Why Do You Need Two (or more) Servings of Fruit a Day?

Hey guys!  

So, how many servings of fruit do you get in a day?  Two?  One? NONE?!

Today, I wanted to talk to you all about some of the important benefits eating two servings of fruit a day can have on your body!

What Is a Serving of Fruit?

One serving of fruit is typically 1 cup or one whole fruit.  Exceptions of this would be larger fruits, like melons, and bananas.  A medium banana usually counts as two servings of fruit, especially when you're working with Beachbody's fitness programs like 21 Day Fix and Insanity Max:30.

What Can Two Servings of Fruit a Day Do?

Getting just two servings of fruit a day, especially with one serving in the morning, can:

• control cravings, especially for sweets, by eating a serving every four hours
• help weight management and weight loss
• help prevent heart disease, cancer, and cateracts because of the vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients that are only found in fruit!

How Can You Get Your Two Servings a Day?

The easiest way is to pick fruit that is self contained with a thicker skin so they don't get bruised as easily, like oranges and bananas, that you can toss in your bag and have as a snack on the go!   Other great fruit to take with you on the go are kiwi, plums, apples, and (red)grapes! 

You can also make sure you're eating a cup of fruit with your breakfast and then having another cup for lunch.

If you're on a budget and can't afford fresh fruit, frozen or canned works great too!  Frozen fruit can be used to make smoothies or you can toss some in a container of yogurt for later. With canned fruit just make sure the label says it's canned in it's own juice (best) or in light syrup (ok) AND it doesn't have any artificial colors or sugar listen on the ingredient list. 

Eat The Rainbow

To get the greatest variety of phytonutrients and vitamins, make sure you get a variety of fruits in your diet throughout the week.  You don't have to eat the same fruit every single day, in fact having that variety will prevent you from getting bored!

Quick Tip!

Keep your berries fresher longer by rinsing them with a vinegar water solution!  Just mix 1 cup of vinegar with 3 cups of water and run it over your fruit.  Let your fruit air dry, do not rinse the vinegar water off!  You'll find that it takes longer for the berries to soften and for mold to develop!

References:
Zonya Foco, RD, CSP
USDA My Plate, www.myplate.gov 

New Boyfriend = Weight Gain...

Hey guys!

So, I recently got a boyfriend, which I'm really freaking excited about!  Please don't get me wrong!  But with the new boyfriend came undesired weight gain and I only have myself to blame.  I fell off the wagon.  I didn't choose the healthiest options I could when we would go out on dates.  I didn't actively practice my portion control when we'd order out.  I didn't stick to my normal meal prep.  I didn't stick with my workouts.

Would I do it again?  In a heart beat!  I've gone on some of the most amazing dates and adventures with this guy.  It's been magical!  At 30, THIRTY, I've finally gone on a real date where I'm picked up at my door, driven to a restaurant, and taken some place quiet to just talk.  No movie, just wonderful conversation.

This last week we drove cross country and had amazing food, saw amazing sights, and went on amazing hikes!  It was beautiful!  But the food was NOT what I would call healthy and my waist line would agree.

Why am I sharing this with you?

Because I wanted to let you know that slip ups happen.  LIFE happens! However, it's what we do AFTERWARDS that determines our long term success!

We're on a journey!  Our goal weight is not the final destination and our goals won't always be the same.

I'm also sharing this with you as my own form of accountability.  I want to be 100% candid and clear with everyone.  I want you all to know that I'm not perfect.  I'm human.  I have a wicked sweet tooth and an INSANE love of bread and bacon!  I love fried food just like everyone else.  HAHA!

However, I know my long term health is the most important.  I don't want to go back to being pre-diabetic.  I don't want to go back to being over 185lbs either.  I just...I just don't want to return to that life of being exhausted all of the time and my joints hurting everyday because of my Lyme disease.

So, I'm getting back on the wagon 100%!  Meal prepping on Sundays, daily workouts with Focus T25, and I'm getting my butt back in gear!  No more tight pants for this chick!

I have another fitness group starting up in JUNE!  So if you're interested in joining me, hit me up!  We can conquer our fitness goals together!

Email me at coachmarquita@gmail.com

Brightest Blessings )O(

How to Find a Beachbody Coach and What Does a Coach Do?

Hey guys!

So, today I wanted to share with you guys some information in the hopes of getting you started on your health and/or business journey as quickly as possible!  If you're on this page then I think it's safe to assume you already know about Beachbody and you're interested in finding or becoming a Beachbody coach!

