Halloween in the Philippines

A few days before Halloween, I was asking my fiancé Arlene if they participate in trick or treating here in the Philippines, and if it was done on the same day, October 31st? She looked kind of puzzled and couldn't really give me a straight answer. This baffled me as I am from the USA, and this is something that I grew up with.

I opened up my matchbook and decided to google "Halloween in the Philippines", and come to find out, this particular holiday, although still a national holiday here just like the western countries, it is celebrated in a different fashion.

Photo: Filipino Australian Journal

For me, once I learned how Halloween was celebrated here in the Philippines, I understood it better and it seemed a lot more meaningful. Growing up in the USA, I was always brought up to think that Halloween was about eating candy and getting rid of bad spirits, and of course there is nothing wrong with that, but the idea of praying and celebrating the dead, and the life that they had while they were here with us just seemed like a better way to celebrate the holiday.

Work With Me

I made this quick video about Halloween in the Philippines, feel free to watch it, and tell me what you think. And if you are from a different country other than the USA and the Philippines, please let me know how you celebrate Halloween, or if this is even a holiday in your country. 

Halloween in the Philippines

Watch more videos! 

BTW, as some of you know, my parents are here visiting me in the Philippines, and we have some great adventures planned, here are some upcoming videos to look out for, and of course I will be posting them on here, as well as our family youtube channel =) Thanks again for visiting my blog! 

Upcoming Trips:

- Bicol Region

- Caramoan Island

- Siargao Island

- Banaue and Sagada

- Enchanted Kingdom in Laguna

Have an amazing day!!! =)

Parents Arrived in the Philippines!

My parents have been here for almost two weeks now, and I couldn't be even more happier!

I am finishing up on some projects at the moment and preparing for some adventures with them. Some of the places we plan on going are:

THE BIRTH OF MY BABY PENELOPE

- Bicol Region (Buhi, Irina City, Naga, Legazpi etc) to visit Arlene's family.

Road to Bicol

Photo: ABS-CBN News

- Caramoan Island, to explore some limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, and nice sandy beaches

Caramoan Island

Photo: Journey Era

- Siargao Island, check out Cloud 9 and other natural and most beautiful sites in the Philippines

Siargao Island

Photo: Metro

- Banaue and Sagada, famous rices terraces, northern sites and hanging coffins

Sagada - Hanging Coffins

Photo: Pinoy Adventurista Philippines

- Corregidor Island, and island on the Manila Bay that use to be a coastal artillery fort to defend the entrance of Manila Bay.

Corregidor Island 

Photo: Wikipedia

So that's about it. My parents are visiting here until mid January 2020, so these are just some of the things that we have planned for in between my video and work projects. Stay tuned here and my youtube channel as I will be posting as much as I can about our family adventures.

I also do plan to start a little workout routine with my Dad while he is here, so I will be posting our workouts as well. Feel free to join us, it's simple, just ask to be added to one of our free online accountability groups, and I'll throw in a Free Online Fitness Assessment for you!

HOW I WORKUT WHEN I TRAVEL

Thanks for visiting, and hope to see ya soon!!

My Parents Are Here!!!

Watch more!

HOW I TRAVEL 7-10 MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR

Celebrating Baby Penelope's First Birthday!

I can't believe that my Baby Penelope (Pippa) is already ONE YEARS OLD!

It seems like it was just yesterday that Arlene and I were at the Birthing Home in Buhi, Bicol Philippines where Pippa was born. Fast forward one year later and we are having her very first birthday in Cavite Philippines with about 60 people including my parents who arrived a few days ago from the USA.

Ways I Earn Income - How Much Do I Make?

The whole day went so fast just like the year prior, but I just wanted to share a quick video of our Baby Penelope's Birthday from Kinder City. The staff at Kinder City were so accommodating and we had such a great experience. The kids has so much fun!

Get Music for your Youtube Videos here!

Enjoy the video, and thanks to all who came and celebrated our Baby Pippa's First Birthday, we are so blessed!

