Shakeology: A Secret Ingredient To My P90X Results
Throughout this blog, you’ve seen me talk quite a bit about Shakeology . I absolutely love this product and use it daily. Shakeology can help you to lose weight, feel energized, improve digestion and regularity, eliminate toxins from your body, and one of my favorite benefits, allows for better absorption of essential nutrients*.
Here’s what 35 doctors have said about Shakeology
I was excited recently as fellow Independent Team Beachbody Coach, Mike Karpenko, came up with the ‘Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse’ . This cleansing process is designed to help rid the body of toxins, while giving the body a ‘jumpstart’. This jumpstart works PERFECTLY before starting an exercise program, such as P90X, and it also is great to use during recovery weeks.
We all know that plateaus can occur when it comes to fitness and weightloss. The Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse is the perfect weapon for busting through a plateau!
I highly recommend you give Shakeology a try! My normal recipe when using Shakeology each day is:
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1 frozen banana
1 tablespoon all natural peanut butter
2 cups of ice
1 cup of water
If anyone trys that recipe and is not totally blown away, I’m going to recommend having your taste buds checked! All I can tell you is it’s the BEST chocolate shake I’ve ever had in my life!
You can download Mike K’s outline that describes the essentials of the Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse, the daily regimen, and also frequently asked questions. Here’s the link.
Click here for more info about Shakeology
If you decide to order Shakeology and choose the monthly home direct autoship option, Beachbody will ship your Shakeology for free, as well as give you two bonus workouts.
Did you know that coaches get 25% off on Shakeology? If you’d like this same 25% discount, watch these 3 videos about becoming an Independent Team Beachbody Coach. No experience is required and you’d be trained by yours truly!
Video #1 : “Decide” – a 10 minute overview of a life changing opportunity.
Video #2: “The Presentation” - details how you can make money by simply sharing your success with others. Get healthy, fit, and make money…it’s all at your fingertips.
Video #3: Coach “Success Stories” – How this opportunity is changing the lives of many coaches.
Video #4: CEO Carl Daikeler – A message from one of the most respected men I know.
If you want to get your 25% discount on Shakeology, and the opportunity to help others, and make money at the same time, you can sign up here.
If you’d like to check out a few more videos about Shakeology, I’ve listed them for you below.
Shakeology Workouts – I mentioned earlier about the bonus workouts that are free when customers get on Shakeology home direct. They are led by Tania Ante Baron, who appeared in Hip Hop Abs and Insanity workout programs.
The Breakthrough – Find out more about the 70 ultra-ingredients that go into Shakeology.
Nutrition Simplified – Find out what and exactly how much you’d have to eat to equal the ingredients in Shakeology.
Tony Horton in the kitchen – Tony mixing up some Shakeology at home.
Shakeology vs Juice or Coffee – eye opening comparisons
Grab A Friend or 2 For The Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse!
It’s always better with friends! Save money and split the cost for Shakeology. 3 people can do the Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse for about $45 per person (9 Shakeology servings each person – 3 per day per person). Grab 2 friends and do the healthiest thing you can do for your bodies!
Don’t forget to sign up for my free coaching! Here’s the link
Let me know how many pounds you lose, how you feel, and how you like Shakeology!
Dennis
Dennis Hardy
Independent Team Beachbody Fitness Coach
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
P90X Round 6 – Day 1 Starts Today! Who Is With Me?
I’m starting my 6th round of P90X! It’s been one heck of a ride over the last 3 years with P90X and Beachbody. My life has changed in MANY ways!
If you’d like to join me, hit me up with a friend request over at Facebook…
Then, sign up for my free coaching using this link. That link not only assigns me as your coach, but also creates your free Team Beachbody account with all sorts of cool features.
Don’t forget to register for my free P90X tips newsletter. The signup box is at the top of my blog.
If you still need to buy p90x or would like my suggestions on equipment and supplements, be sure to check out this post of mine.
Finally, if you want to become a part of the Beachbody Revolution and break the bonds on that 9 to 5 job…you must watch this presentation.
After watching the video, shoot me an email at dennis@dennishardy.com. I’ll show you how to get started!
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Dennis
Dennis Hardy
Independent Team Beachbody Fitness Coach
I’ll Help You Get Extreme Results With P90X
Over 4,500+ people now have registered for my free P90X coaching! Do you want to make DRAMATIC changes to your body and life? Let me show you how to MAXIMIZE your results with the most extreme home workout program on the planet, P90X!
