Can You Do P90X and Train for a Half-Mar...

I got an email today from one of my P90X buddies about the challenges associated with doing P90X and training for a half-marathon at the same time. Her question was (in a nutshell), “Do you do P90X and run on the same day? Do you alternate? I just don’t know how I can do both of these without quitting my job.” I thought it was such a good question that I decided to...

Are You Doing the Right Thing?

Wow, can you believe it’s almost AUGUST already? It seems like it was just yesterday on January 4, 2010 when I decided to press play for the FIRST TIME. And now . . . I just finished my second round (180 days) of P90X! Since then my focus has shifted to training for the half-marathon I’m doing with my sisters on September 26, 2010 in Lansing, MI. This is the first official...

Is Shakeology Really as Good as They Say...

I have to say that one of the major deciding factors in my decision to eventually become a Beachbody coach was the fact that coaches receive a 25% discount on all Beachbody products. A few months ago this didn’t really excite me that much, but after doing my first round of P90X I sorta become addicted to the whole health craze scene. Next came Insanity, and I have to say I’m...

How Much Money Does It Cost To Be a Beac...

Short answer: It depends. Long answer: Keep reading . . . I thought I’d write a post explaining more in detail exactly what it costs to start and maintain a Beachbody coaching business. For some reason I found this information rather difficult to find while doing my own research. Hopefully it can help you make an informed decision if you’re currently in the same boat I was...

Does Eating After a Workout Really Help ...

Funny, today while I was shoveling down cottage cheese after my 3-mile run I looked down at an issue of Consumers Reports on Health sitting on our table and saw this headline:  If I eat immediately after exercising, will I burn off more of the meal than I normally would? How timely! Here’s the response: “Maybe. Physical activity of any kind speeds up your metabolism for...