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What other workout program do you know of enables you to have a:

• 32-year-old guy
• his 32-year-old wife (mother of 5)
• his semi-out of shape 25-year-old brother
• his 12-year-old daughter
• his “not as in shape as he used to be” beer bellied 37-year-old uncle
• his “I have 7 kids” 37-year-old aunty
• AND his 55-year-old father of 10 dad

…all working out to the SAME program side by side at the same time, but modifying it so that it works for EACH individual.

It’s crazy, but very cool.  If you can keep up and push the reps and the weights - DO it.  If not, you can go without weights, do less reps, take longer breaks, etc.  You can have people at different levels of fitness, with different backgrounds all working out TOGETHER!  It’s very, very cool!

Doing P90X can certainly become a family event or journey just like it has for us.  Check out this picture!

Plus there’s a few people missing from the shot: me (holding the camera & one other person who just didn’t fit into the range of the camera).

Yup! We’re hitting the home stretch. Yesterday was Day 60 of P90X! We took a few pictures that we figured you’d want to see. They pretty much speak for themselves. My husband has lost almost 20lbs. I haven’t really lost any weight, but have redistributed it nicely. I’m noticing a LOT more tone everywhere that these pictures don’t really show that well. As you’ll notice, the Day 0 pictures are much clearer. My camera wasn’t working when we wanted to take our Day 60 so we just made due with our laptop camera. Not the best, but you can still see the difference. Hopefully for Day 90 pictures, we’ll have the good camera!

Well, without further ado…here’s what people have been asking for - pictures!

Does P90X work? When we say “Yes” we’re not just saying that. It really does get you RESULTS! So far, I’ve missed only one workout and Allen has not missed ANY. We are also trying to stick with the nutritional suggestions as much as possible, but probably could have done a much better job with that part (still getting results though). We’ve also found the Recovery Drink, the protein bars, and the Shakeology to be very helpful along the way as well. We didn’t start off with all that, but slowly added them in as we progressed through the program. Hey - you gotta start somewhere, and it’s true what BeachBody says, it all starts with the DECISION! Decide. Commit. Succeed. It really can be that simple. If you’re ready, we can help. Get started Right HERE!

When we finally decided to jump in and start this P90X program together, we decided that Allen would choose the option to sign up as a coach.  Why?

1. Because we were able to purchase the P90X program as part of a “Showcase Pack” only available to coaches and got 6 of BeachBody’s top programs for $199 vs paying $120 for P90X  alone.
2. Because as a coach, Allen gets to purchase workout programs and nutritional products at a discounted price.
3. Because we knew we’d get results with P90X and end up talking to people about it.  Signing up as a coach allows us to earn some extra money for our family if the people we talk story with end up wanting to get involved with BeachBody workouts too!

Right now we’re looking for 2 people who love working out, want to help others improve their fitness and their lives, to become coaches just like we did.  We believe in the BeachBody programs because of the results it’s producing for us (they have a lot more than just P90X).  We know how much doing P90X together has improved our lives, not just our fitness.  We would love others to experience the same benefits which is why we share as much as we can with others when they ask questions.  As a coach, you’d be able to do the same plus be able to earn some extra money for your family while improving your fitness and helping others do the same.

Of course, the thing everyone wants to know is: Does it cost money to be a coach?

Yes, it does.  The initial cost is $39.95 ~ that’s what gets you started immediately.  Not only do you get your own website like this the same day you sign up, you get a number of other tools to help you get started as well.

After that, it’s just $14.95/month.  Honestly, in addition to having the website (which typically involves a monthly fee of some sort), Allen and I save more than $14.95/month with the discount coaches get on products.  For us the Recovery Drink is a must!  We also love the protein bars as an easy, nutritionally useful snack…and, for the first time, we’re getting Shakeology which is the nutrition packed shake that helps you achieve optimal health, increase energy, become more regular, and lose weight.  Savings on Shakeology ALONE is $29.99.  Plus we get access to a bunch of awesome tools, planners, trackers, and help online. Coaches also have access to a wealth of business help, marketing tools including printable flyers, and training online as well (all included at no additional cost).

So yes, it does cost money to become a coach, but for us, it’s well worth it, PLUS it gives us the opportunity to earn a little extra money for our family simply by sharing the things we love about being part of the BeachBody family.

