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Sunday, August 10, 2014

Is BEACHBODY Coaching right for me?

We start TOMORROW! 

If you have been considering joining Dynasty United as a Beachbody coach but would like a little more INFORMATION before you go for it -- JOIN US!!

My goal is to share all the important details with you before you make your decision. After this group you will be able to decide if coaching is right for you & your family.


 

There is no commitment required. It simply is to help you see if this is a good fit for you. This has completely changed my life & I am passionate about passing this on to others. 


If you want to be a FLY on the wall in this group & don't already have a coach GO HERE TO RSVP



Then send me a quick message HERE!



Looking forward to starting this journey with you!

xo,
Brittany

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Thursday, August 7, 2014

Beachbody Coach : REAL LIFE Paycheck Progression

This morning I really am full of gratitude

Loren & I have come a long way in the 3 short years we have been married. One of the biggest blessings to our lives & to our marriage has been what Beachbody has provided.

As I was going over our budget from July... I was absolutely SHOCKED with how much debt we were able to pay off.

It made me think... 

I thought of how inspiring it is to see motivated people succeed in life, to be doing well, and for them to share that with others. I thought about sharing income which I have before, but honestly I think this hits home MORE for me... and probably some of my friends in the same boat as well.

I want to show you what REAL LIFE expenses we have been able to cover because of the income Beachbody has provided us. 

I'm pretty open & vulnerable about these things SPECIFICALLY because I KNOW there are women out there who were/are JUST like me. 

You feel trapped, convinced that "good enough" is your destiny, and completely UNSURE of how you could ever reach a healthier financial standing without a BIG portion of LUCK dealt to you.



Well here ya go....

The first month I became a coach, I was able to pay for my Shakeology & for the NEXT fitness program I wanted to do after P90X.

Month 4: my Beachbody income paid for our RENT in San Diego + my KIA car payment + the cost of both Loren & my Shakeology orders.

Month NINE: we covered the cost of both Shakeology orders, both car payments, RENT and we were able to pay for $1,000 of my dental work debt.

Month 12: we were able to pay for ALL of our monthly bills PLUS an additional $2,000 of debt payoff with our Beachbody income.

Month 19 was this last month. We were able to cover everything above + we paid off $10,000 in debt!! I was BEYOND floored by that number. In addition we paid for our office furniture in cash + an oversized comfy reading chair for our bedroom. 



Its amazing to me to look at this summary. I can say that I am VERY proud of my team & my family for the hard work that we've given. I can also say 100 times over all of the hard work was 100% worth it & ABSOLUTELY something that can be duplicated.

Those are the new coaches I am looking for. I'm looking for women who feel a little trapped, want something more, want to contribute to OTHERS all while helping their families. I want to help women who were like me.... they KNOW there is something BIG inside of them... they are coachable, positive, and willing to TRY. They want to pursue a BETTER version of themselves and become strong, positive, successful people who focus on OTHERS with INTEGRITY.

I am looking for ten new coaches to mentor. If you are ready to see what this opportunity can do for YOUR family {and stop reading what its doing for MINE} then apply with the link below to my next mentorship group 


*This is only for MY new coaches 



Thanks for reading and I hope you will go ALL in for you & your family!

XOXO,



P.S. Check this video out before you decide if you want to become a Beachbody Coach!





Beachbody does not guarantee any level of success or income from the Team Beachbody Coach Opportunity. Each Coach’s income depends on his or her own efforts, diligence, and skill.

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

21 Day NEW COACH Smart Start Training OPENING!

I am so EXCITED for you to join my training!!

BECOME a COACH here & APPLY for the training BELOW!!




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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Financial Reward in the form of HELPING people!


DEEP BREATH!!

I feel a responsibility to share this. I, myself, am absolutely shocked. I am inspired

So... I hope that those who choose to read this will know my heart, will see that we are two VERY normal people working HARD for OUR family.... and then I hope you see that YOU can do the same - or more. 


