Haywood Fitness: September 2013

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Introducing Beachbody Coaching Video

Beachbody Coaching is a very valuable and rewarding experience.  You get to earn money while getting in shape yourself, and helping others to do the same.  If you would like to know more about what a coach is click here.  It is important to remember that you do not need to be in shape yourself or be an expert on fitness or nutrition.  Beachbody will provide you the tools, all you need is the right attitude.  There are so many reasons that coaching is a great fit for many people.  Check out the top ten reasons for why you should join my team of coaches.

 

Click here to email me if you need more information about coaching.


Click here if you are in the military or have a spouse that is in the military to see how you can become a coach for free.


 

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 If you still have questions check out this FAQ section:


 

What is the Coach Business Opportunity?


Who is the company behind the Coach Business Opportunity?


How do I earn money?


What does it cost to begin?


Do I need to be a fitness expert?


Do I need to be a slick salesperson?


What kinds of help and support will I receive?


Will I have to purchase products for resale?


Will I have to handle product inventory, billing, shipping, or customer service?


Is it easy to set up my website?


How does Beachbody promote its products?


How much of a discount will I get on my own Beachbody products?


What is the Coach Business Opportunity?

It's a breakthrough income opportunity that lets you turn weight loss into profit. In order to make money, all you have to do is let people know about getting fit and losing weight with Beachbody’s best-selling line of products. You succeed by helping others succeed! Back to top

Who is the company behind the Coach Business Opportunity?

Beachbody is a successful 10-year-old, $250+ million corporation based in Southern California. We create and sell the nation’s most popular in-home fitness and weight-loss products—high-quality, well-manufactured DVD workout programs, gear, and nutritional supplements that have been proven to work. When you become a Beachbody Coach, you’re teaming up with a solid, stable company and a best-selling brand. Back to top

How do I earn money?

You get paid weekly commissions when people buy Beachbody products and Team Beachbody Club memberships through your personal website. You can also earn cash bonuses based on your team’s sales. Back to top

What does it cost to begin?

It only costs $39.99 to start a Beachbody business. That includes your first month’s Business Services Fees and your Coach Business Kit, which comes with everything you need to begin earning income. Back to top

Do I need to be a fitness expert?

No, you don’t need to be a fitness or weight-loss expert to become a Beachbody Coach. You just need to be ready to commit to changing your life. Back to top

Do I need to be a slick salesperson?

Not at all—the fact is, just about everybody already wants to get fit or lose weight. And our products can get them there—we have thousands of real-life Success Stories to prove it! To make money as a Beachbody Coach, all you have to do is let people know that they can finally achieve the health, fitness, and weight-loss goals they’ve dreamed of. Back to top

What kinds of help and support will I receive?

Once you become a Beachbody Coach, you’ll be part of a whole network of successful Coaches who are there for you to learn from and share with. You’ll also get full access to your online office, which has everything you need to market and manage your business with ease—including your own sales website and email account, a full set of sales and marketing tools, and extensive training guides and videos. In addition, our Coach Relations team is available to answer your questions via email or over the phone. And you’ll have a Coach of your own for extra motivation and guidance. Back to top

Will I have to purchase products for resale?

Unlike marketing programs that require you to buy a lot of products in order to participate, the Coach Opportunity has no inventory requirements. If you do want to purchase products for your own use or resale, you’ll get them at a significant discount. Back to top

Will I have to handle product inventory, billing, shipping, or customer service?

No—when customers purchase products through your website, we take care of the rest. Back to top

Is it easy to set up my website?

Setting up and customizing your Beachbody Coach Website is low-tech and simple! We provide you with an easy-to-use system that allows you to add text and photos (or you can just use ours), and you can choose from a number of Beachbody marketing banners to help make sure your site is viewed. Back to top

How does Beachbody promote its products?

We spend millions of dollars every week advertising our home fitness programs on the major TV stations and cable networks. (You’ve probably seen our famous infomercials for programs such as P90X, Turbo Jam, and Hip Hop Abs, as well as our magazine and Internet ads.) Millions of people already know about Beachbody, and every time we run an infomercial, we get thousands of new customers. We want those customers to shop through your store, so you get the commission on those sales! Back to top

How much of a discount will I get on my own Beachbody products?

