Staying Hydrated for a Race!

How do people especially Athlete stay hydrated for a race. Whether is a 5k,10k, Half Marathon or Marathon. Many people think that just drinking water is enough. But guess what! water doesn't carry the electrolytes that you loose during a race. When you Race your body temperature rises, and if you are not hydrated properly it can cause to drop in power and performance.  Water alone during a race or exercise isn't the effective way to hydrate, and sport drinks are filled with sugar and artificial ingredients that can cause the opposite effect and gastrointestinal discomfort.. To properly hydrate during a race your body requires a balance of sugar, electrolytes, and water.

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What I drink to stay Hydrated is Beachbody Performance Hydrate. 

Hydrate is NSF approve, which means it's certified for sports. I drink it during any race or exercise. And it got a nice quench Citrus taste. 

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Hydrate is formulated specifically to

1. Support Hydration During Exercise

2. Replace Electrolytes Lost During Exercise

3. Fuel Working Muscles And Improve Endurance.

Any Beachbody Performance is NSF approve and they were designed by Havard-trained scientists. They are plant based nutrient and help  to maximize performance and recovery without any artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.

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Remember stay hydrated out there

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Warrior Dash Experience

My Warrior Dash Experience

Warrior Dash has been one of the coldest, yet fun Mudrun experience I had so far. I did not know what to expect, but I always have an open mind. The obstacles were not that hard, but it can be my training from P90x3 and Insanity Asylum that got me where my strength and endurance were on point for this race.

As we arrived everything was organize. Registration only took 5 minutes and my Bib had my name and time already. We walked around and took pictures. Warrior dash had great displays throughout the festivities.

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My race was at 8:30am and it was the competitive wave. Reason I chose this race is because I want to see where I fall in with the best athletes and where I need to focus on my training.

At the start line they got us pumped, we were stretching, jumping and doing count downs.

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As soon as we started the count down, everyone started running. I had a really great pace, enough to get me at the finish line fast.

As soon as we reached the lake I was afraid to go in. I can feel the ice piercing through my skin. Yeah! I over exaggerate....

But I started to panic, I swam, but I felt like I couldn't breath. I kept telling myself do not STOP! And I did not stop. When I reached land I stood there catching my breath. Trying to get my oxygen in. This is where people were starting to  pass me. 

As soon I got myself back I started to run again. I would pass obstacles after obstacles. I felt like a true warrior.

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I completed all obstacles with barely any struggles. I know I was able to do this because I was following a great fitness program and nutritional plan.

My favorite obstacle was the last one. Who doesn't like to get down and dirty while crawling through mud?

I would sink in and slip, I was drenched in mud from head to toe by the time I got to receive my medal. 

Who knew this medal is also a bottle opener. I thought that was unique.

After my race I decided to run it again with the MudRunFun Group and my Friends. I think this is what makes OCRs fun, running it with friends and coaching them through each obstacle. Also just making new friends 

I always recommend people to look into OCRs. You will feel this accomplishment by the time you reach the finish line.

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What I loved about Warrior Dash is not only did we get a medal and a Free shirt, they gave us warrior hats.

The best part of my experience is that I got to hang out with my friends and enjoy the festivities.

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What is PIYO?

What is PIYO?

 

 

 

PiYo is a program design to firm and tone your body.  Anybody can do it! 

You do not need weights or a gym to do PiYo and there is no jumping involved.

 

 

I am a Beachbody Coach, I personally haven't done Piyo, but will soon.  I do have a Personal Sponsor Coach that completed the program.  David had back surgery a year before he started and he gained some unwanted weight.  Before David started, he asked his doctor if it would be a great program for him to start, considering his surgery and age.  The doctor agreed with David and said that it would be a perfect program because it will strengthen his Core muscles.

 



Before 196lbs            Now 174lbs

 

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David is now Fit and Happy.  His cholesterol is down, blood pressure is controlled and now he is inspiring others with his journey. 

 

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PiYo will give you a defined body by using your body weight, low impact and high intensity movements that was inspired by Pilates and Yoga.  This will help you get long and lean muscles, a nice firm booty, sexy abs, and tight flat. 

Piyo will work every single muscle to stretch and strengthen evey inch of your body.

 

The program will include 3 DVDs with 8 Work Outs to help you get started in your journey, a 60 Day Calendar, a Get Lean Eating Plan, a Bonus Work out DVD, and me as your FREE COACH to help you all the way!

 

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A Challenge Pack will get you the Program, Shakeology(Daily Dose of Nutrient) and Join a Accountability Group.  In this group you will get all the support and help to get the maximus results. Shakeology is proven to help people loose weight, lower cholesterol and not crave the junk food.

 

 

 And I will be your coach to make sure to help you all the way.