Loren is gone... a lot. Its probably safe to say he is gone 70-80% of the year. He serves, he sacrifices, he is resilient & he perseveres. Loren, thank you for serving our country & providing for our family the way you have. I have learned what it is to serve and what it is to bounce back from trials because of you. 

While Loren is gone, I choose to put my energy towards something positive. I choose to let go of the excuses and tap in to my potential.


Loren and I have a vision for our family. We want to be present in the lives of our children & grand children. We want to live debt free & we want to be able to give freely. We want to honor the Lord in our finances and limit the stress that we all know comes with pinching pennies. 

We have worked hard - LOREN, much more than me in his career choice





Beachbody has given us an opportunity to help others while we help our family. I am forever grateful for that. We have had doubts about this business, we have argued over dumb things, but every time we doubt... God shows his faithfulness and has clearly laid out an opportunity for us to achieve our dreams. 

My hope is to show you that 2 VERY normal people - a man who serves our country (often far away from his family) and a girl who works at home with her dog - chose to accept the gift God has given us & forever change the course of their lives. 

We are so normal that it is BORING! Seriously.

Beachbody isn't for everyone. I truly hope that you pursue YOUR passion & your dreams. 

Beachbody has provided an opportunity that we would have otherwise never had. I am so glad I didn't QUIT.

You have that SAME opportunity in life.... if you CHOOSE



XOXO,



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Beachbody does not guarantee any level of success or income from the Team Beachbody Coach Opportunity. Each Coach’s income depends on his or her own efforts, diligence, and skill. See our Statement of Independent Coach Earnings located on the Coaches Corner on TeamBeachbody.com for the most recent information on our Coaches’ actual incomes.

The Statement of Independent Coach Earnings can be found at 

http://www.beachbodycoach.com/uploads/fckeditor/mdbody/File/downloads/statement_of_independent_coach_earnings.pdf 

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Sunday, June 8, 2014

EXCLUSIVE NEW Coach Training Group: 21 Day Smart Start: Coaching Accelerated!


10 Spots TOTAL
4 Spots LEFT

As you've heard... we are amping up for the SECOND WAVE of AWESOME! 

Last month I teamed up with 3 of the TOP coaches (including THE #1 TOP coach) to bring you an EXCLUSIVE NEW Coach Training Group: 


21 Day Smart Start: Coaching Accelerated!



The coaches in that group have had a GREAT kickstart to their business. I am VERY excited to offer the SECOND round with improvements implemented from our TEST GROUP.

This is open to my BRAND NEW 2014 Coaches - so if you've been thinking about joining DYNASTY UNITED ... 




N-O-W just might be your time!

Check out some more details HERE

You gotta APPLY by Friday - June 13th! 



Looking forward to helping these women BUILD their DREAMS!

xoxo,

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Saturday, June 7, 2014

Virginia Beach Super Saturday & FREE PiYo Giveaway!


Happy WEEKEND everyone! 

Registration is OPEN!


Are you in HAMPTON ROADS? Do you know someone in Hampton Roads/Virginia Beach area? Share this with them! They don't want to miss it!

We are INCREDIBLY excited to host an AWESOME Luau Themed Super Saturday on June 28th for the ENTRIE Hampton Roads area! GUESTS are WELCOME!



I am HONORED to be your host & share with you SPECIFICALLY what I've done to build my business to a 6 figure income + Elite 9 Star Diamond; 10 Star Qualifying in under 16 months. 

I am SO excited to pair up with these ROCKSTAR leaders who are building SERIOUS momentum in this area!!! 

We have a LOT of FUN in store for you guys, a GREAT workout, incredible COACH panel, Shakeology Bar, GIVEAWAYS, and ELITE COACH Training Tips!

For those who REGISTER before JUNE 15th.... you will be ENTERED to WIN a FREE copy of the NEW Beachbody Fitness Program : PiYo!






Feel free to SHARE this post so coaches in the Hampton Roads area can get PLUGGED in & GROW their business!!


Ready for the PiYo launch!!?!?!? I AM!!!



XOXO,
Brittany

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Friday, June 6, 2014

INCREDIBLE opportunity for those CONSIDERING Beachbody Coaching!