How to Find a Beachbody Coach

Well, you've already found one.  HA!  Yep, it's as easy as Googling really.  There's a lot of us coaches out there (over 300,000 right now).  However, each coach is different and usually falls into a few different categories:

1. An active health and fitness coach.
2. A hobby or enthusiast coach, they'll help you with the program but Beachbody isn't their main focus.
3. A discount coach who is a coach only so they can get the 25% off discount. 

Personally, I'm an active health and fitness coach that is going to college at Penn State to get a degree in Nutritional Sciences with a focus on Kinesiology and Sport Nutrition.  So...nutrition and Beachbody are my life.  haha!

If you'd like to have me as you coach, please shoot me an email at coachmarquita@gmail.com or leave a comment below!  We can touch bases and get to know each other to see if we'd be a good fit. 

If you don't think that we'd get along for some reason, still send me an email and I'll try to connect you with someone that you'd like to work with. 

What Does a Beachbody Coach Do?

Coaches are every day people who's job is to inspire and motivate people through Beachbody workout programs and nutrition plans, normally in the form of online "challenge groups" through Facebook.  We also help people who aren't Beachbody customers by running free short groups to help people get started on their journey. 

Now since each coach is different, I can't talk for EVERYONE so I'll tell you want I do.

What Do I Do As a Beachbody Coach?

I still run monthly challenge groups for all of my clients that they can join for free every month, just like other coaches.  However, I also:

• have bi-weekly to daily check ins with my challengers through FB Messenger or text
• offer nutrition assessments via food recalls and meal tracking
• offer nutrition advice based on your goals (build muscle, lose weight)
• suggest a workout and supplement system (if needed) that best suites your needs.
• i.e. if your goal is to bulk up then I'd suggest a creatine supplement. 
• provide weekly meal plans 

If you're looking to become a coach, you do NOT have to do all of these.  In fact, if you're a coach under me you can ask me any and all nutrition related questions your clients have.  I offer these extras because it's what I'm passionate about and what I'm getting my B.S. in Nutritional Sciences.

Other coaches are more passionate about other areas, like competitive body building, clean eating, organization, etc and they tailor their business towards that passion.  That's one great thing about running this business, it's what you want to make it.  

Do You Have Any Questions?

If so, feel free to email me at coachmarquita@gmail.com or connect with my on Facebook!  I check my "other" inbox regularly, so there's no worries about you getting lost.

Brightest Blessings )O(

Cize and Insanity Max 30 On Sale This May 2016

Hey coaches!

I just wanted to remind you about this month's amazing sales!!

Both Cize and Insanity Max: 30 challenge packs are on sale for $140 each this month, that's a $90 savings when someone buys the challenge pack from you.

What is a Challenge Pack?

A challenge pack is a bundle offered by Beachbody coaches and Beachbody that includes:

• a full workout program
• a month's supply of Shakeology, a nutrient dense meal replacement shake
• a complete nutrition guide and system
• a 30 day trial of Beachbody on Demand, where people can stream their workouts from any mobile device and computer
• a dedicated Beachbody coach to help guide people through the programs and offer support and accountability.
• access to Beachbody Challenge groups
• the chance to win up to $100,000 in the Beachbody Challenge

Why Should Someone Get the Challenge Pack?

To buy the program and Shakeology together is ALWAYS cheaper than buying them separately, so I always tell people about the challenge packs.  And since there's a 30 day bottom of the bag guarantee with Shakeology and a 30 day return policy with all of the programs, I figure people should at least try it.  Haha!  If they hate it, then they can return it. ^_^

Building a Successful Beachbody Business with the Leadership Ladder

Hey Team Healthy Spark coaches!

So about two weeks back now the National Wakeup Call was about the Leadership Ladder and how mastering it will change your business.

This is a recording of the speech Melanie Mitro did at Summit last year and I wish that what she was saying had clicked with me then because this really simplifies things!

How To Use The Leadership Ladder

You see what you want to achieve, for me 2 star diamond by the end of 2016, and you get the monthly goals you need to aim for right from the Leadership Ladder in the coach online office.

For example, if you're just starting, aka a "Business Starter", then your goals are:
 - $100 in commission (BP)
 - Success Club 5

That's it because the rest is about getting through the "Getting Started" Training.

Once you're ready to dive in then you shift your goals to "Team Builder" and your goals then become:
 - $250 in commissions (BP)
 - SC5
 - Emerald Rank (or higher)
 - 2 Personally Sponsored Coaches, ea with 1+ SC point
 - 200 Team Volume Points

One Key Note: It is important that you MASTER the rung/place on the ladder that you're at before you start moving on, especially when you're transitioning from "Team Builder" to "Team Leader".  You must be setting the example for your team and hitting the "Team Builder" goals consistently.  Hitting these goals consistently means that you've found a system that WORKS, now you need to duplicate that system out to your coaches because the "Team Builder" and all future ranks depend not only on your abilities and performance, but on the TEAM'S performance!

