Get Fit in July for FREE!!!

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?   Are you tired of trying to figure out how to get fit and healthy on your own?  Have you been on the fence about trying a Beachbody workout program such as P90X or TurboFire?  What if you could change everything in the next 30 days and do it for FREE?  Yep, for this month only, all you pay is $14.95 shipping and handling plus tax!  

What you get:

• Your choice of P90X, TurboFire, or Brazil Butt Lift
• A full bag of Shakeology - your choice of Chocolate, Greenberry, or Tropical Strawberry
• AWESOME support and FUN in our privately coached Facebook group, Power Starters.

Click on the program of your choice for details!

If you do not see results, you can return the package within 30 days and pay nothing (less shipping/handling).   So seriously, what have you got to lose?  Give it a try! 

Dangers of Aspartame

I came across this photo on Facebook recently and wanted to share here.  I'm amazed at how many people still regularly consume products with aspartame, even after all the research and studies that now prove it's dangerous effects.  According to Dr. Mercola of mercola.com, just a few of the common symptoms caused by aspartame are:  headaches/migraines, dizziness, seizures, nausea, numbness, muscle spasms, weight gain, rashes, depression, fatigue, irritability, tachycardia, insomnia, vision problems, hearing loss, heart palpitations, breathing difficulties, anxiety attacks, slurred speech, loss of taste, tinnitus, vertigo, memory loss, and joint pain.  He went on to mention that the following chronic illnesses can be triggered by aspartame:  brain tumors, Multiple Sclerosis, epilepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, mental retardation, lymphoma, birth defects, fibromyalgia, and diabetes.  

Aspartame IS a toxic poison and you will suffer from withdrawal symptoms as you wean yourself off of it.  I strongly recommend you do so though.  The temporary discomfort of withdrawal is a much better choice over a lifetime of rehabilitation from a chronic illness!  

You may be asking now, "what do I use instead?"  Good question!  Unfortunately, many simply turn to other artificial sweeteners such as Splenda.  I do not believe this is a good substitute at all.  I have posted info concerning Splenda in the past, which you may read HERE.  There is much debate over many other sweeteners as well and I'm sure there isn't a single one that everyone will agree on!  For me and my family personally, we use raw honey in small quantities and occasionally pure maple syrup.  We drink WATER!  For those used to a steady diet of sodas and sweetened drinks, this may sound, well, impossible!  But I assure you, make the commitment to go 21 days drinking ONLY water (and lots of it!) and you will be surprised at how your tastes change!  Give it a try!  

In Health,

Black Bean Burgers!

Ok, this recipe may sound weird to you; it sure sounded weird to me!  BUT we all loved it at our house!  I decided to NOT tell my family what it was; I just said we were having burgers.  After dinner (and hearing them go on and on about how these were the best burgers ever!), I let them in on my little secret that there wasn't any meat at all!  They were so surprised!  I found the original recipe on Food Network but I adapted it a little.  So here's my version:

1/2 yellow onion roughly chopped
1 tbsp chopped garlic
2 15 oz cans of black beans, rinsed and drained
Cilantro and parsley to taste
1 egg
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 cup raw oatmeal, ground (I just pulse mine in the blender a few times)
Himalayan salt to taste

In a food processor, combine all ingredients.  My food processor was having "issues" so I mashed it all and combined by hand - messy but kinda fun!  Divide into 4 portions and shape into patties.  Lightly spray griddle with cooking spray and cook each patty through, turning occasionally.  Serve on whole wheat buns with whatever burger toppings you like!  These would go GREAT with homemade Oven Fries or Sweet Potato Fries!!!

Coach Summit Announcements: Chapter 3!!!

Can you imagine working out with FIVE THOUSAND people, all with the same vision of ending the trend of obesity!?!?  Can you imagine working out LIVE with Tony Horton, Shaun-T, Chalene Johnson, Debbie Siebers, and other Beachbody trainers?  You don't have to just imagine, because it became a REALITY at the 2012 Team Beachbody Coach Summit in June!  And yes, it will be a REALITY AGAIN next summer!!!    This awesome live workout is only open to coaches though, so join my coaching team NOW to get in on next summer's Coach Summit and Live workout!  Go on, we'll wait while you sign up!  (Sign up here!)

Ok, you're back?  Signed up and ready to go?  All right then, let's continue on with MORE Summit Announcements!

What to tell you about next?  Hmmm, how about something a little different from the usual awesome workout programs and nutritional products that Beachbody has to offer.  How about something for your skin?  Yep, Team Beachbody is now offering the breakthrough skincare treatment, Derm Exclusive!  "This incredibly powerful system of treatments works to fight the four signs of aging - fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, dark spots, and diminishing radiance.  In other words, your face will love it!"  Click here to take a look at the Introductory Kit!

What would a Team Beachbody announcement be without a new workout program?  Umm, well, I don't know; I haven't seen one!  New workout coming soon?  You bet!  "The martial arts are coming to Beachbody via LES MILLS trainers!  Body Combat will be available first for preorder, and we'll let you know official dates as soon as we have them.  Meanwhile, ask anyone who was at the Summit Super Workout how they liked trying Combat!"  I can't wait for this one!!!!  It sounds like MY kind of workout!!!

Check back later for MORE announcements!!!!  Yep, there's MORE! 

In Health,

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Independence Day!

Happy 4th of July from Simple Health For Life and Team Beachbody!!!!