TurboFire Results

SUSAN, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
Recently, a friend that I hadn't seen for a while asked, "Wow Susan, you've lost weight, haven't you?! You look great!  What ARE you doing?"  I get so excited when someone asks me that question!  That means I get to talk about my soul-mate workout, TurboFire®!

"BT"
As I'm writing this post, I'm 48 years old.  I started TurboFire about 18 months ago... I think back to "BT" ("B"efore "T"urboFire).  I used to be fit.  Well, 15-20 years ago I was fit.  As our boys got older and more involved in sports, and our jobs and careers changed and became more stressful, we were always busy.  My job took time out of my day; sports took time out of my evenings and weekends.  Time to exercise?  Time to prepare good food?  No way!  BT, life just got in the way.  BT, Everything else was "more important" than taking time for my own health and fitness.

Every couple of years, I would say THIS IS THE YEAR.  I am going to exercise.  I am going to lose those 5 pounds... those 10 pounds... those 15 pounds... those 20 pounds.  By March of 2012 when I finally QUIT MAKING EXCUSES, I had 22 pounds to lose to reach my goal weight!  The scales just crept up a few pounds every year.  And worse than that, I was physically unfit and honestly, unhealthy.  BT, I couldn't even run a mile!

BT, I "tried" different things to get in shape.  I tried walking - I got bored.  I tried running - I gave up.  I joined a gym - I never went!  Does this sound familiar?  I had to find SOMETHING to get me off this hamster wheel!


I DECIDED CHANGE WAS POSSIBLE!
In a conversation with a fit friend who knew just how crazy-hectic my life was (by the way, her life was just as crazy-hectic and I saw how she always fit her running into her schedule), she mentioned HIIT workouts.  At that point, I had never heard the term HIIT  which stands for High Intensity Interval Training....but I was curious.  That night, google helped me find more information and learn about HIIT - workouts with short intervals of pushing to the max, followed by short intervals of rest...resulting in increased metabolism and the "afterburn" effect.  I could do that!  When I searched for HIIT workouts, guess what appeared at the top of the google search list?  TurboFire!  That little blonde trainer - yes, the one I now know and love as Chalene Johnson! - looked so happy and super-motivating, and someone I would like to workout with in my home every day.  Without hesitation, I clicked to order the TurboFire workout program.

That night, with that click, I DECIDED that CHANGE WAS POSSIBLE! 

THE WORKOUTS
I took baby steps - I started with the prep schedule, then the regular schedule, then ADVANCED TurboFire!  Wha wha WHAT?  This late 40's mom finishing Advance TurboFire?? YES!  WOO HOO!  I felt good! and what a terrific feeling of accomplishment!  

Chalene Johnson is a natural teacher, and she is passionate about teaching fitness.  Her method of teaching, encouraging and motivating was EXACTLY what I needed. The upbeat music, the variety in the workouts, exercising on my schedule in my own home, the ability to take it with me while traveling, the fitness classroom atmosphere - it was perfect!  I walked away from my daily workouts SMILING, and looking forward to the next day's workout! 

SIX PACK ABS START IN THE KITCHEN
During TurboFire, Chalene Johnson offers daily tips.  One tip that has stuck with me is that no matter how hard I workout, losing body fat starts in the kitchen!  "Your ab work is done in the kitchen! ... You can do crunches all day long, but if you have a layer of fat on top of it, you've got to change what you're eating."  Although I probably knew this down deep, I ignored it!   So, I HAD to change my mindset about eating.  My husband and I read, learned, researched on our own.  And I changed my eating habits. 

I found that the Phase 2 and Phase 3 concepts of The South Beach Diet were sensible and easy for me to follow.  This is the eating plan I adhered to during my weight loss journey, and still follow today.  In general, the higher protein / lower fat protein, whole grains, high fiber, clean-eating concepts are consistent with other research we found on our own.  I adjust my calorie intake based on my workout levels and goals.  It works well for me to have these guidelines to follow.

My favorite food went from french fries to broiled vegetables!  I quit "dieting"; I realized that food is FUEL.  While it is ok for me to enjoy a splurge occasionally, my mindset HAD to change!  I started making choices for clean eating - consistently good choices - and tracked every calorie in and every calorie out.  Tracking my calories was a big key to my success, and it was so easy with a free app on my iPhone.  There are many choices in the market today.  I chose LiveStrong MyPlate app (free!) which synchs with the online site to log my activity, and I used a Polar FT7 monitor to track my workouts / calorie burn.

