Welcome to the first Summit Special Edition of Helping Reshape the World. Summit is the annual conference where Team Beachbody Coaches come together from all over the country to meet, share and learn. The Summit has a two fold meaning for me this year and I would like to share why.

I became a Beachbody Coach on December 16th, 2006. From the first minute of the Founders Meeting when Team BeachBody was being launched, I knew this was what I had been looking for my whole life.

The event this weekend in Los Angeles is for me a celebration of my personal climb up out of the valley to the Summit over the past year. At this time last year, I owned three businesses; Beachbody and two others. As much as I would like to believe I am superwoman and can do anything, excellence requires focus and my focus was split.

Setting a goal is easy. We decide what we want and then it’s our goal, right? Well, yes and no. Setting a goal without understanding the price we need to pay to reach the goal is meaningless. To make changes happen, we have to change. I did not attend the Summit last year and backed out the last day. I was too embarrassed to attend because I had not lost any weight over the past year. Fearing people would judge me, I got scared and stayed home and have regretted it every day since. I knew I had to make a decision on the direction my life would take over the next year.

Sometimes the price we have to pay to reach our goals can be high. I had to really look at what my price was and if I was willing to pay it. The cost of not reaching my goal could be my life because of all my excess weight. And that was not an option for me.

Going into Summit this year, I will be a full time Beachbody Coach and am thrilled and scared. Got Great Wine was a business I had owned for over five years and loved it. Leading a team of over 500 wine consultants took a lot of time and dedication and I knew it was not my true purpose in life. When I got my monthly check this past Friday and it was $32.03 I knew I was no longer in the wine business.

As of April 26th, I am no longer the owner of Team Women. Team Women has been a passion of mine for over five years and this was a very high price for me to pay. However, to live on purpose I felt the need to focus on my personal health and helping others lose weight and get healthy through my Beachbody Coaching full time. Team Women has a great new owner now who will bring new resources to the wonderful women who come together using networking as the most powerful tool to build their businesses.

One of my original goals when I became a Beachbody Coach was to fit into my wedding gown again. Today I have been married 29 years and while it does not fit today; I plan on wearing it on April 26, 2011 (maybe even all day!)

So the Summit this weekend is truly a personal summit for me as well. I have identified the price, have put all the pieces in place to pay them and have my eyes set on success and the top of the next summit both for myself and next year for Beachbody. I would love to have you join me.

Kevin and I will be at Summit from Thurs until Sunday this weekend. That is why we have done the Special Summit Edition of our newsletter to cover both last week and this coming week. If you want to be kept in the loop with all the latest announcements follow me at JudiFinneran on Twitter.

Would love to have you attend the Grand Opening of our Team Beachbody Offices next Monday in Vista from 4-8 PM to launch my new full time business and kick off the Forever Fit Club. Read more about it and the 3 Day Great Shakeology Cleanse Group Challenge beginning May 21st. There are many ways to jump on board and would love to have you take this journey with me.

Heading for the next Summit!

Judi

Climbing Michi’s Ladder ~ Tier 1
Pineapple

Pineapple is one of those foods that is heaven to eat. A good, juicy ripe pineapple can satisfy a sweet craving as well as any chocolate bar. In addition to being a delicious food, there are many health benefits of pineapple.

Pineapple is Loaded with Vitamins and Minerals

The obvious benefits of pineapple are all the vitamins and minerals the fruit is loaded with. Its nutrients include calcium, potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. In addition it is low in fat and cholesterol.

The benefits of pineapple can be achieved through eating fresh, canned, or frozen pineapple or by drinking its juice.

Pineapple Strengthens Bones

One of the benefits of pineapple is that it helps to build healthy bones. Pineapples are rich in manganese, a trace mineral that is needed for your body to build bone and connective tissues. Just one cup of pineapple provides 73% of the daily recommended amount of manganese. The benefits of pineapple can effect the growth of bones in young people and the strengthening of bones in older people.

Pineapple is Good for Colds and Coughs

While many people often take extra vitamin C or drink extra orange juice when they have a cold, few consider eating pineapple. The benefits of pineapple when you have a cold or cough are the same as the benefits of orange juice, but there is an additional benefit of pineapple. Bromelain, which is found in pineapples, has been found to help suppress coughs and loosen mucus.

The Great American Getting Ready for Summer Shakeolgy Group Cleanse and Challenge!!!

May 21-23 I will be hosting a three day Shakeology Cleanse you can participate in from anywhere. I have created a Shake the Fat Off Fan Page on Facebook for all of the participants to post their experiences and share their results. Join our "Shake The Fat Off" Facebook group to participate.

How does the Shakeology Cleanse Work?

~ Flushes toxins and junk out of your system
~ Brings you hydration levels into homeostasis (most people retain way too water due to excessive sodium in our diets)
~ Helps your body to absorb lots of good, clean nutrients
What are the results?
~ Feeling cleaner, lighter, healthier and more energetic
~ Reducing bloat
~ Weight loss

How do you do the 3-day cleanse?

Start: 1 Cup green tea
Breakfast: Shakeology (water plus ice, optional ½ cup of fruit)
Snack: 1 piece fruit
Lunch: Shakeology (water and ice only as much as you want followed by one cup green tea.
Snack: Shakeology (water and ice only) and can have this after dinner instead of before.
Dinner: Salad greens with 3 servings of vegetables plus 4 oz. of grilled white meat (fish or poultry) and 2 tablespoons of dressing. No more!
Drink plenty of water (2-4 liters) and absolutely NO Dairy, almond, rice or soy milk.

How do I get started?

Go to the Shake the Fat Off Fan Page in Facebook and become a fan. Then go to my web site to order your Shakeology. You can purchase at full retail, 10% off as a club member, or 25% off as a preferred customer.

