Body Beast Women's Group!

2bmeagain12

Good morning Beastettes!!

I Chest/Tri tempo this morning. My arms are just beginning to settle down an hour after finishing! What a workout! Not sure how I'm going to feel tomorrow. I have to say I really do enjoy the tempo workouts, thanks for convincing me to get the DVDs! I love all the ab work Sagi incorporates.

I'm so excited to have only two more days of Build before moving onto Bulk. I'm looking forward to a new routine and shorter workouts. I need to try to add a few more bouts of HIIT in addition to the lifting as my weight is creeping up rather than heading down. It's such a mental battle, knowing that I'm doing great things for my body, but not getting all of the results I desire. I just need to do "whatever it takes!"

Happy Tuesday all!
Melanie

ambrosiaspears5

Hey all!

I just started 3 weeks ago and found this group. Its so great to see so many women doing this program. I hope to get some great ideas from you all. Currently enjoying th workout, other than the initial weight gain int he first phase.

gmansmom2

Hi all,

I am sorry I have been a little MIA. It has been a rough week! However, I am happy to say that I am still on track with my workouts and should finish the BUILD phase in 16 days (instead of 21) like I planned. I don't even have to do 2 a day anymore. Yay! I will be at my corporate office for 3 well deserved rest days and then I will start BULK when I get back. (May 16th)

I am still loving the program. I have almost learned all of these BUILD exercises and feel that I could do this at the gym without the DVD if needed when I travel for work. Of course, I will be learning all new workouts with BULK.

I can't decide if I want to do measurements at the end of BUILD (which is only the 16 days) or wait a full 30 days for results. I weighed today and I am down 4 pounds from starting (even though it is "that time" of the month). My husband was commenting on my body last night and says he can already tell a difference. I can too in my clothes. I am so excited to see what this program can do.

So, my question is this - Did any of you adjust calories based on the program? What range do you eat at? I am at 1688 now in build and was thinking 1800 for bulk and then 1575 for beast. I would be eating at a deficit in all these phases. I just don't know if it is needed?? I want to lean out. Thoughts? Results?

I better run. I have a ton to do and today is LEG DAY!!! Woot woot!!

Jenn

ddavies919

Good morning ladies! I woke up yesterday feeling like crud!! I haven't been sick in a long time! I don't have time to be sick! Trying to fight this thing!

Jenn: Your calorie breakdown sounds good! I adjusted my calories very similar to that when I was doing beast. I also adjusted my macros too, have you looked at that as well?

I hope you ladies have a great day today! I have The Challenge today in P90X3 and if I remember correctly, it's a ton of push ups! Maybe I'll sweat out this crud!

Deb

gmansmom2

Deb, Thanks for the feedback! I am a low carber but have been eating more carbs since I have been on BB.

I am sorry you don't feel well. Listen to your body!! Stay well hydrated and well rested!

Back and Bis for me today. Can't wait!!

Where is everybody else????

Jenn

healthyfitwell

I'm here and still going strong! I've got Bulk Back today and will do it when the baby is napping. I can't believe tomorrow I finish week 6, time is FLYING. I am also loving the changes I'm noticing. They're small, but they're definite. My arms are leaning out and my shoulders are rounding out, my calves are coming back (they're my favorite), and I think my face is also thinning. woohoo! While I still have a stomach, I can tell I'm narrowing in just under my breasts and might even possibly see the slightest hint of some abs or something there! LOL It's all awesome and is pushing me forward. Nutrition is always a work in progress but I'm doing so much better now than I have in the past year, so I'm going to just keep on being aware and tracking, no matter what it is I eat.

How is everybody else doing? Sorry for my long post there, just wanted to share!

Cristy

gmansmom2

Cristy! I am sooooo happy for you and the changes you are seeing. I know what you mean about the diet. The last two days have not been my best but I am refocusing today and will get back on it.

I had build shoulders yesterday and almost could not make it through. I had to drop the weight at the end. I don't know what was wrong with me but I felt so weak. Legs today!! Hopefully that will go better. I am so excited to finish up Build on Monday and start Bulk on Friday (when I return from my work trip). Being able to start a new phase will be good for me as I can get bored easily.