As Beachbody Coach, you receive a 25% discount on all Beachbody products available in the Team Beachbody store. Back to top

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Friday, September 20, 2013

P90X-3 Coming Soon

P90x-3 is on its way. It will be out in December 10, 2013.  It is a 90 day program that consists of 20 different workouts that are all around 30 minutes long.  If you are a P90x lover then you will love this workout.  The test group members are seeing great results.  99% of the people in the test group have lost at least 10% body fat.  If you want to stay updated on the actual release date, and get freebies (All orders through coaches get an X3 hat & bonus workout) that you can only get when you order through a Team Beachbody Coach then  Click here and sign up for the free account to make me your coach.  I would love to have you on my team.  It is also rumored that it will be on sale in December and the price will increase after that.  I for one cannot wait.....Bring It Tony!

Turbo Fire Infomercial 2013-Megan is in it!

Turbo Fire Infomercial 2013


Check out Megan in the Turbo Fire Infomercial.  She worked really hard for her results, and hard work pays off.  Beachbody was so impressed with how she did, they asked her to submit some video footage of her talking about the workout.  You can see her at around the 18:40 ish minute mark in the infomercial.  Anyone that submits their story online to Beachbody through the Beachbody Challenge, has a chance at getting picked.  They also can win money. And, of course, after you complete your program of choice they send you a free T-shirt.

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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

How to Create a Healthy Eater-Teaching Your Child to Eat Healthy

Teaching Your Child to Eat Healthy


 

Ideas for Parents with Toddlers


I am learning that it is so difficult to feed a toddler. They are so picky and what they may love to eat one day the next they despise. So, when you are trying to feed them healthy foods it can really narrow down your options and in turn make the process seem that much more difficult. However, I think that as a parent it is our responsibility to teach our child good, healthy eating habits. This is one area that I don't want to grow lazy or passive in. I am already seeing at such a young age how exposed our kids are to bad choices. I know that I can't control everything that gets handed to her and what she eats. But, I can control what I give her. So, I think that if I feed her well the 80% she is with me then I won't feel as bad and it won't be as bad for her if she does eat bad on an occasion (like a birthday party or holiday).

It is hard to think of options that are "healthy" and creative. Especially if we weren't raised on those types of foods ourselves. There are so many great blogs and websites out there to provide suggestions and recipes.

Here is a sample of a menu that I use:

  • Breakfast- Yo Toddlers Organic Yogurt with some fruit (she LOVES strawberries and bananas)

  • Mid morning snack-Toddler Cereal Bar, another piece of fruit, or a homemade blueberry muffins (grammy is good at making these)

  • Lunch-Scrambled Eggs and a pouch of organic baby food

  • Mid-Day Snack-Cut up cheese and whole wheat crackers (or crackers with a little bit of peanut butter)

  • Dinner-Sweet Potatoe/apple/carrot blend

  • Bed-time Snack-Cut up Avocado


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Don't assume that your child won't eat certain things just because they are healthy or you don't like them. I can't believe some of the things that Mayda eats that I would think would taste disgusting (for example Spinach with pears). That girls loves avocados plain with nothing on them. I recommend offering something healthy numerous times and try different ways of serving them. Sometimes I can put cinnamon on something and she will immediately like it when she didn't before.

Toddlers don't know yet what foods are healthy or not. Don't plant ideas in their head and create certain associations with foods that aren't necessary. If you really talk up ice cream and act like "yummm ice crream" with a glisten in your eye of course they will want some. You could do this same thing with healthier options. Again, when I give Mayda an avocado she acts like it is the tastiest food ever. We are setting the example for our children.

Plan ahead and always have healthy options on hand. Here is my favorite recipe I concocted for Mayda. I love this because you can make a big batch for the week ahead of time and pull out of fridge when needed.

