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Netflix Documentaries That Will Change Your Views on Food Forever

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Food Documentaries on Netflix

Sometimes I find that watching food documentaries inspire me to tweak my eating habits.  There are a lot of really insightful, informative 먹튀사이트.  You’ll find documentaries that promote a vegan lifestyle; some talk about the dangers of wheat and soy.  Sometimes it feels as if there are truly no more “safe” foods!  But, I do believe that information is power.  Learn as much as you can and formulate your own views.

I’ve found these on Netflix; but many of them are also available for viewing on Amazon Instant Video Streaming or on YouTube.

What the Health
Benefits of a plant-based diet in fighting cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other common health conditions

Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead
Faced with a diagnosis of a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross embarks on a 60-day journey to clean up his diet.  Through juicing, he brings his blood counts down to normal again and loses excess weight.

Fed Up
This documentary features Katie Couric as she sheds light on our culture’s obesity epidemic and related diseases.  The documentary dispels common myths and explains how popular culture, big business and even politics have contributed to our nationwide problem.  Great for those wanting to eliminate sugar from their diet.

Supersize Me
While examining the influence of the fast food industry, Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely McDonald’s food for one month. Nominated for an Academy Award.

Vegucated
Vegucated is a guerrilla-style documentary that follows three meat- and cheese-loving New Yorkers who agree to adopt a vegan diet for six weeks and learn what it’s all about.

Hungry for Change
HUNGRY FOR CHANGE exposes shocking secrets the diet, weight loss and food industries don’t want you to know about deceptive strategies designed to keep you coming back for more. Find out what’s keeping you from having the body and health you deserve.

Forks Over Knives
FORKS OVER KNIVES examines the profound claim that most; if not all; of the so-called “diseases of affluence” that afflict us can be controlled; or even reversed; by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods.

Food, Inc.
An unflattering look inside America’s corporate controlled food industry.

GMO – OMG
This one covers how government and big business impact on our food supply. GMO OMG follows one family’s struggle to live and eat without participating in our current food system. 

Bite Size
An insightful look into the obesity epidemic from the point of view of four pre-teens from different parts of the country.

TED Talks Chew on This
There are a lot of great TED talks in this series, but the Jamie Oliver “Teach Every Child About Food” talk is a must-listen.

Food Matters talks about using food as medicine.

Fixate Launch Party and Giveaway

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FIXATE IS COMING ON JULY 14th!

We are just ONE DAY away from 101 fresh, new, delicious 21 Day Fix-approved recipes! Autumn Calabrese’s new book, Fixate, is for EVERYONE. It doesn’t matter if you are new to the Fix Family or have been using the program for years. Actually, you don’t even have to be using 21 Day Fix or the containers to benefit from this book.

All of the recipes list container equivalents as well as all nutritional information.  If you are looking for fun, easy recipes that taste like they should be bad for you but are oh-so-good then Fixate is for YOU! It will be available on TBB.com July 14th as well as at Beahbody Summit. It will launch to on BeachBody.com and Amazon.com on August 6th. ‪

The cost will be:

Customer Cost $19.95
Coach Cost $14.96

Join our FIXATE LAUNCH PARTY!
I’ll be meeting Autumn Calabrese this week at Summit and to “share the love” I’ll be giving away a copies of FIXATE and sharing some fun pics live from Summit.

Join the Beach Ready Now FIXATE LAUNCH PARTY

 

 

Financial Perks Available to Beachbody Coaches

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Financial Perks of Beachbody Coaching

Cost of Shakeology as a CoachYou may have heard about the 25% coaching discount, and if you’re a regular Shakeology customer that’s a no-brainer (take a peek at the cost comparison here).  That’s why I encourage all my regular customers to sign up as a coach whether they work the business or not (no coaching is required!).  However, there are other financial advantages and perks for signing up as a coach as well you may not have considered.

FUN STUFF

  • Winning prizes from Beachbody such as personal development books, apparel, games, and even trips!  I won a trip to Summit this year, as well as a trip to Cancun (unfortunately, I couldn’t go).
  • As a team leader, I encourage my team to push towards their goals and will offer prizes as well to boost morale.  We have a blast!

