Little things over time...

You know, I think everyone has some time in their "transformation" where they think that the results will never come. We get up everyday, we workout everyday, and we eat right all the time aiming for the bigger picture. Ok, yes we all slip a little here and there, but for the most part we are consistent. We are doing a little bit everyday and we are moving forward.

We all at some point wonder, when am I going to fit into these jeans, when am I going to see my arms all toned, when am I going to be running that mile without a break. We all have these feelings. It doesn't matter if we are new and making small steps or if we are doing this constantly for awhile, we all have a goal and we all wonder when we will achieve it. We all have our little doubts, or thoughts that you'll never hit that goal you see. But, if you stay focused and you keep going, and you keep doing a little bit everyday, you will be surprised one day when you wake up and brush your teeth and what do you see in the mirror, some cuts on your arms Those cuts show the bicep or shoulder muscles you worked hard to get. Maybe you stepped on the scale and it finally budged in the direction you have been waiting for! Maybe your jeans are a little loser then they were yesterday or your in a new belt hole.

What I'm saying is that if you keep going, you keep doing the little things that improve your health everyday, eventually you will get to your goal! They will suddenly appear to you! So, start paying attention! Look for the small things, look for the day you pushed a great workout an were not out of breath, look for the day you increased the weights because what you used the last time where too light, look for the day that cut in your arm or stomach just starts to appear! Then tell everyone! Tell people your making progress and all your hard work is paying off! You know why? When you tell someone of your accomplishments, its a reward for sticking to it everyday! Yes, it's a small step, but it's a step! When you have something to shout out about, then you know what- you'll have set your mind up to look for the next small step toward your goal. Ok, so your a little shy and don't feel like telling the world about your success, here is a secret that I do.

Every morning when I wake up, I grab my little journal. I write down 7 things that I was successful at the day before. I write down 7 little things that pushed me to my goal or you know what, that made my day! I focus on each little step in my journey! I write down that I skipped the cake at the party or that I did a workout and was at a higher intensity then the day before. Sometimes, I just write - I did my workout when I didn't want to! On good days, I write, I say my shoulder muscles when I brushed my hair. Today, I was happy to say, even my shadow looks fit! By spending 5 minutes each morning to focus on what you accomplished and achieved that day before will set your day up to do and achieve a little more today! These little 7 things will add up over time! Then, sooner then you think, you will be writing that you achieved your goal! Only to find out, at the same time you achieved one goal, your starting on a new one!

So, do a little bit everyday! Write down your little successes! When your having a bad day, and think your not going anywhere, then look back on your journal and look at all the things you have achieved! Look at all the little struggles you had on the way, yet managed to accomplish and overcome!

This trick can be used for anything in your life! Reach all your dreams, not just your health and fitness goals! Write down the little things that drive your day, make you happy, make you a SUCCESS!

Have a great day!

Heather

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Changing Lives One Person at a Time

I have been talking about Team in Training and how I am running this marathon. Yes, it is a personal goal of mine. Being a Beachbody Coach and more like being a Beachbody Customer for over 2 years really has gotten me in the best shape of my life. But, working with Team in Training and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, really has made me see that this fitness kick of mine is really not about me! It's about helping others. Everyday, I try to help others reach their health and fitness goals with Beachbody programs. Everyday, I'm in the community talking and seeing how people are changing their lives. But, in the same sense, everyday I see people who struggle to reach their goals. I know it's hard, very hard. We were all their at one time ourselves, wondering what happened to us? Where did we fail ourselves and why is it so hard to get back to the old me. But talking to the folks with LLS, and meeting the kids and people who have to deal with the cancers this world throws at us, I am learning a lot more about myself and the meaning of helping others! This is truly and opportunity to give back to the community, the people!

One of my Beachbody coaches, Randy, had a story to share with me of his own personal journey. He too, was a Team in Training member a while ago. Only he biked a 100 miles! (He says biking he can cost, us runners who go for 26 miles are the crazy ones! I still have to wonder!) His story is so inspiring and really brings a smile to my face! This story has a twist I never expected, so wanted to share!

And, Randy first thanks for sharing, and second- YES, I want to hear more of your crazy stories! So, please share them!

Oh Yeah, Diana is also a Beachbody Coach, still committed to helping change lives!

Read more of Randy's Beachbody Journey on his page by clicking here (or have Randy be your Beachbody Coach!)

