Archive for February, 2010

Police Blotter: I Just Want My P90x DVDs Back!

I saw this post on the P90x fan page and thought it was funny so I wanted to share it. Also, the P90x fan page has grown to over 60,000 people. If I can remember right they had about 20,000 just a few months ago. P90x is really starting to become popular. Anyhow, this was the post on facebook:

“Elmhurst, Illinois, Pioneer Press: Police Blotter At 3:10 p.m. Friday a person at Elmhurst Road and Michigan Street reported to police she observed her ex-fiance go into the trunk of her car. The ex-finance said he was looking for his P90X workout DVDs, which she related she had already given them back.

I included a screenshot because some of the comments are funny to read too.

P90x facebook fan page

P90x Day 10: Shoulders and Arms, Ab Ripper X

P90x Shoulder And Arms WorkoutToday was day 10 of P90x and the workout was shoulder and arms followed by ab ripper x. This is a great workout and is a little less of a struggle than the other workouts. It is less of a stuggle only because the muscle groups you are working are much smaller meaning the amount of energy spent is a little less. Don’t get me wrong, it is still a tough workout.

The shoulder and arms workout is basically supersets targeting the biceps, triceps, and shoulders. There are many different lifts and moves from every angle imaginable. It is definitely a great all around workout for the arms and shoulders. This was my second week and I improved a little bit from my first week. I used heavier weight and was able to complete more reps. For men, I’d definitely recommend using dumbbells for this workout. It makes it much easier to keep track of how much you’re lifting and how many times. For me it just seems much easier to track your progress with dumbbells. For this workout I used 10, 15,20, and 25 pound dumbbells to complete all the exercises. Some lifts you’ll need to use heavier weight and some you’ll need to use lighter weights, it all depends on the lift.

Following the shoulder and arms workout was ab ripper x. This is a tough one. It is about 16 minutes long and immediately follows the shoulder and arms workout which is just under an hour long. By the time I get to the ab ripper x part, I’m already dead tired. However, I did better than last time and it is awesome to see improvement. Remember, progress, not perfection. :)

Shakeology Eliminates Bloating

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Here is what the most recent $1000 Shakeology winner Teresa Heaney had to say.

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I also took daily multivitamins, plus extra supplements like B12, vitamin C and E, and iron. I got out a paper and pencil [to] add up how much I was spending at the health food store on vitamins and supplements; and let’s face it, even with all the vitamins and supplements, I know I wasn’t eating all my required fruits and veggies. So I went for it. I purchased Shakeology and awaited its arrival.

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P90x Day 9: Plyometrics

P90X_PlyometricsToday way day 9 of P90x and the workout was plyometrics. I feel like I say this about every workout, but this is one of the harder ones. At the beginning of the workout they go around and introduce everyone participating and they mention that one guy only has one leg. He is doing this workout on a prosthetic leg. I was amazed and thought to myself, if a guy with one leg can do this workout, then it should be a piece of cake for me.

The Plyometrics workout is basically a cardio workout out made from explosive jumps. There is not much rest during the entire workout, which is just under an hour long. I think we took only 4 or 5 30 second breaks. I paused it again for about 2 minutes around the halfway mark to help catch my breath. I was super tired and sweaty at the end of this workout but I feel like I did better than last week. Seeing improvement already is great and keeps me motivated.

P90x Day 8: Chest and Back, Ab Ripper X

P90x Chest And BackToday was day 8 of  P90x. The workout for today is Chest and Back, followed by Ab Ripper X. This is definitely one of the tougher workouts in the program, but it would be easy to for someone to cheat and not push themselves. What I mean by this is that there are a lot of different types of push ups done in this workout, so someone who could potentially push themselves to do 25 push ups, might slack off and only do 20. Either way, it is really up to the individual. I think even slacking through this workout would leave most of us super sore.

There is also a lot of pull ups in this workout. On day 1, I used a chair for a little assistance like they show in the P90x video, but this week I went completely chairless. (Is chairless a word?) By the last set of pull ups my muscles were completely exhausted and I was only able to do 3 or 4. I just feel like I’m cheating too much when I use a chair. Before I started P90x I worked out on a regualr basis so I have some upper body strength. I think most people will have to start off with a chair or resistance bands.

Ab Ripper X following the chest and back workout is tough. I’m unable to keep up with the DVD but I think I got a little bit better already. If I can complete the ab ripper x workout easily after the 90 days I’m going to be surprised.

