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Got stress? Fight back with these 5 quick fitness tricks - Missoula family health | Examiner.com

2011-12-20T10:32:00.000-08:00

Got stress? Fight back with these 5 quick fitness tricks - Missoula family health | Examiner.com

Weight Loss success tip of the day: DECIDE

2011-11-03T08:51:00.000-07:00

Ya know how you hear things, over and over and over again, and you think you get it. But then one day you really "GET IT".

This happened to me the other day. I have found out that weight loss success or failure comes down to certain principles. And one of those principles is DECISION.

Practically speaking, what does that mean? It means you DECIDE a head of time on some aspect of weight loss/exercise.

So for instance, instead of getting up in the morning and asking myself "hmmmm... what do I want for breakfast today?" I DECIDE on a healthy choice the day or the week before. I prefer the day before. But anyway, you must DECIDE first and then whatever comes against you in that decision you may waver but you CAN stand on that right choice and stick to your decision you have made ahead of time.

So remember the success tip of the day..... DECIDE ~

3,283 so far today. And I was one of them.

2011-10-06T08:58:00.000-07:00

I actually did my workout this morning before I came in here to my office to turn the computer on and log in to my Team Beachbody online gym.

But when I got here I noticed the "number" of people who have already logged in to register their workout and it was... drum roll please..... 3,283! All before 10:00 am Mountain Time. That is amazing to me.

It also amazes me that Beachbody gives away $500.00 every day to some ONE! I'm kinda feeling like that at this rate, I may never win because the odds keep getting worse when the numbers go up. LOL. But hey, I'm ok with that. Just knowing that we are on a mission to "End The TREND" (of obesity ) well, that is reward enough.

Well, that's all I have to say about that today. Except for one more thing; Did you get your workout in? If not yet, when? It doesn't really matter when as long as you just do it! And don't forget to sign up for your F-R-E-E Team Beachbody account. Don't worry, no one will be hounding you about anything. It just gives you a chance to hook up with others who are in the same frame of mind. You will find lots of encouragement and inspiration as well. Plus, commit to get fit and your name will be entereid into the $500 drawing everyday you log in.

Join me at Team Beachbody. I hope you win!

Yike! It's Yoga X Day.

2011-09-22T07:51:00.000-07:00

I have a confession..... I still dislike YOGA X - 90 Minutes of pure pain. But..... I have learned to modify and abbreviate some of the sections. For now anyway.

Seriously? I could win $100,000 just for getting fit? Oh yeah!

2011-09-15T12:48:00.000-07:00

The kids at Team Beachbody never cease to amaze me. The contests and prizes are so amazing!

Here's the deal:

1) Join the Team Beachbody Community - Oh yeah, did I mention it's FREE!

2) Commit to the Challenge! It's really very simple. Just take some before pictures, track your progress, commit to healthy eating and an exercise program and you could win! They even give away $500.00 a day to someone!

So really.... what's your excuse? You shouldn't have one! Join me today

Man loses 170 Pounds With P90 X - Watch the video!

2011-05-20T08:05:00.000-07:00

Here is a great video journal of a man that started out at 370 pounds. Over the course of a year, through diet and exercise - P90X what his weapon of choice - He loses 170 pounds and gains back his life and confidence. Great story!

Man loses 170 Pounds With P90 X - The Digital Information Times

Recipe: Delicious and Nutritious Banana Split Mousse

2011-05-16T10:11:00.000-07:00

I was shooting for a rich and thick chocolately treat. I thought it was a fluke when I made one of these the other day, but I have sense made a few more, so I know it's a WINNER.

Here's what you need.

6 Frozen Strawberries
1 1/2 Scoops Chocolate Shakelogy - The most nutritious meal of the day
2 TBL spoons of milk
1 TSP of Banana Extract

I use my NINJA as opposed to a typical Blender, because the NINJA has a double blade. Blend until smooth, rich and creamy.

Could 100 Doctors ALL lie?

2011-05-05T11:02:00.000-07:00

Doctors from across the country have personally chosen to USE Shakeology AND they are recommending it to their patients. If this trend keeps up..... We just might have a wellness revolution on our hands. Give it a try to yourself. If you don't notice an improvement in your health in just 30 days then by all means ask for a refund.
TRY SHAKEOLOGY!

Wow! The Power of Words

2011-05-05T08:40:00.001-07:00

Touching... insight.... the power of our words can change our life.

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2011-04-29T16:21:00.001-07:00

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2011-04-19T09:25:00.001-07:00

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2011-04-17T15:30:00.001-07:00

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2011-04-14T09:19:00.001-07:00

Researchers Show T'ai Chi Proves Helpful In Treating Depression In Older Adults - Missoula family health | Examiner.com http://ping.fm/3u1oM

2011-04-13T11:04:00.001-07:00

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2011-04-13T09:18:00.001-07:00

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2011-04-12T08:57:00.001-07:00

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2011-03-31T07:45:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/Qw0o8 Is your supplement in the 2011 Physicians Desk Reference (PDR)? No? Mine is.

2011-03-31T07:06:00.001-07:00

I can tell I have been slacking on my Abs routines. My lower back has been killing me the past couple of days. Ok Tony Horton let's rip it

Chocolate or Super Food Smoothie - Help me decide!

2011-03-29T12:44:00.000-07:00

Ever get cravings? I do all the time. Sometimes I cave.... usually I don't. But I especially love it when I can get my cravings met and still hit my health target for the day.

Here's what I do EVERY day - I fixed me up some delicious Chocolate Shakeology. Shakeology is packed with 70 nutrients - many of which are considered "super foods" - and it is the best tasting meal replacement drink I KNOW I have ever tasted. And I may even venture to say ever will.

Plus not only does it meet my every chocolate cravings it also helps me do all this:

Lose Weight
Feel Energized
Improve Digestion and Regularity
Lower Cholesterol

How to Eliminate Hidden Sugar

2011-03-28T16:01:00.000-07:00

More great tips from Team Beachbody Newsletter - March '11

Eliminate hidden sugar. As you begin to decode ingredient labels, it's really important to know all the other words for sugar and sugar alcohols. Here's a hint: Look for words that end in "-ose."

Agave nectar/syrup
Cane juice crystals
Cane sugar
Caramel
Carob syrup
Corn syrup
Corn syrup solids
Dextrin
Dextrose
Fructose
Fruit juice concentrate (apple, grape, or pear)
Galactose
Glucose
High fructose corn syrup
Honey
Lactose
Maltose
Malt syrup
Molasses
Sorbitol
Sucrose

How to make a BETTER burger

2011-03-28T10:34:00.000-07:00

I was just reading through a Team Beachbody newsletter and came across this GR8 tip from Joe Wilkes.

