Why Pay for the Program? Why Not?

Wow, so the month of January is half over.  So many people are taking advantage of a free 30 day gym membership, free Weight Watcher's for 30 days, etc.  Once those 30 days are up, those gyms and other weight loss programs want money to continue in their program. Once you sign up for their program, you pay a monthly fee of $18.95 (Weight Watchers) or more ($79.95/mth for Golds Gym), and you get access for their programs, or to use their workout equipment.  On top of that, if you want a personal trainer or nutritionist, you have to pay extra.   

So, the question that I have to ask is this: why would you pay that monthly fee, or pay for fitness equipment at all if you can get it for free?  For free you ask?  Yes, for free, but is it legal?  Just in the past three days, I had a friend admit that they just purchased a bootleg copy of Focus T25 for $25, and another friend asked me if I had it on digits.  After feeling disgusted that my friends would do this, I thought that what they were doing is illegal.  Copyright infringement is a very expensive crime.  Whether you download music, movies, or any other copyright material, you can be charged a minimum of $750 for each item that you illegally download.  That $20 workout program that you downloaded for free doesn't look too good now, does it?

So, why not do the honest, legal thing, and purchase your Beachbody program.  You not only save money from purchasing a gym membership, nutritionist and personal trainer, but you can get all three from $19.95-119.95, depending on the program.  Also, depending on the program, they come with everything that you need to get started.  I own four programs, have gotten awesome results, and haven't bought anything extra.  You get a DVD workout program that you can use over and over again, a nutrition guide, and a free 30 day membership to all the support of the Beachbody community.  (Once the 30 days expire, your membership is only $2.99/wk.)  Additionally, studies show that if you invest money into a program, you are more committed because you don't want to feel that you are wasting your money.  

So, for a variety of programs to choose from, visit my website to take a look at any program for any budget.  You can get anything from Hip Hop Abs ($19.95) to Focus T25 ($119.95), or the newest addition to the P90X family, P90X3 ($119.95).  If you have questions about any program, contact me.  I am here to help you, and I want to help you get and stay fit.

The New Year's Trap

Hello all.  So, I was in the gym, finishing up my workout and getting ready for the day, when I noticed them.  I noticed the New Year's Resolutions' Moms.  Yep, the moms that come in to work out pre-coffee.  The moms who wrap their bodies in layers of sauna suits to lose weight.  Is that even healthy?

Then, these same moms, who are desperate to lose weight, are the same ones that look at thousands of dollars of gym equipment wondering, "What do I do now?"  They may step on the stair climber, or the elliptical for about twenty minutes, then hit the bench press, or some dumb bells, grab their bottle of water and leave.  The sad thing is, because they are so lost about what to do in the gym, they normally don't last long.  And day by day, their resolutions die.  Each day, they get a little more discouraged, and each day, their hopes and dreams of being thinner and healthier die a little more.   Then one day, their normal life of sitting at home, watching Judge Judy looks even better.  One day, they say out loud, "Next year won't be so hectic."  By March, they've fallen victim to their normal routine of getting the kids back to school, sitting at home, eating Snickers and wondering why they can't lose weight.  In April, they fall victim to a body loss wrap, or a meal suppressant, and then they realize that they can't afford the monthly monetary commitment.

I don't want this to be you.  I don't want you to fall victim to the New Year's Resolution trap.  I want you to commit to a lifestyle change.  I want you to commit to getting healthy, and staying that way.  I want to help you.

For the cost of a day out, whether it's the movies, a day to the park with the kids, or a shopping trip, you can get a Beachbody program.  The best part of any Beachbody program is that you know exactly what you are doing, and how long it's going take.  Most programs do not need additional equipment.  You can recycle the program over and over to achieve the results that you want.  The best part, there will be no driving to the gym, circling the parking lot looking for a space to park, waiting on sweaty gym equipment, and showering with strangers. (Because we all know everyone always wipes down their gym equipment.)

Don't fall into the trap.  Let me help you decided which program is best for you.  Let me help you get onto a path of health and fitness.  Let this year be your year, and let me help you reach your fitness goals.

What do you say?  Is this going to be your year to getting fit and healthy, or are you going to fall into the trap and try again next year?

