Seasoned chicken wrap with tomato basil hummus

Ingredients 

- 4oz chicken seasoned

- (1) 6inch whole wheat tortilla wrap

- 2 tablespoons tomato basil hummus 

- apple (or any other serving of fruit)

-olive oil

Directions

- Cut 4oz of chicken into strips and season

- On stove top pan place olive oil into pan and cook chicken on medium heat for 4-5 moon on each side or until chicken is done.

- Take 6in whole wheat tortilla wrap and place it in microwave for 10 sec to soften it up t make it easier to hold.

-Once heated take 2 tbsp of tomato basil hummus and spread evenly onto tortilla 

- Once spread take chicken and place in middle of tortilla

-Wrap tortilla and use a toothpick to hold together

-Place in microwave for 30 sec to heat and help tortilla wrap stay together 

- Serve with apple or other serving of fruit 

Pasta Primavera with Feta (From Les Mills Pump Diet Guide)

   Ingredients

 - 3/4 cup whole wheat pasta, (measured after cooking)

 - 1 cup steamed vegetables

 -1/3 cup reduced-fat crumbled feta cheese 

 -ground black pepper 

 Directions

 Boil water and cook pasta to desired texture then drain water 

measure out 1 cup steamed vegetables cooked and 1/3 cup feta cheese 

Combined all ingredients into pan and stir until feta cheese melts.

Once mixed and feta cheese has melt place in bowl and add black pepper for taste.

    

Nutritional Facts

Calories-310 Fat-7g / Saturated fat-4g / Carbohydrates-47g / Protein-18g / Fiber-7g 

Turkey meatloaf with whole wheat pasta

Ingredients  

   - 4oz Ground Turkey

   - 1/4 cup Egg Whites

   - 2 tbsp Bread Crumbs

   - Assorted seasonings (optional)

   - 3oz Whole Wheat Pasta

   -1/4 cup homemade or organic pasta sauce

  Directions

  

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Take 4 oz Ground Turkey and flatten into the shape of a pancake. Pour half of the 1/4 cup of egg whites over the ground turkey. Next add 1 tbsp of bread crumbs on top of the ground turkey. Use your hands to combined all the ingratiates together. Once combined flatten the ground turkey once again and add the remaining egg whites and bread crumbs and repeat previous step. Once all ingratiates are combined place turkey onto a nonstick cookie sheet and form into the shape of a meatloaf. At this time you can add any seasonings of your liking for extra taste. Once formed place the loaf into the oven for 25 min. Boil water and cook 3oz of Whole Wheat pasta. Once cooked mix 1/4 cup pasta sauce with whole wheat pasta and use any extra sauce for dipping sauce for your turkey meatloaf.

Seasoned Turkey meatloaf with brown rice and asparagus

 Ingredients 

4oz ground turkey

2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

1/3 cup egg whites

assorted seasoning (your preferance)

1 cup brown rice

olive oil

4-6 pieces of asparagus 

 Directions 

-preheat oven to 350 degrees

-Take ground turkey and spread it out into a flat circle 

-pour half of the 1/3 cup of egg whites and half of the bread crumbs on top of the turkey and mix it together with your hands. Once mixed add remaining egg whites and bread crumbs and repeat last step.

- Once combined flatten the turkey into a pancake shape. add desired spices into the center of the turkey

- Fold one side of the turkey over to the other and with your hands make turkey into a ball making sure spices stay in the center of the turkey. (this will keep all of the flavor in the meatloaf once cooked) 

- Place turkey onto a non stick cookie sheet and shape into a meatloaf 

- Place in oven for 25-30min 

-Cook brown rice on stove top or microwave (your preference) once cooked drizzle olive oil onto rice and add seasoning for flavor if so choose. 

- Take asparagus and place into large pan filled with 2 inches of water. Place on stove and cover steam cook for for 5-8 min. or until asparagus is cooked. 

