#1 Reason Why Beachbody Coaches Fail

#1 Reason Why Beachbody Coaches Fail, and how to prevent it from happening to you! 

You're like, "why so negative Arnel!" =) Ha ha, this is not by any means intended to be negative, I am only here to speak the honest truth and to hopefully provide some helpful tips. I have been a Beachbody Coach since late 2010, and it took me almost 3 years to fire three of my jobs and have total control (freedom) over my life, and I can honestly say that it was totally worth it. I have been through a lot of failure, countless obstacles and hundreds of rejection, but that's life right? Most people will not endure the pain long enough to become successful, which brings me to the #1 reason why Beachbody Coaches fail.

In my experience and talking to a ton of my friends who are also very successful Beachbody Coaches (earning 6-7 figure incomes), we have all agreed that one of the main reasons for failure in the Beachbody Coaching business is DISTRACTION.

So what is DISTRACTION? According to Google, distraction is a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else. So distraction can come from a lot of things depending on what is going on in the life of a Beachbody Coach. Here are some examples of distractions in regards to Beachbody Coaching:

-  The workplace
-  Family
-  Hobbies
-  Negative and unsupportive family and friends
-  Media and network influence
-  Insecurity
-  Financial struggles
-  Not having enough time
-  Spouse
-  Boyfriend or Girlfriend
-  Television

These are just a few things that can distract a Beachbody Coach from becoming successful. Now if you notice, there are some very important examples listed such as family, spouse, time, and finances. As someone who continues to build a thriving Beachbody Coaching business, I have seen so many people who use the excuse of not having enough time with family (so I can't build the business), or "my spouse is not supportive", or "I just don't have enough time", and lastly, "I just don't have the finances to make it happen" (isn't that a reason to build an extra income in the first place, so that you can eventually come out of financial debt?) These are all distractions hindering Beachbody Coaches from achieving their greatest potential.

Now there are definitely some very legitimate excuses why some Beachbody Coaches are distracted, and I don't want you to think that I am being a too harsh, because that's definitely not what I'm doing here. What I do know is that Beachbody Coaching is not for everyone, and there is never a right time to become a Beachbody Coach, it's just something that people do in order to make a positive change in their life and the people around them. It's also because their goals and dreams (yup, I said it) are bigger than their excuses. I think that most successful Beachbody Coaches would agree that if you turned some of the distractions into a MOTIVATION, then it would really change the game. Here are some examples:

- I hope to one day not have a job, so I plan to work full time at my job now, and part time on my fortune.

- My family is the most important thing to me, which is why I need to sacrifice some sleep and maybe some softball games, or marathons so that I can spend more time on building my business to eventually have all the time in the world with my family.

-  I'm glad that I have a secondary income so that one day I will have time to do the things that I've always wanted and not have to rely on the 9 to 5 rut.

-  I know that my girlfriend doesn't understand what I am doing right now, but I will continue doing this for us, so that one day she will understand, because she means the world to me. My relationship is worth the struggle.

My family is my motivation, not a distraction

These are just a few ways to turn a DISTRACTION into a motivation that will eventually lead to becoming a successful Beachbody Coach.

If you are already a Beachbody Coach, then I applaud you for making the decision to better your life and the people around you. I encourage you to keep moving forward and continue setting big goals and sticking with them. Surround yourself with people who will support you, and be there for you no matter what.

If you are not a Beachbody Coach, and you are on the fence about it, then please know that it's ok. Becoming a Beachbody Coach is a huge deal. It can turn you into someone that you never thought possible, in a very good way. You will be amazed by the camaraderie, and most importantly, it will ultimately change your life. This business is all about being a better version of yourself, and helping others do the same, simple as that.  If you would like more information on Beachbody Coaching, feel free to connect with me here, or you can view some immediate details by clicking here. I'm looking forward to your success, and I'll see you on the beaches of the world! =)

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P90X Marathon Training - Week 4

Another week done, and month 1 in the books! I can honestly say that my legs are feeling stronger than ever. I haven't really had a chance to see if my race pace has gone up, since most of my runs have been tempo to easy, comfortable long runs on the weekends, but I must say that my pace on my long runs have been pretty steady, and my post run recovery has been surprisingly fast.

