no longer be purchasing because of Shakeology....

I either no longer need or have cut back on: coffee, healthy snack bars, protein powder, vitamins, fast-food, store-bought smoothies, ice cream, and the super healthy ingredients for one healthy meal a day!























The question I often get is, 'will I lose weight with Shakeology?' Every doctor will say that to lose weight, eat healthy and exercise, right? Sometimes I think that working out for 2% of my day (just 30 minutes), is the easy part....changing your nutrition can be tough at first, but it's made easier with a plan + accountability. What I've found is that most people don't know how to change their diet because of years of bad habits. By adding Shakeology to your diet, it takes the guess work and provides a healthy meal daily. I believe that Shakeology hasn't only helped my husband and I get healthy from the inside out, but it has also helped us lose weight, and maintain our weight.

Shakeology is not a quick fix! Years of adding excessive weight to your body will not fall off by using Shakeology BUT because of the nutrients, it will help with weightloss. If you replace one meal a day (and when I say this, I mean when you're eating 6-8 smaller meals a day), with Shakeology, you will see optimal results.

Can you lose weight without Shakeology? OF COURSE! But, for me, it's the secret sauce in my health and weightloss journey. By having a chocolate shake every single day, I no longer crave my ice cream every single night....I no longer have the need for a Starbucks stop all the time, I no longer waste money at fast food stops, I no longer worry about finding healthy meals while traveling, and my commute to work is made less stressful because of the superfoods in my coffee breakfast shake!

Does all of this have you curious about what Shakeology can do for you and your family? Let's chat.
Often, I've got deals running for a workout program when you order a bag of Shakeology, so be sure to contact me to get the best deal before giving this a shot! To order, click here.


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