Welcome to Team New Body!!
Welcome to Team New Body!!! If you’re looking to get into great shape and want a place where you can find motivation, accountability, and helpful information than you’ve come to the right place!! I’m Tom Muellenberg, an Independent Beachbody Coach, and I’m here to help you set and reach your fitness goals. I started this team after having a great experience with Insanity and P90X. I’m passionate about not only the workout programs but also the nutrition that must...
Recovering From an Inju...
When you’re active, and especially if you are participating in sports, injuries will most likely happen. They’ve happened to me, that’s for sure. They suck, but it’s just part of life sometimes. What’s important is how you come back from an injury. I...
Weekly Check-In
Hey Team! Happy Wednesday again, I’m sure you’re all knocking this week out of the park! It’s May 22nd, so we officially have 1 month left until summer. Isn’t that crazy? Are you ready for summer like you wanted to be? Have you put in the work these first...
Weight Vests
I know some of you might be thinking, “weight vests?! I don’t think I’m trying to lose weight not gain it!” And I totally understand this post won’t be for everyone. If you’re just getting started or have your main focus as weight loss, using a...
New Greenberry Shakeolo...
Recently Beachbody made a big announcement about the new Greenberry Shakeology. In case you missed it, they reformulated that flavor, adding some more super-foods and making it sweeter. In the past Greenberry has been the black sheep of all Shakeology flavors, but Carl Daikeler and...
Weekly Check-In
Hi Team! Happy Wednesday and sorry it’s been 2 weeks since I checked in with you! I was traveling for work and couldn’t send out the check-in from my phone like I thought I could. So I hope you all have been rocking it these last 2 weeks. I don’t travel much for...
Cordastra Free Trial
Cordyceps + Astragalus = Cordastra™ Cordastra is a brand-new wellness nutrition supplement that’s an exclusive potent blend of two ancient Chinese herbs, astragalus and cordyceps. Together they promote physical health and mental well-being.* This new wellness nutrition supplement...
Metabolic Damage
Metabolic damage is a term that I recently became aware of, but have definitely thought about before. When it comes to your metabolism, most people want to speed it up if they’re trying to lose weight or shed fat. But do some of the things people do to lose weight actually end...
On Sale – Tai Che...
Lately Team Beachbody has been doing a sale every month it seems. May is no different. So to keep you posted, I wanted to fill you in on the deals. So far it looks like the main deal for May is a discount on the Tai Cheng Challenge Pack. You get Tai Cheng, plus Shakeology and a...
Black Bean Sweet Potato...
This is a recipe I saw posted from one of our team members and thought it looked awesome. I know it’s getting warm out, but I still like a good, hearty soup. This recipe looks fairly simple and I know it will taste amazing. I will be making it soon and can’t wait! I...
Weekly Check-In
Happy Wednesday Team! Anyone else think it’s crazy that it’s May 1st today? That means that 2013 is already 1/3 done. Now think back to the beginning of the year. Did you set some New Year’s Resolutions for yourself? How are you doing with those? Are you making...
Staying Consistent
When you’re just starting a workout program it can be really easy to be pumped up about it. You don’t miss a workout, you stick with the nutrition plan and you start to see results. But then eventually you lose that initial motivation and get a little off track. You skip...
Ultimate Reset – ...
There are tons of cleanses and detoxes out there claiming to help you lose weight. But how many of them have actually gone through a clinical study? I sure haven’t heard of many. That’s why I think it’s pretty cool that the New York College of Chiropractice...
Weekly Check-In
Hi team! Happy Wednesday! I hope this week is off to a great start for you! If it’s not, what can you do today to turn things around? What obstacles or excuses are you letting get in your way? If your goals are important to you, you need get rid of the excuses and commit to...
Heart Rate Zones
I just had a conversation with a co-worker the other day about heart rate zones and get asked about it fairly frequently so I wanted to write up an article on the topic. If you’re familiar with Insanity or P90X, you’ll hear Shaun T and Tony tell you to “check your...
