The beginning....

I wanted to start this blog by telling you why I am doing this. I will begin with the name. Shed The Suit is because, I've always said that I feel like I am wearing a fat suit. I feel like a healthy person trapped inside the excess weight. So, I have decided once and for all to Shed the Suit!!

As most people have probably seen from my Facebook, I am now an Independent Team Beachbody Coach. Does this mean that I am going to be bugging you to buy a bunch of stuff, absolutely not. If you are interested in programs like P90X, TurboFire, TurboJam, and Power90 then, by all means, I am to help with that. But if you could care less about working out and getting healthy, then I will leave you alone. I am here for anyone who wants to get healthier and happier through exercise and nutrition.

This all started for me after having Grace. I wanted to lose the baby weight so I started running, something I was horrible at. I had never ran a mile without stopping in my entire life!!! My goal was to run a 5k without stopping. Guess what, I did it! It was the first time I had set a physical goal for myself and actually stuck with it. I was so proud of myself. I then slowly stopped running until it went to only once a week, then to once a month. I needed something new to keep me going, I need change.

Along, came my friend Samantha. Samantha had done P90x and she knew that I had tried it. She saw an infomercial for a program called TurboFire and thought it would be fun. After watching the infomercial, I wanted it, wanted it bad! So bad in fact that I begged Mike to let me get it as my anniversary gift. Luckily, he agreed.

I love TurboFire, it keeps things new. The videos range anywhere from 15min - 55min. It doesn't matter how short they are, I am always covered in sweat when I am done. Chalene Johnson, the trainer for P90X manages to keep you motivate with good music through the whole workout. I am having such a good time with TurboFire that I decided to step things up with Shakeology.

Now, I know the name makes it sound weird. But basically, Shakeology is a protein shake. It can be used as a meal replacement or along with what you normally eat to make sure that you are getting all of you nutrients. I highley suggest you look up Shakeology, the ingredient list is impressive. I have only tried it once so far but that was enough to make me want it!

So, here is where we get to why I became a "Coach" for Beachbody. I want the discount! When you sign up to be a coach with Beachbody, you get 25% off all their products, including Shakeology. After the initial fee, you end up saving money on your Shakeology every month. Then, I realized, I know so many people who have talked about wanting to be healthier or wanting to try P90X, why not be here as someone who can help motivate them. I am so tired of living a life a dieting and I am done with it. Eating healthy and excise is the way.

So, this is my blog, following me on my journy to be healthier and happier. You will get to see my changes through TurboFire and with Shakeology. Below, I am positing links to TurboFire and Shakeology if you want to see what I am so fired up about!