For the month of July, Beachbody is offering a FREE TRIAL on three of their most popular workout programs!

1. P90X
2. Turbo Fire
3. Brazil Butt Lift

In addition to the workout program, The Free Trial also includes:

1. 30 day supply of Shakeology
2. VIP Club membership
3. and as always, the accountability of a TeamBeachbody coach — that’s me

Pretty sweet deal!…how’s it work?  Read on!

Is it all hype?  Is Shakeology really worth the cost?  Well, the month of JULY is your chance to find out for free!  Try before you buy!

I know these programs work!  They have changed my life and that of thousands, dare I say millions of people!  All of our products have a 30 day, money back guarantee, always.  Period!  But, if you are skeptical at all about shelling out your hard earned month to make this small investment in products that will help you get FIT & HEALTHY and could change your life, then this may be the deal for you.  You do not have to pay up front.  Just order the Free Trial Challenge Pack and you can try it RISK FREE for 30 days. 

If you are not completely satisfied that these programs are the “real deal”, then simply return it within the first 30 days…no questions asked and you won’t be billed anything.  The only thing you pay for is the $14.95 for shipping and handling and any applicable sales tax.  Cool beans?

I had the pleasure of working with hundreds of people get fit and healthy.  Many of them were skeptical, as was I the first time I purchased P90X and Shakeology.  We all took the leap of faith and I can honestly say I would have paid 100 times what I did to get the results and health that I now enjoy!  But the only way for you to know that is to try it…so now is your chance!

If (or should I say, “when”), you realize what an incredible deal it is to have the fitness program, nutrition, and support you need to transform your life, just keep it and you’ll be billed for the cost of the Challenge Pack in the second month.

To learn all the specifics on the Free Trial Challenge Pack offers, just click the links below!

P90X Free Trial Pack

Turbo Fire Free Trail Pack

Brazil Butt Lift Free Trial Pack

Let me know if you have any questions after looking them over.
Bring it!

Brian

Body Beast DVD Package

There are links to a BASE Kit, a HUGE Stack, and a BEAST Stack and the BODY BEAST CHALLENGE PACK!.  Here’s the links to each, and if you click them you will see more info about each option.

BASE KIT ($89.85)

HUGE STACK ($200.70) (includes the supplements BASE SHAKE, FUEL SHOT and Tempo workout)

BEAST STACK ($254.70) (includes BASE SHAKE, FUEL SHOT, MAX, AND SUMA, and Tempo workout)

BODY BEAST CHALLENGE PACK ($220)  (Best Deal!  This the the BEAST STACK with autoship on the supplements.  Includes free shipping)

Pack on 10 pounds of muscle in 90 days with Body Beast^™. Created by world-class trainer and former “Mr. Israel,” Sagi Kalev, this proven growth-inducing program includes 12 extreme workout DVDs, plus valuable fitness tools to help you get healthy, increase your confidence, lose fat, and give you the physique of a bodybuilding champion.

Exclusive offer! Get the bonus Lucky 7 DVD, a full-body workout to accelerate your results, when you order Body Beast on Team Beachbody^®. A $19.95 value—yours FREE!

Base Kit Price = $89.85

Here’s what you get with Body Beast:

12 workouts:

• Build: DVDs 1-4 Lay the foundation for a huge new you. Give every muscle in your body a major pump with Super Sets and Giant Sets.
• Bulk: DVDs 5-9 Force Sets, Progressive Sets, Combo Sets, and Multi-Sets build on the size you gained in Phase 1. Now the focus shifts to muscular hypertrophy, the technical term for the muscle cells enlarging, bringing about explosive muscle growth.
• Beast: DVDs 10-12 With fat-burning cardio, relentless circuit-training, and intense core work, you’ll be amazed at your increasing capacity to lift heavier weights and grow bigger, more defined muscles.

You’ll also get these valuable tools:

• The Book of Beast. Get huge without wasting a second. This info-packed program guide gives you tips on proper form and safety, explains the science behind growing your muscles, breaks down the nutrition you need to reach your goals, and even boosts your motivation.
• “How to Eat Like a Beast” Eating Plan. Exceptional bodies are made in the kitchen. This comprehensive guide provides a calorie calculator, portion charts, food lists, and suggested supplements to help you bring out your inner Beast.
• 90-Day Daily Workout Calendar. We’ve done the work for you, so you always know which exercises to do, when. Just follow along and chart your progress.