Make Goals, Not Resolutions

This time of the year, everyone makes resolutions.  They resolve to change things about themselves.  They resolve to lose weight, to save money, to be nicer to each other, and the list goes on and on.  But, as a small business owner, a Soldier, a mom, a homeowner, and a wife, I've made goals to set myself up for a successful 2014!  So, without any further ado, here are my goals for 2014.

1) Get promoted.  Not only as a Soldier, but with Beachbody as well.
2) Graduate college…..finally.
3) Give more to charity.
4) Pay extra payments on my principal.
5) Save a couple thousand dollars, or more.
6) Meet my weight loss/fitness goal.

That's it.  Just six goals.

Not resolutions, but goals.  And why goals?  Because, goals are reachable.  Goals keep you accountable.  You write them down and share them with friends and family.  You mark them off when you are done, and you get a feeling of accomplishment.  That feeling of accomplishment goes a long way to being successful.

So, what are your goals this year?  How are you going to have a successful year?  

Share your goals and be accountable.  Make yourself have a successful year.  No one, but you, can make you successful!

Have a great, successful year!

Who are Those Fit People?

Many people watch the informercials of workout DVDs and are intimidated by what they see on the TV.  They see very fit people jumping around at a high speed, doing squats, push-ups and all the other exercises we hate at a high rate of speed.  The fact is….these really fit people all have something in common with you….they all started somewhere.  They all have families, and jobs, just like you do. Some of the people that are featured are chosen to be in the videos simply to show you correct form of the exercises featured in the DVDs.  Others are chosen because they did well with the test group, and had incredible results.

What they don't show you in those infomercials is that most of today's DVD workouts put out by Beachbody have a modifier in them.  In P90X, TurboFire, and Focus T25,* there is someone doing a modified version of the exercises. Beachbody realizes that not everyone is at the same fitness level, so a modifier is provided.

So, as we end 2013, and our New Year's Resolutions are made for 2014, consider one of our workout programs to help you meet that goal.  There are so many to choose from, for every fitness level, and desired goal.  

And with P90X3 out, you can reach that goal in just 30 minutes a day.  With 16 different workouts, you'll never get bored.  

Let me help you make those Fitness Resolutions come true this year!  2014 is your year to a healthier, more fit you!

*Of the Beachbody programs that I've done, those are the only ones that show a modifier. I have not done all of the programs, so I can not comment on them.  As with any Beachbody fitness program, the exercises can be modified to fit your fitness level, and I encourage you to do so.

I Can't.

The most frustrating thing I hear from my friends and family whenever I talk about a fitness program is: "I can't."  And if you ask my husband, I use to be that person.  When he started Insanity, he begged me to do it with him.  I would always answer him with "I can't because…." and then list a ton of excuses.  My excuses were anything from my bad knees, to my aching ankles, to just being tired, to not having enough time.  I would watch him do Insanity and think: that's just too much.  I would watch and think, "I could never do that."

Then one day it happened.  I picked up my husband's P90X and pushed play.  I was completely unaware of what I was going to get myself into.  P90X started me on a completely new journey.  It was the first time I heard what you don't hear on the informercials, "Do your best, and forget the rest."  That one statement changed how I felt about Beachbody's DVD fitness programs.  The instructors with each program always emphasize form over speed.  I can not count how many times I've heard that on the various programs that I've completed.

I want to help you turn your can'ts into cans.  I want to give you a reason to know that even you, with any injury, can find a program that will help you get stronger, get fit, and get healthier.  I threw my excuses out the window once I learned that I could do the programs, and I'm here to help you do the same.  There are tons of programs available, for any age, any fitness level, and any goal.  Whether you want to lose weight, gain muscle, or just get more flexible, Beachbody has a program for you.

The Beginning to the New Me.

Hello everyone!  So, I'm going to share with you a success story.  This story starts in the summer of 2010.  I ordered a pair of shorts from the Old Navy online store, in a size 10.  That was the last summer that I wore those shorts.  In the winter of 2011, I moved from Georgia to Germany, and then deployed to Afghanistan.  When I got home from Afghanistan, I pulled the shorts out of the closet, and I couldn't wear them.  I mean, I couldn't even lay down on the bed and to button them!  They were SO tight.  I didn't want to believe that I've gained that much weight, but apparently I did.

