SS Beachbody Succes Club Cruise 2014

So let me start out by saying that NEVER in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I would be telling you the story I am about to tell you right now!!

It all goes back to January of 2012...(Short version) I was 196 pounds, tired, depressed, new mom and we were making ends meet paycheck to paycheck. I was able to lose about 20 pounds on my own but then got stuck. I needed help and I needed a plan. I joined my first challenge group and almost immediately my coach asked me if I wanted to be a coach. I did so primarily for the discount on my own products but then there was a spark inside of me that I couldn't put out! So I jumped in and started coaching. At this time all of the coaches on my team were buzzing about this trip to Disneyworld that they had all earned for FREE!! I was intrigued but figured that you had to be a TOP COACH or big dollar earner to be able to go. When the trip finally came about and the pictures started rolling around with my teammates and their families having an absolute BLAST I knew I WANTED THAT!! There was NO question in my mind, I was going to make it happen!! And I DID!!!

This year the Success Club trip was aboard the S.S. Beachbody where Beachbody charted a cruise ship EXCLUSIVELY for Beachbody coaches and their families. My husband and I were able to attend this cruise for FREE and were even gifted with $500 spending money as a reward for being a Success Club All Star. Now I know that some of those things I just said may not mean much to you right now. But if you are achieving Success Club every month in your business it means that you are helping to change lives, helping others get physically and financially fit. It means you are putting the needs of others before yours and you are helping them to reach THEIR goals. Like I said at the top of this post I NEVER in my wildest dreams thought I would ever find a "job" (if you can even call it that) where we are so greatly rewarded for HELPING people. Honestly I would do this even if I didnt get paid one cent because this just fills my cup and makes me happy but it is amazing to also feel so appreciated for our hard work.

Since the last real vacation my husband and I were able to take was our honeymoon we decided that we wanted to head to Ft. Lauderdale, FL a day early to have some time just relaxing on the beach and visiting with friends before we boarded the cruise. It was ABSOLUTELY beautiful!! The water was clear, the palm trees were tall and we had a great time walking around and people watching. It was also really great to spend some time with my coach and one of my best friends, Melanie Mitro! We got to workout, walk on the beach and just have some great conversations and laughs!

Being that this cruise was the first cruise for both Ruben and myself I was a little nervous, I didnt know what to expect. But when the CEO and members of the corporate team are there to welcome you literally as you walk on all my fears went out the window!! How amazing is that when the leaders of the company get down and mingle with everyone, treat everyone as equals and have a great time themselves!!

We checked into our ocean view room, unpacked and headed out for some fun!! Each night of the cruise had a different theme and it was so fun to participate as a team and really build those relationships that we have over the computer each and every day!

 

In TRUE Beachbody fashion we had to kick off the first day with a morning workout. It was AMAZING to watch the sun rise while doing a LIVE T25 workout with Shaun T and all of my best friends!!! I seriously get chills just thinking about this morning!! Not only did we get to work out with Shaun T, but we all qualified for an exclusive photo op with Autumn Calabrese the creator or the 21 Day Fix, she is an absolute sweetheart and it was so great to meet her in person!

Of course it was on to lots of rest and relaxation, celebrating and team building by the pool!! Not only am I proud to be a member of the Dream Team but also a part of the Bombshell Dynasty. These are some of the most amazing women, entrepreneurs and leaders I know!!

Formal night was such a blast. We don't often get to dress up at home so it was really special to get dressed up and go out with my hubby. I always heard about the amazing food on the cruise and how you can try a little of this and a  little of that, so we definitely didn't hold back! But what we did do to keep ourselves on track was to share things. Its important to splurge in moderation!! After Formal Night we headed to the night club where we got to mingle again with CEO Carl Daikeler and share an evening of laughs and great times!

 

Wednesday started one of our two excursions and we had a GREAT time in Cozumel!! Have you seen the show Wipe Out? Yup we did that, I will no longer say "oh come on, that was easy" lol!! That baby is so deceiving, such a great workout!! We also participated in a water balloon toss, hung in hammocks on the beach, went kayaking and enjoyed a traditional Mexican buffet. The guys also went on the water slides and took a dip in the pool. It was so awesome to see the husbands all bonding too, makes it feel that much more like family!

Dream Team Kayak Trip

Playa Mia Cozumel

After a long day in the sun we were pretty tired but still wanted to participate in the Disco night. It was so awesome seeing everyone dressed up in all the crazy attire. Ruben got so many compliments on his afro it was the perfect touch!! We did join our friends for dinner and then decided to have a relaxing night with movies and dessert for room service.

