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Are you tired of being overweight? Do you want to get ripped? Have you hit a plateau with your workouts at the gym? Are you skinny and looking to build mass? If you have answered “YES” to any of these, then you have come to the right place! Make one of us your coach now and we will be here to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, as well as be here to motivate you while on your path to GETTING HEALTHY, FIT AND EVEN RIPPED! The best part about it is it’s free! Power 90 and P90X...
Marcella is Inspiring!
Marcella’s P90X and TurboFire Results Marcella has been part of Team D2R for a while now and has one of the most inspiring stories I have heard. Her outlook on life and her positive spirit has helped her get through some really tough times in her life. She was not going to let...
P90X Grocery List
P90X Grocery List Many people are very curious as to what we eat so I wanted to give you a run down of the majority of the foods we buy. This makes up for pretty much everything with the occasional change here and there. If you have any questions regarding our P90X grocery list,...
HUGE March Promotion!
We all LOVE it when there are bargains or deals and contests! This month Team Beachbody has some AMAZING deals. On top of what Team Beachbody is offering, We are having our very own “Team D2R Promotion” as well! More details on what Team Beachbody is offering, but first...
Shakeology Price Change
Before I get into the details, I will sum it up for you: On April 1st, the price of the whey formulations of Shakeology (regular Chocolate and Greenberry) are going to increase from $119 to $129 retail ($89 to $97 coach price). This will make them the same price as the Vegan...
Power Couple!
Paul and Destinee have been a part of our team for a while now and have completed P90x and Insanity! Their results are nothing short of amazing! They are a very positive couple with great hearts and have brought fun spunk to the team. Check out their awesome P90X and Insanity...
Micronutrients
Micronutrients Many times as a coach I have people come to me and say “I am following my calorie goals and my MACRONUTRIENT ratios (like carbohydrates, protein and fat), but I am not losing weight or inches! Of course they are frustrated because they are working hard and they...
Join a Challenge Group
Beachbody Challenge Group Tekoa and I are SO EXCITED to share with you guys about a brand new method to ensure your success with Beachbody programs. When Team Beachbody was created, it added a missing link to any fitness program, and that was support from coaches who have gone through...
New Year’s Resolu...
First of all I want to wish you all a wonderful New Year! I wanted to talk about New Year resolutions. Far too often I hear about people making New Year Resolutions, but don’t actually have a plan to make it happen! If you do not have a plan you are setting yourself up for...
Shakeology Review
Shakeology Review Most likely you have found this post because you want to know “What is Shakeology?” and “Does Shakeology Work?” and MOST of all “Is Shakeology worth the cost?” If you are like me, then you like to do research as to what products...
Macronutrients
Macronutrients The last post I did regarding nutrition answered the question: “How many calories should I eat“? That post will help you determine the volume of food. Now the next question is “What should my my macronutrient ratio be? To answer this question you...
Les Mills Combat –...
Les Mills Combat – Pre-Order – Les Mills Combat Review This is an absolutely incredible deal for Les Mills Combat! If you want the weighted combat training gloves to make the workouts more intense, you can opt for the Supreme Warrior Package. And of course, if you want...
Canada Beachbody Coachi...
Canada Beachbody Coaching! This is HUGE! The Canada Beachbody Business is HERE! Please READ THIS whole article to fully understand what this Canada Beachbody Coaching opportunity entails so you have a better understanding on how it will work. Canada Beachbody Coaching is opening...
How To Calculate Calori...
How Many Calories Should I Eat? How to Calculate Calories Needed I often get asked often ” How many calories should I eat ?”. It is an important question and since there are many programs out there that are not clear how many calories you should eat to lose weight, I...
Inspirational Videos
Inspirational Videos Here are a couple of very inspirational videos for you to see. I get pumped up when I watch these and they are a constant reminder to push for excellence! HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT?? This lifestyle change is not easy, but are you willing to put forth the effort to...
Which Beachbody Program...
There are many popular programs from Beachbody like P90X, Insanity, TurboFire, and Brazil Butt Lift, but which program is right for you? Is it possible that none of the programs I just listed are right for you? It is important for you to know what your options are. Everybody has...
White Bean Chicken Chil...
