Thoughts

Its June 22, 2011 and its been a very busy month. We've gone from working crazy hours, fitting in exercise, participating in a 5k, having a death in the family, family coming into town to visit and attend a health expo to a fantastic trip to LA for Beachbody's Summit. I haven't gotten back to my normal routine but the question is - do I really want to do the 'normal routine' anymore?

I think that for some time now I've been restless and sensing the need to change. Change my thoughts, my ideas, my wishes, my dreams - time to start the BIG picture dreaming and changing into the person I was brought her on earth to be.

At the beginning of the year, I wrote out my goals and some things I really wanted to do. When I signed up to be a Beachbody coach on April 23, 2010, I wasn't sure where it was going to go. Then I attended the Summer of Success tour on September 26, 2010 and met face to face the man behind it all - Carl Daikler, CEO of Team Beachbody. He let all the coaches in attendance take a photo with him. He was very personable and it touched me. What company can you go and have your picture taken with the CEO? A little over a month later I was at another event - the Game Plan training and invited a few friends to come along to check out the opportunity. At this event, they went over the Game Plan which is at the core of being a coach. One of the steps is to be here (in the company) a year from now. That is the goal for all of the coaches - some make it, some don't - it's all in how committed they are to the process.

I made my commitment to be here a year from now - and I have been but I'm not at the place I know I am meant to be at - I'm not a multiple star diamond coach. And that is going to be one of my goals. My goal on this year's list was to attend Summit. When the chance dropped in my lap, I took it. It may have caused some personal issues but it is a risk worth taking - what is life without risk? I believe that by attending Summit this year, my business is on the edge of the cliff - ready to explode.

Carl challenged us to help End the Trend of obesity in America. The numbers are staggering - obese people spend an extra $7500 a year on medical costs versus a normal person. Where are they coming up with the money? If every coach (and there's 56,000+ of us in the US right now) were to bring in 2 coaches a month and helped them bring in 2 coaches a month - we could end the trend of obesity and help others lead healthy lives in less than 18 months. If this is something you think you might be interested in, let me know because I'm here to help you become healthy and fit!

On my way home from LA as I waited for my plane, I wandered aimlessly through the airport trying to find something health to eat. I stopped by a bookstore and was about to walk out when a book caught my eye. It's called The 1% Solution For Work and Life: How to Make Your Next 30 Days the Best Ever. I stopped, looked at it, pondered, walked away and yet it drew me back. It's only a 150 pages and looks like a quick read. Although it was in a bookstore and the airport and was probably more money than I should've spent, after reading 2/3's of it on the plane ride home and finishing it tonight while sitting in the basement during a thunderstorm with tornado sirens going off all around me, I discovered some great information that I want to apply in my next 30 days...June still has 8 days left but I'm starting to change my exercise habits by 1%. My goal is to work out every day for at least 30 minutes a day.

On July 13 I will be starting my P90X journey. It is part of 90 Day challenge with some other coaches in the area at a fit club. We'll be doing it through October 12. I'm scared because I've heard how crazy it is but I also know that it is a challenge that I will face head on and as Tony Horton says, Bring It!

Since I've rambled on long enough, this is my farewell for the evening...let me know what you think.

30 Days of Faves - June 5 - P90X

Have you laid in bed at night flipping through channels and stopped when you hear, 'Get Ripped in only 90 Days....' How long did you watch it? Did it peak your interest? Did you want to buy it?

P90X is one of the most popular Beachbody workout programs. People have lost anywhere from a few pounds to over a hundred pounds all while confusing their muscles and getting lean, hard bodies. It may be an extreme workout but it does work.

The 90 day series includes 12 DVD's that take you through a 3 month plan with various exercises. If you follow the plan by doing the daily workout, you'll see changes in your body like you won't believe. Its recommended to take your before and after pictures as well as your 30 day and 60 day pictures and compare them to see the changes that are happening to your body.

To find out more information or to order,
go to http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/P90X?referringRepId42346

Did you know that just recently we released P90X in Espanol?
To order, go to http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/P90XBaseSP?referringRepId=42346

30 Days of Faves - June 4 - Lia Sophia Customer Save Plan

I love that the company offers a fantastic plan for Customers when they purchase our jewelry. Most months customers can purchase any two pieces of jewelry whether it is an extender for $14, a simple pair of earrings or necklace for $16 or some more expensive pieces and then their 3rd piece of jewelry - always the most expensive piece - is 50% off! That is a great deal.

Think about it. If there was a $100 necklace, would you buy it? What if you could buy a pair of earrings, a bracelet, and that same $100 necklace and you now get it for $100, would you buy it? Why not take advantage of the Customer Save Plan today?

If you wish to shop today, visit http://www.liasophia.com/naomibarr. Enter Naomi Barr in the hostess field and it will go towards my Alzheimer's Online show this month. Orders need to be placed by June 23rd. Happy Shopping!

