Yes, I am still Alive!!!

So, Blogger World-it's been AWHILE!! I have been busy, but I NEED to fill you in on what's going on in this world of mine. I know you are dying to know (haha). So anywho-I am going to LA for the 2010 Coach Summit Event (so so so excited that i might pee myself right now), fitness modeling is taking off (fun FUN!!!), and so is the FABULOUS world of being a Beachbody Coach. If you aren't one yet, you NEED to be. <--*Click on "NEED"* If anything, just for the 25% discount you get off of all Beachbody products-including the supplements. Because let's face it-GNC bites it HARD, they triple mark up their prices and you have to drive there and talk to overweight sales associates who think they know everything about fitness. At least I've been trained and I AM a product of the product(s). We have a wonderfully growing team of Coaches, and I have to say there are just too many to put on my side bar now (it's a good thing, if you don't see yourself there, coach-you are still important to me and I still love you). God is Good! Marriage is good! Keep Positive people around you who build you UP, rather than bring you down, because who needs that anyways? I know I don't! And life has never been better. As the years go by, and I'm approaching 30 (!!!!) I realize that it just gets better and better with the more we learn how to treat people and who we let into our lives. The people we let in-these people influence you no matter what, even if it's bad ugly character..trust me it can rub off. And that's not good! Surround yourself with people that inspire you, who are smarter than you, who are older than you. There is wisdom in years. Unless they are a 50 year old prostitute. Then no, that's not a good idea to have them in your life. Priorities people! Keep em in check! FAITH-MARRIAGE-FAMILY-HOME-FRIENDS...see the trend? If you reverse that in any way you are playing with FIYAH and you might just screw yourself in the end. Don't screw yourself. So I would NEVER have a post without a picture(s)**see above**! Being in the infomercial has made a demand for autographs (!!) so I keep some of these handy. Please let me know if you want one. ALSOOOOOO....come to the Charleston Health Expo on April 24th!!! It's in the Riverfront Park in North Chucktown, and Beachbody WILL be represented for sure! We will have a table, free samples, and we can take pics together! There will even be a drawing for some cool fitness gear, ya don't wanna miss it!!

Smooch Smooch-Demi xoxo

P.S. FIT PROGRAMS DONE TO DATE:
P90X
P90X+
INSANITY (3 TIMES)
REVABS
TONY HORTON ONE ON ONES
BRAZIL BUTT LIFT

And now I still use INSANITY for all my cardio and other randoms for strength training as well as ab work. Still working hard-ALWAYS! Is there any other way to live??

So someone calls me on the phone late at night and tells me I won $10,000?! Hmm, WHAT?!

