A Quick List of the Major Benefits of Physical Fitness

• Reduce chance of heart attack and stroke
• Reduce chance of developing hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Reduced chance of back pain
• Reduced chance of developing osteoporosis
• Reduce the chances of developing adult onset diabetes
• Healthy body composition, reduced chance of being overweight
• Healthy mental state
• Being able to efficiently manage stress
• Better sleep
• More energy
• Great balance & coordination

I'd love the opportunity to help you reach your health and fitness goals, as your personal trainer, Beachbody coach or both. The more I learn, the more I realize how important being physically fit really is to our overall health and quality of life. We owe it to ourselves and our loved ones to be the healthiest we can be.

My favorite vegetarian/vegan chili recipe

This is the best chili I've ever made, veggie or not. It started out as a recipe from Hungry Girl, but I made some changes to please myself and my family. Check it out!

~4 1/4 cups canned tomato sauce

~1- 28oz can organic diced tomatoes

~3/4 cup canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

~3/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

~1/2 cup canned jalapeno slices, chopped

~1 large chopped onion

~1 large organic red bell pepper, chopped

~1 large organic green bell pepper, chopped

~1 3/4 cup organic chopped carrots

~2 cups organic veggie broth

~1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

~1 1/2 tbsp chili powder

~2 tsp crushed garlic

~1 tsp ground cumin

~Salt and pepper to taste

Put veggies in pot with spices and saute in water or tablespoon olive oil for 5 minutes or until just crisp tender. Place remaining ingredients in pot and cook 30 minutes (longer if thicker chili is desired).

You can also add white beans or use just one type of bean, if you'd like. Even healthier, cook and use your own dried beans, instead of using canned.
 

What does "being organic" really mean?

As I sit here catching up on my shows I DVRed over the weekend, I decided next was one of my new favorites, a locally produced show called "b. organic" with Michele Beschen. This show is shown nationwide on local Public Television stations all around the country.

Michele is going over what "being organic" means, and there are a few things that I wanted to touch upon here, because there are things that people who are trying really hard to make good decisions for themselves and their families may not truly understand.

First of all, how do you know what is conventional, organic or genetically modified produce?

• Conventional produce will have a tag with a number starting with a "4"
• Organic produce will have a tag with a number that starts with a "9"
• And genetically modified produce will have a tag that number starts with an "8"

You definitely want to stay away from any "8" (genetically modified); choose "9" (organic), whenever possible, but for sure the kinds of produce that are on the "Dirty Dozen" list. What's the "Dirty Dozen"?

The Dirty Dozen
1. Celery
2. Peaches
3. Strawberries
4. Apples
5. Domestic blueberries
6. Nectarines
7. Sweet bell peppers
8. Spinach, kale and collard greens
9. Cherries
10. Potatoes
11. Imported grapes
12. Lettuce

Basically, as you can see here, a good rule of thumb is to buy organic when you are going to eat the outside. Foods that you have to peel, like a banana or an orange, for example, you can techinally buy conventional if you must. Checkout this list of the "Clean 15", foods that have lower levels of pesticides:

The Clean 15
1. Onions
2. Avocados
3. Sweet corn
4. Pineapples
5. Mango
6. Sweet peas
7. Asparagus
8. Kiwi fruit
9. Cabbage
10. Eggplant
11. Cantaloupe
12. Watermelon
13. Grapefruit
14. Sweet potatoes
15. Sweet onions

Learning how to make the best possible choices really is important, and we need to continually educate ourselves, because the manufacturers and producers of less than ideal foods will always do what they can to confuse us.

Let me know if you have any questions about how to make good, healthy food choices!

Rebecca

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This Showcase Pack is only available to coaches and only one per coach can be purchased.

And now until December 31st, 2010, you can sign up as a coach and the $39.95 coach fee is waived! Adding to your savings!

If you have been thinking about getting P90X or any of the other programs listed, you definitely want to consider becoming a coach. You can learn more about being a coach here or comment below for more information.

Personal Training/Boot Camp End of Year Special: Buy One- Get One FREE

This is the time of year where we tend to put off the things we should be doing for ourselves, like working out, in exchange for all the busy hussle bussle of the holidays. Then, we start the year heavier and often times sicker than we'd really like. Well, not this year!

In addition to our "Battle of the Holiday Bulge" challenge, I am also offering new clients the chance to get an AMAZING DEAL on your choice of personal training or boot camp classes.

You will come in and participate in a training or a class, then decide how many you'd like to purchase. If you buy just one, you will get an additional one for free. If you buy 5, you will get 5. Buy 10, get 10. You get the idea! And, you can also purchase trainings or classes for those on your holiday gift list as well! Nothing better than giving the gift of health to someone you love and care about!