Better burgers. A friend of mine who is highly phobic of meat-borne illnesses like E. Coli and mad cow disease had the great idea of asking the butcher to grind up a piece of sirloin or top round that she selected from the meat case for hamburgers. This limits your exposure to contaminants, as there's only one cow involved in the making of a steak, where there could be hundreds involved in a package of ground beef. This also allows you to control the fat content that's in your hamburger. If you have a decent food processor, you could even grind your meat at home and blend in spices, garlic, or onion to enhance the flavor.
If all this talk of cows and contaminants has put you off beef, you might give a turkey burger a try. But again, read the label. Many packages of ground turkey contain ground-up skin and other fatty pieces, resulting in a fat and calorie content not much better than ground beef. Try looking for extra-lean or ground turkey breast. And if you're worried about the bird flu, it might be worth giving veggie burgers another try. If you haven't had one in a few years, you may remember them as I do—some sort of reconstituted cardboard patty that smelled like feet. But there have been great strides in veggie burger technology. In fact, there are a couple of brands a vegan friend of mine refuses to eat, because they taste too much like meat. Try a couple of different brands. You may be surprised.

4 Great Winter Sports Workouts

2011-02-12T22:15:00.000-08:00

I admit it... I am not much of a fan of "winter sports". I suppose it's due to knee and back injuries from the past that put a bit of a damper on the whole idea. But nonetheless, I do really love to go for a brisk walk in the winter when the air is crisp and cool. One thing that I do plan on investing in is a couple of pairs of snow shoes. Especially since we can have a fair amount of snow at the base of the mountains for 4-6 months.

Anyway, I am passing on this article from Beachbody writer Andrew Rice. Enjoy!

4 Great Winter Sports Workouts
By Andrew Rice

So far, it's been a brutal winter—and there's no better excuse than freezing cold weather for staying inside (and doing a Beachbody® workout)! But there comes a time when you just have to make a break from the confines of your living room and get outside. The great news is that winter sports are fantastic cross-training workouts because they require more balance than many summer sports. Also, they each utilize a set of muscles different from your usual workout. It's possible to be at peak strength and form come spring if you engage in one or more of these four winter sports activities to get outside and stay fit.

1. Downhill Skiing
As you already know, the core muscles are the cluster of muscles around your spine, pelvis, and groin that give you balance and stability. Skiing uses all these muscles in a fun, dynamic workout. To mix it up a little, do things like skating in your skis up the hill to the chairlift rather than booting up the slope. For a beginner, just learning to ski is plenty of exercise. More advanced skiers can use a few tricks to keep improving balance and core strength: Take a run where you balance on just one ski for as long as possible while still turning and stopping. When one leg gets tired, switch to the other and keep going. Backward skiing is also a test of your balance and works a different set of muscles. Leave your poles at the lodge when you try backward skiing, or take them off your wrists and hold them out in front of your body, kind of like a pair of handlebars. Of course, try these tricks on a run where you're really comfortable, not on a double black diamond. Skiing moguls and shredding the terrain park with the snowboarders are also fantastic for your core.

2. Cross-Country Skiing
First, my condolences to those of you who have snow but no mountains. Life is cruel. But flat snow has its uses, too. The variety of cross-country skiing called ski skating is wonderful for your balance and overall aerobic fitness. If you don't know what this is already, picture yourself ice skating really fast through the woods, but on skis. Seek out your local snow-covered frozen lake or a groomed cross-country ski resort for the best trails. Lacking those options, seek out the closest golf course or even a snow-covered football field. The motions of skating work the heck out of your quads, glutes, and core. Your arms get a nice benefit, too, since you sometimes use them to push. And you can adapt skating to your own preferences. Some people go long distances; others do sprints. Mix it up and come up with a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) program that'll blow away anything you do on a track in a pair of running shoes.

3. Snowshoe running.
Proof that people will do just about anything to stay fit. This sport is largely practiced by devoted—make that maniacal—runners looking to crank up their fitness. According to at least one expert, marathoners who cross-train in the winter with snowshoes often find their race times have plummeted come spring. A set of good trail-running snowshoes should set you back between $200 and $400. Beyond that, it's free. It'll feel awkward at first. You'll need to retrain your brain a little from your running stride. On snowshoes, you'll pull your feet up using your hips rather than pushing down with your feet like you would running on dirt or asphalt. And don't run using a wide stance; that'll wear you down in no time. Truly hardcore snowshoe runners log up to 70 miles a week, but that's extreme. Start out slowly and work up to a mileage that's maybe 20 percent of your summer running.

4. Ice Skating.
Anyone who has ever watched Olympic speed skating or a hockey game can tell you that ice skating is a great way to build your lower body and flexibility at the same time. Plus, like everything that requires dynamic balance, skating builds insane core strength—that tiny 10-year-old doing a flying camel spin has more core strength than the entire Chicago Bears defensive line. But you don't have to be Olympic material to benefit from a good skating workout. No matter what your ability level, just getting on the ice works your core. Skating can also provide a great workout for the large muscles you employ on the ice, including your glutes, hip abductors, hip adductors, hamstrings, quadriceps, and calves.

For skaters at any skill level, the key is to get a little outside your comfort zone. Beginning skaters should work on gliding on one blade as long as possible with the other blade off the ice. Everyone has a strong and weak side—use both. Start trying to do 5-second glides on each foot, then work up until you can go for much longer. Linking parallel ski-style turns is a blast on skates and utilizes your abs, glutes and thighs. Do this in sets with gentle skating in between. Finally, skating backward is a terrific exercise for your butt muscles and works the muscles on both sides of your legs. Make it a point to spend at least a third of your rink time going backward and soon you'll look like Wayne Gretzky from the rear.

I could blather on until spring thaw about great winter sports workouts, but I've got to get myself out of this chair and down to the rink. Enjoy the chill. Summer will be here soon enough and this year, I've promised myself to stay fit through the winter. I hope you can too.

Hey, Hey, Hey, It's time to push play.

2011-02-07T09:04:00.000-08:00

Time for some KenpoX so I'm gonna log in to my online SuperGym. I REALLLLY need to push play after that fish fry fest we had yesterday. :D - come keep me accountable - And I'll do the same for you. PLUS give yourself a chance to win a prize of up to $1k everyday you do!

Join me at my WorkOutWithYou (WOWY for short) gym now!

BUYER BEWARE -- 9 Foods that can fool you.

2011-01-18T08:33:00.000-08:00

I just finished reading through a great article by Dennis Faye in the most recent Beachbody Newsletter.

He gives you the low down on what we often perceive as "healthy" foods like yogurt, chicken, veggies etc.
For instance do you realize how much sugar and/or sodium in hidden in "canned" fruits and vegetables?
How about yogurt? It's good for you right? Not if it's the flavored kind!
Here's another good one... how about fat free salad dressing? Fat is BAD right? Not necessarily.

I encourage you to check out the article Dennis wrote. You might be surprised, or if you are like me you might feel justified in what you do or do not eat.

Have a blessed and healthy day!

