7 Day Shakeology Challenge

7 Day Shakeology Challenge 

Anyone interested in doing a 7 day shakeology challenge with me? Ok so I drink Shakeology 

everyday but I KNOW how nervous I was to commit to it. I was kinda freaking out that you 

could only get it online without trying it first (what sort of scam is this?!) 

Thankfully, my friend Hillary was drinking it and assured me it was legit... so I trusted her...took 

the plunge and ordered it on home direct. I am soooo weird about getting things on autoship 

because I don't want to get charged a million dollars and sucked into something I can't cancel. 

Lucky for us, Beachbody has an amazing customer service staff and if you need to postpone or 

cancel your order, you just shoot 'em an email.

I am sooooo glad I got the full 30 day supply because to be honest with you...the first time I 

made it...I made it with water and ice to see what it tasted like BARE bones. I liked it but wasn't 

IN LOVE with it, you now? 

Maybe it's because I had no idea how to mix shakes...maybe it's because I wasn't a shake person...

But after reading some recipes and getting tips on how you should blend it, I figured out how 
to make it the way I LOVE. Guys, I am serious OBSESSED with this stuff- I would not 
lead my friends astray!

(Some tips I learned from that first week....always put your liquid in FIRST! I didn't know if you 

put the powder in first it creates this air pocket that is impossible to mix haha)

If you are not yet addicted to Shakeology...Try it out for a week and see/FEEL the benefits for 

yourself. 

The purpose of this Challenge: Well it's designed for people who need a little help getting 

their fitness and nutrition journey going, but aren't ready to commit to a full 30, 60 or 90-day 

program yet (I know how overwhelming that can be!). This Shakeology Challenge will help you 

lose weight, incorporate exercise into your daily routine and get in the habit of eating healthy, 

balanced meals a day. 

During the seven days, you will be asked to:

• Replace one meal a day with Shakeology
• Exercise at least 5 of the 7 days for at least 30 minutes (walking, jogging, Beachbody 
• workout, gym, your choice! Just get moving!)
• Eat healthy, nutrient dense meals 95% of the time. You can browse the challenge group for 

       recipe ideas- I promise they are yummy. We will follow the Shakeology eating plan found here.

• Drink at least 64 oz. of water per day
• Weigh in only on days 1, 4 and 8 (for 7 full days of nutrition and exercise)

What do YOU get out of this? 

• In 7 days you will FEEL the benefits of Shakeology, the energy it gives you, and honestly...eating 

       clean just puts me in a better mood!

• A closed Facebook group for Accountability, Support and new friends hehe
• Workout routine ideas and encouragement
• Clean eating guidelines, tons of healthy and delicious recipes
• A healthy routine that sets the wheels in motion for a healthier lifestyle 
• Weight loss is an added bonus, the real benefit is in the foundation you lay and the nutrients your body will 

         be getting

The Challenge starts May 16th! 
You have three options for getting started:
#1 To purchase your 7 Day Shakeology Kit Send $40 to mysilverconnection@yahoo.com as a personal 

gift via paypal if you prefer Chocolate or Cafe Latte Only.

#2 LOVE Variety and want to try ALL the flavors? Order your 7 Day Shakeology Sampler {1 of

 each flavor} 

#3 A) Order a month supply of Shakeology (If you opt for the month supply, make sure you select Home 

Direct to save yourself $10-15 in shipping.) 

      B) Get the most bang for your buck and order a Combo pack {Includes fitness program + Month 

supply of Shakeology}

Ready to get started? Make sure you scroll down and fill out the 7 Day Shakeology application so I get to 

know your goals and I will add you to the group!

If I am not yet your coach, what are you waiting for? Go here to make it official 

Once you complete this Shakeology Challenge,it will be easier to stick with your new fitness and 

nutrition routine!

Looking to take your nutrition to the next level? Choose YOUR Challenge Pack and ask me about 

next my monthly fitness challenge.

Chocolate Caramel Delight Smoothie

When Girl Scout Cookie season rolls around (it counts as a season, right?), we know it can take every ounce of self-control – and then some – to avoid devouring the sugary treats by the box-full. 

