May 15, 2013

15 May 2013

My story and why I chose to become a Beachbody Coach – it’s simple really!

My story is pretty simple really.

Summer 2009. I saw a very fit couple on the beach and slugged my husband “I bet you they do P90X!” since we’d seen and been mesmerized by the infomercials!

Both of us were a bit lazy and did not work out. I was 40 pounds overweight (and come from a family history of morbid obesity), Andy was one of those skinny-fat guys who had always been lean but out of shape.

We researched P90X when we got home that afternoon and saw that we could get a discount if we became Beachbody Coaches. Sweet! Reading a little further, we saw that Beachbody would actually SEND us customers if we did a good job with the business part of things. My banker brain kicked in: a business where I would not have to work hard to get clients? Yes please! Sounded too good to be true. But I figured we’d just jump out on this limb and worse case, we’d flop on the business side of it yet still get physically fit together!

So we signed up as coaches and started P90X.

After two full rounds, we were officially ripped. Friends and co-workers started asking us what we did, we told them and some of them bought theirs from our website. We made money.

In fact, we paid off all of our debt. I quit my job 8 months in and am a full time mommy to two pre-schoolers. My husband was able to take a year and a half (a YEAR and a HALF!) off of work so we could travel while our kids were still young. Yep, it’s that kind of lifestyle since your business goes where your laptop goes!

It seems like, over the past 4 years being a Beachbody Coach, that it’s been simple and easy this entire time. The hardest work I’ve ever done is in sitting down to read through a training manual or a personal development book!

I’ve found that, if we keep it simple, the business works. I just keep sharing my fitness journey with others publicly, and asking about their lives. If they are looking for a fitness solution, I direct them to my Beachbody website where they can get the best tools out there. I check in on them. Repeat.

Plus, Beachbody has given me over 800 customers since I became a Coach, and it sure is nice to meet new people and make money by just sending helpful emails every now and then!

Truth is, I care a lot about my mission as a Coach: to help people get fit and enjoy a healthy, fulfilling life.

I now have an international team of coaches who are doing the same thing, and I so enjoy mentoring them! Together, we’re better!

Sometimes I think about what my life would look like if I hadn’t said YES to being a Coach. I could have overcomplicated it and spent too long in the “what if”s. I could have whined and complained about learning new things. I could have accepted my initial complacency and laziness (so and so’s not fit, why should I be?). But I sure am thankful I didn’t do those things!

My name is Katy Gillis. I’m an accidental Beachbody Coach who jumped in just in case this could be what I thought it was. It’s blown my expectations out of the water.

They say there is always a catch – not here. Beachbody is awesome – whether it’s helping people get fit, or helping people get paid so they can help those people get fit!

Beachbody has won my diehard loyalty.

That’s my story. Have you begun yours?

I’d love to hear your story. Shoot me a message. Or if you’re inspired to get fit and get paid, research what it would look like to join the Beachbody team!

The photos:

andy before and after My story and why I chose to become a Beachbody Coach its simple really!

Andy (hubby): before and after!

: Katy (me!): before and after!

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May 8, 2013

08 May 2013

How can you maintain your results?

How Can You Maintain Your Results?

Congratulations! You’re done with INSANITY®, P90X®, or another Beachbody® program, and you love the results. But you’re also sick of hammering your body every day and watching each calorie you put into your mouth. So, what now? Can you keep your new body without all the work?

Yes and no. In order to function well, you need to move and properly fuel your body. But the fitter you are, the easier it is to stay fit. This means you can maintain your fitness with much less effort than it took to get there.

The following checklist will provide you with a sensible plan to maintain your results.

Lesson 1: Take a break!

Before you worry about keeping your results, you should celebrate. You’ve earned it! Your fitness won’t fall apart overnight, and a break will give you physical and—more importantly—mental relief from worrying about training, diet, and results.

Don’t worry about losing fitness. A little time off will actually improve your fitness by allowing your body to heal. Too much time off, however, will start things sliding the other way. I recommend no more than one full week off. You can exercise during this break and I strongly recommend it. Just make it fun and don’t follow a regimented program.

Lesson 2: Without a maintenance plan, expect to keep your results for about as long as it took you to get them.

It takes approximately 3 weeks off to fully undo 3 weeks of training, while it may take 3 months to fully lose 90 days’ worth of effort—it takes about the same amount of time to lose your fitness as it took for you to attain it. But since starting at square one sucks (remember?), you never want to wait too long to restart your training.

Lesson 3: Create a maintenance schedule

To maintain your fitness, you’ll need around half the volume of your training program. The two simplest ways to do this are with full workouts every other day or with half workouts 6 days per week.