 

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 Steamed Sweet Potatoes/Apples/Carrots

Ingredients-2 medium sized sweet potatoes or yams, four carrots, two-three apples, cinnamon

1. Peel Potatoes, Apples and Carrots

2. Cuts into small, bite sized cubes

3.  Place in steamer pot and Sprinkle Cinnamon on top, mix and sprinkle more cinnamon

4. Cook until soft and easy for a toddler to chew (I use a boiling pot of water with a steamer that sits on top-usually takes about 45 minutes to cook)

5. Place in small containers and store in fridge

*I love this recipe because it is a good blend of healthy foods and tasty ones too! :)

 You can also make a version of this for yourself and the rest of the family. We cut the peeled carrots, apples, and sweet potatoes into wedges (like french fries) and sprinkle with cinnamon and olive oil and we bake in oven at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes (until crispy and a little brown). This is a great snack alternative!2013-09-11 20.28.12


 

 

 

 

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Tips for Running with a Jogging Stroller

Tips for Running with a Jogging Stroller


Four tips to make Running with a Jogging Stroller more enjoyable:



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1. Find the right stroller to fit your needs.


There are many different jogging strollers out there to choose from.  Make sure to do your research and find one with the options that will suit you and your spouse (if you both will be using it).  Megan and I ultimately choose to go with the Joovy Zoom 360.  It is a great jogging stroller that fit our needs.  We also were heavily leaning towards the BOB Revolution.  After reading many online reviews and comparisons in the 2 models we decided to go with the cheaper Joovy.  Based on the reviews the BOB seemed like it was smoother and overall easier to push. But the Joovy was nearly $100 cheaper and, according to the reviews, has a taller handle.  Me being 6'5"-6'6" I figured the taller handle would come in handy. (get it?)  Also, the water bottle holder and rain guards all came included in the price of the Joovy and they were all add-on items with the BOB.



2. Ease Into It


Make sure to ease into running with a jogging stroller.  It is definitely an adjustment.  For me, it was very difficult to run with just one arm.  I keep one hand on the stroller at all times so I only get my normal arm swing in with one arm.  It felt weird at first.  I switch up which hand I swing and which one keeps ahold on the stroller during the runs.  Some people like to use a push-catch up method which I have tried and didn't like.  You basically push the stroller ahead of you and run normally until you catch up to it and then repeat.  I just didn't like this method.  I wasn't scared of losing control of the stroller or anything because it contains a wrist leash that will not let the stroller get too far out of your reach, I just didn't like this way or doing it.  It felt like more work.

Consider also that you are not going to be used to pushing a 50+lbs. (depending on your baby's weight and all the gear you bring) stroller while running.  Start slow and maybe only do a mile or 2 the first couple times.  Remember, your child has to adjust to the stroller and the feeling of running too.

3. Bring Stuff


Depending on the age of your child, the length of your run, etc... You should plan accordingly.  Always being the essentials like an extra bottle, diaper, wipes etc... But it is also a good idea to bring along some toys to keep your child occupied.  Depending on the length of our run, we usually bring along some kind of distraction.  We typically start out by not giving baby anything.  Later on, if she shows signs of fussiness, we will break out toys or a bottle.  We have a strap that we can attach to the stroller and the bottle that will keep the bottle, sippy cup, or toy attached in case she decides to throw it or drops it.

4. Have Fun


Running with a jogging stroller throws a whole bunch of new factors into the mix on your run.  It is no longer just you and the elements or you and the dog against the elements.  You now have a small human involved as well as moving parts, food, extra weight you struggle to push up hills etc...  Things are going to happen to throw off your running routine.  Flat tires, crank babies, banging your shins into the wheels.  Just remember to take it in stride and enjoy the run.  And if you are like me and you track your pace with a GPS watch religiously...know that running with a jogging stroller will definitely negatively affect your times.

Healthy Eating & Fitness Tips for Couples

 

Please share with all of your runner friends who are parents.  And make sure to leave your tips for running with a jogging stroller in the comments section below.  Let me know how it goes.  We will see you out there.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Almost Vegan Cheesy Potatoes Recipe

I am not much of a cook. However, I do have a few staple foods that I get the most compliments on and one of them is my cheesy potatoes. Unfortunately my potatoes are not vegetarian or vegan friendly (they include lots of dairy, processed food and cream of chicken soup). So, I went on a quest for a vegan friendly recipe and I fell a little short. I am sharing my vegetarian friendly recipe and my idea of how to make it vegan (I need to try option number two still myself!) Someone out there might have a better idea (if so I would love to hear) but until this I hope you enjoy this recipe!