White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe Here is a delicious White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe that will make your mouth water! This tastes so good and you can make big batches of it to eat throughout the week. Melinda and Tekoa’s White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe 2 – 16oz boxes...
Healthy Cookout Tips
Healthy Cookout Tips It’s the 4th of July and for many people that means cookouts! I love cookouts with family and friends, but too often people think that cookouts automatically mean unhealthy food. Here are some healthy cookout tips to try today: - Grilled boneless, skinless BBQ...
Inspiration Friday | An...
Here are Andrea’s Slim in 6 and Power 90 results! She has been an amazing part of Team D2R and in our Facebook group and has not only completely changed her health, but she is inspiring so many people to do the same. She continues to rock her workouts and is now doing Turbo...
Inspiration Friday | Da...
Davene is such a great part of Team D2R. Here story is so inspirational! She committed to making this change in her life and made it happen and her results were ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! She has done P90X, Insanity, and now P90X2! What I love about her transformation video is she...
Beachbody Challenge Win...
If you log on to Team Beachbody right now you will see that I am a monthly $1000 winner for my age group in the Beachbody Challenge! I am so honored to be chosen as the monthly winner and I am now in the quarterly voting for my chance at $5000 and a trip to L.A.! It is pretty awesome...
Acid vs Alkaline Foods
Acid vs Alkaline Foods Many people don’t understand the difference between acid vs alkaline foods and how they can affect the body. The standard American diet today is full of acid forming foods. These foods can have a serious effect on your body. By eating too many acid...
Homemade Hummus
Homemade Hummus Recipe We wanted to share with you this amazingly delicious homemade hummus recipe that Tekoa came up with! We substituted the oil with avocado for a more healthy option. This recipe for homemade hummus recipe is PERFECT for dipping veggies in or to put on a really...
My Dream-2-Reality | Da...
My Dream-2-Reality – Daddy’s Home! Turning my Beachbody Business to a Dream Come True The other day as I was playing with my 2 1/2 year old daughter (Alathea), she came up to me and hugged me and said “Daddy’s home”. It was a very emotional moment for me...
Inspiration Friday | Jo...
I am going to begin something new every week called “Inspiration Friday”. Every Friday I will post a transformation from someone from our team so that you may be inspired and motivated to make a change just as they have! First up: Joe “Beast Mode”...
Whole Foods vs Processe...
Whole Foods vs Processed Foods So I know we talk about how calorie deficits are what you need to lose weight, but often I hear how people hit plateaus and they don’t understand why. After digging into their nutrition I discover some things that hurt their progress…....
Homemade Protein Bars
Homemade Protein Bars Hey Team D2R! I have been promising you a healthy protein bar recipe so here it is! I have a few different options for you depending on what you have for protein and other ingredients. These homemade protein bars give you a great option for a snack on the...
Tropical Strawberry Sha...
Tropical Strawberry Shakeology Review I am SO EXCITED about the newest addition to the Shakeology family! As of today, you can purchase Tropical Strawberry Shakeology! They made a couple changes to this formula and it is VEGAN! This means there are no animal products or...
High Protein Foods
High Protein Foods A lot of times we hear from people we coach that they struggle getting enough protein to meet their fat shredder ratios of 50% protein, 30% carbs and 20% fat as outlined in the P90X Nutrition Plan. The fat shredder ratio along with a calorie deficit will accelerate...
Scott’s P90X Resu...
Scott has been a member of Dream-2-Reality.com and has been updating me on his progress through his first round of P90X! He is a true example of what commitment looks like. He had AMAZING P90X Results! I am very proud of what he has accomplished! He has been drinking Shakeology...
Les Mills PUMP
Les Mills PUMP is here! And it’s only available through the TeamBeachbody coach network (me) PUMP will be available through Beachbody for purchase Jan. 4th, but before that you can get early access through me. Just click this links at the bottom of this post to see the package...
Tekoa’s Sample 12...
Sample 1200 Calorie Diet For those of you that read our post for “How Many Calories Should I Eat”. Here is a sample 1200 calorie diet for women. Depending on your height this could be a good thing to follow for a Power 90 nutrition plan or P90X nutrition plan (for women)....
How Many Calories Shoul...
