90 day Shakeology slimdown challenge

Ready to REALLY make and stick to a New Years Resolution? Join me on a 90 day Shakeology slimdown challenge! You could lose over 20 lbs! Try it risk free for 1 month, and return it if you don't like it for a full refund! Your health is WORTH investing for! I have an amazing support group with over 325 members that will help you stick to this!

Use Shakeology for 90 days, along with a workout regimen, and lose weight, love your body, and enjoy all the amazing benefits of Shakeology including more energy, better digestion, healthier hair and nails and SO much more!
Details:
Register on www.beachbodycoach.com/CoachTorri (I have to be your free coach for you to participate), and purchase Shakeology on home direct (it will auto ship every 30 days with FREE shipping, www.myshakeology.com/CoachTorri) for the 90 days. It's really not that expensive when you consider it is ONE meal daily, it is a good habit to replace a bad habit, and it's a multi-vitamin too! You can try it risk-free the first month, and can send back the empty bag for a full refund if you don't like it!
The only time you will see great results with your health and fitness is if you INVEST in yourself!
You must take your pics and measurements every 30 days! You do not have to show the pics but these are for yourself so you see all the changes!
Shakeology has helped me reach my goals in big ways! I continue to have it daily because of how amazing it makes me feel and that I know I'm WORTH it! I will create a private group here on Facebook with all that join, this is GREAT for support and accountability!
Shipping will take about one week, so just jump in when you get Shakeology!

www.myshakeology.com/CoachTorri

 

Are you a woman and scared to lift weights?

Scared to lift weights?  Get rid of that fear!  Strength training has some HUGE benefits, that only come with strength training!  For me, I LOVE weight training because it makes me feel STRONG!  Starting in our 30's, we begin to lose 5 to 10 percent of our muscle strength each decade!  Yikes!  Here are some proven benefits!

1.  Muscle burns approximately 3 times more calories than fat!  You can burn 100 calories more per day just by building more muscle!
2.  Better self esteem
3.  Stronger immune system-we all could use that this time of year!!
4.  Reduce your resting heart rate.
5.  Physically stronger!
6.  Decrease your risk of osteoporosis-main motivator for me!  I want to be stronger as I age, not the other way around!
7.  Reduce risk of arthritis, back pain and injury.
8.  Reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes!

One huge misconception is you will bulk up and look like a man if you lift weights, NOT TRUE!  Women don't have enough testosterone and you'd have to spend hours in the gym lifting everyday to even start to bulk up. 

What you picture happening:

What REALLY happens!

Beachbody offers several programs with weight training.  Whether it is P90X, P90X2, Chalean Extreme and more, you have your pick!  Contact me for more information and to burn more fat!!  letsgetasixpack@gmail.com

Want to LOSE weight this holiday season?

Join me for a 20 day clean eating challenge that starts on Monday 11/21/11!  You can lose up to 10 lbs in 20 days and learn lifelong habits for eating healthy! 

Find me and friend me on Facebook for the details, Torri Bendel Trimmer!  Let's do this together friends!  What are you waiting for?????

Nutrition=Quality over Quantity

I wanted to share a thought with all of you that has been on my mind lately.  With a world of conveniences, fast food, and processed food, we need to remember to get back to the basics.  There is NO easy or instant way to eat clean (well, unless you have enough money to have a chef HA!).  It takes planning, preparation and commitment, but it's more rewarding than ever!  If you want to lose weight for good, be, feel and look healthy, it all starts with a good nutrition plan. 
It's crucial to look at more than just the calories in food.  Sugar, sodium, fiber, vitamins, cholesterol and fat also need to be considered when picking out food to eat.  There are so many "healthy" and "nutritious" prepared foods out there, it's no wonder why we keep forgetting the basics!  If it's in the inner aisles of a grocery store or in a box, chances are it's not healthy.  I stick to a rule-if there are ingredients in the item that I can't pronounce, I don't buy it.  Look at the side of a TV dinner just for kicks, and you'll see what I'm talking about.  I now use sliced chicken breast for my lunch meat.  I had no idea there can be HALF your daily limit of sodium in just 4 slices of lunch meat!
So my point is, pay attention to calories, fat, sodium, sugar, fiber, vitamins and cholesterol.  I now buy all whole grain products, including pasta.  Most of the food I buy is fresh produce and lean meats.  I eat 6 times a day, and am able to do so because I eat healthy food that is nutrient-dense and low fat/calorie.  It's great! 

