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Beach Ready Now November Challenge Groups

October 30, 2016 by

Hello, Friends!

Did you know that on average, most people gain 7 pounds between Halloween and the New Year? I’m COMMITTED to not let that happen to me! You don’t have to either, and it doesn’t mean giving up the things you love during the holidays, either. If you’d like to join a group where you have full support/accountability in November, enjoy your Thanksgiving, take a few days off and then crush your goals again in December- apply below! I have TWO groups opening up TOMORROW (10/31).

CORE DE FORCE LAUNCH GROUP
Core De Force is the new workout program developed by Super Trainers Joel Freeman and Jericho McMatthews. You may know them from Les Mills’ Pump or Beachbody on Demand. I did Core De Force LIVE with them last weekend at the Beachbody Leadership Retreat in Coronado, California – and even got to talk to Joel and Jericho while I was there. Both are not only great trainers, they’re down-to-earth, genuine people. With Core De Force, each workout is broken into 3-minute “rounds” — just like a real boxing match. In those 3 minutes you’ll alternate between addictive Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai-inspired combinations, bodyweight training, and cardio spikes that kick your fat burn into overdrive. APPLY HERE

NO EXCUSES NOVEMBER
No Excuses November is for anyone doing a Beachbody program besides Core De Force. Many of our popular programs – PiYo, Country Heat, 21 Day Fix, and 22 Minute Hard Corps are ON SALE through the end of October. Ask me about how you can sign up for an ongoing discount or how to find the program just right for you. No Excuses November will be a 30-Day Group that takes place in a closed Facebook group. There will be daily assignments, menu plans, recipes and fun! APPLY HERE

As always, feel free to join our Beach Ready Now support group on Facebook. It’s the best place to ask questions and connect with me and fellow challengers! Together, we are stronger!

Warm regards,

Kim Danger

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Healthy Greek Salad

October 28, 2016 by

Healthy Greek Salad

Use the dressing as a basis for this salad and add any Greek ingredients you’d like. I would have added Kalamata olives, but I had black olives to use up instead. Throw in some couscous too – YUM! It’s up to you – the variatons are endless, if you are looking for a healthy diet meticore.

Salad:
1 15-oz can artichoke hearts, chopped
1 large cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, sliced crosswise
3 large Roma tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 red onion, sliced into rings
1/2 15-oz. can black olives, drained
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)

Dressing:
10 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tsp. lemon juice

Serve over spinach leaves.

No Excuses November 30-Day Challenge Group

October 28, 2016 by

NO Excuses This Holiday Season!

Why settle for holiday weight gain? This November, we want to DITCH the excuses and may strides towards our fitness goals – no matter what they are. This group open to anyone on the 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme, Country Heat, Body Beast, P90X, Insanity, PiYo, etc. A new outlook and the gift of health is the best thing you can give yourself this holiday season!

About Our Groups:

My team’s challenge groups take place in a small, closed Facebook group where participants get to know each other and help provide support to others in reaching their goals. Each day, there is a daily pinned post/accountability assignment. The only people that see your posts are the other coaches and challengers in the group. A typical group size is 20-35 challengers.

How Much Does a Challenge Group Cost?

There is no cost to participate in my challenge group. However, you will need to purchase a Challenge Pack to have everything you need at home for the challenge as well as assign me as your coach. A Challenge Pack includes your workout DVDs, Menu Plans, and a month of Shakeology. Contact me if you’d like to learn how to save money on your program. If this sounds like something you’d like to do, fill out an application. Spots are limited and filling up quickly.

(if you have participated in past challenge groups, email Kim at [email protected])

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Sneak Peek Into Coaching: What does a Beachbody Coach do?

October 25, 2016 by

What does a Beachbody Coach do?

“So, what the heck is this Beachbody Coaching thing?” That’s what I used to wonder. I was a big skeptic. I heard about coaches, but I had no idea what they actually did or how they made money. Now, I feel BLESSED to have found a job that allows me to work out, set my own hours, be my own boss, connect with like-minded people on social media, and earn money while I’m at it. I couldn’t ask for a better job!