30 Days of Faves - June 3 - Beachbody Memberships

Imagine this....It's December 31st, you are sitting down to make your New Year's resolutions and you make the decision to lose weight once again. What do you do, go to the gym the next morning and sign up for a really expensive membership? How many times do you go? Was it worth your money?

What if I could give a less expensive item with some great benefits? Team Beachbody offers two different memberships, each with their own perks.

FREE Membership:

• Its free to join!
• You get a coach just for you! They provide support and guidance throughout your workout program and any other questions you might have.
• Access to the Work Out With You (WOWY) SuperGym - enter the daily sweepstakes for cash or prizes by logging your workout.
• Message boards and chat rooms to meet other people who love to workout and to make new friends.

Club Membership:

• All the benefits of the free membership but your WOWY workouts are logged in without having to fill out a daily sweepstakes form.
•  A 10% discount on all purchases.
• Personalized meal plans to match your fitness goals.
• VIP access to your favorite trainers and Beachbody^® experts, including live chats, exclusive videos,  nutrition tips, and delicious recipes

But wait you say - how much does this cost?! For just $2.99 a week, you get everything in the Club Membership. It's cheaper than your cup of coffee at Starbucks. Every 3 months, you'll be charged $38.87 but if you win one of the daily cash prizes, you could win $300 or even $1,000!

So what are you waiting for? Sign up for your Free Membership or take the plunge and get your Club Membership at http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/LifetimeRacer

30 Days of Faves - June 2 - Lia Sophia Discontinued List

There are two times of the year that I really love Lia Sophia and that is when the Discontinued List comes out followed by the New Catalog.
The Discontinued List just came out and I'm going to list some of my favorite pieces that are being discontinued. Please feel free to shop on my website or contact me for a show in order to get these pieces while they last.

Cheers, by Debbie - a cute martini shaped charm on a 16-19" chain - only $32.
Party Girl Bracelet - If you love charms, this is the bracelet to checkout.With 7 different charms, this is a must have piece for only $50.
The Harvest Moon Necklace has been a staple for years and is now going away. Order it today for $40.
For your special young one, consider the Emily Necklace ($30) and Earrings ($32) - a cute looking flower design.
Do you like having that Bling that sparkles? Need a ring that could pass for your wedding ring but you don't mind losing it on vacation? Consider the Sparkler for $78.

If you wish to order, please type in Naomi Barr as hostess and it will go towards my Alzheimer Fundraiser through June 23rd.

30 Days of Faves - June 1 - Shakeology

Shakeology - what is it? What does it taste like? Is it one of those chalky protein shakes? As these are all valid questions, the answer may surprise you. Shakeology - watch this video to find out some of the superfoods that are in it - http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/LifetimeRacer?bctid=637719395001

There are two flavors - Chocolate and Greenberry. Chocoholics say that when made right blended in a blender or Magic Bullet, the chocolate is like a frosty - only healthier.

Are you interested in finding out more about what goes into a drink that has nutrients, pre and probiotics, and superfoods valued at over $40 in one serving for only $3-4 a serving? Contact me today with your request for a sample at http://www.coachingpays.com/LifetimeRacer Let's work to end the trend of obesity - one person at a time.

30 Days of Faves - coming in June

In the month of June, I will be part of a 30 Days of Faves Posting Challenge. Look out for my fun and exciting posts.....Stay tuned and look for my first post on June 1st.

Here's to all the fallen heroes

On Memorial Day, we sit back and remember those who have fallen for our freedom. We honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice - their lives. This includes all members of the military as well as fire, police, and the forgotten soldiers - the animals. May we continue to be grateful to all who have served and are currently serving.

My 101 things to do in 1001 days

Here's my list - we'll see how I complete it.

This list of 101 goals was started Oct 10, 2010 and is scheduled to finish Jul 07, 2013.

Business

·         Become an Emerald Beachbody Coach Completed December 21, 2010

·         Become a Ruby Beachbody Coach

·         Become a Diamond Beachbody Coach

·         Get a team of 50 Beachbody coaches

·         Help others to become healthy

·         Become a Lia Sophia Unit Manager

Charitable

·         Help out at a Soup Kitchen during the holidays

·         Donate $5 to charity for each task I don’t complete

·         Join Postcrossing.com and send 10 postcards

·         Leave Operation Beautiful notes for people once a month and post to their site.

·         Bake Christmas cookies and give them away to family and friends

Educational

·         Make a list of my 10 favorite restaurants to eat at. Eat at each and photograph my dinner.