Here was my Week 4 running schedule. As you can see, I went about 10 miles over my recommended training schedule, and I only do this based on how I feel. I only go over my schedule if I am feeling over 100%, and if I am not feeling it, then I will just do the minimum mileage as posted on my Nike Marathon Training App. My goal is to eventually run 50-60 miles "comfortably" per week leading up to about 2 weeks before the Walt Disney World Marathon on January 16th, 2016.

Nike Running App - Marathon Training (intermediate)

Here are some of my P90X workouts that I did during my week 4 training schedule. If you haven't read my previous posts about my workouts, I am incorporating P90X workouts into my running schedule to keep my upper body strength and maintain muscle mass. I will also be participating in various obstacle course racing events, so upper body strength (overall fitness) is very important. The workouts that I do include P90X, Body Beast, T25, Insanity, Asylum, and some PIYO.

Day 1, Week 4

6 mile trail run + Focus T25 Lower Focus Workout

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Day 3, Week 4

10 mile trail run + P90X Chest and Back Workout

Day 5, Week 4

5 miler + P90X Shoulders and Arms

Day 6, Week 4

12+ miles (actually did 13 miles that day) 

Kale Salad with Chicken and a Cup of Fresh Fruit after my long Saturday run

Sono Cafe - Downtown Tampa

To wrap up Week 4, it was great. My long run on Saturday killed me because of the scorching heat! I learned to never do that again, and from this point on, I will be starting my long runs very early in the morning before the crack of dawn! The Florida heat kills my breathing and my motivation. I wanted to give up a couple times during my long run, but I kept on going, and I'm glad that I did, otherwise I would've finished my run on a treadmill at the gym, and I'm not a fan of the treadmill unless I am doing a short run, speed work, or hill repeats.

All is well, and week 5 is in full effect! =) Feel free to connect with me on Facebook here.



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By now, most of you have heard about Shaun T's NEW dance workout called CIZE. It's called the "End to ExerCIZE" because it's not about doing push ups and getting all crazy extreme, CIZE is about having fun while getting in shape. Shaun T says that we were all born to dance, and I pretty much believe that because since all of us were only babies (back in the days lol), whenever there was any kind of music playing, there was always dancing, and as a toddler, it was natural to just start moving with the beat.

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But as we got older, most of us lost our rhythm, at least I know that I did =) But that has all changed now! Shaun T's CIZE workout is simple and can help anyone get their rhythm back and start getting in shape the fun and easy way.

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Now let me make this clear to you,  I am no dance enthusiast, but I have tried the workout, and I secretly had a blast ha ha, it's a little addicting! Oh, and don't worry about anyone watching you because you can do the CIZE dance workout in the comfort of your own home, but don't be surprised if your dog laughs at you =) It's especially fun when it is done with a group like a local Fit Club, LIVE Class, or an Online Challenge Group. Doing CIZE at a Fit Club or LIVE class is awesome and will give you a taste of what the program is all about, but if you are interested in getting the FULL BENEFITS of CIZE, then the best way is to participate in a CIZE test group, or what we Coaches call it, a CIZE Online Challenge Group. Here are the details:

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P90X Marathon Training - My First 3 Weeks!

Someone is trying to #BQ (get Boston Qualified) and that person is me! I am a bit nervous, but as I mentioned in a previous post, I am very determined.

I will be blogging about my weekly progress on my P90X Marathon Training and my hopeful road to the Boston Marathon. If you are wondering why I am incorporating P90X into my training, it is merely because I am also an OCR (obstacle course racing) athlete and I plan to continue participating in various ocr events during my marathon training. OCR is not just about running, it involves overall strength and endurance, so I must stay on point with my upper body strength to remain competitive, at least in my age group, so I use P90X to help maintain strength.

I have already started my P90X Marathon Training, and I am now at the end of my 3rd week of my 16 week program. I am currently using the Nike+ Marathon Training Program (Intermediate Schedule). So far everything is doing great, and I feel pretty strong. Today I did a 10 miler in Downtown Pensacola, FL and it was hot as "you know what", but I had to get it done, so I just went at a pretty slow easy pace as recommended on the nike+ training schedule. I have rest day on Sunday (last day of week 3), but I plan to do an upper body P90X3 workout at a moderate intensity level, but no running.