This offer will expire December 31, 2010, so don't waste a minute. I will be getting super booked and you won't want to have to wait for your session!

Any questions? Call Rebecca at Body Power Fitness, 515-999-5810 or email at Rebecca@BodyPowerFitness.com.

Up for a Challenge?

Ok, just to be frank out of the gates – Did you know the average American gains anywhere from 2 – 12 lbs during the holidays?



Yup.  And did you realize Thanksgiving is ‘bout ready to smack us in the face?


Well, this year, I will not be a statistic.  Last year, well, that’s another story.  I care not to live in the past….except for my initial success of losing 20lbs with changing my lifestyle around.

Here’s the deal – I’m looking for accountability partners that, too, are needing a little nudge, a little camradderie, a little support and validation that WE DON’T HAVE TO LET THE HOLIDAY’S RUIN OUR GOALS!


Who’s with me??




For those that know my story and history of weight loss success, you know that I haven't always been fit and healthy and I don't come from a family that is either. I had let 20 lbs. creep onto my 5'2" body, something that I had vowed never to let happen, but it did. I decided to make a change in my eating (started eating cleaner and more raw), my fitness (starting with yoga and progressed to running, weight lifting and more). Realized how much I wanted to be a healthy mom to my kids and eventually (a long, long time from now!) a healthy grandma ready to chase the little kiddos around. That's the short version of my story. :)
So I want you to know that I have built a lifestyle around meeting and maintain my goals.  So my nutritional regime is reflective of that.



It’s no secret of my love affair with P90X and Shakeology, so naturally, they are a part of my daily habits.


But regardless of what motivates YOU to keep moving, plan to KEEP IT UP!  Let’s just partner up to assure we can stay on top of our goals and rock our holiday velvet swagger, with confidence!!!  Ok, no velvet here….


As a Team Beachbody Coach, my objective is to create an awareness and apply my passion towards helping combat the trend of obesity.


How many can say that have or even, at this point, plan to be on the “weight loss bandwagon” at the start of the year??  Come on, you know who you are!!!


So check this, how rewarding would it be if while all else are PROMISING to commit at the first of the year, YOU are already well on your wait to meeting and reaching your goals – to be slimmer, leaner, healthier, [insert goal here]….you get the idea.


Chances are, this will be a new trend for you…meaning one that starts BEFORE the holidays.  Not AFTER the self-sabotage of the holidays.  This is SO VERY POSSIBLE!


So….why not we make a go of it and come together with a fun, CASUAL, yet effective, challenge.  You game??


Yes, YOU ARE!  Why?  Because you OWE it to yourself.  Think of it as an early Christmas gift.  You ready?  Read on….


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Here’s the ‘Skinny’:
- My goal is to have AT LEAST 20 accountability partners that will COMMIT with me! God knows, I need help too!
- Set YOUR goals….and SHARE them!  Far more affective to have them out there!
- Challenge will run from November 22th – December 31^st <—YUP, that’s the week OF Thanksgiving!  Scared?
- There is NO obligation to purchase anything.
- We will all post our results & daily accountability on this note to fuel the support of this challenge.
- Shall we post BEFORE pictures?  Of course!
- Invite others to participate in this challenge as well.  POWER IN NUMBERS!
- For those that take the ‘Shakeology BULGE-FREE Option’ you will be entered into a raffle to win a Beachbody workout* of choice at the end of the raffle.
*   The workout will be valued at $60.
** I have added this option as I have personally been indulging in Shakeology AT LEAST, once a day daily as a natural meal replacement for over a year now!  It has, hands down, enhanced my fitness and weight loss results, elevated my energy & mental clarity, helped clear up my skin and a host of other benefits, that I’ll spare listing here! It seems only eminent that I extend this as an option to help YOU reap the very same rewards.
- As YOUR accountability partner and Team Beachbody Coach, I am here to help and support you and offer recommendations – so long as YOU commit to supporting ME.
- If you don’t already, I encourage you to set up a FREE Team Beachbody account, as you can gain access to the same great nutritional, health and fitness resources, tools and support, that I do. (Click here – for your free account)
- You are encouraged to devise a fitness and nutritional regimen that you will commit to following through with, during this challenge. (You know I have mine…now, what’s yours?)  Again, happy to offer up suggestions and/or recommendations for YOUR goals.
- I recommend we allow ourselves ONE cheat meal a week. We can eat it and be done! Period.
- We WILL enjoy the Thanksgiving and Christmas Day feasts. I plan to eat, be merry and then…you guessed it, BE DONE!  There will be NO snacking on the leftovers!! (The goal is RESULTS, right?)
- You are encouraged to take at least one before picture, on or before November 22nd and an after picture on December 31st. Weigh in and measure your key areas: tummy, hips, thighs, chest, etc (before and after). <—Read below – chances to take part in a PRIZE!!!
- Check in often, offer encouragement and share tips to help others!
- Oh…and HAVE FUN!!!


