3–Week Yoga Retreat, Beachbody's first–ever yoga program designed for beginners will be released today! This is yoga stripped down to the mat – no candles, no chanting, no OHMs, just the basics for those who have been interested in yoga but may be too intimidated to try it. Lead by 4 Yoga Experts, this program will teach you the basics and have you experiencing all the benefits of yoga in 21 classes, each 30 minutes or less. 3–Week Yoga Retreat will join the Member Library on Beachbody On Demand on August 31st (by end of day) and Beachbody CEO, Carl Daikeler will kick off his retreat in conjunction with the Beachbody Health Bet on September 5th.

What is 3 Week Yoga Retreat?

• Designed for yoga beginners and those who always wanted to try yoga, but were intimidated or didn’t know where to start.
• You’ll learn the basics in 21 classes, one per day for 3 weeks. Each one is 30 minutes or less, taught by one of four Yoga Experts.
• Beachbody paid special attention to instruction and guidance so you know you are doing it right. Need proof? In test groups, participants were placed behind a screen to make sure our guidance was so crystal clear they could do it successfully without even without seeing the poses.
• There are no candles, no chanting, no OHMs. Just incredible, simple classes with no distractions, guided with precise detail.

3-Week Yoga Retreat is perfect for:

• Yoga beginners.
• Anyone who always wanted to try yoga but didn’t know where to start.
• People who are looking to complement their current fitness programs and improve flexibility, reduce stress, and achieve better balance in their life overall.
• People who want to build a proper yoga foundation so they can feel confident in any yoga class.

What makes this program so special?

• Learn yoga from square one, step-by-step, move-by-move.
• Nothing new-agey, nothing to be intimidated by, and no judgment.
• Do it from the comfot of your own home
• 30-minute classes are quick and convenient
• This is a perfectly crafted 3-week program that gives you total immersion and understanding of the fundamentals of yoga, resulting in a solid yoga foundation.
• Each class is taught by one of four Yoga Experts who have many years’ experience.

You can access 3 WEEK YOGA RETREAT instantly

Beachbody On Demand members get 3 Week Yoga Retreat absolutely free.
Includes 21 classes, Beginner Basics Videos, Class Calendar, Quickstart Guide, plus the Pose Tracker.

A Beachbody On Demand Club membership costs just $12.95 per month (billed quarterly at $38.87) and there is no contract or commitment so you can cancel at any time. Your club membership includes streaming of videos in the member's library as well as any purchased programs. In addition Club members receive a 10% discount on future purchases, personal coaching and customized meal plans.

To try Beachbody On Demand (including the 3-Week Yoga Retreat) FREE for 30-days click here:

To purchase a 3-month Club membership click here:

To purchase a 3-month Club membership and Shakeology click here:

The best value:

Purchase a 3-month Club membership and a 1-month supply of Shakeology as a preferred customer and get 25% percent off all future orders and an additional 3-month Club membership free (via cash back at the time of club membership renewal). Fill out this form to get started as a preferred customer:

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Special 24 Hour Event!

**Special Event**

Stay tuned... we start Wednesday (TODAY) at 8am!

Go here:
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We are the DREAM TEAM and we are are the top team in the organization for the past 2 years and we are currently in the running for our 3rd year. We are a pretty incredible group of people who truly love what we do! We are passionate about creating the best customer experience possible and also we are committed to creating the very best coach support and training possible.

As a team we pride ourselves on leading by example, practicing what we preach and being genuine and caring in all that we do!
Tomorrow we will take you behind the scenes of what our team is all about and you can make the decision for yourself if you feel that this would be a good fit for you!

So make sure to check in here for your 1st post today at 8:00 am EST.
THEN at 11:00 am EST watch our live webinar on this link to give you the entire low down on coaching and what it could do for you!
Save this link and tag anyone you think would also make a great coach to join!!!

https://youtu.be/Lmm8MH405dU

LASTLY::: the more questions you ask the better. So please don't hesitate to reach out and ask any and all questions you have along the way! DEAL!!! LETS DO THIS!!!

If you are self-motivated and have the courage to succeed, I can help you build a business that your entire family will benefit from. I am looking for 5 people who I can personally mentor and help start your business. We'll work together to set goals to transform your own health and fitness, as well as your finances. The great thing about this business is that you are in complete control. You choose to work as much or as little as you are comfortable with. I will help you make the most of your business in a way that fits in your busy lifestyle.

Oh, if you're wondering what it costs - $40!
Yep, if you can afford to buy a new pair of shoes, you can easily start a business!

Want to learn more? I am going hosting a sneak peek event this Wednesday, August 24th to give everyone a behind the scenes look at what coaching is all about. There is absolutely no obligation to sign up. You simply follow along with the posts tomorrow on our Facebook page to learn more. Feel free to comment along the way to make sure we answer all your questions.

Email me at: brendalajay@gmail.com or send me a private message to be added to the live event.
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Never be afraid to shoot for the stars!

