Justin Matteo Beachbody Coach

Well Beachbody has done it again…. They have thought of everything!

Beachbody recently began offering what they have so cleverly named Beachbody Challenge Packs. Each Beachbody Challenge Pack includes one total work out program, a one month supply of Shakeology, a FREE 30 day club membership, FREE shipping & handling, FREE coach support (from ME, of course!), and an exclusive accountability group.

These Beachbody Challenge Packs were designed with the concept of offering total support to assist individuals like you and I achieve both our health and fitness goals!

Fitness + Nutrition + Support = SUCCESS!!!

Beachbody offers five different Beachbody challenge packs to pick from. Let’s take a look at what each Beachbody challenge pack has to offer:

Challenge Packs 160:  As the name implies this Beachbody Challenge pack will cost you $160.00 plus tax. Shipping and handling is FREE! In this Beachbody Challenge pack you can chose from one of the following fitness programs; Hip Hop Abs, Turbo Jam, Brazil Butt Lift, Slim in 6, or Power 90. Additionally, you will receive a Shakeology Home Direct in your choice of Tropical Strawberry, Chocolate, or Greenberry. Your Shakeology will automatically be shipped to you every thirty days. In this Beachbody Challenge Pack you will also receive a FREE 30 trial to the Team Beachbody Club. This Beachbody Challenge Pack will save you up to $43.71 versus buying the Beachbody products separately.

 Challenge Packs 180: This Beachbody Challenge Pack will cost  you $180.00 plus tax. Again Shipping and handling is FREE! In this Beachbody Challenge Pack you can chose from one of the following fitness programs; 10 Minute Trainer, Body Gospel, ChaLEAN Extreme, Insanity: Asylum, or Rev Abs.  Additionally, you will receive a Shakeology Home Direct in your choice of Tropical Strawberry, Chocolate, or Greenberry. Your Shakeology will automatically be shipped to you every thirty days. In this Beachbody Challenge Pack you will also receive a FREE 30 trial to the Team Beachbody Club. This Beachbody Challenge Pack will save you up to $46.65 versus buying the Beachbody products separately.

 Challenge Packs 205: Well you may be able to guess this one… but this Beachbody Challenge Pack will cost you $205.00 plus tax. Shipping and Handling is also FREE with this Beachbody Challenge Pack. In this Beachbody Challenge Pack you can chose from one of the following fitness programs; P90X, P90X2, TurboFire, or Tai Cheng.  Again, you will receive a Shakeology Home Direct in your choice of Tropical Strawberry, Chocolate, or Greenberry. Your Shakeology will automatically be shipped to you every thirty days. In this Beachbody Challenge Pack you will also receive a FREE 30 trial to the Team Beachbody Club. This Beachbody Challenge Pack will save you up to $46.00 versus buying the Beachbody products separately.

 Challenge Pack 245:  No surprise here this Beachbody Challenge Pack will cost you $245.00 plus tax. Shipping and Handling is as you may have guessed FREE! In this challenge pack you will receive the NEW Beachbody fitness program Les Mills Pump. You will also receive a Shakeology Home Direct in your choice of Tropical Strawberry, Chocolate, or Greenberry. Your Shakeology will automatically be shipped to you every thirty days. In this Beachbody Challenge Pack you will also receive a FREE 30 trial to the Team Beachbody Club. This Beachbody Challenge Pack will save you up to $43.35 versus buying the Beachbody products separately.

 Challenge Pack 305: And last but not least this is the newest Beachbody Challenge pack to be offered. Again as the name implies this Beachbody Challenge Pack will cost you $305 plus tax. This Beachbody Challenge Pack is a little different than the rest.  This Beachbody Challenge Pack offers a different type of fitness program; it’s a program designed to workout your insides. In this Beachbody Challenge Pack you will receive The Beachbody Ultimate Reset. Additionally, you will receive a Shakeology Home Direct in your choice of Tropical Strawberry, Chocolate, or Greenberry. Your Shakeology will automatically be shipped to you every thirty days. In this Beachbody Challenge Pack you will also receive a FREE 30 trial to the Team Beachbody Club. This Beachbody Challenge Pack will save you up to $43.43 versus buying the Beachbody products separately.

