Meeting Your Goals in 2014- Is a Vision Board the Answer?

As part of my personal goals, I joined a Challenge group to help me work on health and wellness goals.  One of the assignments in my Challenge group was to write down goals for 2014.  We all know that writing down goals makes it a lot more likely that we will follow through.  To take it one step further, lots of people in my group created vision boards.  The assignment required us to think about our goals, write them down, and then make it a bit fun by adding pictures.  I decided to do some research on vision boards and their effectiveness.  I found a lot of information, and several articles that strongly argued why vision boards don't work, but overall, they can be an excellent tool in organizing and sharing your goals.  Below are some guidelines on creating the vision board itself and then some thoughts to follow to increase the likelihood that the goals you create on your board will be the goals you reach this year.

Creating Your Vision Board

Find Image Sources

You can create vision boards online or with the help of software. If you want to go old school, get out some old magazines, scissors, glue, and posterboard.  Do some planning before you glue them down.  If you want a digital vision board, search for images on websites you frequently visit or use keywords of goals you have in mind. 

 

Allow Your Unconscious Mind to Help Out
There are two basic procedures involved in creating an effective vision board. First, instead of scouting familiar images, look for the unfamiliar. Don't over think it.  Just page through a magazine (and walk through the world) noticing things that trigger physical reactions: a heart thump, a double take, a gasp. 


Let Go Mentally and Emotionally. 

Stop thinking about it. Enjoy this process in preparation for working on your goals throughout the year.  Put on some music or a movie you enjoy and create away.

Use the Vision Board as the Big Picture

A vision board simply by itself is not going to manifest all of your hopes and dreams. It still takes hard work, effort, and consistently reevaluating how to reach your goals.  It also takes some faith and some self-confidence.  See below for additional ideas on putting the vision board into action.

 Putting Your Visions Into Action

Focus on the process, not just the finish line.
We've been taught to focus on the cars, houses and money. But all of those are RESULTS that are caused by something else.  Concentrate on what will produce results, rather than on the results themselves.  If you want to lost 20 pounds, it is unlikely that you will do that just by thinking it. Rather, form a plan to eat healthier and exercise as a means to being 20 pounds lighter.
  
Get connected
Identify your key strategic partners to help you get where you want to go, and stay connected with the.  Especially when you feel like you are not going to reach your goal, leaning on your support people can reignite that sense of motivation. 

Do one thing at a time
"By the inch, it's a cinch. By the yard, it's hard."  We are a society of multitasking and my theory is that all of the multitasking is the main reason we are all stressed most of the time.  Pick one thing at a time- one goal for the day, or one task for the hour.  Breaking it down will help you keep your focus, and be more productive.
 
List your Whys Write WHY you want to succeed. These can be things like spending more time with family, that new car, or to be more present in the moment.  Understanding the WHY behind your goal will give you that motivation and keep you going more than surface level reasons.


 My Vision Board for 2014

 

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My Secret to Breaking the Starbucks Addiction

I have been trying to decide how I want to use this blog- do I use it for health and fitness for my Beachbody clients?  Do I use it with mental health information for my private therapy clients?  Do I use it for a place to talk about things I find interesting?  I think I have decided to use it as all three.  Health, wellness, and mental health all go together.  I happen to have a great interest in all three and hope to be able to share inspiration, helpful, and sometimes thought-provoking information.  Today's post is more in the area of my personal interest, but it is very much wellness related and has helped me gain power over my Starbucks addiction, which was part physical and part mental.  I'm sure you can relate with some area of your life that has become an addiction you have just decided to accept.

So here is a true story- I am a recovering Starbucks addict. I was going there 3 times per week for probably about the last year for a drink (Chai) and a breakfast sandwich. I attempted to give it up for awhile, but finally just accepted that I was an addict, lol. I was probably spending about $60 per month at Starbucks. I had a moment when I was playing kitchen with my two year old, Jade, and she asked if I wanted a "Grande Chai". It was super cute, but also made me realize how much she was watching and I decided to give Shakeology a try with my workouts because I didn't want her thinking the drive through was a good option for meals. I started Shakeology in mid November as part of a Challenge pack with T25. I am 15 weeks pregnant, so there were days I didn't get Shakeology in with my morning sickness, but even having Shakeology 3-4 times per week, my Starbucks addiction has vanished. I have been there twice since starting Shakeology a month ago, and one of those times, I really didn't enjoy it. I haven't had cravings or the desire to go there (the two times I went were out of habit and convenience), and really am not missing it. My mornings are now filled with either Shakeology or a clean breakfast that I look forward to. I really was skeptical of Shakology and didn't even really try to give up Starbucks for the last few months, so I am really amazed as this result and hope it will help me lose the weight from Baby Korn with a bit less effort this time.

For more information or to order Shakeology, visit shakeology.com/ kellikorn.

13 Things Mentally Strong People Avoid

A friend posted this on their Facebook page at just the right time.  I was venting to my husband about a coworker who seems to make passive digs that really bother me after the fact and leave me wondering if it's all in my perception. I would like to think that for the most part, I am pretty strong mentally, but I definitely have room for improvement. I think #2 and # 5 (Giving Away Power and Worrying About What Other People Think) are the two that really resonate with me on areas I could improve, especially related to this coworker.  Which of the 13 would make you mentally stronger?

