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How to choose your exercise program this year by your “Fitness Personality”

January 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Right now you are deciding on those “exercise” and “lose weight” goals for the year. You are seeing a ton of advertisements for promising gadgets, magic gizmos, and can’t refuse offers. I’m so proud of you for setting the goal to become healthier. So how do you decide what with work for you to help you reach your goals? This is how to choose your exercise program this year!

You and I both know that no matter what, it will take dedication and commitment to show up for yourself and put in the time and work. It’s a must. No magic pills will do it. No crazy drops (don’t get me started on this!). No wild, “scientifically engineered” gadgets.

Eat right and exercise. Simple in concept. Tough to do. But you’re worth it. And you know what? By the time it takes to devote energy to things that won’t work, you could have done what you have always known (eat right and exercise) and gotten healthier than the day before. Do this for 20 out of 30 days each month this year and you will make strides toward your goals. Use one of our eat right and exercise programs, and you may surpass your goals! Perhaps in a few short months. Still, you have to develop a life time mindset. So, let’s talk about those goals for a second.

What are you wanting to achieve by the end of the year? Why? What’s that reason? Seriously! “I want to drop 30 pounds” doesn’t mean much unless you can tell your reasons and what it will enable you to do. Give that thought first. Write it down. Then continue reading.

This year I want to achieve __________________ with my fitness and nutrition.
My biggest reason why is __________________________ because it will enable me to _______________________. I plan to start on ____________________.
My 30 day goal is:
My 90 day goal is:
My 6 month goal is:

Now, let’s chat about that fitness personality of yours. You want to find something that you know will get your results. Something you know you’ll stick with. Something fun! And Something at your current level!

I would love to recommend getting a gym membership somewhere as I know of several that have state of the art facilities and classes that are off the charts. Making sure you use the membership often to justify costs can be a struggle for some. I have seen too many of my friends get stuck doing monthly payments for years on end. If you are one who regularly goes… then good for you. Go find the one with all of the features you need to show up for yourself!

If the gym, health club or rec center isn’t for you, then I recommend some workouts that you can do from home. They take little space and minimal equipment. As a matter of fact, all of the equipment you need to get started comes with each of these programs.

Another perk… each program comes with it’s own nutrition plan. And to add more fuel to the fire to get you better results, I’ll list some bundle options that adds in a customized meal planner, support tools and an optimal nutrition meal replacement that is off the charts and have you looking for a new wardrobe!

Let’s define your “fitness personality.” What program trips your trigger? Weights? Dance? Kickboxing? Cardio? Are you just getting started, or looking for something more advanced? You can see descriptions of programs below.

  • Getting Started – Turbo Jam, Body Gospel, Slim in 6, Rockin’ Body, Power 90, Les Mills PUMP
  • Cardio – Brazil Butt Lift, Insanity, Turbo Fire, Hip Hop Abs, Turbo Jam, RevAbs, Power 90, Insanity The Asylum
  • Weights/Strength – Les Mills PUMP, P90X, P90X2, ChaLEAN Extreme
  • Advanced – P90X, P90X2, Insanity, Asylum, ChaLEAN Extreme, Slim Series, RevAbs, LesMills Pump
  • Perry’s Recommendations (these got me lean and ripped) – P90X, Insanity, Asylum, Les Mills Pump & P90X2

Bundle it with a Challenge Pack! Save $25-$45 and get free shipping! Each pack gives you an awesome fitness program, Shakeology Home Direct, 30-day Trial to Team Beachbody Club. So that means Fitness + Nutrition + Support Tools = Results Plus! I will be your coach every step of the way. My gift to you for putting yourself first! :)

THE TIME TO START IS NOW!

Challenge Pack orders click here and click “Commit To Get Fit” and then choose your bundle!

Browse the Entire Library of workout programs here!

WORKOUT PROGRAMS

Les Mills PUMP
Les Mills Trainers 15-50 minutes Engineer your perfect body with Les Mills PUMP. This barbell-based rapid weight loss and accelerated strength-training program incinerates calories to help give you the ultimate tight, toned, and lean body you want. The secret is  “the rep effect,” which requires that you use lighter weights at a higher rate of repetition so you can burn up to 1,000 calories per workout and get leaner faster.

INSANITY
Shaun T 30–60 minutes Transform your body in 60 days with the most intense workout program ever put on DVD. MAX Interval Training—you perform long bursts of maximum-intensity exercise with short periods of rest.

P90X
Tony Horton 45–60 minutes Advanced total-body training program focused on abs, legs, chest, back, and arms. Twelve routines that keep introducing new moves and challenging your muscles to get you absolutely ripped in 90 days.