Watch more videos =)

Thanks for visiting my blog, and if you are ever in the Philippines, feel free to message me if you want to get together for some coffee or lunch. Have an amazing day!!

Kinder City Birthday Party Package Prices - Click here!

How I Get My Shakeology in the Philippines

I finally got my shipment of Shakeology and other Beachbody products here in the Philippines!

Most of you know that I've been based in the Philippines since January 2019, and so it can be a challenge getting my Beachbody Products over here since the company is not officially opened to the asian market at this time. Currently the company Beachbody, my affiliate business partner is only in the following markets: USA, US Trust Territories, UK, and Canada.

As far as being able to purchase Beachbody Workouts, I believe that the company can ship to foreign markets, but cannot currently ship any supplements such as Shakeology.

SO HOW DO I GET MY SHAKEOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES?

It's simple! When I go back and forth from the USA, I take some of my products along with me. I normally take about 2 months worth of Shakeology as well as some protein bars and recovery drinks. I actually do not use a lot of supplements, so my main one that I've been using since 2011 is Shakeology.

To receive quotes or to request international orders where Beachbody is not official, email your requests to: international@beachbody.com - As a reminder, only workout programs are available for shipping to international markets, supplements are not available until BB is official in your market.

Buy Shakeology, Get Details, Samples, and Join a Challenge:

(USA, UK, Canada) - Click here!

Before you contact International Relations, feel free to contact me first, I may have some old Beachbody DVD's laying around the house =)

When I do run out of my supply while still in Asia, I will contact some of my friends or family who plan to come to the Philippines, and get my order sent to them in the USA so that they can bring my shipment when they arrive here in the Philippines. Of course I give them some samples as well just to thank them for helping me out. Another way for Beachbody to send out to international borders is through military mail. So if you are in the military and have a military address (APO and FPO addresses), the company Beachbody will accommodate.

My transformer that I use so that my US based blender can 

work in the Philippines. Shakeology is best when it is blended! 

BEACHBODY ON DEMAND IN THE PHILIPPINES AND INTERNATIONAL:

I've been getting a lot of questions about Beachbody on Demand being available internationally, especially in the Philippines. Beachbody on Demand is currently only available in the USA, US Trust Territories, UK, and Canada, BUT HERE IS HOW YOU CAN GET IT:

If you know anyone, friends or relatives in the USA, Canada, or the UK, they can easily create an account for you so that you can use the BOD digital product in your country. Once they create the account for you using their resident information, they can simply then send you the login details so that you can then use the digital workout platform. The next step is now you have to send them the payment ha ha! Most countries have remittance services, so sending money online from person to person anywhere around the world is so easy. Paypal, Venmo, Cash App, Crypto, Facebook, and Western Union are all ways that you can send online payments fast and easy.

How much does Beachbody on Demand Digital cost? 

Firstly, for those of you who don't know what BOD is all about, it's a digital workout platform that includes thousands of online streaming workouts from the top Beachbody Trainers around the world. You will be able to stream the workouts on any device including your smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop, and even stream to your home TV.

There are many payment options, from quarterly to annually. If you are international where Beachbody is not currently available, I highly recommend the annual plan which is less then a month or two gym membership, $99 USD or in philippines pesos, about 5,000 php.

IF I AM FROM THE PHILIPPINES OR INTERNATIONAL, HOW DO I GET BEACHBODY ON DEMAND NOW?

Simply send this link to any of your family or friends in the following countries: USA, Canada, US Trust Territories, and the UK: CLICK HERE! <------- Send This Link! (This link will also automatically link me as your Online Beachbody Coach for more advice, accountability, and bonus material)

Once they create an account, they can then send you the login details for you to use in your country. Just don't forget to send them payment =). Again, I recommend the annual plan of $99 USD per year, it's just easier to pay once every year.

Compare BOD with a Gym Membership!

It doesn't matter which country you are in, if you are looking for some good savings, getting a Beachbody on Demand Membership and working out from home will be your best bet. I actually was thinking about getting an Anytime Fitness Membership here in the Philippines and found out that it was actually a lot more than it costs in the USA, ridiculous. 

