Vlog Update - 5.17.2010

Hey y'all!

Sorry for my lack of blog/vlog posts this past month - I hope you all are doing well!

Today's vlog update I discuss a multitude of things...becoming an Emerald Coach, getting certified in Turbo Kick, Greenberry Shakeology, Turbo FIYAH!...and yes, Rusty the Cat makes another appearance!

Hope you enjoy it & there's more where that came from! :)

Shakeology Recipes:

Shamrock Shake:
1 scoop of Greenberry
1 tsp of Peanut Butter
1 cap of peppermint extract
2 tbsp of Sugar-Free Jello Pudding Mix - Cheesecake Flavor
1 cup of water
Ice to taste
Blend!

Choco-maple & brown sugar Shakeology:
1 scoop of Chocolate Shakeology
1 packet Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal
1 1/2 cup Almond/Skim/Soy/Rice Milk
Ice to Taste
Blend!

10 in 10 Challenge

Hey everyone,

Sorry I've been MIA for a couple weeks but I've been working on a challenge for my Beachbody Team as well as a few other close Twitter & Facebook friends. It's called the 10 in 10 Challenge! What does it entail, you ask? Well here are the details:

10 IN 10 Challenge
1. Eat Fresh-Eliminate processed food

Exceptions: Shakeology

P90x bars

Recovery drink

Read the labels....if there are chemicals on the label, then let's consider it processed

2. Get rid of the white (foods)

3. Increase raw food intake

4. Cardio everyday/Strength 3x a week

5. Stop eating 3 hours before bed

6. Keep a food journal and accurate calorie count

Keep as accurate food diary as possible, including workouts...even if you don't know exact calorie counts, be as detailed as possible in the diary...

7. Downsize (your portions)

8. Eat every 2-1/2 to 3 hours hours (body goes into starvation mode and thinks your starving so holds onto anything you eat...that's how SUMO wrestlers are trained to get big...they starve them for morning and breakfast and then feed them dinner!!!)

9. Identify your achilles heel

Know your weaknesses. Be aware of your food triggers. Use the 10 days to determine how you can handle those triggers

10. No Alcohol or Soda

11. Increase sleep by 1-2 hours each nite. (get 7-8 hours sleep)

Want to have your own 10 in 10 Challenge? Join us! Track your calories on www.sparkpeople.com or www.myfitnesspal.com, etc. Log your workouts in WOWY. Weigh yourself on Day 1 and on Day 10 & post your results here!

We're starting our challenge THIS Wednesday - April 14th 12:00am. During the 10 Day challenge, I hope to post helpful tips that I have found from various websites.

Looking forward to hearing your results!!

In fitness,
Beth :)

Melissa "Turbo Kicks" her way into USA Today!

Left to Right: Me, Melinda, & Melissa

A good friend of mine, Melissa Dilling, was recently interviewed for her amazing results with USA TODAY Weight-Loss Challenge. She lost 25 pounds in 4 months - YOU GO GIRL!!!

Melissa and I do Turbo Kick created by the fabulous, Chalene Johnson, together on Tuesday nights (led by the super awesome Rachel Tyson!) - it's my fave part of the week! She has done an awesome job of sticking with her weekly workout routine & using her Bodybugg to keep her accountable on her calorie intake.

Here's the article for more info on how she's been so successful:
Weight-Loss Challenge: Dieter keeps close tabs on calories

Congrats again, Melissa!! She's a Beachbody Coach as well (on my team!!!) Be sure to check out her Beachbody Coach website too! Thanks! :)

What's your secret?

Hey friends,

I haven't updated (or had a substantial blog update) in quite awhile. I apologize for the delay. :) I hope 2010 is treating you well!

So I sometimes asked "what my secret" is to weightloss/maintaining weight, a healthier lifestyle, etc. Imagine that, right? Someone who is a Beachbody Coach and talks about this crazy thing called Turbo Kick/Jam...odd, I know.

Well, I thought I would share some of my "secrets", which are hardly that. Or at least my thoughts as to why sometimes I can be successful (and other times I am SO not.)

First off, I'm not perfect. I have my cheat days like anyone else. Sometimes I get upset at myself over them for a hot minute...but in the end, I move on and try to move more either that same day or the next. I mean, c'mon - sometimes you gotta have that cookie, piece of cake, slice of pizza, etc...and sometimes you find out later that your digestive system will remind you why you don't eat that stuff. But just the same, sometimes it just sounds good. Hey, we're human. Don't be so hard on yourself.

My second secret...is the one I didn't believe for many, many years. You must find a workout routine that you love...I'm serious! I love Turbo Kick with my entire heart now. I'll admit, I wasn't lovin' it at the very beginning but that was because I didn't know the moves & routines enough so I would just get frustrated. Not. smart. I didn't give it a fair chance then. But today? Wow! I still mess up (plenty of times) but oh. my. gosh. it's so much FUN! I know not everyone is going to love it as (a large) selection of us...but wow, at least give it a shot. If you like ANY type of beat, just try it.

Better yet, try something DIFFERENT for a change. Something you don't think you'll like - give it a couple weeks and see what you think then. Variety is good!

Third secret - SHAKEOLOGY! Don't believe me? I challenge you to give it a try for 30 days and get back with me. When you drink it consistently...you REALLY feel the difference. What's the worst you could lose? Weight? ;)

Fourth secret - Positive attitude! Sure, Beth. A positive attitude? For realio! Your mind is SUCH a powerful thing (I know you know this!!) - why cloud it with negative thoughts? That's not going to make for a good day. Yes, I know - we all have bad/stressful/horrid days/weeks/months, but c'mon - isn't there any type of silver lining? I will admit - I have had a more stressful couple of weeks more than usual and I had a day where I was just overwhelmed. It happens! But I had to push myself to get past that. Resolve what I could resolve and move on. All that worrying was not going to get me anything but acne & gray hairs. Not. cool.

Fifth secret - Support, support, support!! From your significant other, from your IRL friends, from your Beachbody friends, from your FB friends, from your Twitter friends (I have all of the above - Love you all!! THANK YOU!) They keep me inspired too...on those days where I am just dragging and I hear/read about their workouts...I think: "WAKE UP! Time to work it!" :) Beachbody has such a great network to connect w/ other fitness buddies. I just love sending out my workout invites because it keeps me accountable and let's me know w/ each person that "joins" my workout is cheering me on to stick w/ it. What could be better than that?

Oh and before I forget, I do have to add my Bodybugg has helped w/ the calories in & calories out formula. Really takes the guesswork out of this hypothyroid's metabolism/calorie burning rate! :)

So there are my secrets. They are really nothing special or life-changing. Just keep me on the road to weightloss/maintenance success!