Nike+ Marathon Coach Training Program

(Intermediate)

Here was my running schedule for the first 3 weeks:

Week One

Week Two

Week Three

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I also have some other good news!! I just registered for my first marathon, the Walt Disney World Marathon in January 2016, so this is when I will see how I do. I would like to try to qualify for Boston during the Disney Marathon, but my research is telling me to just focus on finishing my first marathon, and then try to improve my speed and possibly qualify for Boston on my 2nd or 3rd marathon. We shall see =). Most of the research that I have done have been from very credible marathoners, so I just might have to suck it up and listen to them. If I qualify for Boston during my first marathon, then it will probably be a miracle, and last time I checked, miracles do happen =).

So when I finish my 16 week P90X Marathon Program, I will still have about 3 more months until the Disney Marathon in January 2016, so I may go right into another program by Hal Higdon. I will most likely not be able to finish the whole program, so I may start after the 2nd month of his program as most of his coach programs are 18 weeks. I'll figure it out =) Hal Higdon is a 2:21 marathoner, and has coached hundreds of people, so I am excited to use his program after my completion from the Nike+ Marathon Program. I will still continue to use P90X with Hal Higdon's Program, but will have to discontinue all supplementary workouts 2-3 weeks prior to my first marathon as recommended.

Day 3, Week 3, P90X Marathon Training

(P90X Chest and Back)

Day 6, Week 6, P90X Marathon Training

(10 mile run + P90X - X Stretch)

Again, I am nervous, but also quite excited to be training for my first marathon, but I am even more excited to share my journey with you. If you have any tips or advice for me, please feel free to comment below, or connect with me on Facebook here. I also have a FREE Fitness Support Group if you would like to workout with me, we can keep each other accountable and motivated, so feel free to add me on Facebook!


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How To Be A Successful Filipino Beachbody Coach

Success as a Filipino Beachbody Coach

For the record, I am a Full Time Star Diamond Beachbody Coach, and also a PROUD Filipino-American. I decided to create a blog post about this to help other Filipino-Americans understand that it is very possible to become successful as a Beachbody Coach, as well as an ENTREPRENEUR.

I have been a Beachbody Coach since late 2010, and when I started, there were not very many filipinos pursuing the goal of becoming a Beachbody Coach. Even to this day, you do not see very many Filipinos on the recognition stage at the Beachbody Coach events. My question that I always ask myself is WHY? Filipinos are one of the most hard-working, loyal, and committed people on the planet, so why aren't there very many filipinos flocking to the opportunity? Since my success with P90X in late 2010, I have been contacted by hundreds of filipinos from all over the world about getting in shape. One of the questions that I always get is "Can I still get good results while still eating filipino food?" Yes, there is a huge difference in the food culture with the filipino community, but just like anything, it's all about wanting to change some things in your life, to change some things in your life, and sometimes it means having to do things differently from what you're accustomed too.

There are many reasons why I believe that you cannot find very many filipinos striving for success as a Beachbody Coach, or an entrepreneur for that matter, and I will share some of them with you below, but I will mainly focus on ways that filipinos can be successful in this fast-growing industry. Before I begin, I would like to say that I love my filipino culture, and this post does not represent all filipinos. I know that there are many filipinos who are moving up the ranks in the Beachbody Coaching Business, but it would definitely be nice to see more. Also, for the record, I do not support and promote racism, and although this post is about success as a filipino Beachbody Coach, anyone can use and customize this information to succeed as a Beachbody Coach whether they are filipino or not. Beachbody Coaching is for everyone!

Here are some ways to become a SUCCESSFUL Filipino Beachbody Coach:

WHITE RICE - Get rid of it! Now this might seem pretty intense, but the truth hurts. It's no secret that if you want good results (you know like abs), it is best to get your CARBS from whole grains. Trust me, it was very tough for me to switch from white rice to brown rice, but my goal was bigger than my craving for eating white rice. You don't have to quit cold turkey, try eating it in moderation first, then slowly make the switch to brown rice. Once you have achieved your health and fitness goal, you can simply eat it as a cheat meal every now and again. This goes for a lot of filipino foods that are not very healthy. In order to become successful as a Beachbody Coach, it starts with you, making yourself better and healthier. Just because you do not eat white rice everyday doesn't mean you're a filipino sell out, it means that you care about your health, your life, and your family, so don't let anyone tell you differently. I've seen way too many filipinos live short lives because of chronic illnesses that could have been prevented by eating healthier foods. Make good food choices, be open to Beachbody Fitness and Nutrition, and share it with the community, you can make a difference!

