Focus T25 Support
SHuston2014
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I just started T25 last night! This morning I'm definitely feeling it in my calves! I felt a little discouraged afterwards just because I felt like I couldn't do the moves, which is usually why I give up, but not this time!! I'm going to do my best to stick it out and hopefully after a few weeks I'll be able to tell a difference in my strength/stamina. Along with T25 I plan to stick to a 1200-1400 daily calorie diet, which will be tough. I used to be able to go without eating or eating a very tiny bit just because I never had an appetite but after being pregnant twice I have discovered a love for food :-/ I'm hoping this journey will change my life. What's everyone else's plan?
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That's good your sticking to it I plan on starting today also and will be eating between 1500-1800 since I'm partially breast feeding still I plan on trying to commit to this 10 week program and it's great tht it's only 25 minutes can try to do it when my little one naps0
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Yay breastfeeding!! That can be a great help for losing weight too haha!0
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I'm going into week 3 tomorrrow. I was sick last week so I couldn't do a whole lot but I tried to at least get up and do what I could. I followed the modifiers mostly and rested a lot. I am also on a 1200 calorie diet and I'm finding it difficult. I sit a lot at my job so I tend to snack a lot and that is where all my calories come from even though I am snacking healthy (carrots, celery, grapes, etc.) but they add up. I feel like even if I go over at least I'm not snacking on potato chips and candy so I'm not too worried about it. Not seeing any change on the scale at all but I am losing in inches, which from what I've read is pretty common. It's funny, I actually started T25 because I stopped breat feeding after a year and gained weight! Now I have to make up for the calorie loss
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Yeah bf is good but I lost what I needed to with it so these extra pounds won't shed easily lol and 1200 calories do you eat back exercise calories ?0
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It depends, I do somedays but other days I don't.. not really sure if I'm supposed to or not? My husband says I'm not (We're doing it together) but I am still hungry at the end of the day sometimes so I'll get a snack.0
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I don't think you are supposed to eat the calories back, at least my goal is to not. I've heard other ladies say that the nutrition guide says to follow a 1600 calorie diet. I bought the DVD's off a friend so I don't have the extra materials that went with it. I've finally come to terms with the scale... I have a goal of losing 40lbs but if in the end I fit into a size 10 or less jean then I'm cool with that! I have to keep reminding myself that muscle is heavier than fat. So as long as I am losing inches then I'm on the right track! I just finished my 2nd workout, WHEW my calves are falling off!!!0
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Hello Everyone,
I started last night and had to laugh at myself as I couldn't even do the easier moves well. At this time, I am concentrating on working out consistently and once I get a grip on that, I will work on my calorie intake. However, I did purchase some protien drinks that do pretty well curving my appetite so I don't just eat junk. I am not too stuck on weight loss if I am losing inches and can fit into a different pants size. I would like to get down to a size 10; fitting 12 and 14 currently.
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That's good you guys re pulling through I might do the modified moves the first week just to get the hang of it0
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I don't think I can say this enough, my legs are killing me!! LOL I'm going to have a tough time doing workout 3 today because I can barely walk :-) I was disappointed last night that I ate half of my excercise calories back but I HAD to have strawberries and ice cream..if I had just said no I would have done great!! Oh well!0
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Good Morning Everyone,
Okay, workout 2 done and my legs are KILLING me. I am doing the modified moves and obviously can't keep up with her either, how sad. At any rate, i'm moving and pushing through. The word of the day is OUCH as it hurts to lift legs, get up, sit down, etc.0 -
Your legs are going to hurt for the first week or so. KEEP PUSHING! You are doing awesome! And it's completely fine to follow the modifiers, that is what they're there for. At least you are up and excersizing and that is the main part. You're doing great, keep it up! You're just going to keep getting better and stronger 0
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HI everyone! I just finished day 3 of week 2 Aplha and i promise you....IT GETS BETTER! The first week is brutal and week 2 isn't a walk in the park but what workout is? It gets better and you will se progress right away.