BUYER BEWARE - Fitness, Nutrition, Diet, Weight Loss Official Web site

Log in to win DOUBLE the cash prizes now through January 31st!

2011-01-13T12:12:00.000-08:00

As if $300 a day wasn't enough, Team Beachbody has doubled the rewards for every day you log in and record your workout through January 31st, 2011. Did you know that your workout can consist of anything you choose to do? I thought I should clarify that it doesn't have to be a Beachbody workout like Turbo Jam, p90X or any of the others.

Every day you log in and record your workout and fill out the Sweepstakes form you could win:

* $600 cash or electronic items like iPods®, digital cameras, and portable DVD players, every day.

* And once a week, you could win $2,000—just for working out!

It's easy to enter.

As a Team Beachbody® Club member, you'll be automatically entered in the Daily Sweepstakes every day you log your workout into WOWY SuperGym.

Free members can also enter the Daily Sweepstakes. Just complete the alternate entry sweepstakes form and enter for a chance to win in the Daily Sweepstakes. Just complete and submit the sweepstakes entry form by 11:59 pm (PT) each day you log your workout into WOWY SuperGym.

Just so you know this is for real here are a few of the past week's Daily Sweepstakes.

Member Name:
TurboBlasi won $600 1/11/11
CoachHess won $600 1/10/11
Karagetfitnow won $300 1/09/11
Julieann77 won $300 1/08/11
PaulWessling won $300 1/07/11
DanaKPlatt won $1,000 on 1/06/11

This is for real folks! What are you waiting for? Christmas? Get to pushin' play and win!

Free One-On-One Workout with Tony Horton

2011-01-12T11:24:00.000-08:00

Workout one on one for free with Tony Horton. Below you will find a FREE 58 minute workout with Tony Horton. The man himself is here to pay it forward. That's how serious we are in getting America healthier and in shape! When you are done with the workout, join me everyday at the Team Beachbody SuperGym. You can even win prizes everyday just for working out!

Total Body Solution - It's like a First Aid kit in a video

2011-01-12T10:18:00.000-08:00

Some of us over do it...some of us are just not in the best shape.... some of us have accidents that leave us sore. If you are like me.... you probably fall into one if not more of these categories.

Yesterday, I slipped on the ice. I didn't quite fall, but rather I caught my balance and carried on. The only probably is, I seemed to have strained a muscle in my back in the process.

The good news is I have this video called Total Body Solution. It was developed by fitness expert Debbie Siebers and Neuro Physiologist Chad. They have developed some simple exercises that can and will relieve pain nearly everywhere.... neck, back, legs, knees. All the major trouble spots.

Try it for your self. Visit Team Beachbody and click on Shop for more details!

Why Shakeology is Nature in a Bag

2011-01-11T15:48:00.000-08:00

"Nature in a Bag" is more than just a cute phrase. Co-creator of Shakeology aka "The Ingredient Hunter" takes us to the highest cliffs and densest jungles of Peru to show you just a few of the highly potent, nutrient rich ingredients, in their purest form.
Try Shakeology for 30 days RISK free. If your health does not improve.... send back the empty bag for a refund. It's a simple as that!

Me and 356 others at the WOWY SuperGym. Wowwwweeee!

2011-01-04T08:49:00.000-08:00

You know it's the NEW Year when you log into your WOWY Supergym at 9:47am and there are already 3088 workouts already logged for the day and 356 people doing workouts as we speak. WOWWWWWEEEE!!

Join us... don't be shy. Plus remember the daily prize giveaway.... Today is .... drum roll please .... $300.

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2010-12-07T10:02:00.001-08:00

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2010-12-07T10:01:00.003-08:00

First Male Casualty of an HPV Vaccine http://ping.fm/4Yntb

2010-12-07T10:01:00.001-08:00

Eating Healthy During Pregnancy Can 'Pre-Program' Your Baby's Tastes for a Healthful Diet http://ping.fm/WTXkz

2010-12-07T09:46:00.005-08:00

Wealth and Health of 200 Countries in the World Over Last 200 Years http://ping.fm/ZQP4U

2010-12-07T09:46:00.003-08:00

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2010-12-07T09:46:00.001-08:00

Pregnancy-Related Deaths Rise in the U.S. http://ping.fm/nG9U3

2010-12-06T10:36:00.001-08:00

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2010-12-06T10:21:00.001-08:00

Write At Home System By Mellisa http://ping.fm/tAySh

2010-12-06T09:14:00.005-08:00

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2010-12-06T09:14:00.003-08:00

A Fountain of Youth in Your Muscles? http://ping.fm/ZjyP9

2010-12-06T09:14:00.001-08:00

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2010-12-03T20:05:00.001-08:00

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2010-12-03T08:50:00.001-08:00

http://myshakeology.com/mellisamcjunkin I love that I can add ANY leftover steamed vegetable to my Choc. Shakeology and it still tastes rich and delicious, and even more nutritious!

2010-12-02T21:24:00.001-08:00

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. Your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

2010-12-01T13:12:00.001-08:00

Kids say the darnedest things. Brayden: Mommy, are you thinkin' what I'm thinkin? Me: No, probably not. Brayden: Why not? Me: Cuz I'm not a 4 yr old boy. Brayden: Oh.....Can we make cookies anyways?

2010-12-01T11:45:00.001-08:00

It kind of makes me uncomfortable whenever I hear people say.... "Well... to be honest with you....."

2010-12-01T10:49:00.001-08:00

Testing out Ping Fm today.

2010-10-18T11:01:00.001-07:00

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2010-10-18T10:50:00.001-07:00

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Become A Team Beachbody Coach for FREE> Does it get any better than this?

2010-10-18T10:05:00.000-07:00

I just got off the weekly Team Beachbody Coaches call. I have to admit, I have been not been utilizing this tremendous tool the way that I should have... but nonetheless... I was amazed at the announcement they made today.

Starting today, for a limited time, all NEW coaches can join Team Beachbody and receive their success kit for FREE. They only charge $39.95 or it anyway... which is a huge BARGAIN for all that comes in it... but FREE!!!! Oh My Goodness.

So needless to say, if you have been thinking about joining my team for a health and fitness revolution.... NOW is the time. You really have NOTHING to lose!

So what are YOU waiting for? Get healthy (physically and financially with the company that has top notch products, leadership, coach tools and MORE)

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.. that's what I am here for. I can't wait to help you get started on your journey.

Join my TEAM today!

2010-10-17T14:59:00.001-07:00

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2010-10-15T19:30:00.001-07:00

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2010-10-15T14:49:00.001-07:00

Testing ping.fm....

2010-10-15T14:47:00.001-07:00

Trying out Ping.fm...... it hasn't worked for me before...but maybe today is my day. :P

Don’t be ashamed of your results

2010-10-06T09:15:00.000-07:00

I just wrote a post about being discouraged and ashamed with your results.
I hope you have a minute to take a gander.

Don’t be ashamed of your results

What does Carl Daikeler and Obama have in common?

