Beachbody isn't just about P90X and Tony Horton..we have more! I wanted to talk about two wonderful workout programs from Beachbody coming out soon. The end of May, Body Gospel will be making it's debut and Beachbody is pulling out all the stops. A worldclass workout filmed in front of a full choir and Donna Richardson Joyner leading real people to work out . This will also have the standard nutrition guide as well as a daily devotional to help you stay motivated and on track with your nutrition.
The second is TURBO FIRE! This is the next in line following Turbo Jam and it is fantastic! I had the privilege of working out to this at Summit with Chalene Johnson and it was amazing! This workout is High Intensity Interval Training and is designed to burn more fat than strict cardio based programs. I posted a preview at the bottom of this page so you will have to check it out. This will be something you have to try to believe!
Hope you all have a great day! :)
Monday, May 24, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Who takes care of you?
Too many of us become overwhelmed, stop taking care of ourselves and expect others to step in and do it for us. This is what led me to begin my downward spiral before Dan found Beachbody. I didn’t think I was of any value to others, I felt that I wasn’t able to take care of myself or my children and I found it easier for others to do it for me. I became dependent on others to motivate me, I found myself feeling unworthy. Sounds pretty depressing doesn't it..exactly. Depression was a constant in my life just 14 months ago. So how did I take the steps to change that? I got moving!
It doesn’t matter what you choose to do as long as you are doing something. Go for a quick walk, jog in place in your living room, do jumping jacks, or like me sit in your chair and move your arms! Get your blood pumping!
I chose to do P90X because my husband was doing it and it looked like fun. We modified the program to fit my ability. Just becoming active changed my perspective because it gave me a feeling of accomplishment. If you are feeling lost in the shuffle of life, exercise can help with that! There are several articles that discuss the benefits of exercise when dealing with depression. I didn’t want to hear about that when I was drowning in my own issues but now I see that it truly helped. It was the catalyst to turning my life around. By getting my body moving again with P90X then adding the superior nutrients in Shakeology, I found myself again. I became the person I wanted to be, not the one that MS was forcing me to become. That was a year ago, and our family life is completely different. I am finally feel like I am worthy of being taken care of by the most important person in my life...me! I still have Multiple Sclerosis, but it doesn’t have me.
Suffer from depression? http://bit.ly/boDhM4
It doesn’t matter what you choose to do as long as you are doing something. Go for a quick walk, jog in place in your living room, do jumping jacks, or like me sit in your chair and move your arms! Get your blood pumping!
I chose to do P90X because my husband was doing it and it looked like fun. We modified the program to fit my ability. Just becoming active changed my perspective because it gave me a feeling of accomplishment. If you are feeling lost in the shuffle of life, exercise can help with that! There are several articles that discuss the benefits of exercise when dealing with depression. I didn’t want to hear about that when I was drowning in my own issues but now I see that it truly helped. It was the catalyst to turning my life around. By getting my body moving again with P90X then adding the superior nutrients in Shakeology, I found myself again. I became the person I wanted to be, not the one that MS was forcing me to become. That was a year ago, and our family life is completely different. I am finally feel like I am worthy of being taken care of by the most important person in my life...me! I still have Multiple Sclerosis, but it doesn’t have me.
Suffer from depression? http://bit.ly/boDhM4
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
WOW!!!
What a weekend!!!!
I am brimming over with excitement today. This past weekend was Beachbody’s annual Summit. If you are on facebook you will have seen that I was the female GRAND PRIZE WINNER! I wanted to write something profound today, so here I sit in front of my computer racking my brain for something meaningful to say that will convey exactly how I am feeling. I’m thinking…I’m thinking….still thinking….okay here goes…
THANK YOU
That is the most profound thought in my head right now. As I was immersed into the Summit experience with over 1100 people who have been touched in someway by Beachbody, whether that be as a customer who changed their fitness level or by the struggling single mom who is using her Beachbody business to pay her bills, I was in awe of the positive, loving spirits that surrounded me. From the very first day Dan and I arrived at our hotel I was immediately touched. As soon as we pushed through the doors, we were approached by two beautiful women who had flown from the Netherlands to tell me how I had inspired them. My heart began to swell..as well as tears..to see how much love was in their eyes. I had never personally spoken to them before that moment, but in that first meeting, I felt full of awe and my heart began to swell.
It continued from there. I heard wonderful, amazing stories from so many that said learning about my struggles and how I pushed through them had changed or inspired them to do the same in their own lives. We would hug, and I would even cry a few happy tears, and my heart would swell a little more. Then I would talk to someone who either had MS or knew of someone with MS. We would talk of ways to encourage and support each other and their loved ones. I saw people who were involved in MS Society events like walks, bike rides, and volunteering their support and my heart would again swell.
I felt that love with every conversation, every smile, and every hug until I thought my heart would burst. I loved the stories of people helping people through their trials. We were bombarded with positive energy from all angles. Each and every person there was a survivor in some amazing fashion and I felt so honored and humbled to be on that stage in the end. That is the reason for my “profound” statement in the beginning…I again say from the bottom of my heart..
