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HUGE Deals start Friday at Noon EST/9 PST end Monday at Midnight EST/9 PST, supplies are limited! Go to : http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/holidayoffer?referringRepId=172325     for quick shopping! 

Shakeology: What is MACA ROOT

In this newly-launched blog, we will be featuring regular, detailed spotlights on the ingredients that qualify Shakeology^® as the Healthiest Meal of the Day^®. By now, hopefully you are "in the know" about this incredible, nutrient-dense shake comprised of some of the most amazing, healthy, and potent superfoods on the planet. But which one led Shakeology co-creator Darin Olien and his team to altitudes of 13,000 feet in the Andes region of Junin, Peru, in search of the only crop that can grow and flourish up there? Well, in our first "Ingredient Spotlight," we'll be getting to the "root" of that issue . . . maca root, that is!

Maca has been used in indigenous South American societies as a source of nourishment and healing for thousands of years. Its other known names include:Lepidium meyenii, maca-maca, maino, ayak chichira, and ayak willku. A distant relative of radishes and turnips, maca grows in a variety of colors ranging from purple to golden. For this crop, there is only one season or yield per year. Each variety offers its own strengths: cream-colored means sweeter, while darker variations generally provide a better boost of energy. Maca has a strong, pungent aroma and is traditionally grown at altitudes of approximately 8,000 to 14,500 feet. For Shakeology, we use a blend of these roots, grown and sourced by local Andean farmers in a sustainable manner, which helps not only the land to thrive but the farmers, their families, and the communities in the process!

(Fun fact: The Spaniards valued maca so much, they made it a form of currency. So, when Peru was a Spanish colony, you could pay your taxes with it!)

BENEFITS & SCIENCE

Maca is widely known to promote endurance, strength, stamina, and potency. In fact, ancient Peruvian women would give maca to their men before they went off to battle. It contains high amounts of protein and has been known to energize the central nervous system. For centuries, maca root has been used to combat stress and fatigue, increase stamina, and yes, even boost libido! Maca is a nutrient-dense whole food packed with vitamins, plant sterols, dietary fiber, essential fatty acids, minerals (including calcium, magnesium, and iron), as well as 19 of the 22 essential amino acids. An adaptogen herb, it also may help support a healthy immune system. (Studies have identified four alkaloids present in maca known to nourish the endocrine system.) Ah . . . and let's not forget the extra-special benefit that is attributed to maca; it's an aphrodisiac! The root is sometimes referred to as "Nature's Viagra^®." Lest you doubt the credibility of the aphrodisiac claim, it is in fact rooted in science. Maca root naturally contains high amounts of p-methoxybenzyl isothiacyanate, which studies show does have a positive effect on the libido. But hey, we're just citing the known science . . . You be the judge!

HOW OUR MACA IS "PROCESSED"

We're very proud to say there is very little "processing" at all. Because maca grows best at high altitudes, it's easy for it to be organic. There are few pests that naturally occur at such high altitudes. Once harvested by the local farmers, the maca roots are dried, pulverized by hand into a powder, and go into the final product just like that. There are very few steps from field to finished product, and that's the way we like it. This ensures the natural nutrient profiles stay in place, keeping it as potent as it can be. Whatever it takes for Shakeology, Darin and team will climb the highest mountain to ensure that you get the best quality ingredients available.

THE BOTTOM LINE: DOLLARS AND (COMMON) SENSE

So let's break it down in terms of cost to you. A bag of maca powder at a nutrition store alone would cost you between $15 and $30. And it's highly unlikely you'll be privy to the knowledge of how that bag of maca was sourced, at what altitude it was grown, or how potent it is. If you were to separately attempt to purchase Shakeology's 70+ healthy ingredients from whole food sources from around the world (including anti-oxidants, phytonutrients, adaptogen herbs, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, vitamins, and minerals) and match the benefits and nutritional content of Shakeology, you would easily spend over $300 every month—that's two and half times the cost of Shakeology!

To see photos and learn more about how the maca for Shakeology is sourced, check out Shakeology: Book Two, now available to download atShakeology.com.

