Body Beast 5 Day

Hey everyone wanted to share this exciting news with you so I'll make it short and sweet!

The Beast is BACK! Coming this September, Official Sagi Kalev is bringing you 5 all new weight training workouts that will push your body to the limits in A Week of Hard Labor!

5 days, 5 totally distinct and intense workouts. Each day, Sagi targets a different muscle group and will make you work those muscles to exhaustion. You'll be glad when you finish each day, because when you're done, you're DONE. Coming this Labor Day, exclusively on Beachbody On Demand.

Daily Sunshine

DAILY SUNSHINE™ THE 3-IN-1 SMOOTHIE

THE 3-IN-1 SMOOTHIE FOR PICKY KIDS.
AND PICKIER PARENTS.

Wouldn't it be awesome if we all naturally craved fruits and vegetables? In real life, though, eating healthy is hard. If it doesn't taste good, kids won't eat it. And if it's not healthy, you don't want them to have it.

That's why we made Daily Sunshine, the whole-food-based 3-in-1 smoothie formulated for kids’ nutritional needs. Now you and your kids have a quick, healthy alternative to junk-food snacks—that also tastes delicious.

Available in smooth and creamy Chocolate flavor and fruity and sweet Strawberry Banana flavor.

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THE BENEFITS OF DAILY SUNSHINE

IT'S A PROBLEM EVERY PARENT FACES… 

You know your kids need fruits and vegetables. But they beg for snacks loaded with salt, saturated fat, and high-fructose corn syrup—and zero real nutrition. What's a well-meaning parent to do?

You give them Daily Sunshine, the healthy smoothie kids love—and parents feel great about serving! Daily Sunshine puts an end to the kitchen table battles, the bargaining, and the compromises. Now everyone can be happy at snack time.

WHY DAILY SUNSHINE?

3-IN-1 SMOOTHIE
Daily Sunshine is made with organic fruits and vegetables, organic pea protein, and healthy fats. It delivers the equivalent of a full serving of fruits and vegetables† in each smoothie. Just add water, shake, and drink!

NUTRITIONIST DEVELOPED
Daily Sunshine is carefully formulated with the building blocks of nutrition kids need to help them grow up healthy and strong.

PEDIATRICIAN-APPROVED FORMULA
4 out of 5 pediatricians approve the Daily Sunshine formula. So you can be confident you're giving your family great nutrition every day.

KID-APPROVED TASTE 
How can a "real-food" formula taste so great? We put both flavors through rigorous taste tests to ensure they satisfy the world's toughest critics—kids!

THERE'S NOTHING SECRET ABOUT OUR INGREDIENTS.

Check out our label. These are real ingredients you can recognize. Made with organic fruits and vegetables,† organic pea protein, and healthy fats, plus a few other important ingredients to help support optimal health.

Daily Sunshine Chocolate Nutrition Information
Daily Sunshine Strawberry Banana Nutrition Information

WHAT YOU GET

CHOOSE YOUR PACK:

30-DAY SUPPLY BAG
To keep in your kitchen

24 SINGLE-SERVE PACKETS
To take with you anywhere

REAL-FOOD PHILOSOPHY

OUR REAL-FOOD PHILOSOPHY

We make Daily Sunshine with key whole-food-based ingredients. It starts with whole fruits and vegetables,†which are carefully inspected and thoroughly washed. Then they're pureed, strained to remove any unwanted seeds and stems, dried, and ground to a powder. That's how we deliver whole-food ingredients in a healthy, delicious smoothie every day.

OUR STORY

"Why I created Daily Sunshine"

ISABELLE DAIKELER
creator of Daily Sunshine and co-formulator of Shakeology®

As a mom, I know the struggle of trying to get your family to eat healthy. What's worse, even seemingly "healthy" snacks are filled with refined sugar, saturated fats, and artificial flavors. I also know that while Shakeology is an incredibly important source of dense superfood nutrition, most of us still need a source of nutrients from fruits and vegetables that we can share with our kids as an alternative to the unhealthy snacks they beg for. And that's why I created Daily Sunshine.

This is a smoothie that everyone will love. It's made with organic fruits and vegetables†, healthy fats, and it provides plant-based protein. I know how hard it can be to convince my son to eat all those things—but not with Daily Sunshine!

