This time last year I remember boarding the Auto Train on our way home from vacation. It was going to be a long journey, 18hrs from Orlando to Virginia, so it gave me lots of time to think and plan for the kids going back to school and the long list of projects I had been putting off. There was a long list of things to do around the house and lots of stuff that the kids and my husband needed, and training and projects to complete for work….and I was exhausted! Not just because we were returning from 9 days at Disney, but because I was just physically and mentally drained! Battling rheumatoid arthritis had taken a toll on me. Although I finally had the disease under control, it had left my body weak, aged, sore and terribly overweight - obese was the term my Dr. used!

As usual, I put myself last. That list was never ending and it was creating stress for me. I was just growing older, becoming more weak, suffering more pain and gaining more weight - and struggling harder and harder to get it all done. No matter how hard I tried, I would always be pecking away at that list, day after day, doing things for everybody except myself. I felt unimportant and miserable. I decided that to take better care of my family, I needed to first take care of myself. For the first time ever I made myself a priority. It was not selfish, it was a necessity. My desire to get healthy and fit became stronger than my excuses.



I put the to do list aside and really started to focus on becoming well. Not about losing weight - but about improving my health and getting fit - there's a difference. When the goal is to lose weight, we look for a diet. Diets have never worked for me. There's always a start and an end to a diet. And we all know what happens when you reach the end… those vicious pounds come back, and they bring friends! So my new "self" to do list looked more like this:

Until this point, I made some small steps in the right direction. I enjoyed walking and swimming. I started 21 Day Fix but never completed the program. I eliminated gluten from my diet because it was causing inflammation and triggering my RA. I knew I had to make changes but I just wasn't consistent and I certainly wasn't committed to my health. I didn't have the time, money or the energy for fitness.

I ordered that 21 Day Fix program a couple of months earlier form a girl in Pittsburgh named Melanie Mitro. As the train rolled on, I began reading more about the 21 Day Fix program. I turned to Melanie's blog "Committed to Getting Fit," and discovered that the 21 Day Fix program, like all Beachbody programs, followed a proven formula

Fitness + Nutrition + Support = Success. 

The more I learned about Beachbody, the more I became convinced that I needed to follow their proven system and stick to it. I filled out an application that night to join one of Melanie's challenge groups. I had no idea what it was but it was one of those things that can't hurt to try. Looking back, it was a good decision. Committing to that first Beachbody program and to that challenge group has led to so many good things in my life. I am mindful about the way I eat, fitness has become something that I enjoy, and I am grateful for the opportunity to pay it forward by helping other people.

Fast forward to today and I look and feel better than I have in a very long time. I mentioned in a Facebook post yesterday that I reached 2 important milestones last week.
#1 is that I am half way to my goal weight!  To me, that number isn't as important as how much better I feel. There's no end to this journey. Eating healthy foods and daily fitness are just part of my day and always at the top of my to do list. Being healthier, stronger and having more energy means I can get so much more accomplished. Beachbody fitness programs are not "one size fits all." The system that worked for me is not the answer for everyone, but having a coach and participating in challenge groups is key to finding your own fit formula. Why? Because everyone chooses the fitness program that they like best. Everyone works out at their own pace and in the comfort of their own home. Everyone is working towards an individual goal. The coaching and online group just offers a support system, accountability and motivation to make sure you finish the program victorious! A coach will help you select a program and fit it into your life the way it works best for you! What I love most about being involved with this company and about Beachbody coaching is the focus Beachbody gives on treating everyone as an individual. Everyone matters, every sweat matters. You are not just a coach or a customer, you are part of a team.

Are you ready to get started on our own health and fitness journey? Not sure where to begin? Join one of my online fitness and nutrition challenge groups. Fill out this application for more information:

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Curiosity Killed the Fat!

Curious about Beachbody? I was too - for a long, long time before I decided to consider it. I knew a little about Beachbody fitness programs because my husband, Bill, used them regularly. At 50, Bill is in the best shape of his life! He tried his best to encourage me to use the fitness programs and to get in better shape and it frustrated him and the kids to see me spending so much time laying on the couch, tired and in pain. When I was 42, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I spent 2 years trying to get pain free, and the last thing that was on my mind was getting fit!

Little by little I began to recover and after 2 years of medical treatment and modifying my diet, I received the good news I had been waiting for - my RA was in remission! I was very fortunate to be in this category and I was finally beginning to feel like my old self again. At this point, the best thing I could do for myself would be to get in shape, lose some weight and gain strength to protect myself against any future flare-ups.