There are at least 67 published studies on maca root that have been conducted over the past 12 years, ranging from effects on mice to randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical studies on humans. Here are a few highlights:

• A review of major studies by Gonzalez at the Universidad Peruana in Lima, Peru, cites: "Evidence from experimental studies indicates effects of maca on nutrition, fertility, memory, and mood. Randomized clinical trials have shown that maca has favorable effects on energy and mood, may decrease anxiety and improve sexual desire. Maca has also been shown to improve sperm production, sperm motility, and semen volume." Read more here.
• You can also follow the links below to read more results of published double-blind studies on maca's effect on improving sexual function and menopausal symptoms:
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20691074
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21840656

"Maca . . . Pure energy source. Grown in nature and delivered in Shakeology."—Darin Olien

All trademarks, products, and service names are the property of their respective owners.

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Tony Horton for 10 Min a Day!

Don't have a lot of time to work out? Need a quick full body workout in a short period of time. You should try 10 Min Trainer with Tony Horton.
Get into amazing shape in as little as 10 minutes a day! 10-Minute Trainer was made for people who are “too busy to exercise.” Build muscle and shed pounds in no time with super-concentrated workouts—and lose fat even faster with the 10-Minute Meals plan, free with the program.
Your probley thinking, "How does this work?" Instead of working one muscle group at a time, Tony Horton’s breakthrough Super StackingTM Technique conditions your body, head to toe, in minutes. Follow the free nutrition plan, with lots of quick, simple-to-prepare, delicious meals, and see results even faster.
This is a great workout for busy people who don’t have a lot of time for fitness. Anyone who needs extra motivation—Tony Horton keeps you motivated, and even people who dislike exercise can get through these brief workouts. Everyone from beginners to frequent exercisers who want a quick workout on an especially busy day or while they’re traveling. • People who want an exercise program without a lot of equipment.

HELP WANTED... Apply within

Are you looking for a job?  To work out of your home, make your own hours, and in your jammies? Do you want to help End the Trend of Obesity here in the US, Canada and soon all over the world? Would you like to be rewarded to be healthy and fit? Then I have a job for you. 

I am looking for some highly motivated people who are looking to start there own business for just pennies compared to other start up companies.  

I work for Beachbody that was started in 1998 by Carl Daikeler and Jon Congdon, nets $400M+ in annual sales is Debt free and profitable.  They do a HUGE part of our leg work.  They spend millions of dollars annually on marketing and then places them in your business.   

So, you must be wondering what do you have to do?  Well, you must be a product of the product.  By drinking Shakeology and doing the fitness programs people will naturally want to know what your doing, thus creating customers for yourself.  You also have to network, get on social media, answer questions, oh and WORK OUT.  Again, you can do all of this in your jammies if you want, though I would recommend some shorts and a t-shirt for the working out.  

You don't think your qualified enough, well I beg to differ, that is what is so wonderful about Beachbody they have a WHOLE Coach Academy set up.  They don't want you to fail and we me by your side and them on your other side we wont let you fail.  As long as you have the heart and passion you will be able to succeed as a Coach. 

PERKS we all want to know about the PERKS
Well, you get 25% off all your purchases, 25% on everything that your customers buy from you, and once you get higher in the ranks you get bonus, free trips, exclusive offers and so much more!  

Downside, well it is work, this is not a get quick scheme.  You have to work at getting to where your going, however again I will help you and together we can help End the Trend!  

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Do you have the BEAST in you? Body Beast

0. Sagi Kalev:
   -The creator of Body Beast
   -Competed in numerous bodybuilding competitions, and won two “Mr. Israel” titles, among others -Has spent many years training bodybuilders for competition, and used this experience as the
   foundation for the Body Beast program -Uses a steroid-free approach to bodybuilding 
   

How Body Beast works:

• Dynamic Set Training is a breakthrough in sports science. By using Single Sets, Super Sets, Giant Sets, Progression Sets, Drop Sets, Tempo Sets, and more, with added resistance, it is designed to exhaust the muscles, activate more muscle fibers, and naturally boost testosterone levels beyond what’s been possible before in a home training system.
  
