TODAY IS YOUR DAY! Be you! Boldly

Words from Chalene Johnson:

"Today is your day! If you struggle with self-doubt, fear of failure, body image, negative thoughts, feeling judged, and just constantly worrying about what other people think… remember that you were beautifully and uniquely made! If you worry about what others think of you, remember that you are the one that gives them and their words power. TODAY IS YOUR DAY! Be you! Boldly!"

This popped up on a Facebook memory from 3 years ago and it is still relevant today...Yesterday, I got together with some ladies from the gym for a gathering where we ate lunch, braided our hair and took pictures. I was looking at those pictures and the self-doubt feeling all come flooding back. The "Oh my God...Look how fat I look!" the "Why can't I have a body like her?"

But you know what? It really does not matter. This is me These are my friends who invited me over regardless of my physical appearance. It is wonderful to have friends like these. I have struggled with my weight and "disordered" eating for really my whole life...I remember doing Weight Watchers with my Mom when you had to make ketchup. I did some Shake diet when that was all you "ate". I did Nutrisystem. I did a couple stints with Weight Watchers myself.

What I am doing now is what makes me happy... A combo of classes at the gym that I take, teach and Beachbody on Demand exercises at home. Being involved in a supportive, fitness focused community that excites me with their mission to not just help me but encourages me to help other people lights my fire. Beachbody's nutrition and sports supplements are made with care with the best ingredients and are responsible and un-compromised...No corners cut, and science based that are continually being researched by outside agencies. I am proud to be associated with a company and gym that does not say "take this pill, drink this drink, use this wrap, slap on this patch" and you will magically lose weight. What we say and promote is a healthy and well-balanced diet supported by ONE nutritional supplement and exercise and we have sports supplements that support that part of the equation and not jack you up with stimulants.

There is a lot of negative speech about MLM companies in general and I get it. I never thought that I would be part of one and scoffed at the idea. But here I still am after 4 years. No, I don't have a big team under me because I don't "push" that side of the business model. No, I do not earn a huge paycheck every week because I don't "push" supplementation when my friends are not interested in for whatever reason. I love the products I use and budget for them as I feel that they help me. Getting a discount on these products from being a Beachbody Coach is a benefit for sure, but I cannot tell others how they should spend their money. I do encourage and highly promote the workout portion of Beachbody. Their on-demand platform is amazing, and I personally feel that everyone, whether you belong to a gym or not, can get benefit from the programming. I know that I have, and I LOVE my gym! 

So, ask me about a 14 Day free trial of Beachbody on Demand. Speak with me about the supplementation I use and recommend (and ones that I don’t think are necessary). Speak to me about becoming a Discount or a Business Building Coach. I go between the two often and you do not have to work the business if you don't want to. You are welcome to do any and all but today is my day and I will continue to be me!