Real Results with Beachbody Challenge Groups

Real Results from Real People! 

Have you ever wondered if people are really getting REAL RESULTS with Online Beachbody Challenge Groups? Well, look no further, because I'm going to show you some real people from my Exclusive Challenge Group who are getting some INSANE results from home and even at the gym with programs such as P90X, Insanity MAX 30, PIYO, and 21 Day Fix just to name a few.

Most people go to the gym because they are motivated by watching people exercise. It's a social thing! And let's face it, if you are just starting a fitness journey, it definitely helps when you can get the motivation and accountability from a group of people. And that is why Beachbody Challenge Groups are so successful. I have been running online fitness challenge groups since I first graduated from P90X back in 2010. Well, we didn't have the structure and system that we have today, but we used the same concept: fitness, nutrition, support = success. I remember like it was yesterday how tough it was, but I had an amazing Coach who believed in me, and other people who kept me accountable. Fast forward to present day, I am now a Full Time Beachbody Coach who's #1 passion in life is to help others fight through the struggles and achieve BIG goals!

My Fitness Journey

The cool thing about my Online Health and Fitness Challenge Group is that it is for everyone. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or an elite athlete, we have a place for you! It's never about competition, it's more about helping others become the best version of themselves! Sounds cheesy right? but it's the TRUTH, and there's no hiding that! It's not about some magic pill, or celebrity secret, it's about connecting with the right people who care and will keep you motivated to workout, help you learn about nutrition, and will support you no matter what! It's about REAL RESULTS from your own hard work and dedication.

So check out these amazing REAL LIFE TRANSFORMATIONS from my Challenge Group, and feel free to message me here. My Coach Team and I will be happy to assist you with your goals! We have Challenges beginning every Monday, so contact me so that I can help find the best challenge for you and your lifestyle.

VIVIEN HENDERSON
It's really hard to believe that she was once over 200 pounds! She was pretty much obese most of her life, and she just got sick and tired of being sick and tired. Her turning point was when she wanted to be healthy and happy for her kids. If she continued her lifestyle, she would not live to see her children grow, and that was enough motivation for her to make a change. Vivien has done the Insanity, Insanity Asylum, and the Insanity Max 30 Challenge, and she also participates in obstacle course racing events. She has completely redefined herself, she also became a Coach to help others, just like the Challenge Group helped her. If you are motivated by Vivien, and you would like her to coach you through your fitness journey, please connect with her here.

ANDREW PRAGEL
When Andrew decided to take on his first challenge with Insanity Max 30, he was actually injured and had to modify a ton! But with his hard work and dedication, along with following the nutrition plan and drinking Shakeology, he finished strong with one of the most ridiculous Max 30 Transformations to date. Andrew continues to maintain his level of fitness with Beachbody Hybrid workouts, and is also a Beachbody Coach because of his results. Want to know how he did it? Contact him here, and he will coach you for free!

GABBY CAMPOS
I first met Gabby at an obstacle course racing event in Tampa, FL. When she told me that she was once 196 pounds, I about flipped out! She is a single mother of 2 children with a very busy schedule, and so she decided to start off with the Focus T25 Challenge because it was only 25 minutes per day. After having 2 children it was a challenge just like it is for most women to get their abs back, but with T25 and Shakeology, along with the help of our Challenge Group, she now has abs!!! She is a huge inspiration to the busy single mothers out there who wants to be there for their children, and at the same time wants to stay healthy and fit. Gabby has goals to make the podium at her upcoming obstacle course racing events, and with her drive and no quit personality, it will happen sooner than she thinks. Gabby is also a Beachbody Coach, so if you are inspired by her, please connect with her here, and she will be happy to assist you with your goals!

MELANIE ROSENTHAL
Melanie helps run one of the most popular all-around fitness gyms in the Tampa, FL area. Prime-8 Fitness specializes in athletic-based performance, boot camps, pilates, obstacle course racing and much more. With Shakeology readily available now at their facility, Melanie decided to give one of the most popular Beachbody Fitness Programs a try, and she went with the 21 Day Fix Challenge. In 21 Days, she focused on the Portion Control Nutrition plan with Shakeology along with the workouts and lost an amazing 8 pounds. "I am feeling stronger, leaner, and healthier than ever before" says Melanie. She continues to drink Shakeology and share it through Prime-8 and anyone else who is ready for a change. Melanie is also a Beachbody Coach as a result of her 21 Day Fix Challenge success. You can visit her at Prime-8 Fitness or contact her directly here for some Free Online Coaching.