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NOT ALL SUCCESSFUL FILIPINOS ARE DOCTORS - Growing up in a filipino household and attending a lot of filipino events, there was always people talking about how successful this filipino doctor was, and how rich they were as a medical professional. Almost every single time, I would hear someone brag about how rich their doctor friend was. I mean, I get it already. These people have worked hard for what they have, but what about the other successful people? What about the restaurant owners, the financial gurus, the self-made people, and franchise owners? Why weren't they getting any credit? I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. My grand parents owned small retail shacks and restaurants. My father ended up owning a number of restaurants, and even a very successful catering and concession business in Florida. I grew up wanting to be in business for myself. The idea of working for someone just DID NOT interest me one bit, and I knew at an early age that it wasn't for me. So yes, I get it. Not a lot of filipinos grew up in households with entrepreneur minds, but that doesn't mean that you cannot be one. Beachbody Coaching teaches you how to become an entrepreneur, and how to make it on your own. Most filipinos have the mind set of working for other people all of their working lives, it's how they were raised. But I want to tell you that filipinos come from a very hard-working culture, so why not work hard for yourself? All it takes is a decision, because you already know what hard work and dedication is all about. So take that hardcore work ethic, and go in business for yourself, it will be a lot more rewarding! There are many medical professionals who have retired and have gone on to make Beachbody Coaching their full time gig. Isn't is cool to be able to help people as a medical professional as a hobby versus a career? Doctors volunteer their services and help people all over the world. Whether you are a doctor, lawyer, or whatever.... Beachbody Coaching can allow you the freedom of doing your passion when you want, where you want, and most importantly, on your own terms. Now that's freedom!

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INFLUENTIAL -  We all come from a culture where we are easily influenced by media, and other things such as your job, friends and family. I think it's ok to be influenced, if what is influencing you is positive and can better your life. I think that this is always a challenge by not just filipinos, but for everyone. I remember growing up and hearing conversations like: go to school, get good grades, go to college, and get a good job! "Everyone is doing it!" Now I'm definitely not knocking education, in fact, I highly encourage it! But instead of going for a good job, why not start a business? Don't wait after 20-40 years to find out that all that time you were making your boss rich and paying for his/her family vacations, when you could've been building a strong financial future for you and your family. Beachbody Coaching teaches you how to build a business part-time while you are working full time at your job, and in 2 to 5 years, you will eventually be able to enjoy a 6-7 figure residual to help you live the rest of your life, the best of your life! It doesn't have to take 20-40 years to retire if you play your cards right. Be careful who you are influenced by, if it doesn't benefit you and your family in a positive way, then most likely you are wasting your time, and nobody has time for that! =)

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CULTURE - I can't give up white rice, working out is a western thing, I can't speak good english, I don't have a big network, I don't have a lot of friends, my job is a workout so I don't need to workout.....I've heard all the excuses in the book. Just like anyone else, filipinos will also make excuses why they don't have any money and time to live a healthier lifestyle, and even become a Beachbody Coach. Listen, it's not a culture thing, a money thing, or a time thing, it's your life that we're talking about here. Rather than making excuses about not having enough time to workout, or not having the skills on how to become a better version of yourself financially, maybe try focusing on what is the most important thing in your life, and start making things happen. I used to make a lot of excuses, and I hid behind them all the time, because it was the easy way out. You may think that you have to work harder as a minority, but that should even be more motivation to become successful, to fight for you and what you believe in, and to show the community that yes, filipinos can also be successful as a Beachbody Coach. Now I'm not saying that Beachbody Coaching can be the solution to your health and wealth problems, I'm saying that it is, and I am proof of that. =) If you want a better life, I encourage you to refrain from making any culture excuses, just start making things happen. If you need help, I am here for you!

Working out in Baclaran, Philippines

Arnel Banawa is a Star Diamond Beachbody Coach focused on ending the trend of obesity though Beachbody fitness and nutrition, helping the sport of obstacle course racing grow, and promoting independent world travel. Connect with me on Facebook!