I lied to myself for months.  Reality hit when I was looking at pics that I was tagged in from a friend's birthday party.  I looked FAT.  But, I didn't want to admit it.  So, I stopped wearing the shirt, for a little while anyway.  I thought it was just my clothes that made me look that way. I've lost accountability of myself.

So, things really became critical when my career, and my chance of getting promoted was starting to fall through my hands....all of this because of some weight.  See, being in the Army, you are supposed to weigh a certain amount, and when you are over that, you get taped for body fat.  If your body fat is too high, then you are entered into the Army overweight program.  I was never there, just too close for comfort.

Anyway, I had to get my butt moving, and fast.  I was losing control.  The first thing I did was pulled Insanity off the shelf.  I saw how it worked for my husband, and he was about to start another round.  (He'd fallen into the same trap that I had, and gained a lot of weight during my deployment.)  Even with a permanent foot injury, I was able to modify the exercises to fit my needs.

Anyone who's ever completed a BeachBody program knows that at the end of each video, they advertise upcoming programs and Shakeology.  Well, the Shakeology got me curious.  I wanted it, I just couldn't afford to pay for it.  My friend Jozel, who I've known since 2010, told me that I could become a BeachBody Coach for free, and that would get me the discount for Shakeology.  That, put Shakeology in my reach.  I immediately ordered it, and within 36 hours of taking it, my digestion improved greatly.  My sugar cravings went away, and my energy went up!

By this time, I had ordered TurboFire, and had started on that program as well, and instantly fell in love with Chalene Johnson!  Her energy and motivation was enough to keep me going.  And I did.  And 90 days later, I felt better, looked better, and was a changed person for life.  I wanted more.

And here we are today.  I just started my third week of Focus T25, and those shorts that I couldn't wear when I returned home from Afghanistan....they fit now.  Actually, they fit better than what they did when I first bought them!

So, now that I'm on this path that has changed my life, why not join me.  Like my FB Page.  Learn how I can help you reach your fitness goals.  You'll feel better that you did!

Infomercials, and The Lies That They Promise.

By now, most people have seen informercials on just about anything.  You can cook a meal in just a few minutes, lose weight with a magic pill, get a hose that magically shrinks as it empties, buy hair and make up products that will make you look like a beauty queen, and just about any cleaner that 'naturally' cleans your entire house....all with the power of steam.  

Most people fall into the trap of instant gratification products, as I did.  I've purchased the device that shocks your abs into the six pack that everyone wants.  I've also purchased the steam cleaners, juicers, indoor grills, and workout DVD's all with the promise that I'll have a cleaner house, a healthier body, and better digestion.  While most products can be seen as scams, and we know as scams, everyone wants that instant gratification feeling.  We want to instantly lose weight without actually doing any work.  We want to instantly clean our homes, and we want to instantly cook a meal.  

But here's the deal:  To get what you want out of life, you have to work at it.  You have to put effort into cleaning your home, cooking your meals, getting and staying healthy.  I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you have to work.

While some of the products do work, most do not.  I love my George Foreman Grill.  I also love my Shark Steam mop!  Those products actually work.  I've made the best tasting pork chops, and had a super clean floor in no time!  But, other products, like Hydroxycut and the Ab Shocker do not work.  To get those abs that I want, and to lose these extra 15 lbs, I have to work....not take a magic pill and shock those muscles.  (While shock therapy is a good form of physical therapy, I don't recommend it as a way to get fit.)

So, to get fit, I chose Beachbody.  Why?  Well, for one, they offer a ton of different variety of exercise programs that you can choose from.  From intense cardio, to body building, to flexibility, to yoga, there are several programs for just about every personality out there, and every age group.  Second, they offer online community to help motivate you to get healthy.  You can join a challenge group, or start one yourself.  And, once you've received successful results, if you decide, you can become an online coach, to help other people become successful in their fitness goals.  It's all about finding what's right for you, and helping others achieve the same results.

So, if you are interested in becoming fit, let me help you achieve those goals.  I can help you choose the program that's right for you.  Don't rely on instant gratification products that are sold on informercials to help you reach your fitness goals.  You are only throwing your money away.  (Trust me, I know.)  Message me, and I can help you choose a program that fits you....your fitness goals, all within your budget.

Visit my website for more information, or email me!