I'm proud to be a coach!

I have to say, I am so proud to be able to walk around and say, I am a Beachbody Coach! I say this because every time I hear Carl D, our founder and CEO, talk about different topics and the direction of this company, I am just amazed at their honesty and their integrity.

What am I talking about? Well, last weekend was the yearly Beachbody Coach Summit. Carl was talking about adding a much requested flavor of vanilla to the Shakeology line. Oh, he said we had it. The flavor was soo good. But, then he went on to say he regretted to have to inform us that vanilla will not be available anytime soon. See, in their research of developing this shake, the learned a dirty little secret that the FDA approves. Apparently in the processing of vanilla, they use some really harsh and toxic chemicals. Yet, most companies accept this process as ok and have no issues that they use these chemicals in our foods. Then, the offer their products as healthy! But, Beachbody refuses! They stated that they will not use these toxins in their Shakeology that is truly the best ingredients in the world and call it a healthy shake! I really find that this honesty just shows that they believe in what they do and they will not settle just to make money! I'd like to share a few links to some videos for you. These will explain some of what I am talking about.

This first video is Carl talking about why there is no vanilla. You too, can hear it directly from him.

This video is from Carl's wife, Isabella D. She is the creator of Shakeology. I'd love for you to hear her passion and why she has created this shake for us all!

You have to check out this video. This guy is also one of the creators and our quality control guy. He travels the world looking for only the best ingredients to put in our shake. I think I want his job!

Since Shakeology has been out, more and more doctors are backing this product. I want to show one more video showing you what the doctors are saying about this amazing drink!

These videos just show some of the reasons, I love Beachbody. Plus, now I know why I am addicted to my daily Shake! I know that it has all this incredibly good stuff, it was made from the heart and with passion!


Here is another reason I am so proud of Beachbody. When Project You, Type 2 came out. Beachbody delayed the release of it. This project was geared to help people with diabetes. Therefore, Beachbody worked hand in hand with the Americaln Diabetes Association to gain their seal of approval! The wanted the workouts to be right, the meals to be perfect to work for people with diabetes. They did get that seal of endorsement from ADA. This was the first home workout video that the ADA has endorsed! Well, Beachbody just announced that the American Diabetes Association is now going to endorse the entire Beachbody Catalog! This includes all the programs and Shakeology! Not only that, the ADA is so impressed with how Beachbody and their coaching network is helping to fight the trend of obesity, that they are also going to endorse the Coach Program! How can you not want to be a part of something that is so much larger then just one company who puts out a fitness video. This company is truly in the business to help people! There desire to get it right has been getting approval of big agencies and organizations like the ADA!

I will continue to be a Coach for as long as I possibly can! I love helping others get the results the want! I am hopefully going to be able to do this full time soon so that I will have even more time to help people succeed! I am honored to say I am part of this company!

I know many of you reading this and still maybe skeptical about becoming a coach. This is real, Beachbody is real, the results are real, and the world is changing one person at a time. If you had thoughts about being a coach, this is just the beginning of a long and fun road ahead! I sure hope you decide to join our team today and stop debating about can you do this and is this real! This is an amazing opportunity! If you have questions, please email me and we can talk!

Heather

Heather's Fitness Spot.com

Body Watch

Check out this article on PeopleStyleWatch.com

The Fit 5: Tips to Feel (and Look) Like a Star!

From how Beyoncé gets her killer body to Ellen and Portia going vegan, get the scoop on how to look fab like the stars.

Also posted on PeopleStyleWatch.com is an article on the new Kathy Smiths, Project You, Type 2!

Take CONTROL OF DIABETES

Fitness guru Kathy Smith is helping people battling type 2 diabetes with her new nutrition and exercise program Kathy Smith's Project: You! Type 2(three payments of $39.95). The program, which includes exercise DVDs, a 12-week workout guide, cookbook and fitness-and-food journal, will get you moving and eating right to help manage diabetes and reduce risks for complications. Plus, a portion of the proceeds goes to the American Diabetes Association. Learn more about thriving with diabetes onHealth.com! – Karen J. Quan

To order your copy of Kathy Smith's Project You, Type 2, just click here.

Lifestyle Changes Can Head Off Full-Blown Type 2 Diabetes

Kathy Smith's New Program is the Healthy Approach to Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Every 21 seconds someone is diagnosed with diabetes. The good news is that Beachbody® has a fun, easy-to-use lifestyle approach that can help manage type 2 diabetes.

If you've been searching for a way to help get you and your family on the path towards a more active and healthy lifestyle and help reduce the risks of getting type 2 diabetes, keep reading.

Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2™ is a brand-new program from one of the most trusted names in health and fitness. This all-in-one healthy solution emphasizes lifestyle changes, including education on healthy eating coupled with regular physical activity. And it's designed to produce long-term health benefits while helping you lose weight. Did you know that being at your ideal weight can help reduce the risks of getting type 2 diabetes? And if you have type 2, it can make a big difference in managing your blood glucose.

Kathy Smith's Type 2 takes the guesswork out of how to help prevent and control type 2 diabetes by providing an easy-to-follow, step-by-step nutrition plan and exercise program that works for all fitness levels! It allows you to take charge of weight control, blood glucose man agement, and carbohydrate counting with mouthwatering real food and fun exercise programs perfect for every level of fitness. TheGood2Eat! Cookbook will teach you when to eat as well as what to eat. Choose from a preplanned menu, use the Good2Eat! Mix-and-Match Meal Cards to create your own daily menu from a selection of meals and snacks, or delve into some delicious new recipes for entertaining. The exercise program focuses on the three key elements of fitness—cardio, strength training, and flexibility/relaxation—to help you get moving and see results. Take control of your life back! And, most importantly, there's even a combined program guide and daily journal, where you can write down your meals, snacks, and workouts to help you stick with the program and track your progress everywhere you go.

In fact, this amazing program was developed in conjunction with the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), the leading source of trusted information about diabetes. This is a major triumph for Beachbody in the fitness world.

Special guest speaker at the 2008 Coach Summit in Anaheim, CA, Francine Kaufman, M.D., former president of the ADA and director of the Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Children's Hospital in Los Angeles, stated some alarming statistics about type 2 diabetes, such as the fact that she "had to order new scales in order to weigh children over 300 pounds," and how "fat around your waist doesn't just sit there. It's metabolically active, secreting things into your systems that lead to all kinds of disease."

Yes, diabetes is a serious problem in this country. But even small actions taken each day have a cumulative effect, ultimately yielding big rewards. What's more, unlike most medications, the side effects that come with healthy living include a better body, more energy, and a reduced risk of getting many health conditions including type 2 diabetes—and the complications of diabetes, such as cardiovascular, kidney, and eye disease.

Kathy's quick tips for managing type 2 diabetes:

1. Get Active! Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2 can help you look and feel better, and help manage your glucose levels.
2. Get a Support System: You can't do it alone. Make sure you have a health care team, and surround yourself with encouraging support. Beachbody has an incredible online community of people who help each other stay motivated to succeed.
3. Track Your Progress Daily: Keep writing down your food, workouts, blood glucose readings, and moods in your personal Good2Go! Journal so you know what works for you. WOWY®, Beachbody's online gym, is full of great tools to help keep your workouts on track, too!
4. Make Healthy Food Changes: Check with your health care team before changing your diet. The amount of carbs you eat affects your blood sugar more than anything else you eat, such as proteins or fats. You'll find out that our program is not about "no carbs" but eating "slow carbs." In fact, you will be eating small amounts of carbs throughout the day. That's why the Good2Eat! Cookbook and Mix-and-Match Meal Cards are so great. They have figured it all out for you.

Here's what you get when you order!

Item #: MDK2DVD2101

The only diet and fitness program developed in conjunction with doctors, certified diabetes educators, and the American Diabetes Association, Project: YOU! Type 2 is the first all-in-one solution to help manage diabetes, reduce your risk for diabetes complications, and get back in control of your life!

12-Week Workout Guide An incredible guide to help you get started and get moving. Kathy shows you exactly how to get the most out of your workouts! Workout Wallet with DVDs and CD 8 workouts and 2 audio walking programs help you progress through Kathy's most effective fat-burning, strength-training, and core/flexibility workouts ever Workout Calendar 12-week calendar shows you exactly which workouts to do each day, when to rest, plus a daily checklist to keep you on track. Cookbook Mouthwatering recipes created around our unique COMBO system that counts carbs for you, plus guidelines on eating out and recipes for entertaining! Mix-and-Match Meal Cards Color-coded cards with delicious meals and simple snacks. Mix and match to create exciting meals. Program Guide and 12-Week Food & Fitness Journal All the fitness, healthy eating, and journaling components you need in one convenient guide. Plus a 90-day journal to track your food, exercise, blood glucose readings, and weight. Beachbody Coach and Online Support When you order, you get access to me, own personal Coach!  You can also get access special tips from Kathy, and an online community of people helping one another succeed. Fitness Magazine picked Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! as one of the 10 best fitness programs for beginners. Now Beachbody, with the support of the American Diabetes Association, has combined those same workouts with a complete diet and lifestyle plan to help deal with or prevent type 2 diabetes. Click Here (Go to Fitness Videos, then Kathy Smith) to Order Today! • Retail: $99.95    • Club: $89.96    • Coach: $74.96 Kathy's 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: If you're not satisfied with your product within 30 days, simply return it for the full purchase price, less shipping and handling, no questions asked.

Fighting Against Diabetes!

This is very exciting news!  Beachbody has a new program coming out soon (October/November).   Beachbody is working with the American Diabetes Associations on this product.  Did you know, Every 21 seconds, some is diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes!

It's Kathy Smith's Project You, Type 2!

Here are some of the details of the new program!

Kathy Smith's project: You!^™ Type 2

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Research has shown that losing weight and having a healthy lifestyle may help prevent type 2 diabetes and its associated complications, such as cardiovascular disease.

Now for the first time, the American Diabetes Association has joined with Beachbody^® and Kathy Smith to help fight this devastating disease.

By combining a delicious, easy-to-follow meal plan with a fun workout program for all fitness levels, Project:YOU! Type 2 is the first all-in-one, simple solution to help manage diabetes, reduce your risk for diabetes complications, and get you back in control of your life!

• Progressive workout program focusing on the 3 key elements of fitness: Cardio, Strength Training, and Core/Flexibility.
• Delicious meal plan to help you take charge of weight control, blood sugar management, and carb counting.

More about Kathy Smith's Project You, Type 2 directly from Beachbody!

*Big news!* This brand-new program from Kathy Smith, fully supported by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), is set to launch in October. To help promote it, we are literally "walking our talk" and getting involved in the ADA's Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes, a series of fund-raising walks happening throughout the country. Check out the site to see how you can participate in a walk near you. Plus, we've included a letter confirming the ADA and Beachbody's relationship.  This is a real first for the ADA—and Beachbody®—so it is REALLY BIG NEWS all around! And you heard it here first.

If you are interested in seeing any of the materials noted above in blue, drop me an email and I can get it to you!

Email me at Heatherb@BeachbodyCoach.com