I have my Jiu Jitsu class tonight also, which is going to be tough. There will be 6 hours in between my workout and my class but I know my muscles will still be aching.

P90x on the Stephanie Miller Radio Show

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After the P90X highlight on The Oprah Winfrey Show last Friday, Team Beachbody is pleased to announce that radio talk show personality Stephanie Miller will begin talking about and featuring P90X on her show. Our media team has purchased advertising on her show and on her Web site, and as part of our deal she is trying P90X and will talk about it in both live bits and taped spots. In her live pieces, she will talk about P90X as a way to stay healthy rather than waiting for the government to come in and pay for us to be treated when we lose our health. She may also feature some of our P90X Success Stories from the Million Dollar Body Game®. This may also roll out with other radio personalities over time.

This will increase the awareness of P90X and is a great opportunity to start a discussion with those you know are her listeners. Be aware that the direct-response group will have a link on Stephanie’s Web site, which will allow customer to buy, so make sure you tell those you share this with that there is more to the story than just P90X. The nutrition piece is critical to optimal results, and while you can get them P90X for the same price they can buy it for online, ONLY Coaches (like yourself) are able to get them the best nutrition solution (Shakeology®) from the company.

This is the continuation of a HUGE increase in media the company is running right now, and every Coach should be wearing P90X logo gear and talking about your results with your friends and family. This is a unique point in the history of the company, and those Coaches who learn to leverage the media will see their business explode!

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More Info On Stephanie Miller

(The following was taken right from Stephanie’s website, www.stephaniemiller.com)

Stephanie Miller Promotes P90xThese days, Stephanie Miller has emerged as a favorite of the cable news channels as political coverage dominates. She’s quite possibly the most watched guest personality on MSNBC without her own show…when the I-Man took his vacation from radio, MSNBC selected her to her bridge the gap until they sorted out what they wanted to do. CNN calls often…Fox takes a chance every once in a while and puts her on Cavuto and other shows so their “fair and balanced” claim can hold up.

In a word, she’s hot.

Her national radio program is bubbling in the climate of keen awareness of and the expectation of the sea change about to occur in America.

Stephanie is no stranger to political talk and current events, as her late father, William E. Miller, was Barry Goldwater’s running mate in the Republicans’ failed 1964 bid for the presidency.

Since its September 2004 debut, The Stephanie Miller Show has become one of the most important and fastest growing shows in Progressive Talk, heard across America on radio stations, on Sirius, via podcasts and free live streaming.

The path to Miller’s career as an entertainer began in Buffalo, N.Y., where she was born and raised and landed her first job in radio. Growing up, she never listened to the radio; she wanted to be Carol Burnett. When she was about 27, Miller was on the air on “Hot 97″ in her hometown, then moved to Rochester, N.Y., on to Chicago and New York City, and ended up in L.A., home base for The Stephanie Miller Show.

Miller’s fresh voice and political satire have been cultivated over years of experience as a media personality and comedienne

Miller has major market radio experience at KABC and KFI in Los Angeles and other stations in New York and Chicago. She hosted a late-night network television talk show syndicated by Disney and guest hosted on CNBC’s “Equal Time” as the liberal counterweight to Bay Buchanan. She also has appeared on ABC’S “Good Morning America,” NBC’s “Today Show,” the “Tonight Show,” CNN’s “Larry King Live,” FOX’s “The O’Reilly Factor,” and many others.

The Stephanie Miller Show is produced by WYD Media Management and is syndicated by Dial-Global Networks, the nation’s leading independent radio programming company.

Stephanie Miller On MSNBC

My First Week Of P90x

P90x Workout ReviewWell I finally manned up and decided it was time to “Bring It”, as Tony Horton would say. I’ve been familiar with P90x for awhile now and have seen many people have great great results with it. Beacuse of my hectic work and travel schedule I was never able to committ the time to really give it my all. I’ve finally found the time and I must say the first week has been tough.

The first thing I had to decide what which P90x program I was going to do. There are 3 different variations of P90x. They are P90x Lean, P90x Classic, and P90x Doubles.

P90x Lean is a variatiom for those who want a more cardio-based and slightly less intensive program. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure this version is still tough. P90x Lean is most likely a workout that women would prefer.