TurboFire
Chalene Johnson 10–55 minutes Burn up to 9x more fat and calories than with traditional cardio. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) ignites your metabolism and helps your body burn calories for up to 48 hours after your workout.

RevAbs™
Brett Hoebel 15–45 minutes Fat-burning cardio, muscle-building and sculpting focused on abs and core. Abcentrics™, Capoeira, cardio intervals, strength training, and ab/core work to get you six-pack abs in 90 days.

Body Gospel
Donna Richardson Joyner 10–45 minutes Calorie-burning cardio, core exercises, and strength training to tone and tighten your entire body. Inspirational gospel music powers you through cardio and light resistance workouts to help burn fat and reshape your body.

Turbo Jam®
Fat Burning Elite
Chalene Johnson 30–50 minutes Advanced kickboxing and body-sculpting moves focused on core, thighs, and upper body. More intense targeted workouts to maximize your fat-burning and sculpting results.

Power 90
Tony Horton 35–45 minutes Fat burning and total-body sculpting focused on abs, thighs, and upper body. 90-day boot camp featuring fast and effective circuit-training workouts to transform your body in as little as 35 minutes a day.

Brazil Butt Lift
Leandro Carvalho 30–50 minutes Reduce your hips, slim your thighs, and lift your butt while you burn fat and melt away saddlebags. Combines Brazilian dance, cardio, and signature sculpting moves with Leandro’s proven TriAngle Training method that works your butt from multiple angles.

ChaLEAN Extreme
Chalene Johnson 30–45 minutes Advanced circuit training program develops lean, sexy muscle to help you burn up to 60% of your body fat for overall body transformation. The proven 3-phase circuit training technique is guaranteed to give you results every 30 days—the more muscle you build, the more fat you burn because Muscle Burns Fat®!

Slim Series
Debbie Siebers 60+ minutes Advanced body slimming and toning focused on abs, thighs, butt, and hips. Combines intense cardio with greater resistance to continue slimming and toning your body.

INSANITY:THE ASYLUM™
Shaun T 45–60 minutes Get stronger, faster, and quicker in just 30 days. Unleash your inner world-class athlete through plyometrics, speed, agility, strength, and core workouts in a jaw-dropping series of progressions. In just 30 days, you’ll push yourself to the next level of game-day readiness with dramatic, measurable improvements in your athletic performance.

Hip Hop Abs
Shaun T 25–45 minutes Calorie-burning cardio and total-body sculpting focused on abs and core. Fun hip hop dance moves set to hot music to burn fat and sculpt lean sexy abs.

Rockin’ Body
Shaun T 15–45 minutes Calorie-burning cardio and full-body sculpting moves. Party off the pounds as you dance and sweat to the hottest hits of all time.

Brazil Butt Lift
Leandro Carvalho 30–50 minutes Reduce your hips, slim your thighs, and lift your butt while you burn fat and melt away saddlebags. Combines Brazilian dance, cardio, and signature sculpting moves with Leandro’s proven TriAngle Training method that works your butt from multiple angles.

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Les Mills BodyPump Home Version – Les Mills Pump by Beachbody

December 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Les Mills Pump - Squats

To tell you the truth, I pretty much wrote this workout off as something I wouldn’t be interested in.. until I bought it, tried it and I love it! Finally! Les Mills BodyPump that is taught at thousands of clubs in world wide every week. So, it’s very popular! There’s now a  home version called Les Mills Pump (here’s a video clip)!

I have several friends on Facebook who are BodyPump trainers and taught in clubs. Some of these friends are Beachbody Coaches and they were fired up when Beachbody decided to partner with Les Mills in the creation of this at-home workout program. My wife, Hillary, told me that they offered BodyPump at her old Gold’s Gym. So there was a lot of buzz around it, but I like working out from home and already have an entire library of Beachbody workouts so there’s no shortage of variety. I just didn’t see where Les Mills Pump would fit in. Plus, I thought the equipment would take up way too much space (I was wrong there… see video below)

So, I had focused on getting ready to do P90X2 and let the idea of Pump go to the wayside. That is, until Beachbody announced that we could buy Pump before anyone else (a nice perk of being a member of Team Beachbody!). I decided to take a closer look at the details of Les Mills Pump, and actually got “pumped!” I love the fact that this program has you working out just 3 times a week a week and you can burn up to 1,000 calories per workout. It seemed like I could add this in while doing P90X2 without any problem. PLUS….Hillary and I could do it together!