August 27, 2009

About ten years ago now I made a decision at the age of 43 to finally give up almost 20 years of soccer seasons after a nasty on field collision that tore the posterior cruciate ligament completely off the back of my left knee. This required the first surgery of my life to repair torn cartilage but the ligament could not be fixed. Within six months of no more year round conditioning I started to gain that middle age bulge everybody had always warned me about but I had never experienced. About this time I decided to enter the Body For Life contest. I had never been muscular. I was always the skinny guy that relied on quickness on the field. Now I was entering a body composition competition. In 12 weeks I bulked up, toned up, lost fat, and was in the best condition of my life. I did well in the competition and became a success coach for future competitors. Soon I was coaching four other people who were just getting started. One of these folks was Diana. A separated mom of two boys who lived near Dallas, Texas.

Diana was my biggest success story as a coach. In 24 weeks she lost 65 lbs. She is 5’4” and went from 174 lbs to 109, looking toned and terrific with a newly restored self confidence and growing in every area of her life. We began to move from email to phone conversations, from workout discussions to many life discussions. A bond was growing. One of the passions we had both begun to pursue was biking. For me it was a way to rebuild and maintain my endurance. And for her a simple love of the bike. And she had become what I called an endurance cardio queen

As it turned out the lady who sold me my racing bike was a Team In Training coach and asked if I would be interested in doing a fund raiser. At the time she asked there were two factors influencing my decision. I had never ridden more than fifty miles at one time and wasn’t sure I could finish. But after explaining how it’s all about raising money for those with these terrible diseases, and knowing someone personally who had just been diagnosed, I committed to doing it for her and went to the meeting. It was exciting to see others that were making the same effort, and I signed up to raise a minimum of $4000 to go to Lake Tahoe and do my very first century ride (100 miles) on behalf of my friend Rosie.

I was excited to call Diana and explain to her what I was doing. And even more excited when she told me that she had just signed up with a TNT team in Texas to do the same ride! TNT works with you all through the training process helping you get prepared. Finally the day came to head to Tahoe. So the first time Diana and I finally met in person was to ride 100 miles together. I don’t believe all these things happened by accident. All those factors don’t add up as circumstantial. How do you explain an IT Manager from a little town in Indiana meeting up with this gal from Dallas, Texas in such a way and yes, eventually it all leading to dating and marriage (six years already). Together just the two of us raised over $8000 for TNT that year at the Tahoe ride. And we had over twenty riders from Indiana and over 40 from Texas. The ride I first wasn’t sure I could finish, we finished together averaging over 17 miles per hour. This is a wonderful way to do fundraising because it takes commitment; it stretches you as a person; and you’ll be very proud of what you accomplish both physically and fiscally. The TNT people were wonderful to work with, and we’ve supported them many times since. We’ve also encouraged others to commit to doing something they thought maybe they never could, (like ride 100 miles or run 26 miles) on behalf of those who can’t. You won’t regret it.

After the Tahoe ride, Diana went on to do Lance Armstrong’s Ride for the Roses, and two years in a row rode and completed a ride in Texas accurately called Hotter than Hell because it’s in Texas in August in 100 degree weather. There’s an instant weight loss program for you. We’ve done numerous century rides together since then. We had our sixth anniversary in June and she’s still my “Cardio Queen.”

Now we do BeachBody together. Still keeping each other accountable. We are still in the midst of a lifelong pursuit of great physical fitness because we understand what that means to every other area of your life. BeachBody has also been great to be a part of for some of the same reasons. There are always workout partners, and coaches available so we keep each other accountable, and continue to learn together. The fact that you can make a business out of it if you want to is just icing on the cake.

Now ten years later, at 53, the century rides are still well within my reach because as Tony Horton reminds us to do, I just keep “Bringing it!”

So there you go Heather. In a way, Diana is my TNT bride. Lol Some other time I could tell you about how hard it was to train for the switchback mountain climbs when you live in the plains of Indiana. And how I had to learn a hard lesson about not pounding the hills so I wouldn’t lose speed while Diana used her granny gear to save some leg strength for the 1000 foot climb at the 90 mile mark, and passed me by when my legs were gone (I never stopped and walked, but I wanted to). J

I’ll be anxious to hear your story as well. I’m proud of you! Run Heather Run!

Your friends,

Randy and Diana Hartman

Remember, to support my Team in Training running for a cure, simply click here.

Getting ready for Vegas!

I love my girl Sarah!  She has been on the Beachbody train awhile and has gotten some incredible results! She has also become a coach and is sharing her experience and success with others.

Sarah's current motivation is to get ready for an upcoming trip to Vegas!  You go girl!

