Some equate fitness companies to advertising ploys. Lets be real--that's what most "fitness" companies are; they advertise how to get those coveted six-pack abs--in just 5 minutes a day!--without having to change your diet or do serious exercise. They show pictures of airbrushed, photoshopped people, and use celebrity "clients" as their spokespeople. Many, if not most, of these companies are untrusted by their own consumers! I see commercials daily for "fitness" equipment that, just looking at it, I know can cause serious harm to the body. (My favorite is a gem that promises you abs of steel while lying in a chair on the floor, which can cause disc problems upon sitting up! I know that's what I'VE always dreamed of, how 'bout you!?)
Successful Beachbody customers see fitness as a lifestyle change. It's not just working out. It's not about "dieting." It's not about cutting out carbs and consuming ridiculous amounts of protein. It's about changing your entire mindset to one of a healthy person.
And how, exactly, does one accomplish this?
It's definitely an uphill battle for most of us--it is for me, anyway, which is part of the reason I decided to become a coach. It gives me a level of accountability I could never have by doing this on my own. For Beachbody people, it's a simple as Play, Shake, and Share.
Play - pick a program, and push "play" every day. Beachbody has tons of really fun programs that are all-inclusive, most of which are fewer than 45 minutes long!
Shake - pick your meal replacement shake. A good meal replacement shake is the best way to keep your calorie count down so that you can get even more nutrients through whole foods throughout the rest of the day. My personal favorite is the brand new Shakeology. I love blending it with tons of ice and peanut butter--it's like a chocolate peanut butter milkshake!
Share! - Tell people what you're doing!! Join WOWY and find a group for people doing the program you're doing. Get on the [free!] message boards and make some friends! It's such a supportive community and there's no better way to get involved than to join the threads on the message boards. You can find workout tips, nutrition tips, recipes, and people in your area of the globe that you can talk to about anything. I've found my home on the threads, and it was the best thing I could've done for myself.
It's that simple! Everything else falls into place from there. Through the people I've met on the boards, I've learned TONS of tips and tricks that I never would've heard anywhere else, and I truly believe that the "share" part of that equation has been the biggest factor in my success with Beachbody products. (Ask my family--I'm notorious for giving things exactly 3 days and then quitting. I've yet to do that to ANY Beachbody products!)
...For those of you readers that are big on semantics, you might've noticed my utilization of the word "user" in the title of this entry. Why? Because getting in shape and getting healthy is ADDICTIVE!! ..Seriously. It's contagious, too! Once people see you doing something great for yourself and they hear it takes you virtually no time to do it, they get on board too! You can start a chain reaction by getting yourself in shape! How exciting is that?! It's been so rewarding for me, knowing I'm helping people get healthier while having fun at the same time.
That's my shpiel for today, enjoy!
<3 Jillian
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