Arnel, What Is Your Real Job?

HA HA, I get this a lot. For me, I think it's natural for people to be curious about what people do, and I actually find it interesting that anyone would like to know what I do for a living, how nice lol =)

Let me start by telling you that my life is not as EXCITING as people think. I work very hard at what I do, and it is not easy, and by no means.....GLAMOROUS!  Just like everyone else, I undergo many struggles and challenges.

I WORK FOR MYSELF

But it wasn't always like that. Before becoming and online fitness coach (affiliated with the company Beachbody), I worked 3 jobs and put in about 100 hours per week. I rarely had time for myself or my family, it just SUCKED. But, I was grateful that I had a job. I was grateful that I could put food on my daughter's table. I was just grateful that I COULD BREATHE.

SO YOU'RE AN ENTREPRENEUR?

Yes, you can say that. I was never excited about the idea of being told what to do, or being controlled. I disliked the fact that someone could tell me when I could travel, and how long I could travel. It took me many, many years to become independent from a BOSS, but it finally happened in 2013 when my online coaching business allowed me to become full time, it was truly a blessing.

SO YOU'RE A BEACHBODY COACH?

Yes, and very proud of it. Why you ask? Well, to keep it to the point, it saved me from alcoholism, and helped me on a new path of healthy and positive living. It also helped me find my passion in obstacle course racing and later filmmaking. I could go on and on, but I just don't want to sound like a salesperson. The bottom line: becoming a Beachbody Coach/Entrepreneur was the BEST thing that ever happened to me in my career life. One of the best quotes that I continue to remember stems from the Beachbody CEO himself "Carl Daikeler", he said that "Beachbody should not be your life, it should give you a life", and I truly live by that daily.

THE CHALLENGE

Other than the most common challenges with growing an online business and coaching people to reach their goals, there is the challenge of fighting NEGATIVITY from people who do not understand what I do, and the industry that I represent.  All I can say is that it all comes down to RESPECTING PEOPLE FOR WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY DO.

I do not ever frown on what other people do for a living. I do not ever lead people to believe that I am better than they are. Just like people have jobs, I have one too, and that is to do WHATEVER IT TAKES to provide for my family, nothing else.

IN CLOSING

Life is all about being happy, healthy, and leaving a legacy. What I do may not be for everyone, and that's ok, it shouldn't be. If having a job and working for someone makes you happy, then by all means, continue doing that. But if you don't like what others do, then I encourage you to ask yourself this question: "is it really doing you any harm by what people choose to do with their own lives?"

BE HAPPY, MY LAST AND FINAL WORDS

Be more happy and content with your life, and always respect what others do even it you do not want it for yourself. Everyone has their own reasons for what they do with their own lives, and we should be nothing but happy for them.

I am a Beachbody Coach, I am a Life Coach, I am an Entrepreneur, I am a filmmaker, I am an athlete, but most of all....I am a family man, and THAT IS MY REAL JOB =)

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My Smoky Mountain Family Getaway Vacation before the WILDFIRES!!!

Smoky Mountain Getaway - Cades Cove

My family and I just recently got back from Gatlinburg, TN. We were there from November 21 - 25th, 2016, and just missed the wildfires that devastated the city of Gatlinburg and parts of Pigeon Forge. It was pretty sad to know that the places that we visited on the video were damaged, and some completely destroyed. I pray for Gatlinburg...

How to help Gatlinburg 

My family and I were happy that we were able to experience this beautiful place before it was destroyed. If you would like to see how beautiful the Smoky Mountains are and parts of Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge is, take a gander at our family video, and let's pray for a quick recovery.

Banawa Family Smoky Mountain Getaway - Gatlinburg, TN

Starting my morning off right with Shakeology - Hiking all day!

Alpine Ski Mountain Coaster - Full Video (Ober Gatlinburg)

How I Workout When I Travel

Day 5, Week Seven - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Resistance 3

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Getting my little workout in before I film the Mud Titan 6 race the next day! (I did this workout on 8-26-16) I ended up being really lazy and not wanting to go down to the hotel gym, so I did my workout in my room. It was pretty tight, but still doable =)

Today's workout was Resistance 3, which is the only resistance workout that requires no pull-ups. I think the most challenging move on this workout is the MOUNTAIN SQUATS, they get me every single time, and there are a ton of reps! It's definitely a great full body move which targets your core, legs, arms and shoulders. It's the ones you hate that will make you stronger!

Here's my 22 Minute Hard Corps accountability workout video!

Day 5, Week Seven - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Resistance 3

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After my workout, I attended an exclusive Diamond Beachbody Coach Team Dinner in Trinity, FL. It was an amazing event, and I ate pretty good. I did cheat a little and I know it isn't an excuse, but I'll have you know that I burnt the crap out of those calories at the Mud Titan 6 Race the next morning, I'll post the race video that I created in the next post =)

Here are some photos from the Diamond Coach Dinner event which was hosted at my friend and Million Dollar Coach Earner Seay's house.

