Beachbody Business Opportunity, why Beachbody chose network marketing as a distribution method.  First I would like to premise this post by saying that billionaires Warren Buffet, Donald Trump, Richard Branson and Bill Gates all have either invested in network marketing companies, started a network marketing company or use this is a distribution method for their product or services.  Now these guys are billionaires and I am pretty sure they didn’t get to this point by making bad financial decisions.  They all understand that network marketing is just another means of distribution for products and services that works very well since traditional marketing methods are losing ground.

The best thing about the Beachbody workouts is you are guaranteed results.  If you don’t like the workout then send it back and get a refund. Another awesome thing about Beachbody is they spend around $100 million a year on infomercials and branding their products.  Then they give those customers. POWERFUL!

Our Business model is simple!  Get in the best shape of you life, help others do the same and make some money in the process.  Are you in the best shape of your life?  If not then why not?

Here is what CEO Carl Daikeler said on his blog in January of 2009 on why “Network Marketing”.

I love creating things, building something that will be productive and solve a problem. I also like building income over the long term. Creativity, contribution, and constant steady year-over-year growth… that’s how I approach what I do.

Beachbody exceeded $300 million in sales last year, largely due to the success of infomercials like Turbo Jam, P90X, Ten Minute Trainer, Slim in 6 and Hip Hop Abs. We have the most compelling pipeline of new products and infomercial since we launched the company. So, why network marketing?

I believe the real opportunity in fitness is not in building a huge monolithic company that simply sells product to people. Companies have been trying to leverage fitness to build huge businesses for decades. Yet the obesity trend grows, and no fitness company has really succeeded in getting people to REALLY embrace what it takes to get healthy and fit. Not the equipment makers. Not the gym chains. Not the weight loss centers. Not even Beachbody. Yes, we continue to grow, infomercial by infomercial, selling great product to people, and we’ve had some amazing success stories. But many people still will start-then-quit just like everything else they’ve tried unless there is another dynamic at work.

That’s what the Beachbody Coach Network is about — adding the powerful dynamic of peer-support, the “Share” of “Play, Shake and Share”, to help people stay accountable to their desire to get healthy and fit.

Our network marketing business is 16,000 coach-distributors strong and growing fast. We assign customer leads to qualified coaches (for free) when one of our TV customers says they want support to succeed with their program. The coach helps that customer set their start date, and stay accountable to consistency. Our coaches are not fitness experts or nutritionists — but friends who care about revolutionizing how people approach their own health and fitness.

In exchange, in the future when those customer leads purchase another product from Beachbody, the coach gets the commission.

And it works. Anne  sent me this email string… Amazing stuff:

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From: Anne

To: Carl Daikeler

Subject: new customer lead

Hey Carl. Been a while since I’ve sent you a thumb’s up for everything you do. I thought you’d like to see a customer who is grateful for the coaching program. Thanks for everything. I hope you had a wonderful holiday and wish you a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year. Anne

Hi Anne! I am proud of the difference that I see. I know I can do this. It just takes time and effort. I honestly can’t thank you enough for all your help. I am really grateful that Beachbody started the coaching program because I don’t know that I would have been able to do all this without your help. I know my husband was trying to help me but he couldn’t really come up with a menu for me and he really doesn’t understand where I am coming from about hating the way I look. You do because you are a mom too and I think that is so cool to talk to you. You understand so much more than anyone else I’ve talked too. But anyways I will talk to you later. I hope you get your knitting fixed.

Thanks,

Susan

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Anne gets it, and now another customer has had success. As Anne said to Susan in a reply: “The reason Beachbody started the coaching was because they found out that someone had a greater chance of succeeding even if they just had someone to talk to who had been through the challenges they are going through!”

And it’s a win-win that will continue to grow. I know that because I get so many emails like this one from part-time coach Joey Petri. While many coaches are still working their way to their first check and income is always a factor of skill and effort, here’s a young coach who is one of the many people who are turning this opportunity into a dream job:

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I just wanted to share this with you guys because I’m super excited.

