How was your Summer?

So I've been off the Blog radar for awhile.
My Summer was very busy with Kids and Workouts and just the everyday Mom on the run type of stuff.
I had an absolute great time getting together for workouts early Tuesday mornings for 8 weeks straight. The ladies that joined me expressed to me the enjoyment and the new found strength the 2 workouts a week gave them. To my Delight!  :)
Of course the summer had to end and school started.  Which meant that our little group had to start getting kids to school, so our morning workouts ended.   Se La Vie.

Now that my girls are back in full time school after home-schooling two full years, I am finding a little more time for myself and I'm liking it! 

So, One fun thing we did this month is go to the LA county fair!  We went on Military Hero's day so my Husband and I felt a little comfortable letting our girls walk around and get on rides by themselves for an hour.

 AS we walked through the many vendors  I saw so Many NEW Health gadgets and gizmos.  I Had to Laugh as I walked by them. I Know we are all busy But Come On People standing on a machine that makes you Wiggle and Giggle is NOT going to give you Lasting Health Benefits!  Putting on some kind of patch or drinking some kind of pill is Not Going to do the Trick Either!

As I have talked about in previous blogs - I made a Choice to make my life healthy last April 2011.  What did I do?  I Workout out 4 to 5 days a week sometimes even 6 to 7 days.  I Learned to Love the pain of sore muscles and being sweaty every morning. I Learned to shop for healthier Food.  I Learned to Read the LABELS!  Now this, all these things put together have Given Me Lasting Health Benefits!!  I have maintained my 20 pound loss for a year now. I have all the energy I need to get up early in the morning with an early bird hubby and do all the MOM things of the day well into the night.  But I'm not Just a stay at home MOM - I am also A Business owner. So that adds loads to my day also.

Being an Independent Business Owner with Beachbody as not only given me a healthier life but has also afforded me to be a great wife and mother.  I love Helping others find the healthy life style they are looking for.  It is the most rewarding thing to get an email or text from a client that tells me they are a few pounds lighter this week or they can fit into clothes comfortably again! 
If you are in need of that kind of support please don't hesitate to contact me.  This is my passion and I love being able to have a business that supports me financially as well.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Contact me at:
www.facebook.com/yvettema1
www.beachbodycoach.com/mrsbeachfit
yvettea232@gmail.com
www.myshakeology.com/mrsbeachfit

Dine Out Without Diving Off Your Diet

By Denis Faye

When you start to eat healthily, dining out, which was once a bliss-filled, belt-notch-loosening pleasure, becomes a culinary terror. Servings are Matterhorn-esque in size. Supertankers of soda abound. Fries come with your order whether you want them or not. Nary a veggie can be seen for miles. We're here to help. But please remember that even with our tips, restaurant dining is almost always going to be less healthy than what you can make at home. That said, here are a few pointers: 1. Make smart choices Almost every menu contains chicken or fish cooked in a healthy way. Look for words like "grilled," "broiled," or "steamed," and avoid "sautéed" and "fried." 2. Skip the appetizer By definition, an appetizer is intended to get your appetite going. But when some appetizers contain more than 1,000 calories, that's not an appetizer—that's a full meal and more! If you do want an appetizer, ask your table if they'd be willing to split one of the healthier options like a salad, bruschetta, ceviche, or anything that's light on sauce and heavy on fruits, veggies, or lean protein. 3. Eat a salad Greens are also a great option, but not all salads are created equal. Stick with salads that don't contain mayo (in other words, avoid the tuna and chicken salad), and ask for the dressing on the side. This way you can add your tablespoon or two, instead of having your salad drenched in it. 4. Side dishes in your mouth mean sidecars on your thighs At many restaurants, the "side" is a baked potato, fries, or coleslaw. What does that equal? Unnecessary calories. If you'd like a side, request the salad (dressing on the side), fruit, or steamed veggies, even if you don't see them as an option. 5. No bread Don't eat the bread. Does it taste good? Sure! But instead of eating something because it's in front of you, swap those empty calories for something you'd actually enjoy. 6. Eat half Over time, American portion sizes have enlarged to gargantuan sizes. Restaurants often provide you not with one serving of pasta, but with as many as 4 or more. But if you have a hard time not cleaning your plate—after all, the food does taste good—request that the waiter split your order in half before they bring it to the table. That way you can enjoy your dinner as lunch later in the week. 7. No soda If bread is bad, soda might be worse. That's because it's easy to consume massive amounts of calories fast. And don't even think about going the "diet" route. Those artificial sweeteners aren't healthy, and they can lead you to crave more sugary substances. Talk about a lose-lose! If you want something other than water, ask for unsweetened iced tea. It's calorie free, so you can drink as much as you want! 8. Dessert Really? Really? Granted, some restaurants use restraint, and focus more on unique flavors than on quantity, but if you're out with friends at the type of place where the dessert has more calories than your meal, and they insist upon ordering it, suggest the table split it. Then take a single bite and put your spoon down. It's not about denying yourself, but about making smart choices. If you're still craving something sweet when you get home, enjoy some yogurt and berries or a piece of fruit.

