Chocoholic, Chocofanatic, Choco Loco. I am a full-fledged Chocolate Maniac!

I love my chocolate and it's one of the things I crave the most when I'm bored, hungry, on my period, and well, just about anytime.  I do not discriminate. I love all kinds of chocolate. Milk Chocolate? Duh. Chili Chocolate? Yes, please. Dark Chocolate? Don't mind if I do.

So when I was first introduced to Chocolate Shakeology I was more than happy to give it a try. And wouldn't you know, I was hooked. I can drink it by itself with just a cup of water blended with ice cubes. But every now and then I like to mix things up. Here are a few of my Favorite Chocolate Shakeology Recipes. I hope you enjoy them. And if you have any go to Recipes you absolutely love, please share them in the comment section below.  I'm always looking for new ways to Shakeo.

This is a very simple treat that could be served for Breakfast or as a Snack. It's so simple that there's really no need to create a recipe other than to show that it is a Fix Approved meal.



Ingredients:

• 3/4 Cup of Nonfat Vanilla Greek Yogurt
• 1 1/4 Cups of Fresh Blueberries
• 2 tbsp of clean granola* - no high fructose corn syrup.  I use Bear Naked.

I was born and raised in the south - Georgia to be exact. A southern accent and a love for things fried were 2 of the many gifts bestowed upon me for living there. So when I went there to visit over Memorial Day weekend I was a tad bit afraid. I was afraid that all of the hard work I had put into getting fit and losing weight was going to be undone. This wasn't because I thought I would eat at fast food restaurants or anything. It was because my mama CAN COOK! And I don't mean that she knows how to throw a meal in a crockpot or put a box in the microwave. That woman can make things taste amazing! Not only is she great at cooking Filipino Cuisine, but she is a master of Southern Cuisine as well. So in order to set myself up for success at my mama's house, I told her that I was eating healthy and needed to stay away from certain foods. I also told her not to fix anything special for me and that I could fend for myself. So what does she cook for breakfast the first morning? Sausage, biscuits, and gravy! My favorite! It was a trap,really. If I refused to eat it, I was being rude because she did prepare it especially for me. I was doomed and did what any Southern Belle would do. I ate a very conservative portion. In order to keep from consuming the whole pan of biscuits, I drank my Shakeology first. That seemed to work and that was what I did throughout my stay. It kept me from over indulging while still being able to enjoy the wonderful Southern Cuisine that my mama was so intent on feeding me. I was surrounded by grits, bacon, fried eggs, and biscuits in the mornings and steaks, salads, and grilled corn for supper. And even though I was not able to squeeze in any workout time, I managed to maintain my "pre-mama's house" weight! That was truly an accomplishment and I made sure that I shared my triumph with my husband at least 3 times on the morning of our last day there. You see, every time we've gone to visit my family we each gained 5-10 pounds. This time, thanks to my decision to take better care of myself and eat healthier (or at least in moderation) I finally broke the cycle and thwarted off those extra pounds. It was not an easy task, but I made it out without having to loosen my belt.