TAX DEDUCTIONS AVAILABLE TO TEAM BEACHBODY COACHES*

As the owner of a home business, you’ll be eligible for certain tax deductions if you itemize on your return.  Some of them you may not have considered.

Clothing – Sometimes

The rule on clothing is that clothing is tax deductible if it specialized and cannot be worn outside of work.  If it is clothing that you’re using as a form of advertising, it can be deductible.  Team Beachbody apparel can be tax-deductible if you are using to wear in your videos or give to your team as prizes.  Workout clothes are NOT tax-deductible if they don’t have logos on them (in general).

Shakeology – Sometimes

Your Shakeology purchases do not count for your flex plan dollar reimbursement.  However, if you are using it to make a recipe that you feature on your website or blog, you can deduct it because it is used to promote your business (check out the example here: Shakeology Ice Cream).  Just drinking it in general and posting pictures on social media?  No.

DVDs/Programs – YES!

These are tax-deductible for coaches because they are being used to promote your business.

Computer/Software – YES!

Your laptop, desktop and computer downloads/software are tax deductible to the percentage of which they are used for your business. At https://taxfyle.com/blog/turbotax-alternatives/ you will get help for your business taxes. Is half your computer time dedicated to Beachbody? Deduct 50%.   The same goes with your mobile devices and internet service provider.

Travel – Sometimes

Travel expenses like airfare, meals and lodging related to your business activities (conferences, Super Saturday events, etc.) are tax deductible.

*Please consult your tax preparer, as everyone’s situation varies.

Apply to become a part of the Beach Ready Now coaching team!  I am looking for 3-4 self-motivated people interested in earning an income through online wellness coaching to join my next coaching apprenticeship group.  My next group starts SOON!

Successful Beach Ready Now Coaches:

  • Are self-motivated
  • Enjoy helping and encouraging others
  • Have a passion for fitness (although you don’t have to be an expert- just willing to find out information when asked)
  • Are familiar with social media (Facebook, Pinterest)
  • Want to work from home and set their own hours

If you feel you meet the criteria above and would like to find out more about our coaching opportunities, fill out the application below. Our next coach training starts soon!  I’m looking for 3-4 self-motivated fitness enthusiasts I can mentor to help grow their own online fitness business.   Submit your application and I’ll respond within 24-48 hours.

Shakeology Chocolate Ice Cream

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Shakeology Chocolate Ice Cream

Not only is this decadent dessert approved for vegan diets, it’s good for you.  Any one that knows the the role of sugar in ice cream making will realize it doesn’t contain a ton of fat and calories.   It’s especially handy recipe for those of my challengers who struggle with a sweet tooth before bedtime.  All the taste, none of the guilt!  The bananas, peanut butter and strawberries give it that banana split taste while adding a serving of fruit and healthy fat.

Vegan Chocolate Shakeology Ice Cream

Mix all ingredients in a blender and pour into a plastic bag or container.  Freeze.  Scoop, and enjoy!

Yield:  2 Servings

(One red, one purple, 3 tsp.)

Want to try it?  Order Shakeology Samples!!

Beach Ready Now Coach Profile: Rachel D.

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Beach Ready Now Coach Profile: Rachel DaSilvaAbout me:

My name is Rachel DaSilva and I live in Flower Mound, TX (suburb of North Dallas).  We moved here last year after spending 7 years in South Florida (my husband and I are both from up North).  I am a VP in Software Compliance for a financial services company.  I’m celebrating my 10 year wedding anniversary this year and I’m mom of 2 boys, ages 8 and 5.

 

Why I decided to become a coach:

I decided to become a coach so that I could help people who have stomach issues get healthy and fit, by promulgating the use of supplements like Kratom and occasionally asking them to pop over to these guys. IBS has plagued me throughout my life and I know so many people who have chronic stomach problems that hold them back from enjoying food…and life!   Getting to the bottom of my stomach issues has changed my life forever for the better and altering my eating habits permanently enabled me to have a fitter life!  I’m in the best shape of my life at 43!