ANOUSONE BOUNKET
Weighing in at over 200 pounds, Anousone knew that something had to change. One day he was browsing through Facebook and was inspired by his friend, and now Coach Jay Flores. Jay encouraged him to join one of his Challenge Groups, so Anousone began his journey with the P90 Challenge which was focused more towards beginner fitness levels. At the end of his challenge, he weighed in at 155.4 pounds with 54.6 pounds lost. Anousone was so excited that he decided to take on another challenge, this time he set his sights on the 21 Day Fix Challenge with Shakeology. He continued to see even more results, this time with his nutrition. He was able to complete his first Spartan Race as a reward for finishing his challenge. For Anousone, being healthy and fit is more of a lifestyle now, thanks to his Coach and his experience with his new Challenge Group family. He is currently doing the P90X3 Challenge, and has decided to also help pay it forward. Anousone is now a Beachbody Coach focused on developing leaders and helping the fight against the obesity trend. If you would like to connect with him, and join his challenge group, you can message him here.

JENNA QUIGLEY

Always known as a Sugar/Soda/Candy Addict, Jenna laughed at her Coach who invited her to a Challenge Group. She told her Coach Vivien "I've never completed a fitness program ever", let alone a home fitness program. But Vivien believed in her, that's what Coaches do! As a happily married mother of two, Jenna always dreamed of making health and fitness more of a lifestyle, but she always made excuses, just like the rest of us. But one day she committed to the Insanity Max 30 Challenge of all challenges ha ha! The fact that the workouts were only 30 minutes long, and only 60 days, unlike P90X which was a 90 Day program, she decided to commit to it, and she never looked back. She completed the challenge with her husband Tim who also had some amazing results. Jenna now is more happy than ever. She has more energy to play around with her kids now! Jenna and her husband  Tim consistently participate in obstacle course races together to stay active and to be an example to their children. Jenna became a Beachbody Coach to share what Shakeology and Beachbody has done for her and her family life, and trust me, they have one beautiful family! If you would like to chat with Jenna and receive some tips, advice on joining her challenge group, you can contact her here. 

KATHERINE M.

I call her by Marie =) I met her while running my Free Fit Club in downtown Tampa, FL. She was among one of the most loyal members of 813 Fit Club which I founded back in early 2011. I remember always chatting with her before and after the workout, and she told me that nutrition was always a challenge for her. I encouraged her to join my Challenge Group and after what seemed like eternity, she finally committed to the Insanity Max 30 Challenge. She has always tried to be more active, but without any structure and motivation from anyone, it was always a struggle for her. She graduated from Insanity Max 30 and continues to do various Beachbody workouts along with drinking her Shakeology everyday. She is an inspiration to many people, and her commitment and consistency has proved to be very rewarding. Marie thanks the motivation and accountability of her Challenge Group family for believing in her, it's made a huge impact in her life. 

FERMIN BANAWA

I can't post about REAL RESULTS with sharing my brother's results. My brother Fermin is the one who introduced me to P90X and obstacle course racing. He inspires me everyday with his determination and his loyalty to his wife, and also Coach, Jasmine. They are a Super Couple, and have been on a fitness journey together since before I started P90X in 2010. Fermin has done most every elite Beachbody Challenge there is, and he is proof that if he can do it, you can too! My brother was the heaviest among all of us in my family, so he had to work the hardest, and he did. He continues to commit to the Beachbody lifestyle and is also focused on teaching people to become entrepreneurs and better humans. If you are inspired by my brother, like I am, please send him a message here, and he will help you with one of his upcoming challenges. 