P90x Doubles is a version for those who already are in good shape.  This version adds some extra cardio workouts in the second phase of the program. This version is really geared toward professional athletes or competiors in training.

The last version is P90x Classic, this is the one I chose to do.

P90x: Day1 Chest & Back, Ab Ripper X. I was not sure how the hour was going to be so I started out light and easy. This workout is basically compiled of different variations of pull ups and push up. The video is great in showing different variations of how to use the resistance bands or a chair to make the pull ups a little easier. Most of us just starting out will only be able to a few pull ups. By using a chair, we’re able to get in more reps and feel the burn more. I was dead tired at the end of this workout and did not realize until the next day when I started reading the P90x fitness guide that I was supposed to also do Ab Ripper X, oops. I was sore for the next 3  days in my chest and lats from this workout.

P90x Day 2: Plyometrics. Pylometrics are drills designed to connect strenght and speed to prodcue power. I don’t have much to say about this workout other than it is tough. I had to pause the DVD at the halfway mark for a couple minutes to catch my breath. I know I’ll do better the next time I do this workout.

P90x Day 3: Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X. This workout was pretty intense. It is basically just continous lifts that work your shoulds and arms to exhaustion. Becasue these muscles gropus are smaller, you don’t feel as tired as day 1 when you work the chest and back, but it is still tough. Ab Ripper X is then done after the end of this workout. Ab Ripper X is a short 15 minute  ab and core workout that is also super tough. Most of the moves and exercises then want you to complete 25 reps, I was only to do about 15 reps for most of the exercises. I guess that is not so bad considering this was my first time doing it.

P90x Day 4: Yoga X. One word, “Hard as Hell.” OK, that is 3 words but you get the point. I’ve never done yoga before and I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I figured I’d bend over a few times and touch my toes and then be done. Boy was I wrong, these yoga moves and poses really take a lot of strenght and flexibility, it was really hard. For those of you familiar with yoga poses, my favorite one was the fetus pose which we did right near the end of the workout. :)

P90x Day 5: Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X. Another tough workout that will leave your legs burning and shaking, I could hardly make it up the basement stairs when this one was over. Not to mention, I had to do Ab Ripper X at the end at again, it was tough.

P90x Day 6: Kenpo X. This is mostly a cardio workout made up of punches and kicks. I was a little disappointed in this workout and decided to do my own variation about half way through. The types of kicks and punches don’t mesh with what I’m familiar with (I train in Muay Thai Kickboxing), so I felt it was messing up my Muay Thai kicking and punching style forms. I really just punched and kicked the punching bag I have in the basement and did the jumping jacks and a few of the other moves that were on the workout.

P90x Day 7: X Stretch. The X Stretch  is optional on the 7th day, or just take the day to rest. I decided to do it and see what it was like. It was a little under an hour long and was pretty light and easy. This is what I thought the yoga X was going to be like, but now I totally see the difference. I think it was good to spend the time to give my entire body a nice good stretch. It was pretty sore from the previous week’s workouts.

All in all it was an OK week. I hope I’m not over doing it by doing P90x as I also take a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Kick boxing classes 5 times a week for an hour each day. I skipped a few of my Jiu Jitsu classes the first week because I was so sore, but I plan on attending them from here on out. Wish me luck!

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Network marketing has come along way in the 50 or 60 so years it has been around. Tupperware was one of the first companies to use the network marketing business model. They mostly relied on door to door sales and Tupperware home parties. There was a funny part in the movie Napoleon Dynamite where Kip and Uncle Rico sign up to be Tupperware salesman. In one scene, Kip tries to demonstrate the toughness of the Tupperware by driving over it with a truck, of course the Tupperware gets smashed and Kip just drives off, I thought it was hilarious. Anyhow, the methods they used 50 years are still effective today. But aside from home parties and trying to sell to friends and family, we now have the internet.

(Video Is Just For Humor :) )

Promote Your Beachbody Business With Facebook

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In my opinion, the internet has changed the world of network marketing. Network marketing should not even be called network marketing anymore. The majority of my leads, sales, and sign ups come from outside of my network, they come from the internet.  The internet is a network marketer’s dream. With social networking tools like MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter, it is just way too easy to meet new people. Not only are we able to meet new people, buy we’re able to meet people with the exact same interests as ourselves. Lets take the Facebook fan page for P90x example, with nearly 50,000 fans, I’m able to view the page and meet others who are using and obviously love P90x. I can become friends with these people, chat with them about P90x, answer there questions, and so on.