It is Not Mission Impossible!

I'm not athletic and I didn't know a whole lot about fitness, and let me tell you I was overwhelmed by choices. I thought about joining a gym, but I wasn't looking forward to the drive back-and-forth plus the time it would take to complete a workout - especially in the dead of winter! Friends offered to go walking and invited me to yoga classes, but I just didn't feel like it was enough. To accomplish my goal of losing weight, getting stronger and gaining mobility, I needed to get serious! I need a complete lifestyle adjustment!

Stop Putting Yourself at the Bottom of Your To Do List!

For the longest time, I thought you only had to exercise if you wanted to lose weight. But over the past few years, I've changed the way I look at my health and I've learned to put myself at the top of my to do list. Not because I'm selfish, but because I decided to make happiness and health a priority.

Invest in Yourself, Challenge Yourself, Transform Yourself!

I lead my family by example, and I can take much better care of them if I first take care of myself.
I found success through Beachbody because it is a complete wellness system, not a fad diet. It's convenient and I can workout at my own pace and in the privacy of my own home. I have done 21 Day FIX, P90, PiYo and Slim in 6. I also drink Shakeology every day and follow a clean eating lifestyle. As a coach, I do not SELL anything except a healthy lifestyle that is based upon the principles of eating whole natural foods and regular exercise. Of course, I do promote Beachbody Fitness programs and supplements because they work! I have tried them and I know that if you follow Beachbody's blueprint, you too will get the results you want.

Share Your Success!

Not only have I transformed my body, but I now have more energy and a more positive outlook on life and today, I love to share my success with others through coaching. It's not a get-rich-quick scheme, I do it because I want to make a difference. I do it to help end the trend of obesity and to promote wellness. I do it to help give hope and encouragement to people who feel like giving up and giving in. Yes, I do work at it... but it is as rewarding as it is challenging to help people get fit and feel great, just like I did!

Still curious, CLICK HERE and read more about how Beachbody coaches change lives!

Brenda

30 Minutes to Weight Loss Success!

Lose Weight & Feel Great! Reach Success Through Online Challenge Groups

Online challenges are an amazing way to reach your fitness goals. When you join a Beachbody challenge you complete a 30 minute Beachbody workout each day, in your own home and at your own pace. Beachbody coaches follow along with you every day on social media to help guide you and provide motivation and support. Other people will be doing the same challenge for the same duration so you are in good company every day, helping to push through and reap the rewards of completing the challenge.

Join a Winning Team & Lose!

Online challenge groups are a growing trend. Do a quick Google search and you can scroll through pages of choices. For the most part, challenge groups follow the same format - group members complete assigned exercise and then check in on social media for daily tips and advice. But exercise is only part of the solution. To achieve lasting results requires focus on good nutrition too. This is where Beachbody stands out from the all the rest. Their challenge groups follow a proven 3-part formula that incorporates 30 minutes of daily fitness, an easy-to-follow nutrition plan and individual support through personal coaching. With more than 20 fitness programs to choose from, Beachbody has something for most levels of ability and interest.

All the Tools You Need in One Convenient Kit

To join a Beachbody challenge group, members are required to purchase a Beachbody Challenge Pack. A challenge pack is a kit that includes everything you need to reach your health and fitness goal - a DVD guided fitness program, workout schedule, nutrition guide, and a 30-day supply of

Shakeology ( a dense, nutritious meal replacement shake).

Real People Here to Help

Never get stuck trying to figure out what workout to do again, choose the program that is right for you and follow the schedule that's included. In addition, challengers are assigned a personal coach at no additional charge. Beachbody coaches are former challengers, people just like you, who want to help you reach your goal. Throughout the challenge, your coach is available to answer your questions, offer tips and advice, help you with meal planning and motivate you to keep going. In fact, coaches continue to provide accountability and support long after the challenge is completed.

Join Me!

Ready to give a Beachbody challenge group a try? I host 3 different challenge groups each month and I would love for you to join me! Challenge groups are a great way to form lasting friendships and are as fun as they are effective. It's the perfect opportunity to learn about clean eating and find out how to work good nutrition into your busy lifestyle. You can also enter contests to win cash and prizes, including Beachbody's annual prize of $100,000!

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Get your Fix for FREE & get fit by the 4th!

