By Tony Horton, creator of P90X® via the Team Beachbody Newsletter..
I'm learning that when you decide to eat right and exercise regularly, the person you become will have it pretty easy, and life will no longer seem quite as hard. Until I got really fit, I used to have so many problems. Everything seemed difficult and daunting. There was a lot of drama and conflict. I was lazy, tired, and overwhelmed. I didn't have the feel-good brain chemistry of a person who was firing on all cylinders from making better choices. Life was a struggle. But I had no clue that my poor diet and erratic physical activity were the reasons for my misery.
In my late twenties and early thirties, I began to eat better and work out more regularly. Oddly enough, new opportunities began to come my way. My confidence improved, and the drama began to fade away. It never occurred to me that healthier food and physical activity were responsible for the shifts in my life. I chalked it all up to luck, nothing more. Sometimes, for brief periods of time, I'd get lazy, eat garbage, and blow off workouts. And guess what? Life got hard again. But I still hadn't put two and two together.
By the time I made fitness my true vocation 13 years ago, I was in much better shape—not perfect, but pretty good. Those early days of creating my at-home DVD routines were fun and exciting. I was in the right place at the right time with the right experience to be able to help my business partners create something different and better when it came to at-home workouts. We were striking gold where it had never been found before. You'd think by then I'd have a clearer understanding that my regular exercise and healthy eating had something to do with my early triumphs, but the answer was still no. More great luck, right?
Turns out the more consistent I was with my workouts and the better I ate, the more opportunities came my way. Only in the last 2 or 3 years have I truly begun to appreciate that by exercising 6 or 7 days a week and eating wholesome foods, I have the energy and enthusiasm for a life I enjoy.
I'm not telling you this to brag—I'm sharing this experience because I want you to realize that life can be incredible, and not through luck or upbringing or even education. I know plenty of people who have degrees from top schools and who make tons of money—and they're a mess. Joy, happiness, opportunities, success, and the life you want come from switching to a lifestyle that involves regular exercise and whole foods. What seems hard as hell at first will turn your life into a carefree world of endless experiences and plenty of opportunities, and will give you the energy and enthusiasm you need to enjoy life for the rest of your life.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Ending the Trend of Obesity?
Nothing is more inspirational than knowing Team Beachbody Coaches from all over the country are united on a mission to help "End the Trend" of obesity. So HOW are they doing it? Here's what a few of our Coaches had to say about how they are working to be part of the solution:
"I'm on a personal mission to get my town the healthiest town in Indiana!" –Cassie O.
"I have a passion for empowering mothers. If we arm them with the tools to succeed, it will affect our kids and future
generations." –Suzy S.
"It's easy to want to help an entire community, so I try to make an impact one person at a time." –Dawn B.
"If you're excited about what you do, it will become a ripple effect and others will want to get involved." –Sarah O.
"I am helping to end the trend by starting with myself. If people see me transform, they will know they can do it, too!" –Dave T.
"I conduct community health screening events and grade them on different areas of health and wellness." –Troy L.
"I am committed to learning, supporting and helping those around me to be more physically fit." –Michelle D.
"I do something every day that will help someone reach their health goals." –Stacey G.
"I put on a 10-week Weight Loss Competition where I motivate and educate the participants." –Joe M.
"My mission is to reach out and inspire those who need a helping hand." –Francee H.
"When I share my weight-loss story, it says that anyone can do this business." –Kathy M.
"I do a webinar in Puerto Rico to let Spanish-speaking people know about the Coaching opportunity." –Jose A.
"I share nutrition tips and favorite Beachbody programs on Facebook to get my family and friends inspired." –Vicki T.
"I have personally sponsored 200 Team Beachbody Coaches and developed 200 personal customers for Shakeology." –Jerry K.
"I do a healthy cooking show on Public Access T.V. where I show people how to create delicious, healthy meals." –Maddy A.
"I bring my friends out to do rubber paint ball, rock wall climbing, and obstacle course laser tag." –Trish
"I started a Fit Club where I teach kids about the importance of eating healthy and exercising daily." –Melissa R.
"I have four people committed to running a half marathon with me." –Jenita L.
"I'm setting an example for my kids. If they see me making health a priority, they will do the same. –Ashley W.
"I host a Fit Club at my church to bring people together and workout with Beachbody programs." –Bridget S.
"I host a Family Fitness Night at a school where we showcase Beachbody programs and sample Shakeology." –Hallie F.
"As a Registered Nurse and Team Beachbody Coach, I reach out to the morbidly obese and help them realize that they
can change their lives." –Danielle H.
"I'm helping to destroy obesity in our culture by helping folks see how the little daily choices they make directly affect their
health." –Ron T.
"I invite members of my community to join us for weekly hikes. It's called 'hikeology,' and I share how Beachbody has changed
my life." –Jeannie Y.
"If I can speak to just one person a day and share my love of fitness, then I know I'm doing my job to 'end the trend.'" –Todd C.
"I'm on a personal mission to get my town the healthiest town in Indiana!" –Cassie O.
"I have a passion for empowering mothers. If we arm them with the tools to succeed, it will affect our kids and future
generations." –Suzy S.
"It's easy to want to help an entire community, so I try to make an impact one person at a time." –Dawn B.