Lindsay and I

Steven and I

The Toast

Me and Kati

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Choosing a Beachbody Coach for Success

With the members of my 813 Fit Club in Tampa, FL

Some of you reading this post may not know that you can actually choose your Beachbody Coach. Here's the thing, depending on if you have purchased a Beachbody Fitness Program from an infomercial, random Google link, or the official Beachbody or Team Beachbody website, you were probably assigned a coach and you didn't even know it.

BUT the cool thing is that you can request a coach change if you feel that you do not connect with your current coach. Now I do NOT condone this, and it's always best to message your coach before you make a decision to make a coach change, but in all reality, it's YOUR CHOICE.

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What if I don't have a Coach, how do I choose the BEST Coach for me? That's what this blog post is all about my friendsters! =)

I'm going to categorize this topic into two parts: Choosing a Beachbody Coach for health and fitness, and the second, choosing a Beachbody Coach for business. I'll break each part into 3 things to look for. Whether you need a coach for health/fitness or business goals, in my opinion, it's ideal to connect with the right Coach based on relatability. As a Beachbody Coach trying to build a business, it really isn't all that important, but it can have some great advantages.

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Choosing a Beachbody Coach for Health and Fitness Goals:

1.  Product of the Product - I would honestly look to see if the Coach that you are interested in has either completed the fitness program that you are interested in, or is currently doing the program. Also, is the coach actually using the products, or are they just posting sales and promotions?

2.  Relatability - Do you relate with his/her personality. Are you inspired by their story and/or transformation. Would you hang out with this Coach outside of working out? Do you feel comfortable talking and sharing your goals with this coach?

3.  Consistency - This is pretty similar to the 1st part, but are they consistent with their motivational and inspirational gestures. I would think twice if you see a Facebook post on working out, then a couple hours later, you see another post from a bar. Being human is ok, but in order to ensure that this person is focused on your goals, I would also make sure that they are confident with their own goals as well.

Choosing a Coach to help you with your health and fitness is just as important as HOW BAD you want to achieve your goals, so I encourage you to choose wisely =)

Working out at Wiesbaden Army Gym in Germany

Choosing a Beachbody Coach for Business:

1.  Product of the Product - Just like above, choosing a Coach who is using Beachbody Fitness and Nutrition is pretty darn important. It's like going to a restaurant and asking the owner of the business, "what do you recommend" and them saying I don't know, I haven't tried it.  Having a Coach who is proof that the product works will give you a better understanding of what it really takes to be successful in the business.

2.  Relatability - For me, relating to someone is the key to success. If you feel intimidated, uncomfortable, or anything along those lines, this will unfortunately deter you from having the success that you truly deserve, but then again, as a Beachbody Coach, you are totally independent so even if for some reason you dislike your Coach, you can still succeed with the systems that the company Beachbody has in place. But having a Coach that you can relate to is definitely an added bonus!

3.  Lifestyle - This is definitely not as important as the first two, because the coach that you relate to, who is also a "product of the product" may also be trying to succeed as a Beachbody Coach and still "learning the ropes". But let's say that the Coach that you are interested in is pretty successful, or seems to run a thriving coaching business, ask yourself these questions: "Is he/she living the life that I would like to live? Does he/she live a life of integrity?

Here's an example of LIFESTYLE. There are some Beachbody Coaches out there who seem like they place "materialism" up there with oxygen. They drive nice cars, wear fancy clothes and jewelry, and they may seem that appearance is everything. Now there is nothing wrong with that, because they can do anything they want because they worked hard for that, and it's their life. If you see yourself living that life, then by all means, gravitate towards a coach who lives that life because they can show you exactly how they did it.

And then there are other Coaches who are very successful, but do not get into the material things. They choose to focus on humanitarian and charitable projects. They live minimalist lifestyles, and sometimes give away a lot of their hard-earned income to the less fortunate. They may look like they are average Coaches, but trust me, they are anything but average, it's just that their priorities are a little different.

Oh, and there can also be an IN-BETWEEN. There are plenty of coaches who live simple lives, but also dive into the luxuries of life when they see fit. Now that's the life =).

Beachbody Group Workout at the Super Saturday event in Puerto Rico

So, I hope this helps you choose the BEST Beachbody Coach for you and your goals. Beachbody is a lifestyle in itself. The culture does not discriminate, it is open to anyone who is ready for a physical, mental, and financial change. It's done amazing things for me, and I promise it can do for you too, if you want it! =).

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TOP 5 Ways To Succeed as a Beachbody Coach

My TOP 5 Ways to Succeed as a Beachbody Coach

(Photo taken in Lucerne, Switzerland)

You wanna know the SECRET SAUCE eh? You want to find out how some Coaches make millions, travel the world, have freedom with their families, or just DO WHAT THEY WANT, when they want.

I wanted to keep it simple for you. It doesn't matter if you currently are a coach, or if you are about to DIVE IN and begin your journey as an Entrepreneur, the TOP 5 points below will help you understand that it takes GRIT to not just be AWESOME, but if you use this in all aspects in your life, you will be SUCCESSFUL.

