PiYo - it's pretty awesome

PiYo!!!! 

I am about a month into PiYo and I gotta say....I'm surprised! The first couple of weeks seem kind of easy...they're still great...but they seem easy if you are used to working out frequently. 

Well now I'm starting to see why!!! The first few weeks are all about getting down the moves, perfecting your form and getting used to the routine. I'm in week 4 and I am now seeing that not only are those routines effective...but thank God I did them!! I am so sore this week in all of the best ways and it seems like with every workout I'm seeing more and more definition and tone...and Im getting stronger. There is a method to the madness!!!

But enough about me...you probably want to know what PiYo is right???  

 



Here's what I know...
Have you been hearing about this new workout program that Chalene Johnson was just released?! I'm in the midst of doing PiYo and I am really enjoying it. I have always enjoyed extreme workouts - but I see the best results from the yoga and Pilates routines that go along with those workouts...(Hello X3 yoga and isometrics!) so I am really really excited about PiYo!!!!

Who will benefit from PiYo?

 EVERYONE!  It is a high intensity low impact workout that can be modified to meet everyone's needs.  It is meant to improve flexibility, torch calories and get you in the best shape of your life!
 
There is no jumping in this workout so it is great for someone who needs a low impact option.  It will overall give you a toned, sleek, and complete body transformation.  PiYo is inspired by Pilates and Yoga and was developed by Chalene Johnson who is also the creator of two of Beachbody's most popular programs Turbofire and Chalean Extreme.  There are no weights required for this workout. 

 

What PiYo Workouts are included with the program?

 

 

•  Align (46 mins): The Fundamentals (46 mins)
• Upper Body (35 mins): this focused workout will strengthen and stretch your entire body, while building on the movement patterns you have learned in Align.
• Define: Lower Body (25 mins) will shape and tone everything from your glutes, hamstrings, quads and calves gently, yet effectively to help you get sleek and lean legs.
• Sweat (35 mins) is a traditional PiYo Workout that is fast paced with body weight strength training and ab work!
• Core (30 mins) an ab-centric workout that targets every angle of the abdominals and back. I’ve read this will be a calorie-torcher too!
• Drench (45 mins) is a total body workout to get you sweaty, burning calories, and going to have your metabolism on fire!
• Strength Intervals (25 mins) designed to tone the whole body and burn tons of calories with no weights required!
• Sculpt (30 mins) no weights are required for this intense, full-body workout either!
• You’ll receive 9 workouts total including a Bonus DVD when you order through a coach...like me! ;)

 The PiYo kit also includes a really detailed and simple nutrition guide and calendar that tell you WHAT to do and WHEN to do it in terms of your fitness AND nutrition to get the very best results from this program. 

Does PiYo sound like something you might be interested in??? Do you need a little more info before you can decide? Message me on Facebook, comment on this post or email me at: CoachMegReed@gmail.com and I'll be happy to help. 

Showcase Challenge Pack

 Have you been interested in trying 21 Day Fix, P90X3 or T25 but don't know WHICH program is right for you?

Beachbody has just come out with this brand new Showcase Challenge Pack...and it's a pretty crazy deal!! 

It includes...

• Three 30-minute or less programs: 21 Day Fix^®, FOCUS T25^® and P90X3^®
• Shakeology! Delivered on Home Direct
• 30-Day FREE trial membership to Team Beachbody Club
• Business Starter Kit
• Popular Coach tools including a Shakeology^® Taste Sampler, Shakeology Tote Bags (5-pack), Shakeology Welcome Guides (10-pack) and Team Beachbody Product Catalogs (5-pack)

When you purchase this program you are enrolling as a Coach. They are giving you everything you need to start a successful business in one pretty little package. If you want more information about Coaching I did a detailed post about the opportunity here: 

Do you have zero interest in Coaching? Coaches get a 25% discount, so many people enroll as a "Discount Coach" for just that...the discount. Or...you can always cancel. (although once you use this stuff you wont wanna!)

This is a great opportunity to get in the best shape of your life and get healthier than ever before (thank you Shakeology!) 

Interested? Have questions? Email me for more info at coachmegreed@gmail.com 

or leave a comment below and Ill be happy to get in touch with you.

PiYo!

PiYo!!!! 

 

Here's what I know...

