Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse

The Shake Cleanse is meant to jump-start you in your fitness, break a plateau or shred pounds fast & effectively in a healthy way. I am going to try it and document my results as I go!

I  have been using Beach Body products for years. My primary program  has been the P90X. Recently I picked up Insanity and absolutely love it.

Over the past few weeks I heard rumbling s of some cleansing program by Beachbody and decided to do some research. I hit up the old trusty dusty google and voila, instant information. So I decided to jump-start my fitness routine and get my body back in gear with a shake cleanse using beach body’s product, Shakeology. Shakeology comes in two flavors, Chocolate or Greenberry Shakeology . I chose the chocolate.

So here is what you need for a three-day cleanse.

SHAKEOLOGY 3-DAY CLEANSE

The basics are as follows

REPEAT all 3 Days

1 cup of green tea – decaffeinated

BREAKFAST:
Shakeology 140 calories
1 scoop
½ cup of fruit (60-90 calories) – optional for the super conditioned
add ice
8-10 oz of water

SNACK (85 calories)
1 piece of fruit
Apple, pear, orange, banana mango, etc

LUNCH::
Shakeology (140 calories)
1 scoop
Add ice
10 oz of water

1 cup of green tea – decaffeinated

SNACK:
Shakeology (140 calories)
1 scoop
Add ice
8-10 oz of water

DINNER:
Lettuce / Veggies
4 oz lean white fish or poultry (340 calories)
Light Dressing

They recommend NO DIARY products at all for maximum results, no almond soy or rice milk,

Dinner salad was only WHITE GRILLED PROTEIN. Poultry or fish.

P90X – Day 11

Well I rolled out of bed at 5a this morning! I tell yeah, waking up in the morning with the Zeo is great. You can learn about the Zeo in one of my previous post. I set my alarm for 5:15a and it woke me up at 5:10a. It that smart wake thing that make it all happen.

So I my wriet is bothering me a bit this morning so I passed on the push-up after each move. I will bring it next week!

Workout: Yoga X

Breakfast: 1 cup low-fat granola, 8 oz nonfat plain yogurt, and 1 banana
Snack: P90x Protein Bar
Lunch: 2 stuffed baked potatoes, 4 cups salad greens, 4 tbsp dressing,  and 1 orange
Snack: Shakeology with almond milk and a banana.
Dinner: 12 oz mediterranean shrimp kabobs, 1 cup white rice, 4 cups salad greens, 4 tbsp dressing, and 1 nectarine
Snack: Protein shake with almond milk and a banana.

P90X – Day 10

I worked out at 5:30a this morning as I am working in the office today. I work from home on Monday’s, Tuesday’s and Friday’s.

Today was a good workout. The shoulder felt great and so did I. Now it it time to wake the kids up and get them off to school.

Workout: Shoulders & Arms and Ab Ripper X

Breakfast: 2 whole grain rolls, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 4 slices roma tomato, drizzle olive oil, and 1 cup cantaloupe
Snack: P90x Protein Bar
Lunch: 2 cups black and white bean chilli, 4 cups salad, 4 tbsp dressing, 1 cup grapes, and 6 crackers
Snack: 3 cups lite popcorn
Dinner: 12 oz flank steak, 4 tbsp steak sauce, 1 baked potato, 2 cups onion & zucchini & stewed tomato sauté, and 1 nectarine
Snack: Shakeology with almond milk and a banana.

P90X – Day 9

Plyo was great today. I am still not doing the bonus round. I have decided to give plyo about two weeks and then go back into the bonus round. The overall routine was exhausting! I suppose the exhaustion is a good sign. Now it is time to get some work done.

Workout: Plyometrics

Breakfast: 4 whole grain waffles, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 banana, and 8 oz skim milk.
Snack: Protein shake with almond milk and 1 cup strawberries
Lunch: Pasta salad and 1 cup of melon
Snack: 1 oz low fat tortilla chips with 4 tbsp bean dip, and a frozen fruit bar
Dinner: 12 oz halibut, 4 tbsp mustard cream sauce, 1 cup brown rice, 3 cups spinach, and 1 peach 
Snack: Shakeology with almond milk and a banana.

P90X – Day 8

Well we are on week two! I am telling you, time files! It was just the other day when I sent out an email to all my buddies about my 2010 BeachBody adventure. One week is in the bag. I am back in stride and feeling good. This morning I really pushed it with the push-up and I could feel it after the workout. The upper body was very sore and tight. I wore my 25 lb vest after I did my warm-up routine. The vest really ups the intensity. With the vest, my reps are lower and I get done faster. You see there is something positive in wearing the vest! I like it.

Workout: Chest & Back and Ab Ripper X

Breakfast: 1 blueberry muffin,  8 oz yogurt, 1/2 cup granola, and 1 cup strawberries
Snack: P90x Protein Bar
Lunch: Veggie burger, whole grain roll, 4 cups salad, 4 tbsp dressing, and 1 cup grapes
Snack: 1 oz almonds, 1 oz dried fruit, and 8 oz nonfat frozen yogurt, 8 oz coffee
Dinner: 12 oz chicken, 4 tbsp apricot sauce, 1 baked yam, 1 cup green beans, 4 cups salad, 4 tbsp dressing, and 1 orange
Snack: Shakeology with almond milk and a banana.