TOP 5 WAYS TO SUCCEED AS A BEACHBODY COACH:

1.  BELIEF

Let's start with belief. Like anything in life, if you don't believe that you have what it takes, then quite honestly, you won't succeed. Trust yourself, believe that you can, be a product of the product, and learn as much as you can, and it will happen organically.

2.  COACHABLE (teachable)

Are you a "know it all"? Do you have "status"? Are you open or close-minded? I hate to break it to ya, but if you are not open to learning, you will be up for a rude-awakening! With Beachbody Coaching, it's like buying into an already successful franchise. There are success systems in place to help you, and all you have to do is follow it and be persistent. Learn how to use these systems and incorporate your own personality and branding into it, and BIG THINGS will happen.

3.  PATIENCE

Great things happen to people who wait! If you think that you will be an OVERNIGHT SUCCESS in this business, or any business for that matter, then you will be very upset. "LEGAL" businesses take time =) It takes an average of 2-5 years for any business to get a return on investment and begin seeing profits.

- It took time for you to learn how to walk.
- It took time for you to earn your college degree.
- It took time for you to achieve your fitness goals.
- It took time for you to build a relationship with your spouse.

AND so it will TAKE TIME to build a business. The key is to have fun with what you are doing, help tons of people along the way, learn as much as you can, and TRUST ME, before you know it, you will be marking off the things on your bucket list!

4.  GIVING

Have you ever been in a conversation with someone, and all they talked about was "themselves"? Yeah, me too! =) One of the most basic things to learn about success as a Beachbody Coach is to listen to people, focus on their goals (not yours), be more willing to help them regardless if they buy from you or not. It's simple, "people don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care".

5.  GOALS

The bigger your dreams, the more driven you will be to succeed. Did you know that people who wrote down their goals were 42% more likely to achieve them then the ones who didn't. And if you tell a friend, that percentage increases to more than 78%. Have BIG DREAMS, set goals (and create a game plan), write them down, and share it for accountability.

I'll see you on the beaches of the world!

Time Freedom with my daughter, loving every minute of it!

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Working at Coffee Shops Around the World

Coffee Square in Malmo, Sweden

I wanted to write this post because I've worked at many coffee shops around the world. For me, there are advantages and disadvantages with this, and I just wanted to nail down some of those things and maybe get some opinions from some of you.

As an Online Beachbody Coach and Digital Nomad Traveler, one of the most amazing benefits is that having your own online business allows you to work from home, and I absolutely love that, but at the same time, just being around a social landscape helps me connect better with my productivity. Let me explain:

I GET BORED AT HOME SOMETIMES! Anyone relate?

So what do I do? I head over to a nearby coffee shop and do some work. Now if I am traveling for an extended period of time, I tend to work at coffee shops more than usual. I do this because these hubs sometimes have a stronger internet signal than some of the places where I sleep.

So let's go over some advantages and disadvantages:

The BIG "A" - Advantages:
- Better signal (sometimes, especially when traveling in remote places)
- People interaction and watching (it's not Walmart, but it's a human thing)
- Good coffee (sometimes)
- Great for social and business one on one meetings
- I tend to be more PRODUCTIVE. What I mean is that if I am at home, and I get lazy, I will plop myself on the couch and take a nap. I can't do that at a coffee shop =)

The BIG "D" - Disadvantages:
- No Privacy
- Not ideal for conference calls (unless you want to be a butt-hole and be that rude guy)
- You have to spend money, while if you are at home, you eat for free (unless you bring your Shakeology with you of course)
- You have to drive or walk to get there (while at home, you can walk over to your desk in a few seconds, all while you are still in your PJ's)

I've been to some pretty cool places around the world, and I think that's part of the whole experience as an Online Entrepreneur, to see new places and be able to work and meet other people along the way. I haven't met too many people around the world at coffee shops, but when I do meet other entrepreneurs, we tend to gravitate and meet each other to do some work, it's a pretty cool culture.

Caldera Cafe - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Another great option that offers a bit more of the professional business experience is finding "work spaces", this is where you can rent office or common space daily, monthly, or longer depending on your project or goal. The vibe is not as chill as a coffee shop (more quiet though), but the work spaces tend to offer more services such as printing and video conference rooms.

Do you enjoy working at coffee shops or at home? Please share some of your advantages and disadvantages in the comment section. Hope to meet you soon!

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5 Reasons Why Obstacle Racing Athletes Should Consider Beachbody Coaching

1.  Living the Lifestyle - Most obstacle racing athletes that I've met have told me that they would love to race every weekend if they could. Athletes are everyday people like you and I who have families, full time jobs and for the most part, live healthy and active lifestyles. By taking the advantage of becoming a Beachbody Coach, these athletes can continue living their current lifestyles and create an extra stream of cash flow part-time. I have known many athletes who have started coaching on the side and have built full time online fitness empires. Imagine racing anytime you want, and getting your races and travel paid for with no sponsorships needed.