If you're a parent, you can probably relate to how frustrating it is to have to have to make sacrifices when you want the most for your family. Each year, for 12 years, when other families went on vacations, we kept telling our kids "maybe next year." That was just the price we paid so I could be a stay-at-home mom. I wanted to change that more than anything. I looked for ways to work from home so I could care for my family and earn some money too. I kid you not, I tried 8 different home based business before I finally landed on something that felt right.

I love helping people solve problems. Becoming a Beachbody coach was a way for me to do that, and in 2 short years I have pushed to make it work and supplement our income so we don't have to make those kinds of sacrifices any more. My husband and kids couldn't be more supportive. When they go off to work and school they know I am hard at work and 100% focused on helping people, whether it's with fitness or in building a business. And it's so rewarding for me to be able to work from home and to finally afford a dream vacation for our family every year.

"All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them."

 ~Walt Disney

If you are self-motivated and have the courage to succeed, I can help you build a business that your entire family will benefit from. I am looking for 5 people who I can personally mentor and help start your business. We'll work together to set goals to transform your own health and fitness, as well as your finances. The great thing about this business is that you are in complete control. You choose to work as much or as little as you are comfortable with. I will help you make the most of your business in a way that fits in your busy lifestyle.

Oh, if you're wondering what it costs - $40!
Yep, if you can afford to buy a new pair of shoes, you can easily start a business!

Want to learn more? I am going hosting a sneak peek event this Wednesday, August 24th to give everyone a behind the scenes look at what coaching is all about. There is absolutely no obligation to sign up. You simply follow along with the posts tomorrow on our Facebook page to learn more. Feel free to comment along the way to make sure we answer all your questions.

Email me at: brendalajay@gmail.com or send me a private message to be added to the live event.
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From Tired & Tangled to Happy & Healthy

#TransformationTuesday
I love Tuesdays! I love reading all the amazing transformations in social media. The stories are inspiring and the photos are revealing, but I love that people are honest and unselfish about sharing their experiences. So here's a big high five for everyone out there who shares their story, because someone, somewhere, is going to read it and be changed by it forever.

But often times the story attached to the #TT is only part of the picture. Transformations can be just as much about how you feel as how you look. And most people who start off just wanting to lose weight or improve their health will end up finding so much more.

That's exactly what happened to me. You see, I didn't just wake up one day and decide to become a Beachbody coach. In fact, that was the last thing on my mind. Instead, I found myself with a chronic illness. I was over 40, I was a stay-at-home mom to 3 very busy kids, and I was suffering from debilitating pain and constant fatigue. It lasted for 9 long months before I was finally diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy joint tissue. Although there is no cure for RA, it is possible to manage its symptoms, and that's where my journey with Beachbody and my physical transformation began.

When you're that sick, for so long, it forces you to start thinking about quality of life goals. Not only did I want to lose weight and gain mobility, but I desperately wanted to start living a more fulfilling life. I started thinking about my "someday" dreams and goals - things I dreamed of doing someday when the time was right. And as I became stronger and healthier physically, I convinced myself that it was time to start working on a bigger transformation and start living the life that I dreamed about.

Today I am successfully managing my RA in part with food and fitness. I decided to become a Beachbody coach because I wanted to inspire others to become healthy and live a happy and fulfilling life. I am also a travel consultant, something I passionately wanted to do - someday. When people ask me why I don't just settle for one or the other, I explain that becoming stronger and feeling well again was just the starting point. My transformation gave me the inner strength to seek more. Climbing to the top of the mountain wasn't enough. I wanted everything on the other side. I wanted to live the life that I dreamed of.

Travel is a dream come true, and coaching is a dream that keeps me strong and healthy. I don't make excuses, lots of people work more than one job. For me it's a lot like having more than one child - I love them both equally, even though they are very different.

I went from feeling tired and tangled to healthy and happy, and it all started with a simple exercise program to help me get back on my feet again! I keep it up because working out and eating healthy each and every day helps me think more clearly, have more energy and less pain, stay better focused and organized and get more done. I'm a better wife and mother, and a better travel consultant and coach. This is my story. Maybe you can relate to it. I choose to thrive, not just survive. Maybe you will too.

Are you ready to start your transformation? I would love to hear your story! 

Email me at brendalajay@gmail.com or find me on social media.

Brenda

14 Tips to help you stick to a healthy eating plan

Congratulations, you've made the decision to "go healthy" and replace poor eating habits with better choices! Adopting a healthy lifestyle is exciting. It's day one and you've made your meal plan, shopped for healthy foods and are all set to start your transformation. The first week everything goes as planned - and then what? What happens when you get so busy that you forget to plan your meals, you don't have time to prepare them for the week and you find yourself struggling to maintain your healthy diet?

Here are 14 tips to help you stick to a healthy eating plan:

1. Eat on a regular schedule. If it helps, set an alarm on your phone to eat a meal or snack every 2-3 hours. Eating regularly will help to regulate your blood sugar, reduce cravings and keep your body in rhythm.
2. Prepare meals and snacks ahead of time. Spend 1 - 2 hours on a Saturday or Sunday preparing all your meals for the coming week. To save space, buy some stackable plastic containers so you can store all your meals in the fridge and have them handy to grab and go.
   
