Carl Daikeler's Blog

WE'VE MOVED!

2011-03-08T06:22:00.000-08:00

Hey, it's Trevor Logan, Your Beachbody Concierge!

Carl asked me to share a very important message from him: WE'VE MOVED!

Blogger has served us well, but it's time to move to a new neighborhood. It's a sleek, streamlined new blog on Wordpress and we hope you stop by soon!

Carl's new blog address is www.carldaikeler.com

Here's a video we got Carl to shoot to make sense of it all!

So follow Carl on over to his new home in cyberspace and help us spread the word! See you at the new blog!

Total Wellness Transformation: Hank's Journey - My Two Cents' Worth

2011-03-05T11:16:00.000-08:00

The Diary Of The Next 50lb Weight Loss

It's Hank here!

I got an email this week from Beachbody Coach Doug who wants to reclaim his health and fitness - but he's having trouble getting and staying motivated and he asked for my advice. Well, that's what this is about!

I'm no expert, but I'm happy to offer my two cents' worth and address his questions and share what worked for me in hopes that it can help him and others.

Doug and his wife are about to celebrate their 7-year wedding anniversary and they have a beautiful new baby girl. Doug and his wife are both in need of a fitness overhaul and he does not want his baby girl to grow up the same way.

He isn't really sure why he signed up to be a Coach, but he knows he wants to make a change. In fact, he signed up to run a half marathon in November and he just started P90X and he's drinking Shakeology! (I find that hugely inspirational. A half-marathon?!?! That's amazing!)

Like all of us, Doug has had some ups and downs, some false starts and some lack of consistency. But he knows he needs to make a change, and that is the first step on the path. Here are some of his questions:

Q: How do you get past that "I am lazy and I don't want to push play" phase?

Consistency. Schedule your workouts. Use WOWY to plan your workouts and connect with others and if you need a little motivation, support is only a click away. I have to get up and get my workout done and out of the way first thing in the morning, or else it won't get done. I don't give myself room to make excuses. Commit to yourself, "I will do this."

I have to have music when I workout. I have a playlist of songs that get me amped up and motivate me to tap into my inner fire that keeps me going. For me, it's a lot easier to get lost in the music than it is to tick off the seconds and minutes until the workout is over.

I've said before, there are days when I wake up and don't feel like it. And I think of Beachbody Coaches and the amazing transformations in the infomercials. And I ask myself if they ever felt the same way. And I'm sure they did - but they got over it, they put in the work and they got the results. This whole dialogue takes about 20 seconds and then I am up and at 'em. I just think of how it feels to have completed the workout, to be dripping sweat, out of breath and tired, but to know I've already accomplished something that moves me closer to my fitness goal. The only way to get that feeling is to push Play and get it done!

Q: I hate to-do lists, but I know they are a good thing. How do you use them?

Well, Chalene Johnson is a big proponent of the to-do lists and so am I. Whether it's daily or weekly, figure out what you want to achieve and put it down. Then take great satisfaction from being able to cross items off as you complete them. I even go so far as to put my water consumption down.

It gives you a visual reminder of what you've already done and what's left to do so you can stay focused. There are great software programs that allow you do sync to-do lists and goals, healthy shopping lists, notes, motivation quotes, etc. on your computer and mobile devices so you always have them close at hand. (I use Evernote - Chalene turned me on to it and it's awesome.)

Q: How I do stay on track and follow through with my commitment?

Decide. Commit. Succeed. You have already decided to do it. You've committed to the half marathon, to P90X, to Shakeology. In order to succeed, you need to engage your friends and family and ask them for their support and encouragement. you need them to help keep you accountable so you can stay on track and see the success you want.

Ask your wife to join you on the journey to be your accountability partner. That might make it easier and will help you both model healthy behaviors and adopt new ways of thinking that you can pass on to your beautiful baby girl as she grows up.

Surround yourself with supporters, not naysayers and haters. If they think you'll fail and you won't follow through on it, let them think it, but don't buy into that negativity. Just think of how great it is going to feel when you cross the finish line of that half marathon and prove them all wrong. (The phrases "I told you so!" and "In your face!" spring to mind.)

You have 53,000 supporters already with your fellow Team Beachbody Coaches! Reach out to them, connect with them. Many of the ones that you find intimidating because of the amazing results they've achieved have been exactly where you are. Let them inspire and motivate you, not intimidate you.

This is your journey. It's a lifestyle, not a project, so like Tony says, "just do your best and forget the rest." It's not going to be easy, but it can be fun, fulfilling and an amazing opportunity for personal growth you never thought possible. I'm on my journey, so take it from one who knows.

Thanks to Doug for his email and to Carl and Team Beachbody Coaches for their support. Like I said, I'm no expert, but I'm happy to share what worked for me. I hope it helps and I look forward to celebrating your success, Doug! I'm down another 2.4lbs, for a total weight loss of 64lbs! Not mad at that!

Wanna Star In Our "Be A Coach" Promo? The Deadline Is March 9th!

2011-03-04T14:34:00.000-08:00

***There is still time to get your submission in for our "Be A Coach" promo - but the deadline is coming up fast, so don't delay! Upload your submission video or mail it to us directly - and don't forget to include your signed release!***

We need YOU!

As a Team Beachbody Coach, you are the best at telling the story about this business.

It's not about us. It's not about celebrity trainers. It's REALLY about people like you who get the word out, who help people every day, and we want you to deliver that message!

You could be featured in our new "Be A Coach" promo video that will be seen everywhere, including on our product DVD's, on the web, on 3rd party tools, and maybe on a national TV spot!

All you have to do to be part of this casting call is submit your audition video by March 9th! All coaches will be reading the same script to camera, so the playing field is even. We will be editing together moments from multiple coaches, so many people have a shot at being included!

Click HERE to download the "Be A Coach Promo" script and easy-to-follow shooting guide. It walks you through it step-by-step.

Shoot your video, upload it to our server or send it in, along with your signed release and - BOOM! - you could be featured in this new promo video!

So download the script and guide, fire up your video camera, take care to light yourself well, SMILE, and send us your audition!

Here's an example of what we're going for:

Team Beachbody Is Going To Africa!

2011-03-03T08:23:00.000-08:00

Team Beachbody is about people helping people. That's why it was a no-brainer to work with Raincatcher to help people all over the globe by providing them with clean, safe drinking water.

Thanks to the growth of Team Beachbody, we have been able to donate over $280,000 to help Raincatcher.org install rainwater harvesting systems and water storage tanks in the regions where people desperately need it.

Now, Shakeology ingredient hunter Darin Olien is going to Africa with Raincatcher on an expedition sponsored by Team Beachbody to install systems in Kenya and Uganda. Check out the details of their trip here and see how you're helping save lives by building your Coach business.

RainCatcher planning Africa trip for March 2011 from RainCatcher on Vimeo.

Please know that in addition to the lives of people that you connect with every day as a Coach, you are also touching - and saving - lives around the globe. That's teamwork and Team Beachbody at work!

WOWY Winners Sign In To Cash In!

2011-02-28T10:11:00.001-08:00

It's March and that means Spring is coming - and so is the countdown to swimsuit season! You need some extra incentive to get bikini ready? How about some cold, hard cash from the WOWY Super Gym? What other gym gives you can give you greenbacks and prizes just for getting fit?!?

Simply sign into the WOWY Super Gym and track your workout! It can be any physical activity - it doesn't have to be a Beachbody fitness program - you just need to be a member!

You can build your personal profile, plan your healthy meals and even find workout buddies to give you the support and motivation you need to stay on track and get ready to strut your stuff on the beach in just a few short months!

Check out the most recent winners in WOWY:

2/13 Amanda Scoby won $300

2/14 Janice Brickwood won $300

2/15 Shawn Powell won $1,000

2/16 Cory Lawrence won $300

2/17 Christine Bruske-Hitch won an Apple iPod Touch

2/18 Melanie Anderson won $300

2/19 Lisa Boydstun won an Apple iPod Touch

2/20 Christina Jaeger won $300

2/21 Richard Nagle won an Apple iPod Touch

2/22 Malone Tuten won $300

2/23 Shayne Tarrance won $1,000

2/24 Amy Friedman won $300

2/25 Joe Poliseno won an Apple iPod Touch

2/26 Scott Shoup won $300

2/27 Camille Cooper won $1,000

Plus, our Beachbody employees get fit with WOWY too! We're giving $50 each day to a randomly selected employee winner for working out with WOWY. Congrats to these Beachbody Employee WOWY Winners:

2/14 Elizabeth Brion

2/15 Carrie Dobro

2/16 Kevin Huang

2/17 Lisa Lyons

2/18 Ryan Amasaki

2/19 Lauren Gallgher

2/20 Brad Ramberg

2/21 Cesar Sagastume

2/22 Jeanette Corcuera

2/23 Dominique Tan

2/24 Lynette Perkins

2/25 Den Krischer

2/26 Alexis Beamon

2/27 Steve Winshel

2/28 Angela Dobbins

These people logged into the WOWY Super Gym to lose weight, get fit and find support - and they won big just for doing it! You could be next, but you've gotta be a member of Team Beachbody and log into WOWY to be in the game! You can't win if you don't sign in!

Total Wellness Trandformation: Hank's Journey - Miles To Go

2011-02-26T10:40:00.000-08:00

The Diary Of The Next 50lb Weight Loss

Hank here.

What happened to this week? You factor in a holiday and an extra day off and you've got a very short week in which to get a lot done! It was short and sweet and kind of a blur.

It's Oscar weekend and people are talking about which stars have the best bodies and what their fitness regimen is and how they maintain it. A friend of mine said, "Well, if my job was to look good on camera and have a smokin' body, I'd have a team of trainers, too! I'd be in the gym 4 hours a day, just like all these celebs."

I chuckled, because I think that a lot of people share that same perception; that it takes an entire team to craft and maintain a fit, toned, camera-ready body. Not always true. It can be as simple as a DVD player, some discipline and the right tools. I know for a fact that many celebrities, athletes and people in the public eye use Beachbody programs instead of a team of trainers. They use them because they work.

But, in order to get the results, you have to put in the work. I tell myself this daily. As I said last week, it isn't easy, it's not always fun, but it will pay off. If you're disciplined, if you eat clean, if you commit to it, then you'll reap the benefits.

Here's an example: I went to see a friend's band play the other night, so I figured I'd eat at the club, since I didn't have a chance to go home first. We sat down and I looked at the menu and there was very little in the way of healthy options that would keep me on track. So I asked the waiter if I could get the burger plain & protein style and swap out the fries for a mixed green salad. He assured me that was no problem. When our food came out, I had a burger fully loaded on a huge brioche bun and a mountain of fries - but no salad. Uh-oh.

Now, it looked good, but I found myself disappointed first and foremost because there I was, trying to be diligent about eating clean and I was getting no help from the restaurant. It was very busy and our poor waiter was slammed, so instead of sending it back, I just performed a little quick surgery.

Away went the bun, all the mayo and sauce got scraped off, the lettuce got salvaged and - presto - my protein style burger! The fries went uneaten and, thanks to some quick thinking, I stayed on track. I realized after the fact that it didn't really occur to me to just eat it as it was, fries and all. Not too long ago, that would not have been the case, so I'll mark that in the "progress" column.

I've changed my thinking, my habits, my behaviors. I seek out healthier options, I cook at home more than I go out - and that's healthier for me and my wallet. I feel like I'm on my way. It's all part of the journey. I'm getting there, but as the saying goes, "we've got miles to go before we rest." I'm down another 2.2lbs, which brings my total weight loss to 61.6lbs! Wow.

Time for my workout and Shakeology!

Until next time,
Hank

Footnote from Carl: That story of the burger showing up is herculean. I don't know if I would have had that kind of discipline. Wow. Hank, man, you are a rock! Well done, and here's to knocking down the next 50!

Featured Coach Success Story - Paul Cravey

2011-02-25T06:58:00.000-08:00

Featured Success Story - Paul Cravey

Team Beachbody is all about people helping people. Our comprehensive programs make it easy to have no excuses for getting fit. They take the guesswork out of eating clean and living lean and they are versatile enough to fit into any lifestyle...even if you're on active duty in the U.S. Military!

Check out this success story from Star Diamond Coach, Paul Cravey:

My name is Paul Cravey. I am a Beachbody Star Diamond Coach and wanted to share my story with you...

I'm an Army Officer currently stationed on Oahu Hawaii. In January 2009, I did my first round of P90X. Then, after helping several more friends through the program and I became a Beachbody Coach in May of 2009 .

Though I dabbled, I didn't begin to actively Coach until September 2009, when I was deployed to Afghanistan. As commander of a Combat Advisor Team there, my time was very limited. But I made the time for my 3rd round of P90X with one of my troops who needed the support at 5:00AM everyday. Plus, I dedicated 30 minutes of my day to building my Beachbody business virtually, via Facebook, email and the message boards.

My upline Diamond Coach Mike Meads, as well as my upline Star Diamonds Mike & Tami French were extremely supportive of me throughout my 12-month deployment. I changed the lives of a number of people in Afghanistan - civilians, soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Canadian soldiers - with face to face workouts, plus I started of a Fit Club at FOB Walton near the volatile Kandahar City. (This Fit Club is still running today!)

Simultaneously, I built my business with coaches from my message board, Facebook and the Beachbody Customer Lead Program. I actually have more civilian coaches now than military ones. Within 12 months while deployed to Afghanistan, I went from zero active coaches to Diamond rank. Upon my return home to Oahu, I was one star diamond within 60 days and Team Inertia continues to grow as part of Team Hawaii.

I have two real keys to success:

It's not about me. I paid this fitness gift forward to anyone who wanted it. I enabled their success. Regardless of who they were and where they were located, I made their physical fitness and well being my priority. The signup of Coaches came from those who appreciated that gift and wanted to pay it forward themselves. I signed a few coaches who were about the money, but they're never as successful as those who follow the "fitness first" model. I do believe in Karma and if you make this business about your clients and not yourself, it will pay you back in spades.

Use all the knives in the drawer. I didn't have the option to interact and share the Beachbody opportunities face-to-face with people in everyday life. I was often gone for a week or two at a time with no computer contact. My upline supported me and I used every minute of social media I had to the max. I made videos of us doing P90X & Insanity and posted them to You Tube, Facebook and our Message Board. I ran a very active message board and I streamed my fitness experience.

Once I returned to Oahu it seemed easy compared to that. Now I've added monthly booths at fitness events, fit clubs and our own Team call with a 90 Days to Diamond Group just around the corner.

I went Diamond in less than 12 months while in Afghanistan on a combat tour. Then Star Diamond in 60 days. There are no excuses! i went from zero dollars per month to over $1,000 per month on average. Though I love leading soldiers and flying attack helicopters with all my heart, Beachbody will likely one day replace this career.

The potential is amazing. Even if it doesn't, it will by me a house on the North Shore of Oahu. This I know. In the meantime, I will use Beachbody to bring my troops to a higher level of fitness and durability over the next couple of years.

That's my story, and I'm stickin to it!

Two Weeks From Tomorrow I Will Be On This

2011-02-24T14:02:00.001-08:00

Toot toot!

Tanks A Lot!

2011-02-24T06:16:00.000-08:00

We have given over $280,000 to Raincatcher.org so they could install water "catcher" tanks at schools in Africa and provide filtration systems to Haiti as they hit a brutal crisis in available drinking water.

The efforts of Mark Armfield and Jack Rose are amazing and selfless. And they were so enthusiastic about the contributions of Team Beachbody that they went ahead and signed up as a non-profit coach as well!

And it's great to see how coaches are embracing this relief effort. I had dinner with a coach last week who works with high net worth financial guys, and when they ask him for fitness advice (and generally are not inclined to participate in the coach business) he asks them to donate to RainCatchers in exchange for his advice!

Water tanks have been installed. 12 schools already have rainwater harvesting systems and water storage tanks plus the guys have distributed 1,500 water filters, buckets and portable rain catching systems.

Now they are working on supplying water to the next ten schools and implementing an education program around the importance of water filtration and the systems that have been installed.

Exciting things are happening, and the big heart of Team Beachbody grows bigger by the day!

Scout It Out Leaderboards - The Home Stretch For February!

2011-02-21T09:06:00.000-08:00

There's only one week left in February's "Scout It Out" Challenge! Will you be one of the Top 3 Success Club qualifiers from each month* in February who lead in Success Club points and gets to cast their vote on where the 2012 Success Club Incentive Trip will be?

Do you like The Canadian Rockies, snow and beautiful mountain vistas? Then you need to be in the Top 3 in February, so you can join us in Banff & Lake Louise, Canada for our luxury site inspection! This Wilderness Adventure will have it all; skiing, snowmobiling and sledding, plus luxurious spa treatments and fine dining at one of the world's most majestic resorts, The Fairmont Banff Springs Resort.

Subject to review of overall qualifications at the end of the month, J. Bradley is in 1st place with Wayne Wyatt in 2nd. Kenyon Sills moves into 3rd, January "Scout" winner Josh Spencer is in 4th, while Jon Goodman is in 5th. It will be interesting to see who makes a run before the week is through!

