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Children love good food!

2010-12-07T10:41:00.000-05:00

Parents do need to understand that children need healthy nutrition and exercise from their birth on up. The idea of "Oh they are young and they can eat anything," is a bad idea and more of a set up for "issues" as they get older.

I think it's a great idea to set an example and teach children about the importance of nutrition. No, we can't guarantee that they will stick to it as they mature, but at least we say we tried. My thoughts are that even if they end up veering off the "healthy" road, eventually something will bring them back and probably faster than if they did not get the foundation in the first place. Most people who did not have a foundation have a much bigger struggled trying to figure out how to make a lifestyle change.

I will say for the record that I am not a perfect parent. I don't try to strive for perfection but I do strive for some sort of consistency. I think this is important for a parent to do so that the children will know what to expect on a daily basis, and so that they can depend on us to do right by them. At times, I do allow my children to indulge in cuisine that is not necessarily "healthy" because I understand that they enjoy the treats... just like I do.

In the past 24 hours however, I received feedback which confirms that the effort I put forth is the right effort and so I will continue!!!!

For any parent hesitating to include healthy meals in your children's daily diet, I urge you to reconsider. They will thank you, maybe not today but definitely tomorrow!

I give a lot of thought to what I want the children to eat and I try to come up with something PACKED with nutrition, but easy to create. Last night I made, what I called: Cream of Chicken Vegetable Soup. I used a Japanese Sweet Potato to create the base/thickness for this soup because it is amazingly tasty, sweet and healthy - a really nice alternative to the regular sweet potato. The children loved it a lot, asked for me seconds, and the best is.... I made sure to make enough so that they could take it to school today for lunch. That's what I call triple duty! It's easy, dependable and tasty nutrition...

This morning the children were absolutely loving their Broccoli Omelette! I made it with Egg Whites, onions, some garlic and a bit of Fresh Parmesan Cheese. It warms my heart that they can react so happily to this type of breakfast. I am thankful to be a parent that can do this for them, and even more thankful that they enjoy it!

Tomorrow morning, back to Steel Cut Oats and fruit!

Give your children healthy tasty food! They love it!

Shakeology - simple, quick easy-AMAZING health!

2010-11-02T09:50:00.001-04:00

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Turbo Fire is THE best FUN workout!

2010-10-26T08:58:00.001-04:00

Watch this short clip! I am at week 11 and just got giddy all over again watching this! Contact me to order this amazing program! http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

Health vs Career, an exploration of dedication

2010-10-06T09:03:00.000-04:00

Maintaining health for some is harder than staying committed to a 9 to 5 job.   There are many people who easily become dedicated to a job, working in a stressful environment, accepting a less than fair salary and sometimes working more than 12 hours a day, five or more days a week. Making a choice to forego a health program because of the demands of a career is a contradictory and self-sabotaging decision. If you can discipline yourself enough to show up each day to work to give it all you have and accept someone's idea of "fair" reward, you should truly understand that your mind, body and soul need some sort of healthy, daily nurturing to sustain this type of dedication.

Athletes and fitness folks are revered for being so dedicated to their training and their programs. People who are dedicated to their health are praised for staying on track. So we see, the praise comes either way and the common bond is the DEDICATION.   Dedication and commitment are considered positive attributes.

However, there are some that are so critical and seek to break down those who are committed. Misery likes company and for certain there are deep rooted issues why people go out of their way to steer others off their journeys. It may be intentional, selfish, or just misguided. I remember years back when people would say, "I will be here waiting when you decide to stop all that crazy running. Don't you worry, you will get old and fat like the rest of us..." Another gem was, "Well, instead of working out in the morning, you should sleep an extra hour."   It does not seem like much, but truly, it's powerful.   The power of people's words to sway you into thinking that what you do for YOUR health is futile, unimportant and that THEY have a better idea for you ??????

Recently, on a daily basis, I have been raving about Turbo Fire and how the workouts are just tremendously energizing and the ultimate way to start the day, but beyond the workout, Chalene gives you a few short words of inspiration at the end of each workout -- something for you to take with you to keep you strong and dedicated until the next time you lace up your sneakers and set your intentions for sticking with your goals. Her words stick with me ALL DAY, and I have even come to memorize a few of them.

The way I see it, in order to maintain good health and good spirits, it's important to surround yourself with all that is necessary to make it happen. If you surround yourself with people who are debilitating to YOUR life and YOUR health, then you just may allow them to steer you down THEIR road. The object is to make it clear to those around you that you value your health and you will address it. If they respect you, they will respect your choice.

The next thing is to help those around you so that they TOO can address their health.

Chalene talks about inviting your friends (and we know they can be at your job too) to work out with you. Instead of you going to their world, dropping your health program (for what??), invite them to your world. Let them learn about your dedication. If you are a dedicated healthy person -- you are a role model.

Bottom line is your health goes with your career. You can't have a healthy career without addressing your health. Your ultimate career is YOUR LIFE. Stay dedicated and show any and everyone that you will not stop!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Team Beachbody Coach
http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

You just can't imagine...

2010-08-27T12:59:00.002-04:00

Our group started Week 3 today and it truly gets better every time! Turbo Fire is the most fun way to workout and get great exercise - Serious exercise! Great music! Great instructor! Come talk to me about this workout...I will help you!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Team Beachbody Coach

Do you have all-over protection? A MUST READ!!!!!!

2010-08-17T09:25:00.000-04:00

This morning a thought came to mind about how we tend to make sure we are safe and protected in many different ways.   There are things and people that we deem so important to us, that we take all the necessary precautions to secure them. Some people have great security systems on their homes and cars because they value these things and the monetary investment is huge, and they want to know that they can remain safely in tact.

For some of us, in our relationships and friendships, we make certain to protect what we have by giving our best respect and love to those that matter to us, in an effort to keep the union going strong for as long as possible. Some even vow to make huge sacrifices, even give up things that they may enjoy, if it can reassure them that their relationship will have staying power.

You can see where I am going with this right?   Maybe?

I enjoy encouraging people to stay on track with their health programs because the rewards of being consistent tend to renew themselves over and over, and at times when you are least expecting it. It's priceless.   When I look around and I continue to hear the success stories about people who transformed their lives, I know it's real. Being committed to good health practices is the best investment.   Your rewards are limitless.

There are times though, that even the "best of the best" dedicated souls falter and have those days, weeks, even months (few and far between) that they don't have the motivation, somehow got sidetracked, perhaps got sick or injured, and they just can't seem to "shake it off" and get back on track.   Or it could just be: You had a bad day, or way TOO much fun over the weekend and your body just feels toxic from head to toe and the idea of doing an Insanity workout, or Yoga X is the last thing you THINK you need.

But guess what? Bad day, illness, too much partying... that's when you need to fall back on your PROTECTION. The protection is your health program. It's your ALWAYS .."GO-TO" guarantee that you will get better, get stronger again, get happy all over again, rid your body of the toxins, and feel a huge sense of satisfaction and security. If you are especially in a bad place, emotionally, psychologically.... you need to protect yourself, by taking good care of your mind, BODY and soul, otherwise, your resistance will be lowered, and that is when you spiral DOWN into the abyss!

This past weekend was a doozy for me. Non-stop going and going with the kids, from one friend's house/pool/BBQ, to another. The kids were happy (with their normal "kid" moments that can drain any person/parent) and so I was happy, but it was exhausting.   In between all that fun, I still worked out, still did chores, cooked, entertained as well, and by Sunday night, I felt like someone ran over me with a bulldozer.

Yesterday morning (Monday) I peeled myself out of bed at 4:45 a.m., and I certainly felt like ditching the workout. I felt like "owing" myself a time-out. I felt like saying, "Oh all that running around was like working out." But I opted not to.

Why? Well, for starters, I committed to myself to do Turbo Fire and P90X for the next 12 weeks, and coming off of a blemish-free record doing Insanity for 63 days, I know in my heart, that this is very possible, short of a natural disaster or some other monumental disturbance.

Yesterday, I also knew that my workout was VERY SHORT..... 40 minutes. If I could not commit to 40 minutes for the benefit and protection of my health, what was I telling myself? I am worth the time.

I also committed to my group, who is doing Turbo Fire, that I would keep them going and I am setting the example and standing by my word.

I will be very honest, the workout yesterday was not my best performance, but thank goodness Chalene and Turbo Fire are so much fun that you can hang in there some kind of way and smile because it's a truly fun workout.   When I finished, I was so happy. Happy to get it over and done with, AND, so happy that I did it! Check off on the calendar, "workout done!" It's hugely gratifying!

Today, I wondered, "Am I back? Am I stronger today? Have I recouped from the crazy weekend?"   Well, after 55 minutes of Fire 55 EZ and Chest and Back from P90X, I can say, "I have recouped." I was not quite sure until 20 minutes into the workout.

That's what sticking with your health program provides for you -- PROTECTION.

You are not going to break. You are not going to die. You are going to benefit from being consistent. Whatever is happening in life, can be put on hold for a few minutes, an hour, so you can get that GREAT FEELING. It lingers long after you have finished working out.

And guess what else happens? You feel proud of yourself. You smile.   You feel your worth.

Avoiding or postponing your health program puts you at a great health risk.   It's a risk that affects your body and your spirit. If you don't treat it quickly, it can spread. You are at risk to catch the following ... and more:

Depression
Sadness
Insecure feelings about yourself
Weakness
Susceptibility to bad eating and excessive other things
Weight gain
Weakened immune system
Acknowledgement from others who don't workout that you are ok because they have company now...

These are just a few.

Just like you pay for that car insurance, the home security alarm, the trustworthy babysitter, the top quality cellphone ---

Just like you plan out those wonderful romantic moments with your lover, or those great activities for your children....

You need to take time, and SPEND a little bit of it protecting yourself --- protecting your health!

Aren't you worth it???

Coach Jacquie

Fired UP for this new challenge!

2010-08-13T09:46:00.000-04:00

Insanity was amazing. Get fit or get out!!!! If you stick with it, everyday, you do get fitter! In a mere 63 days, you transform, not only your body and level of fitness, but also your attitude about what is possible ... in LIFE! I highly recommend this program (as long as you're healthy) because it can work wonders in a very short 2 months time!

Today officially starts a new challenge with a new group of excited folks! We started Turbo Fire today and will be supporting each other for the next 12 weeks. Turbo Fire is very different for all the other workouts Beachbody has -- it is a very fun-filled AND high impact program. It offers all you want while trying to get in shape or improve the shape you are already in.

I honestly believe that fitness, like anything else in life, should be balanced. Just like how we have to go to work to eat and live, we also go to work to be able to enjoy whatever we like. An effective fitness program should include some not-so fun, but very necessary exercises, and some fun-filled, smiling inducing exercises too. When you can achieve this, you are more likely to appreciate what you are doing and to get the best results.

Chalene Johnson, the designer and ultimate motivational trainer of Turbo Fire, keeps you going. She addresses everything you are thinking about, before you even think it! The Fire and HIIT workouts are fast paced, but energized by cool music mixes and you catch on to the transitions pretty fast... you have to be PATIENT with yourself and BELIEVE! You can do this! It's real exercise, flavored with kickboxing, dancing (if you want to), plyo, strengthening, core workout.. and more! The workouts move fast, and they range from 10 minutes to 60 FAST minutes. You are having so much fun, before you know it, you are done!

I did say that the group officially started today, and so you are probably wondering how I know all of this about the workouts ...??? I pre-screened them last week so that I could know what to expect and be able to answer people's questions and get them through the next 12 weeks. I do this to give my clients a sense of comfort, and to help them understand what to expect.

I love to help people to stick to their goals when they commit to a program. I enjoy checking in to see if anyone is having any issues, struggles, questions, or just being a cheerleader! I encourage my clients to keep me in the loop about their progress.

The biggest obstacle is to get past the thoughts that may stop you from taking the step to get healthy or healthier. Everyone has an excuse, but the excuses will never help you get healthy. Once you get it going, you will realize that you are doing the right thing, and those former excuses don't matter anymore... and I am happy to keep you going!

Come and step into the Fire with us! Contact me to get this workout program, or any of the other FANTASTIC Beachbody programs like Insanity, P90X, Chalene Extreme, Turbo Jam and tons more, and I will instantly become your FREE Beachbody Coach, and we can get in shape together!

Coach Jacquie
http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

New challenge Turbo Fire - Turbo FUN

2010-08-13T09:44:00.001-04:00

This is beyond fun fitness - ask me about it!

A surprise gift!

2010-07-19T13:12:00.000-04:00

Who does not like surprises? Good surprises that is.... getting something you don't expect, but really appreciate, and feeling overjoyed? What about surprises that keep happening? Those are the best. You stand there in amazement saying, "Wow, more? Again? This can't be happening!"

That's about how I feel with Insanity. It's more than just a workout. It's truly a journey, a challenge, a conditioning, an awakening, all leading to wonderful surprises. You can't predict what will come next. At first, you start with it, and you think, "this is insane, how can I keep up with this?"

Shaun T is not just spewing hot air. There is a method to the madness. This is not like signing up for some regular class at the gym, or a run and getting the same results, possibly no results, possible boredom, possible improvements.

The workouts are so nicely scheduled, differently each week, a recovery day, a rest day, a conditioning day, and then a couple days where you truly TRAIN that body of yours from head to toe, taking it to another level.

There is no other way to get into BETTER shape. You have to train strategically, and you have to have patience and not question the process. Today you may do a workout and think, "Wow, I don't know if I can keep up with this everyday for 9 weeks." Tomorrow you come back, positive attitude, ready, willing and able, and SURPRISE!!!!! You have an improved workout, just like that! Out of no where! How did that happen? You did not believe in yourself. Tsk! Tsk! Tsk!

There is no workout program that can turn you into an overnight sensation. I can speak from experience. I used to run a lot. Some days, months straight, I would run and run... and run and do fine. Some days, I would not do so fine. Though I ran, it did not mean I was perfectly fit. I was a good runner. Wonderful. But what about becoming a better runner. What about being more in tuned to your body? What about knowing if you needed to hurdle or leap over a fence you could? What about knowing and believing you can sprint out the last 200 yards of a race that you are running at maximum intensity even though you have already run 5 or 10 miles??

What about not feeling typical aches and pains because you have trained so well that you now notice they don't happen anymore? What about not feeling apprehensive (it's all in your head) because you KNOW your body can do what you need it to do?

Rochelle started this Insanity challenge with me 43 days ago (only 20 to go, less than 3 weeks) and we have not missed a day. Some days I am up very early, get on Facebook and send her a message, "Workout done!" along with a short note about how I did, ie. "workout was better," or "wow, that was crazy, my in and out abs are not perfect but I hung in there." Some days, she is up before me, and she sends me a message, "Workout Done!" along with her tidbits, feelings, etc.

Being that this is our first time on this journey, we quickly realized that it was going to be helpful to support one another, encourage one another and listen to each other's mindset/challenges. We have our similarities and we have our differences and it's all good! This journey and all of our feelings/thoughts, just mirrors life in general. Some things are easier than others but you just deal with the easy and the not so easy, and it makes you a stronger person. Life.

Bottom line, we made a pact to keep each other going and we are doing just that. When you decide to take on a new challenge, it's good to enlist a buddy to keep it going. Others, of all sorts of fitness levels, have done Insanity and so we decided we can too... and we will succeed.

Each day is not the same. Some days are truly challenging. Some days it's hard to get up and get motivated to do an insane workout. But, we also know it's 1 hour or less and a 1 hour investment to get a surprise gift (over and over) ... is well worth the sacrifice!

I had a great weekend spending time cooking, hanging with my lovely children and close friends, eating, sipping on lovely summer cocktails, going to bed later than normal, trying to cope in the blazing hot humid weather. It's enough to make you think, "can't workout." No!!!! Not true!!! At this juncture, the workouts are WORKING and there is no reason whatsoever to skip a workout or to replace it with something else. That will not help. It will hurt. We are happy to get up and workout every morning as scheduled, and the workouts are going GREAT. I don't want to get ahead of myself, but I am giddy knowing that the end is near and I will be able to say, "I did it!!!!"

We have come this far with a lot of deep digging and pushing and we are not turning back.

If you want a true challenge and a chance to become fitter, I can help you get through this. Contact me. You have to shed those negative thoughts. Shed the desire to let anyone or anything sabotage your plans. 1 hour a day or less, 6 days a week is nothing. It's worth it. You are better and stronger than you can ever imagine and Insanity will help you to realize that.

You will get fitter, physically, emotionally, and mentally!

No skipping workouts. No complaining. Just get in it, and do it.

Coach Jacquie

The Insanity Challenge is AWESOME!

2010-06-18T09:31:00.000-04:00

As a Beachbody Coach, I truly love all the workouts Beachbody offers and I wish I could do them all, but I can't. I won't say never, but for now, I truly have my favorites. For over a year, I was a die hard, P90X fan, did 3 rounds along with Turbo Jam, running and some other exercises.

I never thought I needed "Insanity" but I can honestly say, I was short changing myself in so many ways. It's more than an insane cardio-fat-burning-body-sculpting routine. It is an amazing, enlightening experience. They call it the 60-Day challenge and it is appropriately named because you are put to the test of will, discipline, trust, understanding and much more. I completed Day 12 today and I am in love with the results thus far. I have simplied this journey. Eating healthy, drinking lots of water, and keeping a very open mind. I just listen to Shaun T and DIG DEEP!!!!! That's all it takes!

I have also come to realize that being a mother of 2, mid-40s, means nothing when it comes to fitness. Fitness is not about age. I never focus on my age because it has no bearing on what I do. I do what I enjoy, and I am so thankful that I enjoy being energetic.

If there is anyone who wants to try this, but you are still on the fence thinking it's too hard, I invite you to let me coach you through this. Your mind is your biggest obstacle. Make the decision, commit and you will succeed. You just need a friend to get you through.

Enjoy the pics of some of the cuisine I have been preparing. These recipes are quick throw togethers to prove that you can eat very healthy while balancing a busy lifestyle! I will continue to share more recipes !

After Insanity is over, I can't wait to try the new Turbo Fire! Beachbody, keep these amazing workouts coming!!!!

Coach Jacquie
Contact me for help!

Roasted Garlic Salmon on Bed of Zucchini Stir Fry

Pink Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

Hearty Mandarin Chicken Stir Fry with Brown Basmati Onion Rice

Come and get your INSANITY!

2010-06-01T13:22:00.002-04:00

Let's work out together! Come on!
Let's start together next week! Order your Insanity today and get fit for summer!

Coach Jacquie
http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

Easy way to eat and manage your weight!

2010-05-12T13:42:00.000-04:00

There are various reasons why people have a hard time balancing a good nutrition program with effective exercise. Some are:

1. Busy lifestyle
2. Job/career
3. Lack of knowledge about food and exercise
4. Challenges in breaking certain habits
5. Finances
6. Obstacles: Partner, children, other people in general

These are just a few and are most likely the biggest hindrances in winning at the health game. Not only that but, everywhere one turns, there is information about how to eat and how to exercise. Too much information, quite frankly. I think people just throw their hands up and decide not to bother.

But you have to bother, otherwise, you will struggle with your health for life. It will be an obstacle on a daily basis. If you have certain issues (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, excess body fat, headaches, etc.) you need to address your health in an EFFECTIVE way. I know this is a challenge!

I did my own experiment and I can tell you this firsthand, if you are looking for an EASY solution, this is what you should do:

1. Time is limited, so you need to exercise effectively. A total body program you can easily follow is the best solution. Just walking everyday will not give you the body you desire. Walking is wonderful, but it does not strengthen you in ways that you want to be strengthened. Exercise has to be comprehensive to give you a TRUE change in the way you look, in the way your clothes fit, and in the way you FEEL overall. Effective exercise can change the outcome of your doctor's appointments in DRAMATIC ways! Shock your doctor and get off the medications!

2. What to eat? If you are on the go, managing life, a career, it's difficult to figure out how to eat everything your body needs. Stop the guilt about being able to get this right. Also, banish the myths about needing to sit down and eat big fat meals with food piled high on a plate. Most of the time, what you end up eating (and eating too much of) is more so a CRAVING and not a true fulfillment of hunger and nutrition. I know without a doubt, that after you finish those huge meals, you feel terrible. You feel sluggish, guilty, incapable. You say, "I'm tired," "Oh it's been a long day!" Or even, "I need to retire.." Perhaps..."I'm too old for this."

That's your body and the food talking to you like that. You probably hear other people saying these things too, so you feel normal right? That is not normal.

When you exercise, your body, your muscles, need certain foods to make it operate effectively. If you feed your body what it needs, you will be able to get fitter faster. The fitter you get, the happier you will be. Most likely the happier you are, the less you will look to the WRONG foods to fuel your body. You won't get those negative messages anymore.

So what is the answer for the person on the go with time constraints??

A great SHAKE that packs IDEAL nutrition. SHAKEOLOGY!!! When you start drinking a shake or two a day, you will seriously notice how much better you feel. Everywhere, you will notice a difference. You will be more energized, experience more clarity, more regularity, less craving, improved health. The SHAKE has a certain magic that helps you to STOP wanting to eat the wrong foods. You won't want to chase a shake with a fast food burger. You will start to crave fresh fruits, veggies, lean protein. Most of all, you will enjoy the lighter feeling that you have. You just will.

There is no easier way to pack your body with great nutrition if you are a busy person. Best of all, it tastes great! This is a shake packed with REAL whole goodness -- no garbage!

