Looking for BeachBody coach

Be aware that anyone can be a "coach" whether they are qualified or not. A lot of them are coaches for the discount, nothing more.

but...why?

I'm just as unqualified as a BeachBody coach, and for half the price of Shakeology, I won't try to sell you anything.

Jokes aside...prepare for the onslaught of messages from BeachBody coaches that are going to try to sell their product to you. You're better off finding a personal trainer with actual credentials who can help you in real life.

Completely agree with what most people have said. Save yourself some money and learn how to make life chances which are sustainable in the long term. If you want advice from a professional, speak to a personal trainer / dietitian not a snake oil vendor.

Good Luck on your journey

I've done Beachbody workouts in the past and have never followed the food plans, because they were ridiculous and unrealistic for my lifestyle and budget. I just used MFP to set my calories and macros and ate foods which fit into those.

You want advice from a beachbody coach? That's a first.

Just ask random people on the street, they are just as qualified as a beachbody coach.

aroberts713 wrote: »

I'm starting to do BeachBody programs and would like advice how to get the best results from doing hybrid BeachBody programs. I'm not looking to buy their supplements or shakes. I'm just looking to get the best results from what Im doing and what Im eating. A lot of the food plans with these programs I don't like the food or allergic to so it's not always so easy to just follow the program's plan. But thank you to those of you that give me advice instead of questioning my motives.

Sadly you probably won't get much help from them if you aren't signing up to buy their supplements or shakes as that's how they get paid is by someone wasting their money on that stuff.

And you can come up with your own food plan just by logging it in here to see where the calories are. Not too sure what else you are looking for though. Good luck!

A BB "coach" is just someone who has signed up with them and gets discounts on their vastly overpriced products...it's just another MLM (Multi-level Marketing) scheme...as someone who has a close family member deeply engrossed in the MLM BS, I cannot speak against it strongly enough. MLM is a disgusting marketing strategy.

ndj1979 wrote: »

here is my free advice - create a calorie deficit, set macros to 35 protein, 35 carbs, and 30 fats, and get on a heavy lifting program or some kind of strength training regimen …

There ya go!

I'm a coach, and while yes, you're paying for my "coaching" by buying products. I'm also a certified fitness instructor, going back to school for holistic nutrition, and contemplating personal training in the future. A GOOD coach will do whatever it takes to further educate themselves to help each person. I am even "coaching" a person for free and she has NO intention of ever buying. I've even given people programs before they could afford to pay for something because I truly care about helping people. Not every coach out there is out to drain you dry.

All you people can't honestly say (unless you've bought a program and actually didn't half *kitten* the thing and didn't commit) it's a waste. Have you checked out success stories? I know a handful of top coaches (Anita Miron, Shiva Latifi, Alyson Schomaker) who started out and do competitions now. It's a GREAT place to start your fitness.

_HeartsOnFire_ wrote: »

Why do you need a beach body coach? MFP is free. I'm not trying to be mean, just really curious…

Here's some good info…

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.
-Wayne Dyer

It's about moderation not deprivation. There are no good/bad foods, only bad eating habits. Do or do not, there is no try. You have to want it, you have to work for it, you have to realize that only you can do it.

Read these:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1346163-change-your-mindset

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/the-path-of-success-631437

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1217573-so-you-want-to-start-running

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

Excuses??? http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/06/02/the-no-excuses-play-like-a-champion-challenge/

If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

Want to lift heavy things?
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

Stronglifts Summary
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

Stronglifts Womens Group
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

iheartinsanity wrote: »

I'm a coach, and while yes, you're paying for my "coaching" by buying products. I'm also a certified fitness instructor, going back to school for holistic nutrition, and contemplating personal training in the future. A GOOD coach will do whatever it takes to further educate themselves to help each person. I am even "coaching" a person for free and she has NO intention of ever buying. I've even given people programs before they could afford to pay for something because I truly care about helping people. Not every coach out there is out to drain you dry.

All you people can't honestly say (unless you've bought a program and actually didn't half *kitten* the thing and didn't commit) it's a waste. Have you checked out success stories? I know a handful of top coaches (Anita Miron, Shiva Latifi, Alyson Schomaker) who started out and do competitions now. It's a GREAT place to start your fitness.