3. Go to the store twice. Most people say once, but two trips of the store can help you stay on track and spend less. On your first visit only allow yourself to shop the perimeter of the store. The only things on your shopping list should be fresh fruits and vegetables; seafood, meats, chicken and turkey; and dairy. Your goal should be to make as many meals as you can for the week using ingredients only found in the perimeter of the store.
4. Keep pre-portioned snacks on hand in your car or at work so you always have something healthy to reach for when life's little interruptions cause your get in the way of your plan.
5. Drink more water. Most people only drink about half of the amount they should. Aim to drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water each day. Often times you may feel hungry when in reality it is just your body asking for more water.
   
6. Enjoy your favorite foods, but limit them. What's your guilty pleasure? Chocolate, nachos, pizza, beer? Don't deprive yourself of the foods you love, just be sensible and consume them in moderation. Practice the 80/20 rule. It means that 80% of the time you stay on track and eat according to the plan and 20% of the time you indulge in your favorite treats.
7. Eat small and Eat often. Don't skip meals!!! Plan to eat 3 small meals and 3 snacks each day. Don't cut calories by skipping meals. You'll be sacrificing nutrients that your body needs to thrive and it could lead to binge eating later in the day.
8. Eat protein at every meal. Protein is more satisfying than carbs or fats and keeps you feeling full longer.
9. Always eat breakfast. Breakfast sets the tone for the day, just like working out on Monday set the tone for the week. If you get off to a good start with breakfast, odds are you'll eat healthy
   for the rest of the day. A good breakfast complete with protein, healthy carbs and fats, and some fiber will fuel your body early in the day when it needs it most.
   
10. Track your progress. Take your measurements and before pictures and update them often. When you're having a bad day, look back at where you started and convince yourself to stay on track. Sure everyone has a bad day once in a while, it doesn't mean you're a failure. It's about progress, not perfection.
11. Find an accountability partner. Studies have proven that people who workout with a buddy or regularly keep in touch with an accountability partner, are more likely to get fit and stay fit. Need some help? Join one of my online challenge group and have fun getting fit with a group of like-minded people just like you who are all working at improving their health and fitness.
12. Lift the weight you've lost. Thinking about throwing in the towel? Find a hand held weight that equals the amount of weight you've lost so far. Now try to pick it up. Losing 10 pounds may not seem like a big deal, but when you actually hold it in your hands it becomes pretty convincing.
13. Limit or avoid sugar and alcohol. Sugar and alcohol are the villains of weight loss. End your love affair with foods that seduce you. It's literally weighing you down!
14. Eat the same thing every day for a week. Spend a little extra time preparing before the week begins and get all your meals and snacks ready to go. You won't believe how much time and money your will save when you stick to the same menu for 7 days in a row. Not to mention, your body will get used to a routine and it will be easier for you to maintain that schedule in the weeks to come.

Need some help staying on track with your fitness and nutrition? Join one of our online challenge groups when we help each other stay accountable and successful! In our groups, everyone chooses a fitness program that they like and then works out in their own home and at their own pace. We also follow a customized meal plan that takes the guess work and hassle out of eating healthy. We share recipes, tips and support so no one fails! It's the most convenient way to get fit and stay fit!

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Shakeology Special Offer!

If you're thinking about giving Shakeology a try, now is the time! There's never a discount on Shakeology, but here's a great way to buy a one month supply and get a fitness program for free! The details about the offer is below this post, but first I think it's important to answer some questions you might have...

What is Shakeology and why is it such a big deal?

Google search "meal replacement shakes" and you will find page after page of choices. So I understand why people have so many questions about Shakeology. It's true that it's one of the higher priced products out there, but it's also much better in quality. I was skeptical at first just like many of you are, but once I decided to give it a try, it wasn't long before I could feel and see the way it was improving my health. My skin, hair and nails were noticeably healthier. I was no longer bloated after eating meals and I could control cravings. I didn't feel "starved" in the afternoon. I was sleeping better and had more energy throughout the day. And best of all, it helped me manage inflammation that had been causing me pain for years! I was pleasantly surprised and I was also curious about what's in Shakeology that sets it apart from all the others and this is what I learned.

Why is it important that we supplement our diet with Shakeology?

Our food today lacks nutrients. Food suppliers have chosen to modify the way that they grow and process  the foods that we eat in order to compete in our economy. Unfortunately for us as consumers, that means we sacrifice the natural health benefits found in real, organic foods. Even foods we think look fresh and healthy like fresh produce, meats and dairy has been modified to yield bigger crops and longer shelf life, and in doing so they sacrifice nutrition. That means we’re putting more food into our bodies that has LESS of what we need, and MORE of what we don’t need.
If you really want your health to improve, start by becoming aware of what you’re eating and drinking and how it’s affecting your body. Learn to choose foods that strengthen and support your health and not sabotage it. It is possible to fight disease and aging with food - real food.
So how can Shakeology help strengthen and support your health?
Shakeology is designed to nourish the body inside and out. The best nutrition should give you more energy, leave you feeling well and maintain good digestion. When researchers were developing Shakeology they identified five vital ingredients that the body needs in order to thrive. They combined them and came up with a formula for a supercharged, multivitamin and protein-rich heath supplement that is as delicious as it is healthy.