That's my simple plan., and it works.

Within a few days, you feel remarkable. You say to yourself, "I prefer this feeling over the other feeling." You will prefer not worrying about what to eat. You will feel more alive. You will not feel as stressed.

It works.

Give it a try! Why not? Isn't feeling better your first priority??

I can help you to achieve the health you want!

Coach Jacquie

Usher and UCML!

2010-04-07T13:05:00.002-04:00

Usher is back and Tony has helped him!

Did you catch him on American Idol last week? He is as talented as ever and so energetic!

Usher is onto something and we can thank Beachbody and Tony Horton for the opportunity to do it ourselves.

Yeah!
Contact me for great workout recommendations and FREE Coaching!
Coach Jacquie

Your Beachbody Coach is your GO-TO person!

2010-03-31T15:54:00.001-04:00

It's a Beachbody Philosophy and I love it! If someone purchases a wonderful home workout program, nutritional products, or accessories from Beachbody, they should definitely sign up with a Coach. Your "FREE" Coach is an asset to you in many ways. It is probably one of very few Health and Fitness companies that has such a great system in place. People truly helping people. Beachbody has a terrific system for those who don't know anyone personally to ask to be their Coach, and they set you up with a Coach.

Sometimes people feel lost in the shuffle and this is to be expected. It may seem a bit "strange" to be coached by someone you don't know well, even if the person seems great. If you get signed up with a Coach that you don't feel a GREAT connection with after trying, you should definitely try to find another Coach who will meet your needs. I believe we all have different personalities --- Coaches and Customers alike. Some people do indeed need a certain TYPE of Coach in order to keep their programs going.

Recently I found out that a family member of mine has been a Beachbody customer for years (hooray for her, she obviously knows quality) but she had no true relationship with her "assigned" Coach. When she learned that I was a Beachbody Coach, she happily wanted to switch to have me as her "free" Beachbody Coach.

There is no problem with this especially if you have NO contact with your present Coach and would like to have a Coach who is willing to give you more attention, information, motivation, etc. It's important to do ONE very important thing:

Get in touch with Coach Relations at Team Beachbody and put in a FORMAL REQUEST to have the change made, include the name of your present Coach and the name of the NEW coach that you want. It must be done through them, via email. It's that easy!

If it's what you WANT, your Beachbody Coach should be your GO-TO person because they will truly help you to achieve your goals. They understand what you are going through. To take it a step further, a GREAT Beachbody Coach may just inspire you to become a GREAT Beachbody Coach too!

This Beachbody Coach fully cares about all of her customers/team members! I want to know how you are doing, and if you need daily, weekly, monthly inspiration, I am here for you!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Team Beachbody Coach

How many exercise videos does a person need?

2010-03-28T14:45:00.000-04:00

As many as you like! There are no rules about how many you should get or need. I think it's great to build a library of amazing workouts as it allows you to have a variety and to be able to change things up whenever necessary.   You can have certain workouts that you love to do by yourself, with friends, with your children, with the grandparents...something for every occasion and everyone!

The 30, 60 and 90 day programs that Beachbody offers are amazing and definitely take the guess work out of what to do in order to get healthy and fit AND to maintain it once you have achieved it. There are also programs that are "extras" to an original program, such as P90X Plus, or the extra Turbo Jam workouts, that truly help you to continue with more options to stay fit or to even INCREASE what you have already achieved.

When you build your own library of workouts, you are able to do what you want to do, when you want to do it. Many times you crave a certain workout at a certain time and if you belonged to a gym, you may not be able to get to the class of your choice, but having the ability to do it at home, makes it's less stressful to get it done.

Some people buy a program and then they see another new program has come out and they think to themselves, "Great! What should I do? I already purchased one a few months ago!" That's ok. Buy the new one too, especially if it's from Beachbody and it looks effective and fun! Why not! Now you will have something to look forward after you finish whatever you are doing now.   If you are happy with your level of fitness, just mix the new workout in with the one you are doing. Do them on alternating days!

Take it from me, I bought P90X more than 3 years ago and who would think that 3 years later it is more popular than ever??? Who would think the commercials are still going strong?? Probably because it is indeed a truly effective home fitness program ... it works!

P90X is great but there are other fantastic programs too like, Insanity, Brazilian Butt Lift, Rev Abs, Tony's One-on-One, 10 minute trainer, Kathy's Project You for people with Type 2 diabetes, and many,many more! Just imagine building your own amazing home exercise library with dozens of great workouts that you can do.

One thing I know for certain is that the best way to stay fit is to be able to keep your program exciting and having an array of videos is a great way to do this. Beachbody has truly come up with different programs that appeal to different people and that is key!

So, your question was, "how many exercise videos does a person need?" As many as you like in order to stay fit, happy and healthy!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Team Beachbody Coach

Life After X!

2010-03-24T12:56:00.001-04:00

No stopping! Keep it going!

Warm up your warm up!

2010-03-23T11:24:00.000-04:00

I know I am not alone on this since many have come to me with the same dilemma, so I figured it would be great to blog about it today. We all have our good days and our "a bit more challenging" days -- I refuse to say bad days.   In order to keep our program going, we have to constantly be open to creative ways in which to keep our interests and energies ignited. Even for the most seasoned fitness buffs, there are days when you feel like giving up within the first 5 minutes of starting you workout. From that first stretch or the low-impact jumping jack, you feel like......."blahhhhhhhhhhh, I don't feel like doing this."   Even people who eat before a workout or take pre-workout supplements or drinks/shakes, sometimes are burdened with this same challenge.

On these days, you truly do not want to give up, but instead, you have to create an extra warm up before your regular warm up because it will make all the difference in the world. I have been down this road so many times, and this morning as a matter of fact! In my mind, I was extremely excited about the idea of doing Interval X - P90X Plus workout and AbCore Plus, but my body had a different attitude. What to do on days like this especially if time is an issue?

The important thing is to get over the hump, get passed the "I don't feel like being bother" minutes because it truly can be just a matter of a few minutes. If you attack it just right, you can zap these "blahhs" away within 5 to 10 minutes. You need to cheer your body up! Turn on some music, do some jumping jacks, perhaps jump rope, run up and down the stairs, get some light weights to jump with or shadow box with, or even dance intensely to your favorite tunes for about 5 minutes. A good thrust into something energizing can truly be the "picker-upper" that you are starving for!   From there, you can resume your normal workout's warm-up and if you have to cut your workout short due to time constraints, just speed up the workout with more intensity and perhaps take less, shorter or no breaks!   Remember, you are not doing this all of the time, just on the days that you really feel like stopping before you start!

I hear people talk about this sort of thing all the time, especially runners, who say that it takes them a mile or two of running in the beginning before they feel good and warmed up and motivated to step things up! So here goes another tip for my running friends, perhaps do a little aerobic warmup indoors before you hit the great outdoors!   This warm up before the warm up could be the answer to having great workouts everyday!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Team Beachbody Coach

Time

2010-03-20T15:32:00.001-04:00

Time is valuable, to all of us. We all value it in different ways. For some of us, we easily know how to divide up our days or our weeks to get the best balance of all we need. For others, we find ourselves constantly uttering the same thing day in and day out, year in and year out, "I wish I had more time."

Well, we can wish all we want and it will never happen and I am not saying that to be negative at all. What we need to do is to be realistic about the time we have (as it is always the same) and determine what is truly important to us and focus on what we need to get done.

Above all, it's important to know what is beneficial and what is realistic and this does not mean that we should never have fun or relax, but it means that if we truly address the things that can help us, we become better at utilizing our time wisely and effectively.

If you spend a little time, doing something that benefits your body, imagine that in the long run, it will afford you MORE time to do other things that you enjoy, perhaps even lengthen your life!

I thought about this while taking a shower this morning after I had the most incredible, highly energized workout. I can admit that some days my workouts are just ok, and other days, they are amazing. I felt great and so I put forth a great effort to go with my attitude.   This all caused a chain reaction:

Great workout=great feelings=great attitude=great day=probably a great tomorrow!

Time is precious. We all want to be in great health and we think we don't have the time. The important thing is to not only find a bit of time, say an hour or two a day, but to also find something that will give you the biggest bang for your buck!

A walk is wonderful but if you seek to be truly fit, you need more. What exercise works best? What to do? People often struggle to figure it out, even when they join a gym they still seem to be baffled about what class to take or what trainer to choose. What about the people who purchase a very expensive piece of home equipment, like a treadmill or an elliptical machine and after a short while, it becomes a clothes rack? I venture to say, if the 30 or 60 minute walk they were doing on it daily was giving them amazing results, they would have continued to use it all of the time!

This morning as the wonderful hot water beat on my back, I was smiling because I knew I had a great workout, in fact, a great week of workouts!   Comprehensive workouts, addressing zillions of muscles in my body and even my mind. When you feel like you have had a great workout, your mind is clear!

I have to say, P90X and P90X Plus take the guess work out of what to do each day. Each workout serves a purpose. The schedule makes sense. It's not just walking. It's not mindless weightlifting. It's not just jumping up and down and not knowing if it will do any good.

The best is, you always have room to grow, room to improve, room to step up the intensity. You can do it for 90 days, put it away for a while, do something else, and come back to it. You will want to come back to it because you will realize that it's just so sensible.  You get an education on how to work out which in turn enables you to become more intelligent about how to do your workouts EFFECTIVELY!

Time is money too, and imagine that I bought these 2 programs a few years ago and still get a great return on my investment. Wow!

Time is valuable and I am happy to know that for at least the time that I need to work on my health, I spend it wisely!

I welcome anyone who feels like they have been working out, not seeing results, and wasting time, to come and try one of Beachbody's great workouts.

Coach Jacquie
Independent Team Beachbody Coach

10 "must have" TIPS for starting a Fitness Program

2010-03-19T12:45:00.001-04:00

Many people start and stop fitness programs perhaps dozens of times throughout their lives because they don't have good guidance on how to do it properly and how to keep it going. Fitness should not be a temporary idea, it should be embarked upon as a lifetime investment.

Here are 10 tips, though there are others to include, that are MUST-DOs if you want to have a success journey:

1. Talk to someone credible and reliable about getting started. There are doctors, gyms, trainers and even nutritionists who will happily take your money and not offer you the precise guidance and information that you need if you are truly hoping to succeed. Many will even promise you the impossible while giving you the same plan and advice that they give to all of their other clients.   If you want to be successful, it's important that you share some personal information about your lifestyle and your health with this "person" so that they can effectively advise you on how to proceed.

2. Have a plan! Despite all those lovely commercials you see, or ads in magazines, or success stories that only tell a part of the real story, a successful health and fitness program must have a well-rounded plan in order to work. You have to balance all areas of your life in order to see the results you want. You can't eat fast food daily and go to the gym for 30 minutes a day and expect to lower your cholesterol at the same time. If you want to pretend to be healthy, perhaps that plan will work, but if you want to seriously improve your state of health, you must have a different approach. It's not easy to figure this one out by yourself, and all the books in the world do not help everyone given the fact that there is so much information being thrown around and it's hard to decipher what is credible information.  Another important thing to understand is, a plan that works for one person may not work for you because everyone is NOT the same.

3. Commit to exercising a minimum of 3 to 5 days a week. Before you moan and groan about that being too much, you must ask yourself if you really want to make the commitment to be healthy. If you do, you have to do what it takes.  Much of the time when people complain it is because they have failed to find the PERFECT fitness program. When you find the perfect program, you will stop complaining and start to wonder how you lived without the program all this time!

4. Commit the time of day that you will use to exercise and the times of the week that you will use to manage your nutrition program and other extra activities/habit that you will incorporate so that you can get all the benefits of becoming a stronger, healthier and happier you.   It's important to prioritize your needs into your schedule and stick to that schedule no matter what (unless there is a true emergency). Treat your needs just like you would a hair appointment or a doctor's appointment... SHOW UP!

5. Before you start your program, agree to give yourself some wiggle room. This does not mean that you can skip workouts or cheat excessively with bad foods, but it does mean that you will EXPECT that you will have your good days and bad days. Perhaps allow yourself 3 bad days a month -- and keep track of them. Just because today may not have been a great day does not mean tomorrow will be. Stay as positive as possible and understand you are human and life is not perfect.

6. Go the distance no matter what. We know the bad days will happen, but they are NO cause for stopping your program or getting down on yourself. The truth is even the most amazing athletes of the world have their share of disappointments so do NOT think for a moment that they are perfect. Do not have prejudgments on what your body should look like in 30 days. Do not compare yourself to someone else. Do not give up just because you did not lose 10 lbs in 10 days. This is not a one time, overnight process, it will take time.   Take one day at a time, and keep it going to the end.   If you are doing a 30, 60 or 90 day program and you have a bad week, just ADD a week to the program. DO NOT QUIT!

7. Keep a journal. If you can, jot things down daily. If you can't do daily, do a weekly journal. Pick your rest day, or a weekend to sit quietly and reflect on the week that just passed, and the upcoming week. Write down your thoughts, your successes and your challenges (do not call them failures).   Perhaps write down issues you had with food/eating, relationships, job, etc. This journal will help you to keep track of what impacts your actions, performance, thoughts, etc.

8. Repeat Tip#1. Always keep someone as a Coach. You will undoubtedly have things you want to discuss, whether they be complaints, concerns, advice, etc. This person, again, should be someone who can truly HELP you and will inspire and motivate you no matter what!

9. At the end of your program, be ready to implement a new second Plan because the journey is not over! You can not do a program for a period of time and then just stop and go back to life as it used to be because that is when you will fall back into bad habits.   Many times people complain that a certain program did not work for them when the truth is they did not prepare themselves for "life after program... how to keep it going." This is a permanent lifestyle change. You become a new person. The other person is gone forever!

10. Praise yourself no matter what you endured.   If you set out to lose 20 lbs, and only lost 7 lbs, it's OK!!! 7LBS is good, and there is still the opportunity to lose more weight. Slow and steady wins the race!!! If you wanted to lower your cholesterol by 70 points, and you only managed to lower it by 30 points, it's ok! You can still get there!   This is just a sign that perhaps you need to try something different or perhaps talk to your great Coach about more changes that you should make going forward. Praise yourself, smile and keep it going!

Remember, Fitness is about a total program not just exercising or some crazy diet!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Team Beachbody Coach

"You're gonna love it! Your whole family is gonna talk about it!"

2010-03-18T11:42:00.000-04:00

Spoken by my favorite personal trainer Tony Horton during the "Total Body Plus" workout of P90X Plus. I just wish more people could get in on this wonderful action because it is truly the answer to great health and fitness.   If you are trying to get into great shape, it's one thing to walk off the pounds, but something even better than that, is to CREATE a new, empowered, stronger, capable you!   And that is what P90X and P90X Plus does for you.

The workouts are not just for the physically fit, they are truly for the ANYONE, no matter what your level of fitness. You start from some point and you will indeed improve and love the results. I have never seen so many wonderful variations of exercises and each time you go back to do another workout, you learn something new about what you are doing and how to do it correctly ....and.... how to be creative.

The P90X Plus workouts have a fantasic FEATURE that I love and I have to say out loud, "THANK YOU TONY!!!"   When you start your DVD, you have a few options on how you will see/hear your workout: regular, with music, without music, and the BEST one yet:   TRAINER TRACKS.

What is Trainer Tracks you ask?? Tony gives detailed professional tips on every move to help you achieve perfect form and even better results! Before you think it, he is answering those questions you have, like, "what should I tighten?" "Why should I tighten that muscle?" "Oh, wow, I feel the difference when I do it that way."   You get this lovely EXTRA training while you are training.

P90X Plus is truly a great addtion to the P90X workout program. If you don't know what to do after P90X, this is it! You ARE gonna love it! It is a comprehensive, intensified, effective program. The workouts are shorter (45 minutes) and if you listen to those Training Tips, you will fire up an amazingly strong and fit body!

Your whole family and your friends are going to "oooo and ahhhhhhhh" about how you look. But what I love about P90X and P90X Plus is, it's not a superficial temporary fix that you achieve --- you achieve TRUE improvement to your health and fitness!! If you were weak, you become strong.   If you were already strong, you become STRONGER!

Need a coach? I am HERE for you!   Wanna be a Coach?  You can do this! Join me! Let's be fit and healthy together!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Team Beachbody Coach

Coats are going into storage for the next 6 months!

2010-03-17T12:11:00.002-04:00

Lean out! Burn up to 60% body fat in 90 Days!

Chalene is a very hip, energetic, intelligent trainer!
Contact me for more info about this amazing program!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Team Beachbody Coach

Don't look any further

2010-03-16T13:52:00.000-04:00

How many estimates do you need before you settle on one person for the job? Many of my neighbors have downed trees after this past weekend's amazing rain storm that resembled that of a hurricane and this is the question they are asking about who to give the tree removal job. Who can they trust that will give them the best outcome for the money they have to outlay after such havoc was wreaked on their trees and property?

This is probably the same question many ask when they are in an undesirable state of health and in need of the "perfect" solution to attain a truly results oriented health program. Everyone is wary that all the programs are the same, and they don't work. They take your money and leave you unsatisfied everytime. It's truly disheartening because the health and fitness industry IS indeed out to take your money and promise you nothing really.   They leave with you debris and dissatisfaction after they get paid!

I say get one more recommendation and try it: BEACHBODY!   This morning I was listening to the radio and heard former American Idol winner Ruben Studdard talking about his recent loss of 100+ pounds and I was interested to know how he did it. He said that he eventually became a vegetarian and started working out with a very skilled personal trainer at the gym about 3 days a week. But he also added that he works out just about everyday and when he does not work out at a gym, he does Power 90 (Beachbody's workout program) at home!   Might I add that Steve Harvey, the famous comedian, radio personality, author, boasted too with Ruben that he does P90X!

Truth be told, many celebrities use Beachbody workout programs, simply because they are the real deal, they work, and they are the next best thing to having a premiere personal trainer to train you!   Tony Horton and other Beachbody trainers have worked with some of the most exclusive clients!

There are not too many home workout DVDs that truly speak to you and answer just about any question you have while you work out.   There are certainly not too many that WANT you to get into shape, show you how, and then encourage you to keep it going, or to move on to another work program. Well, you DO need to keep your program going, so what better way than to have choices, and choices that really work!

I recently restarted P90X and P90X Plus and I am still amazed how truly efficient these workouts are. After P90X, graduates were begging for more P90X, and so Tony answered the call by coming up with P90X Plus, which is 5 additional, slightly more challenging workouts to add to the program. What I especially loved is, they added more than just the workouts, by also adding in this great feature on the DVDs called, "Trainer Tracks."   You have to ability to select this option (which is amazing) before the workout starts.   It is EXTRA Training Tips incorporated with the workouts which enables you to truly workout MORE effectively.   It helps you to correct any mistakes you are making and to increase the effectiveness of each move that you do.   I can tell you that MANY personal trainers do not even do this with their clients in person.

Consider, everytime you watch it, you get that OPTIMAL workout with instruction.   You get your money's worth over and over again! No shortchanging!

This is it! The buck stops here! Beachbody!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Team Beachbody Coach

Easy Nutrition

2010-03-09T14:08:00.000-05:00

People struggle to get good nutrition everyday, to the point that they give up trying and just make do with whatever they can manage.   I get this because we all live very busy lifestyles and who truly has time to stop and organize meals every single day?

Beachbody found an answer to this dilemma.   Here we have a great community of people who obviously had the answers for everyone's fitness needs --- 10 minute workouts for the time-strapped folks, great fitness programs to guarantee the ultimate in fitness, and even workouts for the kids and grandparents. Exercise is essential, but what to feed that wonderfully exercised body??? Yes that matters. Whether you spend 10 minutes or 2 hours exercising, your body needs proper fuel to make it respond WELL to the exercise. You can't eat an iceberg salad with tomatoes and think that you have consumed all the necessary nutrition.

If you struggle to find time to eat right and can barely exercise, you need to address your health needs even more so, and having an easy way to do it makes good sense over not doing anything.

Shakeology is the answer! 70 nutrients in one 140 calorie serving!   You ask, what 70 nutrients? Well, it looks like this:

Bowl of exotic fruit
4 pounds of broccoli
7 whole carrots
10 cups raw cauliflower
3 cups raw lettuce
4 cups uncooked mushrooms
3 raw onions
1 cup peas
4 cups red radish
4 cups nonfat yogurt
1 shot of wheatgrass

That is SOME of what you would have to eat to get the same nutritional benefit as ONE SERVING of SHAKEOLOGY - one 140 calorie serving.   It has no artificial ingredients.

The key is to drink one shake a day and you will enhance your daily nutrition immensely! We have 2 great flavors, that can be consumed as is for a simple, low-cal shake, or we also have wonderful recipes where you can further increase the nutritional goodness and taste of your shake!

For the person on the go.......... Shakeology is the answer, as they now have "on-the-go" travel packs, so you never have to worry about missing out on your nutritional needs every again!

Coach Jacquie
http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

Spice!

2010-03-08T14:19:00.000-05:00

Variety is the spice of life and that is why I love my Beachbody family so much! I tend to talk about P90X most of the time, but let me just say, there are tons more fantastic workouts. Tony Horton, the creator of P90X has other fantastic workouts that you can get, a new workout each month (One-on-Ones, which is like working out with Tony by yourself, something new each time -lovely!), other yoga workouts, Power 90 and more. He keeps working to keep us healthy, realizing that we need variety, new challenges, and new inspiration to keep it going and that you have to appreciate. That is what you want when you want to keep your program going!

