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Darrell's Ultimate Reset Experience

This past June I was contacted by my friend Darrell who was interested in Beachbody's 21 Day Cleanse called The Ultimate Reset.  Darrell had followed my experience with the program and wanted to give it a try for himself.  Like most people who are attracted to the Ultimate Reset Darrell wanted to lose weight.  What he didn't know was that he was going to gain something much greater then weight-loss from this program.  For that I will let Darrell explain in his own words...

Darrell in 2011

Beachbody Coaches Summit 2013

This year I attended the annual coaches Summit that Beachbody holds every year in Las Vegas.  It was my first trip to Vegas and also my first time attending a Coaches Summit.  I had heard from other coaches how important and what an impact attending Summit would have.  They were absolutely right!  It was so motivating being surrounded by over 7,000 fellow Beachbody Coaches.  We were trained by the elite coaches in the business and also exposed to the amazing motivational speaker John Maxwell.  On top of all that I also had the opportunity to meet and speak with some of the Beachbody trainers.  They announced the release of Vanilla Shakeology and also Shaun T's newest workout, Focus T25.  Summit was an experience that will stay with me forever and it has focused my drive and determination to grow my business and help as many people as possible with Beachbody.  I took all my pictures and made a video of my experience.  I hope you enjoy it and I hope you can join me next year for Summit 2014!

Body Beast Cooking

So this Monday I will be starting a new Beachbody Fitness program called Body Beast.  Body Beast is all about putting on muscle and one of the key ways to do that besides lifting a lot of heavy weights is to eat a lot of food!  But you can't just eat any food or you will gain a lot of fat along with the muscle.  Since I am still trying to lose some of my stubborn body fat I have decided to take the diet portion of this program very serious.  I went through the meal guide that came with the program and picked some of the meals that looked the best to me.

Meeting Darin Olien

I had the opportunity to meet Darin Olien, the co-creator of The Ultimate Reset and Shakeology, at this years Coaches Summit.

Meeting Darin Olien

Ultimate Grocery Guide

Professional nutritionist Mike Dolce from Onnit.com has put a webseries of short videos together outlining some basics to keep in mind when you are doing your grocery shopping.  These videos are short and to the point and point out some great tips that everyone should know and implement.  Check them out:

Prepping Meals and Cooking in Bulk

I wanted to highlight a system that has really benefited me in eating healthy.  To tell someone to just eat healthy meals is not enough, you must plan these meals out.  In my experience the time that I am most vulnerable to make a bad food decision is when I have nothing healthy planned out and I must quickly decide on an impulse what I am going to eat.  That is the trap that people get caught up in with fast food or even at home when they have no dinner planned and decide to throw a frozen pizza in the oven.  I usually choose Sundays as my day to cook two to three meals in bulk.  I like to pick meals that will freeze nicely and store for a good length of time.  Today I decided to make a recipe that I learned from the Ultimate Reset.  This was their take on pinto beans and rice and it is very tasty when you combine the right spices.

How healthy is your shake?

Here is a great video by Tony Horton where he talks about how Shakeology is different from any other shake on the market.  Are you already drinking some kind of shake and think they are all the same?  Well think again!

Insanity Day 30 Progress

Ok, so yesterday was my day 30 mark of the Insanity program and I wanted to do a little mini review to let you know how I am feeling about the program so far.  I have tried many Beachbody programs from doing 90 days of P90X at home to trying several programs at Beachbody Fit Clubs.  I have enjoyed all of them in one way or another, but Insanity has been by far my favorite!  Shaun T is an incredible motivator and pushes me to my limits and beyond for every workout.  This is both a blessing and a curse because I have been right on the edge of injury throughout this entire program.  I get so into it that I push my body too hard sometimes.  This is definitely something I try to be aware of and I noticed it after finishing Fit Test 2 and my back pain kicked in.  This program requires you to do a few things that in other programs you might not take seriously.  First, STRETCH your body out!  Don't skip, ignore, or half ass the stretching routines when they come up.  This can lead to you getting injured!  Second, COOL DOWN your body at the end of the workout so you don't get cramped up and injured.  I know by the end of the workout you want to just turn it off and go lay down for awhile, but finishing up with the cool down is crucial to avoiding injury.  The last thing I will mention is to create a safe environment to do your workouts.  I had heard all the horror stories about people injuring their knees and ankles from all the high impact moves in this workout.  I prepped my workout area with some exercise mats that I purchased at Walmart for cheap.  I also wear proper shoes and I am conscious of my form when jumping and landing as to not bang my joints.