That’s why we created this craveable Chocolate Caramel Delight Smoothie recipe. It tastes like one of your favorite Girl Scout cookies, but it’s so healthy that you can enjoy it any time without sabotaging your diet. Whip up one of these whenever your sweet tooth strikes, and in no time, you’ll have earned your willpower badge.

To make this decadent smoothie, we blended rich Chocolate Shakeology with caramel extract and toasted coconut flakes. If you can’t find caramel extract in your local grocery store, look for it online or substitute it with butter rum extract.

Toasting the coconut brings out its buttery flavor and adds a nuttiness that makes this shake taste so much like a cookie. It’s worth the added step! To toast coconut flakes, heat a small pan over medium heat. Add coconut and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the edges of the coconut turn golden brown. 

Remove the pan immediately and let cool. If you have extra, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month.

Chocolate Caramel Delight Smoothie

Total Time: 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1 tsp. pure caramel extract
2 Tbsp. shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted
1 cup ice

Preparation:
1. Place almond milk, Shakeology, extract, coconut, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

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Chunky Monkey Breakfast Shake

🐵🍌🐵🍌🐵Chunky Monkey Breakfast Shake🐵🍌🐵🍌🐵

🎯Hearty and full of super foods my body needs. I add in the spinach to get in all the greens I need on the #21dayfix and I can't even taste it!🤗

🍫Just chocolate goodness🍫

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22 Minute Hard Corps Meal Plan Sample Menu

22 Minute Hard Corps Meal Plan Sample Menu

Here is a sample menu so you can achieve eat well while you are working out. Now that you’ve committed to building a Boot Camp Body with 22 Minute Hard Corps, your Mission is to work out hard and eat right, so you can enjoy those results. Use this advanced food preparedness guide to prep your meals for the week!

Use the Initial Briefing Entrance Questionnaire (on pg. 2 of your Rations for Results Field Guide) to determine your recommended 22 Minute Hard Corps Ration Plan. This will tell you which calorie level you should follow and how many color-coded rations containers to eat each day.

Daily rations in this 22 Minute Hard Corps meal plan include three square meals and two snacks that will stimulate your palate and fuel your workouts for those eating at the 1,200-1,500 calorie level. If you are enlisted in another calorie level, simply double the number of rations in a recipe as needed, or combine additional rations to make more meals or snacks. You’ll notice that this meal plan also includes Shakeology and Beachbody Performance supplements to help you achieve maximum results.

The 22 Minute Hard Corps Meal Plan Menu:

Breakfast: Spinach Egg Cups with Steel Cut Oats and 1 cup sliced strawberries

Shakeology Snack: Shakeology with 1 cup frozen raspberries or ½ banana and 2 tsp. nut butter

Lunch (M/W/F): Sesame Chicken with Asparagus

Lunch (T/Th): Quinoa Shrimp Cocktail

Dinner (M/W/F): Bison and Broccoli Stir Fry

Dinner (T/Th): Grilled Turkey Lettuce Wrap

Snacks: 8 walnuts sprinkled with cinnamon and cayenne or hummus with lettuce

Here’s what your meal plan for the week will look like when you’re done.

BREAKFAST
Spinach Egg Cups with Steel Cut Oats and 1 cup sliced strawberries
(2 eggs, 1 cup spinach, ½ cup steel cut oats sprinkled with cinnamon and vanilla extract, 1 cup sliced strawberries = 1 red, 1 green, 1 purple, 1 yellow)

SHAKEOLOGY SNACK
Shakeology with 1 cup frozen raspberries or ½ banana  and 2 tsp. nut butter (1 red, 1 purple, 2 tsp.)