And I DID!!! That was Jason Diebold and Barbie Decker who called me late this evening while I was in between sleeping and hurling in the toilet (stomach flu). We almost had to go to the ER for dehydration, but I managed to keep down a glass of water so I felt better. As I tried to go back to sleep, I was like, "HOLY CRAP, did I really just win that money? Did I really win money for working out? Because that sounds like crazy talk. I really had to convince myself that I was worthy of winning this, and thus I can't sleep now because I'm just so AMPED! The day I signed up to be a Coach with Beachbody was the best day of my life. But I didn't really know what I was going to do with it. To be honest-I just signed up for the discount. I didn't really plan on trying to sell any product or recruit new coaches. I just wanted to be able to get cheap good supplements! So after a while of "piddling" with coaching, I had finished my first round of P90X. Lost 22 lbs, and countless inches. That's when I started to receive alot of compliments, and I was like, HOLD UP, I could be making money by helping people get in shape, right? So lo and behold, I dusted off my Compensation plan from Beachbody, and yes, I could! So I mentally made a note that I would give at least 1 hour a day to "my business." Then things started to happen, and I liked it. Alot. My reward was countless emails and phonecalls of people telling me how grateful they are for "me" for helping guide them in the right direction so they could get healthy and fit. It truly touched me then, and it still does! Then this crazy thing called "The Game Plan" came out. I tried it out. Then when I realized IT ACTUALLY WORKS....I tell my coaches that this is the backbone of successful coaching. It's simple, it works, and everyone wins and is happy. I think the most important point on there is "To be here a year from now." Last year, I wasn't really motivated, and I was thinking of saving my 14.99 a month and cancelling. But a little birdie in my ear told me to stick with it. And so I have, and BOY WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES. I am so excited to see what's in store next year with Beachbody and all the following years. I urge you to promise to be here a year from now. There are so many things that can happen in a year, it's crazy. When I started to get motivated, I set some goals. They were kind of nutso. I wanted to meet Tony Horton. He's incredible, why wouldn't you want to meet a man that created this crazy effective workout regimen. So we flew to California, stayed with great friends, and went to the infamous Sunday workout with him. He gave me a hug. He motivated me. He told me I could do all this crazy acrobatic stuff on bars and whatnot. With his help, I did. I was sore for a week, but I did it. I took the words "I can't" out of my vocabulary forever after that.
Then came QVC! I was honored to apart of that team and meeting some incredible people. I mean, I was on TV, this small town South Carolina girl goes on QVC not even a year into coaching with Beachbody. It was an amazing experience! Then comes the P90X infomercial. I'm still completely blown away by that. A complete honor! I started to hear that you could win money by working out, and submitting your success story. Say it ain't so! So I did, every month for about 4 months. I was finally picked in October, and I won a $1,000! I know that isn't alot, but it's alot for me! :) I had no idea at the time that I was eligible to win $10K after that, and I wasn't really confident that I would win..I mean there are all these amazing stories out there, and it kind of intimidated me. But lo and behold "people like me, they really do!" <--from a movie. Ha! I had tons of Facebook friends tell me they were voting for me left and right, and I felt so honored to have their vote, crying was a daily occurrence for me during the voting period. And now today....I am still in shock. I get to pay off some bills, maybe get a nice dress, put a nice chunk of money in savings, and put more $ into my business! As a stay at home mom, to have a part in paying bills makes me feel good..independent. And my husband couldn't be prouder. He's my chearleader in life, and I am so thankful I am married to him. Without him and his support, none of this would have happened. Thank you John Kopecky for introducing me to coaching, it was an unanswered prayer. Before Beachbody, I had never really found my purpose..I thought about being a trainer, opening up a gym, but they were just all ideas. All I really knew how to do was be a Marine. I knew what it felt like to work hard and be healthy, and that's all I really wanted. I also knew that I wanted to work with people. So when John introduces me and tells me all about Beachbody, and I initially get over the whole 25% off thing, and really take it seriously-that's when my life changed for the better. I could go on and on about all the benefits coaching has done for me, but it would probably take up an hour of your reading time! For now all I want to say is THANK YOU. To everyone that voted, to everyone at Beachbody-every single one of you completely rock and I thank you. :)

<3 Demi

Here is my video!!
That was Jason Diebold and Barbie Decker who called me late this evening while I was in between sleeping and hurling in the toilet (stomach flu). We almost had to go to the ER for dehydration, but I managed to keep down a glass of water so I felt better. As I tried to go back to sleep, I was like, "HOLY CRAP, did I really just win that money? Did I really win money for working out? Because that sounds like crazy talk. I really had to convince myself that I was worthy of winning this, and thus I can't sleep now because I'm just so AMPED! The day I signed up to be a Coach with Beachbody was the best day of my life. But I didn't really know what I was going to do with it. To be honest-I just signed up for the discount. I didn't really plan on trying to sell any product or recruit new coaches. I just wanted to be able to get cheap good supplements! So after a while of "piddling" with coaching, I had finished my first round of P90X. Lost 22 lbs, and countless inches. That's when I started to recieve alot of compliments, and I was like, HOLD UP, I could be making money by helping people get in shape, right? So lo and behold, I dusted off my Compensation plan from Beachbody, and yes, I could! So I mentally made a note that I would give at least 1 hour a day to "my business." Then things started to happen, and I liked it. Alot. My reward was countless emails and phonecalls of people telling me how greatful they are for "me" for helping guide them in the right direction so they could get healthy and fit. It truly touched me then, and it still does! Then this crazy thing called "The Game Plan" came out. I tried it out. Then when I realized IT ACTUALLY WORKS....I tell my coaches that this is the backbone of successful coaching. It's simple, it works, and everyone wins and is happy. I think the most important point on there is "To be here a year from now." Last year, I wasn't really motivated, and I was thinking of saving my 14.99 a month and cancelling. But a little birdie in my ear told me to stick with it. And so I have, and BOY WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES. I am so excited to see what's in store next year with Beachbody and all the following years. I urge you to promise to be here a year from now. There are so many things that can happen in a year, it's crazy. When I started to get motivated, I set some goals. They were kind of nutso. I wanted to meet Tony Horton. He's incredible, why wouldn't you want to meet a man that created this crazy effective workout regimen. So we flew to California, stayed with great friends, and went to the infamous Sunday workout with him. He gave me a hug. He motivated me. He told me I could do all this crazy acrobatic stuff on bars and whatnot. With his help, I did. I was sore for a week, but I did it. I took the words "I can't" out of my vocabulary forever after that.
Then came QVC! I was honored to apart of that team and meating some incredible people. I mean, I was on TV, this small town South Carolina girl goes on QVC not even a year into coaching with Beachbody. It was an amazing experience! Then comes the P90X infomercial. I'm still completely blown away by that. A complete honor! I started to hear that you could win money by working out, and submitting your success story. Say it ain't so! So I did, every month for about 4 months. I was finally picked in October, and I won a $1,000! I know that isn't alot, but it's alot for me! :) I had no idea at the time that I was eligible to win $10K after that, and I wasn't really confident that I would win..I mean there are all these amazing stories out there, and it kind of intimidated me. But lo and behold "people like me, they really do!" <--from a movie. Ha! I had tons of Facebook friends tell me they were voting for me left and right, and I felt so honored to have their vote, crying was a daily occurance for me during the voting period. And now today....I am still in shock. I get to pay off some bills, maybe get a nice dress, put a nice chunk of money in savings, and put more $ into my business! As a stay at home mom, to have a part in paying bills makes me feel good..independent. And my husband couldn't be prouder. He's my chearleader in life, and I am so thankful I am married to him. Without him and his support, none of this would have happened. Thank you John Kopecky for introducing me to coaching, it was an unanswered prayer. Before Beachbody, I had never really found my purpose..I thought about being a trainer, opening up a gym, but they were just all ideas. All I really knew how to do was be a Marine. I knew what it felt like to work hard and be healthy, and that's all I really wanted. I also knew that I wanted to work with people. So when John introduces me and tells me all about Beachbody, and I initially get over the whole 25% off thing, and really take it seriously-that's when my life changed for the better. I could go on and on about all the benefits coaching has done for me, but it would probably take up an hour of your reading time! For now all I want to say is THANK YOU. To everyone that voted, to everyone at Beachbody-every single one of you completely rock and I thank you. :)

