SoulFULLY Living Issue #104 - Transform Your Body in 90 Days

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Happy Belated Labor Day!

For my USA friends, I hope you enjoyed some down time over the past Labor Day Weekend...it's good for your inner peace quotient!

Our Labor Day Weekend was a treat because my mother and her husband Andy visited from Sacramento. We shared our favorite neighborhood restaurant Bistro K (Laguna Niguel, CA), squeezed in shopping (one of my favorite past-times with Mom!) and took them for an "on the sand" Beach BBQ with our friends. Unquestionably, grilling at the beach is a great way to add inner peace to your life.

Today's VIDEO includes "Insider Secrets for Do-It-Yourself Grilling at the Beach." And, you'll see other photos of our scrumptious meal...and other photos which captured a few of the magic moments.

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This week's features...

Healthy Inside and Out: Body For Life. Interested in transforming your body in 90 days? The "before and after photos" of participants in the Body For Life Program are inspiring beyond belief! 33 days ago I decided it was TIME for me to jump back into the program. A great way to create inner peace in your life...being at "peace" with your physical body and being willing to reshape when inspired to do so.

Empowering Environments: Insider Secrets for Do-It-Yourself Grilling at the Beach. One of our new summer rituals is BBQ'ing on the beach with friends. Our good friend, and Professsional Chef Becky Trowbridge shares "insider secrets" for easy grilling (at the beach, in the mountains or anywhere!). Enjoy this fun, spontaneous and clearly unreheased video.

Magic Moments: Beach BBQ's Blunders and Bonuses. Lots of magic moments at the beach on Saturday. Here are a few of my favorites.

Wishing you much inner peace today and always.

Mary Allen

Life Coach Mary, CPCC, MCC

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Body For Life:
90 Days to Transformation

How would you like to transform your body in just 90 Days? Wouldn't it be nice to KNOW exactly what kind of results you could realize if you followed this program? Body For Life is the only program I've seen consistently deliver dramatic results to people of all ages, shapes and sizes. There are countless "before and after" pictures to prove it. For years, the company has been hosting contests with cash prizes of up to $100,000 (I believe the last contest is actually this Fall, but there is still time to register if you move quickly.)

Several years ago (OMG, 9 to be exact!), I was inspired to do the program for the first time after TWO people I knew showed me their "before" and "after" photos. As it turned out, my friend Artemis won her age group in 2000 -- and a check for $25,000! (If you ever think photos are doctored, think again...I know these people personally!)

In 90 DAYS..."Before and After"

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Click HERE to read more about Artemis's story.

My personal experience was also rewarding. Fitting into pants previously snug, definition in my arms, abs and legs, 10+ pounds off the scales, and a slew of compliments. I can point to another dozen friends who've experienced great results as well...in part because the program is EASY to follow. For years, I followed the program to stay fit...and it worked like a charm!

About 3 years ago, I backed off my normal routine when doctors suggested it would be "better" if we were trying to get pregnant. Walking at the beach and yoga twice a week became the new exercise program. Even with our "pretty good" eating regime, the "compounding effect of choice" of less rigorous exercise began revealing itself with extra pounds and unwanted added "softness." You know what I mean, right?

It was time for another round of Body For Life.

So, I got myself psyched up. I picked up a copy of Body for Life for Women, The Body for Life Journal (to document my workouts and food intake) and loaded up on healthy protein bars and protein powder. Most importantly, I envisioned myself visiting the YMCA six days a week, as I adjusted my food choices...quantity, quality and frequency.

Fortunately, my husband was also ready to up the ante in the fitness department, so he joined me. (Doing the program with a partner or friend helps keep the focus strong.)

Today, I'm on Day 33 of the Body for Life program, and already I'm noticing things toning up (though the real results don't start kicking in until the last 4 weeks of the program). A couple of my favorite colleagues also decided to join in the transformation. Both Eva Gregory and Colleen McGunnigle have begun their own 90 Day journeys, and we're cheering each other on via Twitter and Facebook.

The 90 Day Program

The 90 Day Program consists of cardio and weight workouts, eating 5 meals a day, and drinking a gallon of water daily. You even get one FREE DAY each week. The book outlines the program in detail, and is an EASY read.

This go round I've used the guidelines of Body for Life for Women, which calls for a little more cardio and has room for more treats (they call Mini Chills). To keep me on track, I've created stickers, and put them at the bottom of each Body for Life Success Journal page to track my Veggie, Calcium and Water intake (Lordy, I sure am visiting the bathroom A LOT, but it's KEY to the transformation. Gulp. Gulp. Gulp.)

I created another sticker (secondary use for Avery labels) to track my Smart Proteins, Smart Carbs and Smart Fats. It's keeping me honest and on track. Plus, who doesn't like to get lots of checkmarks?

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Would you like to shed some unwanted "softness," tone up those muscles and transform your body in just 90 Days, I invite you to join me, Eva and Colleen. We're here to cheer you on and share our favorite tips. Need more inspiration? Visit BodyForLife.com and see all the "before and after" photos. This program works!

If you're feeling "ready" to transform your body, have questions about working the program or just want some encouragement to "go for it" -- visit my blog and leave a comment: http://lifecoachmary.com/blog.

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Soulful Inquiry

What do you want to accomplish by
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Insider Secrets for Do-It-Yourself Grilling at the Beach. Whether you're grilling at the beach, in the mountains or need an extra grill for your backyard, this "do-it-yourself" BBQ is fabulous! I just bought the pieces to make my own. Our good friend, and Professsional Chef Becky Trowbridge (trained at the extraordinary Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute) shares her "insider secrets" for easy grilling. Enjoy this fun, spontaneous and unreheased video.

WATCH THIS VIDEO NOW

And...here's what it looks like to grill up lamb chops (of course, we had these on our FREE Day!)

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This is what it looks like to grill up asparagus.

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Magic Moment

Beach BBQ's Blunders and Bonuses. Lots of magic moments at the beach on Saturday. Here are a few of my favorites. The biggest bonus was having my Mom and her husband Andy with us to share in the festivities!

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Andy and Mom
(aka Mary Jane)

And, here I am with them...

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Andy, Mom and Mary

Uh-oh...one of the challenges with Beach BBQing when you forget your lantern is grilling in the dark (except for the lightbulb of the camera). OOPS! Looks like we might've lost a lambchop to the sand!?!??

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But...who wants to waste a scrumptious lamb chop? Especially since it was marinating for 24 hours in my all-time favorite recipe...hmmmm.

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Here's Becky dashing off to the ocean to rinse the "sand" off the lamb chop!!!

Shhhhhh! Don't tell the others...we had to do this with FIVE of those chops!! Darn it...!

LEARNING NOTE #1: Remember to bring your battery operated lamp to the Beach BBQ.

LEARNING NOTE #2: Put your homemade BBQ on a metal TV tray up and away from the sand (prevents sand from blowing on your cooking food too!)

LEARNING NOTE #3: Drain the oil off the chops before putting over hot coals where fire is EASILY started and getting your hand near those chops to save them isn't always easy.

But alas...everyone reported the lamb chops were delicious beyond belief even WITH a few stray grains of sand.

Share a Magic Moment email: mary@lifecoachmary.com

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Inner Peace VIDEOS Continuing...

Yes, Yes, Yes! I'm going to continue to create these! And, I have ONE BELOW! Please enjoy the coming "Everyday Inner Peace Video Tips" and share them with others. If you've missed any of the videos, go to: http://lifecoachmary.com/blog. As always, I'd love to hear your comments.

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