Tuesday, March 17, 2009

SHAKEOLOGY Is HERE!


The long awaited Super Shake is now available. It is truly The Healthiest Meal of the Day.

It’s a protein shake, greens formulation, pre and probiotic supplement, anti-oxidant, phytonutrient, adaptogen, enzyme formulation all rolled into something that tastes like dessert. In short, it’s the smartest 140 calories you can put into your body.

One of the advisers in Beachbody wrote an answer to a key questions that was asked at the launch of Shakeology ;

Here is what he had to say (Thanks Steve)

?? Should I keep taking my Activit (or Peak Health) / Multi vitamin or supplement along with Shakeology?

The short answer is yes, but since Shakeology has a lot of vitamins in it already, this requires further explanation. First off, taking your vitamins with Shakeology will improve their bioavailability. It’s a perfect transport vehicle for most of your supplements. All of them, really, except for creatine, Recovery, and other sports specific supplements. As you’ve probably heard, you don’t get all the nutrients on the label of a vitamin, nor do you get all of the nutrients in the foods you eat. The better your diet is (more balanced, pH-wise, in short) the better it can utilize nutrients in the foods you eat. Shakeology will help with both. Next we need to address the RDA. It’s important to keep in mind that the RDA for everything is targeted for a subsistence level. An active person needs more, and it can be a lot more. When we try and decide how much more we should use the example of an extreme athlete. When you’re involved in something like the Tour de France, you CAN’T consume enough nutrients in a day to recover from what you’ve done. This is why drugs are used and why doping in sports is such a problem. With this in mind it’s easy to see how someone working construction would have a vastly different RDA than a computer programmer. So you can see how RDAs have little relevance to you, especially if you’re doing something like P90X. This is why you’ll want to continue to take your vitamins. As you get into better and better shape your nutrient needs continue to grow. The cool thing is that you get to eat more. The downside is that the harder you train the more you’re at risk for overtraining. And the best way to keep from overtraining is to eat well. The more nutrients your calories contain the better you are eating. There’s an old sports adage that states, “There is no such thing as overtraining. There is only undereating, undersleeping, and failure of will.” With Shakeology as a component of your diet you stand a better chance of checking off, at least, one part of this equation.

So.... I also want to add. It tastes GREAT! I have been enjoying both flavors (Green Berry and Chocholate) for the past few days. The shakes are very tasty. Even my Kids like it! :)
It is so great to know that I am getting my veggies and proper nutrition to fuel my body. It is so hard to do some days and this is a much more simple way to get that!

You can order now! Monthly Auto Ship is also available! Along with a 30 day guarantee!

If you are looking for a truly unique total nutrition shake SHAKEOLOGY is for you! Go to Shakeology.com for more info on the shake and the make up.

Here's a quick video clip too...
SHAKEOLOGY Video

Here's to your Health!
Keith
FreeFitCoach.com


My 90 days with ChaLEAN Extreme

My 90 days with ChaLEAN Extreme

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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

My ChaLEAN Extreme Experience!


Well, It's been just over 10 weeks since I started ChaLEAN Extreme. I am in the last Phase and 2 weeks away from "Completing" the program. (there is a lean for life maint. phase as well).


I have to say WOW!!! This has been such a great program.The nutrition plan was easy to keep to and follow. Very easy recipes and food choices. (With pictures!! love that)


To date over the past 10 weeks I am down 23 pounds and over 21 inches total. I can see improved definition in my Legs, Back, Triceps and biceps for sure. Pushups are so much easier and even the hard ones for me, the tricep or military pushups are even easier! My Cardio conditioning has also greatly improved! I can feel a big difference from day one for sure!


I have increased my weight that I lift on almost every exercise by as much as 15 pounds on some! The best thing is the workouts are so efficient I am done in 40 - 45 min max each day with most being 30 - 35 min.! Because of that I have not missed one workout in the 10 weeks. I managed to escape setbacks like colds and injuries for the 10 weeks (so far...knocking on wood) :)


I thought Phase 2 the Push phase was the hardest when I went through it since it uses much heavier weight (fail at 6 - 8 reps is the goal). Well, then I hit the Lean Phase. Here I work the upper and lower body at the same time. Heavy weight, balance moves, core, upper and lower body all at the same time. Also isolating 2 main muscle groups per session. WOW it's a killer. But I am really seeing the progress just 2 week into this phase.


I get to meet Chalene Johnson (creator of the workout) in 2 weeks! I will be happy to report my progress and thank her for such a fantastic program. I started the program just to see and show that Men could do it. It was not just for Women. Well that was certainly proven by me and many others. Do not let the fireball trainer fool you. This is an Extreme program for sure!


I give it a High recommendation for anyone that wants a good comprehensive weight lifting program to build lean muscle mass.! This will for sure prime you if you are already in great shape or if you have a way to go on your fitness journey. Fitness trainers will love it for more variety for their clients as many moves are very unique and targeted!


Keith


Are You ready for Shakeology?


Beachbody has always been about a comprehensive approach to health, fitness and weight loss.Creating breakthroughs like Power 90, Slim in 6, Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Abs, P90X and the NEW ChaLEAN Extreme.


They made eating easier to decipher with the aid of Michi's Ladder. And now They're making great nutrition simpler than ever to achieve with the launch of Shakeology, a true state-of-the-art breakthrough in nutrition. There's less than a month before we launch our premium health shake at Team Beachbody.com.


Beachbody CEO Carl D. has been using it for over a year now, every day. And he says "it is literally my favorite meal of the day"."Every time I drink Shakeology I enjoy a rich delicious shake filled with whole food sources of vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, not some high-priced juice where the antioxidants have long since been destroyed. And because I am getting those antioxidants with a generous dose of protein and phyto-nutrients, my blood sugar doesn't spike and my body has what it needs to rebuild and clear out toxins."