For the full workout plan, pick workouts to do every other day. The workout you do can be based on what you feel like you need. There are many maintenance workout suggestions, like P90X ONE on ONE®, INSANITY Fast and Furious, Brazil Butt Lift® Master Series, and so on. You can also mix and match from other workout programs, like a fusion of Insanity and P90X. The key is that you push your body in the way it was accustomed to during your training program.

Doing half workouts is trickier because you’re probably going to have to abridge your workouts. Instead of “just Pushing Play,” it’s up to you to structure your workout. A good general guideline is to warm up, do one or two rounds of exercises, and then fast-forward to the workout’s cooldown (or do a cooldown on your own). About 80% of a workout’s value happens during the first few sets. And while that may put you 20% under elite fitness, it’s perfectly fine for maintenance.

With either schedule, you’ll want to make sure you’re not doing similar workouts too close to each other. Don’t do plyometrics or work similar body parts back to back.

Lesson 4: Continue to push yourself.

Just because you’re working out less doesn’t mean you can slack off. Your workouts should improve over time while you’re maintaining, the same way they improved over time during your program. Your goal during each workout is still to lift more weight, move faster, jump higher, go deeper into stretches, and mimic the trainers as much as possible. Your body needs to be pushed. If it’s not, it will regress.

Lesson 5: Eat how you did when you were out of shape and your results will melt away.

For a few days, or even longer, it will seem like you can now inhale burgers, beers, and everything else that you’ve been denying yourself without any consequences. This won’t last. It’s a fun perk, and while your new, fitter body will endure splurges much better than it did before, it is not, and will never be, immune to packing the pounds back on. It’s like the saying goes, you can’t out-exercise a bad diet. At least you can’t forever.

Lesson 6: You don’t need to eat as strict a diet as you did during your program.

On the flip side, you don’t need to eat like you have a fitness competition coming up unless, well, you have a fitness competition coming up. In fact, you probably shouldn’t. Beachbody programs are “boot camps.” They are designed to be very strict. Real life should be more relaxed and include indulgences. Fitness competitors don’t stay in competition shape all the time, and neither should you.

There are a few popular maintenance strategies incorporated by fit people. One is the 80/20 rule. Keep 80% of your diet healthy and clean so that you can let your hair down with the remaining 20%. Another is workweeks on and weekends off. This is the plan I use and really enjoy! Note: if you need help discerning what is clean and what is not, grab my personal example in the Healthy Meal Guide for free here!

Whatever you do, just remember that your new body needs more calories to maintain than it did when you began your program. That’s because your muscle-to-fat ratio is higher than it was when you started, so your metabolism is higher. Food is also essential for rebuilding the breakdown caused by your workouts, all of which means you need (or get) to eat more.

Ultimately, your goal is to stop calorie counting and learn to eat based on how your body feels. If you’re lacking energy, eat more. Avoid excessive eating by stopping before you’re full and realizing that when you overeat you feel sluggish and uncomfortable. By eating intuitively, you can maintain your physique more easily than by measuring every morsel you put in your mouth.

Lesson 7: You can’t maintain forever.

A solid maintenance plan can keep you fit for a long time. However, if you want the level of fitness you had after your last program, you’re going to require a reboot every so often, as in reboot camp. There’s simply no way around the fact that elite fitness requires sacrifice, hard work, and getting out of your comfort zone from time to time. P90X2, anyone?

Lesson 8: Connect with your Coach.

Your Beachbody Coach knows all the ins and outs of each Beachbody workout program, and, by discovering what you’re looking for in a boot camp or reboot camp, can offer helpful advice as you make your choice. If you don’t have a Coach, click here to get one!

Steve Edwards is Director of Results at Team Beachbody. I borrowed heavily from his article and added my own recommendations, too!

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May 7, 2013

07 May 2013

Ever feel like this?

Discover a new way to get in shape, better your nutrition, meet people, and win money – without having to slave at the gym or spend hundreds at the grocery store! It’s what I did years ago, and it changed my body and my life. If you think it’s time to start doing something, then do something! Do the Beachbody Challenge!

My group is forming right now – you can do it anywhere you are in the world along with us on Facebook and email! Click here to get started!

It definitely pays to enter the Beachbody Challenge! Just ask these people – they got fit and strong, and won a check and a t-shirt!

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May 1, 2013

01 May 2013

Dr. Mark Cheng Created a Brand New Fitness Program: Tai Cheng!