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Want to up the ante??


I present…..the Shakeology BULGE-FREE Option:


Simply, incorporate Shakeology into your nutritional regime and accelerate your results.  For me, I will be continuing with having Shakeology as one-meal a day, although plan to incorporate the 3-day “Jumpstart”, the week of November 29^th.


What’s the 3-Day Cleanse?? You MUST check it out: Click HERE


Here’s how you can earn that new program you’ve had your eye on:

• For NEW Customers (only) – purchase Shakeology on Home Direct (HD) – you’ll earn 1 raffle entry*
• Order Shakeology HD as a NEW Coach** – earn 2 raffle entries

*Why HD?  You get FREE shipping & 2 free workouts ($40 value). Offer only applies to NEW customers, please.
**Why become a Coach? Right now, you can activate a “Coach” account, whether you care to launch into the business side of it or now, and have $0 start up/enrollment fees, but PLUS, you’ll get that immediate 25% discount on your Shakeology HD orders, in addition to the FREE shipping and 2 free workouts.  Not a bad deal, eh?  Again, offer applies to my current customers and those customers that elect to upgrade their account to a Coach account.

• For every pound you lose = 1 raffle entry

• For those that submit their BEFORE picture = 1 raffle entry; AFTER picture = 1 raffle entry

Ok….so who wants in??  Keep in mind, this is just intended for FUN, there is NO OBLIGATION, but more importantly, it’s a way for us all to stay accountable and gain control over the holidays.


Let’s not be a statistic to that HOLIDAY BULGE – remember, that was 2-12 lbs every holiday season!  NO THANKS!


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You can learn more about Shakeology by visiting:
www.ExtremeNutrition4Life.com
To learn more about signing up as a Coach for FREE right now, check out:
Be A Beachbody Coach
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So, if you are up to it, commit by adding yourself to the CHALLENGE NOTE! The more the merrier (good pun, eh?), so please invite others to join us!


TOGETHER, we can be SUCCESSFUL!

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Juice Recipe of the Day: Creamsicle Juice

Went last night to a preview event for my friend, Sheree Clark, Des Moines' "Hot Raw Food Chef". She will be on a show called "b. organic" this weekend on Iowa Public Television, coaching Michele Beschen (host of "b. organic") on what it means to be a raw food vegan and how to gradually introduce raw foods into your diet. One of the juices they made was what Sheree called "Creamsicle", and although it had a surprising ingredient, I decided to give it a try this morning. Here it is:


Creamsicle Juice
4-5 peeled, organic oranges
2-3 organic pears or apples
1 sweet potato


Juice in that order, then enjoy straight up or add to blender with ice to blend for a smoothie!


Now, I have never thought about juicing a sweet potato of all things, but it was REALLY VERY GOOD!


I use a Breville Ikon juicer, that I LOVE and HIGHLY RECOMMEND. It is quite an amazing juicer, as are all the Breville juicers.


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Yummy Halloween Inspired Shakeology Recipe: Caramel Spiderweb Shake

Of all the Halloween flavors, a recent study found that nearly 80% of Americans crave chocolate and caramel most this spooky season so let's do this...Shakeology style!
Caramel Spiderweb Shake:
1 tbsp almond butter
1 cup water or milk
2 tbsp sugar-free caramel syrup
...1 scoop chocolate Shakeology
Ice (optional)

Put all ingredients in blender or VitaMix and blend to desired consistancy.

To find out more about Shakeology, go here.
To order now, go here.

Join Me November 1st for a Group 3-Day Shakeology Cleanse!

Want to get rid of some gunk before the holidays?
Want to look good at those parties?
Just want to feel your best, instead of fat and bloated while getting through the holidays?

Then join me and my group for a "3-Day Shakeology Cleanse"!

Most people lose 3-10 lbs over the 3 days, detoxing your body of stuff it doesn't need but need some help getting out.

The "3-Day Shakelogy Cleanse" can be found in detail here.

You can choose a couple options.

1. Purchase the "3-Day Shakeology Cleanse" pack, which includes 9 shake packets, detox tea, a hard copy of the directions and access to me for help and advice. This sells for $50 + shipping. That can be ordered here.
2. Purchase a bag or box of Shakeology so you can continue your shakes to keep the feeling alive and help keep you healthy and energetic through the holidays.You will also have access to me for help and advice. To order, go here.