I am going to be hosting a Sneak Peek Into Coaching Group so that I can tell you exactly what coaching entails: time commitment, how coaches make money, what they do on a daily basis, and how they grow their business. I’ll cover it all! Contact me if you’d like to join. We’ll be talking about:

What is a Beachbody Coach?
What are the advantages of becoming a coach?
How do they make money?
What experience is needed?
What are the work hours like?
What sets successful coaches apart?
How does a coach advance their business?
What type of training will I receive?

It’s a great place to simply ask questions, no commitment required. JOIN HERE

There Goes My Hero… He’s Ordinary

October 16, 2016 by

What defines a hero? It’s a powerful thing to call someone, but it’s not always what you think.

Last year I ran the Mankato Marathon in honor of my dad. He had been fighting cancer and had been undergoing for chemotherapy for about six weeks, so I dedicated that race to him. I admired him for tackling it head-on, no pity-party act. Only bravery. I crossed the finish line wearing gear from his favorite teams – the LA Dodgers and Iowa State Cyclones, but what I haven’t told a lot of people was that quite coincidentally, the song playing on my playlist as I was coming into the finish line was “My Hero” by the Foo Fighters. He passed away unexpectedly less than 24 hours after I finished that race. I found myself speaking at his memorial service less than a week later. But his fight against cancer, while something to admire, wasn’t the only reason he was a hero to me.

This year, as I run the same race again, the shock of his death has worn off a little bit. Our family has gone through the tough period of adjusting to life without him. There’s no doubt I still have moments where little things remind me of him and reduce me to tears, usually unexpectedly. I feel cheated that his life ended so suddenly. But mostly I’m just sad I can’t talk to him about certain things or joke together.

Sometimes there are even little moments of deja vu that actually make me feel comforted by his presence; the part of him that can never be taken away by death. During one of those moments recently, I heard that Foo Fighters song again. The lyric “he’s ordinary” really struck me. To many, my dad was an average guy. Some would say he was a bit stubborn, opinionated, even had some bad qualities. But to me, he was a hero. I saw the human side of him. And it was the human side – not the stereotypical “hero” side that made him who he was. I truly believe my dad is still here in many ways. In some ways, his legacy carries on through me (I possess a lot of his not-so-perfect qualities myself).

You see, most heroes are truly ordinary. Look around. They’re everywhere. Recognize their ordinary acts of bravery, truth, integrity and vulnerability. They are what connect us as fellow humans, make us feel “normal” at the time we least feel that way.

Love you, Dad. You continue to inspire me to be a better person.

Too alarming now to talk about
Take your pictures down and shake it out
Truth or consequence, say it aloud
Use that evidence, race it around

There goes my hero
Watch him as he goes
There goes my hero
He’s ordinary

Don’t the best of them bleed it out
While the rest of them peter out
Truth or consequence, say it aloud
Use that evidence, race it around

There goes my hero
Watch him as he goes
There goes my hero
He’s ordinary

Kudos, my hero
Leaving all the best
You know my hero
The one that’s on

There goes my hero
Watch him as he goes
There goes my hero
He’s ordinary
There goes my hero
Watch him as he goes
There goes my hero
He’s ordinary

What would you do if you knew you could not fail?

October 13, 2016 by

PINCH ME! One week from today Scott and I will be checking in to Loews Coronado Bay Resort. Earning a spot in the Team Beachbody Coach Leadership Retreat was a goal I set for myself back in January. Fewer than 1% of coaches in the network hit this goal. I knew it would be a stretch to reach it (it TOTALLY was) but I KNEW that with hard work, determination I’d get there. There were times when I didn’t feel like pushing. I made excuses and told myself it was “ok” if I didn’t make it, even though deep down inside I knew I’d be disappointed in myself if I didn’t. My “old self” probably would have given in to those voices. I don’t want to be that “old self” anymore. So in July, I decided not making it was out of the question and I proceeded to qualify by the SKIN OF MY TEETH.

