Monthly Archives: February 2013

Beachbody Challenge, Inspiration, Motivational, Newsletter, Results Pictures

Weekly Newsletter – Team Results Pictures!!! Great reason why to join a challenge group!

A support system.

By Mike Griego (Team Engage Coach)

Why do we need one? That is the question most humans generally ask. What in the world would I need a support system right? “I am MY OWN support system!”…is generally the phrase we belt out. Don’t get me wrong, that is absolutely a fantastic attitude to have. We are our own and best cheerleaders. Yet, what do we do when we need a shoulder to lean on? We can always pick ourselves up in times of need. Positive thoughts always brings us up into a better place . Yet sometimes it is a lot harder to do.

Having a group that has got your back is an extremely helpful tool. A group is there to let you vent, pouring our your frustrations instead of bottling them up inside. Bottled emotions of negativity is where self destruction can easily begin. A group is there to prop you up when you are down but also to praise you when credit is due. A group is there to give support during those tough times and injuries. They are there to kick your rear into gear when you are not feeling the pace or they boost you heavily to push harder than you ever have before.

A positive support network of friends, family, and even strangers has been proven to help people achieve goals, no matter what they are looking to accomplish. A group that meets daily or even weekly can give confidence to the actions done. It is especially true when posting accountability of what was done for the day or days prior to the meeting. Though things may not have been completed on time, tasks could have been rushed through, all effort wasn’t given to a project at hand, a workout could have been skipped, that group is there to support you. They will give you constructive ideas on how to better improve where you lack, not bad mouthing you because of what happened. They will point out flaws and make suggestions on how to make reverse course.

So if you have ever wondered if having a support group is worth it, I can most certainly say it is.

Team Success Stories

 

See all the recorded Team Member results HERE

Upcoming Challenge Groups

  • February 18th – Insanity come join this group and change your life in just 60 days!
  • February 25th – Les Mills Combat.  This is my next program that I will personally doing.
  • March 4 – P90X, P90X2, BodyBeast.  This is my first and still my overall favorite.

If you don’t see the program that you would like to do here, message me as we have group starting all the time.

Upcoming Trainer Chats

Here are the up coming Chats:

  • Beachbody LIVE w/Dan and Rach Tuesday (Feb 12th) at 4:00 PM
  • Beachbody LIVE w/Debbie Siebers Wednesday (Feb. 13th) at 4:00 PM
  • Beachbody LIVE w/Leandro Carvalho Feb 19 at 2:00 PM
  • Beachbody LIVE w/Shaun T Feb 19 at 4:00 PM
  • Beachbody LIVE w/Tony Horton Feb 25th at 6:00 PM
  • Beachbody LIVE w/Chalene Johnson Feb 27th at 7:00 PM
*All times are EST

Watch live here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/beachbody-hq

Monthly Contest

Give a shout out to Wendy Watkins.  She is the winner of January Blood Drive Give away!

Click here for this Months give away: http://youtu.be/bQFClIJSCZ4

Like always please contact me with any questions that you might have as I am here to help.

And don’t forget to keep your goal in front of you and keep forging forward!!

BeachBody, Motivational, P90X, Results Pictures

Daily Success 2/12/2013 – This may sound stupid, but P90X saved me.

5-Jesse-P90X

Although I was always heavily involved in sports growing up, my weight was never under control. By the time I reached high school, I weighed 240 lbs., and because of my weight struggles, I was extremely unhappy with myself, mentally and physically.

It got so bad, I was diagnosed with clinical depression, a condition I “treated” with drugs such as cocaine, cough syrup, marijuana, and alcohol. I was so out of control I had to take a medical leave of absence from college because I was mentally unstable and a danger to myself.

When I almost died from abusing cough syrup, I hit bottom and knew I had to change. I needed a natural way to build the strength I lacked. This may sound stupid, but P90X saved me. The fact that P90X had a fit guide, a nutrition guide, and 12 workouts blew my mind. At first, it was tough. I had to modify, modify, modify everything. But Tony is such a great motivator. I stuck with it and I came out looking more ripped than I ever imagined.