I still drink my Shakeology every morning, and then every afternoon my son and I each have a chocolate or strawberry banana Daily Sunshine. The best part is, it's not a battle, he asks for it! Sometimes I even make Daily Sunshine a reward for eating a small bowl of veggies! How about that for a healthy incentive? But, shhhh, don't blow my cover.  Message me for more details and thanks for reading! 

Meal Prep 101: A Beginners Guide to Meal Prep

What is meal prepping? How does one start? Let’s begin with the basics. This meal prep guide for beginners will help you get a handle on how to begin, how to choose your meals, how to make a meal prep grocery list and much more.

Why Meal Prep?

Be prepared. It’s a slogan that’s stood the test of time because the relationship between looking ahead and successfully meeting one’s goals is undeniable. When it comes to what you eat and how you eat, preparedness matters if you want to reach your health and fitness goals. And, meal prepping helps you do just that!

What is Meal Prep?

Amy Shapiro, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. of realnutritionnyc defines meal prepping as preparing, cooking, or packaging food for three to four days in advance so you know exactly what and how much you are eating.
Having a healthy meal ready to enjoy can help you say no to unhealthy food choices. Tempted to go through the drive-thru on the way home to save time? No point when you’ve already got a delicious meal at home waiting for you! Taco truck pull up in front of the office again? No sweat — you’ve already packed a hearty lunch you’re looking forward to. Someone brought donuts to the office? Solve your snack craving with these meal prep snack ideas.
Research published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine saw a link between the amount of participants spent on home food preparation and the quality of their diet. What’s more, meal prepping can be a great time-saver. “I think of meal prepping as a way to put lunch, breakfast, or even dinner on autopilot for the week,” says Atlanta-based dietitian nutritionist Marisa Moore M.B.A., R.D.N., L.D. “You do all of the major chopping, cooking and cleaning on one day!”

How to Start Meal Prepping

Start SmallIf you not calculating calories yet, but just want to make more healthy food choices, start small by meal prepping a few of those!  Planning ahead and prepping your meals can be a great way to make more healthy choices and avoid temptation! If you’re not used to cooking, you might want to begin with just prepping one or two days at a time. “I recommend starting small with meal prep for a couple reasons,” says Moore. “It can take a couple hours to get through the chopping, cooking and cleaning [for a week’s worth of meals]. If you try to do too much too soon, you may be overwhelmed and not want to do it again.” Moore adds that starting small will allow you test one or two recipes to see how you like them and just how much you eat. “You wouldn’t want to make too much food and end up wasting it.”
Stock Up on Meal Prep EssentialsBefore we talk about a grocery list, you may need to dust off some other items to set yourself up for meal prep success. Here are some items you might find helpful to pick up if you don’t have them already:

• Meal Prep Containers
• Bento-Style Meal Prep Containers
• Pyrex Meal Prep Containers
• Mason Jars
• Chef’s Knife
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Cutting Board
• Spatula
• Saute Pan, Small Saucepan, Baking Sheet
• Mixing Bowls
• Slow Cooker or Insta Pot (optional)
• Blender or Food Processor (optional)
• Portion Control Containers

Pick a Day to Meal PrepMoore recommends starting on a Sunday or Monday. Sundays often work well since most people have a little extra time. She adds that people also tend to be more motivated to engage in healthy behaviors at the beginning of the week. “Meal prep is a great way to carry that enthusiasm throughout the week with just a little effort upfront,” she says.

Come up with Easy Meals to PrepPlanning your meals for the week doesn’t have to be complicated. At first it might seem a little daunting, but it’s surprising how many different meals you can make with just a limited number of ingredients. Beachbody offers dozens of free meal preps that have already done all the heavy lifting for you! You can see all the different meal preps here. Most are five days long, there are vegetarian, vegan, grain-free options, and even no-cook options. The meal preps are divided by calorie level and most include step-by-step instructions and a grocery list.
If you’re not ready to commit to a full meal prep just yet, keep it simple. LA Life Chef Seth Santoro suggests no-fuss combinations like chicken, brown rice, and broccoli for dinner, and salmon, roasted carrots, and spinach for lunch. To add flavor without calories, stock up on herbs and spices.
Once you have your meal prep recipe list set, check your pantry and fridge for ingredients, make a list, and head to the store!

