Beachbody Coaching Part...

Yesterday I shared my story and perspective on Beachbody coaching and why I decided to become a coach.  Today I want to talk numbers, money, and time. **This article discloses Beachbody coach finanicial information which is public domain. I’m just saving y’all from digging...

Beachbody Coaching Part...

As I prepare to leave for Las Vegas this week for the monster Summit Beachbody Coach meeting, my excitement is building.  It’s going to be an amazing 4 days with the leaders of this company and the stars of the fitness programs.  I’ll get the TOP COACH belt for the second...

Midweek Motivation

Time for your weekly dose of motivation from all around the teamRIPPED Nation! Summit is right around the corner. For those that don’t know, Summit is the yearly Beachbody Coaches’ conference. Thousands of coaches gather from all around the US and Canada to train, learn, and...

Midweek Motivation

We are about to head into summer. Are you ready to show off all our hard work? Enjoy the fruits of a more active lifestyle? What if you just started…? It’s about staying in the game. Even once we reach a goal, if we totally shut down and coast we will all lose our results. We...

Fight Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a very real threat, and it has wreaked havoc on Americans the last 2 generations. Why? Because our diets have become absolutely horrible! We eat so much junk food, so much sugar, and so many refined carbs that our bodies have cried “UNCLE” and stopped trying to keep...

Midweek Motivation

What’s your “why?” What is driving you to change? What finally brought you to the point to say that enough is enough? It’s easy to start when your motivation is high, but do you have the commitment and drive to keep going when it gets tough? Are you...

Midweek Motivation

Summer is almost here! You are either thinking that you are sure glad you started when you did, or you might be regretting putting off your Day 1. No matter where y’all are, keep after it! It’s all about progress and moving towards our goals. Dig down deep and keep your eyes...

Don’t Lose Motiva...

I get asked all the time about how to stay motivated. Starting P90X / Insanity / Turbo Fire / Body Beast / Power 90 / etc. is not hard!… Staying with it is what’s hard! So many people start strong but soon fade.  Many times they cave in to the changes in nutrition and their...

Midweek Motivation

Back at it with another week of the Midweek Motivation. Ultimately you are the one that has to do it. You have to push play. You have to bring it. You have weigh your food, track each portion, and stick to your budgets and goals… but the whole teamRIPPED Nation is here to help. So...

Midweek Motivation

It’s time yet again, to get pumped up! Are you making the most of every day? Every opportunity? You have the choice every day to move one step closer to you goal or one step further away. Keep pushing, keep progressing, don’t quit!         Nothing...

Obstacle Course Races

Obstacle course races are getting really popular. Sure you’ve heard of some the big names like the Warrior Dash, Tough Mudder, and Spartan Race series. These races are great way to use and enjoy your new level of fitness. If you’ve never run one, and really recommend checking...

Midweek Motivation

Time for the Midweek Motivation! Keep sending in your entries. If I happen to not use yours this week, don’t worry… I will do my best to make sure that they are used! I’m getting great stuff so be patient. I will try to give you credit as well, but I know that I have saved some...

Midweek Motivation

Time for the Midweek Motivation again! Thanks for all your entries. If I happen to not use yours this week, don’t worry… it will be used! Make sure you check on the video at the end of this post. No matter who you are, how far you’ve come, or how far you have yet to...

Midweek Motivation: Fro...

Hey teamRIPPED! How’s your week going? I know for a lot of people it can be hard to keep your motivation up. Right off the bat it’s pretty easy to stay pumped up about your program, nutrition, and workouts. Over time that initial excitement can fade and you need to find ways...

You’re Not Foolin...

Are you getting the results you want?  If you are, way to go!  You have put in the effort to lock down your workouts, your supplements, your nutrition, and your mindset for success. You can stop reading now :-) If you aren’t getting your results, then why is that?  Are you so...

Get Over the Scale

We have got to get past our obsession with the scale! It almost makes me want to tell you to throw it out. Almost. :-) Your weight on the scale is just one measurement of your progress, and it can be a misleading one. Tony Horton says it in one of his 1-on-1′s (I can’t remember which...

Family Fitness and Heal...

Everyone has family and friends that will play some sort of role in their transformation. It’s amazing to see how fitness cannot only transform a person but an entire family or community. Your hope may be to inspire others in your family but take it slowly and be considerate. Your...

Do More

The reason “why” you start a Beachbody program is really important. I’ve talked about discovering your “why“ in the past, but as you get further and further along your journey with fitness, it can be beneficial to revisit the question, “Why is this important to...

Is Ripped Worth It?

It takes A LOT of hard work to get ripped.  As a formerly fat dude who made that journey, I know just how hard it is.  Was it worth it?  WITHOUT A DOUBT!  Being healthy and fit has totally changed my life.  I wish I had done it sooner, and not waited until I was 36 years old to take...

Happy Valentine’s...

Hey everyone!  If you have a significant other, spouse, girlfriend/boyfriend, mom, dad, etc. ….. Don’t forget to tell them Happy Valentine’s Day!  And while you are at it, do something special for the loved ones in your life!  Don’t get them candy though. ...

Rest and Relaxation

If yesterday got a little intense for you… I’m NOT sorry LOL. Today is part of the balance.  Sometimes I have to give a little tough love just to keep everyone focused.  Now let’s talk a little about balance in our lives. As some of you know may know, I had the great...

No Apologies

There comes a time when you can’t apologize anymore. “I’m sorry but that doesn’t fit in my nutrition plan.” “No, sorry, I can’t go out tonight because I have to get up early in the morning to work out.” “Sorry, no beer for me, water’s fine.” If...

It’s Not Over!

Superbowl Sunday is behind us.  I’m a Dallas Cowboys fan, so I spend most of the time pretending the NFL doesn’t exist LOL.  But my son is a 49ers fan and he was so excited for this Superbowl. At halftime, there wasn’t much left for him … or other 49ers fans...

Are you still with us?

January is the famous “New Year’s Resolution” month.  Every year, people start January with big dreams and high hopes … many of those hopes center around health and fitness goals.  Yet by February, many have retreated back in to old habits and given up on those...