 

Favorite beachbody workout program:

21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme! I’ve tried Les Mills Combat and Insanity:30 but I’ve always gone back to 21 Day Fix.  Right now, I’m starting a hybrid between 21 DFX and PiYo to work on chronically tight hamstrings and it’s working out well so far.

 

Current fitness goals:

I am so happy to say that I’ve reached my goal weight and gone beyond, so that now I’m at a weight I haven’t been since my husband and I met in 2003!  Now my goal is to maintain my weight but gain muscle and lose more body fat.  I am entertaining the idea of doing a figure or bikini competition in 2016 but we will see. It’s tough to prep for that with a full-time corporate job and kids’ activities after work.

 

Favorite healthy meal:

This is a tough one but my favorite healthy meal is quinoa fusilli with Italian-style turkey sausage, diced tomatoes, steamed broccoli with a sprinkling of thyme and shredded mozzarella. I came across this recipe on https://www.flexxlabs.co/, they have a bunch of healthy recipes if you feel like trying something new. Have you ever wondered if artificial sausage casings are healthy? Check out this post about Natural Vs Artificial Sausage Casings | DCWCasings, to learn more.

 

On my workout playlist:

I rely on iTunes Radio a lot but lately it’s been Martin Garrix, Calvin Harris, and Fallout Boy.

 

Favorite motivational quote:  

I have so many favorites but I have to go with the earliest one I heard as a child: Yoda’s “Don’t try.  Do.”

 

What I’m reading for PD right now:  

I am reading The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy.  I’m actually listening to the book via Audible during my commute and it’s been fantastic instead of listening to mindless talk radio before and after work.

 

Advice for those getting started with fitness: Don’t make grand plans or huge commitments on your fitness goals at first.  Start small, whether it be using the 7-minute fitness app for iPhone, or a walk a mile a few times a week.  Commit to small goals at first and then build on that each week or each month!  Before you know it, it’ll feel wrong if you don’t do it!  That’s what happened for me.  Be persistent but patient with yourself.  Consistency is key!
Beach Ready Now Coach Profile: Rachel DaSilva

Tips for Faster Running

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When I started running, I didn’t know what I was doing.  I mean, how hard can running be?  You put on a pair of shoes and just go, right?!  However, as I started to get more into it as a sport, my friends and family started giving me more advice on how to increase my speed and train more effectively. After running, you can replenish your energy on sites like หวยออนไลน์. Tips for Faster Running

You don’t need to run every day.

I don’t run daily.  Truth be told, I’m not a die-hard runner like some people.  Sure, I enjoy it – but I also enjoy the elliptical, stair master, lifting, PiYo, core work, etc.  There simply isn’t enough time in the day to do all the forms of exercise I like.  That’s OK!  I find that if I work other areas of my body, especially working on lower body and core strength, it has a positive effect on my running.

Do sprints.

Want to run faster?  Then run FASTER.  Duh!  It seems simple, but I wasn’t doing that.  I was doing runs at pretty much the same pace all the time.  Let’s do 5K and see how fast we can go. Last fall, a friend suggested I alternate sprints with walks. I did, aiming to go my all-out fastest for 1-2 minutes then walk until I recovered my breath.  I found that in doing so, I ended up running faster, even with the walking in between.  There are a lot of different methods for sprints; Yasso 800s, 30 second sprints, etc.  Find a method that works for you.

Run hills.

I heard you groan.  I groaned when I typed this, because I HATE running hills.  I’m a big baby.  I like running best when it’s 60 degrees and not humid, and the running surface is completely flat.  Unfortunately, most race courses are not like that.  In fact, I don’t know of any that are.

Do long runs.

Even if your goal is to just run a 5K, it’s beneficial to get your body conditioned to going longer distances, even if you have to walk a portion of them.  You don’t have to do them often, once a week is fine, or even once every 10-14 days if you’re training for a half or full marathon.  Try to add at least 25% of your desired race length to your long run (with the exception of marathon training).  For example, if your goal is to run a 10K, try to run 12.5K as your long run.  If your goal is a 5K, do 6.25K as your long run.

