I was browsing through the Success Stories videos on our Team Beachbody Dashboard and found this. After watching, I was crying so hard with joy,  I just has to post this video. This is what being a Team Beachbody Coach is all about!!! This is why I LOVE this home business so much!

P90X – Shakeology – Team Beachbody equals Results

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I found a great combination for lowering cholesterol. For Breakfast have Coach’s Oats Oatmeal (you can get this at Costco), then for lunch or diner have a glass of Shakeology (You can get this from my Team Beachbody Site).

I found this oatmeal by accident, because it was NOT on my shopping list…LOL…and it is the BEST I’ve ever had!! It’s called Coach’s Oats Oatmeal. Here’s what they have to say about it on the bag: Did you know that just by having a healthy serving of Coach’s Oats Oatmeal each day for a month will help to lower total cholesterol – including bad LDL cholesterol that can build up in arteries leading to your heart and brain.

Coach’s Oats contains very low sodium which will help to maintain a normal healthy blood pressure.

**Claim: Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 3 grams of soluble fiber per day from foods such as oatmeal may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving of Coach’s Oats contains 2.3 grams of soluble fiber per serving.

Here’s What Shakeology can do for you: These are Proven results from a test group.
As part of the recommended Shakeology program of replacing a meal with one shake per day, along with regular exercise and a balanced diet, participants experienced even more remarkable health improvements.
The study also showed that participants were able to*:
- Reduce total cholesterol by 30% on average
- Reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by 38% on average
- Reduce cardiovascular risk ratio by 24% on average
- Reduce oxidative damage caused by free radicals on average by 45%, which can help decrease the risk for developing degenerative conditions like heart disease, dementia, and arthritis

The combination is a winning pair when it comes to taking an active approach to lower cholesterol level naturally.

Carl, our CEO, say’s that it’s a Bag of Love, because his wife developed it for him to live longer. She claimed he ate like a kid. I thought that was kinda funny! To hear what this product has done for Carl and his cholesterol levels is to hear the passion in his voice that he now has for Shakeology.

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Pink talks P90x with Oprah. She also mentions Dreya who is on some of the P90X DVD’s in Tony Fitness Videos

Awesome Clip!!!

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Do you realize the Power of Positive Thinking, Saying Positive Quotes, Saying Affirmations?

Do you realize the consequences of Negative Thinking – Negative Thoughts? That same Power that is behind the positive thinking is behind negative thinking. We are talking the Law of Attraction. Like attracts Like.

What is your attitude? What are your Thoughts? I never thought about my thoughts until someone pointed it out to me. I had such a powerful ah-ha moment, that I had to make this video. I realized just how much I had changed and how much negativity can be an energy sucker!!!

You can apply affirmations to all areas of your life including Fitness, improve your thinking patterns and improve your life, however it takes the first step: Recognition.

I truly hope you stop for just a minute and think about this. It could change your world for the better!!!

Much happiness,

Coach Sally

I’ve had a lot of people asking me about Shakeology lately, so I thought it would be good to tell what experiences we have had with it. It is not just another meal replacement protein shake or just some supplement, It’s a Bag of Love!

I have been taking it since the launch that was at the Coaches Summit in March 2009.  For some crazy reason I stopped taking it for about 5 days, who knows, I had the product, I just didn’t use it for the span of about 5 days.

I was working at my computer and I thought to myself, “WOW, I am so tired, I  have NO energy.” Later that day I realized that I hadn’t had my Shakeology in about 5 days! Duhhhh. That’s it, that’s why I was so tired. I made a shaker full of Shakeology, drank it and have had one every day since and haven’t run into that energy problem again.