Jasmine Banawa 

And the list goes on! I have been coaching people through Beachbody Fitness since 2010, and to be honest, it never gets old. I love watching people create change in their lives. I love witnessing people go from negative, non-believers to becoming the most positive, uplifting, healthy and super fit people you will ever meet. This is what is so meaningful about what I do as a Beachbody Coach. So what's your story? What changes would you like to make? Are you ready to live your BEST life now? If so, go ahead and send me a message, or anyone of the Coaches above, and we help you get started on a new journey. It will be all worth it, I promise! =)

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Finding Your Niche as a Beachbody Coach

Finding Your Niche

A lot of people think that when you become a Beachbody Coach that you have to try to cater to EVERYONE! That is somewhat true, but it's really more about finding your NICHE, and once you've done that, it makes it much easier to brand yourself, along with your future fitness empire. Here are some examples of what some Beachbody Coaches specialize in and who they cater to:

- Single Parents
- College Students
- Families
- Young Professionals
- Athletes
- Personal Trainers who are interested in providing more options to their clients
- People with Weight Loss Goals
- Obstacle Course Racers
- Vegans
- Business Owners who want to diversify
- Over 50 and Fit
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs
- Pregnant Women
- Health Nuts

These are just a few examples of some NICHE MARKETS as a Beachbody Coach. As you can see, Beachbody Coaches can be anyone, and they are! What's even more exciting is that Beachbody Coaches can provide solutions to anyone who simply wants to be happy, healthy, and even financially free! Every Coach will have their own specialty, but that does not mean that they cannot help other people who have other goals. For example, I mostly help people who want to become better athletes and would like to train and prepare for an obstacle course race, endurance event or a 5K etc. But I can also help people who want to shed some pounds or want to get super ripped, that's because we (the company who we are affiliated with, Beachbody) have fitness and nutrition programs for everyone! As a Beachbody Coach, it is very important to find your niche because you will be able to make better use of your time in regards to the way that you post things on social media, how you relate to people, and all of this will come to play with your time management and productivity as a Beachbody Coach.

Here are some things to ask yourself that can maybe help you find your niche:

- What are you passionate about?
- Who do you hang around with?
- What social media channel are you savvy with?
- Which Beachbody fitness and nutrition programs have you done?
- What are your hobbies?
- Are you an introvert or an extrovert?

Finding your Niche is very important! 

I have been a Beachbody Coach since late 2010, and I didn't really find my niche until I found my passion in obstacle course racing (about a year into it), so it may take some time to find your niche, but that's ok, it will happen. I absolutely love helping people become better athletes, but at the same time, I am also heavily focused on finding aspiring entrepreneurs who love living the healthy lifestyle and has a little business savviness in their blood, because it's not all about helping people with their health and fitness goals (that's only the beginning), it's also about helping them get financially fit as well, and when you put two and two together, you get one heck of an awesome lifestyle!

I have seen people who were miserable, 100 pounds overweight, and unemployed who later became super healthy and amazingly ripped, and most inspiring of all, they became successful entrepreneurs by simply sharing what Beachbody has done for them. There are so many amazing stories of success with this Beachbody Coaching Opportunity that it would take a bazillion years to tell you =) I know, I'm being a little ridiculous, but it's true, there are so many lives being changed by this fitness movement, the question is, WHY NOT YOU? Why not now?

Beacbody Coaching - It's your time! 

Straight Up Facts on Beachbody Coaching

So if you are already a Beachbody Coach, then I encourage you to focus on your niche and continue to brand yourself according to that. It will be a TIME SAVER! And if you are not a Beachbody Coach, I think it's time that we talk, because the growth of this opportunity is insane, and if you don't hop onboard, guess what? Someone else will, so it might as well be you! =) Of course I am pretty selective with whom I bring on to my team, but if you have BIG GOALS and you love helping people, then that's definitely a start! Feel free to fill out this Coach Application by clicking here, then message me on Facebook, so I can see if you would be a good fit for the team. I look forward to chatting with you!

Looking forward to helping you find your true potential!