 Now, as I mentioned earlier each of these Beachbody Challenge Packs come with an exclusive accountability group. This group; also called a Beachbody Challenge Group, is a group of people who have committed to getting healthy by participating in a Beachbody workout program. Through fitness, nutrition, peer support and accountability. Sometimes motivation can be the hardest part of sticking to a fitness program. The Beachbody Challenge group is there on a daily basis encouraging you to complete your workouts, eat right, and ultimately reach your fitness and health goals! These Beachbody Challenge groups are created through Facebook. Groups typically include 5 challengers to keep participation and accountability at a maximum. I am in each one of these Beachbody Challenge groups every day offering support and sharing about my fitness journey.

 If you are ready to take the Beachbody Challenge and CHANGE YOUR LIFE, I encourage you to contact me today!

My Transformation Story

I had always thought, for the most part, that I was a pretty healthy person; I thought that I was strong and in shape. Working out in the gym had been a part of my life for as long as I could remember. However, thinking back over the years there were many times that I was not consistently going to the gym. I would find reasons to not go or reasons to take time off. I also fell into the supplement trap; I have pretty much experienced everything that is out there on the market. Unfortunately, as we all know many of these wonder supplements do not live up to their claims. I even went as far as trying one of those hypnosis seminars to lose weight, what a joke! Yes I was a pretty healthy person or so I thought….. 

 As I turned 30 years old I was beginning to have that stereotypical thinking that I was getting old and so too was my body. I began to make comments about back pain and knee problems. It’s important to note that I had also packed on a few unwanted pounds. So I decided that it was time to make a change and like a creator of old habit off to the gym I went.  I mean isn’t that what fitness is all about? Not long after I had begun my gym routine, a good friend of mine introduced me to P90X and asked if I would be willing to do it with her. I said yes; however, with the condition that I was still going to go to the gym. I truly didn’t believe that some home workout program would help me achieve my fitness goals.

 In November of 2010, we began the P90X Lean Routine. After the first week of workouts I was hooked! I had also realized that the only gym I needed was my living room; equipped with a TV, DVD player, a couple of weights, and a pull up bar. At the end of the 90 days I had lost 28 pounds and 12 inches. I was impressed but I wanted more! So in March of 2011, we began our second round of P90X but this time we followed the Classic schedule. At the end of this round I had dropped another 47 pounds and 26 inches!! For a total of 75 pounds and 38 inches!!!  Since March we have completed yet another round of P90X Classic and are presently working on completing a round of the P90X Classic Plus. Needless to say I haven’t been to the gym in about a year and let me tell you I’m not missing it!

 Another big change I have made in my life is my eating habits. For as long as I can remember, I have always been the person who believed that more is always better. I ate huge portions of foods all at the wrong times. I was the person who would grab breakfast on the go, which usually consisted of a quart of chocolate milk and a pastry. Lunch, again on the go, was usually some form of fast food. Then throughout the day I would pick up a candy bar or a bag of chips as a snack. Dinner again, usually late in the evening was something fast. Each night I took to bed with me a large glass of chocolate milk. I remember saying on many occasions that I was not going to give up my chocolate milk because it was the one thing that I truly enjoyed. Little did I realize that I was consuming more than half of my daily calorie intake in that cup! But of course I was being “healthy” about it because I consumed items that were low fat and fat free. Since starting P90X, I have cut my portion sizes down drastically and now eat five to seven times a day. I have replaced my chocolate milk with a glass of dark chocolate almond milk every once in awhile. Recently, I have added Shakeology to my daily regime. For years I have suffered with intense heart burn and since beginning Shakeology I have been able to stop talking my heart burn medication!  

 In the last year my thinking and more importantly my life has changed drastically. Through the help of Beachbody I have learned the importance of working out and eating right. Recently, I have decided that I want to pay my success forward by helping others reach their fitness goals!  As a result, I have joined the best team out there, the Beachbody team, as an Independent Team Beachbody Coach. Not only do I get to work out and have fun I also have the amazing opportunity to help others while making money. I don’t know how it could get any better than that!

 You can choose to either LIVE life, or you can just exist through it. I have chosen to LIVE each day to its fullest and BRING IT as hard as I can each and every day. Fitness is not an event it is a process and Beachbody provides you with everything you need to accomplish your goals and your dreams!

Beachbody’s new product, The Beachbody Ultimate Reset, will help you achieve just that! The Beachbody Ultimate Reset is a comprehensive, no-starvation “inner body tune up”. This program offers much more than typical detox and cleanse programs that can be found on the market today. 