• An in-depth bodybuilding nutrition plan developed by champion bodybuilder and champion trainer Sagi Kalev provides lots of quick, simple-to-prepare, delicious meals that will help pack on the muscle—fast.
  
• A supplement system developed specifically for Body Beast puts you on the fast track to achieving the physique that millions of men dream of but fail to achieve due to lack of proper supplementation. 
  

Equipment needed

• Bench or Premium Stability Ball
  
• EZ-Curl Bar with weight plates
  
• Dumbbells
  
• Chin-Up Bar or resistance bands w/ door attachment
  
  
  
  
  

Are you Beast enough? 

CHALLENGE

Free Trip to Vegas and Coaching opportunity

DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A COACH AND ATTEND OUR NATIONAL COACH CONFERENCE IN LAS VEGAS???? DON'T MISS YOUR FREE TICKET!!! 

FREE "Ticket to Ride" to #CoachSummit 2013!

Introducing… Our BIGGEST Success Club promotion. Ever. It's called Ticket to Ride, and would make even The Beatles proud. Here's how it works:

Achieve Success Club (5 or 10) in the month of November 2012 and you'll get a FREE TICKET ($225 value) to #CoachSummit 2013.

It really is that easy. Achieve Success Club in November and you're on your way to Las Vegas next June—for an event that is destined to change the course of obesity forever. Thousands of Coaches on the Las Vegas Strip. Making a statement. Ending the trend. Trust us, this is an epic event you don't want to miss.

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A must Watch for the Ultimate Reset!

This really sums up why I decided to do this.

Why Reset?
Our environment has become more and more toxic. Our bodies absorb pollution and harmful chemicals all our lives, along with the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. These toxins can get stored in our bodies, clogging our cells and slowing down their natural functions.
It's not enough just to work out and eat right. At Beachbody®, we realized we had to take a break from the everyday and find a way to get those toxins out of our bodies. Along with getting in shape on the outside, we had to start getting healthy on the inside.* We decided it was time for a Reset.
What is the Beachbody Ultimate ResetTM?
The Beachbody Ultimate Reset is a complete, three-phase, 21-day program that provides everything you need to:

• Phase 1: Reclaim your body's natural balance.*
  
• Phase 2: Release the harmful materials you may be storing within you.*
  
• Phase 3: Restore your system to its maximum health.*
  What are the benefits of the Beachbody Ultimate Reset?
  In just 21 days, the Ultimate Reset can help you gently restore your body to its original factory settings," to help you:
  

• Have more energy and greater focus*
  
• Experience better digestion and a more positive mood*
  
• Enable your body to function more efficiently*
  
• Lose weight*
  
• Improve your overall health*
  What the Beachbody Ultimate ResetTM is NOT:
  

• A starvation diet. (You'll eat three filling, healthy meals every day.)
  
• An abrupt cleanse that's hard on the body. (The supplements work together
  gradually to gently shift your body's internal settings.)*
  
• A laxative-based, colon-focused cleanse, which fails to truly detoxify the whole
  body. (You won't be running to the bathroom every hour!)
  What's included in the Beachbody Ultimate Reset?
  Six Essential Supplements:
  The Ultimate Reset Nutritionals are uniquely formulated to help restore your body to optimal health.
  

• Alkalinize – Helps maintain alkalinity.*
  
• Oxygenize – Helps provide supplemental oxygen to the body.*
  
• Mineralize – Adds natural minerals needed by the body.*
  
• Detox – Helps remove toxins and waste in the colon.*
  
• Revitalize – Helps revitalize flora in the digestive tract.*
  
• Optimize – Promotes healthy metabolism and effective body functions.*
  

Program and Nutrition Guide

• Detailed step-by-step instructions on your 21-day Reset journey.
  