Video Previews:

BODY BEAST – Be the first to get a sneak peek at the new Beachbody workout, Body Beast!

BODY BEAST™ – Supplements include Fuel Shot, Hardcore Base Shake, M.A.X. Creatine & Super Suma

EXCLUSIVE: Order Body Beast on Team Beachbody and get a FREE workout DVD, Lucky 7. This full-body workout includes seven exercises and seven pyramids—for seven times bigger muscles. A $19.95 value, yours FREE!

BASE KIT ($89.85)

HUGE STACK ($200.70) (includes the supplements BASE SHAKE, FUEL SHOT and Tempo workout)

BEAST STACK ($254.70) (includes BASE SHAKE, FUEL SHOT, MAX, AND SUMA, and Tempo workout)

BODY BEAST CHALLENGE PACK ($220)  (Best Deal!  This the the BEAST STACK with autoship on the supplements.  Includes free shipping)

Base Kit Price = $89.85

Welcome to our team!! 

My name is Brian Nopper and I am your Independent Team Beachbody coach!

What is a Beachbody Coach?  Well, I started out as a Beachbody customer just like you and I’ve had a lot of experience and success using Beachbody products.  I started with P90X and Shakeology in 2009.  Beachbody encourages their passionate customers to become “coaches” and provide peer-to-peer support to their other customers (like you) that are using Beachbody products.

Our mission:  To help people achieve their goals to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

 My wife, Ashley Nopper, is also a coach and we work together to help people with their health and fitness goals by giving advice, accountability, and motivation when needed!  To learn more about my story and why I became a coach please visit my website at the following link: http://getrippednation.com/coach-brians-story/

What does a Team Beachbody Coach do?  We provide free advice, accountability and motivation!  If you are on or about to embark on a journey to transform your health and fitness levels you want to MAXIMIZE YOUR RESULTS…right?  This is your opportunity to take advantage of the 24/7 support of a motivated health and fitness “guru” like myself and my growing team of like-minded individuals.  We are all trying to achieve the same goals as you!  If you’re interested in maximizing your results it is vital that you seek the help of someone who knows what you are going though and who has had success.  It isn’t just about getting “ripped”…it’s about achieving a healthier, more fulfilling life and becoming the BEST YOU that you can be!

 I can also provide you with discounted pricing on many products and show you how to get free shipping on most items…so PLEASE contact me before purchasing anything so you don’t over pay.  It happens all the time and I cringe every time I see someone miss the opportunity to save a few bucks.

Each month I organize “Challenge Groups” of 5-10 people who are willing to commit to 90 Days of health and fitness, with no excuses.  If interested in joining one of these groups let me know in your reply to this email.

What do I get in return?  In return for my “coaching” service, I get a 25% discount on Beachbody products and earn a commission on any future purchases that you make.  BUT…this is my passion, not my job, so rest assured you will not be pressured into purchasing stuff you don’t need or want.  I do NOT want or need to be a salesman for Beachbody.  I’m not doing this to make money. I’m doing it because I have a passion for health and fitness and it’s a lot of fun to team up with people like you who want to transform their lives.  It also helps keep me motivated to stay fit and be a role model for my family.  If you are passionate, enjoy helping others and want to learn more about becoming a coach, just ask in your reply.

There are 3 things that I ask you to do so I can provide you with the best support:

 1.  Reply to this email (brian@getrippednation.com) and tell me what your goals are and what products you are using so that I can support you.  Also let me know if you are interested in joining my next “Challenge Group”!

2.  Send a friend request to me on my personal Facebook page (www.facebook.com/brian.nopper).  Most of the support is done via the Facebook forum.

3.  Click this link and request to join our team FB group the GetRippedNation Fitness Warriors!

I can’t wait to help you get started on this journey! Please contact me if you have any questions, need a plan, or if you are struggling with any part of the program. I am here to help! Thanks again for choosing Beachbody to be part of your healthy lifestyle.

I look foward to your reply!  Stay healthy my friend!