Some may ask, “well why would I need to reset my body, I work out and I eat right”.  Our environment has become more and more toxic over the years.  Which means our bodies absorb pollution and harmful chemicals in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. Over time these toxins are stored in our bodies; clogging up our cells and slowing down their normal function. Research has shown that the average American has approximately 219 toxic chemicals stored in their body, primarily in their fat cells (Center for Disease Control). These toxins can be linked to obesity,  heart disease, premature aging, cancer, and diabetes. Research conducted by the American Cancer Society found that 75 to 80 percent of cancer deaths can be linked to environmental factors such as toxins.

With this in mind, Beachbody decided that they needed to create a product that would help us to rid our body of these harmful toxins. “The Beachbody Ultimate Reset is a program designed to help your inside get into amazing shape, just like your outside,” says Carl Daikeler, Beachbody CEO. The Beachbody Ultimate Reset helps to eliminate toxins and waste gently and naturally. Which means we won’t be running to the bathroom every five minutes; those of you who have tried tradition cleanse programs know exactly what I am talking about! J Additionally, the Beachbody Ultimate Reset helps to maximize your cellular energy production and allows our bodies to process food more efficiently, in turn allowing our bodies systems to run more smoothly.   

The Ultimate Beachbody Program is broken down into three phases and is completed within just 21 days. The first phase of the cleanse is designed to reclaim your body’s natural balance. This is accomplished through accessing our bodies’ inner chemistry and preparing for the change.  The second phase is designed to release the harmful materials (toxins) that your body has been storing. The last phase is designed to restore your system to its maximum health. This phase focuses particularly on maximizing your metabolism. 

Completing the Beachbody Ultimate Reset will assist your body in resetting itself to its original “factory settings”.  Allowing you to flush your organs of toxins, improve your digestion, increase energy, have a more positive mood and better focus, lose weight, lower your cholesterol, and eliminate your dependence or cravings for caffeine and sugar.  The Beachbody Ultimate Reset program really gets the job done in a short period of time.

Right now I have a friend who is in the middle phase three and has already dropped ten pounds! If you are ready to reset your body and learn more about how the Beachbody Ultimate Reset can change your life I urge you to contact me today!

So in my last couple of posts you have heard me get on my soap box about why fad diets don’t work and why making a commitment to fitness is a progress rather than an event. You have also heard my spiel about how making this commitment begins with you and ends with you! Now you may be thinking, “Okay, I’m ready to make a change but I don’t know where to start!” No need to fear, I’m here to talk about how to choose the right Beachbody program for you!

The program that you chose is going to be based upon your current fitness level as well as your goals. If you are pretty active and in shape than you may want to begin something such as P90X or Insanity. If you are 20lbs overweight you may want to start with something that is not as intense. If you do not keep your current fitness level in mind when you are choosing a program you are practically setting yourself up to fail. And seriously why would we want to do that?

Let’s take a look at some of the best selling Beachbody program:

1.  P90X – I believe that this may be the most talked about program by Tony Horton. The routines range from 45 minutes to 90 minutes. There are three schedules that you can follow, the classic, the lean, and doubles depending on your fitness goals. Each week there are six days of routines and one rest day. Some of the benefits of this program are its advanced total body training techniques that focus on sculpting your abs, legs, chest, back, and arms. This program consists oftwelve routines that keep your body guessing through the concept of muscle confusion. Just when you think that you have a move perfected Tony goes and changes everything up. This program is designed to be completed in 90 days. For those of you that may want a less intense program I encourage you to check out Power 90. And for those of you who have completed P90X and are looking for more, I encourage you to check out P90X2, scheduled for release this December! Don’t forget to check out some of Tony Horton’s other program such as 10 Minute Trainer and Tony Horton One on One.  

2. TurboFire - This amazing cardio based program was created by the one and only Chalene Johnson! The routines range from 10 minutes to 55 minutes.  With this program you are basically working out six days with one rest day; however, during two weeks of the program you have two rest days instead of one.  The program is designed to be completed in 20 weeks. Chalene uses the concepts of HIIT or high intensity interval training to ignite your metabolism. This concept works so well that you will continue to burn calories for up to 48 hours after you have completed a workout. This concept allows you to burn up to 9x more fat and calories than with traditional cardio. The program is set to up beat music that just makes you want to get up and move! Again for those of you who are looking for a tad bit less intensity check out Chalene’s Turbo Jam.  

