Free Coaching with Coach Koos

by Coach Koos

        This post is going to be short and sweet, guys.  As you probably all know...I really nerd out about this health & fitness stuff.  Frankly, I could talk about it all darn day if people would listen.  But a lot of you don't really know what I'm doing here or what I am.  Sure I'm certified to teach P90X, but I am also a Beachbody Coach.  "What the heck's a Beachbody Coach, Coach Koos?"  Well let me tell ya...

        As a Beachbody Coach, I'm here to help people...plain and simple.  I represent Beachbody, the company behind home fitness programs such as "P90X", "Insanity", and "TurboFire".  Sure I make a small commission off of customer's purchases, but that is not why I do this.  I just get so much joy from hearing a client tell me they're "down 5 pounds this week" or they "lost an inch or so in the waist".  It just makes me feel so good to know that I'm reaching out and helping so many people..  

        Now maybe you don't need help...and that is perfectly fine.  But if you're someone who needs an extra push, or needs someone to listen to you, or just an overall motivator...I can be that guy....for FREE.  It's free coaching, pals.  I'm all yours.  All that's necessary is for you to go over and sign up for a free Team Beachbody account on my Beachbody site HERE.  I'll be assigned as your coach and we can get to working together.  No restrictions, no fees, just you and me...free coaching.

        Don't be afraid to ASK for help.  I can't always reach out to everyone on a personal level, but I sure am trying!  If you have questions, struggles, or personal achievements to share...I'm here for you.

        I'll leave you in saying...there is NO shame in asking for help.  This is a safe and a friendly place.  Please let me know what I can do for you.  If this isn't for you, share this with someone who maybe COULD use an extra push.

~It's never too late~

Coach Koos

Do You Struggle?

by Coach Koos

        Gosh don't I know it!  I absolute LOVE hearing people say the phrase "but you don't know what it's like".  Because guys, I DO know what it's like!  Life sucks, right!  WRONG!  I know we've all said that a time or two though, right?  From time to time, we all struggle...but life is GREAT!  Think about it!  It's the best ride in town!  You have ups and then you have downs.  And when you're down, finding your "up" is the best feeling in the world.  But I challenge you...when you're up, don't start wondering when your next "down" is coming.  Live life in the NOW and enjoy the ups.  Heck, enjoy the downs!  Just enjoy the life you've been handed.  You're an individual and there's no one like you in this world.

        But here's the glorious part, are you ready?  If you don't enjoy the life you've been handed, you have the power to CHANGE!  That's right!  You can be whoever you want to be!  It's never too late to change anything, guys!  I mean it!  I've BEEN down.  I've been down and damn near OUT, pals.  But somehow I found something deep inside and I made that decision, that COMMITMENT to do something great.  To do something I absolutely LOVE!  

        "So you changed yourself, Coach Koos...big deal, good for you!"  Yes!  It IS good.  Thank you.  I'm just gonna ramble all day about this post because it is a beautiful day today, guys!  BEAUTIFUL!  

        This seems like a rant or a rave, but it's not, friends.  I'm your friend on this journey of life.  I want you to trust me and believe in me...and I will trust you.  We all need someone to lean on (isn't that a song or something?).  But seriously...be great this coming week.  Be amazing.  Be outstanding.  Be unique.  Be HAPPY!  

        I swear I'm not yelling in this post, I just enjoy the exclamatory punctuation and occasional capital lettered word :)  

        It's never too late to be something wonderful!  Please KNOW that.  You can be whoever you want to be.

        I hope you found this post encouraging, as I'd like to think I'm an encouraging guy.  Please comment and share what you will do to inspire or encourage others today.

Sending joy and good graces,

~It's never too late~

- Coach Koos

Where does alcohol fit into my fitness plan?

by Coach Koos

          

       Drinking used to play a very big part in my life.  When I was in a fraternity over 4 years ago, I absolutely LOVED partying.  Everything from going to bars with friends, or having people over for a drunken Rock Band party on the Xbox was always a good time.  However, I was younger back then.  I didn't understand what a "calorie" was (nor did I care).  

           I feel that when we're young, most of us don't understand the importance of our body.  Some say "your body is a temple".  I believe that to be true.  I kind of view my body as a "vehicle", because if it breaks down I don't want to have to shell out massive amounts of cash when a part on my "vehicle" breaks down.  So I need to treat my body with care.  (Now I'm thinkin I need to take better care of my actual CAR as well...) 

          Anyways, I gained a LOT of weight back then.  One could blame it on the drinking, or you could blame it on the entire pizza I could eat at 2:00 in the morning.  Either way, I did not have many priorities when it came to my body.

          What I love about EVERY fitness program I've done is that they all come with a nutrition plan specially designed for the level of activity you'll be at in that program.  "Where's the beer fit in this plan, Coach?"..."How many nights a week can I get drunk?"  Well boys and girls, I can gladly answer these questions...

          I had to make a very important decision and quit drinking altogether (for personal reasons).  But I know some very successfully fit individuals that still know how to have a good time.  I just want to briefly add that I do NOT frown upon drinking at all.  In fact, I actually like to be around people that are drinking because I feel that I get a contact buzz (haha, moods are contagious and I like to surround myself with people who are having a good time).

         So let's say that you're starting a new program.  If you are ABSOLUTELY SERIOUS about getting your maximum best results, then naturally, I'd say to quit the booze.  If it's a 90 day program, quit the booze for 90 days.  If you can't quit it for 90 days, then maybe you have a bit of a problem.  I used to workout like crazy and diet like crazy during the week, and then I would get crazy with alcohol on Friday and Saturday (needles to say, I did not see my best results during that round of the program).  

      If you feel that you need a drink, then make sure to count those calories into your daily caloric intake (this is huge...I'm always counting my calories.  With the program I'm on, I'm allowed 2400 calories a day).  I also know a coach who drinks tequila with a few drops of the natural sweetener "stevia" in it.  And I'm sure we've all heard that a glass of red wine a day is good for the heart.

        To sum things up...count your dang calories.  If you're serious about seeing and feeling the BEST results, then hop off the drinking for a while and see how it fits for you.  Again, I do not frown on people that drink nor am I "preaching", but I just want to state that it DOES contain bad things and unnecessary calories for your body if you're serious about getting the best "you".

         Thanks for stopping by, guys.  Please leave a comment and let me know how you are.  And if you need some coaching or ANY kind of motivation, please hit me up on here or on Facebook.  I'm here for you.

~It's never too late~

Coach Koos

Coach Koos's 5 favorite meals that helped him lose over 100 lbs!

by Coach Koos

       


             A huge question comes to mind when you're starting a new workout program..."What do I eat?!"  Nutrition is KEY, guys!  It really is.  I've always heard that "abs are made in the kitchen, not in the weight room".  As a special gift to my fans and my followers, I want to give you 5 of my FAVORITE recipes that really helped kick-start my weight loss journey.  There are a couple of easy ones in there and then I end it with a delicious BANG!  Enjoy, my friends.  These meals won't fail you...and neither will I :)

You guys rock!  Thanks for being here.  It honestly means the world to me.

~It's never too late~
Coach Koos