Prep Staples to Use LaterOnce you’re comfortable meal prepping, Seth Santoro recommends preparing staples — like rice, oats, lentils, and yams — in bulk. You’ll return to them again and again and they can take the longest to cook. “You can make a pot of rice, use some now for a meal, refrigerate a portion, and freeze a portion to be used later, he says.

Three More Tips to Make Meal Prep Easy:

• Include some no-cook recipes in your meal prep. Snacks like Shakeology and foods that don’t require cooking (like salads and overnight oats) can help save time in the prep process. Here’s a popular no-cook meal prep to get you started.
• When prepping, use the oven to cook several things at once. Veggies can generally roast together, and there’s a reason that sheet pan dinners are becoming so popular.
• Don’t shy away from the Crockpot or the Insta Pot. The former has long been a meal prep maven’s kitchen staple and the latter is quickly becoming one. They’re time savers – just add ingredients, set, and forget. While it’s doing the work on one recipe, you have time to focus on another.

21 Day Fix Portion Containers

One of the more difficult parts of starting any new diet or nutrition program is figuring out portion control. The color-coded 21 Day Fix containers were created to help solve this problem and make portion control easy and intuitive and get you away from the hassle of calorie counting. If it fits and it’s on the approved food list, you can eat it!

How the 21 Day Fix Containers Work

There are six colors corresponding to six different types of foods:

The green container is for vegetables. These can be cooked or raw, sliced or chopped. Some examples include lettuces, kale, squash, peppers, mushrooms, and onions. Go ahead and really squish the lettuce into there to create a voluminous salad!

The purple container is for fruits. Berries can easily fit into this container as can grapes and cherries, but you’ll want to cut larger fruits like watermelon, or fruits with pits, like peaches.

The red container is for protein. Fill it with chicken breast, yogurt, eggs, tofu, or shellfish. For some of the other protein, consult the food list in your guide.

The yellow container is for more caloric carbs, as well as starches. This is where you’ll fit in foods like rice, beans, sweet potatoes, and whole-grain pasta into your diet. For foods that don’t easily fit into your container such as waffles and tortillas, the portion amounts are in your 21 Day Fix guide.

The blue container is for healthy fats. Mashed avocado, nuts, cheese, and hummus are just a few of the things you can put in this container.

The orange container is for seeds and dressings. It is the smallest and is used for calorie-dense foods like seeds, olives, coconut, and 21 Day Fix-approved dressings.

There is also a teaspoon measurement included in the 21 Day Fix program, and this is for oils and butters, such as olive oil and peanut butter. A teaspoon is not provided with the containers, so you’ll need to use your own. (And who doesn’t have a teaspoon in their kitchen?)

How To Use Them

Now that you know what goes in the containers, it’s time to use them. Although you don’t have to count your calories each day, you should use page 4 of your guide to figure out approximately how many calories you need in a day. Once you do, take a look at the 21 chart on page 19 that will let you how many containers of each color you should eat each day for your calorie range. If you’re paying attention to macronutrient percentages, you’ll notice that the plan is roughly 40% carbohydrates, 30%protein, and 30% fat.

Although the guide contains recommendations for how much of one type of food can fit into a container, you can mix and match foods of the same category to fill a single container. For example, if you don’t want to use a whole green container for spinach, then you can fill one half full of spinach and the other half full of carrots, and it will still equal one green container.

As convenient and transportable as the containers are, you don’t have to eat out of them. You can measure out the portions in the containers and then empty the container out onto a plate or into a bowl.

Why the 21 Day Fix Container System Works

You don’t have to count calories. You only count containers. And it’s a lot easier to keep track of three green containers than x number of calories.

It’s definitely enough food. Often when people begin this program, they find that they’re full even before they’ve finished all their container portions for the day. That’s because healthy food has more volume than junk food. If you find you find this is the case for you, only eat what you can, but make sure to eat a little from all the containers instead of just filling up on your favorite kind and avoiding what you like the least.

It’s practical. Portion control is about moderation and being aware of what you’re eating. The containers help you do this. After you’ve completed your first 21 days, you’ll have a good idea of how many fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats you should be eating every day.