Weekly Check-In
Happy Wednesday team! I hope your weeks are all going well! My work schedule is finally getting back to normal which I’m excited about. Getting up at 4 to workout is pretty early… But if you’re in our Facebook group, you know we have several people pushing play...
Pete Rocks P90X!
I am really excited to show off one of Team New Body’s best transformations. Pete decided to start P90X and quit smoking at the same time! Talk about turning your health around! It has been incredibly fun to chat with him as he’s gone through the program and to see him...
Cheat Meals
Cheat meals are a topic I haven’t talked about for a little while. But I think it’s something that’s important to address. If you’re on my team, you know how much I talk about the importance of nutrition. It’s going to account for roughly 80% of your...
Weekly Check-In
Happy Wednesday team! Just wanted to say thanks for everyone for being patient with me over this past week as my work schedule has been super crazy. I have even more respect for those of you who work overnights now. I have never really had to work all night so that was a new...
P90X Body Beast Hybrid ...
This past week I finally finished up my P90X Body Beast hybrid, so I wanted to share my results from the hybrid and also my thoughts on how it’s laid out. I really had a lot of fun with this schedule and I think the programs complement each other pretty well, so it was a pretty...
Shakeology Trial Pack
This is something totally new for me, but I’m excited to see how it goes. One thing I’ve noticed when it comes to Shakeology is that people can be a little wary of spending $130 when they’re not really sure they like something. There is always the 30 day money back...
Beast Meatballs
This post comes from one of Team New Body’s first members, Aaron. He whipped up the meatballs from Body Beast and said they were awesome so I decided I’d post the recipe. They look pretty easy to make and delicious! These make a great, protein packed...
Weekly Check-In
Happy Wednesday team! This is going to be an odd week ahead for me, so if you see me responding at weird times it’s because my work schedule is getting totally flipped. I’ll be working overnights and sleeping during the day so if I don’t get back to you right away...
Beachbody Challenge Pac...
Maybe you haven’t noticed it yet, but on the Team Beachbody website, they have totally revamped their Beachbody Challenge links and I think have a much more user-friendly layout now. So I wanted to highlight a few things that you might find really helpful as you look to reach your...
Assault Review
I’m an early morning workout guy, so sometimes it does feel like I need a little extra kick to get going in the morning. So it can be really helpful to use a pre-workout (PWO) as they are intended to get you focused and energized for your workout. I’ve tried a number of...
Weekly Check-In
Hi team! Happy Wednesday! Can’t believe this is the last check-in for March, it’s crazy how time is flying! But I’m definitely ready for spring/summer to be here and for the temps to get a little warmer. It feels like it’s warming up slightly so I think...
Focus T25 Preview
Shaun T just released some info about a new program that he’s coming out with that looks pretty exciting! It’s called Focus T25 and looks like it will be just 25 minutes a day 5 days a week. So it’s structured quite a bit different than his other programs like...
P90X2 Asylum Hybrid
Can you tell I like hybrid workout schedules? They are a great way to incorporate multiple workouts and really put together a fun schedule that keeps things interesting. I am just about to finish up my P90X/Body Beast Hybrid which I really enjoyed, but I figured it was time to...
Weekly Check-In
Hi Team! I hope you all had a fun and safe St Patrick’s Day! We were in Chicago visiting some good friends and got to see the river get dyed green which was pretty cool! Definitely a fun time and great to catch up with our friends. It’s also pretty crazy to realize that...
Still With Us?
Do you ever fall off the bandwagon with your workouts or nutrition? It’s mid way through March right now and I know many people have lost their drive they had at the beginning of 2013. You might have been totally pumped up and ready to go at the beginning of the year, looking to...
New Tab – Success...
From time to time I like to feature people who have really knocked it out of the park and had great success reaching their goals. I know it’s really motivating for me to see other people who have really worked hard and have had a lot of success. Plus, I know those people are...
Weekly Check-In
Hi team! Happy Wednesday to you all! I’m happy to say that I’m finally back to near 100% health. It’s been a really long time since I’ve been sick but wow did that hit me hard. I ended up taking 5 days off and just resting. I tried to get as much sleep as I...
Beachbody Deals In Marc...
Beachbody has some really good deals going on in March and there are quite a few discounts, so I thought it would be easy to put them all in one place. Otherwise it’s hard for me to keep track! So here are the Beachbody deals in March. Beachbody Deals In March Both the P90X and...
Feeling Sick?
As you eat healthier and workout more, one huge benefit you’ll notice is that you get sick less. Fewer colds, less indigestion, etc. Your immune system is strengthened when you’re feeding your body what it needs and you’re better able to fight off things that might...
Weekly Check-In
Happy Wednesday Team! How has your week been going? I hope you’ve been bringing it with your workouts and nutrition! I’ve had a bit of an unusual week myself, as I got pretty sick yesterday. Haven’t been sick in a loooong time, so it’s unusual for me. So...
Power Oatmeal
If you’re looking for a meal to give you long-lasting energy this is a great option, plus it’s super easy! Definitely one of the fastest meals I make and it’s one I really enjoy. I usually eat this oatmeal for breakfast, but it would really be good any time of day....
Shakeology Price Change...
sFor the last 4 years Shakeology has stayed constant as far as price goes. The whey protein formulas, Original Chocolate and Greenberry, have been $119 for that long. So inevitably there was going to be a Shakeology price change. So I just want to make it clear as to what the change...
Weekly Check-In
Good morning team! How is your week going? Are you staying strong, sticking with your workouts and nutrition? If not, there’s still time to turn this week around and finish it well. But take it one day at a time. It can be daunting to think about not cheating on your diet...
What You Need For P90X ...
When you’re just getting started out or thinking about doing P90X, you’re probably wondering what you need for P90X from an equipment standpoint. Do you need a bunch of fancy stuff or is there a more basic setup? Weights, pull-up bars, etc can add up quickly, so I wanted...
Setting Goals
I know I talk about this quite a bit, but setting goals is one of the most important things you can do when you’re just starting out. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, improve your mile time, lose fat, etc. it’s always critical that you have something specific in...
Weekly Check-In
Hey Team! Happy Wednesday, I hope your week is off to a great start! I know mine is! Our 90 Day Challenge just started on Monday and it is so motivating to have a group committed to seeing these 90 days through. I really think this is the best possible way to get results. Everyone...
Working Out On The Road
One big obstacle that people can come up against is working out on the road and sticking to their nutrition while traveling. It’s a lot easier when you’re at home on your normal schedule. But when you’re out of your element does your fitness have to get thrown out...
New Insanity Workouts
In case you didn’t see it yet, I wanted to post about some new Insanity workouts that Beachbody just released. If you love Insanity, here are a couple workouts you might enjoy They can be mixed in with the regular Insanity schedule or you can use them to help prepare yourself...
Weekly Check-In
Hey Team! Happy Wednesday! This week seems to be flying by! I’ve had to work some slightly odd hours this week and it makes me appreciate those of you who work long or strange hours a lot. I’ve had to change my schedule around a little bit. How do you handle it when...
ChaLEAN Extreme Insanit...
I put together a pretty popular P90X/Insanity Hybrid but wanted to put together this ChaLEAN Extreme Insanity hybrid because I know many women, including my wife, prefer ChaLEAN Extreme to P90X. I like going through programs as they’re designed, but I also think it’s fun to...
How Much Water Do I Nee...
I hear this question a lot, “How much water do I need?” That’s a great question, considering water makes up roughly 60% of your body. It’s kind of important for your body to function properly. But it can be hard to know how much you need. Is it a one size...
Green Goddess Dressing
Since I eat mostly plant-based, I find myself eating salads pretty much every day. Sometimes for lunch and sometimes for dinner. One thing that I think can be difficult is to find salad dressing that is healthy and doesn’t contain a bunch of bad ingredients. Most of the salad...
Weekly Check-In
Hi Team! I hope your weeks are all off to a great start! If you were at a Superbowl party and over-did it a little bit, hopefully you’ve been able to get back on track already. The Superbowl, surprisingly to me, rivals even Thanksgiving for number of calories consumed. I guess...
