Have you ever watched a Beachbody infomercial about P90X, Insanity, or Focus T25 and say those people on there are athletes and it possibly can not work me. That is so wrong because these workouts and other Beachbody workouts help people on a daily basis. If you don't believe me then checkout these success stories of everyday ordinary people who have used Beachbody products and have gotten amazing results.
"My life before Beachbody really wasn’t very healthy at all. Growing up, I
mostly ate junk food and frozen dinners throughout my childhood. Yeah, I
was that overweight kid. And because of that, I was bullied. A lot.
That made me feel depressed and totally insecure. So my “go-to” comfort
foods were cheeseburgers, candy bars and stuff like that. As you can
imagine, that only made me fatter. So I got picked on even more.
This
carried over to my adult years and caused some pretty severe emotional
problems. Deep down inside, I really hated myself for letting myself get
so out of control. No matter how much I tried to avoid the mirror, just
seeing my reflection was a constant reminder of my failures. I was my
own worst enemy.
But I had a good friend who was a Beachbody
Coach. She was kind enough to introduce me to LES MILLS COMBAT and
Shakeology—and to be honest, that saved me. But not right away. When I
started COMBAT and Shakeology, I weighed 230 pounds. and had over 31%
body fat!
Since committing myself to Beachbody and a life of
clean eating and exercise, I have lost 52 pounds and 16% of my body fat.
But when I first started COMBAT, I tried the first day and couldn’t
finish. I could barely breathe and my ankles swelled immediately. But I
stuck with it, and each day I got stronger and stronger. All the
punching and backward kicks really challenged me.
Dan and Rach
had such a positive attitude. It was contagious. Just listening to them
gave me energy. I never realized how much I could sweat in just 45
minutes. But I stayed at it and when I was finished, I needed a new
challenge. So I tried FOCUS T-25! Wow, that’s my favorite workout—Speed
2.0 and Upper Body Focus are awesome.
And what can I say about
Shakeology? It played such a key role in my weight loss. I have gained
more energy and such a higher metabolism, I can’t imagine ever not
drinking it. I mean, I can’t imagine ever going back to the way I was.
My wife has joined me on my journey, starting with COMBAT and then FOCUS
T-25 and now my whole family is eating clean and exercising together.
Our kids eat healthier foods now, as well, and my six-year-old will join me in my workouts, or even just watch and cheer me on.
I
feel like I have been given a second chance to make the best of my
life. So I’m making the most of it—as an athlete, a father, a clean
eater, and as a Beachbody Coach so I can help others."
"I’ve always been athletic, played team sports, and used to love going to
the gym with my dad. But when I got pregnant, everything changed. I
remember poking my stomach after I delivered my baby and asking the
nurse if something was still in there. “No,” she said, “you’ve put on
weight.”
I started going back to the gym, but my dad wasn’t able
to join me, so I lost interest—and gained weight. A lot of weight. After
my second child, I was up to 270 pounds. I was a mess. I didn’t work
out. Couldn’t keep up with the kids. Couldn’t even lean over to shave or
put on my socks. It was time. I had to lose weight. But I was SO lost.
A
dear friend from high school started posting on Facebook, showing his
transformation. When I asked what he was doing, he said, INSANITY. When I
looked into it I was like, ‘OH NO, there’s NO WAY I could do THAT.’ So I
started looking at some of the other programs and found TurboFire.
‘Maybe I could do that,’ I thought and ordered it.
Right off the
bat, I loved Chalene. I can’t tell you how many times I had convinced
myself that I could not do another set and she would say something like
‘YOU’RE NOT TIRED” or “YOU’RE A MACHINE!” It pumped me up so much. When I
finished TurboFire, I needed something new and fun. LES MILLS COMBAT
was perfect. Kicking shaped my legs hot, hot, hot, and the punching got
my arms and abs. Dan and Rach are so inspiring and I loved the way the
program was set up to include cardio, strength training, core workouts,
HIITs, stretching and toning. It was so perfect. I never got bored, but I
totally got ready for INSANITY. INSANITY kicked my ass. I hated it and
loved it at the same time. Shaun T really pushes you, but you get
results.
So much has changed. I LOVE being fit. I LOVE the
feeling I have when I finish a workout. I LOVE the way I look—and even
better, I LOVE the way my husband looks at me! These programs have
turned me into someone I am SO proud of. I see muscle tone and I feel
strong. I am elated that I can do full push-ups on my toes.
My
physical transformation has been awesome, but I have had mental changes
as well. I have amazing energy, and I am so much more confident in
myself. I feel powerful—and I will just keep getting stronger and
stronger thanks to Beachbody and the amazing people I have met."
"At 35 years old and weighing in at 220 pounds, I felt tired, heavy,
depressed, ugly, fat, sick, and hopeless. I didn't like the way I looked
so much that I’d brush my teeth looking down at the sink; it was so
hard to see myself in the mirror. I couldn't keep up with my kids or the
daily activities of being a mom, wife, and busy woman. I was tired of
being sick and I really wanted to feel better about myself so I could be
a good example for my daughter. I wanted to wear a bikini and skinny
jeans for the first time in my life, and actually look good in them. So I
ordered T25.
I chose T25 because I wanted to lose weight fast!
And while I wanted to challenge myself, I didn't want to spend a lot of
time every day working out and sacrificing time with my 3 kids. Before
T25, I’d skip working out simply because I just didn't have an hour to
an hour-and-a-half to burn. But I found T-25 to be totally doable.
