Why I became a Beachbody Coach...

Ever since I decided to become a Beachbody coach I have been answering a lot of questions from a lot of people. I thought it would be best to compile the majority of them into one post so that I can share with others the who, what, when, where, why, and how of it all (at least for me).

For starters, many people asked me: What is Beachbody? It wasn't until I started naming some of the exercise programs (P90X, Insanity, Piyo, etc) that many understood what I was talking about. Of course the next follow-up question was, what does a coach do?

This was the easiest to answer and yet I don't think most people fully understand. A Beachbody Coach is there to help people succeed in their fitness goals - plain and simple. We're the motivators, the helpers, the cheerleaders, if you will. We find out what your goals are, and we help you achieve them. We're there to answer your questions, help keep you on track, hold you accountable, and pick you back up when you've stumbled in your goals. We're not there to judge. We've used the products we sell. We're excited about the products Beachbody has to offer. We've seen (and lived) the results, and we know that they can help you.

The second most popular question was: What is a Challenge Group? This was the easiest to answer. Basically, a challenge group is a group of people motivated to achieve similar goals. It is a group where you will receive advice and encouragement from your coach (and fellow teammates), meet new people, and have fun. For me, the best part of being in a challenge group is the accountability. Let's face it, life is full of distractions and it is way too easy to give up and make excuses. It's nice to have a group of people cheering you on when you really need it.

The number 1 question I have had to answer is: what is Shakeology? Dubbed "the healthiest meal of the day," Shakeology is more than your typical protein powder, and/or meal replacement. It's packed full of vitamins, minerals, super-foods...the works. I added a youtube video showing my favorite commercial on the product with Tony Horton. (This just makes me laugh every time...)

Staring at the price for a full 30-day supply can be a little frightening for most first-time users. Especially when you aren't certain if you will like any of the flavors. The good news is, there are sample packs available that will include all of the flavors (including vegan flavors) so buying becomes easier. It also lets you sample the product and decide if it's right for you.

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