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TOP 5 Struggles of Beachbody Coaching

TOP 5 Struggles of Beachbody Coaching

First of all, I just wanted to let you know that I am not magnifying the negatives of Beachbody Coaching, I am merely sharing the reality of what happens, and simply offering simple solutions based on what I have done, and what many other successful coaches have done before me.  As with any business venture, there are challenges, but with adversity comes opportunity, remember that =) The people who stick it out and fight their battles to the end will reign supreme. Beachbody Coaching is one of the most rewarding things that you will ever experience, it just takes some hard work and dedication. Let's face it, most people work hard and super long hours for a boss day in and day out, so why not do it for you and your family?

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Please take note of the struggles below, but most importantly, know that these struggles are meant to challenge you, not defeat you.

-  BELIEF
When you tell your children that they can do, or be whatever they want to be when they grow up, most parents really mean it because they truly BELIEVE in their kids. One of the BIGGEST reasons why a Beachbody Coach succeeds is because they become a product of the product by using the fitness programs and drinking Shakeology. Have you ever seen Steve Jobs with an Android Phone or PC? Or what about Bill Gates with an iPad? I think not! If you use your own products, you will get better results and be more willing to share it with people successfully, and that's what Beachbody Coaching is all about, sharing....NOT selling.

-  WHAT OTHERS THINK
Ask yourself this question: Are the people who you are worried about sharing this opportunity with paying your bills? Do they put food on your table and support your kids? Do they pay for your vacations, and do they really care if you actually succeed or not? I knew from the very beginning as a Beachbody Coach that it doesn't matter what other people think about what I do, because what I do has nothing to do with them, and everything to do with my family. When you start thinking about what other people think, just go back to what is the most important thing in your life, because that's what matters most. I recommend surrounding yourself with POSITIVE people who only want success for you and truly understand what your goals are, it really makes a big difference!

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-  CONSISTENCY
Most people quit way too early before they achieve something great. Everyone wants to be more healthy and fit, make more money, travel the world etc. but they aren't willing to do the work everyday to get the results. Beachbody Coaching is all about sharing your healthy lifestyle, and helping others do the same thing. Success as a Beachbody Coach is not about tackling huge projects everyday, it's about doing SMALL THINGS DAILY. I think it all boils down to how big your dreams and goals are, and trust me, I used to think that dreams and goals were "cheesy", but that's because of the people I surrounded myself with, they just weren't goal-orientated. If you want change in your life, then it's simple, you have to change some things in your life, and this means doing more than you're doing right now, and connecting with trustworthy people who will keep you accountable to your goals. Being consistent is a challenge for everyone, and it's tough to do it on your own. As a Beachbody Coach, you are not alone, you have a team to help you during your good and bad days. Heck, I will help you, that's what Coaches do! =)

-  TEACHABLE
"You can't teach an old dog new tricks", that is totally false. It's more like, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks if they don't want to". I've seen people come into the Beachbody Coaching Business with some great ideas, but if it didn't work, they would get discouraged and just quit. Just a quick example on Franchising. There are thousands of franchising opportunities out there, and all of them offer a system of success, and all you have to do is follow the guidelines. Beachbody Coaching is very similar, but guess what, you're not paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in franchise fees. It's only $39.95 to become a Coach and own your own online fitness empire, and that fee is waived when you become a Coach with one of the many Fitness Challenge Packs. Imagine building a 6 or 7 figure income business in less than 2-5 years, with virtually no employees! Yes, it's totally possible, and you can do this with Beachbody Coaching by simply following the system that is in place for you. Be teachable, and see what happens! =)

-  REJECTION 
I once watched motivational speaker John C Maxwell at a Beachbody Coach Summit event in Las Vegas as he shared a story about someone who came up to him after one of his speaking engagements. This person said, "John, you are really good at speaking and motivating the crowd", and John said, "it took a lot of practice!" =) John C Maxwell has made millions speaking all over the world, but it wasn't always that easy for him. What if he quit in the very beginning when people told him that he would never make it, or told him that he was not good enough? Rejection happens to the best of us, and the people who learn to embrace it will be the ones who come out on top. When someone says NO to me, I simply just say NEXT because the NO'S really just don't matter. It might take some time to realize that, but it will happen I promise. Yes, being rejected from family and friends hurt, but that's mostly because they don't fully understand what you are doing, and they cannot see the big picture. That's completely normal =). Not everyone will understand or care about what you are doing, and it's not about that. It's about the people who see your vision, support you, and eventually join you in your venture. The most successful people in the world have clearly gone through the most rejections. If you desire success as a Beachbody Coach, or in any business or challenge for that matter, it's all about changing your focus, and treating rejection as a means to getting closer to your goal. Embrace the SUCK, it will be worth it.