3. Insanity – Known by many as body boot camp! This program designed by Shaun T, requires no other equipment than your own body! The routines range from 30 minutes to 60 minutes.  There are ten routines in all and the program is designed to be completed in 60 days. Shaun T uses the concepts of MAX interval training where you will perform long burst of maximum intensity exercises with short rest periods. For those looking for even more intensity I suggest you check out Insanity: The Asylum.  This program consists of six routines that range from 45 minutes to 60 minutes. The program is designed to have you looking like and feeling like an athlete in 30 days. At the end of these 30 days you will be strong and faster through the use of Plyometrics, speed, agility, strength and gore work outs. Other great programs to check out by Shaun T include; Hip Hop Abs and Rockin Body.

4. Slim in 6 – This program created by Debbie Siebers is designed to be completed in just 6 weeks. There are three routines in this program that range from 25 to 50 minutes. The program is designed to combine cardio with light resistance to burn fat and reshape your body in just 6 weeks. This is a great program for someone who is just starting out!

5. Brazil Butt Lift ­– Looking for an amazing Bootie? Then this is the program for you! This program designed by Leandro Carvalho consists of six routines. The routines range from 30 minutes to 50 minutes. The program combines Brazilin dance moves, cardio, and Leandro’s signature sculpting moves to reduce your hips, slim your thighs, and lift your butt while melting away fat (including those saddlebags!).  

6. Body Gospel – This program is designed to “inspire your soul and transform your body”. This program designed by Donna Richardson Joyner consists of six routines that range from 10 minutes to 45 minutes. Each routine begins with a prayer and is set to inspiration gospel music. The program consists of calorie burning cardio, light resistance strength training, and core exercises to tone and tighten your entire body.   

These are just some of the programs that Beachbody offers. I encouraged you to check out their entire product line at www.beachbodycoach.com/justin30.

For every fitness goal, for every lifestyle, there is a program! Find yours today!

That phrase, no one said that this would be easy, rings in my head from time to time.  The first time I heard it and really thought about it was when Tony Horton makes the comment in the P90X Plyometrics routine. There I am dripping in sweat and Tony is once again reminding me of what a battle weight loss can be.

 Weight loss, being healthy and fit, it is all hard work. It is a lifestyle choice that does not just happen we have to make it happen! The many products that Beachbody offers allow us the opportunity to reach our goals but we are the ones that have to keep pressing play!

I think back to when I first got the P90X program. I remember thinking this can’t be that hard I’ll just do this workout and in 90 days I will be ripped! Then I put the first routine in the DVD player (Core Synergistics) and it kicked my butt! I then remember thinking “this is for the birds; there is no way that I am going to be able to complete this workout!” And I put the program back on the shelf were it collected dust for the next six months. In that time I continued to gained weight and feel horrible!

So the second time I picked the program up I realized that I needed to first change my attitude. I needed to realize that; no I was not going to be able to do the moves as well as the individuals in the videos and yes I was going to struggle. And I had to realize that that was okay! Tony always reminds us to “do our best and forget the rest!”  My first round of P90X was hard it was really hard! I remember struggling through the Kenpo combinations and cursing as I continuously lost my balance in the Yoga X postures. Not to mention the fact that I could not do a single pull up! And never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would be able to make it all the way through the Ab Ripper X routine. But I just kept pressing play and “Bringing it” each day and eventually I got it!

So here I sit three rounds of P90x later to tell you that, yes you can do it, but you have to want it! There is no magic pill that is going to make you wake up tomorrow at your ideal weight and with your ideal body image.  Weight loss and being healthy first begins with changing your attitude. We have to realize that we are not going to accomplish our goals sitting on the couch watching the infomercials; even if we are snacking on carrot sticks. We need to get up and get active!

Beachbody has a program that can fit every lifestyle.  Not to mention the amazing amount of support that you can access with Team Beachbody. The creators and founders of Beachbody realize that often times motivation can be the biggest road block to someone’s fitness goals and so they offer you a community of individuals just like your self that are working towards common goals.   

In surfing the web the other day I came across this amazing video that is so inspirational and motivational! I encourage you to take a few minutes to watch it. This just may be the motivation that you need to kick start your lifestyle change!

Remember that if you want it you can do it!  Just take the step, trust me the results are amazing!!

In our fast paced society we want everything to happen yesterday and that includes weight loss! Manytimes we get sucked into the empty promises of fad diets. Believing that we are going to loose a ton of weight and feel great about it. However, have you ever stopped to think about what exactly defines a fad diet? Well according to dictionary.com a fad diet is defined as a reducing diet that enjoys temporary popularity. A very fitting definition if you think about it because typically any weight that is lost through this type of diet is not maintained and is usually gained back quickly.