I hope everyone else is going great! Happy Saturday and Happy Mother's Day!!

Jenn

gmansmom2

I just finished Build: Back / Bis which was my last workout of the BUILD block! I can't believe I actually did it. I am headed to my corporate office for 3 days and will start Bulk on Friday. I can't wait!!

Jenn

ambrosiaspears5

Did my first bulk workout today. Bulk Chest. Really enjoyed it and the fact that it was 30 Minutes! I have a question for all of you. What type of calorie tracker do you use? My husband just got me a Fitbit, but Im not impressed so far and do not feel it is accurate on my calorie burn. Do you think a heart rate monitor is better? Or something else? Just want my calories on my workouts to be accurate. Thanks!

healthyfitwell

Hello to week 7 of Body Beast for me! Just finished Bulk Chest. That combo rotation set near the end always gets me. I don't think it's going to be so bad and before I know it, my arms are shaking and I'm struggling with the final 8. Feels awesome having it done.

Great job ladies for sticking with it! ambrosiaspear, I'm not tracking right now but have been very curious about the fitbit. I've read it's more accurate when it comes to tracking steps but not so much a caloric burn during a workout. Maybe a HRM would be ideal when you're working out? Curious to see what others say!

Have a great start of the week!!

Cristy

micheleld73

Hi all!!

I've had the program for MONTHS but have just started it on Sunday. I'm currently not taking any supplements. Any suggestions?

Michele

kel7298

Hello ladies! I am back from vacation and full steam ahead. Seattle & Vancouver were beautiful, heck breathtaking even, but I am so glad to be home and back into my routine.

Started the BEAST phase yesterday. Didn't realize how different Build was from Bulk since I hadn't done it in a while...man ole man was it a killer workout. My chest and tris are screaming at me this morning. Oped for Build legs this morning instead of Bulk as I was too lazy to change out the DVD for one Bulk workout this week. Think I will just stick with all build or all bulk (depending on the week) as it looks like the only difference is the leg workout.

Michele - I take Cellucor C4 or Super HD before my workout. I try to drink Scivation during (this depends on how long I have sat around drinking my morning coffee)

Cristy - WTG on week 7. Almost done with Bulk.

Ambrosia - I personally don't feel you get an more accurate reading using an HRM while lifting (that's what I have read anyway) Unfortunately, regardless of how hard we seem to have worked, the calorie burn just isn't there while doing it, but the burn does continue longer than after cardio.

Jenn - Congrats! Enjoy your next few days off...you will need it.. ha.

Deb - I hope you are feeling better.

ambrosiaspears5

Welcome Michele! Glad you started!

Thanks for your suggestions so far. I have been trying out the fitbit and it said I had 1500 calorie burn yesterday for the whole day. Apparently your burn calories when you breath.... We'll see how it goes the next few days. Getting ready to do Bulk legs today.

2bmeagain12

Did my first bulk workout today. Bulk Chest. Really enjoyed it and the fact that it was 30 Minutes! I have a question for all of you. What type of calorie tracker do you use? My husband just got me a Fitbit, but Im not impressed so far and do not feel it is accurate on my calorie burn. Do you think a heart rate monitor is better? Or something else? Just want my calories on my workouts to be accurate. Thanks!

I have both a FitBit and a HRM, but they both serve different purposes. The FB is great at tracking steps taken throughout the day and TDEE. However since BB workouts are not walking workouts a HRM will tell how hard your heart is working during your workout, the FB is pretty useless at giving you any data for your lifting workouts. If you go back to the original thread, page 19 or 20, I did a more detailed write up on one versus the other.