If you want to take advantage of my free coaching, I need you to do these simple things for me…
1) Click here and signup for my free coaching
This is very important! It’s 100% free and doesn’t cost you anything. Just put your name, address, and details into the quick form, and Beachbody will automatically assign me as your coach, PLUS, give you your own TeamBeachbody.com account. You’ll have sorts of cool tools, information, and videos at your disposal.
That’s step one….then we need you on my newsletter, step 2 
2) Register for my newsletter by entering your name and email into the box at the top center of this page.
You’ll then start getting all of my weekly newsletters loaded up with tips to MAXIMIZE your results with P90X. Some of the topics include:
Pre and Post- Workout Nutrition
Your Daily Caloric intake During P90X
Laws of Simple Nutrition
Finding Strength Inside Yourself
My P90X Pullup Tip For The Day
When To do Ab Ripper X
A Cheap & Easy Way To Boost Your Metabolism
The Best Carbs Before Workouts
The Health of Your Spine
Get Comfortable, Being Uncomfortable!
16 Rules To Live By
Eating Fat To Lose Fat
My clients rave about my newsletter! It’s not just informational, but motivational. If you’re not on it, you’re missing out!
Let’s do this together! I’m up for the challenge, are you? 
Dennis
Dennis Hardy
Independent Team Beachbody Fitness Coach
Ready To Get Started With P90X? Don’t Miss These Accessories & Supplements
If you want the very lowest price on P90X and other Beachbody supplements, equipment, and merchandise, be sure to buy p90x right here in the Team Beachbody Store. This is where I, and all of the Team Beachbody Coaches, get our own P90X and Beachbody products from.
In addition to P90X, below I’ve listed other supplements and equipment I use myself and recommend for P90X. Each of these things can be found in the Team Beachbody Store. They will be listed under one of the products categories to the left, once you’re inside the store.
P90X Extreme Training System
The first thing you’ll need is the P90X 12 DVD workout program. You’ll get the 12 DVD’s, fitness manual, and P90X nutrition guide.
Shakeology
Oh my goodness! Shakeology…I cannot say enough about this product! It’s is the absolute SUPER SUPPLEMENT. You can learn more about Shakeology here.
Here’s a quick video…
Beachbody Pull Up Bar
Beachbody has a pull up/chin up bar designed especially for the P90X program. It mounts to any standard size interior doorway. It’s really nice and a good deal for the money.
Manduka Plyometrics Mat
I can’t stress enough how important a good yoga mat is. You’ll be using this for yoga, “Ab Ripper X”, and some of the other workouts. A poor mat can leave your tailbone exposed to a hard floor. The “Manduka Mat” that Beachbody carries is great for yoga OR your plyometric workouts. It will exceed your expectations!
Dumbbells and/or Resistance Bands
People ask me all of the time, which is better, dumbbells or resistance bands. I tell them both. Each has it’s advantages. My ABSOLUTE FAVORITES are the Bowflex Selecttechs . These dumbbells are interchangeable. You can turn a dial and instantly be lifting a different amount of weight. The Selecttechs are the ones recommended and approved by Beachbody. They are also used in the latest P90X+ workout videos. I absolutely love them!
Resistance bands can be used throughout P90X in place of the dumbbells. In fact, one of Tony’s “kids” (as he calls them…his workout buddies in the P90X workouts) will be demonstrating the exercise using a band. Beachbody carries “B Lines” resistance bands. I use them and like them a lot. I’ll work in and out of exercises using both dumbbells and bands.
If you want to purchase the Selecttechs, they are not available through Beachbody and must be purchased separately through Bowflex.
Heart Rate Monitor
Beachbody recommends that you use a heart rate monitor to gauge your intensity and progress during workouts. This is a great monitor made by Reebok.
Yoga blocks
Yoga blocks are recommended by Beachbody to use during Yoga. The blocks offer added support to assist with balance while holding certain poses.
Body Fat Tester
A body fat tester will give you an accurate reading on your body fat throughout the program.
Tony Horton’s Powerstands
These pushup stands rule the world! After having 3 surgeries on my wrist for torn ligaments, I can’t do regular pushups without pain. The stands take all of the pressure off of my wrists. These are my favorites… “Tony’s Powerstands” .
Beachbody Recovery Formula
I’m yet to find another product on the market comparable to the Beachbody Peak Recovery Formula. We know from extensive scientific research that there is an approximate 60 minute window of opportunity following exercise when muscle cells are primed to repair, rebuild, and adapt from a hard workout. The P90X recovery drink was designed to provide the exact nutrients you’ll need to achieve maximum results from your p90X workout. Proper post workout nutrition is a KEY FACTOR in your success with P90X!