So, even though this resort is gorgeous and Coronado will be amazing, it’s what this trip REPRESENTS to me that I’m so excited about. I’ll also be surrounded by amazing coaches that I have admired and looked up to since I started coaching. I can’t believe that I’m now ONE OF THEM. If the retreat were held in a van down by the river, I’d still be super excited!! (but I’m glad it’s not)

My next big scary goal is to help my team reach ELITE status this year. It’s another one that’s going to take a lot of pushing and determination; not just on my part, but on that of my team. Like my first big scary goal this year, this one will also come down to the wire. It’s really stressful!! However, I have faith them (even though I can be like Matt Foley screaming at them sometimes). I know that they can do it if they set their own minds to it. They know that mental part comes firs; making their goals non-negotiable. That’s the hard part. After that, the work comes pretty easily. My team refuses to give up, especially when it gets hard and most would throw in the towel. We know that reaching those goals in spite of the difficulties is what will gives us self-confidence to go on and achieve the next big scary one. Our team is pretty badass! I’m so proud of them, and humbled that they chose me as their leader. Even when I don’t have the answers. And if I push too hard, it’s because I know they can do it even if THEY don’t know it yet.

One of the best parts of my job is mentoring other women to become the best they can be. You know what’s the cool part? You can’t have action without an equal REACTION, to when you help others, you help yourself. That’s the concept on which our team was built. If you want something, give it away. If you want to be healthy, encourage someone else to choose wellness. If you feel like you’re in a slump, help someone out of theirs. I call it the KARMA OF COACHING.

What would YOU do if you knew you couldn’t fail? And perhaps an even more important question, why aren’t you doing it? If you want to learn more about coaching and how to join my team, send me a message. What we do is so much more than health and fitness. WE give people their self-confidence back. I have a sneak peek and mentorship training starting SOON. I look back on what I’ve achieved since becoming a coach in the past two years since adopting this mindset, and my only regret is not starting sooner.

Our next coach training starts soon! I’m looking for 3-4 self-motivated fitness enthusiasts I can mentor to help grow their own online fitness/wellness business. Submit your application and I’ll respond within 24-48 hours.

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Core De Force Bootcamp: A 30-Day Test Group

October 11, 2016 by

Core De Force

Core De Force is the new workout program developed by Super Trainers Joel Freeman and Jericho McMatthews. You may know them from Les Mills’ Pump or Beachbody on Demand. I did Core De Force LIVE with them last weekend at the Beachbody Leadership Retreat in Coronado, California – and even got to talk to Joel and Jericho while I was there. Both are not only great trainers, they’re down-to-earth, genuine people.

What is the workout like?
With Core De Force, each workout is broken into 3-minute “rounds” — just like a real boxing match. In those 3 minutes you’ll alternate between addictive Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in San Diego, and Muay Thai-inspired combinations, bodyweight training, and cardio spikes that kick your fat burn into overdrive. But all that punching and kicking doesn’t just burn calories. Each move, whether it’s a jab or a knee, is rotational, giving you a 360-degree core workout that will tighten up your entire midsection. All you have to do is hit it hard 3 minutes at a time and before you know it — you’re done!

Who is Core De Force for?
This program is for anyone who wants to lose the belly — whether you’re a beginner or you’re more advanced. There’s even a modifier in every workout and move breakdowns to help you master your hooks and kicks from the get-go.

Core de Force includes 4 MMA-style workouts, 2 bodyweight workouts, 2 core workouts, 1 active recovery workout, 1 quick before-bed stretch routine, a quick-start guide, a 30-day calendar, and an eating plan.

Don’t do it alone! Follow the entire program with a small group of supportive friends, and me as your coach. More on that here….

Full Force Bootcamp: A 30-Day Challenge

Join my Core De Force Test group! For 30 days, we will be committing to clean eating, exercise and workouts from the upcoming Core De Force workout program. I’ve had a chance to test this program a few times, and it’s not only fun, it yields great results! These before-and-after photos don’t lie. It’s not just for advanced challengers – there is a modifier so anyone with a baseline level of fitness can follow the program as well. Core de Force will help you blast the belly fat and get AMAZING results!