How Many Calories Should I Eat to Lose Weight? Quite often I hear the questions “How many calories should I eat to lose weight?” or “How do I know when to change my calorie intake and macro-nutrients?” These are great questions! Nutrition is 80% of your results with...
Order P90X2 Now!
Click on the package pictures below to place your pre-order! WHEN YOU PRE-ORDER, YOU WILL GET: 1. FREE SHIPPING, Delivery by Christmas – first come first serve! Get it early so they do not sell out of the first wave of copies! 2. Credit Card won’t be charged until...
P90X2 Video Clips
PRE ORDER P90X2 HERE P90X2 Trailer HD P90X2 Preview – X2 Core Workout P90X2 Preview – P.A.P Lower Workout P90X2 Preview – P.A.P Upper Workout P90X2 Preview – X2 Shoulders and Arms Workout P90X2 Preview – X2 Total Body...
P90X2 Info
The P90X2 Pre-orders will open at 9AM PST / 12PM EST TODAY! (Thursday, Sept 1st). Get in early or it may sell out the first batch! PRE ORDER P90X2 HERE WHEN YOU PRE-ORDER, YOU WILL GET: 1. FREE SHIPPING, Delivery by Christmas – first come first serve! Get it early so they do not...
P90X2 Pre order
I am SO EXCITED for this! According to Carl Daikeler (CEO of Beachbody) P90X2 will be available for pre-order beginning September 1st! For those of you that are doing P90X or have completed P90X, this workout program is going to take you to a level never thought possible!...
It is not too late..YET
A man going about his day to day routine started experiencing heartburn-like symptoms that were very painful. He could not get it to settle so he went to the doctor. While he was waiting in the doctor’s office, he fell dead. Just like that… he was gone. It...
Bryan’s Transform...
Bryan’s journey has been an amazing one. He went from obese to fit using Power 90, Insanity and now Shakeology and P90X! His results are inspiring and impressive! His passion for Beachbody programs and products are now translating to his passion to help others on their...
You Can Inspire Million...
The maps below show the trend of obesity that is taking over our country! Here is a video blog about how you as one person can help inspire millions of people directly and indirectly within 12 months… all by committing to this lifestyle change yourself! Tekoa and I have already...
Not Losing Weight?
We quite often hear from people who are frustrated because they are exercising and not losing weight and want to know how to lose weight with P90X or other Beachbody programs. There are several things to keep in mind when doing these programs or any other fitness regimen that I will...
Shakeology Ice Cream
Do you think you need to cheat while doing P90X or Insanity to have a bowl of Ice Cream? Think again! This healthy Ice Cream can be your healthiest meal of the day! It is such a great healthy dessert option! Shakeology Healthy Ice Cream Recipe: Ingredients: 4 ounces of Unsweetened...
Lemon Cream Pie Yogurt
Do you ever miss lemon bars or lemon cream pie? Here is a quick and easy recipe that tastes just like it, but is a great snack or healthy dessert option! Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain, Non-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt 1 scoop Vanilla Whey Protein Powder 2 Tbs fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/2 tsp...
Beachbody Business
Tekoa and I transformed our lifestyle and began the journey of Power 90 and P90X and have taken our health and fitness to the next level. Our passion for Beachbody products was born and we became Team Beachbody coaches so that we could help others make the same lifestyle change. Our...
What Motivates Me?
I am asked all the time what motivated me to get in shape and what motivates me to stay in shape. The answer is quite simple. I want and need good health so I feel good about myself, to inspire and motivate those I coach, but mainly to make sure my health is top notch so I can be...
Starvation Mode
Some of you may have heard the term “Starvation Mode”. There are a lot of misunderstandings as to what starvation mode is so this post is to help describe what starvation mode really is and how it can affect your weight loss results. It will help you understand how to...
Dealing with Stress
Stress… we all deal with it from time to time. Some have more stressful lives than others due to their profession or what is going on in their lives at the moment. High stress can lead to high levels of cortisol which can affect our weight loss goals. For those of you that...
My Asylum Diet
As some of you know I have started Insanity The Asylum on May 1st. This program is a 30 day program geared towards sports performance. My initial Insanity Asylum review so far: One word describes The Asylum and that is OUCH!!! After a round of Power 90, a round of P90X and another...