 

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Coconut Oil Beauty Benefits

Coconut Oil Beauty Benefits

 

 

Coconut Oil has a lot of beauty and health benefits.  I came across coconut oil couple months ago when I was doing a 3 Day Refresh.  On my refresh it told us to use it for our vegetables.  And I have to say that tasted awesome. Then I started doing my research on this amazing oil. And started to use it for other things beside the kitchen.  I started using it for my teeth, for my hair, for my skin, even for my face.  And I have seen tremendous changes in all fields.

 

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You can use coconut oil for just about anything.  And this amazing oil is also a natural antibiotic and can help protect you from stomach ulcers and some type of bacteria. 
Coconut oil can also lead to higher good cholesterol, improve insulin response to diabetics, and help with weightloss.  

 

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Let me start telling you about what great benefits it has on teeth!

They call it Teeth Pulling. Where you use Coconut Oil as a mouth wash and you swish it in your mouth for about 15 to 20 minutes.  And this is supposed to help improve your breath, whitening your teeth and improve in your dental health.

 

I am a TRUE believer this works. In just two weeks my teeth look whiter than ever.  I do this every morning.  And since Coconut oil is a natural antibiotic it fights against all the bacteria in your mouth.  For years it has been used as a Indian Folk Remedy.

 

What does Coconut Oil do for my hair?

Well look at the picture and you can see.  I use coconut oil as a pre wash. Coconut oil prevents water going into each strand, which cause the cuticle, or hair shaft to break and damage. Coconut oil is able to penetrate in the hair shaft during the wash. And this is why it helps with the frizz when you live in a humidity climate.  So as a Venezuelan raised in Miami this is important to me.

 

 

Coconut Oil is my natural moisturizer for my skin.  Coconut oil heals and protects the skin.  I no longer use any moisturizer that says "good for skin" or anything that can really make my skin worst.  And at age 32 it is important to me to make sure my skin gets the best benefits.  To me is important to treat your body right.  Coconut oil can help protect the skin from the sun and can help to heal burns.  It protects and nourish your skin.

 

I even use coconut oil on my face as a moisturizer.  YES! I DO

People will think why would someone put oil on their face.  Well as I said above Coconut oil is a natural bacteria fighter, it protects you from the sun, so it actually helps with blemish and black heads.  I was skeptical to use it at first, but I said well if it get's worst in couple days I will discontinue the use.  Nope, it made a big difference.  Little by little my face got clearer.  my black heads slowly went away.

 

I have to rave about Coconut Oil because it is simply amazing to me and inexpensive. 

 

 

 

 



My Focus T25 Transformation

My Focus T25 Transformation

 





 

It all started back in March when I decided to join a Challenge Group.  I was a little skeptical of what I was getting into, but I was at a point in my life that I wanted that Mommy Pouch gone!

 

After having two babies and C section on both I could not find a way to get rid of that lower mid section in my stomach.  I had tried everything.  Hours in the Gym. Running till exhaustion.  Ridiculous diets of barely eating and then binge at night because I was starving.  Juice diets, cleansing diet etc.....

 

One night scrolling through Facebook, my friend posted a GREAT post of his transformation. So I contact him and asked him all about Beachbody.  Being a little scared that I had never met him, I wanted in. 

 

He asked me about my goals, my levels in fitness, my nutrition.  And he came up with three options.  As a busy mom of two, I decided on FOCUS T25 because it is a very effective program by the Amazing Shaun T that only takes 25 minutes out of your day, FIVE days out of the week.

 

When my Challenge Pack arrived I was SUPER excited to start, but had to wait till Monday to make the best of it.

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My Coach added me to the Challenge Group and I was greeted by so many people.  These people are also doing challenges.  A sense of love and warmed ran through my veins.  I felt accepted and I was ready to give it my all.

In my Challenge Pack I got the whole Program Focus T25.

This includes the complete Alpha and Beta Cycle work outs. A total of 11 DVDs.

a Bonus DVD

A Resistance Band

Two Calendars

A Nutritional Guide

Shakeology Super food Shake

 

This was perfect for me since I was a single Mom of two with a full time job.  Time was very limited to me.  And as all single moms out there you know exactly what I mean!

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I am not going to LIE it was hard at first.  Sweat would drip to the floor, I had to modify many of the moves. But as days passed I would nail the Work Outs.  My kids would join in with the FUN.  I never made them my EXCUSE not to, but my REASON!

 

Day 1

As I look back at my Day 1 picture I am so PROUD of myself and HAPPY that I DECIDED to COMMIT to the PROGRAM.

 

If you COMMIT and BELIEVE in yourself anything is POSSIBLE. I was able to get these results because my coach was there the whole time. My Challenge Group was there the whole time.  Motivating me, telling me I am doing a great job and vice versa.  You truly feel part of the family when you join a challenge group. You become best friends and part of a family.

 

Day 60

I MADE IT! I accomplished that many couldn't do.  And that is because I had the Support to FINISH.

 

  

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Because of my transformation I decided to share my journey to help others.  Help them with their struggles.  Letting them know they are never alone and I will be there sweating with them all the way.  

