What comes to mind when you hear the words “beach body?” For me, it automatically brings up feelings of anxiety thinking of the 15 or so years I spent trying to obtain the “perfect” body! I spent plenty of time at the beach throughout those years, but I wasn’t in my body. I was in my head, OBSESSING over every calorie, every stretch mark, and every imperfection. I may have had a beach body, but I was far from healthy. You might be surprised then to hear that I have signed on as a Coach with Team Beachbody! WHHHHATTTT??? I know but hear me out! I love Beachbody. Their programs are incredible, and I have been doing them for years. From the 21 Day Fix to Body Beast to Autumn’s Maternity Workout, their programs have helped me stay fit and healthy throughout various times in my life. There are a
few aspects of this type of program however that have prevented me from signing on as a coach sooner:
- The time sensitive aspect of the programs and challenges. One thing that keeps many of us from becoming the best versions of ourselves is that we focus so much on perfection that we forget to celebrate progress. Most Beachbody programs have a set
workout schedule. Let’s take the 21 Day Fix for example… there are 27 workouts to be completed in 21 days. Now I am no math whiz, but that is more than one workout per day on average. What happens if you get sick or have a weekend getaway planned or your sitter calls off, etc.? Or what if you simply cannot commit to a workout every single day?! Many people just say f**k it, fall off the
wagon, let it run them over and drag them a few miles down the road where they lay in a ditch for a few weeks, months or even years before dragging their asses back on the wagon. Well not here! Life happens and the point is that you are moving, and you are doing the best you can, so if your 21-day program takes you 60 days to finish that’s PROGRESS! I will help you brush your shoulders off and hop right back on that wagon because ain’t nobody got time to be laying in a ditch for a few years. - The diet and supplement “requirements.” Read my lips: If you are partnering with me nothing other than a desire to be your best self is required! I am a Registered Dietitian so yes of course helping people eat better is what I do, and when it comes to weight loss it is 80/20 diet/exercise, but even if you change nothing about your diet, you are going to see and feel positive changes. And guess what? It’s a domino effect – you start feeling better, you start eating better, you start feeling even better, you start eating even better… you get my point. Sustainable weight loss is about lifestyle change and it doesn’t happen overnight (or in 21 days). You may make some significant changes, but you must maintain the lifestyle after the program/challenge ends, and I am here to help you do that!
- The before and after photos. As a body positive and food friendly RD something about before and after pictures has never sat quite right with me. It always triggers me. Don’t get me wrong… I have seen some insanely impressive transformations and have documented my own transformations in the past, but as I navigate this new phase of life as a Mom to a sweet, beautiful, smart, and funny girl; I want to take the focus OFF the body. I want to hear how much fun the workouts are, how amazing you feel after each workout, how much more energy you have and how your confidence and productivity have gone through the roof. If you want to document your progress AWESOME, but let’s call them progress photos because “after”sounds like the end of something and I already told you how I feel about timelines! And please let’s focus on some of the other amazing benefits too!
If you are ready to begin or continue your fitness journey and want support from a busy Mama who gets it or if you want to join me as a Coach email me at rd4uwellness@gmail.com or send me a private message and we can discuss what options might be best for you.