Ready for a life change???

Are you ready to change your life, body, self esteem and SO much more? Beachbody has all new Challenge packs and I'm starting a small group of 5 in March that will be dedicated to pressing play for 90 days and transforming their lives! Great prices too! These challenge packs include one month of Shakeology (on monthly auto ship), a month of the club membership AND a program of your choice! Even if you're currently doing a program and are interested in the club membership and Shakeology for the challenge, we can work something out : )
Want in?  Email me at letsgetasixpack@gmail.com!

Why Exercise is Key for Cancer Patients

This article has been written by Liz Davies, a guest writer on my blog!

Daily activity is an important piece of a healthy existence for anyone, and it is just as essential for cancer survivors as it is for people who have never seen the disease. Cancer does not discriminate against anyone and neither do the benefits from exercise. Daily activity is powerfully linked with a decreased probability for reoccurrence of cancer paired with an increased life expectancy.

These are not the only benefits from exercise. Physical activity also decreases the uncomfortable symptoms of cancer treatments such as depression, nausea and fatigue. In general, physical activity enhances the immune system which is critical for patients who are fighting the disease and others who are trying to evade infection or anything else that could be health compromising.

Being overweight and leading an inactive lifestyle are connected to a variety of different diseases, including many cancers. It is imperative to lose the extra pounds or stop it from ever becoming an issue. This is overwhelmingly right for hormone-dependent cancers since daily activity provides regulation of the endocrine system. The stress hormone, cortisol, causes weight gain and be conquered by an average amount of physical activity.

Other ways that daily activity will provide benefits after cancer:

-          Allows deep and restful sleep throughout the night

-          Cures imbalances in musculature

-          Detoxifies the body (this is especially key after toxic chemotherapy)

-          Increases amount of oxygen throughout the body

-          Promotes relaxation

-          Overall, improves life quality

Depending on the type of cancer there are special considerations regarding recommendations and limitations when it comes to a recommended routine. A patient going through breast cancer treatment is going to have far different suggestions than someone receiving mesothelioma treatment.  It is very important for cancer patients to talk to doctors and certified cancer exercise trainers before beginning an exercise regimen.

Of course it is ideal for cancer patients to find exercises that are the most enjoyable for them. This way an exercise routine will be more strictly followed.  Yoga, pilates and other forms of stretching often invoke peace and harmony while offering the benefits of increased flexibility and range of motion. Other exercises like swimming and walking are often found extremely enjoyable and can be non-strenuous if need be.  No matter what type of exercise it is, the important part is that physical activity is being done to improve one’s life.

Liz Davies is a recent college graduate and aspiring writer especially interested in health and wellness. She wants to make a difference in people’s lives because she sees how cancer has devastated so many people in this world. Liz also likes running, playing lacrosse, reading and playing with her dog, April.

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!