2010-09-22T11:18:00.000-07:00

It may or may not be political views, that I do not know.... but what I do know is they both share a passion for health and fitness, which apparently includes Tony Horton's infamous program called P90X. At a recent fund raising dinner, Carl Daikeler, CEO of Beachbody Fitness had a chance to speak to the President, and he learned that First Lady Michelle Obama in fact does use the p90X program along with MANY other White Housers. In ONE long sentence and 4 big breaths Carl Daikeler was able to give it him (Obama) in a nutshell what Team Beachbody is all about. In return President Obama requested that they schedule a meeting together to further the conversation.

Now, to be completely candid, I am not a big political fan of the current Administration, but I am a big fan of Health and Fitness. So I would have to say that "whatever" (without compromise of course) it takes to spread the word about the physical and financial opportunity that is handed to anyone of us by Team Beachbody is ok by me.

You can read more about Carl's encounter with the President at his blog!

Carl Daikeler's Blog

Thanks and have a "push play" kind of day!

Mellisa McJunkin
Health and Fitness Lifestyle Coach
http://www.teambeachbody.digi-info-broker.com

P.S. Join my team of Extreme Health and Fitness buddies today and I will send you a free sample of Shakeology!

#1 reason why you should STAY OUT of a gym.

2010-09-17T08:29:00.000-07:00

Millions of people go to the gym and for good reason, there is no disputing that working out is good and for the most part it is good for you. Bar the risk of injury there is a greater risk lurking around the gym as well. What is it? GERMS.. BIG... BAD... GERMS. At worst we are talking about Staph, E-Coli, MRSA, at worst the common virus.

Here's a little clip I saw on The Early Show. (viewer discretion is advised, due to the fact it might creep you out.)

Direct link to the video - http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6875842n

So there you have it! The number one reason why I stay out of the gym - GERMS! So what's the alternative?

WORK OUT AT HOME with me and Team Beachbody. The gang over at Beachbody has a workout program (on DVD of course) to suit every age and fitness level. And don't even think these workout programs are for some mamby pansy that won't tough it out in the gym. We are talking about a program or two that are being used by the military, firefighters and professional sports teams.

Are going to the gym to get healthy right? Why risk getting sick in that endeavor. Work out with me and Team Beachbody.

~ Mellisa ~

Your Friendly Health and Fitness Lifestyle Coach ( ;D )

Visit me at my personal Team Beachbody Fitness website and see what they have just for you.

29 Ways to control your food portions

2010-09-15T08:06:00.000-07:00

When I first read the title of this article I thought - Wow... 29 huh? I could think of at least 10 or 12 but 29? This ought to be interesting. And in deed there are a few tips I would have never thought of. I hope you get a lot of out this one like I did.

29 Tips for Keeping Portions Under Control
By Debra Pivko

When it comes to food portions, size matters. In a world filled with "supersized" options, all-you-can-eat buffets, and extra-large pizzas, it's no wonder people overeat. Have you ever found yourself in one of these situations?

    * Eating snacks straight out of the bag while watching television, or even grabbing a second bag to munch on because your show is still on.
    * Continuing to finish your food at a restaurant because others are still eating, even though you're full.
    * Arriving at a party starving, so your dinner consists of fried appetizers and mayo-laden salads.
    * Eating an entire packaged item only to realize later that it actually contained multiple servings.

I know I've been there. Once in a while is okay, but doing this too often can supersize your waistline and your risk for medical complications, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. With just a little bit of preparation and planning, you can keep your eating habits and your portion sizes under control.

At restaurants

   1. Doggie-bag it. Don't finish your food just because it's there—or because you're still at the restaurant waiting for others to finish. Most restaurant portions contain more food and calories than you need for one meal. Bring your leftover food home, or allow the busboy to take it away early. Even better, have the server pack half of it to go before bringing it to you. It seems like an odd request, but it's not uncommon these days.

2. Share with a friend. When you split a meal, not only do you cut the price in half, but you cut the calories in half too!

3. Order the lunch or appetizer portion. Lunch and appetizer portions are cheaper and contain fewer calories than full-sized portions.

4. Avoid buffets and all-you-can-eat specials. If you're like me, you want to try everything when you go to a buffet. That's why it's better to avoid buffets when you're trying to control the size of your portions. When you have no choice about where you go (like a large family gathering or party), find the smallest plate and fill it up with the healthy stuff like grilled chicken and vegetables first. If you must go back for more, allow yourself one trip. And only get what you really want. It's such a common habit to take a bit of everything, but if you can savor one reasonably sized serving of your favorite item, you'll enjoy it a lot more.

5. Choose items with large portions of veggies. Or order salad or fruit on the side instead of fries. If you're starving, you can fill up on high-nutrient, low-calorie food to keep full.

6. Eat your favorite "indulgence" foods every now and again. Totally denying yourself the foods you take pleasure in is a surefire way to set yourself up for failure. So go ahead and treat yourself once in a while to avoid feeling deprived. But eat a smaller portion, and savor every bite.

At home

   7. Hang up fridge visuals. Don't swing the fridge door open mindlessly. Think before you eat. Hang up a picture of how you once looked, that one piece of clothing you wish you could fit into, someone who you want to look like, or even someone you don't want to look like. Take a moment to think about what you're really hungry for and about your weight loss/health goals before you grab something out of the fridge. I've gone as far as putting up a "closed after 9 PM" sign on mine, since I can't seem to find a fridge lock with a timer.

   8. Preplan your groceries. Don't shop when you're hungry and you'll be less likely to bring unhealthy food home. Stock your house with healthy foods and snacks that are easy to grab when you're hungry, such as fruit, cut-up vegetables with hummus, or light cheese and crackers. You can also purchase single-serving snacks. I love The Skinny Cow® ice cream sandwiches (mint chocolate is my favorite.) They're less than 150 calories and are preportioned so I know when I'm finished.

9. Don't eat straight out of the box or bag. If you do this, odds are you'll finish everything in it—or at least eat more than one serving. Instead, fill a small container or baggie with a single serving and leave the rest in the kitchen.

10. Break leftovers down. Instead of putting leftovers in one big container, break them down into single-serving meals or snack-sized portions before storing them.

11. Hang wall mirrors. We tend not to eat as much when we see ourselves.

12. Use smaller plates. If you can't fit as much food on the plate, you're likely to eat a smaller portion. Even better, use nonmicrowavable plates so you can't heat up seconds—lay down a sheet of wrinkled-up foil, or use one of Grandma's metal-glazed dishes; both are considered unsafe for microwave use by the USDA.

13. Don't put serving bowls of food on the table. Fill your plate in the kitchen and put your leftovers away promptly after they cool so it's too much of an effort to go back to the kitchen to get seconds.

14. Look at the serving size listed on the package. You may not realize you're actually dishing out a double serving of packaged food for yourself. Make sure you look at the nutrition label so you aren't overeating without even knowing it.

