If you read our blog daily here at ExtremeBody Workout, you will notice a trend. We have a lot of things “coming soon” and we are excited about each and every one of them. One of the nutrition products that we will soon feature is Beachbody’s Shakeology. Shakeology is a meal replacement system that is unlike any other. The Shakeology shakes combine 70 key ingredients to not only help you lose weight but to elevate your health to remarkable levels.

As a weight loss plan, Shakeology is meant to replace one meal a day. When you do this and add a sensible workout program, you will see the pounds gradually melt away, revealing a healthier, happier you.

The key to Shakeology effectiveness is the premium ingredients included within each shake. According to Beachbody, the components within this formula were handpicked for being the most nutrient dense natural products available. While the ingredients list is extensive, we can tell you some of the featured ingredients are derived from: Acerola Fruit, Camu-Camu Fruit, Pomegranates, Bilberry, Maca Root, Chlorella, Spirulina, Rose Hips, Acai Berry, and Goji Berry.

This extensive list of ingredients makes for a highly concentrated blend of vitamins and minerals, probiotics, proteins, and antioxidants and phytonutrients. There is no other product on the market that delivers this level of quality components for overall health.

The Shakeology shakes work to cleanse the body of toxins that build up overtime as a result of processed foods and environmental contaminants. It then nourishes the body with some of the best foods and components that nature has to offer.

When paired with a sensible diet, using Shakeology as a meal replacement can lead to easy and dramatic weight loss. It is able to keep your energy levels high throughout the day and, unlike some meal replacement plans, doesn’t allow you to suffer between meals. Shakeology is more than a weight loss solution– it is an overall health elixir.

Shakes aren’t the only meal replacements available these days for dieting, though they remain the most popular. There are many varieties of shakes, bars, and other products made specifically to assist dieters in decreasing their daily caloric intake in pursuit of fitness goals. We actually sell a few of those varieties here. Meal replacements, however, have gotten a bad rap. People equate them with starvation diets, and that simply isn’t always the case. You can use meal replacements in a healthy and responsible way to achieve your weight loss goals.

Why Use Meal Replacements?

Well, there are several reasons. The first: they are convenient. Meal replacements require no cooking, no weighing, and very little, if any, prep time. They are great for on the go eating when fast food simply isn’t an option. In addition, meal replacements are typically very economical. They give you a cheap, easy way to get fit.

A good meal replacement diet never has you substituting for more than two meals a day on a typical 3 meal per day eating plan. For instance, a normal day using meal replacements could go something like this. Breakfast at 7:30 consisting of a P90X protein bar and cup of coffee. A small snack of crunchy fruit around 10 am. Lunch at 12 made up of a Meal Replacement Shake and veggie salad. A healthy snack around 3pm and a complete meal at dinner time. This consistent fueling throughout the day ensures your metabolism stays on “high” and you don’t get too hungry.

The whole science of weight loss boils down to calories in must be less than calories expended for the day. So, on any given day you are trying to create a caloric deficit. This can be achieved through changes in diet or exercise, though it is most beneficial when it includes both.

Using meal replacements to obtain this caloric deficit is simply one healthy option. Meal replacements don’t have to cause you serious hunger and aren’t about cutting your calories to dangerous levels. Instead, they are simply one tool at your disposal in the journey towards a healthier and happier you.

Using meal replacement shakes for weight loss is nothing new. In the 80s there was a boom in shake diet popularity as everyone was drinking their calories rather than chewing. Meal replacement diets have changed and so have the way they are being used. No longer are meal replacement dieters having to struggle between “meals” and spending their entire weight loss journey in a state of extreme hunger.

Now, using meal replacement shakes is quite simple and convenient. They make a dependable weight loss option for people with busy schedules or people who simply don’t care to cook.

Meal replacement shakes can be used flexibly. If breakfast is hard for you to eat in the morning, drink a shake instead. Have a snack in the mid morning and follow that with a lunch of fruit and a shake. Don’t be afraid to eat if you are hungry between shakes as starving yourself will certainly backfire. Using meal replacement shakes for weight loss doesn’t have to involve starvation.

Using meal replacement shakes for weight loss is the optimal solution for busy people. A shake on the morning commute provides a start to your day, getting your metabolism up and running. After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day and no one said you have to chew to make it work.

Don’t make the mistake of eating too little when using meal replacement shakes for weight loss. Healthy snacks and additions to your shakes will make the diet sustainable. Adding a piece of fruit or a half of a sandwich will ensure that your lunch lasts you until a mid-afternoon snack is in order.

The P90X meal replacement shakes offer a great way to lose weight whether you are using the P90X system or not. They provide a good source of nutrition in two great tasting varieties. Gone are the days of shake-starvation diets. Now you can successfully lose weight with meal replacement shakes and feel good doing it.

Did you ever wonder why so many companies organize their programs into 90 day workout segments?  It’s because, if the program is followed correctly, and supported by proper nutrition, a 90 day workout is the perfect amount of time to see impressive results in your body composition and make permanent lifestyle changes. Most bodybuilders and fitness competitors even follow that guideline, as they usually begin their contest preparation plans about 90 days before a competition. There are a few things you can do during your 90 day workout program to ensure you get the best results for your efforts.
 
I already mentioned that you need to have proper nutrition to support your 90 day workout. Some programs, such as P90X, Hip Hop Abs and Turbo Jam provide nutrition plans that accompany their 90 day workout programs. However, if the 90 day workout that you’ve chosen to follow doesn’t have a built in nutrition plan, there are a few healthy eating tips that you can follow that are guaranteed to help you get the most out of your program. First, make sure you eat plenty of lean protein to support the rehabilitation of hard worked muscles. Next, avoid refined and enriched carbohydrate sources. Don’t avoid carbs altogether, simply make smart choices. Go for the whole wheat / whole grain options instead of the regular white options. Finally, limit your fat intake and avoid saturated fats altogether. Try to get Omega-3 fats into your diet, either through whole foods or supplements like our Core Omega-3. Oh yeah, and of course drink a lot of water to help flush toxins and hydrate your muscles. Combine these diet tips with your 90 day workout, and you’ll be sure to see impressive results.

Another way you can ensure that you get the most out of your 90 day workout program is to take dietary supplements that will optimize fat burning, improve you immune system and help you stay on track while following a healthy diet plan. Most 90 day workout programs are pretty intense. They can take a lot from your body, and you need to make sure that you’re consuming the proper vitamins and minerals to aid in recovery from hard workouts and to minimize potential for illness and injury. Again, some 90 day workout programs like P90X, Turbo Jam and Hip Hop abs offer their own Slimming Formulas to burn fat and energize workouts and ome also come with Herbal Immunity Boosters to keep you healthy during your 90 day workout plan. Nutritional supplements like Meal Replacement Shakes and protein bars also go along way in helping you stay on track with your nutrition plan. These items are convenient and they are loaded with ingredients to support the intense training associated with 90 day programs.

Finally, to get maximum results from your 90 day workout you have to be 100% committed to the program for the duration of the plan. Most 90 day workouts are designed to give you the tools you’ll need to continue living a fit and healthy lifestyle long after the 90 day workout is over. These programs are about committing to hard work and making lifestyle changes that will promote continued weight loss and fitness into your future.