Now you can join a lot of other local gyms that do not quite have all the facilities that come with a Anytime Fitness Membership like A/C, and safe/quality/up-to-date equipment, but it's really up to you. I've been to gyms in some of the local barangay's in the Philippines and they worked fine, but also ask yourself: "do you actually know what you are doing?, do you have a program especially f you are new to working out?, and do you have a support system and people who will keep you motivated?" All of these factors come to play depending on how serious you are in reaching your goals. 

New Workouts Added to BOD monthly! Never get bored!

For me, Beachbody on Demand, the workouts, Shakeology, and the support system has been the key element in my overall fitness and success. But don't take it from me, try it out for yourself, there is really no loss on your part because of the Free Trial, and you can cancel anytime, it's really a no brainer! 

Make me your FREE Online Coach here!

Looking forward to helping you with your goals =)

Hope this post has helped some of you wondering about international shipping for Shakeology and global access to Beachbody on Demand. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me on facebook: http://www.fb.com/arnelbanawa or email me here: arnel.beachbody@gmail.com =) 

Ternate Beach Resort - Cavite, Philippines

Oh boy, it seems like I am always playing catch up ha ha!

Ternate Beach Resort

A few weeks ago, I took my girls to Ternate Cavite to check out this beach resort. Before checking out this local beach, we headed to Arlene's sisters "Mother/Law" and celebrated her 85th birthday, WOW!!! She was so cute =)

Anyways, sorry for not posting on a regular! I've been slammed with video projects, but it's been super fun and challenging. I promise to try to post more =)

Ways I Earn Income - How Much I Really Make?

Here is a quick video of our day in Ternate, Cavite Philippines. Make today count!

Watch More Family Videos

Ain't nothing better than DAD LIFE! 

ANNOUNCEMENT:

I am in the process of looking for aspiring entrepreneurs to join my team! Characteristics I am looking for:

-  Goal driven

-  Lives or would like to start living a healthier and fit lifestyle

-  Loves to travel

-  Curious about Cryptocurrency and how they can benefit

-  Has to be teachable

-  Isn't afraid to make a small investment towards a better future

-  Family oriented 

-  Understands the importance of Passive Income

-  Open to real business ideas, no scams! 

If you have some or all of these characteristics, feel free to contact me, I'd love to talk ideas! 

Ways I Earn Income - How Much Do I Make?

I always get a lot of questions about what I do, and the easiest thing to tell people is that I am an Entrepreneur.

With that comes questions about how I make money.

Firstly, this post is not about bragging or making myself look good. "I'm No Rockefeller" =) Just ask any of my friends or people who know me, and they will tell you that money is the LAST THING of importance to me. So why become an Entrepreneur you ask? Well, because I love to create experiences with my life and if I can make enough to support my family, travel, and give back to the community through charity projects, I'm happy with that. At the time is the post, I am happy to say that I give back more than half of what I make.

So let's get into the why you may be reading this post, how many ways do I earn? As an entrepreneur, it's about creating multiple streams of income. Not every stream will make you millions! Some gigs may be just enough to help you buy groceries or put a tank of gas in your car, and some may bless you enough to pay for amazing vacations and maybe your kids college tuition! If you're lucky, you may have a stream that even pays residuals.

Here are some ways that I earn and a ball park figure on what I can potentially make:

1.  Youtube - I currently have 3 channels, but only one channel is earning google paychecks every month or two. I can make about $100-500+ per month. My main channel. Family Channel

2.  Stock Video Footage - I have a small digital library that I've been working on and I am working with a platform that distributes my work to about 5 stock imagery websites. I can make up to $100 per video clip sold.

3.  Video Production (Videographer) - I have a small video media production outfit where I create videos for extreme sports, weddings, restaurants, corporations, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and just about anyone who needs a video. I can earn up to $2,000+ per video project.

4.  Fiverr - This is a freelance website where I host some of my video projects. This is still new to me and I can earn $5-$100 per video gig. My Fiverr Gigs

5.  Patreon - This is for people who support my OCRTUBE media project where I film obstacle course racing events to benefit charities around the world. I can earn $1-$500 per patron. This isn't really an income as 100% of the donations get funneled back into the project to do good in the world. Become a Patron.