I added up all my commission checks from 2008 and I earned $13,394.98!!! This is amazing to me and I know that 2009 will be an ever bigger and better year. This money allowed me to go to school full time and pursue a 2nd degree in Phys Ed, this allowed me to live in my place and not move home, this paid my bills and my gas. (Disclaimer I also had some help from my savings as a pharma rep.) This is going to make 2009 an amazing and exciting year. Thanks again for all of your support!!

Joey

P.S. I still remember our 5 minute conversation at Tony’s Camp in NY and I told you about how I was considering going back to school for my phys ed degree. You said Beachbody would allow me the freedom to do what I want to do and I’m so thrilled and excited to continue to make that conversation, that dream, a reality.

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So when people ask me “Why Network Marketing”, I respond that it is an imperative. Growth is one thing, contribution is another. This business model has both, and instead of one giant company, we’re going to be a company of a million coaches, each their own independent company, helping 100 million people get healthy and fit. That’s what we will achieve, and that’s why network marketing is a priority!
Just go to Beachbody Business Opportunity to get some more information on this great business or you can check out my corporate site.

If  you want to talk just click on the contact us page and either give me a ring or shoot me an email.  I be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Shakeology Cleanse Information. So hear is the low down on the three day Shakeology cleanse. It is not a traditional cleanse since a traditional cleanse contains very few calories and nutrients.  The Shakeology cleanse is a calorie restricted nutrient dense eating plan that lasts for 3 days. The Shakeology Cleanse should not be used for longer than 3 days or in the middle of you workout program.  You should do a Shakeology Cleanse either on your recovery week or prior to starting your new fitness program. The goal here is not to lose weight even though it will probably occur but to get your body running more efficiently.  You will be eating (drinking) frequently and consuming between 800 -1200 calories a day. The goal here it to get the most nutrient dense calories you can, get rid of unwanted toxins and undigested foods and bring your hydration levels into homeostasis.  Even though your calories will be low your your nutrients will be high.

What you will need for the Shakeology Cleanse:

Water (drink plenty of it)

Green Tea

Shakeology (Greenberry or Chocolate) 9 servings

Fresh Fruit

Ice

3 servings of whitefish or chicken- 4 oz portions

Ingredients for dinner salad- Greens and veggies.

Olive oil or  balsamic vinegar dressing

Shakeology comes with 24 servings in the individual packs or 30 servings in the bag.  You can still use this awesome shake once a day after your cleanse to replace a meal or in addition to a meal.

Here is how to do the Shakeology Cleanse: (3 days only)

Start your day with a cup of green tea.

Breakfast: Shakeology with water or ice or both. (adding a 1/2 cup of fruit is optional)

Snack: 1 piece of fruit.

Lunch: Shakeology- water and ice only followed by a cup of green tea.

Snack: Shakeology- water and ice only (Can have after dinner instead of before if you like)

Dinner: 4 oz of grilled white fish or poultry with a dinner salad. (greens and veggies)  No more than 2 oz of dressing. (preferably olive oil or balsamic vinegar dressing)

Shakeology Cleanse Test Group Experiences

Positive Results

-Weight Loss

-Reduced belly bloat

Renewed energy

-Break through plateau, boost metabolism

Possible Negative Results to be Aware of:

-Headaches or light-headedness

-Lack of energy

-Hunger

-No weight loss

-Measure inches instead

-Preparing your body for weight loss

How to modify

If you feel light headed ease up on your exercise or you can add a small snack. (e.g.  1/2 a banana or 5-10 almonds)

Shakeology Cleanse FAQ’s

How many calories will I be getting a day?

- 800-1200 calories per day

How often can I do the Shakeology Cleanse?

- Ideally you should do the Shakeology cleanse once per quarter. (every 3 months)

-as the seasons change

-before starting a new workout program

-when you need help breaking through a plateau

Can I still do my workouts during the Shakeology Cleanse?

