THANK YOU!!!!!

Walk 100 Steps a Minute for 'Moderate' Exercise

National guidelines urge all Americans to engage in "moderate physical activity" at least 2.5 hours a week, but what does that mean if you're out for a stroll?

A new study provides the answer: It's equivalent to a brisk walk, or about 1,000 steps every 10 minutes.

The U.S. formerly recommended that people get 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least five days a week. But last fall officials changed the guidelines to simply say that people should exercise 150 minutes a week.

Full story here.

Show Me the Money!

Ever wonder if it's actually true that you can win money and prizes for logging your workouts into WOWY, the online "supergym" with Beachbody? I'm excited to say that Tiffany, one of my coaches (you DO NOT have to be a coach to win,) won $300 yesterday am! Pretty good for an hour workout!!!!!!

Want to know more about WOWY? Contact me!

Dream Extreme

Beachbody asked me to videotape my "extreme dream" and the success of my goal for the Beachbody's Dream Extreme Coach Summit last weekend. Because they had to edit it for obvious time issues, I wanted to post the unedited version here (hint...long-winded.) It tells the entire story and was a bit cathartic for me. (Since the time of the recording, surgery had to be rescheduled for April.)

I am truly grateful for what Beachbody has allowed me to accomplish for my family.

Million Dollar Body Winners Announced!

This past weekend wrapped up Beachbody Coach's Summit in CA with the announcement of the TWO $250,000 Grand Prize Winners! A total of $800,000 was given away on Saturday to people who transformed their bodies! Incredible!!!!

Dinner is served, honey. It's Shakeology.

Wow...I don't typically post more than one time a day, but I have been getting a MAJOR response to Shakeology. This is an email that I sent out to everyone I coach this am:

Good morning! I am getting lots of emails requesting more info, so I wanted to let you know what I know.

Last night, I was on amazing training session for it. Being a RN and Nutritional Consultant, I went into it with a very critical eye. I'm very picky about the things I take. I can honestly say that I was BLOWN AWAY!

This is a meal replacement shake with 70 different ingredients in it (too many to name.) NO CAFFEINE. The ingredients cover 6 macro & micro nutrient groups: digestive enzymes, protein/amino acids, vitamins/minerals, anti-oxidents, phytonutrients, and pre-biotics. Bascially it takes out all the guesswork for proper nutrition. You literally get all the veggies you need in that shake. Of course, I still want you eating veggies. :-)

A 90-day clinical study led by a MD was conducted with 2 test groups. The first group only used Shakeology once/day. The second group used Shakeology once/day, plus exercised 3x/wk and ate healthy.

The first group, on average, reduced their oxidative damage by 45%, reduced their degerneative disease (forgot to write down the %), reduced cravings, and lost 10 lbs. The second group had all of the effects of the first group, PLUS, on average, reduced their total cholesterol 30%, reduced their LDL (bad cholesterol) 38%, and reduced their cardiovascular risk 24%!!!!!!!

Again, as a medical professional, I had to pick my chin off the floor.

In comparison to several other available products, such as Jamba Juice Acai, Herbalife, Monavie, and V-8 V Fusion, Shakeology blows them all away!!!!

Cost:
For a 30-day supply (one shake per day,) $119.95 is retail, $107.95 is club members, and $89.86 is coach price.

Once you start breathing again :-), I want you to know that this is actually a great deal. It's comes out to $4/shake for retail and $3/shake for coaches. Remember this replaces a meal. I mean, how many of us drink Starbucks? Starbucks runs, on average, $4/specialty coffee but may be 360 cal, 51 carb, and 46 sugar. Shakeology is only 140 cal, 17 carb (that's only 1 carb serving), and 9 sugar.

As I started breaking down the cost, I want you to know that I realized this is the perfect time to become a coach. Coaches receive 25% off all products. The savings is $30/month. Coaches pay a $15/month business fee. We still save $15 from retail cost!!!!!!!! In essence, that is $180/year!!!!! The initial coach fee is $40. Because we have $30 discount from the retail cost, technically it would only cost $10 to become a coach!!!!!! This is an exciting time!!!!!!!

If you have more in-depth questions about Shakeology and/or becoming a coach, I'd be happy to converse with you via email or phone.

Let's get healthy!!!!!

Shakeology is HERE!!!!

BRAND NEW as of yesterday! To order, click "Products" at the top of the page. Then scroll down and click "All our products."

Feeling Lucky?

HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY!

Regardless of your answer, you do NOT need luck to get into shape for the summer!

Instead, you need to make a firm decision and a commitment to spend the next few months getting ready for the pool parties and wearing shorts. Does the thought of that scare you? Come on...be honest. Does it?

Well, it shouldn't. It IS doable for every single person!!!! It IS realistic to be in better shape in 3 months than you are right now.

I would be honored to partner with you on your road to improved health. Drop me a line and let's get started. You CAN do this!!!!!! (Trust me, if I did it, anyone can!)

Nine Words Women Use

(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)

(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' . that will bring on a 'whatever').

(8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying F-- YOU!

(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.

* Send this to the men you know, to warn them about arguments they can avoid if they remember the terminology.

DON'T Get Ripped Off by P90X or ChaLEAN Extreme

Don't Get Ripped Off On P90X ,Chalean Extreme or any other Beachbody product you see on eBay, Amazon, or Craig's List!