Right after P90X, people were fiending for more P90X and so Tony came up with P90X Plus, 5 different workouts, which are a bit more challenging, though the workouts are shorter. I was to be in Week 10 of P90X, but decided due to all the haphazard happenings in the last couple weeks (weather and otherwise) that I would make a change, start fresh, welcome Spring in a grand way. I decided to do the P90X and P90X Plus Doubles program for the next 90 days.

This morning's workout was Upper Body Plus (42 minutes) and AbsCore Plus (20 minutes) and it was fun, challenging and a lovely change! In my opinion, all of the Plus workouts target the core, implement a bit of cardio though there are 2 specific Plus workouts, KenpoCardio Plus and Interval X, that are cardio specific.

And so the people asked Tony, "What do you do after P90X?" which gave birth to P90X Plus! But truly you can do whatever you want to do. You can surely do P90X over and over or you can mix up programs, which Beachbody folks do all the time, and that is the wonderful thing about having effective home fitness programs at your fingertips. You ALWAYS have an effective answer!

Contact me and I can help you to find your ideal home program!

Coach Jacquie
http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

Spring is here!

2010-03-01T16:23:00.000-05:00

It's 45 degrees today, what a blessing after the 2 feet of snow we were pummeled with just 3 days ago! All that snow certainly weighed down even the most disciplined and devoted fitness folks, causing many to collapse into their couches and just snack away while nibbling on all sorts of "interesting" edibles.

I know what comes next though, and it's the cries of "Help! Spring is here and I did not lose the weight that I planned to lose!" What can help now?? A great home fitness program was, and is still, the answer for anyone who has been defeated by this winter's relentless thrashing. Time to stop worrying about the weather, and get a great "Welcome Spring" program in place.

Why be at the mercy of the weather and possibly not being able to get to the gym? Or hoping your trainer actually shows up because he or she has traveling issues due to the weather? We could possibly continue to have "winter" weather until mid-April or even longer.

At this point, perhaps you are even annoyed that you have gained some weight and you are not happy about going to a public place to be seen and that is ok. You can truly get an effective workout done in the comforts of your home with excellent training, even better than what you would pay a lot of money for, get nutrition tips, and on-going updated information about health, fitness and nutrition.

As a Beachbody Coach, we are constantly learning about new effective ways to exercise and effective ways to motivate and inspire ourselves and others to get in shape and stay committed to a health program.

So what it's March 1st ?!! It does not matter that just about 60 days has already passed in 2010 and nothing has been accomplished. There is always TODAY to get started and make huge changes. I know of many Beachbody programs that can get anyone on the road to great health in 30 days and in great shape in 60 days and the best shape in 90 days. Which means that by April 1st, you will be happier and seeing great improvements. By May 1st, when the birds are starting to chirp, you will be comfortable knowing that you can take off your extra layers without feeling bad, and by June 1st, you will welcome the thought of switching over to your tees and shorts with confidence!

Spring is here and it's time to jump into a great fitness program for YOUR health!

Contact me and I can certainly help you to do this! April is just around the corner! A free coach who cares about your well-being!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Team Beachbody Coach

Snow X

2010-02-11T12:22:00.000-05:00

Northern Jersey was blessed with about 15-17 inches of snow and this I believe because it was sitting in my driveway and I had to clear it out. Many people dread the winter and become shut-ins, year after year, only peaking their heads out sometime when Spring seems on the horizon.

There are even those who will admit that their fitness programs are only in session between the months of April and October and they embrace the idea of gaining winter's layered veil (weight) and succumbing to the cyclical necessity of a weightloss program to start off the Spring. Gain weight, lose weight, gain weight, lose weight. It does indeed happen to the best of us, but truly there is NO reason to give up exercise just because the temperature dips.

Take it from yours truly, I am NOT a lover of being cold, and those who know me, know that I will overdress my body and my bed in an effort to feel as toasty as possible, and luckily we have the resources to achieve our desired level of comfort.

When I was a bit younger, I used to run outside 365 days a year, in the rain, in the snow, and something happened to my mindset after I had children. I can't even explain it, but it's something I would truly love to resume doing again. I am one of those people who somewhat hangs up their outside running sneakers once the temperature dips below about 40 degrees. I am receptive to going out if there are intermittent mild days during the winter, but mostly I run inside on the treadmill, along with doing a HOST of other INDOOR workouts, ie. P90X, P90X Plus, Turbo Jam, Kettlebell routines, TaeBo, David Kirsch's New York Body Plan..... my own thing! SOMETHING! Exercise is mandatory no matter what.

But, can you imagine that ever since I was a little girl (8, 9, 10 yrs old) I ALWAYS enjoyed shoveling snow with my father. I remember jumping for joy on snow days anticipating all the fun that I would have being outside with my father for hours to shovel and shovel and shovel.

I still enjoy shoveling snow, and it is truly a great workout. For anyone who is not fit and does not workout, you really have to be careful as shoveling snow can cause a host of problems like heart attacks, pulled muscles, strains, backaches, stomach aches, breathing problems, exhaustion, etc.

Shoveling snow is not only a fantastic upper body workout, but it actually works the entire body, especially the core. It's important to learn an effective technique that involves proper breathing, tightening of the abs, use of the thighs(learn to push, use the thighs), and not lifting heavy amounts of snow. When there are huge amounts, you have to chip away at it... it becomes a project.

I have perfected my "SNOW GAME" to the point that I have a routine. I get my music together, always upbeat, lots of water to drink throughout what could be many hours of shoveling, and I dress very effectively. For me, my hands and feet are always the first to be affected and so it's more important for me to dress those parts very warm than any other part of my body. If it is very cold, I make certain to cover my head and face well, and if it's very bright out, I definitely sport my sunglasses. I don't think my neighbors know who is shoveling when I am out there because I am truly incognito :)!

You have to plan ahead and be properly prepared in order to do effective snow clearing for an extended duration of time. Yesterday the children and I went out 2 separate times because I did not want them to be outside for too long. The first time we went out, we were outside for about 2 hours and they truly had a ball. They decided to build an igloo, somewhat inspired by the movie, "Where the Wild Things are," and it was awfully cute! I even wanted to crawl inside of it!

I shovel as if I am truly working out. I start out slowly, concentrating on my breathing, allowing my body a chance to get acclimated with the outdoors, and my arms to get thrilled with what is to come. I get a rhythm going and I have the music pumping and so I can keep going strong. It's important to keep drinking lots of water as you do indeed sweat when shoveling a lot of snow(by the time I get back inside, my inner clothing is drenched). The drinking of water actually helps you to build up strength and endurance to keep going. This is KEY!

After about 2 hrs, I told the children that it was time to go in and eat a nice warm lunch. I prepared an array of vegetables, brown rice, chicken and a small steak too. They drank lots of water in between as well, and when I saw that we were nice and toasty and well fed, we went back out for round 2.

Due to the fact that the temps were dropping slowly during the day, it seemed to become very apparent to my daugther as her fingers and feet started getting cold after an hour of continued construction of their igloo. She was noticeably uncomfortable, and so that was our cue to go back inside for the rest of the day. Later that evening, they were fortified by a scrumptious batch of my delicious, wonderfully nutritious chicken soup!

I did not worry that there was still lots of snow to shovel, as I was looking forward to getting the rest of my "shovel workout" in the next day (today). It was to be my Back and Bicep workout (P90X) yesterday, but I think 3 1/2 hours of shoveling snow was a very effective replacement workout.

Depending on the intensity in which one shovels, you can expect to burn about 400-600 calories an hour. I went out this morning for another hour while the children were still sleeping since our lovely plows pushed about 2 feet of snow into the end of my driveway last night. Oh great joy, more shoveling for me!

As of now, there still remains about 2-3 more hours of shoveling to be done. Yes! I can't wait to get back out there and when it's all done, I probably will have burned over 2,500 calories, and amassed more toned muscles EVERYWHERE. So though it snowed, and created extra work for me, my life, etc., it also created a new effective couple of days of STILL being able to workout for me!

I just love winter and these snowy days as they enable me to stay fit, healthy and strong! Not to mention............

I am getting some great fresh air and sunshine!

Be careful out there and remember that shoveling snow is great if you are already fit, and if not, go slowly, take breaks, drink water -- or just get help. It is actually a good idea to warm up (as in exercise warm-up) before going outside to shovel, as you can get pretty exhausted from the onset!

If you are not fit enough to shovel, I urge you to start on a new journey to get fit! Being fit helps you to embrace these wonderful days of winter! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Contact me if you would like to get started on a fantastic health journey. I will help you all the way... as your FREE Beachbody Coach!

Coach Jacquie

Where to find the best B&B

2010-02-04T12:43:00.002-05:00

"Everybody at home, do you have tickets?" asks the handsome, oh so fit man in B&B!

"Tickets to what?" asks another fit soul who is hanging at the B&B.

Go to "X" Land and you will find the best B&B to enable you to put on YOUR best "guns" show ever!
(P.S. The "guns" are your arms, and you want them to look and BE powerful!!)

The Back and Biceps workout of P90X is an awesome workout and this is some of the chit-chat flying around during the 50 something minute routine:

"Back and then double biceps all in the same direction."

"The GLAMOUR muscles workout"

"Breathing and stretching, breathing and stretching."

"That's GLOOOOOOO-RI-OUS!!!"

Inhale and Exhale!

"Very flexible for a muscular guy!"

"Oh Mommy!...... Here it comes!"

"Find the burn............simple rules ........................change your life!"

SUPERMAN!

SUPERWOMAN!

Coach Jacquie

Play the role!

2010-02-03T14:21:00.000-05:00

We all play the role in life, in our designated professions and in our relationships, because we know that we have to in order to be respected and taken seriously. None of us were born teachers, lawyers, doctors, or scientists, but we study to learn how to "become" those people.

We often hear people say "oh, I am not a runner," or "strength training is not my thing," when in fact that is just an opinion they may have about themselves. Most likely a false one too! Imagine if the same people could approach the world of health and fitness with the same mindset as they do about career choices, just get in there, study the game, and play the role!

As far back as I can remember, I used to play little games like "role playing" with my workouts just to be able to keep it interesting. I would pretend I was an instructor teaching a class (by myself), or I would even pretend that I was auditioning for a position to become an instructor just to encourage myself to bring my "A" game to a workout. Not only is it a fun way to work out, but it allows you to build confidence because (a) you temporarily think you are awesome, and (b) you come out of your shell and allow yourself to BE that FIT person you idolize.

Try it tomorrow when you workout! Pretend you are Tony or Chalene during your next workout!

For those of you who still get shy about stepping up your workouts and trying something new and challenging, I invite you to try this exercise too! Play the role! Break out of your shell! Dispel your false beliefs about yourself! You can reach new heights! Just try it!

By the way, you may not want to "play the role" in a gym with people looking at you, so I suggest you get a great HOME fitness program so that you can do it everyday. Contact me to help you decide which amazing Beachbody program would suit your "role playing" needs!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Team Beachbody Coach

Your body is THE weapon!

2010-02-02T12:22:00.000-05:00

Treat it well, and you will win the fight! One of the most fun workouts in Beachbody's P90X line-up is "KenpoX", which is a combination of fun, cardio, explosive moves that helps to improve balance, flexibility, coordination, stamina and confidence. It's THE workout that I truly look forward to every single week (I love them all don't get me wrong), and it's one of the workouts that you do every single week for the full 13 weeks of the program. It is also the workout that you can tone down if your energy is not there, or tone up (????) with amazing intensity so that it can not only increases your level of fitness, but also boosts your confidence to new heights.

KenpoX got it's roots from the concept of "Kenpo" (or Kemp) which originated with the masters Ed Parker Sr, William Chow and Lau Bon, and others. Many sources say it got its origination from China, India and Asia and that is what makes Kenpo so wonderful, is that it is a combination of art forms and ANYONE can try it and benefit from it.   It is great for women, men and children!! Kenpo is/was a martial art form originally from the streets, using the hands to defend one's self, but also teaching great technique and discipline.

KenpoX is built on all of that Kenpo history with added "X"ness that makes it a perfect addition to the P90X routine. After you have done it a few times, you start to learn creative ways to add intensity, or just perfect your stance (standard fighter's stance or horse stance). You improve on your jabs, blocks, and more!   You truly gain a true sense of the power your hold within your mind and body!

As one of my favorite chef/tv personalities says, "Kick it up a notch!" And that is just what you can do with KenpoX, to the tune of many notches if you so choose!   My guess you will choose once you taste this awesome routine!

Kiai!

Coach Jacquie

I know what you are looking for

2010-01-29T13:16:00.000-05:00

A great workout that fits with your lifestyle, makes you happy, you feel comfortable doing it, and it gives REAL results, along with a manageable nutrition progarm that includes food suggestions that are realistic and tasty! Look no further, Beachbody has something for YOU! All of you! The best part is, you get great Coaching (for free along with your program) from experienced people -- people who live the life you live and KNOW what they are talking about, and not some fake, airbrushed models.   Once you join the Beachbody community, you won't feel like ever leaving, and you can get daily help to keep it going!

Over 25 programs to choose from with new ones to come, you can get the variety that you want. Currently I am doing P90X for a 3rd 90 days (yes I have done 180 days already and loved it) and I am completing week 4. I am following the "Classic" routine, but since I am a "grad," and consider myself to be an expert, I am making tiny modifications here and there as I go. What type of modifications? Well, P90X suggests you try one of the three programs, depending on what your goals are. There is "classic," which is a basic program, one workout a day, with 15 minutes of AB work done 3 of the 7 days.   The "doubles" is just how it sounds, a double workout about 3 to 4 days out of 7. Cardio is the added workout for extra intensity... extra everything which should result in an even leaner, fitter you! And last, there is the "lean" routine, which has a slightly different scheduling of workouts, more cardio, a bit less strength training to achieve that "lean" look!

Imagine, that in just ONE of Beachbody's home fitness program, you have 3 options built in so that you can achieve, YOUR desired goal, and from there you can try all 3 options over a span of 270 days, or 9 months, and see the final outcome.

P90X Plus came out a while after P90X because people were so happy with P90X, that they begged for more! Parts of the program are truly for the person who is very fit and wanting a little more, without having to sacrifice more than 45 minutes of their time. 5 additional workouts that WILL indeed enhance your P90X program.

On the schedule for today, the workout was to be Core Synergistics for the "classic" routine, or Cardio X for the "lean" routine.   My mind said "hey, why not do something slightly different? Let's do Interval X!" What a great choice!! A short workout, that moves so fast (because of the 30 - 60 sec intervals and changes) it gets the job done!

Beachbody is doing it right! Offering some of the best workouts to keep you HAPPY, fit and wanting more! You will never get bored. You are educated on how to workout, as well as given many options that offer lots of FUN!

Other great workouts are: Insanity (get ripped in 60days), Rev Abs (brazilian 90 day all body program that targets the abs), Brazilian Butt Lift, Power 90, Slim in 6, P90X Plus, Yoga Booty Ballet, Turbo Jam, Chalean Extreme, 10 minute trainer, Tony and the Kids, Tony and the Folks (for age 55 and over) and MANY MORE.

Something for everyone! Truly!   People in their 50s and 60s are doing P90X and getting into the best shape they have ever been in their entire lives. People are getting healthier, banishing illnesses.   Kids are joining in with their parents to workout. Coaches are using some of the workout for their sports training.

It's great to know you can go to ONE place and get all you need and more for be in the best health! Thank you Beachbody.

If you need a Coach, contact me, I can help you to get fit and healthy!

If you want to Coach, contact me, I can help you to help others and make money while doing it!

Coach Jacquie

In Recovery!

2010-01-27T11:53:00.002-05:00

What happened? Don't worry, it's what the doctor ordered and then a stronger, healthier person will emerge! Yeah! A 90-day home workout program that teaches you all you need to know about effective exercising is all you need to get into great shape. What program educates in such an efficient way? Beachbody's P90X extreme home fitness program does!

How many people walk on the treadmill a few days a week and then curl some dumbbells? How many take a few group classes a week at a gym or see a personal trainer who has them doing some sort of routine over and over? How many people are satisfied with the results of these programs? How many people quit because they don't see any results?

The first 3 weeks of P90X is a well calculated program that has you doing strength training 3 out of 7 days, Yoga on one day, a Cardio-type workout 2 out of 7 days, a short ABs routine on the strength days, and a rest or stretch day on the 7th day. As you start out, you are breaking down, and rebuilding your body, your muscles, your mind, and your attitude. If you are eating properly, as you definitely should, you are seeing the results of your dedication to the program IMMEDIATELY. It's that simple!

But the key to the program working is the fact that Week 4, Week 8 and Week 13 are RECOVERY weeks! How about that? A chance to regroup and get better!!! How many gyms and trainers teach this as a necessary way to truly get fit? Not many at all. Most people are not even compelled to follow a sensible routine to actually SEE for THEMSELVES that THIS is how you put the puzzle together. If you have never done it, you would not know. And this is something that should be practiced ALWAYS when you follow a well-balanced fitness program.

Just as the word implies, RECOVERY is the period where you take time out, rest and get better. P90X's recovery weeks are ACTIVE REST weeks.   You don't stop working out, but you don't do any strength training during this week.   Why?

Muscles rebuild and repair more efficiently when you let them rest for a short period of time. During this rest period, an adaptation process takes place. During this time, you should eat particularly well, get lots of water and lots of sleep! Truly pamper that body and mind and get it ready for the following week when you will resume MORE intense strength training exercises in a NEW order and layout than what was done in Weeks 1-3.

Doesn't it all make great sense? No need to complicate the explanation with fancy technical terms about the process of the rebuilding that is going on, it'seasy to grasp the SENSE of it all by just comparing it to resting after a long day of hard work. Your body is tired, and you are probably a bit (or a lot) stressed. You need a time-out. If you have worked out hard for 3 weeks, when you take 1 week off from the "hardcore" routine, you will allow your body to get stronger! You will cutdown on the chances of injuring yourself and overtraining.   Overtraining leads to burn out and often times this is why people don't follow through with a regular workout routine.

If you are new to an intense workout program, or just doing P90X for the 1st time, it behooves you to adhere to the program all the way. Embrace the "Recovery Weeks" because they will benefit you in huge ways!

During the "ACTIVE REST" week, you do 2 days of yoga, 2 days of Core Synergistics and 2 day of rest or stretch, and one wonderful fun day of Kenpo X.   The 2 days of Yoga and 2 rest and stretch days are very IMPORTANT and should not be skipped. On those days you will stretch and open up the muscles, allowing them the opportunity to stretch, grow, and heal.   You are prepping the body for the coming week when you SHOULD be increasing the intensity of your routine. A new phase to further breakdown and rebuild!!!! Week 5 will bring renewed strength and skill!

As usual, we continue to understand why P90X is the BEST fitness program -- do it at home, do it at the gym! Just know that it makes SENSE and it works!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Beachbody Coach

RED PEPPER "yum-yum" Soup

2010-01-22T13:39:00.003-05:00

Red Pepper Soup from P90X Nutrition Guide

2 cups white wine

1 onion chopped

5 roasted peppers (roast yourself or buy a good quality jarred one)

2 cups celery

1 tblsp garlic chopped

2 plum tomatoes (I used more than 2)

1/4 cup tomato paste

2 cups fat free chicken broth, low sodium

2 tblsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp each gr. white pepper, gr. cumin

Dash salt

Serves 12, about 60 calories per serving

1. Heat the wine in a lg soup pot over med. heat. Add onion, peppers, celery. Cook, stir for 3 mins.

Stir in garlic. Cook for 2 more mins. Add more wine if necessary.

2. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and broth. Cover, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer 25 mins.

3. Puree soup with blender or food processor (I used my hand emulsifier in the pot to puree, be careful of splatter) --

4. Add seasonings, heat through.. taste.

I did not puree my soup too fine, rather I left it a bit coarse which allowed for a lovely texture!

You can tweak it with your favorite seasonings, ie. Italian Seasoning, Basil, Oregano, Cayenne Pepper, and others!

Notice there is no oil added to this dish which makes it so low calorie but still offers lots of flavor and density!

This dish is like an appetizer and part of a dinner which includes Salmon with Lemon Dill sauce, Wild or Brown Rice, a veggie, like Asparagus and then a protein powder/drink with or later. So as you can see, this meal is not only delicious, but quite SUBSTANTIAL!

This is just one of the many great recipes the P90X Nutrition guide gives you! Look out for more lovely recipes posts here on my blog!

Coach Jacquie

P90X Healthy Designed Eating

2010-01-22T13:20:00.000-05:00

Beachbody truly took great measures to put together a fine program when they created P90X with the expert help of Tony Horton, and combined it with a terrific nutrition program designed by Carrie Wiatt, owner of Diet Designs. Carrie, a renowed nutritionist, knows how to make food delectable, fun and healthy in a way that you will indeed achieve all of your health and fitness goals.

The P90X Nutrition guide is simple to use and addresses everyone's nutritional needs while doing P90X or any other workout program. It can definitely be the guide you use for yourself, your family ... for LIFE!