-It will be different for everyone but light to moderate exercise should be fine

-You will have less energy than usual so the best time would be during a recovery week of prior to starting your program

-Try not to do the cleanse in the middle of P90X or Insanity

Can I do a 1-day or 2-day cleanse instead of 3-days?

-Yes. some people will see results in 1 or 2 days

-Don’t do the Shakeology cleanse for more than 3 days at a time

Can I take other supplements during the Shakeology Cleanse?

-Should not take the Results and Recovery Formula because it has sugar and a lot of calories and you are only working out lightly/moderately

-Other like Coral Cal-Mag or Omega-3 aren’t necessary but will not harm either

You can get your Shakeology here.

Little did I know when I wrote a post back in January about P90X and ESPN that Erin Andrews would be doing P90X.  I kind of had a feeling that the ESPN family did a lot of talking behind the scenes and as we all know when something works as well as P90X does then word travels fast. So now in addition to Erin Andrews we have Jenn Brown, Doug Gottlieb and Brock Huard who have all done P90X. Now we are just waiting on Rachel Nichols. I wonder if she is outside of that circle? I guess time will tell.

Erin says she did P90X with the ESPN guys on the road so I am wondering who will be next from the ESPN family to get results from P90X.  Here is a quote by Erin from US Magazine.

“I also did P90X [an exercise DVD set combining plyometrics, martial arts and yoga] with the ESPN guys on the road,” adds the nondieter, who has even begun indulging in desserts and regular Coke (“because it has more calories!”) to stop shrinking.

I can tell you one thing.  These people from ESPN who have done P90X all look good and look in tremendous shape.  You get results with P90X. There is no disputing that.

Tony Horton said in best in one of the P90X workouts, “Drink your water people”. I think this is a classic P90X Tony Horton quote that might be often overlooked. Are you getting enough water?  How do you know?  Every second of every minute of every day our body is experiencing chemical reactions where water is the common ingredient.  if your not getting enough then it is going to have an impact on these processes.

Water makes up 60% to 70% of your body so how much do you need in a given day?  Well, without getting into a mathematical calculation of how much fluids go how vs. how many come in, let’s just try and keep it simple for arguments sake. Some people say to drink 8- 8oz glasses of water a day and you should be ok.  Others say drink half your body weight in ounces of water per day. Another good thing to look at is your urine.  You want your urine to be colorless to slightly yellow.  If you fall into this category then you are most likely properly hydrated.

A couple of things you need to take into consideration that could affect your water intake are:

Exercise- If you exercise you are going to need more water.  If you exercise intensely then you are going to need even more water.  It is a good idea to try and replace some of the fluids lost while you are working out and to continue hydrating even when you are finished working out.

Where You Live- Someone such as myself that lives in Michigan is going to need less water than someone who lives in Arizona where it is hot all the time. Also, if you live in higher altitudes you make be urinating more and breathing harder which will cause you to need more water.

Health Conditions- Are you vomiting?  Have a fever? Got diarrhea? UTI?  In all of these cases you are going to need more water.  Gatorade or Pedialite might even be better but if you are sick consult with your doctor to see what will work best for you.  The last thing you want is to end up in the hospital with an I.V because you were dehydrated.

Pregnant/Breast Feeding- If this is you then you are going to need more fluids. Especially if you are breastfeeding. If you are exercising, trying to lose that baby weight and breastfeeding then you are really going to need to watch your fluid intake. (Just something to think about)

Also remember that you get about 20% of your fluids from food.  Watermelon and tomatoes are about 90% water but it is always a good idea to keep some water close at hand.  Milk and juice are mostly water as well.  There is also coffee, tea, beer, wine etc but you should stick to the water since it has no calories and it is pretty cheap.

Don’t wait until you are thirsty to get you water.  By then you are most likely already a bit dehydrated.  Drink your water before meals, during meals and after meals.  Make it a habit. Make staying hydrated a priority in your life and your body will thank you.