THANK YOU
Because while you were telling me of how I inspired you and how amazing you found my story, I was thinking the same about each and every one of you. Lives were changed this weekend in the most beautiful way possible. You can be a part of that. You have a story..you can change peoples lives, you can make a difference. My only hope is that every person that reads this can feel my love because I am sending it straight to you.
I am brimming over with excitement today. This past weekend was Beachbody’s annual Summit. If you are on facebook you will have seen that I was the female GRAND PRIZE WINNER! I wanted to write something profound today, so here I sit in front of my computer racking my brain for something meaningful to say that will convey exactly how I am feeling. I’m thinking…I’m thinking….still thinking….okay here goes…
THANK YOU
That is the most profound thought in my head right now. As I was immersed into the Summit experience with over 1100 people who have been touched in someway by Beachbody, whether that be as a customer who changed their fitness level or by the struggling single mom who is using her Beachbody business to pay her bills, I was in awe of the positive, loving spirits that surrounded me. From the very first day Dan and I arrived at our hotel I was immediately touched. As soon as we pushed through the doors, we were approached by two beautiful women who had flown from the Netherlands to tell me how I had inspired them. My heart began to swell..as well as tears..to see how much love was in their eyes. I had never personally spoken to them before that moment, but in that first meeting, I felt full of awe and my heart began to swell.
It continued from there. I heard wonderful, amazing stories from so many that said learning about my struggles and how I pushed through them had changed or inspired them to do the same in their own lives. We would hug, and I would even cry a few happy tears, and my heart would swell a little more. Then I would talk to someone who either had MS or knew of someone with MS. We would talk of ways to encourage and support each other and their loved ones. I saw people who were involved in MS Society events like walks, bike rides, and volunteering their support and my heart would again swell.
I felt that love with every conversation, every smile, and every hug until I thought my heart would burst. I loved the stories of people helping people through their trials. We were bombarded with positive energy from all angles. Each and every person there was a survivor in some amazing fashion and I felt so honored and humbled to be on that stage in the end. That is the reason for my “profound” statement in the beginning…I again say from the bottom of my heart..
THANK YOU
Because while you were telling me of how I inspired you and how amazing you found my story, I was thinking the same about each and every one of you. Lives were changed this weekend in the most beautiful way possible. You can be a part of that. You have a story..you can change peoples lives, you can make a difference. My only hope is that every person that reads this can feel my love because I am sending it straight to you.
Friday, April 16, 2010
This little light of mine...I'm going to let it shine..
Did you ever have one of those days? I think I have had one of those days for the last week! I wake up every morning with a super attitude, ready to take on the world, and before you know it, I am being bombarded with negativity! Wow! Does it have to be this hard? The answer apparently is yes, or at least that is what I thought.
Upon closer examination I realized that it wasn’t that everything around me was negative it was that I had stopped nurturing that positive feeling I had when I began my day. It’s not that life had instantly gotten harder; I unfortunately let little things happen to undermine that positive spark, my positive “little light of mine”. I had let little things like burning my hand making toast for my son, spilling almond milk as I made my Chocolate Shakeology, and not getting my workout in when I wanted to completely derail my positive attitude. So I stopped, took a deep breath, hugged my boys, and started my workout. I took the first step I could to change my attitude. I surrounded myself with love and then stepped up to do something I love! I have to say..I killed P90X Back & Biceps!
I rediscovered that my attitude was completely under my control. I was not a victim of circumstances. I was not a victim of my toaster, my clumsiness, or any disease. I was not a victim to ANYTHING!! I feel good…I am so back!! I have my head on straight and my sweat on! Come join me anytime, I’ll gladly share my “little light”. :)
Upon closer examination I realized that it wasn’t that everything around me was negative it was that I had stopped nurturing that positive feeling I had when I began my day. It’s not that life had instantly gotten harder; I unfortunately let little things happen to undermine that positive spark, my positive “little light of mine”. I had let little things like burning my hand making toast for my son, spilling almond milk as I made my Chocolate Shakeology, and not getting my workout in when I wanted to completely derail my positive attitude. So I stopped, took a deep breath, hugged my boys, and started my workout. I took the first step I could to change my attitude. I surrounded myself with love and then stepped up to do something I love! I have to say..I killed P90X Back & Biceps!
I rediscovered that my attitude was completely under my control. I was not a victim of circumstances. I was not a victim of my toaster, my clumsiness, or any disease. I was not a victim to ANYTHING!! I feel good…I am so back!! I have my head on straight and my sweat on! Come join me anytime, I’ll gladly share my “little light”. :)
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Happy Easter!
I love Spring! This is the time when everything just oozes hope and renewal. Those are my thoughts today as I jot this note to say..take advantage of this opportunity to renew yourself! Be true to you and take care of yourself. Emotionally, spiritually, and nutrionally! No one else will take better care of you than you will, I promise! :)
I spent many years believing that I wasn't important enough to make a priority. My husband and my boys were terrific at always making me feel special and important in their eyes. In my own, I was nothing but a liability to an otherwise healthy, normal family. Frustrating to them, depressing to me. Wow..so many years wasted that I would love to have back!
I take care of me now. I eat right most of the time thanks to Shakeology and the nutriton plan that came with our P90X program. I exercise with my family and a virtual trainer in Tony Horton, and I am so much happier. I love life again and in turn I am able to share that love with my family. The saying is so right that in order to truly love others you have to love yourself first. Renew your love of self! You will not regret it :)
I spent many years believing that I wasn't important enough to make a priority. My husband and my boys were terrific at always making me feel special and important in their eyes. In my own, I was nothing but a liability to an otherwise healthy, normal family. Frustrating to them, depressing to me. Wow..so many years wasted that I would love to have back!
I take care of me now. I eat right most of the time thanks to Shakeology and the nutriton plan that came with our P90X program. I exercise with my family and a virtual trainer in Tony Horton, and I am so much happier. I love life again and in turn I am able to share that love with my family. The saying is so right that in order to truly love others you have to love yourself first. Renew your love of self! You will not regret it :)
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Miracles
I am the last person to jump on bandwagons. In fact, I am a fairly cautious person. When I was diagnosed with MS, I had everyone imaginable trying to show me a "miracle" cure. I had people a barely knew tell me that they had found a super product that would fight my symptoms. At that time I was desperate, so I tried most of it. I gradually lost the hope that a cure was coming in the form of medicine or in the form of something natural. Then as you can see by my video above, I just lost hope period. So why do I talk so glowingly about Beachbody and Shakeology? Oh, let me count the ways, at least 3 off the top of my head!
1) Energy! I went from never being hungry, having no will to move to working out and having fun with life again! I won’t bore you with details of how hard it was to get through my day just suffice it to say that I felt like I was walking through mud every waking moment. My thoughts were also swimming in mud so when I began to have energy again and I began to think clearer and all I had to do was drink a shake that tasted like a chocolate malt to get that result, it was a no brainer to me! It helped me control my cravings for sweets (huge struggle for me), and made my body begin to work the way it was suppose to..finally!
2) Biceps! I was a farm girl growing up. I rode horses and did everyday things thinking that was exercise. In high school I was the studious type so activity was somewhat sporadic. I was a jazzercise girl in college, I loved to play tennis and I really liked being active but I was never in shape, in fact I was rather plump. J It wasn’t until I started working out with P90X that I saw muscle forming on my body and weight dropping off. I was wearing sizes that were only a dream for me. I was instantly in love with Tony Horton and Beachbody!
3) Attitude! I mentioned that I was somewhat sad..okay, extremely sad. You can tell from my pictures the state I was in and unfortunately that is what was modeled to my boys. I am not kidding when I say that I pulled my family down to my level of disillusionment. Can you imagine seeing your primary caregivers..your parents..have no hope for the future? Dan and I didn’t. We were told that I would be in a nursing home by the age of 40 because I had such an aggressive disease. I was told that at the age of 28 with 2 young boys in my house. I still feel a little sick to my stomach when I remember hearing those words. Now look at my pictures..I am smiling and I am strong..both physically and mentally. Beachbody did this for me. I have the tools at my disposal to kick the @#!% out of my MS. I feel empowered to succeed in every aspect of my life. I have given my body what it needs…regular exercise, superior nutrition, and hope.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Jelly Beans are evil!
You have heard of having the devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other, right? Well this is the time of year that I have a bag of jelly beans on one shoulder and Tony Horton doing P90X on the other! I know, I’m in trouble.
I am a sweet freak. I have accepted that about myself, and it is something I constantly fight. Do I let my need for the immediate gratification of something that I have built up in my head as yummy take control or do I look at the long term consequences of my actions. I have spent the last year cleaning my system of junk. I eat clean 80% of the time. By clean I mean food that isn’t full of saturated fats, refined sugar, processed flours, artificial sweeteners, etc. So I ask why I continue to struggle with something that personifies all that I have cleaned out of my body?
My only thought is, I have programmed myself to think I need it. I have found that the foods I crave do not taste as good as I imagine. I also have a stomach ache within the first few hours after eating them. Why put myself through that? I would like to think I am a relatively intelligent woman, but this borders on ridiculous! This is what I need to remember.
I am amazed at how many flavors you can taste in food that isn’t masked by unbearable sweetness and fat. I love eating food and being able to taste all the ingredients in their purest form. I have discovered a love for vegetables..the green ones, not just Shakeology! I have found my favorite meals include stir-fry vegetables with chicken not cooked with oil, but cooked in a low sodium chicken stock. The best thing at all is that I feel completely satisfied and energized after a day of eating well.
Glad that I got that out of my system! No jelly beans for me right now and I’m off to make turkey burgers for my family on whole wheat buns. Maybe if I’m lucky I can sneak a Chocolate Shakeology in for dessert afterwards! Best of all, no stomach ache for me tonight…Yay me!
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