Let’s take a look at just some of the reasons why fad diets don’t work:
 

1. Fad diets are like a Band-Aid. They are often quick fixes that do not lead to any type of permanent solution to your weight problem. Initially you may be pleased with your results but as soon as the diet is over typically old eating habits return and the weight is gained back.  This can be a result of bad eating habits and lack of activity. Additionally, much of the weight lost through this type of diet is water weight, once we return to our “regular” eating habits back comes the water weight.

 2. Fad diets affect your metabolism, often in negative ways. The body’s metabolism is the rate at which your body burn calories. Each person’s metabolism is unique and depends on the person’s age as well as level of activity. When a person drastically decreases the amount of calories they usually consume the body goes into “starvation mode” and so once regular eating habits are resumed you will often find yourself gaining back more weight than you lost. This is because your body has become use to surviving on fewer calories.

 3. Most fad diets are built around the concept of three meals per day which leave the person craving something in between. Snacking can lead to two things overeating and in some cases abandonment of the diet all together.

 4. In addition to the three meal concept, fad diets are based upon the food you eat rather than the exercise that you should be adding to your daily routine. By eliminating calories you will lose weight however, you are not turning your weight loss into lean muscle resulting in the “flabby” look. Let’s face it if I sit on the couch for the majority of the day but eat “healthy” I am still not going to see the results that I truly want.

 5. By eliminating fat in your diet, which many fad diets suggest you tend to lose muscle mass. Many of these diets work on the idea that if you eliminate your fat intake your body will in turn begin to burn its excess fat. In reality the body burns fat for energy so when we begin to starve our body of its essential nutrients the body begins to go into “starvation mode”. When this happen the body stores the fat and burns muscle for energy. The loss of muscle mass slows down your metabolism increasing the amount of weight you will gain.  

 6. Another down fall to fad diets is that they often limit carbohydrates. Although consuming carbs in excess is unhealthy your body does need them to burn fat cells. Our bodies use the carbohydrates to assist in extracting the energy from our fat cells.

 7. As we have stated early, this type of dieting usually results in initial weight loss followed by weight gain which is considered to be “yo-yo” dieting. Keeping this concept in mind, long term use of fad diets can be unhealthy for our bodies. When we constantly lose weight and then gain it back we are causing stress on our heart, lungs, and immune system.

 These are just some of the reasons why fad diets don’t work but now you may be wondering, “So what does work?” As the title of the post states, when we make a commitment to lose weight it is a slow process not a one time event. Losing weight slowly with a proper diet and exercise program will result in the best weight loss. Not only is it the healthiest way to lose weight but it also the best way to lose the weight and maintain the weight lost.  Research states that it is recommended that you lose no more than two pounds per week or eight pounds in a month.

 This is where Beachbody comes into play! Beachbody offers a wide variety of exercise programs and nutritional supplements to help you not only reach your fitness goals but to also maintain them. I encourage you to check out the products that Beachbody has to offer today. 

 Today can be the beginning of your very own fitness journey!

So in our last post we discussed all of the amazing benefits of becoming an Independent Team Beachbody Coach! But just to recap, Beachbody provides an amazing opportunity to make money while working out and getting fit! As an Independent Team Beachbody Coach you get to set your own hours and even get to decide where you want to work from. Depending on the amount of time you want to invest in your business will directly relate to how successful you become. So remember there is no experience required just a passion for the product!

Today we are going to focus on how much money it will cost to begin and maintain your Beachbody Business.   

 Okay so lets start with the basis; there are two options or two different cost scenarios:

 1.  So you are looking to purchase your Beachbody products at a discount and also make a little extra money selling to your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc. If this is the case, it will cost you $39.99 for the initial activation; with this you will receive the Coach Starter Kit. This kit includes some basic information and two DVD’s that example the basis of the business.  Then it will cost you $14.95 every month after that.  This includes the maintenance of the two website that are affiliated your account that you can use to sell Beachbody products. According to Beachbody this is what 85% of what Independent Team Beachbody Coaches choose to do.

2. The second scenario is that you are looking to use the Beachbody Coaching Program where you want to build your business by having coaches under you. If this is the case, it will also cost you $39.99 for the initial activation and then $14.95 every month after that. In addition, you will be required to purchase or refer at least $55.00 worth of merchandise every 35 days to remain active. Once you begin to move up in the coach ranking into the Emerald Coach level you will then also be required to purchase a Team Beachbody Club Membership which will cost you $38.87 every three months or $155.48 for the entire year.  

