The first principle that www.strong4life.com gives is to eat right.  In the video I saw, I noticed many things that reminded me of how I

We must set the example to stop the childhood obesity epidemic.

grew up.  Eating T.V. Dinners was the thing to do and ice cream and snacks were everywhere in the house.  As an adult, I now keep all sweets, especially ice cream out of my house.  If I don’t I will get tempted, so I have made the decision to keep the temptation out of sight.  Do you think that if you didn’t allow sweets in your home, and replaced them with healthy snacks that you could prevent your kids from becoming a part of the childhood obesity epidemic?  The Strong4life website gives great ideas on how to make healthy eating fun.

Next they say to be active.  As an ex Physical Education Teacher, I can tell you that the children in this country are becoming less and less active all the time.  We then do the same as adults.    Play is the work of children.  The more people we get to promote activity as fun to their children, the more likely we are to end the childhood obesity epidemic.  As adults we “work out”, but kids need to have “fun time.”  Earlier I mentioned that Beachbody had videos for kids too.  Did you know that Tony Horton from P90X has a program for Kids called “Tony and the Kids?”  Shaun T also has a great video that will get your children to have some fun moving called, “Shaun T’s Fit Kids Club.”  What kid doesn’t want to be in a club?

Support is a big reason many people succeed in Beachbody workout programs.  Lack of support is also why many fail.  It’s the same with our children.  You can support your children by setting the example.  If you are moving, exercising and eating right, then your kids are going to learn to do the same and they will be much less likely to be a part of the childhood obesity epidemic.  For me, this is huge.  My family never really payed attention to healthy eating, and exercise was preparation for sports as far as I was concerned.  As I became older, I found that nutrition and exercise go together, and habits are tough to break.  Being a good example for our kids doesn’t mean we have to be perfect.  It means we need to start right now.  If not for your sake, then to stop the childhood obesity epidemic from entering your home.

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Finally, the website promotes having fun.  The childhood obesity epidemic is promoted by lots of  television, video games and fast food.  The Strong4life website has some great ideas to teach your kids to be active even if they do these things now.  Once again, if you haven’t started setting the example, the time is now.  There are all kinds of fun ways for you and your kids to become active and healthy.

Stopping the childhood obesity epidemic also saves us as adults.  Make the decision then commit to becoming fit and you will succeed.  Your success will inspire your children.  Together, we can end the childhood obesity epidemic!

So what do Beachbody coacheshave to do to win this trip?  There are several different rewards depending on each coaches level of success.  Here’s how it all works.  Any Beachbody coaches who earn success club in any 3 months or get 25 success club points for the year will be invited to the Success Club conference.  You may be wondering what Success Club is.  Well, Beachbody coaches are part of

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a network marketing group called Team Beachbody.  We all promote and sell products like P90X, Turbo Fire and Shakeology.  Then we help people to reach their fitness goals when they become our customers.  Each time Beachbody coaches start a new customer who is purchasing products on a home direct, (monthly order) then they earn a Success Point.  When someone decides they want to join the ranks of Beachbody coaches, then they coach who sponsored them earns two Success Points.  Each time a Coach earns five or more points in a month, they earn a position is Success Club for that month.  This qualifies them for free leads from Beachbody which makes it even easier to reach Success Club in the next month.  Once any Beachbody coaches reach this goal in any three months of the year, they will qualify for the Success Club Conference and Celebration.  For anyone who is willing to commit to it, this is not a difficult task.

By accomplishing this, these Beachbody coaches will take part in Beachbody’s signature welcome reception, Shakeology breakfast and workout with celebrity trainers like Tony Horton, Shaun T, or Debbie Seibers.  Anyone who accomplishes Success Club in 5 months wins two park passes for a day and all Beachbody coaches who earn 9 months of success club get hotel accomidations, two corporate sponsored events and even more celebrity trainer workouts.  They could also do this by earning 50 Success Club points over the course of the year.  And, the awards keep going up from there including more time in the park and cash prizes.

Now the top 10 Beachbody coaches for Success Club will get a very special treat.  These Beachbody coaches who worked with dedication throughout the year will be included in an exclusive “behind-the-scenes”, experience at Walt Disney World.  This should be special as not very many people get to experience this aspect of the “Happiest Place on Earth”.

