Darin Olien, the man behind Shakeology was in the widely popular Business Week magazine! Just in case you missed it, here's the link!
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In case you missed it CEO Carl Daikeler and P90X man Tony Horton were on "The Doctors" Feb 2nd. They gave away 200 copies of P90X and 200 bags of Shakeology to everyone in the audience! Absolutely incredible! Check it out here!
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We have all seen comparisons out there so we decided to do one of our own. Our official SHAKEOLOGY versus Body by Vi shake. For this test we wanted to not be bias so we used FoodFacts.com.
You can clearly see that Shakeology scored higher and it is in fact one of the highest scoring products on the website.
Let's look at them side by side.
<<<Shakeology Body by Vi>>>
Throughout the various comparisons that I've read the majority of them have had Shakeology on top. The only category that Body By Vi has won is in the taste category because some people say that the Shakeology is "too greenberry-y" or "too chocolaty". I don't think that's a bad thing at all. You purchase those flavors because you like them and even then you can always alter it by adding your fruits or other pleasures. Hands down here at the Hudgens household the winner is clearly Shakeology. A reason the Visalus shake may taste better is because they use artificial sweeteners as well. You pour enough of that into anything and it'll taste good.
So even though both companies are going for the same goal. Ending the trend of obesity. There is always a better, more efficient way of doing anything and that is with Shakeology.
We had a very busy Holiday break here at the Hudgens household. We took a short trip to Cancun before Christmas to escape the cold here in Dallas and we had a blast. After what seemed like a short Holiday break the kiddos are back in school and 2012 as begun. Everyone always makes their new year resolutions to lose weight, or be healthy, or get fit. But you have to actually commit if you want to see the changes take place. Ask yourself, how many times have you told yourself you were going to lose weight as your new year resolution? And whether it's 5 pounds or 50 pounds have you lost that weight yet?
Chances are you've lost a couple pounds but still want to shed some of that excess weight. Well we at Monster Home Fitness have all the answers and solutions for your fitness needs.
First things first. Your nutrition. Like Tony Horton says
So you HAVE to make the right decisions EVERY SINGLE TIME you open your fridge or pantry door. Our best recommendation is with SHAKEOLOGY. If you've never heard of Shakeology it is the very best in meal replacement nutrition. It's 5 trips to the salad bar, all your fruits and veggies for the day its simply incredible. If you've never tried Shakeology and would like to then let us know ASAP. Comment on this post or go back to our home page and click on our free sample button!
Second we have to work on your fitness.
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I've done P90X 22 times all the way through and I have achieved incredible results! As you may or may not know, P90X2 has just recently in the past month been released. Being good friends with Tony Horton I got a chance to be in the new videos. I'm in the P.A.P Upper P90X2 DVD! I told myself when I started P90X that one day I would be the ripped guy in the video working out with Tony Horton and look at me now. The same exact thing could happen for you! If you commit then anything can happen. If you want to lose 5 pounds of 50 pounds P90X is the right first step for you! I wouldn't recommend P90X2 until you've completed P90X first. It's a whole different ball game. If you have any questions about nutrition, fitness, health and wellness then we offer FREE coaching! All you have to do is take that first step and ask! Leave a comment or email us at robert@monsterhomefitness.com or to my wife Melissa at Melissa@monsterhomefitness.com
STEP 1: Make us your COACH for your FREE COACHING! CLICK HERE
STEP 2: Follow The Challenge Commitments!
THE 10 CHALLENGE COMMITMENTS
- I WILL FOLLOW THE PROGRAM -- Do the entire program as suggested, including workouts, beginning and monthly photos and measurements, the fit test, and nutrition based on the program guide or the Online Menu Planner available with a Club Membership
- I WILL DRINK SHAKEOLOGY ONCE A DAY -- Preferably for a healthy breakfast, but any of the 5 meals will do... this is a much needed investment into my health and I am committed to doing this for the entire 90 days
- I WILL POSITIVELY ENGAGE WITH THE SMALL GROUP - We all hold a valuable spot in this 5 person team, and we need all of us to do our part, to help, encourage, challenge, and praise each other on our Facebook challenge page and one on one via messages and phone.
- I WILL LOG MY WORKOUTS IN WOWY SUPERGYM-- I can do this by going to www.teambeachbody.com, entering my email and password, and clicking on "WOWY SUPERGYM" on the left hand side of the page. Logging my workout increases my accountability. And I may be eligible to win the random $500 Supergym prize. HOW COOL :)
- I WILL NOT OVERTRAIN -- For the next 90 days I will focus all of my excercise efforts on this program and not overtrain my body by adding additional workouts
- I WILL SHARE MY ACTIVITY - I will report Daily to the Challenge group page upon completion of my workout, and I will share how my eating was for that day.