Schedule Your Day!
One of the biggest reasons people don’t workout is because they say they don’t have time, but the reality is they just haven’t made the time. You NEED to make exercise a priority and part of your routine. Exercise and proper nutrition will keep you healthy, put you...
Extreme Health!
We are about to start a 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge on Facebook which means we can only eat off the top 2 tiers of Michi’s ladder. I, however, am going to take it a step further and go caffeine,wheat, gluten, and yeast free and will be cutting my dairy down to only whey protein...
Exclusive Facebook Grou...
Part of the great part of joining our team is being able to join our exclusive (closed) Facebook Group where you can get one on one support from Tekoa and me as well as other members on the team going through a similar journey as you making a healthy lifestyle change! This is a great...
Million Dollar Body Gam...
Hey Everyone! I made it into the Semi-Finals for Beachbody’s Million Dollar Body Game for a Wild Card Slot for my body transformation! What this means they are taking the top 4 voted men and top 4 voted women from this and there is a panel at Beachbody that will judge the...
The Asylum Released!
INSANITY: THE ASYLUM Base Kit The long awaited sequel is here! Insanity has had a great crowd of followers and now this 30 day sequel will blow everyone away. It is geared towards sports performance and is a great next step after Insanity or even a P90X grad! Be ready to sweat...
Healthy Snack Options
Okay, so we have to eat every 2-3 hours all day long. How do we pull that off? The 3 meals make sense, but what can we do for those 3 “snacks” that are quick, on-the-go fuel that will give our body what it needs to keep firing on all cylinders? I’ve found some good, healthy...
Tekoa’s BBL Journ...
My 4-Week Brazil Butt Lift Journey (Week 3 Complete) Well, it’s time for my week 3 pictures and review of Brazil Butt Lift and I haven even posted my week 2 pictures and review. Lol. I haven’t missed any workouts and I did take my week 2 pictures, I just haven’t had the...
3 Day Cleanse
Have you heard about the “Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse”? I saw several Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse Reviews and saw a lot of great reviews so I tried it out. I did a Shakeology 3 day cleanse cleanse after completing Power 90 and saw great results. It is great to do the cleanse as a...
Giving Back
The devastation in Japan is heart wrenching. I have seen videos that have really mad me sad. We pray every day for everyone that lost their families and homes. These will be tough times for Japan right now so I wanted to do something to give back: Any commissions we earn from...
Key to Success: FAILING...
Failure. We all hate it! We hate to fail. We much prefer success. But guess what? You can’t have success unless you make yourself vulnerable to failure. Do you want success with your Power 90/ P90X / Insanity transformation? You have to be willing to push yourself to the...
Spicy Chicken and Black...
Salad: 3 oz baked boneless, skinless chicken breast seasoned with garlic and herb and southwest chipotle seasoning (Mrs. Dash) 1 cup baby spinach 5 grape tomatoes, chopped 1/8 cup yellow pepper, chopped 1/4 cup canned black beans Dressing: 1/2 Tbsp fat free sour cream 1/2 Tbsp red pepper...
Measuring Body Fat
One of the most important tools in monitoring your progress is tracking the change in your body fat percentage. Far too often we only look at the scale, but fixating on body weight is not necessarily the right thing to do. When we start a rigorous workout program, we not only lose...
Our Team Beachbody Succ...
For those of you that did not see, Tekoa and I were featured on Carl Daikeler’s blog back in January! You can read this story by CLICKING HERE. It was great feeling that we were recognized for our success in fitness and coaching! Carl Daikeler is the CEO of Beachbody. We got...
Do We Need Supplements?
Should you take supplements? If so, which ones? And why? I get asked all the time if supplements are needed to get great results with P90X or Insanity. People are trying to guage whether or not they want to shell out the $$ for a supplement if it’s not really necessary. ...
Shakeology Ingredient L...
Shakeology Ingredient List You keep hearing about all the stuff in Shakeology. It has 70+ ingredients, selected from around the world, grown in the fertile soils of remote regions of the earth. What is all this stuff? Maybe you don’t really care what it is …. you just trust the...
HUGE Promotion!!