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Vegetarian/Almost Vegan Cheesy Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients:

2 packages of Alexia's Frozen organic hash browns

One bag of "Go Veggie" shredded cheese (you may want to use two bags depending on how cheesy you want them)

1 can "Amy's" Organic Cream of Mushroom soup (the soup contains cream/milk which prevents it from being vegan-however, there are vegan recipes out there if you want to make your own version of mushroom soup without dairy)

1 package Toffuti Sour cream

two cups corn flakes (you can use crackers instead)

a stick of butter (again-prevents it from being vegan but there are butter substitutes out there to use)

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees, I layer the ingredients twice in a pan (put hashbrowns down, spread half of the sour cream and mushroom soup on top and then sprinkle with cheese, repeat)

Melt butter and in a large cup I put the corn flakes and melted butter and use a fork to crush and mix them up-the then spread on the top layer

Bake at 375 for about 40 minutes (may be done a little sooner or longer-you will be able to tell when it is bubbly and warm-just keep your eye on the cornflakes so they don't burn!)

One thing I do want to note-a lot of the ingredients that are dairy substitutes contain processed soy (soy protein, soy milk, soy isolate) which isn't a great alternative but if you can't have dairy it isn't too bad of a replacement-I don't think the normal recipe for cheesy potatoes or this recipe are exactly "healthy" :)

I would love to hear your ideas in the comments section on how to modify this recipe in order to make it vegan.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Dance Party Workout Sale

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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

How to Run With Your Dog

How to Run With Your Dog


Learning how to run with your dog can be a not so easy task.  To this day my dog still goes into "squirrel" mode occasionally, and has trouble when around other dogs on a trail or path.  It is not that he is vicious or mean, quite the opposite in fact.  He loves other dogs and just wants to play and investigate them.  The problem is that they don't always want to play along with his shenanigans.  From experience we have learned that having the right gear can help make running with your dog a lot smoother.  So here are my top 3 gear recommendations to improve your experience.  


 

1. Dog harness- Invest in a good harness.  We use a great harness from Ruffwear that slips over Marley's head and straps in 2 places around his underbelly.  It is great for being able to control his pulling and also keeps him from choking himself out.  The leash clips to the harness between his shoulder blades, and not onto his collar.  The harness keeps him more calm and is harder for him to slip out of than his collar.

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2. Waist Leash- We love the Ruffwear Flat Out leash.  It is a great leash that has an adjustable handle that can be enlarged to fit around your waist.  This helps with not ripping your arm out of the socket every time there is something interesting...Squirrel... for the dog to look at.  It places the force around your waist, so it is harder for the dog to pull and completely eliminates the chances of your dog getting lose by you losing your grip.  In addition a great added benefit to you is that you can swing both of your arms normally as you would during a run without your dog.

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3. Carry water- This tip is important for both of you, but especially important if you are running with your furry friend.  Dogs do not sweat like humans do, therefore they can overheat very easily.  Make sure to always carry water for your dog.  You can teach them to drink straight out of a water bottle stream or you can carry a collapsible bowl that you can pour water into.  I always run with either a Nathan fanny pack style pouch or a camel bak type of backpack.  I actually prefer the Geigerrig backpacks to camel bak brand.  Either way make sure that you have enough water with you for the both of you and if not make sure you have a spot mapped out on your route where you can fill up with more water.

 

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I  hope these gear tips help so you and your dog can start to enjoy runs together.  Remember that just like you, your dog will need to get in shape and build up mileage.  Make sure you don't overdo it. If you are running a long run and you don't think your dog can handle it, then leave him at home or perhaps have him run with you for a part of it and then drop him off at home or have your spouse take him for the remainder of the walk.  The last thing you want to do is to have your dog overheat.  So get out there and...Squirrel.