SNACKS
MWF: ¼ cup hummus with 2 lettuce leaves (1 blue)
T/Th: 8 walnuts sprinkled with cinnamon and cayenne  (1 blue)

LUNCHES
MWF: Sesame Chicken with Asparagus
(¾ rotisserie chicken breast, 5 roasted asparagus spears, ½ cup steamed snap peas, 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, ½ cup brown rice sprinkled with cumin and chili powder, and chopped fresh cilantro = 1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 orange)

T/Th: Quinoa Shrimp Cocktail
(1 cup lettuce, topped with ¾ cup cocktail shrimp or cooked shrimp, ½ cup cooked quinoa, 1 chopped green onion, wedge of lime, chopped cilantro, drizzled with vinaigrette = 1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 orange)

DINNERS
MWF: Bison and Broccoli Stir Fry
(4 oz. ground bison, cayenne, garlic powder, 1 tsp. coconut oil, 1 cup broccoli florets = 1 red, 1 green, 1 tsp.)

T/TH: Grilled Turkey Lettuce Wrap
(4 oz. turkey patty with 2 lettuce leaves, 2 tomato slices, balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp. olive oil = 1 red, 1 green, 1 tsp.)

Here are the meals you’ll eat on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Here are the meals you’ll eat on Tuesday and Thursday.

YOUR STEP-BY-STEP STRATEGIC GUIDE TO PREPARING YOUR PREP QUICKLY:
1. Deploying the right equipment will make this advanced meal preparedness more efficient. A rice cooker will make quick work of cooking the brown rice, quinoa, and if your cooker has a “porridge” setting, even the steel cut oats. If you do not have a rice cooker, all of these foods can be cooked on a stovetop. Start your meal prep by cooking ¾ cup brown rice in 1½ cups water, then set the rice aside to cool. Next, cook ⅓ cup quinoa in ⅔ cup water and then set aside to cool. Finally, cook 1 cup steel cut oats in 3½ cups water. Divide cooked oats evenly between five food containers, placing about ½ cup oatmeal in each. Set aside to cool.

2. While grains cook, bring a pot of water to boil. Fill a large bowl with water and ice. Place a steaming basket over the boiling water and steam 3 cups chopped broccoli for 2–3 minutes, then plunge broccoli into the icy water (this stops the cooking process and assures that your broccoli will be bright green when you eat it). Use a slotted spoon to remove broccoli from the ice water and set the broccoli aside. Using the same boiling water, steam 1½ cups snap peas. Plunge snap peas into ice water, then remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.

3. Heat oven to 375° F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Wash the asparagus, then chop about 2 inches off the ends and discard ends. Place asparagus on the baking sheet, season with salt and pepper if desired, then roast in the oven for 10–15 minutes or until tender. Leave oven on.

4. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Add 5 cups spinach, stirring frequently until spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. Crack 10 eggs into a large bowl and whisk the eggs until the yolks and whites are combined. Add the spinach to the eggs and season with salt and pepper if desired. Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray. Divide egg and spinach mixture evenly between 10 of the muffin cups. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until eggs are set. Place on a wire rack to cool, then remove egg cups from muffin tin. Add two egg cups to each of the containers that have oatmeal. Top each container of oatmeal with 1 cup sliced strawberries (or wait until after you reheat the oatmeal to add strawberries). Cover containers and place in fridge.

5. Sprinkle the brown rice with ½ tsp. cumin, ½ tsp. chili powder, 3 Tbsp. sesame seeds, and as much chopped cilantro as you’d like, then stir to combine. Fill three food containers with ½ cup each of the rice mixture. Top with ¾ of a rotisserie chicken breast, 5 spears of asparagus, and ½ cup snap peas. Sprinkle vegetables with 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds. Cover containers and place in fridge.

6. Fill two food containers each with 1 cup of lettuce. Top with ¾ cup cocktail shrimp (or cooked shrimp), ½ cup quinoa, 1 chopped green onion, as much cilantro as you want, and a wedge of lime. Cover containers and place in fridge. (Just before serving drizzle with vinaigrette.)

7. Divide 8 oz. ground turkey half, and shape each half into a patty; season with salt and pepper or other spices if desired. Heat a pan over medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes, then flip. Cook for an additional 3–4 minutes, or until patties are no longer pink in the center. Set patties aside to cool.

8. Using the same pan, cook 12 oz. ground bison (or sliced bison steak, or lean ground beef) in 3 tsp. coconut oil until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle bison with cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper if desired. Divide bison evenly between three food containers. Add 1 cup broccoli to each container, cover, and place in fridge.