At work

15. BYOL (bring your own lunch). When you make your own lunch, you get to control the portion and exactly what's in it. Cook a big batch of food on Sunday, like pasta and veggies or chicken and brown rice, then refrigerate or freeze portions to take with you.

16. Keep healthy snacks at your desk. When you have healthy snacks at your desk, you won't be as tempted to head over to the vending machine for candy or chips. I love Pirate's Booty® Aged White Cheddar baked corn and rice puffs at 130 calories per serving, or Kashi® TLC Honey Sesame snack crackers. Make sure to divide them into single portions in baggies so you don't overeat. And keep them tucked away in a drawer rather than on top of the desk in plain sight.

17. Keep protein bars handy. Protein bars can be a lifesaver when you don't have time to run out to get food, or a meeting postpones your lunch for a couple of hours. Watch out for bars that only have a few grams of protein and seem and taste more like candy bars than meal replacements. P90X® Peak Performance Protein Bars are jam-packed with 20 grams of protein. My favorite flavor is Chocolate Fudge. They save my stomach from growling louder than the speaker in meetings and can replace a meal in an emergency.

18. Research healthy lunch places near work. A few minutes of research can save you calories in the long run. Some places have light menu options with smaller portions that contain fewer calories. Plus you can look up the nutrition information for many popular restaurants online even if they're not posted on the menu. And, of course, remember to avoid those all-you-can-eat specials.

19. Stock up on Shakeology® single-serving packets. I actually set reminders in my email calendar for 3:30 each day so I remember to have a Shakeology shake as my afternoon snack. It keeps me from raiding the fridge like a maniac when I get home for dinner. Shakeology single-serving packets not only contain protein and fiber that help you feel full, but also whole food ingredients to nourish your body—all with only 140 calories a serving. I know that whether or not I eat healthily throughout the day, as long as I have my Shakeology, I'll be getting all the nutrients I need, and I'll feel full so I won't overeat.

20. TeaDrink tea—and lots of water. If you're filling up on zero-calorie water and tea, you'll feel fuller and eat less when it's mealtime.

21. Log what you eat. Hold yourself accountable for what you eat. If you're a Team Beachbody® member, you can track your meals for free at you can track your meals here or keep a notepad handy if you're not near a computer. Keeping track of everything you eat will help you take a closer look at your eating habits so you can make better choices.

22. Don't always have your cake and eat it too. There are about 300 people who work with me. If I ate cake every time there was a birthday, I'd have it almost daily. (Fortunately, Beachbody® discourages people from bringing sweets to the office.) It's okay to treat yourself to some cake occasionally, but don't always eat it just because it's there. Make sure that when you do choose to indulge, you stick to your nutritious meal plan for the rest of the day, and just augment it with a small slice of cake.

23. Bring healthy snacks to meetings. If you're hosting a meeting, instead of the usual donuts and pastries, provide fruit, veggies, hummus, cheese, and wheat crackers. If you're not in charge of food-planning for meetings, break room, or vending machines, request that healthy food alternatives be made available at your office. After all, a sugar crash thirty minutes after the morning meeting isn't going to boost anybody's productivity.

At parties

24. Pre-eat. Before you leave home for a party, eat your own healthy, nutritious food. When you arrive at the party, you can focus on the people and the festivities instead of making a beeline for the buffet table. You can still enjoy tasting the appetizers, but you'll be satisfied with less.

25.lBe a healthy host. Hosting a party? Serve healthy food. Your guests will thank you—plus you'll probably burn a ton of calories running around playing host!

26. Wait 20 minutes before going back for seconds. Sometimes, especially at extravagant parties, there's an endless variety of delectable food you'd never make or buy for yourself. Make sure you sit down with your first plate and eat slowly. It's okay to go for seconds, but before you do, take your time enjoying your food and conversing with fellow partygoers for at least 20 minutes while that first round of food digests. After you do, you may realize you've already had enough. And if you do decide to go back for seconds, don't restock the plate with everything on the table. Just take a small amount of a few of your favorites.

27. Don't hover around the food table. This is a recipe for disaster. I've found myself picking up olives and crackers as if my hand had a mind of its own. Take a cracker and run—far, far away from the food table. If you're still hungry, walk back over—but don't hover. Your waistline will thank you.

28. Treat yourself with nonedible rewards. It's natural for people to associate events and personal accomplishments with food. Holidays, weddings, football games, movies, job promotions, housewarmings, school events, community celebrations—customarily, they're celebrated with food. Instead, though, try treating yourself with nonedible rewards. Work out, watch a TV show, get a massage or a manicure, buy a new outfit, or phone a friend to share your excitement. Focus on the reason for the celebration rather than the food.

29. Dress for success. Don't wear clothes that let you overeat without feeling or showing it. If you wear extra-loose, über-comfy clothes—or ones with an elasticized waistband—you might eat more. Instead, try wearing an outfit you look great in—if possible, one that's a little bit formfitting. Then there's less room to get away with eating too much. Besides, you'll get deluged with compliments that'll make you feel so great you won't want to overeat.

Mastering portion control will give you more control over your body and your life. Whether you're at a restaurant, at home, at work, or at a party, there's no excuse. You have the power to set yourself up for success. Being mindful of your portions will help you feel better right after each meal, which will help you manage your weight more effectively. You'll learn how to enjoy your favorite foods, boost your health, and even save some cash by eating less. Now isn't that worth a little bit of effort and planning ahead?

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That was was some great advice from Debra Pivko. I definitely learned a thing or two. I hope you did as well.

To our great health!

Mellisa McJunkin
Independent Team Beachbody Coach

How to Gain Muscle Mass on 3 Meals a Day

2010-08-17T20:09:00.000-07:00

Here's a link to a blog post I made on my Extreme Health and Wellness blog. It's a great article written by Nick Nilsson from Better Fit U Inc.

Most experts agree that eating several (5-6) small meals a day is ideal for weight loss and muscle gain. But many people just can't fit that into their schedule. So Nick has come up with a plan to maximize your efforts and results even when you can only eat 3 meals a day.

How to Gain Muscle Mass on 3 Meals a Day

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The Science of TurboFire®! -

2010-07-15T11:09:00.000-07:00

Whenever you have one successful workout program, it's always hard to decide what to do next. When you have three, as Turbo Jam^®, Turbo Kick^®, and ChaLEAN Extreme^® creator Chalene Johnson does, it can seem like an especially daunting task. But when Johnson's Fat Blaster workout (part of the Turbo Jam^® Fat Burning Elite program) became a serendipitous hit, we knew it was time for Chalene to take things to the next level. That's how the idea for TurboFire^® was born. The goal was to create a next-level fitness program that could be done by anyone and was easy to follow. Here's how we did it. Read more at http://www.beachbody.com/product/p90x-online/newsletters/p90xnl_036a.do

More Recommended Resources:
Jillian Michaels - 30 Day Shred
Jillian Michaels: No More Trouble Zones

Jillian Michaels: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism

Easy Anti-Aging Secrets Everyone Can Benefit From

2010-05-20T08:40:00.000-07:00

Easy Anti-Aging Secrets Everyone Can Benefit From

5 Simple Rules for Eating Sugar

2010-04-20T06:46:00.000-07:00

#405 4/20/2010 SUGAR, SUGAR - Newsletters - Fitness, Nutrition, Diet, Weight Loss Official Web site

Read the 5 simple rules for eating sugar. The good, the bad and the ugly.. but the truth nonetheless.