We are amping up for the SECOND WAVE of AWESOME!

As you may know, I've teamed up with 3 of the TOP coaches (including THE #1 TOP coach) to bring you an EXCLUSIVE NEW Coach Training Group: 21 Day Smart Start: Coaching Accelerated! If you have been wondering what is it that I do...READ ON...



16.5 months ago, I signed up with a little fitness & health company called Beachbody to get a 25% discount on the products that helped me lose 13lbs (FINALLY! Something that worked!) 







FLASHBACK to my original TRANSFORMATION with P90X & Shakelology!










I hung out as a discount coach for about 5 days & then I KNEW it was going to completely change my life... so I went all in!

We used to live paycheck to paycheck HOPING & PRAYING that no unforeseen costs would come up each month. I used to be SO bitter when I would be working at the hospital & Loren would have a RANDOM & *RARE* day off...I wasn't happy with my job, my weight OR my relationships.

Well.... little did I know... almost 17 months later...I would be living a life of SECURITY, FREEDOM and HOPE! I live my life by design and get to help other people do the same! I make my own schedule, I spend ALL day doing what I want to do, not according to someone else's schedule. When Loren is OFF or HOME... I can be home with him! NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

Its incredible what can happen with this business & it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to share this with other people; whether you are a BELIEVER in Beachbody or not - you need to know the option!

I choose to pay it forward and share this blessing with others who are struggling just like I was.

I didn't have the skills or the knowledge to be a business owner...but I did have

DRIVE
PASSION
MOTIVATION
DETERMINATION
RESILIENCY
A desire to do MORE with my life
A desire to have FREEDOM




This business isn 't for the QUALIFIED necessarily.

It's for the person who is willing to TAKE RISKS & learn as they go!

You don't have to be EXACTLY like me but I am looking to connect with women who can RELATE to me because I KNOW that I can lead them effectively and I also know I will ENJOY working with them!

If you….
- KNOW you were meant for something greater...

- WANT to create independence & freedom for you & your family {or future family!} BUT also feel a calling to give back and help others!

- Want to live by DESIGN: Be your own boss- work when you want, where you want doing what you LOVE!

- COACHABLE and willing to spend a year making short-term sacrifices in order to spend the rest of your life enjoying long-term success!
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If you are reading this & you hear that little voice….and your gut is telling you to GO FOR IT...I want to to hear from you! 


To be considered for the EXCLUSIVE 
21 Day SMART START  - Training Group 




KNOW SOMEONE who would be a GREAT fit?! Share this with them!

**THIS TRAINING IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO MY PERSONALLY SPONSORED COACHES who sign up BY Friday JUNE 13th, 2014**

I'm finalizing my choices by next FRIDAY guys!! The coaches in the TEST GROUP are absolutely BLOWING us AWAY with QUICK SUCCESS!!! They are building the foundation for a business that helps a MASSIVE amount of people & brings their family a MASSIVE amount of success & freedom.

THIS is what I AM SO EXCITED to choose my next ten!

Thanks for reading!

XO,
Brittany



P.S.

Here is a TESTAMENT to how INCOME can grow in this business!

This is a screen shot of my FIRST paycheck, my paycheck in May of 2013 and then my paycheck from ONE of my Business Centers in May 2014.

If you trust the process, this grows. THIS is what I want to teach you how to build!

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

My FINAL results from the Ultimate Reset!


FINAL RESULTS from the Ultimate Reset!


I did this cleanse for a few reasons...



I didn't want to be a slave to food & emotional eating.

I wanted new healthy ideas for my family.

I wanted to feel the way my body was intended to feel.

I wanted to RESET and start FRESH... especially after the CRUISE & just LAZY behavior (Seeeeee... I'm human)!

I care about being healthy for me, my husband and our future.

I wanted to be proud of myself for doing something tough ... ALL the way through!

I did this for ME because I know that when I am taking the BEST care of myself, I am better able to love, serve and BE with others! 

I can say that EVERYTHING I set out to accomplish... actually happened! PLUS I lost 10lbs - can't be mad at that right!? 