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Beachbody coaches have all kinds of rewards in this business.  For me, I have the personal rewards of  working in a business that combines fitness and nutrition.  I’ve started exercising again after many years of a sedentary lifestyle, and now am helping others to achieve their fitness goals.  But, I also have the rewards of making a living by doing these things and I’m able to join other Beachbody coaches on trips like Success Club and others in some of the coolest places around.  Over 1000 Beachbody coaches are on track to earn this trip so far this year, and it’s only going to get better!

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Horton starts off his article by explaining that many people get confused when they are looking for his healthy dieting tips.  They are wondering about being a vegan, or organic meats.  Tony even has a P90X2 nutrition Plan with a “grain-free” choice.  So, which is the best of his healthy dieting tips?    Hort gives a surprising answer.  “All of them,” he says.  Horton was a vegan for a long time.  Although he felt great, he couldn’t keep his weight on.  Today, Tony still eats a lot of veggies, but also eats lean meats.  He says he has cut down on grains too.  I found this to be one of the more interesting dieting tips, because he talks about how the less gluten he eats, the better it is for his body and brain chemistry.

Horton's P90X2 Nutrition Guide has an abundance of healthy dieting tips.

Next, Horton says that there is no perfect diet.  Making adjustments as your body and lifestyle change is another of his healthy dieting tips.  He has a philosophy he calls, “flexitarianism.”    Tony states, “Some define this as a vegetarian who occasionally eats meat. I beg to differ. To me, it means you eat with an open, observant mind, shifting your diet as needed to suit your personal nutritional needs.”  I believe this just might be one of the best healthy dieting tips I’ve ever heard.  We are all different, have different goals and bodies and need different things.  There is no one perfect diet.  Horton goes on to explain that we shouldn’t make different diets into such specific catagories.  Every style of has some sort of benefit weather it’s vegan, Paleo, vegetarian or some other philosophy.  Try them all he says and take advantage of each of them.  Another surprising healthy dieting tip from Horton.

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Tony then gives a few healthy dieting tips or rules to stick to.  First, ask yourself why you eat.  It is important to find a balance of eating due to hunger, survival, cravings, boredom and performance.   If you don’t strike a balance, he says it’s easier to go for the comfort foods.  He also warns against a diet that is too restrictive.  I can relate to this, and think it’s one of the most  misunderstood healthy dieting tips.  When we restrict ourselves to only certain things, eventually we crack.  For me it was about a year and a half after losing 110 pounds on a no carb diet with a doctor.  The next of  Tony’s healthy dieting tips is to create an eating plan that make you feel good while eating it.  For me, it is eating five small meals per day, two of which are drinking Shakeology from Beachbody.  Being aware of your body’s changing needs is another of  Tony’s healthy dieting tips.  A 20 year old has very different dietary needs than say a 40 year old.  The 50 or 60 year old person will again have changes in their body and will need to change the foods they eat.

Basically, what Tony Horton is suggesting is pretty simple.  In the Ask men article, all he is trying to get across is to eat healthy foods and find what makes you feel good.  Then everything will be fine.

1.  Her first weight loss plateau breaker is  to zigzag your daily calorie intake.  Sometimes you just need to jolt your body into action again.  Try to get your metabolism confused by dropping your calories by a couple hundred one day, then raising them a few hundred above normal then back down again.  This takes experimenting since everyone is different, but can do the trick if you find that perfect mix.  Undereating can actually cause a plateau, so eating more for a day can get your hormones into the act and give you the weight loss plateau breaker you need. Heck, whoever thought that eating more would be a weigh loss plateau breaker?

Weight loss plateau breakers can be a varity of things such as what you are eating.

2.  Next, you can do the same thing with your exercise.  Doing the same thing everyday can be boring, but it also is less challenging.  This is the whole concept behind P90X, Inanity and other Beachbody workouts.  Muscle confusion is a very powerful thing and it is one way that Beachbody trainers help you when you need that weight loss plateau breaker.  Many Beachbody programs have phases of training for exactly this reason according to Beachbody Director of Results Steve Edwards.  Switch it up and you will start to see those results again real soon.

3.  Eat almonds.  Wow! that was easy!  Not only do they taste great, but some research suggests that they help you to burn fat due to their fiber and fatty acids.  Edwards says that any nut will actually do, because they all have the same basic makeup.  However, almonds are on of the better ones.  This weigh loss plateau breaker is so simple even I can do it.

4.  Sleep could be the most important and effective weight loss plateau breaker.  The problem could be that you are training too hard.  This can be a very fast way to hit a plateau according to Holberg.  According to the article, a recent study at the University of Chicago Medical School found that people who are deprived of sleep metabolize glucose less effectively, and have higher cortisol levels.  It goes on to say that the only thing that rivals sleep in helping your body recover from exercise is performance enhancing drugs.  If you think you are over-training and you need a weight loss plateau breaker that will work quickly, I recommend getting a good night sleep tonight and every night.