What's in Shakeology that makes it so healthy?

1. Whole foods – So many supplements on the market are incomplete. When foods are re-engineered and modified they become unbalanced and less nutritious. Most of the nutrition in Shakeology comes from high-quality foods, herbs, grasses, fruits and vegetables, that are processed minimally to preserve their goodness.

2. Vitamins and minerals – Shakeology is supplemented with extra vitamins and minerals for balanced nutrition.

3. Enzymes – Enzymes are extremely important to your health. But when we cook food it destroys enzymes. Even if you eat all raw food, the enzyme content is still too low for most people to benefit from. Enzymes are behind every single process in the body!  Your digestion, metabolism, creation of new blood cells, etc., everything is fueled by enzymes. That’s why the addition of enzymes to Shakeology was so critical!

4. Prebiotics and Probiotics – We’ve all heard that probiotics found in foods like yogurt are so important to good digestion. But did you know that the body can, and should, produce its own probiotics? That happens when the body uses prebiotics. When we eat heavily processed, fast and junk food it breeds unhealthy bacteria in our body. Prebiotics found in Shakeology fight that unhealthy bacteria and maintain good balance in your digestive system.

5. MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) – MSM is a naturally occurring sulfur compound found in fresh, raw fruits and vegetables, milk, fish, and grains. But within hours of harvest, MSM changes and is virtually gone—which is why it’s very difficult to get MSM naturally. Long ago, man ate foods as soon as they were harvested. But today, it’s picked, processed, and packaged for months before it hits the table. Which means, by the time food gets to you, MSM is long gone. MSM is very important to our health because it maintains proper "spacing" and connection between cells. When we aren't getting enough MSM it can cause pain, stiffness and inflammation in the body. When your cells stay healthy and flexible, your entire body will do the same.

As you can see, Shakeology is just pure nutrition. There's nothing scary or hidden in it. The best way for you to find out how Shakeology can help you look and feel better is to try it for yourself. I want you to be just as pleasantly surprised by your results as I was.

August Special Offers:

As you can see, Shakeology isn't a "magic" weight loss potion, but it is super dense nutrition. And to achieve the best results it's best to incorporate Shakeology into a healthy lifestyle including healthy nutrition and daily fitness. That might sound overwhelming, but really it's just a matter of making some simple lifestyle changes and having the right mindset. Joining an online challenge group is a great way to get off to a good start. We'll help you create a plan that allows you to fit good nutritiona dn fitness into your busy life and we'll provide all the tools, tips, motivation and support to make sure you achieve success. Here are 2 exciting offers for the month of August to help make it as easy and affordable as possible for you to get started.

Buy One Month Supply Shakeology Get One Fitness Program Free

If you purchase a one month supply of Shakeology in the month of August you will receive a complete fitness program on DVD for free. Your choices include Country Heat, 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme, Cize, PiYo, 22 Minute Hard Corps, and 3-Day Reset! This is a $60 savings!

Buy Shakeology & Get One Fitness Program Free Plus 4 months BOD!

This is seriously the best value!!! It's like having a complete gym membership free for 4 months and it's way more convenient! If you make a commitment in the month of August to try Shakeology for 3 months and enroll as a preferred customer/ coach, you will a complete fitness program on DVD for free (Country Heat, 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme, Cize, PiYo, 22 Minute Hard Corps, and 3-Day Reset), a 30 day trial of Beachbody On Demand plus an additional 3 months for free, and you will receive a 25% discount off future purchases! This is a $98 savings!

Beachbody is confident that you'll be pleased with the results but if not, there is a 30 day money back guarantee. You've got nothing to lose!
Let's get started!

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I ate seaweed... and I survived!

When introduced to Beachbody fitness and nutrition programs 2 years ago, I had no idea just how much they would impact my life. Perhaps even save my life. If you're anything like me, you'll understand what I'm about to say. For too many years I selflessly put the needs of my family before my own, all the while believing that my own health would not suffer. Lack of sleep, little time to exercise, eating after the kids and running on empty is just something we moms are supposed to endure, right? Turns out it's a formula for disaster and believe me, you can take much better care of your family if you take care of yourself first.

Start by cleaning up your diet and eliminating toxins. You will be surprised by how much better you will feel when you start eating healthy and changing bad habits. Poor nutrition, stress, and toxins all around us are our kryptonite! They cause us to age way too soon and cripple us with chronic pain and illness one day at a time. No one is immune to it. But sometimes clean eating is not enough. There are still things we can't avoid like pollutants in the air, in the water that we drink and in products that we use every day? Over time, these toxins build up inside our bodies and can contribute to premature aging all kinds of health problems.

Every Body Needs a Tune Up!

Imagine what would happen if you never changed the oil and filter in your car. For a while you wouldn't notice a thing, but over time it would run less efficiently and need costly repairs. The same holds true for our health. Allow these toxins to build up in our bodies and eventually they too will cause all kinds of problems. The best way to reverse the toxic build up is from the inside out with a total body reset.