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My Strength Marathon Training Program with P90X

My Strength Marathon Training with P90X

I started running back in mid-2011 at the age of 40 years old. Contrary to what some of my friends believe, I was actually never a runner! In fact, just the thought of running made me sick to my stomach. I was always active when I was young, and was involved in extreme sports such as skateboarding, surfing, martial arts, and mountain biking.....but never running!

Things change as you get older, and for people who are in my age bracket, you are either a couch potato or super fit, there really is no in between, at least from what I've seen in my network of friends.

I started running when my brother introduced me into the sport of obstacle course racing, but around that time, someone told me about this marathon in Boston where you had to qualify. After doing my first obstacle course race, I made a decision to make running part of my daily routine. I ended up doing a half marathon even before I did a 5K, and finished with a 1:36 time with an average of a 7:19 pace per mile. I was amazed what my P90X training has done for me because I have never ran before in my life. It's amazing what that program did for me!

I got heavily involved with obstacle course racing in late 2011, and pretty much forgot about my Boston Marathon goal. The main reason why I loved OCR (obstacle course racing) was because it didn't just focused on running. As an OCR athlete, you are required to have overall strength and endurance especially if you want to be competitive. After years of racing and even developing a project to help the sport grow, I am now focused on my Boston Marathon goal once again. I just want to mark it off of my bucket list =)

My passion for Obstacle Course Racing

I continue to be involved in obstacle course racing, and if it wasn't for my love of the sport, I would not have become a runner. I really owe it all to my success with P90X (thanks to my brother), and the sport of OCR. Now I am focused on the Boston Marathon.

I have started a 16 week marathon training program in which I will have run over 600 miles in 4 months. But I will not just be running, I will also be incorporating strength workouts from P90X, Body Beast, and some interval training from various Insanity programs such as Asylum and Max 30. The tricky part about strength training while endurance running is finding the balance. You can't build too much mass or else it will slow your running pace, but you don't want to just run or else you will lose your muscle mass and upper body strength, and that's something that I do not want to do especially if I plan to continue obstacle course racing as well.

I decided to try out the Marathon Training Program from Nike+. The coach programs are absolutely free, and it is very easy to follow. I live a pretty busy life as a Full Time Beachbody Coach, so I enjoy working out and having a program to guide me, so I can think about other things like family, travel, and business. The Nike+ Marathon Training Coach Program fits into my lifestyle, and so far it's doing well. If you are not training for a marathon, there are other training programs for 5K, 10K, and half marathons, so it's great for all fitness levels.

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I incorporate about 3 strength workouts into my week. For the most part, I will normally plan a LEG DAY (such as P90X Plyometrics, Body Beast Build Legs, X3 Triometrics etc) on Mondays. On Wednesdays I do an upper body workout (such as P90X Chest and Back, Body Beast Bulk Chest, X3 the Challenge etc) and then on Friday will will either do another upper body workout or full body interval workout (Asylum Speed and Agility, T25 Total Body, Insanity Max Interval Sports Training etc). On Thursdays which are normally a cross-training day, I will either mountain bike or do some sort of stretching workout (such as P90X X Stretch or X3 Yoga). On Sundays, I will do more stretching and just relax.

A sample of my 16 week Strength Marathon Training Program:
- Monday (Leg Day + Run)
- Tuesday (Run)
- Wednesday (Upper Body + Run)
- Thursday (Cross-train and/or Stretch/Yoga)
- Friday (Upper Body or Full Body Interval Training + Run)
- Saturday (Long Run)
- Sunday (Rest and Recovery/Stretch)

That's just a sample of what my week looks like with my Strength Marathon Training with P90X. I am always listening to my body, so if I am feeling tired or over-trained, I will take a rest day to ensure that I do not injure myself. Recovery is very important to me as I have overtrained in the past many times, and it doesn't feel good at all. Safety first guys! Nutrition also plays a key role (80%) in my training program and I will be drinking my Shakeology along with my normal eating plan of fresh whole foods, lean meats, whole grains, nuts, and lot's of greens, fruit and WATER.

I have never done a marathon before, so I am pretty excited to sign up for my first one after I am done with my 16 week program. After my first marathon, I will see how much I have improved, and then I will go into my 2nd marathon training program which will be a lot more intense with longer runs.

If you would like to join me on Nike+ or workout with me online with either my Free Fitness Group or my Online Challenge Group, feel free to message me, I'd love to run and workout with you! As always, stay active my friends! =)