Keep pushing play guys....it is worth it!0 -
I have a hard time keeping up with the modifier too!! Especially today (W1D3) I have never been able to do push ups and today had a segment with planks and push ups and spider push ups (I think that is what they are called) I basically sucked LOL! But even though I had troubles I was still huffing and puffing and drenched by the end! I agree that as long as we keep moving we're getting somewhere!0
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I have a hard time keeping up with the modifier too!! Especially today (W1D3) I have never been able to do push ups and today had a segment with planks and push ups and spider push ups (I think that is what they are called) I basically sucked LOL! But even though I had troubles I was still huffing and puffing and drenched by the end! I agree that as long as we keep moving we're getting somewhere!
I can do some push-ups but certainly not as many as required in Total Body Circuit (at least in the beginning). I did work up to being able to do a good portion of them... but those oblique knee push-ups are a total killer, especially since they come after other taxing stuff!
There's nothing wrong with doing the modified version.. you will improve. That's important to keep in mind - gauge your success based on how you're improving. The people in the DVD are professionals and do this stuff for a living! I try my best to keep up with them, but I don't always achieve that goal!0 -
HI everyone! I just finished day 3 of week 2 Aplha and i promise you....IT GETS BETTER! The first week is brutal and week 2 isn't a walk in the park but what workout is? It gets better and you will se progress right away.
Keep pushing play guys....it is worth it!
Great advice... I agree!0 -
HI everyone! I just finished day 3 of week 2 Aplha and i promise you....IT GETS BETTER! The first week is brutal and week 2 isn't a walk in the park but what workout is? It gets better and you will se progress right away.
Keep pushing play guys....it is worth it!
Great advice... I agree!
I agree too that's how my experience was with insanity but t25 is def good I did day 1 today and I didn't think it would get intense but he brought it lol legs hurt def0 -
Good Morning Everyone,
I did day 3 of my workout and that was an EPIC FAIL, not happy about it at all. At any rate, kept pushing and onto day 4. I feel like someone has been beating on me literally, LOL. How are all of you doing?0 -
Good Morning Everyone,
I did day 3 of my workout and that was an EPIC FAIL, not happy about it at all. At any rate, kept pushing and onto day 4. I feel like someone has been beating on me literally, LOL. How are all of you doing?
Day 3 is by far the hardest! Also, if you plan on doing the double on day 5 that is also pretty brutal but you feel like you could conquer the world at the end! I'm on week 3 day 2 and I am finally getting better. I did speed 1.0 and was able to keep up better than I have the past 2 weeks. Still had to take a couple 3 second breaks and modify a little but not as much as week 1. It gets better!! And I am definitely seeing results, keep pushing!0 -
Good Morning Everyone,
I did day 3 of my workout and that was an EPIC FAIL, not happy about it at all. At any rate, kept pushing and onto day 4. I feel like someone has been beating on me literally, LOL. How are all of you doing?
Day 3 is by far the hardest! Also, if you plan on doing the double on day 5 that is also pretty brutal but you feel like you could conquer the world at the end! I'm on week 3 day 2 and I am finally getting better. I did speed 1.0 and was able to keep up better than I have the past 2 weeks. Still had to take a couple 3 second breaks and modify a little but not as much as week 1. It gets better!! And I am definitely seeing results, keep pushing!