Now for my kids, my youngest is really picky about what she drinks, however she loves both flavors and we have fought a bowel problem since she was about 9 months old. The doctors never really pinpointed it, one told us it was where the stomach had too much bad bacteria, they called it this long name, usually caused by a dose or two of antibiotics at a young age, which kills to much of the flora, which can in turn hurt the immune system…

Before she started on Shakeology, let’s just say, you almost had to have a gas mask on to go in the bathroom after her. (If she was older she’d probably kill me for writing this…hehe). Now that she has been taking Shakeology on a regular basis, her poop is more solid and looks like a normal stool instead of the bottom of a shallow mud puddle that has just been stirred with a stick AND it doesn’t require the use of a gas mask when entering the bathroom after her!!!

I mean I would rather give her this natural bag of love (Shakeology), than the prescription medication that has to be specially compounded by a “special” pharmacy in our area, and even the pharmacist could not believe that the doctors prescribed this medicine for her at such a young age. The doctors told me this medicine isn’t usually prescribed to children, but in her case, her stomach was in such a mess, she had to take it and we had been through about 4 different rounds of this before Shakeology can along.  I hurts me to see her in so much pain with her tummy. Thanks Beachbody!!!

Here’s our Conclusion:

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This is my favorite workout in the P90X in-home fitness video exercise series.

It is the best fitness videos I have completed so far. The definition in my arms and back is crazy(at least for me). My strength is triple what it use to be and I can actually do push-ups!!! I love to help others succeed in their fitness goals, so if you are in need of some motivation, come on, let’s do it together!

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Bye for now,

Coach Sally
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So there’s more you can do with Shakeology if you just get your creative juices going, it’s actually more than just a “healthy nutritional shake.” I can’t take credit for this recipe, however when I find out who came up with this delightful treat, I will definitely give them a biggggg thumbs up and kudos.

This has been passed on to me by my fellow Team Beachbody Coaches; Landy and Paula Urquiaga, who I think got it from Puckhead who said Kelly Nelson had the recipe…You know he said she said, anyway I’ll get to the bottom of who created this great healthy chocolate pie recipe…LOL.

SHAKEOLOGY CHOCOLATE PIE.….drumbeat…. Now do not PRE-JUDGE by the ingredients. It is REALLY good. My 5 year old daughter LOVES it.

12oz Tofu (I used  the 14 oz pkg)
1- 1/2 scoop Shakeology
Natural/Organic Peanut Butter (Could Use Almond Butter)
Soy Milk or Almond Milk
Graham Cracker Pie Crust
Cool Whip Lite

Here’s how I did it, cause there wasn’t set in stone instructions.

Put tofu in a bowl large enough you can use a hand mixer. Break the tofu up a bit, add part of the Shakeology mix, blend with mixer then blend in the remaining, if it gets to thick, go ahead and add a little milk. Then add 1 Tablespoon peanut butter, blend more, keep adding enough milk until a pudding like consistency (you don’t want it too thick, however you don’t want it runny either). You can add more peanut butter to taste. This is a trial and error phase here, the more you make it the better you will get. Scoop the “pudding like” mixture into the pie shell. Spread Cool Whip Lite over the top. Cover and put in fridge for a while.

Here’s the result

What happened to half of my pie?…I guess it was the boys.

Another spin on this recipe…

Instead of using a pie shell, have it available for pudding for the kids. You can put cool whip on top then sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs or not. It makes a great tasting pudding too. (Cures my Chocolate sweet tooth!!!)

If you are reading this and have no idea what Shakeology is and why we are so excited about this secret ingredient, then CLICK HERE or HERE to find out about this bag of love that is the Healthiest Meal of the Day.

Have fun playing around with the recipe and eating the results, although not all of it at once…LOL

Have a Happy Day!!!

Coach Sally

Appetizer

Appetizers do exist in Italy, but not in the fried-bread-heavy way we’ve made them in the States. Most appetizers in Italy consist of grilled vegetables, a touch of salami, and a bit of mozzarella cheese. Somehow, we’ve turned this into bruschetta, fried calamari and cheese, stuffed mushrooms, and cheese-infested garlic bread. Your first step in Italian eating should be to skip the appetizer, and go for a salad. In case you choose to splurge, use the following nutritional breakdowns—based on average serving sizes in an Italian restaurant—as a guide.

