Blog Feed: Beachbody Coach on my fitness journey to better health with the Insanity workout. Be a Beachbody Coach with me and I..
| Home | My Account | Directories |
Where Do You Find Motivation | My 3 Favorite Motivational Quotes
Published on 2012-05-24 13:28:02
Are you someone who likes to be inspired or motivated? Are you human? Well for me I find myself returning to motivational speech’s and quotes all the time to give me a little edge. If you are like me you probably like reading or watching motivation quotes, stories and speech’s. I use them daily for [...] > read more
How Do I Really Know If Shakeology Is Worth the Money?
Published on 2012-05-18 13:07:51
Everyone dreams for a healthy life, one that counters obesity and promotes long, healthy living. Having the balance in terms of work and family life likewise is part of this dream. People want to be able to fulfill their careers, be successful at it, and reap the fruits of their hard work. Having a healthy [...] > read more
New Workout Coming – Body Beast Workout by Sagi Kalev
Published on 2012-05-15 16:02:26
Introducing the Body Beast workout, currently in development, this workout stands out as the initially Beachbody® program committed to optimum muscle gains and excess fat loss. Developed by champion bodybuilder, Sagi Kalev, it makes use of a combination of old- and new-school bodybuilding approaches to create muscle without utilizing costly gymnasium gear or harmful steroids. [...] > read more
Shakeology Calendar Recipes | Chocolate Greenberry Tropical
Published on 2012-05-08 11:11:56
There’s no doubt Shakeology is the Healthiest meal of the day and having a Shakeology Calendar is a nice way to keep the variety intact. I can’t imagine my life without drinking it for breakfast. Shakeology has literally changed my life. But let’s face a little bit of reality here. Drinking the same thing everyday [...] > read more
Tommy B. P90X2 Results and Review
Published on 2012-05-01 12:02:46
P90X2 took on the world by storm in December 2011. Myself and a ton of people took the P90X2 Challenge and were looking for amazing results. Personally I lost more than 12 pounds and have never had a stronger core after completing this program. I cut my routine short due to going on the Beachbody [...] > read more
Minor Changes Made to Shakeology Formula
Published on 2012-04-23 12:45:43
As you know, we’re constantly looking for ways to make Shakeology even better—and help even more people achieve their goals and live healthy, fulfilling lives. To that end, we’ll be removing TWO ingredients from the Chocolate and Greenberry formulas to satisfy our standards of excellence and improve your reach—blue-green algae and suma root. Read below [...] > read more
Tai Cheng Workout Review
Published on 2012-04-01 18:43:03
Tai chi has long been practiced by Asian cultures to help them improve their health as well as their physical and mental condition. The discipline and the movements of this program have been integrated into Tai Cheng, a new fitness program that has been designed to be a more intense form of Tai chi. This [...] > read more
What is the Ultimate Reset Cleanse? | 21 Day System Reset
Published on 2012-03-30 13:00:21
Beachbody’s Ultimate Reset is the breakthrough, three-phase inner revitalization program designed to detoxify and restore your body to its original, maximum state of balance, purity, and health—gently and naturally. Created by wellness experts Isabelle Daikeler and Darin Olien, with help from former Presidential nutritionist Dr. Bill Wheeler, it encourages your body to get fit—on the [...] > read more
What are Macronutrient Ratios and Which to use with Beachbody Workouts
Published on 2012-03-27 11:07:08
Let’s face it, you have been pushing play and going hard at your Insanity or P90X workouts. Yet you just aren’t seeing the results you were expecting. The first thing we need to do is look at your nutrition and what exactly you are putting in your mouth. Your overall results will come from your [...] > read more
The Beachbody Coach Sharing Cycle | Share Don’t Sell
Published on 2012-03-16 09:04:16
The Beachbody Coach opportunity has been an amazing for me and my family. But part of being a Beachbody Coach is knowing how to “Share” the opportunity and the products. Think about it…when you see a great movie don’t you want to tell all your friends and family about it? Telling them, have you seen [...] > read more
Insanity vs. Insanity: The Asylum
Published on 2012-03-14 09:42:49