In closing, we hear this all the time, but yes, the struggle is all so real. But you either let it destroy you, or you let it define you, it's your choice. Beachbody Coaching is a very powerful opportunity. It has made a huge impact in my life, and I know that it can for you too. If you're ready to live a better life for you and your family, please don't hesitate to message me, I'd love to meet you!

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Arnel Banawa is a Star Diamond Beachbody Coach focused on ending the trend of obesity, sharing the benefits of independent travel, and helping the sport of obstacle course racing grow worldwide.

Tempo Run Workouts to Up Your Game

Tempo Run Workouts to Up Your Game!

Ever feel like no matter how long or how fast you run, you just never get any better? Maybe you've even gotten slower? That's because your body can get easily adjusted to a routine and stagnation sets in. If you incorporate at least one Tempo Run during the week, you will most likely see better results.

Tempo runs basically help push out your lactate threshold (that burn your feel in your legs when you run fast) Tempo workouts teach your body to more quickly clear out the lactate buildup which then delays and prevents that fatigue-causing burn. 

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Tempo runs also help increase your VO2Max (your body's ability to take in oxygen and use it to make energy in the muscle). Consistent use of tempo runs will actually signal your body to make more capillaries in the muscle. The more capillaries means a lot more oxygenated blood getting to the muscle.Tempo runs can vary from 4-8 miles. If you're new to tempos, it's recommended to start with a shorter distance such as 3-4 miles and work your way up.

Here are a few Tempo Run Workouts to incorporate into your weekly runs:

Traditional Tempo
Begin and end the run with a 1 mile warm up/cool down. Run these beginning and ending miles at a slow and easy conversational pace. Run the in between miles at a pace that's about 30-45 seconds slower than your 5K race pace. 

Tempo Intervals
Begin and end the run with a 1 mile warm up/cool down. Run these beginning and ending miles at a slow and easy conversational pace. For the in between mile, alternate between a 5 minute fast and a 5 minute slow interval (slightly faster than conversational pace). The fast intervals should be a run at a pace that is about 25-30 seconds slower than your 5K race pace. Continue doing these fast and slow intervals until your reach your last cool down mile. (Ex. 1 mile warm up, 3 miles alternating fast and slow intervals, 1 mile cool down)

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Race Pace Tempo
The tempo workout is specifically geared towards training for a half or full marathon. Begin and end with a 1 mile warm up/cool down. Run the in between miles at your half or full marathon race pace. (Ex. 1 mile warm up, 4 miles at race pace, 1 mile cool down)

Negative Split Tempo
This one is great for teaching your mind and body getting the last minute burst of energy towards the end of the run or race. Run the first half of the run at an slow and easy conversational pace. Run the last half at a tempo pace (30-45 seconds slower than your 5K race pace) creating a negative split. (Ex. Run 3 miles at a slow pace, run last 3 miles at tempo pace)

Sprint and Distance Running Interval Workout

So I hope this helps you get some better results. I try to do at least a tempo run and a tabata run session once per week along with my longer slow distance runs, and I am slowly seeing some progress. Let me know how this helps you, and feel free to connect with me here, I'd love to stay connected with other runners, fitness enthusiasts and obstacle course racing athletes. 