The only authorized sellers of Beachbody Programs like P90X and Ten Minute Trainer, Hip Hop Abs, and Turbo Jam and Chalean Extreme are Independent Beachbody Coaches and Beachbody.

Team Beachbody Coaches are not permitted to sell on eBay, Amazon, or Craig's List, so when you buy on these sites, you may not be getting the real product! It could be a bootleg copy!

If you are paying less than the retail price of $119.85 for Chalean Extreme, P90X or $124.80 for Ten Minute Trainer, then you may not be getting the real thing, or it's used, or it is a coach in violation of their business agreement with Team Beachbody.

Many of the fakes have several things in common. If you see "NO NUTRITION GUIDE, NO CALENDER, NO WORKOUT GUIDE"...STAY AWAY!!! Its just not cost effective for the pirates out there to copy the guides, but it's easy to copy the DVD's.

Beachbody coaches don't just sell you a program, and forget about you. Everyone who buys one of our programs get's a free coach. Your coach's job is to help you be successful with your program. As a Beachbody Coach I have been assigned to help over 400 people, and I take my job very seriously.

Don't make the mistake of spending less to buy a product from an un-authorized seller. The extra $10 to $20 dollars you will spend with be worth it. If you purchase it through my website, it will come to you directly from Beachbody and will have the Team Beachbody Guarantee! Our products come with a 30-day money back guarantee...not to mention those guides are a very important part of the programs.

If you have any questions, you can contact me. I will be happy to help you pick a program that with be right for you!

Coming Out of the Woodwork

Wow...celebrities seem to be coming out all over the place talking about Beachbody products! Trust me, these are "organic" discussions...Beachbody does not pay for endorsements. This fact makes the plugs that much sweeter!

The most recent celebrities "caught" on Twitter discussing our programs: Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore doing P90X! Also P. Diddy (or whatever name he goes by now) was recently tweeting about Hip Hop Abs!!!

Folks, celebrities make their living by looking good. They are not going to waste their time on programs that do not work! The best part is that these programs are cost-effective for ALL of us.

Summer is around the corner. I would be honored to help you get into shape!

We need FIT KIDS!

Moms, Teachers, Non-Profits, PLEASE watch this!!!!

Join the Revolution and Change Your Life!

When my husband's unit was first deployed to Afghanistan in 2004, I was working 50-60 hours a week as a nurse manager and our then 3-year old was in daycare. It was a difficult time. When my hubby came home for a week of R&R, he came home to a stressed out wife and angry little boy. Because I was living it day-to-day, I didn't see it. I made the decision that week to quit my job and become a stay-at-home mom. Although we took a MAJOR pay cut, I don't regret the decision in the least.

Over the last few years, I've worked occasionally as a nurse, but I have primarily been a SAHM and homeschooled my son. We have learned to live very basic. Again, no regrets.

In 2007, I discovered Beachbody workout programs on an infomerical and made a spontaneous decision to order Slim in 6. That decision has changed my life in so many ways. At the time, I had NO CLUE about the online fitness community or the business opportunity. Once I did find out the possibilities, I jumped at the chance.

I have now been an online fitness coach for a full year, but I have only really "worked" the business since March. In that time, I have watched my income increase into something meaningful...all while remaining at home with my son. It has been a Godsend because we have incurred thousands of dollars of debt due to my brother's medical issues.

It is hard to put into words the incredible opportunity that coaching provides. I try to explain to people that we are TRULY on the ground floor and that 2009 is THE pivotal year. When the Beachbody Revolution infomerical hits the airwaves, this opportunity will break wide open!!! People, I'm serious, DON'T miss out on this!!!!

NOW is the time to become a coach. When you become an Emerald coach (meaning that you have personally sponsored 2 coaches,) you are eligible to receive weekly cycle bonuses AND customers directly from the company. When you are under a Diamond coach (such as myself,) your weekly bonuses actually can increase dramatically because the Diamond coaches will be receiving the coaches coming into the company via the infomerical.

I know...I know...clear as mud.

With some hard work and elbow grease, I went from making less than $20/week to $1250/month in a year's time! People, that is a mortgage or credit card payment!!!!! A coach who is 3 coaches above me (my coach's coach's coach) made over $370,000 in a year!!!!!!!

I know that this sounds too good to be true, and some days, it feels like it. I'll be happy to make time to personally talk with you about it. Shoot me an email, and we can arrange a time.

***At this time, the coaching opportunity is open to US residents only.

Celebrity Workout Plans

Awards season has just ended with the Oscars. Keeping with the spirit, FitnessMagazine.com recently listed workout routines for a multitude of well-known celebrities, including one of my favorites...Sheryl Crow! Check it out!

Happy Birthday to ME!

Is it weird to announce my own birthday? Perhaps. I don't care. I don't care because I turn 41 today!

I am here to tell any of you who are afraid of aging...DON'T BE!!!!!! I'm actually loving every minute of it. Granted, there ARE a few aches and pains that I didn't have 10 years ago, but I'm confident and comfortable in my own skin. Most 20-somethings can't say that...yet.

Enjoy life. Continue to strive for your dreams. Take care of yourself. It all pays off.

Now, I'm headed to Disney to spend the day with my son. Gonna scream my head off on some coasters!!!! Enjoy your day too!!!!