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Is Shakeology safe while pregnant or nursing?

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Is Shakeology safe while pregnant or nursing?A lot of people ask if it’s safe to consume Shakeology while they are pregnant or nursing. While I appreciate when moms are careful about what they eat when they’re eating for two.  I can’t help but wonder if they asked the same question about processed foods with preservatives and dyes. Or meat that includes the infamous “pink slime.” Eeeeww! And although I’m not a nutritionist or medical professional, the short answer is: Yes! Shakeology is safe for pregnant and nursing moms and their babies–unless the mom has an allergy or sensitivity to an ingredient. So for those who just wanted the short answer, you don’t have to read any further, but you should.

It’s important to note that only 6% of all physicians in the US receive formal nutrition training (statistic quoted from the film “Food Matters”) and many do not learn about breastfeeding, either. Women have told me that their doctor told them Shakeology is not safe for pregnancy due to the amount of vitamin A in it. This tells me that the doctor is only partially educated on the matter. It is true that high amounts of vitamin A in the form of retinol–which is preformed vitamin A from animal sources–have been correlated to birth defects. However, the vitamin A in Shakeology is in the form of plant-based beta carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body. No studies at all have suggested that beta carotene has any correlation to birth defects. The rate of conversion of beta carotene to vitamin A is drastically reduced when higher amounts are ingested, preventing toxicity and teratogenicity. The Teratology Society concluded that beta carotene is not a teratogen (substance that causes birth defects) according to an excellent article by the Illinois Teratogen Information Service.

Shakeology is made from all natural ingredients, none of which are contraindicated for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Check out this video about where the ingredients come from.

You should always seek advice from a medical care provider, however–based on the fact that most have not had formal nutrition training, it is important to do your own research as well. Ask lots of questions and find out the reasons for any medical advice you receive. It is important to remember that doctors do not always agree on what’s best, and they are advisors, not the ultimate decision maker. You are the only one in charge of your body, your baby and the health of both of you!

Christmas Health Tips for Eating Right at the Dinner Table

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Christmas Health Tips for Eating Right on the Dinner TableYou often find the urge to kill the diet routines as the holiday season brings feasting and festivities – Oh the desserts! Hence, health eating is often at par and fitness is a long forgotten thing.

Like Thanksgiving, you forget all about your health before sitting down at the Christmas table. However, you can control many factors to avoid losing the willpower in front of the treats galore.

Saying that, how can you smartly manage eating healthy during the Christmas season, without starving yourself of all the delights?

Here are some simple tips for you to control yourself from going crazy over the Christmas dinner table:

Healthy Christmas dinner Eating Tip #1: Dump the Junk!

Christmas foods are usually high in calorie count and therefore you need to avoid taking the extra. Junk food is a health and fitness killer. Try to avoid taking junk food items like sweets, frizzy drinks, or other snacks while you are sitting down in front of the TV with your family and friends.

Healthy Christmas Dinner Eating Tip #2: Take Plenty of Liquids

Generally, hydration is never a bad thing and you can take liquids to reduce hunger. If you feel the urge to eat something off hours, try to overcome the feeling by taking some healthy beverage or just plain water. You can also take Shakeology shake to avoid the off-hour hunger pangs.

Healthy Christmas Eating Tip #3: Carry Healthy, Nutritious Snacks!

This is a good idea especially if you are spending hours on Christmas shopping. Just when you are about to go to the food courts, take a Beachbody snack bar (P90X Peak Performance Bars) and munch on it. It will help to keep you light and healthy and prevent you from choosing other unhealthy options.

Healthy Christmas Dinner Eating Tip #4: Pace Yourself on the Table!

We tend to eat when delicious food sits in front of us on the table. It is hard to say No! Well, you do not really have to say that unless you can pace your food intake.

Do not take food in huge portions as this may end up in overeating. Take the best food items from the table and put them in smaller portion sizes. Avoid taking the dips, the creamy stuffing’s, and the crackers.

Healthy Christmas Dinner Eating Tip #5: Be a Role Model!

