What's New: July Newsletter

So what is going on, what sales will be ending soon, and what can we expect in the near future??


Do you love to dance?
Are you a frequent Zumba or hip hop class attendee?
Do you just love everything that Shaun T comes out with?

Then you are IN LUCK because CIZE officially launched last week, and is on special for the rest of the month!

Here's what you need to know....

Cize Challenge Pack: $140 (Shakeology plus the Base Kit workout program)
Cize Kickstart Challenge Pack: $180 (Shakeology, Base Kit and a 3 Day Refresh Kit)
Base Kit: $59.85
Deluxe Kit: $119.70
Deluxe Kit Upgrade (add on for Challenge Pack): $59.85

* Base Kit includes: 

• The CIZE DVD Package featuring 6 dance courses, Eat Up! Meal Plan, Get Started Guide, Weekend Survival Guide, 2 Wall Calendars, 8 Count Abs bonus workout, and Hold Your Own Network Exclusive DVD.

* Deluxe Kit includes: 

• Step up your dance skills and get a sexy, slim, and toned dancer's body FASTER! Get everything in the CIZE DVD Package, plus two calorie-crushing dance courses with faster-paced routines, weighted wristbands to tone up, and LOSE IT! Guide with portion-control containers to get your eating on track for your hottest and healthiest body ever.

Cize is designed for EVERYONE. He takes you slowly through the moves in the first dvd, and adds on to each move as you advance further through the program. 

You can stay on one dvd if you feel you need more time, or follow along with the built in calendar that comes with the program.

Very little jumping or strain on the knees!!!!

Please visit: http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping?referringRepId=216467

For more information! (fitness program > Cize)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Does clean eating scare you? Are you always unsure what exactly is included in a clean diet? Do you get intimidated at the grocery store? Do you stress out cooking a healthy meal for yourself AND cooking something kid friendly?

Well Beachbody now had the ANSWER to that problem. 

Fixate is full of amazing recipes that will help guide you through eating a cleaner, better diet.

And the best part, these recipes are all family favorites! Autumn has a son who loves to eat, and she sets out to create great meals that are not only healthy, but kid friendly. 

She also includes the portions if you are using the 21 Day Fix meal plan! So there is NO guessing, just yummy eating!

For just $19.95 you can own Autumn's recipe book that has 101 great recipes for you and your family. She even includes cocktails! 

My personal favorite are the dressings and sides! And everything is super easy.... most recipes only require a pan, pot, or the oven! 

For more information please go to: http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping?referringRepId=216467

The cookbook is at the top of the main shop page!!!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

This is my personal favorite..........

I'm sure I am not alone in this. But I seriously have a really difficult time staying "regular" throughout the week. I have really good days, then I change my diet slightly, and BAM everything is just off. 

And my stomach just cannot take it anymore. I hate feeling like I have to watch what I eat, or else I'll have cramps and pains for days afterwards.

Well Beachbody knew the struggle was REAL for a lot of us, and decided to up their game when it came to what Shakeology can offer in a daily diet.

Not only is it the healthiest meal of the day, giving you of 70 vitamins and minerals, without the artificial flavors and preservatives... but now it can help you with all those stomach issues.

Some people can drink Shakeology and that is enough to keep them regular, but others need a little bit of a boost to help get their system in peak condition. 

Digestive Health Boost

This is one of the three knew BOOSTS that came out last week at Summit (Beachbody's huge get together that happens once a year).

I am highlighting this one because I know it is the one that really will help benefit me, and a lot of people that I know.

Do you have issues with your digestive system? Or do you feel like things could be BETTER?

By adding a small scoop to your shake everyday, you will not only help regulate your system, but you will also boost the way that you body absorbs the nutrients found in Shakeology. Instead of just moving through and not giving you everything it can, it will take it's time and really absorb in the right areas of the body. So it is like a super hero coming in to save the day!

There are also two more Boosts....

Focused Energy: This unique formula is designed to give you a wholesome boost of energy—both for your mind and body. Not only will it help you feel more energized from 100 mg of natural caffeine from guarana and green tea, it also supports mental clarity, alertness, and focus, and helps increase stamina. Plus, there are no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.

