Have you done your reading today?

I mean your LABEL reading! The best-case scenario is that you are buying foods WITHOUT labels; fruits & veggies mostly. A rule of thumb for very clean, healthy eating is don't buy anything in a bag, can or box! Exceptions to this would be bags of whole brown rice, quinoa, couscous and other protein-rich grains.

When you do have nutritional information, don't just look at the calories in the food you're eating! That's no true indicator of nutritional VALUE. Look at the ingredients label. Can you pronounce every ingredient? If sugar, fructose, high-fructose corn syrup or maltodextrin is the first or one of the first ingredients listed, and then a string of 10-syllable words you cannot pronounce follows -- put it back!

Check out the sodium, fat (especially trans fat), carbs and most importantly...THE SERVING SIZE!! If a label says 2 servings per package, you need to double all the numbers on the nutritional label. It's great if you first see "100 Calories" as the caloric value but when you eat half of the package, that's 8 servings! OOPS! Remember that you are trying to keep your meals/snacks around 200-300 calories and that is difficult when not eating whole, fresh foods.

Lets live longer by being knowledgeable about our nutrition! Questions? Leave a comment or query!

End of Year

Only 3 days left to the end of the year. Do you have your resolutions ready and more importantly, do you have a plan to achieve them this year? This is also a good time to be thinking about taxes. Now is a great time to start a new business and capitalize on the rest of the resolution crowd. Join us today and you can cash in on the weight loss goals everyone has and also write off your start up fee for taxes. It's a win/win for you, but only 3 days left. This is the year you take control of your health and your finances and scratch those resolutions off your list forever.

New Year's Resolutions

Top New Year's Resolutions every year are get in shape and get out of debt. What if you could do both at once? It's getting close to that time of year again. Why not get a early start and already be there by the start of the new year so you can focus on something else next year? www.justdetermination.com

Pyramid scheme

Get out of the pyramid scheme you are in. It's called work. There is a very rich guy at the top called the CEO or whatever his/her title is. They make all the money and you hope to get a measly 4% raise every year if you are lucky. I am working to give myself a 400% raise this year, and more after that. There is plenty of money in the world, we just need to figure out how to get it in our pockets. The health industry is booming and now is the perfect time to get in. Go to www.justdetermination.com to learn more. Get determined to earn what you are worth and live the lifestyle you deserve.

Network Marketing

I just found a great opportunity to make money for me instead of feeding my CEO. Check out gettingstartedwithvisalus.com. If you are interested in network marketing, tired of making someone else rich, or just want to make a little extra money, this is a great opportunity.

Nutrition

Here is an interesting comparison between coffee, juice, and Shakeology. It is amazing what people do to their bodies and then expect results in health and fitness. I have changed my lifestyle to get results not just a diet. I still have coffee in the morning, but it is mixed with a scoop of Shakeology and some milk. It is just as good as a fancy coffee but has a lot more nutritional value. If you are looking to get in shape you need to seriously consider Shakeology as an important addition to your diet.

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Presidential Active Lifestyle Award

From July 15th to August 17th anyone that buys a Beachbody workout or Shakeology will receive the PALA award from the Presidential Council on fitness. All current coaches and anyone who signs up in that time frame to be a coach will also receive the award. The is an important recognition showing that Beachbody is being recognized as an important part of helping Americans get back in shape. If you would like to join me or want more information you can email me at jcohen820@gmail.com or visit my Beachbody website. You are always welcome to sign up as a free member on my site to look around and see what all the excitement is about.

Health and Fitness

Just returned yesterday from Beachbody Summit and have a renewed interest in helping people reach their health and fitness goals, and their personal goals as a result of their new exciting lifestyle. I want to help every lead a healthier life. I have the programs and products to help everyone, but I'm just as happy to answer any questions about their gym workout, other at home workout programs, or even dietary questions. I would love to help you all out in living a healthy lifestyle and maintaining it for the rest of your lives.

Yard work

Spring has sprung, although you can't tell by the cold weather and snow still falling in Colorado. Despite the painful weather I have managed to once again reorganize part of the back yard. Every year I seem to find the urge to change something. In 20 years it will be perfect and I won't care. I am adding another 150 sf of garden space so we are up to about 1000 sf at this point. If it wasn't for the kids I would plant the whole back yard. I refuse to plant anything else at this point unless I can eat it. Only a couple months and we will start some harvesting of the early crops. It's a great way to save money during the summer and a huge stress reliever.

The Beachbody business is doing well. We are starting to see some good income finally and are excited to to continue to spread the word and help others get out of the corporate rat race and work for themselves and put money in their own pockets. I can't afford to make other people rich anymore and have to make myself rich. We have a ways to go but are definitely on the right path.

Another day

I am supposed to be busting my butt getting in shape for summer. Unfortunately I have had to work all day for the last 4 days typing and have not had the time to exercise. I have been a single father of two for the last 4 days while the wife and 3 of the kids are gone. I will have all 5 kids on Monday night and will have the wife back on Tuesday so all will be back to normal. The goal has been to rid the house of all the garbage and keep it out of the house for the next couple months. Alcohol and tobacco are supposed to be on the cut list as well, so we will see how that goes. My goal is to be in six-pack shape by my birthday in August and maintain it. I have a serious love of beer and that leads to tobacco, so I am going to have to lose them both. We will see how it goes. Wish me luck.