A workout with the word insanity in it would be intimidating enough. Add asylum after it, and you may think it is some sort of torture propaganda. Beachbody offers some of the most intense at home fitness programs on the market and both of these Insanity workouts are on that list. Unless you are familiar [...] > read more
P90X2 Journey Week 10 Update | Days 64 – 70 | Phase 3
Published on 2012-03-12 09:04:59
Begin week 10. This is my start to week 10 and it hardly seems like I have been at it that long. I guess that’s what an all new program will do for you. I am really enjoying the P90X2 workout program and at the same time I’m looking forward to finishing. Next week will [...] > read more
Beachbody Coach Success Club Allstar | Still Pinching Myself
Published on 2012-03-07 09:08:53
I continue to pinch myself everyday. I feel really thankful and blessed for where my Beachbody Coach Business has taken me. 2011 was an amazing ride. It’s not to often that I stop and pat myself on the back but I think that sometimes in life it’s ok to do just that. By no means [...] > read more
P90X2 Journey Week 9 Update | Days 57 – 63| Phase 3
Published on 2012-03-06 08:29:13
Begin week 9. I’m starting Phase 3 this week and I’m excited about it. In the P90X2 Schedule, Phase 3 is a really basic schedule and will have me doing the lower and upper PAP workouts twice each week with a Recovery day in between. I will probably add X2 Ab Ripper to the recovery [...] > read more
P90X2 Journey Week 8 Update | Days 50 – 56 | Phase 2
Published on 2012-02-27 11:30:03
Begin Week 8! This begins my 4th week in Phase 2 of P90X2. I’m hopeful I can move on to Phase 3 after this week, but I won’t know until the conclusion of this week. Up to this week I have been upping my reps and weight for each routine and I will continue to [...] > read more
What Results Can you Expect from Shakeology
Published on 2012-02-24 08:23:12
Will I see results? This may be the number one question you ask yourself if you are considering purchasing Shakeology. I understand your concern. When a fitness product comes on the market, we always want to know what are the expected results. What is hype and what is real? In other words, why should I [...] > read more
P90X Workout Schedule
Published on 2012-02-21 11:35:37
The P90X workout schedule comes in 3 different forms, Classic, Lean and Doubles. Each of these layouts is designed for different results. I personally think everyone should start with the classic version. It’s a great balanced workout for adding muscle and cutting fat. If you are looking for the right P90X workout schedule for you [...] > read more
P90X2 Journey Week 7 Update | Days 43 – 49 | Phase 2
Published on 2012-02-20 10:25:34
Begin week 7! I’m looking forward to this week and implementing my diet changes to see how they effect me. I have felt great in this Phase and still am undecided on how long to extend it. I was thinking at least 4 weeks, just not sure. I’ll have to see how I feel and [...] > read more
Introducing Tropical Strawberry Shakeology
Published on 2012-02-13 16:34:36
Introducing Tropical Strawberry Shakeology made with sweet, juicy strawberries, plus natural tropical fruits like tangy pineapple, luscious papaya, tart camu-camu, and smooth banana. You’ll love the light, refreshing fruity flavor—you’ll be amazed that it’s 100 percent vegan, lactose-free, and dairy-free! Just take one sip, and its sweet, luscious strawberry flavor along with notes of tropical [...] > read more
P90X2 Journey Week 6 Update | Days 36 – 42 | Phase 2
Published on 2012-02-13 11:00:23
Begin week 6. This P90X2 routine seems to be flying by quickly. Maybe because it’s pretty much all new to me. Maybe because I’m really enjoying it. Maybe both. Coming into week 6 I intend to up my reps and weight once again. My other goal this week is to make sure I get those [...] > read more
P90X2 Journey Week 5 Update | Days 29 – 35 | Begin Phase 2
Published on 2012-02-06 11:10:50
This week I begin Phase 2 and I am excited to get to these strength training workouts. I feel I burn much more calories and fat when I do resistance workouts. Being I have not previewed any of these workouts I will most likely take it easy just to see where I stand before going [...] > read more
Insanity Workout Schedule
Published on 2012-02-04 17:09:36
Let’s start the insanity! Shaun T’s Insanity provides ten different workouts to help you achieve your fitness goals in 60 days. Follow the recommended schedule to get the best results. Spend one hour a day with Shaun, six days a week for two months, and you will see a change in your body and probably [...] > read more