·         Eat 3 things I've never tried before

·         Take an ethnic cooking class

·         Pass the classes I registered for

·         Take a photography class

·         Pick 3 things to start and finish on Instructables.com

·         Go to a wine tasting

·         Read 26 books I've never read starting with each letter of the alphabet

·         Expand my vocabulary by 100 words

·         Make a list of 100 books I would like to read

Financial

·         Pay off my student loan

·         Pay off my credit cards

·         Pay off my mortgage

·         Be 100% debt free

·         Make homemade Christmas presents Made homemade scarves for friends - December 2010

·         Sell all of the excess Tupperware I accrued when I was a consultant

·         Get an article published in a magazine

·         Turn my blog into income

·          Buy something from Etsy

·         Create at least one item and sell it online (Etsy, ebay)

·          Have a garage sale and get rid of the things I haven't used in over a year

Fun

·         Sports Related

§  Go to a Chicago Cubs game

§  Go line dancing at Cadillac Ranch

·         Crafts and other creations

§  Sew a quilt

§  Make a doll

§  Learn to knit

§  Knit a scarf and give it away

§  Enter projects in multiple county fairs

§  Buy a cheap piece of furniture and refinish it

§  Get my back tattoo

·         Movies

§  See 10 classic movies I've never seen

§  Watch 26 movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the Alphabet

§  Watch every Cary Grant movie that is available on DVD

§  Watch every Jimmy Stewart movie that's on DVD

§  Watch all of AFI's top 100 movies (including the ones I've already seen)

·         Music

§  Start learning the guitar

§  Make a list of 100 songs that I love and make me happy to listen to

§  Go to a concert

·         Photography

§  Buy a really expensive camera

§  Submit my photos in a photo contest for prize money

§  Get Old Time photos taken with a bunch of friends with various props and clothing

§  Finish my Disney Scrapbooks from California and Florida

§  Complete a 365 day photo challenge

·         Writings

§  Make a custom recipe book

§  Write a children's book

§  Create a blog that I write on weekly

§  Take part in NaNoWriMo

Health & Fitness

·         Run a 5k

·         Walk a marathon

·         Run a half marathon

·         Lose 20lbs

·         Do the Nashville Rock 'N Roll Half Marathon

·         Workout 3 days a week for a month

·         Get a massage (like I keep saying I'm going to go get)

Personal Development

·         Answer the "50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind"

·         Write a list of 101 things I’ve already achieved in this lifetime

·         Identify 100 things that makes me happy

·         Write down my negative thoughts, rip up the paper and set it on fire

·         Write a will

·         Tie a note to a balloon and let it go

·         Make my Bucket List

·         Clean out the spare bedroom

·         Remodel the dining room

·         Repaint the rooms in the house

·         Find a personally inspirational quote and work it into a piece of art or home decor

·         Be positive for 24 hours

·         Celebrate my 35th Birthday in a fun and memorable way

·         Have a 'Me Day' once a month

·         Finish a 1000+ piece jigsaw puzzle

Relationships

·         Take a romantic weekend away with my sweetie - just the two of us

·         Get married

·         Have a child

·         Have a weekend away with my husband

·         Have a girl's night out with my neighborhood ladies

Travel

·         Get a new passport

·         Go for a picnic

·         Watch a sunrise

·         Watch a sunset

·         Take a European vacation

·         Take an Alaskan cruise

·         Visit all of the Olympic sites in North America

·         Do a wine tour of Michigan

·         See the leaves in New England during the fall

·         Find a bed and breakfast in each of the continental US states and stay there

·         Have a fun weekend in Vegas

·         Take a trip to Vegas

·         Plan and take a girl's weekend road trip

·         Take a trip to obscure locations to take specific photos (i.e., Hell, Michigan; Paris, TN; etc.)

·         Visit Disneyland Paris

·          See a Broadway show

It's a New Year - time to focus on 2011's Goals and Priorities

For 2011 I have many hopes and dreams - goals and things I want to accomplish. Here are just a few of them to hopefully inspire those who follow this blog and maybe it will encourage you to make your own list.


Business Goals:
Beachbody 
- Maintain Emerald status or higher and achieve 1 Star Diamond by 12/31/11
- Have 50 personally sponsored coaches
- Share with 3 new people each day
Lia Sophia
- Hold 4-6 shows each month
- Share with 2 new people each day
- Promote out to Unit Manager by 12/31/11
Rovia
- Book 10 trips for friends and family
- Take a Dream trip
- Share with 2 people each day

Personal
- Read 24 Business/Self-improvement books (will be included on my book list from 101 things to do in 1001 days)
- Workout 5x a week
- Lose 40 pounds
- Work on my personal writings (poetry and children's book)
- Pay off all student loans by 7/21/11
- Pay off car and credit cards
- Work on my 101 things to do in 1001 days list

Other
- Create Smart Cookies group and help other women get their financial life organized
- Help others become healthy and fit both physically and financially

Let me know what your 2011 goals are and maybe we can help each other.