Renew your youthful energy in just 90 days through the healing motion of Tai Cheng! Developed with Dr. Mark Cheng, this low-impact program combines the 18 fundamental moves of Tai Chi with 21st-century sports science.

It includes 12 workout DVDs, plus a Master Scroll reference DVD and valuable fitness tools to help you turn back the clock and feel absolutely fantastic.

Exclusive BONUS: Order Tai Cheng in May and receive $65 off the regular price!

Receive the Tai Cheng Body Alignment for Better Living DVD—a $19.95 value—FREE!

Your Challenge Pack also includes:

Your first 30-day supply of Shakeology—the superfood shake that helps give you energy, reduce cravings and accelerate your fitness results.
A FREE 30-day trial membership in the Team Beachbody Club, where you’ll find all the support you’ll need to complete your Challenge.
Plus FREE standard shipping!

HERES WHAT YOU GET WITH TAI CHENG:

12 workout DVDs, plus, a Master Scroll DVD:

Master Scroll DVD: Learn everything you need to master Tai Cheng. Dr. Cheng breaks down each of the 18 Tai Cheng moves so you can watch exactly how each move is done and be ready to learn them from Day 1!
DVDs 1–3: You’ll learn 6 Tai Chi moves, combining them into a fluid routine that builds strength, increases your overall range of motion, and helps reduce pain.
DVDs 4–6: Dr. Cheng teaches you 6 new moves to help increase your energy; burn off excess fat; and build greater stability, strength, and balance.
DVDs 7–9: You’ll be introduced to the final 6 moves that you’ll need to learn on your way to becoming a Tai Chi Master.
DVDs 10–12: The last 3 discs will guide you through performing all 18 moves, in a powerful, yet graceful health-boosting routine.

You’ll also get these valuable tools:

“Easy Does It” Fitness Guide: Filled with practical tips on form, technique, and mind-body realignment, it shows you how to complete Tai Cheng to help improve your health, energy, and mobility.
“Feel Better Food Plan” Nutrition Guide: Use this guide to find delicious, easy-to-make meals and snacks that’ll help you feel younger, healthier, and more energetic.
90-day Daily Workout Calendar: We’ve done the work for you so you always know which sequence to do and when. Just follow along and chart your progress.
Blue Foam Roller: Work out everyday kinks and pains and loosen tight muscles as you develop better balance, posture, and flexibility.
Tai Cheng Tape Measure: Track the changes in your entire body as you get healthier and stronger.

In addition, you’ll receive these 6 FREE BONUS gifts (A $250 VALUE!):

1. Applied Tai Cheng: Travel and Sport (BONUS DVD): Learn how to use Tai Cheng to get more enjoyment from your favorite sports. And, discover exercises you can do while traveling—even on a plane!
2. Low-Resistance Strength Band*: Use it to build up your strength and balance.
3. Medium-Resistance Strength Band*: Step up to the green band for more resistance.
4. “Just Eat This” Week-long Menu Plan: Receive a week’s worth of healthy meal recipes to help you make the right food choices.
5. Removeable Floor Tape: Create your Tai Cheng foot placement grid with low adhesive strips that leave no sticky marks to clean up afterward.
6. Free Team Beachbody 30-day VIP Club Membership: Stay motivated with positive peer support, chat with trainers, receive expert diet and fitness tips, and get 10% off Beachbody® gear, programs, and nutritionals.

Exclusive BONUS: Order Tai Cheng on Team Beachbody, and receive the Tai Cheng Body Alignment For Better Living DVD—a $19.95 value—FREE!

Ready to improve your well-being, mobility, and posture? On this DVD, Dr. Cheng will help you understand how your body works, how to correct mobility issues, and how to prevent injury. Plus, you’ll learn how to combat flat arches, strengthen your core, walk with proper posture, and fix bad joint mechanics. You’ll also see how using a foam roller can help you work out everyday kinks.

90-Day Money-Back Guarantee: We’re so sure you’ll love this program, we’re giving you our 90-day money-back guarantee. If you’re not completely satisfied within 90 days, simply call Customer Service for a Return Authorization number to return Tai Cheng for a full refund of the purchase price, less shipping and handling. But keep the bonus gifts just for trying Tai Cheng.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET WITH SHAKEOLOGY

Shakeology. The Healthiest Meal of the Day.

Shakeology can help you:

Lose weight
Reduce cravings
Increase energy and stamina
Promote healthy digestion and regularity
Tastes delicious, too.