Team Beachbody on The Doctor’s to Help End The Trend of Obesity
Published on 2012-02-03 10:14:13
Beachbody founder, Carl Daikler, shares his brand’s mission to end the obesity trend. Plus, The Doctors try moves from P90X! Carl tells how the Beachbody Challenge is helping change people lives not only with health and fitness but with cash and prizes for their hard earned work. Carl then explains how they put Team Beachbody [...] > read more
P90X Insanity Week 3 Phase 2 Update
Published on 2011-07-04 07:49:57
Week seven and I’m ready to Go! This will be my last resistance week of this phase. I will also reach the half way point this week on Wednesday. I feel real proud of myself sticking to my diet, getting all my workouts in each week. It’s h > read more
Brand New Shakeology Tropical Flavor Announced
Published on 2011-06-28 09:38:49
Shakeology Tropical Coming Soon! The Beachbody Coach Summit was just a few weekends ago, many exciting annoucements were made but, perhaps the biggest announcement was the unvailing of the newest Shakeology flavor called Tropical. As of now Shakeolog > read more
P90X Insanity Week 2 Phase 2 Update
Published on 2011-06-27 07:46:53
The start of this week was a little different from my last 5. We left Sunday on a mini vacation to Orlando, just to get away. I did take my dumbbells, workout DVD’s and Shakeology, but the time really didn’t reveal itself and on top of th > read more
Free Beachbody Coaching for Active Military
Published on 2011-06-21 16:25:37
Breaking News! Free Beachbody Coaching for Active Military. Let’s recognize our troops! Introducing an exciting new Free Beachbody Coaching for Active Military who want to become Beachbody Coaches. There is no better time to take advantage of > read more
P90X Insanity Week 1 Phase 2 Update
Published on 2011-06-20 17:20:39
I have been waiting for this week to get here it seems like forever. I have been doing a little bit of research and talking to other coaches who had amazing results with P90X. I'm not really looking to be "ripped" in these 90 days but rather lean out > read more
P90X2 Sneak Peak | Coming Soon
Published on 2011-06-20 17:00:00
Introducing P90X2. Power 90 broke the mold. P90X pushed the envelope. And soon P90X2 will shatter the mold and crush the envelope and ignite the sports science revolution. Here is a first look at the future of P90X2 Fitness. P90X2 Workout: Developed > read more
Shakeology Nutrition Facts
Published on 2011-06-14 09:52:39
If you are looking for a simple meal replacement product to lose weight or a meal supplement for muscle gain, Shakeology nutrition can fill that need. Adding Shakeology to your Beachbody exercise program is a great way to augment your overall diet an > read more
Insanity: The Asylum Review | Insanity Asylum Review
Published on 2011-06-13 09:46:25
Insanity Asylum Review Just when you think a workout cannot get any more intense! If you loved Insanity by track and field star Shaun T, you’ll be even more amazed by his next workout routine, Insanity: The Asylum. The Asylum is designed to get > read more
P90X/Insanity Phase 1 Adaptive Phase Complete | Ready for Phase 2
Published on 2011-06-12 08:17:42
Phase 1 Review I have completed P90X Phase 1 and I’m getting ready for Phase 2. Phase 1 is what is called the adaptive phase. In this first stage you concentrate more on mastering the moves and to be able to finish the workouts. This is what I > read more
Congrats to Jillian on becoming an Emerald Beachbody Coach
Published on 2011-06-08 15:17:52
I’m really excited about our growth. We have another new coach rank advance. This week Jillian advanced to Emerald and she has only been a coach a few weeks. She has taking this business by the horns and working it. Congrats Jillian! Keep up th > read more
Is the Shakeology Scam a Myth?
Published on 2011-06-07 18:55:21
Shakeology Scam or Not? Whenever there is a new health product on the market, people often wonder if it is a scam. Understandably, Shakeology is not immune to this scrutiny when it comes to the skeptics. People may wonder whether or not the product i > read more
Shakeology Creator on Fox News
Published on 2011-06-01 07:54:26
Superfood hunter and Shakeology creator Darin Olien was recently profiled on KTTV FOX 11 in Los Angeles. Take a look at how Darin finds the best superfoods in the world. Click below to watch the video: Superfoods For Your Good Health: MyFoxLA.com > read more
My Fitness Journey Revisited | Bring it!