Our 30-Day Group will open on 10/31 and give us time to prepare for the program to start on 11/7. You’ll receive:

1:1 coaching from me
Daily accountability assignments
Support from fellow coaches and challengers
Help with menu planning
Healthy recipes
FUN!!

If you’re interested in participating in the 30-Day Challenge with Beach Ready Now, please fill out this application so I can learn more about you. Space is limited so I can give each challenger personalized attention. Our group will open on 10/31. Workouts start on 11/7. Core De Force and Shakeology is required.

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Take small steps and don’t look up

October 9, 2016 by

Recently, my son ran hills in cross country practice. For those of you who run, you know hills are TOUGH. They make me want to quit running. I hate them. I avoid them. (I even snapped this picture during Grandma’s marathon, which I believe was at about mile 20 or something crazy like that). But, they’re necessary to make us stronger runners. I asked him if his coach had any advice on running hills. His response? “Take small steps and don’t look up”. Brilliant advice.

This method also works for my challengers who are faced with a large weight loss goal. Often, the hill seems so daunting they want to give up before they even start. I tell them, “If you have a long way to go, don’t get discouraged that it may take a long time. Focus on the habits that will get you there, like clean eating and exercise, and the weight will come off eventually.” That may seem like simplistic advice, but focusing on the small steps along the way without looking up at that big scary hill is key.

I am a product of that advice. Five years ago I couldn’t run a mile, three years ago I got back into 5Ks. In 2014 I ran a 10K, in 2015 a half marathon and in June of 2016 a full marathon. If I had looked at the road to running that marathon as a whole back in 2011, instead of each tiny step by itself, I would have easily become discouraged and given up. Lesson = sticking with it daily will help you accomplish great things as long as you never give up.

This is true not just with health and fitness, but in life. Sometimes when the goal seems too large or daunting we avoid taking it on altogether. Do you avoid hills in LIFE? DON’T!! Take them ON. Sure, they’re scary, but they will make you STRONGER! When you take the advice of that coach, they’re not as hard as you think. Tackle hills in tiny steps so you don’t run out of steam before you reach the top. Don’t look at the hill when you’re climbing it, focus on what’s at hand at that MOMENT. Be PRESENT. If things get tough, pump your arms even harder.

If you do that, the rest takes care of itself. Pretty soon you’ll find yourself at the top with a feeling of immense satisfaction. You can look back at where you came from and say I DID IT.

Badass Bootcamp: 30 Days to an AWESOME You

October 6, 2016 by

Beach Ready Now Badass Bootcamp

Let’s see what would happen if you stop doubting your greatness and started living an awesome life! For 30 days, we will be committing to clean eating, exercise and personal development. Many of you know my new favorite book is You are a Badass by Jen Sincero. Assignments in this group will be based on that book. If you’re interested in participating in the 30-Day Challenge with Beach Ready Now, please fill out this application so I can learn more about you if I have not yet worked with you and see which program is right for you if you’re not sure. Space is limited so I can give each challenger personalized attention. Start date October 17th. A program and Shakeology is required.

Badass Bootcamp Tees

Our “Badass Bootcamp” tanks are available again too, but for a limited time only. Even if you’re not in the group, you can still order a tee. T-shirt and tank top orders close on October 24th, so if you want one order it NOW.

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Core de Force Tranformation Photos

October 4, 2016 by

Core de Force is the upcoming workout program from Joel Freeman and Jericho Matthews (you may remember them from Les Mills Pump). It’s a 30-day program designed to carve out your core with moves inspired by MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). It requires zero-equipment and consists of 3-minute rounds. I can’t wait to try it! It will be released in November exclusively through Team Beachbody coaches like me, but you can get a sneak peek on October 3rd.

Join our SNEAK PEEK FACEBOOK GROUP – I’ll share info on how to get a FREE Sneak Peek on Beachbody on Demand and join our Countdown to the Core Challenge Group
Sign up to win a FREE COPY of Core de Force

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