Project: YOU! Diabetes (Type 2)

Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2

The only diet and fitness program developed in conjunction with doctors, certified diabetes educators, and the American Diabetes Association, Project:YOU! Type 2 is the first all-in-one lifestyle solution for those with diabetes or pre-diabetes.




The Healthy Approach To Helping Fight Type 2 Diabetes

Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2® is a revolutionary new all-in-one lifestyle solution for those diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Developed in conjunction with doctors, certified diabetes educators, and the American Diabetes Association, Project:YOU! Type 2 can help you manage diabetes, reduce your risk for diabetes complications, and get back in control of your life.

Here's what you get:

Good2Move! 12-Week Fitness Program for All Levels

• Workout Wallet With DVDs and CD. Includes Kathy's original 8 workouts for fat-burning, strength training, core strength, and flexibility. Plus 2 audio walking programs for healthy outdoor exercise.
• 12-Week Workout Guide. Learn how to get started, get moving, and get the most out of your workouts.
• 12-Week Workout Calendar. Shows you exactly which workouts to do each day, and when to rest. Plus a daily checklist to keep you motivated and on track.

Good2Eat! Meal Guides (reviewed by the American Diabetes Association)

• Cookbook. Full of mouth-watering recipes created around our unique COMBO system, which counts the carbs for you. Plus recipes for entertaining and guidelines on eating out.
• Mix-and-Match Meal Cards. Color-coded cards with delicious meals and simple snacks, which you can mix and match to create your own personalized eating plan.

Good2Go! Support Tools

• Program Guide and 12-Week Food & Fitness Journal. All the helpful information you need about fitness and healthy eating in one convenient guide. Plus a 90-day journal to track your food, exercise, weight, and blood glucose readings.
• Online Support. Enjoy access to extra tips and advice from Kathy and an online community of people helping one another succeed.

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If you're not satisfied with the performance of this product, please contact Customer Service to return it within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price, less s&h—no questions asked.

© 2009 Product Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and service marks are property of their respective owners.
The contents on this Site are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health provider with any questions you may have regarding your unique needs and medical conditions.
Diabetes-related information on this Site is from the American Diabetes Association.
Consult your doctor or health care provider if you have diabetes or before commencing any exercise program.


Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Q. Is this program suitable for different fitness levels, e.g., for someone in their late 30s with pre-diabetes, and for someone in their late 60s with type 2 diabetes? Can this program be tailored for both age groups?

A. This program is suitable for all fitness levels as well as for people with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. Remember, always seek the advice of your health care provider if you have diabetes or with any questions you may have regarding your unique needs and medical condition.

Q. Is this a good diet for weight loss?

A. This program was developed as a weight loss program, with a safe loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. This program was developed in conjunction with doctors, Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs), and the American Diabetes Association.

Q. Can the program work for a family in which you might have one member with diabetes?

A. The leading diabetes researchers no longer recommend special diabetic meals that rely on artificial sugars and substitute foods that the rest of your family won't eat. It turns out that the best way for people with diabetes to eat is the same way you eat for a healthy life—with real food, in accordance with tailored guidelines. This is a healthy eating program for losing weight. People who do not have diabetes can use it to lose weight as well, but if their goal is not to lose weight, they may want to adjust their portion sizes and calories.

Q. Have the meals been designed for people with diabetes?

A. Yes. Specific guidelines have been used to develop meals for people with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes.

Q. When can we start selling the program?

A. On October 24, your Coach Web site was set up to accept preorders. Customers can provide their credit card numbers to reserve a copy of the program. When the program becomes available and ships, then the credit card will be billed.

Q. When will the program be available to everyone?

A. The product is now available at http://beachbodycoach.com/avibrantlife Go to Shop or search for Kathy Smith.

Q. Is there any documentation to show a doctor/hospital/health center that we are endorsed by the American Diabetes Association? 