• Bruschetta, 1 slice: 105 calories, 7 grams of fat, 9 grams of carbs, 146 grams of sodium, and 1.7 grams of protein
• Fried calamari, 6 oz.: 350 calories, 10 grams of fat, 16 grams of carbs, 520 grams of sodium, and 30 grams of protein
• Fried mozzarella sticks, 2 sticks: 150 calories, 8 grams of fat, 13 grams of carbs, 410 grams of sodium, and 8 grams of protein
• Cheese-stuffed mushrooms, 6 pieces: 410 calories, 28 grams of fat, 20 grams of carbs, 990 grams of sodium, 15.6 grams of protein
• Garlic bread, 2.5-in. slice: 170 calories, 7 grams of fat, 25 grams of carbs, 250 grams of sodium, 4 grams of protein
• Bread sticks, 1 serving at Olive Garden: 150 calories, 2 grams of fat, 28 grams of carbs, 350 grams of sodium, 5 grams of protein

Soup

Minestrone tends to be the most popular choice of soups when going Italian. And what a great choice it is! Full of vegetables and broth-based, it is a great way to begin a meal. Many restaurants also include Italian wedding soup, a chicken broth with pork and beef meatballs, which really isn’t that kind to your waistline. You’ll also find pasta-infused soups like pasta fagioli (also known as pasta e fagioli), which are not unhealthy, but will add to your meal’s carb count. Unless your soup is your main course for the evening, stick to the vegetables and save some calories for the main course. The following are nutritional breakdowns based on a 5-oz. serving, but can obviously vary if other ingredients are added.

• Minestrone soup: 164 calories, 1 gram of fat, 18 grams of carbs, 610 grams of sodium, 5 grams of protein
• Italian wedding soup: 130 calories, 7 grams of fat, 12 grams of carbs, 350 grams of sodium, 5 grams of protein
• Pasta e fagioli soup: 320 calories, 11 grams of fat, 49 grams of carbs, 1,240 grams of sodium, 15 grams of protein

Salad

Beginning any meal with leafy greens is usually a good idea—until it comes to the dressing, which can often offset our meal by 300 calories. Then, there are Italian “salads” like caprese (thick-sliced mozzarella and tomatoes covered in basil and olive oil) and antipasto (a plethora of Italian meats and cheeses) which don’t skimp on fat content, either. If you do begin with a green salad, ask for the dressing on the side, resist the cheese, and avoid the endless salad bowl. If you choose caprese or antipasto, split an order with everyone at the table.

• Green salad, 2 Tbsp. dressing: 210 calories, 8 grams of fat, 31 grams of carbs, 784 grams of sodium, no protein
• Caprese, 3 slices: 260 calories, 21 grams of fat, 5 grams of carbs, no sodium, 10 grams of protein
• Antipasto, 2 oz.: 240 calories, 15.6 grams of fat, 4 grams of carbs, 697 grams of sodium, 20 grams of protein

Main Course

Like any country, Italy’s main courses vary pretty dramatically from region to region, but they all use fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients, including heart-healthy olive oil.

Unless you go to a restaurant that specializes in northern Italian cuisine, which favors lean meats and vegetables, most of what we find in the U.S. are assortments of meat, pasta, cheese, sauce, and vegetables. When eaten in appropriate portions, they’re not so bad for you, but America is the land of the giant plate, so we tend to blow it even with the healthiest of food choices. Remember the palm-of-your-hand trick: any serving of meat or carbs should each be able to fit in the palm of your hand.