My job as a Beachbody coach is to help you with a nutrition plan and fitness plan to get you in tip top shape!  If you want to make the commitment for good, you can become a coach and get a 25% discount on all Beachbody products!  Email me at letsgetasixpack@gmail.com.  Shakeology is a great start to a healthy and tasty breakfast, lunch or dinner!  It has over 70 ingredients packed into one drink and IS the healthiest meal of the day.  Check it out!  www.myshakeology.com/CoachTorri
Please let me help you get started! 

The new me...

The new me tries new things!  I love to take on a challenge!  The old me sat around all day, never went anywhere, never tried anything new, and didn't love myself.  The NEW me is happy, independent, confident, outgoing, and enjoys new experiences! 
This last weekend was one of them.  I went on an overnight backpacking trip with my husband to a place here in AZ called Gordon Creek.  It is near Payson and is fairly undiscovered in the region.  It was a TOUGH 2 mile hike, and took us 3 hours to get to our camping spot. 
We encountered horses, cows and a black rattlesnake, YIKES!!!  Well, we kept going and were drenched from the hard work!  It poured on us as we were putting up the tent which was a welcome shower.  ; )  The creek we camped by ended up turning into a raging river from all the rain, and we were lucky to sleep next to that all night!  The following morning, we heard plenty of elk and cows, it was very entertaining!  The hike out was uphill the entire way and was TOUGH!  But, I'd rather be out living and enjoying life than sitting home watching TV. 
I am SO glad I found P90X and Shakeology, combined with a committed attitude, this has changed my life!  If you want to live life the way you deserve, message me @ letsgetasixpack@gmail.com.  I would love to coach you for FREE!  We'll do this together!

This challenge is for the ladies!

Hi ladies!  My next challenge starts Friday, July 22nd and is called the Perky Butt Challenge!!  We ALL could use a perkier butt, am I right?  I and many others will be doing Brazil Butt Lift in conjunction with our other workouts (P90X for me), for at least 30 days.  Brazil Butt Lift is one of Beachbody's cheapest workouts, at around $60, well worth the price, trust me!  So if you want to embark on a journey for a perky butt, please join me!  You can purchase Brazil Butt Lift by going to www.teambeachbody.com/CoachTorri, then shop, and then Fitness Programs and look for Brazil Butt Lift. 
You can jump in late, as I plan on doing this long term.  Send me a message through the team beachbody site or email me at letsgetasixpack@gmail.com and we'll so this together!

20 day clean eating challenge

Hi Friends!  I and my team of over 100 people are currently on day 8 of a 20 day clean eating challenge!  You can jump in at any time if you struggle with your diet (we all do!), want to keep it clean, or want to start eating clean and just don't know how or where to start!  Email me at letsgetasixpack@gmail.com and we'll get you going!

The rules are:

Clean eating challenge that starts on Monday 6/13, ending on Saturday 7/2. I am doing this with you!!! The real challenge is the food you can consume must come from the top two tiers of Michi's ladder. If you are not a FREE BeachBody community member, go to www.teambeachbody.com/CoachTorri and join so you have access to Michi's Ladder (under Eat Smart tab). I will also become your free coach! : ) This will take time to pla...n out, but eating clean is not easy or quick. The results will speak for themselves!!
20 day Clean Eating Challenge

Rules:
1. You workout 5-6 days a week, depending on your program. Aim for alternating days of cardio and resistance training.
2. You eat clean throughout the week and get ONE CHEAT MEAL per week.
3. Check in daily on the event page on Facebook.
4. You have until Monday morning to take your pictures and measurements. You do not have to post them, but make sure you do this! You don't want to miss this!

Eating clean:
1. Your body needs 4-6 small meals per day (i.e. breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, and dinner). You should be eating every 2-3 hours.
2. You need to eat at least 1,200 calories a day. This is a clean eating challenge, not a starvation challenge!
3. Try to keep your diet balanced between protein, fat and carbs. Limiting your carbs and fat will help you lose weight and lean out quicker. Don't think you can eat Refried Beans all day and have a healthy and clean diet! : ) For example-breakfast may consist of egg whites (protein) with chopped tomato and green onion added at the end, turkey bacon (protein, fat) and low-fat no sugar yogurt (protein, fat, carb) with raspberries (carb). This equals 2 carbs, 3 proteins, 2 fats.
4. Do not salt your food! Do not add sugar to your coffee. No soda, diet or otherwise! Drink at least 64 oz of water daily!

Addendum: Shakeology, Recovery drink, protein supplements, coffee, natural peanut butter, almond milk, ground turkey and chicken breast are allowed. Turkey bacon and extra lean (96%) ground beef are allowed sparingly (1-2 times a week).