Power Greens: This amazing boost contains one full serving of nutritious green veggies that provides vitamins, minerals, and healthy phytonutrients to your body. It's like you're like eating 2/3 cup dark leafy greens, 1/3 cup cucumbers, and 1/3 of a large celery stalk. Plus, this unique formula helps support the body's acid/alkaline balance

Again... my favorite part.... no artificial flavors or ingredients! 

To check out the new Boosts go to: www.shakeology.com/erikalevarse and click BOOSTS at the top!!!

Find me on Facebook!

www.facebook.com/erika.levarse

Let's Talk About Poop

No but seriously..............

I learned something while traveling last week to Nahville that I never thought of before and really wanted to share this with you guys!

Sorry if this is a little TMI lol but ‪#‎sorrynotsorry‬

Anyway, I learned that your tummy can go through something called "travel anxiety." I usually related my symptoms to just what I typically go through with it... bloating, backed up for days, cramps, and not able to eat because my stomach feels like a rock.

This is something I just learned to deal with. And my doctor told me it was just my "genes." Gee thanks mom and dad! lol kidding!
But I am not one to take medications for things that I feel I can correct through a change in my habits, so I have been spending a lot of time trying to find the solution.

So last week while traveling my tummy just kept getting bigger and bigger, and by the last day at Summit, it was uncomfortable to sit in the folding chairs while watching the speakers. Again, I just chalked it up to what I typically go through.

But someone mentioned that it could just be travel anxiety. And after thinking about it, it does make sense. Because I certainly get really bad symptoms when I am away from home. Whether it is nearby a few hours or far away by plane... my tummy gets huge and rock solid and uncomfortable.

Well Beachbody came out with these awesome new BOOSTS for your Shakeology, and after hearing about the Digestive Health, I knew I had to give it a try. That sounds like something right up my alley!

I have put the extra little scoop in my shake every day since Monday, and let me tell you... HUGE DIFFERENCE! Shakeology on its own already helps my tummy a great deal, but with this extra BOOST, things have been amazing. My tummy feels great, no bloat, no harsh cramps from a laxative, and I just FEEL better!

It does more than just help you go... hehe... even though let's be honest, that is a huge perk if you have problems with that... it also helps you ABSORB the nutrients better in Shakeology by breaking them down and ingesting them better.

These boosts are now available in the shop... ask me for details!
And there are two others that are seriously worth a try if you need help in other areas than your tummy like me!

Focused Energy (for those afternoon lulls!)
Powered Greens (need MORE veggies in your diet after a pizza bender???)

I am really excited about these BOOSTS and fully plan on bringing my Digestive Health with me while I travel AGAIN down south for some much needed beach time! No upset bellies over here!

xoxoxoxo ‪#‎everybodypoops‬ ‪#‎somejustneedHELP‬

Want more info???

www.shakeology.com/erikalevarse

and click BOOSTS at the top!

July is HOT for NEW Products!

Summer is usually good for two things.... the pool and NEW EXCITING PRODUCT LAUNCHES!

There is just something so fun and amazing about summer that gets people in the mood to try something new.... and Beachbody has 3 new products coming at you NEXT WEEK just in time to kick things up a notch for summer and into fall!

So let's dive right in......


Fixate.....

That graphic basically sums up my feelings on cooking and planning my meals for myself and my family. I am always looking for a healthier alternative to the foods that I grew up loving and eating. 
I came from an Italian family that loves their pasta, bread, and red meat! So to turn those things away is truly a test of will power for me when I am home. It is comfort, it is grandma and mom on a Sunday evening after Church. 
Autumn sympathizes with us, because she grew up with a similar upbringing, and wants to share how she turns her favorite meals into healthy alternatives that keep her on track, but still very satisfied.

Fixate is a cookbook with 101 of Autumn's favorite recipes... and they are all 21 Day Fix approved (she even includes what containers she uses for each recipe).

There are Paleo, Vegan and Vegetarian options!

The book is VERY well priced and will launch on Tuesday July 14th!

 Cize.....

Do you love to dance? Is it in your soul to get your cardio workout from something OTHER than the treadmill? Or are you just really into trying something new?

Shaun T, the creator of Insanity, Hip Hop Abs, and T25, has come up with a brand new cutting edge program that will certainly leave a smile on your face every single time you pop in the dvds!

I am no dancer... I have two left feet and have a hard time following the music... but I love a good challenge! I am really excited about the launch of this program because it is geared towards everyone! Every dance level and every physical level. 

That is something I admire about Beachbody, they take the time to create programs that are meant for everyone. And Cize certainly fits the bill. I have seen test group videos of this program and it looks like so much fun, but everyone ends their workout sweating, yet not feeling like they got in this intense cardio drill workout!

Check out the video.... You'll get so excited to give it a try!!!

A whole new wardrobe may be in order for this one!!!

And now for the pricing....

** Special promo pricing for Challenge Packs will be released on July 20th **

** Challenge Pack: Cize + Shakeology **

ARE YOU EXCITED YET??????

Want to see a FREE preview of CIZE... try it before you buy it?

Then receive a 10% discount when it launches on the 20th????

Go here... and sign up for CLUB!   Club Membership 30 Days Free

Beachbody Performance Line......

I was never a person who took SUPPLEMENTS before I became a Beachbody coach. I really didn't eat healthy either, so Shakeology was a huge step for me.
But after working out I noticed that my body craved something that I just wasn't giving it... I was tired before I worked out and my muscles ached for days afterwards. Sometimes I would skip workouts because of that fatigue and pain. 

Beachbody has had supplements in the past, but it certainly wasn't their passion project. They were okay, but nothing that the athletes or even the trainers were invested in. 
After coming out with so many programs that were turning people from flab to fab... they saw the hole in their product lines, and decided to finally invest in making something that is effective and not loaded with artificial ingredients.

Watch this awesome video for more info!

Here is my favorite part... there are no artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, or preservatives! Seriously, how amazing is that? I see lots of other people posting on my Facebook page about their company's line of supplements, and when I look at their ingredients, I cringe. I did not want to be that person who sold products that are loaded with JUNK! And Beachbody does not want to be that brand either!

So who is it for???

• fitness lovers who want to improve the intensity and results from their workouts
• fitness beginners who want to get an extra boost in energizing before a workout, getting the best results during a workout, and relaxing their muscles (no more aches and pains!) after their workout!
• someone who is overwhelmed with all of the options out there, and wants a full line of supplements that will take them from start to finish

This was a lot of information, I know, but with new launches comes lots of excitement and confusion. And I really want to strive to make your experience with Beachbody EASY and fun!

Are you interested in any of these products?

Want to join my Cize challenge group?

Want to join my Fixate cookbook club?

Then please contact me!!! I'd love to chat!

Email: Mommyburgh@gmail.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/erika.levarse

Strawberry Mojito Shakeology

Sparkling water, fresh lime juice, and lots of mint make this Shakeology recipe taste like a refreshing strawberry mojito cocktail.

Total Time: 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:
1 cup sparkling water, divided use
1 tsp. finely grated lime peel
3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 scoop Tropical Strawberry Shakeology
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cup ice
Fresh mint sprig (for garnish; optional)
Strawberry slice (for garnish; optional)

Preparation:
1. Place ½ cup water, lime peel, lime juice, Shakeology, mint, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
2. Add remaining ½ cup water; mix well. Garnish with mint and strawberry slice if desired.

Building a Business: From Your Phone

A little back story....

When I signed up to be a coach, I had a laptop and a Blackberry. I loved my MacBook, something that I bought with my own money while working my way through Grad School years prior. I never owned an Apple product other than an iPod before that, so this was my big "I am tech savvy" step into adulthood.

Shortly after signing up to be a coach, my computer kicked the bucket. I took it to the store, and said many prayers to baby Jesus to save it, or at least not let this cost me a month's worth of paychecks.

It would cost $1200 to have it fixed, and about that much to get a new one. Goodbye laptop. Goodbye connection to the outside world. Hello doing everything from my little Blackberry.
Soon after that I joined 2013 and decided to get a touch screen Samsung phone... probably the best decision ever, even though I resisted leaving my comfort zone of the Blackberry and keyboard. But I soon learned that the apps available on my Samsung would be what saved me with my business.