• Plus a 3-week eating plan with recipes, cooking tips, shopping lists, and more.
  Two DVDs:
  

• Reset Your Health! Includes a complete program overview, instructions for getting started, and Success Stories to help motivate you.
  
• Cooking Class! Provides an overview of the foods recommended in your Reset, including sample meal-preparation videos.
  Support Tools
  

• Unparalleled support from your Team Beachbody® Coach, fellow Reset participants, and Challenge Groups.
  
• Access to exclusive UltimateReset.com content.
  
• Day-by-day online support:
  o Food preparation videos for each day's meals o Daily cleanse tips, recipes, and shopping lists o Personal experiences from fellow participants
  
• Mobile-enabled Web site content
  How is the Beachbody Ultimate Reset different from other cleanse programs?
  

• The Ultimate Reset isn't a crash diet or a synthetic meal replacement.
  
• It's an integrated, whole-body reset solution—a step-by-step program that lets
  you have real food, provides specially formulated supplements, and teaches you
  conscious living techniques that work to detoxify and restore your body.
  
• You'll not only help return your metabolism to optimal function, but you'll learn
  conscious self-care behaviors that can help you maintain better health, even after your Reset.* 
  
  
  

What do you take before you work out?

I have been drinking Beachbody's E&E (Energy and Endurance) before my workouts and I have noticed a HUGE difference in how many calories I burn during, and how much more oomph I have because of it!  My Turbo Fire Punches and Kicks have been doing awesome!!!  I though I would share why it is awesome and how it works with you all.  

Energy and Endurance includes other preworkout ingredients to help maximize your workout:
• Beta alanine: Amino acid that may enhance muscular endurance.*• L-Glutamine: Amino acid that is known to aid recovery from hard training.*• Quercetin: Bioflavonoid that may promote mental clarity and focus during a workout.*
• Bromelain and Papaya Extract: Ingredients known to help increase absorption of nutrients.*
• Phosphatidylserine: May help promote mental clarity and focus.* • Rhodiola Extract: Root extract known to help support energy and endurance.* • D-Ribose: Known to help provide energy to the body.*• No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives • No high-risk or untested ingredients 

What’s the difference between E&E Energy and Endurance and other preworkout formulas?E&E Energy and Endurance contains: • No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives • No high-risk or untested ingredients

Now the Taste is different, when you open the powder it smells like pixie sticks almost, however it tastes like flat uncarbinated sprite.  Once you get over that your just fine, it takes about 20 mins or so for it to really kick it.  I drink it before work to give me that kick of energy since I don't drink Pop or Coffee anymore.  You never have a peek and then a drop.  It is a gradual wear off process.  The first few times you take it I would recommend you take it pretty early in the day.  If I take it too late I sometimes can't sleep.  

 

20 secrets of VERY FIT PEOPLE

By Chalene Johnson

Here are a few Turbofied tips. Read these tips, then print and post them so you have them as a daily reminder. Look at exercise as a pleasure and a privilege, not a burden or chore. Think positively about the changes regular exercise will produce. Rather than obsessing about your next meal, get excited about your next workout! Focus on short-term fitness goals with an emphasis on completing daily exercise. Work to take your exercise to new levels of intensity. Make it your goal to do some form of exercise 6 or 7 days a week. If some days you exercise once in the morning and once in the evening, even better! If you're eating right, exercise will fuel your energy level! Create an exercise schedule the day before instead of leaving it to chance or waiting to "find" the time. If the last three Presidents of the United States can make time to work out every day, you can make time too! Enjoy contributing to the health of others by having a partner or friends to exercise with, as well as recruiting others who want to feel better and have more energy. Have a neighbor who's sitting on the porch every morning when you walk by? Ask him or her to join you on your walk! Avoid monotony by taking up new forms of exercising, or using things that keep you motivated and inspired, like new shoes or great music. Invest in the right tools—good shoes, a portable MP3 player or iPod®, fitness equipment, a new series of tapes, etc. Subscribe to fitness magazines to keep focused on health as an overall way of life. Eat well-balanced meals and remember that excess calories, even if they're from food that's fat free and high in protein, will turn to excess weight. No matter what the latest fad diet says, extra calories equal extra weight! Limit caffeine and exposure to even secondhand smoke. Keep a water bottle with you at all times and drink from it often. Water should always be your drink of choice. To kick things up every once in a while, try adding lemon, lime, cucumber, or a few berries to liven up the flavor without adding significant calories. Stick with eating plans you can maintain indefinitely. Remember that no matter how hard you're working out, if you're consuming too many calories, you'll never see the muscles that lie beneath layers of fatty tissue. Keep a daily log of what you're actually eating. This includes every time you grab a handful of chips here or eat the crust of your kid's sandwich there, and ALL of your snacking. Enjoy an occasional (once a week) "unhealthy" treat, but never an unhealthy week or unhealthy vacation. If your diet is unbalanced, take daily vitamin and mineral supplements for total health. Don't compare your body to others'. Instead, work to be your personal best. Move beyond the boundaries of weight loss and into total fitness. Measure success by the way your clothes fit, not some number on a scale. Get adequate amounts of sleep, but remember that people who exercise regularly fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly. Limit alcohol intake to special occasions.

