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P90X Full Review – From a Woman’s Perspective
Posted by Amanda on May 2, 2010
So, What is P90X?
P90X is an “extreme home fitness” workout program that is designed to get you in the best shape of your life. It requires a fairly high level of intensity and consists of 12 DVDs which each contain a different workout. Each workout lasts approximately 60 minutes (including the warm-up and cool-down exercises)...
How to Build a Beachbody Business When No One Knows Your Name
Posted by Amanda on May 8, 2013
Here is a question I hear a lot:
You know Amanda, I love Beachbody products and am really interested in starting a coaching business. But I don’t have any sales experience and none of my friends and family are into health and fitness like I am. How can I make this work and build a big business?
That’s such a good question! I...
Crazy March Madness Deals
Posted by Amanda on Mar 19, 2013
So I have to ask…will you be taking off your t-shirt at the pool this summer?
Here’s another question: Back in January was 2013 the year you were finally going to make a change?
How is all that working out so far? Well, don’t beat yourself up if you let the beginning of spring sneak up on you…it’s NEVER too late...
Millet Loaf Recipe
Posted by Amanda on Mar 18, 2013
I was first introduced to millet when I did the Beachbody Ultimate Reset last year and I quickly fell in love with it! Millet is a grain and it sort of reminds me of a cross between corn and rice. It has a nutty, mildly sweet flavor and I would go so far as to say it would qualify as a “comfort” food. A lot of people associate...
Beachbody Coaching FAQs — New Coach in Organization
Posted by Amanda on Mar 13, 2013
Who is this Coach under me? It says I have a new coach in my organization.
You may see other coaches appear in your downline that you didn’t personally sponsor. These new coaches can pop up in a couple different spots: 1) On the home screen of your back office under MY ALERTS or 2) in your GRAPHICAL GENEALOGY under MY BUSINESS > MY...
Shakeology Price Increase — What You Need to Know
Posted by Amanda on Mar 11, 2013
Yes, the price of Shakeology is going up!
WHY?!
When Shakeology was launched in 2009 the cost of a gallon of gas was $1.78 and today we’re pushing $4 a gallon. Unfortunately inflation is a part of life (and please don’t get me started on THAT topic!! haha). With all the work that goes into ingredient sourcing and distribution,...
Peanut Butters — Do you Know the Difference?
Posted by Amanda on Mar 8, 2013
I love peanut butter!! And unless you have an allergy I would guess that you love it too! But have you seen all the different types of peanut butter on the market? Why so many choices? And which peanut butter is the best choice for you?
First, let’s be clear. The point of this article is not to bash any particular product or for me to...
Body Beast Block 2 Review
Posted by Amanda on Mar 4, 2013
I’m on the last week of Body Beast Block 2 so I thought it might be a good idea to post an update! Body Beast has 3 phases called “blocks”. I’m doing the Lean version of the program which means 5 days of strength training and one day of cardio every week. I LOVE the cardio workout!! It is very Asylum-like!
I am VERY...
Body Beast Week 1 Review
Posted by Amanda on Jan 14, 2013
What is Body Beast?
Body Beast is a 12-week home workout bodybuilding program. In its design Body Beast was meant to help you get BIG and BEASTLY. The program consists of 12 different workout DVDs and is divided into 3 different training blocks: Build, Bulk, and Beast. During the entire program you workout for 6 days in a row and then have...
How Many Calories Should You Eat for Fat Loss?
Posted by Amanda on Dec 11, 2012
In case you didn’t know, 80% of your results are going to come from the kitchen…not your workouts. So no matter how hard you BRING IT you’re basically taking two steps back if you don’t focus on what you eat. That may sound a little discouraging, but it makes a lot of sense. If you think about it, a typical workout...
3 Baby Steps That Can Lead to Permanent Fat Loss
Posted by Amanda on Dec 4, 2012
Have you ever seen the movie What About Bob? Bob has an anxiety disorder and he meets up with Dr. Leo Marvin who completely changes his life with just one simple therapy session. Dr. Marvin teaches Bob about “baby steps” so that he can accomplish difficult tasks, like going out in public or getting on an elevator.
What does this...
Amanda’s Big Head Salad
Posted by Amanda on Dec 3, 2012
This is one of my favorite salads–I try to eat it everyday for lunch if I can. It helps to keep me on track because it serves as my anchor between breakfast and dinner. When I know I have my big salad waiting for me in the frig at work I’m less likely to jump on the fast-food bandwagon and it keeps me super-full on my 10 hour...
Homemade Creamy Garlic Dressing
Posted by Amanda on Dec 3, 2012
This homemade creamy garlic dressing is super easy to make and tastes good too! I make a batch on my food prep day and it usually lasts me the entire week. If my husband is on a salad kick I’ll double it. My Magic Bullet works really well for blending all the ingredients together but you could use a blender too. Please note: because of...
The Day my Brain Fell Out (and my Heart Took Over)
Posted by Amanda on Nov 19, 2012
In this post you will see a picture of what has occupied the majority of my time for the past 8 weeks!! I want you to meet Libby, a little Maltese puppy I brought home from the clinic where I work as a licensed veterinary technician. And I’m not exaggerating when I say little…the pic above is the day I brought her home and she...
The 5 Biggest Mistakes New Beachbody Coaches Make Online
Posted by Amanda on Nov 19, 2012
So you’re a brand new Independent Team Beachbody Coach (or maybe you’re still researching the whole idea) and you can’t wait to start marketing your business online.
That’s great!
However, as a coach that’s been doing this for almost 3 years now, there’s a few things I need you to know before you get started. I see new coaches...
Quinoa Banana Muffins
Posted by Amanda on Nov 19, 2012
I just wanted to share a recipe I adapted slightly from the new Forks Over Knives cookbook. I can’t believe how filling these muffins are!!
This recipe calls for spelt flour which you could probably substitute for any other type of flour but I encourage you to give spelt flour a try! I was able to find it at my local grocery store in...