Mentally Strong People: The 13 Things They Avoid

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1.    Waste Time Feeling Sorry for Themselves. You don’t see mentally strong people feeling sorry for their circumstances or dwelling on the way they’ve been mistreated. They have learned to take responsibility for their actions and outcomes, and they have an inherent understanding of the fact that frequently life is not fair. They are able to emerge from trying circumstances with self-awareness and gratitude for the lessons learned. When a situation turns out badly, they respond with phrases such as “Oh, well.” Or perhaps simply, “Next!”
2. Give Away Their Power. Mentally strong people avoid giving others the power to make them feel inferior or bad. They understand they are in control of their actions and emotions. They know their strength is in their ability to manage the way they respond.
3.    Shy Away from Change. Mentally strong people embrace change and they welcome challenge. Their biggest “fear,” if they have one, is not of the unknown, but of becoming complacent and stagnant. An environment of change and even uncertainty can energize a mentally strong person and bring out their best.
4. Waste Energy on Things They Can’t Control. Mentally strong people don’t complain (much) about bad traffic, lost luggage, or especially about other people, as they recognize that all of these factors are generally beyond their control. In a bad situation, they recognize that the one thing they can always control is their own response and attitude, and they use these attributes well.
5. Worry About Pleasing Others. Know any people pleasers? Or, conversely, people who go out of their way to dis-please others as a way of reinforcing an image of strength? Neither position is a good one. A mentally strong person strives to be kind and fair and to please others where appropriate, but is unafraid to speak up. They are able to withstand the possibility that someone will get upset and will navigate the situation, wherever possible, with grace.

It takes much practice to hone mental strength

6. Fear Taking Calculated Risks. A mentally strong person is willing to take calculated risks. This is a different thing entirely than jumping headlong into foolish risks. But with mental strength, an individual can weigh the risks and benefits thoroughly, and will fully assess the potential downsides and even the worst-case scenarios before they take action.
7. Dwell on the Past. There is strength in acknowledging the past and especially in acknowledging the things learned from past experiences—but a mentally strong person is able to avoid miring their mental energy in past disappointments or in fantasies of the “glory days” gone by. They invest the majority of their energy in creating an optimal present and future.
8. Make the Same Mistakes Over and Over. We all know the definition of insanity, right? It’s when we take the same actions again and again while hoping for a different and better outcome than we’ve gotten before. A mentally strong person accepts full responsibility for past behavior and is willing to learn from mistakes. Research shows that the ability to be self-reflective in an accurate and productive way is one of the greatest strengths of spectacularly successful executives and entrepreneurs.
9. Resent Other People’s Success. It takes strength of character to feel genuine joy and excitement for other people’s success. Mentally strong people have this ability. They don’t become jealous or resentful when others succeed (although they may take close notes on what the individual did well). They are willing to work hard for their own chances at success, without relying on shortcuts.
10. Give Up After Failure. Every failure is a chance to improve. Even the greatest entrepreneurs are willing to admit that their early efforts invariably brought many failures. Mentally strong people are willing to fail again and again, if necessary, as long as the learning experience from every “failure” can bring them closer to their ultimate goals.
11. Fear Alone Time. Mentally strong people enjoy and even treasure the time they spend alone. They use their downtime to reflect, to plan, and to be productive. Most importantly, they don’t depend on others to shore up their happiness and moods. They can be happy with others, and they can also be happy alone.
12. Feel the World Owes Them Anything. Particularly in the current economy, executives and employees at every level are gaining the realization that the world does not owe them a salary, a benefits package and a comfortable life, regardless of their preparation and schooling. Mentally strong people enter the world prepared to work and succeed on their merits, at every stage of the game.

13. Expect Immediate Results. Whether it’s a workout plan, a nutritional regimen, or starting a business, mentally strong people are “in it for the long haul”. They know better than to expect immediate results. They apply their energy and time in measured doses and they celebrate each milestone and increment of success on the way. They have “staying power.” And they understand that genuine changes take time. Do you have mental strength? Are there elements on this list you need more of? With thanks to Amy Morin, I would like to reinforce my own abilities further in each of these areas today. How about you?

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10 Benefits to Drinking Warm Lemon Water Every Morning

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Something new I have started  is drinking a glass of warm lemon water every morning when I get up and it has made a huge differences for me. Warm lemon water in the morning helps kickstart the digestion process for the day.  According to Ayurvedic philosophy, choices that you make regarding your daily routine either build up resistance to disease or tear it down. Ayurveda invites us to get a jump-start on the day by focusing on morning rituals that work to align the body with nature’s rhythms, balance the doshas and foster self-esteem alongside self-discipline.

There are many health benefits of lemons that have been known for centuries. The two biggest are lemons’ strong antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-boosting powers and their use as a weight loss aid because lemon juice is a digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain many substances–notably citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, pectin, and limonene–that promote immunity and fight infection.

HOW TO DO IT: Ideally, you should be using purified water and it should be lukewarm not scalding hot. You want to avoid ice cold water, since that can be a lot for your body to process and it takes more energy to process ice cold water than the warm. Always use fresh lemons, organic if possible, never bottled lemon juice. I squeeze 1/2 a lemon with each glass and I drink it down first thing before I eat a single thing, or workout, etc.