Folks, these workouts are WAY too hard to be skipping here! Ingredients include protein, creatine, L-Glutamine, and L-Argenine. Ladies, don’t worry about the creatine making you “bulky’ either. It’s only about 500 mg…about 10% of a normal serving of creatine. It’s there to enhance performance without adding bulk.
Whey Protein Powder
P90X demands A LOT from your body. You have to fuel it with enough protein. One of the cleanest and best sources of protein is Whey Protein Powder. Beachbody sells a great tasting chocolate and vanilla flavor. I recommend Vanilla. It goes great with my Summer Strawberry Smoothie!
Beachbody Peak Performance Protein Bars
The P90X Nutrition Guide calls for performance bars during your first 60 of the 90 days. They are phased out in the last 30 days. The main thing with an energy protein bar is to find something you like. I love the “Mocha” bars that Beachbody has. When I first started P90X, my bars hadn’t come in yet. I went to the grocery store and picked up a few to hold me over. These things tasted like chewing shoe heel! I was pleasantly surprised when I tried the mocha bars. They tasted great and I actually looked forward to them each day.
Power 90 in Home Bootcamp (P90)
For people who didn’t pass the P90X fit test and need some help getting ready for P90X, I recommend P90. Take a look at my wife’s blog post comparing P90 and P90X. P90 is fat burning and total-body sculpting focused on abs, thighs, and upper body. It now comes with a resistance band. No additional equipment is needed for P90.
P90 is available in the Team Beachbody Store in the “Fitness Programs” product category.
I HIGHLY recommend all of these products, without hesitation. They have helped me dramatically change my life for the better, and they can for you too!
Click Here To Buy Your P90X , Supplements, and Accessories From the Team Beachbody Store
Remember, when you order through dennishardy.com, the links are coded with my coach ID. Beachbody will automatically assign me as your coach, and we can start working together
I look forward to working with you!
Dennis
Dennis Hardy
Independent Team Beachbody Fitness Coach
dennis@dennishardy.com
P90X ’s Tony Horton on Shakeology…
Below is P90X creator Tony Horton serving up my favorite meal/snack in the world, Shakeology. Find out more about Shakeology by visiting http://myshakeology.com/DENNISH
He’s making the Greenberry flavor, but I love the Chocolate! Here’s my favorite recipe…
1-1/2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology® mix
1 Tbsp. all natural peanut butter (heaping tablespoon!)
1 banana
1 cup ice
8 oz. water
Here’s a few holiday recipes for Shakeology…
Thin Mint Treat
1 scoop chocolate Shakeology
1 1/2 cups cold water
3 or 4 drops of peppermint extract
1 cup ice (or to taste)
Blend till frothy and enjoy!
Nutrition Info:
152 calories
17 grams protein
17.5 grams carbohydrate
3 grams fiber
1 gram fat
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Fall Egg Nog or “Shake Nog”
1 scoop chocolate Shakeology
1 cup low-fat eggnog
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 tsp pumpkin spice
1 cup ice (or to taste)
optional: 1/2 tsp fresh whipped cream (if you’re really festive!)
Blend till frothy and enjoy!
Nutrition Info (w/out Whipped Cream):
321 calories
23 grams protein
47 grams carbohydrate
3 grams fiber
5 gram fat
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Pumpkin Pie
1 scoop chocolate Shakeology
1 cup rice, soy, almond, or low-fat milk (plain or vanilla)
1/2 cup canned pumpkin, unsweetened
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
Ice (optional)
You can substitute pumpkin pie spice for the cinnamon and nutmeg or add more pumpkin for a thicker shake.
Nutritional Information (with low-fat milk):
Calories: 284
Protein: 27 g
Fiber: 7 g
Carbs: 40 g
Fat Total: 3.5 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
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Cranberry Relish Surprise
1 scoop greenberry Shakeology
2 cups cold cranberry juice
7 segments mandarin orange
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup ice (or to taste)
optional: orange zest twist for garnish
Blend till frothy and enjoy!
Nutrition Info:
315 calories
17 grams protein
51 grams carbohydrate
4 grams fiber
1 gram fat
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Chocolate Almond Butter:
1 scoop chocolate Shakeology
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 Tbsp. almond butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups ice
Nutritional Information:
405 calories
14 gram fat
27 gram carbs
46 gram protein
7 gram fiber