Starting Over
Have you ever started out a workout program really motivated, but lost your steam somewhere in the middle? I hear this from people on our team or people on different message boards. Inevitably, people stop working out or following their nutrition plan, and they want help starting...
Tracking Your Progress
When you’re doing a new program I think it’s absolutely critical to track how you’re doing. Sometimes it seems like people are so anxious to get going that they completely forget to document where they started. I love the enthusiasm, but people often get discouraged...
Weekly Check-In
Hey Team! Hard to believe that January is almost over, but it is! How has 2013 started off for you? Are you on track to reach your goals and sticking with your commitments? Or have you found it difficult to stick with things lately? I know it seems like our Facebook group is...
Advantages Of Working O...
If you read my blog at all, you know I’m a big proponent of working out at home. I’ve done numerous workout programs, including Insanity, P90X, P90X2, Body Beast, etc. I’ve been doing it for over 2 years, after spending years at the gym, and don’t see myself...
90 Day Challenge
It seems like everyone is motivated to get healthy in January. The New Year’s resolutions are still fresh in their mind and they’re working to get in shape. But soon the excitement wears off and life gets busy. If you’re a regular at a gym you know exactly what...
Weekly Check-In
Happy Wednesday Team! If you live anywhere up by me, I hope you’re surviving the cold! At least working out keeps me warm I guess :) I’m just finishing up my first month of my P90X Body Beast Hybrid which I’m really loving. I designed it to work the major body...
When Should I Exercise?
This is a common question, especially when people are starting out with a fitness program. When should I exercise? Should I do my workout in the morning? On my lunch break? Is working out at night ok to do? It’s a great question, and one I’ve actually addressed...
Ab Ripper X Routine
Ab Ripper X, I hate it…but I love it. That’s one of Tony’s opening lines of the P90X Ab Ripper X routine, which I’m sure you’re familiar with if you’ve been doing the program. The schedule calls for you to do it 3 days a week in addition to the...
Weekly Check-In
Hi Team! Happy Wednesday, I hope your weeks are all going great! I know it’s still winter, but yesterday was the first time in a looong time that I saw the sun for a little bit driving home from work, so there is hope of summer I think. Not sure what it’s like where you...
When Will I See Results...
You’ve just started your new program. You’re working out hard and trying to eat healthy. But when will you see results? I have people ask me this all the time, and it’s understandable. You want to see the results quickly, which most people do. I know I was the...
New Chocolate Shakeolog...
If you’ve been keeping track of the Chocolate Shakeology issue lately, you know that when Beachbody changed the formula, some people didn’t exactly like the new flavor, they wanted their old Chocolate Shakeology back. The good news is, Beachbody listened to their customers,...
Fat Shredder Diet
I’ve posted this meal plan before, but I wanted to post it here again. It’s my 1900 calorie fat shredder diet. When I first started my fitness journey I was doing Insanity. My first month I worked out hard, but didn’t follow any nutrition plan. That led to zero...
Weekly Check-In
Hey Team! How did your first full week of 2013 go? Have you been kicking it into gear after the holidays? I know it can be tough to get back into the swing of things, but often after all the holiday food we need to! I know I have a renewed focus and have really been hitting it hard...
Cutting Liquid Calories
This is one thing that I think many people miss out on if they’re not paying attention to what they drink. Have you ever tracked the number of calories you consume just in liquid form? People often don’t realize how many calories they are taking in solely from things they...
Biggest Loser Syndrome
What in the world is Biggest Loser Syndrome? I know, sounds weird, right? It will make sense, I promise. This is something I’ve noticed pretty frequently as I’ve talked with people about getting in shape and with the new season of The Biggest Loser starting on Sunday,...
New Year’s Check-...
Happy 2013 Team New Body! I hope you all had a safe and happy New Year’s celebration and are ready to get going on your goals for 2013. I like this time of year because it’s cool to look back on what you’ve accomplished in the previous year and what you would like to...
Why New Year’s Re...
It’s that time of year again when everyone is making New Year’s resolutions. Things are going to change this upcoming year. You are going to read more, stick to your budget and of course lose some weight and finally get in shape. The first few weeks go well, maybe you...
Christmas Check-In
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! I hope you have had time to celebrate and be with your family this past weekend. I also like to take this time of year to reflect on how the past year has gone. Did I meet the goals I set for myself? What did I accomplish? What didn’t...
How Many Calories Do I ...
How many calories do I need? This is a common question that I hear all the time. That’s what I love about Beachbody workouts. they actually give you a nutrition guide that tells you how many calories you need. The nutrition plans that come with workouts like P90X are...
Weekly Check-In
Hey team! Happy Wednesday! I hope your weeks are all off to a good start and you’re staying motivated. I get questions about motivation all the time. What do you do to make sure you stay on track and don’t lose the motivation to workout or stick to your nutrition? Or...
Les Mills Combat
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Just Do It!
While I do love Nike shoes and workout clothes, I’m not really writing this to promote that brand. I’m writing to address some common excuses that I hear as to why people can’t get their workout in or stick to their nutrition. And guess what, I have the magic...
Weekly Check-In
Hey team! We finally got our first big snow here, so it finally feels like winter. And it’s times like this when I am really happy to not have to drive anywhere to workout. We live right by a huge gym, and especially with the roads the way they are it looks like a nightmare...
Asylum 2 Results and Re...
If you’ve done Insanity or Asylum Volume 1, you know Shaun T can really kick your butt. His workouts are some of the hardest out there, and Asylum Volume 2 is no exception. I actually finished up Body Beast right before jumping into Asylum Volume 2, and that’s probably not...
December Promotion!
I don’t normally run promotions, in fact, this is the first one I’ve done, but it’s a big one! Starting today, Monday December 10th, through the end of December, every person that purchases Shakeology on home direct (auto ship) will be entered into a drawing. The...
Decide Commit Succeed
If you’ve ever done a Beachbody workout, you have seen the little banner role across with the Beachbody motto, Decide Commit Succeed. Have you ever really thought about that phrase and what it means or looks like when put into practice? It’s really simple, but it’s...
Weekly Check-In
Hey team! I hope your December is off to a great start! Crazy that we’re almost a full week in already. How have you all been doing post Thanksgiving? Are you back on track with your nutrition and workouts if you had a little time off? I hope so! There’s still plenty...
Small Meals – Why...
I recently posted about Intermittent Fasting, which seems to be a very popular way to eat right now for people looking to lean out, but what about the traditional idea of eating small meals frequently throughout the day? If you take a look at any Beachbody nutrition guide, like the P90X...
P90X Body Beast Hybrid
When it comes to my workouts, I always like to think ahead and be prepared for what I’m going to do. I find that if I have a set schedule, I am way more likely to stick with my workouts. Having a schedule laid out just keeps me focused on what I’m doing and gives me a...
Weekly Check-In
Hey team! I hope you all had great Thanksgivings! We hosted for the first time ever, so that was a fun experience. It was also nice to be local here so I could workout in my normal setting I know it’s a holiday that largely revolves around food, so if you ate a bit too much,...
Motivating Goals
Over this past Thanksgiving, one thing that was really cool was that my whole family decided to do a 5K together. We did the Lifetime Fitness Turkey Day 5K, with 14,000 other people here in MN. It was an awesome way to start the day that is usually only filled with eating a massive...
Beachbody Black Friday ...
Black Friday is here! I’m not usually one to wait outside for hours to get a good deal, although I have done it once. But it is amazing how much money you can save on some items. This year Beachbody is joining the fun and the good thing is you won’t freeze your tail off...
Thanksgiving Check-In
Happy Thanksgiving team! (for those of you in the US at least) I know I’m a day early, but I wanted to wish you all a happy Thanksgiving! I hope that you get to spend time with family or friends tomorrow and also reflect on what you have to be thankful for. I personally am...
Round 2 – 30 Day ...
Since the last 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge went so well I wanted to start another one. If you’ve been struggling to stick with your nutrition plan, if you’e fallen completely off the wagon, or just want some accountability to keep doing what you’re doing, this is going to be a...
Intermittent Fasting
One topic that seems to be really popular right now is intermittent fasting. I feel like I know quite a few people doing it and I’ve had a number of questions about it too. It’s a very interesting theory so I wanted to write up some info on it that I’ve learned from...
Resistance Training
Often times when people think about losing some weight or getting in shape, they first turn to cardio. They start jogging a few times a week or hop on an elliptical. Don’t get me wrong, doing some physical activity is better than doing nothing at all, so I don’t want to...
Weekly Check-In
Hey team! Happy Wednesday! With the holidays fast approaching, this is not time to kick things into high gear! I know it can be easy to get into the mentality that you’ll pick things back up after the holidays, but don’t fall into that trap. We have a month and 1/2 until...
Body Beast Review
Now that I’ve finished up my first round of Body Beast, I wanted to give you a full Body Beast Review. It’s an exciting program because it’s the first program to focus mostly on mass building. That’s one thing I hear from other people frequently about P90X....
Mental Strength
I know I post a lot about physical strength, but I don’t necessarily always call out mental strength. Yes, pushing play is important but I do think your mental strength matters a lot when you’re working out. You can either give it your all or just go through the motions,...
Weekly Check-In
Hey team! I hope your weeks are all going well! I know some of you will be pumped about the election results and others will be frustrated by last night. At least from what I see on Facebook it’s pretty divided and many people are getting very worked up. If you’re upset,...
Body Beast Results R...
When I started Body Beast, I had a goal of putting on roughly 10 lbs in 90 days. I wasn’t a small guy to begin with, so I didn’t really want to go any higher than that. If you’ve followed my progress so far, you know that I’ve been on track to get close to my...
Cyndi Crushes Insanity!...
Cyndi is a member of our team who really gets it. She knew that she wanted to make a change but at first struggled to know what to do. Then she saw the infomercials for Insanity and decided to give it a try. I think once you see her results pictures you’ll know how well it...
Weekly Check-In
Hey team! Happy Halloween! I didn’t even realize until I sat down to write this that today was Halloween. If you’re going out on the town tonight, stay safe! For those of you who get trick-or-treaters coming to your door, do you just hand out candy or has anyone found a...
Vivek Overcomes Injury
Vivek is a fellow Coach and has a great story. When he was younger he suffered a back injury that kept him from being very active. He got out of shape and was frustrated. After that healed to a degree he started to learn martial arts, which helped give him confidence and also helped...
Body Beast Review ̵...
Since I finished this phase up a couple weeks ago, I wanted to make sure I gave you quick Body Beast review of the Bulk Phase. If you’ve missed my earlier review, make sure you check out my review of the Build Phase too. The two phases are definitely different but both are...
Weekly Check-In
Hey Team! I hope your week is going is going great! If you’ve had a rough start to the week, you can still turn it around. Commit today to doing the things you know you need to. I was just talking with friends last night about a book I’m reading that I wanted to share...
Good Carbs vs Bad Carbs
When it comes to nutrition there always seems to be contradicting information out there. Especially when it comes to carbs. Does it even make sense to look at good carbs vs bad carbs? Or are all carbs bad for you no matter what? It seems like several new diets highly discourage...
After Insanity – ...
I know a lot of you are doing Insanity right now, which is awesome! But lately I’ve been seeing this question crop up a lot, “After Insanity, what should I do? What’s next?” That’s a very common question and one I wanted to address. After you finish...
Weekly Check-In
Hey team! Another week has gone by and it came with some exciting news that we knew would be happening. Asylum Volume 2 was released and this looks to be an intense workout. I do have a note on that for those of you who are going to order. Beachbody realized that they had printed...
Do You Need A Coach?
I know it’s a common question, “Do I need a Beachbody Coach?” And with most questions, it’s not always super straight forward. If you’re an incredibly self-motivated go-getter, then no, you might not need a Beachbody Coach. But what’ I’ve...
The Weekend
I’m guessing this is an issue that most people deal with. You’re great at sticking with your workout and nutrition plans throughout the week. Then the weekend comes… You have social events, you’re hanging out with family or friends, you’re up later than...
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