By Ben Kallen

By Tony Horton

I’ve been doing these video chats for a while now on TeamBeachbody.com, and almost every chat I’ve done Team Beachbody members have asked me about which food they should be eating. The thing about P90X is that the food is so important to fueling you for your workouts. If you want to get the best results, you need to follow the food plan included in the nutrition booklet that came in the box with your P90X workout program.

So here’s what you’ve got to do:

1.  READ THE BOOK! The nutrition guide that came in the box with your P90X program has tons of information. Everything you need to know about how to eat while doing P90X is in that book.
2.  When you’re not sure of what to eat, ask yourself: how many ingredients does this food have? Does it have 67? Don’t eat it! Eat whole foods: anything that has one ingredient, like strawberries, broccoli, fish, etc. etc. etc. Eat cleanly and you’ll be successful.

3.  Watch the video below for more tips
I want you to let me know: What are YOUR tips for sticking with the nutrition plan? Do you cook everything on Sundays and package everything up? Or do you grab and go? Leave a comment below so that we can find out which recipes, tips, and tricks work best for you.

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The release of Tropical Strawberry Shakeology has been eagerly anticipated by many, and the day is almost here!  It will be available on Tuesday, Feb 14th.  BUT, if you already have an existing Shakeology order on Home Delivery, aka “autoship”, you can call customer service 1 (800) 470-7870 and have that order switched to Tropical Strawberry for the next delivery.

Tropical Strawberry Shakeology®—just the sound of it makes you want to enjoy a tall glass on a sandy beach.  But there’s so much more to it than just an enticing name. What’s in it? What’s the serving size? When can I get some?

These and other questions will be poppin’ up left and right when Tropical launches on February 14th. But have no fear. We put together a great summary of what to expect.

1) Take a walk on the light side. Tropical Strawberry Shakeology is a new, light, refreshing flavor featuring strawberry, banana, pineapple, papaya, and coconut. And it’s easy to customize with any of your favorite additions.

2) Savor the new flavor. In a coco-nutshell, Tropical has a taste and texture so delicious and smooth, you won’t believe it’s vegan!  And check out our new Recipe Calendar!

3) No animals allowed. Tropical is a completely plant-based formula with NO animal products. This makes it very easily digested and assimilated by your body.

 4) Blinding you with science. Our proprietary vegan protein blend contains all 9 essential amino acids. It also contains a protein blend featuring raw, sprouted, fermented brown rice protein, along with sacha inchi, chia, flax, quinoa, amaranth, and spirulina.

5) Superfoods to the rescue. Tropical also includes NEW superfoods, including coconut flower nectar, luo han huo, Himalayan salt, and konjac root. All of the key nutrients come from natural whole foods. There are no added vitamin or mineral isolates and no fortification. View the nutrition facts

6) Get your mac on this Valentine’s Day. Maca, that is. Just like Chocolate and Greenberry, Tropical also contains maca powder (root), which carries strong libido-enhancing properties. Maca also helps increase stamina and energy levels, calms the nerves, and contributes to overall well being. Just sayin’. 

7) Try Tropical on for size. This delicious new Shakeology flavor is available in both 30-day bag and single-serve packettes. What’s more, you’ll also find it available in Challenge Packs by the end of this month, too!

8 ) Weight no longer. Eager to try Tropical right away? Can’t say we blame you. You can switch your orders now, so delicious Tropical Strawberry Shakeology will arrive to your door in your next shipment.

Question: What’s the difference between Phosphoric Acid and “battery” acid?
Answer: Not much!

How many people do you know that drink DIET soda because they think it will help them lose weight?  It’s the healthier choice…right?  While it IS free of calories, it IS NOT free of health side effects.  Some of the side effects of diet soda include:

• Kidney Damage
• Weight Gain (yes, even though it’s “calorie free”…stay tuned and you’ll see why)
• Tooth Enamel Damage
• Bone Loss
• Acid Reflux

If you drink diet soda, you are drinking Phosphoric Acid.  It is an inorganic mineral acid with chemical formula H3PO4(…don’t worry, I won’t get too geeky or technical, I promise).  Although it is HORRIBLE for your body, it is a great “rust converter” by direct application and can be found at your local hardware store…or in a can of Diet Coke, whichever is more convenient.