_HeartsOnFire_ wrote: »

Why do you need a beach body coach? MFP is free. I'm not trying to be mean, just really curious…

Here's some good info…

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.
-Wayne Dyer

It's about moderation not deprivation. There are no good/bad foods, only bad eating habits. Do or do not, there is no try. You have to want it, you have to work for it, you have to realize that only you can do it.

Read these:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1346163-change-your-mindset

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/the-path-of-success-631437

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1217573-so-you-want-to-start-running

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

Excuses??? http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/06/02/the-no-excuses-play-like-a-champion-challenge/

If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

Want to lift heavy things?
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

Stronglifts Summary
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

Stronglifts Womens Group
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

And nutritionists still aren't licensed and regulated like RDs are so I still wouldn't take advice from one.

well, it wont be long before the snakes come from under their rock and try to hook you on their services and products.......like vultures, they will circle till they make a sale.......good luck, you just set yourself up for their bs........

iheartinsanity wrote: »

I'm a coach, and while yes, you're paying for my "coaching" by buying products. I'm also a certified fitness instructor, going back to school for holistic nutrition, and contemplating personal training in the future. A GOOD coach will do whatever it takes to further educate themselves to help each person. I am even "coaching" a person for free and she has NO intention of ever buying. I've even given people programs before they could afford to pay for something because I truly care about helping people. Not every coach out there is out to drain you dry.

All you people can't honestly say (unless you've bought a program and actually didn't half *kitten* the thing and didn't commit) it's a waste. Have you checked out success stories? I know a handful of top coaches (Anita Miron, Shiva Latifi, Alyson Schomaker) who started out and do competitions now. It's a GREAT place to start your fitness.

_HeartsOnFire_ wrote: »

Why do you need a beach body coach? MFP is free. I'm not trying to be mean, just really curious…

Here's some good info…

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.
-Wayne Dyer

It's about moderation not deprivation. There are no good/bad foods, only bad eating habits. Do or do not, there is no try. You have to want it, you have to work for it, you have to realize that only you can do it.

Read these:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1346163-change-your-mindset

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/the-path-of-success-631437

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1217573-so-you-want-to-start-running

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

Excuses??? http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/06/02/the-no-excuses-play-like-a-champion-challenge/

If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

Want to lift heavy things?
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

Stronglifts Summary
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

Stronglifts Womens Group
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

Sadly most coaches aren't like you and only in it for themselves and not there to help others...but glad to see that you aren't the norm for the BB coaches.

iheartinsanity wrote: »

I'm a coach, and while yes, you're paying for my "coaching" by buying products. I'm also a certified fitness instructor, going back to school for holistic nutrition, and contemplating personal training in the future. A GOOD coach will do whatever it takes to further educate themselves to help each person. I am even "coaching" a person for free and she has NO intention of ever buying. I've even given people programs before they could afford to pay for something because I truly care about helping people. Not every coach out there is out to drain you dry.

All you people can't honestly say (unless you've bought a program and actually didn't half *kitten* the thing and didn't commit) it's a waste. Have you checked out success stories? I know a handful of top coaches (Anita Miron, Shiva Latifi, Alyson Schomaker) who started out and do competitions now. It's a GREAT place to start your fitness.

_HeartsOnFire_ wrote: »

Why do you need a beach body coach? MFP is free. I'm not trying to be mean, just really curious…

Here's some good info…

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.
-Wayne Dyer

It's about moderation not deprivation. There are no good/bad foods, only bad eating habits. Do or do not, there is no try. You have to want it, you have to work for it, you have to realize that only you can do it.

Read these:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1346163-change-your-mindset

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/the-path-of-success-631437

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1217573-so-you-want-to-start-running

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

Excuses??? http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/06/02/the-no-excuses-play-like-a-champion-challenge/

If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

Want to lift heavy things?
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

Stronglifts Summary
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

Stronglifts Womens Group
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

If you have ever sold Shakeology to anyone, you aren't an honest coach....PERIOD.