Want to bring your healthy food with you on the go? here's how!

When you are out on the road, traveling or even at work it is sometimes really hard to stick with your diet and eat healthy. Many times you want to cook all your food at home, but have no way of taking it with you and keeping it cold so it dose not go bad. Also there are times you are in such a rush in the morning you have no time to make a meal. Well here a few tips on how you can bring your healthy food anywhere and it will never go bad.



 Magic Bullet 

 The Magic Bullet is an amazing blender that can mix up just about anything. I use mine everyday and can tell you I do not know what I would do without it. it is great for quick on the go meals. You can throw some fruit protein powder and almond milk in there and mix it up. It takes only a few seconds to make a delicious tasting healthy smoothie. It is also great because it is so small you can take it with you where ever you go. Whether it be your work, hotel room, or any other place you travel this blender will work perfect for you.

Shaker Cup

 Another great and handy tool is the good old Shaker cup. You can take this anywhere. You can leave one in your office, have one in your car for food emergencies, and nothing will happen to it. These shaker bottles are very cheap, and all you have to do is put some water or beverage of your choice in mix some protein powder or Shakeology in it and shake it until the contents of the bottle are fully mixed. I use mine everyday and when I am out on the go. The bottles come in different sizes and colors.

Shaker bottle

The 6 Pack Bag

 This is by far the best lunch box I have ever used and do not think anything else will compare. If you are big into eating healthy and are on the go a lot this bag is perfect for you. Here is a brief description of the main features of the 6 Pack Bag.

6 Pack Bag

3 shelved system 

The 6 Pack Bag comes with a great feature only seen in this bag. In the center compartment there are 3 shelves that you can slide the plastic containers that come with the bag into. These shelve are adjustable and can hold up to 3 containers. This is great because they stay secure no matter where you are going and they will not move around and have all your food spill everywhere. This bag also comes in a bigger size that holds up to 6 containers for those of you who eat a lot of food and are away from home for a long period of time.

3 shelved system

Plastic containers that come with the bag

  Vitamin and pill holder

 Another great feature to the bag is the top compartment. Here you can carry with you all your vitamins and pills for the day. This is great because they are separated into different slots to put your different pills in. Also there is a larger area to place other things in it as well. I have found Protein bars fit perfectly in the larger compartment.

Ice packs

 To keep every cold in your bag you use 2 plastic ice packs. These 2 ice packs slide right on the sides of where the food containers are kept. The insulated interior of the bag keeps the food cold all day long. I have used this before working a 16+ hour shift and at the end of the shift everything was still cold!  

Ice packs

 Side compartments 

 The last feature of the bag are the 2 side compartments. These 2 compartments are great for putting different items in the bag such as water bottles, fruit, utensils, and it even fits a full size shaker bottle in there as well. These side compartments come in very handy when you have extra things you want to bring with you and want to keep cool. 

Side compartments on the 6 Pack Bag

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INSANITY workout tips

One of the more popular workouts out there from Beachbody is INSANITY. INSANITY is an amazing program that will get you completely ripped and in the best cardiovascular shape of your life all from home. I have been getting questions about this workout often so I decided to take some of the most popular questions and answer here on my blog.

#1 Who can do INSANITY?
A common question that comes up is who can do INSANITY. Is it for anyone or is it just for fit people. In my opinion INSANITY can work for anyone who is willing to put the effort into it. I do not believe that only "fit" people can do this workout but anyone is capable of using the program. I will say though it is a very difficult and advanced program, so if you are not willing to push yourself past your own limits then I would not recommend this workout for you.

#2 Can INSANITY be modified to be easier? 
INSANITY requires you to use your body weight to perform every exercise. Just like the rest of Beachbody programs INSANITY can be modified. Here are a few tips on how to modify the workout for yourself.

- When performing the plyometric jumping moves you do not have to jump as high as the people on the TV jump at your own comfort zone. Even if you have to start with just squatting up and down or just a small hop that is fine. You will over time become better at the moves and build more explosive power making you able to jump higher.