How Shakeology works

Ingredients derived from whole-food sources deliver the daily vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients your body needs to curb cravings, allowing it to shed stored fat.
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.
Fiber, prebiotics, and digestive enzymes help your body gently eliminate toxins more efficiently and promote better absorption of nutrients.*

What’s in Shakeology

Protein and essential amino acids help build muscles and reduce food cravings.
Prebiotics and digestive enzymes aid in improving digestion, regularity, and nutrient absorption.
Antioxidants and phytonutrients help counteract free radical damage that can lead to degenerative diseases.
A daily dose of vitamins and minerals provides your body what it needs to function for optimal health.
Online access to 2 FREE workouts

30-Day Money Back Guarantee
If you don’t start to see and feel the benefits of Shakeology within the first month of using it, or if you’re not 100% satisfied for any reason, just return it within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price, less s&h—guaranteed. That’s our promise to you.

GET YOUR TAI CHENG TODAY – YOUR NEXT 90 DAYS WILL BE SOME OF THE MOST ENJOYABLE YET!

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April 18, 2013

18 Apr 2013

I lost 129 pounds! Christina’s story…

“This has been a very emotional and amazing experience for me that has truly impacted every aspect of my life and the lives of those around me!”

This is the true story of Christina:

Age: 29
Gender: Female
State: Minnesota
Primary Program: P90X
Supplements: Shakeology, Whey Protein Powder, Beachbody Ultimate Reset, Results and Recovery Formula

	BEFORE	AFTER
My Stats

Weight	289	160
Dress/Pants Size	28	8
Waist	52	34
Hips	58	40
Chest	48	36
Body Fat %	45	33
Blood Pressure	127/80	110/64
as-of	03/26/2013

Christina H.
LOST 129 LBS and 18″ off WAIST

She won $1000 in the Beachbody Challenge!
I am so proud of her!

Tell us about your life before you started the program. How did you feel about yourself and your body?

Before I was in complete denial about my weight and what it really meant. I was sexually abused at the age of 5 and since that time I used food as my comfort and a way for me to escape the pain of my daily living. My weight kept growing and I was told by family and friends that I was always going to be fat and that this was who I was and to accept it. I used food and my weight to fill the void and pain I was suffering from, as I grew up and was blessed with my 4 children, my life became more about them then myself. I never sought help to deal with my eating, emotional and depression issues, thus the weight kept piling on. My highest weight was 289 and I am 5’4, I felt like my life wasn’t my own and that my body was worthless and ugly. I was so ashamed of myself that I would hide my eating and force myself to workout, wanting that quick fix, which never worked. I wasn’t able to play with my children, even bathing was hard, I was beyond humiliated and felt like a failure.

What inspired you to change your life and begin your transformation journey?

My Coach had a picture of a woman’s transformation that looked similar to me; I saw that picture and thought, well she did it, could I do it? I contacted her and we had several hearts to hearts where she told me that I have greatness in me and it would be a process, but that I too could achieve anything. By her having faith in me, it encouraged and inspired me to believe in me too. I was so sick of not being the woman I knew was inside, I was so tiered of hiding under all the weight, both physical and emotional. I decided I needed to do something drastic to be a constant reminder of my commitment to my health and goals, so I shaved my head. I decided in that moment to take that action and allow myself this opportunity to face the fear of cutting my long hair and face the fear of reaching my goals. I knew that it would be a process for my hair to grow back and I also knew it would be a process for my body to transform, so this was my way of showing my commitment

What is the greatest challenge you faced before beginning the program? How did the program and Beachbody® help you overcome that challenge?

In the beginning my greatest challenge was learning to trust the process, do my best and forget the rest. Sounded easy enough, but my mind was still thinking, I need to be perfect now, I need this to happen now. I began to realize that I didn’t get like this overnight and I wouldn’t change overnight. I realized that as I did lose the weight I was faced with the core issues of what caused me to get that way, so it brought up a lot of hurt and pain, dealing with and accepting that was a huge challenge and not one we usually talk about. The fact of the matter is that the weight is only a symptom of what really was the core issues and P90x not only taught me how to change my body, it taught me how to own, accept and change my mind and my feelings. I learned that I am no longer a victim, I am more than a conquer and that I chose to get better and I have the power to choose life over death. So my biggest challenge was learning that its much more than a number on a scale its mental.

Why did you choose this particular program?