Now I barely worked my business for a full year, because I was certain that it was too hard from my phone, and with my full time retail job, and two little girls at home. I convinced myself that I did not have the resources and slacked, a lot.

After Summit 2014 my attitude changed a lot. I was surrounded by a lot of people who turned their can'ts into CANS and changed their circumstances. So why not me? If a laptop and phone were all that held me back... what the heck was my problem? That is nothing compared to what others went through and they managed to build million dollar businesses!

So with a new attitude I really dove into bettering my approach and scheduling things so that I could be more effective. My biggest piece of advice..... schedule your time and use it wisely, because things take a lot longer on a phone, especially tackling that inbox! So delete all of those games and extras from your phone NOW!

• I would type up posts at night, along with creating the graphics using apps, while I watched tv and my kids were in bed.
• I typed up emails and saved them to my Google Drive so I could quickly edit or copy and paste them when I needed it.
• I got very good at saving photos and organizing them in my picture folder, I upgraded my phone to have the max amount of memory.
• I learned shortcuts to everything, and had shortcut icons on my phone to all of my challenge groups and important team pages on Facebook, so I wouldn't have to search and waste time looking for the group. Plus it helped in the morning to have them listed on a screen on my phone so I knew to check in first thing everyday.
• YouTube became my go-to for information. If a phone is great for anything, it is plugging in headphones, playing a video, and listening or watching during down time. Lunch breaks at work were usually my 30 mins of pd!
• I bought a phone with a pen that can convert the writing into text, this helped when I was in a hurry and wanted to write a note really fast as the ideas came to me. Or when I got someone's number and could easily add it to my contacts with one click.
• SCREENSHOTS. I literally took a screen shot of everything. That way I had quick references on my phone and I filed them in my picture buckets according to what they were... post ideas, training, or just a fun graphic I wanted to remember.

• SNote: Note taking app for the Samsung Note. Allows you to type or write with the pen and convert to text.
• Zoom: Video conferencing app. I do all of my team calls from here!
• Adobe Reader: You need this to read most of the documents they share on the TeamBeachbody website. Or items that fellow coaches share on your team pages.
• Docs: Opens Microsoft Word documents
• Slides: Opens Microsoft Power Point documents
• Sheets: Opens Microsoft Excel documents. I used this a lot for keeping track of my inviting and customers!
• Audible: I use this to listen to a lot of my personal development, I love reading but sometimes a book it really great to listen to! And this app is great, gives your a free book every month!
• Photofy: Picture editing tool.
• PhotoGrid: Picture editing tool.
• PicPlayPost: Video editing, I used this a lot when posting my workout to my Facebook page. You can add music and edit the video, as well as play multiple videos at once.
• VivavideoPro: Video editing. But a little more professional that picplaypost! I used this for my YouTube training videos!
• TBB Coach: Quick link to the teambeachbody mobile site.... really great for signing up NEW customers and coaches! Allows you to shop for them, and have the order sent to their email to finish with payment.
• Drive: Where I store all of my documents and where I can open other people's documents and make myself a copy.
• FitSimple Links: Quick links for items in the teambeachbody shop with your coach ID attached. There is now a COACHING CODES app! 

Even though I was really good at using my phone for my business, I knew I eventually had to get a computer. 

I was moving up in my business, and really wanted to blog again. Also I wanted to be able to reach out more effectively and not rely on the cut and paste method with my emails as much. I felt more like a robot than a coach. I spent a lot of time typing up emails and messages to people, and probably wasted valuable INVITING time.

Another side effect, I got really bad carpel tunnel in my right hand and had to wear a brace on my wrist to keep it from hurting so bad!

However, I was able to build a business that is Diamond rank, and replace my retail salary with my Beachbody paycheck every week. I am not at home with my girls, with a laptop, and working my business full time. 

I would never change those days of working from my phone. It caused my to get creative and really think outside the box. I wanted this business to work for me, and it did. Because I was consistent and went after it, and stopped letting my excuses take over!!!