Thankful for all the support I had along the way! Thanks a ton!!




xoxo,

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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

My Ultimate Reset Experience! Week ONE and Week TWO recaps!

Hey guys!

So the Ultimate Reset is in FULL effect in this house.

My husband came home from his training trip & dove straight into the Vegetarian Phase with me (week 2).  Before I tell you about that - let me give a total RECAP of Week One.

In WEEK ONE: 

My body was super tired
I was not moody
I was trying to get the HANG of supplement timing + recipes
I made some mistakes but quickly corrected them (I'll tell you about those)
I rested a lot & my body was thankful for that

My favorite foods from Week One were:

Miso Soup
Roasted Root Medley + Zucchini Cashew Soup :: Recipe HERE
Nori Rolls
Fruit plate for breakfast (which tastes like straight up CANDY now)


This was the MISO PASTE I bought from Whole Foods & it was delicious. I am not an Ultimate Reset expert - but it looked good to me! Its in the section with tempeh, tofu, and vegan cheeses.

I'll share my favorite Miso recipe when I recap Week Two! ;)

INSERT: WEEK TWO ---> The phase where you completely eliminate animal products. No dairy. No meat. No eggs. The focus is on veggies, fruits & whole grains. This phase introduces the supplement DETOX.

DETOX: helps remove toxins & waste in the colon. It isn't harsh on your system & doesn't make you RUN to the bathroom. They do you a little favor and add some lemon flavor - but trust me - it's not good ;) Just get it down!

Every day for breakfast you eat a BEAUTIFUL plate of seasonal fresh fruit. Some of my favorites to include are kiwis, pears, berries, and peaches.  Seriously.... so good.





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I really enjoyed this HEALTHY LITTLE FAUX MEXICAN MEAL!


Pinto Beans & Rice with Steamed Veggies:
(Makes 1 serving)

1/2 cup canned pinto beans, with liquid
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 tsp EVOO
1 tsp ground smoked paprika
1 dash ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp Bragg Liquid Aminos
Himalayan slat (to taste; optional)

Heat beans in medium saucepan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, or until hot. Drain. Add oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, Bragg Liquid Aminos, and salt if desired; mix well. Gently fold beans into warm cooked rice.

I still don't have a real STEAMER for my veggies. So I've been using this trick.




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One night I was in a SOUP mood - and was happy to find Sweet Potato & Roasted Red Pepper Bisque on the menu for Day 9!




I made this soup in NO time at all... used my Vitamix for most of it. SUPER EASY!

You see my cooler in the picture below because on Day 9 I travelled to Richmond with a friend to have some head shots done. I was a little nervous about the traveling aspect - but I planned ahead the night before - packed a cooler & stayed COMPLETELY on track. 

We had a lot of fun with the TALENTED Mrs. Virginia - incredibly talented Photographer & Makeup Artist. Go follow her HERE.


Back to the soup....



Sweet Potato & Roasted Red Pepper Bisque + Veggies:
(Makes 1 serving)

1 cup water (don't forget to use DISTILLED)
1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cubed
1/4 medium red bell pepper
1 tsp finely grated ginger root
1.5 tsp EVOO
2 tsp miso paste, mixed with 2 Tbsp hot water
1 cup vegetable broth (or water)
Bragg Liquid Aminos (or Himalayan Salt to taste; optional)
Herbal seasoning blend (to taste; optional)

Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat; add sweet potato; cook for 5-7 min. Drain. Set aside. Roast red bell pepper on grill or gas stovetop. Turn frequently until skin is evenly charred. Place in medium bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel for 10 minutes. Peel skin under running water. Remove seeds. Chop into 1/2 inch cubes.

Place sweet potato, bell pepper, ginger, oil, miso, & broth in a blender or food processor, in 2 or more batches if necessary; cover with lid & kitchen towel. Blend until smooth. If consistency is too thick, add water. Heat soup in a medium saucepan over medium heat (not needed with Vitamix); cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes, or until hot. Add Bragg Liquid Aminos & seasoning blend if desired.

