#payitforward

Jason lost 101 pounds during his FXB National Challenge competition.  His wife also lost 45 pounds.  Jason, had to walk his first one mile fitness test and was inspired by a coach who came along side him.  He has some lofty goals now.  One is to run a full marathon (he's done half marathons) and another goals is to complete the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage.  A challenging 30 day 500 miles trick!  

Tina shares her struggles on the way to using self-control to have an amazing transformation.  She's living Life @ Level 10 with her 5 kids.  

Mark Shares his journey through FXB completing his National Challenge while going through one of the most challenging things life can bring.  

Sara shares her journey while making her way to winning $10,000 in our National Contest.  Sara overcame an Eating Disorder (ED) to take the prize! 

Peter shares his struggles and wins on his way to winning $10,000 in our National Challenge.  

Woo Woo Woo! Thanks for joining us for our first Christmas episode! On this week's episode we:

• Let you know how cringe Ramelle's kids think us saying "Woo Woo Woo" is. 
• Reveal one of Leslie's dreams for the Podcast.
• Say Happy 3rd Birthday to Quincy! Hope you have the best day, Baby! 
• Go on a little weather rant and start a movement to move Black History Month to June.
• Discourage y'all from "paying it forward" in line at the coffee shop. Just tip the baristas! 
• Finally get to the Christmas stuff, the literal Christmas spirit is at Leslie's house. Check out our social media and let us know what you think is going on!
• Learn never to tell Ramelle what to do. 
• Discuss some of our Christmas traditions. 

What are we into? Ramelle recasts the black Steel Magnolia's remake, we giggle at Denise Richards being wasted and worry slightly about 90 Day Fiance in Arkansas. Leslie's in the Christmas Spirit.

Of course our Triple Dipper this week has to be our Top 3 Favorite Must See Christmas Movies! It's hard to break into the Classic Christmas movie rotation and there's a lot of good ones, and bad ones, out there but we love em all! 

Hope everyone has a Very Merry Christmas! Woo Woo Woo!

Nichole shares her struggles with weight loss and her journey to better health through Farrell's.  As a National Challenge Finalist, Nichole has taken control of her life.  

Michele Wood won $10,000 and paid it forward...and is still paying it forward.  

Nick played college football, semi-pro for 15 years, and owned a team.  He started FXB more than 10 years ago. Nick won $1000 during his first 10-weeks and lost 60 pounds doing so.  Nick now co-owns the Urbandale, Iowa location with Denise De Hamer.  

Denise was called the 'Bag Lady' because of the bag of meds she carried around and took every day.  Denise is off all meds, down 100 pounds, and is now competing in body building shows.  Her story will motivate, captivate, and inspire you. 

Brian lost 70 plus pounds in 12 months and shares his struggles and successes in FXB.  Brian has become a leader in the fitness business inspiring many to achieve great results.  

Kurtis shares his journey, life struggles, and Hope that you can have if you put your mind to it.  

Mike explains how you can train your eyes to respond (reaction time) before your brain has a chance to slow you down.  He shares stories of competing while suffering from sustained injuries moments before stepping into the ring.  Mike shares his experience on Walker Texas Ranger and what it was like training and attaining his black belt through Chuck Norris.  

Am I capable & Able? Enabling. Diversity. Segregation. Kindness.  Pay  it forward. Stop making up things to be upset by! Oh ya...I speak of all of THE things... it's ok, you will survive. I don't bite. :-) 

In episode 27 Quinn and Megan talk about the importance of paying it forward, and how to make it part of your daily life.

On my mind...Psychics, pissed off ghosts & do we get what we give? There is a part 1 & 2 that was put out accidently.

There are still nice people in the world! I also discuss bullies

This episode features winners from UPSTREAM’s recent Plastic Free July contest, where we passed the mic to our listeners to highlight your stories of how you are building a #betterwaythanthrowaway. 

Our featured winners are Maladen Gayuek, Cofounder and CEO of PlasticScore, an app that rates restaurants on their single-use plastic usage; Jess Blasko, who is developing a COVID-friendly Refill Station in Portsmouth, New Hampshire; and Ryan Cope, who amplifies stories of sustainability successes through her work with Seven in the Ocean.