Published on 2011-05-29 20:54:41
When I first started with Beachbody and my fitness journey I started with P90X. I had seen the P90X infomercial and like most people was motivated to get off my butt and do something. My weight was at 215 and body fat was over 24%. I’m pretty a > read more
10 Steps to help lose weight with P90X
Published on 2011-05-25 19:55:58
People using P90X as a weight loss program often look to how to be efficient at losing body fat. Although I don’t think P90X was originally designed to be a weight loss program it has helped thousands do just that. I originally lost more than 3 > read more
How To Fail As A Beachbody Coach
Published on 2011-05-23 13:08:34
With so much attention on how being a Beachbody Coach is grand and wonderful. I decided to flip the coin here and go over some negatives that will help you fail in this business. Everyone wants to be successful at anything they do, it’s just hu > read more
We are growing fast! Troy P. goes Emerald and Success Club in less than 30 days
Published on 2011-05-05 08:43:05
I am being blown away with the amount of growth we are seeing in our team. We had another coach rank advance this week. And this coach has reached the Success Club. This is proof that with the right dedication you can reach your goals. He did this in > read more
Beachbody Coach Scam or Pyramid Scheme
Published on 2011-05-01 15:37:18
When someone mentions or recommends a product or business to you. It’s always the right idea to do your due diligence and research that product or business before jumping in. One of the first questions asked is usually: Is this a scam? Looking > read more
Congrats to Cortney P. and Chad H. they both achieved Emerald status today!
Published on 2011-04-28 03:14:54
We are seeing awesome growth with our team. This past week (Beachbody Coach week ends on Wednesday) we had two coaches reach the level of Emerald. Helping my Team members build their business has to one of the best aspects of being a Beachbody Coach. > read more
5 Simple Tips to Help Recruit Beachbody Coaches
Published on 2011-04-25 13:32:55
Being a Beachbody Coach has so many rewards and benefits. When someone asks me about the business I always say “how many people do you know that want to be healthier or lose weight?” I’m sure you can answer that question yourself an > read more
All Expense Paid Trip To Atlantis From Beachbody | Scout it Out
Published on 2011-04-20 15:57:57
Since I don’t really know where to start I figured I would start from the begining. I started as a Beachbody Coach in January 2009. I really signed up mainly to save money in the products I already was purchasing. If I made any money we (my wif > read more
Insanity Asylum has Arrived | Walkthrough and Information
Published on 2011-04-20 14:11:07
Asylum is Here! Are you ready for game day? As Shaun T says, “You can’t practice all the time. You have to perform at some point.” Like spring training, THE ASYLUM is the program that will get you ready to perform at your peak. Why > read more
Beachbody Coach Frequently Asked Questions Answered | FAQ
Published on 2011-04-10 17:30:05
Beachbody Coach FAQ I get questions daily about the Beachbody Coach opportunity so I wanted to put this together just to shine so light on a few most frequently asked questions. Q.) What is the Beachbody Coach Opportunity? A.) It’s a breakthrou > read more
Congrats to Lokman on Reaching Emerald in less than 30 days!
Published on 2011-03-28 12:22:18
I have to say that I’m loving every minute of this business. And it really makes my day when I have a team member advances their of business. We had another Team Member reach the rank Emerald 3/24/11. Lokman H. reached the rank of Emerald and h > read more
Beachbody Success Club Trip 2011 | Beachbody Coach Cruise
Published on 2011-03-21 13:13:34
As a Beachbody Coach there are many things that I really enjoy about this business. The fact that it’s a “people helping people” business is right there at the top. Qualifying for Beachbody awards and incentives is just a perk, and > read more
Stretch 40 Class Review | TurboFire Workouts Review
Published on 2011-03-20 16:06:39
The Turbo Fire DVD series is a highly effective workout program that promises to not only burn calories, but tone the body and ensure maximum fitness and muscle health. The Stretch 40 Class contributes greatly to ensuring fitness by allowing you to s > read more
Sculpt 30 Class Review | Turbo Fire Workouts Review
Published on 2011-03-20 15:58:41
If you’ve gotten to this point in Chalene’s Turbo Fire workout plan, you’re probably used to high intensity, muscle-burning workouts. In the Sculpt 30 Class, however, you’ll be doing slower, more focused workouts that really s > read more
HIIT 25 Class Review | TurboFire Workouts Review
Published on 2011-03-20 15:52:41
If you thought the 15- and 20-minute HIIT classes were torturous, you haven’t seen anything yet! The HIIT 25 Class is bound to drive you up the wall with sheer intensity and muscle burn. As usual, the warm up sequences are classic and you’ll > read more
HIIT 20 Class Review | TurboFire Workouts Review
Published on 2011-03-20 15:47:09