Insanity Workout Shoes and Sleeve For My Knee

Mats covering my workout area

My favorite Shakeology recipe

Shakeology has played a huge part in getting me healthy and lean and I wanted to show everyone how I make my morning shake.  I have had customers and coaches who purchase Shakeology and aren't overly crazy about the taste.  Then I find out they just mixed some water and a couple ice cubes in with it.  I find this recipe to be the best tasting one and I never get sick of it!  I love starting my day out with this stuff.

Nutrition 101

There are a few important topics that I want to discuss in this blog post.  I think that many people become overwhelmed with information about nutrition, diet, organic, GMO's, and other topics that they decide it is too big a topic to tackle. This frustration leads to them throwing in the towel and going back to their normal thinking about food and nutrition.  I want to create a starting point for people looking to investigate this topic.  There are many outlets that people can get information from whether that is the media, internet, newspaper, or other sources.  You need to think about the source and the bias that source has on any topic they are covering.  Some sources are motivated by profit and sales while others are motivated by helping people.  You will have to do your own homework and decide who you are going to believe.  I have been researching these topics for awhile and have found a few sources that I want to share with you.

Where do I start?

LEST WE FORGET!

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 and Sisters this Memorial Day, 

may we never forget what was given for our Freedom!

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Thanks Ultimate Reset!

Today my tshirt came in from Beachbody for completing the Ultimate Reset program.  I am starting to build a collection of Beachbody tshirts from all the programs I am completing.  I feel like these are little trophies showing all the hard work I have put into this new lifestyle I have adopted.  This particular program is very special to me because it is so different from all the others.  I wasn't waking up at 5am to get a P90X or Insanity workout in.  I wasn't even working out at all!  This one was more of a mental workout and really challenged me to make the right food choices.  The lessons and skills I learned during this program have better prepared me for handling my nutrition during the future challenges I face.

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• Your choice of a workout program.  See your options below and click the link of each program for more information.
• 30 day trial to the Team Beachbody Club Membership.  The membership gives you free customized meal plans, access to personal trainers and certified nutrionists. 
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Fit Test 2 Results

So today marks day 15 of Insanity and I took my second Fit Test.  I am happy to report that I have improved on my numbers for every movement!  Some of my gains were significant and some were minor, but the good news is I am improving and feel stronger then ever!

Insanity update

It has been awhile since I posted on here, but I want everyone to know that I am still bringing it with the workouts!  I am loving Insanity and it pushes me to my limits and beyond.

I took the Beachbody Challenge

When you make that decision to commit and finish a Beachbody fitness program you have the opportunity the compete in the Beachbody Challenge.  For starters, everyone who completes their program and sends in their before and after picture will get a free t-shirt to show off the fact that you did what many people haven't!  I just got mine in the mail!

Insanity 1 - Hunter 0

Today was my first real day of Insanity and holy crap was it intense!  For starters, the warm up felt like a full workout in its self!  I had to really dig deep to bring it all the way through.  I am positive that this program is going to get me the results I want.

Post Reset Fitness Level

I was worried I would lose all my strength by not working out for 21 days while doing Beachbody's Ultimate Reset.  Beachbody instructs you to stop the intense fitness programs while you let your body detox.  So today is the first day after the reset and I figured I could use pullups as my gauge to check if I lost my strength.

Insanity Day 1 Fit Test

Damn it feels good to break a sweat again!  After 21 days on the Ultimate Reset I finally get to go back to working out.  Most people would slowly transition into something less intense after not working out for so long, but not me!  I'm going all out and pushing myself to new limits!  Today is day 1 and I started out with the fit test.  I have never done Insanity before so I don't know if my numbers are impressive, but I gave it everything I had.  Check it out:

Conclusion of The Ultimate Reset 21 Day Cleanse

Yay it's over!  I lasted 21 days on Beachbody's Ultimate Reset cleanse.  I'm not going to lie, it was tough and full of ups and downs, but overall it was an overwhelmingly positive experience!  I went into this program wanting to lose weight and learn to cook new and healthy recipes.  I accomplished this and more!  I have learned lessons during this program that I am going to keep with me for a long time.  I found out things about my body and what type of foods fuel me and how to efficient feed myself.  I realized that animal proteins aren't the end all be all and that plant proteins are a great option.  My weight fluxuated during this program and it dropped to as low as 186lbs, but by the end I was 188lbs and 16 pounds lighter then when I started.  

No Flour Black Bean Brownies

There are many recipes online for "healthy" brownies.  This is one that I have personally tried several times and it is always a big hit!  If you have someone that may be skeptical about these, make them in secrecy and pass them off as real brownies and see if they pass the test.