"If you're excited about what you do, it will become a ripple effect and others will want to get involved." –Sarah O.
"I am helping to end the trend by starting with myself. If people see me transform, they will know they can do it, too!" –Dave T.
"I conduct community health screening events and grade them on different areas of health and wellness." –Troy L.
"I am committed to learning, supporting and helping those around me to be more physically fit." –Michelle D.
"I do something every day that will help someone reach their health goals." –Stacey G.
"I put on a 10-week Weight Loss Competition where I motivate and educate the participants." –Joe M.
"My mission is to reach out and inspire those who need a helping hand." –Francee H.
"When I share my weight-loss story, it says that anyone can do this business." –Kathy M.
"I do a webinar in Puerto Rico to let Spanish-speaking people know about the Coaching opportunity." –Jose A.
"I share nutrition tips and favorite Beachbody programs on Facebook to get my family and friends inspired." –Vicki T.
"I have personally sponsored 200 Team Beachbody Coaches and developed 200 personal customers for Shakeology." –Jerry K.
"I do a healthy cooking show on Public Access T.V. where I show people how to create delicious, healthy meals." –Maddy A.
"I bring my friends out to do rubber paint ball, rock wall climbing, and obstacle course laser tag." –Trish
"I started a Fit Club where I teach kids about the importance of eating healthy and exercising daily." –Melissa R.
"I have four people committed to running a half marathon with me." –Jenita L.
"I'm setting an example for my kids. If they see me making health a priority, they will do the same. –Ashley W.
"I host a Fit Club at my church to bring people together and workout with Beachbody programs." –Bridget S.
"I host a Family Fitness Night at a school where we showcase Beachbody programs and sample Shakeology." –Hallie F.
"As a Registered Nurse and Team Beachbody Coach, I reach out to the morbidly obese and help them realize that they
can change their lives." –Danielle H.
"I'm helping to destroy obesity in our culture by helping folks see how the little daily choices they make directly affect their
health." –Ron T.
"I invite members of my community to join us for weekly hikes. It's called 'hikeology,' and I share how Beachbody has changed
my life." –Jeannie Y.
"If I can speak to just one person a day and share my love of fitness, then I know I'm doing my job to 'end the trend.'" –Todd C.
The Healthiest Meal of the Day!!!
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When I first started the Insanity program I looked over the nutrition guide that came along with the program. I started reading about how Shakeology can replace one meal a day and how healthy it was. Of course I thought to myself ok there needs to be something out there that’s better and cheaper. I went shopping at a popular vitamin supplement store and began looking at alternatives to Shakeology. I then began taking meal replacements for women and added other nutrients and vitamins that I thought would help me through my fitness journey. I took the meal replacements for a total of 4 days. I started to feel my body craving something more and I felt extremely weak. I decided to read more about the nutritional facts on Shakeology and compared it to what I was already taking at the time. I was sold on the idea that I could replace most of my vitamins and supplements with this one shake a day and also use it as a meal replacement. The love for Shakeology came from the first drink because I was in love with the taste of it. Chocolate! Yummy!! I then began using Shakeology every single day sometimes twice a day and I am totally in love with this shake! I have met so many people who have lost the weight including close friends of mine and I am a believer that this shake can help you live a healthier and happier life! One friend of mine lost 55lbs using p90x and Shakeology! It helps with the last stubborn pounds that you want to lose. You can lose weight; gain more energy and just improve your overall wellbeing just with a Shakeology shake once a day!
The Fight against obesity in America! The Breakthrough
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Where does Shakeology come from?
My websites
http://beachbodycoach.com/JennaLynn7
http://myshakeology.com/JennaLynn7
Questions or motivation please feel free to email me at coachjennalynn@gmail.com
When I first started the Insanity program I looked over the nutrition guide that came along with the program. I started reading about how Shakeology can replace one meal a day and how healthy it was. Of course I thought to myself ok there needs to be something out there that’s better and cheaper. I went shopping at a popular vitamin supplement store and began looking at alternatives to Shakeology. I then began taking meal replacements for women and added other nutrients and vitamins that I thought would help me through my fitness journey. I took the meal replacements for a total of 4 days. I started to feel my body craving something more and I felt extremely weak. I decided to read more about the nutritional facts on Shakeology and compared it to what I was already taking at the time. I was sold on the idea that I could replace most of my vitamins and supplements with this one shake a day and also use it as a meal replacement. The love for Shakeology came from the first drink because I was in love with the taste of it. Chocolate! Yummy!! I then began using Shakeology every single day sometimes twice a day and I am totally in love with this shake! I have met so many people who have lost the weight including close friends of mine and I am a believer that this shake can help you live a healthier and happier life! One friend of mine lost 55lbs using p90x and Shakeology! It helps with the last stubborn pounds that you want to lose. You can lose weight; gain more energy and just improve your overall wellbeing just with a Shakeology shake once a day!
The Fight against obesity in America! The Breakthrough
100 Doctors
Where does Shakeology come from?
My websites
http://beachbodycoach.com/JennaLynn7
http://myshakeology.com/JennaLynn7
Questions or motivation please feel free to email me at coachjennalynn@gmail.com
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