Our June challenge groups are kind of a big deal because June is all about the Fix!

June Challenge Groups:

• FREE 5-Day Focus on the Fix Clean Eating Group featuring all new Fix approved recipes. No purchase necessary but you must have either a FREE or CLUB Team Beachbody membership. Sign up for a free membership here

• Get Fixed by the 4th - 21 Day Fix challenge group starting June 8

• Fix it Again - Repeat session starting June 29

June Promotions:

1. Buy Shakeology & Get 21 Day Fix or Fix Extreme for FREE! 
2. Buy Shakeology & 21 Day Fix or Fix Extreme Challenge Pack and get 2 FREE Gifts

Email me for details: brendalajay@gmail.com

Summer’s almost here which means it’s time to bust out the shorts, tank tops, and swimsuits and show some skin. But before you do, you probably want to get your body “summer ready” and the easiest way to do that is with 21 Day Fix and Shakeology.

If you haven’t heard of 21 Day Fix, in a nutshell it’s simple fitness and simple eating that gives you fast results! You won’t be counting calories with The Fix. Instead, you’ll learn how to put together healthy and delicious meals while controlling your portions. What you learn with this program doesn’t end in 21 days either. This method of prepping and portioning your food is something you’ll continue with for the rest of your life. And then there are the workouts, which are both simple, yet challenging—so it caters to all fitness levels. Who doesn’t want to be building muscle and blasting fat all at the same time?


Don't be fooled into thinking that this is a starvation diet. In fact, it's not a diet at all. It's a lifestyle.

Do you think you can handle 21 days of eating food like this? 

While you're at it, have some chocolate and wine too!

Want these and more 21 Day Fix approved recipes? Sign up for a FREE membership and get exclusive access to my Facebook groups, recipes, motivation, and specials.

Yes, Sign Me Up!

Plus, you'll get to be part of our June 21 Day Fix challenge group starting June 8. You can keep coming back to future challenge groups as often as you like until you reach your goal. The challenge group is a lot of fun and it's a great way to keep each other accountable and motivated. It's like going to your favorite fitness class with a bunch of friends except we're together 24/7 and you never have to leave the comfort of you home.

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You're just 21 days away from the best you ever!

"The best recipe to getting healthy, happy and fit starts in the kitchen. I want to show you how some simple lifestyle changes, regular exercise and eating delicious, healthy foods can make a world of difference in how you look and feel."

If you haven’t heard of 21 Day Fix, in a nutshell it’s simple fitness and simple eating that gives you fast results! You won’t be counting calories with The Fix. Instead, you’ll learn how to put together healthy and delicious meals while controlling your portions. What you learn with this program doesn’t end in 21 days either. This method of prepping and portioning your food is something you’ll continue with for the rest of your life. And then there are the workouts, which are both simple, yet challenging—so it caters to all fitness levels. Who doesn’t want to be building muscle and blasting fat all at the same time?










It takes 21 days to make or break a habit. Just 21 days! Want to solve all your meal planning problems and become a hero cook at home? I'll take you through a step-by-step process to help you kick some bad eating habits and get hooked on healthy, tasteful food.
Take a look at  21 Day Fix

 It's not another diet. In fact, it's EXACTLY the opposite. 21 Day Fix lets you EAT! Only in just the right portions, so you don't feel miserable and deprived - but you CAN finally start losing weight. So it's possible to eat the foods you love, including WINE and CHOCOLATE, and still lose weight! Any plan that lets you have wine and chocolate, is a diet for me!

What's the secret? Our seven exclusive containers. Each one is color-coded for a different kind of food, and pre-measured for the precise portion. You'll never have to "eyeball" your measurements again—if it fits in the container, you can eat it! Combine this eating plan with one 30-minute workout a day. That's all. It's that simple!

Fitness + Nutrition + Support = Success

Let's break it down...

Fitness: 

Follow the 21 Day Fix fitness program. This workout routine is quick and easy. It's just 30 minutes per day and it's challenging but not too intense and it's not boring either. It's the perfect fitness program for beginners. If you're looking for something a little more advanced, try 21 Day Fix Extreme. The workouts are perfect for people on the go, busy moms and beginners. Anyone can do these workouts. They are a mix of cardio, strength and flexibility routines that last a total of 30 minutes. They don't require a lot of equipment or space either. Each workout has modified moves for beginners or people with limited mobility.