What is Team Beachbody?

Have you been wondering what Team Beachbody really is?  Well, here you go, our own CEO Carl is here to explain what is really going on with TBB!

Turbo Fire anyone???

• Burn up to 9x more fat and calories than traditional cardio with high-energy, intense cardio conditioning, kickboxing drills, and choreographed dance moves. 
• Have fun in the lively class setting with hot music mixes— it feels like a party in your living room. How TurboFire works 
• Shed fat faster with High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) known as “Fire Drills,” short 1-minute bursts of maximum effort. 
• Burn calories at a higher rate for up to 48 hours after the workout with the Afterburn Effect. TurboFire is for 
• Anyone who wants to shape a lean body, sexy legs, toned arms, and tight abs, FAST. 
• Although considered an advanced program, there are special new features to help beginners stick with the program. 
• Anyone who enjoys working out to music and is a fan of kickboxing and intense cardio. Features to help beginners 
• In the Fire Starter Class, Chalene teaches the moves and combinations so newcomers can start off on the right foot and Turbo fanatics can perfect their form. 
• And, she breaks down the choreography in the New to Class DVD menu option for all Fire classes. 
• The product configuration contains: Intro DVD: 
• Get Fired Up – Chalene guides you through the program and provides tips on how to be successful. 
• Fire Starter Class – Chalene introduces the moves, one by one. New lower impact HIITs – Two (high intensity, low impact) workouts to help acclimate the body to the TurboFire intensity. But remember low impact does not mean low intensity. Tools to challenge advanced users • The Base Kit comes with a Thigh Firming Band and Toning Band with Handles. 
• The Complete System includes all of the workouts and tools in the Base Kit. Plus, you get advanced classes, a Jump Mat, TurboTracker journal, and Turbo Sculpting Gloves. 
• Customers who buy the Base Kit can also purchase a Jump Mat, TurboTracker journal, and Turbo Sculpting Gloves separately. Chalene Johnson 
• Creator of TurboFire, Turbo Jam®, and ChaLEAN Extreme®. 
• NY Times best-selling author, dedicated mom of two, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and expert trainer with a background in martial arts and dance. Bonus workouts for your customers Keep on Burnin’ DVD with 2 bonus workouts! ($29.95 value FREE for your customers) Greatest HIITs – A 20-minute compilation of all the best TurboFire HIIT drills that challenge you to scorch maximum calories. Ab Igniter – This seriously intense 10-minute workout is filled with advanced options that isolate your core muscles to help build a strong six-pack.

Oh my can you believe this

Every time I look at this picture I just want to cry.  I see it and I have a hard time believing it, though I know this is true.  I would hate to see todays picture since this is a bit out dated.  This is why I am working so hard to end the trend and help myself and anyone else whom is trying to do help themselves.  I am here for you! 