First Name	Last Name	Success Club Points	Rank
J.	Bradley	73	1
Wayne	Wyatt	41	2
Kenyon	Sills	27	3
Josh	Spencer	19	4
Jon	Goodman	18	5
Jeannie	Young	16	6
Judd	Welte	13	7
Victor	Csakany	13	7
Paul	Lancaster	12	8
Anthony	Furtado	12	8
Christine	Dwyer	11	9
Monica	Ward	10	10
Lisa	Jahred	10	10
Joel	Sydanmaa	10	10
Adam	King	10	10
Megan	Hanson	10	10
Brad	Gibala	10	10
Stacie	Miller	10	10
Holly	Meredith	9	11
Lora	Smith	9	11
Hillary	Kelly	9	11
Danielle	Hinson	9	11
Lois	Street	9	11
Jon	Walden	9	11
Linda	Hodnett	9	11
Amy	Beeman	9	11

*Results are as of 2/18/2011 and are pending final verification that all qualifications have been met.

We still have one week of February left, so there's still time! Keep building your team, earn those Success Club points and qualify for Success Club 5 or Success Club 10 and you might help us decide where we go to celebrate your success in 2012!

In order to qualify for the Challenge you must,

(a) Meet the Success Club 5 or Success Club 10 Qualifications for one of the Qualification Periods within the Challenge Period, and

(b) Be one of the top three (3) highest overall Success Club Point earners within the Qualification Period in which you have met Success Club 5 or 10 qualifications.

Full Success Club Challenge Official Rules, including how to earn Success Club Points, qualifications for Success Club 5 and Success Club 10 rewards, and a full description of Success Club rewards are available at:

http://www.beachbodycoach.com/uploads/fckeditor/mdbody/File/downloads/2010_success_club_challenge_rules_v011310.pdf

Total Wellness Transformation: Hank's Journey - It Ain't Easy

2011-02-19T09:03:00.000-08:00

Hank here!

I've had something on my mind for awhile and I need to vent. I don't know about you, but I've been noticing more and more ads for medical weight loss procedures - they're everywhere. On TV, billboards, bus stops, radio, online. Heck, even the buses themselves are plastered with huge ads for surgical centers waiting to give you the lap band or gastric bypass procedure. And it kinda bugs me. (And not just because the jingle gets stuck in my head.)

I'm not passing judgment on those who choose that option. I just think it's a perceived quick and easy fix for a complex problem... and then what?

Like you, I am embracing a healthier lifestyle and striving to improve my quality of life. But it ain't easy and it ain't quick. It takes discipline to eat clean and workout every day, but the results I'm seeing are worth it.

In one of the commercials urging you to let your new life begin by getting the lap band procedure, they show a woman who lost a tremendous amount of weight in a very short time and can now play and be active with her children. Congrats on the weight loss, but when they show her in the park playing with her kids, the kids are unfit and uninterested.

I have to wonder what kind of a message that sends to them? What if parents modeled a healthy lifestyle, clean eating and kept kids active instead of resorting to drastic invasive surgical procedures? How about a different lifestyle change? That's the kind of change Beachbody is making in the world to End The Trend.

Beachbody doesn't offer a miracle solution. No magic pill to make you shed the pounds, no super vibrating dumbbell to shake off the weight. What Beachbody does is give you the tools to succeed. There's just one catch - you have got to put in the work!

With Beachbody programs, you get support at every turn. You know what to do, when to do it, what to shop for, what to eat and when - there is no guesswork. But you will need to put in plenty of work. You need to show up, to stay focused and committed. It isn't easy, but nothing worth doing ever is, right?

If you haven't seen the new P90X show "The Reason" - watch it! Carl gave you the world premiere a few days ago, right here on his blog, so check it out. These stories are amazing and inspirational. People have transformed their bodies, their health and their lives. It wasn't a quick fix and it wasn't easy, but each one of them will agree it was worth it.

Whatever program or fitness regimen you choose, do what works for you and stay committed.

I had a busy week and now I am enjoying a few days of vacation from work, not from my goals. I'm down another 4lbs, bringing my total weight loss to 59.4lbs! I'm still eating clean, enjoying Shakeology and I already hit it hard this morning and got my workout done, so now I can enjoy the rest of my day and long weekend. I hope you do the same.

Until next time,
Hank

(Sorry about the sweat on the scale. I told you I hit it hard this morning!)

World Premiere Of P90X: The Reason!

2011-02-17T15:59:00.000-08:00

The new P90X show "The Reason" starts airing this weekend, but I'm not going to make you wait that long. You get the world exclusive premier right here, right now!

Check out all three segments and watch the amazing testimonials from our customers who overcame the excuses, and give us a glimpse into their lives as they speak candidly and share the reason that made them decide to make a major change, commit to following P90X program...and ultimately succeed.

PART 1

PART 2

PART 3

With success stories from soccer moms to rock stars, P90X has already helped millions of people change their bodies and their lives - and thanks to the hard work of our Team Beachbody coaches, this fitness revolution is just getting started!

If you're done making excuses and you're ready to join the P90X revolution and transform your body, your health and your life in just 90 days, then go to P09X.com. Get it, and bring it!

The Beachbody 400

2011-02-16T13:41:00.000-08:00

No it's not a NASCAR race!

We recently celebrated a milestone here at Beachbody... Last week we crossed the threshold of our 400th full-time Beachbody employee, plus we're celebrating having over $400MM in annual revenue in 2010!

In order to handle Team Beachbody's growth, we are constantly adding to our ranks, recruiting top talent in every area of the company. Once upon a time, all our employees fit in one single office. (We fit into a Volkswagon, for that matter)

Now, we are over 400 employees strong, working together to support you as you build your Coach business and we make our Core Purpose a reality!

Beachbody President and Co-Founder, Jon Congdon and I gathered the "Dudes" at headquarters to celebrate the milestone:

Open Auditions Continue!

2011-02-15T11:09:00.000-08:00

We want you to star in our new "Be A Coach" promo video!

That's why we are extending the deadline to submit your video until March 9th!

As a Team Beachbody Coach, you are the best at telling the story about this business. You could be featured in our new "Be A Coach" promo video that will be seen everywhere, including on our product DVD's, on the web, on 3rd party tools, and maybe on a national TV spot!

All you have to do to be part of this casting call is submit your audition video by March 9th!

All coaches will be reading the same script to camera, so the playing field is even. We will be editing together moments from multiple coaches, so many people have a shot at being included!

Click HERE to download the "Be A Coach Promo" script and easy-to-follow shooting guide. It walks you through it step-by-step.

Shoot your video, upload it to our server or send it in, along with your signed release and - BOOM! - you could be featured in this new promo video!

If you have trouble uploading your audition video to the FTP server, feel free to send it to us via snail mail as outlined in the shooting guide!

To get an idea of what we're going for, take a look at this video. It was the same structure, where multiple people read the same script, and we took a line from each and assembled it into one awesome WOWY promo:

Feel The Love With WOWY - Weekly Winners!

2011-02-14T12:33:00.001-08:00

Are you feeling the love this February? Well, the WOWY Super Gym can show you some love in the form of cold, hard cash and prizes just for getting fit!

Simply sign into the WOWY Super Gym and track your workout! It can be any physical activity - it doesn't have to be a Beachbody fitness program - you just need to be a member!

You can build your personal profile, plan your healthy meals and even find workout buddies to give you the support and motivation you need to stay on track.

Check out the most recent winners of some WOWY love:

2/6 Carey Culver won $1,000

2/7 Allan Mackiewicz won $300

2/8 Ann Murphy won $300

2/9 Tiease Ammamoo won $300

2/10 Rickey Chavez won an Apple iPod Touch

2/11 Christine Kozachuck won an Apple iPod Touch

2/12 Mauricio Martinez won $300

Plus, our Beachbody employees get fit with WOWY too! We're giving $50 each day to a randomly selected employee winner for working out with WOWY. Congrats to this week's Beachbody Employee WOWY Winners:

2/7 Elizabeth Brion

2/8 Chika Roulet

2/9 Jennifer Bentz

2/10 Jake Brunelle

2/11 Keith Queen

2/12 Denise Needham

2/13 Steve Winshel

These people logged into the WOWY Super Gym to lose weight, get fit and find support - and they won big just for doing it! You could be next, but you've gotta be a member of Team Beachbody and log into WOWY to be in the game! You can't win if you don't sign in!

"Scout It Out" Leaderboards - February Halfway Point!

2011-02-14T09:02:00.000-08:00

We're at the halfway point of February's "Scout It Out" Challenge! Will you be one of the 3 coaches in February who lead in Success Club points and gets to help us decide where the 2012 Success Club Incentive Trip will be?

We're taking the top 3 Success Club qualifiers from each month* in January, February and March to help us "Scout It Out" for us on our luxury site inspection trips!

If you're in the Top 3 in February, you'll be going to Banff & Lake Louise, Canada! The Canadian Rockies will serve as the backdrop for your Beachbody Wilderness Adventure, including skiing, snowmobiling and sledding, plus luxurious spa treatments and fine dining at one of the world's most majestic resorts, The Fairmont Banff Springs Resort.

9 Coaches total, plus their guests will enjoy 4 day, 3 night luxury vacations (3 winners will go to each one of these choice locations). If you win, you'll get the star treatment as you help decide which will be deemed worthy of pampering our Coaches in 2012. Once the scouting trips are complete and we get feedback from everyone, the final location will be announced at Summit 2011.

Currently, J. Bradley is in 1st place with Wayne Wyatt in 2nd. Josh Spencer is in 3rd, but he already won in January, so that's good news for Kenyon Sills and Jeannie Young, who are tied for 4th! Victor Csakany is in 5th place, while Anthony Furtado is in 6th. Then we have an 11-way tie for 7th place. I wonder how long that's going to hold? (My bet is we'll see some people break out of the pack for next week's rankings!) How do your Success Club points stack up against this week's leaderboard?:

First Name	Last Name	Total SC Points	Rank
J.	Bradley	52	1
Wayne	Wyatt	30	2
Josh	Spencer	16	3
Kenyon	Sills	13	4
Jeannie	Young	13	4
Victor	Csakany	12	5
Anthony	Furtado	10	6
Holly	Meredith	8	7
Blake	Warrington	8	7
Lora	Smith	8	7
Rovil	Mojar	8	7
Paul	Lancaster	8	7
Stacie	Miller	8	7
Megan	Hanson	8	7
Monica	Gray	8	7
Jon	Goodman	8	7
Michelle	Myers	8	7
Adam	King	8	7
Kathy	Pellissier	7	8
Dallas	Carter	7	8
Colleen	Linder	7	8
Rhonda	Bates	7	8

*Results are as of 2/11/2011 and are pending final verification that all qualifications have been met.

We still have half of February left, so there's still time! Keep building your team, earn those Success Club points and qualify for Success Club 5 or Success Club 10 and you might help us decide where we go to celebrate your success in 2012!

In order to qualify for the Challenge you must,

(a) Meet the Success Club 5 or Success Club 10 Qualifications for one of the Qualification Periods within the Challenge Period, and

(b) Be one of the top three (3) highest overall Success Club Point earners within the Qualification Period in which you have met Success Club 5 or 10 qualifications.

http://www.beachbodycoach.com/uploads/fckeditor/mdbody/File/downloads/2010_success_club_challenge_rules_v011310.pdf

Total Wellness Transformation: Hank's Journey - Love

2011-02-12T09:50:00.000-08:00

The Diary Of The Next 50lb Weight Loss

Hank here.

I had a great week - it flew by because it was so busy. At work, time doesn't seem to exist. I'm at my desk by 8:00am, I look up and it's 1:00pm, then I blink and it's 6:00pm. Time flies when you get to do what you love!

Speaking of which, I'm thinking about love this week - and not just because it's Valentine's Day. I'm grateful for the love in my life - old and new. The love of and for my friends, family and colleagues that has always been there. More importantly, I'm grateful for the newfound love of better health, of clean eating, of increased strength and just being more in touch with myself.

I love getting up early, working out hard and getting it out of the way. I love being able to push myself every day to do a little more, a little better. It allows me - no, it empowers me - to start my day on a high note, to already accomplish something before I even leave the house.

I love eating clean. It's great to be able to go out to restaurants and proactively make healthy choices instead of being tempted by the bad stuff. It's also great because every once in awhile, if I want a treat, I can have one because I'm working hard and it keeps me on track. Thanks to lack of time and discipline, a burger and fries used to be the go-to meal. Now, they are a rare treat at the occasional reward meal, but frankly, I don't really have the craving for it anymore.

I love having to buy new clothes because my old ones are literally hanging off of me. I love seeing muscle grow, develop and take shape. I love feeling stronger, having more energy and more clarity.

I love the small validation I get when I run into people who haven't seen me in awhile and react to the progress I'm making. It makes it easier not to focus on the numbers on the scale and get frustrated by the little things. I may not notice the changes or think they are as drastic as they apparently are, but others are noticing.

I love being able to stay strong and focused. There are days when that alarm goes off well before the sun is up and the last thing I want to do is get up and workout. Instead of hitting the snooze bar, I take a moment to give myself a pep talk. I remind myself that no, it's not going to be easy - it takes work and discipline to achieve something.

I think about the results I've already achieved and the results I'm working toward. I ask myself "if I choose to skip it today, how will I feel mid-morning?" Then I decide that I don't want to disappoint myself and I get up and hit it hard. I think about all the Team Beachbody Coaches out there and all the people they are inspiring and helping and that gives me the fire I need. And this whole internal dialogue takes about 30 seconds. (I know because I just had this dialogue this morning, ha-ha.)

And I love the feeling of finishing my workout and looking in the mirror while I brush my teeth and feeling accomplished because I showed up, I put in the work and I am enjoying the rewards of all that hard work.

So I encourage you to celebrate the love in your life - especially the love for yourself. It's been a game-changer for me. Speaking of which, I'm changing the game up a little this week. Instead of focusing on the numbers on the scale, I'll tell you that my pant size has dropped 8 inches in the waist.

I was trying on jeans this week and was shocked to see that I had to keep going back and getting smaller and smaller sizes because I've lost so much weight. My body is transforming to the point that I even had to change fits. Loose fit jeans left me swimming, so it's now regular and boot-cut fit for me.

I hope you have a great week ahead. Remember to celebrate yourself and all the love in your life!

Until next time,
Hank

Scout It Out February Leaderboards!

2011-02-09T10:43:00.000-08:00

Where will we go to celebrate your success in 2012? We're torn between The Three C's: Caribbean, Canada or Cabo, so we figured we'd better scope 'em all out. Then we said, "why not take some Coaches along with us?"

For the first time ever, we're giving YOU the chance to help us choose the location for the 2012 Success Club Incentive Trip!

We're taking the top 3 Success Club qualifiers from each month* in January, February and March to accompany us on our luxury site inspection scouting trips! Plus, they'll get to bring a guest! It's like another whole incentive trip to choose the incentive trip!

9 Coaches total, plus their guests will enjoy 4 day, 3 night luxury vacations (3 winners will go to each one of these choice locations). If you win, you'll get the star treatment as you help decide which will be deemed worthy of pampering our Coaches in 2012. Once the scouting trips are complete and we get feedback from everyone, the final location will be announced at Summit 2011.

Will you be one of the 3 coaches in February who helps us decide where the 2012 Success Club Incentive Trip will be? If so, you'll be going to Banff & Lake Louise, Canada! The Canadian Rockies will serve as the backdrop for your Beachbody Wilderness Adventure, including skiiing, snowmobiling and sledding, plus luxurious spa treatments and fine dining at one of the world's most majestic resorts, The Fairmont Banff Springs Resort.

We will be posting leaderboards of the top Success Club qualifiers* to see who's in the running. How do you stack up against this week's leaderboard?:

First Name	Last Name	Success Club Points	Rank
J.	Bradley	28	1
Victor	Csakany	11	2
Kenyon	Sills	9	3
Jeannie	Young	9	3
Michelle	Myers	8	4
Anthony	Furtado	8	4
Paul	Lancaster	7	5
Stacie	Miller	7	5
Megan	Hanson	7	5
Geraldine	Christie	6	6
Damien	Graeff	6	6
Tessa	Savage	6	6
Adam	King	6	6
Lauren	Kamashian	5	7
Fran	Patoskie	5	7
Melanie	Bolen	5	7
Catherine	L'Heureux	5	7
Fred	Andalora	5	7
Rovil	Mojar	5	7
Dallas	Carter	5	7
Edward	Ochoa	5	7

*Results are as of 2/6/2011 and are pending final verification that all qualifications have been met.

We're only one week into February, so it's anybody's game! Keep building your team, earn those Success Club points and qualify for Success Club 5 or Success Club 10 and you might help us decide where we go to celebrate your success in 2012!

In order to qualify for the Challenge you must,

(a) Meet the Success Club 5 or Success Club 10 Qualifications for one of the Qualification Periods within the Challenge Period, and

(b) Be one of the top three (3) highest overall Success Club Point earners within the Qualification Period in which you have met Success Club 5 or 10 qualifications.

http://www.beachbodycoach.com/uploads/fckeditor/mdbody/File/downloads/2010_success_club_challenge_rules_v011310.pdf

Get Fit, Get Paid! Weekly WOWY Winners!

2011-02-09T10:30:00.000-08:00

The WOWY Super Gym helps you track your fitness - PLUS, you can win great cash and prizes just for getting fit! Does your gym do that for you? Ours does!

Simply sign into the WOWY Super Gym and track your workout! It can be any physical activity - it doesn't have to be a Beachbody fitness program - you just need to be a member!

