After a crazy two weeks in Ohio, I am finally back in North Carolina. I will tell you what, that place is on fire when it comes to fitness, a commitment to get healthy, and fighting this obesity epidemic…better be, they are the 13th most obese state! Originally, I travelled back to Ohio for a big Beachbody® coaching event geared toward helping coaches inspire others to achieve their goals and enjoy a healthy, fulfilling life…and how it can benefit you financially to boot.
I have been doing this for almost a year now. The success stories and relationships that I have built far outweigh the financial benefits…but the extra money does hurt:) Almost four months ago, my job as a Beachbody® coach led me back to a long time friend…and she has been a motivation to me so I would like to share her success story.
Val started P90X ® in December 2008. She stuck with the program and definitely noticed results. She did multiple rounds of the program while incorporating running but hit a plateau. In the spring of this year a core group of us committed to a diet overhaul challenge and then a fitness challenge that I put together on Facebook. For the fitness challenge she switched it up and ordered INSANITY. Through the ups and downs she kept pushing play and those last pesky pounds started to melt off. I started getting messages on Facebook how she reached her goal weight after trying for so long. Then she sent me a message that she reached her “dream weight”! Recently I got this message, “I’m finally feeling brave enough to play some beach volleyball in shorts and only a sports bra. It’s silly, but it has been my goal for the last couple of years, and I think I am confident enough to finally do it! I’m still enjoying my Shakeology® and the workouts…i’m on week 3 of theP90X ®/INSANITY hybrid program. I also got a compliment the other day about how toned I look. Woohoo :)”
How awesome is that! Those kinds of emails and messages are why I love being a coach…it gives me the chills! I could feel her energy in the messages and, while she might not realize it, she helped motivate me during a rough time as I struggled to reach my pre-pregnancy weight.
So, this is my challenge for you. I challenge you to find a 1, 2, 3 or even, 4 friends to keep you accountable. When Val started with P90X®, she didn’t have the support group that we had organized when she did INSANITY. Both are highly effective programs but the support was the difference. We bounced ideas off of each other, checked in on each other and picked each other up when we had an off week. Thursday I have an appointment to do Insanity with a good friend…there’s no backing out of that. I also hope to start a Fit Club here in the New Bern area where we can work out together once a week and keep each other on the right track.
It doesn’t have to be that involved. You can simply support each other through emails or Facebook. Just commit to connecting at least once a week. You will be amazed at how much it will help. Think you don’t have anyone…you always got me! Don’t hesitate to ask me! Sign up for a general Beachbody® membership (it’s free) and we can work together and support eachother. I also send out an weekly motivational email. Look forward to working with you!
Real Fit Training- Team Courage 