Spring is here which means Summer is just around the corner. Monday, May 28th is the symbolic start of summer, and for many, the beginning of a three month game of "hide your body" whenever it's time to put on shorts or a swimsuit.
Not this year! Let's all make a commitment to a healthy body this summer.
Let's go for it! This is the moment! Don't wait for next year. ACCOUNTABILITY GROUPS starting soon! Ask me for more details.

NEW PROGRAMS
Beachbody has some awesome new workout programs that are getting rave reviews:
Tony Horton's P90X2 and 10 Minute Trainer.
Shaun T's Rockin Body and Fit Kid's Club.
 Thai Cheng and LesMills Pump!

FEATURED SUPPLEMENT
Shakeology is one of Beachbody's newest products that we call the Healthiest Meal of the Day. There is nothing else like it on the market. A complete and true meal replacement. It has over 70 ingredients that has helped people lower cholesterol, lose weight, gain energy, improve digestion & regularity, and so much more. AND NOW IT IS AVAILABLE IN A VEGAN OPTION-TROPICAL STRAWBERRY! To find out more go to http://www.myshakeology.com/mrsbeachfit or email or call me for more details.

COMING SOONThe Beachbody Ultimate Reset is a 21 day program and is comprised of 3 week long phases. As you are going through the phases your body will become more and more accustomed to properly processing the nutrients that you are taking in. During the Beachbody Ultimate Reset you will naturally and gradually experience weight and fat loss. Once you have finished the Beacbody Ultimate Reset you will feel renewed and full of energy. It will be like you have a brand new body!

COACHING OPPORTUNITY!!You Are Invited!!
A lot of you have been asking what it means to be a Beachbody Coach. You don't have to be an expert to be a coach and anyone can do it. A Beachbody Coach is simply someone who cares about helping others get healthy and fit. Plus, you get a 25% off of all the products you order through Beachbody. I can show you how you can join our team of Beachbody Coaches and begin helping others with their health and fitness goals, and, get paid to do so. I feel so incredibly blessed to have this opportunity and want to share it with all of you.


Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you look and feel your BEST for the summer. Or, just send me an update on how you are doing. You can email or call me at 760-224-2534.

I look forward to hearing from you.
In This Together,

Yvette Arguello 
Qualified P90X Coach
www.mrsbeachfit.tripleresource.com
www.beachbodycoach.mrsbeachfit.com
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www.mrsbeachfit.blogspot.com
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New Ultimate Reset Program from Beachbody!

Coming Soon!!! Beachbody Ultimate Reset: 21 Day Nutritiona​l Program to Transform Your Body from the Insaide Out!

 
 How It Works: The 21-day Reset Occurs in Three Phases.

    Balance Body Chemistry
   Constant consumption of preservatives and chemical-laden foods along with exposure to toxins and pollution impair normal body processes. During Phase 1, you'll balance your body chemistry with four of the six supplements in order to optimize its systems. This will also reduce cravings or dependencies on items such as sugar or caffeine.*
 
   Remove Toxins & Reset Digestion
  In Phase 2, you'll be reversing the effects of poor habits, unhealthy foods, and environmental toxins. You'll modify your diet so that your digestive system won't have to struggle, and digestive problems you may have experienced before such as bloating and indigestion will be significantly reduced as your gasotrointestinal tract is cleansed.*
 
   Rejuvenate Your Health
  When you reach Phase 3, you will experience a profound positive change in your mood and energy level. During the final week, you'll eat foods of high-nutritional value whose nutrients are easily absorbed and return healthy bacteria to your freshly scrubbed digestive tract with pre- and probiotics. This will set you on the path to long-term healthy living.*
 The Six Supplements

    Alkalinize
 For maximum health the blood should be slightly alkaline. Our alkalinizer helps to bring your body back into a healthy pH balance for improved immunity.
 