10 Benefits to Drinking Warm Lemon Water Every Morning

1) Aids Digestion. Lemon juice flushes out unwanted materials and toxins from the body. It’s atomic composition is similar to saliva and the hydrochloric acid of digestive juices. It encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid that is required for digestion. Lemons are also high in minerals and vitamins and help loosen ama, or toxins, in the digestive tract. The digestive qualities of lemon juice help to relieve symptoms of indigestion, such as heartburn, belching and bloating. The American Cancer Society actually recommends offering warm lemon water to cancer sufferers to help stimulate bowel movements.
2) Cleanses Your System / is a Diuretic. Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials in part because lemons increase the rate of urination in the body. Therefore toxins are released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy. The citric acid in lemons helps maximize enzyme function, which stimulates the liver and aids in detoxification.
3) Boosts Your Immune System. Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is great for fighting colds.  They’re high in potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) found in lemons demonstrates anti-inflammatory effects, and is used as complementary support for asthma and other respiratory symptoms plus it enhances iron absorption in the body; iron plays an important role in immune function. Lemons also contain saponins, which show antimicrobial properties that may help keep cold and flu at bay. Lemons also reduce the amount of phlegm produced by the body.
4) Balances pH Levels. Lemons are one of the most alkalizing foods for the body. Sure, they are acidic on their own, but inside our bodies they’re alkaline (the citric acid does not create acidity in the body once metabolized). Lemons contain both citric and ascorbic acid, weak acids easily metabolized from the body allowing the mineral content of lemons to help alkalize the blood. Disease states only occur when the body pH is acidic. Drinking lemon water regularly can help to remove overall acidity in the body, including uric acid in the joints, which is one of the primary causes of pain and inflammation.
5) Clears Skin. The vitamin C component as well as other antioxidants helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes and it helps to combat free radical damage. Vitamin C is vital for healthy glowing skin while its alkaline nature kills some types of bacteria known to cause acne. It can actually be applied directly to scars or age spots to help reduce their appearance. Since lemon water purges toxins from your blood, it would also be helping to keep your skin clear of blemishes from the inside out. The vitamin C contained in the lemon rejuvenates the skin from within your body.
6) Energizes You and Enhances Your Mood. The energy a human receives from food comes from the atoms and molecules in your food. A reaction occurs when the positive charged ions from food enter the digestive tract and interact with the negative charged enzymes. Lemon is one of the few foods that contain more negative charged ions, providing your body with more energy when it enters the digestive tract. The scent of lemon also has mood enhancing and energizing properties. The smell of lemon juice can brighten your mood and help clear your mind. Lemon can also help reduce anxiety and depression.
7) Promotes Healing. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), found in abundance in lemons, promotes wound healing, and is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of healthy bones, connective tissue, and cartilage. As noted previously, vitamin C also displays anti-inflammatory properties. Combined, vitamin C is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of good health and recovery from stress and injury.
8) Freshens Breath. Besides fresher breath, lemons have  been known to help relieve tooth pain and gingivitis. Be aware that citric acid can erode tooth enamel, so you should be mindful of this. No not brush your teeth just after drinking your lemon water. It is best to brush your teeth first, then drink your lemon water, or wait a significant amount of time after to brush your teeth. Additionally, you can rinse your mouth with purified water after you finish your lemon water.
9) Hydrates Your Lymph System. Warm water and lemon juice supports the immune system by hydrating and replacing fluids lost by your body. When your body is deprived of water, you can definitely feel the side effects, which include: feeling tired, sluggish, decreased immune function, constipation, lack of energy, low/high blood pressure, lack of sleep, lack of mental clarity and feeling stressed, just to name a few.
10) Aids in Weight Loss. Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings. Studies have shown people who maintain a more alkaline diet, do in fact lose weight faster. I personally find myself making better choices throughout the day, if I start my day off right, by making a health conscious choice to drink warm lemon water first thing every morning.

Do you drink warm lemon water every morning? What are your favorite benefits?

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You can also zest lemons before you juice them for  lemon water. Keep a container in the freezer and just keep adding to it. It’s great to toss into pasta dishes, in salad dressings, etc.  I also use candied lemon peel in some holiday baking, so I get two for one with my lemons right now by saving the peels in the freezer or a baggie for when I am ready to candy them.

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Eating Clean- Basic Plan

Cooler Plan #2- Eating for best long-term results

I get so many people who want to eat clean but don't know where to start.  How many servings a day!  What is a complex carb, is Corn a vegetable?  So hopefully this will clear the air just a bit!  Tosca Reno the author of the Eat Clean Diet calls her meal plans, cooler plans!  She has different cooler plans based on the type of results you want to get.  So today I am focusing on Cooler plan #2, which is for steady weight loss and maintenance once you goal weight is reached.  So this is basically the plan I stick to year round at this point!  This will give you a good idea of what to eat and when!

What is it?  This IS EATING CLEAN!  Do this year round for steady, healthy weight loss.  But this plan can also be used for maintenance.  Here's why:  when your body begins to approaching its set point (its genetically predetermined healthy weight) you will find that weight loss will stop or slow.

The occasional treat (glass of wine, piece of chocolate, etc.) is permitted in limited amounts.  Unhealthy sugars and fats are not recommended.

How it works:
 Follow the eat clean principles as listed below
What to do:

• Eat more- eat six small meals each day.
• Eat breakfast every day, within an hour of rising.
• Eat a combination of lean protein and complex carbs at each meal
• Eat sufficient (two to three servings) healthy fats every day.
• Carry a cooler packed with clean foods each day.
• Depend on fresh fruits and vegetables for fiber, vitamins, nutrients and enzymes.
• Adhere to proper portion sizes.

What to Avoid:

• Avoid all over-processed foods, particularly white flour and sugar.
• Avoid all chemically charge foods.
• Avoid foods containing preservatives.
• Avoid artificial sugars.
• Avoid artificial foods such as processed cheese slices.
• Avoid saturated and trans fats.
• Avoid sugar loaded beverages, including colas and juices.
• Avoid or do your best to limit alcohol intake.
• Avoid all calorie dense foods containing little or no nutritional value. I call these anti-foods.
• Avoid super sizing your meals.

Complex Carbohydrates from Fruit and Vegetables:
6 portions each day.  A portion is:

• 1 cupped handful or a piece of fruit such as berries, grapefruit, melon, apples and mangoes.
• 2 cupped handfuls of vegetables including broth based/vegetable puree soups.