 

70's Disco Party

 

Boat ride with the Hennessey's

Thursday was the second of the excursions. We took a catamaran to the Grand Cayman Islands and went to Sting Ray City. I was not adventurous enough to swim with this Sting Rays but it was BEAUTIFUL scenery!! The warm sun and crystal clear water was amazing. The sting rays swam right up to the swimmers and were very playful!!

Soaking up some sun!!

The ride out to see the Sting Rays was really special for me. Not only did I get to hang with Melanie again but I also spent time with Lindsay Matway. I know many of you may not know what the big deal is about Melanie and Lindsay but these two women hold the #1 and #2 spots as the TOP ranked coaches in the entire Beachbody organization. I'm not sharing this to "name drop" I'm sharing this because I want to show how the LEADERS in this company are REAL, down to earth women. Women with families, funny stories, and same day to day situations that we ALL have. They have just decided to have laser focus on their business and their passions for helping others succeed!! It was an amazing opportunity to be able to network and pick their brains for business building strategies and really just soak up all their knowledge!!

 

White Party Dinner with the Besties!! 

 Thursday ended the evening festivities with the White Party! This was a great way to end a week full of fun and bonding with our team. Even in the pouring rain some of the coaches got out there and danced the night away! These are some of my absolute best friends that if it weren't for Beachbody I may have never met!!

So now as I am back to reality I sit here reflecting on the vacation we had last week and all the fun and I realize that its not about the free trips, the fun gifts but it's about the people whose lives you touch along the way! Its about making that choice back in 2012 to get myself in shape, to pay it forward and help others and to have an impact on them. I am truly blessed to have been given this opportunity to share wealth and health with others. And I literally want to shout about it from the mountain tops for all to hear! This trip is about networking with others about connecting to other coaches with similar stories, and building relationships with people that lift you up and push you to be better than you ever imagined.  This trip has taught me that ANYONE can help and they SKY is the limit.  It's time for me to get back to work, to continue to inspire others to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives!!

If you would like to join me next year in Cancun Mexico for the Success Club Trip 2015 then complete the application below to grab a spot in my Coach Apprenticeship Mentoring Program and I will teach you how the small things you do every day can lead to success!!!

Coach Corner - Sweet Success!!

I was lucky to meet Karissa late last year through Facebook where I saw her journey begin. Here was a wife, mother of 2 young children and full-time dental assistant, who was sharing her journey with TurboFire on Facebook. She would always post pics and cute videos of her working out with her kids and I found this to be really inspiring. After speaking with Karissa I learned that this wasn't just a hobby and it wasn't only to get herself in better shape but this was a true PASSION she had!! She lived and breathed health, fitness and clean eating. She is very active in her kids activities and her son's swim team. They even finished a mother son 5k race, way to go Travis!! Needless to say I knew TurboFire wouldn't be the end of Karissa's story.

She approached me about Beachbody coaching and wanted to know how she could get signed up and help others. She was starting to get lots of questions about her own progress and how she was getting such great results that she wanted to pay it forward. This is the same time that she began lifting weights with Chalean Extreme and saw an amazing transform. So we got her started in my New Coach Apprenticeship program where she was able to learn the ins and outs of Beachbody and how to build a successful business from the ground up. Like I tell everyone, I can't make you successful, but I can mentor you and give you the tools you need to run with and grow. Karissa is definitely one to take and run. Karissa has advanced in rank to an Emerald Coach and is mere steps away from becoming a Diamond Coach as well as qualifying for Success Club for the last two months!! She continues to make me proud day after day with how she is moving forward and helping others by applying what she learns from our team daily.

Last month Karissa found herself with a car that wasn't going to start. It had been good to her and her family over the years but it was time to retire. Karissa had worked hard to pay off that car and was not looking forward to a new car with a new payment, but it was something that had to be done. So they decided on a car and they decided on a plan! With only TWO weekly paychecks as a Beachbody coach Karissa was proud to announce she had already made her first car payment!! What does that mean? That means that she can live her life as normal and pay for her new car without having to dip into her family's budget. She doesn't have to get another full time job or sell her belongings. She spends a few hours a week helping others and gets rewarded for her efforts. With the holidays coming up I know this girl is going to have no problem covering the cost of her family's Christmas and vacations!! Karissa I am SO proud of the coach you have become today and I have NO DOUBT in my mind that you are going big places!!

If something in this post struck a cord with you I encourage you to fill out the application below. I would love to chat about YOUR options with becoming a coach on the #2 Dream Team!!