Quick Fix and Fad Diets!

Now THIS could be interesting...

I'm holding a conference call on Thursday night. I know, weird right? It's sort of weird for me. I've never really led a call before...

I'm going to be talking about my experience with Team Beachbody. How did I come across the opportunity? How did I become a coach? WHY did I become a coach? Why do I stay with it? I'm also going to discuss some of the awesome things about the company!

You can listen in silently OR come and ask questions during the Q&A portion. Take 30 minutes of your time and come check it out!!!


Phone Number: (724) 444-7444
Call ID: 120848
Link: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=120848&cmd=tc

Will you be there?
Thursday May 24th 8:30pm CDT

Interview with Coni Constantine

I decided that you guys hear enough from me about my experience with coaching. I know that when I'm trying to make a decision I want to hear from several different people!

Well, I interviewed my Star Diamond Coach, Coni Constantine for you!


How long have you been a coach?
Since July 2007

 When you were told about the coaching opportunity did you have any objections or concerns? 
 I actually discovered the coaching opportunity when I was surfing the web one day. No objections or concerns but I did do my honework before signing up. Coaching was so incrediby new then (only 4 months old) that there really weren't any major success stories yet. BUT, I trusted Beachbody as a super successful company and thought it was an incredible opportunity that they were offering. A chance to partner with a well known brand who was willing to GIVE customers to me, I was excited! What made you choose to become a coach? I LOVE that I could partner my passion for health & fitness with a successful business model. When I became a coach I had just finished my 2nd round of P90X and was pretty much telling anyone who would listen about it lol. When I realized I could get paid to do what I was already doing it was pretty much a no brainer Also, like so many other coaches, I was super pumped about the 25% discount since I was already a loyal customer.

 Tell us a bit about your first year as a coach.
 My first year as a coach was a bit rocky to say the least! We did not have all the marketing and training materials we have now so many of us were a bit lost. I had TONS of passion and drive but not 100% sure what to do with that. I was persistent though! I attended every single event and call that I could and soaked up advice from more successful coaches like a sponge. Even though I was not a success yet I KNEW that I would be. Faith and persistance got me through that first year About a year after I signed up I attended a special Beachbody event in Dallas, TX. I had the chance to have dinner with 2 Multi Star Diamond Coaches and 2 up and comers like me. Something clicked that weekend and I became more detrermined than ever to succeed!! It was like the parking brake came off and things really started moving. I don't think that would have happened without the genuine support of all so many fellow coaches. Team Beachbody truly does feel like a family!

 Did you ever feel like quitting? What kept you going?
 In any business there are good days and less than good days. Team Beachbody is no different but I can honestly say that quitting was never an option for me. If things were not working as well as I wanted them too I made adjustments to make them work better. Or to make me better. There are way to many success stories in this business that prove it does work. The magic ingredient is us. Anyone can have any level of success they want with BB as long as they truly belive in our products, our mission, and are willing to work for it. There is no easy street to success with coaching but there is just too much potential not to give it your all. That is what I choose to do.

 What are some major goals you've reached since becoming a coach? Any dreams become reality?
 OMGosh, so many!! My money stress is completely gone. I can now travel whenever I want which is another thing I absolutely love to do. (I have about a trip a month planned this year) I can give my fur babies the very best care they deserve and donate generously to causes I belive in. Coaching allowed me to move from Virginia to Los Angeles with no stress. On a personal level I have grown SO much as a person. I'm much more of an extrovert now and have tons more self-confidence. It truly has been an incredible experience, personally and financially.

 What is your favorite thing about being a coach?
 That my "job" is essentially to make friends and help them reach THEIR goals!! Reaching mine is awesome but helping another person realize a dream is MAGIC. To top it off I get paid exremely well to do this. It's the dream job I had never dreamed of.

 Any encouraging words to leave with us? 
 Enjoy the ride!! There are going to be moments of pure awesomeness as a coach and ones of frustration. Use it ALL as a learning experience to be better. The rewards are so worth the effort. Also, believe in yourself and be patient! if you are looking for a quick buck or overnight success coaching is probably not for you. If you are willing to commit you can hit any milestone you want! Remember, people are listening and watching even when you think they aren't. In the beginning you will be planting a LOT of seeds and it may feel like nothing is happeninig. It is. Trust the process and know it is. far too many coaches give up before they ride that wave of momentum which is such a shame!