Complex Carbohydrates from whole grains and starchy carbohydrates: 
2-4 portions each day.  A portion is:
1 scant handful of high-protein, sugar-free cold cereals, such as clean muesli or granola.
1 handful of cooked cereal
1 piece of whole grain bread or wrap (Sante Fe tortilla wraps from Costco are a great option)
1 handful sized serving of sweet potato, yam, banana, corn, carrots or squash

Lean Protein
6 portions each day.  A portion is:

• 1 cup or handful of dairy products such as low fat soy, almond, hemp, rice, or skim milk, cottage cheese, kefir, yogurt cheese or plain fat free sugar free yogurt.
• 1 scant handful of raw, unsalted nuts (also a healthy fat)
• 2 tablespoons of all natural nut butters such as almond or peanut butter (also a healthy fat).
• 1 palm sized portion of lean meats
• good quality, sugar- and chemical- free protein powder (hemp, soy or whey).

Beverages:

• 2-3 liters per day of fresh water with no sodium
• Clear herbal tea (unsweetened)
• Black coffee in moderation
• Green/Black tea

Sweeteners:  Use in moderation.  Avoid Artificial Sweeteners.

• Agave Nectar 
• Maple Sugar Flakes
• Rapadura Sugar

12 Ways to Better Eating-Mental Approach

12 Ways to Better Eating-Mental Approach

Lots of people are trying to eat better,... trim off some extra pounds gained over the holidays, or get beach-ready for a moment in the sun. Eating better is hard, and many people get frustrated, fall short or give up. Here are some key ways to make your eat better stick.

1. Set Goals: It starts by having clear and realistic goals. Write a list of things you want to change about your diet. Also incorporate goals that you may have regarding your body and plan your diet around those goals. I recommend setting present goals, short term, and long term goals. If you try and do everything all at once you can be overwhelmed and want to quit. Take it one goal at a time if need be, and one day at a time, this isn’t a race. You may also want to write reasons why you want to make a change in your eating habits. You might share your goals with others who will help you meet them. You can put your goals where others can see them “on the fridge, at work” to motivate you to work harder. This will also get others behind you and involved in your new routine. As you achieve your goals, check them off. This will give you a sense of accomplishment and add excitement leading to your next goal.

2. Have Realistic expectations- Any diet plan needs to work with you and not against you. You need to be realistic when setting up the parameters of your new diet. Your plan needs to work for you and your situation. It needs to fit your schedule and your budget. If you don’t follow your budget, your cooking costs will get too high and you will have to withdraw from the diet you set up. If you don’t cook for your schedule and your eating times you will find yourself without food and scrambling to find a healthy choice. So be realistic with time, and give yourself extra time to prepare food, or have food pre-packed. Also know that obstacles can and will come into your path from time to time to derail you and your progress, so don’t think that everything will be easy and will just happen. This takes work.

3. Be Proactive - Make a list of healthy foods you enjoy, and what foods you can take with you to work, in the car, school, etc. You can create entire menus revolving around where you will be at what time of the day. Never give yourself an excuse to not have something available for you to eat, no matter where you are when you are supposed to have a meal. Always keep healthy foods on hand. If you don’t you will probably eat whatever is available at the time whether it be fast food, office treats, etc. This can throw off a diet plan and get you in the habit of making bad food choices and eat whatever is fast and convenient. Know where you will be at what time of the day, when you are open to cook, to eat, to shop for groceries, and plan accordingly. When you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

4. Consistency is key - Most people respond well to consistency. Make a plan and stick to it. Try to eat at around the same times daily and keep to the same portion size and caloric intake.. Your body will recognize this pattern and in turn keep your metabolism burning and your energy levels will stay high. You will feel better, and get in a healthy routine. It is easy to sabotage yourself by grabbing nasty snacks to meet uncontrolled cravings. The time you spend on planning and consistency is a true investment that will benefit you for the rest of your life.

5. Be flexible - Of course, even the best plans fall short at times. Life can sometimes get the best of all of us. Sometimes your eating routines need to change. Where you can, try to plan ahead for these events and have items on hand you can take with you when you’re in a rush or are eating out. Example: Bag of almonds, protein bars and shakes, fresh fruit. Also educate yourself on nutrition through the internet, books, and magazines. You can use this knowledge to help you improvise and find foods that are compatible with your diet, for example if you are out with friends or stuck with no time to cook. Find items that are less time consuming that you can take with you in a pinch.

6. Don’t be so hard on yourself - Nobody is perfect all the time. If you mess up, miss a few meals, or even have a bad couple of days, just pick yourself up and get back on track. You’re doing this for you, and the added stress of not living up to your own expectations can lead to a total diet derailment. Being healthy and eating healthy does not mean you can’t enjoy foods not on your meal plan. So don’t be so hard on yourself. YOU CAN DO IT!

7. Stick with your plan - It takes time to develop healthy behaviors. After about a month of eating better consistently, you will have developed a habit. You will find that everything you initially may have had a hard time doing becomes more effortless and be a normal part of your day to day life.

8. Have fun - Eating right takes dedication, commitment and sacrifice. Don’t stress yourself out over small bumps in the road. You have the power to change any negative into a positive, and you have the choice to have a positive outlook regarding any situation you find yourself in. Find fun ways to keep yourself motivated. Get friends and family involved. Set challenges at home, with friends, or at work to start eating healthier. Take the time to cook and try new and interesting recipes. You are making change for the better, so why not make it enjoyable.

9. Give yourself praise - You are not a dog so don’t reward yourself with treats. Realize that changing your eating habits can be a daunting task for anyone. Just think how long you have had your current habits and know that changing those habits will not happen overnight, but with time. Congratulate yourself on any healthy changes you make, you deserve the praise. Praise builds confidence and makes you feel good about the healthy choices you are making, and in turn help keep you on your path to betterment.

10. Don’t rush into this - People always start with the best of intentions and will try and do everything at once. They get overwhelmed and quit before they really even started. Small changes add up and can make a huge difference. Work on one thing at a time and keep adding to it. Before you know it you will have many healthy habits that incorporate together to make a healthy lifestyle and a healthier and happier you.