Try to be a role model for your kids. Set as example as an adult by consuming more vegetables in your meals and cutting on the desserts. This will not only help you with eating healthy, but will also send out a positive note for them.

Making A Healthy Christmas Dinner Table:

Now that you know smart tips to eat healthy on the Christmas Dinner and Parties, you should also know how you can make your Christmas Dinner Healthy for everyone.

Add plenty of veggies with the Christmas feasts. If you do not want to keep with the traditional Christmas feasts, add healthier side dishes and snacks to keep goodness as well as health together.

Lastly, Make sure you remember that healthy eating is not just for Christmas, it is for life!

Shakeology

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Shakeology FREE ShippingI am seriously in love with Shakeology.  Because it’s something that I believe in so much, I’ve decided to write my very first post about it!

For the past fourteen months I’ve been using Shakeology.  I’m a hard gainer, so I drink my Shakeology with my breakfast every single day. It’s interesting how I came about using this product, after leaving Corporate America for Academia and then back to Corporate America I was just burnt out!  My 5-6 days a week in the gym simply to manage stress lead me on a path to becoming a personal trainer which led me to Beachbody via a tweet.

I received a sample of Greenberry and Chocolate from my friend Bob and I figured I’d try the Greenberry first, thinking I probably wouldn’t like it.  So I’ll just get that one out of the way.  I immediately loved Greenberry.  Often times I am asked to describe the flavor, and my answer is always the same.  “It’s just one of those flavors you are either going to LOVE or HATE.  There really is no in between.”  I immediately decided to buy Shakeology on Home Direct so that I received it each month, saved on the S&H, plus the 25% discount was a nice bonus.

By this time I was already running an independent personal training business and was tired of handing over my commissions to GNC.  Plus I needed balance for myself, workout solutions for my traveling business professionals and homework for my Personal Training Clients.  So it was time to take a deeper look into our Fitness Programs.

I started talking about it to friends, family, people that I coach/train, and many people decided to get involved, and that’s when the amazing Shakeology reviews began rolling in. Now, a bunch of my friends and family use Shakeology on daily basis, and have seen amazing results from it. I have clients who have lost up to 45 pounds in 3 months, others who have brought their cholesterol and blood pressure back into safe ranges, and the list goes on and on! Shakeology works! I credit Shakeology as one of the main factors that has helped me not only get my 6-pack abs (sometimes 8-pack), but also keep it for almost 2 years now!

One of the best videos about Beachbody Shakeology that Beachbody has created is the “100 Doctors Don’t Lie” video. Here, 100 doctors explain why Shakeology is such a unique product and why it should be used on a daily basis.

How does one justify the cost? Before I started using Shakeology, I was going out for lunch every day, spending anywhere from $8-$15 at places like McDonald’s, Panera Bread, Jimmy John’s, but then 2-3 hours later I would be starving again.  When I started using Shakeology as a meal replacement shake for lunch, I started saving money because it only costs me about $3 per serving. Plus, who knew what I was putting into my body from the food at the restaurants, but now I know that I’m eating something 100% healthy. Even if you don’t eat out for lunch every day, you can’t look at it as an extra cost on top of what you’re already spending at the grocery store, but rather replacing what you would spend to for lunch supplies every day.  It makes a quick and healthy breakfast or even a late-night snack. There are dozens of ways to prepare it so you never get bored. It just makes sense!

If you’re interested in Shakeology and want to try it first before you spend the money on it, then I have Shakeology samples to send out. However, I will ONLY send you a Shakeology sample on 2 conditions: (1) I’m your coach, and (2) You’re 100% serious about purchasing if you enjoy the taste. It costs me about $6 to send out 1 sample, so it’s important that you’re serious about it. If I’m not your coach, you can make me you coach by clicking here.

Shakeology truly is an amazing product, and one that I’m completely passionate about because I’ve seen it impact not only my life, but the people I care about most, my friends and family. If you’re looking to purchase Shakeology, click here. If you have any questions about it, feel free to email me, Hank Rouse, at HankFit247@LBHank.com

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