Here is a screen shot of how I am able to use the P90x facebook fan to help build my Beachbody business and get great exposures.

I’m able to give a brief sentence about the business opportunity and post a link back to my blog. Of course you don’t want to bombard the page with links, that would be considered spamming and facebook would probably ban you from the page if not terminate your account completely. Try to use good judgment in what you write, try not to sound to eager or sell anyone on anything. Just put it out there for people to see and let them contact you if they are interested.

Promote Shakeology On Facebook

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There are fan pages for other Beachbody products also, they are not as big as the P90x fan page but the same methods can still be effective. Here is another screen shot of how you can use the Shakeology facebook fan page to promote your Beachbody business. What I’ve done here is let everyone know that they could save money on Shakeology by becoming a Beachbody Coach. Keep in mind that most people on this page are already Coaches, but this could be a very effective method of getting the interest of those who are not.

These are just a few ways you can expose your business opportunity to a very targeted group. There are many other ways you’ll be able to think of you just be creative. Remember, don’t oversell the business opportunity, this is not easy money and takes some effort. Signing up lazy people will just be a waste of your time.

Please leave any other ideas of how to use the internet to promote your business in the comment section

7 Quick Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Here is a great article that was sent to me as part of the Beachbody weekly newsletter. It is 7 great breakfast ideas that are easy and fast to prepare. This is just one of the benefits of signing up for a free Beachbody account. They mail out very informative tips on diet, fitness, and general health. You can create a free Beachbody account by clicking here.

7 Great Breakfast Ideas

By Joe Wilkes

It’s hard to work good nutrition into our days. We’re working longer and longer hours and still trying to fit in 30 to 60 minutes of exercise, not to mention all the studies coming out that say we’re not getting nearly enough sleep. The hours run out. The snooze button gets pushed. Breakfast often turns into eating last night’s leftover takeout during the morning commute. Or worse, it turns into no breakfast at all.

People often skip breakfast in hopes of getting more sleep or losing more weight, but in fact, people who replace breakfast with extra sleep end up having less energy. Breakfast skippers also tend to gain more weight. They start the day with a slow metabolism and then overeat at lunch because they’re hungry. You’re much better off trying to eat something nutritious in the morning so your brain and body rev up and you don’t start the day with cravings that often get relieved by donuts in the break room. Here are seven breakfasts that you can squeeze into the busiest schedule.

Note: Some of the recipes call for eggs. You can use egg substitutes like Egg Beaters® (1/4 cup per egg), two egg whites per whole egg, or tofu, depending on the recipe and your dietary concerns. Additionally, some recipes call for whole wheat ingredients. Gluten-free versions can be substituted in every case (but no white-flour substitutes!). All nutritional information is per serving. Recipes are for one serving unless otherwise noted.

Sunday: Mom’s Pancake Recipe

Healthy PancakesLike so many of my family’s “secret” recipes, this one began life on the side of a package of food. In this case, it was a carton of eggs (no surprise when you see the second ingredient). But this is a pretty good way of sneaking extra protein to your kids—it’ll definitely get a better reaction than a boiled egg and a scoop of cottage cheese. For the grownups who are watching their cholesterol, my brother came up with an alternative; substituting six egg whites and half an avocado for the six eggs. The pancakes turn out a bit green, but if you can get past that, they’re quite tasty. You can top them with your favorite fresh fruit. If you can’t live without maple syrup, go for grade B or grade C. Those syrups contain more of the natural minerals that are filtered out of the grade A syrup. And they’re cheaper!

  • 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or 1/4 cup whole wheat and 1/4 cup barley flour)
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • Dash of vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk

Blend or food-process the first six ingredients on high until smooth. Add milk slowly to reach batter consistency. Cook on a hot, nonstick griddle. Number of pancakes varies depending on size. Serves 6.

Preparation time: 15 to 20 minutes

Nutritional information (per serving):

Calories Fat Carbs Fiber Protein
225 15 grams 9 grams 1.5 grams 13 grams

Monday: Power Oatmeal

Healthy OatmealOatmeal is one of the healthiest grains around. The Mayo Clinic even includes it in its list of the top five foods to lower your cholesterol numbers. It has a high soluble fiber content that helps cholesterol reduction and slows sugar digestion, a benefit for people living with diabetes. It also has a high insoluble fiber content, which has been linked to cancer prevention. It’s a good source of protein, as well as vitamin E, zinc, manganese, magnesium, and iron, among other nutrients. While it is a little on the bland side flavor-wise, it’s easy to liven it up with some healthy ingredients, including seasonal or thawed frozen berries, nuts, and flaxseed.

