Re-Discovering my SELF

Life can be chaotic and full of challenges, things may seem going according to plan and next thing you know you were can be turned upside down from one moment to the next.

Last summer I moved to Reading Pennsylvania. I was really excited about moving to a new place. My brother and father moved 2 months earlier and so I made the decision to follow them and move to this new state. At first, things were going according to plan, I had found a 2 bedroom apartment and we were settling in. I was back in my Fitness program at the time I was doing insanity max 30 and things were going great. Then a month later things started to get ugly financially, my Beachbody coaching business was not growing as fast as I expected, and financially  I was getting into a hole. My brother had a small convenience store but the store was not producing any money.
Little by little the extra stress started affecting my eating habits. Slowly but surely I was making bad choices. I started eating more Junk food from my brother's store and ordering pizza at night or going through the drive-through. Then I found a Job working at a mail processing facility, But it was the grave shift. This new Job definitely was something I was not expecting. I found myself tired all the time and didn't want to press play and do my workout so little by little I started eating more and workout less. For almost 5 months that was my lifestyle until one night at work, I felt this really sharp pain in my left shoulder. I was sent to the emergency room, and that's when I discovered 2 of my shoulder ligaments were torn.

Now for the second time in my life, I had another injury but this time it was on my shoulder. I was sent from doctor to doctor, some recommended surgery others said with therapy it will go away. As time past, my shoulder got better! and at the time I saw a promotion of a new program called "CORE de FORCE" I decided to order this new program since it was only 30 days long. On December 19th I began my weight loss journey one last time! I knew that this time around I was going to all in, I will put all my excuses to the side and just go for it.

My starting weight was 243 pounds. My shoulder was still in pain so I had to modify all the moves but every day I showed up! I started waking up at 4:30 am to be ready at 5 am to do my home workouts. Day after day I showed up. I dialed in my nutrition, and I was drinking my Shakeology every day. GOD Shakeology has played a major role in my journey, It has given the extra boost of energy my body needed and helped me with my crazy sugar cravings! By the end of my first month, I had lost over 30 pounds and I was feeling awesome again!






It doesn't matter where you are right now in your journey, you have to make a decision that no matter what you are going to get back on track. Set up your goal, look at the sacrifices you will have to make to make it happen and then Execute. It doesn't matter how many products you buy or how many times you say you are going to do it. The only thing that matters is deciding you are going to do it and give it all you got. Don't listen to the NAY sayers around you. Just focus on what your heart is saying to you. IF you don't have the belief, talk yourself into a new belief system. Be your biggest cheerleader, love yourself, take care of your body, take care of the foods you eat and if you have NO Idea where to start then send me a message.  I was there too, but I also know that once you start getting results, and feeling energized you will not mind the sacrifices you will have to make.

FALL IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS MY FRIEND! and like always sending you all the positive VIBES #BeFearless

"The Power of Your Story"

As Beachbody Coaches we are independent business owners. We all offer the same products, same prices, and services. But you may be asking yourself. So what separates me from the rest of the coaches in the network. The answer to this question is this. They are 400+ thousand coaches in the network and every Coach has a different "STORY"

Your story separates you, it gives you and advantage over me and others. Only you can attract the right people in to your Life and Business. Embrace your past, your set backs, your Failures! Because all these unique experiences, is what sets your apart. 

Today I want to share a little bit about my story. To give you an idea of where I come from. 

My name is Juan Jose Castillo, I am 27 years old. I am the son of the most high, a brother, a mentor and a Coach. I was born in Dominican Republic and came to the United States, when I was 11 years old. From an early age I knew my purpose was to help others, I just didn't know where to start. Sometime around my 14th birthday I discovered I was undocumented. I was a great student, but soon I discovered all my Dreams and Hopes were destroyed. I was a straight A student, but when I discovered I could not work and there was a chance I will have to go back to my country I gave up, I gave up in I gave up on my dreams, hopes, and Life! 

I left my house when I was around 15 years old. I moved in with a woman that introduced me to a new lifestyle. I grew up in a negative environment. Surrounded by people who bullied me and put me down. I had many I securities at that time. When I arrived at Florida, I realized this new lifestyle was totally different. I was surrounded by drugs and alcohol, because of the values my father gave me. It took me a while to give in, but I ended up drinking everyday and doing drugs. 

At one point I decided to come back to New York. One of the hardest decisions I ever made because I felt like a Failure and I had to admit I made a mistake. When I came back home, I went back to the same Job I hated, which was my uncle stored. The place I was told I will never leave and always put down. 

I remember those days vividly, I will put on my headphones and walk the streets, I will cross them without looking to the sides, with the hopes a car or a truck will end my Life. I didn't care, I didn't want to live. I lived like that until I was around my 23rd birthday and that's when I decided to start making some changes. I decided to take action in my life. 

I prayed so much to God to end my life, to take the pain I felt inside. Everyday I battle with depression, suicide thoughts. I will drink from 7am until I passed out, and everyday I will do the same. But through all those years God kept me alive. At the time I didn't know but everyday God provided me with the strength to go on for one more day. 

In 2014 I started my fitness Journey and lost over 60 pounds. Little by little People started asking me for help, and I helped them get start it. I could now shut up about the program I did or Beachbody. In 2015 I met my coach, who introduced me to the business opportunity and I officially became a coach. 

For the first time in my life I felt proud, because I believe in the programs, I believe in the values of the company, I believe in my team and most importantly I  started to believe in my self for the first time. Fast Forward 2 years and now I'm the leader of a one star diamond team, with over 500 members. But all of this has happened because God had a plan for my life, a plan I'm still aligning everyday. I'm a man of God on a mission to help others become the best version they can be. A messenger of Hope, showing others is possible! 