Shakeology v Slimfast

Two things I've heard lately...

"I can't do those meal replacement powders. I think they're nasty."

"Why should I buy Shakelogy when I can just go to Walmart and get X shake?"


I'll address them each in turn...

1) I've also tried other powders...and they ARE nasty. You know what makes them nasty? Artificial crap. Seriously, the general rule is: If a 7 year old can't read it you probably shouldn't eat it. This link was VERY informative. I've actually found myself wishing I could turn back time and slap the shake out of my hand at 15 years old. It's kind of like Diet Soda vs Regular Soda vs Soda with Cane Sugar. YOU CAN TELL THE ONES WITH ARTIFICIAL CRAP.
Let's look at SlimFast vs Shakeology:

So there's that!


2) Yes, you can totally go to Walmart and buy some generic shake. OR you could try Shakeology.
If you buy a shake at the store and it does NOTHING for you then you've wasted your money. You'll never get that money back.
Shakeology has a 30 Day Bottom of The Bag Guarantee. What does that mean? If, in the first 30 days, it doesn't live up to your expectations for ANY reason you can get a full refund (less S&H) You know what will happen if you call Slimfast? They'll probably apologize and give you a coupon. I've never called so I can't say exactly what they'd do...but I know FOR A FACT that Shakeology has the guarantee.


Read it all for yourself: myshakeology.com/kasmorin

Why I Chose Beachbody 3

I'll be honest. Right now any money *I* make is just icing (Well, after I pay for our Shakeology that is...) My husband's job pays us more than enough money. We live comfortably and are slowly paying down debts.

I realized today, after Stefan got called in to work again on a Saturday, why I love having this job so much...

I'm the boss.

Seriously. That's one of the best feelings.

There are other good points...

It's part of my job to eat healthy, drink Shakeology, and workout.

I get paid to do things I enjoy...like go to the gym.

Let me repeat that:  Basically, I get paid to live my life.


I also don't have to go in to an office during the day and get to spend my time with these guys:

Yes, that can be VERY stressful....but, from what I've heard from a fellow mom, not nearly as stressful as leaving them each day could be.


Tell me again why you're not interested in Beachbody?

Why I Chose Beachbody 2

Another common thing I've heard (and SAID) about becoming a Beachbody Coach is: "I'm not in shape! How can I coach others if I'm not in great shape?"

You know who makes the best coaches? Success stories. Seriously. 

Think about who you'd rather take advice from...someone that started TurboFire looking like Chalene Johnson OR someone that started out looking like an average person that ended up looking like Chalene Johnson?

Personally, seeing fit people become even more fit does nothing but annoy me. Yeah, great, you were in great shape and now you're in greatER shape. Blah Blah Blah. I'm inspired by shows like The Biggest Loser or Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition. 

And you know what? Most of America is like me. We like to know that we can go from flab to fab. We like to see other people struggle and succeed...because it helps us know that when we're struggling we can succeed too. 

So don't let your current level of fitness stop you! Everyone has to start somewhere!

Military Time

If you're military (either you or your spouse) this post is aimed at YOU!

I know that it's near impossible for spouses to find good work. Some branches move every couple of years. It takes about that long to really get established in a company. If you hold a professional degree (law or medical for example) those are state specific. So, if you're a lawyer in Texas and get moved to Minnesota you have to start all over. It's crazy.

That's where having your own business comes in handy!

You *could* got to another company (a few makeup ones come to mind...) but those have been around so much longer and the market is SATURATED with consultants!

Beachbody is still new enough that getting in NOW means getting in closer to the ground floor. Those people that got involved in Mary Kay in the company's first 10 years of business are doing pretty well for themselves...

That could be YOU with Beachbody!

Now, I'm sure you're asking, "Okay...what does military have to do with it?"

Here's a "secret"...

It's FREE for military

I know. Cool, huh. Active military OR their spouse can sign up to coach for FREE. No sign up fee and no monthly fee. Just a free business opportunity. Most companies require a start up fee of $200 or more. (Even if you're NOT military the start up fee with BB is still only $40)


EMAIL ME to get in on this!

Why I Chose Beachbody 1

I'm going to do this in a series. I hope to give you some insight into my reasons for choosing this company. If you have any questions or thoughts you'd like me to discuss please share them with me!