You can build your personal profile, plan your healthy meals and even find workout buddies to give you the support and motivation you need to stay on track.

Check out our most recent winners:

1/30 Payton Poole won $2,000

1/31 Justin Bevins won $600

2/1 Shawn Powell won an Apple iPod Touch

2/2 Derek Nicholson won $300

2/3 Chris Dietz won $300

2/4 Angela Jones won an Apple iPod Touch

2/5 Gabriela Rivera won $1,000

Plus, our Beachbody employees get fit with WOWY too! We're giving $50 each day to a randomly selected employee winner for working out with WOWY. Congrats to this week's Beachbody Employee WOWY Winners:

1/31 Rashmi Prasad

2/1 Michelle Dante

2/2 Brandon Goetz

2/3 Cedric Jones

2/4 Leah Norris

2/5 Elizabeth Brion

2/6 Jennifer Bentz

These people logged into the WOWY Super Gym to lose weight, get fit and find support - and they won big just for doing it! You could be next, but you've gotta be a member of Team Beachbody and log into WOWY to be in the game! You can't win if you don't sign in!

"Hello, This Is My Self Talking"

2011-02-09T09:05:00.000-08:00

A couple people asked me where I get these quotes I post on Twitter and Facebook, like today:

"Where is your competitive spirit? Are you committed to achieving something TODAY? Don't settle for "taking it easy" - Go for it! Because there is no such thing as "easy". Challenge will find you at whatever level you are operating. So put your fight into creating the amazing life you want, not into simply trying to avoid pain."

I confess: This is usually my own internal dialogue which happens on days when I need to adjust my perspective or attitude. I post those thoughts on the social platform to cement the concepts for myself, and so anyone else who might need a kick start also gets the benefit, should they find any. That's the "Team" part of Team Beachbody.

Too often people look at me and assume "He's the CEO so he's always got it all together". Not true. I am human just like you, figuring it out day by day, morning my morning. Like most people, I have to constantly work at keeping a positive attitude in the midst of challenges, set backs, and silly stuff like getting to morning meetings on days when my daughter misses the bus.

And just like you, I get inspiration and education both from reading about how you deal with challenge and sharing how I rally.

That's why I am always so impressed when someone gets great results with our programs or breaks through as a coach. I know how much work it takes. It's not easy for anyone. That's why we want the people who are on the path to a healthier lifestyle to get rewarded when they inspire others to do the same. They stopped 'thinking' about losing weight and instead got their head straight, and did the work.

Success takes work. There is no way around it. And it takes a conscious approach to managing your attitude so you refuse to give up and you work in a way that attracts positive people. You need to manage the culture of yourself, so you create a positive culture around you.

So I hope my internal dialogue as I made breakfast this morning might help you. It certainly helped me. Just like for you, it always comes down to how I take action and how I manage my attitude. Today, this is how I managed mine;

"Where is your competitive spirit? Are you committed to achieving something TODAY? Don't settle for "taking it easy" - Go for it! Because there is no such thing as "easy". Challenge will find you at whatever level you are operating. So put your fight into creating the amazing life you want, not into simply trying to avoid pain."

Beachbody on iTunes: Subscribe To The Beachbody Podcast!

2011-02-07T11:36:00.000-08:00

Do you want a quick, easy new way to share the benefits of Shakeology and help build your Coach business? Then I've got good news for you...Beachbody has launched an official Beachbody Podcast!

The Official Beachbody Podcast is now available FREE on iTunes! Subscribe now and download the podcast to your mobile device, MP3 player and computer so you can use it as yet another great tool when reaching out to people and sharing the Coaching opportunity!

We've taken testimonials from our "100 Doctors Don't Lie" video and have broken them down into brief episodes to highlight the benefits of Shakeology. The first three episodes are up now and we will be adding content on a regular basis.

This is another great way to share Shakeology with people and build your business. Just go to iTunes and subscribe to ensure that you automatically get new content as it's released! (Did we mention our podcast is FREE?) Then tell everyone you know to do the subscribe too!

Fire up your iPod and rock out to The Official Beachbody Podcast now!

Total Wellness Transformation: Hank's Journey - The Next Leg

2011-02-05T09:28:00.000-08:00

The Diary Of The Next 50lb Weight Loss

Hank here.

I hope you had a great week - it was an extremely busy one for me, but it flew by. I rested last weekend, per doctor's orders...but I was back with a vengeance this week, attacking my workouts hard each morning.

I have to thank Carl for his footnote from last week's blog entry. It ties in nicely with what I want to say this week. I've said it before: this is a journey. Numbers on the scale are just mile markers along the way.

Success is measured in the fact that I feel better and my health has improved. That people I haven't seen in awhile notice the progress. That I have to keep getting smaller clothes. That my doctor was so impressed by my progress and the overall improvement of my health that he now wants to be a Coach after I brought him some Shakeology packets and the "Doctors Don't Lie" DVD.

So last week was a milestone, surpassing 50lbs lost. It was a great day, but the next day was even better because it started the next leg of the journey. Each day is a chance to nourish my body, to move it and fuel it and make it stronger. As Carl said, I don't have a specific finish line in mind because, well...this is a lifestyle transformation. It's ongoing, it's not going to finish. But I am all about enjoying the journey.

It's Super Bowl weekend, which used to mean a marathon of overindulgence in some of the worst foods imaginable. But Carl has proclaimed Monday, February 7th National Before Day! I'm going to get a jump start on it by bringing some healthy Super Bowl food to the big party. This year, it's a whole new perspective!

Instead of the fattening dips that add calories left and right, I'm making mine out of Greek yogurt seasoned with cilantro, basil, garlic and chili powder. Instead of chips and crackers, I'm letting fresh veggies bring the crunch to the party.

Here's another great snack that satisfies the salty/savory cravings on game day:

Take some raw almonds and toss them in a mixing bowl. Spray them with a little bit of cooking spray or olive oil (just enough to coat them as you stir them up).

Now, use your spices to create the flavors you want. Cracked black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon - whatever your taste is - and sprinkle the spices over the almonds until they are coated.
Then, pop them onto a baking sheet and roast them in the over at 300 degrees for about 12 minutes. Low sodium, high in nutrients and flavor!

For dessert, I'm making frozen Shakeology pops. Chocolate and Greenberry. Mix it up with your favorite ingredients, then fill up some popsicle molds and throw them in the freezer. When everyone is enjoying the chocolate-y goodness or the tangy zip of Greenberry, you can take that opportunity to share Shakeology because, of course, you will have packets and info on hand! (HINT.)

If you want to kick off National Before Day early and not get derailed, don't be afraid to bring your own healthy food the party. You can still enjoy the fun, the cheering and the festivity, but odds are, you won't be feeling as awful as most people will on Monday, after they consume junk for hours on end.

That's where I'm at this week. I'm down another 1.6lbs. I had a lightbulb moment with my Coach this week. He pointed out that I have burned a significant amount off and am replacing it with muscle. Then he cautioned me not to get obsessed with the numbers on the scale. In any case, I have to go get some new belts, because I'm literally down to the last hole on my belt and my pants are still falling off. So, I'm off on the next leg! Let's do this.

Until next time,
Hank

Another footnote from Carl:

Here's a Shakeology dessert recipe provided by Babak Azad. Enjoy the Super Bowl!

The recipe is simple.

2 cups oats

2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology

3 scoops protein powder (certainly optional, but I’m on a high-protein diet right now)

4 tbsp honey

4 tbsp almond butter

1/2 cup almond milk

Splash of vanilla flavor

Few sprinkles of cinammon

Shredded coconut - for making balls from bars

Combine everything in a bowl and with a spatula, mix all the ingredients. It will seem like it’s too dry but with some mixing, it will get pretty moist. I usually spread on a pan and chill.

Because it can be a little sticky, my wife improved this recipe by making small balls and rolling in shredded coconut – it’s not a strong coconut flavor but helps to make it less sticky and easier to put into and take out of a Ziploc bag.

Star In The New "Be A Coach" Promo!

2011-02-03T17:35:00.000-08:00

We need YOU!

As a Team Beachbody Coach, you are the best at telling the story about this business.

It's not about us. It's not about celebrity trainers. It's REALLY about people like you who get the word out, who help people every day, and we want you to deliver that message!

You could be featured in our new "Be A Coach" promo video that will be seen everywhere, including on our product DVD's, on the web, on 3rd party tools, and maybe on a national TV spot!

All you have to do to be part of this casting call is submit your audition video by February 16th! All coaches will be reading the same script to camera, so the playing field is even. We will be editing together moments from multiple coaches, so many people have a shot at being included!

Click HERE to download the "Be A Coach Promo" script and easy-to-follow shooting guide. It walks you through it step-by-step.

Shoot your video, upload it to our server or send it in, along with your signed release and - BOOM! - you could be featured in this new promo video!

So download the script and guide, fire up your video camera, take care to light yourself well, SMILE, and send us your audition!

Weekly WOWY Winners - Sweating Really Pays Off!

2011-02-01T14:23:00.000-08:00

How would you like to win cash and cool prizes just for getting fit?

It's easy - just log into the WOWY Super Gym to track your fitness and you can win great cash and prizes just for getting fit!

Simply sign into the WOWY Super Gym and track your workout! It can be any physical activity - it doesn't have to be a Beachbody fitness program - you just need to be a member!

You can build your personal profile, plan your healthy meals and even find workout buddies to give you the support and motivation you need to stay on track.

Check out the most recent winners:

1/23 Jason Douglass won $600

1/24 Colleen Souza won $600

1/25 Vincent Heath won $600

1/26 Fabian Salazar won $600

1/27 Patricia Morgan won $2,000

1/28 Amie Corey won $600

1/29 Rob Humphrey won $600

Plus, our Beachbody employees get fit with WOWY too! We're giving $50 each day to a randomly selected employee winner for working out with WOWY. Congrats to this week's Beachbody Employee WOWY Winners:

1/24 Breana Pozzi

1/25 Angela Dobbins

1/26 Tawa Gonzalez

1/27 Michelle Dante

1/28 Brett Blake

1/29 Artie Maier

1/30 Philippa Bernstein

These people logged into the WOWY Super Gym to lose weight, get fit and find support - and they won big just for doing it! You could be next, but you've gotta be a member of Team Beachbody and log into WOWY to be in the game! You can't win if you don't sign in!

The Day After The Super Bowl

2011-01-30T11:05:00.000-08:00

I ran this concept on the blog in 2008, and I think it remains worth considering as Super Bowl Sunday approaches!

We all assume that New Year's Day is the day people kick off their new diets, and focus on losing the weight they've gained since Halloween launched the "60 day season of consumption".

Year after year, though, we have seen a spike of demand AFTER the Super Bowl. This year, that's Monday, Feb 7th... the day after the Super Bowl.

Consumption on Super Bowl Sunday can be as obscene as Thanksgiving. In terms of the saturated fat, sugar (from soda and alcohol) and the sheer duration of the media marathon, I would argue that throughout the country, the annual event can be the largest day of consuming "empty calories" of the entire year. Americans double their average daily snack food consumption on Super Bowl Sunday, according to the Snack Food Association. 7-Eleven claims a 20% increase in sales of antacid the day after the Super Bowl.

Which may explain why many people get more serious about losing the winter weight the day after the big game - rather than before.

That means it's another opportunity to get people prepared now for the next big event on the calendar AFTER the Super Bowl:

February 7th: National "Before" Day!

We need to get people to commit now to the program they will start, and to understand that the last three months of abuse can be easily unwound by getting on Shakeology HD.

And then it's about taking those before photos and measurements. It's easier to blow off any weight loss program unless you have a photo of yourself in a swimsuit to show you your reality. And until you know what your waistline measurement is (measuring it two or three times, because you just can't believe the number) you won't truly be motivated to stay with the program.

This is when you realize, your jeans actually haven't been shrinking, you have been expanding into them.

Then the goal is simple: Commit to your program. Control your portions, drink the shake. And you (and your Super Bowl friends) will see results in the photos and measurements when you retake them every 30 days.

You can even add a layer of motivation on top of that "before" photo by considering it the first step of your entry into the Million Dollar Body Game.

Start now by lining up friends and family to kick-off their new programs the day after the biggest kick off of the year, Super Bowl Sunday.

Total Wellness Transformation: Hank's Journey - Making Progress

2011-01-29T08:39:00.000-08:00

The Diary Of A (more than) 50lb Weight Loss

It's Hank here!

It was a mixed week for me. Some progress, some setbacks. No...challenges is the right word. Did everything go the way I wanted it to go? No. Shocker! My progress this week was not just in continuing to eat clean, but in finding (more like forcing myself to find) a little more work/life balance.

I went to a friend's charity event one night, had dinner with another friend and proven that I am not "off grid" as my friends have accused me of being. Sounds minor, but compared to recent months, that's progress! I put out one of the wicks on my double-sided-burning candle.

One of my goals to support my transformation (and as such, help my health transformation be more holistic) is not to work such insane hours. I usually end up coming in earlier in the morning and not leaving until after 7:00pm. Part of this is to beat traffic. I could come in at 9:00am and leave at 6:00pm, but then I'd be sitting in traffic for both trips of my commute. Sitting there, unproductive.

So I choose to come in before traffic gets crazy in the morning and stay a little later until it dies down somewhat. (This is why I have to workout early in the morning. If I waited until I got home, I'd find some excuse and end up not doing it. I did that for too long - those days are gone!)

But I'm going to continue to leave at a decent hour. Working well into the evening is not healthy. Sure, there is work to be done, but it can wait until the next day. I'm going to get things done and work smarter - not just longer at a lower level of effectiveness. Progress! Here is one of my favorite quotes by Emerson - I'm putting it into practice every day:

This week, I made sure I was fueling my body at regular intervals to keep my metabolism up. I was also battling the winter cold bug that's going around, along with a sinus infection. Breathing and sleeping well were challenges this week.

I encountered another challenge in the form of an injury - nothing severe, but enough to force me to take it easy for a few days. My Coach reminded me to listen to my body. They say "no pain, no gain" but there are different kinds of pain.

There's the temporary pain that you have in a workout and you dig deeper and push through it, feeling better, stronger and more accomplished as a result. This wasn't that kind of pain. It was more like a sharp cracked rib-can't move suddenly-can't breathe deeply-ouch that hurts! kind of pain.

It was enough to make me go to the doctor. Nothing serious, no punctured lung. Just got too overzealous and pulled something, so I'm resting this weekend on doctor's orders. Frustrating, yes, but I'll be back with a vengeance next week!

As I've said before, this is not about the numbers on the scale for me. I'm making healthier choices and lasting changes. I am always tempted to dwell on the the numbers on the scale, but I retain my perspective.

This is a journey. A total wellness transformation. A work in progress. And progress there is...because I'm down another 4.4 pounds...bringing my total weight loss to 51.8lbs since September 17th! Nearly 52lbs. WHOA.

This could not have been possible without Carl and Team Beachbody...and Shakeology. Period. They give me support, inspiration, motivation, nutrition - they have helped me succeed thus far. And it ain't over yet...this is just another milestone. There's still work to be done. But I'm on my way...

Until next time,
Hank

FOOTNOTE: Hank, this is Carl. You started this journey with the goal of losing 50lbs. I let you go with that number because I know you don't need more pressure and you don't want to focus on the numbers. But the numbers reflect the state of things, and I am proud to see you not just achieve the 50lbs of weight loss, but to surpass it with nothing more than a nod on the journey. You have not seen anything in the numbers as a finish line - an important lesson for anyone doing Power 90 or P90X or Insanity. We've seen plenty of success stories that lost the weight, then we see them a year later, and their new "after" is their old "before". You have not built that kind of weak foundation that was purely end-goal motivated, and because of that, this truly is a transformation on the most important of levels. I salute you, and thank you for showing us all the importance of the long horizon!

Get Paid To Get Fit - Weekly WOWY Winners!

2011-01-24T17:04:00.000-08:00

Does your gym give you cash just for working out? The WOWY Super Gym does!

Now thru January 31st, we're doubling the cash prize in the daily WOWY Super Gym Sweepstakes! Sign into the WOWY Super Gym to track your fitness and you can win great cash and prizes just for getting fit!

Simply log into the WOWY Super Gym and track your workout! It can be any physical activity - it doesn't have to be a Beachbody fitness program - you just need to be a member!

Check out the most recent winners:

1/16 Jeff Dostal won $600

1/17 Lisa Hayworth won $600

1/18 Sum Mehrnama won $600

1/19 Kristin Lonergan won $2,000

1/20 Rosalind Harris won $600

1/21 Elizabeth Norris won $600

1/22 Patricia Klukert won $600

Plus, our Beachbody employees get fit with WOWY too! We're giving $50 each day to a randomly selected employee winner for working out with WOWY. Congrats to this week's Beachbody Employee WOWY Winners:

1/18 Jorge Molina, VP of Customer Relations

1/19 Robin Twitty, Media Analyst

1/20 Steve Winshel, Chief Information Officer

1/21 Somto Madu, Helpdesk Administrator

1/22 Alexis Beamon, Sr. Web Project Manager

1/23 Dawne Rouse-Sow, Coach Relations Representative

These people logged into the WOWY Super Gym to lose weight, get fit and find support - and they won big just for doing it! You could be next, but you've gotta be a member of Team Beachbody and log into WOWY to be in the game - and possibly win double the cash! You can't win if you don't sign in!