If God was able to turn my Life around, to use all the things I was a shame of my past and turned in to a testimony. Imagine what a God has in store for you. Imagine what you can, imagine how many people you can inspire. 

Embrace your story, embrace who you are, but most importantly believe it with all your Heart! You can accomplish anything you want. There is greatness inside YOU!

Never stopped Dreaming

For a long time I was asked my self what was I created for, what was my purpose in those planet? I know even from an early age I used to ask my self this question all the time. And you maybe asking yourself, really Juan! And early age. Yes!! As far as I can remember I always thought about those things. 

Sometime around my 15th birthday things started turning around. I started seen my world the way it truly was. There was not hope, or future for me. And I felt really depressed, I felt down, I felt hopeless. This let me to make a ton of bad choices that will later on have an impact on my life both negatively for a time, but overal it will be the foundation of my life now. 

Today has been an incredible day for me in my journey as a Beachbody Coach. I reached 16,000 followers on my Intagram. And that's a huge milestone for me as a person and business. I always consider my self a shy person, and introvert at heart. And I never imagined this will happen to me. But honestly God works in mysterious ways and that's the best I can describe what's happening in my Life! 

Coaching has forever changed my life in a really meaningful way. It has given my life purpose, mission, but must importantly HOPE! Now I look forward to wake up every morning to pay it forward. To work hard to achieve my dreams. My biggest hope is to help others also discover this incredible opportunity so they can to set their souls on Fire!

Helping others has always been my calling, from a young age I knew this in my heart. Where ever you are now in your life there's always more, push yourself to be more, to do more, and to live a life of significance! 

Intentional living

On my way to work today I was thinking about this phrase "In Life, is not what we get that makes us valuable. Is what we become in the Process." I read it in the book "Intentional Living" by John C. Maxwell. 

As I was on the way to work I kept reflecting about my fitness journey and how much o have grown because of it. Often we focus so much in the scale and we determine the value of our progress according to what the number on the scale says. But we overlook how far we have commend grown in the process.

In the end all that matters is the man or woman you become, that's were you will discover the real value of your Life. For me this journey of losing weight and becoming a Beachbody Coach has opened so many doors that it would not be possible other wise. 

God ultimate plan will be reveal in stages. All we can do is remain and allow him to do his work in us. Before you can move into the next season or that place you want to go. You must get on your knees and deal with your own dirt first. 

My hope today is that you will identify with my story to allow you to do something different. To take action, and to start becoming intentional about your Life. Dream more, be more, do more !! 

Dream Again!

Step into courage! Today was a very productive day for me, but I forgot to do my workout in the AM. As I was pushing through my workout I was reminded the first days when I started my journey. I will leave home at 6 am and sometimes come back at 11pm from my jobs. I will often press play around this time or even at 1am.

One thing was clear to me no matter what happened during the day, how tired I got, how depressed or down I felt. I made a commitment to not go to bed without pressing play. All those late nights and early morning at the time felt like I was not getting anywhere, but the reality was that something was changing inside. A Dream was being born, I was discover invites a passion I didn't know I had.

Every weight in I saw progress, every day I felt my body getting strong. Don't be afraid to put in the extra work, don't be afraid of the pain, of the sweat, of the failures because I promise you it will all be worth it!!

Coaching through my Experience

I remember those days working at Fedex in the city. Long commutes in the Train to get to work and to come back home. Feeling that there was more to life, that I was created for more. Working 12+ hours a day and coming home to eat Pizza and watch Netflix. Finding the time to workout and take care of my health was not easy at first, but the sacrifices were worth it because it opened many doors that I never imagined were possible. 

I was so afraid at first of becoming a coach, the financial struggle, the fears of rejection, the fear of not knowing a lot of people. But

now I live a life with Purpose helping others see theres more! Inspiring, Mentoring, Leading others to be the best version they were created to be. So blessed for all the great experiences, the places, the supportive, and uplifting people I being able to meet. A coach is simply a mentor, a leader, a friend that wants to see you succeed! But must importantly a normal person sharing his struggles and victories with the Hope to inspire someone to change!

Becoming a coach is that one decision I can honestly say I will never regret. If you have thought or even considered becoming a coach let's talk.

Have Faith

What giants are rising in your life that are holding you back from reaching your full potential?

For me this Giant represented emotional eating, depression, lack of discipline, LAZINESS! But I now I was created for more. I am a warrior and I will conquer all the things that were holding me back. 

One can simply say I'm going to conquer this things and expect them to magically disappear but the reality is that is does not work like that. Every day you have to wake up and fight for what you want. God has giving you the power to have control over this things in your life. But as you begin to show up and through consistent action you will begin to defeat them. 

It's going to be a long process, but you need to start. And stop allowing the destructive behaviors take a hold of your life. The first step I recommend is to create a plan of how your day is going to go down. So plan ahead of time so things can go according to plan. Start taking actions! what are those things you been leaving for tomorrow and every day you feel guilty for not doing them. Maybe is the I will start my workouts next MONDAY and Monday comes and you don't do a thing. Or maybe is something as simple as cleaning your room, doing your homework or even doing you hair. Common! being honest with yourself is the first step, guys! 

So remember set up you calendar and make sure you are getting enough hours of sleep everyday. Because if you are feeling tire and sluggish you won't be able to accomplish anything.

For me my list consist of waking up at 5am and going to bed at 10-11pm at night. Dedicating a least one hour to god in the morning and doing my personal development as well. I make sure to do my 30 minute workout every day and also prepare my foods in advance. What you put in your calendar is entirely up to you my friend but just make sure you create your calendar with the things that are important to you.

Be ‪#‎Fearless‬ be a‪#‎badass‬