Are you a runner?  What do you to increase your speed?

A foot massager is inevitable for a professional runner since he/she has to keep the foot on pressure most of the time. The runners find far-reaching advantages utilizing this machine as it is helpful enough in terms of dealing with many health issues.

Moreover, a foot massager for plantar fasciitis condition eliminates lower back pain, upper backaches, and neck pain along with feet pains. With the precise application, you find the utmost relief within a short time. Hence the utility and popularity of such machines have risen noticeably around the world.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Mizuno. The opinions and text are all mine.

Advice From Kat Napolitano for 21 Day Fix Beginners

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We love Kat!  She is the modifier for the 21 Day Fix.  I feel like she’s a close personal friend since I work out with her in the bedroom a few times a week.
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All kidding aside, Kat is the one to watch when you start out.  If the workout are difficult for you, which I HOPE they are, try to keep up with Kat.  Then, in future rounds, ease off the modifiers as you can and ADD HEAVIER WEIGHTS.  Then, and only then, will you be ready to tackle the next challenge:  21 Day Fix Extreme.

 

Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese and Blueberries

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Arugula Salad with Blueberries and Goat Cheese

Dressing:
1 ½ Tbsp. lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. honey
1/4 C. extra virgin olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
sea salt

Walnuts:
1 C. chopped walnuts
1 Tbsp. honey
2 tsp. butter

Melt the butter and mix with honey. Toast in a preheated oven (I did around 325 degrees) until just barely starting to brown.

Toss the dressing and walnuts with the blueberries, goat cheese crumbles and arugula. Store ingredients separately and enjoy all week long.  Arugula is a green that will stay fresh longer than lettuce, which is one of the reasons why I like it.  Plus, it has a peppery taste that adds a lot of flavor.

Arugula Salad with Blueberries and Goat Cheese

Beachbody Team Cup

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Team Beachbody Cup

Team Beachbody Cup starts SOON! It’s a fun opportunity to swap ideas with other coaches, build your business and earn some fun Beachbody prizes! How does it work?  A couple times a year, Beachbody hosts at Team Cup for their coaches.  Teams are made up of no more than five coaches who encourage each other and pool SC points. The top team will win a trip to Los Angeles to meet the insiders at Beachbody, but all teams are eligible for fun prizes.  Here are a couplehttp://www.beachreadynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_1941.jpg of the things I earned as a new coach last year:

Registration opens on July 20th, so let’s start figuring out your teams! Guidelines:

  • One Diamond Coach per team
  • Maximum five coaches per team
  • Maximum 35 SC points per member

Let me know if you’d like to join MY Beachbody Cup team or sign up as a Beach Ready Now team coach!  

21 Day Fix-Approved Salad Dressings

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21 Day Fix Salad Dressings

21 Day Fix Salad Dressings

I’m a HUGE salad lover!  Check out some of my salad posts on my Instagram Feed.  So, it’s only natural that one of the questions as a 21 Day Fix Coach that I get a lot is, “What salad dressings are 21 Day Fix-approved?”.  For your food to truly be “Fix Approved” it has to only include fix-approved ingredients; meaning no artificial colors, preservatives or sweeteners. That eliminates most salad dressings out there.  So many of them have weird, unrecognizable ingredients, preservatives, and other things you want to avoid like like high fructose corn syrup, low-quality oils and trans-fats.

In order to weed out the good from the bad, just use your Fooducate app to scan barcodes at the store.  If a dressing gets a B+ or above rating, I would say it’s overall pretty healthy and I personally wouldn’t feel guilty eating it. Some of the “good” store dressings include:

I usually just make my own dressings, simply because they’re really easy to make, flavorful, and I can control what goes into them.  You’ll find salad dressing recipes listed on pages 56-59 of the 21 Day Fix Menu Plan book as well as in the “program materials” in Beachbody on Demand under 21 Day Fix.  Did you know you can try out Beachbody on Demand for 14 Days completely FREE?  More on that here: Beachbody on Demand Free Trial

You can also try these homemade dressings:

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