You can read how the Shakeology Cleanse helped my friend Kristen lose 8lbs in 3 days here!

People are reporting AMAZING results with the Shakeology cleanse and I'm certain you will too.

Be sure to order in the next few days so you have your Shakeology ready for November 1st!

You can also get your month's supply of Shakeology for 25% off; just email me for details.

Please comment with any questions or email me (Rebecca) at BodyPowerFitness@gmail.com.

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It's here- the ultimate introduction to Team Beachbody, the people behind it, its products, and the Coach Compensation plan.

The time is NOW to take control of your health AND wealth! And, from now until December 31, 2010, the coach kit fee is WAIVED! You can start your own business without putting any money out upfront!

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If you have any further questions, please comment below or email me, Rebecca, at BodyPowerFitness@gmail.com.

Body Power Fitness: Fall Class Schedule (thru 10/31)

Here's the group fitness schedule for the next two weeks:

• Monday, 10/18/10: No Classes
• Tuesday, 10/19/10: PM Boot Camp, Motivation Training Studio, 5:30-6:30PM $15 for 1 or $12.50 for block of classes.
• Wednesday, 10/20/10: Yoga, Complete Wellness Chiropractic, 6:30-7:30PM $15 for 1 or $12.50 for block of classes.
• Thursday, 10/21/10: PM Boot Camp, Motivation Training Studio, 5:30-6:30PM $15 for 1 or $12.50 for block of classes.
• Friday, 10/22/10: No Classes
• Saturday, 10/23/10: Free Workout in the Park, Walker Johnston Park, Urbandale, 8:00-8:45AM (weather permitting)
• Monday, 10/24/10: AM Boot Camp, new time, new price! Lions Park, Urbandale, 5:30-6:30AM  $115 for 4 weeks, Monday-Friday, $200 for 8 weeks.
• Monday, 10/25/10: PM Boot Camp, Motivation Training Studio, 5:30-6:30PM $15 for 1 or $12.50 for block of classes.
• Tuesday, 10/26/10: AM Boot Camp, new time, new price! Lions Park, Urbandale, 5:30-6:30AM  $115 for 4 weeks, Monday-Friday, $200 for 8 weeks.
• Tuesday, 10/26/10: Special Event: "Holiday Game Plan and Nutrition Tips", Complete Wellness Chiropractic, 5:30-7:00PM
• Wednesday, 10/27/10: AM Boot Camp, new time, new price! Lions Park, Urbandale, 5:30-6:30AM  $115 for 4 weeks, Monday-Friday, $200 for 8 weeks.
• Wednesday, 10/27/10: Yoga, Complete Wellness Chiropractic, 6:30-7:30PM $15 for 1 or $12.50 for block of classes.
• Thursday, 10/28/10: AM Boot Camp, new time, new price! Lions Park, Urbandale, 5:30-6:30AM  $115 for 4 weeks, Monday-Friday, $200 for 8 weeks.
• Thursday, 10/28/10: PM Boot Camp, Motivation Training Studio, 5:30-6:30PM $15 for 1 or $12.50 for block of classes.
• Friday, 10/29/10: AM Boot Camp, new time, new price! Lions Park, Urbandale, 5:30-6:30AM  $115 for 4 weeks, Monday-Friday, $200 for 8 weeks.
• Saturday, 10/30/10:  Free Workout in the Park, Walker Johnston Park, Urbandale, 8:00-8:45AM. LAST ONE OF THE SEASON! (weather permitting)
• Sunday, 10/31/10: Fit Club, Urbandale Library, FREE! 2:15-3:30PM

And, if there are classes that you are really interested in, yet the times just don't work for you, you can schedule your very own personal class, with your friends and family! Choose from boot camp style workout, yoga or even your very own Fit Club! Price is $15 a person 5-8 people, $12.50 9-15 people. Call 515.999.5810 or email BodyPowerFitness@gmail.com to inquire about any of the classes or scheduling your own personal class, to be held at Motivation or your place.

Accountability: Turbo Fire 5-Day Inferno Plan Redo

Ever have one of those days/weeks/months? I'm sure you have. I certainly did last week. I started the week on a really high note, starting the Turbo Fire 5-Day Inferno Plan. Made it through day 2 with flying colors, but then life just smacked me upside the head and almost completely derailed me. Without going into the gory details, lets just say some things happened that are going to end up changing the direction of my life, in a positive way, but the intial shock of it all really set me back. Add to that the stress of being the only girl in a house of 5 males and working on retraining them to be more helpful and respectful around the house, that equals STRESS!