When you sign up to begin your business there will also be several packages offered to you:

 The first pack, which is most likely the best option, is the Diamond Pack.  This amazing package is worth $1,123.00 and can really provide you will all the tools to put your business on the fast track. With the Diamond Pack you will get some of the most successful Beachbody workout programs and nutritional products. Additionally, you get club membership, business services, and 3^rd Party tools.  

The price of the Diamond pack is $699.00 and you will earn 100 volume points.

The second pack or option is the Shakeology Starter Pack. This may be a more cost effective way to
begin your business. You will receive Shakeology, Team Beachbody Club access, and 3^rd Party Tools.

The price of the Shakeology Starter Pack is $169.66 and you will earn
90 volume points.

The third option is the Shakeology + Fitness Starter  Pack.   This pack includes everything in the Shakeology Starter Pack plus you will get to choice a platinum Beachbody Fitness Program of your choice.

The price of this pack varies depending on the program you choice however start out at $229. 59 and you will earn anywhere between 120 to 150 volume points.

And last but not least is the fourth option which is to enroll as a Team Beachbody Coach. This will equip you with the Business Starter kit that includes all the basis materials to begin your business.

When you choose the Diamond Pack, the Shakeology Starter Pack, or the Shakeology + Fitness Starter Pack you will already be considered an ACTIVE coach. However, if you opt for the last option of the Business Starter Kit you will be listed as INACTIVE in you online coach office. In order to achieve the ACTIVE status you must earn a minimum of 55PV (personal volume) within 35 days.

Other costs that you may want to consider are business cards, product samples, a website, etc. One thing that is highly recommended is a blog. Although Beachbody provides you your online storefront you have to get people there. A blog allows you to distinguish yourself amongst all of the other coaches.

So in a nutshell, there you have the cost of beginning and maintaining your Beachbody Business. It is important to remember that old saying “You have to spend money to make money”. Beachbody offers an amazing opportunity to make some SERIOUS money but you have to invest in your company. Because after all if you are not willing to invest in your company why would anyone else?

In today’s tough economic times, finances are an issue for many people. Starting your own Independent Team Beachbody Coach business is an amazing opportunity to potentially solve your financial hardships. Not to mention the amazing benefits of having fun and getting in shape while you’re earning money!                                                                          
Allow me to begin by sharing with you why I became and Independent Team Beachbody Coach. About a year ago a good friend of mine introduced me to P90X and asked if I would be willing to do it with her. We began our first round of P90X (Lean Routine) and at the end of the 90 days I had lost 28 pounds and 12 inches. I was impressed but I wanted more! So we began our second round of P90X but this time we followed the Classic schedule. At the end of this round I had dropped another 47 pounds and 26 inches!! For a total of 75 pounds and 38 inches!!! Since then we have completed yet another round of P90X Classic and are presently working on completing a round of the P90X Classic Plus. As I kept shredding the pounds the complements began pouring in. Often going something like this; “You look amazing! What are you doing?” And so of course I would go into my spiel about how amazing P90X is and how happy I am with my results. One day my friend (the same one who introduced me to P90X) suggested that I become an Independent Team Beachbody Coach.

So I began to look into this concept of becoming an Independent Beachbody Coach and I really liked what I found. Take a look for yourself at some of the amazing benefits of becoming an Independent Team Beachbody Coach:

1. First and foremost as an Independent Team Beachbody Coach you are a product of the product! You are going to have the opportunity to get fit, get healthy, and feel great about yourself!

2. As an Independent Team Beachbody Coach you get to pay your success forward! How many people can you think of in your life that could use to lose a few pounds so that they can have better health? Or losing some weight may boost their self-esteem. You can be the person to motivate them! There is no limit to the number of people that you can help and the lives that you can touch through fitness!

3. Beachbody is like a household name! Beachbody spends nearly $100 million in infomercials, print, and radio ads which generates 15,000 to 30,000 new customers a week! Due to the high volume of advertising that Beachbody already does it will definitely be a lot easier to recommend a workout program or supplement that someone has already heard about!

4. You get to make MONEY for working out as an Independent Team Beachbody Coach! Every time, that’s right, every time that you recommend one of Beachbody’s products you receive a 25% commission! Not bad for directing someone to a website!!