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Even better, I came out a better me. I am so much happier and healthier. I eat healthy, engage in healthy activities, stay away from things that will drag me down. I want to give a big THANK YOU to my Coach., for being there for me and helping every step of the way. And because of how far I have come and how many obstacles I have faced and overcome because of Beachbody.

BeachBody, Beachbody Challenge, Motivational, P90X, Results Pictures, Shakeology

Daily Success 2/11/2013 – I put everything into running my store and just let myself go

4-Monique-P90X-Shakeology

I put everything into running my store and just let myself go. I knew I was gaining weight, but told myself I didn’t have the time to do anything about it. So I was “muffin-topping” around town, squeezing into jeans, “sausaging” into shirts that didn’t fit, and just basically miserable.

After my husband and I went to Vegas, I wanted to share all the pictures we took—but when I looked at them, I was shocked. I couldn’t believe how much weight I had gained. When a friend joked about which one of us could lose the most weight, I Googled “Lose weight in 90 days”…and a YouTube video of Beachbody came up.

Click here to find out more about the Beachbody Challenge and Challenge Groups

I said, ‘if she can lose that much weight, I can, too’ and picked P90X . That was the best thing I’ve ever done. I joined a Challenge Group, started logging my workouts every day to stay accountable, and got on Shakeology.

It was hard, but I kept at it. I had to. I was being accountable. The additional support I got kept me on track. And suddenly, I was amazed with myself. I’ve lost 23 lbs. and 32 inches. My “mom hips” disappeared and now that I drink Shakeology daily for breakfast, I have the energy I never had before to actually get things done.

BeachBody, Beachbody Challenge, Motivational, Results Pictures, Ultimate Reset Cleanse

Daily Success 2/5/2013 – laid up for 8 weeks, I put on 26lbs. because of medication

29-Billy-UR

2012 was not a good year. I fractured my kneecap and while I was laid up for 8 weeks, I put on 26lbs. Not just because I didn’t exercise—but because I couldn’t stop eating. Food is my drug, my poison, and in the past I always thought I could outwork the bad food. But being laid up—and reaching 300 lbs.—forced me to realize that I needed to get my unhealthy eating habits under control.

Many of my friends had done the Ultimate Reset and claimed it was life changing. That’s exactly what I needed, a life-changer. Fast. So I ordered the Ultimate Reset and promised myself I would not fall off the path and I would finish this by the book…no matter what!

The Ultimate Reset was exactly the “tool” to help me correct my food issues, and cleanse my body and overcome all my issues with food. I joined my Coach’s Challenge group, poured myself into it daily and posted away. My group helped me stay accountable.

Click here to find out more about the Beachbody Challenge and Challenge Groups

With the Ultimate Reset I’ve lost 26lbs. and 3 inches off my waist. I have forever changed my view of food. Heck, I lost every craving. To sit here and not have a single craving for a cookie, a candy bar, a fast food place that I should own stock in. Just unreal. Life changing!

I absolutely loved that all the food was laid out for me. The recipes were easy to follow. I knew exactly what to make and how long to cook it. Totally dummy-proof. I am no longer letting food rule my life! I got my life back!

Family, Fun, Health, Monday Meals, Nutrition, Something to do

Monday Meals – Easy Almond Crusted Salmon

You don’t think you can make fancy Almond Crusted Salmon?  Watch how easy it is and it only takes 15 minutes!!  With Monday Meals – Easy Almond Crusted Salmon

Almond Encrusted Salmon
1 serving

1 Salmon Fillet
1/8 Cup Almonds
1 Tsp of Salt
1 1/2 Pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tbs Coconut Oil (melted)

In a food process mix up Almonds, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and cumin.  Cover salmon in a thin layer of coconut oil and then spread the almond mixture on the salmon fillet.  Press the almond mixture into the salmon gently to help the almond mixture stay.

Cook on medium heat for 7-10 minutes until the fish flakes.