When our box arrive inside it included a barbell that that can be disassembled into 2 pieces, and a set of 2 5-lb. and 2 10-lb. weighted plates. It also came with tools to help you succeed such as the fitness guide book and a nutrition guide book to get you super awesome results.

We dug right in with some of the longer workout DVDs (which range from 20 min to 55 min). We instantly loved it. We found the music to be super inspiring and made the workouts go by super fast. The exercises were very doable, yet effective. We felt the burn in our muscles and at times yelled at the trainers on the DVD! The workouts were very different than anything I had tried before. Typical strength workouts use heavy weights. Les Mills Pump uses low weights with high-repetition. This will help you get lean, strong, and sculpted (see videos below)!

After our first few workouts together, we thought, “Who would Les Mills Pump be right for?”

  • People of any weight, age, shape or size
  • Beginner, intermediate or advanced fitness levels – YES!!! :)
  • Men and women – YES!! :)
  • Athletes looking to strengthen all muscle groups for better performance
  • Anyone wanting a long, lean, chiseled and sexy body
  • Anyone looking for a HYBRID program with another Beachbody Home Fitness Program

I think this is a must have for anyone looking to lose weight and get lean. This may just be the fastest way to get in shape. With 6 to 7 trainers in each workout using an amazingly pumped up music variety, you’ll have the motivation to show up for each workout. You will have blast and work up a great sweat. Time flies with these workouts.

You combine this with the optimum nutrition in Shakeology and you will be unstoppable in getting results!

Another night perk for motivation, you will have me as your complimentary coach to connect with for more support! :)

Here’s are some videos of the exercises we did on our first two workouts along with an initial review!

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Workout programs that chisel your body for an amazing lifestyle

September 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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After turning 47 this month I did a Power Blast Podcast on how P90X really took my health to new levels. It was really apparent when we attended the state fair and all of it’s temptation nightmares, when people approached me and asked if P90X really worked. How validating and what a compliment. Not only to me, but to the effectiveness of P90X and the results it can take a person. Especially a person who took the “dreaded 40s” decade and made it to be the best decade yet.

So, I stepped back the other day after a hard workouts and it hit me. Over the past decade, it wasn’t just P90X that got me in stellar shape. It was an entire line of Beachbody workout programs, products and support systems that has chiseled the body and created the lifestyle I have today. I just disciplined myself to show up, do the work and take advantage of all of the amazing tools. It truly has become a Beachbody lifestyle of fitness, health, nutrition, support, friendships and so much more! Their workout programs are the only ones I have done over the past decade. Pretty impressive with all of the options that have popped up over the past few years.

No matter what health and fitness program you choose, you need to recognize that commitment starts with the small things. Those things you need to do daily. That’s what will bring you success. Show up each day! It’s never too late!

So, let me break this Beachbody decade down. It’s not to necessarily toot my own horn. It’s merely to point out the fact that these workouts and nutrition tools work well, provide variety, and are complete systems to get you results, as evidenced by the chiseled guy writing this article.

2002

  • Bought Power 90. Tried it, was hard. Quit doing it. Put it on the shelf. Got fatter.

2003

  • Tired of getting fat
  • Power 90 – round 1, committed to 90 days, hoping it would work.
  • Lost 20 pounds and 3 belt loop notches
  • Bought Power Half Hour (to workout in less time), sporadically worked outt, you guessed it…started to get fatter
  • Recommitted to Power 90 and got back on track
  • Lost my wife, Terri, in a car accident and stood at a crossroads..depression or continue to improve and use her inspiration to push myself

2004

  • P90X released and scared to death, but dove in head first
  • Lost 18 pounds and started getting definition I never knew possible
  • Repeated P90X
  • Submitted video results and was a September Success Story with Beachbody (won $500)

2005

  • P90X to start the year!
  • Met my good friend and coach, Ronda Hendrix
  • Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis.. what a pain!
  • Online Chat with Debbie Siebers got me to eating vegetables (check out her Attack of the Saddlebag Videos!)
  • Slim in Six Slim Series
  • Featured in the first run of the P90X infomercial… what an honor!
  • Turbo Jam – Um… all over the place!
  • Collapsed on the floor and couldn’t walk …would later discover a degenerative

2006

  • Started the year with modified Slim Series to work thru the pain of my lower back (L4 & L5 discs if you know what I mean)
  • Lots of Physical Therapy & Chiropractic treatments
  • P90X workouts modified and have given up on lifting heavy weights or resistance. Too much on the back. Working mostly on Core strength and stability.
  • Recorded one of my first YouTube videos on a Core Strength Test.
  • 10,000 pushups in a month challenge.. did it in 3 weeks!
  • P90X finished the year with a little Turbo and Slim Series mixed in