2.  Extra Income for Races - Obstacle course races can be an expensive hobby. With registrations starting from $30 up to $200+ per race, this can take a toll on anyone, and this doesn't include travel. By choosing a Beachbody Coaching option that suits your existing lifestyle, athletes can earn income by helping others train for a race with online fitness challenges. Let's say you help 5 people begin an Online P90X challenge, the athlete can earn upwards to $350, now I don't know about you, but that is a few races taken care of right there just for helping others become more active.

3.  Travel Expenses - Most athletes who fall into the OCR addiction tend to travel and participate in races outside of their local city. Transportation can range from airline tickets, buses, car rentals etc. If an athlete used their passion for helping people with the Beachbody Coaching model, they can earn a significant amount of spending cash to assist in travel expenses, and guess what? You may also be able to write off your travel as a business expense at the end of the year. Having a coaching business does have some tax benefits and can save you money, and who doesn't like to save?

4.  Inspiration to Others - Most obstacle racing athletes that I know are pretty active with their workouts and nutrition, and by doing so, they tend to attract a lot of social media influence because people are inspired by others who live healthy lifestyles. With Beachbody Coaching, obstacle racing athletes can earn while doing something they love, being active.

5.  Thinking Beyond OCR - I believe that obstacle course racing is here to stay. It's one of the fastest growing extreme sports today. But as much as we all love the sport, there are just some weekends where we need recovery or a vacation with the family. With the Beachbody Coaching Opportunity, and obstacle racing athlete can still earn income even if they are not racing or working out. When an athlete decides to build a full time Beachbody Coaching business, eventually the income derived from helping others can yield a 6/7 figure residual. So let's say that you happen to need a break from obstacle racing, or you just don't want to do it anymore, or maybe doctors orders says that you can't, your income from your consistent hard work building your Beachbody Business can help you pursue other hobbies, passions and activities or you can just travel the world.

Whatever you decide, the Beachbody Coaching Business is an option for you to use in helping you fund your passion and your future. If you would like to see what this business vehicle can do for you, then message me and I'll help you find the best coaching option for you. 

See you at the next race!

Beachbody Coaching has fulfilled my OCR PASSION, it's your turn!

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TOP 5 Reasons Why Beachbody Coaches Are Misunderstood

As I am writing this post, I just realized that I have been a Beachbody Coach for almost 5 years! I can vividly remember when my brother gave me a set of P90X workouts (late 2010), thinking that I would never do them, but fast forward to present day, I have accomplished so much (physically and mentally) and have changed so many lives in the process. I would have to say that my decision to become a Beachbody Coach has been the best investment that I've ever made, not just for me, but also for my family. But along my journey, there were, and will always be people who will doubt what I do...........

Just like any industry or opportunity where success and failure are abundant, there will be doubts, negativity, and a ton of misunderstood claims and concerns.

My goal with this post is to help people understand what Beachbody Coaching is all about. I am by no means in the "convincing business", but I would like to shed some light with some of you who don't quite understand what a Beachbody Coach stands for, and why thousands of people are drawn to this amazing opportunity.

So here goes.......

TOP 5 Reasons Why Beachbody Coaches Are Misunderstood:

1.  SELLING - Most people don't realize that everything that we are involved with has to do with selling. Your job, the restaurants that you eat at, the movies that you watch, the couch that you sit on, the 5K or race that you just ran, the charity you donated to, and the ring that you bought your spouse. Behind everything that you see, breathe, touch etc you were sold by it. Beachbody Coaching is no different, but the fact that it's a real opportunity that isn't afraid to "SAY IT", makes it a target to people who don't see it for what it really is. You work every day of your life for someone which is admirable, but if someone chooses to do this on their own, and create their own future, why knock them down? I strongly agree that if people are not happy for someone's success (or someone's journey to want to become better), it's only because they aren't happy with their own life. It's simple, I encourage you to be open and understand that Beachbody Coaching gives people an opportunity to be happy and healthy and share it with people. If that is not inspiring to you, then I don't know what is.

2.  SCAM - If Beachbody Coaching is a scam, then that means your government, your job, your church, the military, and everything that has some sort of "pyramid" structure is a scam. Network Marketing (MLM) is a billion-dollar industry, and it doesn't get that huge by being a scam. Yes, there are fly-by-night companies, and people have been burned (like your brother, friend, cat and dog), but this happens in every industry, so quit blaming the MLM industry. Last time I checked, most companies that you work for only has one CEO, and it ain't you. MLM is the only industry that can give anyone an opportunity to be their own CEO, and what's so negative about that? Again, I encourage you to stop knocking the people who are trying to make something out of their lives and the well-being of their families. If you think it's a scam, it's simple, just do your research like I did and the millions of successful people before me. Be happy for people just like you would like people to be happy for you, it's just that simple. RESPECT.