Have you been hearing about this new workout program that Chalene Johnson was just released?! I'm in the midst of doing PiYo and I am really enjoying it. I have always enjoyed extreme workouts - but I see the best results from the yoga and Pilates routines that go along with those workouts...(Hello X3 yoga and isometrics!) so I am really really excited about PiYo!!!!

Who will benefit from PiYo?

 EVERYONE!  It is a high intensity low impact workout that can be modified to meet everyone's needs.  It is meant to improve flexibility, torch calories and get you in the best shape of your life!
 
There is no jumping in this workout so it is great for someone who needs a low impact option.  It will overall give you a toned, sleek, and complete body transformation.  PiYo is inspired by Pilates and Yoga and was developed by Chalene Johnson who is also the creator of two of Beachbody's most popular programs Turbofire and Chalean Extreme.  There are no weights required for this workout. 

 

What PiYo Workouts are included with the program?
 

 

•  Align (46 mins): The Fundamentals (46 mins)
• Upper Body (35 mins): this focused workout will strengthen and stretch your entire body, while building on the movement patterns you have learned in Align.
• Define: Lower Body (25 mins) will shape and tone everything from your glutes, hamstrings, quads and calves gently, yet effectively to help you get sleek and lean legs.
• Sweat (35 mins) is a traditional PiYo Workout that is fast paced with body weight strength training and ab work!
• Core (30 mins) an ab-centric workout that targets every angle of the abdominals and back. I’ve read this will be a calorie-torcher too!
• Drench (45 mins) is a total body workout to get you sweaty, burning calories, and going to have your metabolism on fire!
• Strength Intervals (25 mins) designed to tone the whole body and burn tons of calories with no weights required!
• Sculpt (30 mins) no weights are required for this intense, full-body workout either!
• You’ll receive 9 workouts total including a Bonus DVD when you order through a coach...like me! ;)

 The PiYo kit also includes a really detailed and simple nutrition guide and calendar that tell you WHAT to do and WHEN to do it in terms of your fitness AND nutrition to get the very best results from this program. 

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, message me on Facebook or 

email me at coachmegreed@gmail.com!

What is Beachbody Coaching?

I haven't been doing this coach thing very long....but I am LOVING it! Why? Well I'm helping people...and I feel like I am getting paid to workout...which keeps me motivated. I have never been more motivated IN MY LIFE & the physical and mental results are really starting to show. I'm getting messages from my challengers, about how genuinely excited they are with the results they're seeing. I am meeting new, positive, happy people, who make me feel fulfilled. I just feel so excited, and enthusiastic, all the time...it's a rush!

In about 2 weeks as a coach, I got my first rank advancement. I am currently an Emerald coach - which means I get to help strangers that Beachbody sends my way...which is pretty awesome right? It also means I'm doing what it takes to grow my business. This is in fact, a business. The best kind! I'm able to do something I am really, truly, passionate about. In my own time, on my own terms. I help people, I keep them accountable and motivated, and it really "fills me up".

So...are you beginning to wonder what all of this Beachbody Coach buzz is all about?  Well, I'm going to do my best to give you all of the information you could possibly need...and of course...I'm here to answer any questions you might have!

  
As a Coach I  provide free coaching, advice and support to people who are enrolled as my customer or coach with a free Team Beachbody account.  As a coach my job is to help you set realistic health and fitness goals.  Then, together we create an plan in order for you to achieve those goals.  We look at nutrition, what type of fitness routine will be the most effective for your goals, your fitness level, and your workout style. We also take a close look at health. Having struggled myself with health issues for several years, I know how empowering and life changing it is to take control of your health. I am so passionate about it, because everyone has the ability, to make that CHOICE to get themselves well. Health and Happy! Beachbody has top notch health and fitness programs. They are convenient. They are affordable. They work. Everything that we need to be successful is right here.
 
I really love running challenge groups. Challenge groups have been the best way for me to get to know my customers and to help them on a daily basis.  A challenge group is all done through Facebook.  Each participant purchases a Beachbody fitness program and commits to drinking Shakeology for at least one meal a day.  In return I will help you with meal planning, staying on track, provide motivation and a kick in the butt when you need it.  The small group environment really works, and gives the participants  a great sense of community and empowerment. It's fun! 