"I refuse to start a job that I have to pay for first."

This was said to me (well, that basic thought) on vacation this past week. I wanted to discuss this one first because it's SO common!

Yes, to start Beachbody there's a fee and a monthly fee (unless you're active military or a spouse...) However, you can choose what you spend to start! The basic package is only $40.

Let's be honest, all jobs have an initial investment and a monthly fee. They don't call it that...Most jobs require a uniform of some kind. Several will require you to purchase specific items of clothing (specific shoes or pants for example). Some may require training materials. That's a start-up fee! For a monthly fee you'll spend more than $15 a month on gas...even MORE if you start eating lunch out!

With Beachbody you can "work" in places you already visit! (Think the grocery store, post office, playgroup, etc...) You can also work in unconventional work clothes! If I share Beachbody with someone while dressed in sweatpants and tennis shoes it works FOR me (because I could be going to or coming from a workout) instead of looking unprofessional!


What are some of your thoughts/concerns about Beachbody?

9 Reasons to Choose P90X

I haven't gotten all the way through (thank you illnesses all around) but even after a month I saw results.

Here are 9 Reasons To Do P90X.

1) You get personal coaching from ME! Ordering from my site and choosing P90X means that I'm available to answer your questions and kick you in the butt when you need it.
2) Tony is hilarious. Seriously, I spend most of the workouts giggling.
3) You'll learn proper form. Tony is a stickler for proper form during workouts. He explains WHY on a lot as well.
4) Sculpt and tone OR bulk up! The same exercises do both. The weights and number of reps decide your results.
5) It's easy to modify. Can't do a pull up? Try with a chair. Is that still too hard? Use bands or weights instead!
6) It's a big name to drop. When people say "You look great! What are you doing?" you'll impress them by responding "P90X."
7) Improve your cardio. Plyo, Kenpo, Cardio, and even Yoga will help your cardio in other areas.
8) Lose weight. Duh, working HARD means fat starts melting away.
9) Inspire others! I'm sure your friends will think "If S/HE can do it then surely *I* can do it!"


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CyberMonday!

In honor of Cyber Monday I'm further breaking down the AWESOME deal here!

You get a program, nutrition in the form of Shakeology, and support from ME and BB in the form of a free month of Club Membership!

How does the savings break down?

Challenge Pack One: You're saving  $25.75
Challenge Pack Two: You're saving $26.33
Challenge Pack Three: You're saving $44.69 (This is the BEST DEAL)

PLUS, as an added bonus, if you've considered becoming a coach you can buy one of these at sign up and have the sign up fee WAIVED (that's an extra $40 in savings)

How's THAT for a Cyber Monday Deal?

So, instead of buying clothes buy something that will help you fit into even cuter clothes in the near future!!

Don't wait! Click HERE

Confused about sign up? Email me! Or text me! (210) 526-1349

But I worked out! I can eat it! Right?

This is a common belief! "I did X workout! I can eat an extra helping/slice of cake/candy bar!"

Source: cooklisacook.blogspot.com via Kasondra on Pinterest

Not if you want results.

The average INTENSE workout is going to burn 500-600 calories (average woman); the average dessert is double that.

Did you REALLY do yourself a favor there?

This is another thing that Beachbody handles for you! If you become a Club Member you get all sorts of neat discounts AND they'll do a meal plan for you! So, not only will they figure out how many calories you need to be eating, but they'll tell you WHAT you need to be eating too. It also makes up a shopping list! How cool is that?

I figured out that to LOSE WEIGHT doing P90X I still needed to be eating 2400 calories a day..but it had to be the right foods. I can't eat 2400 calories worth of Oreos and expect results. There's a protein/fat/carb ratio involved.

Have you signed up as a Club Member? Would you be interested in a meal plan and discounts?

Looking For Gifts for Mom?

Give the gift of health!

Beachbody now has EGift Cards!!! When I first got involved with the company I thought "AH! I *wish* we had gift cards!" It turns out it was in the works! Just another example of the awesomeness of BB.

It's SO easy. Click on one of the pictures below and choose your amount. If you're a BB member you'll log in; if not you'll create a FREE account. Then you'll pay for your card. It comes in your email and that's where you customize it. You can email it or print it and stick it in a card (or a box full of paper...I did that to my brother one year with a Gift Card) Cool, huh?