Need some ideas on how to use yours containers? The creator of the 21 Day Fix, Autumn Calabrese, created the FIXATE cookbook for you. And, here are some sample meal plans you can use too!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions! No pressure and I will not try to sell you anything!! I am here to help.

Hill Repeats

They may not be every runner's favorite thing to go, but hill running has plenty of benefits for runners. And hill repeats are an excellent way for runners to build strength, improve their speed, and build their mental strength and confidence in hill running. Although hills come in all different lengths and degrees of incline, the basic concept of a hill repeat is usually the same. You run up the hill fast and then recover by jogging or walking down.

Here's how to run hill repeats:

1. Don't start hill training until you have about six to eight weeks of base-building running.​
2. Look for a hill that's between one and 100 to 200 meters long. You want the incline to be enough to test you, but not so tough that you won't be able to maintain your​
3. Before you get started, make sure you warm up. Try to plan it so that you get about 10-15 minutes of slow jogging in before you reach the bottom of the hill.​
4. Don't stare at your feet. But you also don't want to look way up to the top of the hill, especially if it's a really long or steep hill. Focus on the ground about 10 to 20 feet ahead of you. This will help you stay mentally focused on the hill.​
5. Start running up the hill at your 5K effort pace. You'll want to try to push yourself hard up the hill, but don't let your form totally fall apart. Try to keep a consistent effort up the hill.​
6. Your arms should be at a 90-degree angle and should be moving forward and back (rotating at the shoulder), not side to side.​

1. Your back should be straight and erect. You can lean in very slightly from the hips, but make sure you're not hunched over.​
2. Concentrate on swinging your arms lower and shorter. By keeping your arm swing lower and quicker, your legs will stay lower to the ground -- resulting in a short, quick stride.

1. When you reach the top of your hill, your breathing should be labored and your legs should feel heavy. Turn around and recover by easy jogging or walking down the hill.
2. Your number of repeats depends on your experience and fitness level. Beginner runners should start with 2-3 repeats, adding one additional repeats each week for the next three to four weeks. Advanced runners can start with six repeats and add another one each week, with a maximum of ten repeats.
3. When doing hill training, don't do hill repeats more than once a week. Try mixing up the hills you try –- some short and steep, and other longer ones with a smaller incline.
4. I use a combination of beachbody programs like P90X3 and Insanity Asylum to help with endurance and agility. These are great tools to have and I've had tremendous success with them. I can help you reach your fitness goals just give me a shout and we'll talk! 

Get Paid To Workout!

Need a little motivation to work out? We bet this will get you pumped.

Beachbody is giving away over $1 million and you can automatically qualify to split a piece of the prize! All you have to do is participate in a Challenge Group on the My Challenge Tracker App and meet the in-app weekly tracking requirements each week during the Beachbody Health Bet Contest, September 5-October 2, 2016.

It’s that simple! If you track your progress during the qualifying weeks, you’ll get an equal share of the over $1 million cash prize.

Here’s exactly what you have to do to qualify:

1. JOIN: Talk to your Team Beachbody Coach to get an invitation to join a Challenge Group. (Here’s how to find your Coach.) You must be an active participant in a Challenge Group on the My Challenge Tracker app by September 5, 2016. Download the My Challenge Tracker App here.

2. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS: Use the app to log at least five Shakeology drinks with photos and three Beachbody workouts during all four qualification weeks.

3. QUALIFY: Log your Shakeology and workouts by 11:59 p.m. on the last day of each contest week:

Week 1: September 5–September 11
Week 2: September 12–September 18
Week 3: September 19–September 25
Week 4: September 26–October 2

4. CASH IN: Meet all the requirements and you’ll automatically win an equal share of the cash pot!

As an extra incentive, Beachbody will add $5 to the initial $1 million prize for every Challenge Pack sold on TeamBeachbody.com between July 27 and August 31, 2016, up to $3 Million total. Click here to view details and official contest rules. There’s never been a better time to get healthy and fit! Message me if you don't have a free Team Beachbody account or click here to sign up it's FREE!

3 Day Yoga Retreat

Want to try yoga but too intimidated by the complicated poses? Or, do you think you’re simply not flexible enough to contort yourself into a pretzel? Then, you’re going to love 3 Week Yoga Retreat, coming in September exclusively to Beachbody On Demand.