I chose this program because I felt like Tony was there with me, I felt that he just popped out of the screen and really was talking to me. I remember hearing him say “do your best and forget the rest” and that became my motto. Every day I learned to stop judging myself and I learned to trust the process. I was so inspired by other peoples success and results I knew that I could have success too. Modification was key for me, I knew that at 289 pounds I wasn’t able to tie my shoes much less do the signature moves, but I also knew that it wasn’t where I started that mattered, what mattered is the fact that I started. From that moment on I never gave up, it took time and there was no quick fixes which is what Tony always talked about, that this is my process and journey to take. I also loved the fact that I could follow the nutritional guideline and know that I was getting the nutrients I needed and really learned how and what to eat. This was no longer just about losing weight.

What in particular did you like about the program you chose?

I liked the fact that I felt empowered every time I would work out, I felt like I was accomplishing something and even though I modified A LOT, I did it. I felt pride and joy in my heart as I began to do the program with more ease and I felt ALIVE. For the first time in my life I felt like I was living and achieving and really had the chance to see myself change. Then when I started to see my weight melt off and see and feel my muscles grow and really see the change I was a P90x addict. This was no longer just about losing weight it was a lifestyle change and one I felt I could do and teach my children to do too. So what I really liked was learning that this was so much more than a number on a scale it was mental and emotional too and by showing up and pressing play every day I took back some of my integrity and power every day. I see the stretch marks and feel ashamed of how bad I allowed myself to get, but the shame I no longer feel because I was able to take back my dignity.

Describe the results you achieved with your Beachbody program. Which achievements are you proud of?

In the beginning of this journey I was in complete denial that I had a problem and more so that my not dealing with my problems did affect other people, especially my children, my eldest who is now 9 years old would sneak food and over eat and never feel happy about herself. I realized that Beachbody taught me a new way of life, fitness, nutrition, motivation and faith and changed my life and the lives of my children. I am so proud and humbled by the fact that my children saw me dedicating my time to this program and they saw the results. I am proud that my children would join in on the exercises and want to drink Shakeology. I am proud that they have been able to see that it’s not where you’ve been that makes you who you are, it’s how you got though it that makes us the people we are today. It wasn’t easy but it was worth it. As of today I have lost 129 pounds and I still am working on my goal of another 30 pounds to weigh 130.

How has your life changed since completing your Beachbody program?

My life is filled with joy and I am able to see that dedication, determination and a lot of perspiration got me to achieve my goals and thats the biggest blessing of all. I am so proud and deeply humbled by the amazing programs that Beachbody has and that they truly saved my life. I went from size 28 to size 8. I have been able to lose 129 lbs. with the combination of Shakeology and P90x and BBL. This has been a very emotional and amazing experience for me that has truly impacted every aspect of my life and the lives of those around me. I have come to learn acceptance of myself, and where I am, I no longer feel the shame that comes from hiding the issue of my weight and that pain. I have learned that I am able to make change and I have learned how to believe in myself, something that I never knew how to do. The physical part of this transformation is really a small part, the real and amazing part is where my mind and heart changes and sees the potential and power in myself.

Did you participate in a Beachbody Challenge Group?

Yes. I think that having the challenge helps hold us all accountable and keeps us thinking about our goals and what we want to really be and achieve.

How did a Beachbody Supplement or Nutritional Product or Program affect any existing health conditions you have?

Yes I had high blood pressure and diabetes and now since working out with p90x and taking Shakeology I have no blood sugar issues and perfect blood pressure.

Christina’s story is like thousands of other women who decided that NOW was her season to be the best woman, best mom she could be for her children and live her best life.

Doing it alone is tough – that is why she chose to join us in the Beachbody Challenge.

Join the group of women I’m working with right now! Email me today: katygillis@beachbodycoach.com

Take a peak inside the group of 70+ women who are serious about winning this weight loss battle!

The Beachbody Challenge delivers results and gives nutrition, fitness, and support from your coach, me, and can be done anywhere you are in the world, on any budget, in as little as 15 minutes a day!

The point is: today is the day to begin. Time is going to pass whether we are working on our fitness or not, so why not start today? Start here: contact me for your Beachbody Challenge directions. Your journey begins TODAY!

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April 8, 2013

08 Apr 2013

April Online Fitness Group…starting now! 5 spots!

If you’re a woman and you’ve decided that NOW is the time to lose weight and get healthier for your husband, your kids, your family, your church, or your world: I’ve got 5 new spots in my April Beachbody challenge group on Facebook! Want one?

My story: Summer 2009 was the summer I started my P90X journey, and I’m so glad I did it, and that someone invited me to reach higher. I always knew I was created to be more than what I was, and part of that was in how I treated my body. This very program I’ll share with you took me step-by-step from a size 8 to a size 2 through working out at home and following the meal guide, and the principals I learned have kept the weight off, still a size 2, even after 2 kids! This is about much more than simply a pant size, it’s about how we feel about who we are. We all know we’re beautiful inside, but the outside is just as much our responsibility to keep up as our hearts are!