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2010-04-01T07:06:00.000-07:00

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Back on the P90X Bandwagon

2010-03-12T10:46:00.000-08:00

I am easing back into the P90X routine. I had started a up the program again a couple of weeks ago, then when it got too hard I went back to Power 90 for a few days. Then I was sick for one day so I didn't do any working out, the day after that I did a Turbo Jam workout, because Turbo Jam is more "fun" for me. But today... I did the P90X Legs and Back plus Ab Ripper X. I plan to get back into the routine of P90X Lean workout schedule through the weekend.

I am still only able to do about 50-75% of what they do on the DVD but I definitely feel stronger through it all and my form is much better. While doing the legs portion I felt my lunges are deeper and my knees don't hurt as much overall, during or after the workout.

Make no mistake, P90X is a hard core routine. I can't keep up... but I do the best I can and I really push myself. I know the results with start compounding the longer I stick with it.

Want to join my at the WOWY gym sometime? I would love to "see ya" there. It's free to join. You can even do whatever kind of working out you want to do. Any type of exercise qualifies you to enter the daily sweepstakes. Yesterday, a buddy of mine one $300.00. Not bad!!!

Join me at the gym.

Until then, Keep pushin' play!

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2010-03-11T09:09:00.000-08:00

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Note to Self: Don't do something silly!

2010-03-03T11:32:00.000-08:00

Note to self:

Attempting to remediate an acre of frozen dog mines is an ambitious endeavor in and of itself. However attempting to incorporate said endeavor as part of your cool down routine after completing a rigorous P90 routine, well, is just plain silly!
Remembering : All things in moderation. And there's always tomorrow.

How diet and physical activity can effect your kids grades

2009-10-27T13:30:00.000-07:00

Did you know that there is a lot more you can do for your kid's education than to just drop them off at school everyday or even provide them an after school tutor? Did you know that healthy eating habits and regular physical activity can do more for your child's potential to excel than anything else? It's true and there's plenty of evidence to back this up.

Unfortunately, due to the lack of funding and programs like "No Child Left Behind" are making it more and more difficult for your child to eat well and exercise properly at school, rendering your parenting decisions more vital than ever before.

Exercise

Not only does a child need a fair amount of physical activity to keep fit, but also, a growing young body needs exercise to develop properly. And yet, I don't know if you have noticed or not but our schools have begun to cut recess time AND P.E. classes out of the daily schedule. This not only makes it harder for children to concentrate on their academics during the day, but it's obviously a leading cause in the childhood obesity epidemic that's sweeping the nation.

When I was in school, some (gasp!) 35 years ago, I had no less than four recess periods a day plus P.E. every day all the way through 6th grade. This year, my daughter who is in 5th grade has had her recess times cut down to two and the P.E. time has been cut down to once a week. Twice a week/every other week. That to me is tragic. Fortunately we eat healthy and my daughter does stay very physically active all on her own. (More on that in a bit)

While there are plenty of studies that show the connection between physical fitness and academic performance and overall brain health, it's still a challenge for school administrators who feel they must focus on academics or risk losing their funding. One researcher, Dr. John Ratey of Harvard, does brain research on physical fitness and calls physical activity "miracle growth for the brain." Despite this, it's still an uphill battle.

Ken Reed, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Physical Education says "The situation isn't good and it's getting worse. Physical activity levels have dropped dramatically in the last 25 years and we believe there's a direct link there to childhood obesity, as well as a dramatic increase in type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol levels in children. It's primarily because of budget problems in schools. Also, the focus is on the educational assessment test that almost every state has due to No Child Left Behind and other factors. It's become the scorecard for administrators and teachers. The focus is on reading, writing, and arithmetic. Parents are also picking up on the state assessment scores as their scorecards on how their school's doing, so they put more pressure on schools to focus on those areas. Something's got to give, and unfortunately it's usually PE, music, and art classes."

Diet

According to statistics cited in Eric Schlosser's book, Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal, the worst-quality food goes to fast food restaurants, schools, and pets, in that order—a pretty scary thought when we consider that fast food restaurants and the school cafeteria make up a large percentage of what is forming the dietary pattern of our future generation.

It's easy to see the food vs. performance relationship in school kids. One example, Appleton Central Alternative High School in Appleton, Wisconsin, implemented a health-food program in 1997 and saw a dramatic increase in student performance. By removing soda and candy machines, and changing the cafeteria fare from the standard burgers, fries, etc., to salad, veggies, whole-grain breads, fresh water, and healthy recipes, they saw grades go up, truancies go down, and disciplinary matters nearly vanish.

Mary Bruyette, an Appleton teacher says "If you've been guzzling Mountain Dew and eating chips and you're flying all over the place, I don't think you're going to pick up a whole lot in class." While there's little doubt that better food choices would increase scholastic performance, there's also little chance that anything is going to change, at least not on a wide scale anytime soon. That's why as parents, it is extremely important that you feed your kids healthy, balanced meals and perhaps even up the "homemade" lunch options. Plus, we need encourage as much physical activity as reasonably possible.

The solution is for each one of us to keep trying. One person can—and always has—made a difference. Because one turns into two, which turns into three, and pretty soon you have an army on your side demanding change. "If we could just get the soccer mom phenomenon working on physical education, we could rally parents and that would be a great advantage," says Reed.

I fully agree. My motto is "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything". And I believe it is time to stand up to our schools and express our concerns. I know that is what I am trying to do in my community.

One way to help your kids at home with physical activity is to invest in a fun, exercise program such as Shaun T's Fit Kids Club DVD. I got this one for my daughter to do in the winter time, and she really has a good time with it. And it is a great workout. I plan on hosting a Fit Kids Club night and do the workout together with other kids in the community.

Another way is to instill healthy eating habits. But unfortunately eating healthy sometimes is not enough. That's where high quality supplementation comes in. I only trust the health of my kids to 4Life Research. As a family, we have been using many, many of their products for the past 8 years. And I can't tell you how much we have benefited just in the "wellness" factor.

To your Extreme Health,
Mellisa

Resources:
Team Beachbody Products - Shaun T's Fit Kids Club DVD
4Life Research Products - 4Life Transfer Factor Chewables

Reason Number...... Oh Who Cares! Just log in and you might win!

2009-09-04T08:53:00.000-07:00

Hey,

It's Friday! WooHoo.!