11. Focus on the journey and not the destination - To live a healthy lifestyle is never easy. In order to enjoy this lifestyle with all the ups and downs, we must enjoy the process and the journey on the way to our destination. Once we hit our destination we immediately look to the next mountain top and we either want more, or worst case scenario we think that we have accomplished all we need to and we relax on all of the things that got us there in the first place. Take pride in small victories along the way, they add up.

12. Measure Success and Set New Goals: Making successful changes means measuring your progress towards your goals and recognizing your accomplishments. As you meet short-term goals, you can plan the next steps with more confidence. Constantly re-strategizing your goals takes long-term visualization. That long-term vision needs to be broken down into doable steps.

Team Beachbody Black Friday Deals- Early Bird

Team Beachbody Black Friday Deals 

 

To get these deals:

 Go to: Black Friday Deals Once you've selected the deals you want, you will be prompted to create a free beachbody account. Make sure Kelli Korn, Coach 310556 is listed under Coach Referral during sign up.  Complete check out and enjoy!

My recommendations:  Turbo Fire- Super fun program with awesome music (my favorite program so far) and Shakeology to complement your workouts.

Check out the deals below and select your favorites.  E-mail me at kellilkorn@gmail.com with any questions- I am happy to help you select the best program for you!

Happy Thanksgiving EVE!!!!  I am beyond excited to share with you some Team Beachbody Black Friday Deals that are happening right now!  The important thing is this.  You do not want to wait to score these deals.  Instead you actually want to score them RIGHT now! There are limited quantities and once they are sold out, they are gone forever!  Last year it was sold out within 24 hours and some within hours!    

Oh and before you start scrolling down and realize how much information there is, stop, take a breath and ask me questions if you have any at all!

Happy Shopping day!!!

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Turbofire Complete System

I love love love turbofire!!  This workout is like a dance party in your living room!  Not to mention people get crazy amazing results with it as well.  If you like zumba, like cardio kickboxing and love to dance then this is a great fit for you! The workouts range from 10 minute high intensity cardio intervals to 55 minute blocks of high and low intensity cardio!  Trust me you will absolutely love it!  Here are the details.

TurboFire is the intense cardio conditioning program from fitness innovator Chalene Johnson. This 90-day weight loss and body slimming program will help give you that leaner, sexier body you've always wanted, because it burns up to 9x more fat and calories than regular cardio. TurboFire begins with Chalene's Fire Starter Class, which shows you the right form for all TurboFire routines. There are also two low-impact (but intense) workouts to help you get totally up to speed. Chalene keeps you moving all along the way with more than 20 smoking-hot music remixes through all 12 fat-sizzling classes.

Plus, you'll turn up the burn even higher with the TurboFire Complete System. You'll get everything in the TurboFire program PLUS 5 additional advanced workouts, 1 toning band, AND 1 thigh-firming band to torch more calories, help prevent plateaus, and shape lean, sexy muscles.

Chalene Johnson's TurboFire includes 12 amazing workouts on 5 DVDs.
Classes range from 10 minutes to 55 minutes. The number in each title designates the class length.
Fire Starter Class
Master the TurboFire moves as Chalene breaks them down for you at a slower pace, so you can be ready for the HIIT classes.
Low HIITs: Low HIIT 20, Low HIIT 25 Classes
Don't let the "low" (as in low-impact) fool you—these high-intensity workouts ignite the AfterBurn Effect to help you keep burning calories.
Fire HIITs: Fire 30, Fire 40, Fire 45, Fire 55 Classes
Actively recover from the HIIT classes while melting the fat away with these longer cardio classes, which include the HIITs you love, created by Chalene.
Extreme HIITS: HIIT 15, HIIT 20, HIIT 25 Classes
Give your max for up to 1-minute intervals during these classes, and you can burn calories for up to 24 hours AFTER your workout's over!
Stretch 10 Class
Increase your flexibility, reduce soreness, and lengthen your hardworking muscles by warming down after your HIIT and Fire classes.

Plus, get these great tools to help you reach your fitness goals:
TurboFire Class Schedule

Follow this daily schedule and you'll get your best results.

Quick Start Guide
Learn how to ignite your TurboFire program—fast.

And 4 FREE gifts to help you succeed:

Fuel the Fire Nutrition Guide

Flip through our specially designed Nutrition Guide for easy-to-prep recipes to keep you energized and burning calories.
Abs 10 Class
Get tight, flat abs in no time with this short, efficient core workout.

Plus, TurboFire: The Complete System also includes the TurboFire Advanced Classes!
HIIT 30 Class
Get through your longest HIIT Class (packed with 11 Fire Drills), and the AfterBurn Effect will be working overtime.
Fire 60 Class
Add variety to your schedule with Chalene's longest Fire HIIT Class. This one will have you HIITing it 4 times with Turbo Tracks to motivate you along the way.
Sculpt 30 Class
Get stronger for your HIIT classes (and leaner all over) with Chalene's total-body sculpting class. This class features dynamic moves to build endurance while firming and defining your hard-worked muscles.
Tone 30 Class
Chalene never wants you (or your muscles) to get bored, so she's designed an additional total-body resistance class with new moves that will work you out from top to bottom.
Core 20 Class
Focus on your entire core for 20 powerful minutes, and you'll see tight, flat abs in no time.

And get 2 resistance tools for rapid results:
Pink Toning Band with Handles*
Get lean curves in less time by adding this Resistance Band to your workouts.
Thigh Firming Band*
Burn fat and sculpt lean muscle by using this body-sculpting band in your Sculpting and Toning classes.

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Turbofiire Advanced Deluxe

Turn up the burn even higher with the TurboFire Advanced Deluxe package. You'll get 5 advanced workouts, 1 toning band, AND 1 thigh-firming band to help torch more calories, reshape your entire body, and prevent plateaus.