Getting my home gym ready for Insanity

On Monday I will be starting up my next Beachbody program.  So far I have experience with P90X and The Ultimate Reset...next in line is Insanity!  I had some fitness mats that I had laid out on the floor that I used during plyometrics in P90X, but they always slid all over the place.  I didn't want that to happen with Insanity so I bought some wide Gorilla tape and taped them to the floor so they won't slide.  I just wanted to give you guys a sneak peak of my hard work.  Check it out:

The Ultimate Reset Day 20

This program is almost done!!  Today I woke up and my weight has gone up for the first time in the program.  I increased my portion sizes yesterday and it jumped me back up to 187lbs, but I don't care.  I feel much better and I went with the larger portion sizes again today.

Breakfast

The Ultimate Reset Day 19

After what happened yesterday I decided that today I would try increasing the portion sizes of my meals.  First thing I did was weigh in and I was 186lbs.  That puts me at 18lbs lost so far.  I have a feeling that number is going to go up because I plan on eating more and getting more calories in me so I don't feel light headed.

Breakfast

The Ultimate Reset Review

So today is day 19 and I am nearly finished with my Beachbody Ultimate Reset experience.  I had some free time and wanted to give a recap about the last 19 days and also give people a clear idea of how the program works.  Also I wanted to share some personal information about how I have been responding this last week.  I had a scary moment happen last night where I got up off the couch and took a couple steps and then passed out.  I have never had that happen to me before and it was pretty scary.  I realized that I have been probably eating at too much of a calorie deficit and that I need to increase my portion sizes and also re-introduce more grains to my meals.  Here is my video talking about the last 19 days:

-I misspoke and said day 18, but today is day 19- 

**The sound was recorded low so please turn up your volume**

The Ultimate Reset Day 18

Today was another good day on the Ultimate Reset.  My weight stayed the same at 187lbs pounds, but I'm still hoping to make it to 184lbs and have a 20lb loss by the end of this program.

Breakfast

The Ultimate Reset Day 17

Today was a great day on Beachbody's Ultimate Reset!  My weight is still 187lbs, but I feel energized and happy and I enjoyed todays meal options much more then yesterdays.

Breakfast

The Ultimate Reset Day 16

Today the scale read 187lbs so I'm still staying steady at that weight.  I'm really looking forward to finishing up this program because I'm ready to add some different variety to my diet.  So far I'm not overly enthusiastic about phase three.  The elimination of grains and legumes is making these meals less appealing.  Today's dinner for example was cauliflower and kale...not so exciting.

Breakfast

The Ultimate Reset Day 15

Today was a very hectic day and unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to take pictures of lunch or dinner.  On a more positive note, I weighed in at 187lbs this morning down from 189lbs yesterday.  Today marked the first day of the final phase of the Ultimate Reset.  Phase 3 is called Restore and this week will eliminate grains and legumes to focus on a simple, cleansing, fruit and vegetable based diet.  The portions of vegetables will increase due to the lack of grains.  All of the breakfasts will be fruit plates from this point on.

Breakfast

The Ultimate Reset Day 14

No change of weight when I jumped onto the scale today.  I am steady at the 189lb mark and I have a feeling that the weight loss is going to dramatically slow during the next phase that is coming up tomorrow.

Breakfast

The Ultimate Reset Day 13

I was shocked this morning when the scale read 189lbs. Yesterday's weight was 192lb and I wasn't expecting a drop like that! This program is proving its effectiveness daily.  Since starting the Beachbody programs I have lost 36lbs and I went from wearing 38 size pants to now wearing much smaller.  In honesty I'm not sure what my pant size is because I'm still wearing my 36 pants with a belt:

The Ultimate Reset Day 12

Day 12 of Beachbody's Ultimate Reset starts off great with another pound lost on the scale.  I am down to 192lbs from the 204lbs at the start.  So 12 days and 12 pounds lost...not bad!

Breakfast

The Ultimate Reset Day 11

Today's weight revealed only a slight loss of 0.2lbs after getting on the scale.  I'm okay with that, I think my body is getting really close to that base line weight of where I would be if I maintained a healthy diet and wasn't working out to put on size.

Breakfast

The Ultimate Reset Day 10

So I got on the scale first thing this morning and my weight has remained 193lbs.  No weight loss for today, but I'm okay with that.  I am still feeling energized, refreshed, and ready to take on day 10.

Breakfast

The Ultimate Reset Day 9

So another day and another pound lost.  I weighed in at 193lbs putting my total weight loss at 11 pounds since starting the Beachbody Ultimate Reset.  I'm thinking the weightloss is going to slow down, but I don't know when.  I am going to shoot for losing 20lbs by the end of the program.