"Your body does not run on exercise, it runs on the food you put in your mouth"  ~ Tony Horton

Tatoo that on your hands as you go to reach for something to eat every time and you should be ok! The best things about the guide, is that you have entire meal plans, designed for 7 days a week making it very easy to manage.   You also have amazing, tasty recipes that are easy to follow for almost everything and ones that can be made and stored for future meals, or just feed the whole family. You don't eat like a bird, but rather you eat with sensibility, giving you enough food to make you feel full and giving your body just what it needs to function optimally through your day and through your workouts. You really can't ask for more, however, Carrie explains that you can alter certain things. This is not about trying to make you crazy! It's about educating you on nutrition while enjoying the taste!

My children enjoy tomato soup, so I decided to make the P90X "Red Pepper Soup" last night which is a combination of red peppers and tomatoes (and other goodies). I did not tell the children about the peppers (I just felt that it was not necessary :) because the soup looks red, and sometimes simple works best with the children.    In the guide, there are 3 phases of the nutrition plan to cover a normal 90 day home fitness program, however, everyone does not have the same experience, so the guide helps you understand how many servings and calories you need depending on your individual goals.

See my blog "Red Pepper" Yum-Yum for the recipe and pictures!

Day 19 was fantastic! I did Legs, Back, Ab Rippin AND my favorite funky sweat inducing (makes me so happy) Turbo Jam!   Chalene Johnson is one hip, energizing instructor!

Have a great weekend!

Coach Jacquie

Come get what you want and really need!

2010-01-21T13:41:00.001-05:00

What is better? Aches, pains, bodily "issues", stress, medications, limitations, daily complaining ... OR.... energy, less stress, confidence, less aches and pains, less complaining, more optimism, no medications, smiles, happiness, GOOD HEALTH (or at least better health)?

That seems like an easy question to answer but why is it the hardest thing for people to choose??

Eckhardt Tolle speaks about the "pain body" in "A New Earth," and perhaps that explains why. If you have not read that book, go get it! Understand why and make a change!

Today was Day 18, Yoga X day! Yoga! Yoga! Yoga! So good for ya! For ya! For ya! I know I am silly but, it's the truth. It's the best, most nutritious workout you can give your BODY, MIND AND SOUL!

I was a bit radical today though and decided to go with what my mind (and body) really wanted to do, so I did the first 45 minutes of Yoga X, then Turbo Jam (Punch, Kick Jam) and then the 2nd half of Yoga X. It just seemed to be the right recipe for me today and the combination left me totally satisfied, energized and exercised for the day and all it's happenings!

A day without a great workout breeds a day of lackluster, laziness and apprehension. A day with a great workout inspires a day of many accomplishments and possibilities!

I will say it until the cows come home, Beachbody has EVERYTHING you need for a fulfilled, healthy lifestyle! Come talk to me and I will help you get what you WANT!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Team Beachbody Coach

Day 17

2010-01-20T12:44:00.000-05:00

Week 3 is underway! Had a fantastic workout this morning doing Shoulders, Arms, Ab Ripping AND Punch, Kick Jam (Turbo Jam). Woo! Loving my P90X as usual! Come on folks out there who keep wondering, stop wondering and start doing! You can do it. You will succeed, especially if you have a terrific Coach like me .. LOL!

I truly care about helping people to achieve their health goals, big or small, and so I am happy to check in with you daily to help you stay focused and to answer any questions you may have.

Don't fear the "X", it will not bite you! You, however, can bite IT! You can conquer the X particularly because Tony Horton is your personal trainer with every workout and he truly helps you along the way. There is no better trainer that a person could have.   He has wisdom, skill, great tips and charisma!

Stop making excuses. This is YOUR year to get it together and to become a highly respected P90X GRADUATE!!!!

Contact me to start your wonderful journey! You will be so thankful!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Team Beachbody Coach

P.S. Don't feel like X'ing?   Try Rev Abs or Brazilian Butt Lift! You will love them!

Weighing in on REAL SUCCESS

2010-01-19T12:54:00.003-05:00

How do you measure success as it relates to your health program? Some weigh it by the scale and how much weight or inches they have lost. Some weigh it by the improvements they have made in cardiovascular or strength abilities. Some just weigh it by how much better they feel.

This is the wonderful thing about journeying on a new and effective health program, it will bring about success in a multitude of ways, depending on what you do and how you pay attention.   There are many people who finally decide to start a new program, only to give up a few days/weeks or even months down the line because they are not in tuned to all the changes that are truly taking place.

You can't make a decision to get healthy based on pictures of other folks that you see and say, "I want to look like that," and then if it does not happen in 30, 60 or 90 days, you give up.   You will be successful when you truly sit down and assess ALL the changes that you need to happen.

Some of the changes are apparent, some are subtle, but some of the changes are only noticeable if you are aware of where you started, how long it truly takes to get to where you really want to go, and how appreciative YOU are of YOUR efforts.

As a Beachbody Coach, I see all types of transformations happening, some are miraculous and phenomenal, and others are less miraculous, but that is just a reflection of the fact that we are different types of human beings, with different types of issues, abilities, desires, etc. We can not all put in the same efforts, nor reap the same results, and some of the reasons why is because we all think differently, live different lives and we all manage our stress in varying degrees. Some of the fittest looking people, may have some of the most stressful lives.

I urge anyone who is starting on, or already engaging in a new health program to do the following:

1. Be true to yourself. What do you really want? How will it benefit you?
2. Keep a journal and document as many things as you can along the way. It will help you to keep track of your changes, and it will be a great reference later on down the line.
3. Praise yourself for each and every, big or small hurdle that you clear. Do a lot of cheering and keep the complaints to a minimum.
4. Even if you fall off your horse, just get back on and keep it going. You are human and will have those moments. Just try to keep them to moments.
5. Be willing to try something new and different.  Don't be your own obstacle. Dont' talk yourself out of something healthy -- talk yourself into it!
6. Stick to your program, and do not compare yourself to someone else. You truly will never know exactly what someone else experienced to get where they are.

Success is when you:
1. Start feeling better and see improvements on health evaluations. Get off the medications!
2. Able to do more exercise than you used to. Perhaps you have more endurance or more strength.
3. Can walk up and down stairs and feel energetic.
4. Have more positive thoughts than negative thoughts.
5. You feel like smiling -- a lot!
6. You are willing to keep learning more about health so that you can benefit on an on-going basis.
7. You do good things for your mind, body and soul on a daily basis.

Those are just a few, and you can certainly build on them.

Continued SUCCESS is when you:

Realize that it's not a one time program, but a LIFE long, LIFESTYLE change that you have committed to!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Team Beachbody Coach

Half of the first of the new

2010-01-17T14:12:00.000-05:00

What? Half of the first month of the New Year is up already, wow, that went so fast! I hope that each and every 17 days of it has been healthy for all! Ok, so everyday can not be a totally healthy day, but an hour or two of it can lay the ground work for an "intentional" healthy day! That's the key!

If you can at least dedicate a small part of your day to making health conscious goals for your mind, body and soul, the rest of the day will most likely tend to be healthier than not. It's the truth. I remember knowing a few people who would get up and start the day off not-so healthy and then from there their attitude would be, "oh well, might as well just go for broke!" The problem with that attitude is, it often causes a chain reaction and ruins the next many days to come.

Even if it's the hardest thing you "think" you have to do, why not, at the very minimum, dedicate the first 2 hours of each day to a purposeful personal healthy deed? Do something specifically beneficial for your well-being. Treat it as a chore for the first few days and see what happens.   Perhaps you end up noticing all the benefits of those good choices right away and come to realize that you actually liked it a lot!

Try it!

Well, as I embark upon the 2nd half of the first of the new (week 3 of P90X), I am looking forward to this end of Phase 1. The 1st 2 weeks felt great! Yesterday I had a fantastic Kenpo X workout.   It just amazes me how a workout that I have done perhaps more than 40 times over the past 8 months, can continue to feel exhilarating, intense and fulfilling! For the folks out there that outgrow the gym that they join at the beginning of the new year and still continue to pay those monthly dues, I would like to invite you to try a Beachbody home fitness program.   Get a couple and mix it up if you so choose! You will have the ability to have comfort, meaningful training and variety at home without having to pay over and over!

Contact me for more information!   Perhaps you would like to also consider becoming a Coach like myself! The opportunity is a GREAT one, and a great way to make a extra money while motivating others to get into great health!

Coach Jacquie

Lose 10 pounds a day!

2010-01-14T10:30:00.001-05:00

Dare to dream! People get discouraged easily because they set unrealistic goals thinking that they can lose a lot of weight overnight, mostly because of the false advertisements that rip-off products profess to be able to promise. It's just not possible.

In very desperate situations, a person could lose a lot of weight in a short period of time, such like the folks on Biggest Loser, but you see what it entails to be able to do so, a tremendous amount of hardwork, with signficant supervision which is clearly unrealistic for a normal lifestyle.

If you have spent a few weeks, months, or even many years amassing an unhealthy lifestyle, carrying extra weight, it will take a slow, steady and dedicated program to get you to where you want to be and to be able to sustain it.

When you are truly wanting to commit, deep in your heart, then it will happen because you will then focus on doing what is necessary in order to be successful.

Lose 10 pounds a day? This actually grabs people and then when they see it can't be done, they give up within the first week of their programs because they wanted instant gratification.

Don't give up your program so easily. Give yourself time to do what is necessary to produce the results you want.   Have patience with yourself.

Some people decide that when they are ready to put their new health program into effect that they will do it completely committed, down to scheduling every meal, every morsel of food, counting every calorie, etc. That is ok. Other decide to just get up and do it and figure it out as they go.  That is ok too.   Everyone needs to decide what will work for them. If you know you can "play it by ear" and be successful, fine, however, if you know you need to properly plan everything out -- then PLAN!

Plan for a journey. Plan for good days and bad days. Plan for roadblocks, detours, obstacles. Plan for weather interruptions.   Plan for achy muscles, and days where your food choices seem boring. Be flexible.   Be ready to make adjustments. Be calm.

Plan to put in the time and energy.   Do not plan for quick fixes because they do not work.

If you have to lose 5, 10, 20 or 50 lbs, set a realistic goal and follow through! Two steps forward, perhaps one step back, four steps forward, perhaps another one step back. So long as progress is being made, keep it going! More realistic, healthy goals are about 1 - 3 lbs a week, depending on your program.

One last important plan: Plan to keep it going forever. You can not plan to become fit and healthy for a short, one time period of your life.   It's a lifestyle change!

Coach Jacquie

Give it another try

2010-01-13T11:22:00.000-05:00

Though there are millions of very happy Beachbody customers walking around sharing their achievements about their successful health journeys, there are even more that don't share their success stories, but DO own one of the great workouts. I have met people who have proudly (or seemingly so) told me, "I have that P90X at home, I bought it last year, but I never really did the whole 90 days." Or some say, "I tried it and it did not work for me, so I stopped using it after the first month."

Some people admit that they felt intimidated, some say they could not find the time, some say they hurt themselves, some say they just stoppped, and some just say that it did not work for them. Well, I would like to suggest to ALL that say they bought it (or ANY other Beachbody workout) and never successfully completed the program, to seriously consider GIVING IT ANOTHER TRY. Why? Because the programs are well worth it.

You will have to do a few things along with your decision to try again:

1. Change your attitude. "IT" can not work for you. YOU have to work for "IT" The workouts are fantastic, intelligent workouts, that will work for you when you put in the proper time and effort. You must do what is suggested. Show up daily for your workout and eat properly.

2. Follow through with all workouts. Follow the schedule as provided. The program makes sense and just needs to be followed to get the right results. Try to focus more on completion and less on all the other distractions. Forget about your mood, forget about your job for the moment, forget about the weather.
Forget about who in your life has something to say that does not promote you to be healthy. Focus on following through.

3. Stop judging yourself. Some of the most unfit people have had the absolute best results doing the programs. People have transformed their lives and gone from being extremely unwell, to being amazingly healthy. It can be done. Just keep trying, by showing up and doing the workouts to the best of your ability. Over time you will improve.

4. Stop being negative. Your negative attitude will prevent you from being successful. Try to be positive throughout. Working out + healthy eating + positive attitude = SUCCESS.

5. Keep a good Coach (Beachbody Coaches are here for you once you purchase a program through Beachbody) to help you achieve your goals. Don't hide. Don't worry. Share your weaknesses. Ask questions. Seek guidance.

6. Dispel the myth that a FANTASTIC health program can not be achieved in the comforts of your own home. If you are going to a gym and not ideally fit, it's time to try something different. If you are doing nothing, it's truly time to try something different. Working out at home is highly effective, it saves time and money.

I urge anyone who has the program to TRY IT AGAIN and commit to completing it. And realize that it's a start. You can do it over and over again to maintain your wonderful new state of health, or you can build on it, and get even fitter!!!

I urge anyone who has tried other programs and failed, to TRY AGAIN with one of Beachbody's programs. There are so MANY great ones to choose from and Beachbody will continue to grow and add more since it knows that there are MANY ways to achieve optimal health.

Feel free to contact me and I can help you to choose the right program, to stick with it, and achieve your desired health goals.

Coach Jacquie

P.S. Day 3, week 2 for me -- my 3rd 90 days doing P90X. I love it just as much today as I did when I purchased it 3 years ago. Can you imagine? Today was Shoulders, Arms and Ab Ripping. It's such a comfort to know that as a woman in her 40s, working mother with two very busy, active young children, I can get my hour or two to workout daily ... at home, and stay in great HEALTH. I am thankful for discovering Beachbody, it truly works for my lifestyle!

Not feeling the workout today!

2010-01-12T13:03:00.000-05:00

Last week, I was on fire! Every workout each day was just GREAT! No issues. No holding back. Just the way you want every day to be. The truth is some days you don't feel like working out, but like a good girl or boy, you just grin and bear it, do your time and keep it moving.

Today was one of those days. I got up at 4:45 a.m. to do my usual routine, coffee, read a bit, get inspired, and move into my workout by 5:15-5:30 a.m.   I threw Tony into the DVD player (Plyo X), got my clothes and sneakers on, pressed PLAY, and then...........

Blah! This is what my mind was saying, "Oh Brother! Do I really want to do this? Do I really have to do this?" I tried to get mentally right, tried to see the big picture, tried to just "do my best, and forget the rest." After the 10 minute warm-up I thought all would be fine but I was still having a lackluster attitude about this whole thing. How can this be? Only the 2nd week of P90X, and this is not a good thing to be happening so soon.

I pressed PAUSE and thought, "Ok, what can I do to change what is happening here because I will not stop." Stopping will cause me to be upset with myself, and then take it through the rest of my day. Stopping may affect tomorrow's workout, it could cause a chain reaction. I hear it all the time. It's a 58 minute workout and so there is no need to stop and not do it. 58 minutes will have a lasting positive effect. No minutes working out has the capacity to have a negative lasting effect. I will opt for POSITIVE.

Well, I said a prayer asking God to help me get through the workout with some sort of effort,and then I got some water, took a few sips, and repressed the PLAY button.   I said, "Tony, I am going to do this. I am going to do my best, that's about all I can do."

And, so Tony and I (and the others), did our thing. I stopped worrying, and just did each exercise, sipped some water in between and by the time I got halfway through the workout, I was feeling happy, energetic and VERY happy that I did not quit.

I ended up adding extra intensity, extra reps, no breaks, no stopping! What a fantastic workout! Plyometrics is a wonderful jump training workout that improves agility, strength and power! It's a true confidence builder!

Again, I am thankful for my P90X.... 3 years later! The gift that keeps giving and giving! Many times I hear people say that they did not feel like doing a certain workout ( I get like that some days too) so they switch their schedule and do something else.   Well, after today, I think I will not do that (for now) during this 3rd round of P90X because the schedule is designed to be done in a particular order.  You may not be in the mood initially, but you will get there by the time it's over! You really can not know if you are in the mood for something, or able to do it, until you try to do it, follow through, see it to completion!

Anyone wanting to get into great shape should try P90X -- for the full 90 days before you cast any judgments or decide if you like it or not.   You can't benefit by stopping after one week, one month or 2 months... see it to the end! You will probably end up "feeling" very good about your 90 days of working out! Come give it a try! I can help you!

Coach Jacquie

Second week of a healthy 2010!

2010-01-11T12:52:00.000-05:00

How's it going out there? Staying healthy? I keep hearing about colds, stomach viruses, other illnesses! Beef up security!   How? Eat right, exercise (exercise!), manage your stress, laugh, dress properly, get enough sleep, and enjoy living!

If you can't get to the gym, BRING the gym to you! There is truly no excuse to not be able to workout because there are all sorts of fantastic workouts and ones that are truly effective even in as little time as 10 minutes a day!   Start with 10 minutes a day, form a new habit, and build on it! Stop thinking that you need this and you need that, those are mere EXCUSES and it's time to abandon the excuse train, and jump onto the HEALTH train!

No more pondering, no more seeking the so called "ideal" time to get it going. There is no better time than now.   The present moment is the ONLY ideal time for ANYTHING.   The present is your PRESENT -- your GIFT!

Give to yourself! Give yourself the GIFT of meaningful health. The gift takes time! If you have neglected your health for a long time, it will take TIME to undo the neglect. It will take time to get used to the NEW program. It will take time for your body to repair, and for your mind to appreciate what you are doing.

Don't give up! Better to get some aches, pains, new taste buds, than to live with illness, sadness and despair!

Today I started week 2 of my 3rd round of P90X and I am so thankful. You will hear (read) me saying this over and over. I was so happy to get out of bed, read for a few minutes and then jump into my Chest, Back and Ab Ripper workout! Done before the children got up to get ready for school. I actually get giddy that I am able to do this with such ease. No worries about going out into the cold! I did my best and forgot the rest!

P90X is the BEST home fitness program anyone could ask for!!!! No strangers germs in my house, no lines, no costly personal trainers that don't know what they are doing, no having to drive anywhere, no having to dress a certain way!

Only EFFECTIVE fitness training! Period!

Contact me if you want to get into good health! Perhaps P90X is not for you, but I can guarantee you that there are other great Beachbody workouts that can fit your lifestyle and give great results! Put the excuses aside, and put your health first! I can help you!

Coach Jacquie

It's my anniversary!

2010-01-08T12:05:00.000-05:00

Three years ago, I purchased the best home workout program ever! P90X! Yes it is! I had this conversation with one of my Beachbody pals about how we get bored with all sorts of things in life and need a change from time to time. This past Monday, I restarted my 3rd round of P90X and I am in love all over again, particularly with Tony Horton, the ultimate personal trainer that you get to come live with you forever! Pay him once, and that is it! Fit for life!

P90X is a compilation of 12 DVDs, along with a fitness guide and a nutrition guide to help you get into the best, healthiest shape, depending on how hard you work, and watching what you eat. Sky's the limit! The 12 DVDs are 12 different workouts that you do according to the schedule and Tony guides you throughout each workout, giving you every bit of helpful information that you need to make each workout effective. You truly could not ask for more.

During my 2nd round of P90X, I used the guide to do my workouts instead of popping the DVDs in every day. The guide is fantastic because it outlines every exercise with a great explanation on what form to have, how many reps to do, and how to add intensity if you so choose. So, if ever your DVD player stopped working or you did not have a computer, you could truly get by using only the guide.

So why did I do that? Why no DVD? Well, I got bored. Though I truly love and appreciate Tony, I just did not feel like tuning into the DVDs everyday, but I knew that my workout SHOULD and MUST get done anyway. When you get bored with a routine, you should not stop doing what is necessary, instead, it is better to find an alternative approach so that you still benefit.

I would use my guide, and play my own music, or even watch a tv program that I did not want to miss. During these sessions, I may have even added extra reps or time to the workouts, or I may have gone through the workout in less time (to save time).

P90X offers a great deal of flexibility, first and foremost, you have the ability to get the BEST, darn, effective workout done in the comforts of your home, and you can do it ANYWHERE you choose! Living room, kitchen, basement, garage, study, backyard, vacation, boat, school yard, health club. You can take it ANYWHERE!

As soon as I committed to doing Round 3 (my 3rd, 90 day journey), I instantly realized that I missed Tony's face, his wonderful guidance and cute sense of humor (he still makes me laugh). So I am back to my DVDs! It's been a great week! Chest, Back, Ab Rippin', Plyometrics, Yoga, Shoulders, Arms, Legs, Back, and Turbo Jam (not P90X)! Imagine all of that! I feel wonderful! At the end of this 90 days, we will see what happens. Perhaps Tony and I will keep on going, together, daily, or perhaps I will take another break from him, and spend some time with Brett Hoebel (Rev Abs), who knows. I just love knowing that I have such great quality choices that will further enable me to stay fit and healthy!

Happy Anniversary P90X and Tony! Three years down, and many, many more to go!

Don't worry so much

2010-01-05T12:06:00.000-05:00

So what you have stopped and started a workout program endless times and failed. Try again! Come on, don't give up. Eventually, it will stick as long as you keep trying!

Some days we feel more motivated than others, but the key is to show up and give it your best try! More importantly, it helps to find a workout program that truly fits your lifestyle and personality.   If you are trying what someone else is doing, expecting the same results, you may be in for a big let down.

It is very helpful to find someone who can truly explain various workout routines to you, how it will benefit you, what type of investment in time and energy is needed, and what type of results to expect. Many times people sign up for stuff, expecting certain results, only to find out, "it did not work for them."

It's not because the actual workout did not work, but more so because YOU did not do what was necessary to reap the results you wanted. There is no magic in any fitness program, but there is the ability to find the right "fit." It can be done.   The ultimate magic is in YOU!

Please contact me if you are someone who is STILL trying to find that ideal program that will indeed benefit you. It can be done!