2007

  • Became a Team Beachbody Coach
  • January Million Dollar Body Game Winner – $1000 woo hoo!
  • Won $300 in WOWY
  • Launched Power Blast Podcast
  • Hip Hop Abs – I was all over the place and recorded an online video called Ha Ha Abs
  • P90X doubles routine to lean out for the final MDB Game entry

2008

  • Submitted my final entry for the Million Dollar Body Game at a weight of 151.
    I looked good, but it wasn’t sustainable for me.
  • P90X Plus
  • Ten Minute Trainer (also tried Rockin’ Body by Shaun T, but not for me!)
  • P90X

2009

  • ChaLean Extreme – I really love this program. Very complete and the audio CD is a gem! Thanks Chalene!
  • Began Shakeology and have not stopped. Boy life is grand now!
  • Insanity – even did this on vacation. Try it at an elevation of 8,000 feet!
  • P90X

2010

  • Brazil Butt Lift / Rev Abs – Did these as doubles. I was quickly humbled and switched to Rev Abs only after a month
  • P90X Plus
  • P90X
  • Mixed in Tony Horton One on Ones
  • P90X Plus – I really “heavied” up the weights and went low reps instead of timed routines. Great results here.

2011

  • Insanity – I really worked on form over speed this time and really got great results and leaned down from the holidays!
  • Tony Horton One on Ones
  • Insanity The Asylum – Did 2 rounds. Love this program. So much fun!
  • P90X (I’m back!)

2012

  • P90X2

I do not publish this chronology to gloat (although I am rather impressed LOL!). I publish this to show that Beachbody produces a variety of body-transforming, life-changing workout programs. All a person needs to do is decide why they want to get in shape, commit to following a program as designed and get the support they need, and over time, the healthy lifestyle becomes… well, a lifestyle.

Come join me on this continuous journey. I’ll coach you. As you can see, I have lots of experience! :)

Perry Tinsley 2011

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Back To School Teacher Fit Kit for those busy teachers

August 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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It’s the middle of August and I couldn’t help, but think about all of the people getting ready to go back to school. It’s a time filled with excitement and sometimes dread because it marks the end of summer.

I know many teachers out there will gain weight this year due to lack of time to exercise and not taking the time to make the best eating choices throughout the day.

I think back to my years in the classroom and remember rarely taking the time to build an exercise routine, let alone prepare healthy meal choice for lunch. Rarely did I ever get a full 30 minutes for lunch.

A solution popped into my head as I saw the calendar mark the midway point here in August. I thought about how one could actually make working out and eating right convenient. The fact that my buddy lost 40 pounds doing this fitness program just by doing a little each day way the clincher!

I almost want to call this the “Back To School Teacher Fit kit” as it’s brilliant! An effective way to exercise and eat right and have support makes for a convenient power-packed combo for any teacher or anyone who is short on time, but wants to look and feel better about their health and fitness.

So, if you know of someone who is an educator, school administrator, or even somebody who just doesn’t have the time to exercise and eat right, please share this post!

Back To School Teacher Fit kit

Ten Minute Trainer - 10-minute workouts with an easy-to-follow eating plan to help one lose weight and get toned.

Shakeology Home Direct Single Serving Packs for on the go! This simplifies nutrition to help a person increase energy, lose weight, and feel great – also comes with 2 workouts and a shaker cup.

Team Beachbody Club – Tons of benefits here such as: Meal plans personalized for your goals, 10% discount on all purchases, VIP access to trainers and Beachbody experts, including live chats, exclusive videos, nutrition tips, and delicious recipes, personal Coach for guidance and support, access to WOWY SuperGym, where you can win cash (like $500) or prizes just for logging your workouts every day, and message boards and chatrooms to help you find new friends and workout partners, and get advice and support from the entire community

I also have ideas on how schools can use fitness programs for fundraisers! Email me for details.

Need more guidance? Make me your coach for free!

Make Me Your Coach

 

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No eating 3 hours before bedtime when trying to lose weight

July 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
No Eating 2-3 Hours before bedtime

If your trying to lose weight by eating right and exercising, you probably know that timing is everything when it comes to the eating part.Especially when it comes to late at night.

Over the years I have tried to not eat anything 2-3 hours before bedtime. Why? Well, eating at the end of the day was having a big impact on my results. I wanted a lean body and found that eating before bed was not helping me wake up feeling lean. I know that the body still digests food while I sleep, but I don’t think calories get burned as much even though I may be dreaming of doing plyometrics in my sleep!