- During push up moves in the program you do not have to go all the way down and be on your feet. Instead of this you can go to your knees and just go down as far as you can. You will find after time you will become stronger and be able to go deeper into the push ups and be able to get off your knees and onto your toes.

- Go at your own pace. what I mean by this is go at your own speed you feel comfortable at. You do not have to go at the speed of everyone on the TV because you will most likely not make it threw the workout. Begin at a pace that you can do safely and that allows you to get your heart rate up. This is important because if your heart rate is to low it will not burn calories like you should be if your heart rate was at it's calorie burning zone.

#3 can I take more breaks then they allow and still get an effective workout? 
Many people believe that to get an effective workout they have to do everything that they see on the screen. This is not true. If you have to take more breaks then allowed go for it don't be afraid to take breaks! You will notice when you start you will be taking many breaks because INSANITY is like no other workout you have ever done. Over time you will see that you are able to push yourself further into the workouts and take less breaks. This is where you will see the change in your body. I do not recommend though to take a long break when ever you want to. Take just enough time to rest to catch your breath and get back into it! The max rest you should take is no longer then 10 seconds. If you start standing around for longer then this your heart rate will start to go down and you will start to burn less calories.

#4 What is the best shoes to wear during INSANITY or can I do it barefoot?
INSANITY requires you to be moving on your feet quite a bit. The entire workout is designed for you to be on your feet and be jumping around a lot! What I recommend to anyone starting out is to wear a shoe that gives you a lot of support. The reason for this is because when you are jumping around so much it will take a toll on your legs, knees, and lower back. Not many people are use to this much stress on there lower body so a good supportive shoe will take some of the stress off your body. There are other people who do prefer working out barefoot. What I recommend is that if you are use to plyometric jump training and you have a strong base who can perform each move with perfect form then go for it. I have done both with one exception. I use Zig Techs and Vibrams when I do INSANITY. I started off with the Zig Techs at first until I got use to the moves and got my form down perfect. After that I decided to try and use the Vibrams. I noticed quite a difference between the two. The Zig Techs gave a lot more support, but the Vibrams made it feel like I was barefoot and was able to move a lot quicker durning the workouts with less restriction on my feet.

#5 Can I run while doing INSANITY?
Coming from a track background myself I can relate to this question. Should I run durning INSANITY. this one is a tough one, but this is my thoughts on the question. INSANITY puts a beating on your legs and running dose the same thing. For you beginners out there I do not suggest running while doing INSANITY because you are not use to the stress on your legs. To much stress on your legs that are not use to them can cause injury such as muscle pulls, cramping, and even stress fractures. To play it safe which is the most important thing to do I suggest go threw one round first then if you feel strong you can add some running into the program.


Those are a few of the most common questions I get about INSANITY. If anyone has any questions about the workout feel free to leave a comment below or make me your coach by clicking here which will give you access to me 24/7 to answer any questions you have and help you with anything else fitness.



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My Updated P90X/INSANITY Transformation

Here is my updated P90X/INSANITY Transformation video. I hope you all will take the time to watch it and hope it will inspire you to change your lives like I have done with these workouts!

What weight should I use durning Les Mills Pump workouts?

 I have been ask by some people about how much weight they should use during Les Mills Pump workouts. When people are interested in the program they see that it comes with only 30lbs of weight all together ( two 5lb plates and two 10lb plates) and do not think this is enough. Coming from someone who is currently using the program this is my thoughts on your weight selection durning the workouts.

Les Mills Pumps workouts target every muscle in your body. It is a total body workout hitting every muscle head to toe. Depending on what muscle group you are working out will depend on how much weight you can lift. If you are hitting the big muscles in your body like back or legs then you can go heavier then if your doing smaller muscles like shoulders. When I am working out I have found that the weights that came with the program are not heavy enough to get a super effective workout in certain areas like squats, back, and chest. Due to this I got the additional 25lb plates to add to what I already had. With this additional weight I have the perfect amount of weight to get the best possible workout with perfect form.