    Oxygenize
 Supplementing oxygen helps the body eliminate waste from the tissues, which assists energy production and the transport of nutrients.

   Mineralize
 Our rare natural salt contains highly beneficial trace minerals that aid the digestive tract, regulate water content, and support cellular function—ordinary salt does not.

   Revitalize
 This combination of pre- and probiotics restores the balance of healthy bacteria in your digestive tract for a stronger immune system.
 
   Optimize
 Systematic enzymes play a critical role in all bodily functions. Our unique blend of enzymes helps promote optimal immune and inflammatory responses in the body.

   Detox
 Our detoxifying clay draws toxic compounds from the gastrointestinal tract, and our proprietary herb blend restores your system to optimal digestive health.

 

 
 

Why Reset?

   Even though the body is extremely resilient, our bodies have been pushed to the limit by pollution, pesticides, preservatives, chemicals, and toxins contained in nearly every item that makes up our modern world. These harmful items disrupt the normal function of our organs and bodily systems, which, in turn, weakens our immunity, hinders metabolic activity, and creates imbalances that can lead to health problems.

    With the Beachbody Ultimate Reset™ you get these benefits:
     Stronger immune system
     Increased energy and more endurance
     Better digestion, metabolism and weight loss
     A more positive mood and mental clarity

It Only Takes 3 Weeks!

Help your body start fresh
  Whether you're looking to finally get healthy and fit for the first time and know Beachbody Ultimate Reset™ is that first important step, or you want to optimize your stamina and metabolism to take your fitness regimen to the next level, the Beachbody Ultimate Reset can benefit you because it's optimized for all levels of health and fitness.
  Beachbody Ultimate Reset is a unique program that helps people of all ages find relief from digestive problems, high blood pressure, bad cholesterol levels, asthma, arthritis, depression, and inflammatory conditions. It has also helped active individuals get even more out of their workouts because it restores the body and makes it more efficient.
 Here is what you get:

    Six Supplements
 Our targeted supplements detox, alkalinize, oxygenize, mineralize, optimize, and revitalize to restore your body to the highest level of health.
 
   Extensive Support
 Support and encouragement from your Team Beachbody Coach® and other team members is available online anytime, plus our communication tools let you chat, share, and get tips.
 

    Participant Guidebook
 Explore the science behind our program, get three weeks worth of menus and recipes, and learn all of the health benefits you'll achieve from Beachbody Ultimate Reset.

   Two DVDs
 Part of getting your body back to its optimal health includes lifestyle changes you can implement with our healthy recipes, yoga instruction, and wellness techniques.
 
   Reset Bracelet
 Our natural fiber bracelet symbolizes your dedication to transforming your life—a reminder to commend yourself for doing your best and give thanks for all you have.

   Reset Caddy
 With our convenient vitamin caddy, you'll never have to worry about missing your supplements. Our convenient case is perfect for travel or taking to work.

 Plus, Get Exclusive Access To:
   Day-By-Day Schedules
 Simply select your program day to get your daily menu, including recipes for each of your three meals and a chart that tells you precisely when to take your supplements.
 
   Cooking Shows and Recipes
 We make food preparation easy by offering fun cooking videos that give you step-by-step instructions on how to prepare our delicious recipes.

   Support Network
 Not only are Team Beachbody Coaches excited to answer all of your questions, as a Reset member you can swap tips, advice and support with others.

   Knowledge Base
 Discover the science behind our supplements, facts about body chemistry, and basic nutrition information that can help you live a healthier lifestyle.
 
   Self-Care
 The Beachbody Ultimate Reset™ is a comprehensive program designed to benefit your body, mind and spirit. Our wellness techniques help you achieve all-around health.

   Lifestyle Benefits
 Learn effective ways to relax, fall asleep with ease, purge negative emotions, and develop healthy habits that will help you live a happier and more vibrant lifestyle.
Yes! I'm ready to transform my body and rediscover my true healthy self! Click here for more info www.beachbodycoach.com/mrsbeachfit


Yvette Arguello
Emerald Beachbody Coach / P90X Certified Instructor
760-224-2534

www.facebook.com/yvettema1
yvettea232@gmail.com
www.mrsbeachfit.tripleresource.com 

www.beachbodycoach.com/mrsbeachfit
www.teambeachbody.com/mrsbeachfit
www.myshakeology.com/mrsbeachfit

Eating Healthy on A Budget!