Now, I have worked hard to stop my eating at least two to three hours before bed, but sometimes I just want a snack or need something to munch on. That’s the time I need to step back and ask myself, “am I really hungry, or just bored (or stressed) and need to mindlessly munch.” Most times it’s the latter. At any rate, I still find myself going to the fridge for something. But, when I am truly in the mode to lean out or lose weight, I discontinue late night eating.

You see, when you’re trying to lose weight (and you’ve eaten all the calories your body needs for the day), going to bed feeling slightly hungry (not starving) is actually a good thing. You’re on your way to losing body fat.

You don’t want the activity of eating late at night to negatively impact your calorie-burning the next day. Your body wants to wake up ready for the day’s fuel and break away from the mini fast you just had over night. Hence the word Breakfast. [And don’t skip breakfast! I never do this. A great Shakeology blend starts my day and then I’m fueled and igniting my calorie-burning metabolism!]

So, here are a few things that I have learned over the years when it comes to eating late at night:

  • Stop eating 2-3 hours before going to bed – you’ll have some time to burn off calories but you probably won’t get too hungry before going to sleep. Eating too much food, especially carbohydrates, late at night increases those body fat stores.
  • Eat often throughout the day! I love this! Consume small, healthy meals and snacks spaced about 3 hours apart. This helps reduce those late night binges.
  • Drink water intentionally and consistently throughout the day. There’s all sorts of benefits to this and your cravings will be diminished.
  • Make your last meal mostly lean protein (like chicken breast) along with good carbs (veggies and fruits). Once again, avoid starchy foods (breads, pastas, rice, potatoes).
  • If you’re like me and get a late night carb craving, then choose the high-fiber, low-glycemic types like: apples, berries, peaches, plums, fresh vegetables, etc. My goto carbs are a small bowl of fresh or frozen strawberries. They hit the spot and are low cal. Better yet. Skip the carbs and go for a protein shake!

I look forward to hearing about any tips that work for you on your health journey!

Need help staying motivated and need some tips? Make me your coach!

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Shakeology Sample for Free

July 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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When I started my very first Beachbody workout program (Power 90) in 2003, one thing I struggled with was eating right. Honing in on what foods worked for me and against me was a challenge. Even in my first round of P90X, I struggled. It wasn’t until round 2 that I started focusing in on eating right. Food does matter. Especially when you are wanting to get lean and ripped.

When Shakeology was released in March of 2008, I was one of the first to use the product. It has been a godsend for me. I am not the biggest fan of vegetables and if I can have a meal replacement that like a chocolate or berry flavored delight, then I’m all in! Shakeology was the first supplement I ever had where I just felt better, had more energy and felt alive!

The thing that impressed me most were the results my parents got after they started with one shake a day. My father finally got his blood sugar levels into the normal range as he has Type II Diabetes. He also lost 27 pounds!

My mother is a breast cancer survivor and also has an issue with swallowing pills. When she showed her oncologist the ingredients in Shakeology, her doctor took her off of 8 supplements and told her that the shake has what she needed in there, so it wasn’t necessary to swallow horse pills. She even lost 14 pounds by combining it with Turbo Jam at the age of 67!

My wife tells me that Shakeology fills that sweet tooth craving of hers, and I agree, it does! She also loves doing a cleanse on occasion using Shakeology to get her back on track.

I know we are just a few success stories here in the family, but we have many other Shakeology success stories coming to us from the people that we coach, all because we tried something, realized the value in it, and recommended it to the people we care about.

You might be sitting there thinking, “will it work for me?” or “what if I don’t like it?” So, I want to help you out. I will send you a FREE Shakeology sample, but only on 3 conditions!

You have to be someone that I coach

You have to be truly serious about purchasing it if you like the taste

You have to watch the video that’s below.

It cost me about $6.00 to send out 1 sample, so that’s why it’s important for you to be truly serious. If you’re looking to just try it out and have no plans on purchasing, please don’t request one.

If I’m not your coach and you’d like to make me your coach, click below!

Make Me Your Coach

Shakeology is one of those “must have” life-changing products for me. That’s why I am sharing this with you. I highly recommend you start adding into your daily eating plan!

If you’re interested in getting a sample and meet the 3 requirements above, then: email me at perry@putyourselffirst.com with your address. I’ll get it out to you, ASAP.

If you’re ready to purchase it, just click the button below!