9. Place cooled turkey patties in two food containers. Add two leaves of lettuce and two tomato slices to each container. Cover containers and place in the fridge. (Just before serving drizzle with 1 tsp. olive oil and balsamic vinegar).

10. Prepare three small containers with ¼ cup hummus and 2 large lettuce leaves. Count out 2 servings each of 8 pistachios, sprinkle nuts with cinnamon and cayenne.

RATIONS LIST FOR THE WEEK:

Vegetables
5 cups spinach
2 heads lettuce
15 asparagus spears
1½ cups snap peas
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch green onions
1 lime
3 cups broccoli florets
1 large tomato

Fruits
2 lbs. strawberries
1 banana
1 12 oz. bag frozen raspberries

Bulk
16 walnut halves
6 Tbsp. sesame seeds
¾ cup brown rice (or 1½ cups cooked brown rice)

⅓ cup dry quinoa (or 1 cup cooked quinoa)

1 cup steel cut oats. (or 2½ cups cooked steel cut oats)

Dry and Canned Goods
1 jar nut butter

Proteins
1 dozen eggs
1 rotisserie chicken (or 2 6oz. chicken breasts, cooked)
8 oz. cocktail shrimp (or 8 oz. cooked shrimp)
12 oz. ground bison (or bison steak, or lean ground beef)
8 oz. ground turkey

Deli
1 container prepared hummus

Pantry

cinnamon

cayenne

cumin

chili powder

garlic powder

vanilla extract

coconut oil

olive oil

balsamic vinegar

You choose YOUR support. What do you need?

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal

It’s a lot easier to get out of bed in the morning when breakfast is this peanut butter and chocolate oatmeal from Autumn Calabrese’s FIXATE cookbook. Autumn combined hearty steel-cut oats with all-natural peanut butter and Vegan Chocolate Shakeology for a protein boost, but she didn’t stop there! 

This energizing breakfast gets even more tantalizing flavor from cinnamon, rum extract, and fresh berries. This is 258 calories worth waking up for!

Total Time: 40 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 30 min.
Yield: 4 servings, about ½ cup each

Ingredients:
4 cups water
¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
1 cup dry steel-cut oats, gluten-free
1½ scoops Vegan Chocolate Shakeology
½ tsp. pure caramel extract, vegan
4 tsp. all-natural peanut butter
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
8 Tbsp. fresh mixed berries

Preparation:
1. Bring water and salt to a boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add oats; mix well. Reduce heat to low. Gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until thick and soft. Remove from heat.
3. Add Shakeology, extract, and peanut butter; mix well.
4. Top evenly with cinnamon and berries to serve.

Tip: Caramel extract can be found at specialty stores or online. Look for an all-natural product.

Amy's Shakeology success

Amy's Shakeology success  smile emoticon 

"I've had really bad acid reflux and tried numerous medications because my GI doctor said I had to because my scope showed ulcers and other damage. 

I've been on shakeology for over a month and stopped taking the meds and this has been the best I felt.

I've also adjusted my diet to less processed foods and more natural at the same time, which is a lot easier to do when your on a shake a day. So I think it has helped me personally with my acid reflux."

Ever have days where everything just feels HARD?

Ever have days where everything just feels HARD?

😖I have had a couple days of that and it mainly because I am in my head and stick there.😨

I felt so good in my first 4 weeks of my strength program and honestly expected to drop big weight since I gained so much being sick last year.

👊
😳What stopped me in my tracks? 

My monthly by measurement day.📝  

😱I was HORRIFIED to see has lost a grand total of 2 pounds in a month. 😤I couldn't even celebrate the 14 inches I had shed. So I sat there STUCK in my tracks and my motivation PLUMMETED...big time!

Since Monday I have been having this horrible conversation with mysef and didn't even realize it until this morning.

👉Because I was in my FUNK my workouts felt harder.

👉Because I was stuck in my head, I told myself some very mean things. 

☀💞Today, I am done with that nonsense and back to CHOOSING to love me where I am at.

😘So, when you ever have a day that just feels HARD...remember with everything we have a choice...realizing that is priceless 😘

🙌

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