Your TurboFire Advanced Deluxe kit includes 5 body-shaping workouts:

• HIIT 30 Class
  Get through your longest HIIT Class (packed with 11 Fire Drills), and the AfterBurn Effect will be working overtime.
• Fire 60 Class
  Add variety to your schedule with Chalene's longest Fire HIIT Class. This one will have you HIITing it 4 times with Turbo Tracks to motivate you along the way.
• Sculpt 30 Class
  Get stronger for your HIIT classes (and leaner all over) with Chalene's total-body sculpting class. This class features dynamic moves to build endurance while firming and defining your hard-worked muscles.
• Tone 30 Class
  Chalene never wants you (or your muscles) to get bored, so she's designed an additional total-body resistance class with new moves that will work you out from top to bottom.
• Core 20 Class
  Focus on your entire core for 20 powerful minutes, and you'll see tight, flat abs in no time.

Plus, get 2 resistance tools for rapid results:

Pink Toning Band with Handles*
Get lean curves in less time by adding this Resistance Band to your workouts.
Thigh Firming Band*
Burn fat and sculpt lean muscle by using this body-sculpting band in your Sculpting and Toning classes.

Beachbody Fuel Shot- Buy one Get One Free

Get a near-instant surge of power.
Blow past fatigue with a few sips of performance-enhancing calories. This dextrose- and maltodextrin-based energy drink is designed to drive nutrients into muscle fiber for greater strength during workouts and help replenish the glycogen and electrolytes lost after workouts.

Beachbody^® Fuel Shot:

• Instantly triggers an insulin response with its high glycemic index (GI), for more energy and faster recovery during and after workouts.
• Contains vital electrolytes to keep you hydrated.
• Supports muscle mass growth with a hefty calorie load.
• Helps muscles absorb the protein and nutrients they need to recover, repair, and replenish themselves.
• Contains no untested ingredients.

M.A.X CREATINE Buy one Get one Free

Crank out a few extra reps and speed up your recovery.
With M.A.X. Creatine, you get high-grade pure creatine monohydrate—without fillers, preservatives, or untested ingredients. Use daily to help build strength, with increased energy and stamina.
Beachbody^® M.A.X. Creatine:

• Supports an increase in strength, muscle recovery, and muscle mass.*
• Should be used within 30 minutes of a workout.
• Contains pure creatine monohydrate.
• Contains no fillers, preservatives, wheat, corn, sucrose, starch, salt, yeast, or added flavors.

Derm Exclusive Micropeel Resurfacing Pads + Jar

Inspired by professional chemical peels, Micro Peel Pads gently remove dead surface cells to exfoliate, refine, and polish your skin. Now you can reveal a smoother, brighter, more even-toned complexion.
45 pads, 90-day supply

Dual-action pads and naturally derived acids exfoliate your skin two ways to help reveal a smoother, more youthful complexion. Formulated for maximum effectiveness and minimal irritation, Micro Peel Resurfacing Pads also clean and help shrink the look of pores as moisturizing ingredients calm skin.
Key Ingredients:

• Glycolic Acid: Sweeps away dead skin cells to help reveal clear, even, and radiant skin tone.
• Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates and helps clear pores to minimize their appearance.
• Malic Acid: Derived from apples, this acid gently exfoliates and balances your skin.
• Moisturizing ingredients: Soothe and calm the skin.

Want to save up to $70 and get FREE shipping? Choose one of the Derm Exclusive^® 90-Day Kits for the best value and maximum savings!

Derm Exclusive Intensive Repair Serum

Helps undo years of premature aging—like dark spots and discoloration—as it speeds up skin's natural DNA repair process. Powerful enzymes accelerate recovery from everyday sun damage, while antioxidant vitamin C helps fade spots and even out skin tone. Use twice daily for brightening results equal to a photofacial.*

Like a photofacial, this lightweight but powerful formula treats dark spots and uneven texture. It helps speed recovery from past damage and restores skin's luminosity.
Key Ingredients:

• Ultrasomes^®: Enzymes that speed up your skin's natural repair process to help reduce everyday sun damage.
• Photosomes^®: Help stimulate skin repair when exposed to UV rays and protect the skin's natural immune system.
• Roxisomes^®: Work quickly to repair sun damage within the skin.
• Vitamin C: Antioxidant that helps fade dark spots, and also helps prevent future sun damage.

Derm Exclusive Collagen Lift Moisturizer

Get the look of a laser firming treatment at home. Boost collagen production for firm, lifted skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles with astonishingly powerful results.*
2.0 fl. oz., 90-day supply

Get back youthful-looking bounce and elasticity by stimulating your skin to produce new collagen, as if you had a laser firming treatment. Advanced peptides firm, lift, and hydrate sagging skin, especially around the delicate eye area, while retinol helps increase skin's natural cell turnover and promotes collagen production.
Key ingredients:

• Renovage: Visibly corrects the signs of aging by promoting the skin's natural protection and repair process.
• Collaxyl^®: Boosts collagen production and helps to prevent sagging, while also reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
• Encapsulated Retinol: Helps increase skin's natural cell turnover and promotes collagen production.

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Derm Exclusive Fill and Freeze Pen

Instantly plumps lines and wrinkles while reducing the appearance of dark circles. Dr. Ordon's breakthrough discovery gives injections and fillers a run for their money!*

This anti-aging treatment works right before your eyes. Apply a touch to eye, frown, and smile lines and watch as powerful Micro-Smoothing Peptides help relax "crease memory" to diminish the appearance of wrinkles. Your skin is visibly restored to a more natural, smoother state—just like you'd expect from injections and fillers. Ophthalmologist tested to ensure it's safe to use around your eyes.**
Key Ingredients:

• Argireline^® and Myoxinol^®: Powerful peptides help relax facial muscles to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles caused by repeated facial movements.
• Matrixyl^® 3000: Helps promote collagen production and stimulates the skin to restore itself naturally, reducing the appearance of wrinkles by decreasing their volume and depth.
• UGL Complex: Infuses the skin with deep moisture to improve elasticity and firmness and help smooth away wrinkles.