A. The American Diabetes Association has provided us with a letter detailing their relationship with Beachbody® and support of this program, which is posted below under the healding "Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2™ Beachbody/American Diabetes Association"

Q. Will there be an infomercial for this program?

A. There are no plans for an infomercial at this time.

Q. How much will the program retail for?

A. The retail price will be $99.95. Save 25% if you sign up as a coach before purchase.

Q. How should a Coach talk about the program and what his/her role is?

A. Our Beachbody Coaches have the unique opportunity to connect people who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes to this revolutionary new lifestyle program. Project:YOU! Type 2 is the first all-in-one solution to help manage diabetes, reduce the risk for diabetes complications, and help people take control of their lives! This is a big step for Beachbody as it is the first time we have received this kind of support from such an important organization. This program epitomizes the role a Beachbody Coach plays in terms of helping people achieve their goals and live healthier lives.

Q. Are there any exercise restrictions for people with diabetes?

A. As with any other fitness program, it is important that you consult your physician before starting any physical activity. If you have diabetes, you need to consult your physician since exercise affects your glucose levels, and ultimately could change your medication dosage.

Q. What other Beachbody fitness products are safe for people with diabetes?

A. At this time, the only Beachbody program approved by the American Diabetes Association is Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2.

Q. Where did you come up with your recipes for the program?

A. The recipes and meal plan were developed in conjunction with doctors, Certified Diabetes Educators, and the American Diabetes Association. You will find many of your favorite foods in the Good2Eat! Cookbook, such as pasta, peanut butter, grilled ham and cheese, stuffed baked potatoes, sweet berries, and juicy beef kabobs. The cookbook also breaks down all the nutritional information by calories, carbs, fats, and proteins.

Q. Will the American Diabetes Association be promoting this program on their end? Or is the program only available from Beachbody?

A. The American Diabetes Association has communicated it to their internal staff so that they are aware of the program when people call in to ask questions. Beachbody is working with the American Diabetes Association to be able to release promotions to their database, but for now, Beachbody Coaches are getting the first opportunity to sell the program.

Q. Will the workout also be good for people with fibromyalgia?

A. A person with fibromyalgia, as with any other medical condition, should first check with his/her doctor.

Q. Can I or should I stop by my local American Diabetes Association and sign them up as Coaches?

A. Please note that due to our close business relationship, no chapters of the American Diabetes Association, either local or national, may become Beachbody Coaches. Our alliance with the American Diabetes Association is a big step for Beachbody as this is the first time we have received major support from such an important organization. In order for us to maintain our strong relationship, it is critical that all Coaches follow specific guidelines to help answer questions about the program. Please refer to the "Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2™ Beachbody/American Diabetes Association" guidelines posted below or in the FAQ section of your online office.   

 

Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2^® Beachbody/American Diabetes Association FAQ's

Q. What is the relationship between Beachbody and the American Diabetes Association?

A. Beachbody® and the American Diabetes Association® have teamed together to form an alliance in support of Beachbody's lifestyle program, Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2™, which was developed in conjunction with doctors, certified diabetes educators, and the American Diabetes Association to help people fight type 2 diabetes.

Q. What Beachbody programs are approved by the alliance with the American Diabetes Association?

A. At this time, the only Beachbody program approved by the American Diabetes Association is Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2.

Q. Can we use any American Diabetes Association logos?

A. Beachbody Corporate has received permission from the American Diabetes Association to use the circular logo in only certain specific locations, including the Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2 product packaging and the Beachbody and Team Beachbody Web sites. This logo has been approved for use only in connection with Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2 and no other Beachbody program or service. Further, no other logo of the American Diabetes Association (including its standard "triangle logo") or any of its partners may be used in any manner.

Q. Are there promotional materials available now for Coach use?

A. The Beachbody and Team Beachbody Web sites include a detailed description of the Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2 program, plus there are several downloadable materials on the Team Beachbody Coach Web site. Beachbody will be developing specific materials for the Coaches to use promoting Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2 and our relationship with the American Diabetes Association.

Q. Can Coaches develop their own promotional materials describing Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2? 

A. No. Due to the American Diabetes Association's strict guidelines regarding use of their logos in representation of their company, Coaches are NOT permitted at this time to develop their own promotional materials describing the Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2 lifestyle program or the alliance.

Q. What terms are ACCEPTABLE when describing how this PROGRAM RELATES TO TYPE 2 DIABETES?

A.  The following terms are acceptable:

• Healthy approach
• Healthy lifestyle
• Healthy lifestyle solution
• Better diabetes control
• Physical activity
• Prevention
• Control
• Management or managing
• Helps fight type 2 diabetes
• The program has been reviewed and approved by the American Diabetes Association

Q. What terms are NOT ACCEPTABLE when describing how this PROGRAM RELATES TO TYPE 2 DIABETES?

A. Not acceptable terms:

• Cure
• Reversing, reverse
• Drug-free, medication-free
• Solution (when it refers to any item being a direct solution for diabetes). For example, "Diabetes Solution" is not acceptable.
• Certified or endorsed by the American Diabetes Association

Q. What terms are ACCEPTABLE when describing the CONNECTION BETWEEN Beachbody and the American Diabetes Association?

A. Acceptable description:

• The "alliance" between Beachbody and the American Diabetes Association
• The "relationship" between Beachbody and the American Diabetes Association

 

Q. What terms are NOT ACCEPTABLE when describing the CONNECTION BETWEEN Beachbody and the American Diabetes Association?

A. The "partnership" between Beachbody and the American Diabetes Association, i.e., the Beachbody/American Diabetes Association partnership

To Purchase Kathy Smith's Project: You! Type 2 go to http://beachbodycoach.com/avibrantlife and click on "Shop", under the "Fitness" category or search for "Kathy Smith".  If you have additional questions, please email us at avibrantlife@beachbodycoach.com

New Shoes to Fill

By: Coach Filipina

I live to become a better human being each day, or at least I know I try. And no matter how much curve balls I get in life (even though I am not quite the ball player) I would constantly reinvent myself just so I can at least try to hit that ball. I strive to live healthy and my passion is to share my adventures with the world in hopes that I can touch at least one person to do the same for himself/ herself.

I have learned that nothing in life is permanent especially when you reach a certain goal. You have to keep at it, keep moving forward and just enjoy it, appreciate what you have and be grateful for what it is. Good or bad, favorable or not, there is always a reason behind it. Most of the time we won't know this reason until later. But based on my experiences, it somehow always works out for the best in the end. That's probably because there is always a bigger calling, waiting to be answered.

After taking a step back, I realized that sometimes we just have to step out of those shoes we put ourselves in especially when they don't work anymore. Maybe someone else gave us those shoes to put on for a specific reason. But even shoes need to be replaced somehow to continuously maintain good stance and posture and avoid injuries. It is not easy to let go of something we are comfortable with and something we can call our own and identify with. I am learning to do that now. I just learned to part with my old shoes, got a new pair, and I am moving on to a new leap with them and exploring new territories. How about you? How are your shoes?

I've recently become an Independent Team Beachbody Coach. It is working great since it helps me move on with my personal fitness goals as well.

As a Team Beachbody Coach, my mission is to promote a healthier way of being by living A VIBRANT LIFE through proper exercise and diet using Beachbody products and services.

I am fortunate enough to be able to share this with my husband, who is also a Team beachbody Coach, and my daughter who loves to work out with Beachbody products with us. My goal is to be able to spread this wealth to everyone who wants to be happy and healthy and capitalize on this passion to provide for themselves and their family and perhaps enough to sustain them with a residual income.

If you are interested to know more about improving your health by exercising and proper nutrition or want to be help others by becoming a coach, contact me or visit our websites:


http://beachbodycoach.com/AVibrantLife
http://myshakeology.com/AVibrantLife

Thank you!

"Be the change you want to see in this world." - Mahatma Gandhi

INSANITY® FAQs

Q. Isn't Insanity's 5 meals with 300 calories per meal ridiculously low?

A. The Insanity diet is very restrictive and not meant to be done for a long time (it's a two-month plan). It was set up for weight loss for our test group, who all began with some weight to lose. Anyone coming off of P90X or something similar should alter the diet to suit their needs because their body composition--for the most part--will be far more athletic at the beginning.

We've left the "additional food" section open ended for just this reason. However, once someone has gone through rounds of X or equivalent they are generally at a point where they'll do their own dietary calculations anyway.