Reminder:

The more exposure you have, the more VALUE you give to people, the more you SHARE your story and how Beachbody has changed your life, the more you share the opportunities and solutions Beachbody has to offer, the more likely you'll crush SC.  I see that clear as day now.  Yes, it took me some time but a little while back it finally clicked and I've been steadily earning more and more income because of it.  ^_^

If you want to grow your business quickly so that you can live the life you're searching for, be it one that's debt free or where you can be home with your kids or where you can travel the world without worrying about getting time off, then you'll need to take massive action and get yourself out there.  I know you can do it though!  Just connect with your why, fuel your fire, drink some coffee and (n the words of Tim Dunn) make it work!

If you have any questions about the leadership tracker after watching the video below, please post them in the group page or shoot me a text!

If you're ready to start building your own health and fitness coaching business today, please message me at coachmarquita@gmail.com!  

Brightest Blessings )O(

How To Hit Success Club Every Single Month - Beachbody

There's two parts to this:
1. The Monthly System
2. Goal Setting for the Business Growth You Want

This is a system I have modified from Anita Miron, Melanie Mitro, and a few other top coaches to fit my Beachbody team "Team Healthy Spark".  The focus of this system is to give VALUE to people in order to 1. gain people's trust and 2. gain "permission" to ask for the sale.

Why gain people's trust?

Well, think about it, would you trust someone that hasn't shown you they're knowledgeable about health, fitness, and nutrition to guide you through YOUR health journey?  I thought not.  lol!  So we're showing our clients that we know what we're talking about AND what the support system is like for those that fully commit to Shakeology and a program.

They also need to see that you show up and walk the walk!  They need to know that they can look to you as a role model for them.  That's why consistency is key.

The Monthly System

Week 1:  Run a free five day clean eating challenge

• Advertising and personal inviting for this challenge should happen the week before it starts.
• Goal = 30 participants, which isn't super hard to reach because it's FREE and doesn't involve exercise.

Week 2: Run a free two week fitness challenge (plank, abs, youtube workouts, BOD trial, etc)

• Advertising for this starts the week before (so when the clean eating challenge starts).
• Make sure you invite ALL of your participants in the clean eating challenge personally AND in the group. ^_^
• Goal = 30 participants, which might be harder since there's workouts involved.

Week 3: Continue the two week fitness challenge

• Start advertising and inviting to your 30 day accountability/challenge group.
• Start advertising for the coaching sneak peek.

Week 4: Run your challenge group and coaching sneak peek.

• Challenge group goal = 5 (this guarantees you SC10, see why that's important below)
• Coaching sneak peek goal = 20, which might seem daunting but aim HIGH!  The more people you share the opportunity with means the greatest chances you'll be able to improve the lives of others and your team's!
  

The Importance of SC10

When you hit emerald rank or higher and are reaching Success Club (SC) 10, Beachbody gives you clients from their infomercials.  That's free income for you as a reward almost, for putting in the work and helping five other people get started on their health journey.  

When you're a diamond coach, Beachbody gives you clients AND coaches from their informercials and website.  That's free COACHES and customers for you!

Goal Setting for the Business You Want

First you need to decide how quickly you want your business to grow.  Team Dynasty, the big brother of our team, has had coaches go to diamond in 11 days, ELEVEN DAYS!  If that's something that you want than your goals are going to have to reflect it.

For a standard coach your daily goals should be:

• Invite 3 people a day to something Beachbody related, paid or free.
• Have 3-5 people sign up with a challenge pack every month for SC5-10
• Invite 3 people a week to the coaching opportunity.
• Add 3-5 people a day to your network and start connecting with them.

For a coach looking to build their business quickly:

• Invite 10-20 people a day to something Beachbody related, paid or free
• Have 5-10 people sign up with a challenge pack every month for SC10-20
• Invite 10-20 people a week to the coaching opportunity.
• Add 10-20 people a day to your network and start connecting with them.

If you want to reach diamond in eleven days though, you will be inviting EVERYONE on your friends list pretty much to EVERYTHING you have going on that month with Beachbody. 

The common thread though:

Inviting People!  You have to share this business!  People are not going to stumble across you and if they do, odds are they'll be nervous to message you.  I've had people say that they didn't want to bother me with questions when I'm ALWAYS telling people to message me with any questions in my posts.   