I must stress one very important thing about this workout. This workout is designed for high repetitions with the use of lower weight. In some workouts you are doing over 800 reps! That's a lot of reps my friends! So before you decide to go heavy with the weights first leave your ego at the door at first. The most important thing here durning these workouts is FORM! If you do not have perfect form durning the entire workout you can run the risk of hurting yourself and we do not want that. I highly suggest to everyone I coach and enquire about this program is start off light until your perfect your form once that is perfected then you can move onto higher weights.

I have been lifting for a long time now and the moves performed durning this workout are moves that I have done many times. I have perfected the form so this is the reason why I lift heavier weights then what is advised. Here are my top tips for weight selection durning Les Mills Pump works.

- Before starting the workouts make sure you can perform each move with just the bar itself with perfect form. From there add weight until your form begins to become unsteady. At this point you should stop at this weight until perfect form is reached and then raise your weight again.

- This program is designed for low weights high repetitions so if you do not feel the burn in the targeted muscle at first it will come towards the end of the session. If you do not feel the burn and your form is perfect you can then add additional weight to get a better workout and better burn in your muscles.

- For those of you who love lifting heavy please for your safety leave your ego at the door! If you try and lift very heavy right out of the gate with these workouts your are one: going to wear yourself out very quickly due to the high repetitions. Second: lifting very heavy right out of the gate will highly increase your risk of injury. Again I can't stress enough perfect your form before adding on the weight.

- There is nothing wrong with not using weights and just using the bar. If you are just starting out and even using the 5lb plates make you unsteady on your feet then just start off with the bar. By doing this will help you prefect your form in the safest way possible, and you can still get a great workout with just the bar.

i hope these tips can help some of you out there who are about to start or currently using Les Mills Pump to get a better experience out of the program and help prevent any unnecessary injuries. If you would like to purchase additional weights for the program Click here

                                                                                                                                  KIA KAHA
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Les Mills Pump review Pump and Burn

   Today starts week 2 of Les Mills Pump and a brand new workout Pump and Burn. Here is my review on this workout.

    Pump and Burn is the first workout of the second week of the program. It is different then the previous Pump Challenge workout in a few ways. First off this workout is 35 min long instead of 20 min. like Pump Challenge. On top of that you are performing the different exercises for 5 min each 2 min longer then the previous workouts. The moves during this workout are the same as the Pump Challenge, but longer.

    When I started the workout I noticed a few differences. First the location of the workouts was moved onto a stage with a group of people standing in front of the trainers. Also there were new trainers introduced into the program. You begin with a warm up with lighter weights. Once that is completed you move onto the following moves for 5 minutes each. They include squats, chest, back, hamstrings, shoulders, and abs.

    Just like Pump Challenge this workout gave me a great pump and got me sweating quickly. At first you do not seem to be doing that much but I promise you, you will start to feel the burn in your muscles very quickly once you get into it. I have found the most difficult out of all the moves in the workout is hamstrings. This section requires balance and the ability to push past your comfort zone to create the change you want in your body. All of the trainers once again were great motivators and I found that I did not have to look at the screen to know what to do. That is how well they instruct this workout!

    My overall thought on this workout are very positive. I was very impressed with the design of the program, the trainers, and the workout that I got out of it. Like the rest of the program thus far I would personally highly recommend this workout to anyone.

Les Mills Pump review Hard Core Abs

Today was the first time I tried out the Les Mills Pump workout Hard Core Abs. Here is my thoughts and review of this workout.

Like the rest of the workouts in week one Hard Core Abs was 20 min long. When I went into the workout I had the mindset of it being similar to Ab Ripper X from P90X. All you needed for this workout was your own body weight no weights required. When you began you start off at a slow pace and I did not feel much at all in my abs in regards to the abs burning. the moves were very simple to do and the tempo went along with the music in the background.