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Avocado Tortilla Soup Recipe

Avocado Tortilla Soup

I snagged this amazing soup creation from the Vitamix Whole Foods Recipe Book. I was a little hesitant at first because of all the cilantro it called for which I am really not a fan of, but at the end, it turned out to be the BOMB! You can either serve this soup hot or chilled. You can probably do this with any type of food processor or large blender, but the instructions below calls for a Vitamix Blender.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Processing: 6-7 minutes
Yields: 5 cups

Here's what you need:
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- 5 roma tomatoes, quartered
- 1/3 bunch cilantro, stemmed
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 avocado, pitted, peeled
- 1/2 lime, peeled
- 1/2 cup (130g) organic canned black beans, drained
- 1/2 cup (100g) canned (drained) or fresh cooked corn kernels
- 2 ounces (56 g) tortilla chips, crushed

Processing:
1. Place all ingredients, except tortilla chips, into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure top lid.
2. Select Variable 1
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High
4. Blend for 6-7 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid
5. Reduce speed to Variable 2 and remove the lid plug
6. Drop in tortilla chips through the lid plug opening. Blend for an additional 10 seconds

A little #PhotoBomb from my brother =)

*Garnish with avocado slices, cilantro sprig and tortilla crushed chips

Enjoy! 

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How I Manage My Beachbody Business with OCR (Obstacle Course Racing)

2 Big Passions - 1 Wonderful Life!

I think everyone at some point struggles with juggling different things in their lives whether it be a job, children, sports, hobby, or a business. This happens to me almost all the time. Being a full time Beachbody Coach is something that I absolutely love doing. I mean, check this out, I am responsible for helping people make big changes in their lives everyday from health and fitness transformations, to eliminating debt and gaining financial freedom. Before becoming a full time Beachbody Coach, I had 3 jobs, ran a nightlife marketing company, and worked 100 hours a week, it was insane!  I worked my Beachbody business in between my breaks, in the bathroom (TMI I know) =), and wherever I could get it in, I sacrificed a lot of sleep. If I only had 5 minutes to work my business, trust me, I took full advantage of it, and 2 and a half years later, I was able to quit my 3 jobs, and retire from a nightlife business that was not very healthy for me and my daughter.

Fast forward to mid 2011, I was introduced to obstacle course racing by my brother Fermin. By this time, I was in the best shape of my life (in my 40's), and I was ready to take on something that would really test my overall fitness, and I was so excited that I found it in OCR (obstacle course racing). It became an addiction, which is very common in this sport, especially if you are a newbie. Today, there are OCR groupies like there were Dead Heads back in the 1970's!

As I began more and more involved with OCR, there was a time where I began to distance myself from my Beachbody Coaching business, just because I was having so much fun traveling and meeting other people who were just as passionate as I was about this extreme sport. Yes, I still worked my coaching business during the week via my laptop, but I would then travel and do races on the weekend. I remember what the CEO of Beachbody Carl Daikeler once said, "Beachbody should not be your life, Beachbody should give you a life", and I really took that to heart and ran with it. I had already built my business to a comfortable level that allowed me to do what I wanted to do, travel simple, and live freely. But it wasn't until I attended Coach Summit 2014 in Las Vegas that I realized that I was not balancing my life and my business, or should I say, "my 1st passion". Beachbody Coach Summit is like the Super Bowl of Beachbody Events, it's where anyone who wants to be successful as a Beachbody Coach GOES. If success and FREEDOM is what you want out of life, then Coach Summit was a must to attend. I have never missed a Coach Summit event since becoming a Beachbody Coach in 2010, and I never will.

So here I am at Coach Summit at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, sitting with my coach team, having a little POW WOW, and some of my coaches were literally telling me that they felt that I was not focused on them, and they felt that I was more focused on my race travel, and they felt like I didn't care about them. This really truly broke my heart because everything that I was doing: races, traveling, spending time with family etc. was all given to me by my commitment to my Beachbody Business, and to my team who I proudly call my second family. I was devastated, I felt like I let them down. I was being nothing but selfish, and I knew at that point that I needed to create more balance in my life.

I am committed to my team, always and forever!

After that event, I promised my team that they were going to be my priority from this point forward. I mean come on, I was able to live my life because of my team. I didn't build my business on my own, it was all about team, and that is how I was able to be where I was, FREE from a boss. I had freedom because of my business, so why was I neglecting that part of my life? It was a wake-up call for me, and I will never again make that mistake. Sometimes it is easy to get influenced by outside sources, and yes I was having a blast with my races, and I still am, but it's all about balance, and making the people who mean most to you a "priority" in your life.