You will need to create a food journal so you know how many calories/fat/carbohydrates/protein you're taking in. A good website for nutritional information is http://www.nutritiondata.com/. http://www.teambeachbody.com/ also has an amazing food journal for $2.99 a week if you want to make this part less time intensive!
Some good websites for healthy recipes are http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/, http://www.fitness.com/, http://www.allrecipes.com/ (they have a "healthy" section).
I recommend to plan out your meals for the week and spend one afternoon prepping a lot of that food. I cook several chicken breasts (bake at 350 deg for 25-30 min) and those last the week for my sandwiches and salads. I also make a homemade soup and that will feed me for 2 dinners and 2 lunches. This will make your life MUCH easier if you devote a few hours one day a week to prep what you can in advance. I like to use seasonings like Mrs Dash as well as herbs (basil, rosemary, tomato, green onion, garlic, etc...) on my chicken and fish to add some flavor.
A food scale is a necessity! You will see that we severly UNDER estimate our portion sizes. Once you start weighing your portions, you will see!
If you are on a nutrition plan for your workout program, you may want to stick with that and participate since that is still clean eating!
If you tend to be obsessive with challenges, this may not be for you.

I would love to have you along my journey, so please reach out to me to begin working towards the new you!!

BRING IT!

Shakeology: The magical meal replacement!

Shakeology is an amazing, healthy meal replacement/multi vitamin/protein shake all in one!  And the best part is, it tastes amazing!  It lowers your cholesterol by an average of 30%, reduces cardiovascular risk factors by an average of 24%!  Here are just a few of the ingredients: 

• Protein and Essential Amino Acids to help build long, lean muscles and reduce food cravings
• Help build and repair muscles
• Reduce hunger and food cravings
• Help keep blood sugar steady
• Support brain function to help promote alert thinking and reduce anxiety
• Promote healthy skin, hair, and nails
• Prebiotics and Digestive Enzymes, which aid in improving digestion, regularity, and nutrient absorption
• Aid digestion
• Help boost the immune system
• Increase absorption of nutrients
• Help keep you "regular"
• Antioxidants and Phytonutrients to help counteract free radical damage that can lead to degenerative diseases
• Get rid of harmful free radicals
• Help decrease inflammation
• Help boost your immune system
• Potentially decrease the risk of degenerative diseases
• May even increase longevity
• Vitamins and Minerals your body needs to function for
  optimal health
• Get a wide range of essential nutrients
• Get your necessary vitamins every day
• Make up for dietary deficiencies

Shakeology is more than worth the price.  All of us have daily spending habits that may not be so healthy (i.e. fast food, coffee).  Trade the bad for the good and you will never regret it!!  Check it out! www.myshakeology.com/CoachTorri. 

P90X Review from a Woman's perspective

P90X is the number 1 infomercial in the country, and for good reason-it works!  If you bring it 100% in the gym and the kitchen, you will have amazing results!  I have become addicted to P90X because it teaches you the fundamentals of a healthy workout regimen, which is cardio and weight training.  Cardio alone can lead to injuries, as I took up running for several months, and ended up with a stress fracture in the 3rd metatarsal of my left foot.  Weight training alone can also lead to injury, especially muscle tears and ligament issues.  It's great that P90X incorporates both!  I learned everything I know about working out from P90X.

Bring it by order of Tony Horton!

P90X consists of 12 different DVD's, working out 6 days a week and one rest or stretch day.  There are 3 phases, which are broken down into 4 week segments, with the 4th week of the month always being the recovery week.  Don't think the recovery week is easy though, or you will be sadly mistaken!  Every month, you switch to different weight training workouts, thus the science behind muscle confusion.  I was sore the entire 90 days!
P90X also comes with a nutrition guide, which teaches the fundamentals of clean eating; the other half of the equation.  I would recommend following this plan no matter the extra cost.  You will also be surprised that you don't spend much more at the grocery store because you will no longer be eating out and will be buying fresh food instead of processed food.  If you aren't eating clean, your workouts will be in vain.  My husband and I followed the nutrition guide, and now I know that what I cook is good for my body.  It is amazing how great you feel after a few weeks on this diet.  Fast food literally makes me sick to my stomach now!
Tony Horton is the best trainer anyone could ask for.  He's a great combination of borderline corny and stern.  He jokes around a lot and encourages you to give your best to ensure the best results!  There's a part in plyo that always resonates with me.  One of the men in the video has a prosthetic leg and he is doing plyo, the hardest workout in P90X!  Tony says "I don't want to hear any complaining from ANY of you!"  That got me through plyo every week!
I have now been working out regularly for 15 months and have seen amazing results!  It takes a lot of dedication, motivation and perseverance, but you CAN do it!  If you commit to complete the 90 days, Tony and his team will help you do that.  It's hard, but since when do we get what we want?  We get what we work for!  Life is about hard work, and not instant gratification, which we all have become accustomed to in this world.  I will also help you reach your goals, please email me at letsgetasixpack@gmail.com for help and advice.  We can make this world a better, healthier and happier place, one person at a time!  Let me know what your goals are, and together we will do this.  I want everyone else to be as happy and content as I am now, and it all started with P90X.  BRING IT!!

 

Why do you need a coach?

Having a coach is a necessity if you want to succeed! Every competitive sport has a coach of some sort, and for good reason!  You need someone on the sidelines cheering you on and providing valuable advice and insight, which will catapult you to the next level and give you so much more motivation and accountability.  I initially had a non-existent coach, and I know I would have been much more motivated if I had a great coach there to help me out and answer any questions I may have.  If you currently have a non-existent coach, you can change at anytime and will be greatly increasing your chances of success! 
Surround yourself with people that you want to model your life after!  If you surround yourself with negative people, you will notice that you will slowly turn into those people.  
I want to help you succeed in every avenue in life.  Please email me at letsgetasixpack.blogspot.com or through www.teambeachbody.com/CoachTorri.  You DESERVE the best and I WILL provide that. 
BRING IT!!

Working out is SO much more than looking good!!!

In my journey, I have been amazed at all the benefits of working out and having a clean diet.  I started P90X just wanting to improve my body and self image.  I could go on forever of all the changes that have occurred within my mind, body and spirit, not to mention drastically reducing the risks of horrible, life changing diseases!  I'm going to go over some of the changes and benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle that occur, so if you're thinking of starting down a path towards a healthier you, now you have even more reasons not to delay!  I'll break it down into 2 major categories:  Mind and Body



Mind
Increased Self-esteem
Increased Mental Focus
Reduced Depression-this plagues so many people!
Decreased Stress Levels



Body
Decreased risk of heart attack, osteoporosis, and breast cancer-by up to 60%!!
Increased Strength and Stamina
Improved Digestion
Muscular Definition-one of the sexiest things on a woman and man!!
Improves appetite for healthy foods
Better sex life!  Who doesn't want that??
Enhances immune system
Strengthens the heart
Lowers resting heart rate
Makes the body use calories more efficiently
Burns extra calories
Better sleep! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Help prevent or lower cholesterol and blood pressure
Alleviates menstrual cramps

I could add to this list all day, but these are some of the big changes that will take place.  Once you get started, you will be like a runaway train!  Some other changes that have taken place in my life are: I'm now outgoing, active, motivated to help others, always want to learn new things and expand my mind, and the self confidence!  I now KNOW that I can do anything I put my mind to. 

Please contact me to start or continue this change in your life.  You WILL NOT regret it!!!  Visit my sites at www.teambeachbody.com/CoachTorri or www.myshakeology.com/CoachTorri.  Shakeology is an amazing meal replacement drink that helps you lose weight, reduces cravings, keeps you full, has over 70 healthy ingredients including whey isolate protein, amino acids, and tons of vitamins!  And for less than the price of a coffee or fast food meal a day, it's more than worth it!  What have you got to lose besides some weight?! 

P90X and Beachbody

Hi friends!!  I am starting this blog to assist you with becoming fit, happy, and the best "you" that you can be!  I am addicted to Beachbody products and have been doing P90X and various workouts for 15 months now, with amazing results!  If you have something on your body that you would like to transform, I can help!  Before I discovered P90X, I was a lazy, depressed, unhealthy chain smoker with no hope for my future! I quit smoking in October 2009, 5 days after my 29th birthday because I was determined not to waste the last year of my 20's because I had wasted the previous 9 years.  I started working out in January 2010 but didn't have a CLUE how to workout the correct way!  Then, I saw the P90X informercial for the millionth time, but this time something clicked.  My husband talked me into purchasing it so we could do it together and we started on 2/1/10!  I completed the 90 days with great results, because I followed the nutrition guide and held myself accountable, not allowing myself to skip any days!  After that, I kind of fell off the wagon and was on and off with my workouts from May-October.  I was so upset by October that I had lost almost all my results, so I started running on my cardio days and lost 10 lbs in 2 months!  Well, due to loving running so much, I then got a stress fracture in the 3rd metatarsal of my left foot. 

I have been recovering from that fracture for 4 months now but have still been pressing play with P90X Shoulder/Arms and ab ripper 5 days a week and have lost 4 more lbs! 

I am now getting back to fast walking and will be purchasing Insanity, Asylum, or Turbofire to add to my P90X cardio days soon.  I love assisting people in their goals and would love to help you!  Please email me at letsgetasixpack@gmail.com.  This blog is just starting, but will soon have a wealth of information, including diet and workout advice!  Have a great day friends!