Coach Jacquie (click here to explore the Beachbody world!)
Independent Beachbody Coach

P.S. Day 2, P90X -- Round 3 --- great workout this morning!   Plyometrics AND Turbo Jam! Woooo! Working out early in the morning (5:30 a.m.) is amazingly energizing! Wake up early with me and try it!

Butt Lift without an operation!

2010-01-05T11:43:00.002-05:00

Go from droopy to dreamy!
Contact me to order this DREAMY workout today!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Team Beachbody Coach

Keep your body moving!

2010-01-04T13:00:00.000-05:00

Ol' Skool folks know that to be the title of a great dance song, as well as a great song to exercise to! Well, here we are January 4th, 2010, and it's all the talk, again, about how millions of Americans make plans to start the New Year off right by pledging to address their health.

Eat right! Exercise! Just do it!

It's hard to stick to unless you have a great plan and great support, this I know! The best plan is to first find someone to help you if you don't feel confident about what to do.

It's easy to know what the big and main goals are: to eat healthier, and exercise, and perhaps lose weight, or combat a certain health condition, but it's not easy if you don't know where to start and how to keep it going on a daily basis.

Once you set the big goals, you MUST set the smaller goals in between.   Saying you want to lose 50 lbs, is great, but an overwhelming thought.   Once you decide you want to lose 50 lbs, the next step is to evaluate why 50lbs, and how to go about doing so.   Examine your current nutrition program and make "some" changes, and then figure out what would be a good fitness program, one that will work well with your current lifestyle.

Know what your obstacles are ahead of time, so that you can prepare yourself for how you will deal with them as they will pop up at any time.

There are many effective ways to keep a new or renewed health program going and they can be learned along the way, but making small steps will ensure better success.   Chip away at that big number, in smaller increments of 5's!   Set 5lb goals, along with forming new habits! The best way to sustain a long program is to achieve small successes because together, they will amount to HUGE successes!

Today, I restarted P90X.   I had restarted my 3rd round before the holidays, but my schedule was disrupted, though I can admit that I did continue to work out during the holidays doing various types of workouts.   New Year... New START! Why not? It happens to the best of us. There is no need to fret about it, just restart and keep it moving.

Day 1, Chest and Back, and I also added in Turbo Jam for fun and cardio! Between Tony and Chalean, I can say I get the BEST workout all in the comforts of my home. Sweating, grunting, laughing and working hard! It was an amazing workout and I continue to be thankful for my P90X investment that I made 3 yrs ago! The gift that keeps on giving!

Need someone to COACH you along and keep you on your program, contact me and I can help you! Let's work together!

Make 2010 a Healthy, Happy Year for YOU!!!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Team Beachbody Coach

P.S. Brazilian Butt Lift is the new workout !   Come and try it!

It's the most wonderful gift of the year!

2009-12-14T13:15:00.003-05:00

How does the GIFT of Health sound to you?

Year after year, we struggle to figure out what would be the best possible gift to give our loved ones. How many people feel that every gift they have purchased for someone was well appreciated and put to good use? Do you just shop and not care if they will like it? Do you sit and wonder, "are they using what I gave them?"

Even with my own children who I live with and observe daily, it becomes a challenge.   I stop and reflect about what I gave them the previous year and then I search the house to see where all the gifts have ended up and I can truly admit that 65% of the choices I made, once again, were not the best choices.

While you are making that list of things to give, stop and think, what would be a truly valuable, long-lasting, ever rewarding gift??? A gift that did not cost that much money, but definitely increases in value over time???

Two days ago, I was listening to a short announcement/commercial on the radio, and the speaker made some comments about what people are doing during this struggling economy.   People are indeed cutting back. The retailers are feeling it, the restaurants, airlines, and even the wealthy are curtailing some of their normal spending splurges.

Studies show that people are cutting back on "non-essential" expenses, which makes good sense. In my opinion, a non-essential expense would be weekly manicures/pedicures, $5.00 cups of gourmet coffee, cigarettes, "the works" car washes, premium cable channel packages, eating out more than once a week, and stuff like.

To my surprise, during this broadcast, the announcer was focused on one particular "non-essential" expense -- "Health/fitness clubs/Gym."   Wow!  Actually, I was not surprised as I have always kept up with the health and fitness industry trends. Every year, millions of Americans make a resolution to start the year off on a healthy note, vowing to exercise and eat right, and so many join gyms.   The whole idea is, join a gym, pay the fee, and you automatically feel inclined to go. You will go... right?

No.   A good 60-70% of folks who sign up for new gym memberships in January often completely stop going by March/April of the same year. So it seems that this year, people are not even going to bother to sign up in the first place (since it seems many know ahead of time that they will probably NOT keep up with the promise to go).

The next comment the announcer made explained WHY he considered gym memberships to be a non-essential expense.   He went on to explain that a person does NOT need to join a gym to get or stay fit and healthy.   You can indeed get fit ANYWHERE... as long as you are motivated to work out.

Well, take it from this coach, you do not necessarily get more motivated to work out just because you bought a gym membership, because you still have to get to the gym, and you have to be educated on what is a truly EFFECTIVE workout and nutrition plan.

My advice is to find that alternative solution so that you can GET or STAY fit and healthy in the coming New Year. It may be an non-essential expense to join a gym, but it is an ESSENTIAL NEED for you to still strive to stay healthy. Otherwise your non-essential expense will blossom into an unavoidable HEALTH/MEDICAL expense.

HERE'S MY SOLUTION FOR A GIFT FOR SOMEONE YOU LOVE, OR FOR YOURSELF....

Get one of Beachbody's fantastic home fitness programs, and a FREE Independent Beachbody Coach (me, because I am good, and I care about you!) to keep you going on your program.

No matter how you try to figure it out, it is indeed the best, most valuable, inexpensive HEALTH gift you can give, to yourself, or to someone else.

There is still lots of time to order a program (delivery in most cases is in 5-7 days) and have it wrapped up and under the tree!!!!

Contact me for suggestions!

One (or more) Beachbody Fitness Workout programs may just be the BEST gift you have ever given anyone in your entire life!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Beachbody Coach

Go to my site, to SHOP and choose a great workout! Do it! You won't regret it!

Tis' the season to be healthy!

2009-12-10T13:06:00.000-05:00

The holiday season means something different to many people and it can cause huge frustration and sadness in some, and great delight and joy in others. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, whatever one celebrates (or does not celebrate) it takes on vast meanings where some feel compelled to celebrate everyday and others feel compelled to crawl under 10 blankets and not come out until well after the New Year.

Whether you are an eggnog/mistletoe kinda guy or an "bah hum bug" kinda gal, no holiday should consume you so much that you neglect your health, and that includes, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, you name it! The holiday season is that powerful enough to break down even the so-called healthiest of individuals and cause you to have to reassess your life at 12:01 a.m. January 1st.

Resolve to take care of your health NOW, going into the holidays to make for a more enjoyable year end and year beginning. Curb the haphazard eating, make certain to continue to make proper nutritional choices, continue to exercise, take time to meditate, sing songs with a huge smile on your face, remember those in need, say prayers for those in need, touch base with your loved ones and stop and ask yourself: ARE YOU REALLY LIVING or are you just existing?

If you can be healthy NOW during THIS season, you will start off 2010 with a FANTASTIC attitude and the abililty to LIVE a wonderful, purposeful LIFE in 2010 and beyond !

Remember that very important idea of GRATITUDE! Be thankful for all the resources you have to be able to be healthy and take advantage of them in as many ways as you can. I read today (as I do everyday) a few people who recently completely P90X saying, "Thank you for my new health," "Thank you for my new body," and even, "Thank you for my new mind", "Thank you for giving me back the ability to live again."

Good health is a TOTAL Body, Mind, Attitude experience! A gift that keeps on giving throughout the years! One that you and those around you will love!

Have a happy, healthy holiday season!

Coach Jacquie
Independent Beachbody Coach

P.S. We are in week 1 of P90X --- Round 2 for my team, and Round 3 for me!!!! Wooohooo!

It sure does work

2009-12-01T13:31:00.000-05:00

Recently, I received a phone call from someone asking me if P90X works? Of course it works! However, IT works, if YOU work along with it.   Plain and simple truth. You know that old saying, "you can't get something, for nothing."

There is magic in love for sure, but there is no magic in attaining good health. But there is ease. The ease of knowing that there are great workouts and great nutritional ideas about how it can be done, and how it can be sustained.

We know what does not work, so why not just choose to do what does work if you WANT to be healthy and fit. And why not choose something where you can get all the HELP you need along the way to achieve your goals. Help from someone who knows what it takes and knows how you feel.

I will start on Round 3 of P90X myself in the next few days.   I completed round 2 a couple weeks ago and it was great!   For me, I had very noticeable improvements and changes.   180 days into the groove and I feel like a P90X grad all over again, because I feel even MORE educated now.

A few of my clients have or will start their round 2 and they are very excited too.   They have new goals in mind -- to lose some more weight, to get toned, to get stronger.   There is always room for growth and P90X allows for all of that and more.

I think what I am most thankful for, much like many of the thousands of other P90X grads is, the program is a sensible program that works and takes the guess work out of "how to" get in great, healthy physical condition.    It's easy.

It's great to see all the pictures of the people with their amazing transformations, but remember, those people did the work to show that it does work.

The Beachbody community also helps you to stay committed even AFTER you have achieved your goals.

Coach Jacquie

Healthier before the holidays

2009-11-30T13:37:00.000-05:00

Why not? Why not do it before the New Year starts? That way you will be ahead of the game and it will be easier to continue AFTER the New Year! Look great for the upcoming holiday parties and family gatherings! This year, you can voluntarily be in the family photos and not dread it!

Why not?

Do it for you!

I can help you. Together we can choose a workout program. and I can coach you along to get it done in time to truly be healthier for this coming holiday.

What do you have to lose???

Perhaps some weight, some cholesterol, some stress???

Lovingly,

Your Coach......
Jacquie :) CLICK ON MY NAME TO GO TO MY INDEPENDENT BEACHBODY WEBSITE!

Give thanks for sensible eating during the holidays!

2009-11-24T13:57:00.002-05:00

You have the power to keep your program in check during this Thanksgiving Holiday! Believe in yourself because you will be so thankful thereafter.

People make excuses about why they are not able to stick to their health programs simply because it's a holiday, and one that seems to focus completely on FOOD.   Well, let's put it in real perspective so we can all try to stay true to ourselves this year. Eating yourself silly will NOT make you a happier, more thankful person, in fact, it will do the opposite. The moments that you savor all those luscious calories without moderation, will linger for days in your gut and on your mind.

Is this true?   Well, don't listen to me and instead, think about many previous holidays that you may have overindulged and what transpired thereafter. Think long and hard about it.

Here are a few of MY tips for this holiday WEEKEND:

1. Exercise everyday and continue to drink lots of water. No P90X? (Well order from me :)! Well, since you won't have it in time, at least go for great walks/runs and incorporate other body toning exercises like, pushups, pullups, lunges, upper body strengthen training exercises, stretching, yoga poses, ab exercises.

2. Include healthy foods no matter what!   Get up and have that oatmeal and/or fruits every morning. At the very minimum, try to EAT some VERY healthy foods at least once for each and every day during this season.   You don't have to have an "all or nothing" plan. Balance it out!

3. If you are attending a big dinner somewhere, take your time. The aromas can truly reel you in and cause you to make hasty decisions so try to slowly digest the MEANING of the day, and OBSERVE all that is included on the menu before you start to indulge.

4. If you are dining with family or at a friend's or relative's house, you DO NOT have to pile up your plate on the first go.   For some reason, people feel compelled to pile everything up on a plate as if the food will disappear.   Don't do this!

5. Try to eat some fresh veggies/salad first and let it digest for a while. If you know ahead of time that the house you are going to will not have a lot of fresh veggies/fruit, have some at home first. Eating some healthy food BEFORE you go out can help you to BEHAVE better during a celebration.

6. From there, take small bits of stuff. Taste things first. See if you really like it.   There is a tendency for people to pile food on their plates, and then they feel compelled to eat it all because they either don't want to insult the chef/cook, or consider throwing out food a waste.   Put small tablespoon portions on your plate of various things, and when you find those few things you really like, then you can surely go back and get some more.

7. If your Thanksgiving celebration is an all day/afternoon/evening affair, nibble and take breaks instead of gorging big plates of food in one sitting. It's better for the digestive system.

8.  Have some great laughs --- Thanksgiving is also about enjoying the company you are with.   The food is great but should not be the focus of the day.

9. Find some fun ways to spend the time with your company -- dancing, fun family video games, sports, board games, charades, karaoke/singing... before, during and after the meal!

10. Make everyone take home a doggie bag and only keep a day or two's worth of food in the house.

11. Givens:   Watch the salt, sugar, gravies, etc!

12. If you like to drink, ie. wine, cocktails, beer --- make certain to eat before drinking, or while drinking, and pace yourself. Beyond getting intoxicated, those drinks DO have calories. Be careful!

Remember, a holiday is a time to celebrate, share time and love.   It is not an excuse to live with regrets the day after. Make this year the year that you say no to weight gain, heartburn, and guilt!   You will feel empowered the next day! You will be so proud of yourself.

I wish everyone a very blessed, safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Coach Jacquie

Another 90 days bites the dust!

2009-11-18T11:58:00.000-05:00

Well, just about! Today is Day 86 of my second round of P90X, and Day 86 of my team members' first round. We have all truly appreciated each and every day.  Most days were spectacular, some were just so-so, some were icky.... might as well be honest.

Everyone is alive, strong, and happy nonetheless, and that is all that matters.   Improvements have been made all around in areas of muscle definition, weightloss, inches lost, improved performance, and most of all, empowered attitudes and new beliefs abound!   We are all a LOT smarter about exercise, fitness and nutrition.

That's what you want in a GREAT successful workout program, the noticeable results and the improved awareness of physical and mental ability.

It does not end here because good health does not end, it keeps going if it is to be maintained and appreciated. P90X is powerful tool for getting into shape quickly (in 90days) but it also enables you to want to continue and you learn how to make it last.

Many times people go on programs, temporarily, and then they revert to their old routines, or take a break.   If you need to take a break, something is not right.   The vast majority of people who succeed with a quality health program feel compelled to keep it going. The discipline is already set in and given that fact, you should just keep it going. The only challenge for most people is whether or not the actual "routine" that they are doing is indeed effective.   Again, I will state that just walking or doing the elliptical machine everyday will not get you in ideal shape. This is not a judgmental statement.   Most people say they want to be in GREAT shape, and in order to do so, you have to do a mix of exercises to make it happen.

I was just chatting with a friend today and she was wondering if I would join a gym with her and I thought to myself, "why should I?"   I have no reason to join a gym.   Here I am, age 44, and in fantastic shape, no health issues, and truly no limitations.   I get a HUGE medley of exercises done every week in the comforts of my house, with limited equipment but lots of expertise and I truly have TOTAL BODY fitness going on!

I guess joining a gym would be fun if I wanted to socialize a bit and look around and admire the view, however, at this juncture, I am a bit too busy to afford that.

Sunday will be Day 90, the completion of a fantastic program, but the continuance of GREAT HEALTH and HAPPINESS!

Coach Jacquie
contact me if you want the perfect Health and Fitness program which can change your life for the better!

REV ABs is here! It's all the rave!

2009-11-16T13:54:00.001-05:00

You will love this workout! Ab training, strength training and high intensity training all wrapped up together! Contact me, http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

Customer Service serves YOU

2009-11-11T14:20:00.001-05:00

There are people who have tried to bypass spending the money to purchase a Beachbody workout program directly from Beachbody (particularly from a Beachbody Coach such as myself) in an effort to SAVE money, but I can tell you firsthand that you lose out on a lot -- quality customer care.

First of all, Beachbody prides itself on packaging and presenting all of it's products effectively and efficiently, particularly with programs like P90X, Insanity, RevAbs, Chalene Extreme, Turbo Jam. Each package not only comes with the DVDs, but you also get the fitness guide, nutrition guide, some workout accessories, extras and the RECEIPT just in case anything happens.

THE RECEIPT.

One of my clients ordered P90X, and though I did ask her to check through her entire package to make sure all was in tact as soon as she received it, LIFE got in the way and she did not get around to checking through to make sure all was in the package. Yes, like all new P90Xers, she was anxious to get her program started, and so she just "popped" the first DVD in and started to work out. Days after she realized that something was missing.

She let me know, and I called Beachbody and they immediately sent her the missing item based on the FACT that (A) I was her FREE Independent Beachbody Coach, and (B) they had a record of her order and was HAPPY to provide her with the CUSTOMER SERVICE that she deserved.   There is peace of mind when you know you can call customer service if you have an issue with something.   When you commit to a FITNESS program, you should be able to experience this peace of mind so that NOTHING stops you from staying on your journey.

Once you start a relationship with Beachbody and you are in the hands of a good Coach, you will be well taken care of. Lovingly "coached," and provided with the BEST information possible to keep you going on your health journey.

If you are wanting to be committed to your health, you should want QUALITY products and QUALITY service as well.   Think twice about shortchanging yourself if you are serious about your health.

Coach Jacquie

November is American Diabetes Month

2009-11-11T10:07:00.003-05:00

Beachbody has a helpful solution!A healthy effective diet and exercise program can be extremely HELPFUL for managing Type II Diabetes... contact me about this FANTASTIC program!

Coach Jacquie

Need a FREE Coach to get into shape??

2009-11-09T09:30:00.005-05:00

http://beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22 -- Contact me to figure out which workout would be ideal for you and I can coach you all the way to a successful HEALTHIER, FITTER, HAPPIER you!!!!

EVERY PART IS IMPORTANT!

2009-11-03T09:49:00.003-05:00

It is beneficial to get up everyday and walk or do a little running but eventually your cardiovascular health gets accustomed to the routine, and so it takes LESS energy to do the same workout over and over, unless you have a poor diet and/or poor sleep habits (which will definitely sap your energy, and your performance will suffer).

Mixing Cardio with other forms of exercise is the best way to truly get into great shape (where your body SHOWS that you workout), and also avoid injury. It is NOT healthy to stress the same muscles everyday -- and it is even less sensible to AVOID certain muscles of your body.   How can ALL of your body be in GREAT HEALTH if you are avoiding certain parts???   If you don't use it, you lose it!!! Your body needs balance.

Cardio exercise strengthens the heart and lungs and you become more conditioned to be able to sustain longer or more intense cardio routines. This being the case --- you should GO FOR IT!!!   Every day does not have to be a crazy routine, but a few days a week, you should challenge yourself.

To reap the on-going benefits of exercise (if goals are what you have in mind), you have to constantly STEP IT UP.   If your workouts are mundane and lacking in increased intensity, you will not see changes if CHANGE is what you are looking for. Not to mention, how to keep the whole workout routine exciting and going?? Mix it up --- music, scenery, with a group, indoors, outdoors, add in your own creativity from time-to-time!   Just like a relationship... in order to keep it interesting, you have to "spice it up!"

Not seeing any changes or improvements with your workouts???

In order to see the CHANGE you want, you have to CHANGE what you are doing. This is why P90X works so well because it's a program that comprises of 12 different workouts, carefully crafted into a 90 day schedule. My group is in week 11 (today is CARDIO) and there is a lot of "mixing it" up going on these last few weeks and this is when we are to truly BRING IT --- increase the weight, increase the intensity -- go for the BURN!!!!

For those of you wanting a seriously intense routine that will SURELY burn off fat and tone your body --- TRY INSANITY! for only 60 days!!!! Your Cardio will improve (if you allow yourself to sustain the challenge) beyond what you ever thought possible!

I love being a Beachbody Coach and I love to help people realize how SIMPLE intelligent exercise and sensible diet REALLY work together. Exercise is not a complicated matter -- and it should not intimidate anyone.   I don't believe in overwhelming anyone with technical terms -- the goal at hand is to get you STARTED and ABLE to stay on your health journey.

If you want to get healthy and stick to a plan, contact me and I can definitely show you how to do this and how to stay with it! I love helping people to achieve their goals... YOUR GOAL IS MY GOAL!

Coach Jacquie

http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

Diamonds are ...

2009-11-02T08:25:00.002-05:00

Everyone's best friend!   Diamonds are renowned for their exquisite physical qualities. They are strong and beautiful to look at....

Bye, bye birdie comes to mind when you think about "Diamond Pushups," one of the many varied pushups in the Chest and Back routine that was on tap for today ( the start of Week 11 of P90X).

What's so great about Diamond Pushups? They help to target a significant portion of the triceps, as well as the chest.   THE TRICEP... accounts for 60% of the upper arm muscles. Man can not achieve good toned muscles by bicep training only. The BIRDS flopping in the wind will stay around forever if you neglect the TRICEPs!

Chest and Back is a great, classic, uncomplicated routine where you do lots of pullups (or resistance bands) and pushups. Old school! The real deal!   No fancy schmancy nonsense.   Not only will you scuplt a great chest and back, but you will develop wonderful UPPER BODY strength -- a solid TOP!

Want value? Get some diamonds!

By the way, the weekend was fantastic! I doubled up two routines on Saturday, combining Legs and Back with KenpoX (since I did Turbo Jam in place of Legs and Back on Friday -- I just needed a TJ fix). I truly felt the combo workout when walking with the kiddies on Saturday afternoon/evening, which was followed by "dancing" in our friend's kitchen! What a fun energetic day it was! It's so cool to have the energy to keep the day fun and active with the children. Yesterday (Sunday) was to be a rest day, however, I spent much of the lovely daylight hours (now shortened) clearing leaves in the yard and it is an effective workout just the same. Don't be fooled by leaf clearing, it incorporates lots of "core" work which I am feeling big time today!

