001. Welcome! :)

So obviously, I've decided to start blogging. Why? Because I've just become a Beachbody coach and I'm feelin' the need to share that with the world.

...okay, first things first. Who, exactly, is "I"?

"I" is Jillian. I'm 20 years old and I'm a junior in college. I attend Adelphi University in Garden City, NY, and I'm majoring in psychology. I hope to eventually have a PhD in clinical psychology, and I want to open my own practice one day. I babysit two really cute kids, James (7) and Elizabeth (almost 5), and I also work in their mother's office. I love my family, even though they drive me crazy. My 16-year-old brother is my sanity, which is ironic because I'm pretty sure he's certifiably insane. My cousins are some of my favorite people in my life. I have the best friends in the world, and I dare you to challenge me on that one. I'm a sister of the best sorority EVER--huuuge shoutout to all you Tri Delts reading this! DL, BBPB--and I love my sisters way too much to put into words. My pledge class and family are better than yours. Again, I dare you to challenge those statements. I love my life, and I wouldn't change anything about it.

Part two: what exactly is Beachbody? And what's a coach?

...funny you should ask!

Beachbody is, in my humble opinion, the best company in the fitness industry. It started out as a tiny company in 1998, with only one workout video to its name. Today, the company has hundreds of thousands of customers all looking for the healthiest way to get fit in the quickest amount of time possible. Its motto, "Decide, Commit, Succeed," cannot be more true: these are the real three steps to getting fit. Decide to get fit. Commit to a program. Succeed, and get real results. The best part about Beachbody is that it doesn't lie to people; it never tells you that there's no effort involved in fitness. If that's what you've been believing, you've been lied to. Effort is required, but Beachbody's workouts are highly efficient, combining strength training, cardio, and flexibility all in compact workouts. Most of its programs involve workouts that are no more than 40 minutes long--in fact, it even has a 10 minute workout program! Who doesn't have 10 minutes per day to reduce their risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and myriad other health problems? I know I do! And you do too, you know it. Another great part is that it doesn't leave you to your own resources. The message boards are the most unique part of Beachbody; average Joe customers are constantly floating around the hundreds of message board threads, always supporting, advising, and helping their fellow man. The message boards have been credited with tons of people's success because they have felt like they wouldn't have the motivation to do it by themselves; the friends they made on the message boards kept them on track and made sure they didn't give up, and they can help you too!

Where does the coaching come in? When you sign up for a FREE account at TeamBeachbody.com, you are assigned a coach. This person is your go-to for anything Beachbody related--workout program, nutritional assistance, supplements, etc. This person is neither a fitness guru nor a nutritionist, but a regular person, just like you! They have been through Beachbody programs and are extremely knowledegable about the company and are willing to help you in any way possible. If you are already a member of TeamBeachbody and you have not gotten in contact with your coach--E-MAIL HIM/HER!!!! They are not allowed to contact you until you contact them, so do yourself a favor and talk to them ASAP! You won't regret it, promise! Another part of TeamBeachbody is WOWY (Working Out With You), the online virtual gym. When you log your workouts into WOWY in realtime, you have the chance to win up to $1,000 per day!! Where else can you win money simply for working out? I can't think of anywhere.

Join the Beachbody community today and see how it can change your life! Also, visit my own personal website at http://beachbodycoach.com/butterflyx17 . Keep checking back here for updates on my progress!, and thanks for reading!

<3 Jillian