T25
was a little challenging in the beginning because I was so out of
shape, but I made the decision to COMMIT and SUCCEED, so I stuck with it
and it paid off—big time. I was so in love with the program and the
energy and happiness I felt after every workout. I kept pushing play and
started to eat healthy by following the meal plan. I even joined
teambeachbody.com to log my workouts, which kept me accountable. Getting
up at 5 a.m. to work out wasn’t easy and I needed accountability, plus
seeing those days change colors kept me going. Being part of a Challenge
Group was amazing too because I had accountability from people going
through the same ups and downs as I was. I never felt alone on my
journey and my motivation stayed way up with all the support.
I've
also been drinking Shakeology daily and it’s made a huge difference in
my health. I haven't gotten a cold since I started, and drinking
Shakeology has helped me fight off my chocolate and bread cravings. Who
needs chocolate ice cream, full of fat and sugar, when there’s Chocolate
Shakeology? Not this girl!
With T25 and Shakeology my health
and weight changed completely. My cholesterol dropped from 217 to 146
and I’m no longer an "overweight" person. I went from 220 lbs. to 143
and a size 16 to an 8. My waist shrunk from 44 inches to 31, hips went
from 46 to 38, and I lost 4 inches in my thighs. I even went from 32%
body fat to 19%. WOW! I’m fitter than I’ve ever been in my life and feel
amazing.
Sure it was hard at times, but I followed Shaun T's
instructions and did my best and pushed a little harder every day. I now
see muscles that I didn't know existed, and I feel so strong, fit,
healthy, and energetic! I have lean muscles now and can jump, dance,
run, and play with my kids without feeling tired. Plus, I can actually
see my abs! I don't fear mirrors and pictures anymore and actually make
exercising a priority without looking for excuses not to do it. My
entire family has gone through a complete lifestyle change as well and I
couldn’t be more proud.
Having friends tell me, "You are an
inspiration and I want to look like you" IS AWESOME!!!! I used to be the
one that wanted to look like my friends, because I was always the big
one—but not anymore. Thanks Beachbody, you guys really did change my
life."
"When I became pregnant I took the phrase "eating for 2" literally. I
used my pregnancy as an excuse to eat whatever I wanted and ballooned up
to 242 pounds. The excess weight I was carting around caused me to
re-herniate a disc in my lower back, which resulted in 2 surgeries in 2
years.
I was tired, overweight, depressed, and in pain all the
time. I was miserable inside and out, and was embarrassed for my husband
because I was not the woman he had married. Nor was I the mother I
wanted to be for my young daughter. She deserved a mom that was happy
and healthy, not a mom who was too tired to get off the couch. Plus, I
wanted my daughter to learn healthy food choices and live an active
lifestyle. I never want her to feel the shame of being overweight that I
so often felt. And most importantly, I want my daughter to be proud of
me! I don’t want her to get teased for having a fat mom. I knew I had to
change. But how?
After watching a ton of Beachbody infomercials
and reading success stories I thought…why them, and not me? So I bought
INSANITY and got great results. Then I moved on to P90X, followed that
with a hybrid of the 2, then completed LES MILLS PUMP. It was during
PUMP that I fell in love with weight lifting and ordered Body Beast.
Beast was amazing and made me feels so empowered as a woman. I didn’t
bulk up; instead I developed long, lean muscles. And even though I
gained 5 lbs., I had to buy smaller pants. Sagi, the trainer, is so
funny and his humor really kept me going. Plus, the workout strengthened
my back and core, and my spine has never been so stable!
I also
participated in a Challenge Group, had a wonderful Coach who did
everything a good coach should do, and drank Shakeology daily. The Group
supported me and held me accountable for my actions. Sally, my Coach,
gave me samples and encouragement. And Shakeology gave me more energy
and stamina, reduced my cravings, and helped with digestion. My only
regret is that I waited so long to start using it. I used money as an
excuse not to try it—what a mistake that was. I've also noticed that my
energy and mood improves when I stick to Michi's ladder.
It took
me a little over 3 years to go from 225 lbs. to 143 (a size 20 to a 4),
but my results are worth it! I feel so energetic and have gained a ton
of confidence. Thanks to the tools and support that Beachbody provided, I
found the desire within myself to achieve success. I now hold my head
high when I walk and I can finally play with my daughter without being
exhausted. I used to think that I was taking time away from my family by
exercising; now I know that the opposite is true. I have finally
managed to be the good example and role model for my daughter that I set
out to be, teaching her healthy eating habits and physical fitness.
One
of the biggest surprises after losing so much weight is that a ton of
job opportunities have opened up for me. I work as a respiratory
therapist at a Children's Hospital and I need to be healthy in order to
take care of the sickest of children. One thing this job has taught me
is how fragile life truly is. Now I no longer taking my life for granted
by making poor choices when many of my patients are fighting just to
survive. Plus, because I've lost weight, I now make the weight
requirement to be able to fly in a helicopter when transporting sick
kids.
I'm a very busy 37-year-old mom who did this while
working fulltime, 12-hour night shifts. I have a pin in my knee and 2
rods and 4 screws holding my lower spine together. So if I can do
it—ANYONE can! So to "pay it forward" I've become a Beachbody Coach and
have encouraged many of my colleagues to take the challenge and take
control of their lives as well! Thanks Beachbody—you truly saved me."
So as you can see has changed these people's lives and it certainly can do the same for you too!! If you want to become the next Beachbody success story the first step is to contact me so we can determine what the best Beachbody product for you. Drop me a line at fitwithmike@yahoo.com and we will get the ball rolling.