2bmeagain12

Welcome Michele! I take the Scivation Xtend pre- and intra-workout. It seems to help with my energy levels. Post workout I add gelatin, D-ribose and sometimes bee pollen to a protein shake for recovery. In addition I take a boatload of vitamins and supplements. Let us know what you end up taking and how you like them!

ambrosiaspears5

Thanks for info. I looked up the conversation and it was helpful. I dont care much about steps as I am pretty active, but I do like the sleep stuff. I may return the FB and keep the HRM since Im most concerned about what Im burning during a workout. It is interesting though with Body Beast you have a continuous burn throughout the day, not just during the workout. I did legs yesterday and Bulk arms today. Bulk videos are pretty tough so far!

kel7298

Today I subbed beast cardio for P90X KenpoX. I like that program (even made me consider doing another round of P90X, I quickly got back to my senses) :bigsmile:

ambrosiaspears5

Cant beat the original P90x. great work on getting it done!

gmansmom2

I am back from my work trip and started Bulk today! It was awesome. I love the shorter time. It went by soooo fast!!!

Ambrosiaspear, I have a Fitbit, HRM and a BodyMedia. They all have benefits. I actually focus on the Fitbit more since I have a desk job and I am eating at a fixed calories number at the moment.

I am taking AminoX and L-glutamine during/after my workouts which I like. I bought C4 but have not started it yet as I have heard it can cause bloating.???

I promised myself that I would not do a full "weight and measurement" report until 30 days in but I lost 6 pounds during build and am so thrilled I have to share!!!

I hope everyone is doing great. I can't wait to see what results I get from bulk!!!

healthyfitwell

Hm, I take C4 and can't say it causes bloating... I love the stuff. I had to buy a new tub this weekend and bought "Mystery Flavor." I swear it tastes like Peaches and Cream, because it gives the water a milky look. I actually really like it! I've been enthusiastically responding to Sagi during my workouts this week, it's hysterical. LOVE BODY BEAST!!

I'm interested reading everybody's reviews of the FitBit vs. HRM. I almost bought FitBit a few weeks ago but didn't. Are they taking it off the market?

Post workout I'm still using the P90X R&R, I might switch that up when I run out just for the pure sake of trying something DIFFERENT.

Finished week 7 yesterday. ONE more week of the bulk phase to go! I went out with the family yesterday and noticed in pics taken of me that my arms and neck/collarbone area have gotten thinner. I'm starting to recognize myself again and nothing beats how good that feels.

Happy Weekend to ALL!

Cristy

ddavies919

Hello ladies!!!! Sorry I've been missing for a bit.

Hubby and I went up to our cabin this past weekend; it was a nice getaway! Felt great to just relax and take in mother nature!

I am in my 4th week of X3 and these "recovery" weeks always get me because as much as I know I need it, I also want to really workout and burn some serious calories! lol I may just get in some extra cardio here and there. I might even do Beast Cardio!!! I kind of miss it.

I'm glad to see you all doing good and pushing hard! Love to see how the group is growing too! Lots of strong ladies! :bigsmile:

On that note, I'm headed down to my basement gym to push play!

kel7298

This Beast phase is kicking my *kitten* big time! Last weeks build now this weeks bulk..talk about muscle confusion!! DOMS is in the house!

jensurr

Hi Ladies, sorry I haven't checked in in a while. Happy to see you are all still going strong!

Way to go gmansmom, 6 pounds lost is incredible!!

I have beast arms today and I'll do total body tomorrow and that will wrap up the Bulk phase for me!! Moving on to the BEAST phase :happy:

I have reached my initial goals at this point. I still have two weeks until my event that I've been working towards. After that, I'm going to start playing around with my calories and maybe do less cardio to try to build more muscle. I'm very lean at this point and have good definition, but I've always wanted more muscle!!!

Have a great Friday ladies!!

Jenna

healthyfitwell

Sure is quiet in here...hope you are all well!

I finished the Bulk phase today! I can't believe I have 4 weeks left of this program. Time has FLOWN and I love it. I'm really zeroing in on nutrition and hope to have some good results when I'm done. My back is slightly sore from yesterday, so I'm thankful for the rest day tomorrow.

Stay beastly!!
Cristy

kel7298

WTG Christy! I have a 1 1/2 weeks left total. If I didn't take off those 2 weeks for vacation I would be finished. I plan on doing the 21 day fix after this, then another round of Beast.