Anyway, I'll let her pictures and Sarah tell her own story!  If you are interested in having Sarah be your coach, just click here.

Remember, these are real people getting real results with Beachbody programs.  These programs, and having a coach to help you will get you the results you want.  So, what are you waiting for?

Sarah before

Sarah today

I started with Beachbody 1 year ago after trying and trying and trying
to get in shape on my own.  I have numerous other workout programs
that are good workouts, but without the support of the Beachbody
community I failed over and over again.  Even with BB I have had my
share of struggles, but I always seem to go back.  I am sooo
encouraged and motivated by the stories and my friends on the boards.
I can't even really tell you how much I am motivated when I go on and
share my struggles and successes with others and know that someone
else has been through it and I can learn from there mistakes.  I hope
that as I continue on my journey I may also inspire others to take
charge of their lives and their health.  I am a BB coach and I hope to
use those tools that I have to help other people understand the
importance of taking control of their lives.

When I started with BB I weighted 193 lbs.  And though it has taken me
a whole year, I am now down 30 lbs at 163.  I have also lost 5% body
fat.  I am gaining muscle mass (which excites me to no end) and most
of all and most importantly, I am gaining so much self confidence.  I
still have about 40 lbs to go to reach my gaol and a healthy BMI for
my height.  But I will never turn back now.  I am seeing so many
changes in my life.  I am confident, strong, energetic, and most of
all I am happy.  It can only get better as I continue to lose weight
and get fit.  Thanks to BB and all of the support I get I can say that
I am happy with myself for the first time in a long time.

What programs am I using?  I really like to mix it up so that I don't
get bored.  My favorite is Turbo Jam, then Hip Hop abs.  I also use
Power 90, Yoga Booty Ballet, and Slim in 6.  With all of those mixed
up, there is no way for my "workout ADD" to kick in.  In about 6
months I am taking a trip to Las Vegas, so for the last 90 days before
I am going to hit P90X like nobody's business.  I am going to be my
sexiest and most confident version of me there has ever been.

 If you want to try any of these products you can order them from my
BB website at   http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/travlingal

I wish you loads of luck on your journey.  Now, come join me on mine!!!

Sarah

The first 2 weeks!

WOW, I love this.  This is from the Beachbody News Network.  Its about stating how the first 2 weeks of starting a new program are the toughest.  Watch this short video for great tips.  A lot of them or things I keep saying over and over.  When you join the Beachbody Community and take advantage of all the free stuff they offer, you will succeed.  

What are the free things they offer?

• Your own personal coach!  As your coach, I'm committed in helping you succeed!
• The message boards, where you can get group support.
• WOWY, the online super gym where you can meet friends, track your progress.
• More wonderful BNN videos!
• Your own Webpage to track your progress!

These are just a few things.  If you want to sign up, again for FREE, just click here.  Let's get you started and supported right from the start!

Now, enjoy this quick video on how you can succeed and not quit in the toughest first 2 weeks of your new program!

Now Let's Bring It!

Heather

A Slim in 6, Slim Series Success Story! Meet Paula!

Ok, so I have to share another success story!  Her story tells you what makes Beachbody different from any other video you get in the store, or from a gym membership!  Beachbody is about the community support, having a coach who is there for you, following up with you, checking in on you to see you get the results you want!  Does a gym do that?  heck no, they take your money and could care less if you never came back!

I keep saying Debbie Siebers is a fat blasting machine!  I don't know how she does it, but when you workout with Slim in 6 and Slim Series you get results!  I have to introduce you to Paula!

Paula too has just decided to join our team and become a coach!  She is also going to help others achieve their goals.  Together, our team is going to stop the trend of obesity, one person, one day at a time!  

In response to the Question, "Why do you want to coach?," Paula wrote: 

I am sure my story is like many others. Up until the magical age of 29 I could pretty much eat whatever I wanted. All of a sudden, the weight packed on little by little, an extra 10 lbs that I did not want. With diabetes extremely prevalent in my family, I knew this was a gentle warning, and if I did not heed the message it would become a not so gentle shove.

So, I started looking at all my fitness DVD’s I had bought over the years and came across my Slim and 6 DVD’s. I had never actually finished a rotation. I realized part of the problem was because I was not doing both aspects of the Beach Body prescription: healthy eating + exercise = results. So, I started slumming on the boards and came across coach Barbie’s thread. After making Barbie my coach and starting to chat on the boards I realized, for me, this was the perfect community.

