My Own BeachBody Rant

I read (and responded) to a topic here earlier today and after reading more and more of the responses, I'm a little fired up. Partially because BB has changed my life in SO many positive ways and it's frustrating to see so many people crapping on a company whose intentions are good because some people "employed" by them are not or because the people who founded the company are getting rich off the rest of us. Um hello? Are you mad at WalMart and its employees as well??? I mean, the people who work there get a paycheck, right? So what is the difference?

I signed up to be a Coach initially because I wanted the discounts on their products. I happen to LIKE Shakeology and YES, it IS expensive. But so is SlimFast, Whey Protein, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers...the list goes on and on. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, people. Do some research and please let me know if you find another meal replacement shake that is even comparable nutritionally. Go ahead. I DARE you.

My 1st BB program was Slim in 6 like, 5 years ago before I had my 1st child. I had great results and then I fell off the fitness wagon as I adjusted to motherhood. Now, I have 2 small children. My little guy is not even 1 year old yet and I am in better shape NOW than I was before I got pregnant with him. The first 30 lbs I lost on my own and then I needed help. Could I have hired a personal trainer? Sure. Could I have hired a dietician? Absolutely. Do you think that would have been cheap??? Why don't you call around and get some quotes.

After talking with my "Coach" about what program would be right for ME and MY GOALS, I bought ChaLEAN Extreme. I had my own personal trainer and a diet guide delivered right to my door. Mine to keep for life. And it cost me about $100.

I agree-you can get the same results on your own. IF you know what you are doing. Or know someone who does. But some people need/want/like things spelled out for them! And that is EXACTLY what the BB programs do for you. At the end of the day, the only person you have to blame if you fail is you.

BB is not my whole life. But because of it I have resigned from my job of 11 years to pursue a career in fitness, I spend hours researching diet and exercise and training at two gyms so that I can help others. I'm training so that I can enter a fitness competition next year!! I CONSTANTLY refer people to MFP because I truly believe if you want to reach your fitness goals, you need to count calories. BB has a calorie counter option too. I happen to like this one better. Honestly, I don't always refer people to BB programs when we are discussing goals! I've told several people to go buy JM 30 Day Shred! I bet she's making a lot of $ off her programs too.


So please don't blast the entire BB community because of the aggressive Coaches who are just out to make a dollar. Because for every one of them there are 10 others who truly care about you and want to help you reach your goals.