Jack LaLanne, 1914 - 2011

2011-01-24T07:15:00.000-08:00

"The only way you can hurt the body is to not use it." ~ Jack LaLanne

Beachbody wouldn't be what it is if not for the path paved by Jack LaLanne. There would be no P90X. There would be no TurboFire. There would be no Insanity. There would be no Shakeology.

We are grateful to the vision and passion of THE original fitness pioneer. He will be missed.

How Bad Do You Want It?

2011-01-23T16:00:00.000-08:00

The final designs have been approved, and there is just one week left to qualify to get your "End The Trend" t-shirt to wear with pride at Summit!

Have you signed your two coaches this month?

Are you helping your team get their two?

No - it won't be extended. No it will not be for sale. We End The Trend - by rising up to the challenge - right, now!

You will keep hearing "I don't think that's for me" and "I'll work on getting into shape when there's a pill for it" and "is that a pyramid scheme?" over and over again - and still we will all keep working hard to create enthusiasm for the one movement that is having a long-term positive effect on this issue, one real success story at a time. Team Beachbody!

We need you. We need to see YOU in this shirt at SUMMIT! Be there.

Be Blue. Get two. (By January 31st)

You gotta want it enough to earn it!

Featured Success Stories - Chris and Tekoa Garrett

2011-01-23T08:23:00.000-08:00

At Team Beachbody, we're all about people helping people. Unlike the other shake, pill, and gizmo companies, we have the tools and the support to help people transform their lives so they can inspire others to do the same. Some of the most inspiring stories come from people who find the first layer of support right within their relationship.

Check out this amazing husband and wife Success Story from customers-turned-Coaches, Chris and Tekoa Garrett:

Hi,we are Chris and Tekoa Garrett and this is our Team Beachbody Success Story...

In October 2009, my wife, Tekoa and I were in the worst shape of our lives. We ate horribly, lived a sedentary lifestyle and we were overweight, tired and weak. We were embarrassed by how we looked and never felt good about ourselves, but we were too lazy to do anything about it.

In Summer 2010, some friends were posting their P90X journeys on Facebook and that got me wondering, "What the heck is P90X?!?" I found Beachbody through researching P90X, which seemed a little too intense for us, so we purchased Power 90 as an impulse buy - and it changed our lives.

As we worked through the Power 90 program, we were seeing great results and we both wanted to try Shakeology, so I signed up as a Coach for the discount...initially. As friends, family and coworkers saw how drastically we were transforming our lives, we began sharing Beachbody, Power 90 and Shakeology. Our passion for helping others achieve similar success was ignited and Tekoa signed up as a Coach - and we've never looked back!

Every day, our passion for Beachbody's products and for inspiring, motivating and helping others grows by leaps and bounds. We have progressed to P90X and continue to see amazing results. I've lost 62 lbs and am ripped like never before and Tekoa has lost 35 lbs!

The Coach opportunity is not about the money for us - it's about the ability to do something we enjoy and most of all, the chance to guide others to a healthy lifestyle and provide inspiration and motivation along the way. The money is just an added bonus!

Thanks to the guidance of my Coach, Wayne Wyatt and my upline Coach, Josh Spencer, Tekoa and I continue to move up in rank and build our Coach business. The support tools, training and information shared between our fellow Team Beachbody Coaches have made it easier to transform not just our bodies, but our lives...and to help others do the same!

Thank you to Carl and Team Beachbody for helping us find our true potential and for giving us this opportunity to share it with the world!

Total Wellness Transformation: Hank's Journey - Consistency

2011-01-22T16:56:00.000-08:00

The Diary Of A 50lb Weight Loss

It's Hank here!

Well, it's been quite a week! Another fast paced, jam packed, action-filled week at work, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Though, for a short week (due to Monday being the MLK Holiday), it sure was a long one!

The good news is I'm consistent. The bad news is...I'm consistent.

I say good news, because I am consistent with eating clean, working out and staying on track. But I say bad news because I'm also consistent at burning the candle at both ends for yet another week. It's not really bad news - I'm thinking of it as a challenge...an opportunity to change. I'm making all these other healthy changes, I need to focus on that one next. Maybe I'll get crazy and take some time off soon.

Consistency feels good, though. As I've written before, it brings results and I am celebrating those, no doubt. I don't find myself craving the things I used to crave. They have been replaced by healthier habits and options.

Now, my idea of a snack is an apple or some raw almonds or maybe some string cheese. When I go to the grocery store now, I don't even go down the snack food aisle anymore. Not because I am afraid of the temptation - I can handle that. I don't go near it because it holds no appeal for me. I know it has little (if any) nutritional value and I respect and care about myself enough now to make the choice to fuel my body more effectively.

Actually, to be honest, I can't remember the last time I went to a real, full fledged chain grocery store. The smaller, more health oriented stores are what I prefer. Better produce, better meats, more organic - and less crowds and hassle. And because I'm not filling up my cart with all kinds of junk, it costs far less. Gotta love that!

I wasn't feeling 100% this week, so I listened to my body and took an extra day off from working out to allow myself to rest and repair. I am much more conscious of making choices that enhance my quality of life than those that ultimately detract from it.

2011 is all about new energy, new beginnings, new habits and a clean slate. It's great to be starting off the new year on a healthier path, rather than trying to get back on one after a holiday season of over indulgence.

I met a friend for a late dinner the other night and I was running a few minutes late. When I walked into the restaurant, he was shocked, since I hadn't seen him since July and there is now considerably less of me. This week, a coworker told me I looked amazing - which is odd, because I see this person nearly every day. When I pointed that out, he said, "I just now realized how good you look, though! Your skin is better, you look refreshed - you're wasting away!"

Well, not quite, but I appreciated the kind words. It just confirms that my consistency is paying off. For me, it's not about the numbers on the scale, it's about a new, healthier lifestyle. And that comes with the benefit of feeling (and apparently, looking) better. It's a journey for me and I am far from my destination...but I am having fun getting there.

Speaking of which, I actually need to go to the market and get some lean protein for dinner and cook up food for the week ahead so I can stay on track. Next week, I hope to have an update on how I am doing at restoring some work/life balance.

I stepped on the scale this morning after my workout to discover I'm down another 2.4lbs (again, consistent as all get out) which brings my total weight loss to 47.4lbs! That's something to celebrate! Of course, it wouldn't be possible without Carl and Team Beachbody Coaches, for whom I am eternally grateful.

Until next time,
Hank

Obesity Costs More Than Exercise

2011-01-21T06:38:00.000-08:00

According to a recently published report by McKinsey, did you know that in the U.S., we currently spend about $160 billion on obesity-related medical costs - twice the amount we were paying only a decade ago. And unchecked, it's projected that these costs could double again in seven years.

But that's only the beginning. The actual costs are three times that amount!

In addition to the direct medical costs, employers get hit with the costs of absenteeism, decreased productivity, and short-term disability.

Individuals who are obese pay for it not just by putting their health at risk; they spend more money on food, plus-size clothing, out-of-pocket health care costs and weight-loss solutions that don't work.

All told, the estimate is that obesity costs the United States... (take a breath)... at least $450 billion annually.

That's 450 big ones, BILLION, with a B. That's $1,465.76 for every person in the US, every single year... because of OBESITY! That is a lot more expensive than buying a fitness program, and replacing a meal a day with Shakeology could actually SAVE you money on what junk food costs!

What if we could change that? What if we could tell every person on the planet that we can literally wipe this problem out?!

Oh, wait. WE ARE DOING THAT!

We are the ones who are going to END THE TREND. Team Beachbody has the tools, but we need to put them in the hands of more people. The combination of our programs, diet guidelines, nutritional supplements and peer support deliver proven results. Yes it takes work. Yes people need to find some self discipline. And YES the rewards are plentiful when you do! "Decide. Commit. Succeed!"

As a Coach, YOU have the power to reach out and help people...to literally save lives every time you muster the courage and enthusiasm to share Team Beachbody with someone!

Share the tools and programs. Offer support, compassion and encouragement. Help them by making them accountable to a start date, a schedule, and a goal.

The halls of Beachbody are lined with dramatic transformation stories of people who have succeeded. Don't you want to add people you know to those ranks?

No doubt we've got work to do, and we also have an immense opportunity! It's not going to be easy, but when a $400 million dollar company which has THE solution is staring at a $450 Billion dollar problem, the mission and opportunity is too great to rest!

We will not give up this fight. It's time to END THE TREND. Who can you help today? We need to build this team!

Senator Gillibrand Visits Beachbody

2011-01-19T18:50:00.000-08:00

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) visited Beachbody headquarters today to discuss issues relating to the trend of obesity and its effects on our country.

You may be aware of her amazing work on behalf of the people who worked at ground zero immediately following the attacks on 9/11. While much of the government had been at a standstill for weeks, in the final days of the year, Ms. Gillibrand got things done.

Our discussion centered around strategies to motivate people to make exercise and proper diet a part of their lives, issues surrounding childhood obesity, and the prospect of making preventative lifestyle choices more affordable.

She's an impressive person (plus an actual Slim in 6 success story, and I am told her sister's doing P90X!) and she is a real force for positive progress in the U.S. Senate on the issues to which Beachbody is committed.

Double The Cash Prize Thru 1/31 With WOWY!

2011-01-19T17:16:00.000-08:00

WHOA! From January 10th thru January 31st, we're paying double the cash prize in the daily WOWY Super Gym Sweepstakes! Sign into the WOWY Super Gym to track your fitness and you can win great cash and prizes just for getting fit...your wallet gets fatter while you get thinner!

Simply log into the WOWY Super Gym and track your workout! It can be any physical activity - it doesn't have to be a Beachbody fitness program - you just need to be a member!

Check out the most recent winners:

1/9 Kara Stephens won $300

1/10 Bernice Everage won $600

1/11 Blasi Jacobi won $600

1/12 Shannon Grella won $600

1/13 Kim Rydmark won $600

1/14 Phil Figgins won $600

1/15 Jeanne Goetz won $2,000

Plus, our Beachbody employees get fit with WOWY too! We're giving $50 each day to a randomly selected employee winner for working out with WOWY. And the very first employee winner is...

Jorge Molina, VP of Customer Relations!

These people logged into the WOWY Super Gym to lose weight, get fit and find support - and they won big just for doing it! You could be next, but you've gotta be a member of Team Beachbody and log into WOWY to be in the game - and possibly win double the cash! You can't win if you don't sign in!

The REVolution Has Begun!

2011-01-19T11:02:00.000-08:00

The secret is out! If you watched this week's episode of NBC's hit The Biggest Loser then you know that one of the two new "Unknown Trainers" is Brett Hoebel, creator of RevAbs!

Makes sense to us, because the enthusiasm around Brett and his way of training has been gaining enthusiasm for weeks around the office.

Last week in fact, by popular demand, our staff started the biggest, most ambitious in-house Fit Club that Beachbody HQ has ever put together. 100 people signed up to do the 90 days of RevAbs, and the results have already been staggering!

As our RevAbs participants celebrate the results they are already seeing and the ways their bodies are reacting to the changes in diet and exercise as they become products of the product, you can feel the buzz around the office. THIS is what a revolution in the trend of obesity feels like!

They getting ABSolutely ripped, and by Spring we'll share some amazing transformation stories to use in the upcoming RevAbs show.

Check out the behind-the-scenes blog of our RevAbs Core Crew Results Group as they progress on their journey:

Be sure to follow their journey as they FIRE THEIR ABS and finally, once and for all, get the six-packs they've always wanted thanks to Brett Hoebel's RevAbs!

Congrats to Brett on his Biggest Loser gig as he helps even more people transform their bodies, their health and their lives - because at Beachbody, that's what we're all about!

What about you? Are you ready to join the REVolution?

When Will They Learn? Piracy Doesn't Pay!

2011-01-17T15:03:00.000-08:00

You'd think people would support an organization committed to helping people, rather than rip us off. Alas, the piracy continues. But the good news is, so does our commitment to enforce our rights and the rights of coaches who work so hard to end the trend of obesity by helping people succeed with our programs!

"Trevor! We found another one... Call legal!"

Yes, Beachbody just received another judgment of $80,000 plus attorneys’ fees against an individual in Louisiana who was selling counterfeit P90X. Add that to a recent judgment we were awarded for $35,000 and that makes over $115,000 against counterfeiters this month!

Oh, let's not forget about the $2.15 million judgment I told you about in November.

We are not messing around, because every dollar recovered goes to support the sustainability of this business and new product development so we can truly help as many people as possible.

Each month, our Legal and Anti-Piracy teams investigate hundreds of reports of counterfeiting of our products, from large-scale operations to the onesy-twosy "I only burned it for a friend" folks.

Beachbody simply will not rest when it comes to protecting its valuable products and their contribution to a business that needs resources to further its cause of ending the trend of obesity.

Huge credit to our entire Legal and Anti-Piracy Teams who are dedicated to tracking down and nailing the counterfeiters and pirates out there who think it's okay to steal these programs!

To report any pirated or counterfeit Beachbody products, please email:

piracy@beachbody.com

Special - Save $30 off ChaLEAN Extreme

2011-01-17T10:59:00.000-08:00

For January 2011 -- Save $30 off the normal $120 price and burn up to 60% of your body fat

Order ChaLEAN Extreme now through the end of January, and we're taking knock thirty bucks off! (Members and coaches save even more!)

I've spoken with many trainers who marvel at how Chalene Johnson manages to fit so much state-of-the-art training into workouts from 30 to 45 minutes long. "Lean Phasing" burn fat, builds your metabolism and gets you VERY strong...and now you can save $30.00 now through 1/31/2011.

So spread the word! Blast it out to the Twitter-verse, the blogosphere and your Facebook feeds and share the fitness AND the savings with those you care about.

Total Wellness Transformation: Hank's Journey - A Balancing Act

2011-01-15T13:00:00.000-08:00

The Diary Of A 50lb Weight Loss Journey

It's Hank here - and we're halfway through the first month of 2011! How did that happen?!?

It's been a schedule of long work days trying to get several large projects across the finish line to completion simultaneously. Good thing I love my job more than anyone should. I just need to make sure I'm taking care of myself so I can keep up with the crazy pace.

I'm the first to admit that I can allow my priorities to shift slightly out of whack. Work almost always takes priority - it's the way I've always been. (I thank my dad for passing on his work ethic.) I love my family and friends, but I love my job and my work family too. I am passionate about my work, I'm lucky to do something I truly love and that fulfills me on many levels, so most of the time it doesn't feel like work.

My friends are wondering why I have "gone off the grid" because I haven't been able to make the social gatherings lately. Well, lately, my life has consisted of getting up early, working out, working into the evening and coming home to eat some dinner before falling into bed...only to get up the next day and do it all over again. What's wrong with this picture?

My coach was talking to me this week and he said "If you keep burning the candle at both ends, sooner or later you're gonna feel the heat." That struck me because I am guilty of doing exactly that.

I'll freely admit that I have been burning the candle at both ends since November, but I came to a realization this week that I need to make sure to have a little more balance between work and life. I've kept consistent with my workouts and clean eating. But I need to keep consistent in taking "me time" to rest, recover and recharge. Without it, I won't be able to perform at the level I want and need to in order to achieve my goals - both at work and in my quest for improved fitness.

I was speaking with a VP at the office and we were both trying to remember the last time we took any time off or planned a proper vacation. (Hint: When you have to think longer than 30 seconds about the last time you had time off outside of normal company holidays, that's a sign you might need to recalibrate.)

Everyone in my immediate work area has been sick all week, sneezing, coughing and hacking as they suffer through the nasty bug that's going around. Thankfully, I have not caught it yet - and I thank Shakeology for that. I have it every day and would be lost without it. That, and my new lifestyle changes are keeping me healthy and able to stay on track.

So I am going to forge ahead, but I am going to keep myself in check and ensure that I am striving for more balance between work life and personal life. This is a total wellness transformation, after all. I'll have an update next week and I'll tell you how I'm doing with that.

Speaking of updates, I do have some good news this week. Consistency keeps paying off - I am down another 2.4lbs! And it was only when I was doing the math that I realized that as of today, this brings the total number of pounds lost to...45. That's right, forty-five pounds - gone. I'm not mad at that! Thanks to Carl and all the Team Beachbody Coaches who provide support, inspiration, advice and, most of all, encouragement!

Wishing you plenty of balance until next time,
Hank

January Site Survey Leaderboards

2011-01-15T04:16:00.000-08:00

Hmmmm. Trying to decide between the Three C's: Caribbean, Canada or Cabo! Will you be one of the 3 coaches in January who helps us decide where the Success Club Reward Trip will be in 2012?

Every Friday through the end of March, we will be posting leaderboards of the top Success Club qualifiers...because there's something major at stake. For the first time ever, we want to give YOU the chance to help us choose the location for the 2012 Success Club Incentive Trip!

As announced on Super Saturday, we will take the top 3 Success Club qualifiers from each month in January, February and March to help us out on our luxury site inspections! Plus, they will get a to bring a guest - that's like another whole incentive trip in itself!

That's 9 Coaches total, plus their guests! We will be visiting three luxury locations: the Caribbean, Cabo and Canada. Each site inspection will be a 4 day, 3 night vacation where you will get wined and dined as you help decide which location will be deemed worthy of pampering our Coaches in 2012.