Healthy again

After 5 days of being sick and losing 11 pounds I am starting to feel better. It is a bad way to lose weight, but I am going to try to use the loss to my advantage. If I can eat right and exercise I am hoping I can keep most of the weight off and start to define. It was a painful way to lose the weight, but no sense letting it go to waste. They only thing I could eat the whole time was my Shakeology.

Workout decision

I am trying to decide if I like P90X or 10 Minute Trainer the best. I like the lifting part of P90X and the same with TMT. I think I like the TMT length, but I do three a night so I am not really getting to much shorter of a workout by the time I switch disks. I do like the fact that none of the workouts are over 10 minutes and it makes it feel less painful. P90X is really not that hard for me now that I have done it once. Maybe I will combine them and really push it. P90X and then add one TMT workout and I would be wasting away. I would be fit for the beach in less than a month. Any thoughts or preferences?

Snow day

It is snowing like crazy and slick in Denver today. It's a good day to stay home and off the roads. I have work to do this morning and then down to the living room to do P90X this afternoon. I am on the road to six-pack abs in the next 60 days. I am looking for lots of workout partners and coaches if you want to turn this into a business opportunity. It is a great opportunity if you like to exercise and enjoy helping other reach their goals. You can also use Shakeology to improve your health if you do not exercise that much. Replacing one meal a day with a shake can improve your health significantly.

Fitness tip

Artificial sweeteners can increase hunger and food intake leading to overall weight gain. They have been linked to Type II diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and kidney problems.

Night on the town

Tonight is the big fund raiser for school, so we are off to party tonight. I will try to keep it under control, but it's a wild group and you never know. The good news is I have a sure fire hangover recovery method called results and recovery. It is really for after workouts, but it also helps cure the morning after.

Why do I work out.

I turned 40 last year and have never thought of myself as old. My grandparents are all in their early to mid 80s, so I figured I had a lot of time left. The only difference is, by the time my parent and grandparents were my age they had grown children. I, on the other hand, have a 1 year-old. I have a lot of time to raise children and stay active for them. I didn't want to be the parent that couldn't get around and play because I was too "old". I feel like I am young, but my body was not agreeing with me. So, it was time for exercise and Beachbody/P90X won. Truthfully, I feel like I am aging backwards. I feel better than I have in a decade and am able to keep up with the kids better. I still have a few aches now and then, but most of them are from exercising and those are the ones I like. I have decided that age is only in your mind and you can tell yourself you have the body of a 20 year old and you do. If you believe it, it is true, that's the power of the mind. So if you want to feel younger, act younger, and beat your kids at games you never thought possible, join me in my quest to take 20+ years off your life and have your second youth.

Benefits of being a Coach

Through exercise you will find you not only improve physically, but also mentally and possibly socially. Of course working out will get you in better shape, help you lose some unwanted pounds, possibly lower your blood pressure, reduce stress, eliminate aching joints, and numerous other ailments you may suffer. I find I have better focus and can think more clearly when I am in shape because I don't have the aches and pains that used to be my focus. You also have to train yourself to focus on one task when you are doing exercises, and that can spill over into other areas of your life. Socially you may find you have more confidence with your new physique which can help you in many situations. It can help in job searches, job advancement, networking, and other areas. When you are comfortable and happy with how you appear and feel better, you are more confident in many situations. Now you are asking how these are benefits of being a coach. Imagine yourself feeling like this. Now imagine you have the ability to make your friends, co-workers, and others feel the same way. I get the greatest satisfaction knowing that I am helping, encouraging, and even motivating my friends to get in shape so they can do the same for others. It is a great feeling to know you actually have the ability to change the world through helping others achieve their goals in fitness and life. As always you can go to my Beachbody website and see all the benefits of coaching.

Shakeology

What is Shakeology? It is an all natural meal replacement that contains only 140 calories, or more if you use some of the recipes. As a customer it is a $4 meal replacement. It is very affordable if you compare it to going out to eat at lunch. It can help many aspects of your health, including weight loss, better digestion, and improved overall health to name a few. You can go to My Shakeology Website for a lot more information. I find my energy level is a lot better when I have a shake in the morning. It has a lot glycemic index, so you get a constant energy level and not the ups and downs you experience with some shakes and normal meals.

Beachbody benefits

So, you're not sure if you want to buy an exercise program.  You could join a gym and pay $30 a month, but you have to drive there, pay for gas, fight traffic, and wait in line for equipment or machines.  You can buy P90X for $119 or other programs for less.  You have it forever and can workout whenever you want.  You can join groups in your area or invite friends over to maintain your motivation.  You can program the workout into the WOWY gym and then you don't have to remember what day you are on.  You still have the option to join as a club member or a coach and get your discount and save more money.  You gain energy, improved health, and better self-esteem all from the comfort of your own home.  With a money back guarantee you have nothing to lose, but I think you will be happy with the results and want to keep working out.

Business Opportunity

Beachbody offers an opportunity at many levels.  You can join for free and track your workouts.  You can join as a club member and save 10% on everything you order.  You can join as a coach and save 25% on everything you order.  As a coach you can use it only for discounts or you can turn it into a home business.  Depending on your level of commitment as a business you can take it as far as you want.  You can make it your full-time job or just have a little extra spending cash each month, it is entirely up to you.  My suggestion is that you sign up for free and have a look around if you are interested.  My Beachbody site will have the free signup.  Whatever your decision, I am here to help people reach their health and fitness goals.  You can contact me through my website if you want more information.