6.  Cryptocurrency - I am a crypto enthusiast and still learning and having fun with it. I can earn 1-1000% commissions per crypto trade, and $50 per referral affiliate commissions. Contact me about how I trade crypto.

7.  Social Media Fitness Influencer - I work with a California based health and fitness company and share my organic active lifestyle through my networks. I can currently earn up to $2,000+ per week. Contact me to learn how to become a Fitness Influencer

8.  Blog - I have a general blog where I have affiliate links. My blog is about health/fitness, travel, family, and entrepreneurship, pretty much the story of my life as it happens. I can earn pennies to thousands per year via google ads and affiliate commissions. My Blog

UPCOMING PROJECTS:
-  Restaurant/Cafe
- Gaming Internet Cafe
- Airbnb Experiences, I once managed my family's airbnb business. I may delve into experiences soon.

So this gives you an idea of what I do on the daily basis and how I juggle work and family life. Now I cannot give you an exact number of how much i really make and that would not be something that I would share anyways, but from this, you can get an idea of how much I hustle day in and day out just to ensure and build a better future for my family.

If you have any questions, or if you are interested in any of these side hustles, feel free to message me and I can help you to the best of my ability. I love to see people succeed in life, so if you are looking for something more, maybe I can help share what I've learned and we can make a better life together! =). 

6 Weeks of THE WORK - A New Workout Program from Celebrity Trainer Amoila Cesar

Are you ready for Beachbody's Newest Workout Program?

6 Weeks of THE WORK was developed by Celebrity Strength and Conditioning Coach Amoila Cesar, his story on how he got started into health and fitness is pretty inspiring. The company Beachbody, my business affiliate partner is so amazing at choosing the BEST trainers in the world. Everyone has a story, check out Amoila Cesars story:

I just found out that this new workout program is AVAILABLE NOW though what's called VIP Early Access. This basically means that it is available through purchase of a Digital Challenge Pack. If you are already a Beachbody on Demand member, it would cost you an VIP EARLY ACCESS fee of about $37.46 USD. The program "6 Weeks of THE WORK" will make its debut on Beachbody on Demand (to the non-early access members) on April 2020. If you are not worried about getting access to the workout program now, you can always wait until April 2020 when it finally gets added to the member library on Beachbody on Demand.

The BEST Way to get started with THE WORK

I will be starting the program in a few weeks and will be getting the VIP Early Access because my ass needs to work LOL. I've been currently doing sporadic workouts on Beachbody on Demand, and not any sort of workout structure, which I feel I need at this point. With all the traveling and projects that I've been doing, it's been an issue for me to stay on track, so having a strict program to follow with someone who really pushes you should do me the trick! 

FYI, the workout program does have EXPLICIT LANGUAGE but it does offer a clean version. I think I'll be using the explicit version when the kids are not around, sometimes for me (and I can only speak for myself) I need someone to push me and yell at me, it's a motivator for me =).

So for some of you asking about what the program includes, here are some screen shots of what its all about and the different options to get started now.

GET STARTED NOW:

These are options if you are NEW TO BEACHBODY WORKOUTS

Choose or Purchase your Challenge Pack here

(click and scroll down to Challenge Packs)

Options if you are already a Beachbody on Demand Member

My Recommendation if you're already a BOD member - click here!

Here are some BASIC OPTIONS

Buy the Digital Product only here for only $37.46

(must be a BOD member, not a member? Get a Free Trial here)

THE WORK equipment Add-Ons (get all the equipment you need) - click here!

This is what THE WORK includes:

-  36 Workouts, the workouts are designed to get you stronger, leaner and more agile. The workout is complete with digital components such as: Get Started Guide, Fit Test, Workout Calendar, and Nutrition Guides. 

