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Country Heat Release Date + More Information from Autumn Calabrese
Country Heat Release Date and Information
I may not know much about country music, but THIS AIN’T MY FIRST RODEO. 😉 In just a few weeks I’ll be getting certified to teach Country Heat with Autumn Calabrese herself when I attend Coach Summit in Nashville. My cowboy boots have been collecting dust, so it’s time to get them movin’ again! This workout is designed to be FUN… not work. BUT – I’ve seen several test group before and after pics and you WILL see amazing results!
- The OFFICIAL Country Heat release date is 8/1/16. HOWEVER – Autumn Calabrese recently announced it should be available through your coach on 7/27. Anyone who purchases can stream on #BOD right away (if they are #BOD subscribers).
- 6 workout days each week/27 minute workouts
- Low-impact workouts
- Easy-to-learn moves and choreography
- Meal plan same as 21 Day Fix – utilizes portion control containers
- Challenge pack price $160 – On sale for $140 during our Beta Test Group
- There will be two supplemental workouts available to purchase separately
I recently took part in a call in which the creator of Country Heat, Autumn Calabrese, answered questions for coaches who will be hosting challenge groups. One of the interesting parts of the call was this: Autumn is also is saying that in the Country Heat test group people are losing MORE weight than with 21 Day Fix test group. The difference makes sense when you think about it. With 21 Day Fix, there is a metabolic/inflammatory response. You are lifting weights, so your body has microscopic tears in its muscle fiber. It will retain water to repair those tears. Country Heat is exclusively cardio – no weight lifting, so your body doesn’t have the same response. Instead, it drops weight more quickly because it isn’t building muscle.
Preview Country Heat
You can preview Autumn Calabrese’s upcoming workout ‘Country Swing’ full workout from her upcoming new ‘Country Heat’ program on Beachbody on Demand
Beachbody on Demand: How to Get Access
Beachbody on Demand is finally here! Think of it as the Netflix of Beachbody. All Beachbody Club subscribers now have access to some of Beachbody’s most popular programs to stream on their laptops, tablets and phones. It’s a great option to guide your workouts at the gym, at home, or when traveling. Or, just a fun way to try new workouts and trainers. Just log in to your existing Beachbody Account and look for it under the logo in the navigation bar (you can create a FREE Team Beachbody account here*)
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Beach Ready Now July 2016 Events
Can you believe it’s almost JULY already? Summer can be a super-busy time for everyone, which often makes it harder to stick to your health and fitness goals. You have to MAKE time for it if you want to stay on track and put it at the top of your priority list. Good health really is the foundation of everything else you do in life.
IMPORTANT DATES for July:
6/30 – June Promotions: LAST CALL to save on 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme
7/5 – Summer Sweat Challenge Group Launches (30-day group)
7/1 – New Coach Training (month-long group)
7/4 – Social Media Training for Coaches (month-long group)
7/13 – Sneak Peek Into Coaching
7/17 – BOD Sampler Challenge Group (7-day)
7/18 – Team Cup Registration (coaches only)
7/18 – Country Heat Sneak Peek on #BOD
7/25 – Miracle Morning Challenge Group (30-day group)
7/27 – Summit Sneak Peek (7-day group)
8/1 – Country Heat Launch (enter to win a free copy)
Last Call: Save on 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme
When I started with Beachbody, the 21 Day Fix was the first program I completed from start to finish. I absolutely loved it! It wasn’t just the workouts I loved, the container system made clean eating and portion control finally make sense to me. I literally did the workout hundreds of times. I memorized the moves and the script. So, I was pretty excited when 21 Day Fix Extreme came out. A level up, a new challenge and new workouts! It helped me with muscle definition (especially in my arms) and cardio conditioning for running. I’ve met the creator, Autumn Calabrese, several times and she is the real deal! She seems really down-to-earth, which is another reason 21 Day Fix is my favorite workout series.
Through the end of June, both the 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme Challenge Packs are on sale. The challenge packs include everything you’ll need for the program from start to finish – the workout DVDs, portion control containers, menu plan, Shakeology, free 30-day trial to Beachbody on Demand, participation in our challenge group and me as your coach. Plus, if you decide to submit your before/after pics to Beachbody, you will also get a free t-shirt and a chance to win cash prizes.
You can purchase either the 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme Challenge Pack under “Beachbody Challenge” —> “Challenge Packs” on teambeachbody.com. You can also use this opportunity to sign up as a preferred customer for an ongoing 25% discount. Message me for details.
Country Heat Results and COUNTDOWN
Country Heat
Start getting excited for Country Heat!! My friend Jaime Messina is part of the official Beachbody Country Heat test group so I keep seeing her stuff on social media about it. These are her 4-week transformation pics – AMAZING, don’t you think? Country Heat is a beginning level workout, dance-based but you DO work up a sweat! The meal plan book will also use the portion fix container and have some great southern-inspired recipes.
While I’m in Nashville at the end of July for Coach Summit, I’ll be taking a certification course so I can teach live classes. Watch for our own test group coming in August!
