Whether your workout is taking the stairs hard to the top of your apartment building after a lengthy jog or lifting weights, that feeling you get after a good workout can be so satisfying. You’ve worked very hard in your workout and now you can rest.

But is that true? A little time to relax may seem very tempting, but that may not be the best thing for you to do. Your body’s receptiveness to nutrients increases dramatically after a hard workout, so good nutrition in the short term afterwards is very important. Don’t start slacking now! Be sure to down your Shakeology shake within ten minutes of the end of your workout, and wait another 30 to 45 minutes for it to metabolize before you eat anything else.

When Nietzsche argued, “That which doesn’t kill us makes us stronger,” he could easily have been talking about a workout. In the first place, exercise quickly consumes your blood sugar along with glycogen, which is your body’s reserve of sugar. At the same time, it consumes the electrolytes and fluids in your body and causes microscopic damage to your muscle tissue. The last one is more prevalent in weight training, but pretty much any kind of intense exercise injures and then builds muscle in one degree or another. If you need evidence of this, all you need to do is observe a swimmer’s shoulders or a jogger’s legs.

“That which doesn’t kill us makes us stronger”

When you are serious about working out, a key reason that Shakeology is recommended by top trainers like RevAbs’ Brett Hoebel or P90X’s Tony Horton is because your body is depleted and people often end up consuming too many calories following their workout. The amount of calories you need for replenishing after a workout depends on how hard you worked out and your body size, but in general it should be between 100 and 250 calories per workout. Shakeology fits this need perfectly with 140 to 150 calories and each serving. And if you need some added calories, tossing in some nut butter or a banana will do the trick nicely.

Following an exercise session, protein is essential since it helps repair and restore muscles. This is because protein is made out of amino acids, which are the very basic components of muscle. You can get your body to kick in the recovery process quickly by consuming some quality protein right away. Shakeology, with 16 to 18 grams of good protein per serving, is very effective in building up muscles and is easily absorbed into the body, especially after vigorous exercise because, the body is then hungry for nutrients.

The next step is upping your blood sugar. You will have to consume carbs to make this happen. Each serving of Shakeology is packed with 17 grams of carbs, so when you reach for that shake right after your workout, your body will be healthily replenished and you will feel satisfied so that you won’t feel overly hungry at your next meal, which generally leads to unhealthy choices.

The last two ingredients involved in recovery are water and electrolytes (specifically potassium, sodium, magnesium, and chloride), which your body loses as you sweat. Your electrolytes will go up with Shakeology’s enzymes, magnesium, minerals, sodium and vitamins, and you can go even higher by using coconut water to create your shake. As far as re-hydrating goes, it’s as simple as drinking plenty of water.

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What is Shakeology

What is Shakeology?

Shakeology is a nutritious shake that is taken as a meal supplement or meal replacement. What is Shakeology filled with, over 70 natural ingredients to help you lose weight, build muscle, ease digestion, and gain energy. Proteins, vitamins and minerals, digestive enzymes, antioxidants, prebiotics, and phytonutrients are all packed into this drink.

All ingredients are 100% natural, without added artificial sweeteners or chemicals, making it the healthiest meal of the day.

You may still be wondering, what is Shakeology and why do I need it?

Exercise is only a part of losing weight and staying healthy. At the most basic level, food provides energy for working out and building muscle. Eating a balanced diet low in sugar and artificial ingredients is also a large part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Meal replacement shakes provide a simple way to get essential vitamins and minerals in one product. But not all meal replacement products are created equal. Shakeology has more nutritious, natural ingredients than any other meal replacement on the market.

The amount of food you would have to eat to get all the required nutrients would not only increase your waistline, but your grocery bill, too.

Although Shakeology does not provide all the nutrients you need, the concentration of healthy “super foods” in one delicious shake make it a suitable meal substitute. Be sure you are eating nutritious meals for at least two of you daily meals.

What is Shakeology made of?

Shakeology is specially formulated to provide the most extensive combination of ingredients to: give you a healthy digestive system, boost your immune system, build muscle, improve brain functions, maintain balanced nutrition, and contribute to healthy skin and bones.

The ingredients in Shakeology are produced from all parts of the world. Many of these items are quite exotic and would be difficult to find in your local grocery store.

What is Shakeology and it’s list of ingredients, good question, the ingredients include barley grass, kamut grass, camu-camu powder, apple pectin powder, acai berry powder, citrus bioflavanoids, rose hips powder, gingko powder, quinoa, blue green algae, spirulina, chlorella, chia seed, flax seed, sacha inchi, amaranth, grape seed extract, green tea decaffeinated extract, bromelain, amylase, bifodobacterium longum, lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus bulgaricus, whey protein, and holy basil powder.