I'm taking my kids to the County Fair this afternoon. But before I do that... I'm headin to the WOWY gym for my TurboJam workout.... and I have a chance to win Today's prize: $300.00

SSSwwwwwwweeeet!

Don't you know every day that you log your workout in WOWY SuperGym™ you will be automatically entered in the Daily Sweepstakes. Work out today and you could win $300!

So What are you waiting for? Log in and Win!

P.S. Free members can also enter the Daily Sweepstakes!

Reason #243 To Work Out With Me

2009-08-31T22:36:00.001-07:00

Just thought you might like to know that today's daily Sweeps Stake Prize stands at $300.00

Someone is going to win the prize just for working out and logging that workout on line at the Team Beachbody SuperGym.

Question: Is anyone giving you the chance to win cash and prizes for every day that you workout?

Come on.... what are you waiting for. Join me at the SuperGym and have a blast!

Team Beachbody SuperGym Wants You!

365 Reasons To Work Out With Me

2009-08-27T09:40:00.000-07:00

If you don't know by now, I am a health and wellness advocate as well as a fitness lifestyle coach for Team Beachbody. Is that to say I am in perfect shape and in perfect health? No way... but I am passionate about being in good health and staying on the right track as far as my fitness goals are concerned.

I know I will not give up until I reach my goals. And then I still won't give up, because I know that maintaining good health and wellness is an ongoing lifestyle choice as well.

Anyway, the point I want to make today is that in the past I found it easy to get side-tracked and even to give up when the progress just didn't seem evident. Have you ever felt that way?

We all have our motivators. For some it might be an outright "Dr's orders" for a serious health concern, for others it might be wanting to lose weight for an upcoming event like a wedding or reunion.

Regardless of the circumstances... we all need a little motivation to stay on track for our health, wellness and fitness goals, wouldn't you agree? So, do you really think I can come up with 365 reason why you should work out with me? You don't?

Well, how about this.... how about if I gave you the opportunity to win a prize for every day of the year that you did a workout? That would be 365 very good reasons to workout with me wouldn't it?

I know what you might be thinking...."yeah, right.... a prize huh.... what's it gonna be a bottle of metamucil or something?" No way, not even close.

Every day Team Beachbody gives away $300 or other cool prizes such as iPods, digital cameras, and portable DVD players. And one day a week someone wins $1,000. That's 365 reasons to keep "Pushing Play".

If you're a Team Beachbody Club member, every day that you log in to WOWY SuperGym™ and enter your workout you will be automatically entered in the Daily Sweepstakes.

Free members can also enter the Daily Sweepstakes. All you have to do is complete the alternate entry sweepstakes form each day you wish to enter the contest and log your workout in WOWY SuperGym™.

So let me ask you this..... Is there anyone else you know that would offer you the chance to win a prize EVERYDAY just for gettin' up and working out? I didn't think so. Could it get it sweeter?

So what do you say? Ready to workout with me and hundreds of others everyday? Then don't just sit there, dash over to the W.O.W.Y (That stands for Work Out With Me) SuperGym for your chance to win a really cool prize just for getting in shape.

Check out the Team Beachbody SuperGym

Can ChaLEAN be any more Extreme?

2008-11-20T22:02:00.000-08:00

You probably know by now I am a big Turbo Jam fan. Turbo Jam is a mixture of martial arts, kick boxing and a little dance to make it fun. Turbo Jam was created by Chalene Johnson. One thing I love about Chalene is that she has a great personality, great attitude and she really does make it fun to work out with her and the crew everyday.

When I heard she was coming out with a new program called ChaLEAN Extreme. I thought, hmm... what's this all about? Can Chalene Johnson really get anymore extreme. Uh... yeah. Apparently so.

ChaLEAN Extreme is about having fun and building more muscle tone (not mass) that will burn calories for you even while you are asleep. Now that is something worth getting excited about.

Watch this clip and tell me what you think.

ChaLEAN Extreme has not been released yet but will be available soon.

The American Diabetes Assoc. supports Team Beachbody's new product . Project You: Type 2

2008-11-14T15:40:00.000-08:00

If you're like me you know someone that has Diabetes. I actually have several members in my family with Diabetes. I think the hardest time of managing the disease is in the beginning. Now you will find a program that's all inclusive. A must see.

Kathy Smith, Fitness Expert has teamed up with the ADA to help fight the trend of Type 2 Diabetes in America. With her latest healthy lifestyle solution Project You:type 2

Project You: Type 2

Boy Meets Girl. Boy Gets Girl. Boy Loses Girl. Boy Gets Girl Back

2008-11-11T13:05:00.000-08:00

This is a story about a man who made some radical changes in his life and in the process found his true love again.

The Million Dollar Body Game

8 Drugs Doctors won't even take so you shouldn't either.

2008-11-10T22:51:00.000-08:00

Most Doctors know which prescription and over-the-counter drugs are the most dangerous. If Doctors won't even take them why should you?

When asked, "Which medications would you skip?" Here were their answers:

Advair

It‘s asthma medicine that can make your asthma deadly. Advair contains the long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) salmeterol. A 2006 analysis found that regular use of LABAs can increase the severity of an asthma attack. Researchers estimate that salmeterol may contribute to as many as 5,000 asthma-related deaths in the United States each year.

Avandia

Diabetes is destructive enough on its own, but if you try to control it with rosiglitazone, better known as Avandia, it could cause a heart attack. A study found that people who took rosiglitazone for at least a year increased their risk of heart failure or a heart attack by 109 percent and 42 percent, respectively.

Celebrex

This painkiller has been linked to increased risks of stomach bleeding, kidney trouble, and liver damage. And according to a 2005 study, people taking 200 mg of Celebrex twice a day more than doubled their risk of dying of cardiovascular disease. Those on 400 mg twice a day more than tripled their risk.

Ketek

This antibiotic, which has traditionally been prescribed for respiratory-tract infections, carries a high risk of severe liver side effects. In February 2007, the FDA limited the usage of Ketek to the treatment of pneumonia.

Prilosec and Nexium

The FDA has investigated a suspected link between cardiac trouble and these acid-reflux remedies, although they did not find a "likely" connection. But whether this is true or not, they can raise your risk of pneumonia, and result in an elevated risk of bone loss. The risk of a bone fracture has been estimated to be over 40 percent higher in patients who use these drugs long-term.

Visine Original

These eye drops “get the red out” by shrinking blood vessels. Overuse of the active ingredient tetrahydrozoline can perpetuate the vessel dilating-and-constricting cycle and may cause even more redness.

Pseudoephedrine

This decongestant, found in many drugs, can raise blood pressure and heart rate, setting the stage for vascular catastrophe. Over the years, pseudoephedrine has been linked to heart attacks and strokes, as well as worsening the symptoms of prostate disease and glaucoma.