How incredible to offer our husband, children, and world a woman with a pure, gracious heart and a vivacious, healthy and energetic body to match her spirit? THIS is what I’m inviting you to!

Life is so much better committed to being the best version of you possible…I was overweight once, and I know that it sucks to be lethargic, flubby, sick and tired! Who get’s the side effects of a lazy version of me? My family! They deserve me at my best. What about yours? If you believe that today is the day to move to another level of fitness, message me ASAP ♥ because I have a spot for YOU in my April group, and I want you in it!

Together, with the right direction and tools, anything is possible! I guarantee it! I believe in YOU ♥ If I didn’t know for sure I could help you, I wouldn’t be inviting you to join me. See when a woman with character starts a journey, she finishes it well. I believe YOU are this kind of a woman, which is why I’m so sure this is your time and that you’ll rock this thing.

Message me right now to start your journey ♥ either way, 90 days will go by – make each one count for something good…something worthy…something incredible!

Click Here to view the women who have already committed to doing either P90X (for beginners) or P90X2 (for women who workout but want to reach a new level)

70 woman in this thing and counting! Are you number 71?

Your challenge: act now. Message me and say “I’m in! Yes, I’m ready to add workouts to the 90 days that are about to pass anyway!”

Looking to bash excuses? Visit my YouTube channel and watch how I show you how you can do P90X with no weights, no pull up bar, no space, at night when you have no time, and sometimes with your kids dancing around the sidelines! A committed woman gets it done! You can do this!

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April 1, 2013

01 Apr 2013

For Beachbody Coaches: 90 Days to Excellence Leadership Training with Craig Holiday

90 Days to Excellence Leadership Training with Craig Holiday:

I am just jazzed to have found these mp3s for each of Craig’s training and share them with you!!!

In 2010, my time and energy was split between my Beachbody Business, taking care of my baby girl Livy, running a personal training company in two states, overseeing the fitness programs for the women’s ministry team at church, and taking courses in nutrition and health! Needless to say, I was a busy woman!

Enter Craig Holiday, a business consultant Beachbody hired to work with some of their leaders. My coach, Traci Morrow, made sure that I was one of them. I am so blessed to have been able to learn firsthand from Craig, as his strategies helped me gain clarity in my Beachbody business as well as how to properly manage my time.

Following the same system Craig lays out in this very mp3 series, my Beachbody Business gained 30 new Coaches in 3 months and I learned what it meant to be a leader coach! Truly, his teaching is inspirational as well as applicable, and I hope you find it as valuable as I have being the BEST Coach you can be is a requirement if helping people is your mission!

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Craig Holiday and Katy Gillis at the Beachbody Coach Summit

TAKE THIS TRAINING WEEK BY WEEK and spend time applying each into your business. You may also benefit from having an accountability buddy, and your own coach is always available to you for that!

Here we go:

Week 1: Getting started right.

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Week 2: Why Relational Marketing?

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Week 3: 10 Points to a Great Leader.

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Week 4: Managing Your Time.

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Week 5: How to Start a New Coach.

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Week 6: Passion- The Defining Difference.

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Week 7: The Glue- What Holds this Business Together.

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Week 8: Self Esteem- “Hand Me Downs” and Overcoming the Past.

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I would love to hear what you experienced in your Beachbody Business after applying these strategies, share in a comment below:

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March 2, 2013

02 Mar 2013

Working from home: a short, honest look at the pros and cons

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer recently shared her views on working from home, and I jumped to blog about it. Though I believe she focused on the telecommuting side of things, let’s dig into the “work from home” arena that is so often challenged:

Personally, I’ve worked from home for 9 years starting in St. Augustine, Florida as a wedding planner for a year, then I started a personal training company based in Atlanta, Georgia with 3 employees before joining California-based fitness giant Beachbody in 2009 as an Independent Team Beachbody Coach (current role) where I recruit and train new Beachbody Coaches as well as coach people through their fitness programs. I continue to work from my home here in Atlanta.

So I know a little something about working from home, and I can honestly say it has been a challenge as much as it has been a joy. My goal in this article is to share what I’ve found to be the pros and cons of working at home:

The Pros:

No commute - ok, this is obvious but it’s worth considering! In a city like Atlanta, traffic can be a bear and it’s really nice to lays be going the other direction because you can…or choose to head out a little later than everyone else on your way to the coffee shop. Saves money and helps your car live longer, too

More focused family time – you may, like me, have a serious dedication to being more present in your loved ones lives, especially if you have small children. The ability to work your “work” schedule around naps, tea parties, and play dates is something I could never trade. The moment my daughter entered the world and I held her in my arms for the first time, I knew I wanted to spend every moment with her in those first years. Mommyhood is my calling in this season of my life, and I’ve found it’s most enjoyable when I’m not living with a divided heart.

