The Greatest Gift

Do you know someone who keeps talking about working out, getting healthy or getting back on track? Are they all talk & no action? How about giving them a little push?

During the weekend of Black Friday/Cyber Monday, Team Beachbody is offering huge discounts on a bunch of products! The offer is valid for a LIMITED TIME ONLY starting Wednesday November 27th 12PM PST until Monday December 2nd 11:59PM PST. Quantities are limited - I know from experience, they sell out FAST!

Take a peek at what's up for grabs, right HERE

 

 This TurboFire complete system is one of the best deals I've seen!

 To me, the best investment you can make is one in yourself & your own well being. And I don't think you can even put a price on that! You will not find me waiting on line anywhere on Black Friday. It's just not worth it to me. I'd rather spend that time enjoying friends & family! On the other hand, taking a few minutes to click a few buttons for great savings on things that I could really use in my life? OK, you got me! Kind of bummed Results & Recovery isn't on sale! Hmmm, I do have my eye on Asylum, though! I'm in my first week of a P90X/Insanity hybrid & once I'm done, I'll think I'll be ready. Even if I can't straighten my arms today, so sore!
 

I hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving!
 

Cheers!
Melissa

My Journey

I have always struggled with my weight. Since I was about 8 years old. I found comfort in food. Besides being called freckle face and ugly, I was then tormented and teased for being fat. I was always trying to lose weight. I would order crazy pills from the backs of magazines, I would go on crazy starvation diets and workout 2 times a day. I managed to keep the weight of for the most part but the damage was done. In my head, I was still fat. I was less than. I was not worthy.

When I went away to college, I gained the ominous freshman 10 - which was really 30. TIired of wearing elastic waist bands, I started a 90 day challenge and lost the extra 30 pounds. I yo-yo'ed for the next several years, keeping it off for the most part, but never making any progress. In the last few years, I started losing the battle and my weight started creeping up again. I was suffering from bouts of depression and feeling hopeless. I had given up on trying to be fit and accepted that I would be out of shape the rest of my life. I hated looking in the mirror. My closet was getting smaller and smaller as less stuff was fitting everyday. I was hiding my body in large tops and leggings. I would also hide my body in pictures- or avoid being photographed at all.

I used my weight as an EXCUSE for not achieving things in life. In October of 2011, I stuffed myself into my first spanx. I felt resigned - like it was too late, might as well face it, this was what I was dealt, time for compression undergarments. I was still trying tho, I was juicing.  But I was not in a good place- I was juicing but not adjusting the rest of my lifestyle to that, I was still gaining weight.

This is embarrassing to admit. When I would go out and drink socially I would BLACK OUT. Not good. Like Snooky-style. I couldn’t believe it. I NEVER believed that people REALLY don’t remember what they do when they get that drunk. I thought they were lying, or just lying to themselves. Nope, WRONG. I learned this lesson the hard way. As a matter of fact, the night this picture was taken I blacked out & fell. I woke up with a badly bruised (probably sprained) foot. I couldn’t workout for a month and I decided to give up juicing.

Needless to say, with the holidays right around the corner, my weight started steadily increasing. It wasn’t until mid March of 2012 that I found Beachbody and found the motivation to change my life for the better. I was googling late one night "before/after weight loss" desperately searching for any motivation to get myself off of the path I was going down and came across a Youtube of someone's transformation form P90X. I reached out to that person, who became my coach and thru her motivationan, mentoring and support, I was able to turn my ship around. I lost 15 pounds in 60 days.

I've kept it off for the last year and continue to lose and tone and now I have become a coach myself. I have met SO many amazing people. I am so EXCITED to be on this journey. More important than the physical changes I have been experiencing... Since finding Beachbody, I have gained back FAITH in myself & the power of believing in myself...that I AM capable. I have the power to do anything I set out to do. That I am worthy of my place in the world & I have the power achieve my dreams. I want to be the best person I can be and I am helping others do the same.

Hello Everyone!

November is a month many of us focus on gratefulness. Being grateful is such a great gift to give yourself. Not only does it feel good, but when your heart is full of gratitude there is not much room for negative feelings like anger, resentment & fear. This helps keep you happy healthy and disease free!

 

I have a note above my bed that reads "What are you grateful for right here, right now?" I love it. It keeps me in the present and keeps me in a state of gratitude.

 

Today I am grateful for being surrounded by some really amazing mentors. Being open to listeneing, learning & taking action has resulted in exponential growth in my business this month.

 

What are you grateful for today?

Success Leaves Clues...

 

Roni (Age 53)

"I am 53, and food and weight issues have been a curse my entire life. When I was about 11 or 12 years old, a dinner guest in our home said to my parents, "She certainly is well-fed!" My mom said, "Yes, we should probably put her on a diet. It's now about 40 years later, and I have probably tried everything. I've been a regular at the gym for the last 20 years or so, but have really wasted many hours doing cardio machines that my body had acclimated to. I found myself at the peak of my yo-yo cycle at 187 pounds. I was miserable. But it was so hard to just get started. I'd wake up in the morning with good intentions, and by mid afternoon it was all over. I would vow to "start tomorrow!" That happened many times until I found my coach & joined her challenge. I could see the difference in my body each week! I have never been this small before and I can finally buy the clothes I really like"

Calling all ladies that want to feel and look sexy!!! If that is you, join me in my next challenge!! Don't miss out....

 

I will be interviewing qualified canididates this week for this challenge starting on the 18th.

 

Message me NOW, I only have 5 spots. coach@motivatemelissa.com

Childish vs Childlike...

"Childlike makes a great scientist.
Childish produces tantrums.
Childlike brings fresh eyes to new opportunities.
Childish rarely shows up as promised.
Childlike is fearless and powerful and willing to fail.
Childish is annoying.
Childlike inquires with a pure heart.
Childish is merely ignored."
-Kris Thompson