Do you really need Beachbody or can you get fit on your own?

Many people I talk to about Beachbody don't see the need.  They think they can make their own shakes and do their own routines to get in shape.  And you know what, they can.  But do they have the motivation and determination to forge a plan of their own and stick to it?  Usually not.  What Beachbody offers is a set nutrition plan and a specific daily workout plan that anyone can follow.  You also get a coach to hold you accountable and encourage you.  There are thousands of success stories from people who have used these programs and nutrition supplements.  You could also make your own laundry detergent, sew your own clothes and cook everything from scratch.  But do you?  What is holding you back?  Make the committment to get healthy with Beachbody in 2011!  You won't regret it.

How to have a healthy holiday

How did it get to be November so quickly? Thanksgiving is one week from today! And how do we celebrate, by eating lots and lots of food! We need to adjust our mindset 95% of the time to believe that food is merely fuel for our bodies. It is not love. Some folks mistakenly believe that it is loving to make extremely unhealthy food for our families. If you do that, you are setting your kids up for a life long struggle. I'll leave that 5% for special celebrations when you can indulge but that shouldn't be the norm.

America is quickly becoming the most obese nation in the world. More and more folks are struggling with diabetes. Good health is one of your most prized possessions and many of us don't realize that until it is taken away. This holiday season, try to substitute ingredients in your favorite recipe. Try applesauce instead of butter or plain yogurt instead of sour cream. Ground turkey is great in many recipes instead of ground beef.  You can find lots of ideas just by searching on the internet.

I'm going to try to make these Shakeology oatmeal bars as a healthy dessert option.

Shakeology Oatmeal bars
Ingredients:
3 cups oatmeal
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1 cup skim milk
dash cinnamon
splash of vanilla
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
4 scoops chocolate shakeology

Mix all dry ingredients, then add skim milk and vanilla.  Blend.  Add peanut butter and mix with hands.  Put mixture in an 8X8 pan, press flat and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.  Cut into squares.

Hope you all have a happy and healthy holiday!

Multi-level Marketing

I know we've all heard terrible things about Multi-level marketing. We run when we hear someone talk about a MLM opportunity. They try to suck us in with their success stories. Why would an already successful Health & Fitness Company want to turn to MLM? Because with weight loss, those who have been successful are INSPIRING! If they can do it why can't I? That is how I got involved with Beachbody. I knew some people who were moderately overweight. They had found success with workouts from Beachbody. They look awesome now! If they can do it why can't I? So I ordered ChaLEAN Extreme in January of 2009. I followed the program for 4 months and found I am smaller and feel better than ever! Yes, better than high school!

So if they can make a living by helping others get fit and encouraging people to live healthy lives, why can't I? So I started my journey of building my business to help and encourage folks to get healthy in October of 2010. Why? Because I believe in the products, use the products and know they work. Because our health costs are skyrocketing from people making poor health choices. Because our bodies are the temple of God and should be treated as such. I also want more freedom to spend time with my kids. I don't want to look back after 40 years in an office/cube and wonder how I missed it all. And, if I can do it, why can't you??? www.beachbodycoach.com/beckytn