Winner Revealed!! Watch this video to see who won! : ) OK guys… we don’t do this very often, but we are holding a HUGE Promotion right now through March 23rd 2011 - Every person that purchases Shakeology on...
How to Join Our Team
Since our team is growing pretty rapidly and we have had a lot of questions from a lot of people asking if we can coach them, I wanted to post this so everyone knows how to join our team. Most of this is found in the “Join Our Team” tab, but here is the information out in...
Tekoa’s BBL Journey
My 4-Week Brazil Butt Lift Journey (Week 1 Complete) One week down, 3 weeks to go! After completing my first week of Brazil Butt Lift with great enthusiasm I started having horrible tooth pain. To make a long story very short, it turns out I needed to have a wisdom tooth removed....
Push Up / Pull Up Tips
So many people are intimidated by P90X because of the pull ups. It is not uncommon for people starting out to be unable to do even one pull up! Some of you have gotten discouraged because you were unable to do a pull up or you were unable to do a push up with your knees off the...
P90X 1800 Calorie Fat S...
Below is our post for those of you who keep asking me exactly what we ate as we went through P90X. I started with this plan to lose the last of my fat. Tekoa remained on this plan throughout her round of P90X. This plan follows the Phase 1 Fat Shredder Ratios For those of you who...
Photo Tips
One of the reasons you probably got to this site is because you saw my Power 90 and P90X photos (before and after) or videos floating around on the internet. I initially thought “nobody will ever see my “before” pictures”, but I took them anyway because the Power...
Ft Wayne Fit Club
If you are looking for Fort Wayne Gyms to start an aerobics class or find others to work out with you, or someone to help keep you motivated as you go through your fitness and or weight loss journey, you should consider joining us at our Fort Wayne Fit Club! Every Monday night at 7:00 PM...
Tekoa’s BBL Journ...
My 4-Week Brazil Butt Lift Journey (Start) I started Beachbody’s Brazil Butt Lift (BBL) on Monday February 28th! It is a 4 week workout and nutrition program geared toward lifting and reshaping your booty. So far I am loving it! I REALLY feel the exercises working....
Tekoa’s P90X Resu...
We have now now completed 90 days of P90X… Our Power 90 results exceeded our expectations and P90X is no exception! Check out my 90 day P90X results!! Not only have I toned up with P90X, but I also can do things I have never been able to do before! My flexibility has improved,...
Fat Shredder Foods
Perhaps you are in the “Fat Shredder” phase of your workout program. We followed the Fat Shredder ratios during Power 90 and into P90X, and believe me, if you will stick with it, you will be SHOCKED at how the body fat will melt away. For many (like myself), going into “Fat...
Beachbody Coaching̷...
Many of you are still in the first month or two of Round 1 of Power 90,P90X or Insanity, and focusing on the workouts and nutrition is your primary objective — as it should be! However, I don’t want you to be so focused on the immediate goals that you miss a long-term...
Eating Out
Eating out totally blows our nutrition plan, right? Well, often, YES! But it doesn’t have to. I occasionally eat out on a date night with Tekoa or eat out with friends. So do I throw my nutrition tracking out the window and just let loose on these occasions? No! I’ve worked...
Morning or Night?
“Should I workout in the morning or in the evening?” This is a very common question and after some research I have determined it is mornings… and here is why. The good news for morning people is that people who exercise in the morning gain more benefits than people who...
Timing Your Meals
One of the most important lessons we learned as we went through our transformations was the importance of properly timing our meals. I now eat over 3,000 calories per day! That’s enough to make almost anyone gain body fat, right? Well, not if done properly. We learned during...
Favorite Shakeology Rec...
Chris and Tekoa’s Shakeology Reviews We have been drinking Shakeology for about 5 months now and we are very pleased with how we feel. If we miss a day of Shakeology we notice a difference as our stamina and energy is just not as good. It is a great meal replacement shake that...
Glycemic Index
What exactly is the Glycemic Index? The Glycemic Index was a project conceived in 1979 by Dr. David Jenkins, together with Dr. Thomas Wolever and Dr. Alexandra Jenkins. It represents a breakthrough research conducted at both Oxford University and at the University of Toronto to...
My P90X Must Have List
Coach Chris’s “Must Have” list for P90X I have put together a list of items that were, in my opinion, critical to maximizing my results with the P90X program. I used each of them several times per week, if not every day. I hope this list helps you weed through all of the...
Chris’s P90X Resu...
We have now now completed 90 days of P90X… Our Power 90 results exceeded our expectations and P90X is no exception! Check out my 90 day P90X results!! Not only have I been able to gain mass with P90X, but I also can do things I have never been able to do before! My flexibility...
Failures->Commitments->...
This post is a little tough for me because I don’t really like showing my weaknesses, but it is something I think you should all know. You may be going through or have gone through this in the past so I want you to know you are not alone. I know first hand how tough it can be to...
Power 90 1500 Calorie D...
Below is my post for those of you who keep asking us exactly what we ate through Power 90. It may not be super-exiting, but it worked! Enjoy! For those of you who want to do exactly what I did, let me break down for you what we ate during Power 90. The Power 90 nutrition plan lays...
Power 90 vs P90X
So there have been several people asking me if Power 90 or P90X was better to go with so I will go over the two programs to cover the differences of them both to help you determine which of the two programs are right for you. Basic Differences The basic difference with Power 90 vs P90X...
2011 Dream-2-Reality Ch...
Calling all success story makers! Are you brave enough to enter this challenge along with others going through the same blood, sweat, and tears as you are? Be a part of others working hard to reach the SAME GOAL! Getting healthy and fit! Set your goals and get ready… Who will...
P90X Nutrition Plan
For a lot of people the P90X Nutrition Plan can be a bit confusing. I want to go over the basic information you need to follow from the guide and explain how we manage what we consume on a day to day basis. It is important that you read your P90X nutrition plan! The following...
Shakeology Info, Cost, ...
INFO YOU SHOULD KNOW IF YOU ARE ORDERING SHAKEOLOGY 1) Home Direct (Auto Ship) Customers get FREE Shipping, which saves them $12.02 per order per month. Home Direct places you on a 30 day auto ship program, where you receive the product automatically each month. 2) Club Members get 10%...
Tummy Issues
It’s 60 day picture time and I haven’t seen a difference in my tummy for a while. I have a little pooch that I’m passionate about getting rid of. So I’ve decided that for these last 30 days of P90X I’ll keep close track of my diet, using the...
60 Day P90X Results!
We have now now completed 60 days of P90X… Our Power 90 results exceeded our expectations and P90X is no exception! Check out our 60 day P90X results!! I personally have noticed a 35% increase in strength when comparing week 9 Chest and Back to Week 3 Chest and Back! I can...
Proper Form is Crucial!
Hey Team! I wanted to talk about proper form while working out. Tony Horton talks about it quite often during the workouts and I want to emphasize its importance. Occasionally I find myself losing good form as I am pushing myself too hard to get those last reps that I want. I am...
P90X 30 Day Progress Pi...
Tekoa and I have now completed 30 days of P90X! Is it working??? You tell us! Check out our new progress pics...
A Free Opportunity
It’s Christmas season, and everybody is looking for good deals, right? Well, Beachbody is no exception. They are offering a great deal that can save everyone of you some money on the products and supplements you buy. In an effort to get more coaches in place before the start of...
Power 90/P90X Diets and...
So many of you have been wondering what we did for our diets and supplements and how we managed cravings so here it is: Keep in mind that everybody will be a bit different when it comes to what they need from their nutrition plan to meet their own goals. This is just information as to...
Fountain of Youth Yoga ...
I just tried Tony Horton’s One-On-One Fountain of Youth Yoga for the first time and I LOVE IT! This will be my yoga workout from now on. Tony designed this 45 min yoga workout to substitute in place of the 90 min P90X yoga if you so desire. Not only do I love the new length...
Your Body Is Not a Tras...
Have you ever gone out to eat felt like you were satisfied with the amount you ate, but still had food on your plate? Something that comes to a lot of peoples mind when this happens is “I can’t let it go to waste!” so they force the remaining food down to the point...
Join us in Becoming the...
Are you tired of being overweight? Do you want to get ripped? Have you hit a plateau with your workouts at the gym? Are you skinny and looking to build mass? If you have answered “YES” to any of these, then you have come to the right place! Make one of us your coach now and we will...
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