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“whole, plant-based proteins like sprouted brown rice, sacha inchi, chia, flax, quinoa, amaranth, and spirulina.  It also gives you 9 essential amino acids and is 100% dairy and lactose free!  Beachbody products are just getting better and better as the corporate team works to reach their goal of helping people live healthy and fulfilling lives.

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Just like the other Beachbody products in the Shakeology line, Tropical Strawberry has all kinds of vitamins and minerals.  It’s only 160 calories, has 20 grams of carbs and 15 grams of protein, which makes it a great way to start your day.  Here’s how these Beachbody products get all that nutrition packed into one shake.  Shakeology is filled with what are now called super foods.  They have some kind of special quality and Daren Olien the Co-creator of Shakeology traveled the world to find the right foods to get the most nutrition for you.  You can count on all Beachbody products to have the same quality as Shakeology and only the best foods are allowed into our meal replacement drink.  For instance, Coconut Flower Nectar.  Many of us are familiar with the coconut, but the flower has a naturally sweet nectar filled with vitamins C and B’s and 17 of the 20 amino acids.  It is also very low on the glycemic index.  When the company is creating new Beachbody products, they are always looking for the most nutrition to give to you.

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As a Coach for the company, I am always excited when new Beachbody products are introduced to the public.  Tropical Strawberry Shakeology has to one of the best in my opinion.  I know it tastes good, it is incredibly healthy and it is something that anyone can enjoy no matter what type of diet they choose to follow.  I can’t wait to see what Beachbody comes up with next!

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sure you’ll be excited to learn more about the fastest way on the planet to get in shape.  Each of these group fitness instructors has their own personal qualities and experience.  That’s what makes these trainers and the workouts so unique.  Everyday, you can get a new trainer taking you through a new workout.

First is Susan Renata from Auckland, New Zealand.  Les Mills comes from New Zealand, so Susan is a great person to start with.  She teaches Les Mills  workouts all over the world and became one of the many group fitness instructors because she saw so many people doing weights and having fun.  She was also impressed with how many females were taking the classes.  Susan’s best fitness tip is moderation.  She suggests that you try everything!

Ben Tang is from Singapore.  His motivation to teach as one of the group fitness instructors is the idea of weight training with music.  I agree with Ben.  I get bored with weight training, but Les Mills Pump keeps me motivated and moving.  Ben tells us that we need to be realistic, and make little changes in our lives.  “After a year, you’ll see how far you’ve come,” he says.  That is great advice in my opinion.  So many people start a workout or diet, only to quit because it’s too hard.  Small changes will help you to reach your goals.

Next is Dan Cohen is from London, England and his suggestion is simply, “don’t quit”.  If you take Ben Tang’s advice and combine it with Dan’s, you have a powerful recipe for success.  Dan seems to be a pretty straight forward guy.  He became on the the Les Mills Pump group fitness instructors because the program works!  He says you shape, tone and lose fat.  What could be better.

Another trainer I’d like to introduce you to is Jericho McDuffie from Laguna Beach, California.  After taking one class, she says she was instantly addicted to the energy.  That changed her life and now she has become one of the group fitness instructors for the Beachbody video series of Les Mills Pump.  Her advice is something that I definitely agree with. Never underestimate the importance of stretching.  Not only does it feel good, but it has so many benefits in so many ways.

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Finally, there’s Asa Eriksson from Gothenburg, Sweden.  As a dancer, Asa wanted to become stronger and working out to music was a perfect way to reach her goals.  As one of Beachbody’s group fitness instructors, Asa let’s us know that it is important to know why why you are exercising.  Have a goal and your workouts will become a lot more enjoyable.

These are just a few of the group fitness instructors that Beachbody has put together for the new Les Mills Pump in-home workouts.  With fourteen instructors you will surely find a variety of motivation and excitement.  We all love Tony Horton and Shaun T.  But they are also welcoming these new group fitness instructors into the Beachbody family.  It’s time to “Bring It” with the Les Mills Pump Trainers.