There are a lot of schools of thought on the best way to prepare oatmeal. Purists will choose unrolled oats, either whole or steel-cut, and cook them forever (all right, 30 to 40 minutes). Those of us who don’t live on “Martha Stewart time” are more apt to select rolled or quick-cooking oats, which can cook in about 5 to 10 minutes. And those of us truly strapped for time enjoy the convenience of instant oatmeal. For this recipe, use the plain oatmeal of your choice; just choose one that doesn’t include sugary flavorings like maple brown sugar, apple cinnamon, etc. We’re going to flavor it ourselves with high-antioxidant blueberries and heart-healthy fats from walnuts and flaxseed. For extra protein, add half a scoop of Beachbody’s Whey Protein Powder.

  • 1 cup prepared oatmeal (see above)
  • 1 Tbsp. flaxseed
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl (or a to-go cup).

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Nutritional information (per serving); without and with Whey Protein Powder:

Calories Fat Carbs Fiber Protein
436 26 grams 48 grams 10 grams 12 grams
491
(w/ Whey Protein Powder)
27 grams 50 grams 11 grams 21 grams

Tuesday: Carl’s Chocolate Almond Shakeology®

Shakeology For BreakfastI was able to get my hands on Beachbody® CEO Carl Daikeler’s favorite Shakeology recipe. And anyone who has been fortunate enough to spend time in the company of our energetic boss, you’ll join me in saying, “I’ll have what he’s having.” For hard-to-find ingredients like almond butter or almond milk, you could substitute peanut butter or soy, rice, or skim milk. For hard-to-stomach ingredients like the raw egg, you could use protein powder.

  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp. almond butter
  • 1 whole banana
  • 1 whole egg, raw
  • 1 scoop chocolate Shakeology
  • 1 scoop Shakeology Boost: The Fiber
  • 1 cup ice

Mix all ingredients in a blender until creamy.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Nutritional information (per serving):

Calories Fat Carbs Fiber Protein
443 12 grams 62 grams 13 grams 27 grams

Wednesday: Healthy Breakfast Burrito

Healthy Breakfast BurritoGoing to college in Southern California, I gained a lot of sustenance from burritos of all kinds. I also gained a lot of weight. Stuffed full of cheese, fried potatoes, and larded-up refried beans, the breakfast burritos were delicious and filling to a fault. But breakfast burritos don’t have to be unhealthy. Fillings like veggies and eggs that were often crowded out by the cheaper and fattier ingredients can be elevated to star status in the dish. You’ll create a quick, healthy breakfast that can be eaten on the move (although the police department and your dry cleaner would discourage trying to eat while driving).

By the way, here’s a tip for easy-peasy scrambled eggs or egg substitutes I learned from a “restaurant” in our last office building that prepared a wide variety of hot dishes using only a microwave. Scramble an egg in a coffee cup or small microwave-safe bowl. Depending on your wattage, nuke it for 30 seconds to a minute, and voilà, scrambled eggs perfect for a sandwich or a burrito.

  • 1 scrambled egg or egg substitute (or tofu)
  • 1 6-inch whole-grain tortilla
  • 2 Tbsp. black beans, canned
  • 2 Tbsp. low-fat cheddar cheese (or soy cheese)
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped tomato
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped onion
  • Hot sauce to taste

What follows are the microwave directions. You could alternatively scramble the egg and heat the beans in a small frying pan.

Microwave scrambled egg or egg substitute until cooked. While egg is cooking, spread out tortilla on a dinner plate or cutting board. Spread cooked egg in the middle of one-half of the tortilla. Heat the beans in the microwave (not too much or they’ll explode!). While beans are heating, sprinkle cheese on eggs, then pile on beans, tomatoes, and onions (if you don’t have time to chop fresh veggies, a healthy salsa could be substituted). Add hot sauce if desired. Fold tortilla in half over the ingredients and fold in the sides. (This part may take some practice. My first burrito-folding attempts usually resulted in a dish I called burrito salad, but I eventually got the hang of it.)