Happy to read that this is normal because I was like OMG, I am in trouble, LOL. Happy to read that I will start seeing improvement soon; that will keep me motivated also. Are you seeing more inches lost or weight loss?0 -
I'm seeing both but my weight just now started to drop and not by much. The first thing to go were the inches. I've lost an inch in all categories (waist, hips, and chest all dropped by an inch). I don't have too much to lose so that is a pretty significant change for me. I didn't think it would be that fast honestly. I promise if you keep at it it will get easier and you will definitely see results 0
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I'm seeing both but my weight just now started to drop and not by much. The first thing to go were the inches. I've lost an inch in all categories (waist, hips, and chest all dropped by an inch). I don't have too much to lose so that is a pretty significant change for me. I didn't think it would be that fast honestly. I promise if you keep at it it will get easier and you will definitely see results
Okay, great! Reading your results and how it has been going for you is definitely motivating.0 -
Has anybody set a plan for Day 5? Is it supposed to be back to back or can it be split up? I was thinking one on lunch and the other after work or in the morning before work. Today is ab interval day for me (W1 D4) I'm kind of excited but scared at the same time!0
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Has anybody set a plan for Day 5? Is it supposed to be back to back or can it be split up? I was thinking one on lunch and the other after work or in the morning before work. Today is ab interval day for me (W1 D4) I'm kind of excited but scared at the same time!
It has varied for me (I'm towards the end of Beta now). There were times when I split them up and did one Friday and one Saturday. Most often, I switch my double day to Saturday (taking a rest day on Friday) and do them back-to-back. I have more free time on Saturdays since I don't have work. I think my endurance has improved from doing both consecutively. In my opinion, I think whatever plan you use is fine. Splitting them up in the same day is a good option too!0 -
I know we need them, but rest days scare me!! I'm afraid I will lose my motivation :-/ So today was Ab Intervals and I feel like I completely failed it! There were a few moves they were doing that I was sitting there thinking "how the heck do they do that?!" it was kinda discouraging, but I was dripping sweat (and I can feel some of the burn in my tummy just sitting here now) so my efforts must have accomplished something...can't wait till I do the workouts and can keep up (I feel like a broken record haha)!!0
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I know we need them, but rest days scare me!! I'm afraid I will lose my motivation :-/ So today was Ab Intervals and I feel like I completely failed it! There were a few moves they were doing that I was sitting there thinking "how the heck do they do that?!" it was kinda discouraging, but I was dripping sweat (and I can feel some of the burn in my tummy just sitting here now) so my efforts must have accomplished something...can't wait till I do the workouts and can keep up (I feel like a broken record haha)!!
Well, there's something to be said for listening to your body too. I trend to be active aside from T25, so I truly NEED a rest day (I usually only get one per week) at times.
You'll get there Just keep at it.. you will improve each time! It will get easier too! 0 -
I just completed day 2 and did much better a lot of cross cross movements tho lol but it was good gla everyone is pushing play as for Friday double day I might split it up during the day or do one Friday then Saturday not sure and I feel a bit sore mainly my legs so we shall see0
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Hello, it's nice to find folks that are going thru the same hardship and struggles as I am. I just finished week1 day4 ab interval and I wanted to scream. I'm just glad the week is almost over and I get to rest a bit.0
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Good Morning Everyone,
Day 4 down, YES. How are all of you feeling and doing on the workouts? I am still struggling of course, but know it will get better, just gotta keep pushing. Good luck everyone and WE CAN DO THIS!0 -
Holy cow day 1 was more difficult than I anticipated. Day 2 today and im not looking forward to it. My calves are killing me, and as it is I already have to do a 45min walk home after work before I can even think about doing the workout tonight. I know ill push through, just not looking forward to it. How is speed 1.0? What should I be expecting?0
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I know we need them, but rest days scare me!! I'm afraid I will lose my motivation :-/ So today was Ab Intervals and I feel like I completely failed it! There were a few moves they were doing that I was sitting there thinking "how the heck do they do that?!" it was kinda discouraging, but I was dripping sweat (and I can feel some of the burn in my tummy just sitting here now) so my efforts must have accomplished something...can't wait till I do the workouts and can keep up (I feel like a broken record haha)!!
If you are scared that you will lose motivation on rest days (totally understandable) I would try splitting the double day then use the stretch video for day 7 so you are always doing something. I do the double day videos back to back on day 5 but it is really difficult. However I find that rest days I am itching to work out so by the time day 1 comes back around I'm more than ready to start. I would try both ways and see what works best for you. And the Ab video is just nuts.. I can't keep up with it either 0
