Sara V. lost 90 lbs!

Tell us about your life before you started the program. How did you feel about yourself and your body?*
Before I started Beachbody, I hated myself. I didn't allow any pictures to be taken of me. I didn't play with my kids much. I didn't like getting out of sweat pants and baggy t-shirts because I hated my body. I felt SOO insecure I would automatically think that if someone was looking at me it was because they were judging my size.

What inspired you to change your life and begin your transformation journey?*
I am a work-at-home mom of 6 kids! My 4 youngest were all born in the last 5 years. So, you can imagine what a toll that took on my body and confidence! I also lost my dad, extremely unexpectedly, and both of my grandpas all in the same month. This got me thinking about life and getting healthier. I saw a picture of myself back in April of 2012 and I realized WOW, I'm so unfit and unhealthy! I felt bad for my husband and I felt bad for neglecting my kids. It's not their fault I made poor choices for my health. So, I decided before I hit 30 yrs old, I'd get myself back into shape! A gift to myself and my family 

What is the greatest challenge you faced before beginning the program? How did the program and Beachbody® help you overcome that challenge?*
My greatest challenge was eating. I either didn't eat at all because I was too busy taking care of everyone else or I'd eat crap food that really didn't do any justice to my body. I was one of those people that would grab a donut from the grocery store but eat it before I got home, or I'd get so excited just to go out for dinner. I LOVED food way too much, and I was a closet eater which didn't help at all!

Why did you choose this particular program?*
I chose to do Focus T25 because I loved Shaun T. when I did INSANITY. I loved the results and the sense of accomplishment I got when completing a workout. With this new program, you get all that intensity in 25 minutes. That's like music to my ears being a mom of 6.

What in particular did you like about the program you chose?*
I liked that it was quick but still challenging. I loved Fridays on Double Days because it pushed me to the next level and it also gave me the feel good feeling approaching the weekends! I always stepped outside the boundaries on those days!

Describe the results you achieved with your Beachbody program. Which achievements are you proud of?*
Where do I start?! Not only did I get my eating under control thanks to my challenge group and coach, but I also learned and accepted that eating healthy isn't a punishment. I took the mentality that I'm not dieting, but I'm changing my lifestyle! I LOVE that I lost so much weight doing something that I enjoyed doing every morning. The inches melted off. I also love that I've been integrating it into my kids lives as well. They now ask if they can workout with me. They do the modifications (or their versions of it), and they look forward to it. They ask if foods are healthy and sometimes refuse if I say it's not! I'm instilling in them a life of health and wellness. They will appreciate it as they grow older

How has your life changed since completing your Beachbody program?*
I now workout every morning WITH my 4 youngest kids while the older 2 get ready for school, and it's something they look forward to doing with me! If I ever tried to skip, they kept me accountable and told me to get out there. I have also learned portion control and calorie counting. I have way more energy left after a workout to play with my kids and be an active mom instead of just a side line, yell from my chair kind of mom. I also feel more confident walking along side my husband. I felt awful for him for the longest time being seen with me. Of course he always supported me and told me I looked beautiful, but now I FEEL it. The best thing is that I'm teaching my kids at such a young age about health and fitness. 

How did a Beachbody Supplement or Nutritional Product or Program (such as Shakeology® or Beachbody Ultimate Reset®) support your transformation? What are the greatest benefits you gained? Did you see benefits to your energy, sleep, mood/mental clarity, digestion/regularity?
Shakeology is great! It has definitely helped me in more ways than one! It has helped my digestion. I even share it with my youngest (1 yrs old) because she's always had belly issues...works like a charm! It's also a nice start to my day. I take it for breakfast which was a meal I used to skip. I have 6 kids so you can imagine what the mornings are like getting them ready for school. This is quick and easy and I can drink it on the drive to school! No hassles. I feel like I have more energy, and it's also boosted my immunity system which as a mom is vitally important to an operating household 

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Naima

Tell us about your life before you started the program. How did you feel about yourself and your body?*
I have always been an athlete. I played high school basketball and was afforded the opportunity to earn a full scholarship to a division I college to play basketball. After college, I settled into a life of leisure. Looking back, I now realize that, because I had obtained my exercise through playing basketball for so many years, the moment my life was finally my own and I didn't have anyone to "make" me go to practice, to "make" me lift weights or to "make" me run, I didn't desire to do it on my own. I took for granted that I would always be in shape just because I was an "athlete." Needless to say, 30+lbs "somehow" crept up on me over the course of several years. Finally, I decided to get back in shape. What better way to start, then to play basketball again. Just as I was starting to gain momentum in my weight loss journey, something happened...I ruptured my Achilles' tendon. Six months later, and healed, I went back to the gym. One month later, I was pregnant. Journey again on hold.

