How I Found my Way to Coaching

My name is Jessica and I'm a health and fitness information addict.

There, I said it! My husband is shocked whenever I pick up a book that isn't health related. Our family is also vegetarian. So, I want to make sure that we are eating as healthy as possible. We don't want to live on potato chips and Oreos just because they don't contain animal products.

I also have a history with negative self image and disordered eating (not an eating disorder). Basically, I've tried every diet there is and I've beat myself up when I fell off of the wagon or didn't see immediate results. I've come a really long way from those days! The birth of my son, Reis (13 months), definitely helped with this. I learned how amazing the human body is and how to fuel it properly while pregnant. I haven't beat myself up since and it feels great!

I first learned about Beachbody coaching quite a while ago, but thought that I could never do it. Then, a few months ago, I caught up with an old classmate on Facebook who is a Beachbody coach. That is when I was really able to see what it's all about. I loved the positive energy and interactions she was having. We began chatting and I was convinced that this was something that I needed to do! At the very least, I'd get a Shakeology discount!

I've started doing p90x3 with Shakeology and the 21 Day Fix nutrition plan. I'm loving all of it, but especially the fix! It's helping me to learn even more how to eat properly and in what portion sizes. Sometimes I'm amazed at the amount of food I can eat! That's because it's whole food and not processed junk like I was turning to before.

In the 3 weeks since I've started, I'm down 5.5 inches. I haven't lost any pounds, but I'm not trying to, either. I'm also learning a ton through the personal development information that Beachbody provides. It's even helped me in my day job (I work in healthcare administration).

These are a few questions you should ask yourself to see if coaching would be a good fit for you:
-Do you enjoy helping people? (This one is huge, because your heart has to be in it!)
-Do you enjoy working out?
-Do you hate working out and need extra motivation?
-Do you like meeting new people?
-Are you looking to make a lifestyle change?
-Are you passionate about health and fitness?
-Could you benefit from an extra paycheck?

My team is having a "Sneak Peak" into coaching on our facebook page June 9 - June 12, 2014. I can invite up to 4 people to be a fly on the wall! You can browse all of our documents and chate with other coaches. This is an excellent opportunity if you are on the fence. Come see what it's all about! Email me at thejessicacsmith@gmail.com if you are intersted!