Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Portion Control!

A lot of people struggle with portion control.  Beachbody makes it easy by including these handy colour coded portion control containers with instructions on how to figure out how many to have each day to support your nutritional needs and your training needs with each challenge pack.  AND they have really tight fitting lids, so great for packing your food to go without worrying about it spilling ;)

Monday, October 24, 2016

Yup! I Became A Beachbody Coach!

About a year ago I decided to take a step outside my comfort zone and become a Beachbody Coach.  It was not a quick decision.  When I was first approached about the opportunity my first thought was "Beachbody.....ewww!  That sounds so gimmicky".  I'm not one to just dismiss something that comes my way though so I looked into it.

What I found out was I'd actually done some Beachbody workouts in the past to get some ideas for things to teach in my bootcamp classes and I LOVED the workouts.  Very solid workouts that really do get results.....if you do them ;)

So my next thing was to check into Shakeology 'the healthiest meal of the day'.  I've seen and tried A LOT of shakes in the past and have seen a lot of crap so I was skeptical.  Once again though I was pleasantly surprised!  The ingredients were amazing and the story behind how and why they were developed made it a no brainer for me.  The person who developed them was a vegan athlete tired of only being able to find shakes with questionable ingredients.  She put together an ingredient list that she wanted in a shake and her husband sourced out the ingredients from 3rd world country farms where the soil had not been destroyed by chemical pesticides.  The shakes are a bit pricey but once you learn the story you know why and you know that it's totally worth it.  This is fuel for your body!  Why would anyone want to cheap out on that?

I love that the program is all about helping end the obesity epidemic by providing high quality workouts and shakes and (most importantly) a well laid out plan with ongoing support.  The other thing that really grabbed me was how with each program we put our participants in a private Facebook group for accountability and support.  If any online program is going to work, this one will.  All you have to do is commit to the shakes and easy to follow nutrition plan (portion control) and press play.

The other great part about this is that I can actually help people start their own home business!  Whether they hate their current job and want a way out, or they want to spend more time with their kids by being able to work at home, or if they're like me and need another source of income to add to their already existing business I can provide the solution!  It hasn't been easy and I've put in a lot of time and effort but the potential is there and I get to be a part of an amazing team of other like minded entrepreneurs.  If you really want success in this business all you have to do is reach for it and with the support of your team you're going to get it! 

With Beachbody I can now help WAY more people get fit and healthy (I'm not just limited to the people I see in person) and I can help people become financially free and live the life they want!  I really want to help you so reach out to me when you're ready :)
My amazing team at Summit 2016


Tuesday, October 18, 2016

The Benefits of Exercise for Mesothelioma Patients

Guest post by Virgil Anderson:

The Benefits of Exercise for Mesothelioma Patients
The health benefits, generally, of getting regular exercise are well known. But what about exercise for people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and other types of cancer? Is it safe to exercise while being treated? The truth is that not only is it safe, but exercise is beneficial for anyone living with mesothelioma. Of course, exercise for these patients should be approved by a mesothelioma doctor and guided by a professional. Here are some of the benefits a cancer patient will get from guided, structured exercise.
Exercise Reduces Fatigue
For patients of mesothelioma and other types of cancers, fatigue is a major roadblock to any kind of activity. Fatigue is a common symptom and side effect of cancer treatments. This isn’t just regular tiredness either; this is bone weary fatigue. It can be extremely difficult to feel motivated to do anything active, but in fact exercise actually reduces fatigue.
Studies have proven this and found that when patients follow an exercise regimen that is tailored for their individual needs, the fatigue lessens. When you feel less fatigued, you feel better generally and will be better able to cope emotionally with having and being treated for mesothelioma.
Increase Life Expectancy
Studies have also proven that exercise during cancer treatment extends a patient’s life expectancy. Getting that diagnosis of mesothelioma and a shortened life expectancy along with it is devastating. It is tempting to simply give up, but with exercise you can actually live longer and feel better during the time you have left.
Not only does exercise extend life expectancy for cancer patients, it also reduces the risk of a recurrence. If you are able to battle your mesothelioma and win, exercising regularly will make it more likely that you will be a long-term survivor.
Yoga Improves Sleep
Being treated for mesothelioma and other types of cancers can be uncomfortable. Treatments like chemotherapy cause a number of side effects and consequently make sleeping more difficult. Yoga has a number of health benefits, but for cancer patients one of the best may be that it helps sleep come more easily at night. It also helps to improve the quality of sleep. In turn, these benefits help patients feel more awake during the day and less fatigued.
Exercise Improves Physical Functioning
Being inactive means that losing some of the normal functioning of your body. For instance, cancer patients that are inactive may have atrophied muscles, which make ordinary activities more difficult. Balance can be impaired by inactivity as can movement in joints. Being inactive may even cause or worsen pain in the body.
By exercising regularly during cancer treatment you can improve your balance, keep strength in your muscles, and reduce your dependence on other people to help you do ordinary, daily tasks. Regular exercise also improves circulation, which can reduce pain and prevent the formation of blood clots.
Exercise and Emotional Health
Being sick with cancer, especially such an aggressive cancer as mesothelioma, is emotionally challenging. Living with this cancer and going through treatment causes depression, fear, and anxiety. Coping is not easy, but exercise can help. Regular physical activity improves mood, and reduces depression and anxiety. Exercising is also likely to force you to be social with other people, which further improves mood and helps with coping.
As a cancer patient receiving treatment that causes side effects, you have a lot to deal with. Exercise may seem like another chore to check off the list, but the benefits are overwhelmingly positive once you get started. With the right guidance and a carefully crafted workout plan, you can enjoy a better quality of life while you fight mesothelioma.