What inspired you to change your life and begin your transformation journey?*
My husband (boyfriend at the time) was dealing with his own trials and tribulations. His mother passed away suddenly, 2 days after having a weight loss surgical procedure. His journey began after her passing. We were dating long distance, and after not seeing each other for several months, the guy who picked me up from the airport did not look like the guy I had been dating. He'd lost 60lbs! He truly inspired me to do something about my current state of affairs. Once we finally ended up in the same city, we began the P90X workout together. The initial goal was to lose weight for our wedding. Little did we know, that one program would introduce us to the Beachbody family and ignite a total lifestyle change that continues to get stronger on a daily basis. He was, and continues to be my inspiration.

What is the greatest challenge you faced before beginning the program? How did the program and Beachbody® help you overcome that challenge?*
My greatest challenge was finding the right time to workout. Before Beachbody, my husband and I would go to the gym and workout. We went so often that people knew who we were. We only had one child and our careers were extremely flexible, so we were able to go to the gym when it was convenient. Now our life has changed, we have two children and commute a total of 3 hours a day to and from work. We had to find a solution that would allow us to exercise without sacrificing time with our children by having them in daycare all day and then in the daycare at the gym. The Beachbody programs allowed us to workout at home together. This is one way we spend "quality time" together. So much so that we've done a "skype" workout together when one person was out of town! We achieve our greatest success together. Now, we get up very early each day and do our exercise program before the kids wake up. As a result, we do not have to sacrifice any precious time with them.

Why did you choose this particular program?*
I chose T25 because I LOVED the workout after participating in the LIVE workout with Shaun T. at this year's summit. I needed something that would cut down on the amount of time I needed to workout and T25 was perfect!

What in particular did you like about the program you chose?*
First and foremost, I loved the fact that it was only 25 minutes. It removed all excuses I had for not working out. Also, I really enjoy all the programs by Shaun T. This one was no different. It was challenging, and fun at the same time. It also focused on the core, which is one of my weak areas and the last part of my body that STILL needs more toning.

Describe the results you achieved with your Beachbody program. Which achievements are you proud of?*
Overall, I've lost almost 30lbs since I began my journey. During the T25 phase, I've lost about 8lbs, but gained more muscle mass and definition. I've always wanted to see more definition in my arms, and it is finally starting to appear. My legs are now tighter and more muscular. I think I am in as good of shape as I was when I was in college. Ultimately, I am most proud of the fact that I have become a leaner, more fit and healthier me as I've gotten older. Rather than the conventional way that some may think that as you age, your body is just bound to become less fit, and gaining weight is just par for the course.

How has your life changed since completing your Beachbody program?*
I can definitely say that I am more confident after completing my Beachbody program. I feel so much better in my clothes. In addition, Shakeology has become part of my daily routine. I have encouraged at least 2 people at my job to start Shakeology, and they love it! This is the first time in my life that I have believed in, and supported a program or product the way that I support Beachbody programs and Shakeology. I can honestly say to people, that these programs changed my life.

How did your Team Beachbody® Coach support you on your journey?
My husband is my Beachbody coach. First and foremost, he introduced me to Shakeology. Now, we have it everyday and even give it to our children. He continues to push me, make sure I'm staying focused on my goals and holds me accountable when I look like I'm getting ready to fall off the wagon. He posted daily messages on our Challenge Group page and kept us informed of Beachbody products and supplements. Finally, he is my biggest cheerleader. He's behind me and in my corner, even when I feel like I don't deserve it.

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Melissa L./lost 177 lbs.