You did the work Jenna. Congrats!!

The Memorial Day weekend didn't stop me from exercising. I actually did a 25 min jog on the treadmill Sunday, then hopped on the elliptical for another 5 (not the biggest fan) finishing with a 10 min spin. Felt pretty good.

Yesterday was Body Beast Build Chest and Triceps

Today was Body Beast Build Legs. (Yea I gravitated from the program a bit. All build or all bulk depending on the week)

Hope everyone is Beasting UP!

eating4me

Hi ladies,
I haven't checked in for quite some time. It looks like everyone is doing great overall! I'm currently dealing with tendinosis flares, especially in my elbows & shoulders, so I need to cut back drastically on any arm involvement. SO frustrating, since I'm in week 3 of the Bulk phase, and feel like I've gotten stronger. The one thing I've noticed is that I've gotten "fluffier" around my midsection, but haven't gained any weight. I finally stopped losing, after continually increasing my calories, though--which is good, since I would like to gain. Everyone on the FB BB4W group tells me to be patient about the "fluffing", though, and that many of them experienced the same thing in Bulk. So, I'm sticking with the 50pro/25/25 macros for now, and trying to have faith that things will all come together in the Beast phase, and that I'll lean back out. This is my second round, but in my first, I didn't follow the macro suggestions. I just feel like a balloon right now! My scale says I've put on muscle & have had a 1% increase in BF, but no significant weight changes at all. I know those scales aren't particularly accurate, but I think it's probably correct...I should get the calipers out. Any of you who have done previous rounds, what was your experience with "fluff" during Bulk? Did you lose it in Beast? I'm just getting a little paranoid. LOL

gmansmom2

Hi Ladies!!!

I just did my 30 day weight and measurements and I am soooo excited. I have lost 10 pounds and 15 inches in the first 30 days. I am soooo happy with my results. My upper body is really developing however, I am not really noticing much change in my lower body. The tape measure and the hubby says the lower body is coming along but I will be glad when I can see it!!

jensurr - congrats on finishing bulk. What do you think about beast so far? Being lean and defined sounds awesome to me!! I hope you can hit your goals for your special event and then keep moving forward!!

healthyfitwell - (Cristy) - how are you liking beast? I know you are so proud to finish bulk!! How is the nutrition going?

Kel7298 - ONLY 1.5 weeks left!!! JEALOUS!! How are you feeling about the program? Are you reaching your goals? I have also been doing a lot of elliptical / treadmill work. I am trying to tone these darn legs up!!

eating4me - I am really sorry about your pain. You are trying to take care of your body and it is fighting against you. That stinks. Getting stronger is the goal so I am glad you can feel that. I am not following the diet so I can't comment on it but I am sure you will lean out soon. If not, I am sure you know what you need to do diet wise to get back on track.

So happy to hear from everyone! Keep being a total BEAST!!

Jenn

ambrosiaspears5

Hey there! I was out of town for a few days for the holiday camping, so I missed some workouts and now trying to catch up by doing doubles this week. Its rough! I am in Week 6 now and did Shoulders this morning and feel much stronger! I went up in weight for everything.

eating4me- I have also experienced this "fluffier" feeling. I have stayed at exactly the same weight and I went off the Creatine because I felt bloated. That helped a little, but still feel that feeling. I am hoping to also lean out in the next few weeks. I have been following a pretty good diet except for the last few days with camping. Keep at it!

JenniferBabec

Hi, I am new finishing last week of Build. Will do one week of Bulk then going on a Mission trip. Unable to work out but will be very active serving families like mine with a child with cancer.

Question: When i get back would you re do the first week of Bulk or even go back and do a week of build and continue on? Suggestion would be great.

I do take the BB supplements and love them. Same weight but seeing a lot of definition.

Lost 90lbs prior to BB and want to fill up with some lean muscle.

pdhb1985

Hi, I am just starting Body Beast for the first time and into it two workouts. I am just wondering how you all log your Beastette workouts in MFP? I am not gonna work my bootie off and not get any exercise credit. Any help would be greatly appreciated.