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First, he says that you need to choose the right schedule.  P90X has three schedules: classic, lean and doubles.  Although lean and doubles include more effective weight loss exercises, Edwards says that it is more important how you do the program than which schedule you follow.  In fact, you can lose weight with the classic option as long as you follow the guidelines that Edwards describes in his article.  The way that lean and doubles are effective weight loss exercises is that they do not allow you to gain too much mass because they force you to do a lot of volume and you’re body can’t fully recover between workouts.  Another reason is that you avoid the heaviest resistance workouts completely.  He goes on to say that the way to get the most benefit from P90X for effective weight loss

Used correctly, P90X has many effective weight loss exercises.

exercises is to begin with the lean program and then follow it with doubles.  Once both of these have been completed, a round of classic will actually assist your body to stay lean according to Edwards.  He also warns that you must do each of the schedules correctly in order for them to be effective weight loss exercises.  If you don’t, you can actually gain weight.

You can begin to customize your program right away to begin to build your foundation.  In order to get lean, you will need to build some muscle mass. This raises the metabolic rate and helps you lose weight.  However, you don’t want to gain too much.  The most

effective weight loss exercises use a lot of repetitions but are difficult enough that you still fail at the end of each set.  Edwards says that this concept is extremely important in order to get lean.

Next, he discusses how to figure out where to fail and get the most effective weight loss exercises working for you.  Anything over 12 reps is considered endurance training, but we still build muscle up to twice as many reps.  As you go through P90X, you should increase the number of reps as you gain strength.  That means for effective weight loss exercises you should start with a fail point of 12 reps then increase the reps not the weight as you get stronger until you reach about 16 reps.  As you get further into the program you will want to go to 25 reps before you increase your weight.  Endurance with weights makes for very effective weight loss exercises.  Recovering from these types of workouts is a little more quick because you are putting less stress on your body.

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So, what are the keys to effective weight loss exercises when using P90X?  Use low weights and high reps while keeping good form.  Especially when you are reaching exhaustion.  Don’t be afraid to go down in weight in the middle of your reps if you need to.  Start with the lean program and then move to the doubles.  Finally, if you want, you can also do a round of classic to help keep you lean.  In addition to all this is diet, but that is another article.  As a Beachbody coach I recommend Shakeology and following the extensive meal plans for each program.  Effective weight loss exercises are everywhere.  Even in P90X.  It’s just a matter of knowing how to use them correctly to get the most results possible.  Mr. Edwards did a great job of explaining how to use P90X for weight loss.  I wish you the best in your goals too.

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So, you may be wondering what is different about the Tropical flavor.  First, it is 100% Vegan, dairy free, lactose free and has only plant-based proteins.  This is great for anyone who can’t eat whey protein, animal proteins, dairy, soy, or wheat/gluten.  These are strong Shakeology nutritional facts that make this meal replacement shake the top of it’s class.

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Whether you like the Chocolate, Greenberry or Tropical flavor, it is important to note that all three flavors have only whole foods make up the ingredients.  One of the most important Shakeology nutritional facts in my opinion since many companies use chemicals and addatives to create a certain taste, but lose nutrition in the process.  Thank goodness Beachbodyis committed to using only whole foods and is willing to take the time to “get it right” for you and me.  Each serving gets its key nutrients from natural whole foods with no added vitamin or mineral isolates.  Everything comes from naturally occurring whole foods.  Let me give you an example of how

Whole foods from around the world are one of many Tropical Shakeology nutritional facts.

Beachbody uses natural foods.  One of the highlighted ingredients you will see when reading the Tropical Shakeology nutritional facts is Luo Han Kuo.  This is a low calorie, low glycemic fruit that gives foods sweetness without the bad effects we get from refined sugars.  In fact, Luo Han Kuo is used for medicinal purposes in Asia.  It is also an antioxidant helping to support your immune system, and has been eaten in China for over 1000 years to help with weight loss and diabetes.  This is only one of the 70 plus ingredients that you will see when you read the Shakeology nutritional facts on the bag.

There are other natural ingredients in Tropical Shakeology like Coconut Flower Nectar, Himalayan Salt and Konjac Root.  There are too many to mention here, but Beachbody has done extensive reasearch on every ingreditent to ensure that the Tropical/Vegan Shakeology nutritional facts are nothing less than spectacular.  Now, I am not an expert on nutrition, and I am biased because I drink Shakeology and sell it everyday.  So, Please don’t take my word on the Shakeology nutritional facts.  Listen to what the experts are saying below.  They will tell you about all the ingredients, where they come from and what they do to make you more healthy.  Most importantly, they explain why Shakeology is so good for your health.