- I WILL SHARE MY PHYSICAL RESULTS -- I will begin by sharing my results with this small group and others who may ask me. The more I share the more I give inspiration and gather support. Posting photos is highly recommended as an accountability tool.
- I WILL SHARE MY EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL RESULTS - Along the way you will experience "life changes" on more than just a physical level. It's important that you share your emotional and social results within this small group. Chances are, others in the group are facing or have faced the same things. TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER
- I WILL FINISH - I am making a 90 day commitment, and I am holding a valuable spot on a team of only 5 people. It is my duty to myself and others to FINISH this 90 days! I WILL NOT STOP SHORT!! AND I WILL NOT ALLOW THE OTHERS ON THIS TEAM TO STOP SHORT!!
Our CEO Carl Daikeler recently put out this blog. Check it out.
"Recently, we’ve received some questions about what constitutes a good source of protein and what is suspect.
In fact we’ve seen some leading opinion makers start to criticize whey protein isolate - apparently to justify their own line of protein products. The arguments regarding whey protein isolate vs. whey protein concentrate which I have read are usually one-dimensional and fail to paint a complete picture of the benefits found in both types of whey protein.
On behalf of Beachbody’s formulation and scientific experts, I’ve asked our team to dispel the myths about whey and clear up some of the confusion. Below, we describe why we feel whey protein isolate is appropriate if not more favorable than other dairy-sources of protein, and by far more desirable than soy – even for my vegan wife and Shakeology co-formulator, Isabelle.
Myth #1: Protein isolates are proteins stripped away from their nutritional co-factors.
Whey protein isolate is the most pure and concentrated form of whey protein available. It contains 90% or more protein and very little (if any) fat and lactose. While it is possible that some nutritional co-factors found in whey protein concentrate are not found in isolates, consider that the synthesis of whey protein isolate with the over 70 organic compounds and super foods in our Shakeology product provide a comprehensive and bio-available spectrum of nutrients for the human body. Whey protein isolate is also an exceptional choice for individuals with lactose intolerance or who experience bloating and other problems associated with whey protein concentrate. Whey concentrate is the better choice for supplements which have a more targeted focus (such as muscle recovery) versus total nutrition. A high quality whey protein concentrate is used in Beachbody’s P90X Results and Recovery and Whey Protein Powder products.
Myth #2- Whey protein isolates are exposed to acid processing.
Isolates can be processed a number of ways. Processing whey protein to remove the lactose, fats, and cholesterol while not losing its biological activity takes special care by the manufacturer. We have gone to great lengths to make sure that the whey protein isolate in Shakeology is purified using a technique called ion-exchange where protein is separated through its specific electrical charge. No acid is used in this process. The Shakeology whey isolate is extracted using a cold-processing method, avoiding high heat, leaving it 90% protein and virtually fat and lactose-free. Great care is taken not to ‘denature’ the protein in Shakeology. That’s why we call it “nature in a bag.” We mean it.
Myth #3: Your body cannot assimilate proteins in isolated form.
There is no credible science to support this assertion. Whey protein is a very high quality complete protein with rich amounts of all the essential amino acids. Whey protein isolate is the purest form of whey protein, which is why it is absorbed efficiently into the body.
Isabelle is a great example of someone who cannot ingest Whey Concentrate on a regular basis because she is allergic to dairy (protein & all). She suffered from intense bloating, gas and nausea.
The enzymes and vitamins present in the fat and environment of whey concentrate do not seem to enhance her ability to process it, and that’s even with extra enzymes taken with the meal for good measure. Still no luck.
She has used whey protein isolate in her diet on a regular basis, through Shakeology for years now, and she has not only had no adverse reaction, but the whey isolate has satisfied her protein requirements in an otherwise complete vegan lifestyle.
Myth #4: Due to over-processing, isolates are deficient in key amino acids.
Not true. Protein is made up of essential and non-essential amino acids, which are the “building blocks” for healthy bodies. The body is able to make non-essential amino acids from other amino acids in the body. However, the body is not able to make essential amino acids and the only way to get them is by eating high quality protein foods. Protein sources that contain all of the essential amino acids are called “complete proteins”.
Good news: The whey used in Shakeology is a complete protein containing all essential amino acids exclusively in the more natural L-form (not D-form). Additionally, all of the 3 branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) including Leucine are present in Shakeology at high levels.
Finally, we all need to understand that the human body is exceptionally complex and always changing. What your body needed today it may not need in ten years. What it reacted to ten years ago it may crave today. And every one is different.
We don’t expect Shakeology to be the answer for everyone, and we are always working on ways we can complement the line of healthy options (and flavors, yes… it’s true.)
Every ingredient in Shakeology has been selected carefully to create a nutritional “symphony” of ingredients working together for maximum biological value. We would never include “putrid proteins” or chemical additives in a product we stand behind as “the healthiest meal of the day.”