Beachbody's Ultimate Reset

The Ultimate Reset is a three-phase program designed to get people healthy on the inside, just like Beachbody's fitness programs get us fit on the outside. There's no starvation and don't worry, you won't be held up in the bathroom for days at a time. That's not what this is. It's an all natural, deep total body transformation. Not a diet. It's designed to deep clean the entire body.

I had my own reservations which is why I held off on posting about it, but today marks my half way point of the Ultimate Reset and I am more than pleased with the results so far. I'll save my review of the program until after I am finished, but I thought I would share with you some of the reasons I like the Ultimate Reset:

1. It has introduced me to some new super foods. Yep, including seaweed! I never thought I'd live to see the day when this Italian girl would eat seaweed, but I did. I've used it in sushi and added it to soups and it's not only nutritious, but delicious!
2. The program comes with a guide book that includes really easy recipes that can be prepared in less than 10 minutes! Better yet, there's a complete 21-day menu that tells you exactly what to eat each and every day. There's no guess work, all you have to do is follow the plan.
3. Online support. Beachbody has created am online portal as well as Facebook support groups for every phase of the program. If you're unsure about something, just post a question in one of the groups and you'll have an answer within minutes.
4. It's not a starvation diet. In fact, it's not a diet at all. The only thing you'll sacrifice are foods that are unhealthy and hard for our bodies to digest - sugar, processed foods, red meat, dairy and alcohol. The recipes are delicious and there's a lot of food, it's just 21 days of perfect nutrition.
5. You won't find yourself held up in the bathroom the whole time. This is an all natural, plant based program. No laxatives and unhealthy cleanses.

Do you feel tired all the time? Are your allergies out of control? Do you have chronic inflammation? How about skin and digestive problems? Can't seem to lose weight? Do you need to gain control of your health? These are all great reasons to give Beachbody's Ultimate Reset a try. Stay tuned to this blog for more updates or email me for more information:

brendalajay@gmail.com

Brenda

10 Reasons Why Beachbody Fitness Programs are Perfect for Beginners

Happy New Year! Welcome to Day One!
Did you make a resolution this year? An article in Money Magazine today listed 2016 top New Years resolutions as:

• Enjoy life to the fullest
• Live a healthier lifestyle
• Lose weight
• Save more, spend less
• Spend more time with family and friends
• Pay down debt

In fact, the healthier lifestyle/ lose weight category accounts for nearly 40% of that list while a disappointing 8% of those people actually follow through with their goal past 6 months. Sound familiar? I'll bet it does. That's because starting a fitness routine or losing a bunch of weight to someone who's not used to exercise and eating healthy is a hard to do and even more difficult to maintain. If you've made up your mind to improve your health or lose weight this coming year then you're probably wondering where to start. Reaching that goal is going to mean daily exercise AND good nutrition. Beachbody is a good starting point. Beachbody fitness programs take all the guess work out of fitness and meal planning while coaches offer a valuable support system for anyone just starting out.

Here are 10 reasons why Beachbody fitness programs are perfect for beginners:

1. Beachbody fitness programs are a complete wellness program. Most fitness DVDs only
   focus on one area of wellness, exercise. Beachbody, on the other hand, offers a variety of scheduled fitness routines and a nutritional guide and recipes based on the concept of "clean eating." You'll learn how to replace poor eating habits with better choices. Finally, Beachbody provides you with your own personal coach. They are people just like you who have already gone through the process and are there to offer support, help you select the right program to meet your needs and remain in contact with you the entire time to make sure you finish the program and reach your goal. This is a complementary service provided by Beachbody. They compensates coaches so you don't have to pay a thing.
2. Beachbody programs are structured. They offers a variety of scheduled fitness routines and
   
   an easy-to-follow exercise calendar that tells you exactly what routine to complete each day. IN addition, the program and your coach will guide you through a meal planning process and even provide meal options, recipes and grocery lists to help make the transition to healthy eating as easy as possible. Struggling with planning meals for a busy family? Not a problem. Many coaches, myself included, are working moms who have plenty of meal suggestions that are kid tested and husband approved!
3. Beachbody programs are convenient. Who else brings a celebrity fitness trainer and a personal coach right to you home? Workout in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. Your trainer is right there on your tv screen, PC or tablet and you personal coach is available online to answer your questions and cheer you along. 
4. You can modify all of the programs. The trainers and your coach will show you ways to
   
   adjust your workout or modify certain moves that may be too difficult for you at first. There is a "modifier" in every program. The modifier works out on screen to the same routine but with less intensity showing you how to complete the same workout and get all the benefits without beating yourself up and risking injury.
5. There's something for everyone. Beachbody has over 30 programs to choose from so there is something for all interests and levels of fitness. Your coach can help you select one that is just right for you. The company is so confident that you will like their programs that they offer a money back guarantee if you don't get the results you want within a specified amount of time. 
6. Value. Beachbody fitness programs range in price from $19.95 to $205 (one time price) and
   come packed with all the tools you need to reach your goals. If you think about that compared to the monthly cost of a gym membership, personal trainer, fitness classes, the inconvenience of getting to and from the gym, club and membership fees, etc. it's easy to see that you get so much more for your money. And you'll have the support from your personal coach indefinitely - at no cost! 
   