More YOU time – if you are the kind of person who enjoys less stress, working from home may be just the ticket for you. 15 minute breaks to pray, take a quick walk outside, or do some stretching in the privacy of your home is a huge mood booster! And if you live a healthy lifestyle, you’ll have many more opportunities throughout the day to exercise and prepare healthy meals.

Flexible work hours – I love weaving my work hours into my life around the quiet moments…because it is a real gift to be able to focus with little or no interruptions or distractions (moms of preschoolers, take heart!) It’s midnight right now and I am enjoying a cup of green tea and right after this blog, I’ll do a little work in this delightful quiet. And when you write or try to do deep research, quiet has its virtues. That’s why, for me, working at home was a way to turn my passion for family and love of health and fitness into my dream job (I’m always hiring, read more about becoming a Beachbody Coach here…)

The Cons:

You’re always working – work is home, home is work. And with no commute, you’re likely to be tempted to work longer hours (which defeats the purpose if your goal is to spend more time with your family!) However, I’ve found that since my daily activities involve recruiting and training new team members, I am constantly sharing this tip: manage your time working from home! For example: most Beachbody Coaches can be successful working just 2 hours a day doing a few highly productive tasks. I rarely work more than 2 hours a day, even though I’m the direct report for just over one hundred Beachbody Coaches and just under one thousand customers in my Beachbody business!) However, I know Beachbody Coaches who spend 8 hours a day doing non-essential “busy work” and wondering why they have a flailing business.

Isolation – where I agree with Miss Mayer is on her point that isolation caused by working from home can lead to less creativity…and it may also be tough for people who are used to being in a social office environment. But there are plenty of home-based opportunities that provide that fellowship for people-loving-people! For example, my personality type is one where I thrive when I’m around other people; listening, asking questions, sharing ideas and just general fellowship are a must, as well as engaging in team-building activities. For this reason, my work from home choice had to be one where I would have unlimited potential for being around people. I also love clear direction, so my mentor and the corporate staff have exceeded my expectations for equipping me with the proper tools and training I needed. And as an added bonus: I am able to invite, recruit, and train my own team in an unlimited capacity…and this has gifted me with many close friendships and a vibrant, active team of fitness leaders that I am uplifted just being around!

Flip side is: some people enjoy working alone, and so one may choose to keep the whole team-thing at arms length. But introverts, take heart! This is also a perfect personality style for working from home since you don’t have to be around all those people in the office and can just quietly and independently do your thing.

No matter your style, when you engage in the right work from home opportunity, you get to choose…and choice is a treasure!

Bottom line: Working from home is an incredible opportunity if you have a willingness to manage your time and do the essential tasks first…and it’s is especially valuable if you’re a wife and/or mother and your hearts desire is to make your home a haven…which takes you spending more time at home…and being an active contributor to your family’s financial plan.

Share your thoughts below:
What is the one thing you think you would enjoy the most if you were working from home?

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February 27, 2013

27 Feb 2013

What is in Shakeology?

Shakeology contains the following nutrient groups and ingredients. Each nutrient group helps your body on a variety of levels. Here’s the breakdown!

Protein and Amino Acids: Whey, Pea, Brown Rice, Chia, Quinoa, Amaranth, Flax, Sacha Inchi.

What these do in your body: Help build lean muscles, improve skin and hair, support optimal brain function, improve mood, and reduce cravings.

Antioxidants and Super-Fruits: Cacao, Coconut Flower Nectar, Acerola Cherry, Pomegranate, Camu-Camu, Bilberry, Goji Berry, Blueberry, Acai, Green Tea, Rose Hips, Cinnamon, Luo Han Guo.

What these do in your body: Help reduce oxidative damage from free radicals, promote heart health and ideal blood pressure, support joint health, and keep your brain healthy.

Phytonutrients and Super-Greens: Moringa, Spirulina, Chlorella, Spinach, Barley Grass, Kamut Grass, Oat Grass, Wheat Grass.

What these do in your body: Help alkalize the body and promote detoxification of the liver, kidneys, and blood to restore health and vitality.

Adaptogen Herbs: Maca, Astragulus, Ashwagandha, Maitake Mushroom, Cordyceps, Reishi Mushroom, Schisandra, Ginkgo, Tulsi (Holy Basil).