What’s even BETTER is you can enter to win a free copy as well!
When a girl puts on her running shoes, fairy wings and tutu…
Twin Cities Pride 2016
When a girl puts on her running shoes, tutu, fairy wings and flaming pony socks, she can conquer the world. I believe that life should be lived to the fullest, so when my friend Stacy invited me on a day of adventure, I had to say YES. Some things may push you out of your comfort zone, but that’s where all the fun is! We may not have conquered the world (yet!) but we did put our stamp on Minneapolis.
We began our Twin Cities Pridefest adventure with a 5K fun run. I am pretty sure our flaming pony socks helped us run faster. I met my personal goal by pacing under an 8:00 mile, but this race wasn’t about coming in first. It was about celebrating everyone running their own race, for walking bravely in their own journeys. The day was about pure unconditional acceptance of others no matter their beliefs, orientation or lifestyle. It was a truly true judgment-free zone (and if anyone let their freak flags fly, it was us three straight chicks).
The older I get, the more I realize some of us (gay or not) don’t feel free to express who we really are; whether our fear of rejection or disapproval is related to our sexuality, our beliefs, or anything else. Life is too short to live that way!! If you don’t OWN who you are and totally rock that shit, you aren’t just limiting yourself, you’re depriving the entire world of your awesomeness. If you feel as if you have lost a little piece of yourself, do whatever you can to get it back! You are so much better for others when you are living up to your potential. That’s such a cornerstone of what I hope to help the people in my challenge groups accomplish in their own lives.
No matter who you are, no matter where you live or where you’ve been… Go forth and ROCK YOUR SHIT!
Sample Country Heat 7/18 + Enter to Win a FREE Copy!
Preview Country Heat
Monday, 7/18 is the day! You can preview Autumn Calabrese’s upcoming workout ‘Country Swing’ full workout from her upcoming new ‘Country Heat’ program on Beachbody on Demand (see information below for a free trial). What’s even BETTER is you can enter to win a free copy as well!
Beachbody on Demand: How to Get Access
Beachbody on Demand is finally here! Think of it as the Netflix of Beachbody. All Beachbody Club subscribers now have access to some of Beachbody’s most popular programs to stream on their laptops, tablets and phones. It’s a great option to guide your workouts at the gym, at home, or when traveling. Or, just a fun way to try new workouts and trainers. Just log in to your existing Beachbody Account and look for it under the logo in the navigation bar (you can create a FREE Team Beachbody account here*)
*The FREE Membership does not include Beachbody on Demand. Premium Memberships DO include Beachbody on Demand, as well as the following other benefits for $2.99 per week:
Programs Available on Beachbody on Demand (BoD):
The fitness programs available to stream under the Member Library section currently include: P90X, P90X2, P90X3, Insanity, TurboFire, Brazil Butt Lift, Ten Minute Trainer, ChaLEAN Extreme, INSANITY: The Asylum (Vol 1), INSANITY: The Asylum (Vol 2), Tony One-on-One (vol 1), Tony One-on-One (vol 2), Tony One-on-One (vol 3), Hip Hop Abs, Hip Hop Abs Deluxe, Tai Cheng, Rev Abs, Rockin Body, Shaun T Dance Party, Turbo Jam, Total Body Solution, Yoga Booty Ballet, Ho’ Ala ke Kino, Power Half Hour, Great Body Guaranteed, Get on the Ball, Power 90 and Project You, Slim in 6, Slim Series Express, Slim Series, Brazil Butt Lift Master Series and ChaLEAN Extreme Deluxe.
Sneak Peek
Sample workouts available to stream under the Sneak Peek Library currently include: 21 Day Fix: Total Body Cardio, 21 Day Fix Extreme: Plyo, Body Beast: Chest/Tri, PiYo: Sweat, Insanity Max:30: Sweat Int., P90: Sculpt A, Focus T25: Alpha Cardio, CIZE: You Got This.
Purchased Programs
Programs available to stream after purchase include: 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme, Body Beast, Focus T25, Insanity MAX:30, P90 and PiYo. If you have purchased one of these programs and it does not show up in your BOD library, please contact Beachbody Customer service to have them add it for you (you must have BOD membership).
How to Use Beachbody on Demand (BoD):
Beachbody on Demand works on your computer, table, and mobile devices. However, you can still watch it on your TV with an HDMI cable running from laptop to TV. (I just unhooked the HDMI cable from the back of my DVD player and plugged it into my laptop).
FREE Beachbody on Demand TRIAL
The Beachbody on Demand FREE trial includes streaming access to hundreds of workouts for a full 90 days. This includes the chance to tap into Beachbody’s most popular programs, like P90X®, INSANITY®, TurboFire® and 10-Minute Trainer®, from anywhere you have an Internet connection.
