Round Two! 21 Day Fix

Well guys, the first rounds of 21 Day Fix have had such amazing results and been so MUCH FUN that I am going to do another Challenge Group for it.  Are you game?  If so, read on....

If I told you I had a program that would give you a fool proof, portion controlled meal plan that was as simple to follow as putting food in color coordinated containers, would you be interested?

If I told you I had a program that would give you 30 minute workouts but deliver the results of 1 to 2 hour workout sessions, would you be interested?

If I told you I had a program that lasted ONLY 21 days, but where you lost 5-15 pounds in those 21 days would you be interested?

If I told you I had a program that combined ALL THREE of the above into one simple program would you......never mind......of course you would!!!

Introducing the brand new, revolutionary program that is changing the game of fitness and nutrition....

                                               21 Day Fix!!

This is by FAR the most incredible, genius, simple fitness and nutrition program I have seen.
  

• 7 workouts designed for everyone from the beginner to the advanced
• 7 portion control, color coded containers
• Full nutrition guide and meal plan to guide you step by step through the entire 21 days
• 30 day supply of Shakeology (nutritional supplement and meal replacement shake)
• $2 shipping
• Me as your coach to offer you 24/7 support and motivation as well as the support and motivation of our entire test group

All of this for $160!!  AMAZING deal

To apply to be a part of the group, send an email to thegoars@gmail.com; new group starts April 7!  

To your health!! ~ F2

The dreaded weight loss plateau! Eeeek!

We've all been there.  After months of hardwork and effort, we step on the scale and....nothing.  No movement.  But you've been busting your booty working out and eating healthy, so what gives???

Here are 5 tips to help you bust through that frustrating plateau!!

1.  Ignore the scale and pay attention to measurements instead.  As we get in shape, we gain muscle where fat used to be and as we all know, muscle weighs more than fat.  So keep track of your measurements and you may see that while the scale may not be moving, your body shape is changing and leaning out.


2.  Eat more protein.  Research suggests that shifting fat and carbohydrate calories to protein calories may help weight loss.  But too much protein causes health problems – stick to 20% of your daily calories from protein. If you are eating 1500 calories per day, 20% is 300 calories – and at 4 calories per gram that equals about 75 grams of protein per day.

3.  Add weights.  One of the best ways to overcome a plateau is to increase your resistance or weight while exercising.   Exercise both burns calories and builds muscle.  The more muscle you have, the higher your Basic Metabolic Rate.  Increase the resistance or weights while training and you will increase your muscle mass and metabolism.

4.  Change your routine.  Changing your physical activity routine, your diet or both can be a great way to overcome a weight loss plateau.  Despite the lack of scientific support for this technique most fitness experts agree that it is worth trying.  Alternate physical activities (both aerobic exercises and weight lifting) to work different muscle groups and keep things interesting!  Try something you haven't done before.  Bottom line, mix things up to get your body moving in a way that it is not used to!

5.  Drink more water.  Did you know you should be drinking half of your body weight in water every single day.Water is important for more than just hydration.  When we are losing weight, water is generated in the body as a normal part of fat metabolism.  This can cause unwanted water-related weight gain.  The solution is not less water, but more water to encourage our body to excrete more water and reach a healthy water balance.  Additionally, when fat cells shrink they release toxins that need to be eliminated by our liver, kidneys, skin and digestive tract.  If we don’t drink enough water the toxins build up and may interact negatively with our hormones and cause increased fat storage.  Drinking water also helps us feel full and regulate our appetite.  I like to drink a glass of water before every meal.

To your health!


~F2

Healthy, nutritious AND yummy dessert? Yes please!!!

Ok guys,

I just made these and they are ridiculous!  So yummy, I like them cold!  And they are full of all of the vitamins and nutrition you get from Shakeology, but in a dessert!  Best of both worlds!!

To make:

1. Combine Shakeology, oats, peanuts, and raisins in a large mixing bowl and mix well. 
2. Add almond milk and peanut butter; mix well.
3. Press mixture into 8x8 inch baking pan; cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours
4. Sprinkle with peanuts if you're fancy.
5. Cut in 24 bars and enjoy (just not all 24 at once).