I wanted to do a quick video and talk about the new supplement I have been taking on week 2.  Detox:

The Ultimate Reset Day 8

I was in shock this morning when I got on the scale and the number read 194lbs.  I just keep steadily losing weight on this program.  I have lost a total of 10 pounds already and I'm not even half way done!  I don't expect the number to keep moving down at this rate, but I will take it while I can.

So today marks day 1 of phase 2 called Release.  During the Release phase, I will be completely eliminating animal products, including dairy, eggs, and meat.  I will move into a more vegetable, fruit, and whole-grain based diet.  Every breakfast will include fresh fruit and I am to avoid eating more then 3 servings so I won't be taking in too much sugar.  I am also introduced to a new supplement called Detox.  The Detox helps remove toxins and waste in the colon, according to the book that came with the Ultimate Reset.  I'm not sure what they put in it, but it must work very gently because I have not had to run to the bathroom without warning at all today.  Hope I'm not venturing into the "Too Much Information" territory, but I'm just trying to give everyone an idea on what my experience is like on this program.  Yours may be different.

Breakfast

The Ultimate Reset Day 7

Today is a special day for me because it marks my day 90 of doing Beachbody programs.  I started my Beachbody journey on January 21st with P90X and Shakeology.  I was hoping to lose at least 20 pounds during those 90 days, but after weighing in this morning at 195lbs it looks like I crushed that goal!

The Ultimate Reset Day 6

The weight keeps coming off with the Ultimate Reset!  I jumped on the scale first thing this morning and I am down to 197lbs.  That is a total of 7 pounds in 5 days of the reset.  I don't know what to expect anymore because I didn't think I would lose that much weight that fast.  This program really works!

Breakfast

The Ultimate Reset Day 5

So today is day 5 on the Ultimate Reset and my weigh in this morning revealed no weight loss.  I am still at 198lbs down from 204lbs at the start.  Today was a little bit of a challenge because I was running around town taking care of things.  I didn't get time to eat my snack in between lunch and dinner and I was definitely hungry by the time dinner rolled around.

Breakfast

The Ultimate Reset Day 4

So more good news to report from the scale - I am down to 198lbs.  Another day and another pound lost!  I'm feeling good about the routine and now I'm just looking forward to cooking and trying things I have never tried.

Breakfast

Today's breakfast was super easy and super tasty.  A plate of fresh fruit with some plain yogurt sweetend with maple syrup in the middle.  Who wouldn't enjoy this?  I forgot how much I love kiwis too!

The Ultimate Reset Day 3

Ok first thing first, I weighed in and I have some exciting news....I am officially out of the 200s!  Yesterdays weight was 201lbs and today's was 199lbs.  Woohoo!  Excited to be over that hurdle finally.  That put me at 5lb weight loss with just two days of the reset behind me.  How come I didn't discover this program earlier?

Breakfast

The Ultimate Reset Day 2

Today I woke up and the first thing I did was hop on the scale.  Yesterdays starting weight was 204lbs and today's was 201lbs!  Three pounds down after the first day...sounds good to me!  After that I drank a big glass of water and started making my breakfast.

The Big Shake-Off: Like Comparing Apples and…Tang

This is a must read about comparing Shakeology to the other "health" and "protein" shakes that are on the market. You never know when you are going to run into a BodybyVi or Herbalife person who is claiming to have a superior product. It is important to understand what makes Shakeology different. Here is a very well explained and easily read article by Carl Daikeler

http://www.carldaikeler.com/2011/10/the-big-shake-off-like-comparing-apples-and-tang/

How To Compare Shakeology


Or, “How Do I Really Know If This is Worth the Money When Everything Else Costs Less?”

There are many “protein shakes” and meal replacements that are less expensive than Shakeology. But  comparisons – based on the simple “protein shake” or even “health shake” are usually off the mark because of intangibles like quality of sourcing, efficacy, and the delicate balance of incredible health benefits and delicious flavor that is unique to Shakeology.

The Ultimate Reset Day 1

After finishing my 90 day program with P90X and Shakeology I had a lot of options for what program I wanted to try next.  Between Insanity and Body Beast and all the other fitness programs I had a hard time deciding.  In the end though my decision didn't lead me to another fitness program.  Instead I chose Beachbody's 21 Day Cleanse called The Ultimate Reset.  I know that nutrition plays such a huge part in getting fit and healthy.  I can workout till I'm drenched in sweat, but if I'm not fueling my body with the right things then it is all in vain.  Now I have learned a lot already about eating healthy and the addition of Shakeology was a game changer in my results, but I still have much to learn when it comes to eating right.  I have never been one who is afraid to get in the kitchen and cook up some good food.  I just need to be inspired and have a recipe and the instructions laid out for me.  That is where the Ultimate Reset is so amazing.  It lays out every meal and snack for the next 21 days for me.  In addition, I will be taking some supplements that are going to help me with detoxifying my body through a gentle cleanse.  No running to the toilet here!