3.  RECRUITING - Let's face it, you will not like every Beachbody Coach that you run into. Just like any industry, there are newbies, rookies, and annoying sales people.....and then there will be the PROS, the ones who learned from their mistakes and didn't let anyone get in their way of success. We all have to start somewhere, so give that new Beachbody Coach a break, they are trying. When you get approached by a Beachbody Coach who you think is trying to sell or recruit you, I would actually be impressed by that because they either want to help you, or they think that you are sharp enough to become an Entrepreneur. Remember that time you went to a restaurant and you received the worst service ever, but maybe you decided to give them another try, and the second time around was the best experience. Beachbody Coaches are from all walks of life and just like you and I, they all display different personalities. If you base Beachbody Coaching on just one person (or a few newbie coaches), you are not giving the company or opportunity a fair chance. Most of you have a house, a car, and a cell phone because SOMEONE TALKED YOU INTO IT, and made you think that this is something that you needed, when in all reality, we could all live without all of them, we have before. You have a choice to fully understand if you and your family can benefit from Beachbody Coaching either physically or financially. Open your mind and learn more about it before you start making false and negative statements about it. You'll be surprised what can happen when you open your mind to something new.

4.  BELIEF - When I completed my first obstacle course race, I was hooked, and I have gone from competing at races to now helping the sport grow.....I am a believer of the sport. Most people who go into something and make it non-negotialble, they end up being a walking billboard for it. Most Beachbody Coaches have had LIFE-CHANGING experiences with their health and fitness. I've seen Beachbody Coaches lose over 100lbs, get off MEDS that they've been on for years, pay off their mortgages, start charity foundations, donate and earn millions of dollars! Why wouldn't these Coaches believe in what they do? If you had a life-changing experience, and people began to get INSPIRED by you, wouldn't that make you a believer? Most Coaches are still going through their journey, and they are simply sharing it with you. THAT IS IT. We come from a society that leads us to believe that we have to graduate from college, get a safe secure job, have a family, and live happily ever after. Times are changing, the job market is tough, and people are looking for a way out. LIFE is short, and Beachbody Coaches understand this, and they are trying to make things happen. You will not find a more positive and uplifting group of people that will back you 100%. When's the last time your BOSS said, "hey, I want you to have my job because you deserve it". It doesn't happen in the workplace. Everyone says that they want you to be successful, just not more successful than them. Beachbody Coaching is different, and if you really do your research, you will find that your success is based on the people that you truly help, now again, if that's not INSPIRING and motivating, I don't know what is!

5.  EXPERTS - So there is this thing called "STATUS", I know, because I used to have it. People think that just because you don't need a Harvard Degree or be super intelligent, that Beachbody Coaching is not a superior business opportunity. That's a crock! In fact, there was a study that was published in the best-selling book "The Millionaire Mind", and it said, "the average millionaire didn't become successful by their academics, they said that it was based on their social skills". I have seen doctors, lawyers, celebrity personal trainers, IT professionals, and VERY successful business owners become Full Time Beachbody Coaches. You do not have to be a fitness or nutrition expert, we have a research and development department for that. You don't need to pay rent for an office facility or a gym, you can work remotely from anywhere around the world with your laptop and smartphone. You don't need a half million dollars to pay a franchise fee, it's only $39.95 (get a challenge pack and that fee is waived) to start, and you have the opportunity to make a 6/7 figure residual income with virtually NO EMPLOYEES. Imagine having a life that you deserve without being an EXPERT? Once you decide to stop caring what others think, that's when big things eventually start to happen with your life. Stop trying to be an expert with things that don't matter, and start working on being an expert with things that do matter, like you and your family.


TOP 5 Things That Beachbody Coaching Has Helped Me With:

-  OWN BOSS: I choose when I go to work, where I work, and what I wear to work. I choose when I can spend time with my family, where and when I can travel, and whatever I want to do.

-  TRAVEL: I can live my passion and travel the world without worrying about what's in my wallet. I don't have to worry about going back home because of a job, I go home when I miss my family, or I just take my family with me.

-  FAMILY TIME: No one can tell me when I can spend vacations with my family, or when I can spend time with my daughter, I do this because I have the time freedom that I busted my ass for.

-  OCRTUBE.com:  I have the amazing opportunity to start a cause-related media project to help the sport of obstacle course racing grow, it's a great passion of mine! OCRTUBE.com is fully funded by my Beachbody Business, which takes care of my travel expenses, equipment etc. So the next time you watch my OCR videos (which has over a million views and raises awareness for charities), please remember that if it wasn't for my success with my Beachbody Coaching, these obstacle racing videos would not even exist. This is a huge reason why I am grateful as a Beachbody Coach.

I film obstacle races for FREE, all for the growth of the sport. 

-  LEADERSHIP: I never thought that I would ever have a chance to lead others to live better lives. This business changes people, and it did just that for me. I am dedicated to helping people enjoy their lives. I am committed to sharing how it has changed my life, physically and financially.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me here. Are you ready to learn more about Beachbody Coaching, and what it can do for you and your family, then please connect with me, I look forward to meeting you! =)


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When People Say "I Love My Job"

"I Love My Job", I used to say that too! =)

I wanted to write a blog post on this because trust me, there is nothing wrong with people absolutely loving their jobs, heck....I've had a ton of jobs that I loved, but here's the thing....a job is still a job (where someone controls your income other than YOU).