When you look at the X diet you see a plan that's designed to teach you how to eat for athletics. It varies over time, attempting to follow the changes in your body composition. Once you graduate the X, there should not be much need for outside diet plans, unless they're for variety. You could use the Insanity diet for this, but alter your calories towards your own goals and using what you're already learned.

Keep in mind that matter what diet you choose, at the highest levels of performance you always have to do your own trial and error. There is no one diet right for everyone. Nowhere is this as apparent as during athletic endeavors. By making tweaks to our diet we will always find individual differences in the ways certain foods affect us. I don't know any two athletes that eat the same way, exactly. There are some large-scale brush strokes that are nutritionally similar, after which it becomes individual.

Q. What's up with upper body work in Insanity? 

A. The weight training workout is just a bonus and was not part of the original Insanity plan. Shaun wanted to make a weight training workout because he lifts weights. Not during his rounds of Insanity but in between. I would not use it during your first round of Insanity but if you wanted to work it into the second go-round for more muscle growth you could.

For Xers worried about losing mass they could also work it in. Adding it once per week to the schedule should still allow Insanity to work its magic will minimizing muscle atrophy. This is not a huge concern, however, as the muscle atrophy incurred over eight weeks of Insanity will be minimal and offset by fitness gains that will allow you to push harder during your next round targeting muscular hypertrophy, leading to greater gains than you made prior.

Q. Will I lose muscle mass doing cardio-based Insanity? 

A. You might lose some muscle mass but you'll make fitness gains that will increase your capacity for improvement, so when you head back to P90x or whatever else you're doing, you should quickly catch up with, then surpass, any previous limits.

It's the basic theory of cross-training only it's, like, max-cross training. 

Here's a more detailed discussion about this: (Response by Steve Edwards)

Q. So I'm considering starting Insanity soon as the max interval training concept is really appealing to me but I have one thing giving me doubt as whether I really should. P90X works all areas of the body w/equipment required. Insanity however requires no equipment which is a great advantage but I don't see how you can work your back in the program whereas P90X uses a pullup bar. Insanity has pushups in the program to develop your chest but if you only work your front eventually they will be more developed than your back muscles and create a hunch. I can't think of any back exercises you can do w/your bodyweight besides pull ups which are non-existent in the program. I have not seen the Insanity videos yet but are there workouts in there that incorporate your back to balance everything?

A. None of the strength work in Insanity will build the type of muscular imbalance you are describing. It uses floor movements in a way where all of the upper body muscles are stressed but it's not a muscle building program per se. It's a muscle strengthening program, especially static strength that comes from floor work, but there is no targeted hypertrophy like you get in Tony's programs. It's cardio based, meaning that it targets various energy systems (VO2/max, lactate threshold, anaerobic and aerobiv efficiency). It never targets muscle hypertrophy over the eight weeks, though there is an "extra" weight training workout that you can use as an option. But the test group did not do this, so it's not part of the Insanity schedule. Depending on your goals, you may want to keep doing some X upper body work. For most of us, and eight week cycle that leaves hypertrophy out of the equation will be fine as we'll improve our base fitness, increase our workload capacity for further rounds of hypertrophy.  

Q. Why doesn't Insanity target the specific muscle group I want targeted? 

A. Insanity uses floor movements in a way where all of the upper body muscles are stressed but it's not a muscle building program per se. It's a muscle strengthening program, especially static strength that comes from floor work, but there is no targeted hypertrophy like you get in Tony's programs. It's cardio based, meaning that it targets various energy systems (VO2/mas, lactate threshold, anaerobic and aerobiv efficiency). It never targets muscle hypertrophy over the eight weeks, though there is an "extra" weight training workout that you can use as an option. But the test group did not do this, so it's not part of the Insanity schedule. Depending on your goals, you may want to keep doing some X upper body work. For most of us, and eight week cycle that leaves hypertrophy out of the equation will be fine as we'll improve our base fitness, increase our workload capacity for further rounds of hypertrophy.

INSANITY® FAQs were derived from Team Beachbody Message Boards by Steve Edwards.

To have access to the Team Beachbody Message boards and get up to date feedbacks on FAQs, sign up as a Team Beachbody Club Member today! Go to http://beachbodycoach.com/avibrantlife and click on JOIN!

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