I find that people generally have a very limited (or NO understanding of the body’s pH, the difference between alkaline forming foods vs. acidic forming foods, and how important it is to keep the body in proper pH balance. To be honest, until recently, neither did I!

Watch this video to get a great overview of your pH and how to control it to optimize your health. Then come back and continue reading…you’ll be glad you did!

If you are serious about improving your health and would like to be alerted of new posts and have access to great fitness and nutrition tips, click here to make me your coach.  It’s absolutely free, and there is no obligation whatsoever…although your comments and questions are greatly appreciated.

Below is a copy of a great article written by Darin Olien, the co-creator of Shakeology.  He’s alot smarter than I am so I’ll let him take over from here!

Alkalinazation for Good Health, by Darin Olien

Did You know human blood pH should be slightly alkaline ( 7.35 – 7.45 )? A pH of 7.0 is neutral, whereas a pH below 7.0 is acidic and a pH above 7.0 is alkaline.

An acidic pH, meaning low in oxygen, is caused by processes which deprive the cells of oxygen and other nutrients.  Improper diet, emotional stress, toxic overload, and/or immune reactions may be responsible for higher pH acidity.  The body will try to compensate for acidic pH by using alkaline minerals.  When not enough electrolyte minerals are found, cells become more acidic.  The effects of having an acidic pH can be extreme.  An acidic balance will decrease the body’s ability to absorb minerals and other nutrients, decrease the energy production in the cells, decrease it’s ability to repair damaged cells, decrease it’s ability to detoxify heavy metals, make tumor cells thrive, and make it more susceptible to fatigue and illness, creating an environment favorable to fermentation outside the digestive system, causing many extreme and unwanted processes in the body. This favors the overall production of nitric oxide, which is associated to cancer, inflammation and other pathological disturbances.

In American society, diet is typically the culprit for an acidic pH balance.  To maintain health, the diet should consist of 60% alkaline forming foods and 40% acid forming foods. To restore health, the diet should consist of 80% alkaline forming foods and 20% acid forming foods.  As a general rule, one can assume that most fresh fruits and vegetables are alkaline-producing, whereas meat, eggs, dairy, artificial sweeteners, and coffee are acid-producing.  It is important to note that the pH of the food and its effect on the body are not necessarily the same.  Some acidic foods, such as lemons, may be acidic before digestion, however they have an alkalinizing affect on the body. This is called pleomorphism. Similarly, meat is alkaline before digestion, but leaves acidic by-products in the body.  Although it might seem that citrus fruits would have an acidifying effect on the body, the citric acid in the whole food has an alkalizing effect on the system. For example; lemons are acidic in nature, but when ingested as a whole food, has a very alkalizing effect. This is not the case for isolated vitamin c or ascorbic acid as they are acidic outside as well as inside the body when isolated from the whole food as a supplement.

Adding more alkaline-producing components to a diet and eliminating acid-producing foods is a great idea for those individuals seeking to feel more energized or experience improvement in the strength of their immune system.  Having an understanding of alkalinity and acidity, as well as knowing which foods fall in either category, is one way to start feeling healthier today.  Below is a guideline to help inform your decision to consume or not consume various foods and substances:

Extremely Alkaline

Lemons, watermelon, baking soda, sea salt, mineral water, pumpkin seed, lentils, seaweed, onion, taro root, sea vegetables, lotus root, sweet potato, lime, lemons, nectarine, persimmon, raspberry, tangerine, and pineapple.

Alkaline Forming

Cantaloupe, cayenne, celery, dates, figs, kelp, limes, mango, melons, papaya, parsley, seaweeds, seedless grapes (sweet), watercress.

Asparagus, fruit juices, grapes (sweet), kiwifruit, passion fruit, pears (sweet), pineapple, raisins, umeboshi plums, and vegetable juices.

Moderately Alkaline

Apples (sweet), alfalfa sprouts, apricots, avocados, bananas (ripe), currants, dates, figs (fresh), garlic, grapefruit, grapes (less sweet), guavas, herbs (leafy green), lettuce (leafy green), nectarine, peaches (sweet), pears (less sweet), peas (fresh, sweet), pumpkin (sweet), sea salt (vegetable).