Energy and Endurance 90 Day Tub

Improve your energy, endurance, strength, and focus with this NEW pre-workout drink. Its proprietary blend of advanced nitric oxide boosters, amino acids, natural energizers, electrolytes, and essential B vitamins can help you power through and maximize your workouts.* Fuel up your workouts for faster results! This powerful supplement is scientifically formulated to help improve your energy, endurance, strength, and focus, so you can maximize every minute of your Beachbody® workout and get your best results.* E&E Energy and Endurance™ will help you:* Burn more calories and fat to get ripped faster. Maximize muscle performance to build muscle faster. E&E Energy and Endurance features a proprietary blend of: Advanced nitric oxide boosters to help speed more nutrients and oxygen to your muscles for better performance.* Natural energizers to help increase energy production and focus to maximize your workout.* Amino acids to help promote muscular energy and overall workout performance.* Electrolytes to help fight dehydration and support optimal muscle function.* Essential B vitamins to promote a strong metabolism to provide energy so you can burn fat.* Stevia for natural, zero-calorie sweetness. E&E Energy and Endurance contains: No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives. No high-risk or untested ingredients. Get the most from your workout. Mix E&E Energy and Endurance with water and drink it 15 to 30 minutes before your workout. You'll feel more energized from the start to the end of your workout—maximizing your results.

Tai Cheng

Renew your youthful energy in just 90 days through the healing motion of Tai Cheng! Developed with Dr. Mark Cheng, this low-impact program combines the 18 fundamental moves of Tai Chi with 21st-century sports science. It includes 12 workout DVDs, plus a Master Scroll reference DVD and valuable fitness tools to help you turn back the clock and feel absolutely fantastic.
Exclusive offer! Get a Bonus DVD that explains how you can improve your posture and well-being if you purchase Tai Cheng on Team Beachbody^®. A $19.95 value—yours FREE!

Here's what you get with Tai Cheng:
12 workout DVDs, plus, a Master Scroll DVD:

• Master Scroll DVD: Learn everything you need to master Tai Cheng. Dr. Cheng breaks down each of the 18 Tai Cheng moves so you can watch exactly how each move is done and be ready to learn them from Day 1!
• DVDs 1–3: You'll learn 6 Tai Chi moves, combining them into a fluid routine that builds strength, increases your overall range of motion, and helps reduce pain.
• DVDs 4–6: Dr. Cheng teaches you 6 new moves to help increase your energy; burn off excess fat; and build greater stability, strength, and balance.
• DVDs 7–9: You'll be introduced to the final 6 moves that you'll need to learn on your way to becoming a Tai Chi Master.
• DVDs 10–12: The last 3 discs will guide you through performing all 18 moves, in a powerful, yet graceful health-boosting routine.

You'll also get these valuable tools:

• "Easy Does It" Fitness Guide: Filled with practical tips on form, technique, and mind-body realignment, it shows you how to complete Tai Cheng to help improve your health, energy, and mobility.
• "Feel Better Food Plan" Nutrition Guide: Use this guide to find delicious, easy-to-make meals and snacks that'll help you feel younger, healthier, and more energetic.
• 90-day Daily Workout Calendar: We've done the work for you so you always know which sequence to do and when. Just follow along and chart your progress.
• Blue Foam Roller: Work out everyday kinks and pains and loosen tight muscles as you develop better balance, posture, and flexibility.
• Tai Cheng Tape Measure: Track the changes in your entire body as you get healthier and stronger.

In addition, you'll receive these 6 FREE BONUS gifts (A $250 VALUE!):

1. Applied Tai Cheng: Travel and Sport (BONUS DVD): Learn how to use Tai Cheng to get more enjoyment from your favorite sports. And, discover exercises you can do while traveling—even on a plane!
2. Low-Resistance Strength Band*: Use it to build up your strength and balance.
3. Medium-Resistance Strength Band*: Step up to the green band for more resistance.
4. "Just Eat This" Week-long Menu Plan: Receive a week's worth of healthy meal recipes to help you make the right food choices.
5. Removeable Floor Tape: Create your Tai Cheng foot placement grid with low adhesive strips that leave no sticky marks to clean up afterward.
6. Free Team Beachbody 30-day VIP Club Membership: Stay motivated with positive peer support, chat with trainers, receive expert diet and fitness tips, and get 10% off Beachbody® gear, programs, and nutritionals.

Insanity the Asylum

Maximize your skills with this 30-day program that builds speed, coordination, agility, and power. Shaun T preps you to WIN with sports-specific training inspired by pro athletes. The result? Game day becomes your day to excel.

Train like a pro. Play like a star in 30 days.

Winning the game, the race, the match starts now with INSANITY: THE ASYLUM^™ workout program. Former track-and-field star Shaun T will push you to Dig Deeper^® than ever with sports-specific training and drills inspired by pro athletes. During this 30-day program, he'll push you to build your speed, coordination, agility, strength, and power. So on game day, you'll have the unbeatable athletic edge.
Here’s what you get with INSANITY: THE ASYLUM:

6 Intense Workouts:

• Speed & Agility: Get quick on your feet—fast, with this intense cardio workout. (45 minutes)
• Vertical Plyo: Jump higher than ever with this lower-body training routine. (40 minutes)
• Relief: Stretch out to build long, lean muscle and increase your flexibility. (25 minutes)
• Strength: Increase your strength and power by cross-training with weights and resistance. (50 minutes)
• Back to Core: Build the rock-solid core, glutes, and hamstrings for the explosive power you'll need to play and dominate at an elite level. (45 minutes)
• Game Day: Put your new sports skills to the test with this cross-training workout. (60 minutes)

Plus, sports-inspired training tools:

• Agility Ladder: Build strength and agility by using this portable ladder to sharpen your focus and your form.
• Speed Rope: Improve your foot speed and endurance with this ultimate training secret.
• ASYLUM Workout Calendar: Check it each day to cross-train like a professional athlete.
• Guide Playbook: Map out your 30-day transformation with this smart step-by-step guide.
• Get Shredded Nutritional Plan: Follow meals and tips used by Shaun T and you'll be ready for game day—every day.