So how do I manage my Beachbody Business today while still keeping my passion for obstacle course racing? It's very simple:

-  I don't let the sport of obstacle course racing influence me to think that OCR is the only thing in my life that I am passionate about.

-  I share my passion for Beachbody with my OCR friends, and let them know who I am, and what I do. If people don't like what I do, it's doesn't matter to me, because it's not for them, it's for my family.

My life is all about my daughter, and my family

- I continue to work my Beachbody business during the week, but dedicate my time with my races specifically on Saturday and Sunday granted that I do not have a Beachbody event such as Coach Summit or Beachbody Super Saturday.

- I focus on working out with my Beachbody fitness programs and drinking my Shakeology everyday while incorporating other OCR specific workouts to help me excel in the sport.

- I will stay focused on what I love the most about my two passions: ending the trend of obesity, building leaders (not followers), and helping the sport of OCR grow on a global scale.

- Sharing Beachbody with OCR, and sharing OCR with Beachbody =) It really is the right combination!

- I will use my passion for my Beachbody business and obstacle course racing to help my family live a better life. That's what it's all about for me! 

I think it's always good to know what your priorities are, what puts food on your table, and if what you are doing is helping and/or empowering people. I think both of my passions do this, but I will never forget that without my Beachbody business, I would not have found interest in obstacle course racing, and have the opportunity to travel and race whenever I please. Not everyone can be a Spartan Pro Team Athlete or a PAID Sponsored Athlete in the OCR industry, and even if you are, just like anything, how long will that last? I'm sure that most people would agree that having multiple sources of income is a smart thing to do, and I'm just glad that in the future when I decide to retire from OCR and just want to travel and pursue other passions, that I will be able to do so, thanks to my Beachbody business.

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BattleFrog ATLANTA - 2015 | Full Race VIDEO RECAP

BattleFrog Series Atlanta - 2015

I am really enjoying the BattleFrog Series events because they are very well-organized, the people and the staff are courteous and seem very passionate about what they do. On top of that, the obstacles are high quality, meaning that they have spent some considerable time on them, unlike other events where the obstacles seem unsafe, and just put up to make some quick money. The one thing that I really look for is how a company treats and manages their employees and volunteers. I don't think that there was one obstacle that I went through without a volunteer trying to push and motivate my team and myself. This is what people will remember, a lot more than the obstacles, people will remember how they were treated, and how much you care. I overheard one of the BF staff members talking to a couple volunteers, and this is what he said to them:

"You have to remember that these racers are being challenged, they are tired, and maybe on the verge of quitting. We cannot let that happen, we have to motivate them, push them past their comfort zones, and help them find out what they are about"

I really liked that, and I will always remember the BattleFrog Series in that way.

The Elite and Masters Wave Start Line

The BattleFrog Atlanta event was hosted at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA. I was very familiar with this location as this is where I did one of my coldest races in my career, the Georgia Spartan Sprint. The layout for the BattleFrog was totally different which I really liked, but there seemed to be a lack of hills this time, but the back to back obstacles definitely made up for it. I really enjoy fast courses, and this event had some good trail runs.

If you haven't signed up for a BattleFrog Event, I encourage you to make a point to do so. They have courses for every fitness level including children and even a place for the extreme endurance athlete. I think there were a couple people who did 6 laps around the main course which totaled to about 32 to 34 miles, and that's with some extreme obstacles, pretty impressive if you ask me. My team "Team Dynasty OCR" did 3 laps and earned their BattleFrog Extreme Medal, it was amazing to be there and witness their struggles and their triumphs. That is what our team is all about anyways, it's not about just one person, it's about TEAM.

Team Dynasty OCR

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So anyways, I made a quick 5 minute video of the event, so feel free to watch and share so hopefully we can get more people off the couch and start getting active, because that's what we were all meant to do with our lives. We're all naturally primal, so get out there and be yourself, push your limits, see what you're made of, and most importantly, have fun!!!

BattleFrog Series Atlanta - 2015

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Arnel Banawa is a Star Diamond Beachbody Coach focused on ending the trend of obesity and helping the sport of obstacle course racing grow worldwide. Connect with me - click here!