7. It never gets boring! Each fitness program comes with multiple routines and you are assigned a different routine to complete each day. Many routines take as little as 30 minutes to complete. Mixing the routines up keeps your body working efficiently and keeps things fresh and new. 
8. You have the option of joining an online challenge group hosted by a Beachbody coach where you become part of a group of people who are all working on improving their health and fitness together. In the group you will find daily accountability, tips and advice, and motivation to help everyone complete their program successfully. You will get to know each other though a private social media page and group members simply check in each day to report their progress and to cheer one another on.
9. You don't need to buy any expensive equipment and you don't need a lot of room. Most of
   
   Beachbody's programs come complete with everything you need in one box. You can comfortably workout in roughly a 6' square space. So most people can push the coffee table or ottoman aside and get to work! Some programs will suggest that you can purchase optional accessories like a stability ball, hand weights, resistance bands, yoga mat or pull up bar. For the most part, you'll use your movement and weight of your own body to get fit. The only requirement is some sweat and determination!
   
10. You can earn money while getting in the best shape of your life! Did you over spend during the holidays? Are you worried you'll have to postpone your fitness plan until you pay off some debt? If you enjoy helping other people, then Beachbody has a way to help you earn some extra money (maybe even a lot of money). You have the option to become a Beachbody coach right now. It costs $40 to become a coach (this fee is waived when you buy a challenge pack) but the potential impact you can have in someone else's life is priceless. If you help just one person, you'll recover your $40 investment. You don't have to be a trainer or fitness instructor to be a Beachbody coach. You just have to lead by example and inspire others through your own experience and success. In fact, some of the company's top coaches began coaching the day they started their own personal fitness journey. Our Coach University will teach you every detail of coaching. As a coach you will become part of a much larger team of coaches who unite and help one another succeed. Interested in coaching? Ask me about my coach apprentice program today! brendalajay@gmail.com

Does your journey to better health start today? If so, Beachbody fitness programs can help launch you to success. Working out is hard, there's no way to around that but following their system is simple. After a while working out every day and eating clean will become normal and automatic and you will look and feel better than you can imagine!

Ready to give a Beachbody fitness program a try? Fill out this form to tell me a little more about you. Knowing more about your needs and goals will help me to recommend programs that are best suited for you.

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Fall into Healthy Habits!

Look & Feel Your Best at Any Age!

"When you take charge of your health, good habits become automatic."

October challenge groups are here!

• 10/5/15  90 Days to a New You (90 day fitness & nutrition group) Apply Here
• 10/12/15  Fit for Fall (30 days to look & feel your best for the holiday season) Apply Here

Why sign up for a challenge group?

When you've made up your mind to get in shape and take control of your health, an online challenge group is the perfect way to get off to a good start. Especially is you don't have the time or money to join a gym or hire a personal trainer. 

We follow a guided 3 part plan each and every day: 1. Fitness, 2. Nutrition 3. Support

1. Follow a simple fitness schedule. You select a Beachbody fitness program that meets your specific needs and the workout schedule is included. Just complete the assigned fitness program and feel yourself getting stronger each and every day! 
2. Follow a simple meal plan that shows you what to eat, when you should eat and how much you should eat - no guessing and no counting calories or points. No packaged, frozen or prepared meals to buy - just real, fresh food from your local grocery store. Everyone in the group is required to buy a one month supply of Shakeology, a nutrient dense meal replacement. I would never promote this if I didn't think it was important (*See footnote).
3. Support. The #1 reason why people are able to reach their goals is because of the support. In a challenge group, you'll find 2 kinds of support - support from me, your coach; and support from your peers, other people just like you and me who are working on improving their own health. 

If you are willing to make a commitment to invest in yourself and challenge yourself to your fullest potential, then I will give you all the support you need to make sure you complete the program and reach your goal! No one throws in the towel on my team! A fitness coach is a little different from a personal trainer. As a coach, I'm available 24/7 to help you, not just for an hour each day. Being a Beachbody coach means that I have already gone through the process and been successful. I may not have reached my own personal goal yet, but I have mastered the system and made fitness and nutrition a lifetime commitment; now I help other people with the process. I know how hard it is to get started and I have learned lots of tips and trick that I can share with you to make the process as easy as possible. I will give you recipes, meal plans and grocery lists to make your meal prep as easy as possible. If you're new to fitness, I can help you to modify the exercises so that you can perform the program safely and effectively. 

*Shakeology ensures that everyone gets the daily requirement of pure nutrition. It IS NOT a weight loss shake! Drinking Shakeology alone, without eating a clean balanced diet and exercising each day, is pretty much a waste of your money. But incorporating it with the fitness and nutritional plan I mentioned above can support your weight loss journey. It's a superfood boost to help you fuel your body during the challenge when you need it most. Similar to a protein shake, Shakeology does contain whey protein, but it also contains vitamins, minerals, pre and pro biotics, anti-oxidant superfoods and a highly dense amount of nutrients. It's fuel for your body and you will notice a difference in your health and mood after using it for just  a few weeks. You will have more energy, eliminate cravings for things like carbs and sugar, your skin, nails and hair will be healthy and strong and it will help you to maintain a healthy weight. Give it a try. There's a money back guarantee so you can't go wrong!

