Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Drop that PINA COLADA!

My favorite Super Health Shake, Shakeologoy, is coming out with a new flavor, Tropical. It has pineapple, banana, and yogurt along with all the other super ingredients. Sounds like my flavor for the hot summer days of South Carolina. Don't know how healthy it would be if you added some rum but I am sure it would still taste good.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Grocery Shopping for P90X

Prior to starting P90X, I pulled out all the food from my pantry and sorted them by what I am allowed to eat based on the P90X Nutritional Plan Guide. I organized the pantry with a shelf for my own food. If you have a family with little kids, you still need their food but keep them away from your zone (away from temptation). I went to the grocery and scouted for the foods I could eat and just to see what was available. Before I was more of an impulse grocery shopper, I would buy groceries based on how hungry I was at the time. Being hungry is NOT a good thing to be while food shopping, so have a healthy snack before you go so you won't have a melt down when you see a bag of Cheetos. No point buying something you won't eat just because it's healthy but do broaden your palate if possible. I did notice that the healthier the food was, it also cost more. It was an eye opening experience. I started to read more food labels and comparison shopping. For those 90 days, I can say my grocery shopping habits have changed for the better.

I shopped around for a supplement shake but could not find anything locally. Some tasted gritty, or made you feel bloated or gassy, or was just a filler with no nutritional value in it. My wife also could not digest artificial sugars that well so that eliminated a lot of the shakes. I looked into BEACHBODY's SHAKEOLOGY shake and was impressed with the amount of research and natural ingredients was put into it. Like the P90X at first, I was skeptical about it but it did have a money back guarantee so I made the gamble and ordered the SHAKEOLOGY individual packets of the Berry and Chocolate. The berry was ok but I was more of chocolate person, I liked it because it tasted more like a dark chocolate shake which I love. My wife and I would make a smoothie with bananas and peanut butter and it helps us get through the morning. Yes, it did cost more than those supplement shakes you get from the nutrition stores but it also provided more nutritional value than those other shakes. It is my treat in the morning, a chocolate smoothie for breakfast.

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Nelson Bermas - Independent BEACHBODY Coach - Lexington SC - 803-414-5677

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Monday, June 27, 2011

P90X The Sequel MC2 - MUSCLE CONFUSION 2

P90X was tough enough and I still had to modify some Yoga moves because they are just tough. The preview to P90X MC2 looks exciting and scary at the same time. After doing P90X, you look forward to the different moves and challenges. It definitely adds variety. Pre-order will be starting in August. I know a lot of BEACHBODY die hards will reserving a copy. I know I will. Here is a sample of the Mad Scientist of Muscle Confusion Tony Horton's newest creation.



Nelson Bermas - Independent Beachbody Coach - Lexington SC 803-414-5677

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Who is Beachbody?

When I purchased P90x, I did not know who Beachbody was? They produced Hip Hop Abs, ChaLEAN Extreme, TurboFire, Insanity, and more. I was surprised to see the selection of Fitness Videos they provided and real weight loss results from real people. What I liked was they provided the complete package of exercise, nutrition, and support. Beachbody has a great website where you can track your weight loss and physical improvement online, great health recipes, and be able to chat with others going through the same fitness program with you. I always get inspired by the Weight Loss Transformation videos. My change was not as big as theirs but seeing the commitment and determination of others helped motivate me for those 90 days. The video has more information about them.

Nelson Bermas, Independent Beachbody Coach. Call me for more information at 803-414-5677.