I was just strolling along on social media and a few blogs and I’m always amazed at people who talk down a company they didn’t succeed with, as if it’s the company’s fault. Since Beachbody has been around over 20 years, and the coaching opportunity almost 15 of those years, there are a great number who have come and gone. This may surprise you, since I mostly share about quilting, sourdough and stitching on Instagram, but I’ve been a Beachbody coach, through thick and thin, for 14 years and for 7 years before that as a customer. I just felt compelled to share a positive post about coaching. Negative videos and posts, just like negative mainstream media, always get a lot of attention. So, allow me to share some positive feedback.

But, before I do, please understand I’m no Pollyanna. I just have a longterm perspective.

Without further ado, here are just 5 of the reasons I am glad I didn’t quit Beachbody coaching.

1. Income - Oh, I know this is probably a surprise. No one talks about income first, right? I was going to put it last to soften the post, but honestly, the income is half of the reason I joined and half of the reason I have stayed. {insert income disclaimer-Beachbody doesn’t guarantee any level of success}
I will say this much, I never expected to succeed and it wasn’t quick or easy.
But, as a caregiver now for a husband with early onset Alzheimer’s, I can tell you that’s why I put income first. Without the income I have grown as a Beachbody coach, over the last 14 years, we would not have the options we have now for my husband’s care. We would not have retirement savings or a backup emergency fund. I had no “Plan B” when I started and thankfully, I continued even on the days I had doubts and challenges.

2. Confidence - If you had known me 14 years ago, I was a quiet, home school mom of 3 boys who could bake anything, who lived in a tiny town and didn’t ruffle feathers. I never wrote down that I wanted to be confident. I probably didn’t think it was even possible. But, it has been a huge bonus! I had to do so much growing personally, in order to build the large team that I have to this day.
Did I expect to be more confident? No. Am I glad that I have grown into a confident woman? Absolutely.

3. Accountability - This is a big one. Of course you would expect health and fitness accountability. Basically, I have one extra good reason, and people encouraging me to keep trying to be more healthy. I’m not ripped or a marathon runner. But, my bones are stronger. I sustained a bad fall down wood steps at age 51 without breaking anything; a surprise to my doctor and to me. Because of the people I have surrounded myself with over the last 14 years, I have positive accountability for every facet of my life; from marriage and parenting to finances and spirituality. It’s a pretty cool benefit. It’s one of the reasons I’m glad I haven’t quit.

4. Lifelong Friends - Some of my very closest friends, are those I’ve been on this coaching journey with. I’ve traveled to Hawaii, the UK, France, Canada and all over the United States, meeting up with and sometimes, even traveling with, friends that I wouldn’t have met otherwise.

5. My hobbies - I talk to other crafters a lot, and one thing that always comes up with my quilting or crafting friends who have jobs is, they wish they had more time for their hobbies. I’ve only ever coached “part-time.” Part of the benefit of being a little older, is the wisdom to teach coaches how to create a team and income with Beachbody, but just a few hours a week or part-time.

Those are just a few of the reasons, off the top of my head. I don’t know that I can even fully describe in words, what a huge positive effect Beachbody coaching has had on my life and the lives of my family, and my friends.

I wanted to quit so many times. And, honestly, no one has every tried to talk me out of it. I’m not a fitness fanatic, or a trainer. And yes, Beachbody has made mistakes and so have I. I don’t teach my team to like hundreds of accounts and live on social media. I’d truly rather just make things or bake all day. And maybe that’s one reason my team has longevity and success. I don’t teach quick fixes or unsustainable habits, I teach new coaches and old coaches, how to make this fit into your real life, not the other way around. I’m pretty proud of my team and as I said 14 years ago, although a lot more timidly than I do now, I’m taking this across the goal line.

If you’ve made it this far, thank you! I hope it’s encouraged you whether you are a coach or someone looking for a reason to start or quit. Reasons to quit are always easy to find. I hope I’ve given you a reason to keep trying.

Sincerely,
Anne Dovel