I'm sure that most of you would agree that the main reasons why people work is to do one or a few of the following:

- Pay Bills
- Take Vacations
- Support Your Family
- Buy Things
- Investments
- Start a Business
- Stay Active

Now I have to say, all of the above is great, so why not be happy with your job right? Here's the thing, as long as you have a job where you are working under a boss, you will never have total control of your income, which means, you will never have complete time and financial freedom. If that's what you want. If time or financial freedom is not important to you, then truthfully, it really isn't necessary to continue reading.

One of the best jobs that I ever had was working for the Hyatt Corporation. I worked for this amazing company for about 7+ years. The people were great, the benefits were on point, the free luxury hotel rooms around the world could not be beat, and it was a great learning experience. But again, my life was dictated by a boss. When I wanted to go on a trip, I had to request time off, or try to find someone to cover my shifts for me. If I used up all my vacation and sick days, I could not go on vacation. I missed a lot of things that I wanted to do, like spending time with my family on Christmas. I missed out on a lot of things that I wanted to do because I either couldn't afford it (limited income), or I had to "work". I had to bite my lip a ton of times because my bosses were not always open to change, my creativity was not as important as what was already set for the company, so I felt very limited, which didn't allow me to grow like I wanted to as person. The list goes on...

Some people will say, "well that's just life", you can't change it. Or, "you have to take the good with the bad, at least you have a job" etc. That's the thing, if you are okay with letting people lead you to living a mediocre life, then that's your prerogative =) It's your life! I wanted something different.

I wanted to live life to my fullest potential. I wanted to go on trips whenever I wanted to, for as long as I wanted to. I wanted to spend time with my daughter anytime without a boss telling me when I could or couldn't. I wanted more control over my life. In a nutshell, I wanted to build my dreams, not the dreams of my boss. I knew that if I could help my boss live his dreams, then I could do it for myself......so guess what? I DID!

My daughter is my world! 

So what do you want for your life? Becoming an entrepreneur was one of the toughest things that I've ever done, but it was the best decision that I ever made.

When you decide to become a entrepreneur, there are struggles. Here are the "Inevitables of Success":

1.  You will feel pain
2.  You will cry before you get it
3.  You will lose some friends
4.  Your family may discourage you
5.  People will hate you for no reason, other than the fact that you want a better life
6.  You will almost talk yourself out of it hundreds of times
7.  You will doubt yourself thousands of times
8.  You will think you're going crazy
9.  You will develop weird habits
10. You will lose some money
*BUT IT WILL ALL BE WORTH IT!

So the next time you say, "I love my JOB", ask yourself these questions:

- Do I love my job more than I love spending time with my family?
- Would I rather be working or traveling the world?
- Would I like to sit around the break room with co-workers, or watching my kids grow up?
- Do I enjoy making other people successful, and myself mediocre?
- Does my job limit me to do the things that I really enjoy out of life?

So instead of saying "I love my job", how does this sound...."I LOVE MY LIFE".

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Fueling Your Passion through Beachbody Coaching

Family - My Ultimate Passion

Carl Daikeler, the CEO of Beachbody once said "Beachbody shouldn't be your life, it should give you a life", and that is something that I live by every single day.

When I started coaching in late 2010, I would have never thought that this crazy little workout program called P90X would provide me with such an amazing and abundant life. My story is really no different than any other story you've seen uploaded on Youtube, or pinned on Pinterest, or whatever social media network that you use. But I can tell you this, I've always had deep passions ever since I can remember. I guess you can say that I was always a GOAL DIGGER.

My first P90X Transformation

I remember telling my mother growing up that I wanted to be a SUPER HERO, so that I could protect her from all the bad people in the world. I can recall telling my Dad that I was going to be a millionaire so that he didn't have to work as hard as he did. At an early age, taking care of my family was important to me. I remember talking to my brothers and sisters many years ago about chipping in to purchase a summer home to host our family reunions.

My passions in life are pretty simple, let me share them with you:

1. Family
2. Travel
3. Entrepreneurism
4. Health and Fitness
5. Faith

I can actually go on and on about what fuels me, but those are my TOP 5 PASSIONS in life. What are yours?

Adventure Travel - my extreme passion! 

I think that as we all get older, life just gets in the way of what we truly want out of life. We get so distracted by our jobs, boring activities, and stressful deadlines, that we forget about what matters most to us. This is exactly what happened to me. I was so busy trying to make a buck, that I totally forgot about my life. Do you relate?

Family Reunions is what always brings me back to my reality. I LOVE spending time with my family, it's what I enjoy the most, and this is when I encountered one of my defining moments. My brother gave me a set of P90X DVD's and I started a new chapter in my life. I began a health and fitness journey in late 2010, and I cannot begin to tell you how much of an impact it has done for me. Not only am I fitter than ever, but I am also financially free from a boss. What does that mean? Let me explain.

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It seems like it was only a few years ago, but I dreadfully worked 3 jobs, 100 hours a week, and on top of that, I still barely made enough to pay my bills. I had broken relationships, drank all the time, and was not happy. I knew that I had to change something with my life if I wanted to change some things in my life. Becoming a Beachbody Coach has changed everything! I don't want to sound like I am bragging, but I actually feel like I am on vacation every single day because all I do is workout, spend time with family, and travel all the time. Again, I do not say this to brag, because it wasn't an easy task, it was hard work, but it was oh so worth it. And I know that if I can do it, then you can too!