Equipment needed:

- Dumbbells (light to heavy), I'll be using a sandbag at first because I won't have any dumbbells (just moved into my new place in the Philippines). As always, use what you have and don't make any excuses just because you do not have all the equipment. Pick up some canned goods, a chair or a backpack...be creative and make it work. If you can find something to lift or push, use it! 

- It says you also need resistance loops and strength slides (just work with what you have, but if you can get these, it will make your workouts more effective) Use the equipment add on link above. 

- Chin up bar optional. I would definitely get a chin up bar, there are modifications for this, but the more you use a chin up bar, the more you will get better, and with that you will yield better results! 

This is what I'll be using for the time being =)

Supplements:

Of course supplements are always optional. All I really use is my all natural superfood shake Shakeology, and I occasionally use the recovery drink which is so delicious. Supplements all depend on you, but if you wanted to get my advice, this is what I would recommend:

-  Shakeology (take your pick of flavors, there are vegan options as well) This is my go to only option because it's just like having a meal, a pre workout and post workout. Its very versatile and only made with all natural ingredients from all over the world. Unfortunately it's only available in the USA, UK and Canada at the moment of this post, and that's because of how high quality the ingredients are, it's just difficult to produce in high volume, but I hope to see it become global soon. 

TRY BEFORE YOU COMMIT:

Vegan Shakeology Samples

Non Vegan Shakeology Samples

-  Recovery Drink, after doing an intense workout, most people don't realize how many calories and energy is lost, so replenishing this soon after a workout is important. This also helps with of course soreness. Sometimes if I do not have access to the recovery supplement, I drink chocolate milk. It's delicious but just not at all as nutritious as the BB recovery drink. 

-  Pre Workout, I don't use this very often unless I am dreading my workout, and I need a boost. There are days we all feel lazy, and this just gives me a boost to get my workout done. I definitely feel better right after, but that spike really helps on those days I have no motivation, you guys feel me right? =) Don't have this, or can't get it right now, just make a peanut butter and banana sandwich (about an hour prior to your workout), I do this all the time and it helps with getting that little bit of energy I need to pull me through a workout. 

Drinking my Shakeology at Machu Picchu!

LASTLY

I think support and accountability is the key to success with any workout program or regiment. Some people join gyms or attend group fitness classes which are always good options. But these people cannot be with you 24/7, so an online support group which is available 24/7 is the best way to go. I mean you can do both, because let's face it, the more motivation that you have, the better! There's nothing like having a bad day and posting how you feel in an online group, and then within seconds, you have random people messaging you with a million reasons why you need to get off your butt. I guess that is why I became a Coach over 8 years ago, it's because I was able to get some amazing results, and it was all because of the support system, for me, that's the secret of success! There's no magic pill, it's just all about hard work, commitment, and REAL PEOPLE by your side. 

It's all about Fitness, Nutrition and Real People Support - No Short Cuts

Feel free to message me about joining my online accountability groups, I promise that it will help, I know it does for my customers, associates, and myself. 

Free Online Coaching and Advice from me! 

Click here to Make me Your Coach

Are you looking for a way to earn some extra cash and get back in shape at the same time? Ask me about some Online Coaching Options. Today more and more people have been creating income by becoming a social media influencer. You can do this by sharing your journey and lifestyle without looking like an annoying salesman. Nothing better than getting fit, feeling good, and making a living! 

It's a great way to SAVE MONEY and also earn some residuals. For some people like myself, I was able to create a full time income from online coaching which still baffles me today. If an INTROVERT like me can do it, I'm pretty sure you can too! =) 

Become a Social Media Fitness Influencer, not a Salesman!

Try Online Coaching Today - Cancel Anytime!

(Online Training and Support provided, and the discounts are worth it)

THE BOTTOM LINE:

So I decided to do this workout program because I need to get my butt in gear. I will be 49 years old this year - YIKES!!!, and I'm not getting any younger. I need a HARDCORE push, and this guy Amoila seems like the man for the job. My ideal workout seems to be a cross between P90X, CrossFit, and Running, so this will be right up my alley. If you're looking for an athletic based style workout, than this is for you. Join me, and let's kill it, or be killed together =)