P90X – Day 7

A rather easy day I must say. I love the stretch! I also like to go for a bike ride after the stretch. Unfortunately it didn’t happen because I had a boat load of other things to do. Maybe next week… Still had a great workout!

Workout: X Stretch

Breakfast: 1 whole wheat bagel,  2 tbsp fat-free cream cheese, 8oz yogurt, 1/2 cup granola, and 1 cup strawberries
Snack: P90x Protein Bar
Lunch: 1 vegetarian tostada, and 1 cup fruit salad
Snack: 1 oz cashews, 1 oz dried fruit, and 1 sourdough pretzel
Dinner: 12 oz pork chop with apple and sweet potato, 1 cup peas, 4 cups salad, and 4 tbsp dressing 
Snack: Shakeology with almond milk and a banana.

P90X – Day 6

Today was exciting for me! I love Kenpo X! I got started at 8a this morning and it was a blast. The fatigue has gone away and I think I am almost ready to push things over the top. Tomorrow is an easy day as I will be doing X Stretch.

Workout: Kenpo X

Breakfast: 1 cup low fat cottage cheese, 1 cup pineapple, 4 slices whole wheat bread, and 3 tbsp pure fruit jam
Snack: P90x Protein Bar
Lunch: Spicy Chinese Noodles, 4 cups salad greens, 4 tbsp dressing, and 1 cup fruit salad
Snack: 1 sourdough pretzel, 1 banana, and 8 oz frozen yogurt
Dinner: 12 oz salmon,  4 tbsp dijonnaise sauce, 1 cup quinoa, 1 cup broccoli, 1 cup grapes
Snack: Shakeology with almond milk and a banana.

P90X – Day 5

Well I woke up this morning feeling very good. No shoulder fatigue! Today I tried Legs & Back with a weighted vest on. Well the vest kinda got in the way. The vest was like having a large gut! It made it difficult to do think like squats. I do want the vest on for the pull-up series but not for the leg work. Maybe I can perform all leg exercises first and then put the vest on and do the back exercises. Not sure but will figure out something before next week Friday.

Workout: Legs & Back and Ab Ripper X

Breakfast: 4 oatmeal pancakes, 4 tbsp low sugar syrup, 1 cup applesauce, and 8 oz milk
Snack: P90x Protein Bar
Lunch: 1 grilled veggie focaccia
Snack: 3 cups lite popcorn, 6 crackers, 1 1/2 oz string cheese, and 8 oz fruit sorbet
Dinner: 12 oz chicken,  4 tbsp barbecue sauce, 1 cup nonfat baked beans, 4 cups salad greens, 4 tbsp dressing, 1 cup fruit salad
Snack: Shakeology with almond milk and a banana.

Sleep as a science

So you have your exercise routine down but just not getting a restful sleep? So you want to know the whys? Maybe it is time to let Zeo figure things out….

I have been using Zeo for 2 months now and absolutely love it. So one might ask what is Zeo? Heck, what is a ZQ? So here is a few facts about Zeo….

1. You can see how long and how well you sleep.
2. You can analyze your sleep patterns and discover factors affecting your sleep
3. You can receive personal coaching on how to improve your sleep.

One of the really cool feature of the Zeo is the SmartWake alarm. The Zeo headband sensors will search to find what could be a “natural awakening point” – when it could be a little easier to get out of bed in the morning. SmartWake will look for a moment when you transition into and out of REM sleep when the brain is highly active, a moment Zeo is uniquely able to find since it detects all phases of sleep. The result may be a slightly easier way to wake up. Zeo will awaken you as early as a half-hour before your set wake-up time, and SmartWake will never wake you later than your set wake-up time.

Zeo also calculates your ZQ. Imagine knowing both the quality of your sleep and the reasons behind it. Every morning, Zeo will tell you your ZQ — a number that summarizes your sleep’s quantity and quality — and lots of other information about your sleep. If you can measure it, you can improve it.

You can find more information and purchase a Zeo at http://www.myzeo.com

P90X – Day 4

Well I hit Yoga X pretty early this morning! Man do I dread the 1.5 hours but I have to do it. In addition, I am up at 6am doing Yoga X! Today I did Yoga X minus all the push-ups. I am feeling some soreness in my left shoulder and don’t want to push too hard starting out. Remember it is all mental, however, take heed to the physical warnings as well.

Workout: Yoga X

Breakfast: 1 cup low-fat granola, 8 oz nonfat plain yogurt, and 1 cup strawberries
Snack: P90x Protein Bar
Lunch: 2 stuffed baked potatoes, 4 cups salad greens, 4 tbsp dressing,  and 1 orange
Snack: Shakeology with almond milk and a banana.
Dinner: 12 oz mediterranean shrimp kabobs, 1 cup white rice, 4 cups salad greens, 4 tbsp dressing, and 1 nectarine
Snack: Protein shake with almond milk and a banana.