Once we've got our 9 top qualifiers, we will draw at random and determine who goes where. 3 Coaches and a guest will go to each of the amazing locations to help us with the site inspections and see the best each has to offer. Once the site inspections are complete and we get feedback from everyone, the final location will be announced at Summit 2011.

How do you stack up against the first leaderboard?:

First Name	Last Name	Total SC Points
Wayne	Wyatt	25
Hillary	Kelly	16
Rochelle	Griffin	12
linda	hodnett	12
DANIELLE	LUCIDO	10
Keith	Callahan	10
Josh	Spencer	9
jim	hardy	9
Beth	Himmelberg	8
Mike	Ryan	7
Jana	Conway	7
Kathy	Pellissier	7
nicole	steinert	7
Kelly	Wilkins	7
Corrie	Johnson	6
Suzy	Stauffer	6
Janice	McAnaney	6
Darren	Natoni	6
Caroline	VanZandt	6
jessica	mcananey	6
Jennifer	Melvin	6
Megan	Schici	6
Lindsey	Fisher	6
Shelly	Southerland	6
MaryLouise	Baker	6
Corin	Hogan	6
Leanne	Bloom	6
KIM	RYDMARK	6
Aaron	Klingensmith	6
Donna	Barnes	6

*Results are as of 1/13/2011

As you can see, it's all tied up right now, but we're only halfway through the month, so you know the competition is gonna heat up! So keep building your team, earn those Success Club points and you may be helping us decide where we go to celebrate your success in 2012!

WOWY Super Gym Doubles the Cash Thru 1/31!

2011-01-12T11:08:00.001-08:00

Sign into the WOWY Super Gym to track your fitness and you can win great cash and prizes...See below the prizes were exciting, but right now and for the rest of the month, we're paying double the cash prize in the daily WOWY Super Gym Sweepstakes!

Just log into the WOWY Super Gym and track your workout! It can be any physical activity - it doesn't have to be a Beachbody fitness program - you just need to be a member!

Check out the most recent winners (of the last week before we double the money):

1/2 Brian Doyle won $300

1/3 Ashley Stamp won $300

1/4 Mandi Conley won $300

1/5 Mike Calhoun won $300

1/6 Dana Platt won $1,000

1/7 Paul Wessling won $300

1/8 Julie Carter won $300

These people logged into the WOWY Super Gym to lose weight, get fit and find support - and they won big just for doing it! You could be next, but you've gotta be a member of Team Beachbody and log into WOWY to be in the game - and possibly win double the cash! You can't win if you don't sign in!

What is Team Marlee?

2011-01-11T08:57:00.000-08:00

I don't make a habit of promoting one individual Coach's activities and events, but this is a special exception.

Marlee Matlin is many things. Oscar winning actress. Advocate. Humanitarian. Celebrity. Plus, she's also a wife and busy mother of four, trying to balance it all.

But did you know that Marlee is also a Team Beachbody Coach?

Well, she is - and what is exciting about that is; she totally gets it. She not only got great results with P90X and Shakeology, but she jumped in to be a coach because of how this opportunity virtually levels the playing field for everyone to build financial independence, regardless of whether a Coach is hearing impaired or not.

I can only imagine that within the hearing-impaired community, opportunities which offer upside that is only limited by how much time and effort you put into can be few and far-between. But Team Beachbody, with the ability to get great results (our programs have been close-captioned since day 1) and share those results to build a team -- all online - is unique. And the fact that this opportunity's time has come creates an amazing window of opportunity for anyone to get involved!

That's why she is looking for leaders to help her aggressively build her team...Team Marlee!

She is reaching out to people - especially the hearing impaired community - to encourage them to join her as she builds her Team and her Coach business. She's used our products and she has seen the results...and now she wants others to join her. It's truly people helping people.

I think it's inspiring for someone like Marlee who puts so much time and energy into charitable causes and her career to also use her notoriety and celebrity to encourage others to get healthy and fit, and to join her and Team Beachbody as we work together to End The Trend!

A Good Time

2011-01-10T08:15:00.001-08:00

Total Wellness Transformation: New Feels Better

2011-01-08T16:38:00.000-08:00

The Diary Of A 50lb Weight Loss Journey

It's Hank here and it's Super Saturday! 2011 is going to be amazing and with one week of it down already, I'm excited. Across the country, people are choosing to take charge of their health and their future and it feels good to be one of them.

It was a very long, stressful, hectic week which in the past, might have been reason enough to make poor choices. But it's a new year and a new mindset. I'm happy to say I didn't slip into old habits, but instead I embraced my new way of thinking and was able to stay focused, stay consistent and stay on target.

Due to extreme deadlines at work, I didn't get as much rest as I should have, but thanks to Shakeology and my new mindset, I was able to power through and feed my body quality fuel, not junk that leaves me running on fumes.

I've been making better choices which gets easier all the time. I can still go to my favorite burger place...only now I get the burger protein style. Instead of onion rings and a shake on the side, a giant water and a fresh salad. And I like it.

Working late this week, the rest of the crew ordered in greasy pizza, wings and heavy pasta. I stuck with grilled chicken breast and a salad - and I didn't feel like I missed out on anything.

Coming home after a long day at work used to be the perfect excuse to drive thru or order-in the bad stuff. Now, I choose to go with the lean protein I have already prepared and have waiting for me, so it's easier to avoid temptation.

My early morning workouts have become not just habit, but ritual. I use that time to get in the zone, focus on what I want to accomplish that day and I get my day started right. I love the feeling after working out hard, sweat pouring down. I've already accomplished something and the day has barely begun. I showed up, I put in the work and I'm going to get the results I want.

Good habits are taking root. This brings results. I am impatient by nature, so I do have to keep reminding myself this is a marathon, not a sprint. But I'm having fun on the journey and I am doing this for me, first and foremost, so why beat myself up? This new mindset took some adjusting to, but I've got to admit, new feels better!

Since it's been such a long week, I'm going to get a good night's sleep so I can avoid getting sick with everything going around and be productive tomorrow. I'm excited to see what the rest of 2011 has in store. Congrats to Carl and all of Team Beachbody for hitting another MAJOR milestone - over 50,000 Coaches! Amazing! Your support and inspiration is changing lives - and not just mine.

Speaking of milestones, I'm down another 2.6lbs, for a total weight loss of 42.6lbs!

Until next time,
Hank

Unofficial Top 10 For 2011 Chairman's Club Adventure!

2011-01-06T06:42:00.000-08:00

This list is unofficial until Monday Jan 10th when we will have been able to confirm all the qualifications.

But for now, here is the Unofficial Top 10 who will be joining me in France in late July, and more important this list confirms Josh Spencer as the 2010 TOP COACH!

Name	Last	Rank
Josh	Spencer	1
Hillary	Kelly	2
Barbara	Decker	3
Monica	Gray	4
Lee	Ratterman	5
Julie	Schulte	6
Monica	Ward	7
Thomas	Mygrant	8
Christina	Richardson	9
Mike	Ryan	10

Unofficial congrats to these leaders!

This also means I am heading to the Canton, OH super Saturday meeting to present Josh his riding jersey for the bike trip through the South of France!

My thanks to everyone who pushed so hard the past few months! Amazing work!

Now it's 2011, with fresh new qualifications, trips, and a brand new beginning -- all which will be described at the Jan 8th meetings throughout the country this Saturday. If you want to get started to find out what exotic locale your hard work can take you, be at one of these meetings!

Win Big With WOWY in 2011!

2011-01-04T09:11:00.000-08:00

It's 2011 - what are you going to do to improve your fitness this year? Do you want to be eligible to win cash and prizes every day? Just log into the WOWY Super Gym and track your workout! It can be any physical activity - it doesn't have to be a Beachbody fitness program - you just need to be a member!

Check out the most recent winners:

12/26 Bill Morehouse won $300

12/27 Donnie Provance won $300

12/28 Ron Berry won a Panasonic Digital Camera

12/29 Harvis DeLeon won $1,000

12/30 Ryan Wilson won $300

12/31 Perry Justice won $300

1/1 Iliana Mejia won $300

These people signed into the WOWY Super Gym to lose weight, get fit and find support - and they won big just for doing it! You could be next, but you've gotta be a member of Team Beachbody and log into WOWY to be in the game!

Featured Success Story - Angie Wright

2011-01-03T09:03:00.000-08:00

This is why we do what we do!

The right tools, discipline and determination will improve your health and your life can do to help you achieve dramatic results. Check out this amazing transformation from customer, Angie Wright:

I'm Angie Wright from Newburgh, Indiana and this is my success story...

I'm a 36 year-old wife and mother of one. I consider myself an "ordinary" woman. I was a size 12, but during my pregnancy, I gained 65 pounds. I eventually lost the weight a year after the birth of my son, but a few years later, I had gained back those 65 pounds, plus an extra 20 and I'm embarrassed to admit I was wearing a size 20W. I weighed more than I had at the height of my pregnancy!

I was embarrassed, unhappy and depressed. One night in December, I saw the infomercial for 10-Minute Trainer and as I watched it I thought, "I can do 10 minutes!" so I ordered it. I started working out in February, using the nutrition plan and following to the calendar, starting with two 10-minute sessions 6 days a week.

At first, I couldn't do everything, but like Tony says - "do your best and forget the rest." Within 4 months, I had lost 50 pounds! That was such an amazing accomplishment - especially when people noticed that I had lost weight! By September, I had achieved my goal of losing 80 pounds. I've since lost another 10 pounds for a total weight loss of 90 pounds! I'm muscular and toned and I love the way my body looks.

When people asked what I did, I am proud to say it's thanks to Tony Horton and 10-Minute Trainer. I'm proud of the way I look and of the way I accomplished my weight loss; through hard work, eating right and focusing on my goals.

I'd like to thank Beachbody for helping me become a better, healthier wife, mom and person!

Keep Building! It Matters!

2011-01-01T16:12:00.000-08:00

Team—

To kick off 2011 as our biggest year of growth yet, we want as many Coaches as possible—new and veteran—on board for the January 8th Super Saturday events happening around the country.

That's why we've just decided to add one extra week of FREE Coach sign-ups through January 7th.

Sign up as many Coaches as possible, get them active, and get them to YOUR January 8th Super Saturday so they too can get 2011 started right!

This is the biggest wave Team Beachbody^® has ever seen. And the time is NOW to put things in motion if we expect to truly end the trend of obesity. There's no doubt in my mind that 2011 is going to be OUR year!

Let's get after it now, because this is a one time extension. Now is the time to take advantage of this free sign up promotion!

So, how many coaches will you sign this week?

— Carl

Total Wellness Transformation: Hank's Journey - New Year's Evolution

2011-01-01T09:21:00.000-08:00

The Diary Of A 50lb Weight loss Journey
It's Hank Here...and it's 2011!

Happy New Year! As 2010 was winding down, I was thinking ahead to 2011. Shaun T. posted something on Facebook yesterday I thought was the perfect sentiment to take me into the New Year, so with all credit and due respect, I'm going to steal it. "Let's make this New Year about EVOLUTION rather than RESOLUTION."

I know I've made New Year's resolutions in years past that ended up being fleeting. But I am already committed to this evolution, so that's the perfect mindset for me. Instead of going out on New Year's Eve and getting crazy, I decided to do something different; stay home and get rest. Instead of ordering in deep fried Chinese food or pizza, I decided to do something that was truly good for me and would keep me on track. I wanted to finish 2010 on a strong note, so my last meal of 2010? A nice, creamy Chocolate Shakeology!

I decided I wanted to get started right in 2011. Instead of partying all night and sleeping until the afternoon (and possibly waking up with a wicked hangover from too much tequila), I was in bed before the ball dropped at midnight and I awoke this morning rested and ready to get it done. I just had a great workout and it felt great to be off to such a strong start.

I'm excited about where I will be a year from now, and while I like to glance to the horizon occasionally, I try to stay focused in the here and now. I'm making choices and taking actions that are bringing results. My body is literally changing. I'm stronger, I have more endurance, I sleep better, I think more clearly. And it feels good!

So now, the Holidays are officially over and it's time to focus. I'm making my list of goals and really thinking about what I want and what it's going to take to achieve it. I'm beyond lucky to have a job that I love, to work with people that I truly care about and enjoy and to have my family and friends. Now I get to add my improved health to that list, thanks to Carl and Team Beachbody Coaches for their support and inspiration.

There is much to be accomplished and a lot of hard work ahead, but nothing that's worth doing is ever easy, right? So I'm ready for the challenges ahead and the rewards that wait just beyond them.

Today, I'm looking back fondly on 2010 and taking stock of the past few months. I stepped on the scale today and I'm down another 3.4lbs, which is a great way to start off the New Year. More importantly, that makes a total loss of 40lbs since September 17th! I guess my resolution is to continue this evolution, cuz it's working!

I'm excited for 2011 and I wish you a very Happy, Prosperous and HEALTHY New Year!

Until next time,
Hank

Tony on Tour!

2010-12-30T08:01:00.000-08:00

We're all so proud of the release of Tony's book. He's worked long and hard to make this happen, and it's no small feat to get the kind of pre-orders he has - thanks in large part to support from Beachbody customers and coaches. It just shows you that Tony is unique, and people want to know more!

Some have asked me if this is a Beachbody product. This isn't a Beachbody product but we are giving it our full support! Rodale books and Tony did this together because we have no expertise in making great books or in distributing them and we all wanted Tony to maximize the potential of this project.

But that doesn't mean we won't be taking advantage of Tony's book tour to make sure his fans have even easier access to "the man."

Here's your chance to work out live with Tony as he tours the country promoting his new book "Bring It!"

Register now for Tony Horton's Bring It! Book Tour 2011!

He will be touring the country promoting his new book - meeting, greeting, signing books and of course, making you sweat!

Work out live with Tony and (time permitting) get your copy of Bring It! signed! Just click on the links below to register now for the city nearest you and reserve your spot!

If you're a Coach and you already have a copy of the book, then BRING IT with you - you can attend the event for FREE - just make sure to register online!
If you want to reserve a copy of Tony's book and have it waiting for you at the event, you can purchase it for $20.00 when you register online.
Feel free to register and bring as many guests as you want. It's only $20.00 per guest, which gets them admittance to the event, plus a copy of the book!

Whether you're just coming to workout with Tony or you want a copy of the book and want to get it signed after you sweat, be sure to REGISTER ONLINE.
(Space is extremely limited, so reserve your spot NOW! Yes, people will be turned away once it's sold out!)

See below for the tour schedule, locations and registration links.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011 - Long Island, NY
Melville Marriott
1350 Old Walt Whitman Road
Melville, NY 11747
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
http://www.regonline.com/thlongisland

Thursday, January 6, 2011 – Atlanta, GA
The Westin Peachtree Plaza
210 Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
http://www.regonline.com/thatlanta

(And maybe you can combine this with your Jan 8th coach kick-off!)
Saturday, January 8, 2011 – Las Vegas, NV
J.W. Marriott
221 N. Rampart Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89145
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
http://www.regonline.com/thlasvegas

Monday, January 10, 2011 – Dallas, TX
Grapevine Convention Center
1209 S. Main Street
Grapevine, TX 76051
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
http://www.regonline.com/thdallas

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 – Phoenix, AZ
Sheraton Crescent Hotel
2620 Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
http://www.regonline.com/thphoenix

Saturday, January 15, 2011 – Arlington, VA
Sheraton National Hotel
900 S. Orme Street
Arlington, VA 22204
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
http://www.regonline.com/tharlington

Saturday, January 22, 2011 – Santa Monica, CA
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
101 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
http://www.regonline.com/thsantamonica

Tony is gonna Bring It! to the bookstore and beyond, so don't miss your chance to start 2011 of right.

Here's to a healthy, Happy New Year!

Dallas Carter - Our Kind of People!

2010-12-29T16:36:00.000-08:00

Team Beachbody Coach and Million Dollar Body Game winner Dallas Carter is featured in People Magazine's annual "Half Their Size" issue!

Dallas is an amazing inspiration, not just for losing 188lbs, but for the heart and intent behind it.

And now he's paying that forward every day, and I am proud to be on his team.

Check it out on the news stands this week!

And be sure to get your P90X and Brazil Butt Lift stories into the next Million Dollar Body Game, which will be staged at the Beachbody fan page on FaceBook!

WOWY Super Gym Winners

2010-12-28T16:37:00.001-08:00

Do you want to be eligible to win cash and prizes every day? Just log into the WOWY Super Gym and track your workout! It can be any physical activity - it doesn't have to be a Beachbody fitness program. Yoga, walking, hiking, pilates, kickboxing - you just need to be a member!

You and your family can start the New Year off right by getting healthy and fit - and you can win awesome prizes and some cold, hard cash in WOWY!

Just ask our latest winners:

12/19 Kimberly Hummel won a Toshiba Notebook

12/20 Shary Taylor won $1,000

12/21 David Henclewski won $300

12/22 Mylene Carwile won $300

12/23 Jacob Kamplain won $300

12/24 William Robbins, III won a Flip Mino HD Camera

12/25 Josh Krauskopf won $300

These people signed into the WOWY Super Gym to lose weight, get fit and find support - and they won big just for doing it! You could be next, but you've gotta be a member of Team Beachbody and log into WOWY to be in the game!