Whew! And this is only a partial list.

Shakeology comes in powder form, which is then mixed with cold water or milk. You may even put the powder in a blender with milk, fruit, and ice to create a nutritious smoothie. Currently there are only two flavors: chocolate and greenberry, wit the Brand New “Tropical Flavor” coming very soon. Click here to learn more about Tropical Shakeology.

After learning more about this product, I am sure you can see why it is the only meal replacement product you’ll ever need. You can shop around, but I challenge you to find a product more chocked filled with all natural nutritious ingredients in one easy shake form.

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There seems to be a lot of buzz going around lately with the top two meal replacement shakes on the market and this is the reason I am doing a Shakeology vs Body By Vi Shake comparison. I thought it would be a good idea to see how the Body By Vi Shake measures up to Shakeology. I’m a huge Beachbody fan and Shakeology lover. I will still be unbiased towards the Shakeology competitor. The reality is both companies are trying to end the obesity trend in this country. So with that said they are both already winners in my book. Doing a Shakeology vs Body By Vi Shake comparison for the sake of argument, lets see how they measure up head to head. And please take note that this is in my own observation and opinion. I drink Chocolate Shakeology so all comparisons will be to the Chocolate flavor.

So How about we begin and see who wins the Shakeology vs Body by Vi Shake challenge.

Shakeology vs Body By Vi Shake Ingredients

You can’t deny the quality of ingredients in Shakeology. They promote weight loss, better digestion and and increase in energy to name a few. In just one serving of Shakeology you will find:

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• Protein from whey, that is extremely absorbable, gives you 8 crucial amino acids which improve you build muscle, lose fat, support mind act, and hold the pores and skin and bones healthy.
• Vitamins and minerals support optimum health.
• Antioxidants and phytonutrients help counteract free radical damage that can lead to degenerative diseases
• Phytonutrients have antioxidant properties.
• Prebiotics support digestive and immune health.
• Digestive enzymes improve in the digestive function of foods and raise the absorption rate of those foods for maximum health.

The Body By Vi Shake has just as potent ingredients. This shake promotes improved digestion, fiber (like from fruit with out the gas), and unique

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• A unique blend of proteins that work quickly and provide long–lasting nutrition to help you burn fat and build lean muscle.
• Heart healthy non-GMO soy protein. (No Isoflavones)
• Fibersol™, a new patented fiber blend that helps keep you feeling full, providing benefits of fiber without gas that can be caused by other types of fiber.
• Aminogen™ to help your body maximize protein and nutrient absorption.
• 23 Vitamins and minerals, along with other ingredients that help you burn fat.

The Ingredients Verdict

Winner Shakeology – This is really close but I have to go with Shakeology in terms of ingredients, especially being that they are all natural. Both are very nutritious and you can’t go wrong with either one but I feel Shakeology out does the Vi Shake in this category.

Shakeology vs Body By Vi Shake Cost

Shakeology will cost you retail of $119.95 plus shipping & tax for a 30 day supply. Wholesale will run you $89.89 plus a $14.95 Monthly Distributor Fee.

The Body By Vi Shake will cost you $49 plus shipping & tax for a 30 day supply (1 shake per day). For the benefit of weight loss it’s recommended to drink 2 shakes per day which will cost $99 plus shipping & tax for a 30 day supply.

Both products come with very nice incentive programs.
The Shakeology incentive program requires you order on Home Direct (HD). When ordered on HD you will receive Free Shipping, two Free Bonus Workouts and a Shaker cup. Free shipping will save you about $10 and the value of the workouts and shaker come to be about $45.
The other Shakeology incentive is to become a Distributor, called a Beachbody Coach. After the initial sign up fee of $39.95 you will save 25% off of Shakeology bringing the cost down to $89.89 and will still benefit from the bonus items mentioned above and free shipping. This may be the best way to go when staying on Home Direct for a long period of time.

The Body By Vi Shake incentive program is a bit different. First there is no free shipping program. BUT, if you refer 3 friends on the same or higher package you are paying for, you will no longer be billed for your product (except shipping). Called “find 3 and yours is free” program. A nice incentive for both customers and distributors.

The Cost Verdict

Winner Vi Shake – Clearly the Vi Shake is much cheaper at only $49! So if you are only looking for the lower cost of the two the Vi Shake is the winner. But you need to note that to use the Vi Shake as a weight loss supplement you would need to order their “Shape Kit” package which will cost $99. I also feel the incentive package is better, from both a customer and distributors stand point.