Age: 32
Gender: Female
State: British Columbia
Primary Program: TurboFire^®
Supplement: Shakeology^®, Beachbody Ultimate Reset^{™
Won: $6000}

Tell us about your life before you started the program. How did you feel about yourself and your body?* Weighing in at 330 pounds, you would think that I would be sad, depressed, and hate my body. Truth is, I had a fantastic life. I've always known that my self worth wasn't determined by the number on my scale no matter how big or small that number was. Life before the program was as sedentary as they get. I had a desk job, I always parked as close to the front door as possible, drive thru everything, and always took the elevator. My diet was as bad as it gets.....if I liked anything that was bad, I had to make it even worse, and eat it to excess, and then eat some more. I didn't love the look of my body, or how difficult it was to move it, but I really didn't give it much thought because that's all I ever knew, being overweight since I was a child.

What inspired you to change your life and begin your transformation journey?* The moment I had my children I knew that I had to make a change for them. I wanted to set good examples for them so I could set them up for success! I knew that I wanted to spend as many quality years with my children as humanly possible, and I owed them that. I wanted to be an active participant in their lives and not a spectator watching from the sidelines wishing I had the energy to keep up. For the first time in my life, the reason I wanted to lose weight had nothing to do with vanity, and the end goal wasn't a number on the scale, or a pant size......the goal was HEALTH!

What is the greatest challenge you faced before beginning the program? How did the program 

and Beachbody® help you overcome that challenge?* The biggest challenge I faced, was one that many women with small children face......TIME! With 2 kids 16 months apart, and under the age of 2 and a husband that works full time, and me working part time, when was I supposed to be able to get to the gym? Beachbody programs helped me overcome that obstacle because I can do it in the comfort of my own home before my children wake up for the day, or while they're napping. I get a full body workout with little to no equipment. My other obstacle beyond time, would be knowing what to do. If I could make it to the gym, what am I going to do for a workout? Maybe walk on the treadmill for a little bit, maybe lift a few weights? I love that beachbody programs come with a workout calendar and tell you exactly what to do each day. It truly is like having a personal trainer in your own home. I love crossing off my workouts on my calendar!

Why did you choose this particular program?* I've done several beachbody programs and all for different reasons, but I always come back to Turbo Jam and Turbofire. I chose Turbo Jam originally because it looked fun. It was difficult to start, but it made me realize that exercising could be fun and enjoyable! I enjoyed Chalene Johnson's motivating, and fun style, and eventually moved on to Turbofire where i kicked it up a notch.

What in particular did you like about the program you chose?* There is something about Chalene that makes me want to work harder. When I work out, I pretend that I'm trying out to be in one of her video's. She just always seems to say the right thing at the right time that makes me jump higher, and punch harder! I love that Turbofire is tough as heck, but it's fun! I love the little freestyle dance bits, and I love that I can modify certain parts of it if I'm tired, or maybe a little sore etc. It doesn't matter how fit I get, there is always room to push harder and get an incredible workout!

Describe the results you achieved with your Beachbody program. Which achievements are you proud of?* I had gestational diabetes, and high blood pressure, and was becoming a ticking time bomb in my 30's. I've gone from a size 26 to a size 6 pants. I've lost over 2 feet off my hips! But that's not what I'm proudest of, or what I would brag about. I have the resting heart rate of an athlete at 44 bpm, and beyond perfect blood pressure. My body has forgiven me for all the years of abuse, and I won't take that for granted ever again!

How has your life changed since completing your Beachbody program?* I have become a Beachbody coach so I can help other people reach their health and fitness goals, and achieve success with their health. I've got my husband involved in Beachbody products and programs, and he has lost 100 pounds and completely changed his life as well. You could never understand what it's like to be able to RUN a 10K when a year previous you would be winded just walking up a set of stairs. My fantastic life has changed beyond recognition and Beachbody helped me change my ordinary life into the extraordinary!