The Team Beachbody Club free trial allows new enrollees to try all the amazing benefits of the Premium Club membership for 30 days, free of charge. 24/7 access to stream Beachbody workouts, anytime, anywhere. Downloadable and customizable nutrition plans. 10% off Beachbody programs, accessories, and supplements. Members are free to cancel their membership any time during or after the free trial with no obligation. Sign up HERE
Father’s Day 2016
Father’s Day 2016
Last fall, I completed my first half marathon while my dad was undergoing cancer treatment. He had been interested in my training and it gave us something to talk about that was positive and goal-oriented (he was an athlete himself, and a competitive one at that). I knew that when he heard about my training he saw a little bit of himself in me. With my other interests, that wasn’t always the case. 😉
After the race was over, I got to call him and tell him that I had run in honor of him, wearing gear from his favorite teams- The LA Dodgers and Iowa State. I also wore a white ribbon on my left sleeve, in honor of all those affected by lung cancer. He told me he was proud of me and that he loved me and we both shed some tears. It was an amazing, emotional conversation. At the time, I didn’t know it would be our last. The next morning he was gone.
Before he passed away, he knew that running Grandma’s Marathon was my next big goal– and he was excited for me. My younger brother had always been his athletic kid, so I’ll admit that part of me took pride in being a “late bloomer” and showing him I could hang with the athletes in the family too.
There were definitely times when training got rough and I didn’t want to continue, but the fact I didn’t want to let him down motivated me to dig deeper and push on. He taught me when things get tough, you keep fighting. And you don’t quit. I am forever grateful for that.
Yesterday was race day, and I finished the full marathon. This time, I didn’t get to call Dad and tell him about it. It was bittersweet. Although he didn’t get to see me finish it, I know he was there in spirit and would have been proud. The completion of this race is my Father’s Day gift to him.
Love you, Dad!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
1 1/2 C. oatmeal
1/2 C. chocolate Shakeology or protein powder
1/2 C. natural peanut butter
4 T liquid (skim milk or almond milk)
3 T honey
1 T chia seeds
1/2 C. chocolate Shakeology or protein powder
1/2 C. natural peanut butter
4 T liquid (skim milk or almond milk)
3 T honey
1 T chia seeds
Mix all ingredients and roll into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate. I have had people ask me which container these would be classified as in the 21 Day Fix. I think that because it’s so heavy on the nut butter I’d count it as a yellow “treat”. They’re not very low in calories. It’s all good stuff, but don’t eat too many! These store well in the refrigerator and freezer.
Why Not YOU?
Why Not YOU?
I’ll be honest with you. When I went into coaching two years ago, I didn’t think it would work out. I had all these doubts in my head… you know, the negative voices that beat you down and tell you that you’re not good enough. They were telling me things like…
“You’re too old”
“You not qualified”
“You’re not pretty enough”
“You don’t have enough time”
“You’ll never make any money”
and many other things like that.
I used those thoughts to stay “in hiding” as a coach for a long, long time. In fact, I didn’t even tell friends and family about coaching for nearly the first year I was doing it. I had to prove to myself that I could do it first before really putting myself out there. The truth is, those voices were lying to me. I think that they were the excuses I was going to rely upon in case it didn’t work out.
It wasn’t until I dropped the excuses that my coaching business really took off. I just got tired of the mental energy it took to hide behind them. In hindsight, those negative voices robbed me of productive time I could have been using to reach out and help others. Once I dropped the excuses, the magic began. I began to make a lot more money, attract like-minded coaches to my team, earn trips and just in general be a happier person.
If you’ve ever considered coaching but have been afraid to take the leap because of the negative voices- I GET IT. I completely understand. Just don’t be like me. Don’t hide behind your excuses. This opportunity can CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Once you adopt the “No Excuses” mentality, you’ll see that.
Just a Few Benefits of Coaching:
- Built-in support network of other coaches
- A change to earn trips (In the last year; I earned a trip to coach Summit in Nashville, NLC in Los Angeles, and a Caribbean cruise)
- Beachbody swag for helping 3-4 people each month
- Added accountability to achieve your own goals by having people looking to you for help
- Inclusion in our team FB Group and team events
- Free social media training that extends beyond Beachbody and can help with your other business ventures
- Focus on personal development, bettering yourself on all fronts
What’s cool and unique about the Beachbody business model is that the work of a coach really comes into play after the product purchase. Beachbody provides customer leads through their infomercials to qualified coaches. Yes, that’s right – they GIVE us customers! As coaches, it is our job to help them with their fitness goals after the product purchase. We also invite new people to join us, but this job is about HELPING… not sales. Successful coaches motivate, inspire and support.
If you are interested in learning more, please watch the video below. Let me know if you’d like to join us!
*Required Disclaimer: Beachbody does not guarantee a certain level of monetary success.
How to Become a Beachbody Coach
The simple answer? Just sign up! You don’t have to have any fitness knowledge or qualifications. There are coaches of all different kinds. On our team, we have coaches ranging in age from 18 to 73. Males, females – all at varying places in their weight loss and fitness journeys. You bring the desire to success; I will provide training and guidance. If any of what I said appeals to you, fill out the application below. I’ll message you with information on how you can make coaching work for you!
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