I love finding news ways to use Shakeology and modifying recipes to be healthier. My mom was explaining how she makes those yummy Buckeyes. So as she rattled off the ingredient list, I went to work finding healthy alternatives.  At first my mom was skeptical…but when I proposed to use Oatmeal and honey instead of the sugar that helps to bind the balls when you roll them, she was all in. I’m proud to say here is what we came up with.

Ok, they are not as purdy as the conventional Buckeyes, but I was shock to learn the nutritional facts after I broke down each ingredient and then calculated the per serving. OMG!! is it really worth 300 calories/41 g Sugar to have one little Buckeye???!!! For 300 Calories you can have close to 6 of mine and have the nutrition of my homemade protein bars.

My Mom’s original receipe Intgredient list:

• 1 1/2 cups Peanut Butter (Jiffy Brand)
• 1 Stick of butter
• 6 cups confectionery sugar
• 4 cups semi sweet Chocolate chips

My Modified recipe:

• 1 1/2 cup Almont Butter
• 1 cup Oatmeal
• 4 Tbs Organic Honey
• 1 scoop Shakeology
• 1/4 cup Almond milk

Damage report:

While folks still ask a lot questions about Nutrition, I’m starting to see a rise in those that start a 60 or 90 day work out program like P90x/Insanity, and can’t seem to stick to the schedule and drop off.  They may try again, several times in fact, but just can’t stick to it.

I always try to stress to not think of it as a 60/90 day commitment. Give yourself a 2 week schedule that you will follow and not allow interruptions. If you can do that, two things happen. One, you develop the pattern and it does become easier to repeat week after week. Two, you will see results. And when you start to see results, well that is motivation to do it another 2 weeks. I know when I saw the weight loss, there was nothing going to stop me.

I love this post by Tony Horton on Staying Motivated, as it also spells out not to get disappointed if you don’t get the results you were looking for. You will eventually get the results if you stick with it.  I also like his point not to beat yourself up if you miss a workout. Just start where you left off.

But I still see folks struggling and asking for ways to stay motivated.  With that in mind and knowing it’s going to be impossible to have a local fit club to help everyone,  I came up with a Virtual fit club of sorts. The basic idea is to have a place where we call all help each other stay accountable. A place to record what you eat, which exercise was completed, and journal your workout program daily. Allowing you to compare to others, ask questions, and get rewarded. The rewards will come with sticking it through! But we will also be awarding those that are the most dedicated, and those that got the best results.

There was a Beachbody leadership meeting in Dallas this weekend and we are starting to get bits and peices of the cool stuff coming down the pike.

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Next we hear that they are shaking up the formula for the P90x Protein Bars and The Recovery Drink. Personnaly I love how they both taste and can’t imagine making it better. But from what I hear, they are making them with less and better sugar.

And of course more information on Shakeology with the MP3 must hear audio “Advice from 100 Doctors“. The cool thing about this project is that I almost got my favorite doctors in the video. Beachbody got their 100 doctors but if they continue with this project, they will call on them!! You can see the full story here on Tom’s Shakeology Doctor link.