Gym Membership vs. Beachbody

Gym Membership vs.

Beachbody Programs

 

When I was in my teens and early twenties, I did what most people did - waited until the New Year's deals on gym memberships, joined the gym - went faithfully for a month, then as time went on I went less and less... Gym memberships, especially this time of year are surely tempting, or so you think! Let's break it all down, because ya'll know, I am all about saving a buck!

 

 

 

Gym Membership Costs:

• LA Fitness: $9.95 per Week, $517.40 per YEAR!!
• Fitness Works: $29 per month, $348 per YEAR!!
• Gold’s Gym: $29.99 per month (2 yr contract), $359.88 per YEAR!!
• 24 Hour Fitness: $36.99 per month, $443.88 per YEAR!! OR one year contact for full price of $299.99
• Bally Total Fitness: 2 yr contract- $479 upfront, OR $14.99 bi-weekly, $389.74 per YEAR!!

Take that price and add - gas to and from, cost of a fitness class, gym bag, personal trainer, pricey drinks sold at the gym, child care at the gym and for me the biggest price of going to the gym is MY TIME!

In the past when I used the gym, I really only took a spinning class and maybe used the occasional weights. I was unsure about how to properly train my body, I didn't learn anything about clean eating and I really didn't get results.

Beachbody:

Beachbody programs (you are only spending a ONE TIME fee): 

21 Day Fix: Retail - $60.00, Beachbody Club member - $54.00 (Two sets of weights needed)

 

Focus T25: Retail - $119.85, Beachbody Club member - $107.87 (Equipment included!)
Brazil Butt Lift: Retail - $59.85, Beachbody Club member - $53.87 (Equipment included!)
ChaLean Extreme: Retail - $89.85, Beachbody Club member - $80.87 (Equipment included!)

You can also get a bigger discount when you pair these programs with a challenge pack (which combines a program with a month supply of Shakeology). Plus I can help you get an ADDITIONAL discount off Beachbody products by becoming a preferred customer (25% off)! I can share with you how to do that!!

 

Pros of Beachbody v. Gym:

• One time cost for program that is yours forever rather than a monthly fee (Which can add up over time)
• Free personal coaches to help you stay motivated, accountable and a great resource
• No time restrictions on when you can workout
• You can workout in whatever clothes you want, you know me - I workout in my boxers
• No drive time (Especially great in less than desirable weather)
• No getting kids in and out of the car
• More likely to stick to your workout (even while on vacation, traveling, during times of stress).
• Can be done in the privacy of your own home.
• No excuses for not working out
• An online community that you can ask questions to

When I think about when I started my weight loss journey, I did consider joining a gym. But then I thought about the logistics of the gym with two little girls. Putting them in the car, driving there, getting them out, dropping them off at a gym daycare (assuming it wasn't over full and that they would take a newborn), working out - 20 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of weights - pick the girls up, they would probably be hungry, stop and pick up lunch, spend money, in the car, drive home, out of the car... and pray I was home before Kate's nap time.. phew that was exhausting, and what about days Aubrey had school, and what about if the girls were sick, what if the weather was bad??? Plus I hate to drive... it clearly wasn't going to work... All of that would've taken an hour and a half on a good day..

So I took a leap of faith and decided to try something at home... I learned about clean eating (something a gym couldn't teach me about), I learned about portion control (gym couldn't teach me that either) and I got an amazing workout in 25 minutes from start to finish.. I can't imagine that I would've gotten those same results at the gym and I can't imagine that I would've stuck to that routine of going to the gym.

If you like the social aspect of the gym, you can tailor your workout for you. You may choose to workout with a Beachbody program, but get a gym membership for the ability to use their pools or play basketball. For those who have time constraints, a home workout program seems to be the better choice because it can worked into one’s own schedule. Individuals need to find what works best for them and their needs. If saving time and money are a primary concern, starting Beachbody programs may be a better option.

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Body by Vi vs Shakeology

 

When I talk to people about "meal replacement" shakes it seems like everyone is drinking them for different reasons - some to get more protein, some to cut calories, curb cravings, or because they want a quick and easy meal. When I was researching shakes before I started my own journey, I did my own homework and considered Body by Vi so here it is.. the costs, the ingredients, pros/cons and why I personally drink one of these two shakes!