Eating healthy costs too much!! Right?? That’s the most common excuse I hear about why people can’t stick to the nutrition plan. They just can’t afford to buy all that “healthy food”. After all, a bag of chips IS cheaper than a container of blueberries. There’s no denying that! And a value meal at McDonalds is cheaper than grilled chicken with steamed veggies from a restaurant.
 However, I think there is a lot more to the story of eating healthy than just how much we spend on any one item. It’s a total picture. And I’ve found that the TRUE COST of healthy eating is actually less …. MUCH LESS, than the normal American fast-food culture.
 Before I started eating right, I ate fast food or out for lunch 2-3 times per week. My husband ate out 5 days a week for lunch. That usually cost us $8-$15 a day ( I live in California and eating out is expensive!). Even if I didn't live in California I am sure that would cost on average at least $6 a day. How many times do you eat out a week? My husband also stopped at the local coffee shop at least 3 times a week for a coffee at about $3 a stop. Add to that the late night ice cream, chips and dip, the cookies for munching between meals, and of course our big family nights out at the restaurant, with meal and tip always racking up $100 or more for a family of 4.  I was blowing a TON of money each month on my typical American diet.
 Making the change to eat healthy and really be smart about my nutrition wasn’t easy. I resisted it in the beginning. And the easiest thing to do would have been to make excuses for why I couldn’t do it (whether it be money, time, family, etc.). But I wasn’t going to go down the “excuse” road — I’d done that before and it never led to my goals. I was going to commit to clean eating and buying foods that I know my body really needs — not junk food to fill me up with empty calories.
 And how does my budget look now that I’ve been eating healthy for over a year?? I take my lunch. My husband makes NO stops at the coffee shop that cost me over $90 a month. We eat dinner at home, with healthy cooking. I don’t munch on cookies and candy between meals. And there’s no more late night ice cream. So yes, blueberries cost more. Shakeology costs more. Lean meat costs more per pound than ground beef. But overall, I am saving a lot of money if I look at the big picture. And the healthy foods I put in my body satisfy it, keep it feeling full and well-fueled, and stop the impulse eating and boredom eating that used to plague me (and my pocketbook).(My kids do get treats but they are being taught the Importance of Healthy Living.)
 And then, of course, there is a much bigger cost that I haven’t even touched on yet — the cost of being overweight and in bad health! Americans spend billions and billions per year on preventable diseases because we, as a culture, have let ourselves go. This is the real tragedy in all of this.
 Even if I spent more on healthy food (which I don’t believe is the case), isn’t my health worth it? How much work do overweight, sick people miss? How much productivity is lost from preventable sicknesses? How much productivity is lost by simply being too overweight, out-of-shape, and tired to give a full day’s work? And how much do we spend on diabetes meds, high blood pressure meds, etc. etc.? The list goes on.
 And that’s just touching on productivity (which translates into dollars). What about our ability to enjoy life? Obesity and it’s effect on our energy and health can completely devastate our ability to enjoy the simple pleasures of life — going on a bike ride, hiking, fitting in a roller-coaster seat, etc., etc.
 There is a HUGE cost to obesity — more than we realize when we pick McDonalds over our sack lunch.  Child Obesity is on the Rise, I will NOT let my kids be one of those statistics! Will YOU?
 Think about the big picture the next time you hear the excuse, “I can’t afford to eat healthy.” Then respond, “How can you afford not to!?!?”

Yvette Arguello
760-224-2534
Emerald Beachbody Coach
www.facebook.com/yvettema1
www.mrsbeachfit.tripleresource.com

www.beachbodycoach.com/mrsbeachfit
www.teambeachbody.com/mrsbeachfit
www.shakeology.com/mrsbeachfit 

And a favor that I ask:
1) Remember that the way I benefit from being your coach is that I earn a commission from any Beachbody products that you purchase, as long as you buy them through my site, www.beachbodycoach.com/mrsbeachfit, or by logging into your www.teambeachbody.com account to do your shopping (If you buy from the plain beachbody site I get no credit). It helps with the amount of time I spend answering all your questions and helping you out. Thank you! I really appreciate it!
 Keep bringing it and inspiring others to do the same gang!!

Non Profit and Beachbody Make a Great Team!