All Beachbody nutrition products are 3rd party tested to ensure they are free of rancidity, toxins, hormones and all of the other things most people fear from dairy products. When sorting through the endless amounts of nutritional advice found in the Internet, consider the source, and above all else, look to your own body’s response for a clue to the truth. Be wary of individuals or companies offering alarmist nutritional advice while at the same time hocking their own products. (And when someone says their shake is as good as Shakeology, ask them to prove it with an unconditional money back guarantee.)
Oh snap! No he didn’t! (Yes, we did.)"
In case you've never seen the original video about Shakeology by it's creator, check it out!
Hey all, here is the latest preview of the long awaited P90X2! This it the video I am actually in! Look for the orange Texas shirt! This is P.A.P Upper, an intense workout that will guarantee results!
Click the photo above or the link below...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO9jlgNA7w0
There are a lot of people out there who think Beachbody is some sort of scam or pyramid scheme. Through our experiences with Beachbody, Melissa and I can, with complete confidence, tell you that it’s not. Really, life is what you make of it. As with everything in life, you have people around you that bring a lot of negativity, no matter what you do. You have to choose whether you listen to them, whether you let them bring you down, or if you make your own decisions and do what it takes to be successful.
Case in point, we have a close friend named Michael who’s just getting started with Beachbody. His father isn’t very supportive and keeps telling him to be careful because he may get burned; that it may be some sort of pyramid scheme. Well, I can tell you that if he decides that he is going to do this full out and commits to staying the course; plus, if he follows what Melissa and I tell him to do, he will not only be successful in helping himself, he will help many, many others as well.
We get emails from customers and Coaches on a weekly basis, thanking us for all the help and guidance we have given them but honestly, they should be thanking themselves! They are doing all the hard work. Yes, a person needs to surround him/herself with positive people but what it boils down to is whether or not he/she is committed to do what it takes to make the change. With hard work and dedication comes success. No matter what. There are no shortcuts!
I haven’t always been a Beachbody success story myself. I’ve only been involved with Beachbody for five years but through hard work, dedication and with my wife Melissa at my side, we have built ourselves quite a life out of this business by helping hundreds of people change their lives for the better, both physically and financially. It is our mission to help people reach their goals and lead more healthy, fulfilling lives. So, if you think it's a scam by helping people, well, I question what a scam is. The proof is in the pudding, so they say. Look up Beachbody success stories and tell me if that is a scam or not. People helping people... that's Beachbody.
If you think you might be interested in learning more or becoming a part of our team we are here and always willing to answer questions! We will help you in any way we can so you can achieve all you want to achieve. So give it a shot! Shoot us an email, catch us on Facebook or Twitter or simply just comment on this article. Bring it!
Being a native Texan I take pride in the Lone Star State, but did you know that over twenty-eight percent of Texans are considered obese. I feel that’s twenty-eight percent too much. The biggest contributor to this disease is fast food. People are on this “Super-Size Me” trend where they feel they want to get the most bang for the buck so they order the largest meal possible. If you went to McDonalds and got a Big Mac meal with the large fry and coke it’s a total of 1,580 calories for one meal that will only fill you up for a short period of time. In the burger alone there forty grams of fat and over seventy carbs.
Add on to that the cost being 7 plus dollars for the meal. After eating fast food you always feel sluggish and fat. But there is an amazing substitute. Shakeology is the key. One shakeology is the equivalent to going to a salad bar; 5 times. It’s got 140 calories with only 1gram of fat and nineteen carbs. It will fill you up, make you feel healthy and keep you going on about your day without a guilty conscious. When you eat like crap you feel like crap, but when you eat good you feel good.
Shakeology has over 70 ingredients in it each with it’s own unique benefit. From the protein and amino acids that help build lean muscle or optimize brain function to the digestive enzymes that help break down foods and increase absorption of nutrients. If you went out and bought all of the supplements in Shakeology: the digestive enzymes, anti-oxidants, phyto nutrients, vitamins and minerals, protein and amino acids and pre-biotics you’d be spending 200 plus dollars. One of the best parts of shakeology is the price, at only $4 a shake it doesn’t get any better! In this case less is definitely more. Nothing tastes as good as being fit feels.
Shakeology is nationally known and popular as well. CEO and creator Darin Olien was interviewed by the people at Oprah magazine in the May 2011 issue Shakeology was quoted as being “…a crazy cornucopia of good.” The creator of Beachbody Carl Daikeler challenged Olien to make something that was the healthiest meal of the day and I believe he’s succeeded in every way. I personally use Shakeology and recommend it to everyone. There’s no need to go out and get the supersized jumbo anything. Nothing tastes as good as being fit feels.