- How would you like to fulfill all of your passions?
- How would you like the option of working your job instead of being required to work for someone?
- Does sleeping in sound good to you? Waking up when you want to, not with an alarm clock.
- How would you like to go on vacations and not worry about what's in your wallet?
- Imagine being able to donate a million dollars to your favorite charity or church?

The list goes on........

- How would you like to run obstacle course races or marathons around the world?
- What about the simple things in life like picking up your kids from school, or watching their ball games?
- What about taking your spouse to a nice dinner any time you want?
- How about buying your dream home in different countries around the world?
- How would you like to spend more time with the people who mean most to you, like your family and close friends?

Beachbody Coaching may seem like a business (and it is), but it's a business that you can do full or part-time to help you fuel your passions. If I could build this business working over 100 hours a week, then I know you can too, no matter what situation you're in! It took me a little over 2 years to make Beachbody Coaching my full time gig, and I know some of you may be thinking  "that's a long time!", but I'm sure that you would agree that it's a lot better than working for someone for 20-40 years of your life? Who wants to do that? I know that I didn't want to.

Working full time at my job, and part-time for my fortune. That's what I did when I first started, in fact, that's what most people do. But if you are passionate about what you are doing, having fun, and you would like to get more healthy and fit, while helping others, then guess what? This is the financial vehicle that you may be looking for.

Financial & Time Freedom 
begins with making a decision to WORK HARD FOR IT

Fueling your passion can be defined as doing something that you love while doing something you love. But here's the thing, most people have it all wrong. The average person fuels their passion by doing something that they don't like doing such as working a dead end job, working late hours all week for a couple days of freedom, only to go back the next week and do it all over again. Where's the fun in that? 

It doesn't have to be that way. If I told you that you can actually do something that makes you feel good about yourself while helping others, and that it could help you fulfill your PASSIONS, would you do it? I'm pretty sure that you would say YES. It's all about getting the right information from the right people. There are too many people out there talking smack about the things that they don't know anything about, you know what I'm talking about =)

Living the Nomadic Lifestyle as an Online Beachbody Coach

Some people say that they have had many lost opportunities, and if they have done this, or if they have done that, or if they "GOT IN" earlier etc. that they would be successful right now. That might be partially true, but what they fail to understand is that there are many more opportunities out there, and I would be happy to share one with you, but only if you are 100% ready to not make any excuses to pursue your passion. I'm talking about having an "ALL IN" mind set.

Are you serious about making big changes in your life. Are you goals really important to you? If you are ready to FUEL YOUR PASSION, then it first starts with moving forward and making a DECISION to make it happen. Are you a talker, or are you a DOER? These are all questions that we must all ask ourselves when making big life decisions. But that's it....in order to live the good life, you must first learn to LIVE THE GOOD LIFE!

If you are ready to find out how you can fuel your passion through Beachbody Coaching, then feel free to message me here, looking forward to hearing from you soon! =)

Road trip with my daughter and nephews =)

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UNSUCCESSFUL vs. SUCCESSFUL People

Habits of UNSUCCESSFUL and SUCCESSFUL people

Obviously, everyone may have a different opinion on what the meaning of SUCCESS is. Whether success is monetary or non-monetary to you, it boils down to just plain habits. That's what really makes the difference between what unsuccessful and successful people do.

Here are some habits of UNSUCCESSFUL people:
- Think they know it all
- Try to bring others down to their level
- Stop learning
- Think, say, and do negative things
- Have a sense of entitlement
- Always angry on others
- Don't know what they want to be
- Take the easy way out
- Never set goals
- Criticize
- Waste their time
- Give up easily
- Fear change
- Act before they think
- Talk more than they listen
- Blame others
- Hold a grudge
- Secretly hope others fail
- Get distracted everyday

Here are some habits of SUCCESSFUL people:
- Track progress
- Learn from mistakes
- Spend time with the right people
- Maintain proper balance in life
- Write down goals and targets
- Think long term
- Compliment others
- Make to-do lists
- Know purpose and mission
- Want others to succeed
- Accept responsibility for their failure
- Work with passion and commitment
- Learn, improve and read everyday
- Take risks
- Handle problems well
- Being humble
- Share information and data
- Exude joy
- Forgive others
- Embrace change

Chances of SUCCESS:
- I did (100%)
- I am (90%)
- I can (80%)
- I think I can (70%)
- I might (60%)
- I think I might (50%)
- I want to (40%)
- I wish I could (30%)
- I don't know how (20%)
- I can't (10%)
- I won't (0%)

Spend time with the right people

What are your chances for success? How big are your goals? How important is it for you to make your dreams become a reality? And last but not least, when do you want to start?