Nutrition:

The 21 Day Fix eating plan is as simple as it gets. The program lays out all the food groups and includes 7 color-coded containers to help you portion your meals. So it takes all the guess work out of meal planning. Bonus - Join my challenge group and I'll provide you with 21 days of meal planning, recipes and grocery lists for FREE

Support:

Included with the 21 Day Fix, and all Beachbody fitness programs, is both 1:1 personal coaching (from yours truly!) and online support from fitness trainers, nutritionists, other coaches and your peers. Bonus - If you really want to get serious and have lasting results, join an online challenge groups (included in the cost of your fitness program). This is a private online support group made up of other challengers just like you and me who share fitness tips, recipes, motivation and a few laughs too! Statistics show that people who workout regularly with their peers lose more weight and have a much higher success rate than those who try to diet and exercise alone. Together we can do this!!!

NOW Available!!!

Enjoy the foods you love and still lose weight with the FIXATE™ cookbook, Autumn Calabrese's very own collection of 101 delicious, portion-controlled recipes designed to work with the 21 Day Fix food containers.

Get a copy of Fixate FREE 

when you join an online challenge group!

Team Beachbody Challenge - When you Lose You Can Win!

Enter to win!

Submit your before and after photos and bio to Beachbody and you could walk away a big winner! Beachbody features a success story every week and awards the challenger with a $500 cash prize.

Need a Reason to Try the 21 Day Fix? How about 21 Reasons?

NEW Challenge Group Starting Soon!

Join me for the next 21 Day Challenge! Whether you are looking to lose weight or eat a cleaner or healthier diet, the 21 Day Fix can help. In just three weeks you can lose weight the healthy way and ultimately achieve your goals. No starvation, no pills, no boring, tasteless food. In this challenge you will replace bad eating habits with healthy choices. We do 30 minutes of simple fitness each day to accelerate the results. Previous challengers have lost as much as 15 pounds in the first 3 weeks!

Each day, I will personally guide you through the program through a private Facebook group. You will receive meal plans, recipes and shopping lists for FREE. I will provide options for people on modified diets including gluten free and paleo. I will also be available to answer questions and provide you with encouragement and motivation to help you achieve success. But best of all, you will have the support of other participants, just like you, who want to eat healthier and feel better.

Email me for more inormation

brendalajay@gmail.com

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Ready for your Fix?

You bet!

How many times have you tried a new weight loss program? How many times have you been successful and have been able to keep the weight off? I've been there, lots of times, riding the weight loss roller coaster and frustrated without seeing results. I was tired of spending money on wasted gym memberships, witch doctor "medicinal" methods, over the counter pills, cabbage soup and whatever else would look promising. Fail, fail, fail...

I finally found my Fix!

I couple of years ago I was really going through a rough time battling Rheumatoid Arthritis and chronic inflammation. I had done my homework and decided that the best treatment for me would partner modern medicine with nutrition and fitness. My plan was to take it one step at a time and begin by cleaning up my diet. The whole idea of clean eating seemed overwhelming. I wasn't sure what to buy, I wasn't very good at portion control and meal preparation. I was always on the run and I just didn't know how I would stay fixed on the program given my busy lifestyle. I also thought it would be expensive and I worried that I would be cooking double meals, one for me and one for my family.

On impulse, I decided to buy 21 Day Fix from Beachbody. I thought to myself, if I couldn't stick to the meal plans at least the workout DVD's might come in handy. Well, I was pleasantly surprised! I found 21-Day Fix to be a complete program that really met my needs. It made eating clean and losing weight simple and easy to follow. For me, it has been life changing. I feel better, stronger and younger. 21 Day Fix proves that clean eating and fitness does not have to be difficult and inconvenient. Believe me, if I can master it - anyone can!

What is 21 Day Fix?

The 21 Day Fix program takes the guesswork out of weight loss. It's a unique portion-control system combined with easy-to-follow workouts that fit into anyone's busy schedule. Trainer Autumn Calabrese shares her passion for food and fitness as she shows you how to make simple choices that add up to life-changing results.

It has been life changing for me and I'd love for you to give it a try too. Over the next few days, I'll be profiling various Team Beachbody programs and topics on Facebook using the hash tag #BeachbodyChangedMyLife. Follow along and find out everything you ever wanted to know about Beachbody. Learn about fitness and nutrition programs, challenge groups, meal planning and see real life transformations.

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