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I’m excited about the Tropical Shakeology nutritional facts because of the high quality that Beachbody adheres too as well as the breakthrough into a Vegan shake.  Beachbody has been developing this for a long time so that they did not lose the standard of quality, and have finally succeeded!  The new Vegan Tropical Shakeology nutritional facts stand up to the Beachbody test of quality.

The Les Mills body pump video program has 7 workouts that are specifically designed to burn fat and build lean muscle.  First is Pump Challenge.  This body pump video teaches you fundamental resistance exercises and will give you visible results quickly and is a

The body pump video sets from Beachbody use the Rep Effect, created by Les Mills to get you in shape fast.

20 minute workout.  Next, Pump and Burn works several muscles at the same time to burn calories quickly by using  as much of the body as possible.  Pump and Shred is the next body pump video that will develop your endurance.  The Rep Effect comes into full force in this 45 minute workout.  Another great routine in the body pump video set is Pump Revolution.  This workout will get your heart rate up with quick movements and large muscle workouts.  Pump Extreme is the next workout in the body pump video series from Beachbody.  It focuses on being intense and targeted muscle training.  Then, you can finally take it easy a bit.  Flow is a workout to increase flexibility, decrease soreness and improve your alignment.  This body pump video has got to feel good if you ask me.  Of course no work out would be complete without something for your abs.  Hard-Core Abs will define your stomach and back.  It uses a variety of moves to exercise your entire midsection.  And, the final body pump video in the Beachbody collection from Les Mills is Pump Basics.  Since you are working out to a body pump video, you will need to learn how to assemble the bar bell, and adjust  your weights.  Safety and technique are important not only to  prevent injury, but also to get the best results possible.  Even though the Rep Effect doesn’t use heavy weights, you will want to stay safe and injury free as you push yourself to your personal limits.

The body pump video set is also the first in home workout from Beachbody to include all the equipment that you need.  There is the most important tool for this workout routine, the barbell.  It also includes two 5 pound and two 10 pound weight plates with safety clips that provide you with safety as well as ease when changing weights quickly during your workout.  Another important aspect to any workout is nutrition.   As with all Beachbody workouts, Les Mills Pump has a guide to help you choose the best foods for success, and a tracker to keep you posted on your success as you go through the workouts.  Finally, you will get a free coach and online support just like with every membership.

The body pump video program based on Les Mills exercise routines is a great way to get in shape quickly.  I highly recommend it if you are looking to lose weight or just get a lean sculpted body.

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Beachbody Shakeology is now in Tropical Strawberry!

vegan, but still stands up to the Beachbody Shakeology standards.  On February 14th, Tropical Strawberry will be the way to show the ones you love that their health and happiness are important to you.

I believe that the most impressive thing about the new Tropical Strawberry flavor of Beachbody Shakeology is that it is a 100% vegan shake.  As coaches, we have been waiting a long time for this new flavor to become available.  I know that you are going to love this new meal replacement, because I had the opportunity to test it at the Beachbody National Summit last summer.  The Beachbody Shakeology family just got even better as far as I am concerned.

Here are some things to consider:

1.  Beachbody Shakeology Tropical Strawberry will be available on Home Direct and for one-time purchases on February 14th.

2.  You can get the 30 day bag or single serve packets just like the Chocolate and Greenberry flavors of Beachbody Shakeology.

3.  Even though this shake is vegan, it is only 30 cents more per serving.  A very small price to pay for the high-quality, vegan          protein that has been added to the recipe.

4.  The new Topical flavor of Beachbody Shakeology will be available in Challenge packs in March.  Now you can get your workout, club membership and your vegan meal-replacement all in one package.

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This is a great breakthrough for Beachbody as many people who are Vegan have been wanting Shakeology in a form that they can drink.  I personally am not a Vegan.  However, the company has come through with a shake that we all can enjoy knowing that we are getting the same standard of nutrition as their other products.  Making the Tropical Strawberry flavor to Vegan standards was not easy.  So how did Beachbody pull it off?  With the Vegan Beachbody Shakeology, the creators ended up using a fermented brown rice instead of whey protein.  Once they were able to get the nutritional standards that we as a company are committed to, they made the announcement that it was going to be available.  When this came, there was definitely a feeling of excitement throughout the Beachbody coaching community.  We have all been patiently, and impatiently at times, been waiting for the day to come when we can share this new product.  In one more week, I know that there will be love in the air.  Not only for that special someone in our lives, but for the new Beachbody Shakeology.  Tell someone that you love them with the new Tropical Strawberry flavor of the Healthiest Meal of the Day!