Take a look at some of my favorite Shakeology recipes

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October Challenge Groups are Here!

10/12 - 90 Days to A New You!

90 Day Online fitness & nutrition support group starting Monday October 12

• Choose a fitness program that you enjoy!
• Workout in your own home & at your own pace. Just 30 minutes a day!
• Learn about clean eating
• Receive 12 weeks of meal planning, recipes & shopping lists
• Limited enrollment
• 24/7 support

Apply Here

10/17 - Fit for Fall

30 Day Online fitness & nutrition support group starting Monday October 17

• Choose a fitness program that you enjoy!
• Workout in your own home & at your own pace. Just 30 minutes a day!
• Learn about clean eating
• Receive 4 weeks of meal planning, recipes & shopping lists
• Limited enrollment
• 24/7 support

Apply Here

Email me for more information:
brendalajay@gmail.com

or fill out this form to apply to a challenge group

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Like Dance Fitness Classes? You'll LOVE Cize!

No burpees, no squats - Dance your butt off with Cize!!!

What is CIZE?

CIZE is a dance program for everyone and makes exercize something to look forward to! Professional choreographer and trainer Shaun T breaks down dance courses step-by-step, move-by-move, so that anyone can dance their way to fit in just 4 weeks.

Why is CIZE effective?

CIZE may be the end of exercize—but it’s not the end of hard work! CIZE keeps you moving the whole time by constantly introducing new moves that give you cardio training, strengthen your core, and tone every muscle—all at once! You’ll be so in the zone mastering the moves, you’ll forget you’re working out—and getting in the best shape of your life! The more you get into it, the more you get out of it! Plus, as the courses progress, they get more challenging. And that means more moving, more sweating, and more calories burned!

Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired?

Dreaming of fitting into those favorite old jeans again? Just imagine how good you feel when you wank into all those holiday parties and people comment on how great you look! Ladies, it's time to focus on YOU! Time to look and feel better than ever and have Fun getting FIT with CIZE!

The is the end to exercise as you know it! No equipment. NO weights. NO lunges, burpees or surrenders!  Dance your butt off and get fit in just a half an hour each day. And believe me, if I can do this anyone can!
Just 30 minutes of simple dance moves, follow a clean eating meal plan for 4 weeks and replace one meal each day with Shakeology to ensure proper nutrition. NO counting calories! NO counting points! NO starving yourself!

The next group is starting soon and you can be anywhere in the US or Canada to join. All workouts are done in the comfort of your own home on your own time. New to fitness? No worries, I'll walk you through every step of the program!

Ready to CIZE it up?  This time last year I was 30 pounds heavier so I know how you feel. Joining a challenge group last fall changed my life in SO MANY ways! Make a commitment today to get stronger.. healthier.. and feeling better than ever!

This program is NOT free but comes with a lifetime of benefits! The program includes:

• A complete home workout kit with DVDs
• Custom clean eating meal plan designed for your challenge
• A 30 day supply of Shakeology - the healthiest meal of the day!
• 1:1 personal coaching 
• Access to my private support group
• A free T-shirt when you finish and send in your results!
• A 30-day money back guarantee

Ready to get fit and have fun with CIZE? Join our next challenge group and learn about clean eating, make a few friends and get fit having the time of your life!

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Caprese Chicken

Caprese Chicken

Course: Main Dish
Categories: Chicken
Source: Fixate Cookbook

Serving size: 4
Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 10 mins

Ingredients

4 Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
house seasoning (black pepper, garlic powder, sea salt)
8 tsp pesto sauce
4 slices fresh tomato
4 slices fresh mozzarella
4-6 slices fresh basil leaves

Directions

Brush chicken with olive oil and sprinkle house seasoning on both sides

Grill chicken or cook on a grill pan 3-4 minutes on each side until chicken is cooked through

Place chicken on an oven proof pan and top each piece with 1 slice of tomato, 2 tsp pesto sauce, 1 slice fresh mozzarella. Place in oven or under broiler until cheese begins to melt and tomatoes are softened.

Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil and serve

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Chipotle Chicken

Chipotle Chicken

Course: Main Dish
Categories: Chicken
Serving size: 4
Preparation time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins

Ingredients

4 Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
2 TB Chipotle Seasoning (recipe below)
2 TB Chopped Fresh Cilantro (optional)
4 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Juice of 2 fresh limes

Directions

Place chicken in a bowl or large zip lock back

Mix together chipotle seasoning, extra virgin olive oil, cilantro and lime juice and pour over chicken. Mix well so chicken is completely coated with marinade. Let sit in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Heat grill to 450, cook chicken approximately 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

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Chipotle Seasoning

Ingredients

2 TB Chipotle pepper or Chili Powder
2 TB Ground Coriander
2 TB Garlic Powder
2 TB Onion Powder
1 TB Oregano
1 TB Black Pepper
1 TB Cumin
1 TB Paprika
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper (or more for added heat)

Directions

Mix all ingredients together and store in a mason jar or shaker jar.
Use as a marinade with olive oil, fresh lime juice and cilantro or simply use to season beef, chicken, pork or seafood.