Apples (sour), beans (fresh, green), beets, bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, carob, cauliflower, ginger (fresh), grapes (sour), lettuce (pale green), oranges, peaches (less sweet), peas (less sweet), potatoes (with skin), pumpkin (less sweet), raspberries, strawberries, squash, sweet Corn (fresh), turnip, vinegar (apple cider).

Apricots, spices, kambucha, unsulfured molasses, soy sauce, cashews, chestnuts, pepper, kohlrabi, parsnip, garlic, asparagus, kale, parsley, endive, arugula, mustard green, ginger root, broccoli, grapefruit, cantaloupe, honeydew, citrus, olive, dewberry, carrots, loganberry, and mango.

Slightly Alkaline

Almonds, artichokes (Jerusalem), brussel sprouts, cherries, coconut (fresh), cucumbers, eggplant, honey (raw), leeks, mushrooms, okra, olives (ripe), onions, pickles (homemade), radishes, sea salt, spices, tomatoes (sweet), vinegar (sweet brown rice).

Chestnuts (dry, roasted), egg yolks (soft cooked), essene bread, goat’s milk and whey (raw), mayonnaise (homemade), olive oil, sesame seeds (whole), soy beans (dry), soy cheese, soy milk, sprouted grains, tofu, tomatoes (less sweet), and yeast (nutritional flakes).

Most herbs, green tea, mu tea, rice syrup, apple cider vinegar, sake, quail eggs, primrose oil, sesame seed, cod liver oil, almonds, sprouts, potato, bell pepper, mushrooms, cauliflower, cabbage, rutabaga, ginseng, eggplant, pumpkin, collard green, pear, avocado, apples (sour), blackberry, cherry, peach, and papaya.

Very Low Alkaline Forming Foods

Ginger tea, umeboshi vinegar, ghee, duck eggs, oats, grain coffee, quinoa, japonica rice, wild rice, avocado oil, most seeds, coconut oil, olive oil, flax oil, brussel sprout, beet, chive, cilantro, celery, okra, cucumber, turnip greens, squashes, lettuces, orange, banana, blueberry, raisin, currant, grape, and strawberry.

Neutral

Butter (fresh, unsalted), cream (fresh, raw), cow’s milk and whey (raw), margarine, oils (except olive), and yogurt (plain).

Very Low Acid Forming Foods

Curry, Kona coffee, honey, maple syrup, vinegar, cream, butter, goat/sheep cheese, chicken, gelatin, organs, venison, fish, wild duck, triticale, millet, kasha, amaranth, brown rice, pumpkin seed oil, grape seed oil, sunflower oil, pine nuts, canola oil, spinach, fava beans, black-eyed peas, string beans, wax beans, zucchini, chutney, rhubarb, coconut, guava, dry fruit, figs, and dates.

Slightly Acidic

Vanilla, alcohol, black tea, balsamic vinegar, cow milk, aged cheese, soy cheese, goat milk, game meat, lamb, mutton, boar, elk, shell fish, mollusks, goose, turkey, buckwheat, wheat, spelt, teff, kamut, farina, semolina, white rice, almond oil, sesame oil, safflower oil, tapioca, seitan, tofu, pinto beans, white beans, navy beans, red beans, adzuki beans, lima beans, chard, plum, prune and tomatoes.

Moderately Acidic

Bananas (green), barley (rye), blueberries, bran, butter, cereals (unrefined), cheeses, crackers (unrefined rye, rice and wheat), cranberries, dried beans (mung, adzuki, pinto, kidney, garbanzo), dry coconut, egg whites, eggs whole (cooked hard), fructose, goat’s milk (homogenized), honey (pasteurized), ketchup, maple syrup (unprocessed), milk (homogenized).

Molasses (unsulferd and organic), most nuts, mustard, oats (rye, organic), olives (pickled), pasta (whole grain), pastry (whole grain and honey), plums, popcorn (with salt and/or butter), potatoes, prunes, rice (basmati and brown), seeds (pumpkin, sunflower), soy sauce, and wheat bread (sprouted organic).

Nutmeg, coffee, casein, milk protein, cottage cheese, soy milk, pork, veal, bear, mussels, squid, chicken, maize, barley groats, corn, rye, oat bran, pistachio seeds, chestnut oil, lard, pecans, palm kernel oil, green peas, peanuts, snow peas, other legumes, garbanzo beans, cranberry, and pomegranate.