As the workout progressed the moves began to get a little bit harder and I started to feel the burn in the abs half way thorough. At this point my entire core was on fire and I could really feel my abs working. The combination of moves was working the entire abdominal section and felt great.

The second half of the workout consisted of working strictly on your oblique muscles. This half like the previous started off slow, but began to pick up quickly. after a short time I could start to feel the burn in my obliques and knew they were working hard. some of the moves during this part requires a bit of balance. The great thing is every move during the workout like the rest of the program has a modified  option to follow for beginners.  

Overall I was very impressed with this workout. I was able to feel a great burn in my abs and my obliques  I also felt like my abs were very tight which is a great indication that it was a great workout. I would again highly suggest this workout to anyone.



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Day 1 Les Mills Pump Pump Challenge

   Today I received Les Mills Pump in the mail and I decided that I would blog about my first round of the program and let everyone know what I think of it. I decided I will write a review about each workout and from then on a review at the end of each phase. So here is my day 1 review.

   The first workout in phase 1 of Les Mills Pump is called Pump Challenge and is 20 min. long. At first I was skeptical can you get a good workout in with light weight in only 20 min? Let me tell you yes you can! lol. After the 20 min every muscle in my body was super pumped and I felt the burn in every muscle of my body especially my legs.

  The moves included squats, deadlifts, bent over rows, clean and presses, chest press, triceps presses, standing lunges, and a combination of shoulder flies and presses with the weighted plates. Each phase lasted about 3 minutes with different tempos throughout each set. These changes really got the muscles pumped up and really made the muscles burn.  

   The toughest move in my opinion was the lunges. With the lunges you need balance and focus to keep perfect form. Also the legs start to burn very quickly with this move so go light on the weight. A big thing with this workout is leave your ego at the door and use light weights especially with the lunges. I am the type of person who loves to lift heavy, but how this program is designed you only need light weight. Along with that the most important thing is keep perfect form during every exercise so you do not get hurt. My suggestions is start light until you have perfect form then work your way up in weight slowly.

   Overall I was very impressed with the first workout from Les Mills Pump. I did not think that I would get such a great workout in such a small amount of time and with such little weight. This proves you do not have to lift heavy weights all the time to get results. I highly recommend this workout for anyone who is interested in trying Les Mills Pump. You can click the link below to get started with Les Mills Pump and transform your body.      



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Body Beast Update

  Are you ready to build muscle and put some serious size on right in your own home in just 90 days? Well Beachbody finally has the answer for this and this answer is called Body Beast. After years of customers of Beachbody asking of ways to bulk up and gain muscle mass the workout is finally here. Some brand new information has just been released and here is what we know so far.

  Body Beast will be a 90 day muscle building program that will build muscle and burn fat to put some serious mass on. This program will come with a 90 day diet plan with everything laid out for you to fuel your body to get that muscle on. Though there is very little information available yet for Body Beast, there is a new video just released that gives us a sneak preview of what Body Beast will be like. After watching this video I am personally very excited for this program to come out. Body Beast will be available this summer so if your looking to put on some serious size get ready the Beast is coming!



 

  

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Workout Update

     Over the winter I decided to change things up a bit and try and bulk up using P90X and lifting heavy at the local gym. over that time I was able to put on 12lbs, but of course it was not all muscle. Knowing that the summer months are fast approaching and I would be heading to the beach quite a bit I wanted to start cutting so I decided to start a round of INSANITY. Here is my review on my third round of INSANITY.

     As you all know INSANITY is one of the tougher workouts from Beachbody and can be difficult to complete. I had not done INSANITY for about 8 months and was not to sure how I would do after such a long break from the workouts. On the first day it felt like it was the first time I have ever done the workout! It is shocking what time away from a program like this can do to you. The first week was the toughest just like the first round. As I got to the second week and third week I was able to jump right back into it like I have never left the workouts.

    Once I began the second month of INSANITY I was excited and a bit curious how I would respond to the Max Interval workouts. Surprisingly it was not as bad as I thought it would be. The first time I did these workouts it felt like day one all over again taking a lot of breaks and not being able to get through the entire workout. This time around it was just as difficult, but I was able to get through all the workouts occasionally taking breaks but nothing like the first round. This shows how important it is to be overall fit in strength training and also cardio.

   I currently have 2 more weeks left of this round of INSANITY and I am very happy with the results. It looks like I will be back to 5% body fat by the end of the program and over all have gained 6lbs of muscle. Comparing my before pictures to my most recent I can tell that I have put more size and definition on my body. Once I complete my third round I will start INSANITY ASYLUM to get ready for Tough Mudder and the Spartan Beast race that I will be running the the next few months. Below are my before and after from my second round of INSANITY before my bulking phase and my most recent picture taken today.        



                   Before                                                                                                  After                                                                            

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Healthy Turkey meatloaf with pasta

     Here is a list of heathy meals that are very easy to make 

Pasta primavera with feta

Turkey meatloaf with whole wheat pasta

Seasoned turkey meatloaf with seasoned brown rice and asparagus

How to workout of the road

    I get asked how can you workout when you are traveling or on vacation. I know that you can not take along with you your dumbbells and pull up bars everywhere you go that is impossible, but there are ways you can still get a great workout in anywhere you go. Here are a few tips on how to still get a great workout when your on the road or on vacation.

   The great thing about Beachbody products is that most programs you need very little equipment and space to workout in. Along with they many programs allow you to modify workouts that use dumbbells. A great alternative that works just as well as dumbbells is resistance bands. Resistance bands are very cheap and come in all different tensions anywhere from 5lbs to 100lbs and anywhere weight in between. These bands are made of a highly flexible rubber that is very strong and fits right into a suitcase with no trouble at all. The great thing is you can do every move with the resistance bands that you would be able to do with the dumbbells.

   Find yourself in a place with no TV or DVD player? No problem try this. Bring your laptop with you and play the DVD's right from there. The laptop is very portable and you don't even have to plug it in anywhere just put the DVD in and you are good to go. I have used my laptop many times when I have found myself in a place where there is no TV.

  Two of the best workouts that I have used out on the road is INSANITY and INSANITY the ASYLUM. These workouts are the best for the road because all you need for INSANITY is you and for ASYLUM you only need the agility latter and bands. All you have to do is pop the workout into the DVD player or laptop in your hotel room and you are ready for a great workout.

   If you find yourself in a hotel room with little or no room in it here are a few tips to find a space to do your workout in. Move some furniture around the hotel room to give you enough space to perform your workout if possible. If this is not an option almost all hotels have fitness centers right in them. Just take your laptop with you down to the hotel gym and you can do your workout right in there. Another alternative is go to the front desk and ask them if they have an empty room you could use for about an hour. Most likely they will and will be more the happy to let you use it. Last time I was at a hotel the hotel gym was packed so I went to the front desk and they let me use one of there empty rooms with no issues at all.  

   As you can see there are still ways you can workout even when your on the road and on vacation. So many people think that because they are away from home they can not workout but you can. Next time your on the road use these tips to stay on track with your fitness goals and to continue to live a healthy lifestyle.

      


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300 push up challenge

     So today I was talking to a friend who also does P90X, INSANITY etc and he told me he heard country singer Kenny Chesney can do 300 push ups in 10 minutes. when he told me this I got curious how long would it take me to do 300 push ups. From day one till now of P90X and the INSANITY workouts I have done my fair share of push ups and have gotten pretty good at them. My friend and I decided that we were going to make a challenge to see who could do 300 push ups the fastest and see if either of us could do it in under 10 minutes.