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Chocolate Shakeology Ice Cream Recipe – Reese’s PB Cup

July 19, 2011 By 5 Comments
Shakeology Ice Cream Reeses PB Cup

Shakeology Ice Cream Reeses PB Cup

In the middle of summer you may want ice cream. My wife, Hillary did! She asked me to make some Shakeology Ice Cream since I make my shakes so think anyway. So, I’m posting up a recipe with the healthiest meal of the day made like ice cream style! With a Reese’s Peanut Butter  twist!
It’s a great treat to have something delicious and super healthy for you! Here’s the recipe. Just make sure you are using healthy ingredients to make it the healthiest meal of the day (or at least the healthiest snack of the day).

Chocolate Shakeology Ice Cream Recipe – Reese’s Style (The Perfect dessert any time!!)
Shakeology Ice Cream:

  • 1 to 1.5 cups of almond milk or fat free milk. Water works too.
  • 1 scoop of Chocolate Shakeology
  • 1 Tbsp. Peanut butter or PB2
  • 6 ice cubes or 1 cup (or whatever thickness you desire)!

 

Preparation:
Put all ingredients into blender or use a food processor with an s blade. Blend on low for 15 seconds. Then blend on high for 30 seconds. Finish blending on low for 15 seconds. Eat immediately or put in freezer for about 2 hours. Add more ice if you need it thicker.

Enhance it: Use PB2 to back some small peanut butter chunks and freeze them separately. Then fold into the ice cream after it is all blended. I also lightly dusted the top of the ice cream with a little PB2. Kind of like adding extras like they do at Cold Stone Creamery!

IDEA: Use Popsicle holders (buy at Target, Amazon, etc). Kind of like a  Resses fudgesicle!

If you are looking for a coach to help give you more recipes and eating tips make sure to click here.

* If you don’t have Shakeology, you can get it at the link below. We have found Shakeology to be the healthiest and best shake hands down.

Yes, I want Shakeology

 

The Healthiest Meal of the Day
You Gotta Get this Stuff!

No other shake contains the world’s most powerful superfoods.

Shakeology is an ultra-premium nutritional shake. To create it, Beachbody searched the world for the most potent ingredients your body can easily absorb and utilize. This perfect combination of enzymes, prebiotics, antioxidants, and many rare ingredients—like adaptogens, Camu-Camu, and sacha inchi— give you the essential nutrients you can’t get from an average diet. Even eating the recommended serving of fruits and vegetables every day won’t give you this much nutrition.

No other shake, meal, or vitamin can make a claim this substantial.

Shakeology may help you:

  1. Lose Weight
  2. Feel Energized
  3. Improve Digestion and Regularity
  4. Lower Cholesterol (results may vary)

Tastes delicious, too!

How It Works*

This patent-pending daily nutritional shake helps your body gently eliminate toxins more efficiently while allowing for better absorption of the essential nutrients you need. A proprietary blend of digestive enzymes and prebiotics helps your body progressively eliminate the toxins that build up over time from eating today’s highly processed foods.

At the same time, whole-food ingredients deliver the essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals your body needs to curb cravings, allowing your body to shed stored fat while the more than 20 different antioxidants and phytonutrients help reduce free radical damage that can lead to heart disease, heart attacks, high blood pressure, and stroke.

See this Web Site for More information about the participants and doctors who ran the study.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

 

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SuperGrains Funny Names: SuperPowers of Amaranth and Quinoa

July 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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You eat right and Exercise right? I think we all know that eating right is a major factor in overall health and well being. Over the years I have been learning a lot about foods that fuel and foods that work against me. Amaranth and Quinoa are certainly supergrain foods with funny names, but seem to have SuperPowers!

Amaranth
It is one of the 70 healthy ingredients in Shakeology. So, what makes it so healthy?

Amaranth a great source of vitamins and amino acids, but it’s also high in protein, fiber and helps to boost your immune system. It’s one of those “supergrains” that is extremely high in protein. According to Wikipedia, amaranth seeds are similar to quinoa (see below) in that they contain lysine, the amino acid lacking in most other grains that is responsible for adding protein.

Another thing to note is that it contains three times more fiber (and five times more iron) than wheat! It also has more protein than milk. Other benefits include high levels of vitamins A and C, calcium, potassium, and phosphorous.

This is a very versatile grain that can be used in a variety of different dishes. It is regularly made into flour and used to create breads, pastas or other baked goods (found primarily in health food stores like Whole Foods, Co-ops, etc). Amaranth does not contain gluten! This makes it a nice option for people with celiac disease or gluten allergies.