Extremely Acidic

Artificial sweeteners, beef, beer, breads, brown sugar, carbonated soft drinks, cereals (refined), chocolate, cigarettes and tobacco, coffee, cream of wheat (unrefined), custard (with white sugar), deer, drugs, fish, flour (white, wheat), fruit juices with sugar, jams, jellies, lamb.

Liquor, maple syrup (processed), molasses (sulphured), pasta (white), pastries and cakes from white flour, pickles (commercial), pork, poultry, seafood, sugar (white), table salt (refined and iodized), tea (black), white bread, white vinegar (processed), whole wheat foods, wine, and yogurt (sweetened).

Tabletop sweeteners like (NutraSweet, Spoonful, Sweet ‘N Low, Equal or Aspartame), pudding, jam, jelly, table salt (NaCl), beer, yeast, hops, malt, sugar, cocoa, white (acetic acid) vinegar, processed cheese, ice cream, beef, lobster, pheasant, barley, cottonseed oil, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, fried foods, soybean, and soft drinks, especially the cola type. To neutralize a glass of cola with a pH of 2.5, it would take 32 glasses of alkaline water with a pH of 10.

*Remember that factors other than foods contribute to alkalinity and acidosis.  Drugs and chemicals you may be knowingly or unknowingly exposed to can also influence your pH balance:

Acidifying drugs and chemicals
Aspirin
Chemicals
Drugs, Medicinal
Drugs, Psychedelic
Herbicides
Pesticides
Tobacco
**Our minds and emotions also affect our pH balance.  Practices like meditation and prayer are considered alkaline, as are practices of peace, kindness and love.  Alternately, anger, fear, jealousy, stress, and being overworked have an acidifying effect on the body.

Keep this list in mind when making choices in the future.  A healthy pH is vital to healthy life!

So what is “Normal”?  Well, according to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary it means:  “Conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern”.  Take a look around you next time you are in a crowded mall, or restaurant.  What is the “regular pattern”?  I see people going with the flow doing “normal” things and getting “normal” results.  Well, guess what?  Normal isn’t working!  Normal people are in debt.  Normal people have strained relationships, or are divorced, or have unmotivated kids.  Normal people in this country are overweight, unhealthy and frankly, many of them are lazy.  If that is what is “normal” these days, then I don’t want to be normal.  I want to be weird!

When I decided to commit 100% to my transformation I had to make significant changes to my diet and exercise.   Normal people didn’t understand these changes.  For example, when I went out to lunch with friends I’d order a salad with no cheese, no croutons, and no dressing…weird huh!  Baskets of hot delicious white bread would be placed in front of us and I wouldn’t touch it.  It was a bit of an adjustment for me, but I was focused like a laser on my goals.  I knew what it would take to achieve them and knew I had to be weird.  After all, normal people  aren’t ripped with 7% body fat!

If you are committed to P90X, Insanity, The ASYLUM, Turbo Fire, Chalean Extreme, etc. you must have the courage to step out the “normal” and move into the realm of the “weird”.  People will probably label you as extreme, obsessed, fitness fanatic, no fun.  You will hear things like “would you like some tree bark for lunch?”, or some other lame attempt at humor.  But you know what?  I embrace that!  Because that means I am not doing what normal people are doing.  I’m not going to end up on blood pressure meds, or cholesterol meds, or have obesity related diseases.  I’m going to be the weirdo that has the strength, flexibility, and energy to play ball with my child and grandchildren, and maybe even my great grandchildren.  That’s not normal…that is weird!  And I’m teaching my son to be weird too!

Do you have the courage to be weird?  You won’t regret it if you do!  The rewards of a “weird” life are wonderful!

So, you started P90X, INSANITY, or one of the other crazy Beachbody fitness programs.  You push hard!  Give it your all!  You sweat!  You moan and groan!  You collapse in near exhaustion (that’s my favorite part, Lol!)!  Then it’s over!  Now what?  You need to recover from it…and you need a plan!