Now that my business is growing I also help my coaches that have joined my team to duplicate my success.  I do this through sending a detailed heandbook provided by the larger team we're on. I check in regularly and give them suggestions and advice to grow their business. It is THEIR business though and I want them to feel empowered to control it how they see fit. I am not the boss, I am just a mentor, to help them obtain their own version of success. There is no greater feeling in the world than seeing your coaches succeed!!!

WHAT A BEACHBODY COACH ISN'T...

Being a Beachbody Coach ISN’T a Get Rich Quick Scheme. It is hard work and you get out the effort you put in. So if you aren’t willing to put in the time and effort you aren’t going to succeed. 

It also isn't about SELLING! As a Coach, your job is to listen. Always listen first. What does this person NEED to get to where they want to be in life. I know I can offer them the solution to achieve their health and fitness goals. I believe in that 110%. Because of that it's not neccessary (or effective!) to sell. You can suggest and make recommendations, based on their personal needs...but we never SELL.

COACHES ARE A PRODUCT OF THE PRODUCT!

What does this mean??? Do you have to be in perfect shape to be a coach?!
NO! Absolutely not. Coaches should use the products though. Many people start out on their Beachbody journey AS a coach, because they want to SHARE their experience and empower others to do the same.
Other people choose to be a Coach after they have some experience with the products and a transformation of their own. That was kind of how I got here. I started with Beachbody, using a borrowed copy of Insanity...feeling awful and hating my body. You can read more about my journey here - as you'll see, I realized that sharing about my journey, and Beachbody products, was something I was already doing. Why wouldn't I do it and get a discount...and maybe even cover the cost of my own products. Maybe I could help some people this way. 

 It's proving to be one of the best decisions I have ever made!

INDEPENDENT BEACHBODY COACH INFORMATION,  WHAT DOES IT COST?

• A one time fee of $40 to become a beachbody coach.  This is not a yearly or reoccurring fee.  You can also get that $40 fee waived if you sign up with a challenge pack or you or your spouse is active military then that fee is waived! (I can explain those options in more depth as well).
• A monthly website fee of $15. Beachbody gives you three canned websites where you can do some minor personalization. One site is a Beachbody coach site ,one is a  specialized Shakeology site (only available for sale through the Team Beachbody Coach network) and the third is your Ultimate Reset Site.  I obviouslt have this blog as well - although that isn't required, it's just something I have chosen to do to share my experiences and information with others.

To remain an active coach you need to have a Personal Volume (PV) of 50 points per month. Purchasing a month's supply of Shakeology (at a 25% discount) is 90PV for example and you're done. I agree with Team Beachbody's philosophy that you need to use their product in order to be able to explain the benefits of the research they've done. Plus, if you are getting into this for the right reasons...you want to help people...and this stuff works! Personally, Shakeology has completely transformed my health. I seriously feel the best I have felt in years. So for me, it's a no brainer to be on Shakeology HD (home direct), get it at a discount, remain and active coach and know that I will ALWAYS have it. It's really important to me, which is why I am so passionate about it!

If you compare the Beachbody Coach opportunity to other network marketing opportunities...honestly Beachbody is better every time! I can give you more specifics about why if you're interested - but in all honesty this company is amazing and this opportunity is unique!

• Benefits: 
  • You receive a 25% commission on anything somebody buys from Beachbody using one of your links. Somebody purchases a copy of P90X, you get a check for $29.96.
  • You can, if you choose to, create a team of coaches as well.  You can create a business based off of a team of people who are passionate about the same things that you are.  I tend to attract women who are passionate about health and fitness. Typically women who are moms like me....but still fun and sassy and not to serious! The saying like attracts like - is 100% true!
  • You receive a 25% discount on all Beachbody products including merchandise. If you're using Beachbody supplements or Shakeology, the savings alone covers the $15 monthly website fee.
  • You get paid on a weekly basis, every Thursday morning!
  • No inventory to carry, Beachbody takes care of everything....this is HUGE!
  • Access to an entire team of experts on health and fitness.
  • Access to marketing materials and guidance on how to build your business.They seriously think of everything!
    