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Click here to view more (not holiday specific) cards!

You can use your gift card toward dozens of products! I recommend a 30 day supply of Shakeology!

Will you buy a gift card this holiday season? Let's give the gift of health and End The Trend of Obesity!!

"Eat Every Few Hours" But WHY?!

It's on every diet website: Eating every few hours (instead of 3 squares) can help you lose weight!

But how?! Wouldn't eating more food mean more calories and, therefore, more weight gain? Well, yes...but then you're not doing it right.

Beachbody actually cleared this up for me!

Think of hunger on a scale. 1 is STARVING and 10 is STUFFED. Ideal is 5-7. Most people wait until they're at 2-3 before they eat and don't stop eating until they're 9 or above.

Eating every few hours means that you always stay in the 6ish range. You're not STARVING so you're not eating a ton and if you stop after a moderate amount you're not eating until you're STUFFED. Believe it or not, you'll actually start eating less food!

How many times do you eat a day? Do you pay attention to how hungry you are and how stuffed you feel?

Who Wants To Win Money AND Look Amazing?

You know me. I'm always excited about sales and winning money!!

There are Challenge Packs now available through Beachbody.

If you want a ton of info and have 5mins there's a video here:



If not I'll sum it up...

I'm starting Challenge Groups!

A 'Challenge Group' is a great way to stay accountable, motivated, and get excellent tips, thoughts,and helpful suggestions along the way! Now, there really are 'no more excuses'....:)
(space will be limited-There will only be 5 spots available in each group)So, call your friends and get them into the group you choose...:)
Message me TODAY if you're SERIOUS about getting YOUR RESULTS!!

We'll be in a group on Facebook to check in and chat. There will be rules...but rules will get results.

Cool huh?

Right now I'm pretty flexible on what groups I'm starting. I would REALLY like to do a couple of groups. Body Gospel is awesome...and I've experienced cool stuff from P90X already. 

GETTING STARTED IS EASY:
~Choose one group:Workout Program along with Shakeology
~Commit to the full program!!
***Purchase your Challenge Pack HERE***
-Click on BEACHBODY CHALLENGE on right side of page- fill out information and that's it...you're in!!

Can't afford it? I feel ya! Economy sucks right now. But you know what's right around the corner? Christmas!!! (and other gift giving holidays if that's not your thing) I'm willing to bet a couple of my readers have birthdays coming up too. Tell everyone to pitch in and get you a Challenge Pack! Think of it like this: A TurboJam CP is 4 people giving $40...that's the price of the average gift right? (I don't know...we did stocking stuffers last year)

Another thing? Buying one as you sign up to coach WAIVES the coach fee. And Shakeology is cheaper even after the coach fee!! 

Workout Wednesday

Each Wednesday I pick a workout to discuss. It can be a specific program, workout in general, or move.

Check out a short video



I'll admit...I haven't done this one yet...but I want to!! My husband loves my butt (it's his favorite body part) so I'd love to tone and firm without flattening!

Plus, Latin Dance! It is possible to break a sweat and feel sexy at the same time...

My Beachbody Story

I became a coach summer of 2011. 

I met MY coach, Sarah, through her blog. Her blog led to her Facebook Page and then her Facebook Profile. She was really sweet and very helpful. Eventually she mentioned that I sounded like a coach and told me all about Beachbody.

Do you want to know a secret? I said NO!

Yep, originally I gave her a polite, but firm, "No thank you." It sounded like a great opportunity but I'd been burned by "network marketing" in the past and was not about to go there again.

Cut to Sarah's visit to Summit (the annual coaching expo! Coaches from around the country get together to meet, get sneak peeks, and get great personal development training.) Her stories and photos had me wishing I could be there (maybe it was just a lack of vacation time...who knows...)

When she came back she approached me again and told me that Beachbody had opened coaching to military (or spouse) for FREE. No sign up fee and no monthly fee. Basically, it was a free business opportunity and a rockin' discount! I jumped in with both feet.

Since then I've met some amazing people, gotten addicted to Shakeology, and started seeing a body I haven't seen in years. I'm using my love of health and fitness to get out of debt and save lives. 

Want to learn more? Email me! KasMorin@beachbodycoach.com  I love to talk about this company and what it's done for me!