     First was my friend he was able to do the 300 push ups taking many breaks in between. it took him 10 min 45sec to complete the 300 push ups. Next was me. I have been doing push ups all my life and do 100 every morning once I step out of bed. My plan was to do 6 sets of 50 as fast as I could. my time 4min 15sec! I was shocked that I was able to do that amount of push ups in that short amount of time. My friend was just as shocked as I was.

   I can definitely can give thanks to P90X and the INSANITY workouts for getting me to that level of fitness. I know what you are all thinking yah right you can't do that many push ups in that short amount of time. I know it sounds crazy that is why I will be making a video this weekend showing everyone that it is true.

    This is a fun challenge to do to see how fit you really are. If anyone wants to try this go for it! I would love to hear how you make out and what your time is.    
 

Staying Committed

    One of the hardest parts about starting a workout routine or diet is staying committed to it. In the case of P90X it is a commitment of 90 days to complete the program. The thing that I see most out there is people not staying committed for one reason or another.  Some of the top things I hear about why they can not finish the program are it's to hard, I don't have time, I have to eat what?, I can't eat or drink what!, I don't feel like workout out, I'm to tired, and the list goes on forever. If you want to see results and get into amazing shape you have to do one thing and that's STAY COMMITTED.

    I know how hard it is to change your lifestyle when it comes to getting in shape. When I first started P90X almost 5 years ago that's what I had to do to achieve results. I knew that it was something that I wanted more then anything so I stayed committed to the workouts and diet. Because of my commitment I achieved amazing results. Staying committed was not easy though temptations were everywhere. From candy, pizza, soda (I use to drink mountain dew like I needed it to survive) and for most every one besides me because I do not drink alcohol. Even though these things were everywhere I was still able to stay committed because again it was something I really wanted and was focused on getting results.

    Another big thing that prevents people from staying committed is not having a support system behind them. Your always going to have those people out there telling you to give up on it and think its stupid to workout and eat healthily I hear it everyday of my life. I personally believe that having a support system behind you during a transformation or anything in life is the most important things that you can have. This is the best part about Beachbody and there workouts. No matter what program you have there are thousands of other out there like you facing the same issues, but they are there to support you and push you. That was one of the things that got me through my first round of P90X all the support from the fellow X'ers.

   I will be honest it is really hard to stay committed to anything especially a workout and diet. There are days where I do not feel like working out (yes me not feeling like working out for all of you who know me this will come as a shock lol) If getting into amazing shape, boosting your energy level, and just overall become more healthily is what you are striving for then I can say one thing YOU CAN DO IT! Have the courage and will power to forget all the nay Sayers out there who say you can't do it or it is dumb. Forget about all the times that you have failed in the past weather it be in previous attempts to get in shape or any life event in general. Most importantly BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND THAT YOU CAN DO IT!! If you do not believe in yourself and that you are capable of staying committed and achieving your fitness goals or any goals you have in life, then you will never reach them if you do not believe in yourself.

   To everyone out there I have been in your shoes. Trying to stay committed and trying not to give up both in fitness and in everyday life situations. I want to say that if I am your coach I will stand by you 24/7 throughout your program and help you stay committed and any other way possible for you to achieve your goals. I believe in each and every one of you out there, and that you can achieve your fitness goals and all your future goals in life. So what are you waiting for?.............


P.S- Below is a video that shows what never giving up really means and what happens when you achieve something that you never though was possible. I encourage everyone to watch it. It inspired me and I hope not will inspire you.

              



     

Choices

In life there are two roads you can take there's the easy road most traveled. There's no obstacles just a strait road to an ordinary life. Then there's the road less traveled. This road is full of obstacles and roadblocks. But those who travel this road and overcome these obstacles will find it will lead them to an extraordinary life. Life is all about making choices. so what road are you going to choose the easy road or the hard road? Why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary.