The Station is an illusion--It constantly outdistances us

THE STATION

By Robert J. Hastings

         TUCKED AWAY in our subconscious minds is an idyllic vision in which we see ourselves

on a long journey that spans an entire continent. We're traveling by train and, from the 

windows, we drink in the passing scenes of cars on nearby highways, of children waving at

crossings, of cattle grazing in distant pastures, of smoke pouring from power plants, of row

upon row upon row of cotton and corn and wheat, of flatlands and valleys, of city skylines and

village halls.

Coach Jon's Body Beast Experience

Coach Jon of Team-Trinity is on a 90 day Body Beast journey.  Jon is already in good shape, but he is ready to Beast it up and add some size while at the same time getting leaner.  He had many programs to choose from in the Beachbody library, but he chose Body Beast based on his fitness goals.  Follow along with Jon's progress over at his blog and maybe Body Beast could be the program for you.

Compare yourself to the person you were yesterday!

I love the message this guy is getting across.  Do yourself a favor and don't compare yourself to someone else's progress.  As long as you are making improvements on yourself then you are moving in the right direction!

Shakeology Health and Weight Loss Shake: Ingredient and Benefits

Are you ready to get excited about the amazing ingredients found in Shakeology?  Watch this video put together by Diamond Coach Seay of Bikinimomfitness.com and see why there is nothing else that compares to Shakeology on the market!

Darin Olien "The Shakeology Ingredient Hunter", travels to Peru and beyond in search of ingredients!

Watch this video of Darin Olien, the co-creator of Shakeology, as he travels to Peru and beyond to find the best super food ingredients for Shakeology.  "Nature in a bag" isn't just a cute phrase.  Darin brings Shakeology from the highest cliffs and densest jungles of Peru to you.

Shakeology Ingredients: Tony Horton Checks Out Shakeology

The value of Shakeology ingredients is unparalleled by any other shake.  It is loaded with 70+ vitamins and superfoods from all around the globe.

Shakeology - Highlighted Ingredient of the week: Chia Seed

This weeks highlighted ingredient is the super food called Chia Seed.  This ingredient has been used by ancient civilizations including the Aztecs, Incans, and Myans for medicinal force and a major source of energy.  Chia is a very small seed and often compared to Flax Seed.  The word "chia" comes from the Aztec word "chian" which means oily.  These things are chocked full of amazing fats and oils and contain high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.  Not to mention high levels of soluble fiber, potassium, and antioxidants!  It only get's better...Chia Seeds have two times more protein than most grains and five times more calcium then milk.

The Importance Of The Three Elements

I want to stress to you how important it is to incorporate the three elements of Team-Trinity: Fitness, Nutrition, and Support.  For most people it may seem like common sense that in order to get in shape you will have to exercise and you will have to eat healthy meals.  Most people would agree that the support of their peers is also important.  Where people lack is the balance that you must incorporate in bringing together the three elements.  You won't achieve the best results if you workout hard but ignore your diet.  You also won't get very far by eating right, but not getting your workouts in.  And you would be shocked how much it can deter your progress to not have a support group to keep you motivated and engaged.  These are all time tested proven concepts that work!  In fact, Team-Trinity borrowed these elements straight from Beachbody themselves.  These are the same core principles that Beachbody emphasizes.  Beachbody isn't in the business of selling magic diet pills or gimmicky workout equipment.  They stress intense workouts, clean eating, and accountability.  So Team-Trinity adopted the same concept and that's what I want to stress to you.  You need to focus on all three of these principles in order to achieve success! Here is the road map to success:  (1) Purchase a Beachbody fitness DVD program. (2) Start drinking Shakeology once a day and maintain a healthy diet. (3) Sign up for a Team-Trinity 90 Day Challenge Group where you will start your journey alongside others around the country who are also starting a fitness program. (4) Get amazing results! Sign up as a coach under me and get started right away with your challenge group!  CLICK HERE

Shakeology - Highlighted Ingredient of the week: Camu-Camu

This week I would like to highlight an amazing superfood ingredient found in Shakeology called Camu-Camu.  If I were to ask you to name a fruit that is high in Vitamin C I think the most common response would be that of an Orange.  Well what if I told you that there is a superfood out there that has 56 times the Vitamin C of an Orange!!  I couldn't believe it until I did the research myself.