5. Another great thing about becoming an Independent Team Beachbody Coach is that there is room for advancement within the company. There are eight different coaching levels. The higher you move up in ranking the more income potential you have! Today you can be a coach and a year from now you can be a star diamond coach!

6. As an Independent Team Beachbody Coach, once you move into the Emerald Coach level Beachbody will begin assigning you customers!! That’s right Beachbody actually GIVES you FREE customers! What other company would do that! (I encourage you to contact me TODAY so that we can discuss how you can become an Emerald Coach!!)          
7. Not only do you get to make MONEY as an Independent Team Beachbody Coach but you also get to SAVE money! When you become an Independent Team Beachbody Coach you get a 25% discount on the whole Beachbody product line. Shakeology, Insanity, P90X, P90X2, EVERYTHING!                                                                                                                            
8. So now you’re thinking this sounds good but I don’t know anything about fitness or maybe your saying I don’t know much about computers! Well relax because another great part about becoming an Independent Team Beachbody Coach is there is NO EXPERIENCE necessary! That’s right no degree, no certificate, just a passion for the product!                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
9. Although you are in business for yourself as an Independent Team Beachbody coach you are not in business by yourself! The support that is available as you begin your business is amazing! Not only would you have ME your very own Independent Team Beachbody Coach (And I’m even FREE) to walk you through the process you will have the entire Beachbody family behind you. Everyone is working towards the same goals and is more than happy to help along the way!

10. Last but not least, when you become an Independent Team Beachbody Coach you get a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee. So really what you have to lose? If you start out and think that this really isn’t for you, you have the opportunity to opt out.

So these are just some of the amazing benefits of becoming an Independent Team Beachbody Coach! I encourage you to contact me TODAY to start your own Beachbody business where you get to decide when and where you will work. No more time clock…. What are you waiting for!

Stay tuned for my next post in which I will answer the question: So how much does it cost to become an Independent Team Beachbody Coach?

Shakeology was originally designed as a meal replacement drink; however due to its ability to increase energy, aid digestion, and lower cholesterol many people have begun to use Shakeology as an overall health shake. Other benefits of Shakeology include; weight loss, reduced cravings, increased stamina, and promotes healthy digestion and regularity.

One of the many amazing things about Shakeology is that all of the nutrients that it contains come from whole food sources. Which means your body can easily handle and use them. Many of the leading competitor’s products contain synthetic multi vitamins that our bodies have a hard time breaking down.

Shakeology contains 70 of the healthiest and most nutritious foods from across the globe; and they really mean from across the globe! Darin Olien, teamed up with Beachbody to scour the ends of the earth in search of the best ingredients. You can read all about his adventures in the four book series that is included with your order of Shakeology. I am not quite sure I have ever seen a group of people so dedicated to bringing “the best stuff on earth” to our door step!

Shakeology falls at a 24 on the Glycemic Index Scale which is really good news! Foods that are high on the Glycemic Index Scale such as pizza, bagels, ice cream, corn syrup, and mashed potatoes rapidly increase blood sugar and insulin levels. Research indicates that these are contributors to weight gain, diabetes, coronary artery disease, and the good old “energy crash” that many of us experience just after our lunch hour. However, foods that are low on the Glycemic Index Scale such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and of course Shakeology provide a slow sustained release of energy that allows us to avoid the “energy crashing” effect.

So what exactly is in Shakeology that helps do all these wonderful things? Well Shakeology contains protein and essential amino acids that help us build muscle while also reducing food cravings. The prebiotics and digestive enzymes assist us in improving digestion, regularity, and nutrient absorption. The antioxidants and phytonutrients help counteract “free radical damage” that is often associated with degenerative diseases. And last but not least, Shakeology contains our daily dose of vitamins and minerals which provides our body’s with everything that we need to function at our own personal optimal health levels.

So now you are thinking that something this good has to taste horrible. The creators of Shakeology took taste into consideration too! Many times these health shakes that are so good for us are so hard to drink. Shakeology presently comes in two flavors; Chocolate and Greenberry. I have to admit that I am partial to the Chocolate flavor. The Chocolate flavor is a bit rich so I suggest mixing it with something thin such as skim milk or almond milk. I also use a few more ounces than the directed eight ounces. Greenberry is good but I believe it is an acquired taste. Some people are going to enjoy Greenberry while others are not. The first time that we tried this flavor we mixed it with water and then the second time decided to try it with skim milk. Personally, I liked it better with the skim milk. Shakeology will be releasing its new flavor Tropical Berry; which I have to say I am very excited to try!