P90X enables you to have the ability to embrace ANYTHING that you are confronted with in life!

Coach Jacquie

http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

9 WAYS to achieve optimal performance

2009-10-30T11:51:00.003-04:00

The more things change, the more they stay the same. I just found one of my old notebooks from 1996 when I was studying to become a Fitness Trainer and it is truly enlightening to see that the premise of Health and Fitness is still the same today. People seem to seek new, easier ways to be fit, but the FACT of the matter is, the way to achieve ideal physical health will always be the same.

9 Ways to achieve Optimal Performance with Exercise:

1. Begin with a vision

How do you want to see yourself? The total picture. Size, attitude, state of health?

2. Set realistic goals.

This is why you need ASSISTANCE to help guide you on what is possible. If you start with a realistic plan, and one that is safe, sensible and healthy, you are more likely to succeed.

3. Write EVERYTHING down, and take before and after pictures.

This will help you to keep track of your progress. Your pictures are for your personal use and you do not have to share them if you do not want to. Take your measurements, as well as your weight, if weight loss (or weight gain) is your goal. Sometimes you don't lose a lot of weight, but you do lose a lot of inches, and also change the way your body looks.

4. Listen to your body.

Your body is probably talking to you already (before you embark on your journey) so listen carefully. You will experience changes with new exercise, and dietary changes. Some will be "par for the course," and some may be a sign to make an adjustment. This is very normal, and not a reason to worry.

5. Intensity matters.

Every workout does not have to be grueling, but it is necessary (if progress is to be made) to increase your effort over time. Breaking the barrier and going to new heights is how you make great progress.

6. Make it Consistent.

Change takes place when you are spending a certain amount of time, consistently, doing whatever it is you are supposed to do. You have to implement a schedule. If time is an issue, there are GREAT short workouts (10 mins, 20 mins, 30 mins) that you can do that can make a big difference.

7. Forget the ALL OR NOTHING way of thinking.

Bits and pieces will ADD up to BIG PROGRESS. Just keep chipping away!

8. Drink plenty of water, and do make needed changes to your nutrition program in an effort to improve it.

Don't try to do overnight, but definitely give yourself new goals. Perhaps start with 20 oz of water a day for a week, then move up to 32 oz the following week, and so forth. Overtime, you will get used to the changes. Do the same with deleting stuff from your diet, and adding stuff. Be GENTLE with yourself.

9. Get the right amount of SLEEP!!!

Sleep is the time when the body repairs and takes in all that good STUFF you have given it and makes it all PERFECT.

So there it is!   13 YEAR OLD WISDOM that is still very relative to ANYONE who wants to achieve Optimum Fitness Health TODAY!

I think this is why I love Beachbody so much, because they (we) teach the same principles.   BB offers tons of great workouts, nutritional products and WONDERFUL, EXPERIENCED Coaches, such as myself.

I can help you to achieve your necessary health and fitness. This is not just about being a muscular person. It's about strengthening your body, mind and soul so that you can feel empowered to live the life you truly want!

POWER TO MY P90X TEAM -- ENDING WEEK 10!!!!!!    Wow, 3 weeks to go!   Everyone has already achieved amazing results, whether they be weight loss, or improved health or improved attitude! What a proud group of individuals!   Keep it up!

Coach Jacquie
http://beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

No one likes a show off, is that the truth?

2009-10-28T11:51:00.003-04:00

But people love inspiration - P90X inspiration for sure !!!   I look for inspiration from others who maintain their health on a daily basis because I know that by myself, I can not trust that I will stick to the plan diligently.   Sometimes (not much though ) I don't stick to the plan diligently, but I do come back home to where the TRUTH is to stay on my journey.   I love seeing and hearing from the people who SHOW that they are doing it --- showing the TRUTH....

The TRUTH is that there is only one way to be TOTAL healthy, and that is to be GOOD to your BODY. Feed your body what it needs -- healthy food, exercise, and a GREAT ATTITUDE. That is the TRUTH. If you fight against any of those things, you will struggle to get it right.   Anyone who tells you differently is not being totally truthful.

Day 66! Power to the team! Power to everyone who is still on their journey, whether or not they got sick a day here or a day there.   Understanding that a couple days of being sick or struggling with "life's issues" does not END your journey --- it's a mere PAUSE.   Go from PAUSE to PLAY and get back in the action of keeping your body healthy.

The human body is where the LOVE starts.   If you want love -- you have to give LOVE. If you want your body to LOVE YOU... LOVE your BODY first!!!

Today was Back and Biceps -- yum yum! I love having a healthy strong back. I APPRECIATE my healthy BACK. I threw in some "oh so fun" Turbo Jam, "Punch, Kick Jam!!" to start, which has become a very fun favorite workout for me.   Working out and dancing in between? What could be more fun than that??

I want to THANK all my Beachbody friends and associates for your daily inspiration -- SHOWING me how great it is to maintain health and how BEACHBODY truly helps people. I feel so great! So strong and so healthy!

I can HELP you too, to enjoy this amazing way to get fit FOR REAL, and also help you to become a Coach too, make money and help others!! Come give it a try.... I betcha you will LOVE it!!!

There are so many workouts to choose -- great nutritional advice.    Wonderful cooking tips and recipes from Beachbody and from ME!!!    There is truly something for EVERYONE!! That is the truth!

Coach Jacquie

www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

Still going strong!

2009-10-27T13:12:00.000-04:00

This second round journey is a keeper! People question why do the same program over and over? Because the program itself is a well-designed program, and there is always room for improvement and it offers so much variety that you get EXACTLY what you need to be in ideal healthy shape!

When you join a gym, often times you go and do the same routine 90% of the time that you go. That elliptical or treadmill workout does minimal good for you. Your body need strength training and great flexibility exercises woven throughout not only for great toning and strengthening, but also for anti-aging, fat burning and sculpting!

It's easy to fall into a fitness slump and never reap any rewards from what you are doing. This is a complete waste of time, time that some people waste for months, years and even decades.

You don't have to go to a gym to get into the best shape of your life. Just decide you want to be better than you are now, and commit to a program that you can do in the comforts of your home. IT is really that simple! You can be totally out of shape and get started, or perhaps you are already in decent shape and want to improve upon that....

Go to my Coach page, http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22. Contact me for further information! I really enjoy helping people to achieve better fitness and nutritional health! I love the "happy" that comes after someone has started to truly "feel" the benefits of being in better health!

Coach Jacquie

Turbo Jam is Turbo-rific!

2009-10-23T18:37:00.001-04:00

Fun way to workout hard!

A Mommy who knows what it takes!

2009-10-23T09:35:00.001-04:00

The easiest way to health is taking the small steps to get there.   For anyone to maintain good health, it's a daily effort that feels easy on some days, and not so easy on others. It's important not to overly stress about it, be gentle with one's self, and strive to include small amounts of GOOD HABITS throughout the day. Over time, with repetition, trial and error, you are more able to keep the balance you need.

As a 44 year old mother of a 7yr old and a 10 yr old, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to keep a balance. I will not sit around and try to make anyone believe that it comes so easy for me, and I don't believe it comes easy to any parent who has a full "normal" life.   You truly have to plan out your life in order to maintain healthy habits otherwise it is very easy to get caught up in bad habits. But is it easy to deal with illness, sluggishness, aches, pains, body issues?

This is why I embraced Beachbody like I did, because my life was turned upside down about 4 years ago and I had to quickly figure out how to keep my HEALTH on track. I was going to the gym about 5 days a week, a commitment that took a minimum of 2 hours during my mornings, or a minimum of 2 hours of my evenings. It was stressful to keep it going. I found myself getting frustrated, constantly agonizing on how to keep it going. There are not enough hours in the day.

I never planned to give up the gym, but I had no choice, and then I started working out at home. I approached my "home" workouts with the SAME attitude as if I was going to the gym. I would get up and get dressed and go.   I had a set workout time, and a set workout to do.   My intentions were always to stay true to what I know I needed to do. I would NOT ever tell myself that working out at home was going to be any less SIGNIFICANT than working out at a gym.

I can say that today, 4 years later, I still have the same attitude because I prioritize MY HEALTH. It's important for everyone to do this and not have an excuse about where you can do it, or where you won't do it... you just HAVE TO DO IT so that you can be healthy for YOU and for your LOVED ONES.   No excuses. This is not about me bragging about what I do. This is about me telling anyone out there who is not doing it that you CAN DO IT... you CAN DO IT AT HOME.   Stop the negative thoughts. Stop ... stopping yourself.

I purchased my P90X about 3 years ago not realizing that 3 years later it would be one of my MOST VALUABLE fitness possessions.   It's not a "do it once for 90 day" answer to health and fitness.   It's an education in physical fitness, a mainstay, a must have, a solid, "KEEP IT FOREVER" life changing workout program.

Yesterday for a little change, and fun, I did Yoga Booty Ballet's Latin Flavor workout. It's fun. It's dancy in the beginning which is a wonderful way to de-stress and a wonderful change from a classic workout format like P90X. Committing to working out daily does not have to be a daily INTENSE, heart racing, sweat inducing feat. Every so often it's good to do something a little different!

Moms, Dads, folks who have all the excuses about why you can't get to the gym to maintain your health ---- Get a GOOD QUALITY home fitness program (get 2, 5, 10) and do them at home with the right attitude.... that is important. It will benefit you and you will appreciate it.

The value of good health comes from what you believe in, and what you put into your efforts!

Coach Jacquie
http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22 - -contact me for help in deciding what program to get, and I can be your coach to help you get through your program with total success!

Make nutrition FUN, EASY and EFFICIENT with Shakeology

2009-10-22T13:14:00.001-04:00

Listen to the co-creator of this amazing shake!

New site ! Yum!

2009-10-22T12:55:00.001-04:00

The new Beachbody Coach site is beautiful! Love it! Visit my new page ! http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22. I can help you choose the perfect home workout for you -- to put you in the best shape and health of your life. I will be your personal cheerleader to keep you going.

What makes a good Coach? Someone with experience. Someone who is able to NOT fall off the wagon and constantly RE-START -- so is able to truly help you to do the same. Someone who fully understands what you struggle with. Someone who lives a "normal" life with all of it's challenges and still manages to stay fit and healthy throughout. Someone who is LOADED with great tips, insight, cooking skills, training skills, health information, experience and PERSONALITY!!! Someone who is consistent and does not let anything in life become an obstacle to maintaining good health! Someone who is GOAL-oriented and can show you how to be too!

Most of all, a good Coach is someone who really CARES and wants to help!

Have you hugged yourself today?

2009-10-21T12:48:00.000-04:00

Wrap your arms around yourself! Embrace yourself! The best way to do this is to take care of your body, so your body can take care of you.   Hug yourself! Love yourself! Give you some love, some exercise, some healthy food, some sleep, some laughter, and ....some more love! I betcha a bazillion dollars, you will appreciate YOU more!

Sometimes I get up in the morning, and I think about the people who are complaining elsewhere when they rise, and I think to myself, "gosh, that must not feel good to wake up everyday aching and moaning." I am happy to help anyone to work towards getting up in the morning and saying, "Wow, I feel great!" Or at the very minimum, "I feel better than I usually feel." Better is ...... always BETTER!

Today was Shoulders, Arms and Ab Rippin' Day --- Day 59 of this lovely empowering P90X 90 day journey! A very straight forward, shoulders, biceps, and triceps workout that aims to enhance the sculpting of the ENTIRE Arm! Prior to SA-and ABs, I decided to get a little cardio in first, to warm up the body and juice up the attitude, so I did my new favorite routine --- Punch, Kick Jam --- TURBO JAM!!!! A great workout for ANYONE.   You can either play it mellow or truly KICK IT UP notches for a very intense routine. The music is fun, and Chalene is an awesome instructor.

In the past 10 years, before I started truly focusing on strength training, I was diagnosed with Tendonitis and Arthritis, in my shoulder. I remember feeling very limited in the types of exercises I could not, not being able to have full range of motion and feeling just ..... LIMITED. I also remember an orthopedic specialist prescribing NSAIDs for each of these separate diagnoses and I remember being very annoyed with the whole thing. I remember not being able to carry my handbags comfortably on my shoulder. As I learned to pay more attention to my nutritional needs, and making sure I was addressing the inflammation issue, I felt better quickly. I also got back into my strength training almost immediately. Avoiding exercise was not the answer for me. I can say that I have not had any issues with tendonitis or arthritis in years. I do every single Shoulder and Arm exercise effectively without a problem, and I can say that I am VERY thankful to be able to do this without the need for drugs. Diet and exercise are the KEY!!!

I needed this DOUBLE workout today because I was feeling a bit melancholy today since I had another choppy night of sleep with my daughter who has a cold and is home from school again today. We were up again at about 3:30 a.m. but luckily, after I nebulized her, we got back to sleep after 4 a.m.    She is better, and I am happy! I did my workout and all is good!

I would love to help anyone who struggles with trying to get into the habit of EXERCISING regularly. Often times, it's our minds that are preventing us from doing what we know we HAVE to do, not our bodies.   You CAN do this or some other routine once you commit to it.   Of course the first time doing anything will be a challenge, but very soon, you will get accustomed to the routine, and start to enjoy the BENEFITS of giving your body what it needs!

I am happy to coach anyone who needs help!   As a Beachbody Coach, I can help you figure out what workout would be ideal for you, and you get me to be your Coach for FREE!

Are you ready for your journey? A journey to a new transformation? Let me if you are ready to HUG yourself!

http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

Coach Jacquie

Week 9 - Phase 3 - P90X

2009-10-19T08:21:00.000-04:00

Woohoo! The beauty of a well designed workout program is that you are still excited to be doing it after 8 weeks! And for me, this is my 2nd 90 day journey. Truly, if you give yourself a chance to commit to it, eventually you will indeed look forward to your workouts everyday, just like how you look forward to all the other "good" routines in your life. The rest of the team is still going strong and loving the results! Weight loss, amazing toning, strengthening, muscle building, fat burning, skill perfecting, improved mental alertness.... true empowerment across the board!

I decided to use my P90X fitness guide to do my "Chest and Back" routine this morning, and as I got underway, I thought, "wow, this workout seems new and different, lots of different types of pushups and pullups." I did a double take because I really felt like it was a workout that I had never done before. I re-checked my schedule, and realized that because I was doing the "lean" routine this time around for 90 days, that I was doing this "Chest and Back" routine for the first time during this round.   Week 9 is also the start of Phase 3 of the program.

What does Phase 3 mean? It means "no holding back... push your personal best."   Extra strength training for the next 4 weeks, more than the previous 2 phases. This is where the "artist" perfects his sculpture. There was something very special about this workout because it was the first time being done and it called for "EXTRA" effort. Bringing intensity to something new is very adventurous and rewarding!

I mentioned last week in my "Cardio" Blog that I had missed the extra cardio from the "Doubles" routine I did in the 1st round of P90X, so I decided to add in some cardio today. I am IN LOVE with my new Turbo Jam (another Beachbody goodie) workouts and so I did the TJ "Cardio Party" and "Ab Jam."   Loved, Loved, Loved it!!!!!   I wore my weighted vest with about 12 lbs .... AND.... the weighted gloves that come with TJ for the Cardio Party. Wow!!!   I am on FIRE !!    Ab Jam was new for me as well -- a Chalene Johnson goody, effective and very different from Ab Ripper X.

Beachbody is a beautiful thing! You can surely mix up routines to get the best workouts while having the most fun! What a way to start a Monday!   Great workout, lots of fun! Let the games begin!

Contact me if you want to truly get into great shape, great health, great attitude, great happiness -- and have fun! I can coach you all the way!

Coach Jacquie

http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

Turbo Jam!

2009-10-17T07:02:00.002-04:00

I did a few of the workouts this morning for the FIRST time and LOVED IT!!!! So much fun! Punch Kick and Jam is one of the 6 different workouts, and it is a lot of fun. Chalene Johnson is a fun and fantastic instructor! TJ is a combo of kickboxing, dancing and martial arts...what a great way to workout! Workouts vary from 20 minutes to 50 minutes... you are having so much fun the time passes by so quickly.

If you don't like the idea of P90X, this is a great alternative..... OR, if you do like P90X (or love like I love P90X), this is a lot of fun to do as an alternate routine!! Keep your exercise lifestyle exciting!

Gals, this is definitely one to try! Have fun while getting into shape! http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

Needs

2009-10-16T10:18:00.003-04:00

When you commit yourself to an INTELLIGENT workout program, you eventually realize that the progression of one workout to another is teaching you and your body very important lessons.   You become aware of how important the rest days are, and the stretch days and the meticulously spread out strength training days. Your CARDIO sessions have true purpose.

Most people get up daily and do CARDIO, a nice little bout to get the heart rate up, but not realizing it will not sculpt and tone their body. It will strengthen their heart, but not necessarily their muscles and their POWER. I do enjoy a great lengthy CARDIO workout, RUNNING at least 4 miles, it's the ULTIMATE pleasure for me, but running everyday will NOT tighten up my jiggle, or get me the STRENGTH that I need to carry an amazing posture, strong back, firm legs and tight ABs... healthy body ... period!

This is DAY 54 of P90X with my group.   This is also my 2nd round of P90X and I can tell you that I am working out less during this 2nd round than I did for my first round. During my first round, I did the "Doubles" routine which involved 6 days of workouts, and 3 out of the 6 days, DOUBLE workouts as well as AB Ripper X. A grueling program to keep up with. On Cardio Days (the added workout on the 3 days), I would often choose to go running 3-5 miles at a time.    I can tell you that the running for me was like the feeling a shopaholic gets when he/she goes out and shops ... sheer fulfillment.   I just love how I feel when I run.

I am missing it during this 2nd round of P90X, but I can tell you that my body is not worried about it whatsoever. Not running is enabling me to pay closer attention to the growth and strengthening of my muscles all over. Running and P90X is very taxing and so the results can almost be clouded by the aches and tiredness that you feel. Dealing with the aches from running (or the combo run/P90X) interferes with your ability to BRING IT completely with your P90X workouts. Your focus shifts from your ability and growth, to a focus on trying to survive and heal.   Both will happen as you try to sustain an intense workout program but you don't have agree to focus on one more so than the other. This may be a little confusing but it truly has good meaning. I think it is what makes some people keep going for 90 days, and what stops others from moving on....

Long and short of it, I am more in tuned to the actual progress I am making with my toning and sculpting and I love it. The results vary hugely from one person to another, AND.....P90X is the time of home fitness program that has UNFATHOMABLE room for growth for ANYONE.   There are always heavier weights, higher reps, deeper stretches, deeper breathing, better form......   you can do it again and again, and get better and better...

Today was CARDIO X day as we wind down Week 8, and I chose to do KenpoX instead. I know.. I can't help it, I just LOVE that workout. It is CARDIO in nature, and I added in a lot of extra jumping jacks with weights, and a lot of extra kicks and punches.   Boxers train everyday, so I can do KenpoX everyday if I want :)!! Truth is -- I chose the KENPO X because it is EXACTLY what I NEEDED today. I needed a cardio routine that would RESPOND to my spirit.   It's nice to have the ability to this in my own home at a moment's notice.

Not sure how the weather will go this weekend, but perhaps I can get some outdoor running in ... or indoor running...

I am a BEACHBODY COACH, and through Beachbody, I can COACH you for FREE. If you or anyone that you know are in need of a FANTASTIC, experienced Coach to help you choose the appropriate Beachbody workout and keep you on track for your FITNESS and Health journey, I am here.

"All the way with Jah-Kay!"   Ha ha ha !

Contact me,

Coach Jacquie

http://beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

RevAbs -- 90 days to amazing abs like never before!

2009-10-15T20:59:00.002-04:00

Beachbody has teamed up with the leading-edge,INTERNATIONAL Fitness EXPERT, Brett Hoebel and created the most amazing 90 DAY AB home fitness program. It combines, AB training, with INTERVAL training and STRENGTH training to produce the most amazing cutting-edge AB defining and toning program! Contact me to order this awesome answer to DREAMY ABs! http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

Spiced up with a Brazilian touch and then some! Not to be missed. This is it!

Coach Jacquie

Shakeology for digestion and intestinal health and regularity

2009-10-15T20:34:00.004-04:00

To achieve overall health and a strong immune system, you need healthy "insides" ... Here is the perfect aid! 70 nutrients in one glass ... take the frustration out of trying to figure out how to get so much nutrition in one sitting.

Contact me, or order your Shakeology from me!

You can get Travel Packs to take wherever you go!

Coach Jacquie

http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

Yoga booty for pregnancy!

2009-10-14T11:44:00.002-04:00

A great workout offered by Beachbody that helps mothers-to-be prepare their bodies and minds for the amazing experience to come.

Contact me for further information or to order this workout!

http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

And see my other blog today on my experience with pregnancy!

http://www.milenialife.blogspot.com

Remember to always check with your doctor first before embarking on an exercise program, especially if you are pregnant!

Sting like a bee!

2009-10-14T07:45:00.000-04:00

I felt every fiber of my being intensely involved in this morning's KenpoX workout and I definitely "floated like a butterfly!" P90X, the gift that keeps on giving!