Let’s Get Shakin’

Join us to launch the new Team Beachbody Offices in Vista, CA. May is the beginning of a whole new era for my Beachbody Business, Helping Reshape the World and we are having a party to celebrate and you’re invited.

From 4 PM to 8 PM, several of the local San Diego Coaches and I will be hosting a Team Beachbody Grand Opening Celebration and Extravaganza. You will be able to taste Shakeology, Recovery Formula and our P90X bars. Depending on what happens at Summit the weekend before, we may even have Vanilla to try in addition to Chocolate and Greenberry.

You will be able to sign up a Founding Member (at no cost) for the Forever Fit Club. The Forever Fit Club will include:

~ Weekly Monday evening workouts at 6 pm in the new offices

~Monthly meeting on topic related to health and weight loss

~ Free WOWY Account to log in your workouts & track progress

~ More events and workout times to be added

The Grand Opening Celebration will be open house style with every one attending receiving an entry into our hourly drawings and the grand prize. Lots of Beachbody Products on display and many for sale for those who are into instant gratification.

Hope to see you there!

Weekday Mornings:

Get you day off to a healthy start! Join us for the The Healthy Breakfast Club call.

Every Monday Night!

6 PM – Vista Team Beachbody Forever Fit Club Work Out

Also on Monday Nights:

Join us to learn about programs, products and the Beachbody opportunity.

7 PM – Vista Team Beachbody Info Meeting
7:30 PM – Coach Training

Click HERE if you would like more information.

Shakology Ingredient - Maca Root

Loving Shakeology the way I do, it has been fun to learn more about all the great ingredients included in each serving. One of them is the Maca Root and the following information is taken from www.macaroot.com

Organically grown maca root is considered by top researchers to be a true ADAPTOGEN- and aggressively touted as the "superfood of the Andes" by the natural products industry.

Working in tandem with the body's natural rhythms, Maca root helps rebuild weak immune systems, re-mineralize poorly nourished bodies, and increase energy and endurance.

In addition to its effect on the endocrine system, recent studies, articles, and reports show that maca effects the body and mind in a variety of other beneficial ways.
~ Increases energy and endurance
~ Increases stamina
~ Reduces hormonal dysfunction during menopause
~ Can regulate hormonal imbalances
~ Aids in alleviating depression
~ Reduces anxiety and stress
~ Has a beneficial action on the circulatory system
~ Enhances memory, learning and mental ability
~ Good for healthy teeth and bones
~ Is an alternative to anabolic steroids and helps to build muscle

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Are you curious about tasting Shakeology and hesitate to order because you don't know if you will like it or not?

For the first 20 people who e-mail me - I will send a sample of either the Chocolate or Greenberry Flavor in an individual serving package.

Please complete the request form HERE

I value being your coach! I value the money you work hard to earn and I believe so strongly in the VALUE of Shakeology, I'm willing to put my money where my mouth is!

When you decide to purchase it and invest in your health for the short & long term, let me know. I can help you purchase Shakeology for the least amount of money possible.

Bottoms up

You Are Invited to Join Me: Beachbody is more than P90X

Every Sunday evening at 6PM PT I am holding a short telephone information call for you to learn more about Beachbody and what we offer. Examples of what we will covering include:

• Preferred Customer Program
• Becoming a Coach
• What is Shakeology and the Shakeology Sweepstakes
• How do I log my workouts into WOWY and qualify for the daily drawing
• What is included in the Beachbody Club Membership
• And any other questions you might have.
  
  We will be creating a specific number for this call we will post. Please send an email to judi@shakethefatoff.com With RSVP Sunday Info Meeting if you would like to join us and we will send you the information to get onto the call!

Who's Next? It could be you!

Pineapple Tofu Stir-Fry
From EatingWell

2 servings, 1 1/2 cups each
Active Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High calcium | High potassium |

Ingredients:

• 1 - 8-ounce can pineapple chunks or tidbits, 3 tablespoons juice reserved ( I would use fresh)
• 5 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 7 ounces extra-firm, water-packed tofu, drained, rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (See Tip for Two)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 3 teaspoons canola oil, divide
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 1 large bell pepper, cut into 1/2-by-2-inch strips

Preparation:

1. Whisk the reserved 3 tablespoons pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup and sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Place tofu in a medium bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons of the sauce. Let marinate for 5 minutes. Add cornstarch to the remaining sauce and whisk until smooth.

2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer the tofu to the skillet using a slotted spoon. Whisk any remaining marinade into the bowl of sauce. Cook the tofu, stirring every 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown, 7 to 9 minutes total. Transfer the tofu to a plate.

3. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add bell pepper and cook, stirring often, until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the sauce and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 30 seconds. Add the tofu and pineapple chunks (or tidbits) and cook, stirring gently, until heated through, about 2 minutes more.

• Make Ahead Tip: The tofu can marinate (Step 1) for up to 30 minutes.

Nutrition:

Per serving: 263 calories; 12 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbohydrates; 10 g protein; 4 g fiber; 368 mg sodium; 549 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (280% daily value), Vitamin A (50% dv), Calcium (25% dv), Magnesium (18% dv).

Exchanges: Exhanges: 2 fruit, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 1/2 fat

100 Wonderful Reasons
Preferred Customer Program
Healthy Again in 2010

I would like to welcome the following new Beachbody Coach to our Coaches on Fire Team:

Ask me how you can have your name here next week!

An invitation from Beachbody CEO Carl Daikeler

When asked - What are the benefits of being a coach? My top three reasons are:

1. The personal accountability for achieving and maintaining my own health and fitness goals!
2. The incredible satisfaction of supporting someone else in achieving their goals!
3. And oh yeah, I get paid for it!
   
   Would love to have you join my Coaches on Fire Team and help me reshape America while creating your own health.