What these do in your body: Help protect the body from stress, support the immune system, and balance the endocrine system.

Prebiotics and Probiotics: Yacon Root, Lactobacillus Sporogenes (Bacillus Coagulans).

What these do in your body: Help promote regularity, support a balanced microflora environment in the intestinal tract, and improve digestion.

Digestive Enzymes: Amylase, Papain, Cellulase, Lactase, Lipase, Protease, Bromelain.

What these do in your body: Help the body break down foods and increase absorption of nutrients.

Shakeology is the healthiest meal of the day, and has been a part of my daily routine for over 3 years now. Best of all, it comes with free shipping, 2 free total body workouts and it replaces a full meal and multi-vitamin! Super affordable at $4/shake. See what fitness trainer Tony Horton has to say about it:

Shakeology is Tony’s shake. Shakeology is my shake – make Shakeology your shake! Click here to go on a Shakeology Shopping Spree!

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February 25, 2013

25 Feb 2013

The stay at home mom fitness coach

It’s midnight. I am writing this blog and sipping hot tea while my husband and the babies are sound asleep. I’ll probably be up for another hour as I crush through a few emails.

As a stay at home working mother, I am determined to keep my mission of motherhood prioritized above my fulfilling (and slightly addicting!) career as a Beachbody Coach. Thankfully I can do just that by choosing my own hours and managing my time well. The flexibility is beautiful! However, anyone who enjoys this type of flexibility will agree that it is much more challenging to manage yourself than it is to have a job in an office where someone else(boss) is laying out the parameters. A set schedule, structure and uninterrupted work hours are three things that I may never have full access to again, because being engaged with two preschoolers during the day makes for a very small window where any actual work can be done. So, I create my own windows of time in either the early mornings or late at night.

It is a real challenge at times, but it’s like that “when there’s a will, there’s a way” saying. I’ve found that my personal calling as a woman is to cultivate and maintain a warm, loving and stable home for my husband and children. This requires that I am actually home most of the day, fully present with and engaging with my children. So work has to flex around that, because I will not ask my husband and children to flex around my job. Priorities…

Career-wise, I am thankful to have the opportunity to be a part of Team Beachbody where I work from home as a fitness coach. Investing time helping people reach their fitness goals one at a time is just incredibly rewarding! 90% of my work is done over email or private messaging, which is why I can work such crazy hours. The absolute best part of the entire Beachbody package is the fact that they assign customers to me each week. People who purchase a Beachbody dvd program from an infomercial are assigned leader coaches. For example, this week they assigned me 6 customers. I treat these customers as if they were my own friends, helping them through their weight loss or fitness goals week by week. Bottom line is: my business grows every week even if I’m on vacation. It suits this busy momma just fine!

So what exactly does a Beachbody Coach do?
A customer will buy a Beachbody home workout program – we have over 20 to choose from, including P90X, Insanity, Brazil Butt Lift, and Les Mills Pump. As soon as they choose a program, the Beachbody Coach is there for personal accountability, support, motivation, advice, and encouragement. Most Coaches, like me, do this through email. The Beachbody Coach is paid a commission in the sale from Beachbody, so there is no cost incurred to the customer. It’s a beautiful system!

How does one become a Beachbody Coach?
Glad you asked! If you have a love for helping people, a passion for health and fitness, and a positive team-spirit, you’d be a successful Beachbody Coach. 5-10 hours a week are required. You must apprentice under a current Beachbody Coach, and have the ability to choose who that is. I would love to have you consider joining my team! You can research a little more about me and everything Beachbody offers by clicking the following link and then the green “coach” button: Become a Beachbody Coach Details Page.

Beachbody Coaching is perfect for women who desire to stay at home with their babies!
When I discovered I was pregnant with my first baby, Livy, I knew that God would provide an opportunity where I could do great work but also keep my focus on being the wife and mother I desired to be. And He did just that. He sent Beachbody, and through the years Beachbody has won my diehard loyalty and appreciation. Most of the Coaches on my team share my heart for their families and have found this career to flex around their calling with a little “will-and-way!”

You may resonate with my work-from-home motherhood mission. Or, you may be researching Beachbody Coaching for another reason. Either way, I hope you will prayerfully consider stepping up to serve others as a Beachbody Coach.

Helping people reach their goals and live a healthy, fulfilling life is our business. Make it your business! If a fulfilling life for you means staying home with your babies, staying physically fit for your husband, and helping a few people along the way, you’ve found your avenue!

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