Preparation time: 10 minutes (or more, depending on your tortilla-folding skills)

Nutritional information (per serving):

Calories Fat Carbs Fiber Protein
304 10 grams 35 grams 6 grams 20 grams

Thursday: Fruit Parfait

Fruit ParfaitThe Harvard School of Public Health recommends that most people have at least NINE half-cup servings of fruits and vegetables per day. So you can see that if you skip breakfast, you’re really putting the pressure on the rest of your meals. A diet high in fruits and veggies lowers the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, cancer, and blood sugar problems, as well as offering many other health benefits. This recipe layers yogurt with three different types of fresh fruit. You can substitute any other fruit (preferably seasonal) for one of the fruits in this recipe. (For anyone thinking of hitting the drive-thru at McDonald’s® for its version of this recipe, you could do worse in an emergency, but this is way healthier.)

  • 1-1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt (or soy yogurt)
  • 1 Tbsp. almonds, chopped fine
  • 1 Tbsp. flaxseed, ground
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup apple, diced
  • 1/2 cup cantaloupe, diced

In a tall glass, layer ingredients in the following order: 1/2 cup yogurt, followed by a sprinkle of almonds, flaxseed, and blueberries; repeat process with apples and cantaloupe (or whatever order of fruit you choose). If presentation isn’t that important to you, you could just mix it all up in a bowl and eat it. (I live alone. No one’s watching.)

Preparation time: 10 minutes (more or less depending on what needs chopping)

Nutritional information (per serving):

Calories Fat Carbs Fiber Protein
453 16 grams 57 grams 9 grams 27 grams

Friday: Tuna Salad Surprise

Healthy TunaHave you ever noticed that some mornings the cat has a healthier breakfast than you do? Tuna’s not just for lunch anymore. In fact, when we have our big, healthy employee breakfast at Beachbody, a big bowl of this tuna recipe is usually the star of the buffet. Tuna is really high in protein and a great source of vitamin D and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. You could mix it up by substituting canned salmon once in a while. This recipe replaces fattening mayonnaise with healthy veggies and lemon juice for a refreshing, high-energy breakfast (although we might suggest an after-breakfast mint).

  • 5 oz. canned tuna in water (if in oil, skip olive oil)
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice (or to taste)
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, diced
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley and/or cilantro (or more to taste)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Raw jalapeño (if desired)

Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and season to taste. Chop in some raw jalapeño for extra zip!

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Nutritional information (per serving):

Calories Fat Carbs Fiber Protein
356 15 grams 12 grams 2 grams 43 grams

Saturday: Vegetable Frittata

Vegetable FrittataSince it’s the weekend, it might be nice to make something you don’t have to eat in the car. Frittatas are like omelets for the oven. All the flavor, but you don’t have to try to flip it on the stove top (or onto the floor as the case may be.) It’s a crowd pleaser! Feel free to experiment with other favorite veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, zucchini, etc.

  • 6 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, torn
  • 1 tsp. garlic, crushed
  • 2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 cup low-fat Swiss cheese (or soy cheese), shredded
  • 1 oz. Parmesan cheese (or soy cheese), grated
  • Cooking spray

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Spray an 8-inch pie pan or baking dish with cooking spray. Beat the eggs in a bowl, then mix in all ingredients. Pour into the pan. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until the eggs are firm. Cut into 2 servings (like an omelet!).

Preparation time: 15 to 20 minutes

Nutritional information (per serving):

Calories Fat Carbs Fiber Protein
414 23 grams 14 grams 4 grams 33 grams

Of course, you should feel free to eat any of these breakfasts on any day of the week. And repeat your favorites. Most of these can be integrated into your favorite Beachbody meal plan. Come back next week for part two of our five-part series, and get recipes for 7 Days: 7 Lunches. Bon appétit!

What do you think of these recipes ideas? Have any good ones of your own? Leave them for use below in the comment field.

Pedro’s P90x Results

This is Pedro’s P90x results video. The results he has gotten are truly amazing. Pedro is no spring chicken either, he was just a typical 44 year old out of shape man. He has 4 kids and a wife. Pedro was gaining weight and his body and muscles were deteriorating. One day Pedro was sitting on the couch, his usual routine at the time, and a Beachbody commercial came on for P90x. He saw all people his own age in great shape on the commercial and decided that if they can do it, then so can he. Pedro decided to order P90x and has not looked back. Check out his P90x results in this video: