One particular Beachbody fitness program came into our lives in 2005 and dramatically changed things forever.  We'd like to tell you a quick story about our experience with these programs, and how we turned our love of fitness into a growing business. 

Where it all started......

When my wife, Tami, was pregnant with our fourth child, Ella, I decided that I was going to "relax" my nutrition for the Holidays. Boy did I ever RELAX my nutrition! I gained more weight than my wife did! I ended up at 219 lbs and 21% body fat. I looked and felt horrible. I developed acid reflux and was very uncomfortable. I was getting severe headaches and didn't work out hardly at all.

The last straw was when my wife's Grandfather passed away in January 2005. At his Funeral, Tami's Uncle Paul, who I love to death, was talking to me and he patted my stomach and said "Wow Mike, I've never seen you with a belly before!" He wasn't trying to hurt my feelings, so I laughed it off. His words hit me like a ton of bricks. I had enough.

We were watching TV one day and saw the Power 90 infomercial. A light came on in our heads! We decided to order it! We made a commitment to ourselves and each other that we were going to complete the 90 day program no matter what!

Having each other as support while navigating this program made all the difference in the world. We were eating the same foods and suffering through the workouts together. Our strength was each other. I knew we were going to see Tami's Uncle Paul that summer and I wanted to have a big surprise for him!

We completed the 90 days and I went from 219 lbs. to 182 lbs!  Tami lost 12 lbs. and went from a size 4 to a size 0!

 We had done it! As I had visualized it, I got my chance to show Paul the hard work that I had done. At a Family BBQ I brought Paul in front of everyone and told the story. Then I lifted my shirt and showed Paul my flat stomach! He loved it! I told him that when he patted my belly and said those words to me in January it hurt. I then thanked him and gave him a hug. If Paul hadn't given me that unintentional wake up call, I would still be overweight and unhappy. I owe him for the rest of my life.

Tami and I continued to use Power 90 for the next year. While I was at Air Force Survival School in March 2006, I received a phone call from Tami who told me that she had seen the P90X Infomercial on TV. She asked me about it and I told her that I thought it was an awesome program. She ordered it that day. We agreed that we would start P90X when I returned home in early April. Unfortunately, the P90X arrived before I got home and Tami took a look at some of the workouts, like Chest and Back. "There is no way!" she said. She said she was "scared" of the X! We were not ready for the X at that point so we sent it back.

We found the P90 Master Series. It was just what we were looking for! We completed another year blending the original P90 with the P90 Master Series. We loved it.

In June 2006 my wife, Tami, became severely ill with viral meningitis. She ended up in the hospital for four days. The first night she was in the hospital her fever spiked to over 104 degrees. I had to seriously consider losing the love of my life and soulmate. It scared me to death. It took Tami 5 weeks to recover. Her Doctor told her that the only reason she recovered with no side effects or even survived, was due to her excellent physical condition. I believe that Power 90 saved my wife's life. Thank you Beach Body with all my heart.

This brings us to 2007. I was at 195 lbs. and still wasn't happy with my midsection. Tami called me on the phone at work and told me that she had just seen the new P90X Infomercial and ordered P90X. Things were different this time. We accepted the challenge. We wanted to see just how far we could push ourselves. We both devoured the information presented in the P90X Workout Guide and the P90X Nutrition manual. We organized our entire lifestyle around maximizing our results.

We have gotten mind blowing, life changing, results from P90X!
I started Power 90 in February of 2005 at 219 lbs. and 21% body fat. After completing my first Round of P90X, I ended up at 168 lbs. and 6% body fat! I lost a total of 51 lbs. and 15% body fat! I got in the absolute shape of my life!

Tami lost 11 lbs and developed a six pack stomach that everyone thought was impossible after having four children!

After only a few weeks into the P90X workout program, We were HOOKED!  At that time, we made the decision to enroll into Beachbody's Independent Coaching program.  This program is really just as exciting as the P90X workouts!  We get paid to lead a healthy & fit lifestyle while helping and encouraging others to do the same.   We have NEVER been involved with a company that we truly believe in more than Team Beachbody.  That's the honest truth folks.   P90X has become much more to us than a workout routine, but rather a new way of life.  

Here are the best examples of our Fitness Journey from Day 1 to the shape of our lives!

The Team Beachbody Coaching opportunity has given us the chance to secure our family's financial future.  

You are working hard on your own Fitness and trying to help others. Have you ever thought about becoming a Team Beachbody Coach?

Tami, and I have built an AMAZING Team of very successful Coaches.

Beachbody is growing at a rapid rate and right now you would be on the ground floor. It's an Amazing opportunity where the right people can learn how to earn a full-time income on a part-time basis...just like we have done.

Copyright 2008 Mike & Tami French