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!