Shakeology vs Body By Vi Shake Quality

Both of these shakes are of the highest quality. To compare the two I went with foodfacts.com for some comparisons.

Shakeology has a score 97 of 100 on foodfacts.com which is one of the highest scores in the entire database. Shakeology’s good news is that is high in vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, iron and protien. The only bad news is that Shakeology contains added sugars (as stated from foodfacts.com). The added sugars are actually fructose which is natural.

The Body By Vi Shake acheived a score of 89 of 100. The good news about the Vi Shake is it contains high amounts of iron, protein and other vitamins. There really is not much in the effect of “bad news” (according to foodfacts.com) But if you look closer you will find that in order to achieve the taste they are using some artificial sweeteners.

The Quality Verdict

Winner Shakeology – Numbers don’t lie. Shakeology has the highest numbers in the entire Foodfacts.com database. Neither one of these really have much in them to complain about, and they both put up a good fight. Overall Shakeology out weighs Vi Shake.

Shakeology vs Body By Vi Shake Taste

Please remember this is my own opinion here. Like I stated before I drink Shakeology everyday and I add it to my breakfast. I really like the taste of Shakeology, I think it tastes great. And I’m talking about Chocolate here. Many people will add fruit and peanut butter too help with the taste or to add variety. I actually like it straight out of the bag with water and ice. It’s a nice chocolatey flavor. When you think about the tastes of these kind of shakes you need to think in the lines of supplements, so in the world of supplements Shakeology is “deliscious”. It’s not a chocolate frosty from Wendy’s.

For comparison I actually ordered some of the Vi Shake. They have a motto that is “The shake that tastes like cake”. My first impression was, who wants to drink cake. Nonetheless I ordered from someone I know who is a distributor. The first thing I did was smell it (weird huh) and it smells just like cake. I mixed it straight with water and ice just like I do for my Shakeology. I was very surprised in the taste. It tastes like cake, a sweet cake. I have to be honest and say I like to taste over Shakeology. I have now added the Vi Shake to my diet, I drink Shakeology for breakfast and the Vi Shake for an occasional evening snack.

The Taste verdict

Winner Vi Shake – I hope I don’t get to much flak here. As I am an avid Shakeology lover and will continue to drink it. The Vi Shake tastes better. And there are many more varieties with the Vi Shake. No matter how you mix Chocolate Shakeology it’s still going to be chocolate tasting. Where the Vi Shake come in a cream flavor it can be altered to chocolate, banana, strawberry and so much more. I have to give taste to the Vi Shake.

Shakeology vs Body By Vi Shake Nutrition

Shakeology:

Body By Vi Shake:

The Nutrition Verdict

Winner Shakeology. – If you watched both videos you can see for yourself how they compare to each other. Again I feel both bring a lot of benefits to the table but if you take the videos head too head I feel the products/ingredients in the Shakeology will seem to be the healthier of the two.

Shakeology vs Body By Vi Shake Final Thoughts

Again both of these meal replacement shakes are top notch and you can have amazing results with either one. It’s going to come down to your overall desire and what you feel better off using. I will continue to drink them both, I can’t deny the results I have personally had with Shakeology (lost more than 20 pounds) and it’s helped with a few other issues I have had in the past. I’m confident adding the Vi Shake will help me even more and I look forward to even better results with me Beachbody workouts. So my over all winner in this challenge goes to Shakeology. Feel free to leave a comment on your own comparisons in the Shakeology vs Body By Vi Shake Challenge.

I often get asked if you can buy Shakeology in stores? Shakeology is a premium meal replacement shake available exclusively through Team Beachbody. Shakeology has proteins, vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, prebiotics and digestive enzymes. Shakeology is not available in stores but can be purchased securely online. While having Shakeology in stores would make is more readily available, you can still enjoy Shakeology yourself by ordering directly from the Team Beachbody Store.

Benefits of not having Shakeology in Stores

Dispite Shakeology not being available in stores, it still comes with some very nice incentives.

When ordering Shakeology online you will have the option of selecting Home Direct. When you select Home Direct you will receive the following gifts:

1. Free Shipping
2. Free Workouts
3. Shakeology Shaker Cup
4. Shakeology Book

Shakeology in stores is not available but it does come with a 30 day bottom-of-the-bag-guarantee

If you don’t feel healthier, more energized, and simply amazing, you won’t pay. You can return Shakeology for any reason and get your money back (less s&h)—even if the bag is empty!

I’m hopeful this answers your question “can you buy Shakeology in stores“.