  Intangibles:
  • I have found a new passion for health and fitness and have never felt better. I'm not trying to sell you that miracle pill, extreme diet, or weight loss products with unhealthy and artificial ingredients - this is for real. I have done the research...because I was a skeptic! I couldn't find a SINGLE reason not to do this. Nothing in this program is easy, you have to work for it! However...if you are reading this, I have no doubt that you are goal oriented and capable of doing whatever you set your mind to!
  • I have increased confidence in all aspects of my life. I used to worry about what people thought...I was very self conscious..and I still am at times. However one of Beachbody's "3 Vital Behaviors" for success, is personal development. So I have done more work on making myself into the person I want to be, since becoming a coach, that I ever considered doing before. I can't even begin to explain how different my life looks now than it did a year ago!
  • I can give non-expert nutritional advice based upon my experience. I don't have a degree in nutrition, but I know what worked for me and am helping others figure out what works for them.
  • I can help YOU get in the best shape of your life!

HOW DO YOU SUCCEED?

You succeed at being a Beachbody Coach by putting the needs of others first.  By reaching out to people and offerring your support and guidance.  For me, I enroll my customers into my challenge groups.  That is the place where I have day to day contact with them, I can support, motivate and encourage them to start and finish a fitness program.  I provide them with tips and recipes plus all sorts of different strategies to get into shape.  To succeed you follow the structure of inviting people to a challenge group, enrolling them into the group, helping them succeed.  You succeed by leading by example, inspiring others to get into shape and by being motivated, driven and passionate about what you do!  Of course, you don't have to know all the answers at first.  You just have to be motivated to get started!!!

WHO IS THE COMPANY BEHIND THE COACH BUISNESS OPPORTUNITY?

Beachbody is a successful 10-year-old, $250+ million corporation based in Southern California. We create and sell the nation’s most popular in-home fitness and weight-loss products—high-quality, well-manufactured DVD workout programs, gear, and nutritional supplements that have been proven to work. When you become a Beachbody Coach, you’re teaming up with a solid, stable company and a best-selling brand.

DO I NEED TO BE A FITNESS EXPERT

No, you don’t need to be a fitness or weight-loss expert to become a Beachbody Coach. You just need to be ready to commit to changing your life and inspiring others to do the same.  It is important to be a product of the product!

WHAT KINDS OF HELP AND SUPPORT WILL I RECEIVE?

Once you become a coach you will be added to our closed facebook team page.  There you will receive updates, information, tips and tools to help you grow your business.  This is your place to check in each day and get answers to your questions.

I will also provide you with as much or as little support as you need. If you want me to run your first challenge group...you got it! If you need scripts for how to talk to people about this stuff...done! If you want to take your business by the reins and take charge yourself...Ill be cheering you on!

WILL I HAVE TO PURCHASE PRODUCTS FOR RESALE?

Unlike marketing programs that require you to buy a lot of products in order to participate, the Coach Opportunity has no inventory requirements. If you do want to purchase products for your own use or resale, you’ll get them at a significant discount.

I encourage everyone to be a product of the product.  I truly believe that the best coaches are the one's that are actively working out and are drinking Shakeology.  It's very hard to speak from experience and guide other people if you yourself have never tried it.

HOW DOES BEACHBODY PROMOTE ITS PRODUCTS?

We spend millions of dollars every week advertising our home fitness programs on the major TV stations and cable networks. (You’ve probably seen our famous infomercials for programs such as P90X, Turbo Jam, and Hip Hop Abs, as well as our magazine and Internet ads.) Millions of people already know about Beachbody, and every time we run an infomercial, we get thousands of new customers. We want those customers to shop through your store, so you get the commission on those sales!

So THAT in a nutshell is what coaching is all about! It's about bettering yourself, and the lives of those around you....and getting rewarded for it. 

If you are interested in being a part of MY team - simply comment below with your email or email me at coachmegreed@gmail.com with the subject line "Coaching" and we can start the conversation about whether or not THIS is the right opportunity for YOU.

 

And THIS is essentially what it's all about!

21 day fix/P90X3 hybrid...Day 1

I'm following the meal plan for 21 day fix & sticking with my P90X3 workouts. I will post my food diary here!