Turbo Fire’s HIIT 20 Class is the second of three high intensity DVDs. The first one had a 15-minute HIIT class, and now this one has taken it up a notch to 20 minutes. Your warm up will look very familiar, consisting of jabs, arm swings and sq > read more
HIIT 15 Class Review | TurboFire Workouts Review
Published on 2011-03-20 15:41:13
This HIIT 15 Class of Turbo Fire is definitely not for the faint of heart, or those who are easily defeated! After completing the effective, yet tame warm up session consisting of squats, shoulder swings and jumping jacks, you’ll launch right i > read more
Congrats to Melissa S. on Making Emerald in less than 2 months
Published on 2011-03-09 02:55:00
I like to announce when one of my coaches rank advances and this week we have another coach reach the rank of Emerald. Melissa S. officially reached Emerald 3/10/11 and she did it in less than 2 months. Way to go Melissa! Melissa S. of Milford has re > read more
Max Interval Plyo Review | Insanity Workout Review
Published on 2011-02-22 08:40:59
If you thought the Max Interval Circuit was torturous, wait until you tryout Max Interval Plyo! Don’t think month two of Insanity gets any easier – it gets even more intense and insane, but the result will be a stronger, leaner you. Are y > read more
Max Interval Circuit Review | Insanity Workout Review
Published on 2011-02-22 08:34:40
Now that you’ve gotten to the second month of the Insanity workout, you’ll be encountering Max Interval Circuit, the first Max workout for the month. This circuit comes in right after Recovery Week, so it is expected that your body will b > read more
Max Cardio Conditioning Review | Insanity Workout Review
Published on 2011-02-22 08:27:41
Drum roll, please! You’re finally here – at the last workout in the 60-day Insanity challenge. Max Cardio Conditioning is the name of this last chapter, and it will undoubtedly remind you what makes Insanity the most revered, respected wo > read more
Core Cardio and Balance Review | Insanity Workout Review
Published on 2011-02-21 08:23:16
For people who have never done the more intense portions of Insanity, Core Cardio and Balance would definitely be a challenge! This workout that comes right in Recovery Week may be a little easier for people with Insanity experience to handle, but it > read more
Cardio Recovery Review | Insanity Workout Review
Published on 2011-02-21 08:12:17
Shaun T’s Insanity Workout promises to be one of the most intense workout programs you will ever encounter! And because of its intensity, Shaun has made sure to include a “cool down” program called Cardio Recovery to help your muscl > read more
Cardio Abs Review | Insanity Workout Review
Published on 2011-02-21 08:03:48
Shaun T will usually recommend that by the beginning of the second week, the Cardio Abs workout should be done right at the end of the Pure Cardio workout. The Cardio Abs workout is only 17 minutes long, so it is quite possible to get it done after y > read more
Review: Shaun T’s Insanity Workout DVD
Published on 2011-02-18 19:34:37
I finished Month One of Insanity’s 60-day total-body training program after starting the first week of January. I came at it with a view to improving my cardiovascular fitness and running performance, not for fat loss. I was also looking for a ses > read more
Insanity Nutrition Plan and Calendar Simplified | Download
Published on 2011-02-10 18:47:08
So you probably know that the Insanity Workout pushes you to your max and can get you insane results in 60 days. Many people go into the program assuming that since you are burning so many calories that you can faulter from the diet. If you are one o > read more
Beachbody Grows Exponentially Thanks To Network Marketing
Published on 2011-01-31 17:31:56
There are not many companies these days that can do $400 million in sales and remain relatively anonymous. Yet Beachbody, a private company, grossed nearly as much as Groupon did last year and very few people talk about the robust engine that is behi > read more
P90X Workout FAQ | Common Questions Answered
Published on 2011-01-07 10:15:51
I came across this article going over an actual users frequently asked questions. It really hit home and I wanted to share it with my readers. 1. What’s your favorite part about it? I like that it’s a program. When I got it, I plugged in > read more
8 Ways to Earn Money as a Beachbody Coach | Compensation Plan
Published on 2010-12-30 19:30:14
Most of the 40,000+ Beachbody Coaches are taking advantage of the compensation plan and earning an extra or full time income. In this post I will go over the 8 different ways you can get paid as a Beachbody Coach. First, lets cover the ranks of a Bea > read more
Eat More, Lose More. (Really?)
Published on 2010-12-09 11:33:38
One of the biggest problems I personally have when I’m dieting and working out is the diet. I’m sure most of you would agree with that statement. Then to think you have to eat more in order to lose weight…WHAT! I came across this ar > read more
Congrats to Rich N. on Reaching Emerald
Published on 2010-11-25 21:17:54
Another one of my Team Beachbody Coaches has rank advanced to the rank of Emerald and I wanted to formally congradulate him on a job well done. Rich N. of Milford has reached the level of Emerald this past week and can now qualify for Team bonuses an > read more