<3 Demi

So it's been awhile...

This might be a quick one, we'll see. But what I want to say is that I think I'm plateauing. I've finished INSANITY (with P90X, and I loved my results!), and I'm thinking of doing another round soon. I'm still doing sporadic Insanity workouts here and there, but I was planning on really focusing on my muscles, so I jumped back on the P90X+ bandwagon. Now, I'm not knocking the program, it truly is great. But--it just doesn't "do it" for me anymore. Though I can't do all the pullups without an assist--it's all..dare I say..pretty easy..to me. I know that might sound smug..but I feel like I'm truly challenged when I do Insanity AND P90X+ TOGETHER, again! I know it sounds like alot, but I feel truly good, and strong. I just need to really challenge myself, at least that's how I feel about myself. For everyone I know it is different, but for me..to have the proper amount of energy I need for parenting, friends, and especially my husband..I just keep refining my balance and try my hardest. I'll keep you guys posted on how it goes! XOXO

DB

P.S. If you become my Facebook buddy, me and a friend have started a group called "Saturday Fitness Beatdowns." HA! Don't let the name scare you...but basically every Saturday, someone picks a challenge, they must film it to prove themselves, and we see who does the best! We eventually will be giving out prizes, even some Beachbody products..so check it out! You could even just be a spectator! We had our first one yesterday, and it was doing "Pure Cardio" (which is a BEAST!) and seeing who took the least amount of personal breaks. My friend Rachel won it, she did awesome! So anywho-become a fan of the group, and either spectate or participate! :)

2 Graduates of P90X!

First off, there have been 2 recent P90X Graduates on our team-Alissa and Jessica! Jessica is also a Beachbody coach that has had 4 children and reclaimed her body like WHAT! Check out her pics on her website! Alissa-post some pics girlfriend! We all wanna see! :) :)

Anywho-CONGRATULATIONS TO THEM BOTH!! You are both now P90X GRADUATES!!

In Him and Health-Demi XOXO

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It's the most intense Cardio circuit training ever created.

If you want to get lean, change your body-in 60 DAYS!, then order TODAY!!



ORDER BY CLICKING HERE, then click on the "SHOP" tab TO GET LEAN AND RIPPED!

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Sign up HERE to be a coach-and click on "Coach" then "Be a Coach" and then go get your Insanity for way cheaper!

Either way-grab your hands on this AH-MAZING product that only Beachbody could provide! I've done some of the workouts...IT.IS.INSANE!

In Health-Demi

YOU'RE INVITED TO THE PARTY! WOOT!