Now, if you are looking to get this supergrain by itself, you’ll have to visit a health food store. Mostly you’ll find it in the form of hot and cold cereals, ready-made bread and mixes for baked goods like cakes and muffins. It has a nutty, “earthy” flavor that complements cold and hot foods nicely.

Another way to benefit from Amaranth, of course, is through Shakeology. This supergrain teams up with many other superfoods to give you an abundance of benefits! It’s one of those grains that has been cultivated for over 8,000 years and was a staple food of the Aztecs. If they only had blenders back then!

* If you don’t have Shakeology, you can get it at the link below.

Quinoa
KEEN WHAT?

After reading several articles in health magazines over the years and seeing it highlighted in many eating plans, I just had to try this stuff called, quinoa. I’ve been integrating this stuff into my eating for the past few years.

Originally, I had no idea how to pronounce it. All I knew was that it’s versatile and a powerful food! It’s pronounced “Keen-Wah”, by the way, but we give it all sorts of funny names like “Keeno,” “QuinO” and “Q” in this household.

This used to be a staple of the Incas way back when, so it’s been a crop that has a history!

It falls into the category of “superfood!” Quinoa is full of phytonutrients, antioxidants AND can even help balance your blood sugar. It’s a delicious whole “grain” that is easy to digest, full of high quality protein and fiber, and can form the basis for delicious meals.

Other things I have learned is that quinoa is a gluten free grain-like seed that provides more amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and phytonutrients than most other grains!

It looks like a seed, but when it’s cooked, quinoa is light, fluffy, slightly crunchy and subtly flavored. It actually cooks and tastes like a grain, making it an excellent replacement for things like rice.

So, while this grain tastes good and is versatile, quinoa is a complete protein and contains all 9 essential amino acids that are required by the body as building blocks for muscles. It’s also a wonderful way to ensure that you consume valuable fiber. I have learned the this stuff is a also a good source of minerals that act as antioxidants in your body to get rid of dangerous cancer and disease-causing substances.

I’ve seen some lists online where quinoa is effective in preventing or treating many health conditions. You may want to Google various studies that show quinoa’s health benefits!

Quinoa is easy to cook, is versatile and light. I have seen suggestions to use it in soups or or salads. We often use it as a side dish or bedding for chicken.

One or our favorite meals is Chicken with Veggies and Quinoa, found here on AllRecipes.com.

I have also had quinoa for breakfast as I have bought quinoa flakes to have instead of oatmeal. I’ve also seen it used in cakes, cookies and more!

I guess quinoa is truly a supergrain or superfood. We can certainly learn a lot and benefit from the Incas.

 

So, for me, I tend to use Quinoa a lot more often. When it come to Amaranth, I use Shakeology to get those health perks! I love the benefits of both SuperGrains!

If you want a who boatload of SuperGrains, SuperFruits and SuperFoods, then Shakeology is your product of choice hands down!

Yes, I want Shakeology

 

 

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Health Study: Top secrets for keeping weight off

June 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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I was excited to come across the validating health study on the top secrets for what people do to keep weight off successfully. It’s nice to know the services we offer will help you successfully maintain your weight loss!
The abstract is below, but here are the basics.

  • Exercise at home (we have so many options. Choose one that fits your style and go for it!)
  • Eat breakfast every day (I start my day with dessert! Shakeology baby! The healthiest meal of the day.)
  • Weigh in once a week (just to keep yourself honest, not to be obsesses over it… you know my thoughts on this!)
  • Watch less TV
  • Burn over 2000 calories a week through exercise
  • Exercise with a friend (we have a whole community of friends here! PLUS, you’ll have me to coach you for free!)
  • Do strength training (our programs build that in!)

Go and be a success and maintain your happy, fulfilling life!

I'm Ready!

STUDY

WEIGHT CONTROL REGISTRY REVEALS SECRETS TO LASTING WEIGHT LOSS
ACSM journal identifies common behaviors of adults who lose weight and keep it off

INDIANAPOLIS – For the millions of Americans who struggle to lose weight and keep it off, there may be help. According to a report published by the American College of Sports Medicine in the March/April issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal®, the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) has identified methods that thousands of individuals have used to successfully maintain weight loss.

“By studying people who have succeeded in losing weight and keeping it off, we have identified many commonalities behind successful weight loss,” said James O. Hill, Ph.D., co-founder of the NWCR.

More than 6,000 people have joined the NWCR. Nearly all (89 percent) have combined diet and exercise to achieve their successful weight loss. Most participants, 98 percent, exercise at home, and several participants, 40 percent, exercise with a friend. Walking is the most popular form of exercise among NWCR participants.