INSANITY Week 1 Review

Here is a review of my first week of a full 60 day round of INSANITY. I decided to do this because I was looking to get more lean and cut, and also I wanted to improve on my cardio because  I felt I was lacking in that area and I want to prepare for INSANITY ASYLUM.This is my week one review of INSANITY and how I did.

Beginning INSANITY I did not know what to expect except that it was going to be tough. Let me tell you I was right it is very tough! My first day I had trouble getting through the warm up. I had to take a few breaks to catch my breath and then get back into it. After the warm up I did not have much trouble with the first two levels of the interval training. When it came to the third and last level the give it all you got and leave nothing behind I was digging deep then. I had to stop a few times to catch my breath and find the energy somewhere to get through the 3 minutes. It was the longest 3 minutes of my life!

As each day went on I was shocked at how quickly I was getting better at each workout. Every day I seemed to be able to go longer through the workouts and not have to take as many breaks. I could tell my cardiovascular system was improving at a crazy rate. Along with that I can see that my form for each move is getting better and my speed is improving.

One of the most notable things that I can tell after my first week is first my leg strength and overall body toning. After my first week I found that I have gained a great deal of strength in my legs and my legs are starting to get more muscular and a lot harder. I am also starting to see a lot more definition in my muscles. my abs and chest are two body parts that I am seeing the biggest change in. I was nervous about losing muscle mass with all the cardio involved in INSANITY. Because of this I adjusted my diet and took in a few more calories along with adding some weight training and it is working well because I have not lost any muscle mass I have overall gained 1lb in a week!

This again is just my week one INSANITY review. I can not believe in just one week what I am seeing and how much it has improved my overall. I will begin to add some weight training into the schedule so i can continue to lift weights and build muscle. I can not wait to see what the rest of the 60 days is going to bring and what my results will be like. If the rest of the program is going to be anything like this first week. I know I will get amazing results!    

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What is a Beachbody Coach and what do we do?

There is a common question that I get asked many times about what I do as a coach and that question is well what is it that I really do. I thought I would share with everyone what a Beachbody Coach does, the benefits of become a coach, and give you information on how you can become a Team Beachbody Coach. 


What is a Beachbody Coach and what do we do? 

A Team Beachbody Coach is someone who is using a Beachbody product such as P90X, INSANITY, Turbo Fire, etc and sharing their results with others. The job of a Coach is not to sell anything to anyone we are NOT SALES PEOPLE. Our job is to help and guide people through there programs and help them get the best results possible. We are there every step of the way to answer there questions and motivate them to commit to their program. Sharing our success stories with others is a big part of coaching. The truth is you do not have to have amazing results or even completed an entire workout yet to be a coach. All you need is a desire to help others get into the best shape of their lives and improve there lives because of it.   


Who can be a Beachbody Coach?

Anyone out their 18yrs or older can be a coach. You do not have to be a personal trainer or a nutritionist, you just have to be someone with the desire to help others. From stay at home moms to doctors to college students anyone can be a coach.


What are the benefits of become a coach?   

There are many benefits of becoming a Beachbody Coach. You receive a 25% discount on everything Beachbody. You also are able to make a 25% commission by being a coach in a number of ways. The main way of making a commission is by retail sales. If someone decides to purchse anything off your personal website you will get a 25% commission of that sale. Another way of making commission is by building a team of coaches under you that will result in you getting a team cycle bonus. This bonus can happen multiple times a day depending on your rank. There are many other ways to earn commission, but these are the most common and most effective ways of making the commission. 


How much can you make being  Beachbody Coach? 

How much you make as a coach is truly up to you. The sky is the limit to how much you can make in this business. You can make anywhere from $20 all the way up to a 6 figure income. Like anything you will get out of this business what you put into it. If you decide to work your business when you feel like it that's fine you can do that, but if you want to be successful and make that 6 figure income you have to stay focused and work  hard. The more effort and time you put in your business the more you will get out of it.