Haha, gotta love that title. Who doesn't want to be invited to a party? Well, the party I'm talking about is The Beachbody Revolution that is EXPLODING right now! Want to be apart of the party? You can get in SHAPE AND GET HEALTHY (I can help with that) and/or you can be A COACH! (I can help with that too!) We have a great team of coaches here, and you can sign up on this page. We plan to take this team to the next level of coaching, and let me tell you-it's getting to that level already. Our next goal as part of this coaching team is to ALL meet at the next Summit in Hollywood next year-and if you sign up now-you can be well on your way by then on being successful at what you/we do! Let's DO THIS! If you want to help people by sharing your personal fit story, or be a coach and start your fit journey at the same time (because people are inspired by that too!) Sign up! Get yourself healthy-and at the same time-get others healthy. Also at the same time-get financially rewarded as well (which is DEFINITELY not the only/most important reward!). People right now are dying to be healthy. Think about that for a moment. They look in the mirror every day and analyze their bodies, seeing something they don't like. Or they might eat alot of fast food, and feel this horrible guilt afterwards. They just don't know what to do. Or it might be something more serious. They can be physically suffering from ailments like diabetes, joint pain, heart problems, or depression..from being overweight. Do you have friends like that? Do you have a whole community like that around you? YOU can help change that. Wouldn't it be an amazing thing to help someone in that way? THAT, my friends, IS the reward. THAT is why Beachbody coaches are among the happiest, most life-fulfilled people that I know. To them (and me!) they have the best job in the world. It doesn't stay in one spot. There is always room for advancement, and you never get laid off! It gets better, and better, and better. Sign up to be to be fit and sign up to be a coach. TODAY is the day.

**Remember, coaches get 25% off all products, and Beachbody Club members receive 10% off!**

In Him and Health-Demi

This is Jason-Beachbody Coach-Also, My Husband!

Yes-we are a husband and wife Beachbody Coaching Team-and it is a BLAST! I would encourage you to let him be your coach if you are more comfortable with a man instead of me-which it totally understandable! Jason is very fit and is now doing 10 minute Trainer with Tony Horton-something I haven't done-so he's very informative in that area if you are thinking of something similar. Jason is one of the busiest people I know-if he can squeeze in 10 minutes a day-I know YOU can! A little background on Jason: He's 34 years old, and has been doing real estate/renovations for almost 20 years now. He's also a painter that works with a construction company, and does property management. Beachbody is something that really "excites" him because it's something that can actually improve the quality of life for people, and Jason loves that. Check out his website here if you are interested in any programs or supplements, and you can get them at his website!

In Him and Health-Demi


Photo above courtesy of www.thebeautifulmess.com photography!

Pushing through

Today is Core Synergistics-I just had my lunch-so in one hour I will be ATTACKING that workout! Monthly friend-be darned!!! And I'll be able to do it without the pressure of waking the baby up,so that's nice! I'll see my little booger right afterwards though :).

Everyone always ask from time to time-How do you do it? How do you fit it in your schedule as a mother. I'll tell them all the same thing: Expect every day to be different, and give yourself some grace. Like today-I asked my mother to take the baby so I could doctor myself this morning until I feel better. And I'm going to squeeze the workout in during this time as well. I am fortunate and thankful for her and how offering she is. Other days, it's usually during my daughter's 1st nap, since my oldest is at school. If I don't get that done either, last resort is waiting until Jason comes home, and he'll watch the kids so I can work out. He KNOWS that if I don't get my workout in, I'll eventually start cancelling more and more workouts. Therefore leading me to being an unhealthy mom. I know he doesn't want that for me, and I don't want that for him as a father. So when I'm done, I'll watch the kids while he works out. Health is a BIG factor in our family, we want to pass down the gift of how important it is to stay healthy to our children. Of course for someone else who doesn't have any of those options--call a friend, everyone has someone to call that can help them out by letting them get in better shape. It's a small investment that can reap BIG rewards-in more ways than one! In this economy-you can really help yourself financially by JUST GETTING HEALTHY and LOSING WEIGHT!

Either way my friends, it's all about getting healthy from the inside out. I hope and pray that for everyone! XOXO

In Him and Health-Demi

New Coach Alert!!

Jennifer Jones is one tough chic! And she just proved it by signing up to be a Beachbody coach and share her love of life, God, and health with the world. I encourage you to get to know her through her blog and check out her Beachbody website and see if she would be a good fit for you as a coach. I have been with her on blogger for a while, and just seeing her go through life for a little bit..let me tell you, she is such a great person with a great heart. I am so excited for her and all the wonderful opportunities that lie ahead of her! Go Jen!!

YES!