I truly love Days 6,13,20,24,34,41,48,52,62,69,76,83,and 87! 13 days of KenpoX in the 90 day P90X program. It's a fun workout that allows you to truly bring it, get in the zone, pretend you are the "artist," improve your form each and everytime, and sweat and smile like crazy!

In my PJs, barefoot, while the children slept, I kicked and punched and added some PLYO during the breaks instead of doing exactly what Tony and the gang was doing. This is ANOTHER HUGE BENEFIT of P90X, you become very EDUCATED on all sorts of exercise, and your memory bank is full with ideas and creativity. You learn how to improve on each and every workout again and again and again!

I invite everyone and anyone to step up to the P90X challenge, it's an amazing journey. This is my second round and I appreciate the routine and I appreciate ME even more!!! This will happen to anyone who decides to commit! I can HELP you... so let me know if you want to try......

Coach Jacquie

Team Beachbody Coach
http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

Wanna know what people are saying?

2009-10-13T09:13:00.002-04:00

I know people watch the Beachbody commercials and have the normal thoughts, "oh, they are fit people hired to do the videos," "those results are not typical," "that's only for insane people to do," and the best one of all, "that's not for me, I could never do that." So very, very, UNTRUE!

Other than Tony Horton, Shaun T, Chalene --- who are indeed Fitness Gurus, the rest of the people (were) are regular folks like you and I. Regular folks who stepped up to the challenge and transformed their lives forever. Mommies, Daddies, girlfriends, boyfriends, sisters, brothers, doctors, lawyers, garbage men, computer techies, social workers, grandmothers, grandfathers. The variety of people doing Beachbody workouts is more than one can imagine. Though P90X has been running the same commercial for about 3 years or more now, the P90X infatuation is STILL ALIVE, STRONG, REAL, CURRENT -- it's still the workout phenomenon of TODAY!

I wanted to share true comments, facts and thoughts made by all the "regular" folks doing P90X -- recently as in today, yesterday, last week.....

1. One husband and wife get up at 3:00 a.m. to workout because hubby leaves for work at 5:00 a.m.

2. A life changer, no more diabetes, no more high blood pressure.

3. Renewed enthusiasm, motivation

4. The workout of choice for many who come back from the military who want a well structured workout program.

5. P90X is an experience that changes one's life forever, it's not a temporary boring 90 day workout program.

6. It's ok to add a few extra days to the 90 days when mishaps or illnesses occur. That is real life. No one will criticize you if it happens.

7. Another husband and wife get up everyday and workout at 5:30 a.m.

8. What is good after P90X if you can't workout for 1 hr everyday?? Try One on One's with Tony- 20-40 minute workouts that will DEFINITELY keep you fit!

9. Runners LOVE how P90X has enhanced their running -- the most amazing cross training routine

10. Teens are doing it --- 14, 15, 16, 17 yr olds! --- rid that obesity problem now!

11. It's a LOVE-HATE relationship, but LOVE wins out because people LOVE how they look and feel!

12. Wives are so thankful for the Husband's new bodies :) --- and vice versa

13. 50 year olds are looking and feeling like 30 year olds !

14. People start out only able to do 3 or 4 pushups and after a few months, they are able to do 20, 30, 50 pushups!

15. Tough Love!

16. Improved moods for every aspect of life.

17. Renewed confidence ---- went from mouse to mighty !

18. 30 somethings are buying it for their PARENTS (in their 50s and 60s)

19. Parents (in their 50s and 60s) are buying it for their adult children !!!!

THERE ARE MORE COMMENTS, FACTUAL QUOTES, THOUGHTS ...and I will share as I can.

There is no reason for ANYONE who wants to stay in shape, be healthy, feel strong, feel younger to NOT want to do P90X (or any other Beachbody program). It's truly a magnificent program that works, that fits anyone's lifestyle and gives TRUE amazing results. Amazing results without having to pay over and over for gym memberships, trainers, etc.

And if food is an issue, add in a glass of Shakeology once a day and your program will be improved by that one small effort!!! Over time, you will definitely learn more about nutrition and how to manage yours so that you can be IDEAL.

The only thing to fear is how to handle all the GREAT feelings that will come ---- how much smiling can one face take :)??????

Coach Jacquie

A family affair

2009-10-12T11:28:00.002-04:00

Though Beachbody makes many great workouts for all sorts of people with different lifestyles, one workout seems to be a stand-out as far as how it impacts relationships and families.   Which one? Yes, the one and only, incredible, most-awesome, extreme home fitness program, P90X.

There are so many couples that have had huge improvements in their health and relationships during and after doing P90X. It is truly a program that has HUGE potential to improve one's love life.   Health and weight issues plague many relationships causing partners to grow apart, be less nurturing and loving which eventually leads to a very hostile situation.   The hostile situation breeds bad habits, bad eating, self neglect and growing psychological and emotional problems in addition to the existing health problems.

Resentment sets in with a lot of relationships when one spouse or partner is associated with another person who seems to resist wanting to maintain their health, especially if the person "lacks energy."   Recently I heard a man refer to his wife as being "incapable," "incapacitated," "sickly," "unappealing," just to mention a few words.   Her lack of "get up and go," fostered his "fed up" feelings with her, and so he started become less and less interested in spending time with her.   She considered him to be thoughtless, unloving, superficial and non-caring.

Beachbody has changed many lives in more ways than anyone can imagine, and it's beyond just in physical ways as it pertains to fitness and nutrition, but also in ways that have strengthened relationships.   When a person in a relationship can get up one day and DECIDE to commit to a fitness program, they don't anticipate that their decision may actually (eventually) inspire someone else close to them to make the same commitment .. .and that is ok.   Just "talking" about wanting to get fit and healthy seems to have very little impact on most people.   But when you are sharing the same roof with someone else and watching them transform into better health, you start to realize, "wait a minute, it's working and I am witnessing this happen."

Wives have started/done P90X and managed to get their husbands on board.... and vice versa.   Together a bond is formed and now two people who were possibly on the verge of a breakup or a divorce, are suddenly rejoined, recommitted to their relationship and empowered in a whole new way. They now realize that much of their respect for one another is based on believing in one another and trying to inspire and motivate each other to be the best that they can be.    And, if there are children associated with these unions, it can do nothing but GOOD for the children to see their parents/role models understanding the need for managing good health -- and the children see that when you stay committed to something ... you will SUCCEED!

Power to my team who is on week 8 of P90X. Power to the hubbies who decided to start their programs after their wives showed them that it CAN be done.   Power to the successful people who completed their programs and decided to stay on their journeys to always put their health FIRST.

Today is Yoga X day for week 8-- recovery week -- my children have done parts of this amazing 1 1/2 hr routine!

Most of all, power to ALL of the folks who stand up and ADMIT that they are much happier and healthier now that they manage their health and fitness needs. It's priority number ONE!

I welcome anyone who wants to get on this amazing fun-filled, empowering health journey. I am willing to help you too!

Coach Jacquie

Ultimate form of FREEDOM

2009-10-09T09:54:00.000-04:00

Just bought a brand new pair of hot shoes? Oh, sorry, guys, a brand new pair of cool sneakers perhaps? Beautiful dress, pants for the party Saturday night? Nice to wear beautiful shoes, clothes, go out, have fun when your personal physical structure feels strong and healthy. But if you are agonizing on the inside, all that lovely stuff does not change the way you REALLY feel.

Gotta go get a massage for that aching back? Running over to the drugstore for ANOTHER jar of Tiger Balm ?

Painkillers chewing up your stomach? Antacids burning a hole in your wallet?

Time to try something new!   Often times issues with joints, knees, back, are inflammation related, and the INFLAMMATION needs to be confronted. Sometimes people say, "I can't do those types of exercises or I can't run because I have joint issues or arthritis."   The exercise is NOT the problem, the inflammation is the problem and it should be addressed so that it stops happening. Some doctors will prescribe NSAIDs which mask the symptoms and do NOT cure the problem.   Diet, nutrition, supplements and exercise can truly benefit inflammation sufferers.

A few times in my life I was diagnosed with tendonitis, arthritis, muscle spasms, etc., and of course, I was given the old "NSAID prescription," or "muscle relaxants."   NEVER again! Those things make problems worse.   The worse thing to do is to take lots of medications like that which ruin your insides and also avoid exercise because it truly makes the problems WORSE.   I learned this for myself and today I can say that with ALL my working out, I do not suffer with inflammation issues. If I get an ache is it because I did an exercise incorrectly.

Today is Legs and Back day for P90X. One of the BEST LEG exercises that can be done anywhere, anytime is the LUNGE. There are about 6 different types of LUNGE exercises done in the Legs and Back routine, and they are EFFECTIVE for men and women alike.   LUNGES work the entire leg, specifically concentrating on the glutes, hamstrings and quads. Women: DO YOUR LUNGES... religiously and you will have fantastic legs (well at least better than what you would have if you did NOT do them).   It is KEY to have correct form so that you do NOT stress your knees.   Tony talks throughout Legs and Back on what form to have, so don't fear... JUST LISTEN and LEARN.    Remember, your LEGS give you all the necessary BALANCE that you need.

And what do you want to BALANCE???   Your BACK of course!!!   The BACK is THE main support structure for your ENTIRE BODY.    This is your FREEDOM PART. FREEEEEEEEEEEEE-DOMMMM!

It enables you to move. To move how? To sit, to stand, to bend, to bear weight.   All back sufferers, what happens when your back is aching????   Your life stops, you agonize, you cry, you stall, you fear.....you ache.   You lack FREEDOM.   It's time to take your BACK.... BACK.    A strong back allows for great posture, and a strong core.

My P90X team is pressing along as we finish up week 7, getting stronger everyday --- stronger health for the mind, body and spirit! Wow!   It is TRUE. When you FEEL GOOD.... you just OOZE with lots of HAPPY!!!

We will use our well balanced, super shapely LEGS, and our BACKS of dense strength to do some fun kickin' and a punchin' tomorrow!!! KENPO X!!!!! Bring it!!!

Coach Jacquie
Team Beachbody Coach

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2009-10-08T11:16:00.002-04:00

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Calm the mind

2009-10-08T11:01:00.002-04:00

It's Yoga Thursday!! Woohoo! Wait, my attitude is not correct for YOGA.... LOL! I keep hearing all the people talk about how they still "dread" Yoga X after all this time. The more you resist it, the longer it will take before you will get comfortable with the routine and be able to experience all of it's benefits. Stop resisting! Come into the "Yoga X" light!!

When I trained for the NYC Marathon back in 2004, I had a wonderful friend/trainer who introduced me to Yoga that year. Before that time, I never understood why Yoga was so beneficial, and since then, I have come to understand how POWERFUL Yoga is, and how important it is for EVERYONE doing anything to incorporate it into their lifestyle.

My other thought today is that people wonder "what do you do after you finish 90 days of P90X?" Another similar question is, "why would you want to or need to do P90X more than once?" So let's answer both questions separately. After you finish your 90 day program, you should be well-equipped with great knowledge about how a sensible, methodical and varied exercise program done at home can truly improve your health and fitness. You will know that it works and CAN easily be part of your LIFE's routine. It does not end there. You are now empowered and realize that a daily dose of exercise combined with great nutrition is what will enable you to maintain a healthy lifestyle as it pertains to mind, body and spirit. So continue with P90X again, or move onto ANOTHER great program to mix it up and keep life exciting and interesting!! Beachbody has a lot of great programs for different people with different likes, dislikes and desires!

Why would you want to do P90X again??? Because P90X is a mysterious but effective home fitness program that works in different ways for different people. Perhaps you did get in the best shape of your life after doing it once, but you could do it again to see if you can get into even BETTER shape... yes you CAN! Perhaps your life is very FULL and you don't need to complicate it by trying something different. P90X is really a GREAT mix of workouts that give you ALL that you need to maintain a very fit, essential body. If you have a tight budget, you have NO WORRIES because you have already invested in the BEST most economical HOME FITNESS program -- no gym fees -- no personal trainer fees!! There are people that do the program over and over because they understand and appreciate the muscle confusion aspect of the program and HOW it takes ALL the guesswork out of having to figure out how to maintain a BALANCED fitness program.

One last thought. People who can't or won't commit to a regular daily exercise program often times complain that their "lifestyle" or "schedule" does not allow for them to workout. Working out has to be prioritized just like anything else important in your life. Sure life gets in the way, but IF you are committing to a REGULAR program that is easily accessible in your own home, you will find it's easier to stick with it... and once you get into shape, you will realize that it's OK to miss one day here and there because you can easily get BACK to your PROGRAM.

CALM THE MIND about over-analyzing WHY... and just try it.... it's magical !

Coach Jacquie

Team Beachbody
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Super-chiseling day

2009-10-07T06:56:00.000-04:00

Drop and give me 20! On your knees, on your toes, either way you will definitely improve on the different pushups in this workout. I LOVE it!!!! It's a wonderful variety of chest, shoulder and tricep exercises that will sculpt your upper body effectively.   These are the body parts that make you look awesome in fitted tops -- men and women alike.   Over the past few months, my son is less able to make fun of my arms -- very little "jiggle" left for him to play with! LOL!

All you need for CST is weights (a few dumbbells) or bands, perhaps a pushup bar (recommended), a towel, a chair, pen, your P90X guide, a mat if you want, and some water.   This workout can be done watching the beautiful, oh-so-wise Tony, or just follow the guide and do it with music, or in peace and quiet. Peace and quiet with the guide is what I chose this morning while my children slept. It's truly a great workout that can be done easily, small amount of space, and you can truly build on your performance.

I have been writing down all my workouts/reps, weights used, etc. so that I can keep track of my progress. Well, hi-five to self because I had no idea how WELL I did this morning until AFTER I finished my workout. I went back to see last week's numbers, I made some great improvements!! It's nice to surprise one's self! That is what is key about writing down your numbers, you can go back and see the differences in your workouts. If you improved, wonderful!!! If not, then you can pinpoint what the cause was, maybe diet? maybe an illness? or maybe just not a great night sleep???   No worries, just work towards having a better performance tomorrow!! Do your best, and forget the rest!! It's really that simple!!

Gotta go and get the children well fed for school and later this evening I have to do some extra cardio and my Ab-Ripper X!!!! Day 44, thank you very much P90X!!! Come join the X journey, it's wonderful! It's fulfilling!

Coach Jacquie

Do you HEART you?

2009-10-06T09:36:00.002-04:00

I heart me... LOL! Do you love yourself? Love yourself enough to realize how important it is to maintain a healthy heart? How to do this you ask? You have to follow the latest guidelines for the American Heart Association which recommends exercise on a daily basis.

Read it here:   http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200009

I certainly did not make it up, but I follow the guidelines and I feel great everyday, and even better after I exercise. It makes the heart healthier, lung capacity bigger, reduces risk of heart attack, reduces risk of high cholesterol, reduces risk of high blood pressure and diabetes, makes you feel better, stronger, you sleep better and have less stress. Wow, sounds amazing to me! And when you don't have the worries of ailments, less stress and better sleep ---- you have a clearer mind to function with. It just makes YOU... a better YOU!

Cardio X is the ticket today, and it's a wonderful little 42 minute routine that starts with a very refreshing 10 minute bit of Yoga. Yoga is a wonderful way to get the engine going -- warm up the body, stretch it out, open the mind, increase the heart rate in a very therapeutic manner.    Cardio X is UNLIKE what most people consider doing in a CARDIO routine. It's cardio that works the entire body - TOTAL BODY CARDIO, and it's a routine that you can do with moderate intensity, or you can step it up and BRING IT!

I do love running, the elliptical machine, jumping rope, however, those types of Cardio put most of the work into your lower half of the body.   I remember when I trained with my wonderful friend Joe DeSena, and we would do a series of cardio work: 15 minutes recumbent bike, high RPMs, standing on the upright bike, treadmill at 15% for 15 minutes, running the stairs up and down 20 times holding 10lb or 20lb dumbbells and after about 1 hour of that routine, the legs would be fired up.   He enlightened me to the fact that all the blood and lactic acid was summoned to the lower body now ....gotta disperse it now.... so we would do upper body work, like 100 bicep curls to even out the playing field.

Cardio X is a compilation of exercises extracted from a few of the other P90X routines which are cardio workouts too, KenpoX, Core Synergistics, and Plyometrics.   So, though people may think P90X is some strength training, body building, hardcore program --- it truly is a very WELL-BALANCED program that includes EVERYTHING the body needs to be a lean, mean, fat-burning, heart-building fighting machine!!!

Love yourself, take care of your HEART !!!

Coach Jacquie

http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

Passion X

2009-10-05T11:47:00.004-04:00

The title of this blog was inspired by one of my Facebook friends, Valerie Taylor, and she is also a Beachbody Coach who loves Beachbody and it's products just like I do. Today she said to me, "way to go... passing on your love of fitness!" I just wanted to share that it is not a love, but a PASSION of mine, to stay fit and help others to get and stay fit too, so that they can feel GREAT everyday!

The last few weeks, quite a few people have started P90X, some for the first time, some for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th times. I am happy that I have my team going and they are pressing through experiencing all the normal feelings that one gets when doing P90X and those feelings run the gamut. People are either motivated and feeling overly excited, seeing results, or they are somewhat motivated, feeling overwhelmed, but still willing to push forward to see what will happen in 90 days.

No matter what feelings you have, you have to go the distance, let the process unfold for the full 90 days before you can pass judgment and before you can truly know what P90X can do to transform you into a new person.   You CAN NOT make up your mind within the first few days, or the first few weeks, or half-way through, even if you sustained an injury, even if you have children, even if you travel .... you have to put in your time. You can't say, "IT" did not work for me... YOU have to work for "IT."

Sharing my passion for fitness is not about me just waving around all the reasons why I love it, but rather it's a way for me to help someone(s) to realize what prioritizing fitness can do for them IF they give it a chance.   You must have a long-lasting love affair with FITNESS to reap the benefits. Just like one you would want to have with a person. A one-night stand gives you a moment of pleasure and then it's over. Perhaps it leaves you wanting more, or perhaps you never want to do it again.   But to experience the sustaining pleasure, you need to keep the activity in your life on a daily basis.

For a relationship to work, you have to have the same mindset, and most people want a perfect relationship that can last, and how do you do accomplish that? Normally, you put in the time, and you see where it goes. You do the things necessary to make it work and somethings you do daily and somethings you do more eagerly than others. Then we have that so-called "tip" to keep it spicy, "variety is the spice of life!"

Well P90X is the perfect partner to offer all of that and more! And there are other Beachbody workouts that offer all that you want and need to enable you to have a passion for fitness. Imagine achieving all of this in the comforts of your home without having to go out and search endlessly for it and never finding it?

The best thing about having a love affair with FITNESS is it ALWAYS leaves you feeling satisfied, excited, empowered, invigorated, and happy! What more do you want out of life??

On a separate note:
Today started week 7 of P90X for a few of us. It's been a wonderful 2nd journey so far. I am stronger in so many ways and I so appreciate it. I don't stress about any of the exercises. I do what Tony told me to do, "Do your best and forget the rest."   That's how it all really works... you amaze yourself as you show up each day in your own home, wearing whatever you want, smelling as good or as bad as you choose :), and just focused on working out, without having to pay someone each time.   Tony only charges ONE time for multitudes of workouts!!!!   And the workouts WORK!!!   I will try to start sharing some of my nutrition habits in the next few blogs over the next few weeks.   Nutrition is key to having great results, but it's beyond being able to brag to your friends and family about how many pounds you have lost..... That is not what is important. What is important is that when you EAT RIGHT, you PERFORM better.... and that performance is not only with your workouts but also in how you conduct yourself during the day.   Food can make or break you on so many levels, so be careful... a moment on your lips .... can ruin you for a long time!

Tootles!

Coach Jacquie
Team Beachbody Coach who can help you find your "passion" for fitness
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The time is NOW

2009-10-03T17:23:00.001-04:00

Many people get their "hopes" up because they figure they can delay dealing with their health when they "hear" all the stories about how gravely ill people managed to turn their lives around and TODAY they are the picture of health. So they "buy" time, put off, delay, plan for tomorrow.

Statements like, "well I know this other woman who is a bit older than me and she used to have this, or she used to be 100 lbs heavier, so I know there is hope for me when I finally get my act together." It is not so simple to go out a buy a new healthy body when you get around to it.

Perhaps you are using your job/career/home life as an excuse, too busy to deal with "health" right now because other more important things are the priority?? All the diligent effort you are putting into everything else but your well-being is wonderful, but what happens if you collapse in the midst of your hard work?

What happens when you have to keep taking days off from work? What happens when you don't feel good every other day and feel miserable? What happens is all the time you put off addressing your health, is now wasted and it could turn out to be a waste of months or years.

There are people who had very subtle health issues in their 30s, and they figured they are still young enough to get away with not worrying about it. Now they are in their 40s and slowing down and not feeling so great, so the new excuses start to unfold and they try to make themselves believe that being 40 means going downhill which is very FALSE.

Next comes the 50s, they have slowed down considerably and feel more like a person in their 60s, ailing with all sorts of issues and avoiding them, and thinking, "I'm getting old and I can't do the things young people do." Why do people equate 50s with aging, inability and ailments? It's an excuse, a very sad untrue excuse.