Recovery is one of the most important aspects of an exercise program.  It doesn’t matter how hard you push yourself during a workout, you won’t see great results if you don’t give your body what it needs to recover properly when the hard work is over. After all, you only workout for about 1 hour per day, so what you do with your body for the remaining 23 hours is crucial to getting great results.  Your body’s ability to recover quickly, so you can get the most out of your workout can be greatly enhanced by following a few simple steps.

First, let’s review some very basic fundamentals of nutrition and what your body needs.  I know it is much more complicated that this, but for simplicity just bear with me.

1. Proteins and Fats are used to make up body tissue
2. Carbohydrates are broken down by the body into sugars and are used to fuel your body.

Carb aren’t stored in your body.  We need to burn them off in the form of energy, and the amount that we consume should be directly proportional to the amount of exercise we are doing to burn them off.

Your body stores enough blood sugar and carbohydrates (glycogen) to fuel your body adequately though about 1 hr of intense exercise.  Unless you are continually replenishing your body with glycogen DURING the workout, you will most likely start to crash (bonk) at the end of about 1 hr of hard exercise.  Sooner if your body isn’t properly nourished with carbs.  At the end of the workout your glycogen stores are depleted and need to be restored.  The quicker they are restored, the quicker you will recover.

Everyone probably knows that when you workout strenuously we are essentially breaking down muscle tissue, and we need to repair that tissue to become stronger and grow our muscles.  The main building block of muscle is protein.  So you would think that giving your body a lot of protein immediately after your workout is the way to go…but it’s not quite that simple.

Protein is absorbed slowly into your body, while carbohydrates are absorbed and utilized much more quickly.  We want our body to recovery quickly, so we need to give it nutrients that it can use quickly.  A small amount of sugar immediately after a workout is just what the body is begging for.  Typically, we don’t need any sugar in our diet.  It is best to get energy from complex carbohydrates and fiber and force our bodies to break them down into sugar naturally.  But a small amount of sugar post-workout will replenish your blood sugar and jump-start an efficient recovery process.

Studies have shown that sugar with a small amount of protein in a 4:1 ratio is the optimal formula.  This combination has been shown to improve recovery by 25% over sugar alone, and 400% better than protein alone.  The window of opportunity is within 1 hour after your workout.  I practically sprint to the kitchen to mix my recovery formula after my workout!  Our goal is to aid rapid digestion of these nutrients, so avoid fat and fiber until your body has had a chance to digest the recovery formula.  I usually wait about 45 minutes to an hour and then follow up with Shakeology and 1 scoop of additional protein powder.

There are many post workout formulas out on the market, and I’ve tried a handful of them.  I have been using the P90X Results and Recovery Formula consistently since I started P90X and I got great results!  I take it after every workout, if I deserve it.  By that I mean, it has to be an intense workout session that depletes my glycogen stores.  I don’t use it after Yoga or X-Stretch for example, although it’s tempting because it tastes amazing!  I am a firm believer in the Result and Recovery formula after seeing and feeling the results for the last 7 months.  My post-workout fatigue is gone almost instantly and the muscle soreness is greatly reduced.  My muscles are given the best chance for a quick recovery so they’ll be ready for the next time I BRING IT!

***  NEW!  4 new program just added to the Challenge Packs!  P90X2, Asylum, ChaLEAN Extreme, and RevAbs are now included in the Challenge Packs ***

Please note:  If you have not made me your official Team Beachbody Coach you must do so before entering this Challenge so that I can add you to one of our EXCLUSIVE Challenge Facebook Groups! 

Click here to make me your free Beachbody Coach now!

Are you out of shape, tired, or overweight?  How many times have you said “Someday, I’ll get back in shape!”  Well, guess what?  “Someday” doesn’t exist!  Yesterday is gone!  The decisions you make TODAY will change your life!  THIS is your chance to stop procrastinating! DECIDE and COMMIT to living a more healthy, fulfilling life!  Now is the time to stop making excuses and start making decisions that will help you live a better life.

WHAT is a Beachbody Challenge Group?

A Beachbody Challenge Group is a group of people who have committed to getting healthy by participating in a Beachbody workout program.  Through fitness, nutrition, and peer support and accountability, a Beachbody Challenge Group will help you achieve your goals that you never thought were possible!  The groups are typically range in size from 5-10 challengers to keep participation and accountability to a maximum.  As your Independent Team Beachbody Coach I will be in contact with you daily on an EXCLUSIVE Challenge Facebook Group to help guide you through the program and get MAXIMUM results!