I have always been kind of shy and unsure of myself when it came to fitness as I am quite the klutz. But with the friends I met on the boards and the help of my fantastic coach I was able to lose the 10 lbs and more importantly gain some confidence. Granted I still have my moments of uncertainty but they are few and far between now. I truly believe without the support of my husband, coach and the community that I would not be doing as well as I am this is what inspired me to become a coach. Knowing that there are many people out there just like me, those who aspire to be in good physical shape but do not have the confidence in themselves to do it without help. As an independent beach body coach I hope to help those people as my coach, and the beach body community has helped me.

Paula

If you would like Paula as your coach, click here to view her complete profile.

If you would like to join our team of coaches to help others get in shape or you want to get the results you have been wanting to, drop me an email at HeatherB@BeachbodyCoach.com or click here to learn more and sign up!

Another P90X success in progress! Meet Dutch!

P90X Rocks again!

One of my coachees, Dutch, just sent me his 30 day results!  Yet again, I am just amazed at this program and how it is changing lives one day at a time!

Here is Dutch on Day 1

Here he is on Day 30!

Here are his measurements in the first 30 days of the X!  He stated to me, his blood sugar level is dropping and I'm sure his doctor is going to be happy!

Hips  down 2.5 inches

Waist down 3 inches

Stomach down 3 inches

Weight down from 215 to 207

Body fat down from 30.4 to 27.9

Do I want to tell you, Dutch is in his 50's!  I just think that proves that anyone who wants to do this program can!  

My friend Dutch has just joined our team of coaches!  He is now going to help others get the same success as he is seeing!  I am so proud of him and want to welcome him to our team!

When I asked him- Why did you become a coach and Why are you doing P90X?  He gave me this response:

As far as why I started the P90X.  A year ago last July I lost my Brother to a heart  attack because he would not change his lifestyle he continued to do the same things that got him into trouble and finally killed him. I got a checkup  at the doctor and found out that I had type 2 Diabetes they handed me some pamplets said eat right, exercise and take your medicine, they have checked in with me only once since then, in over a year. I didn't change much over that time we took a vacation to Lake Tahoe with my Brother and Sister and the photos just discussed me. I was watching the informational on P90X and decided that was the way to go. Everything I needed an exercise program I could stick with and do at home, diet that is fairly easy to acheive without just cutting calories. Supplements and a support system to help you when you have questions or a kick in the pants to get you back on track.
 
I decided to become a coach because I was seeing the results and the support that it takes to make me stick to the program. I am glad that when I first logged on and joined Team Beachbody of all the coaches I had to pick from I chose you because you stood out from the pack as a caring person.  The kind of coach I will strive to be.
 
Thanks for being there.
 
Dutch

Thank you Dutch, your words mean the world to me!  You are why I love being a coach!  I love helping others and knowing that I am there for you when you need it, and better yet, I love seeing you get awesome results!   I am sure you will do the same for all your coachees!    

If you would like Dutch to be your coach, just click here!

Congraulations Melisa C.!

This post is long over do!  So, sorry Melisa!

I want to say congratulations to Melisa for so many things.  First for joining our team, Melisa became a Beachbody coach.  She is having some fun and in her message board, No More Excuses!   She's not letting her coachee's give her any excuses to skip workouts or eat unhealthy!  Please stop by and say hi to everyone there!

Next, I had to save  the best for last!  Melisa just finished a round of Slim in 6!  She had to prove to herself that she could get awesome results.  I know she pushed her workouts and ate clean for the last 6 weeks and her results are awesome!  I am so proud of you Mel!  I know you will be an awesome coach.

Here are her stats!

.................Start...Finish...Change Body

Fat.........34.3%...31.0%....-3.3

Weight...........159.....150......-9 lb

Bust.............38.5....36.25....-2.25"

Chest............34......33.......-1.00"

Waist............32.5....31.......-1.50"

Navel............38......36.......-2.00"

Hips.............39......38.......-1.00" 

Right Thigh......21.5....21.......-0.50" 

Left Thigh.......21.5....21.......-0.50" 

Right Arm........12.25...12.......-0.25" 

Left Arm.........12.25...12.......-0.25" 

Total Inches......................-9.25" 

And here's the pics (start/finish):

Now here is even more of a shocker!  Look at Melisa's total journey!

This is Mel at 230 pounds!

The totally new Mel!

And From her blog- 

At first I was pretty uncomfortable about putting these pics out there, but then I remembered... I've come SO FAR. While I might not be completely 100% satisfied with the way my body looks in a bikini, when I compare the person I was when I started this journey to the person I am today... I realize that I have so much to be happy for and PROUD OF. No, I don't have a supermodel body, and probably never will. But it's mine, and I've worked hard to sculpt and mold it to where it is today. The body I have now represents YEARS of learning to be kind to myself and put myself first. I LIKE MYSELF more now that I ever, ever have. Ever. 

And that life has made me what I am today. I have so much gratitude for the journey that brought me here, and for the person in that first photo... she took the first step. YEAH BABY!

If you want to see more of Melisa's blog or are interested in having Melisa coach you, check her out at

Change your life with Mel!

Melisa, keep up the great job, you are doing awesome.  And yet another example of how these programs work!

Heather

Meet Sarah!

I'd like to tell you all about our new coach Sarah Sammons!  She has been doing an awesome job melting away with Turbjo Jam and starting to mix in some new routines.  She is literally melting away before our eyes.   The picture on the above left is her current 60 day shot, the photo on the right is her old day 1 photo.  Look at her shrinking!

This is Sarah's story directly from her.

"I am 26 years old and have been heavy all my life.  The smallest I have ever been is 134 lbs the day I got married.  But very soon after that with all the travelling and loneliness, and boredom, I gained a really quick 30 lbs.  Then I fluctuated for about the next 5 years.  I would gain 10 and lose 7.  And over and over until I had a breast reduction surgery.  I really concentrated on losing so that the insurance would cover it.  I lost down to 156 lbs.  After my surgery, when I wasn't able to workout, I gained it all back, then some.  I even gained my boobs back!!!!!  UGH!!!  It took me a year and a half, to get my butt back into gear, and here I am.  I decided to order Tj after watching the infomercial about 30 times.  LOL.  It just looked so fun.  When I got it in, I played with it a few times, but then forgot about it.  About 3 months later I got a kick in my butt.  Don't really know what from.  But my dad has diabetes, and also 3 of 4 grandparents.  My dad also has high blood pressure.  My mom has had breast cancer and has high cholesterol.  I know all of that can be hereditary, but it is also all related to an unhealthy weight.  I just don't want ot be on pills and chemo, forthe rest of my life.  I am hoping that as a coach I can promote a healthy lifestyle as much as a smaller pantsize.  I am working the most on my hubby, as he wants nothing to so with it, but also has all of those health issues in his family, too.  I'm hoping he comes around to want to be healthy.

 

When I started TJ I weighed 193 lbs.  With a very tight sze 16 jeans.  I am now down 17 lbs and my size 14's are starting to get a little loose.  I've lost a total of about 14 inches all over, too.  I am very excited to see what the next 30 days will take off of me."

If you would like to shout out some congratulations please visit her on her thread.  She has her transformation in pictures right there for everyone to see how she is transforming her body with Beachbody!  Just visit the Travlingal's Thread over in the Turbo Jam Photo Gallery!  

If you are interested in having Sarah be your coach, just click here!  

Welcome to the team Sarah!

If you would like more information about joining our team of coaches, drop me an email at WhyWait08@gmail.com!  

Welcome to the team Bree!

Meet Bree, who most recently became a coach to push both her and her coachees' fitness and health to the next level.

Since discovering BeachBody back in September, she's lost 30 lbs and is now going for the last thirty! Bring it, baby!

Bree, Congratulations!! I know you'll make an awesome coach!

Kids, check out Bree's most awesome blog on Health and Nutrition.  She also has a blog just for healthy receipts!  These's are full of useful and interesting information on stuff I never get to cover. Check it out and shoot Bree an email if you'd like to choose her as your coach.

Here's her story:

Bree's Personal Bio:
Married, 3 kids, work/school full time.
Masters in Biology
Starting Nursing School Fall 2008. 

In her own words:
My last weigh in while I was pregnant with my third child read 222. No big deal, I'm pregnant and it'll come off. Who knew that it's TOUGH!! I got down to 180 something and then quit my full time job to teach part time. For some reason I found myself with more time on my hands that I didn't use wisely. 3.25 years after having baby #3 I was back up to 205 (Sept 2007). YES, UGH, 205!! I was sick of it. So I started Weight Watchers online and did that for a month. I liked it because it taught me how to keep track of my calories, yes I knew how to before but it was easy to do it that way. THEN, I found Beachbody. I had ordered Slim in 6 a while ago but never had "time" to do it. Something clicked and I PUSHED PLAY EVERYDAY. I also met my wonderful, superfabulous, awesome coach Barbie33. HEART YA BABE!! Pushing play and clean eating has gotten me down to 178 (Dec 2007). Yay! I still have a ways to go but it doesn't seem as daunting as before.