And then there are the things that aren’t so good for you. If it says cream sauce, alfredo, pesto, or clam sauce, just say no. If it’s stuffed with anything, keep moving down the menu. And if the name ends with parmesan—which means breaded, fried, and smothered in cheese—save yourself an extra 1,000 calories, and order a grilled chicken breast. Here is a list of popular pasta choices, in 10-oz. servings, in ascending order of fat-gram destructiveness:

• Spaghetti marinara: 350 calories, 4 grams of fat, 51 grams of carbs, 700 grams of sodium, 9 grams of protein
• Cheese-stuffed ravioli: 290 calories, 7 grams of fat, 44 grams of carbs, 280 grams of sodium, 13 grams of protein
• Fettuccini alfredo: 780 calories, 18 grams of fat, 125 grams of carbs, 1,600 grams of sodium, 24 grams of protein
• Linguini with clam sauce: 760 calories, 32 grams of fat, 106 grams of carbs, 1,600 grams of sodium, 32 grams of protein
• Spaghetti with meatballs: 820 calories, 40 grams of fat, 65 grams of carbs, 1,600 grams of sodium, 50 grams of protein
• Baked ziti: 701 calories, 41 grams of fat, 43 grams of carbs, 1,221 grams of sodium, 39 grams of protein

Dessert

Italian restaurants have a variety of evil desserts, most of which have nothing to do with Italy. Please note that if you can avoid dessert, or at least share it with someone else, you’ll save yourself a huge amount of time on the treadmill. Most desserts are fairly heavy on cream, butter, and fat. Also, remember that most Italians indulge in sweets only on very special occasions, and that fresh fruit tends to be the only sweet to close out a meal. Here’s a list of desserts that actually originate from Italy:

• Biscotti, 1 serving: 200 calories, 9 grams of fat, 26 grams of carbs, 90 grams of sodium, 4 grams of protein
• Cannoli, 1 serving: 374 calories, 17 grams of fat, 44 grams of carbs, 88 grams of sodium, 10 grams of protein
• Tiramisu, 3-in. slice: 602 calories, 45 grams of fat, 34 grams of carbs, 91 grams of sodium, 7.8 grams of protein
• Tortoni: 472 calories, 29.6 grams of fat, 42 grams of carbs, 77 grams of sodium, 6.7 grams of protein

It is surprising for many to learn that obesity in Italy is not a “huge” problem. The United States is number one in the world, with a 30-percent obesity rate, while Italy ranks 25th, with less than 7 percent of its population classified as obese. Italy also has the lowest obesity rate in Europe, and is only 2 percent higher away from Japan, the nation with the lowest obesity rate. How can this be the case for a country with such calorically rich cuisine? Many believe that the answer lies in the quality of food, portion size, and the time of day in which the food is consumed. Italians don’t eat processed food, or things that have been frozen or altered. Most Italians begin each day with coffee and a small bread roll that’s light as air. This tides them over until lunch—the big meal of the day. Between-meal snacking is reserved for kids. Dinner is usually pretty light. Sweets are saved for special occasions. If we could adopt just a couple of these principles, the U.S. might drop down on the list a little bit. And that would make eating out so much tastier.

Here we go, just another absolutely AMAZING success story using Beachbody Products. David Keenan was interviewed by Matt Lauer from the TODAY show because of his body transformation story using Beachbody Products, Matt interviewed people who had lost half their body weight. Stories success, day by day challenges, weak moments, these people who have been interviewed, made a decision to change!

In his written testimonial he talks about a lifestyle change. That is exactly what being an Independent Beachbody Coach has helped me achieve and allowed me to help others achieve including weight loss, body toning and/or better health. It really does help when you have people around who care!!! You gotta hear this!!!

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Read his Story Below:

My older sister told me about this program that helped her and my aunt lose weight, and they enjoyed it. Now, for one, I’m skeptical by nature. For two, I have tried many programs that range from the cabbage soup diet to the ten-pounds-in-two-days diet and from the ab rolly thingy to the ab springy thingy. Lastly, neither my sister nor aunt was remotely as large as I was. One thing that helped was how enthusiastic she was that it would work for me. She even got our younger sister to join. The next thing I knew she wanted to take before pictures and measurements. “What if the program doesn’t work?” I remember thinking. I did not want measurements written down cause I thought the next time I checked, will probably be bigger anyway. As for the pictures, I would not even take off my shirt because I was too embarrassed of myself. Even in front of my own family.