This video gives me goosebumps because of what Beachbody can do to change people's lives and make their dreams come true. It is SO ATTAINABLE, it's crazy! Watch this inspiring video that will kick your motivation up a notch! :)

New Coach Alert!

Hey guys and gals, just wanted to introduce you to the new coach in our "organization"..Her name is Jessica Noy and she lives in Charlotte, and has an amazing family. She also LOVES Jesus! I think we got a thing going with our team here :) Her official Beachbody site isn't up yet, but her personal family one is, and she is listed on the sidebar. I encourage you to get to know her through her blog-she is beautiful on the inside and out. And she's no stranger to Beachbody either-she's done TurboJam and has reclaimed her body after each of her 4 KIDS! One just being born recently and it was very soon after the birth of the previous baby... this woman is AH-mazing! You can tell by looking at all the pics of her family, her kids, that she is just a great, loving mother and person. If you think that she would make a great coach for you (I know she would) send a comment to her through her blog and I'm sure she will get back to you ASAP. Did I mention she homeschools? And doing P90X?!! She's a machine! Go Jess!

Have you noticed the number of people jumping on the Health bandwagon recently? And with good reason! With gym prices soaring, and people not having the funds for personal training (heLLO-economy!), Beachbody products are the perfect fit for everyone. What are you waiting for?! If it's fitness or a way to make some money, I can help you!

In Him and Healh-Demi

I would like to welcome...

Christina and Jeremy Branson as new Beachbody coaches!! They are just an awesome-God loving married couple, that also believes as treating your body as a "temple." :)

Please check out their blog, and keep up with their updates, it will probably take a day or 2 to get their Beachbody web pages set up, but once they are, I encourage you to take a look and see if they would be great coaches for you! :) They are almost done with P90X and are rocking it! I'm sure P90X+ is on their horizon so that just shows they are ready to rock the socks off all things Beachbody!

"It's not about showing people how much you know, but about showing people that you CARE."

A Review..of some fabulous methods

Watch this short video to see a taste of what Beachbody has to offer. It's not just fitness programs-but result producing, fat killing supplements. From multivitamins, to protein powders/bars, to recovery drinks-they got it all.



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I am finally a COACH

With Team Beachbody!

I am so excited, and cannot wait to help people transform their lives. If you have any questions whatsoever about any of the programs, please let me know. The P90X program is just 1 of what Beachbody has to offer, there are others if you are just not ready for the "X." :)

Please keep me in mind if you decide to try the programs by visiting my website, and tell your friends!

www.teambeachbody.com/demibean

Coaching

So this week, I am going to sign up to be a coach with Beachbody.

I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am to do this..I want to be apart of transformations..and be there for them with encouragement, and, occasionally give a swift kick in the ass when needed.

So if you are thinking of getting in better shape, changing your life..keep me in mind to help you on your journey.

Thanks John, for being a great coach for me. It helps to know that someone is always there with great words of wisdom. :)

Yoga X-Niiiice, totally needed!

I never thought I would say it, but I actually enjoyed it today. Usually, I'm like, "uuuhh, YogaX today, boo!" But I have still pressed play and did it. And today I think there was a major breakthrough as far as balance and everything else. So Yes, I enjoyed it, and Yes, I have totally found my peace of mind :P.

On another note-I think I might really become a Beachbody coach very soon, (Yes, John, I will totally let you know!), because I really want to make a difference in people's health through the various workout programs through Beachbody. Even though P90X IS the best (hey, I'm biased!) I would still love to try all the other ones, and coach people through whatever program they are on. Life is a crazy ride, and it's amazing where opportunities arise. I'm on it though, for the long haul :).

On yet another note-I have decided to go half vegan, half vegetarian, instead of Full on vegan. Definitely no meat, and VERY limited dairy (so I can drink my protein shakes that I love-soy protein shakes are just not up to par with whey protein!). 2 days without meat so far. I feel lighter. Maybe it's all in my head, who knows. I have slept really well these past couple days though. My bathroom habits have changed..I will spare you the details-but it has changed for the better!

On yet ANOTHER note-Family is doing great. Jason is jumping on the vegetarian bandwagon, kind of, which is a start! Even for him willing to try it is great. As far as Alana-no way! She loves what she eats, and there is no way in haides she will eat vegan chicken nuggets-I've already tried to pass them off as such, and there was no fooling her! Isabel is really turning it up in the appetite department..all she wants to do is eat..I just try to feed her as organically as possible and hope she develops good eating habits as she grows. She has her first tooth by the way, and her hair is starting to grow! I will post more pics soon :)