Ignoring your health is definitely a way to invite illnesses that you may think are not so bad early on and perhaps you falsely believe won't be a big deal to deal with later on. But I can guarantee anyone who does this will have huge regrets combined with unknown levels of stress and uncertainty. At that time, you also invite doctors to medicate and inform you that a series of appointments with them is vital to treating your condition. Bad health unfolds from NEGLECT. It does not matter what runs in your family, it matters how you RUN your life.

If you wait for that one "wake up" call, the call may not come in time for you to catch up and make good on your health. It may come when you are in serious trouble and need serious help.

The key is to STOP being afraid and be HONEST about your body and how you feel. Go to your doctor, find out what is going on and then make a decision to address the problems.

If you are still walking, breathing, coming and going, you probably are not so bad off and can definitely just make some effective life changes, nutrition changes, incorporate a FITNESS program and turn your health around completely. In most cases, you do NOT have to take medications and at every cost, you should try to avoid it.

Become dependent on YOU and realize YOU can take care of yourself, before you wait and then consider having a doctor take care of you. Consider, do you want to spend your days popping pills (which always have side effects), having limitations, regular doctor visits, screenings, etc.? OR, Would you prefer, adjustments to your diet, exercise daily, and a strong healthy mind and body?

There is NO time being wasted when you take time out to care for your body. It is essential for your existence and should be at the top of your priority list. No one should tell you otherwise.

Go find out what may be wrong, and then enlist the help of a great Coach who is definitely interested in helping you to get on and STAY ON your wellness path!!! If you can't help yourself in the beginning, you should get someone to help you.

I love helping people. I love watching people transform their lives. I especially love to see when people start to believe in themselves and their efforts -- they get very happy.

Life is a beautiful opportunity that we should all enjoy feeling as good as we possibly can!!

Coach Jacquie

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2009-10-03T16:40:00.004-04:00

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Don't take it for granted

2009-10-02T11:35:00.001-04:00

Do you have a favorite part on your body?

I cherish my dedication to taking care of my body and I was particularly blessed with some very strong legs. When I was younger, I did not even realize how lucky I was, but now as a 44 year old mother (with 2 young children), I am so grateful for them. However, I can not take them for granted and assume they will remain in tact, I have to keep giving them the necessary attention to maintain them.

This goes for any body part, and everyone who has a part, or two or three that they are especially thankful for, and they should take the time to do whatever is necessary to take care of that part. I am certainly NOT suggesting "spot training" so let me make myself clear that I believe in TOTAL body exercise/care. But, truth be told, some people who do workout regularly, sometimes (often times) skip certain exercises, or they take certain parts of their body for granted and just don't bother.

I am not trying to be judgmental, but just walking everyday, or running is not going to keep your body toned, strong and efficient over the course of years as you age.

Today is Day 39 of P90X, Legs, Back and Ab Ripper X. Sorry if I sound like a broken record, but this is definitely in the TOP 3 of my favorite P90X workouts! It honors my two strongest body parts and I can ATTEST to the fact that the exercises in this routine (though others do in fact help too) help to more than maintain my healthy back and strong, very toned legs. This I find wonderfully important since I can do this without having to go to a gym and work with machines or take classes, or pay a personal trainer.

The key is REPETITION, DEDICATION --- COMMIT.... one hour a day, 6 days a week, different workouts each day. The whole pretty package comes together and stays together.

Coach Jacquie

http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

YOGA X value for you

2009-10-01T09:38:00.001-04:00

Today was Yoga X and it continues to be the most challenging workout of all the P90X workouts. It is on the schedule once a week for 10 of the 13 weeks, and twice a week for the other 3 weeks. During the 10 weeks, it always falls on the 4th day of the workout week and this is done on purpose. It's the center of the week, and consider "center" has a lot of meaning.

Yoga strengthens and revitalizes your body because you work on balance, flexibility, coordination, concentration, breathing and endurance while giving attention to every single part of your body. It's great therapy for your mind too and is beneficial to each and every one of us, whether you do P90X, some other form of exercise, or nothing.

Why is YOGA X the most challenging workout? Because it last 1 1/2 hrs and it takes a lot of discipline and concentration to be effectively done. It could probably be squished down to about 1 hr and 10 mins because Tony takes the time to explain each exercise, how to do it, and he has 4 "friends" in the video that he uses to show you variations on the exercises. So you get a great workout and good instruction.

Yoga is a discipline that SHOULD be performed in a proper manner with patience and purpose. People tend to NOT have the patience to deal with this not realizing that it is the KEY workout to improve all their other workouts, performance, recovery, and control over their minds and ultimately improve their self-awareness and coordination.

The first 45 minutes or so are the "Moving Asanas" which are key for fine tuning and breathing. Here are a few of the poses done during the asanas:

1. Downward dog creates great sensations within the body. From your toes up to your hips, and down to your finger tips. It stretches the back of the legs from the hamstrings through the calves through the Achilles heel.

2. Plank pose targets many areas of the body, mainly strengthening and toning the core.

3. Crescent pose is useful in reinforcing the muscles that help stabilize the knee; it is also a pose that helps teach proper technique with regard to lunges in general.

There are many other great poses and ALL benefit the body and it's function in amazing ways.

Part of the second half of YOGA X, is the "Balance Postures," and just look at the 2 words separately, balance and posture and you can understand it's importance. You work on balance and a lot of good stretches as well as some ab stuff (Yoga Belly)!

Some poses in Balance Postures are:

1. The Tree Pose helps strengthen your thighs, calves, ankles and back. It can also increase the flexibility of your hips and groin. Your balance and concentration can also be improved with constant practice. This pose is recommended for people who have Sciatica and flat feet.

2. Wheel pose is a backbend that strengthens and lengthens every vertebrae, therefore increasing elasticity and flexibility of the spine.

3. Cobbler's pose can possibly to help ease and prevent back pain, knee problems, uterine and urinary tract conditions, and even prostate cancer.

Yoga Belly poses, during the 2nd half of Yoga X, such as Boat Pose balances the entire body on your sitting bones. It builds your center core and is associated with willpower.

Toward the end you have Corpse pose is a relaxation pose that eliminates fatigue and keeps you calm. It is a very basic pose in yoga.

This is a very brief explanation of some of the benefits of the poses done in YOGA X. Yoga helps with the body is great therapeutic ways. It improves flexibility in the spin, opens the chest, reduces tension and fatigue, rejuvenates the mind, sharpens the memory, tones the core and can help with many ailments and conditions.

Overall, Yoga helps to reduce injury by stretching, stimulating circulation, calming the mind and correcting muscle imbalance. It truly builds self-awareness which is key to becoming more attuned to your body, how it behaves, reacts, performs, etc. This awareness helps you to have more effective, enjoyable workouts and lingers throughout your day enabling you to be more calm, relaxed, comfortable and confident. If done at night, YOGA X can help to warm the body, calm the "mind chatter," and allow for better relaxation and ultimately better sleep.

"If you look after the root of the tree, the fragrance and flowering will come by itself. If you look after the body, the fragrance of the mind and spirit will come of itself." ` B.K.S. Iyengar

This quote is in the P90X fitness guide in the Yoga X section. B.K.S. Iyengar is one of the foremost teachers of Yoga in the world.

Namaste ~

Coach Jacquie

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2009-09-30T12:15:00.002-04:00

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Your GOAL is my GOAL

2009-09-30T10:27:00.002-04:00

Can we talk?? A goal can be of any size as long as it is something that is meaningful to the person setting it. Us regular folk can achieve our health and fitness goals. Your goal may be to:

1. Lose 5 lbs
2. Walk 5 miles
3. Gain 10 lbs
4. Run 10 miles
5. Do a triathlon
6. Take up kickboxing
7. Embrace Yoga
8. Change your eating habits
9. Empowerment
10. More nutrition
11. Energy
12. Get rid of a health condition

Each and every goal is IMPORTANT as long as it is something you want to accomplish, and with every step you take towards achieving any size goals, you deserve encouragement, inspiration, and "recognition" when you take your steps towards them.

Some people think it's more fascinating if you train to run a marathon than if you choose to follow a workout program. Both are challenging, both are hard to commit to, both require dedication and discipline.

P90X and some of the other Beachbody programs is a challenging program but truly any one from a novice to a tried and true athlete can commit to doing it and have huge success.   Like any other thing you set out to do, you just have to show up and bite off little pieces everyday. The sense of accomplishment at the end of the programs is the SAME as if you completed a marathon. The results are the same as well. Some people run a marathon in 2 1/2 hours and other run it in 5 hours. How do we respond to both runners? We are in awe of BOTH of them.

I invite people to accept the P90X challenge because it's a PERSONAL challenge that will allow you to surpass your wildest dreams about your physical and mental abilities.   One day at a time, following the training schedule, do your best, and see where you end up.   Celebrate your day of completion for that day you become a graduate, proud of your efforts, having transformed into a whole new being.

How does it sound when you hear a runner (or even a person who was not a runner before...) say, "I ran a marathon."   People stop and say, "wow, that is awesome!" or they say, "you did? that's amazing."

Well, you get the same response when you say, "I did P90X for 90 days." People are in awe, they congratulate you and they are inspired to try too. Not only do you get in amazing shape and great health, but you suddenly become an inspiration to others that they can do it too.

My team is on Day 38, and they are trucking along.   We just live for today, happy for completing 38 days, and feeling strong and healthy. It's not about worrying about tomorrow, or next week, or day 90, it's about being thankful for having the energy and desire to come this far.   Each day is significant!    This is what doing P90X does for you, it's more than just a challenging home fitness program, it's truly an EXPERIENCE that enhances your mindset about yourself, your body, your desires, your abilities and your beliefs.

Perhaps P90X is not what you are looking for? Well, there is tons more to try: shorter workouts, less intensity, yoga.   Need creativity with the time you have available ? We can do anything together!

Come join this wonderful experience!

Coach Jacquie

http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

Week 6, Phase 2

2009-09-28T10:48:00.003-04:00

Day 36 of the 90 day P90X program. Last week started Phase 2 of the 3 phase journey. Something new will take place between this week and next week. I can't say what for each person, or perhaps not even for myself because it will depend on how each of the workouts go.   One day you can have the most amazing workout, climb to new heights and accomplishments, and the next day you may just do "ok."   Perhaps it was something you ate, or the amount of sleep you got that caused the fluctuation.

What helps to know what to expect?   Your diet, your diligence and your attitude. You need good nutrition because FOOD does fuel the body, heal the muscles. Food affects our mood too. If you eat poorly, (a) your body responds to it, (b) you tend to feel guilty thereafter, and so the chain reaction is in play. You get down on yourself, and redirect your energy away from a positive workout to now worrying and stressing. You can BOOST your own mood by making healthy choices because you end up FEELING proud of yourself, and then you will REALIZE your energy levels are much better. Breads, cakes, cookies, soda, fried foods....are not energy and mood boosters.   For the moment you may enjoy them, a little later, you will see the damage it does in so many negative ways. Try to avoid those bad choices. Be good to yourself.

The team members are having great results. First of all, everyone feels like they are truly accomplishing something wonderful. They are believing in themselves and that is the most important thing. One team member ran a half-marathon (without running on a regular basis) last weekend, and she ran another 12 mile race yesterday. Sure there are aches and pains, but no one is feeling like they can't go through the next 54 days. As a matter of fact, everyone is just anxious and excited.

My BACK
I posted a picture (taken last week) here of my back. Some women worry that if they do strength training workouts, they will get overly muscular and that is not the case. Strength training is NOT about "being" a strong weight lifter, but more so about having a STRONG BODY. You can decide what weights you want to use, light, medium or very heavy depending on what you want to achieve.   If you want to burn fat, lose the flab and get toned, you will have to lift something challenging. You can choose to do something lighter and increase the reps to burn extra fat and calories.

Bottom line is, MEN and WOMEN alike need to do strength training workouts to STRENGTHEN all parts of body. Strength training is the KEY to building a stronger, healthier body, a body that ages much slower, burns more calories and that can sustain a hectic, action-packed lifestyle.   Ward off arthritis, osteoporosis, and other muscoskeletal problems, just to name a few.

P90X is a great mix -- core, strength training, cardio, yoga, stretching, plyo (jump training), kickboxing.... all mixed up for total body conditioning!!

I appreciate this program in so many ways. This is my 2nd round of 90 days, and I know it will be part of my LIFESTYLE forever. 1 hour a day towards ideal health... who could ask for more??

Coach Jacquie

Shakeology - ONE GLASS - 70 healthy ingredients

2009-09-28T10:12:00.004-04:00

Shakeology Fiber can truly improve your health. Fiber improves digestion, promotes regularity, and can even lower cholesterol levels by inhibiting the absorption of dietary cholesterol and other toxins into the bloodstream.*

It also slows the absorption of glucose—thereby preventing sugar spikes—and makes you feel full faster and longer, so you eat less! Not getting enough fiber can lead to constipation, hemorrhoids, obesity, coronary heart disease, diabetes, gall stones, and possibly even colon cancer.

http://teambeachbody.com/web/shakeology/fiber

If you are interested in trying this amazing drink, contact me. It has a workout routine that you can follow for the ultimate benefits!!

Coach Jacquie

Team Beachbody

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Day 34 - Kenpo Day!!

2009-09-26T08:39:00.001-04:00

In the P90X program, there are only 2 workouts that are done EVERY week -- Yoga X and Kenpo X. Yoga is the most beneficial to the entire program and in my opinion, Kenpo X is the most fun! Just imagine how much fun it is to look forward to doing this workout once a week!!! And it usually comes at the end of a cycle (today is Day 6, tomorrow is Day 7 -- rest/stretch day), so a GREAT way to end a week of working out!!!

KenpoX really gives you room to BRING IT and to do so having a lot of fun. Tony and the gang do the whole routine with no weights, so the only resistance brought to the workout is YOU.

This morning, I mixed it up AGAIN (the beauty of the P90X program) by starting out with NO weights, then adding my 1lb. boxing gloves, then switching to 1lb. dumbbells, then 3lb. dumbbells, and then by the time I got to my 2nd workout, P90X Plus's KenpoCardio Plus workout, I wore my weighted vest with 15 lbs. This is NOT recommended for anyone who is not seriously advanced when it comes to their level of fitness.

Most people burn anywhere from 400 to 1000 calories doing Kenpo (1 hr workout) depending on how hard they work. Skies the limit on how hard YOU want to WORK. The workout itself is a great opportunity to get into the ZONE and pretend you are in a boxing gym or in the ring. Work on your form. Work on your reach and accuracy while punching. Utilize your core completely on pivots. Heighten your kicks. Work on your balance. You learn how to NOT hyperextend your joints, or overextend your kicks.... that is when people hurt themselves, or pull a muscle.

Like I stated in my blog about Kenpo on Thursday, September 24, 2009, Kenpo is the type of workout that is perfect for beginners, because they can start off at their own pace and intensity and still have all the benefits and all the FUN!!

Coach Jacquie
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Insanity workout - 60 days.. try it out!!!

2009-09-25T20:51:00.003-04:00

Push your fitness to the max!! LESS THAN ONE HOUR A DAY IN YOUR OWN HOME!!!! The RAVE right now!! People ARE addicted!!! A 60 day full transformation! Surpassing any former level of fitness. Contact me for more information: http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22

Graduates

2009-09-25T20:46:00.001-04:00

We go to kindergarten, we graduate.
We go to elementary school, we graduate.
We go to high school, we graduate.
We go to college, we graduate.
We get a master's degree and/or a Ph.D, we graduate.

Every time in your life that you accomplish some sort of education, higher learning, you GRADUATE.

And so is the same for completing Beachbody workouts!!!

It is a TRUE accomplishment when you have put in the time,dedication and energy to do a program, 6 weeks, 60 days, 90 days. You become a GRADUATE. You have learned many new concepts about exercise, how it affects your body, how it improves your body and mind. You have learned about what is GOOD for you and can enhance you life forever. You learn about what you need to do to avoid illnesses, stress, weight gain, bad nutrition, lack of control. You learn about nutrition. You learn about caring. You learn about support, motivation, inspiration, will power, survival, strength, integrity, possibilities.....

I am a P90X grad, and part of a huge population of other P90X grads -- thousands and thousands and thousands of them.

There are thousands of Slim in 6 graduates too, and Power 90, and now... the new degree on the block is....

The INSANITY GRADUATES!!!

Come and get your Beachbody degree!!!! It does a body good!!!!

Coach Jacquie

Team Beachbody

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Legs and Back Logic

2009-09-25T08:25:00.001-04:00

Legs and Back of P90X is a gem of a workout. It offers a huge variety of exercises, which Tony explains that "mixing it up" is the key to getting good results.   Many people think they have to go to a gym, and use heavy machines to attain wonderfully toned muscular legs and that is not so.   I do have naturally muscular legs, but they do not maintain that composition without regular exercise. When I was just running, my legs were quite flabby, no matter how small I was, they would remain flabby, and this is a trait of most "runners."   In order to tighten and tone, you MUST do specific leg exercises.

Today was my 10th time doing Legs and Back since April 25th this year, and it was the sweatiest workout I have ever had doing this routine.   During the 90 days of P90X, it is done about 9 times. Imagine that a workout only done 9 times in a 13 week period could produce such amazing results, and increase your ability in areas of balance, coordination, stamina, and flexibility. The key to increasing the benefits of this workout is to truly pay attention, do the workout effectively and increase your intensity as you improve. You will improve. Yesterday was Yoga and it helped with today's Legs and Back routine because Yoga focuses on balance, coordination and flexibility.   Come on, the logic is right there just in the scheduling.

My wall squatting is much much better now. I used to think the wall squats were eternal torture that I could not live through, and now the time flies by! When I am "wall squatting" I can feel the tight strength of my legs. My least favorite exercise, the Iso Toe Roll thingy, improved incredibly, so I can tell already that I will eventually embrace my iso toe rolling with all my heart very soon. This is what I have to keep reiterating about P90X, the way you improve AUTOMATICALLY just because you keep doing the workouts, following the schedule, and eating somewhat healthy (the healthier the better of course)... it just happens... so let it happen.

I am still doing assisted pullups, but I did a LOT more today and I really tried to intensify them. The first set of pullups, which is exercise 3 in the workout (at the beginning) was the catalyst to the immense amount of sweating that I did this morning. You just have to attempt to do them to best of your ability. The attempt is what drives your workout, gives it the ZEST and the INTENTION that it needs... that you need to get stronger and in the best shape that you can be. Don't avoid it.

Everyone's growth is not and will not be the same. We all have different intentions, energies, desires, strengths, and so it is NEVER a good idea to compare ourselves to each other when we are just starting out with an intense program like P90X. Write down your reps, weights used, overall performance of the workout, and then use YOUR numbers as a guide to see where you want to go thereafter. Over time you WILL see improvements and before you know it, you will become a P90X graduate!!!!

Coach Jacquie

Team Beachbody

Beachbody Benefits..

2009-09-25T05:45:00.004-04:00

Get all your Beachbody products from a Beachbody Coach and you get all the benefits! Free Coach, great resources, support, etc. whenever you need it. If you think you are saving by shopping for Beachbody workout DVDs at other so called discount places, you really don't. You won't have the wonderful Free Coach (me :) who is always available to help you with any issues, questions, inquiries you may have about the workouts, and other wonderful Beachbody products. A client who ordered her P90X from me had a problem with one of the DVDs, and I was able to help her immediately. Customer Service is wonderful! Call me for all your needs! http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22.

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2009-09-24T08:41:00.001-04:00

Warrior Princess - Thursday Sept. 24, 2009

2009-09-24T08:01:00.002-04:00

Last year, I received emails for Beachbody's P90X Plus DVDs and I fell in love all over again.   It was deemed the "next level" after P90X. It was designed specifically for the people who have completed P90X and are craving more, P90X Plus is ready to take your fitness and strength to yet another level! It is another intense system designed to further transform and strengthen your body. The P90X Plus gives you 5 new workouts to integrate with into your P90X cycle. You can not skip P90X and go to P90X Plus unless you are already a well-rounded, very fit person.

I wanted some great intensity this morning (tonight I will do Yoga X as it is on my schedule for today) so I decided to do Kenpo Cardio X Plus, one of the 5 P90X plus workouts.   You all know I love, love, love my Kenpo, but this is a bit different. Kenpo is about 58 minutes, a slightly slower pace, lots of jabs, kicks,blocks. Kenpo Cardio X is a bit shorter, 42 minutes, more cardio, faster pace.   You do the workout with Tony, Traci and Mark, and they are truly 3 of the fittest people. Watch their form, it will help as a gauge to work up to. At first when I put the DVD in, I was in one frame of mind, "ok, let's work out."   Within 5 minutes, my frame of mind was, "Woooooooooo!! Yeah!!! Gonna BRING IT!!!   I love this!!" I added EXTRA intensity, 1lb and 3 lbs weights, extra jabs, extra kicks, extra effort on the height of my kicks.   A phenomenal workout. Within the first 12 minutes the sweat was pouring down!!! At the end of the workout, I was so fired up and happy, that I added 20 extra minutes of Kenpo moves, jumping jacks, mary katherine lunges ... all with my 3 lb weights. My children woke to a very happy, energetic Mommy with lots of love to give them!!!

Once again, my P90X, well in this case, my P90X Plus, provided EXACTLY what my mind and body needed.   However, for those who don't want the WARRIOR effect that I often look for in my workouts, you can certainly tone it down. Tony has a very calming spirit, despite his ability to motivate you to new heights, so you can enjoy Kenpo Cardio Plus without feeling like you are going to burn out.

Coach Jacquie
http://www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachJacq22