What's Different?

Well, as much as it pains me, I'm still not ready to put additional stress on my ankle by working out for now. This is still a great opportunity for me to work on getting my eating habits more focused.

Previously, a situation like this would mean I'd be eating waaaaaay too much, and foods with a nutritional value similar to packing peanuts. One of the best choices I ever made was to make sure I don't have that stuff in the kitchen.

One of the surest ways to avoid sabotaging your fitness goals is to make sure your kitchen is stocked with items that are reinforcements to your mission.

Update

Well...it looks it's been awhile since I made an entry in my blog...

A few things have happened...

I completed 2 rounds of Shift Shop, which thoroughly kicked my BUTT...and I'm looking forward to doing it again...

For the first time, I completed 21 DAY FIX EXTREME, and I can honestly say, it will be the LAST (OY VEY!)

And on October 3, I started doing my first Beachbody program utilizing  NO DUMBBELLS! It came out late last year: an MMA--inspired program called CORE DE FORCE.

I was really enjoying the punches, kicks, knees, and elbows. I was plugging right along until...

I woke up on October 18, couldn't put any weight on my right ankle. After about an hour of perfecting my zombie walk, I got a ride to the local emergency room. After some x-rays, I found out my right ankle has some "erosive damage." As it turns out, my right ankle is pretty much missing that nice squishy cartilage to cushion it.

I'll find out on October 23 what the next steps are: medication or some sort of surgery.

In the meantime, I've been using this as an opportunity to get my eating habits dialed in, as well as refocusing my mind and spirit...

I know I'm still working on being the best coach I can be...on building my business...on improving myself...on inspiring others to achieve their own goals...

Why...

I am a Beachbody coach. I'm a Beachbody coach to provide a better income. I'm through with "robbing Peter to pay Paul." I will be able to give more, and to be able to be a blessing to others. I will be able to show my kids how it is possible to achieve any, and all, of your dreams.

I am a Beachbody coach. I will be my own boss. I will see MY dreams being fulfilled. I will work the hours I have set for myself. I will no longer follow the status quo of working my butt off to achieve someone else's goals. Stays quo is a Latin phrase, and Latin is a dead language!

I am a Beachbody coach. I will inspire others. I will show the world that goals are set to be DEMOLISHED! I will demonstrate the "good enough" will NEVER be good enough!

I am a Beachbody coach. I will spend time with my children. I will not have to use a vacation day to attend a band concert. I will be able to meet my son in Akron for coffee on a Tuesday afternoon. I will be able to have dinner with my kids on a Wednesday evening.

I am a Beachbody coach. I will invest the Saturdays I need to in order to attend Super Saturday. I will invest the time and money to attend Summit starting in 2018. I will give up trips to the coffee shop and mindless entertainment in order to build a successful business. I will be comfortable with being uncomfortable when sending invites on Facebook and Instagram. I will invest in print materials, including brochures and business cards to build my business.

I am a Beachbody coach. I am a part of a community of coaches. My team helps me by asking if I've sent my invites. My team helps me by asking how I'm implementing the personal development literature I'm listening to. My team helps me by asking where my daily posts are, particularly my workout, Shakeology, Challenge Group, and coaching opportunity posts. My team helps me by making suggestions on improving my posts.

I AM A TEAM BEACHBODY COACH!

Helpful hint for coffee drinkers...

If you have a goal to live a more healthy life, and you enjoy a cup of coffee, I would like to make the following recommendation...

DO NOT DRINK GAS STATION COFFEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The issue is not the beans or anything like that. The issue is how much crap you need to put into it to make it even halfway drinkable!

Can't Wait For Shift Shop!

This past Saturday, Beachbody's newest supertrainer hosted the first Coach Day at his facility in Canton, Ohio. (Being a Beachbody coach has so many benefits. Click on the JOIN MY TEAM link to find out how you can be one.)
This hour-long workout included a couple of exercises from Chris Downing's upcoming program, SHIFT SHOP.
I cannot WAIT for July when I'll be able to do the full workout!

Build Block done

Well, my first block of Body Beast has been completed.  The first four weeks of the program (it's actually 3 weeks, but a stomach hug put me out of commission for a week) challenged me. This is my first experience with a body building program. I learned where some of my preconceived limits were far too restrictive, and some were far too ambitious.
I know this was the foundation of what's to come...

Thoughts On My First Super Saturday

Got home a little while ago from my first Beachbody Super Saturday event. It was great meeting other coaches, hearing about what's coming up regarding Shakeology and new programs, and seeing how others are building their own Beachbody coach businesses.
However, the biggest takeaway for me was that this business is more than having an income. It's more than posting selfies. It's more than reading personal development. It's really about helping people. It's about meeting people where they are. It's about looking back and seeing how I've changed. It's about life.