“Welcome to Power 90, I’m Tony Horton.” This program changes lives? Will see how day one goes. Right off the bat Tony was moving. I was already behind and struggling to catch up. Tony and the crew lifted their knees, so I lifted mine. I kept up until I had to fight gravity with jumping jacks. Gravity won the battle big time. Something in the program and in my mind kept me going. By the end of the 35 minutes I looked like I stepped out of a pool and panted like a woman giving birth. But for whatever reason, I felt good. Each day I pushed play. People who saw me sporadically said I looked like I lost a bunch of weight. That motivated me more. Before I knew it I was halfway through the program and I lost 40 pounds! Granted I had about 100 pounds of pure krispy kreme to lose, but it felt great! I was swimming in my clothes. I tried to only buy a few shirts because I knew I would be swimming in those too. I got down to 250 in one year, but then I hit a plateau. So I got Slim in 6. Talk about kick-starting your life again. I had a whole new wave of dedication. For one month straight I did Slim in 6 in the mornings and Power 90 at night. Not to mention my diet was close to impeccable. I was hooked. I then got P90X. Talk about challenging gravity, say hello to Plyometrics. Ab Ripper X, “I hate it, but I love it.” This program was the most challenging physical activity I ever even attempted. I got down to 180. Half of me . . . GONE! Luckily, it wasn’t my good half.

Things change and they did. I had a surgery which put me on a slow recovery phase. I ate badly and with no exercise, I gained some weight. I got up to about 235. I felt horrible. It was just a short time ago that I was feeling better about life than ever. You know, one of those feelings that can only be felt. I let it slip away and I wanted it back. This time I joined the gym to lose it. Don’t get me wrong, the gym is great, but it wasn’t for me. I never pushed myself as hard as I did when I pushed play. I jumped back into Power 90 then P90X and I’m down to under 200! I could not be happier at this time of how I have complete control over my diet and my body.

Coming up on year 5, I have managed to lose a total of 160 pounds and at least 25 percent body fat. More importantly I have kept it off and changed my lifestyle. My eating habits and my exercising routine are all designed to help me be a better and healthier me. I have gained an abundance of knowledge. I have learned the sluggish feeling after eating bad whereas in the past those nachos would have been part of my normal diet. I have learned how important exercise is to my health. My friends and family ask me, former 360 pounder, diet and exercise questions. I have learned that it is not people seeing me in a different light now that I am in great shape, but me seeing myself in a better light.

To struggle with a battle your whole life and come out victorious is the greatest feeling anyone could ever experience. I won. Losing weight has obviously benefited my life physically more than I could have ever imagined. Friends from high school don’t even recognize me. I now enjoy physical activities such as hiking, basketball, and even pull-ups (except corn-cobs). While going to work, I leave the train station and get pleasure from being the only one to take the stairs. I love my body, but my most valued changes through this are internal. I am making better decisions with my life then I ever did. I have more drive, determination, confidence, enthusiasm, success, and the list goes on, than ever before. There is nothing I cannot do and no one could convince me otherwise. I owe it all to Tony Horton, Debbie Siebers, the entire Beachbody staff, the Team Beachbody community, and my family and friends. Thank you all for making me live and love life.

This is just another amazing story of how one more person has made the decision to get more healthy and fit. It gives me the warm fuzzies inside to feel the emotions of his story while I am listening to it. You can really imagine how each of the people on the Today show felt and how it must have felt to be ashamed to go out in public. To have no confidence. Then to see how they decided to take control (because we all do have control of our lives, if we’d take the wheel) and make a change for themselves!!! AWESOME!!!!!