3 Week Yoga Retreat is perfect if you’re new to the yoga mat, as this beginner yoga program will guide you through three weeks of basic yoga classes and help you feel less stressed, improve your flexibility, and increase your balance. The program doesn’t require any equipment (though a yoga mat, yoga block, and a strap are all helpful), and we’ve included a modifier for each of the moves to help ease you in.

3 Week Yoga Retreat makes the moves easy to understand  and was designed so you can easily follow along. Beachbody did an extensive search to find four trainers that you’ll not only love, but who are also masters of the practice. This trusted team of four will guide you through each session with cueing so precise you could do the program blindfolded (not that we’d recommend that).

After completing one 30-minute or shorter class a day, you’ll have a deeper understanding of yoga by the end of 21 days. You’ll also have the confidence to hold your own in any yoga class!

Each week builds upon the prior one, and the 21-day program kicks off with Week 1 led by Vytas Baskauskas, a trainer who already has a dedicated following in Los Angeles (and, yes you may have seen him on Survivor!). He’s been studying and practicing yoga for more than 15 years, and approaches the discipline in a functional and technical way that will help you understand not just the poses, but also why they’re important. During that first week Vytas will teach you yoga fundamentals so you can build a solid foundation for the weeks to come.

Here are some moves you’ll see in Week 1: Foundation with Vytas

Warrior II

Triangle

In Week 2 of the 3 Week Yoga Retreat, Elise picks up where Vytas leaves off, helping you expand on the poses and postures you learned in Week 1. A former dancer turned certified yoga instructor with a background in Vinyasa and Hatha yoga, she’s trained A-list celebrities and motivated countless clients to improve their lives with the practice. Elise says that with this program she “got to draw on my primary passion as a teacher, which is to awaken people to realize their full potential… both on and off the mat.”

Here are some moves you’ll see in Week 2: Expansion with Elise

Downward Dog

Upward Dog

For the final week of the 3 Week Yoga Retreat, you’ll progress with Ted McDonald. He’ll kick your practice up a notch, and you’ll begin to see improvements in both your skills and understanding of yoga. This former Elite Adventure Racer and lifelong athlete is educated in both Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga, and uses his classes to help his students improve their flexibility, strength, and focus. He’s been one of Tony Horton’s yoga teachers for years, is one of the designated yoga teachers for the Tour De France, and knows how to guide you through a practice that may also help you see greater results in higher-intensity programs.

Here are some moves you’ll see in Week 3: Progression with Ted

Twisted Triangle

Tree Pose

During the weeks you’re led by Vytas, Elise and Ted, but on the weekends, you’re in the hands of Faith Hunter. On Saturdays, it’s your time to relax and unwind, and on Sunday squeeze in a little yoga by choosing from a variety of 10-mintute yoga sessions. This Washington D.C./NYC-based instructor began studying yoga in the early 1990s and has taught at many high-profile events around the globe. She has studied Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Kundalini Yoga, and blends classic yogic principles, meditation, and real-world personal experiences into a passionate and free-spirited teaching style.

Here are some moves you’ll see in Weekends with Faith

Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

Easy Pose

The Classes in 3 Week Yoga Retreat

Mondays are Core. The foundation of yoga starts in your core. This class focuses on exercises that engage, activate, and build awareness of these very important muscles.

Tuesdays are Stretch. This class is aimed at helping you stretch, extend, and lengthen all the muscles in your body with a variety of poses.

Wednesdays are Balance. Challenge yourself with a series of different postures that engage the core and help you develop better balance inside and out.

Thursdays are Flow. In this class you’ll put together everything you’ve learned so far and connect it with your breathing in a nonstop “flowing” format. This is Vinyasa Flow, Beachbody-style.

Fridays are Flow to Go, a shorter, more advanced version of Thursday’s class that features a little less cueing.

Saturdays are Relax. Faith helps you unwind from your week with this relaxing class.

Sundays are Take 10. These are short, 10-minute classes that will help you wake up, wind down, or work those abs. Pick one or do all three.

Ready to get started? The 3 Week Yoga Retreat is launching soon on Beachbody On Demand with 21 classes, a Quick Start Guide, Beginner’s Basic Video, a Pose Tracker, and a Class Calendar. It’s also free for Beachbody On Demand members!Sign up for Beachbody On Demand today.