5/12/14
Breakfast: Sweet Potato & Cocounut hash - 2 yellow, 1 orange, 1 teaspoon
Morning Snack: Almonds (12), Green Peppers, strawberries and peaches (weird morning lol)- 1 Blue, 1 Green. 1 purple
Lunch: Kale, Hard boiled Egg & Chicken Breast - 1 green, 2 red
Afternoon Snack: Orange 1 purple
Dinner: Vanilla Shakeology mixed with peanut butter, ice and water - 1 red, 1 teaspoon
     +   Baked Chicken & Asparagus - 1 red, 1 green

Don't you worry your pretty little mind...

I have been realizing this is true more and more lately. It's so easy to fall into the trap of wondering what other people think. SO easy.

This is something I've always struggled with. I hate it when people are mad at me. I hate it when people don't like me. It really bothers me. I try to be a good friend, I'm extremely loyal, when I don't feel that I am getting that in return, it hurts my feelings and I dwell on it. It's a problem!

Over the last year or so, I've had to consciously distance myself from some of my "closest friends" who constantly made me feel bad about myself, minimized my accomplishments and threw me under the bus when it was convenient. Did some of the blame lie on me - no doubt. I haven't always made the best choices. I've struggled with some substance issues over the years (as have they). I definitely place work and my family as a priority over my friends....although while that may seem wrong to some people, it is 100% right for me. It's been hard though. It's hard to make the decision to no longer value the opinions of others and instead only value the opinions of yourself and those closest to you, in my case my husband and my kids.

In retrospect, this change in how I "think" directly aligns with the change in how I "live" too. 

I will never claim to live a 100% healthy lifestyle. I work hard and I play hard. I take care of my body and I abuse it. I am FAR FAR FAR from perfect. The difference over the last year, lies more in consciously trying every day to do better than I did before. To eat healthier, workout, take control of my own health. It's changed everything for me. I'm proud of myself. I'm happier. My marriage is stronger. I'm a better mom. I KNOW all of that and therefore it truly doesn't matter anymore what anyone else thinks.

Since signing on as a Beachbody coach though...I've felt some of these feelings creep back in. I know I have people out there doubting me. People rolling their eyes, and thinking I have no business trying to help other people live a healthy life. Every time I go to post on social media about Beachbody, I get a knot in my stomach, because I KNOW there are people talking about it, and not in a good way. All of the sudden I'm worrying more than I have in months about what people think... 

I got on instagram the other day, and this was posted, and commented on, by people I thought would have been supportive of this endeavor...

 

Um, OUCH. One of the comments specifically mentioned Beachbody Coaches who have no qualifications to be helping people. 

Can you say "Missing the point?"

Being a Beachbody Coach means you are a brand ambassador basically for some of the best fitness and nutrition products on the market. I would NEVER be dolling out nutritional advice...other than common sense stuff. Each program comes with a Nutrition Guide so therefore that's not even something that would NEED to be done. 

The people I am helping are people like me. They aren't going to the gym. Not because they are lazy. Not because they dont have the motivation. Not because they dont want to be healthy. 

They may very well be scared of what people think though. I know that is part of what has kept me out of the gym most of my life. I don't know what to do when I go in there. I feel stupid. I get self conscious. I like the Beachbody programs because they tell me exactly what to do, and I can do it alone. It's time I'm giving myself. A gift. And it works.

Beachbody Coaches aren't taking anything away from professional fitness instructors. Being a Beachbody Coach is more like being a life coach. A Cheerleader. You are providing motivation and inspiration to people who wouldn't seek it otherwise. It's about helping people help themselves. It's amazing and empowering!

The people that you are helping also may not have time. Another quote I see, and have seen captioned with references to people who don't go to the gym is...

 

Well no shit. 

You know what's important to me? My family! My health is also important. THAT is what makes Beachbody programs so perfect. I can find the time. 30 minutes, before my kids get up, because it's important. If they need me I'm right there. It's not an excuse that I don't take and hour or more to leave the house and drive to the gym. The fact that I don't go to the gym, doesn't take away, in any way, shape or form the importance or effectiveness of my health and fitness.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those parents who NEVER leaves her kids. I choose carefully though. I'm a working mom. If I am going to work out every day, there is no way to do it other than at home without spending more time away from my kids than I already am. So I find a way. 

Most of my customers, are moms, like me. Busy moms, with small kids, who desperately want to live a healthier lifestyle and don't know where to start. 

Tell me again how the fact that you are a certified trainer in body building competitions is even the same thing I'm trying to do? All I'm trying to do is motivate and help, mainly people who just don't know where to start. 