If you are doing P90X and want some simple sheets to keep track of everything you eat including your water then just download the P90X meal tracker sheets.  These make eating easy while doing P90X.  Eat it then check it off the list.

Can I buy P90X in stores. So you have been driving around store to store looking to buy P90X and now you are wondering why nobody carries it on their shelves.  Well the bad news is that P90X or any of the other Beachbody workouts are not sold in stores.  The good news is you can buy P90X right here right now and in about 5 days you will be on your way to a new and healthier you.  The reason you can not purchase P90X or any of the Beachbody workouts in stores is simple,  customer service.  When you buy any of the Beachbody workouts from this site you can always come back and ask questions, get tips, advice or even make a new friend.  This isn’t going to happen in any store and odds are if stores did carry P90X there is probably a pretty good chance that the clerk has not completed a round ofP90X.  They wouldn’t know how to answer questions about the P90X nutrition plan or the P90X workout guide.

Plus, when you buy P90X from this site you are getting an official copy of P90X with the workout guide and the nutrition plan and a money back guarantee.  If for some reason you are not happy just send it back for a refund.  Does it get any better than that? You also have to be very careful when buying P90X so you do not get a pirated or bootlegged copy.  These types might be a little cheaper but you have no idea what you are getting, you will probably get none of the guides and you are definitely not going to get a warranty or a money back guarantee.  So stay away from those pirated copies.  Also stay away from those download sites.  You have no idea what you are getting and your computer might be attacked or harmed in the process.  It’s simply not worth it.

So now you know why you can’t buy P90X in stores and now you know you can buy P90X right here.  The next question is, are you ready to make the commitment? YES! Ok, let’s do this.

So buy P90X now from a site you can trust and it will be delivered right to your doorstep. You will also get 2 FREE P90X One on One work outs when you buy P90X from this site.

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I have see a lot of questions on how to buy Shakeology cheap and the one thing I want to say is there is no “cheap”.  You can get Shakeology for a little less expensive but for this kind of quality you are not going to find “cheap”.  Have you ever heard the old saying “you get what you pay for?”. Of course you have. Everyone has heard that saying before and the same thing applies here when trying to buy Shakeology cheap.  I am not going to go over why Shakeology is such a bargain price at $119.95 for 30 servings again.  You can check out my post “Buy Shakeology- Great Price and Great for you” and there you will see what it would cost you to try and piece together Shakeology at your local health food store.  You can also check out a video on that page.

What I want to show you today is how to get Shakeology at the best possible price or for you bargain hunters, how to buy Shakeology cheap.

So lets analyze this.

Retail Cost Per Month:

$119.95 Base Price

$7.20   Tax (6%)

$8.00 Shipping

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$135.15 Total

$127.15 on Home Direct every month.  (Shipping is free with Home Direct)

Coaches Cost Per Month:

$89.96 Base Price

$5.40 Tax (6%)

$7.20 Shipping

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$102.56 Total

$95.36 on Home Direct every month.  (Shipping is free with Home Direct)

So…. to try Shakeology for a month 1 time would cost you  $135.15

At the coach price on Home Direct you would pay                  $95.36

Savings of:                                                                          $39.79 per month

That is $3.20 a serving. You can’t even get a happy meal for that price.

Becoming a coach will cost $14.95 per month for your website so you actually save $24.84 every month. This works out to $298.08 a year.  Now that is a real savings.  Not to mention the opportunity you now have.  Lets say you are mixing up some Shakeology at work and one of your co-workers comes up to you and says “Hey Bob, whatcha drinkin?”  You reply “It’s Shakeology, my healthiest meal of the day”. Co-worker says “Where can I get some?”  You say “Just head on over to my Shakeology site and place your order”.  You just helped someone on their way to a healthier lifestyle and made a few bucks in the process.  Does it get any better than that?  Plus you are getting Shakeology at the best possible price.