Honey, dinner is served.

Shakeology by Beachbody has been a blessing to me and my family. My struggle with Psoriasis and weight loss is now so easy to handle. Why? Because I drink Shakeology. Best of all it takes like a frozen treat, it is economical and so easy to make. My whole family loves it! Try it.

With love and gratitude,
Filipina

Filipina & Vince
Beachbody Coaches
avibrantlife@beachbodycoach.com
http://beachbodycoach.com/AVibrantLife

What is Shakeology®?

Shakeology® is a nutritional protein shake that provides a wide spectrum of healthy nutrients in a low-calorie formula. Whether you use it as a meal replacement for weight loss or simply to ensure your body gets all the nutrients it needs for optimal health, Shakeology® takes the guesswork out of nutrition.

What’s in it?
Shakeology® contains over 70 ultra high-quality ingredients conveniently located in one glass, to deliver nearly all the nutrients you need to maintain a healthy diet. It’s good for you—and good for everyone—because everyone’s diet is deficient in some of the key nutrient groups packed into just one Shakeology® serving†:
- Protein from whey, which is highly absorbable, gives you 8 essential amino acids that help you build muscle, lose weight, support brain function, and keep your skin and bones healthy.

- Vitamins and minerals support optimum health.

- Antioxidants boost the immune system and help reduce free radical damage that can lead to heart disease, heart attacks, blood pressure, and stroke.

- Phytonutrients support immune function and have anti-inflammatory properties. Many phytonutrients have antioxidant properties as well.

- Prebiotics support digestive and immune health.

- Digestive enzymes help in the digestion of foods and increase the absorption rate of those foods for optimum health.

What can it do for you?
Shakeology® is an effective way to help you lose weight, increase your energy and be the healthiest you can possibly be. In an independent 90-day study*, participants who replaced at
least one meal per day experienced some amazing health benefits.

Shakeology® can help you†:
- Lose weight
- Reduce cravings
- Increase energy and stamina
- Promote healthy digestion and regularity

Proven results:
As part of the recommended Shakeology® program of replacing a meal with one shake per day, along with regular exercise and a balanced diet, participants experienced even more remarkable health improvements. The study also showed that participants were able to*:

- Reduce total cholesterol by 30% on average
- Reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by 38% on average
- Reduce cardiovascular risk ratio by 24% on average
- Reduce oxidative damage caused by free radicals on average by 45%, which can help decrease the risk for developing degenerative conditions like heart disease, dementia, and arthritis

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*In a 90-day study, participants replaced one meal per day with Shakeology, ate a balanced diet and exercised moderately three times per week. Total cholesterol was reduced on average by 30% and LDL cholesterol reduced on average by 38%. †These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Why do you need Shakeology®?
It’s hard to eat the recommended daily servings of fresh fruit and vegetables every day, especially with today’s busy lifestyles. Convenience foods, like packaged or fast food, are so processed that important nutrients have been destroyed. Shakeology® helps provide what you’ve been missing, delivering a wide variety of nutrients from whole food sources to meet your body’s needs. Plus, each highly nutritious, low-calorie serving helps to keep you full and and
satisfied between meals.

How to use it?
It’s simple. Mix 1 scoop of Shakeology® with 8 oz. of water. If you like, add ice. Or, if you want something more filling and maybe even more satisfying, blend your Shakeology®with ice and nonfat, almond, rice, or soy milk. Shakeology® dissolves easily, but blending it will give it a thicker, creamier texture.

Here are some favorite recipes that we enjoy:
Make it like a frostie: 1 scoop of Shakeology® with 8 oz. of water, ice, 1 banana, raw almonds soaked in water overnight, flax seed meal and wheat germ. For a more berry flavor, add fresh or frozen blueberries, strawberries and/or blackberries.

How does it compare?
Many other products can give you a few of these nutrient groups, but as a breakthrough in nutrition, Shakeology® provides them all in one shake!

Where do I order my Shakeology®? Easy. Order your Shakeology® today at

http://beachbodycoach.com/AVibrantLife


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Data Source: Beachbody Shakeology® Product Guide

Healing Myself With Love

I just turned 37 years old this June, married to a wonderful and loving man named Vincent, proud parent of four fantastic and energetic kids (one from a my former marriage and three are from Vincent's former marriage). My husband and I are very much in love with each other and our life together. We have committed to each other and to a life of total well being. We believe that "life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more," just like what one of our role models, Tony Robbins live by.

Like many, I have been on a yo-yo diet for years striving to be healthy and fit. I've struggled with a skin condition called Psoriasis since I was 17 and have tried various conventional medicines (i.e. topical steriods, cortizones, sedatives and light therapy). It cleared my skin for days, even months to a year but always find myself with other debilitating side effects including fatigue, drowsiness, infection even depression.

I also have tried natural medicine, various exercise and diet programs but I was not able to really maintain it. I explored on being a vegetarian after finishing the 10-day cleansing challenge after attending Tony Robbins' Unleashed the Power Within in 2005 with my daughter. We kept on for the semi-vegetarian lifestyle, adding only fish in our diet. It helped a lot that my daughter committed to doing it with me but we were only able to sustain it for about 2 years, after a while saying no to social conditions became exhausting.

I knew this will only be effective if I exercise regularly as well. So I tried different exercise programs such as Tae Bo with Billy Blanks and Core Secrets with Brooke Burke. I also went to a local but high class wellness center and even hired a fitness coach. I have to admit, my skin cleared up and my energy was high when I was active. I felt great but I struggled on sustaining the day to day lifestyle.

In the past winter months, my skin had been unbearably irritated and ugly to look at. Although my family and friends do not see it or talk about it, I see and feel it in the mirror everyday. My husband and I spoke of exercising with our eldest daughter and actually tried a few times. We also tried eating healthy and giving up meat again but we haven't really been consistent. Because of the agonizing pain and not being able to sleep well at night, I went back to the Specialist and all he can do is prescribed a new medication that would require daily injections. It seemed easy and it promised great results however the repercussions were more harmful to live with.

I knew in my heart where it came from. My body has an auto immune response to any stress factors. Stress comes from different sources and almost impossible to eliminate. It didn't help that I've built it up from unhealthy eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle. I have wished in my heart so many times to get started with taking care of body but I always found myself procrastinating, until one day I had enough.

I was ready to take control of my life and heal myself with love...

On March 28, Saturday morning while Vince was at work, I saw an infomercial by Beachbody Tony Horton's P90X program. It hit me! Muscle confusion work out mixed with cardio, strength training, martial arts and yoga. I was so thrilled! I decided to buy the P90X program and I committed to doing it. I knew it was what I needed to do. Thank God it didn't take much to convince my husband to commit to doing P90X with me. We both agreed that this would be a lifetime commitment!

So on April 21, Vince and I started the program by taking our "Day 1" pictures, performed a fit test and took our body measurements, weight, body fat analysis (Army Method), BMI, and set our goals. Then we tried the workouts throughout the week as a trial run to establish a schedule that worked for both of us. We committed not only to a lasting lifestyle by also to doing it more effectively and efficiently this time, so we also took the time to do the following:

* Reassessed our eating habbits and food choices
* Consulted on a few health books about my skin condition and proper eating habits
* Read up on the P90X Nutrition Plan and assessed our meal plans accordingly
* Cleansed our pantry and refrigerator from any unhealthy condiments and treats
* Shopped for energy foods like whole grains (bread, wraps, pasta, flour) and brown rice
* Stacked up on fresh green and leafy vegetables, sometimes yellow, water vegetables
* Eliminated red meat from our diet instead we have tofu, fish and occasionally have lean meats like pork loin, turkey and lamb for extra protein.
* Hydrating by drinking water, water with electrolytes or greens
* Stacking up and taking the the proper supplements (i.e. vitamins and minerals)
* Protein Shakes or Recovery Drink
* Researched and obtained the proper equipments (i.e. dumbells, bands, pull up bar/machine, mats, etc.) we needed to do the workouts successfully.
* Prepared the forms and logs we needed to document our progress
* Rearranged the basement and made it our P90X Gym
* Brought ourselves in peak state and positive energies

We were so ready to "BRING IT!"

On April 27, we officially started the program with full force, going through the workouts daily, Monday to Saturday and resting on Sundays.

We also committed to eating healthy, breathing, hydrating, taking proper supplements, thinking positive thoughts and being in a state of gratitude as much as we can each day. The best part is, we hold ourselves accountable for our actions and keep each other motivated each day. This is a part of our journey to total well being and life long commitment to each other.

We are grateful for all the blessings in our life and for being able to step up. We believe life is a moment to moment decision making and a never ending commitment to succeed and sharing with others.

With love and gratitude,

Filipina

Commited to A Vibrant Life!