Shaun T- FOCUS T25....success stories??

I am very interested in starting T25. First off, what is the difference in Alpha, Beta, Gamma and how long does it take to complete each program? I only want to purchase the DVDs and not the entire collection with band and such.

I started today too. Would love some new friends to take this journey with me.

Started T25 on Wednesday! Barely making it, but loving the work out! I love that they have a modifier too Tania, who I follow at the moment.
Also changed my eating habits this week and got a jawbone to track my daily activity.
REALLY STOKED to be doing this! Very determined to not get back to where I am at the moment. I have mini goals of losing increments of 5lbs, 10lbs. Goal of ultimately losing 40 - 50lbs.

Two weeks until Gamma :-) really excited. I'm going to do Insanity again afterwards just to see if I've improved from my last fit test (I went into T25 about two weeks after finishing Insanity)

I love Shaun T, he's changed my body in ways running never did. Stick with it everyone :-)

I'm in my second week of Beta. I have to say, I like Beta a lot more than Alpha (mostly because there's more strength training involved). I've lost 6 pounds and about 1.5 inches. I'm not sure about the previous poster saying he saw all those physical changes after three 25 minute workouts though, I'm not sure that physically possible. I'm guessing he's just sore. The body doesn't change THAT quickly. It's a great program though, although I've found the results are a little slower coming than when I did Insanity, which is to be expected since the workouts are half as long! Perfect for someone like me who has to work out first thing in the morning before getting ready for work.

It works, most of these exercise programs work if followed and combined with a diet. I've found it's just a matter of finding what works for you, what keeps you from being bored so you keep at it, what is ok on your joints, etc.

I'm 42 and have 50 pounds to lose. I did Shaun T's Dance Party last year combined with an hour on the treadmill (walking) plus diet. Lost 30 lbs in about 5 weeks and it was pretty easy, but I stopped in the fall and ended up gaining it all back + 20 in about 6 months (I'm big time emotional eater).. Just wasn't motivated to work out anymore. Tried to get into the Insanity workout, but that was just too tough and hard to motivate myself to do each day.

I'm over 200 and have never weighed this much in my life. Do NOT like how it feels emotionally or physically. My mom gave me a bottle of Garcinia Cambogia. She read it was a natural weight loss extract and she had lost weight on it. I tried it and lost 5 lbs in first week. That motivated me enough to start working out again. I get mine from HealthyBastards.com because it's made in the USA and you get more pills per bottle and more mg per pill then other brands I compared.

For exercise program, was debating between T25 and Jillian Michaels Weight Loss Revolution. Went with T25 because I did have success with Shaun T's other program. Comparing this with his others, this is only 25 minutes--the first 10 minutes go fast. There is always a timer on the screen and it does motivate you. You think, if I just get through the next 15, 10, 3 minutes I'm done for the day. There is a person who does a low impact modified version of exercises, so it's joint friendly (I have knee and wrist issues). And the moves are easy to pick up. It's easier than Insanity, not as drawn out and long as Dance Party. But Dance Party is fun lol. I LOVE this workout so far and it's working. BUT I'm also still on the Garcinia and I think the two together really make a difference.

In my experience people who do home workouts spend most of their time in a roller coaster state of self loathing because of their inability to handle the insecurities that all people face rather than making a lifestyle choice for healthy exercise and diet. People selling exercise programs do not look the way do because of a 25 minute infomercial workout. It is from dedication to a strict diet strength/cardio training and chemical enhancement. If it were easy then we would not live in a country of dough balls. I am sorry that it must be put so bluntly but it has to be said.

I don't agree with this I'm afraid. Maybe in some cases you are right but this does not apply to all of us who buy home workouts. I have been running for years, but I am now a runner that has recently decided to mix up my workouts. Unfortunately there is no gym near my house (plenty of beautiful places to run and cycle though ). I bought Insanity for the challenge, loved it, and then bought T25 Gamma for an easy to follow strength training program that I can do at home. I didn't buy them because I thought they'd make me look as incredible as the people on the screen! Both programs have had a positive effect on my body though, and have also made me a faster runner which was a nice bonus

I ran most of my 40's at that time I had to lose about 25lbs, had a free gym membership, did weights there, but loved being outdoors. FF 10 years, a bum knee and menopause, longer hours at job, put 50 lbs on. Never was I this big. I always hated home DVD's but Jillians caught my eye and the 20 minutes and I started, that led to more and more and it fit my later night work schedule.
I was able to cut the time to the gym, not worry what I wore, where to put my things, and spend more time with my kids.
I lost the 50 doing DVD's with some walk/jogging in the warmer months this past year and fit into clothes when I was running were a big snug.
I will never think one thing is better than the other, it is whatever works for you. During this horrid winter T 25 and a few others helped me keep in shape while the pavements were covered in ice/snow. For that I am very grateful.

Love your abs!! I hope i'll get them someday- I''ve been doing Insanity and T25 on and off.

Inches are great, give me inches any day...lol I have been on a plateau for 2 years now and can't get the last 20 pounds off so hoping this will do it. Good Job Everyone!