Let's start with nutrition - because this is the most important part... face it, you are what you eat!

 

 Tropical Shakeology -Vegan   

 

Chocolate Shakeology

 

 

 

 

The differences seem pretty obvious to me, but let me break it down!

1. Calories

• At first you might think the winner would be Visalus because it has 90 calories for 2 scoops and with Shakeology having 160calories for one scoop  WRONG!!! 90 calories is far too low to be considered a meal replacement. One might ask, “how many visalus shakes do I need to drink for weight loss results?” Visalus distributors suggest you replace 2 meals a day with shakes and eat 1 REAL meal. WHAT??? Your body needs calories for fuel. Calories are not the enemy. If you are not providing your body with the proper calorie intake it will send your body into starvation mode. This causes you to store fat you consume instead of burning it off. This will cause your body to burn muscle which will in turn slow your metabolism instead of speeding it up most people hope. As a result, your body will store MORE fat long term. Also, 90 cals of anything is not going to “keep you full for 3-4 hrs” In reality, the fiber in the shake is what makes you feel full.

2. Sugar

• Shakeology has 6g of sugar which is all natural coming from different plant sources. Body By Vi has less than 1g of sugar which is great, BUT to make the “shake that tastes like cake” they replace the sugar with artificial sweeteners, and if you are like me - you avoid artificial sweeteners like the plague!

Vi shakes contain SUCRALOSE: a very harmful chemical sweetener.
Side Effects from Sucralose:

• Gastrointestinal problems
• Seizures, dizziness and migraines
• Blurred vision
• Allergic reactions
• Blood sugar increases and weight gain

Shakeology uses non-GMO Stevia which is a zero calorie plant based sweetener. Fructose is a simple sugar that occurs naturally in foods. It gives fruits their sweet taste. Your body treats this type of sugar differently than traditional sugars and artificial sweeteners.

3. Protein

• Shakeology’s original whey formula has 17g of protein in 1 scoop. It is made from whey protein isolate and it is a grade 7. It comes from untouched (by chemicals) farms. It also contains sprouted brown rice protein, AND pea protein.
• Shakeology’s VEGAN formula has 15g protein in 1 scoop (with an additional 3g from the brown rice and sacha inchi) and is made from sprouted fermented brown rice protein and pea protein.
• Visalus has only 12g of protein in 2 scoops! That’s super low, AND it contains SOY protein which may seem “healthy” but there is extensive research that states otherwise.
• Body By Vi shakes contains Soy Protein Isolate. Many people don’t see anything wrong with this but here are some facts about soy that you may want to look at.
• What’s the PROBLEM with SOY????(Not just GM soy ALL SOY)

• 91-95% of soy grown in the US is genetically modified (GM).
• Soy has been linked to increased allergies
• Disturbingly, the only published human feeding study on GM foods ever conducted verified that the gene inserted into GM soy transfers into the DNA of our gut bacteria and continues to function. This means that years after you stop eating GM soy, you may still have a potentially allergenic protein continuously being produced in your intestines. Even more frightening is the potential for GM soy to cause infertility in future generations, which has been evidenced by recent Russian research.
• Soy contains hemagglutinin. Hemagglutinin is a clot-promoting substance that causes your red blood cells to clump together. These clumped cells are unable to properly absorb and distribute oxygen to your tissues.
• Soy contains goitrogens.Goitrogens are substances that block the synthesis of thyroid hormones and interfere with iodine metabolism, thereby interfering with your thyroid function.
• Soy has toxic levels of aluminum and manganese-Soybeans are processed (by acid washing) in aluminum tanks, which can leach high levels of aluminum into the final soy product.

Those 2 ingredients (Sucralose and Soy) are RED FLAGS to anyone considering the Vi shake.

What’s in Shakeology?

• Shakeology contains ALL NATURAL ingredients including super-foods, probiotics, prebiotics, antioxidants, phytonutrients, digestive enzymes, vitamins and minerals that come from the earth and there is evidence to prove it. They also work synergistically to make sure you are getting the proper amounts and absorbing the nutrients.
• Body By Vi contains chemical sweeteners, synthetic(means they are not from real food they are man made in a lab) ingredients such as dicalcium phosphate and fillers such as Maltodextrin, which is most likely made from corn and 85% of corn in the US is genetically modified.  It also contains ZINC OXIDE…REALLY?? That is a diaper rash/sun burn cream and is not meant to be ingested...

 

4. COST 

• Visalus kits range from $49 for the maintenance kit(if you are looking to maintain weight) up to $299 for the Fit Kit, which states that you can “build muscle”. REALLY??? Last time I checked you don’t just build muscle by drinking a shake and eating some snacks, nor do you build muscle by drastically cutting your calories. You actually have to workout to build muscle.
• If you want to want to lose weight, Visalus recommends the Shape Kit. The shape kit is $99 for 2 bags of the shake mix  and 10 shape up mix-ins(to change the flavor if you get tired of “cake”). The shape up mix-ins contain artificial ingredients as well. Visalus recommends that you drink 2 shakes a day to lose weight. 2 Problems with that: 1) That means you will run out of one bag of mix in 15 days, so the 2 bags will only last you 1 month instead of two, resulting in you having to buy MORE product sooner than expected.  2) 90 cals + 90 cals=180. That, is very low in calories for 2 meals, and you will have to make up at least 1020 calories between your 1 meal and 2-3 snacks. If you don’t get the additional calories in daily, your calorie intake will be much lower than the minimum calorie intake recommended for the day(for women) of 1200 CALORIES which leads to many health problems.

How Much is Shakeology?

• Shakeology is $129.95 customer price for a 30 day supply (suggested 1 serving/day) and $97.46 for a coach. That being said, with  the coaching fees paid, you are paying $113/month for Shakeology Home Direct(HD). Around 3.77$/day, which is a great deal for a quick, nutritious superfood meal!

5. TASTE

What are the Visalus flavors?

• Visalus claims it tastes like “cake”. That is the only flavor. I do not have personal experience with the taste because I refuse to put all those harmful ingredients into my body.You can buy Shape up flavor packs at $12.50(if you’re not on auto-ship) a pop and load the shake with more artificial ingredients.

What flavors of Shakeology are there?

I have tried ALL flavors of Shakeology and do have favorites, but my favorite thing is the variety! Strawberry smoothie one day to a thick chocolate salted caramel milkshake the next.

Honestly, my biggest issues besides the artificial ingredients with the Body by Vi shakes is that the

they advertise "The Body by Vi Challenge is the leading platform for weight loss and fitness results" and I have done research and I see nothing that leads me to believe these shakes will help you reach fitness goals... All I see is calorie deprivation and artificial ingredients, and what happens when you stop drinking them? You will gain weight!

Beachbody as a company truly has the customers’ best interest (their health) in mind. They do their research and make sure you are consuming only the highest quality product with NO EXCEPTIONS!! They promote healthy lifestyles, not just a “magic” shake. We have the support, the fitness programs, the Shakes and the lifestyle change so we give you all the tools to completely change your life permanently.

Butter-Free Baked Potato

Potatoes are a great, super cheap side and if made properly can be a yummy clean side to your meal. I love this recipe because not only am I eating a potato without butter but it is also a salt-free recipe!

What you need:

• Potatoes
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Mrs. Dash Salt Free grilled chicken spice
• Grated parmesan cheese

What you need to do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Wash potatoes and cut them in half
3. Deeply score potatoes without breaking the skin
4. Drizzle with olive oil
5. Sprinkle with Mrs. Dash seasoning
6. Bake for 30 minutes
7. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese
8. Bake for 10 more minutes
9. Enjoy!

Beachbody VS Weight Watchers

I get this question all the time - "what is the difference between Weight Watchers and Team Beachbody?" With the new year quickly approaching, I am sure you are thinking about your New Year's Resolution and if you are like the over 50% of Americans, you are going to resolve to lose weight in the new year... but here is the question, how will I do it? I have used both programs and I am weighing in!!!


Weight Watchers is a great program with a wonderful track record but think about it - what happens when you stop counting points? Weight Watchers does not teach the consumer the biggest role of healthy eating which is "not all calories are created equal". Basically you can eat any garbage you want as long as it fits within your daily point system. When I did Weight Watchers, yes of course they encouraged I eat healthy foods, but I could stay within my points eating fast food. Also, Weight Watchers does not have any fitness aspect to their program. Being healthy and of normal weight is great but if you are still winded going up the stairs, you really aren't fit!










Beachbody is the only program on the market that combines nutrition, fitness and daily support. Daily coaching with an amazing coach network, first class in home work out programs and clean eating plus Shakeology. Beachbody also has a fabulous  Club membership that has so much to offer
with cutting edge technology they surpass the Weight Watchers program in technology, effectiveness, and cost!

 

 

Here are some of the benefits of club membership:

Team Beachbody – 10% discount on fitness programs, gear, and supplements
Weight Watchers- Doesn’t offer

Team Beachbody – Full access to Beachbody TV, including exclusive Trainer Tips, Healthy Eating Tips, Style Tips, and Lifestyle Tips
Weight Watchers – Doesn’t offer

Team Beachbody – VIP access to our celebrity Trainers. Watch their videos, ask them questions, and read their motivational articles
Weight Watchers- Doesn’t offer

Team Beachbody – Personalized meal plans and delicious recipes that make it easy to lose weight
Weight Watchers – Does Offer a meal planning tool

Team Beachbody – Your own personal blog to journal your progress and share your ideas and opinions
Weight Watchers – Doesn’t offer

Team Beachbody – Access to fitness articles and tips to help you maximize your workouts.
Weight Watchers – Doesn’t offer

Team Beachbody – Access to nutrition articles and tips to make healthy eating simple and satisfying
Weight Watchers – Doesn’t Offer

Team Beachbody – Access to new recipes and the recipe archives
Weight Watchers – Does have recipes

Team Beachbody – Your own personal Coach to link you to all the support, tools, and motivation you need to reach your goals
Weight Watchers – Doesn’t Have

Team Beachbody – Access to Facebook Accountability Group Pages from your Team Beachbody Coach
Weight Watchers – Doesn’t have

Team Beachbody – Your personal Message Center to get and receive messages, workout invitations, and Buddy requests
Weight Watchers – Doesn’t have

Team Beachbody – Helpful fitness tools to get the most out of every workout.
Weight Watchers – Doesn’t have

Team Beachbody – is only $39 every 3 months with no sign up fee which averages out to $2.99 a week.
Weight Watchers – costs $29.95 for the sign up fee, $53.85 for 3 months which is $83.80 just to start! Even if they let you sign up free you will still have to pay the $53.85 for your first 3 months

So if you are considering getting into shape and Weight Watchers is where you are leaning, remember to consider the features, the price, and the success rate of both Weight Watchers and Beachbody.  If you choose Beachbody, remember that I am here for you and  I will personally guide you with any choices you make or questions you may have.  I am a Coach, and your success is my ultimate goal.  I am not in this business strictly for the money.  I am passionate about heath, fitness and motivating others to see the same results I have seen using Beachbody programs.  However, if after you compare, you still choose Weight Watchers, that’s great too!  The fact is, you are choosing a method that you believe will give you the most success.  You weighed the facts and you made your decision, and I can only wish you the best of luck.  Weight Watchers is a great program; I have seen its successes in those around me. 

Weight Watchers may have Jennifer Hudson and Jessica Simpson, but Beachbody  has had Sheryl Crow, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Usher, Jenny Garth, Poppy Montgomery, Emmet Smith, Ray Lewis,  Donovan McNabb, Kelly Slater, Pink, Joe Fatone, Jason Scheff, Blake Shelton,  Taylor Lautner, Paul Ryan, Rob Gronkowski…and more REAL PEOPLE than you can count, including myself!!! If you feel like you are ready to commit with Beachbody and want information about my upcoming challenge group please fill out an application here!

 

 

PiYo

With PiYo, you can carve an intensely defined physique without jumps, weights, or straining your joints. Chalene Johnson's innovative program is designed for anyone and at any fitness level. I love how this program has helped me with my flexibility and core strength!

So what is PiYo?

• PiYo is a low-impact, high-intensity body-transformation program that uses the most     effective Pilates- and yoga-inspired moves to sculpt long, lean muscles and burn fat. 
• Trainer Chalene Johnson uses fluid movements, keeping you in constant motion to give    you a dynamic cardio workout that typical Pilates or yoga workouts lack.
• It's low-impact so you won't have to jump around or strain your joints
• It's high-intensity so you get the fat-burning results of a more extreme program.
• It's designed to help you get an intensely defined, long and lean physique.

Is PiYo for me? It is if you...

• Want to lose weight and burn fat without the high-impact jumps or complex choreography found in some cardio programs.
• Want to build lean muscle but don't want to lift heavy weights or bulk up.
• Want to get the results of an extreme program without straining their joints.
• Like the benefits of Pilates and yoga, but also want the calorie burn of a cardio workout.
• Don't have time to go from class to class to do separate cardio, strength, and   flexibility  workouts.
• Want a workout that doesn't require a lot of equipment. 
• Want to give their body a break from extreme programs but keep getting results and improve their performance in other sports by restoring their flexibility and core strength.

What makes PiYo unique? 

• Benefits of Pilates, yoga, and cardio—all in one! 
• It's an authentic, incredibly effective body-transformation program that combines Pilates- and yoga-inspired moves, all set to a faster pace, so you get your strength, flexibility, and cardio all in each workout. PiYo delivers the long, lean muscles and flat, toned abs of Pilates, a firm butt and strong arms like you'd get from yoga, and the weight-loss benefits of fat-burning cardio. The workouts take just 25–45 minutes each!
•  No weights. No jumps. Just hardcore results.
• You'll get the results of an extreme program without weights or jumps. You won't have   to do the kinds of high-impact moves that can cause joint strain.
• Ideal for any age, body type, or fitness level. 
• Everyone—no matter what their fitness level—will lean out and tone up with PiYo.     Beginners can follow the modifications demonstrated, and even super-fit athletes can use it to improve core strength and flexibility through the targeted Pilates- and yoga-inspired moves.

So what do I get?

• 8 workouts on 3 DVDs (25–45 minutes each)
• 1 bonus workout (25 minutes)
• Quick Start Guide to help you start seeing results fast 
• Get Lean Eating Plan to make clean eating fit into your lifestyle
• 60-Day Workout Calendar shows you what workouts to do when
• Tape measure to help track your progress
• Exclusive! Hardcore on the Floor (a $19.95 USD value)

 

How does PiYo work?

 PiYo isn't like standard Pilates and yoga classes that make you hold long, intense poses, or lead you through dozens of repetitive, microscopic core movements. PiYo speeds everything up—including your results—by introducing you to dynamic, flowing Pilates- and yoga-inspired sequences that can burn serious calories at the same time as they lengthen and tone your muscles and increase your flexibility. As you progress from one fluid movement to the next without rest, you'll maintain an optimal heart rate to incinerate calories throughout the whole workout! With every action-packed PiYo session, you'll burn excess fat and sculpt and define your whole body, as you minimize the aches and pains that can come along with high-impact workouts.  The result? You get a low-impact, high-intensity, total-body workout, giving you a physique that's long, lean, and powerfully defined.



 

 

Les Mills Combat

 

LES MILLS COMBAT PREVIEW

 

What makes LES MILLS COMBAT so exciting?

•  LES MILLS COMBAT is the first home-based mixed martial arts–inspired workout program designed to get you a lean, chiseled body—in just 60 days!
• Trainers Dan Cohen and Rachael Newsham are incredibly fun to work out with! As experts in a great number of martial arts disciplines, they will teach you, challenge you, inspire you, and keep you accountable in your quest to unleash your inner warrior—and build an outrageously strong, sexy body.
• All of these fat-burning, strength-building martial arts sequences have been carefully choreographed to some of today’s most popular, energizing music—motivating you through the highs and lows of the workout, and driving you to achieve your absolute best results!

 How do you start the program? Do you have to be in great shape?

LES MILLS COMBAT is designed to work for people of all fitness levels, and also can be used as an excellent complement to any other workout program. A 30-minute Basics DVD is included that provides instruction on how to perform each of the 6 martial arts disciplines used in the program. Additionally, the Stay With the Fight Fitness Guide includes three workout calendars, so you can tailor your program to your own individual needs.

Why is LES MILLS COMBAT so effective?

The secret to the program’s proven results is Fast Twitch Integration Training. LES MILLS COMBAT works your fast-twitch muscle fibers—the ones with the greatest capacity for change—like crazy. It’s a breakthrough fusion of the most dynamic moves from karate, tae kwon do, boxing, muay thai/kickboxing, capoeira, and jiu-jitsu, arranged in explosive, escalating patterns—all designed to help you burn massive amounts of calories, amp up your strength, and maximize your lean-muscle definition, fast.

 

Who should do this program?

• Men and women who are inspired by mixed martial arts.
• Those at a beginning fitness level looking to enjoy fun, energetic moves that ramp up their cardio, burn off their fat, and lean out their muscles.
• Moderately athletic people who wish to take their bodies to the next level.
• Extremely fit people who want to power beyond their limits, burn away their last few pounds, and get totally shredded in 60 days.

 

 

Challenge yourself with Combat Gloves... why??

•  By forcing you to contract and engage all the muscles in your forearms, biceps, and triceps, you get more from each workout.
• Improves focus on where your hands and arms are, so you can punch  harder, strike with more force, and build that lean, defined body even  faster.

 

Les Mills Pump

Worldwide phenomenon LES MILLS PUMP is here! It's the first-ever at-home version of BODYPUMP—the incredibly popular series of gym classes created by Les Mills International and taught in 80 countries across the globe.  I love this program - it is fun and challenging and I can see huge changes especially in my arms, shoulders and legs!

 What makes LES MILLS PUMP so exciting?

• Beachbody® and Les Mills International teamed up specifically to bring to the world the best trainers, the best chart-topping music, and the best body-changing PUMP moves, so the same results can now be achieved at home that millions of people get in gyms every day. 
• Done three times a week, this barbell-based rapid weight loss and accelerated strength-training program reshapes a person's entire body extremely fast! 

Why is LES MILLS PUMP so effective?

• It's all about THE REP EFFECT. Unlike traditional strength workouts, which feature heavy weights that bulk people up, this program features light-to- moderate weights used at a higher rate of repetition.
• The constantly changing tempo, body position, and speed of THE REP EFFECT breaks down more fat reserves, targets more muscle fibers, and burns more calories than traditional weight training. 

What are the workouts like?

• Muscles reach fatigue by performing 70-100 repetitions per body part. That's about 4 times more reps than one would typically perform in a standard gym workout.  

Do people really have to work out only 3 times a week? If they want, can they work out on other days too?

• I encourage anyone to engage in non-resistance training workouts (such as cardio or cross-training) on days that they're not doing LES MILLS PUMP. 

Who should do this program?

• People of all ages and fitness levels 
• Men and women who want to lose weight and get fit
• People who want leaner, stronger muscles
• Those new to working out
• Women who are afraid of getting bulky from lifting weights
• Fans of BODYPUMP gym classes who like to work out at home
• People who want to try something new
• People who do other Beachbody programs, such as: P90X®, RevAbs®, TurboFire®, 10-Minute Trainer®, and INSANITY®  
• Weightlifters who want to improve muscular endurance 

What's included in the LES MILLS PUMP kit?

 Les Mills Base Kit

1.  7 workouts on 7 DVDs (ranging from 20-55 minutes per workout)
2. Padded barbell with speed safety clips
3. Two 5-lb. weight plates
4. Two 10-lb. weight plates
5. Tape measure and measurement tracker
6. Get Lean Nutrition Guide
7. Lean, Strong & Unstoppable Fitness Guide 
8. Free Bonus DVD: Les Mills Pump: Core DVD

Les Mills Deluxe Kit - The Ultimate Cross Training Deluxe Kit is the perfect complement to the LES MILLS PUMP workout system, and includes everything in the Base Kit, plus:

1.  3 cardio workouts on 3 DVDs
2. Step platform plus 4 risers
3. Two additional 5-lb. weight plates  

 

Chocolate covered pretzel Shake-o

Honest to goodness - yum!!!! Filling, full of super foods, delicious at 250 calories! Felt like a cheat!!!

 

P90

Tony Horton's new 90-Day Body Transformation is for EVERYONE features all-new workouts designed to deliver dramatic, visible results—regardless of your age or fitness level.

What is P90?

Introducing P90 - The On Switch to Fitness

•  P90 is the latest fitness creation by Tony Horton, who has now found a way to help people get dramatic, visible results without going to the extreme.
• P90 works because of a game-changing technique called Sectional Progression. Tony eases you into a variety of cardio, strength, and stability moves that work the back, shoulders, chest, biceps, triceps, and legs—and every move helps strengthen and flatten the abs. These routines don't get harder until you're ready for the next challenge. Then, just when you've mastered those moves, he ups the ante a little more.
• The all-new P90 workouts are arranged in 3 Progressive Phases designed to gradually ease your body past its old limits. So after 30 days of P90, you're leaner and more solid; after 60 days, you're seeing muscles you've never noticed before; and by Day 90 you can finally have that lean, strong body you could once only dream about.

Is P90 for someone like me? P90 is for...

• Fitness rookies who want dramatic, visible results without going to the extreme.
• People who used to be in shape but haven't worked out in awhile.
• Anyone who avoids extreme workouts because of chronic pain or a past injury.
• If you would like to do a Tony Horton program, but aren't yet capable of tackling his more extreme workouts.
• P90X®, P90X2®, and P90X3® grads who simply wish to maintain their current level of fitness while doing a less intense program.
• Power 90® lovers who want to try Tony's all-new, non-extreme, cutting-edge routines.

 

What do people love most about P90?

•  The easy-to-follow workouts designed to deliver dramatic, visible results.
• Anyone at any age or fitness level can do it!
• It helps you lose weight, increase energy, and feel better in almost everything you do.
• Plus, my challengers get a FREE Bonus Workout DVD, P90X3 Dynamix. It's Tony's secret weapon for helping you increase your range of motion, flexibility, and stabilization— all vital for maximizing your total-body fitness results.

Apply to be in the new, exclusive test group for P90 - hosted by some of the top coaches! 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean Sweet & Sour Chicken

 

I've been craving Chinese - and this was just what I needed!!! Loved it!

 

What you need:

• 1/3 c low sodium soy
• 2 TBSP raw honey
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/4 lb bonesless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 breasts, cubed into 1 inch cubes)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 medium onion, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1/2 fresh pineapple, cut into 1 inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 12 sprigs of fresh cilantro, chopped about 1/4 cup
• Rice (brown for clean eating, I used basmati rice (which is a long grain rice)

What you need to do:

1. In a small bowl, which together soy sauce, honey, garlic, and pepper flakes. Place chicken in a large shallow dish. Pour soy sauce mixture over chicken, toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and marinade and sauté for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Add bell peppers and onion and cook for 5 minutes or until veggies are slightly tender. Add pineapple and cook for 2 more minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately over rice.

Nutrition (without rice): Calories 161 - Total Fat 1.5g - Carbs 17g - Sugar 13g - Protein 21g - Sodium 404mg - Cholesterol 48mg

 

 

 

Clean, Simple and 21 Day Fix Approved Tacos

What you need:

• 1 lb ground lean turkey
• lettuce
• tomato
• shredded cheese
• onions
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• whole wheat soft tortilla shell
• optional toppings - plain Greek yogurt and avocado

What you need to do:

 

To make the taco seasoning:

1. Blend all spices in a bowl and use to season any taco meat you are cooking. Use approximately 1 tablespoon per pound of meat.
2. Note: This mix has a small amount of “kick” to it.  If you want something without the kick, leave out the cayenne and add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of paprika.

To make the tacos:

1. Pan fry ground turkey, thoroughly.
2. While turkey is cooking, cut up vegetable toppings
3. Once turkey is cooked, add 2/3 c water and taco seasoning (1 tablespoon per pound of meat). Heat until steaming, then place on low for a few minutes.
4. Place taco meat into lettuce bowl and top with toppings (measure meat and veggies with 21 Day Fix)
5. Optional homemade whole wheat chips - bake whole wheat shell in oven at 350. 10 minutes on each side, once crispy and cool cut into triangles (or strips if you want to put on top of taco salad)

21 Day Fix - measure out meat (red), toppings, veggies (green), and whole wheat shell is one yellow