That leads me to explain why I didn't completely finish my 5-Day Inferno Plan. I did the first two days great, the third was so-so, then the last two I just wanted to crawl in bed, pull the covers over my head and stay there until the weight of the world that was on my shoulders went away. I did stick pretty good to the eating plan and did lose 3 lbs over the week. I know I can do better, I have cleared my head and am ready to recommit.

It's a great idea that when you commit to something to see it through; but when something, anything, ends up getting in the way, which will inevitably happen even to the best of us, you just pick yourself up, brush yourself off and start all over again (sing it with me! :). That's what I'm doing this week. Beginning today, I am starting the 5-Day Inferno Plan over again. It is recommended to not do this, but since I skipped days 4 and 5, I'm rather physically fit and healthy, then I feel, for me, it will be safe to do. I will, once again, blog about my meals, results, moods, etc. so I hope you will follow me and realize that I am human, just like everyone else. I also want to be an example of resiliency; to show that regardless of what life throws at you, as long as your heart is beating and you keep breathing, you can always bounce back!

On that note, I need to get my butt in gear and get busy. Workout: Day 1 is Fire 55 EZ Class and Stretch 10 Class!

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TurboFire 5-Day Inferno: Day 2 Recap

Seems to be working! Down 1.2 lbs since yesterday!


Workouts: Fire 45/ HIIT 15/ Stretch 10 and have to say, LOVE THEM!!!


Here is my list of meals for today:
Breakfast:

• Morningstar Farms Veggie Breakfast Sausage Patty,
• Organic egg
• Spinach
• 2 pieces Arnold's 100% Whole Wheat Toast

AM Snack:

• Chocolate Shakeology with 1 c. almond milk and 1/2 water

PM Snack:

• Golden Delicious Apple
• 1 T. natural peanut butter

Dinner:

• Gardein chik'n scallopini tacos
• on corn tortillas (2)
• romaine lettuce
• green onion
• Todd's amazing salsa!

Dessert:

•  2 Chocolate Shakeology Power Protein Bar

As you can see, didn't have lunch. Was pretty busy and didn't get it made. But that is why I went ahead and had 2 of the Power Protein Bars.


Tomorrow's workouts are: Fire 55 EZ Class, Stretch 10 Class.


Will continue to keep you posted!


Rebecca


PS If you want more info on Turbo Fire or have any questions, feel free to message me.

TurboFire 5-Day Inferno: Day 1 Recap

It was a spur of the moment idea, but decided this AM to do the Turbo Fire 5-Day Inferno Plan. It seems that as I work to help others get fit and healthy through Beachbody, personal training and boot camps, that I've been neglecting my own workouts. Now, I do workouts with my clients quite a bit, but not to the intensity I need for my own workouts (after all, have to watch the peeps, you know!). And, spending all this time working with others leaves little time for my own workouts. But, made up my mind last week to "put myself back on my to-do list". So that brings us to today and the decision to do the Turbo Fire 5-Day Inferno plan.

Here's been my day:

Workout: Fire 55 EZ Class/ Stretch 10 Class

Meals: I had to improvise a bit, since I'm a vegetarian and also didn't have everything on hand....

• Breakfast:
• Morningstar Farms Veggie Breakfast Sausage Patty,
• Organic egg
• Spinach
• 2 pieces Arnold's 100% Whole Wheat Toast
• Morning snack:
• 1/2 banana
• 1/4 almonds
• Lunch:
• Giant Salad with lots of veggies
• with Tuna
• and Light Ranch
• PM Snack:
• 1 Chocolate Shakeology Power Protein Bar (not on the meal plan, but oh so good!)
• Dinner:
• Gardein chik'n scallopini
• Broccoli
• Dessert:
• Chocolate Shakeology (YUM!!!!)

Okay, so I told you how things have been going the wrong way recently, as far as my workouts and weight have been. Started today at a disturbing 126lbs. (Yes, for a midget like me, that is disturbing. Don't judge :)

I'm going to be doing Fire 45 Class/HIIT 20 Class/ Stretch 10 Class tomorrow and may copy some of today's meals tomorrow, but will definitely choose to have some of Day 2's meals!

Here's planning on some great results. According to the booklet, a person can lose up to 10lbs and 10 in. in the 5 days. Not sure if little ol' me has enough to lose to get that good of results, but I definitely plan to see something!

Once I'm finished with the 5 days, I plan on following the Turbo Fire/ChaLEAN Extreme Hybrid workout. If you are interested in joining me or even just getting Turbo Fire to start on your own time, let me know or click here: