I'll admit it, I'm a facebook junkie! When I'm not running errands, running after my 3 year old, cooking, cleaning, exercising, or doing laundry; I'm on facebook. The great thing about fb is that you don't necessarily have to be friends with your real life friends. I like meeting (online) people who have things in common with me. Mostly other military wives, or other Beachbody coaches. I've also found out that fb support groups have been really helpful. When I'm having a bad day, either as a wife of a Marine who has to work crazy hours or a coach who is struggling with her own weight issues it's great to go to people who've "been there". I can go to my military wives and ask questions, or answer them if I have the experience, it's good going some where I feel comfortable. Some of us wives have even started our own weightloss support groups. I've also made some really great real life friends from online support groups. I can be very shy because of my anxiety so meeting somebody online and getting to know them first helps. As far as my Beachbody groups, well, I haven't been a coach long so I visit frequently to soak up as much knowledge as possible!
Basically, I guess what I'm saying is that everybody needs support. It's always great to have a "battle buddy" or in this case, "battle buddies".
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Making time for exercise- a great article by my friend Coach Love
JACKSONVILLE, NC - I'm too busy to workout! How many times have you heard this statement? Heck, you may have even said it yourself. Making fitness a priority in our lives is very difficult. Especially since we tend to lead very busy lives. Between our careers, school, family, and social lives, our health and fitness tends to fall by the wayside.
Set yourself up for success by following these simple steps.
1. Set realistic goals. If you want to succeed, you have to set specific, measurable and attainable goals. If you have been living a sedentary lifestyle, chances are you are not going to stick to an intense 6-day a week workout schedule. You must give yourself small achievable milestones. For example, begin with a brisk morning walk 2 to 3 times a morning, then each week gradually increase your speed to a jog, or increase the distance you travel.
2. Pre-plan. Schedule your workouts in advance, and preferable the same time each day. Treat it like any other important appointment that should not be missed. Plan your meals in advance also. Plan to eat 5 to 6 healthy meals and drink 8 to 10 glasses of water though out the day. When shopping for groceries choose the healthy options. This will keep you from eating unhealthy foods because they won't be around.
3. Track your results. Take before and after photos, weigh in periodically, and take body measurement using a tape measure or body fat testing caliper. Knowing where you started and enjoying those small victories along the way will pay off in the long run. Each pound or inch lost, dress or pants size reduced should be celebrated.
4. Find a health buddy. Accountability is a key factor in your quest to achieving a healthy lifestyle. When we buddy up with a friend, co-worker, or family member, taking the journey is much more pleasurable. Your workout buddy can give you that extra encouragement and motivation to stick with it. Remember, even the Lone Ranger had Tonto.
5. Enlist the help of a professional. There are tons of great fitness books, programs and DVDs, local gyms, a personal trainers available to you. Tap into this wealth of information to get you started and on the right track. Having the aid of a professional will also help you make the best use of your time and maximize you results.
Let's face it, we all live very busy lives. However, if we want to be more productive, increase are energy, prevent life threatening illnesses, and live longer, then we have to make time for proper exercise and nutrition. Not to mention the benefits of looking good as we take a stroll down our lovely beaches this summer.
Coach Love is a Certified Fitness Trainer with the International Sport Science Association (ISSA) and a Team Beachbody Coach. He can be reached at mrlove@beachbodycoach.com
Set yourself up for success by following these simple steps.
1. Set realistic goals. If you want to succeed, you have to set specific, measurable and attainable goals. If you have been living a sedentary lifestyle, chances are you are not going to stick to an intense 6-day a week workout schedule. You must give yourself small achievable milestones. For example, begin with a brisk morning walk 2 to 3 times a morning, then each week gradually increase your speed to a jog, or increase the distance you travel.
2. Pre-plan. Schedule your workouts in advance, and preferable the same time each day. Treat it like any other important appointment that should not be missed. Plan your meals in advance also. Plan to eat 5 to 6 healthy meals and drink 8 to 10 glasses of water though out the day. When shopping for groceries choose the healthy options. This will keep you from eating unhealthy foods because they won't be around.
3. Track your results. Take before and after photos, weigh in periodically, and take body measurement using a tape measure or body fat testing caliper. Knowing where you started and enjoying those small victories along the way will pay off in the long run. Each pound or inch lost, dress or pants size reduced should be celebrated.
4. Find a health buddy. Accountability is a key factor in your quest to achieving a healthy lifestyle. When we buddy up with a friend, co-worker, or family member, taking the journey is much more pleasurable. Your workout buddy can give you that extra encouragement and motivation to stick with it. Remember, even the Lone Ranger had Tonto.
5. Enlist the help of a professional. There are tons of great fitness books, programs and DVDs, local gyms, a personal trainers available to you. Tap into this wealth of information to get you started and on the right track. Having the aid of a professional will also help you make the best use of your time and maximize you results.
Let's face it, we all live very busy lives. However, if we want to be more productive, increase are energy, prevent life threatening illnesses, and live longer, then we have to make time for proper exercise and nutrition. Not to mention the benefits of looking good as we take a stroll down our lovely beaches this summer.
Coach Love is a Certified Fitness Trainer with the International Sport Science Association (ISSA) and a Team Beachbody Coach. He can be reached at mrlove@beachbodycoach.com
Friday, June 3, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Shakeology 3-day Cleanse
Are you about to start a new Beachbody Fitness Program?
JUMP start that program by following the Shakeology 3 day cleanse!
Shakeology is a meal replacement shake designed to be enjoyed every day, one meal a day. But for this cleanse, it will be used three times a day for three days.
Shakeology 3 day cleanse is designed to break a plateau or shred pounds fast & effectively in a healthy way. The key is caloric efficiency; getting the most nutrients possible out of the fewest number of calories.
The Shakeology cleanse is a calorie restricted nutrient dense eating plan that lasts for 3 days. The Shakeology Cleanse should not be used for longer than 3 days or in the middle of you workout program. You should do a Shakeology Cleanse either on your recovery week or prior to starting your new fitness program. The goal here is not to lose weight even though it will probably occur but to get your body running more efficiently. You will be eating (drinking) frequently and consuming between 800 -1200 calories a day
You'll get GREAT results!
How to follow:
3 SHAKEOLOGY Shakes a day (blended with water and ice)
2 Cups of Green Tea a Day (Triple Leaf Detox Tea is good choice)
1 piece of fruit a day (Apple, pear, orange, banana, mango, etc)
1 salad for dinner (lettuce, veggies, lean protein)
*4 oz lean protein in salad (WHITE poultry or fish)
*Only Low Fat Dressings.
NO: Dairy (no almond, soy, or rice milk) or extra sugars.
Example:
Wake Up:
1 cup of Green Tea
BREAKFAST:
Shakeology – 1 scoop, blended with ice & 8-10 oz of water
Optional: ½ cup of fruit (only for the super conditioned – not the weight challenged)
SNACK:
1 piece of fruit
LUNCH:
Shakeology – 1 scoop, blended with ice & 8-10 oz of water
1 cup of green tea
SNACK:
Shakeology – 1 scoop, blended with ice & 8-10 oz of water
(This snack can be before or after dinner)
DINNER:
Salad
*Lettuce/veggies
*4 oz lean protein (WHITE fish or poultry)
*Light Dressing
Positive Results
*Weight Loss
*Reduced belly bloat
*Renewed energy
*Break through plateau, boost metabolism
Possible Negative Results to be Aware of:
*Headaches or light-headedness
*Lack of energy
*Hunger
*No weight loss
*Measure inches instead
*Preparing your body for weight loss
If you need to modify the cleanse feel free to add a light healthy snack.
Can I still do my workouts during the Shakeology Cleanse?
*It will be different for everyone but light to moderate exercise should be fine
*You will have less energy than usual so the best time would be during a recovery week of prior to starting your program
*Try not to do the cleanse in the middle of P90X or Insanity
How do you get Shakeology?
You can get it from Beachbody coaches and I'll be more than happy to lead you in their direction!
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