“One of the most important predictors of continued weight maintenance is sustained high levels of physical activity,” said Dr. Hill,who is also the executive director of the Anschutz Health & Wellness Center, a new health promotion and disease prevention center scheduled to open in spring 2012 at the University of Colorado. “Successful weight loss maintenance depends on sustaining the healthy lifestyle behaviors for which NWCR members are most known.”

Individuals looking to maintain weight loss should follow these seven tips, suggested by the NWCR:

  1. Be active. More than half (54 percent) of NWCR members expend more than 2,000 calories each week. This equals about 200 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise.
  2. Turn off the television. About 63 percent of NWCR members watch television for fewer than ten hours per week.
  3. Enjoy a low-calorie, low-fat diet. The average NWCR member consumes 1,380 calories per day, and less than 30 percent of these calories come from fat.
  4. Keep your diet consistent. Resisting the urge to “splurge” on holidays or weekends, NWCR members eat the same foods on a regular basis.
  5. Eat breakfast. Most NWCR members (78 percent) eat breakfast each day. This helps curb hunger and overeating later in the day.
  6. Show some restraint. NWCR members exert great control over their eating habits, and they rarely overeat.
  7. Keep track of your progress. Weighing in at least once a day and keeping track of food intake is essential for most NWCR members.

The National Weight Control Registry was founded in 1994 by Dr. Hill and Rena Wing, Ph.D., to identify individuals who maintain substantial weight loss and to determine the strategies that help these individuals succeed. All of the study participants are 18 years or older and have maintained weight loss of at least 30 lbs. for more than one year.

For ACSM’s recommendations on long-term weight loss, view the 2009 “Appropriate Physical Activity Intervention Strategies for Weight Loss and Prevention of Weight Regain for Adults” Position Stand.

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The American College of Sports Medicine is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. More than 40,000 international, national, and regional members and certified professionals are dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.

The Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, part of the Anschutz Medical Campus at the University of Colorado Denver, is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to helping individuals make necessary and lasting changes for healthier living and disease prevention. Its innovative programs will combine four existing areas of expertise – nutrition, physical fitness, weight management and integrative medicine – to provide a comprehensive approach to help people achieve their greatest possible health.

ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal® is an official publication of the American College of Sports Medicine and is available from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins at 1-800-638-6423.

 

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Be a Biggest Loser! Have your own finale!

May 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Be Your Own Biggest Loser

Here’s how to be your own Biggest Loser and have your own finale!

This past week has been one of winners …. American Idol, Celebrity Apprentice and of course The Biggest Loser. In case you aren’t familiar, The Biggest Loser is a television show. Overweight contestants attempt to lose the most weight to fight for a cash prize. and contestants leave home to stay at a Biggest Loser ranch and work with celebrity trainers hoping to transform their bodies, their health and their lives. Each week contestant go through a series of challenges and there’s a weigh-in at the end of the week. The goal is to lose the highest percentage of weight (or most weight) to become the Biggest Loser.

The season of The Biggest Loser lasts 20 weeks. That got me thinking. What could you accomplish with your health and fitness in that same time frame?

Here’s a few things I know that will help you celebrate your own Biggest Loser Finale in just a mere 13 weeks. Of course you’ll be pushing forward once you’re done and can compare your results with the contestants. Now, before I recommend a plan, just know, your results can be measured in many many ways.

  • Belt Loop notches (inches lost)
  • Clothing Size
  • Photos taken every 30 days
  • Amount of Energy you’re gaining
  • Confidence
  • Physical ailments subsiding
  • Better sleep
  • People commenting on your progress
  • Strength and Endurance each week

OK, here’s my recommendation for becoming your own contestant and success story!

  1. Make the decision you want to commit to a fitness and nutrition program for 13 weeks. Identify why you want to accomplish this? What will you be able to do when you are done? For example, if you are wanting to lose the beer gut, or 30 pounds, ask yourself why??
  2. Choose a workout program that fits your fitness personality, then shop at the link below
  3. Commit to following the program. Get your free account so you can check in with me every day to keep you on track and ask questions.
  4. Follow the nutrition plan and tap into my insights for more tips!

That’s it! Before you know it, 13 weeks will blow by (it’s going to any way) and you’ll be celebrating your results! Feel free to go out and buy confetti ahead of time!

Who knows? By tracking your results and taking the photos, you could be one of those people entering our Million Dollar Body game and win big cash like they do on the Biggest Loser!

Be A Biggest Loser

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