In times like this cost always becomes an issue. I encouraged you to think of it like this; we don’t let our cars run on dirty oil or use gasoline that has been sitting in an old rusty fuel tank, so why would we want to put low nutrient, low quality foods into our most important asset, our bodies? If we take a moment to really break it down; we stop for a coffee and a doughnut on our way to work and we are spending at least two dollars. Morning break we are racing to Starbucks for a macchiato, frappuccino, or latte which is another four or five dollars. Lunch time and we head to the nearest fast food restaurant where we spend at least five dollars. After work we stop at the local tavern for wings and a beer and we spend at least ten dollars. Shakeology which contains the best organically grown superfoods from across the world cost as little as three to four dollars per shake. And if we are regularly consuming Shakeology our cravings for all of the above mentioned “junk foods” would be eliminated. Sounds like a deal to me!

As always Beachbody gives us options, convenience, and their word! Shakeology can be ordered in single serving packs that can be taken anywhere or in a bag which is most likely best kept at home. Beachbody also provides us the convenience of setting up Home Direct; which is the monthly autoship program. Each month your Shakeology will be delivered right to your front door. The benefits of Home Direct include FREE shipping every month, two FREE workout DVD’s in your first shipment, and a FREE Shakeology shaker cup in your second shipment. Last but not least, Beachbody offers its 30-day money Back Guarantee. So if you don’t start to see and feel the amazing benefits of Shakeology within the first month you can return it within thirty days for a full refund less the shipping and handling costs.

We are only given one body and so we need to take care of it. Shakeology- The Healthiest Meal of the Day can help you accomplish that! Remember that nutrition counts for 80% of any health program; why not give Shakeology a chance today?

 There are approximately three months until the new P90X2 is scheduled to be on our door steps. Well that’s if you have already taken advantage of the P90X2 pre-order; which assures delivery by Christmas and also offers free shipping! If you haven’t pre-ordered I highly suggest that you do so today!

As we patiently await the arrival of the new P90X2, the question becomes what do you do to prepare for the next level in the X generation?

 P90X Plus might just be the answer for you….

In 2007, Tony Horton released P90X Plus a series of new workout routines designed to supplement P90X. P90X Plus was created for the P90X grads that were asking for more or looking for a new challenge.  This program is not intended to be a stand alone series rather it was created with the intention of integrating the new routines into the existing P90X program.

 P90X Plus introduced five new routines that are a bit shorter than the routines found in P90X; however, rest assured the programs are INTENSE.  New routines include Interval X Plus, Kenpo Cardio Plus, Upper Plus, Total Body Plus, and Ab/Core Plus. The new programs also include a trainer track option. The trainer track provides tips for improving form and overall effectiveness from Tony himself.  Another special touch is that the lead singer of Chicago, Jason Scheff, has created the music exclusively for P90X Plus!

 The Interval X Plus routine is a lot more effective than standard cardio as it propels your heart rate up. This routine incorporates three different speeds; recovery, medium, and full out giving you amazing results in a short period of time. And did I mention that you SWEAT! This is a great preparation routine because I believe we will be seeing a lot of interval training in the new P90X2.

 Kenpo Cardio Plus is the advanced version of the original Kenpo X. The new moves will help to build stamina, balance, and agility. I highly advise that you get your fill of the marital arts aspect of this routine as I am not sure how much of it we will be seeing in the new P90X2. Well that is if you enjoy the martial arts aspect…

Upper Plus is as Tony would put it a “monster of a workout”! This is an amazing upper body workout that will leave your muscles screaming for mercy! This workout definitely allows you the opportunity to defy the plateau phenomenon by blasting all of the muscles from your hips on up; in a core synergistic way of course!

 Even better is when you follow the Upper Plus routine with the Ab/Core Plus routine. This advanced ab/core workout pushes your midsection to the max incorporating four different positions. Get ready to shred that midsection while hanging, sitting, standing, and in plank position. Dare I say that I think I like this workout better than the Ab Ripper X routine?

 Last but not least we have the Total Body Plus routine. As the name suggests this is an amazing workout that targets every aspect of your body. This routine really gets your heart pumping as you quickly move from one exercise to the next. Before you know it the workout is over and you’re dripping in sweat. Tony really packs a punch in this routine; accomplishing a whole lot in a short amount of time.

 So with approximately three months to go before the arrival of the new P90X2, why not try out a round of P90X Plus?