We invite you to be one of the two coaches we’re looking for to

• join our team
• workout for less
• improve your life
• and help others do the same!

All you have to do to get started is:

1. Click HERE

2.  Click on “Become a Coach” (about midway down on the left side of the screen)

3.  Complete the form on the next page

***Not sure you’re ready for all that and want to get a sneak peak at what BeachBody is all about? Sign up for the Free Membership option to start off with and we can go from there:

1.  CLICK HERE to go to the site

2.  Click on “Join” (far right tab at the top of the screen)

3.  Then choose the Free Membership option

Wow! I never would have really thought about it today except that my husband was making comments. I seriously had a lot of junk food and honestly wouldn’t have given it a second thought. The only reason I realize just how much sweets I put into my body was because my husband said something each time he saw me eat “dessert” or a “snack.”

I had…

• a Drumstick (ice cream)
• an Ice Cake/soft serve type treat
• a Creamsicle
• and it was our daughter’s birthday, so I had a piece of birthday cake too

When he saw me eating the drumstick he was like, “I can’t believe you’re eating that AND the ice cake.” I informed him that I had bought the drumstick for him, but since he said he didn’t want it, I was more than happy to take care of it for him.

Then he saw me start on the ice cake too and said, “You’re going to eat that too? Oh, that’s enough for today, no more for you. You can’t eat cake tonight.”

I told him that I had to eat cake - it was our daughter’s birthday!

But before the party came around we had some time to relax at home. The kids all asked to have a popsicle, so I grabbed one too. Didn’t even cross my mind that I had already eaten 2 other forms of ice cream for that day and was planning on eating cake later that really did NOT need to eat a Creamsicle at that moment. But I asked the kids to pass me one without even giving it a second thought.

Yet again, the only reason I ended up thinking about what I was doing was because my husband woke up from his nap and said, “I don’t believe you’re eating that! Didn’t you have enough today already?”

Now each time he said these things, it was very light-hearted and in a fun, laughing way so it wasn’t insulting or degrading at all and it REALLY opened my eyes to just how much junk I was consuming without even realizing it or thinking twice.

So, my question to you is…

Do YOU know what you’re eating?

I guess that’s why people do food journals. It’s an eye opening experience I bet (I don’t know because I’ve never tried it-I can only imagine). But if you’re looking to try journaling in your fitness journey, there’s a free online source to keep a food journal at Fit Day (see banner below). This can help you make better food choices each day and accelerate your progress along your fitness journey. Click on the banner below to check it out.

Wow!  I had heard that coaches were starting to use P90X for “elite” level players and I had heard that college players were using it and I even knew of some high school softball players who were using it.  However, I just saw more evidence of it via Facebook.  I saw an update posted by a DI College Softball player that she was going to be “P90Xing” for the next 90 days.  Then I saw a teammate of hers comment on her status update that she was also going to be starting the program “after her birthday.”

So right there in one status update and comments on that update there was evidence of 2 DI softball players who were going to be using that program during the off season.

I’ve never personally tried the program.  Is it for everybody?  Most certainly not, however, BeachBody (where you can get P90X online) also other programs tailored to people who are not at the “elite athlete” level.

Whether you’re up for an extreme workout, or whether you’re just getting back into being physically active, Team BeachBody has an awesome fat blasting workout program for you.

Remember back in the day when you used to run and play and never think about calories or fat loss or BMI?  Things were so simple then weren’t they.  Now that you’re older, time for fitness seems to be tough to come by.  The motivation to work out is not always there and those stubborn unwanted pounds seem more persistent than ever to make house in the most unflattering places of your body.

Look there’s no way any of us are going to achieve fitness and buldge-less-ness unless we make a commitment to do so.  That’s part of why we started this blog, to keep track of progress along the way, to meet others who are going through the same ups and downs as we are, to celebrate the small accomplishments along the way, and to ultimately helps others (right alongside ourselves) reach their ultimate fitness goals.

We’re so glad you stopped by to check us out.  We hope you stick around and follow along as we move forward in our journey to healthier, more ripped bodies.  Please join us and feel free to share any stories or thoughts you may have as you go through your workouts and follow us on ours.

See ya around!