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

Beachbody for Dummies!

All this talk about WOWY, and playing the Million Dollar Body game may seem a little overwhelming at times.  If you think it's all to hard to understand, it really isn't.  For those that want a little bit more on some of the Free things that Beachbody offers or how to log into WOWY, then watch this short little video.

Trust me, try it and once you get the hang of things it becomes so easy.  And, becoming a member of the Beachbody Community (for free, even if you are not a Beachbody customer) can only help you succeed in meeting your goals!

So, now that you watched the quick little video, its time to go sign up for WOWY!  If you drop me an email with your screen name, I can add you to my buddy list.  Then, we can schedule to see each other in the gym!  It's all about accountability!

You can find me on WOWY with the screen name - WhyWait.

Now, time to go push play!

Heather

Together we are stronger

I want this post to go out to all my ladies on the Turbo Jam thread!

This is a group currently all ladies, but we welcome any men to join us, who are doing a mix of programs including Turbo Jam, Chalean Extreme, P90X,...  And, they are supporting each other everyday.  This group is going strong on the 100 point challenge.  The combination of coming on the message boards for groups support and taking part in the challenge is definitely working for them!  I see them commenting everyday how they are losing weight, their cloths are fitting a little more loosely, and each day getting one step closer to their goals.

So, I am posting this as a shout out to all my peeps!  It's amazing how the group support and stopping in daily and checking in can really keep you motivated and help you reach your goals!  I've said this over and over, before I became a coach, I had my home.  I would visit the message boards everyday.  I had many days I did not want to push play, but my virtual friends encouraged me to do so.  They kept pushing me to go a little harder, eat a little cleaner.  If it wasn't for those people, I know I would have quit a long time ago.  Now, I'm a coach.  I have my home in Turbo Jam land and a second home in P90X world.   All my new friends are just as supportive and encouraging!

I have been a coach for almost a year now, and am seeing a lot of my same coachees on the message boards.  Those that are sticking around and getting the greatest results are the ones who stop by fairly regularly.  

I encourage each and everyone one of you to join us on the message boards.  Any group is a bunch of great people.  They all have goals, and their goals may be similar to yours!  Also, its amazing the tips and information that can be shared.  Sometimes the little things we learn along the way, we talk about.  We share our ups and downs.  When you realize you are not alone in the journey, you will realize you can reach your goals.

So, please stop by.  It's a quick sign up, free to pop in.  And, we love newbies, so don't be afraid to post and just say hi.  But, keep coming back and one day you too will be chatting it up and helping other newbies!

Now, I'll see ya at Why Wait to Achieve your Goals or the Second Floor!

To get your screen name, just complete this form.

 

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Lesson 4: Plug In - The Team Beachbody Community Forum


My whole life fitness programs were like a blonde driving through a flashing red light. Go-Stop-Go-Stop-Go-Stop... (Cue the snare drum.) My best friend always told me I worked out just enough to get hurt, but never enough to get results. Something changed for me in 2005 when I found Beachbody. A HUGE part of my success since then has been the supportive community that keeps me going. You'll find that with the Team Beachbody community, even though you workout at home, you never workout alone!

Today I invited a dear friend who I met in through the TBB community to tell you how to get the most of the message boards.

-Doc

The Community Forums: You are Not Alone on Your Fitness Journey

One of the reasons so many people who use BeachBody's home fitness videos are successful is because of the online support the company provides its customers. Let's face it, the principles behind achieving fitness or weight-loss are easy enough: workout four to six times a week and eat healthfully. But, we all know it's easier said than done. I believe that one of the major reasons so many people fail time and again is because they lack the proper support. Can we all say, "Hip, hip, hurray! BeachBody to the rescue!"? You are not alone on your fitness journey. Really!

In addition to providing you with your very own coach, whom you can contact for individual support and questions, BeachBody has its own Community Forums or message boards.

Here, you'll find people just like you who are beginning their journey, as well as BeachBody "veterans" like myself who have had success using different programs. The community programs are organized primarily according to programs (P90X, Slim in 6, ChaLEAN Extreme, etc). You'll also find other sections with labels such as Fitness and Nutrition, where you can post questions that will be answered by BeachBody experts.

(You'll also find fun sections such as Recipes, Pre and Post Natal, and a cool one called Special Interest and Motivation. There you can find workout buddies from your area or who share your hobbies. They have everything from horses to Harleys to Beachbody Hotties! If you don't see a topic of interest there, start your own! - Doc)

When I first started doing the program Slim in 6, I "lurked" in different "threads" before I mustered up the courage to post my own comments. I would peek in daily for inspiration. When I needed a little push to press play or when I would get impatient & wonder if I'd ever get "there," I would visit the Slim in 6 Photo Gallery to view people's progress pictures. Wow! Here were real people achieving real results. If they could do it, I told myself, so could I! A visit to the Photo Gallery never failed to motivate me. So, if you're not ready to post, feel free to lurk!

As soon as I began posting, however, I quickly integrated myself into the community. After two months of lurking, I found a thread that became home and soon after, when I became a coach, I decided to start my own thread.

("Don't be this guy" warning! The Team Beachbody message boards can be fun and even addicting! Don't forget to leave the computer from time to time to exercise! -Doc)

The message boards are a great way to hold yourself accountable and feel connected, whether you decide to start your own thread or join an existing group.

Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your online experience:

• The message boards can be overwhelming or intimidating at first. Feel free to lurk as long as you need to. You don't ever have to post if you don't want to.

• If you're new to the message boards, I would recommend finding a thread where you think you'll feel "at home." Most folks welcome newcomers. If, by chance, you find a thread that doesn't feel welcoming, not to worry, there are hundreds of very friendly threads out there!

• Be honest. If you're struggling with your eating, for example, share your experiences with others. The threads are there to help you hold yourself accountable. You'll be surprised at how incredibly supportive people are.

• Share your success and motivate others in the process!

• You may want to manage the amount of time you spend on the threads! It's easy to spend hours on the message boards without even realizing it.

Not only have the threads allowed me to make myself accountable, I've also made many wonderful virtual friends.

So, go ahead, take a peek, lurk, and post if you're up to it! There's a whole world of support waiting for you out there!

Bring it!

Barbie

Barbie (on the message boards) is a professor and Beachbody fanatic. Teaching and research is central to her life. At the age of 33, she discovered this second life passion: helping myself and others to make lasting change in their lives through fitness. She started her personal body transformation with Slim in 6, later graduating to P90X, and is currently pushing play to ChaLEAN Extreme.

Your Homework (this week it's easy!)

1. Visit the Message Boards.

Simply log in to TeamBeachbody.com. Click thetab, then click

If you have never posted on the message boards before, you will need to join the online community. It's free and it only takes a few seconds to sign up. Simply click here to sign up.

2. Post your Why.

From last weeks lesson- I want to know why YOU made the decision to get fit. You can join me on the boards at a few locations.

Go to the one of the following. Note that just because the thread is under one group like Turbo Jam, we have people doing all programs, like Slim in 6, P90X,... so jump in to any group you feel fits you the best!

Turbo Jam Section and look for Why Wait to Achive your goals?

Or to the P90X Threads and visit the Second Floor!

And, my new home, just opened in the ChaLean Extreme threads, is The Third Floor!

Now, tell the world why YOU exercise!

3. Have fun.

Visit the photo galleries for inspiration. Read about people doing the same program as you (or one you want to try next!) When you are ready, join in the discussion! You'll find most everyone friendly and happy to have you join them. You are supporting them as much as they will support you!

To your success,

-Doc

Kevin Kane, MD

The Fit Doc

(If you have a favorite message board thread, let your coach know about it. Coaches LOVE to hear from you!)

I hope the latest E-Course is again helpful! I'm going to throw in my 2 cents! I know I would never have made it this far along in my transformation/progress without finding my home on the boards. I truly found people doing the same thing as me, with the same goals, same struggles,... Stopping by there everyday kept me accountable. It also pushed me on days I was lacking motivation! I know there were many times I wanted to quit, but didn't want to disappoint my friends. And, funny thing, a year and a half later, I still talk to some of the same people everyday! Now, why not join me! As Doc said, I do love to hear from you! So, stop by and say hi! Newbies are always welcome in my home!

Heather

Feel free to email me at HeatherB@BeachbodyCoach.com for additional information!

Buddy System

They say having a workout partner or buddy helps you stay active.  There are many good reasons for this.  Having someone who is working out with you means you have a common goal- to get healthy, to lose weight, to tone up, or some combination.  Having a buddy with the same goals will help keep you on track for meeting your goals.  Other great reasons for having a workout partner is that they are their for you and counting on you as much as you are counting on them.  Which means, if you make a commitment to workout with them, you want to fulfill that commitment.  You don't want that person hanging around waiting for you to show up, and bam you never do.  Then you both lose out.  So, that buddy is keeping you accountable.

Having a person who shares the same goals, needs the same motivation is great for yet another reason, they are probably going through the same ups and downs as you.  Hopefully you are not both having down days together though!  If you are having a bad day, seem to be falling off the wagon, your buddy maybe on a roll.  They will only want to help bring you up.  They will be there to encourage you.  These are the little things that keep you motivated to go forward.

Also, that buddy is a person to talk to and share ideas, receipts, or other useful tip with.  I write my blog here to help share success stories, tips or information I learned along the way.  I learn these from my buddies, friends, partners, articles,...  The more information you have, the more you have to help you reach your goals.  So, talking things out with someone gives you another way to try and stay your course and even fine tune that path you are on.

This is why I believe the Beachbody message boards are such a great place!  I have met so many "virtual" friends and have talked to some of these people for quite a long time.  I now consider them real friends.  I know a lot of their ups and downs, I can help them out of a slump when they are having a bad day, I can give them cheers for meeting their goal (or mini goal), I can find them when they start to drift off course.  On the same token, my friends are doing all the same for me.  They are pointing out that I am slacking, or help me notice if I am over training, they will be there shouting- just go get that workout done, you will feel better as soon as you did, and they are also there saying- hey, you really don't need that chocolate cake for dinner tonight. 

I've been on the Beachbody message boards since the start of my journey.  They offer more common support for helping me reach my goals then my husband at times (who doesn't always workout or want to workout).   I am a huge believer that there is strength in numbers and the more friends you have available to push you, motivate you, encourage you, hold your head up, find you,... are all part of making it possible to stay motivated and stay on course.  I know if it wasn't for my coach and the message boards, I would have been lost along time ago.

So, I encourage everyone to stop by the Beachbody fitness message boards.  Find a "home" and find some buddies who you click with to keep you on course to meet your goals.

I encourage everyone reading this to stop by my home away from home at 

Heather's Thread (Why Wait to achieve your goals!)

You don't need to start at page one and read every word, you don't need to know everyone's names (at least at first, you will be surprised how quickly you do get to know everyone)  Maybe the thread moves a little to fast, so then you are afraid to fall behind, that's ok, just jump in and say hi.  You don't need to read every word, just skim through and look for your name.

You will get great opinions, answers to your questions, realize how many others are having the same problems or successes.

So, what are you waiting for, stop by and say- hi my name is  _______, and I'm here to met my goal which is __________!  I look forward to seeing you there!