I kind of went off on a tangent there. But when I saw that the other day, my heart sank. I felt embarrassed and guilty, and for a little while, I doubted myself and considered quitting! If I let the thoughts of some people make me give up...what about the people who are relying on me to help them? They aren't going to step foot in a gym. They aren't going to lose weight in a healthy way. They're going to turn to other shakes and "supplements" on the market that are terribly processed and full of chemicals. They'll lose weight and they'll feel terrible. They won't be healthy. I know about something that can help them, and help them reach their optimal...that's worth sharing!

The more I thought about it - I know, no matter what anyone THINKS, it's about what I KNOW. I'm helping people. It's not a joke. I'm not claiming to be an expert or providing information that is false or irresponsible. I'm helping people take the first step to change their lives. It's not about what other people think, it's about what those people need. 

Phew. Rant over. 

Fellow Beachbody Coaches? Have you encountered "haters" when it comes to your business before? How did you get handle it, or get past it?

Are you just a regular person looking for help and not sure where to start? I'd love to help you. Leave me a comment with your email and Ill get in touch, or you can email me at coachmegreed@gmail.com.

21 Day Fix

I wanted to share with you guys a program that is giving people really great results! Why?? Because it is simple!!

 

Are you the kind of person who sabotages yourself in the kitchen?? This program has a solution for that. It comes with color coded containers that take the guess work out of portion control. All you have to do is fill the container...and eat it. It gives you a list for each color - it's so so simple. Love the concept!

It comes with a formula to determine your personal caloric intake each day. Then based on your target you need to consume the applicable number of containers.

It comes with 7 containers (6 colors...orange gets 2 containers)

Please ignore the rogue piece of kale hanging out on my table ;)

Each container has a list of foods that you can eat for that "color"....oh and also please ignore my 6 year old daughter's jacked up mani...she was being very helpful!

There's definitely some prep work and planning that will go into this. You need to commit to the nutrition plan to get the best results. It is a great exercise in portion control though and will definitely help change your lifestyle long term.

The fitness program for 21 day fix is good for any fitness level - although it definitely isn't easy! The workouts are only 30 minutes long, so it really is doable for anyone with minimal interruptions to their typical schedule. There really is no excuse of why this program wont work for you ;)

In terms of equipment, you will need a light set of weights (5 pounds should be good) and a heavier set (10-12 pounds). Also a yoga mat if you are working out on a hard surface. 

When you order a challenge pack this program also includes Shakeology the "Healthiest Meal of the Day" - no joke...this stuff has changed my life...I can't say enough about it!

Summer is just around the corner. Are you interested in learning more about the 21 day fix and what it could do for you?? Leave me a comment below with your email address and I will contact you and answer any questions you may have or you can email me at CoachMegReed@gmail.com. 

Want to know a little more? This video does a great job breaking it down!






 

Want me to be your 21 day fix coach???? I'll give you several resources to help you be successful and I will cheer you on every step of the way... Comment below with your email and I will get in touch...or email me: CoachMegReed@gmail.com <3

Lead by example

Let that sink in a minute. 

No wonder there is an obesity epidemic in this country!

In our house we are trying to raise our kids to be healthy eaters & to make good choices. The most important thing is to lead by example. 

I usually do my workout before my girls get up but whenever it works out that they're up, they love to do it with me. I think it's really important to let the kids see how hard I work, but that it's fun. They love it. 

It's official...

It's official! I am officially a Team Beachbody Coach!

 

So, what does this mean?

• If you're like me, and really can't find the time to go to the gym or fitness classes...or just don't feel comfortable going that route...I can help you choose a fitness program, that you can do at home, to reach your goals. You have to be serious though, and you have to commit!!!! 
• I will be running "Challenge Groups" each Month, to keep you accountable and help you reach your goals...no goal is to big or to small, I want to HELP you!
• I can help you find the weak links in your diet. Maybe you already know what they are, but don't know where to start when it come to finding the right path to a healthy lifestyle. That's OK...I have a ton of resources and information and I want to share them with you!

It means a lot more than this...but most simply, it means I can help. It means I have even more resources than I did before, to help you realize your goals to be a healthier you. 

I'm excited! Shoot me and email if you want to be excited too! CoachMegReed@gmail.com