**Be careful adding Liquid Aminos - mine turned out a TAD too salty!


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My next favorite was basically to DIE for.

It tastes like a HEALTHY vegetable FRIED RICE!!



Quinoa-Lentil Pilaf:
(Makes 1 serving)

1.5 tsp EVOO
1/2 medium carrot, diced
1/2 medium stalk celery, diced
1/4 medium onion, diced
1/4 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/4 ground smoked paprika
1 dash cumin
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
3/4 cup cooked quinoa
1/4 cup cooked lentils
1.5 tsp grated lemon peel
1.5 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrot, celery, onion, bell pepper, paprika, cumin, and turmeric; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add quinoa, lentils, lemon peel, lemon juice, and parsley to cooked vegetables; heat over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Fluff with a fork & serve!

You can pair it with steamed veggies for dinner or Cucumber Tomato for lunch.



Cucumber Tomato Salad:
(Makes 1 serving)

2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp EVOO
1 medium cucumber, partially peeled, cut lengthwise, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 Tbsp chopped red onion
1 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
Himalayan salt (to taste; optional)
Herbal Seasoning (to taste; optional)

Combine red wine vinegar & balsamic vinegars, lemon juice, and oil in small bowl; mix well. Set aside. Combine cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, basil, salt (if desired) in a large bowl; mix well. Drizzle dressing over cucumber mixtures; toss gently to blend.

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Next Up!

One of my FAVORITE Lunches from Week 2!


Hearty Vegetable Miso Soup + Microgreen Salad:
(Makes 1 serving)

1 tsp EVOO
2 Tbsp finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 medium carrot, cut into thin diagonal slices
1 medium stalk celery, cut into thin diagonal slices
1/2 tsp finely grated peeled ginger
2 cups water (distilled!!)
1/4 cup broccoli florets
2 Tbsp chopped fresh green beans
1/4 cup shredded Napa cabbage (or bok choy)
1 Tbsp wakame seaweed 
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp green onion, sliced
1 Tbsp miso paster (iced with 2 Tbsp hot water)

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, carrot, and celery; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add water; cook at a gentle boil on low for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add broccoli, green beans, cabbage, and seaweed' cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes or until tender-crisp. Remove from heat. Add sesame oil, green onion, and miso; mix well. 

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My LAST meal to share with you is Kabocha Squash with Garlic-Tahini Filling + Grilled Zucchini.
(I used acorn squash and I burned the top of the tahini a little bit ; oops!)


Kabocha Squash with Garlic-Tahini Filling:
(Makes 2 (TWO) servings - 1/4 squash each)

1/2 medium kabocha or acorn squash, seeds removed
4 Tbsp sesame tahini
2 tsp miso paste
1 tsp clove garlic, chopped
2 tsp EVOO

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut squash in half. Place squash halves on baking sheet lightly coated with spray. Combine tahini, miso, garlic, & oil in a small bowl; mix well. Cover squash pieces evenly with tahini mixture. Bake for 30 minutes, or until squash is fork tender.
(Would have been 25 min for my oven).

The Zucchini I cut lengthwise, placed in large ziplock, squeeze one whole lemon into bag + dash of Himalayan salt. Let it sit in there for 10 minutes. Then grilled each side of zucchini on medium-high heat for 10 minutes each side. DELISH!

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Something that really helps me is having a LARGE BOWL set inside the fridge for my fruit. The drawers are packed FULL of veggies and I don't like to waste food -- so if I have my fruit OUT in a bowl - it's easier for me to GRAB it and make sure I USE it!



As of today, Day 14 - I am down 9lbs! I'm happy with my progress for sure! I no longer feel like a busted can of biscuits ;)



Week TWO -- I have been a little moody. No headache and not as tired. Not hungry in between meals. For snacks, I have been having Vegan Chocolate Shakeology + 2 tsp almond butter OR 1 green apple + 1 cup blueberries.

Here's a quick VIDEO on some of my HEADS UP's!





Thanks for reading!
xoxo

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PS: WISH ME LUCK!! Tomorrow I enter into the ALL VEGAN phase! I will keep you posted on my experience!







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