Can I make my own Shakeology CHEAPER?

When I find something I like I usually try to recreate it at home cheaper. I do this with personal care products like making my own body lotion and household items such as making my own laundry detergent. I like knowing what the ingredients are and I can usually save money as well. That is a win in my mind! 

The price of Shakeology is expensive! When I was first told the price I thought, really for a protein shake? That's ridiculous! So, I started doing some research to see what ingredients are in Shakeology. Stuff like proteins & amino acids, antioxidants & super fruits, phytonutrients and super-greens, adaptogen herbs, prebiotics and probiotics and enzymes! Then I started to see the value in Shakeology. I wasn't eating much if any of those things on a daily basis.

I also love that the ingredients have nothing artificial in them. If it did, I wouldn't buy it or have my husband and kids drink it daily. 

So for those of you who think you can just eat a whole food diet and get the same amount of nutrition look at what each serving contains.

1 serving contains the same nutritional value as:

3 cups of romaine lettuce 

4 cups of raw mushrooms

1 shot of wheatgrass
1 bowl of exotic fruit
3 raw onions
7 raw carrots
4 cups of non-fat yogurt
4 cups of red radishes
4 cups of raw broccoli
1 cup of peas
AND
10 cups of cauliflower

If you can eat all of that food for one meal well then, that's amazing and good for you! But I would like to just drink a shake and call it good. I'm a busy mom and a lot of times I need to eat quickly and run, so I can have a healthy shake in less then 5 minutes from start to clean-up! Perfect!

Here's a funny video that Tony Horton did on Shakeology

I started Shakeology in March of 2014. The benefits are more then I had hoped for. I thought I would try it since I knew I had the 30 day money back guarantee. Now I have energy during the day and I don't have the afternoon slump anymore. I stopped losing so much hair in the shower - added plus. And the most surprising side-effect was my seasonal allergies stopped! If you know me personally I'm pretty much medicated on some type of OTC allergy meds about 9 months out of the year. I'll do another post soon on my allergies & Shakeology because it could get lengthy! So the biggest reason I stay on Shakeology every. single. day - it boosts my immune system! My body craves it. I did the Whole 30 cleanse back in Jan and went off of everything including Shakeology and my allergies started coming back. So now I don't miss a day and I keep single serving packets in my purse just in case:-)

So if you have been on the fence about trying Shakeology give it a shot! If you don't like it return it within the 30 days. The chance that it will help you and make you feel healthier is worth investing in! I think you're worth it, you should too!

Plus - if you are going to try shakeology might as well purchase a challenge pack and get a celebrity trainer workout program at a steep discount! I run monthly challenge groups starting the first Monday of each month. I would love to help you achieve your health & fitness goals.

To purchase Shakeology only:
http://www.shakeology.com/melissacpowell

To purchase a Challenge Pack (Shakeology & workout program)
http://www.beachbodycoach.com/MelissaCPowell

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! Melissa