Sources:
MSN Health

Going ONE on ONE with Tony Horton

2008-11-10T21:48:00.000-08:00

Let's face it, most of us can't afford a personal trainer to come to our home. Or can we? Leave it to Tony Horton to come up with a new program that's guaranteed to get you in the shape of your life. You’ve never worked out with Tony Horton like this before. No set, no cast, NO MERCY! Are you ready to go ONE on ONE?

Every day, Tony is coming up with new exercises in his gym to keep himself and you in extreme shape, and Mason is there to get the REAL Tony experience on video. Power 90®, P90X®, and 10-Minute Trainer® were just the beginning . . . Now get ready for nonstop, heart-pounding action month after month.

Seriously depressed woman finds new hope

2008-11-07T08:22:00.000-08:00

Depression hurts. And there is no simple answer to pulling out of it. I know, I have been there, many times infact. But studys do prove that exercise increases the Seritonin levels in the brain which in turns help improve our mood. And obviously exercise improves more than just our mood. The secret is finding the fitness program that works for you.

This story really touched me because this lady is just so 'real'.

Slim in 6 restores hope in touch times

Six pack abs without doing a single crunch or sit up? Oh YEAH!

2008-11-07T07:31:00.000-08:00

I don't know why, but I am not as coordinated as I used to be. So when I saw Shaun T's Hip-hop Ab infomercial, I thought to myself -"That fancy-dancy stuff just isn't for me." But what is for me is getting my abs back in shape WITHOUT doing any sit ups or cruches. (My back and neck always seem to get tweaked when I do those)

Apparently it is possible to get awesome abs without doing doing a single crunch.

Shaun T's Hip-Hop get results

Team Beachbody = Total body health through nutrition and fitness.

2008-11-06T22:37:00.000-08:00

I was just listening to a Webinar hosted by Aaron Lowe, the director of Team Beachbody Nutritional products. Aaron's formal education is in Excercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition which says to me this guy is in the right niche. He really knows what he is talking about.

As I listened, one of the things that stood out for me is that all of the products are specially designed and created just for Team Beachbody. In other words, they aren't some outsourced, off the shelf products. The idea is that they totally compliment the Team Beachbody fitness programs. What a unique concept.

I really love the fact that they have made the products so affordable as well. Listen in as Aaron explains what's behind Team Beachbody products and why. I think you will be just as impressed.

Team Beachbody Nutritional Products and Philosophy

Firefighters get HOT with this Exteme Routine

2008-11-06T14:21:00.000-08:00

My dad was a fireman for almost 20 years. I was very young at the time, but I do remember him telling us about all of the "downtime". Interesting enough, fireman do need to workout too to stay in their top peak performance.

The firefighters in the Boise, Idaho area have chosen the P90X workout by Tony Horton. Take a look at the video below to see why.

Wouldn't this be a great gift for a special fireman you know?

P90X Extreme with Tony Horton

This is NOT your Grandmas stinky fish oil

2008-11-05T21:42:00.000-08:00

Ok, so I am not a health and fitness expert or guru. But I admit, I am very much a health enthusiast. I read up on and/or watch as many natural health related shows that I can possibly find time for.

One of things I have known for quite some time, but just didn't put much thought into was the benefits of fish oil. Now, I am not talking about your Grandma's stinky cod liver oil treatment (although there probably was some merit to that). No, I am talking about state of the art products that everyone with a pulse should be taking.

Why you ask? Well lets see....

Studies have shown that consuming omega-3 fatty acids—especially DHA and EPA—may help reduce the risk of heart-related diseases, improve memory functions and reduce inflamation*

In today’s high-stress/fast food world, that’s a very big deal! In fact, the American Heart Association recommends getting at least two servings of fatty fish a week to support cardiovascular health. It’s hard to get enough healthy fish in your diet, but this high-quality omega-3 fish oil supplement contains 600 mg of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and 400 mg of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) per serving—that’s science talk meaning a daily dose is similar to getting the health benefits of an average serving of salmon steak!

Advanced Nutrient Release

This is big one if you have ever taken a fish oil pill and then tasted it again later. YUK! Beachbody’s soft gel capsules use an advanced delivery system that releases in the intestines, not in the stomach. That means no stomach upset, and no unpleasant aftertaste.

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Not all fish oils are created equal. Beachbody's Core Omega-3 comes from the purest wild Atlantic coldwater fish sources, and is absolutely guaranteed to be free of harmful PCBs and heavy metal contaminants typically found in fish available in markets and grocery stores.

Core Omega-3 may be beneficial for:*

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I am so impressed that Team Beachbody offers a superior product called Core Omega-3™.
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Do you know any "UNFIT" Kids? Boy, I sure do.

2008-11-04T22:49:00.000-08:00

Let's face it, things have changed since we were kids. If you haven't already noticed, childhood obesity is at an all time high without an end in sight. Our kids are in serious danger of contracting many life threatening diseases that once only our Grandparents knew. But guess what? There's hope ! Believe it or not, most kids now a days do need a structured exercise program as much as us, their older counter parts.
See what Shaun T's Fit Kid Club has to offer our precious future RIGHT now.

Excuse Buster #1 - I don't have enough time to work out.

2008-11-04T08:21:00.000-08:00

I don't care who you are, a busy high powered executive, or a full time mom like me, there is one thing we have in commmon: very little spare time. If you're like me, time is a precious commodity.

What's cool about this new product is that now you don't have to sacrifice your health by not having enough time for a good workout routine.

Thanks to a special technique called Super Stacking, created by celebrity fitness coach, Tony Horton, now you can get awesome results in just 10 minutes a day.

We all have at least 10 minutes a day don't we. No more excuses!

10 Minute Workouts really work!

It really pays to be a LOSER

2008-11-03T14:20:00.000-08:00

Check this out! He lost 140 pounds But he gained $250,000. Wow What a story!
See how he did it at Million Dollar Body Game

"It's a Party!" Approach to fitness ~ Ya gotta love it!

2008-11-03T13:13:00.000-08:00

Ok, so I am not a fitness expert, but I've known for a long time that I need to get in shape. After having a couple of beautiful kids, I woke up one day, and said "I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. My joints ache and none of my clothes fit. I am embarrassed to go to the local swimming pool with my kids. I've got to make a change. And do it for good this time". But I have tried and failed so many times. I didn't know WHAT I was going to do, I just knew I had to take action.

One day my daughter and I were watching an informercial and she convinced me I needed to order this fitness pack of DVD's and other goodies called TURBO JAM by Beachbody.com. We were both so excited when the package came. It didn't matter that it was pushing 100 degrees outside, we popped the 1st DVD in and started to "JAM"! I have to tell you, it is such a fun workout, you won't even think you're really working out. That is until you "feel it" the next day!

Being a loser has never been this much fun! You just have to give it a try!
JOIN THE PARTY!

Your "party partner in success",
Mellisa McJunkin
Independent Beachbody Coach
mellisa@beachbodycoach.com
http://beachbodycoach.com/freeindeed