There is a great opportunity for Beachbody Coaches and non profit organizations to work together to raise money for the non profit’s cause. The non profit organization is able to sell Beachbody products, and all of the commissions go directly to the non profit organization.
What makes this fundraising opportunity a “no brainer” for the non profit, is that it is completely free for them. Any 501(c)(3) non profit can get started completely for free, there is no start up cost, and no monthly fee that the non profit organization is required to pay.
There are over 1 million registered non profits in the U.S., think of all of the possibilities. School districts, churches, little league baseball, soccer, football, or basketball teams could take part in this fundraising opportunity. Instead of having a traditional “bake sale” to raise for your you kid’s soccer team, offer a healthy alternative and raise money with Beachbody products. In schools, instead of the students selling unhealthy pizza kits, popcorn, or chocolates, they could offer Shakeology and Beachbody’s popular workout programs.

Non profit organizations are signed up through a Beachbody Coach, who will then work with a liaison from the non profit. The Coach is responsible for helping the organization put together a marketing plan, and help come up the marketing materials that will be needed. When an organization decides to participate in this fundraising opportunity, the non profit’s business center acts the same as if they signed up as a regular Coach. The non profit organization gets a website to makes sales from, and all of the sales are considered team volume to the Coach that got the signed up the non profit. This is why a Coach would be willing to work with a non profit and help set up a marketing plan, they will be compensated in the form of team volume, which they could then earn bonuses on if they qualified. It is a win/win for both parties, the non profit gets the opportunity to raise money for their cause by being able to sell Beachbody products, and the Coach that introduced the non profit to the opportunity can potentially earn bonuses on all of the volume created from the non profit sales.
Some Beachbody Coaches have already signed up entire school districts. With the way this business model works, a Beachbody Coach could potentially grow a very large organization just from getting 2 non profits involved in this fundraising opportunity.
If you are a involved with a 501(c)(3) non profit organization and are interested in learning more…Go here and request a call back, www.mrsbeachfit.tripleresource.com. I will get back with you as soon as I can (within 24 hours) or contact me at 760-224-2534

Shakeology in Bloomberg Business Week!

I recently came across a great article about Shakeology, and the creator Darin Olien. The article talks about the business side of things and refers to Beachbody as a “multilevel marketing powerhouse”, which is awesome to hear because just few years ago Beachbody was considered a small start up company, at least the home based business opportunity side of it was.

The article went on to say that Shakeology creates $100 million dollars annually and that it is responsible for 20% of the company’s business. It also said that the numbers on Shakeology are growing at 100% annually, with no advertising. I guess that means you can credit the Beachbody Coach network for those great growth numbers, that is exactly how the business model of network marking is supposed to work.

The article also discusses the ingredients in Shakeology, and for the most part it gets great reviews from all of the experts that have looked at is. There is some controversy on what these “superfood” ingredients actually do and if they do anything at all. These ingredients have been consumed for thousands of years by indigenous people, but there has never really been and tests done on them. I’m not even sure if tests can be done a proper way. From what I understand, the critical biochemical functions performed by these superfood ingredients takes places on a molecular versus cellular lever. And because each cell is made up of trillions of molecules, these functions cannot even be detected with an optical microscope. This is why nutrition was ignored for so long, doctors and scientists simply couldn’t see what was happening on a molecular level. Of course, now there are electron microscopes that are available, and are just recently becoming widespread so we should have better scientific answers in the future.

There is one simple way to find out the effectiveness of the ingredients in Shakeology, simply test them. In the article, Beachbody’s chief science officer Bill Wheeler says, “we are conducting a full-scale clinical trial on Shakeology, 100 people, 100 days, double-blind. At a university medical school.” (Wheeler wouldn’t disclose when the results would be published.) That is great news and I can’t wait for those results to be released.

The article mentions the products Muscle Milk, and Ensure, and categorizes them as Shakeology’s competitor, although they note that Shakeology falls somewhere in between these 2 and that Shakeology isn’t actually a meal replacement shake, but more of a supplement. I was curious on what the people over at foodfacts.com were rating those 2 products and this is what I found. Ensure rated between 53-83 depending on which specific flavor you are drinking, and Muscle Milk rated between 52-81 also depending on the specific flavor being rated.

Great News! Shakeology beats both of the products mentioned above with a 95-97 health score at foodfacts.com. If you have never been on the foodfacts.com site before, go check it out, it is a great site that is very easy to use, and it is completely free.
I paraphrased the article slightly, but you can read the entire piece at http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/the-adventures-of-superfood-man-01262012.html
or find out more about shakeology here: 
http://www.mrsbeachfit.tripleresource.com/