In my experience people who do home workouts spend most of their time in a roller coaster state of self loathing because of their inability to handle the insecurities that all people face rather than making a lifestyle choice for healthy exercise and diet. People selling exercise programs do not look the way do because of a 25 minute infomercial workout. It is from dedication to a strict diet strength/cardio training and chemical enhancement. If it were easy then we would not live in a country of dough balls. I am sorry that it must be put so bluntly but it has to be said.

Strong first post, bro. :flowerforyou:

If I had the space, I would pimp out my house to be a work out space--but I don't, and I have 4 rec centers that my HOA fees help pay, so I go there. I do know, however, that I'd be hella more consistent if I could just hop downstairs and get my workout on. So saying that people that work out at home are lazy, won't succeed, etc. is just damn ignorant.

That being said, the "insert workout name success story here" posts are somewhat silly--IMO. A previous poster mentioned this, but if you can find something that you enjoy, can stick to, and continue to push yourself, you'll find success. There isn't a "magic" workout...some people like the Beachbody stuff (I enjoy TurboFire from time to time) some people lift, some people run, some people kickbox, some do yoga 7 days a week. Find something that you can do. Find something you enjoy. Do it consistently. Or, switch it up from time to time...whatever floats your boat. Personally, I lift 2-3 days a week, I hop on my treadmill (okay, I lied, we have room for a sweet-*kitten* NordicTrack), walk the dog, do yoga (at home..FOR SHAME!!) I swim, run around and play soccer with my kids...I get bored easily, which I'm sure isn't a surprise.

Personally, I'd buy T-25 in a heartbeat--I like Shaun T--but damn, I don't have the cash!!

Just FYI, you should check out craigslist or torrenting websites if you're interested in T25 for less. I was able to get it for $50 on craigslist and then we downloaded the Gamma workouts when it came time for them.

To throw my two cents in there, I think for a lot of people the "magic" workout is the one they can stick to. I've done a handful of home programs and really enjoy them, and feel like they are higher quality of workout than I did when I was younger. That doesn't mean that going to a gym, having a good trainer and more tools at my disposal couldn't increase my potential, but it's more expensive, much more time consuming, and far less flexible.

One of the major benefits I've found in doing a home workout is that if it's 11:30, and I haven't done my workout, I can still get a good 30 minute workout in without leaving my place. I don't even have to put pants on if I don't feel like it. With p90x3 (which I'm currently doing) and p90x, I've found it easy to stay consistent and see progress. I'm down about 30 lbs and building stronger muscles and losing fat. I look more fit now than I did when I was 15 lbs lighter.

My advice to someone looking to start one of those programs is that it's easy to push play, go through the motions, and be disappointed when you feel like the DVDs didn't work for you. The DVDs won't work for you, they just help guide the work you put in. Working at home typically means no one else is going to help motivate you.

If you work hard, you will get results. If you work hard and eat well, you'll probably get pretty strong results by most of our standards.

I didn't have time to read through the previous responses, but here was my take on it. I just finished yesterday....

My hopes were to find a challenging workout, that would not only have the cardio aspect to help me lose weight, but also some strength training to help build muscle. I think this program delivered on both things. I didn't lose that much weight (only about 6 lbs) but I didn't have that much to lose in the first place. I also believe that the number would have gone down significantly from there had I not built so much muscle along the way. I started out quite weak in that department and feel a HUGE difference. I did lose a few inches over my body, but not a crazy amount. I may have even gained slightly in my thighs lol, but the best part was the shrinkage of my midsection which bothered me the most.

I did the entire program on full modification due to some knee issues. I felt like I could have done many of the moves, but in the past that is how I ended up injuring my knees in similar programs. So I stuck with the modifier and still got great workouts/results. I imagine it would have been even more if I did the harder moves. I really liked most of the dvd's... there were a couple I dreaded to come up on the schedule... but the great thing is that there are so many and you never do the same one two days in a row. And even those ones I didn't enjoy weren't so bad because they were only 25 minutes! This was a BIG factor for me when buying the program... not only are my days busy with two small kids, but I find it much easier to get motivated to do a 25 minute workout than an hour or more. You feel like there is no excuse not to do it. Sean T does a great job of motivating without annoying me too lol.

The first half seems more cardio packed and works your lower half more. The second half is where the core work and upper body strength comes more into play. Now that I am finished I am thinking about either doing it again, or making my own schedule using some of both phases to cover all areas. I did not follow the included diet plan, but rather tracked calories just with MFP and ate healthy balanced foods. I would say my diet ended up more on the lower carb/higher protein side.

Now that it's over, as I mentioned I did lose some weight and inches, but the transformation goes far beyond what is visible to others. I feel SO much stronger, energetic, and confident. My posture improved immensely through all that core work and my core feels rock solid now.

If hip hop abs kicks your *kitten* is T25 out of the question?

The more you weigh, the more weight you lose as long as it is weight from fat. It's harder to get results when you are not overweight. That's when you want to put in extra effort.