 

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Who is Gabby?

Who is Gabby? 

 

A little story about myself.  I always struggled with weight since I was 8 years old.  When I was 14 years old I weighed in 196lbs.  and for a 5'5 girl that was considered obese.

I really at no point thought I was overweight.  I was comfortable.  Until of course you have people make fun of you.  Mean boys telling you that you can't do it.  Popular girls make comment when you pass by them on the hallway. Or being rejected by boys because you were too BIG!

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I felt heart broken. Every night I would cry.  I was dealing with a lot.  My dad moved out. My parents got a divorce.  I was hurting from the inside.  Food was my comfort.  I would hide boxes of little debbies in my room or overload on my plates.

My mom (my angel) accepted me how I was, but she also didn't mind if I ate a extra plate of pasta or double on my dessert. She wanted to make me happy :)

 

But in reality I was depressed and crying for help. In my sophomore year something clicked.  I always loved sports. Always loved basketball, tennis, swimming, etc...but never liked running.

 

My PE teacher taught Aerobics and made us run on the track.  I loved the Aerobic part, the running not so much.  

But I would run a lap and she will cheer me on and so on and so on.  I ran 2 miles on the track and did not stop once.  I ran it like a Turtle but did not stop.  WHY?
My teacher believed in me.  She kept cheering me on to complete it.  She was proud!

I started to be obsessed with running.  I would wake up at 4am and run, get ready for school and got home and run more.  WHY I was obsessed? RESULTS and because it was therapy. It was a way for me to run from my problems at that point.

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Years went by and  I dealt with a lot in my life. Bad relationships.  Rejections. Bad choices in career. Self doubt.
Now at 31 years old I feel that  I have changed so much. Not only physically but more mentally.  What I mean mentally is that all those people that have tried to put me down, does not bother me anymore.  I have grown within.   I am a better person inside and out. 

Because of my two kids.  They needed a role model.  I am pretty much alone on this.  My relationships with their fathers weren't good, my mom passed away.  They have me to look up to.  So I WOMAN UP.

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I became a Beach body Coach in March and I decided that my health is the most important thing to me. After high school I became a Alcoholic and a Cigarette smoker.  I still get Urges, but I think about my kids, plus is it worth it?

Last year in April I found a new addiction.  Obstacle Course Racing.  OMG! If you have not done one I encourage you.  You get a great feeling of accomplishment once you do one.  My journey really started there and later doing FOCUS T25 and drinking shakeology.

Because I am way stronger and faster than I was last year. 

Now even though sometimes I get FEARS because they will always be there, I have grown within as a person to learn to Face my Fears.

 



Tampa Savage Race

SAVAGE RACE

 

 

 

This was my first Savage Race ever and I have to say it was very challenging.  I was very impressed with my results because this was the first time I wanted to time myself and I end up being 18th place overall out of 2459 females. 

I became passion on OCR last year in April and I try to sign up as many as I can.

I remember how it started on the Start line. They were getting us pumped by shouting out loud, singing, dancing and smoke coming out of the floor. I even end up going up on body surfing (wish there was a picture on that).  I also had some Energize Beachbody Performance to let me keep this momentum throughout the race. I was READY!!
 

Then I heard GO! and boom we all went running.  I was in the front of my wave with two other girls close to me.  I kept a eye on them. We got closer to our first obstacle SHRIVELED RICHARD and it was Freezing, but I did not stop and pushed myself through. After that was a long run in the course. I can feel my shoes wet, my short soaking and my hair on my face. 

 

I lost sight of the girls so I just kept going.  When I got to SAWTOOTH I was amazed that this was my first time conquering the obstacle. I give it to my Insanity: The Asylum for getting me ready for Savage. As I finished Sawtooth the whole time I am doing a Happy dance in my mind.
And then PIPE DREAM came next. A obstacle with two slippery pipes that is hard to grip. And guess WHAT?     I NAILED IT!

At that point my speed got faster because I had this excitement in me and I was passing people from left to right. From the previous wave. 
And then I got to THE GREAT WALL. Ha! I have so much work to do on upper body. P90X3 will get me there for sure. I was jumping, pulling, using legs and finally I got over. I was nailing Obstacle after obstacle.

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Then there was TEETER TUBER.  This obstacle was such a struggle. Is a seesaw tube that have no where to grab or pull you through. It is slippery and a very tight space. I end up using my elbows and using my legs. Took me a while and took a lot of Energy but I made it through.
After that one came the newest obstacle WHEEL WORLD. 

OMG! It looks so easy, but if you dont have the right technique and rhythm you will fail. I have to admit I end up at the bottom of the pool.  My wheels weren't spinning, but the bottom of it all it was a fun course and I was very PROUD of myself.
I got to meet great Athletes.  I got to see my Beachbody(Get a FREE Membership)  friends.   My son too got to race. The music was great.
I know my performance was much better due to Beachbody Performance and Asylum. I know one day I will make the TOP 3.