How did a Beachbody Supplement or Nutritional Product or Program (such as Shakeology® or Beachbody Ultimate Reset®) support your transformation? What are the greatest benefits you gained? Did you see benefits to your energy, sleep, mood/mental clarity, digestion/regularity? I drink Shakeology daily, and have done the Ultimate Reset twice now. Shakeology is definitely my magic bullet. I love that no matter how much of a rush I'm in, I always have time for a quick shake that delivers all the nutrients I need pre or post workout to help me through my day. Shakeology is great for me because it's portion controlled and tastes amazing! The combinations are endless and delicious! I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to stop at starbucks for a high calorie, high sugar drink and decided instead to go home and make myself some shakeology and remain guilt free! After losing 175 pounds you would think that I would think that I have it all figured out about nutrition, but I didn't. The Ultimate Reset showed me what it was like to eat a clean, healthy, unprocessed diet, and showed me how my body functions so much better when I'm feeding it nutritious foods. It gave me an entirely different relationship and outlook when it comes to food!

How did a Beachbody Supplement or Nutritional Product or Program affect any existing health conditions you have? It might be easier for me to answer how they didn't affect health conditions! I had high blood pressure, was well on my way to type II diabetes, had to have my gallbladder out at the age of 21 due to poor eating habits, and had fatty liver disease! After doing my beachbody programs, and drinking shakeology daily all of those things have completely reversed.

Did you achieve any other measureable improvements with a Beachbody Supplement or Nutritional Product or Program? (e.g. Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, triglycerides, etc...) My blood pressure went from being uncontrolled even with medication (at the age of 30) to as healthy as it gets, my resting heart rate went from a high/normal level to that of an elite athlete, my blood sugars went from being in the high/normal range to the low normal range, and my doctors has absolutely no fear of me getting diabetes at this point......whereas before getting fit with beachbody it wasnt a matter of "if", it was a matter of "when". 

Darian O./T25

 DARIAN O.
19 years old

Okay guys!! I started a 10 week program about 8 weeks ago!! This means I'm not done! But I couldn't resist and I've never put my own pictures side by side! So this is just a sneak peak of my journey! And all you people who told me I wasn't gaining weight, I appreciate the kindness but it was evident!! & I HAD to do something about it! I'm UNBELIEVABLY excited and overwhelmed with the results I got from doing T25! And I'm not gonna stop! This was all myself & personal motivation and dedication. It can be done! Really! I have found so much more confidence in myself too. It's a great feeling to feel good!! — with Susan O. and Kelly McMunn Ricard.
Darian O.

Chalean Extreme.T25.Shakeology/Lisa T.

At 5' 5" and 177 pounds, I did not feel good about myself and was setting a really bad example for my children, particularly my daughter. Her doctor insisted that we become more active and monitor her diet because she was overweight. And the last thing I wanted was for my little girl to have health problems or get teased over something so preventable. But sadly, I was raising my kids the same way I'd been raised—with quick and easy food, and combining that behavior with watching a lot of TV and not being very active. And even though I had been trying to eat better, I wasn't exercising, therefore got no results.

When I discovered Beachbody and its programs, Coaches, and Challenge Groups, I knew I found the solution to my problems. I kicked off my new life of health and fitness with Chalean Extreme and was instantly hooked. But as a single mom who worked full time while going back to school, time was my biggest enemy. So when T25 came out, I was all over it. Plus, I really wanted to do a more intense program.

T25 was everything it promised to be—and more. It's so easy to come home from work and do a quick workout, and still have time to cook dinner, take the kids to martial arts classes, etc. In addition to working out, I started drinking Shakeology daily. Shakeology was great; it curbed my cravings tremendously and I stopped wanting sugar, which significantly contributed to my weight loss. The online tracker for my workouts really helped, too, because it definitely kept me accountable.

Today I'm so much happier, have tons of energy, and am completely addicted to exercise and being healthy. But most importantly, my kids are more active and see that it's better to be healthy rather than couch potatoes. I achieved amazing results with the workout programs and Shakeology and am so thankful that I found Beachbody. So far I've lost 47 pounds and 30 inches total. I started out wearing a size 14 and my original goal was to get down to an 8. But now, I'm a 2! That's 6 dress sizes. I can now confidently wear a bikini, which I NEVER thought I'd be able to do—and I owe all the credit to Beachbody and my amazing Coach. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.