SHAKEOLOGY
I was not lucky enough to have someone introduce Shakeology to me until AFTER I met my weight loss goal!  I have no doubt that I would have reached my goal sooner had it been a part of my program from Day 1.  I would have LOVED to have known about it during that time - I was well into my fitness journey and eating plan when I met my Coach online. Not only did she provide much-needed support and accountability in her Challenge Group, she introduced me to Shakeology! WOW! This nutrition-packed shake became my go-to breakfast EVERY DAY, I have not missed a day since! Within 4-5 days, I noticed that my energy levels were much higher, my appetite was satisfied and cravings went away, my hot flashes STOPPED, and I just felt balanced and had a great sense of well being.  You say, "WOW! I don't believe you!" ....  I am not exaggerating!  Email me to try it yourself for 5 days and you will see! 

When we are trying to lose weight, we often stretch the limits on our nutrition, and we work our bodies too hard, draining our energy stores and getting run down.  There is no need for this!  Shakeology solves that problem for you, providing much-needed nutrients that your body needs to maintain and recover on a daily basis!  Start Shakeology AND your TurboFire program together from the start, and you will reach your goal faster and healthier, no doubt!

Many trainers say that proper nutrition is responsible for 80% of reaching our weight loss and fitness goals, while the workout is only 20%.  Combining both is the perfect formula!


MY TURBOFIRE RESULTS
By the end of the Advanced TurboFire program in December 2012, I reached my GOAL!  I lost 22 pounds, 2 sizes, and I could run a mile!  In fact, on my rest day from TurboFire, I WANTED to run - so I incorporated short 1 to 2 mile runs into my schedule.  (SMILES).  Snapshots of me before and after DEFINITELY show the difference! 

More than that, I hope my passion about how I FEEL about my transformation is coming through, because even more important to me than the results you can seen on the OUTSIDE, are the results on the INSIDE.  I am more confident.  I am a happier.  I am healthier.  I am a better wife, mother, employee, manager, and business owner.  

MY SOUL MATE WORKOUT
I will always remember the first time I finished the Fire 55 workout - at the end of the workout during the cool down, I heard Chalene say, "Congratulations, you found your soul mate workout! You found a planet of people....just like you!" - here she is...click to hear yourself! 

I never EVER dreamed I would use the words "SOUL MATE" and "WORKOUT" in the same sentence!  But yes, this was the PERFECT and exact explanation of my relationship with TurboFire, and how it fired up my new love of fitness.  Now, sharing the lifestyle with you is the best way for me to help others - to help you get fit and lead a happy, fulfilling life.


IS TURBOFIRE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Just do it!  It is time for YOU to DECIDE that change IS possible!

If you want to get amazing results—and have crazy ridiculous fun doing it—then you'll love TurboFire®. TurboFire combines fun music with athletic kickboxing moves and HIIT Fire Drills that will awaken your inner athlete and help you burn up to 9x more fat and calories than with traditional cardio, so you can finally shed those extra pounds.  The short video below includes several people sharing their results!

• If you are a beginner, no worries - the Fire Starter Class and New to Class options make it easy for you to learn.  And, you might decide to follow a prep schedule and build your way up, like I did.
• If you like low-impact, you can follow the modifications and watch Alee who is always to Chalene's right on the screen in every TurboFire workout video, and shows you how to get the FULL benefit of TurboFire without high impact.
• If you are already fit, you can dive right in to the regular and advanced workout schedule.

I highly recommend that no matter where you are on your fitness journey, that you start RIGHT with the TurboFire Challenge Pack PLUS the TurboFire Advanced Deluxe add-on.  You will have the full program for SUCCESS that includes all the cardio, HIIT, stretch, and strength workouts of TurboFire, PLUS the most nutritious meal of the day in Shakeology, PLUS all the equipment you need to complete the program.  BEST of all, you have the support of me as your free Coach and the motivation and accountability you will need in a Challenge Group! 

If you want to start now with the TurboFire Challenge Pack and add the TurboFire Advanced Deluxe add-on later, DO IT!  START!

And if you don't think TurboFire is right for you - don't fret.  Contact me - we have so many offerings, I know there is one that is perfect for you no matter where you are in your journey.

As always, please feel free to contact me by email or Facebook message with any questions before you order!

CLICK HERE to watch an AWESOME short video to learn more about TurboFire!


Note: TurboFire is listed as an advanced workout program. Don't let that scare you! But I always recommend you consult your physician and do your own research before starting any fitness or nutrition program.