Everything You Need to Know About YOUv2

I’m so excited to announce a BRAND NEW Beachbody home fitness program that is launching TODAY May 16th!! YOUv2 is a beginner workout designed to help you upgrade to the new version of you! This 4-week program will get you moving with 30-minute workouts packed with classic party songs and dance moves from the 80s and 90s. There are 4 cardio-dance routines and 2 body-sculpting workouts.

What is YOUv2?

Get ready to party, sweat, and celebrate becoming the new you every time you press play. Expect to have lots of fun with feel good party tunes, an incredible group of ladies of all shapes and sizes, and motivation from your biggest cheerleader and trainer, Leandro Carvalho. With 4 cardio-dance routines and 2 body-sculpting workouts, Leandro teaches you easy-to-follow moves, step-by-step. And the best part? He picked songs that will make you want to move and groove to the new version of you.

This workout is EASY, SIMPLE, and all you have to do is show up and press PLAY!! Plus, you’ll love the throwback songs and the energy is incredible!!

Who is YOUv2 for?

Great for all fitness levels, YOUv2 is designed for women who want a fun dance-inspired workout that’s easy to follow. If you’ve never really worked out, or you haven’t worked out in a long time, this program is perfect for you! In just four weeks you’ll be feeling and looking better without all the stress of a strict program and fad diet.

What is the eating plan like?

The K.I.S.S. (Keep It Super Simple) & JUST EAT! Meal Guide is your on-ramp to eating better and feeling better. It’s not a strict diet. It’s designed to help you make small, simple changes over 4 weeks with 4 easy steps. These help you create new healthy habits that will become second nature. You’ll get easy-to-make healthy recipes, too.

How long are the workouts?

The program is scheduled for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, for 4 weeks. That means you get weekends off! There are a total of 6 workouts included with the program:

Move Your Body: Get ready to shimmy, shake, and strike a pose to “Let’s Get Loud,” originally recorded by Jennifer Lopez.

Work It. $hake It!: Put your unique attitude into every move of this disco-themed routine as you groove to “She Works Hard For The Money,” originally recorded by Donna Summer.

Rock It Out!: Grab your air guitar, let out that inner rockstar, and dance it out to “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” originally recorded by Pat Benatar.

Sweat Sensation: It’s time for you to shine and party like it’s 1991 to “Good Vibrations,” originally recorded by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch featuring Loleatta Holloway.

Sculpt Shack: You’ll learn to love the burn in this standing total-body sculpting routine as you tone to the beat of “Love Shack,” originally recorded by The B-52’s.

Believe, Achieve, & Tone: Ready to get down? Leandro knows you can conquer this mat-based routine after he gets you fired up with “Believe,” originally recorded by Cher.

There is NO equipment required for any of the workouts! Weighted gloves are recommended if you want to take the program to the next level.

When can I get this workout?

The program launches TODAY, May 16th! If you do not have a coach right now make sure to sign up with me so that I can be your coach and guide you from start to finish through the program.  Here is your link to create your Free Team Beachbody Account.  Make sure that you complete the application below to join a challenge group so that you can also get the support and accountability to start and complete the program!

How much does it cost?

YOUv2 has a variety of options. The best bang for your buck is the Beachbody on Demand All Access Challenge Pack. When you finish the YOUv2 program, you’re going to want to start something new! The BOD All Access Challenge Pack gives you access to EVERY SINGLE Beachbody program so you have the entire Beachbody library to choose from. Here’s what’s included:

• digital access to the entire YOUv2 program, including the YOUv2 quick start guide, K.I.S.S. (Keep It Super Simple) & Just Eat! Meal Guide, a motivational 30-day wall calendar, and the Oh Hello YOUv2 Journal
• Beachbody On Demand All Access for 1 full year, which allows you to stream every Beachbody program ever released PLUS all new releases on your phone, iPad, laptop, or any other streaming device (Roku, Apple TV, Firestick, etc.)
• a 30 day supply of Shakeology
• the Portion Fix program
• access to my support and accountability challenge groups where I will be personally helping you to create a food plan that meets your needs, giving you recipes, tips, daily accountability so that this program does not become another dust collector on your shelf
• discounted price and shipping all for $160 until the end of August (normally costs $199 + tax and shipping)

Here are the links to purchase the BOD All Access Challenge Pack:

Purchase the Beachbody On Demand All Access Challenge Pack As a Coach

Purchase the Beachbody On Demand All Access Challenge Pack As a Customer

If you already have a Beachbody On Demand membership (or you want a physical copy of the YOUv2 program), then I’d recommend the YOUv2 & Shakeology Challenge Pack. This includes the YOUv2 DVD kit, 30 days of digital Beachbody On Demand streaming, a 30 day supply of Shakeology, and access to my support and accountability challenge group. This also comes with a printed copy of the eating plan, quick start guide, calendar, and journal. The YOUv2 and Shakeology Challenge Pack is $140 plus $2 shipping.

How can I get involved in a support and accountability group?

So now here is the MOST important part.  How do I REALLY succeed at this program??  Well, anyone can go out there and buy the YOUv2 Challenge Pack and do the workouts. Unfortunately, I have seen many of times (I am also guilty of this) where we purchase a program with the best of intentions and before we know it, the workout is sitting on our shelf collecting dust and we make excuses for why we don’t have time or it isn’t the right timing.

So, don’t let this be another program that you have good intentions with!  It’s time to take charge of your fitness and nutrition and get involved in a closed online community of support that is going to help you start and complete the program and get the RESULTS that you want just in time for the summer.  Better yet, we are going to help you create a meal plan that is going to give you the flexibility to enjoy the foods you want to eat but still get results.  Does that sound like a good plan?

Do you want to join? Here are the requirements and how to get started:

• In my challenge group I am going to be requiring that each participate for the entire 4 weeks of the program. Each participant must have ME as their assigned coach.  You cannot already be working with another coach or be a coach yourself.
• You must commit to both the fitness program and Shakeology to join the group.  You will be getting everything you need for this group when you sign up with me.
• You must be willing to participate daily in the closed online group.  I will have you log your workouts, your daily food activity and provide you with tools, tips and recipes to help you get to your goals.
• You must be willing to give it your all!  Change is not always easy but it is totally worth it.

There will never ever be a perfect time to start your fitness and health transformation.  You literally just have to take that leap of faith, bite the bullet and go for it.  If you do not try, how will you ever know if you can succeed! This just might be that 1 thing where everything comes together and just finally makes sense to you and your lifestyle.

Connect with me on my Facebook Page to see even more details on the event and news and announcements:  V Gets Fit

Are you in???  There is limited space in my challenge group so make sure you complete the application below to get your spot!

I want to see you crush those goals and feel confident and empowered to take on the rest of your life!!!!

Fill out my online form.

Thai Peanut Chicken Salad

Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD

• 4 (6 oz.) chicken breasts
• 1 red pepper, finely diced (~1 cup)
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 1/4 cup green onion, diced
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup peanuts, chopped

FOR THE SAUCE

• 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground ginger
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• salt, to taste

Instructions

1. First, place chicken breast in a crock-pot, cover, and turn the setting to high. Cook for 1.5 hours.
2. While chicken is cooking, mix the rest of the salad ingredients into a large bowl and set aside.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside
4. When chicken breast is done cooking, use two forks to shred. Place in a tupperware and let cool. Once cooled, mix with other salad ingredients.
5. Next, pour sauce mixture onto the chicken salad and mix until evenly combined.
6. Serve over greens, on top of toast, in a lettuce wrap, etc. The options are endless.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
• Calories: 256
• Sugar: 3
• Sodium: 57
• Fat: 13
• Carbohydrates: 11
• Fiber: 3
• Protein: 25

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bake

Ingredients

WET

• 1 very ripe banana, medium
• 2 eggs, large
• 1/3 cup peanut butter, creamy
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

DRY

• 1.5 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup oat flour (or any kind of flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• pinch of salt

Instructions

1. First, preheat oven to 375ºF and spray a medium-size baking dish or cake pan with coconut oil cooking spray. I used a 1.5 qt. baking dish, but a 9×9 inch cake pan will also work!
2. In a large bowl, mash 1 very ripe banana until liquidy. Then, add in eggs, peanut butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and almond milk and mix until smooth.
3. Add rolled oats, flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix until everything is thoroughly combined.
4. Transfer batter into baking dish and slice a few bananas on top.
5. Bake at 375º for about 30-40 minutes (it will depend on the size and depth of your baking dish) or until firm.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 4
• Calories: 364
• Sugar: 11
• Sodium: 97
• Fat: 15
• Carbohydrates: 44
• Fiber: 6
• Protein: 14

Garden Veggie Scramble with Breakfast Sausage and Baked Eggs

Ingredients

• 1 pepper (any color)
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, yams, or potatoes
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 1 pound breakfast sausage or Italian Sausage
• 6-8 eggs, large
• 1-2 tablespoons EVOO
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. First, preheat oven to 350ºF and prep veggies.
2. In a large oven safe sauce pan, heat 1-2 tablespoons of EVOO. Then spoon on a tablespoon of minced garlic. Next, add in sweet potatoes, onion, and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Then, add in zuchinni, season with spices, and sauté for 3-5 more minutes (making sure not to cook all the way!).
3. Remove from heat. Take chunks of sausage and evenly spread on top of veggies. Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, crack eggs on top of sausage and season with salt and pepper. Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the eggs are at the preferred consistency.

Sweet Potato Egg Hush Cups

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup grated sweet potatoes (~1 small sweet potato)
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 8 large eggs
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF and spray a muffin tin with coconut oil cooking spray. Alternatively, place paper liners in the muffin tin so clean up is easy!
2. Peel a medium sweet potato and use a cheese grater to grate potato.
3. Place 1/2 cup grated sweet potato, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, and 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder in a bowl and mix until combined.
4. Using a tablespoon as your scooper, scoop one heaping tablespoon of sweet potato mixture on the bottom of 8 muffin tins.
5. Crack a large egg on top of each cup and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bake eggs at 375ºF for 13-15 minutes or until eggs are at desired consistency.

Notes

Reheat the next day in the microwave on high for 30-60 seconds.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 egg cup
• Calories: 103
• Sugar: 1
• Fat: 6
• Carbohydrates: 4
• Fiber: 1
• Protein: 8

Healthy 5-Ingredient Flourless Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas (1 heaping cup)
• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
2. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and well combined. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. (Garnish the top of the batter with thinly sliced banana, if desired) Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
3. Let loaf cool completely in loaf pan. Store bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

What Shakeology® Really Does for You

Many customers and potential customers ask what Shakeology is actually supposed to do for them. While each person’s body is unique and different, we have come up with some short summaries of effects that anyone taking Shakeology on a regular basis should experience.

1. Antioxidants. Shakeology contains some of the most potent antioxidants: flavonoids and phytonutrients such as spinach, blue green algae, carrot powder, strawberry powder, and vitamins E and C. These help to prevent free radicals from oxidizing and destroying cells. The ingredients in our antioxidant blend such as pomegranate, acai berry, camu-camu, goji, and blueberry also have powerful antioxidant effects to support your immune system and help protect your body from normal inflammatory response.
2. Energy. Shakeology contains a range of B vitamins and trace minerals, like zinc and magnesium, from whole food sources that regulate metabolism and increase energy. Shakeology also contains maca root, an adaptogen herb known to promote endurance and stamina. Check out our Ingredient Spotlight on maca root to learn more.
3. Digestion. The Shakeology non-dairy prebiotic and probiotic blend contains fiber and different enzymes like amylase, papain, cellulose, and lactase, which all support digestion. These ingredients aid in breaking down food molecules into smaller molecules that can be properly digested, so all of the nutrients can be absorbed into your system.
4. Mood. One scoop of Shakeology provides 100% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin B12. B12 is often linked with good mood maintenance; B vitamins are also essential for the production and proper functioning of neurotransmitters like dopamine, crucial to the experience of pleasure. Shakeology also contains cacao, which is very high in phenylethylamine (PEA). PEA acts as a neuromodulator to enhance one’s mood.
5. Detoxification. Many of the ingredients in Shakeology (spirulina, chlorella, flaxseed, barley grass, spinach) contain powerful detoxification compounds such as chlorophyll and alpha-linolenic acid. These ingredients may help rid the body of environmental toxins such as smog, heavy metals, herbicides, cleaning products, and pesticides. They also aid in liver detoxification. Shakeology also includes kamut grass, an ingredient coined “nature’s most powerful detoxifier.” This grass has been known to cleanse the body and detoxify the cells to restore health and vitality.
6. Immunity. The antioxidants, bioflavanoids, and flavanoids in Shakeology work to support immunity. Some of these ingredients include ashwaganda, acerola cherry, rose hips, and goji berries. The goji berries in Shakeology are one of the richest sources of antioxidants; not only does goji berry promote eye, reproductive, and circulatory health, but it also supports your immune system and promotes longevity!
7. Satiety/cravings. The protein, chromium, and nutrient-dense calories from superfoods in Shakeology work to help decrease your appetite. Chromium is important because it helps maintain blood-sugar levels, which reduces sugar cravings and promotes fat metabolism. Plus, protein-rich meals are a great way to keep you feeling full, longer!
8. Complete nutrition: Each Shakeology ingredient plays an important role in feeding your body on a cellular level, but it is important to remember that the synergy of the 70+ ingredients working together is what truly fuels your body to keep you looking and feeling your best.                         

So there you have it! That’s a snapshot of all the wonderful things Shakeology does for your body. We could literally write a book on these potent ingredients (oh hey, We DID!), but sometimes a cheat sheet is just what the doctor ordered. If you commit some of the aspects of this article to memory, then the next time someone asks you, “What does Shakeology do for your body?” you’ll be able to provide them with more specialized information than, “It’s the Healthiest Meal of the Day®! It helps you lose weight, curb cravings, lower cholesterol, and increase energy.” This is all true, but at the end of the day, Shakeology is SO much more than that!