14 Ways to “Afford” Shakeology
The following is a document I created to answer the biggest concern I hear “I can’t afford it! It’s too expensive!” :)
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The number one question I get regarding Shakeology is “But it’s $119.95 per month! That’s EXPENSIVE! How can I afford that?!”
The answer: It’s not as expensive as you think. Here are a few ways for you to be able to “afford” Shakeology.
1. Sign up as a Coach (I’ll pay $25 of the sign up fee for you if you get Shakeology on HD through ME) and get the 25% discount. It’s $89.95 plus tax with free shipping on Home Direct (HD). This saves you $25.71 per month (this number already includes the monthly coach’s fee incorporated) and breaks it down to about $3.50 per day, cheaper than a Happy Meal at McDonald’s.
2a. Use coupons. There are great coupons at the following places: Sunday newspapers, moneysavingmom.com, southernsavers.com, coupons.com, smartsource.com. and google “Krazy Koupon Lady” in addition to the Hot Coupon World forums. You can also purchase coupons for little to nothing at sites like couponsthingsbydede.com/. I use coupons regularly and save a good deal of money each week. That doesn’t even include any promotions that use double or triple coupons such as Harris Teeter. (Disclaimer: Do not photocopy coupons as this is coupon fraud.-Yes coupon fraud really exists.) You can also shop Aldi (if there is one in your area) and save a TON on produce, canned goods, eggs, milk, yogurt, bread, and frozen foods.
2b. Combine coupons andsales to maximize your savings in 2a.
3. When making food, make it yourself from scratch instead of buying prepackaged, processed food. This will not only be cheaper but healthier.
4. Substitute your expensive meal of the day with Shakeology. Forget those $5.00-15.00 lunches or dinners out with coworkers and friends at restaurants or even your workplace’s cafeteria.
5. Make fewer trips out. Instead of taking several trips to the store to buy a few items here or there, make a master errands list to be completed for the day and save money on gas. Plus you’ll have extra TIME to do other things with those other days of the week!
6. Prepare meals ahead of time and freeze instead of going out to eat fast food or restaurant food. Again, this saves your wallet and your health. Google “Once a month cooking” to get a better idea of what this involves. You can also do “once a week cooking” or “Once every 2 weeks cooking.” Just cater to your family’s needs.
7. Make your own cleaners from household goods. Use vinegar and other household supplies to create your own detergents and cleaners. Not only does this save money, but it’s better for the environment.
8. Brown bag your lunch to work. If you want to drink your Shakeology for another meal, bring your lunch to work from home. Again, this saves you money that you won’t be spending at the workplace cafeteria or restaurant.
9. Stop drinking soda, and drink more water. Soda is ridiculously expensive and has nothing but sugar and chemicals – so each time you get a soda, you’re wasting your money and poisoning your body. Drink water. Your body craves it and needs it anyway, and it’s essentially FREE.
10. Use the groceries that you have in your pantry, freezer, and refrigerator before going out to buy more food or going out to eat.
11. Consign your old clothing or children’s items instead of just throwing them away or donating them. This can usually help you back about $100-200/season just on old toys and clothes the kids can’t wear anymore.
12. Have a yard sale the first weekend of the month. This can help you net between $200-600 each time.
13. Stop using your credit card and go to an all cash envelope system. Google “Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover” for more info.
14. Purchase foods (that you’ll use) in bulk such as nuts, dried fruit, grains, snacks, cereal, spices, and baking ingredients.
If you need additional hints or advice on how to afford Shakeology and save money, message me and I’ll be happy to help. I purchase Shakeology once to twice a month and I’m a COLLEGE STUDENT who is working towards a healthier life – SO CAN YOU!
I LOVE my Shakeology ~ I love all of the recipes you can make with it! I make mine SUPER THICK, which tricks my m
ind into thinking I get dessert every day …. AWESOME!!!
Have you tried your Shakeology yet?? OMG… what are you waiting for?? Taste the success. Shakeology® is officially certified on the low end of what’s already considered “low” on the Glycemic Index (GI). That’s a whole lotta low to love! It scores a 24!
Which would you rather do?
Take 38 supplements every day that will cost you over $483.12 every month, or one scoop each day of a great tasting meal replacement shake that will cost you just $119.95 (or $89.96-contact me about how to get the 25% discount) per month (just $4 (or $3) a day – like a coffee and bagel, but WAY better for you) – SHAKEOLOGY!
Get It at http://myshakeology.com/strivetobefit (***message me if you are interested)
*And, I could not find 8 additional ingredients that are in Shakeology.
Note: *This is a close approximation as to everything in Shakeology and the supplements shown here.- BW
Another reason why it is beneficial to become a Coach on my TEAM – being a Coach with Shakeology help save you $money$ (25% discount!)
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