Before and DURING

Now this has been super hard for me to do.  I really didn't want to do this, though I am so glad I did.  Just by changing my eating habits and working out in just 2 months I have been able to accomplish THIS!  I feel like I can do anything.  I just need to thank my TLS Team, Shakology, Beachbody, P90x and the Ultimate Reset for helping me!  58 DOWN 59 to GO!

TURBO FIRE!

A new Turbo Fire Accountability group is starting SOON! Only a few spots are left. Hurry up and join!

I am a Coach

Great Video explaining WHY I am a Beachbody coach.  Want to join me?

Ultimate Reset!

Ah you just have NO idea how excited I am to start Beachbodys Ultimate Rest!  Here is a little video about it.
http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/MandieMae?bctid=1534876093001
It should be here tomorrow in the mail and I want to start next week.  I need time to go over the guide and buy everything that I need.  I am hoping I got a big part of it today.
I am so excited to see how much my cholesterol goes down and how much weight and inches I lose.


Here is some information from beachbody regarding the program

Why Reset?Our environment has become more and more toxic. Our bodies absorb pollution and harmful chemicals all our lives, along with the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. These toxins can get stored in our bodies, clogging our cells and slowing down their natural functions.It's not enough just to work out and eat right. At Beachbody®, we realized we had to take a break from the everyday and find a way to get those toxins out of our bodies. Along with getting in shape on the outside, we had to start getting healthy on the inside.* We decided it was time for a Reset.

What is the Beachbody Ultimate ResetTM?The Beachbody Ultimate Reset is a complete, three-phase, 21-day program that provides everything you need to:
Phase 1: Reclaim your body's natural balance.*
Phase 2: Release the harmful materials you may be storing within you.*
Phase 3: Restore your system to its maximum health.*


What are the benefits of the Beachbody Ultimate Reset?In just 21 days, the Ultimate Reset can help you gently restore your body to its original factory settings," to help you:Have more energy and greater focus*Experience better digestion and a more positive mood*Enable your body to function more efficiently*Lose weight*Improve your overall health*
What the Beachbody Ultimate ResetTM is NOT:A starvation diet. (You'll eat three filling, healthy meals every day.)An abrupt cleanse that's hard on the body. (The supplements work together gradually to gently shift your body's internal settings.)*A laxative-based, colon-focused cleanse, which fails to truly detoxify the wholebody. (You won't be running to the bathroom every hour!)
What's included in the Beachbody Ultimate Reset? Six Essential Supplements:The Ultimate Reset Nutritionals are uniquely formulated to help restore your body to optimal health.Alkalinize – Helps maintain alkalinity.*
Oxygenize – Helps provide supplemental oxygen to the body.*
Mineralize – Adds natural minerals needed by the body.*
Detox – Helps remove toxins and waste in the colon.*
Revitalize – Helps revitalize flora in the digestive tract.*
Optimize – Promotes healthy metabolism and effective body functions.*


Program and Nutrition GuideDetailed step-by-step instructions on your 21-day Reset journey.Plus a 3-week eating plan with recipes, cooking tips, shopping lists, and more.Two 

DVDs:Reset Your Health! Includes a complete program overview, instructions for getting started, and Success Stories to help motivate you.


Cooking Class! Provides an overview of the foods recommended in your Reset, including sample meal-preparation videos.


Support ToolsUnparalleled support from your Team Beachbody® Coach, fellow Reset participants, and Challenge Groups.Access to exclusive UltimateReset.com content.Day-by-day online support:o Food preparation videos for each day's meals o Daily cleanse tips, recipes, and shopping lists o Personal experiences from fellow participants
Mobile-enabled Web site content

How is the Beachbody Ultimate Reset different from other cleanse programs?The Ultimate Reset isn't a crash diet or a synthetic meal replacement.It's an integrated, whole-body reset solution—a step-by-step program that letsyou have real food, provides specially formulated supplements, and teaches youconscious living techniques that work to detoxify and restore your body.You'll not only help return your metabolism to optimal function, but you'll learnconscious self-care behaviors that can help you maintain better health, even after your Reset.* 

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