Total Wellness Transformation: Hank's Journey - Holiday Traditions

2010-12-26T08:28:00.000-08:00

The Diary Of A 50lb Weight Loss Journey

It's Hank here on Christmas morning!

Happy Holidays - whatever you choose to celebrate! I'll make this quick, because my parents are here visiting and we've got a Christmas dinner to prepare. And it's a healthier one than in years past!

I am still making progress and still on track, though this week proved challenging. Crazy schedules, crazy deadlines, special Holiday meals with vendors, suppliers, colleagues, etc. But I am feeling good and have been working hard to resist temptation and not pack on the holiday pounds that so many people I know are complaining about.

We had a celebration at work this week with the most amazing cake ever created from a gourmet specialty bakery and as much as I wanted to partake, I politely declined because it simply wasn't worth it to me. Small victory! There are areas in our office where it looks like Mrs. Fields has set up shop and I just keep walking by. I've even had some people get offended when I declined their homemade holiday treats. Sorry, but I'm on a mission here!

Even when shopping for ingredients for the Christmas dinner, I decided to swap out some of the traditional side dishes we prepare and go lighter and healthier. Instead of a green bean casserole in cream of mushroom soup with bread crumb crust on top, we're going with asparagus and balsamic vinegar. Instead of potatoes au gratin, roasted sweet potato wedges. My parents threatened not to come if I didn't make my mac n' cheese (I only make it once a year on Christmas), but I am making it with skim milk, low fat cheeses and whole wheat pasta. I'm starting a new Holiday tradition of healthier choices.

This year, Christmas began with sweat. I was up-and-at-'em early and got my workout in, because I know the rest of the day is gonna be crazy. And this year - for the first time since I was in high school - our Christmas morning meal doesn't consist of giant Cinnabons and hot chocolate. Instead, everyone is having a Chocolate Shakeology with a dash of cinnamon.

Holiday snacking throughout the day will include apple wedges, grapes, raw almonds and dried Omega-3 cranberries. We even got rid of the traditional holiday desserts and compromised on some Shakeology sorbet - Chocolate with peppermint extract and Greenberry with pure cranberry juice - to capture the flavors of the season without the bad stuff.

So as you enjoy this Holiday Season with friends and family, I wish you well and wellness. My love and appreciation go out to Carl and all the Team Beachbody Coaches for their inspiration and hard work. I'm down another pound, but given all that came my way this week, I'll take it! For me, this is about adopting a healthier lifestyle and improving my overall fitness, not just the numbers on a scale. I'm strong, I'm determined and I'm getting it done. The journey continues...

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to shower and get ready, because we've got some healthy gifts to open! Have a safe, healthy and happy Holiday weekend!

Until next time,

Hank

3 Reasons To Sign Coaches NOW!

2010-12-23T22:15:00.000-08:00

If you looked around the offices at Beachbody HQ, the only way you would know it was the holidays was the presence of stacks of holiday cards from grateful vendors and good friends. Otherwise, you'd think this was finals week, and these people are bent on getting straight A's.

Makes sense too: We can feel what's about to happen in 2011. Everyone at every corner of this building is shaking off any remaining caution, and teeing up their most aggressive and exciting growth plans.

Same goes for our Coach-leaders. Something is bringing out the drive in our leaders and it is inspiring to watch.

If you're wondering how some Coaches continue to build, while others are distracted by the holidays, here are three reasons to stoke the fire and get the word out to sign coaches, right, now:

#3 - Free Coach sign-up is almost over!
Anyone even considering getting involved might as well get their place in the organization now while sign-ups fees are free. They can put that $40 savings toward fitness product or Shakeology and make 2011 about getting physically and financially fit - for real!

#2 - Maximize Potential for 2011
The wave of demand is just off the horizon, but it's real. In fact, we've seen an uptick in demand earlier this year than in prior years. People are already digging on P90X, Insanity, TurboFire, Body Gospel, and Chalean Extreme especially. Come January, they're going to buy something. They'll either buy it from us, or they'll buy it from a coach. If you them to buy it from you, you need to tell people you offer these products NOW before they start to hunt for their weight loss solution - and they will - once the New Year comes around. You need to get the word out now!

#1 - Save 5 Kids' Lives
For every active coach as of 12/31, we're giving $5 to Raincatcher.org which will provide safe drinking water FOR A FULL YEAR to at least five kids, who otherwise will be drinking water that is literally deadly. Dirty water is the second-leading cause of death among children globally, after respiratory infections. It kills 1.8 million children younger than 5 each year, more than do HIV/AIDS, malaria, war or traffic accidents, says a recent U.N. report. Sign a Coach by 12/31, and you help solve that very solvable problem! Seems worth it.

In fact - feel free to copy this photo we had shot by Jack Rose at Raincatcher while he was in Haiti.

Send it to every Coach in your downline to remind them that what they are doing isn't just getting our country healthy and fit, it's saving kids' lives. Maybe even print out a copy and frame it for any new Coach you sign between now and 12/31. No present will feel better to give than that one!

Something this important doesn't get a vacation. We have work to do and those are three good reasons to stay focused right now! Let's keep after it!

Featured Success Story - Karla Reese

2010-12-23T06:30:00.000-08:00

This is one of the nicest success stories I have read, because it is EXACTLY what I was hoping the coach network would become for many people; An extra source of income with motivation to stay healthy while spreading the word to other people!

Is there any doubt that this is how the trend of obesity ends? Not if Karla and I have anything to say about it!

Here's her story:

My name is Karla Reese from Seattle Washington. I have been a Coach for a little over a Year and am a Diamond Coach.

I started Coaching because I wanted to try Shakeology. When I was first approached, I was pretty excited about the opportunity to help others. Then, when I was told it was a business opportunity, I told my Coach "No, I don't want to start a business." The real reason is that I believed I should not be paid to help others. I volunteer as a: Girl Scout Leader, Girl Scout PR rep, special councils for Girl Scout encampment experiences, Sunflower Children, Save Our Waves beach cleanups, Founder/choreographer and director for the Aviation High School Ballroom dance Team, Thrill the World Instructor, Toy Fair (where we create toys for agency kids and teens), I have been the Block Watch captain, done the Buddy Walk, donate my hair every two to three years to Locks of Love, and donate time to just about anything else I can squeeze in. So, when Carl talks about people DESERVING to get paid to help others, I SWEAR he is talking directly to me.

Suddenly, one day, I realized how many people bought P90X because of my recommendations and success, that I thought I was being silly. Then, my Coach pointed out that I could get Shakeology at the discount, and I gave it a try. At first, with my busy schedule (in addition to volunteer work, I am an actress/stunt person for Seattle Knights and Pirates of Puget Sound www.seattleknights.com) and the additional hours I was doing at work (60 hours because of a large project I was responsible for), I just enjoyed my Shakeology discount, and that was that. Eventually, people started reaching out to me for help with their programs and I told them about the Coaching opportunity (using the Decide video). I would have never met some of these people if it were not for Beachbody, and that ALONE makes me forever grateful for this opportunity! After going Emerald, I went to a Game Plan Event, and I saw the possibilities. I decided to reach for the stars, called my Coach and told her I wanted to do a Get Started Right Interview with her and I would be Diamond by Summit. I missed that mark by about a few weeks, but I DID GO Diamond. My first personal goal was and is still to get my family and friends healthy and fit! I consider all my customers friends, so they are priority one.

HERE'S MY SUCCESS AND THEIRS!
They are sticking to the programs, and kicking booty!! My lovely Coach, Jen went from size 16 to size 9 in less than a year! My lovely Coach Kimberly lost 12 inches overall! One of my best friends can nearly wrap his belt around his waist twice! Another customer, Kevin wrote a beautiful letter on his TBB bio page thanking me and talking about taking back his life and being a positive influence on his son! One of my best friends from High School told me she hit her goal weight a month ago! My Mom and Dad are working toward defeating Type 2 Diabetes with Project YOU AND Shakeology. My daughter doesn't have to go under the knife because she has finally stretched her hamstrings and gastrocnemius enough to walk normally. Now she is so flexible that she is often mistaken for a contortionist! My Mother in law is off her high blood pressure meds, and my Father in law finally has normal cholesterol levels! The stories go on and on! The most poignant is that my husband, who was diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma and had a tumor the size of a child's bowling ball removed along with his kidney is completely cancer free! His surgeon said the best thing he ever did for himself was to get fit and healthy PRIOR to this diagnosis. The tumor could have been growing for over 5 years. His surgeon is a P90X and Insanity grad who drinks Shakeology by the way! We were in good hands! :)

My success is measured by the lives I can change for the better. I do have some personal goals as well. Other than my physical goals, I included some financial goals for my business.

My first financial Goal was to get Shakeology for free (via commission payment from Beachbody). Attained. My next biggest goal is to pay for my daughter's college tuition. Because of Beachbody, I now have the first year's tuition for her in the bank!!! I am THRILLED!

As far as my business "secrets", I don't think they are really secrets. CARE about others. TRULY WANT to help and you WILL step out of your shell to reach out to them. If you care about someone else more than you care about yourself, you won't let those little voices in your head that are filled with fear of rejection control your actions.

EXAMPLE: If you care about your children, you punish them when they misbehave because you know it is what will help them grow, EVEN THOUGH they may be angry with you at the time. If I care about myself more, I would ignore their actions, because I want to always be loved.

If I care about OTHERS more, I will go ahead and take that risk to reach out to them.

10 Days Left - Hang 10 Leaderboard

2010-12-22T05:09:00.000-08:00

Last look at the leaderboard for the Hang 10 Chairman's Challenge until we announce who won after the New Year.

Just 10 days left and it's going to be a real battle to see who used this 3-month promotion to climb to the top!

Hillary Kelly and Wayne Wyatt are still trading for 1st place, with Josh Spencer rounding out the medal stand in a very challenging 3rd. Lee Ratterman is hanging tough in 4th. But honestly, with ten days a holiday get-togethers, I wouldn't be surprised if each of them has kick left!

We've got a close race for the rest of the Top 10 and it's gonna come down to the wire as these folks are competitive!

Here's where we are at with just 10 days left:

First Name	Last Name	Success Club Points	Rank	Last Week's Rank
Hillary	Kelly	115	1	1
Wayne	Wyatt	114	2	1
Josh	Spencer	113	3	2
Lee	Ratterman	91	4	3
Monica	Gray	70	5	4
Christina	Richardson	67	6	6
Thomas	Mygrant	65	7	5
Teri	Walker	59	8	7
Barbie	Decker	58	9	7
Dy Ann	Parham	50	10	9
Monica	Ward	48	11	15
Julie	Schulte	47	12	11
Maria	Cappa	45	13	8
Nick	Husin	44	14	15
Christine	Dwyer	43	15	10
Craig	Smith	41	16	10
Rochelle	Griffin	37	17	NEW
Frank	McGuire	37	17	11
Anita	Wyatt	36	18	NEW
Gina	Nelson	36	18	13
Amit	Shah, MD	35	19	NEW
Norberto	Hernandez	35	19	12
Steph	Perez	34	20	13
Mindy	Wender	34	20	NEW

If you make it into the Top 10 as of 12/31, you get a FREE cabin for two on this sweet sweet sweet Success Club Cruise in March 2011! You can dine with me, the rest of the Top 10 and the ship's Captain. Oh wait! there's more! You'll also earn a cabin for two for the top Success Club point earner among your direct line of personal Sponsorship Coaches!

If you've already qualified for your trip, continue to push hard and you can give your second cabin to family, friends or Coaches as an amazing Holiday gift! Generosity rules, Dude! First, qualify for Success Club 5 or 10 for at least one month in October, November, or December. Then, be one of the top 10 Success Club point earners between October 1st and December 31st, 2010, and you're in!

For full details and rules, go to www.grabyourboard.com and don't forget to check out the leaderboard here every Monday to see who's in the running. It's time to Grab Your Board and get ready to Hang 10 with me and the captain - Caribbean style!

Total Wellness Transformation: Hank's Journey - The Perfect Gift

2010-12-18T11:08:00.000-08:00

The Diary Of A 50lb Weight Loss Journey

It's Hank here!

If you're like me, you're smack dab in the middle of the Holiday Season and all the challenges it brings. Challenges such as temptation, maintaining focus and discipline, finding time to get everything done...plus the challenge of finding the perfect gifts for your family and friends - which all comes with the pangs of desire to "reward" myself by eating something that - in the past - would have been considered a treat.

Well, this year is different for me. I'm on a new path to better health and total wellness. I'm staying consistent and seeing results. And this year, instead of buying people the latest high tech gadgets, clothes or other material objects for holiday gifts, I'm going a different route. I'm giving them the gift of health and fitness!

I'm taking a page out of Carl's playbook and putting healthy gifts in all the households I know this year. A few friends I know have been wanting to try Insanity, but are afraid to order it themselves. They'll have it now! I have a friend who is training to be a firefighter who wants to build strength and endurance but doesn't want to get bored. Boom - P90X for him! Another friend is going to Tahiti in March for her honeymoon and wants to be bikini ready - Brazil Butt Lift for her!

These are gifts that will really keep on giving. Why not give something that will help someone improve their health for the longterm? What better way to show them how much you care about them than by giving them something to help them enjoy a healthy, fulfilling life? And because I love my parents and want to keep them around for as long as I can, they are each getting Shakeology under the tree - Chocolate for my mom and Greenberry for my dad.

I've recently given myself the gift of improved health and fitness and I'll tell you - it's better than any scarf or DVD movie or tech gadget because it's improved my life every day in many ways. I encourage you to look at your Holiday shopping list and think about what healthy gifts you can give to help people improve their health so you can enjoy a better New Year in 2011. (I hear the 21st if the last day to order to receive it by Jan 1 - but a card that it's coming qualifies as a gift of caring too!)

I'm still seeing progress and results. So many are either realizing the annual Holiday weight has yet reappeared or getting hammered by the Holiday flu bug that's going around. Meanwhile, I'm sticking to my Shakeology and I'm down almost another 2 lbs! I'll take it! Now if you'll excuse me, I have some last minute Holiday decorating to do to prepare for the family invasion in a few days...

Until next time,

Hank

Vive Le Bike! The Final Hill...

2010-12-16T09:01:00.001-08:00

UPDATE: For anyone planning on being there who needs to make babysitter plans: The trip is scheduled for the week of July 23rd to the 30th

We are approaching...how you say? Le fin.

Only 16 days left in The Chairman's Club Adventure Challenge and this is the last leaderboard we'll post until the final tally! Yes - we're going dark until the final results are in, so we won't know who's #1 until we announce it in January!

This is the big push of the year-long marathon, before we are get out our fine-toothed comb to examine all the qualifications to determine the Top 10 Coaches who will be joining me in France for this truly amazing adventure!

Note - We are aware that some of the coaches on this list might not meet all the qualifications so this list is TRULY unofficial. But if we were sending out invitations to the Chairman’s Club Adventure right now*, we would be booking flights to France for the Top 10 below:

Name	Last	Total SC Points	Rank
Josh	Spencer	322	1
Hillary	Kelly	320	2
Barbie	Decker	210	3
Monica	Gray	205	4
Lee	Ratterman	201	5
Thomas	Mygrant	184	6
Mike	Ryan	179	7
Monica	Ward	157	8
Christina	Richardson	146	9
Julie	Schulte	145	10
Julie	Voris	135	11
Mindy	Wender	135	11
Christine	Dwyer	132	12
Traci	Morrow	127	13
Brad	Gibala	123	14
Jimmy	Nelson	109	15
Fran	Patoskie	109	15
Robert	Hudgens	108	16
Pete	Pena	108	16
Brian	Murray	106	17
Dallas	Carter	98	18
Doug	Fitzgerald	95	19
Robert	Lucido	95	19
Coni	Constantine	94	20

NOTE: these numbers are for January 1,2010 - December 12, 2010

These Coaches are reaching out and helping people, aggressively building their business in hopes of making the trip. What about YOU? Do you have what it takes to finish strong?

With every person you help, every healthy holiday gift you help deliver, every exposure, every Coach you sign up, every Success Club point you earn, you are helping someone new achieve their goals and enjoy a healthy, fulfilling life!

Together, we are changing the world one person at a time and helping end the trend of obesity and I hope you are posed to make 2011 a record breaking year for your Coach business. Endless opportunity lies ahead, but you have to be hungry and ready to seize it. Are you ready?

Keep building and if you're in the Top 10 when it's all done, I'll see you en La France!
"Vive Le Bike!"

*To qualify for the Chairman’s Club Adventure bike tour through France, coaches must also be Elite, which means they:
• Must qualify for Success Club 5 or 10 for 9 consecutive months in 2010 or 8 consecutive months if qualified for Success Club 10 in May.
• Must be a paid 2 Star Diamond or higher by the end of the qualification period.
• Must have signed up 24 New Active Coaches. Coaches must achieve Active status at the close of the contest.

Must have produced an incremental Advancement Team Volume of 100,000 points for the 2010 qualification period compared to the 2009 qualification period.
So, of those who qualify for Elite, whoever generated the top ten most Success Club points is on the trip!

WOWY Super Gym Winners!

2010-12-16T06:09:00.000-08:00

Did you know you can log ANY type of workout into the WOWY Super Gym and be eligible to win the cash every day?

Doesn't have to be a Beachbody workout - you just need to be a member!

Give yourself and your family the gift of health and fitness this Holiday Season! be the ultimate giver, and get one healthy product into each household, with an invite to join the club and that gift could the multiply with a win in WOWY!

Sun 12/5 - Akiko Yoshi-Johnson won a Panasonic digital camera

Mon 12/6 - Ann Daudt won $300

Tue 12/7 - James Francis won $1,000

Wed 12/8 - Matthew Bailey won $300

Thu 12/9 - Penny Casanova won $300

Fri 12/10 - Marty Bendera won a Toshiba notebook computer

Sat 12/11 - Dean Mincer won $300

These people signed into the WOWY Super Gym to lose weight, get fit and find support - and they won big just for doing it! You could be next, but you've gotta be a member of Team Beachbody and log into WOWY to be in the game!

Tony BRINGS IT to the Bookstore...And Beyond!

2010-12-15T15:49:00.000-08:00

Tony Horton, the man behind P90X® has taken in-home fitness to new levels of extreme, helping millions of people transform their bodies and change their lives. His unique style, humor and ability to motivate have impacted people all over the world by getting them to "Do your best and forget the rest!"

Now, Tony shares his fitness philosophy and secrets with you as he releases his first book, Bring It!

This book features plenty of photographs of the man, easy-to-follow instructions, meal planning help, recipes and workout plans for every level.

Tony shows you how to build your very own diet and fitness plan tailored to fit your lifestyle, preferences and goals, complete with a Fitness Quotient test to help you assess your likes, dislikes and current fitness level.

Bring it! will be released on December 21, 2010 - but you can pre-order it now! (Holiday Gift Idea Alert!)

And Tony is taking his show on the road and will be appearing in the following cities for a live workout and book signing:

Tuesday, January 4th - Long Island, NY

Thursday, January 6th - Atlanta, GA

Saturday, January 8th - Las Vegas, NV (Super Saturday event!)

Monday, January 10th - Dallas, TX

Tuesday, January 11th - Phoenix, AZ

Saturday, January 15th - Arlington, VA (Washington D.C. area)

Saturday, January 22nd - Los Angeles, CA

(More details about the book tour coming soon, so stay tuned!)

Again, this is a great Holiday gift idea for someone you care about. Give them the gift of fitness and help them transform their life and get on the path to better health...and let "Doc Horton" show them how.

Hang 10 Leaderboards - A Tie At The Top!

2010-12-14T13:57:00.000-08:00

The countdown is on! With only 19 days left, it's turning into a battle to make - or stay in - the Top 10!

Hillary Kelly and Wayne Wyatt are currently TIED for the #1 spot in this challenge, with Josh Spencer in 2nd place. Lee Ratterman is in 3rd and Monica Gray is in 4th!

It's gonna be a photo finish for the entire top ten as we see who has what it takes to make the Top 10! There's still time and these Coaches will pull out all the stops to make sure they are on that boat.

Overall, here's where we stand:

First	Last	SC Points	Rank	Last Week’s Rank
Hillary	Kelly	109	1	2
Wayne	Wyatt	109	1	1
Josh	Spencer	85	2	3
Lee	Ratterman	77	3	4
Monica	Gray	67	4	5
Thomas	Mygrant	59	5	7
Christina	Richardson	56	6	8
Barbie	Decker	51	7	6
Teri	Walker	51	7	9
Maria	Cappa	43	8	10
Dy Ann	Parham	40	9	13
Craig	Smith	39	10	14
Christine	Dwyer	39	10	11
Julie	Schulte	37	11	16
Frank	McGuire	37	11	NEW
Norberto	Hernandez	35	12	12
Steph	Perez	34	13	15
Gina	Nelson	34	13	13
Brad	Gibala	33	14	15
Monica	Ward	32	15	NEW
Nick	Hussein	32	15	NEW

So be in the Top 10 as of 12/31, and you get a FREE cabin for two on this sweet sweet sweet Success Club Cruise in March 2011! You can dine with me, the rest of the Top 10 and the ship's Captain. Oh wait, plus you will ALSO earn a cabin for two for the top Success Club point earner among your direct line of personal Sponsorship Coaches!

If you've already qualified for your trip, continue to push hard and you can give your second cabin to family, friends or Coaches as an amazing Holiday gift! Generosity rules, Dude! First, qualify for Success Club 5 or 10 for at least one month in October, November, or December. Then, be one of the top 10 Success Club point earners between October 1st and December 31st, 2010, and you're in!

For full details and rules, go to www.grabyourboard.com and don't forget to check out the leaderboard here every Monday to see who's in the running. It's time to Grab Your Board and get ready to Hang 10 with me and the captain - Caribbean style!

This Is The Job We Do

2010-12-13T06:25:00.000-08:00

It's not easy to make fitness and health a priority. Our lives were not constructed to make it a priority. But this is what we do - it is our job as part of Beachbody and Team Beachbody. It is our job to live a healthier lifestyle, make healthier choices, and help others realize that they can do it too.

For me, since I was a kid I have been ambitious. I actually used to fantasize about running a bank from my very first desk. I can remember that desk like it was in front of me now. I used to dream of decorating my entire house in office furniture I loved the idea of working so much. When the other kids in school brought book bags and backpacks to the first day of 4th grade, I proudly displayed my black briefcase, complete with pens, pencils, band aids, and note pads. It surprised me that I was the only ten year old who carried a briefcase to school.

I am certain that my story, while freakish, is similar to your story, and the story of most people: There's something you would rather be doing than exercising and planning how to eat so you are healthier. Heck, it could even be this very business we do at Team Beachbody that upstages your ability to stay active!

But that has to stop. For me. For you. And if for us, then step by step, person by person, for the country.

Why do I think we have a problem with the national debt and economy in this country? Because we put consumption above consequence and taking care of ourselves. Why do I think we have a hard time getting our kids to eat healthy and stay active? Because we have been trained to maximize personal productivity and gratification rather than maximize vitality. Why do I think we are dealing with polluted water, air and soil? Because we can't expect a population that cares so little about its own personal health to care more about the external environment. And in a country where we should be living longer and healthier lives with the most amazing medical advances in the world and plentiful food and water, our life expectancy is actually going in reverse.

Need proof? According to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics, the life expectancy for Americans has already fallen by about a month after steadily rising for years. Yes - fallen. unreal.

A baby born in 2008 will live to be about 77.8 years old, which has dipped since its all-time peak of 77.9 years in 2007, according to a preliminary report released Thursday.

(As written on AOL by Catherine Donaldson-Evans.)

So here's my point. We have spent a lot of time talking about building your business, personal opportunity for wealth creation, and the importance of overcoming fear and excuses to get out there and build your business. Today, I need you to think less about your business for a minute, and more about your health, and the health of the people around you. That is what this is about - and it MUST include you (and me) to be authentic.

If people around you are anything like me, they are less than pleased with the state of their fitness right now. Work won again. It happens to me every year, and I just don't feel as strong or fit as I want to be. I am not going to hang my head in shame about that, because I did some great work. But I am also not going to live my entire life for the future or as a slave to ambition. I absolutely am making my own health and the positive state of mind that comes with it a priority.

Right now you have a window of opportunity to make your commitment for 2011 and speak to everyone around you for the next 8 days. Orders received by December 21st should be delivered by January 1st in the continental US.

So now is the time to commit to fit clubs. Maybe even start a Facebook fit club, with the goal to help your immediate circle of friends - not the hundreds you have collected. but the people who are REALLY friends - the ones who you know you you can support, and invite them to work with you and keep each other accountable with once a week check-ins on Facebook. Encourage them to join the Team Beachbody club and log their workouts into WOWY so you can have a chance every day to win money. Post the WOWY winner in YOUR social media as if YOU are the one running the contest! Set a goal with your circle of friends for each month for the first three months of the year for a certain number of workouts and to report to each other when you hit milestones. Stay connected - not to talk about Mafia Wars and Farmville - but in helping each other achieve the lifestyle change that we all need to get more out of life and to feel better about life!

Do you hear me? It is important to shift into health mode. That's what we are about. It's important that we turn up the decibel level in our meetings and conversations. Start building commitments now. And as you share with people, ask them to help you spread the word, whether they are coaches or not.

I had an interesting experience yesterday when I thanked a friend of the family for an email she sent out to all her contacts. She is not a coach, but she was nice enough to send a note talking about how much she loves Shakeology to her entire email database, suggesting people order from her girlfriend who is a coach. Her note blew me away because it was purely about helping people.

If you know people who love Shakeology, or any of our workouts, if they don't want to be coaches, ask them to send a note like this out to their contacts with a link to your website so you can help more people benefit from the products that we all believe in so much!

Here's the letter she sent:

Hi all! I hope everyone is well and getting ready for the holidays... 2011 is just a few weeks away (gulp!). The point of this email is 2-fold:

First, I wanted to let you all know about the best shake on earth because I think you would love it! Those of you close to me know that my husband and I have had one of these shakes every single day RELIGIOUSLY for about a year and a half. My son drinks it and loves it too. We can not say enough about how much we love it and are obsessed with it! The amount of whole-food sourced vitamins, minerals, vegetables, grains, roots, you name it, that are in this shake is phenomenal. Even my naturalist dissected it and tested it on patients and said he's never seen anything like it in over 20 years of practice. The cell rejuvenation, the weight loss, the amount of good ingredients (something like eating 6 salads)... it is like the healthiest meal you can have. It is so delicious too, by the way. It's the total busy mom drink- it gives me so much energy, I am loading up on tons of good stuff, and it takes away my sweet tooth.

Anyway.. I wanted to share my secret treasure with all of you since I think it's something that you would really love. I am not selling it (although I'm so obsessed with it that it sounds like I do!)... but if you guys do order it (or anything else through Beachbody... P90X, dvds, etc.) then PLEASE go through my friend _______. I will put her link below. She is one of the most wonderful people on earth, and a phenomenal single mom of two little girls. If anyone deserves the support it's her. I would love everyone to drink the shake regardless, but if you are going to buy it you may as well support a deserving dear friend at the same time!! Also, feel free to forward this to anyone who may want to know about it. The more people the better! It's like passing along the gift of health! ;) This is the link to use: Myshakeology.com/_______

Love,

____________

I am asking you to recommit to your fitness and generate 5 sales between now and December 21st - get 5 people to commit to their health program by Tuesday 12/21. Talk about how easily and effectively Shakeology can help them get back on track for them and their family. And make sure you are committed too!

This is the job - We need to live healthier lifestyles, and we need to help other people realize that they can do it to. It's not hard - but it's also not impossible!

I am not willing to accept a lower life expectancy for my kids. And I am not willing to build my business at the expense of how I feel physically. This is a big deal. Nobody but WE are talking about this with this kind of ferocious caring for the real fundamental well being of people.

All the tools are in place. Team Beachbody has what we need. The social media utilities make it easier than ever to connect with people and stay accountable. We have the best fitness and nutrition products in the world. But we have to make it a priority to do it, and talk about it, and invite others to do it with us.

Let's ask our friends and families - if they don't want to be coaches, would they help us get the word out ? Now is the time to get started. 2011 is the year to succeed.

Let's get excited about how good it feels to move and eat better and take care of ourselves. You are an ambassador of vitality, and I am proud to work with you.

Total Wellness Transformation: Hank's Journey - I Choose...

2010-12-11T08:01:00.000-08:00

The Diary Of A 50lb Weight Loss Journey

It's Hank, here!

I hope you're enjoying your Holiday Season; managing to incorporate some healthy choices and staying consistent - 'cuz that's what I'm choosing to do!

This time of year, temptation is everywhere and though you might try to avoid it, sometimes it sneaks up on you. For example, this week in my office there were multiple deliveries of gifts from vendors, suppliers, customers, etc. to show their appreciation for our hard work throughout the year.

Many of these deliveries consisted of giant food baskets: cookies, brownies, muffins, gourmet chocolates, cakes, candy - heck, one vendor even sent several individuals full-sized frozen red velvet cheesecakes from a very well known restaurant chain whose name includes the very product they are famous for.

Everywhere I turn, there is some sugary, sweet treat out for everyone to enjoy. So staying consistent is a challenge with all that around. But it's not impossible. You (I) just have to choose to go with healthier options that are enhancing to you (me). You (I) can choose the be consistent. You (I) can choose to stay on track.

I'm going to a Holiday party this weekend and everyone is supposed to bring a dessert. I'm sure the usual rich, sugary treats will be there, but I'm doing something different. Carl challenged us to give healthy gifts to everyone we know this year, so I'm making Chocolate Shakeology sorbet!

Plenty of ice, water, Shakeology, some lite coconut milk and some peppermint extract - blend it until it's really thick and then put it in the freezer for an hour or so and boom! - healthy, delicious Holiday treat without the guilt! Plus, it'll be a great conversation starter to share the Shakeology goodness with others.

I've found that since I've been eating cleaner and working out consistently, I'm simply not as tempted by these treats. I'm seeing continuous progress, I'm burning fat and replacing it with muscle and my body is changing. Not in a crazy, radical way, but in a gradual, safe way that makes sense because my lifestyle is changing. And it's going to be a lasting change. (I'm kinda liking the guns that are developing.)

The Holiday Season, instead of packing on Holiday pounds, I'm choosing to keep on losing excess weight. Sure, it takes hard work, focus and discipline - but anything that is worth doing does. Will I allow myself an occasional indulgence? Sure - let's be real. But, I will limit that because I don't want to undo any of the progress I've made.

I see myself all the time, so I don't notice a major difference, but others seem to. This week alone, a senior executive was talking to several of our coworkers and me and he stopped abruptly and said, "Wow, you've lost a lot of weight! I can see it in your face!" He apologized later for embarrassing me and making the comment in front of others. No apology necessary! It was a nice validation that the hard work I'm putting in is bringing results.

Even my boss's wife noticed. I saw her in the hallway a few days ago and she hugged me and said, "My gosh, you are shrinking! What are you doing?!? You're looking great! How much have you lost?" I just told her it's clean eating, Shakeology and working out. Again, nice validation! Here's some more validation...I managed to resist all the temptations and I'm down another 2 lbs...making for a total of 33 lbs lost thus far!

I'm choosing to enjoy that! Thanks again to Carl and Team Beachbody Coaches for their support and motivation to make healthy choices and stay on the right path. And the journey continues...

Until next time,
Hank

Oooh la la! - Chairman's Club Adventure Leaderboards

2010-12-09T12:19:00.000-08:00

Mon cheri...you enjoy Le Bike, oui?

With just over 20 days left in the Chairman's Club Adventure Challenge, and this being the second to last leaderboard before we go dark until the final tally is announced, I thought you might find it fun to know what's in store for the Top 10 coaches of the year who will join me in France for biking and more...

Our trip will be all about experiencing the unspoiled Provence as we venture through the French countryside of Marseilles. This is the very landscape made famous by artists such as Matisse, van Gogh and Picasso and the area is currently home to many artists who are inspired by the sheer beauty of the landscape.

Postcards will come to life as we enjoy close encounters with local market towns and untouched medieval villages, artisanal cheese makers, 12th Century hilltop monasteries, local bistros and fresh fruit orchards. You'll enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner as you explore the best France has to offer, from Les Alpilles, the Lubéron Valley and Ménerbes to Nice and the fabulous French Riviera.

Don't worry, there will be plenty of downtime to luxuriate and get pampered, as you explore everything from charming villages to luxury spas and golf resorts.

So let's see who is within striking distance of the dream!

Note - We are aware that some of the coaches on this list might not meet all the qualifications so this list is TRULY unofficial. But if we were sending out invitations to the Chairman’s Club Adventure right now*, we would be booking flights to France for the Top 10 below:

Name	Last	Total SC Points	Rank
Josh	Spencer	314	1
Hillary	Kelly	310	2
Barbie	Decker	212	3
Monica	Gray	203	4
Lee	Ratterman	190	5
Thomas	Mygrant	176	6
Mike	Ryan	174	7
Jason	Scheff	154	8
Monica	Ward	153	9
Christina	Richardson	140	10
Julie	Schulte	137	11
Mindy	Wender	135	12
Julie	Voris	133	13
Christine	Dwyer	130	14
Traci	Morrow	126	15
Brad	Gibala	122	16
Jimmy	Nelson	109	17
Fran	Patoskie	109	17
Epitacio	Pena	108	18
Robert	Hudgens	106	19
Brian	Murray	106	19
Taryn	Perry	104	20

NOTE: these numbers are for January 1,2010 - December 6, 2010

These Coaches are reaching out and helping people, aggressively building their business in hopes of making the trip. What about YOU? Do you have what it takes to finish strong?

With every person you help, every healthy holiday gift you help deliver, every exposure, every Coach you sign up, every Success Club point - you're not just striving to make the trip, you're helping someone new achieve their goals and enjoy a healthy, fulfilling life!

Keep building and if you're in the Top 10 when it's all done, I'll see you en La France! "Vive Le Bike!"

*To qualify for the Chairman’s Club Adventure bike tour through France, coaches must also be Elite, which means they:
• Must qualify for Success Club 5 or 10 for 9 consecutive months in 2010 or 8 consecutive months if qualified for Success Club 10 in May.
• Must be a paid 2 Star Diamond or higher by the end of the qualification period.
• Must have signed up 24 New Active Coaches. Coaches must achieve Active status at the close of the contest.

What Are We Doing Today?

2010-12-08T07:18:00.001-08:00

We have the solution to the obesity crisis right in front of us. It's Team Beachbody. Unemployment? How about people who have been shocked to be sidelined by the economy take matters into their own hands this time and build a revenue stream helping people get healthy and fit? A revenue stream THEY control and own. Team Beachbody.

The activity being created right now by Team Beachbody coaches is heroic. People are getting fired up about healthy gift-giving this year. That has a ripple effect as people make healthy (and more responsible) choices at parties, kids see their parents making healthy choices, and communities realize that the days of "oh what's the harm in a cupcake party?" are over. Schools are signing up to be coaches. Churches are signing up to inspire their communities to steer their resolution spending decisions in the way of health and fitness and getting a share of that spending in exchange. It's happening, and Team Beachbody is THE group of people making it happen!

Direct Sellers (network marketing people) from leading companies are looking at not just the income potential, but the heart and mission of what our Team Beachbody coaches have, and signing up to be apart of something bigger. (We'll see if they get it with the same level of caring that you have. Hope so.)

Team Beachbody Scam? Beachbody complaints? Shakeology price? Competitions between our shake and that shake? All those things others post about us are smoke screens, straw men set up to take your eye off the ball. Don't be fooled. They have forgotten to look in the faces of the success stories who transformed their lives. They have forgotten the power of millions of dollars of media per week driving tens of thousands of people per day into the business - all who need coaches.

Anyone trying to pirate or steal P90X or bit torrent TurboFire doesn't realize they are actually undermining a movement to get millions of people healthy and fit. Time to look beyond the petty considerations of simply "the cheapest", and look at "most effective for the price", and "what contributes not just to me, but to solving the whole obesity issue". Sometimes there's a reason things are structured and priced the way they are -- because they cost more to manufacture because they really are, simply, better. Team Beachbody.

We know what we are about, and the evidence continues to pour in.

We will end the obesity trend. We will obliterate childhood obesity, and we will put people back to work creating fortunes more lucrative than they have ever imagined for themselves. And we will do it with compassion, service, and huge satisfied smiles on our faces, because nothing feels better than helping people achieve their goals to lead healthy fulfilling lives. Nothing feels better than that.

I am proud to work with you Team Beachbody. I am on it today. Big moves. Big decisions. Aggressive growth plans. No stopping. No slow down for the holidays. My mission is clear, and my commitment is unshakable.

"Decide. Commit. Succeed."

On it.

WOWY Winners - Win Big For Sweating Off The Holiday Pounds!

2010-12-07T09:54:00.000-08:00

The Holiday Season is officially upon us and these lucky winners received an extra gift from WOWY! They scored awesome prizes and you can too...if you log into WOWY! Track your fitness, keep yourself from packing on those Holiday pounds and you might win big like these people did!

11/21 Elyana Smith won $1,000

11/22 Mike French won $300

11/23 Angela Marruffo won an Apple iPod Touch

11/24 Jennifer Tellers won $300

11/25 Bettina Reed won $300

11/26 Michael Bigler won an Apple iPod Touch

11/27 Heather Guith won $300

11/28 Michael Bigler won $300
(No, it's not an error - just amazing luck!)

11/29 Chris Drost won $300

11/30 Misty Trevino won $1,000

12/1 Josh Nicholson won a Toshiba notebook computer

12/2 JP Ruyle won a Flip Mino HD camera

These people signed into the WOWY Super Gym to lose weight, get fit and find support - and they won big for doing it! You could be next, but you've gotta log into WOWY to be in the game!

Hang 10 Leaderboards: Only 26 Days Left!

2010-12-06T16:12:00.001-08:00

While we have 26 days left, it's clear coaches are jockeying for position to stay in the top ten! Hillary Kelly and Wayne Wyatt are trading places in the race to be #1 in this challenge.

With only a few points separating some positions, now we see who has what it takes to finish this year strong. In particular, Monica Gray, who makes an impressive leap in points since last week and jumps into the #5 spot!

Overall, here's where we stand:

First Name	Last Name	SC Points	Rank	Last Week's Rank
Hillary	Kelly	99	1	2
Wayne	Wyatt	97	2	1
Josh	Spencer	77	3	3
Lee	Ratterman	66	4	4
Monica	Gray	65	5	6
Barbie	Decker	52	6	5
Thomas	Mygrant	49	7	7
Christina	Richardson	46	8	8
Teri	Walker	42	9	7
Maria	Cappa	40	10	8
Christine	Dwyer	37	11	12
Norberto	Hernandez	35	12	9
Dy Ann	Parham	34	13	10
Gina	Nelson	34	13	NEW
Craig	Smith	33	14	11
Steph	Perez	32	15	12
Brad	Gibala	32	15	NEW
Doug	Fitzgerald	29	16	13
Julie	Schulte	29	16	NEW
Rochelle	Griffin	29	16	14

In case you're wondering what the fuss is all about, the Success Club Cruise will be slamming with activities on board the ship, including a variety of shows and entertainment for every taste: Broadway musicals, stand-up comedy, live music, circus arts (I'll be juggling on the lido deck), piano bar, karaoke, casino & nightclubs. Plus, you can choose from a variety of sports and recreation - everything from ice skating, something cool called "Flowrider" plus water volleyball and even mini-golf. Yes... that's all happening ON A BOAT!

There will be several shore excursions into amazing ports in the Caribbean where the Beachbody team plus coaches will customize this dream vacation. Excursions typically available include snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, kayaking, hiking, biking, shopping, ATV riding and more. Tear up the Caribbean on a speedboat! Swim with dolphins! Dive for sunken treasure (I get a cut if you find some)...or hunt for treasures of your own in world-class boutiques. (NOTE: All shore excursions are at an additional cost and are not included in the cruise package.)

If you feel like relaxing poolside and soaking up the sun and fresh sea air, there's plenty of that to be had. It's all up to you!

So be in the Top 10 as of 12/31, and you get a FREE cabin for two on this sweet sweet sweet Success Club Cruise in March 2011! You can dine with me, the rest of the top ten and the ship's Captain. Oh wait, plus you will ALSO earn a cabin for two for the top Success Club point earner among your direct line of personal Sponsorship Coaches!

If you've already qualified for your trip, continue to push hard and you can give your second cabin to family, friends or Coaches as an amazing Holiday gift! Generosity rules, Dude! First, qualify for Success Club 5 or 10 for at least one month in October, November, or December. Then, be one of the top 10 Success Club point earners between October 1st and December 31st, 2010, and you're in!

For full details and rules, go to www.grabyourboard.com and don't forget to check out the leaderboard here every Monday to see who's in the running. It's time to Grab Your Board and get ready to Hang 10 with me and the captain!

Beachbody Adds SVP of Team Beachbody Global Sales

2010-12-04T08:05:00.000-08:00

Jeff Hill Beachbody’s New Senior Vice President of Team Beachbody Sales

Santa Monica, CA – December 2, 2010 – Jeff Hill was named Beachbody’s Senior Vice President of Team Beachbody Global Sales today. Mr. Hill joins the company as one of the most celebrated and sought after sales executives in the direct selling industry.

“The addition of Jeff Hill is a significant milestone for Team Beachbody,” said Beachbody CEO Carl Daikeler. “Our search for a field sales leader who fit the culture and ethics of Beachbody resulted in us getting the one executive we wanted and the one executive others said we couldn’t get. Jeff has the experience and the desire to help people succeed, which will take Team Beachbody from 43,000 coaches today to more than 1,000,000 in the coming years.”

Hill brings more than 20 years’ experience in corporate leadership and sales. He has led sales at some of the industry’s top health and nutrition companies. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Global Sales for Tahitian Noni International where he guided sales activities in multiple international markets as well as in the US. He was President of Shaklee’s International business in Northern California and began his direct selling career as Senior Vice President of Sales for Melaleuca. In his seven years at Melaleuca, Jeff was recognized as the driving force behind the company’s dramatic growth (now nearly $900 million in sales).

Evidence of his abilities to foster a collaborative team environment focused on training and personal development, Hill served in leadership positions as Managing Consultant at Covey Leadership Center and Area Vice President at Franklin Covey, working with Fortune 500 companies at executive levels. Hill began his career in a private civil law practice. He holds a Juris Doctorate from the McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific in Sacramento and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University.

“Team Beachbody is the first direct selling company to offer its independent distributors brands that people ask for by name. P90X® is a national phenomenon,” said Team Beachbody Managing Director, Brett Blake. “Now with Jeff leading our sales organization, I believe we can have a significant impact on helping all of our distributors financially while ending the trend of obesity that plagues the US and dozens of countries around the world.”

About Beachbody, LLC
 Founded in 1998 by Carl Daikeler and Jon Congdon, Beachbody, LLC, operates Beachbody.com , and TeamBeachbody.com. The Santa Monica, California-based company is the creator of the nation's most popular fitness and weight loss solutions including P90X®, Insanity®, Brazil Butt Lift®, Slim in 6®, Turbo Jam®, Hip Hop Abs®, and Power 90® among many others. Beachbody® programs combine challenging DVD-based workouts with easy-to-follow diet guidelines, nutritional supplements (including its breakthrough health shake called Shakeology®, AKA “The Healthiest Meal of the Day”), and an unparalleled customer service and peer-support system.

In fact, Beachbody has expanded this support system through TeamBeachbody.com, which includes a network of thousands of independent "Coach" distributors as well as a dynamic online support and fitness community. The company's beauty business includes brands Timeless Secret® and Derm Exclusive®. The corporate mission is to help people achieve their goals and enjoy healthy, fulfilling lives.

Total Wellness Transformation: Hank's Journey - Milestones

2010-12-03T13:24:00.000-08:00

The Diary Of A 50lb Weight Loss Journey

It's Hank, here!

WOW. What a busy, crazy week! A lot going on, a lot to keep up with, but a good week overall. I'm staying consistent with working out and eating clean. Last week, I touched on something in regards to staying motivated and what keeps me in the game.

I like to think of them as milestones. Typically, a milestone is thought of as a significant or notable accomplishment - 50th wedding anniversary, a birthday to signify a new decade (30, 40, 50, etc.), a major promotion, a product launch - you get the picture. To me, milestones can be much simpler.

Webster's Dictionary defines a milestone as "a significant point in development." That's more in keeping with my way of thinking. I have learned to acknowledge - and sometimes celebrate - milestones along the way, both major and minor.

I acknowledge milestones every day. When I'm working out and I see that I'm pushing harder, doing more, going a little faster and doing a bit better than I did the day before, to me that's a milestone. Celebrating a co-worker's birthday in the office with gourmet cupcakes the size of a softball, but choosing not to partake and opting for an apple instead? Milestone. Having to buy new pants and belts because the old ones are literally falling off? Milestone.

Each small victory, each better decision, each healthier choice puts me that much closer to my goal, so in my mind, they are milestones. They keep me engaged, keep me motivated and allow me to feel good about myself, my progress and to have fun on the journey.

Sometimes, my body tells me it's ready for a milestone - like when it wants Shakeology. It's used to the good stuff and is craving it. When I've worked out so hard I'm sore in that good way and it hurts to even raise my arms to shave my face in the morning? Milestone!

So that's where my head is at. I encourage you to look at your milestones and acknowledge them along your journey. They may not all be major, but if you stay consistent, you'll find those smaller milestones add up to more significant ones. Thanks to Carl and Team Beachbody and their tools and support, I'm seeing success on my journey. Plus, Carl says there are now 43,000 Team Beachbody Coaches and counting! I'd say that qualifies as a milestone.

This week, I've got two more milestones to celebrate: I'm down another 2.4 lbs, plus this puts me at 31 lbs lost since September 17th! I have one word for that: milestone!

Until next time,
Hank

Vive Le Bike! Chairman's Club Adventure Leaderboards

2010-12-02T12:35:00.000-08:00

There's only 30 days left to qualify for The Chairman's Club Bike Adventure! The Top 5 are firmly entrenched, but the remainder of the Top 10 are kicking it into high gear to stay in the game! It's going to get really interesting, because the rest of the Top 20 are fast on their heels...

The coming weeks are crucial, as these Coaches build their business and strive to meet the qualification requirements to bike through France with me!

Note - We are aware that some of the coaches on this list might not meet all the qualifications so this list is TRULY unofficial. But if we were sending out invitations to the Chairman’s Club Adventure right now*, we would be booking flights to France for the Top 10 below:

Name	Last	Total SC Points	Rank
Josh	Spencer	326	1
Hillary	Kelly	302	2
Barbie	Decker	206	3
Lee	Ratterman	189	4
Monica	Gray	187	5
Mike	Ryan	173	6
Thomas	Mygrant	167	7
Monica	Ward	150	8
Jason	Scheff	149	9
Julie	Schulte	133	10
Christina	Richardson	133	10
Julie	Voris	132	11
Mindy	Wender	132	11
Christine	Dwyer	126	12
Traci	Morrow	125	13
Brad	Gibala	119	14
Jimmy	Nelson	109	15
Pete	Pena	108	16
Robert	Hudgens	106	17
Brian	Murray	105	18
Taryn	Perry	103	19
Fran	Patoskie	101	20

NOTE: these numbers are for January 1,2010 - November 30, 2010

These Coaches are doing whatever it takes to build their business and make the trip. What about YOU? How many more people are you going to help before the end of the year?

Every exposure, every Coach you sign up, every Success Club point - they not only put you in the game, but they prove that you are helping someone new get healthy and fit!

Keep building and if you're in the Top 10 when it's all done, I'll see you en La France! "Vive Le Bike!"

*To qualify for the Chairman’s Club Adventure bike tour through France, coaches must also be Elite, which means they:
• Must qualify for Success Club 5 or 10 for 9 consecutive months in 2010 or 8 consecutive months if qualified for Success Club 10 in May.
• Must be a paid 2 Star Diamond or higher by the end of the qualification period.
• Must have signed up 24 New Active Coaches. Coaches must achieve Active status at the close of the contest.

Beachbody #43 Fastest Growing Companies in LA

2010-12-01T08:00:00.000-08:00

Beachbody, LLC was just named as one of the 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies of 2010 by the Los Angeles Business Journal!

We were ranked at #43, thanks to our 61.9% growth in revenue from 2007 to 2009! The Los Angeles Business Journal generates the list annually, ranking the top 100 by revenue growth from 2007 through 2009, evaluating the privately held companies that are headquartered in Los Angeles County.

Our exponential growth and continued success is due to the incredible people who work hard every day to achieve the short and long term objectives we set, and believe me, we don't set those goals low! And of course the most exciting area of growth is thanks to our network of Team Beachbody Coaches!

Together, we are helping people achieve their goals to lead more healthy fulfilling lives by creating products and promotions that inspire people and give them the tools they need to live healthier. And it's that act of reaching out to people and sharing our programs and tools which drives the real change.

Our Game Plan strategy calls for sharing the benefits and strategies we advocate with 2 people a day. Each person you connect with, each Coach you sign up, each order we receive, each customer who discovers the truth means we are moving forward toward our goal of 1,000,000 Team Beachbody Coaches helping 100,000,000 customers.

Thank you Beachbody and Team Beachbody for the work you do and I look forward to celebrating many more milestones with you!

Hang 10 Leaderboards: Only 33 Days Left!

2010-11-29T12:04:00.000-08:00

We're heading into the final third of the Hang 10 Chairman's Challenge and there's movement in the top ten! Now is when we'll see who has the legs to finish strong!

For the second week in a row the top 5 remain unchanged -- for now. The rest of the list shows slight movement and fluctuation between ranks, with the new addition of Robert Lucido, who makes his leader board debut at #13. With 33 days left to determine who makes it into the all-important Top 10, here's where we stand:

First	Last	Points	Rank	Last Week's Rank
Wayne	Wyatt	92	1	1
Hillary	Kelly	82	2	2
Josh	Spencer	64	3	3
Lee	Ratterman	61	4	4
Barbie	Decker	46	5	5
Monica	Gray	39	6	7
Thomas	Mygrant	38	7	9
Teri	Walker	38	7	10
Maria	Cappa	37	8	6
Christina	Richardson	37	8	6
Norberto	Hernandez	35	9	8
Dy Ann	Parham	33	10	10
Craig	Smith	31	11	14
Christine	Dwyer	30	12	11
Steph	Perez	30	12	14
Doug	Fitzgerald	28	13	12
Robert	Lucido	28	13	NEW
Rochelle	Griffin	27	14	11
Nick	Hussein	26	15	12
Michelle	Moy	26	15	12

Here's the finest of the fine print: Be in the Top 10 as of 12/31, and you get a FREE cabin for two on the sweet Success Club Cruise in March 2011! You can dine with me, the rest of the top ten and the ship's Captain, plus you also earn a cabin for two for the top Success Club point earner among your direct line of personal Sponsorship Coaches!

If you've already qualified for your trip, continue to push hard and you can give your second cabin to family, friends or Coaches as an amazing Holiday gift! Generosity rules, Dude! First, qualify for Success Club 5 or 10 for at least one month in October, November, or December. Then, be one of the top 10 Success Club point earners between October 1st and December 31st, 2010, and you're in!

For full details and rules, go to www.grabyourboard.com and don't forget to check out the leaderboard here every Monday to see who's in the running. It's time to Grab Your Board and get ready to Hang 10 with me and the captain!