Rich: One night as I was channel surfing and snacking on junk, I came across the infomercial for a workout program called P90X. It looked different from anything I had tried before, and I was intrigued. But, I thought it was probably just like all those other things you see on TV, and would not work, so I didn't do anything. Over the next few months, I saw parts of the informercial several more times, so finally one day I sat down and watched the whole thing. This really did seem different from other things I had tried that did not work, so I told Dawn I had a workout program I wanted us to do together and she should watch the infomercial with me.

Dawn: I watched for a few minutes and then I said "Are you crazy! I can't do that stuff and I don't have that much time to workout everyday!" Plus, I didn't really believe that the things you see on informercials actually worked anyway. Rich kept trying to persuade me, and then he said we could just try it. If we didn't like it we could send it back because there was a money back guarantee. Well, I finally relented and said I would give it a try. Rich ordered it and the program came. I took one look at it and thought "what have I gotten myself into?"

Rich: We decided from the beginning that if we were going to do this, we had to do it the right way. So we made a commitment that we would follow the program exactly for 90 days and we would do it together. The first week was really tough. By the fourth week we were settling in with the workouts and food program, and we were seeing results. For both of us, the nutrition program was the hardest part to adjust to, but it was also the most critical part of the program. It was amazing how much better we felt and the results we got by changing the way we ate.

Dawn: Yes, the beginning definitely was not easy, and I don't think we could have stuck with it if we had not been doing it together. The truth is, changing your entire lifestyle is not easy. We were getting up early to workout, and I am not a morning person, and cutting all the junk out of our diets, but this program was more than just workouts and healthy eating. It changed how we thought about things and how we wanted to live our lives. For me, I realized how much of an "emotional eater" I can be. I had to find other ways to deal with frustration than having a snack. It also affected our relationship. Doing this program together brought us closer and made our relationship grow even stronger. I was certainly not expecting that. It has even had an impact on our family. It's made it easier to talk to our kids about being healthy because we are setting an example, and they have really become aware of what being "healthy" means. Plus, many of our extended family have gotten involved with Beachbody and its products. How great is it when you can help your loved ones find a healthier lifestyle? We are truly not exaggerating when we say Beachbody has given us a whole new lifestyle.

Rich: There is no doubt that P90X and Beachbody have been life changers for us. I am in the best shape of my life. I was so thrilled with our results, and as I kept learning about Beachbody, its mission and its products, I became more and more impressed. So, I decided to become a Coach with the company. It started out as a way to get a discount and pay for our supplements, but its turned into more than that. We've found a way to help other people reach their health and fitness goals, just like we did, and as a bonus we earn extra income.

Dawn: Once again, we got more than I expected from P90X. As if a healthier lifestyle were not enough, I have become a Coach, too, and we now have our own business that we use to help other people and make some extra income. I also am in the best shape I have ever been in. In fact, I honestly did not think I was capable of doing this. But, I have learned that I love the challenge of working out and seeing just how far I can go. I never knew that about myself before. I worked out more during my third pregnancy and bounced back quicker than I did with the other two. I wish I had known about this years ago!

Rich: So what does all this mean to you? Well, we just want to share with everyone what we have learned and what Beachbody has to offer. If you're interested in working out or eating better, earning some extra income, becoming physically and financially fit, let us know and we can help you get started in a new lifestyle. Check out the pages on our website for more information on fitness and nutrition. We know with a little determination and commitment, Beachbody can do for you what it has done for us. It has given us a new lifestyle so we can spend more time with each other, our children, family and friends. We have more energy and feel great. If we can help others find the same thing, that will be even better. I hope you will join us in our journey and all the others that are part of this community. Please feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!