I connected with a group of people back in 2010, and I am happy to say that this amazing group introduced me to a life that I never thought would ever be possible for me. I am now more happier, healthier, and more active. On top of that, it is this very lifestyle that has brought me true wealth. I'm not talking about money, I'm talking about FREEDOM.

I was once unsuccessful, but now I can honestly say that I am successful in more ways than one. But as with any successful person would say, it's truly not about me, it's about the people who helped me. I have a passion for helping people learn how to live more happy, healthy and wealthy. Do you dream of a better life for you and your family? Do you feel that you deserve more out of life? I know you do! Feel free to connect with me, I'd love to meet you =)

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5 Ways Beachbody Mentally Transformed my Life

I am happier than ever! 

When you think about a Beachbody Fitness Transformation, most people are always looking on the outside, and we tend to forget that there is a lot of things going on inside as well. Here's an example, one day I was shopping at a local Whole Foods market and someone noticed my P90X shirt.  This shopper proceeded to ask me if I finished the program, I said yes. He then said, let me see those ABS!

This actually happens a lot, and I totally get it. People are visual, and they want to see physical results. But it's not really all about that. There are a lot of people who I coach who have had great results on the inside, and are not even half way done with their physical results. And here's the thing, I don't think anyone is ever really 100% finished with their transformation, mental or physical, because we all have the opportunity to always better ourselves, would you agree?

Going through a health and fitness transformation journey is tough. There are a lot of things to think about such as, "Wow, this is hard! Do I really want to be doing this?". Or, "I just worked 14 hours today, I'm tired, maybe this workout thing is just not for me!".  I could've used any and every excuse in the book to not get the results that I achieved when I completed the P90X Challenge back in 2010, but what kept me going was my daughter. I was not only doing it for me, I wanted to be healthy and fit for my daughter so that I can live long enough to see her live a wonderful life. I was also sick of feeling miserable, I just wanted to be happy! Anyone relate?

My P90X Transformation

It's all mental.

I have participated in some hardcore endurance races that have really tested my physical abilities, but more than that, also my mental grit. It is the mental grit that makes a difference whether you give up or not, because the bottom line is that you may feel that you can't run or do that extra rep, or if you are a Beachbody Coach, you may have struggles with inviting people to a challenge, but if you focus, and get your mind right, you'll be surprised on what you can achieve. Did you know that the strongest muscle in your body is your brain? Yup, so train it right, and you will get amazing results!

Here are 5 Ways Beachbody has "Mentally" Transformed my Life:

1.  Better Food Choices - Without the discipline of making proper food choices, I would not be able to see the results that I acheived. Shakeology has curved my cravings for junk foods, and has helped me open my palate to a better world of clean eating. Instead of eating for pleasure these days, I have learned to eat in order to fuel my active lifestyle. Don't get me wrong, I love to splurge every now and again, but the Beachbody Lifestyle has taught me that moderation is key, and I would definitely take running up a mountain with my daughter over a piece of chocolate cake any day!

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2.  Understanding My Limitations - Overtraining was something that happened a lot when I first began my health and fitness journey. I wanted fast results, so I worked out hard and unfortunately was not focused on proper form. During my challenge, I learned that it is more about quality, and not quantity. I learned to listen to my body, set aside my EGO, and use modifications when the moves began to get a little tough. I was able to get better results by pacing myself through the program, and just showing up. It was all about doing my best, and forgetting the rest, and this is what I encourage all of my new challengers and coaches on my team to do in our online private accountability groups.

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3.  More Energy - With proper nutrition, consistent workouts, and learning how to humble myself with smart rest and recovery, I have gained so much energy. It feels good to be able to play a full game of soccer with my nephews and not get winded, especially at the age of 44. Don't be that person that says "I'm too old to do that", be the person that says "Is that all you got?" =) Because age is truly just a number.

4.  Happiness - I cannot begin to tell you how much happiness I now have because of working out and eating healthy. I used to think that the only way for me to be happy and forget about my daily stress was to grab a drink at the bar with my so-called friends. The Beachbody lifestyle has changed my whole outlook on life, and I cannot imagine doing anything else. "I don't want to be happy" ~ Says No One Ever! =)

5.  Ability to Lead - Most people do not know this, but I am 100% introverted. I do not enjoy big crowds. I don't handle stress very well. I have no interest in being on stage! I'm not a fan of recognition. And I just don't like socializing! ------> That was how I used to be. Oh, I still consider myself an introvert, but I have taught myself through consistent PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT to mesh and do what it takes to achieve my goals, and it has proved to be the right decision for me. Getting out of my comfort zone has always been tough for me, but the one thing that I can say helps me with that, is the fact that I have a loving daughter that needs my support. I have a family that I love and want to do a million things with. I have a coach team who looks up to me. I want to travel and see the world. I want to be a missionary and help the global community in a meaningful way. I never imagined that one day I would be leading my own coach team, and creating leaders, but it just happened. That is how a simple Beachbody transformation can literally change your life, physically and mentally.

So at the end of the day, when push comes to shove, I force myself to get uncomfortable. Life is too short not to live your life, and I plan to make the rest of my life, the best of my life!

Thank you Beachbody =)

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