So go out there and invite!  If you're having fears about inviting feel free to message me but I also want you to think about:

1. Why did you decide to sign up as a coach?
2. How has Beachbody changed your life OR how can you see it changing your life?
3. How can Beachbody help them improve their lives, be that with health/fitness, finances, free time, etc.

Thinking on the answers to those two questions before you message anyone!  If you can't answer the third question clearly then you need to spend more time getting to KNOW that person.

If you have any questions about Beachbody coaching or are ready to become a coach yourself, please email me at coachmarquita@gmail.com!

Brightest Blessings! )O(

How to be a Successful Beachbody Coach - Top Four Tips

How can you become a successful Beachbody coach?

I think as coaches we often have this tendency to over complicate things.  We're given the four vital behaviors by the company and we find ourselves thinking, "It can't be that simple!  There's has to be something more to it!"

I don't know if we have these thoughts because working traditional jobs, at least the jobs that I've worked, weren't nearly as straight forward as this job.  Or because we think that for people to become million dollar earners, of which there are several in the company, they must have done some magical thing.

I'm here to tell you, after pouring over HOURS of past team calls by my mentor coach Scottie and his mentor coach Linsdey, after listening to HOURS of past Beachbody National Wake Up calls, and after spending HOURS reading books about network marketing....

It really is that simple!

We need to just trust in the process, do the four vital behaviors (especially personal development), and TRUST in the process! 

So, my TOP tips for becoming a successful Beachbody Coach are:

1. Keep it SIMPLE!  

• For example, don't dive into five different forms of social media at once. Pick TWO forms of social media to start with and master them!

2. Do the four vital behaviors DAILY

• Be a product of the product (do your workouts so you can post about your journey and drink your shakes).
• Connect with people and invite them to start their health journey or join your team.
• Do personal development DAILY!  At least 15 minutes a day but the MORE you do the better off you will be.
• Recognize the accomplishments of others (your coaches and your challengers) and yourself!

3. Plug into the team and the training calls!

• Check the team page daily for important info and updates.
• Share insights you're learning with your team members and help answer any of their questions.
• Join the team calls or listen to the recordings and then APPLY what you learn there.

4. Most importantly, connect with WHY you're a coach on a DAILY BASIS!

• Your why is what will keep you going when this business becomes difficult.  When you feel like throwing in the towel because you've gotten nothing but "no" from everyone you talked to or your friend blocked you on Facebook because your posts were "annoying".  Your WHY is bigger than that!  So know your why and connect with it daily!
• My why, for example, is absolute freedom!
  Freedom from having to request off from work, ask when I can go to the bathroom, etc.  It's freedom to get up and go on a trip and not have to worry about losing pay or using all of my PTO.  It's freedom to be able to go to college and not have to work 20-40 hours a week in order to stay afloat.   That's my why, you're could be completely different or very similar.

So there you have it, those are my top tips!  I honestly believe that if you're doing these DAILY and CONSISTENTLY you will be successful!  If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me here or at coachmarquita@gmail.com.  

If you're ready to start working for yourself then definitely send me an email!

Brightest Blessings! )O(

No more excuses, you must change INTERNALLY to see success EXTERNALLY

How many of you are working towards a goal but have those nagging reasons of why it won't work?

Check out this video for some tough love if you're having those thoughts.

 For quite some time I was thinking I woudn't ever be a successful health/fitness coach with Beachbody because I'm:
- a college drop out (though I did go back after a few years)
- still managing my depression and anxiety daily
- still slipping with my management of my depression and anxiety
- a failure at many other ventures
- not super fit

All of those reasons I gave before were a bunch of BULL.  I know that now.  I'm having success NOW because of the changes I've made INTERNALLY, not because of ANY external factors or things that other people have that I don't.  In fact, embracing what makes me different and embracing what I saw as my faults was the key!

So, if there's something you want to do, a DREAM that you have, ask yourself if your "reasons" for why you haven't achieved it are valid or a load of bull.  Then I challenge you to find ways that you can spin your "reasons" (aka excuses) into strengths!  Own them, share your story,  INSPIRE others, and put in the work!


Watching the training call by Miguel about leaving my baggage at the door was a turning point for me but this video sums up the idea in a shorter period of time.

So yeah....I wanted to share this here and not just with my team of coaches because it reminded me of that moment.

BTDubs, if earning a living helping people live healthier lives through nutrition and fitness interests you, look into Beachbody coaching and HIT ME UP!  Seriously, let's talk, see if we're a good fit, and get you on the team (or on a team you'd fit better with... lol).  <3

Email me at coachmarquita@gmail.com, comment below, or check out the "Start Your Health Journey" tab!  

Brightest Blessings! )O(