Shakeology and Pregnancy

When I first became pregnant I was questioning whether or not it was a good decision to take Shakeology while pregnant.

I mean you usually would stop taking any supplements during this time, however shakeology is not like a normal supplement!

Shakeology is an all natural drink, no artificial sweeteners, flavoring, dyes... it truly is the purest source of nutrients made up of over 70 super foods.  so why question it.... Well if you haven't been pregnant yet... YOU WILL UNDERSTAND WHEN YOU BECOME PREGNANT!
YOU QUESTION EVVVVVVEERRRRRYYYTHINGGGG!!!

There are so many things on the **DO NOT EAT** list-- so you always want to be safe!

SO.... for me, and my lovely morning ... cough cough... ALL DAY... Sickness, I was not really able to even stomach shakeology for a good three to four months anyways.  So the question of taking it, really wasn't an option.

However as I started to feel better, I really missed my shakes and all the energy they gave me.  So I decided I needed to look a little bit more into this!

I was torn, because Shakeology is ALL NATURAL! I mean you really don't have anything to worry about if you eat things all natural, so I kind of thought it was silly of me to put so much concern on taking it.  However with babies you have to just be so cautious, so I decided to look into it a little bit more and then speak with my doctor.

**PRINT OUT THE INGREDIENT LIST AND BRING IT ON IN TO THE DOCS!**


After speaking with my doc and getting back to reality(pre pregnancy brain) and re-realizing that shakeology truly is THE BEST nutrients your body can get- EVEN WHILE PREGNANT, I just tweaked a few things here and there and decided to get back on shakeology train!

Doc said STOP TAKING PRENATAL WHILE ON SHAKEOLOGY AND DRINK YOUR SHAKE WITH A FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENT!

It was that easy!!!  No more HUGE HORSE PILLS to take every day!!  Just simple easy nutrition in a glass a day!  Not to mention IT TASTES LIKE DESSERT!
and what PREGNANT mama doesn't like to have some dessert !

So why no prenatal and adding in the folic acid???
When you are pregnant however, you do not want to over load your body with vitamins because certain vitamins like Vitamin A in access can harm your baby- so you cannot be on both the prenatal vitamin and shakeology.  You need to choose which one to be on.
You can alternate days, or just take your prenatal on those days you don't feel like a shake.





On the days you drink your shakeology, you do need to pair it with a folic acid.  Folic Acid helps to protect your beautiful bundle from a serious birth defect that affects the brain and spinal cord.

I would also recommend EATING your folic acids as well!

Here is a great chart of natural sources of folic acids to add into your diet as well!

SO WHY SHAKEOLOGY??

This is my third pregnancy and first go around being on Shakeology.  I can tell you that I have never felt better throughout my pregnancies.  

I was so fatigued throughout my other pregnancies, many times sick, I suffered from acne, migraines and other various sicknesses (since your immune system is down).  

Not to mention I had way more cravings for that lovely CHOCOLATE AND ICE CREAM!! 

**don't get me wrong, I still have some.... and yes still eat it in moderation, But its nothing like it was!**

This time around..... I have been feeling great! (minus the first 3 months or so with morning sickness)

I have had the energy to keep up with my workouts and actually STAY FIT throughout my pregnancy! 

I have barely been sick at all! No migraines! Much clearer skin and barely any cravings.  

I'd say that is a TOTAL WIN on the Pregnancy scale!!! 

I am now only 2 weeks away from delivery and I have gained 22lbs.  I am still working out (while listening to my body) and still have great energy! 

I am so thankful I decided to keep Shakeology in my routine this pregnancy!

If your a pregnant Mama and want to know more about this please contact me! 

I always recommend speaking with your doctor FIRST as I did and then I can get you some Samples to try out! 

Wishing you a healthy pregnancy!! 

CHEERS TO YOU AND YOUR BUMP !