WHO should take the Beachbody Challenge?

We have fitness programs for everyone!  Whether you are extremely overweight and want to lose a lot of weight, or already in great shape and just want to get killer six pack abs!  We have programs that take only 10 minutes per day or 60 minutes per day.  We have programs for men and women, young and old!  It’s never too late to get started no matter your physical condition or your age!  Contact me and I’ll help you decide which program is right for you!

WHY should you take the Beachbody Challenge?

It’s a fact!…if you commit to a fitness challenge with a group of other motivated individuals you have a MUCH better chance of accomplishing your fitness goals.  You do not need to go through this journey on your own!  We are here to help!  And to improve your chances even more, you will be provided with your own free Team Beachbody Coach for one-on-one support!  It’s all included in these challenge packages.

Exercising and eating healthy everyday is EASY to do…but it is also easy NOT to do!  Life is full of “slight edge” decisions that may seem small and insignificant in the moment.  But when compounded over time they will determine your success…or your failure!  Use this challenge to help you make the correct “slight edge” decisions that will make you SUCCEED at achieving your goals of living a healthy, fulfilling life.

Less than one year ago I decided to stop making excuses and committed to the challenge.  I make changes in my life and over time the results were amazing!  Watch my journey in this video that has inspired over 65,000 people in just a few months!  These programs work so well, by just following the simple plan I got results in 30 days that secured my spot in an infomercial!  Watch me in the infomercial by CLICKING HERE.

HOW do you take the Beachbody Challenge?

It’s easy!

Simply click this button to enroll and then “Commit To Get Fit!” –>

The formula is simple:  FITNESS + NUTRITION + SUPPORT = SUCCESS

Beachbody has just made it even simpler to GET RESULTS and SAVE MONEY with the introduction of the Team Beachbody Challenge Packs!  When you are coached through a fitness program and a nutrition plan, you can achieve incredible results.  These Beachbody Challenge Packs offer the best in fitness and nutrition.  You can get P90X, Insanity, Turbo Fire and even Shakeology at a DISCOUNT by purchasing one of the Beachbody Challenge Packs.  That will save you $30-$50 OFF retail prices and you will get FREE SHIPPING (saves and additional $10-$15).

What is included in each of these packs?

• Choice of one workout program (contact me if you need help deciding which program to choose)
• Shakeology Home Direct (bulk or individual packets)
• 30-day Trial Team Beachbody Club Membership
• Unlimited One-on-One Coaching with Me…for life!
• You will be added to an EXCLUSIVE Facebook group for additional accountability and motivation
• Cost: $160 – $205 w/Free shipping (save $30-$50 OFF retail)

You will hold each other accountable, educate each other, and motivate each other.  Best of all, you will have your Team Beachbody Coach with you every step of the way.  Your team will succeed…YOU will succeed!

Are you TRULY committed?  If so, BECOME A COACH!

If you are truly committed and motivated to not only live a health lifestyle but to share your passion with others,  I invite you to join my team of coaches!  You do not have to be a fitness or nutrition expert to be a coach.  In fact, I’m looking for just ordinary people with courage, commitment and DESIRE to live a healthy lifestyle!  Your passion will spread and inspire others, and give you the opportunity to earn a considerable income just for sharing!  As a coach will have access to the “inner circle” of Beachbody with virtually endless resources to maximize your transformation and support other in their journey.  Some of the benefits of becoming and Independent Team Beachbody Coach in conjunction with purchasing a Challenge Pack are:

• COACH SIGN-UP FEE IS WAIVED!
• Save 25% on all future purchases (save $30/mo on your Shakeology purchase)
• Unlimited access to behind the scenes training guides, celebrity trainer tips, training videos, etc.
• Earn a 25% commission on any Beachbody product that you recommend to someone
• Attend Exclusive Beachbody Corporate events and meet the celebrity trainers
• Interact with and learn from thousands of other like-minded coaches who share your passion
• STAY MOTIVATED AND COMMITTED TO YOUR HEALTH AND HELPING OTHERS!