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What in the world is Shakeology & why would I ever drink it?

How We Find the Ingredients in Shakeology

by Darin Olien for Beachbody

OK, how did the more than 70 ingredients end up in Shakeology? I started with some questions. I asked myself, “What do most bodies require in this day and age?” “What is not being delivered in food today (and even good, organic food)?” “What are the gaps in nutrition that need to be filled for the majority of people?”

But the first question was, “Why do we even need a shake with that much nutrition anyway? What’s wrong with the food we eat anyway?”

The fact is, these days, our food is lacking nutrients. The nutrient density of our food has continued to plummet as the value of money has trumped the value of quality. It is insane, but true!

The facts are well documented. Pushing farm production has depleted soils. Crops of non-nutritive foods have replaced nutrition-dense foods. And pesticides and genetic modification are wreaking havoc with the chemical and genetic markers that have evolved over the centuries. That means we’re putting more food into the pipeline that has less of what we need and more of what we don’t need. On a biological level, our bodies hardly recognize the food we are swallowing.

Ask yourself . . . how do you expect your body to live tirelessly, vibrantly, with the power to defend itself from disease if what is being fed into it is like putting dirty gas in the tank of a Ferrari? What a waste of a beautiful sports car!

If we want our health to improve, we need to be aware so we can choose differently, and in this case, we chose to create something to fulfill the deep desire of everybody’s need to be fed more nutrition. So we started by filling in those gaps, giving the body what it really wants and requires!

The result is 70-plus ingredients, feeding the body the equivalent of a supercharged multivitamin and protein-rich health smoothie. As important as the ingredients are, what drove their inclusion was the body’s need for these vital ingredients, the cornerstones of Shakeology’s creation:

1. Whole foods.

So many supplements on the market are just fragmentations of the complete matrix of real food. Think of it like taking the most popular scene from a 2-hour movie and calling THAT the movie. It’s incomplete without the character development, plot, and nuance that make it a holistic experience. The same goes with food. On a biological level, your body needs the whole “movie” to get the complete benefit of the vitamin or mineral that is the star. You just cannot replace or re-engineer the incredible balance and creation of whole foods. So we selected high-quality, potent foods, herbs, grasses, and ingredients, and then processed them minimally to preserve the integrity, phytochemicals, natural vitamins, minerals, alkaloids, phytosterols, etc. This was a huge aspect of Shakeology getting the whole, deliverable nutrition in bioavailable ways.

2. Vitamins and minerals.

We included quality nutrition from potent and varying whole food sources (“nutrition, right off the vine” as I like to call it). And then we backed that up by adding in a well-balanced vitamin and mineral profile since whole foods fluctuate from crop to crop.

3. Enzymes

Enzymes are critical for optimal health. But since enzymes flood the food only in the last days of ripening before harvest, enzyme supplementation is critical for the majority of people. Even if you eat all raw foods, the enzymes are still low. And cooked food has zero active enzymes. Why enzymes? They have been called “The Fountain of Life!” They are behind every single process in the body! Yes, everything requires enzymes! The labor force of the body that digests, absorbs, allows for signals to be sent, creates new blood cells, etc., is all governed by enzymes. You would be shocked at how starved your body has been for enzyme support. That’s why the addition of these vital forces to Shakeology was so critical!

4. Prebiotics and Probiotics

We’ve all heard about foods with additive probiotics, like yogurts for instance. Did you know that your body can actually manifest its own probiotics if you feed it prebiotics? With the way people eat today they have created a thriving environment for unhealthy bacteria in the body. That has created all sorts of debilitating breakdowns of the body: candida, fibromyalgia, even the foundation for mental and emotional fatigue . . . and on and on. The prebiotics of the amazing yacon root (which I will get into in future posts) is food for the “healthy” bacteria, and in turn creates an environment for healthy probiotics to flourish. By getting our internal “ecosystem” in balance, you have the potential for a vibrant, thriving body and life! It’s complex, and even difficult to fathom an ecosystem inside your own body, but it cannot be underestimated. You need prebiotics to help you foster probiotics!

5. MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)

MSM is a naturally occurring sulfur compound found in fresh, raw fruits and vegetables, milk, fish, and grains. But within hours of harvest, MSM changes and is virtually gone. That’s why it is very difficult to get MSM naturally, because where ancient man ate what he picked almost instantly, today it is picked, processed, packaged, and palleted for months before it hits the table. MSM is long gone. But why is it important? MSM is critical to the connective tissue and the fluidity (or space) between cells! MSM gives them “room to breathe.” When the body becomes very rigid, tight, painful, and stiff, oftentimes MSM is at very low quantities in the body. Since we are not eating our own foods immediately after harvesting, we MUST supplement this vital component, or the body has a hard time staying healthy and flexible on a cellular level, which translates throughout the body on a
biomechanical level as well.

Ask me about our preferred customer discount where you can save 25% on Shakeology and other Beachbody products.

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Brenda