THE SHAKEOLOGY CLEANSE

Back in July 2012, I completed my first shakeology cleanse!  I am bummed I did not keep a daily journal on what my experience and results were like during and following the cleanse. I would be able to provide a much more detailed experience here.

 

 Thinking back as to why I did the cleanse I can remember we had just come back from a long vacation where temptations were all around me.  I tried my hardest not to give in but those peanut M&Ms and crumb cake often won the battle along with a few others.  I had been doing so well with eating clean and then during this vacation I started going downhill again. 

 

I was reading about another person's experience doing the shakeology cleanse and I really liked the fact that the cleanse helps detoxify your body.  Not to mention all the other benefits, I figured I would give it a try.  I really wanted to get rid of all the JUNK I had recently put into  my body and I wanted to come cean and start eating right again.  It was hard during those three days of the cleanse but following I was so thankful I did it.  I have a serious sweet tooth and after the cleanse my sweet cravings were GONE! Yep, that's right...GONE!! Now don't get me wrong on occasion I would have dessert here and there but nothing like I use to do.   

 

Confession Time

Before starting this amazing journey with beachbody and clean eating I use to look at the dessert menu FIRST and then decide based on my dessert of choice what I would have for dinner.  Now I don't even look at the dessert menu.  I have no desire at all! 

Now that my friends is AMAZING! 

 

I am thinking of doing the cleanse again.  It is best for your body if you do it once a quarter (every three months).  I feel a bit sluggish and temptations have been working their way back into my life again and unfortunately I have been giving in more and more.   Halloween is right around the corner and I want to try my hardest not to indulge.  I think doing the cleanse NOW will help me stay strong during my times of TEMPTATIONS!!

 

WANT TO JOIN ME???

 

Well if you are not ready to join me just yet, maybe you would like to learn

 

WHAT IS THE SHAKEOLOGY CLEANSE??

and What makes it different from other cleanses? 

 

 

 

The Benefits of the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse

 

Rid your body of fat

 

Detoxify your body

 

Jump star your weight loss and fitness routine

 

Body rejuvenation

 

 

 

 

Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse Explained

 

The Shakeology 3-day cleanse is an innovative way to use Shakeology as a cleanse. It’s very simple to follow. To start with it is like no other cleanse out there today. One of the things that makes it so different from other “cleanses”, is in fact that the Shakeology Cleanse is a “performance” cleanse. This is because it it designed to be done along with a workout/fitness program.  With that being said, if you are doing an intense program like P90X or Insanity you should schedule the cleanse for during your recovery weeks.  It is also a GREAT way to jump-start ANY fitness routine and weight loss by doing the cleanse the week before you begin and getting your body healthy!
 

 

SHAKEOLOGY CLEANSE ESSENTIALS

The point is to keep you satiated and to avoid anything that is artificial -including your salad dressing. The Shakeology Cleanse is designed to optimize your body’s performance. You want to have enough food to fuel your day and your workout. By eating foods that are high in fiber and nutrients it is virtually impossible to overeat. With the high fiber, digestive aids, and enzymes, your body will be ridding itself of excess food and fat and flushing out waste.

 

 

How is the Shakeology Cleanse Program Different?

 

What makes the shakeology cleanse stand apart from the other is that the Shakeology cleanse is not a true "cleanse". The Shakeology Cleanse is a calorie restricted, nutrient rich cleanse. The Shakeology cleanse program distinguishes itself from other “cleanse” diets by its high nutitritional value. Most cleanse diets foster diarrhea and cannibalization of muscle by simply depleting your system of the protein and nutrients that it needs to function (ie maple, broth, lemon, apple cider, etc diets). If your body isn’t supplied with the resources it needs, it begins to look internally to break down existing stores of protein for energy. This results in a quick weight loss, but also a large drop in energy causing fatigue, irritability, and even vomiting and/or diarrhea.

 

The incredible thing about the shakeology cleanse program is that it supplies your body with all of the building blocks that it needs, in one small powder-packed punch.  You won't be a zombie or feel like you are starving your body of vital nutrients, because you aren't! The main point of the Shakeology Cleanse is not calorie restriction but nutrient richness.

 

Shakeology gives your body the needed nutrients and vitamins to keep you satiated and reduces the need for the body to attack itself looking for the nutrients it needs. Your energy levels will remain high despite having a reduction in the calories you’ve eaten – because you are getting more with less! The aim is to get the most nutrients into your body with the fewest calories consumed. You would have to eat several plates of specialized food to gain the same nutrients you receive in just one Shakeology shake. By reducing the caloric intake for the three day period and keeping hydrated, your body will return to homeostasis and flush out all the excess waste in your system.The result with this cleanse is to have your body run more efficiently and the weight loss is just an added benefit that most experience (you can lose anywhere from 3lbs to 10lbs in just 3 days!!).

 

Keeping it real, not everyone loses weight from the Shakeology cleanse. People with a lot of junk in their systems tend to lose the most weight from this cleanse. If you've been eating clean then there are less toxins and food left in your system to be rid of. While you may not lose much weight while doing the cleanse, your body will be ready to lose once you have finished and continue your fitness program.

 

Second, restricting calories can be stressful. Stress in the body releases the hormone cortisol and inhibits you from losing weight. This is the reason why you don't do the Shakeology Cleanse no longer than 3 days.

       

WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU HAVE?

 

Here are the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions: 

 

1.  How many calories per day?
Answer: 800 to 1,100 calories per day

 

2.  How often can I do the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse?

Answer: Ideally, you should do it once per quarter (every 3 months). You can also do it as the seasons change, when you start a new workout program, when you feel you need help breaking through a plateau.

 

3. Should/Can I still do my workouts during the Cleanse?
Answer: Depends on the individual. You’ll have less energy, so consider doing it during your recovery week or take your workout down a notch and do more low impact on the days of the cleanse. Don’t do it in the middle of P90X or Insanity.

 

 

4. Can I do a 1-day or a 2-day cleanse instead of a 3-day?
Answer: Yes, some people will see results in one or two days! It is not recommended to do the cleanse for longer than 3 days.

 

 

5. Should/Can I take other Beachbody® supplements during the Cleanse?
Answer: No Beachbody Recovery Drink as it as too much sugar. All other Beachbody supplements are not necessary but won’t hurt.

 

 

6. How much does it cost?
Answer: The thre day cleanse is available through your beachbody coach – ME! The cost of a three day cleanse is $50 (9 shakeology packets & shipping).  

 

 

If you would like to BUY a Shakeology Cleanse or have additional questions, please MESSAGE me at alysonhorcher@gmail.com.