And receive 2 FREE bonus workouts:

• Sports Performance Assessment: Discover the improvements you've made in your fitness and skills with this performance measurement tool. (25 minutes)
• Overtime: Add this 15-minute monster to any Asylum workout to see if you've still got game.

P90X plus free chin up bar!

P90X includes 12 sweat-inducing, muscle-pumping workouts, designed to transform your body from regular to ripped in just 90 days. The secret is an advanced training technique called Muscle Confusion™, which accelerates your results by constantly introducing new moves and routines so your body never plateaus.
Here’s what you get with P90X:

12 Diverse and Intense Workouts:

• P90X - 01 Chest & Back. Targeted strength and definition workout emphasizes two classic upper-body exercises.


• P90X - 02 Plyometrics. Explosive jumping cardio routine, proven to dramatically improve athletic performance.


• P90X - 03 Shoulders & Arms. A potent combination of pressing, curling, and fly movements that will leave you stronger and more defined.


• P90X - 04 Yoga X. Combines strength, balance, flexibility, and breath work to enhance your physique and calm your mind.


• P90X - 05 Legs & Back. Squat, lunge, and pull in a total-body workout like no other.


• P90X - 06 Kenpo X. Intense cardiovascular workout includes punching and kicking for endurance, balance, and coordination.


• P90X - 07 X Stretch. Achieve a higher level of athleticism, prevent injuries, and avoid plateaus.


• P90X - 08 Core Synergistics. Build and support the core while conditioning your body.


• P90X - 09 Chest, Shoulders & Triceps. Targeted strength and definition workout emphasizing two classic upper-body exercises.


• P90X - 10 Back & Biceps. Flex your powerful biceps, and focus on toning and tightening those showcase upper-body muscles.


• P90X - 11 Cardio X. Low-impact, fat-burning cardio routine.


• P90X - 12 Ab Ripper X. Sculpt an incredible six-pack and improve your physical performance.

You also get 5 P90X Plus Advanced Workouts (on 4 DVDs):

• Interval X Plus. Propel your heart rate up and down with 3 speeds: recovery, medium, and full-out, creating the most dramatic change in the shortest period of time.


• Kenpo Cardio Plus. This advanced-level Kenpo, with new moves, will shred the most stubborn layer of fat with an all-out self-defense workout.


• Upper Plus. This monster upper-body workout will defy the plateau phenomenon by blasting all the muscles from the hips on up.


• Total Body Plus. By adding new synergistic moves, your muscles get pumped, then recuperate in stages until you've got nothing left.


• Abs/Core Plus. This workout adds 4 different positions (hanging, sitting, standing, and plank positions) to intensify your ab work and shred your midsection even faster.

Plus, get these informative tools:

• 3-Phase Nutrition Plan. Designed to help you lose fat, build lean muscle, and maintain high energy levels through each part of the program.


• P90X Fitness Guide. Packed with information and tools to help you set your workout goals, track your progress, and stay inspired.


• How to Bring It Video. Get a quick overview of the complete P90X Extreme Home Fitness training system.

And get these tools to keep you motivated:

• P90X Calendar. Lets you know exactly what to do each day, set your workout goals, track your progress, and stay motivated.


• Online Support. You'll have access to Tony and other fitness experts, and peer support from your fellow P90Xers.

Hip Hop Abs Dance Party Series- Rockin abs & Hard Body

Rockin' Body
Get ready to say "I've got abs." Shaun shows you exciting new moves like Robo, Hammer-Slide, 360, and the Drill Extreme, all guaranteed to burn fat while they're flattening and toning your abs. (30 minutes)

Hard Body
Shaun combines cardio dance, total body sculpting, and abs all in one workout to shape and tone your body from head to toe. His new moves are so much fun, you'll feel sorry for people at the gym. (35 minutes)

Cardio Groove
Transform your body from head-to-toe with Shaun's all-new cardio moves set to the hottest dance music. And add the bonus Cardio Groove Challenge for even faster results! (40 minutes)

Booty Shakin'
Come join the party, shake your booty, and wave good bye to those extra pounds! Once you start you won't be able to stop—no kidding! Plus, ramp up the intensity with Shaun's Booty Shakin' Challenge. (35 minutes)

Plus FREE 5minute Ab Blaster
If you don't think you can get the flat, toned abs of your dreams in just 5 short minutes, think again! Shaun's ab-blasting routine delivers sexy, defined abs in just 5 minutes without a single sit-up or crunch. (5 minutes)

Shaun T Guarantees Results or Your Money Back
Just click YES below now to try this program with Shaun's 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. If you're not satisfied with your results, simply return the program within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price, less shipping and handling, no questions asked.

Last but not least!!  If you are interested in getting Shakeology and a fitness program together take advantage of the Challenge Pack offer!  You will receive a $20 Beachbody Gift Certificate with any challenge pack offer through me as your coach from now until the last day of November!!

Beachbody Jump Mat

Beachbody Stability Ball

Step with 4 risers

Beachbody Squishy Ball

Here is a great visual of the prices of each of the deals listed above!

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