To your health!
~F2

To Challenge Pack or not to Challenge Pack?

When purchasing a Beachbody fitness program, people always ask me why they should get the Challenge Pack instead of just the DVD program.  Well let me ask you a few questions…do you like a good bargain?  Do you like getting a product for a fraction of its regular price?  Do you want to get the best results possible with your new fitness program?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, then a Challenge Pack is for you.

Let me break it down a little further here:

When buying a Beachbody Challenge Pack you are combining the DVDs and Shakeology into one discounted package.  Let’s take the new P90X3 Challenge Pack as an example (*note the P90X3 Challenge Pack is currently on sale for $180, normal price is $205):

The P90X3 DVD set is $119.95.  Add in $13.78 for shipping and $10.79 for tax and you will pay $144.52

Shakeology is $129.95.  Add in $14.94 for shipping and $11.70 for tax and you will pay $156.59

Now if you bought those two things together (not in a Challenge Pack) in will cost you $301.02

So let’s say you decided you do like a good bargain and you decide you want to order the Challenge Pack, you will get both the P90X3 DVD AND the Shakeology for $198.20 ($180 plus $2 shipping and $16.20 tax).  That’s right, just by choosing the Challenge Pack you qualify for $2 Super Discount Shipping and you get the entire package for $102 LESS than buying them separate!!!

Ok so we’ve established that you like a good bargain, well what about getting a product for practically half off?

Well you are paying $198.20 for the Challenge Pack. The DVDs alone would cost $144.52 if you bought them separately, that means that you are getting Shakeology for a whopping $53.68!!  That is a fraction of the cost it would be to buy just the Shakeology (if I may remind you that was $156.59)

Wait, Shakeology for $53.68??? Now that is a smoking hot deal!!!!! 

But wait, remember you said you wanted to get the best results possible with your new fitness program?  Well drinking Shakeology daily will give your more energy, reduce cravings and guess what…..help you lose weight! 

So the questions isn't really why a Challenge Pack, the question is WHY NOT?  Email me at thegoars@gmail.com if you want to talk to me about setting you up with the right program and Challenge Pack to help you reach your goals!

So you want to be a Beachbody coach?

  

Looking for info on what it means to be a Beachbody coach?  Below I am going to outline what exactly a Beachbody coach is and why I love being one!

First off let me tell you Beachbody is not a “pyramid scheme” like you may have heard.  Beachbody products have been around for a little under 15 years.  They started marketing on infomercials which you most likely have seen a time or two.  Then they noticed that customers were discussing the products, recommending them to each other and providing support to each other on the Beachbody discussion boards.  So they thought if people are so passionate about these products and are doing this for free, what would happen if we paid them?  

And so the coaching network was born.  And no, it is not just the people at the top or those that got in in the beginning that can only make the big bucks.  There are coaches who have only been a coach for 2 to 3 years and are literally making high six figure incomes!  I have seen it over and over. 

So let me tell you a little bit about me and my coaching experience.  My team, Team Phoenix, is a group of motivated individuals who provide support, motivation and encouragement to people on a daily basis to help them achieve their health and fitness goals. We have a closed Facebook support group where we answer questions, provide help and basically act as mentors to each other to help ALL of us reach our goals.  I myself provide free coaching advice and support to people who are enrolled as my customer or coach with a free Team Beachbody account.  As a coach my job is to help you set realistic health and fitness goals.  Then, together we create an action plan.  We work together to help you set your goals and reach them!

Now that my business is growing I also help my coaches that have joined my team to duplicate my success.  I do this by providing one on one training and support and (and support through our coach closed Facebook support group). There is no greater feeling in the world than seeing your coaches and teammates succeed!!!

Important things to consider before you decide to become a coach:

Being a Beachbody Coach is NOT a “get rich quick scheme”. It is hard work and you get out what you put in. If you treat it like a hobby it will pay you like a hobby.  For some people they are just looking for a part time thing and some “fun money”.  For me, I am looking to make enough money to replace my “real job” income so I can stay home with my kids. So if you aren’t willing to put in the time and effort you aren’t going to succeed. In addition to putting in the effort, you also need to put in the time.  There is a very true saying in Beachbody: “Be Here in A YEAR”, that means give this business 100% for a year and you will be AMAZED!

You need to be a product of the product:

In order to believe in what you put out towards people, you need to actually experience the products. I believe in Team Beachbody's philosophy that you need to use their products in order to be able to explain the benefits of the research they've done. I have done Focus T25 and now P90X3 and currently drink Shakeology every day and follow the clean eating lifestyle. I do not SELL anything except for a healthy lifestyle that is based upon the principles of eating healthy and regular exercise!  Of course I do promote Beachbody fitness programs and supplements because they work!  I can honestly say that Beachbody programs have transformed my life and that of my family’s.  We are all healthier and happier than we have ever been.

So, what does it take to become a coach?:

•                  -  A one-time fee of $39.99 to become a Beachbody coach.  This is not a yearly or reoccurring fee. You pay it one time and that is it.  You can also get that $40 fee waived if you sign up with a challenge pack or you or your spouse is active military then that fee is waived! (let me know if you want more information on these options).  Where else can you basically open a franchise of a super successful company for a $40 investment???

•                  -  A monthly website fee of $15. Beachbody gives you three canned websites where you can do some minor personalization. I don’t know of anywhere else where you can pay $15 and get three fully functioning well-designed websites for your business.

To remain an active coach you need to have a Personal Volume (PV) of 50 points per month. Purchasing a month's supply of Shakeology (at a 25% discount) is 90PV for example and you're done!

Benefits: 


•   You receive a 25% commission on anything you sell through your Beachbody website. One order of Shakeology is a commission of $32!

•   You can, if you choose to, create a team of coaches as well.  You can create a business based off of a team of people who are passionate about helping people.  Your success will be a direct result of how many lives you have changed!

•   You receive a 25% discount on all Beachbody products including merchandise. The savings on Shakeology alone covers the $15 monthly website fee.

•          You get paid on a weekly basis, every Thursday morning! Direct deposit right into your account!

•          NO inventory to carry, Beachbody takes care of everything, the orders, the shipping, all of it!

•                 Access to an entire team of experts on health and fitness.

·      Access to marketing materials and guidance on how to build your business.  They literally provide you with everything you need to successfully market your business (on every product they sell)!

·      Exciting trips, rewards etc.  All expense paid trips to exotic locations!  All you have to do is help people lose weight and get healthy.  I am taking my husband on the Beachbody trip to Cancun, and plan to have it paid for by Beachbody!!

Let me help YOU get in the best physical and financial shape of your life! 

Contact me at thegoars@gmail.com

Exercising while sick...

Should you do it?  How do you know when to push through or hang up your sneakers?

Here is a great article on exercising while sick

Ask the Expert: Can I Exercise with a Cold?

By Steve Edwards

Shut it down and get some rest.. It will help you get well sooner and it might end up improving your results in the long term.

When you're sick, your body uses its recovery properties to fight the illness. When you exercise, you use these same properties to recover. To your body, trying to exercise when you're sick is effectively the same thing as overtraining. You won't be able to recover from exercise, rendering it useless, as well as increasing the risk of making your illness worse and lengthening your downtime.

Believe it or not, there are actually a couple of upsides to being sick. It both raises your metabolism and heightens your immune response, meaning that you can eat more than normal and not gain weight. Your immune system also releases performance-enhancing hormones that both fight the infection and help you heal microtrauma incurred during your training program. Because of these factors, when I'm sick during a training cycle I consider it my recovery week. Here is my protocol:

At the onset of symptoms I bump my vitamin C and zinc levels, drink a ton of water, and sleep as much as possible. If I catch it early enough, I'll miss the cold. However, your body plays an insidious trick on you at the onset of a cold. Before you feel symptoms, your adrenal system kick-starts the immune response, which often results in a great workout—too good. Prior to a competition, if an athlete sets a personal record or looks too strong, their coach will often shut them down in anticipation of potential pending illness. If a workout feels spectacular out of the blue, consider backing off and adding immune-boosting supplements to your regimen.

Once I know I'm sick, I rest as much as I possibly can. I clear my social schedule, work as little as possible, and shelve any projects (even mental ones) that can wait. My diet becomes very clean. No coffee, alcohol, sugar, junk, and I drink a ton of water. Also, I eat a lot of small meals all day long. Your body needs nutrients when it's sick but doesn't want the energy burden of digesting large meals.

When the cold has turned the corner I begin moving more. I'll do low-level aerobic exercise and light yoga—restorative exercise. I'll build this gradually as I feel better, so that when the symptoms are gone I can hit it hard, right where I left off. When I follow my protocol strictly it will actually aid my fitness program in the long run.

Finally, there are times when you're sick when hard exercise might help, but it's rare. The most common is near the end of a cold, where the infection has run its course but you still have minor symptoms. You might have heard someone say, "I blew the cold out of my system" with exercise. Just be careful you don't try this too early or you'll get worse. Patience may not be your favorite part of training, but sometimes you gotta not do what you gotta not do.

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I am beyond excited to announce the forming of my newest Challenge Group – P90x3!  We will begin Monday January 6 and be there to support and encourage each other for the entire 90 day program.  90 days seems like a long time, but these “P90” programs are so successful for a reason. 

Since P90X3 is not released until December 10^th, I am taking pre-registrations now.   Email me at thegoars@gmail.com for info on how to pre-register.

For the Challenge group I am recommending the Challenge Pack.

WHY SHOULD I BUY THE P90X3 CHALLENGE PACK?

The Challenge Pack is the best of the best deals.  The combination of P90X3 and Shakeology will get you the absolute best results possible, and you receive a LOT more for your money at the same time!  When you purchase the P90X3 Challenge Pack from me you’ll receive the following:

P90X3 Program DVDs

30 Full Shakeology Meal Replacement Shakes

P90X3 Nutrition Guide

90 Day P90X3 Calendar

Free Shipping

30-Day free Club Membership to Beachbody

ME, as your personal Coach!

The P90X3 Challenge Pack, which includes your entire workout program and the best meal replacement- Shakeology , for $205. BUT for a limited time, the Challenge Pack will be available to you for $180! This is an incredible deal considering the price for P90X3 alone will be around $120. You’ll get Shakeology for HALF the price! A $60 savings AND get FREE Shipping & Handling!

Here is what we’ve found out about the workout so far:

THE MUSCLE ACCELERATION SYSTEM • Studies shows that the most dramatic body transformations happen in the first 30 minutes of exercise. • Tony Horton took everything he’s proven with Muscle Confusion™ and Muscle Integration, and tailored new routines to take advantage of this science of shorter workouts. • The MUSCLE ACCELERATION SYSTEM combines a highly-structured schedule with an incredibly high level of intensity and an unprecedented variety of moves that keeps every muscle challenged for the full 30 minutes. • A 90-day extreme fitness program designed to get you ripped in just 30 minutes a day. Each one of the accelerated 30-minute workouts has been uniquely developed to produce the greatest physical change in your body, in the most efficient way.

The 90 Day Program : Three 30-Day Blocks • 16 30-Minute P90X-style workouts • 6 Days a Week • All you need is weights/bands, a way to do chin-ups (**I personally won’t be doing these, but will be using resistance bands to do seated rows instead), and 30 minutes/day. • a fitness guide • 90 day workout calendar to guide you through the 90 days.

 IMPORTANT NOTE – P90X3 is NOT a sequel to P90X or P90X2, nor is it a graduate program. • Users do not have to be in great shape or need to complete P90X or P90X2 in order to do P90X3.

X3 Schedule Choices • CLASSIC – Traditional balance of cardio and resistance, will help you gain muscle and lose fat • LEAN – Designed for those who prefer a more toned look, where you’ll target functionality, mobility and cardio over resistance training • MASS – For those looking for bulk over getting ripped, you will focus on more resistance training, while incorporating a higher caloric intake into your diet • DOUBLES – As Tony would say, this schedule is for workout “psychos” who have the ability to push through two workouts per day.

Watch the promo video below and get inspired!!!!

P90X3 Promo Video