Beachbody is continuing to make fitness accessible and fun. We're making weight loss easier to achieve. Now for anyone who wants to eat healthy, lose or maintain their weight, and feed themselves the kind of nutrition which maximizes cellular health and function, get ready... Shakeology is coming soon at TeamBeachbody.com and through the fantastic Beachbody coaches.


As a Coach I will have the ability to advance purchase the product. I will be sure to let you know my personal experience with the new product. Shakes are such a big part of my current nutrition plan. It will be great to have another option that is now a complete meal +


I will be starting on Shakeology on March 13th! the grand opening if you will of this fantastic new product from a company that has given me my fitness back! (and my financial security in these trying times!I'll be sure to keep you posted on the product as I experience the benefits!


Keith


March 7th Call to action! Log in and Win! - Keith's Fitness Blog | FitConnect.com

March 7th Call to action! Log in and Win! - Keith's Fitness Blog | FitConnect.com

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Monday, April 14, 2008

Some Body Mass Index Facts

What Does Your BMI Mean?Learn how your "body mass index" tips you off to health risks.by Sara Ryba, R.D., C.D.N.
The BMI (body mass index) is a general calculation used to help assess your body weight and risks for weight-related health problems.The BMI is a flexible guide and factors in a certain level of difference between individuals. Nevertheless, it is still a general tool – your specific body make-up ultimately determines your healthy weight range.One variable BMI fails to consider is lean body mass. A healthy, muscular individual with very low body fat still might be classified as "obese" using the BMI formula. Conversely, a thin person may fall within the healthy BMI range, but still have a percentage of body fat that is considered unhealthy.The following BMI ranges are guidelines, and are used to screen and monitor large populations to detect risk of weight-related disease. Use our BMI Calculator to determine your body mass index and what range you fall into.
Underweight
Less than 18.5
Healthy weight
18.5 to 24.9
Overweight
25.0 to 29.9
Obese
30 or higher
Other FactorsIn each individual, other data must be used to determine if a high BMI is associated with increased risk of disease and/or death. Your BMI alone is not diagnostic. After determining your score, here are a few of the other factors that may come into play.
If you are in the healthy weight range, consider your weight history. Has your BMI increased significantly over the past 2 - 5 years? If so, and it is not a result of increased weight training, this should raise a red flag, even if you are still within the healthy BMI range.
If you find yourself in the overweight range, but consider yourself lean and "in shape," you might be carrying a lot of weight in the form of muscle. And you may, in fact, be at a healthy weight.
There are other measurements, such as the waist-to-hip ratio and waist circumference, that can help you determine if you are carrying excess body fat in unhealthy places.
The Bottom Line on BMIGet to know your body. Learn what is healthy for you and discuss any concerns with your health care provider.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Becoming a coach for Great Results!

WOW, My first Blog! I am excited to join in on the blogging craze :) My name is Keith and I am pleased that you stopped by.

I will be writing some great reviews and info about Beachbody. First I want to start with something that really has changed my wife and I's life!

I was able to get fantastic results with Beachbody products. I used Power 90 and the Power 90 master series to shed 23 pounds and put on a bunch of new muscle. When I started I could not even do one push up. now I can keep up with the videos and even do a few with my 3 year old on my back :)

So, I wanted to take things to the next level. I now use Turbo Jam and P90X!

I needed more than just the workouts. I wanted to be able to show and help others with how I achieved success. Enter the Team Beachbody Coaching program!

I was amazed at how easy it was to become a coach. Just use the products and tell everyone what you did to lose the weight and get fit (this is easy since everyone asks) :)

I thought I had to be some fitness guru or a gym rat to be a good coach. man was I wrong. I just needed to be honest with people and care about them and their results. I have over 400 customers so far (given to me by Beachbody). I enjoy emailing and talking to those that want help. I am able to reach out to my community and the people I work with and offer a great solution for fitness.

For me I am still plugging away at my fitness plan and goals. Now as a coach I have that extra incentive and motivation to stay on track. I see some "junk food" that I would have otherwise eaten or binged on and now I say to myself, Nope, I can't do that or I can't miss my workouts. People are counting on me. This is really helping me take my fitness to the next level. I am on track to hit my goals this summer! I am very excited about that. It has been a few years since I felt fit and healthy. I am so happy I found Beachbody and the fantastic coach opportunity.

Oh and not only is it helping with my fitness goals, I am getting paid every week too! WOW, I get to help others, reach my goals and Get paid! I am so excited to share this with everyone I meet. Thanks to coaching my wife and i were able to do some of the extra things we may not have been able to do since we rely on only my income to get by (we have 3 small children 22 mth old twins and a 3 year old so fortunately my wife can be here with them). We had a great Birthday party for our 3 year old (turned 3 in March) and did not have to stress over paying for anything and was abler to spoil him a bit with some extra gifts. We went to Sea world, I got a new BBQ! :) and we purchased a huge outdoor table and chairs that we love. All of this was with the money we earned form coaching!. It may not sound like a lot but along with all the other extras we were able to get and throw some money in savings man it makes a big difference!

Well I will come back a bit later I'm sure to add more but wanted to start off with something I am very excited about this week!

If you want me to tell you more about how coaching can help with your physical or financial fitness just give me a shout (Keith@FreeFitCoach.com) or take a look at my website http://www.freefitcoach.com/ I would be thrilled to work with you on your fitness goals or to build your business too!

Information about being a Team Beachbody Coach

Until next time!

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