Body Beast Women's Group!
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Awesome to hear! I can't wait to start body beast. I'm going to start at the end of this round. I need to really focus on the nutrition. I completely plan to follow the Fix nutrition plan and not Body Beast's. I need the intense portion control. It allows you to eat a fair amount of calories and even has a set for the extreme beachbody workouts. Right now I have dropped into a lower range cause I find it hard to eat all the food but with doing beast I may just need to go back up to where I am originally supposed to be and I'm okay with that because I know I get results in that range.
You Are going to love The Fix!0 -
Hi Ladies! I'm in the middle of the 3rd week, still loving it. I did legs and shoulders on the same day this week because I'll need to skip a day due to traveling. That was rough, lol! I'm still doing a P90x3 video before BB and so far, I'm able to do both without problems.
My weights are very similar...
Chest..........12-20lb dumbells (on a good day 25)
Arms............6-15ib
shoulders...6-20lb
back............6-25lb
legs.............10-20lb
I've never heard of the 21 Day Fix, I'll have to check that out
Keep going girls, we got this!!0 -
Thanks for all your info ladies:flowerforyou: 0
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SnowWillow: That's what I plan to do too is follow the Fix eating plan while doing Beast; I know it would help me with my portion control as well and hopefully really help with those results!
jensurr: Wow! You go girl! Doubles huh? How are you liking the results thus far? Seeing any new muscles making their debut?
I have a busy day today and as I'm starting the 21 DF on Monday, I have kind of used this week as a rest week, but still teaching P90X too so that gives me some movement. I'm just ready to get some of this extra fat off! In fact, I might do 2 rounds of the Fix, depends on where I'm at in 3 weeks.
Have a great day ladies and keep lifting!0 -
For the past 2 weeks, I have been doing the 21 Day Fix (meal plan ; portion control) along with the Beast & Jillian Michael's Kickbox Fastfix (these are only 20 min workouts). They work great with the 30 min Bulk routines. I have not had any issues at all.
I have not weighed (told myself I wouldn't till the end of 21 days) but definitely feel like I have lost body fat (not sure if that is from the eating plan, Body Beast or both) Regardless I feel good about it and will probably do another round of 21 DF after a week of maintenance.
Beast Up!0 -
Hi everyone! I'm interested in ordering Body Beast but I have some questions for the ladies. Sorry if this has already been discussed but I haven't read through all the pages here yet... So here goes...
Is Body Beast doable at the gym? And if working BB from home what are the best weights and other equipment to get while still being reasonably affordable? Also, I'm 50 years old. Any other women here around my age working BB? What is your experience and results?
Any feedback is appreciated. Summer is coming!0 -
BB is totally doable at the gym. You have all the info of all the moves for each dvd. The only issue is bringing it with you if you don't know the form yet. If you get a portable dvd player you could play it but I would talk to your gym first to make sure it's allowed although I have heard of lots of people bringing P90x to the gym. I would probably practice the moves with light weight (like 2 lbs) just to get a sense of the movement and then bring your sheets to the gym. This way you don't have to figure out where to put the player to be able to do the moves properly.
You will need a set of light weights (for you), moderately heavy weights and heavy weights. It's all personal on what you are capable of. Example: in the video Build: Chest/Tri the first move is a chest press. 3 times, different reps getting heavier each time. for light weight Sagi uses 20 lbs. 15 reps. Next is moderate. 30 lbs 12 reps (he actually did 40 lbs cause he had no 30lb weights on his side lol).. Next is Heavy, and what's called the drop set. For him 50 lbs 8 reps, drop to 40 lbs 8 reps, right after the heavy set. The weights have to push you. Doing, 2,3 and 5lb is not going to get you the results you are looking for but on the flip side is that you should not be failing at 1 rep. you should struggle near the last 2-3 reps of a set. A little shaky but with good form. If you start to lose form then the weight is too heavy. You may try experimenting with your weight limit at the gym. So you know what you will need to buy for home.
I highly suggest adjustable weights for home though. They are pricey on the outset but in the long wrong they are cheaper because they go from 5-55 lbs (usually) all for one price. Where each dumbbells costs roughly $1 per pound. (I priced at Walmart).0 -
Hi everyone! I'm interested in ordering Body Beast but I have some questions for the ladies. Sorry if this has already been discussed but I haven't read through all the pages here yet... So here goes...
Is Body Beast doable at the gym? And if working BB from home what are the best weights and other equipment to get while still being reasonably affordable? Also, I'm 50 years old. Any other women here around my age working BB? What is your experience and results?
Any feedback is appreciated. Summer is coming!
I am almost 53 and currently doing the BEAST. I would HIGHLY recommend adjustable weights up to 25 lbs (at least for your 1st round) Once that round is completely, look into something heavier if you wish or your addiction dictates it..haha. Xmark makes a pair of 25's for about $150 on Amazon. Otherwise you will need a pair each of 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20 & 25 lb dumbbells depending on the exercise, unless of course you have barbells. Sagi uses those on certain moves, but all can be accomplished with dumbbells. Also you will need a chin up bar or bands for certain movies.
If you have never done weight lifting, you are in for a real treat. Beginners get exceptional results. Body composition changes like nothing cardio ever could.0 -
Thank you so much! I'm going to look into the adjustable dumbells as I already have 2, 3, 5 and 8lb at home. Seems the XMark adjustable set would round it out nicely without breaking the bank. What about an adjustable bench? Any brand will do?
Also, will I lose weight using BB? I could use to drop about 8 lbs or so especially in the thigh and caboose area. Perhaps a round of Brazil Butt Lift first? I'm so new at this!0 -
Just finished up my first week of Body Beast and I was skeptical at first, but I think I'm going to love it! I have been sore since Monday and its awesome! Haven't lost any inches yet, but will keep updated!0
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Weights I'm using:
Chest 15-25
Legs - 15-340
Back/Bis - 10-20
Shoulders - 8-12....Shoulders were tough!!!0 -
Jenniferanne: Just like a couple of the other ladies said, you will need a good range of weights and honestly, the adjustable are the easiest and will take up less room too. I have a pair of adjustable up to 25lbs and I also have the Weider adjustable weights that go up to 50lbs each. Although, I haven't hit that 50lb mark yet! lol But, I do go up to 40's so they're good! I got lucky and found mine at Sears and it was the floor display so I got them for pretty cheap, well, cheap in the market of adjustable weights! You can totally do this!!! If you like strength training, you're going to LOVE this program!!! And you can do it at the gym. Like SnowWillow was saying, you might need to watch some of the DVD's to learn the move/form before you go. You can bring the workout sheets to help you keep track and there is also a Body Beast mobile site that you can use on your phone too. It's not an app but a website. And yes, it's definitely possible to lose weight with this program. There are two versions, a Huge and Lean. If you have any other questions, post away! We're here to help!
EmmieCar: Nice job girl! I too was skeptical, watching my hubby do it last year but it's sooooo my soul mate workout! I LOVE lifting! Keep up the good work!
I am getting so anxious to start my second round!!!! I start the 21 DF on Monday to lose some fat and then I'm back at it! Have a great weekend everyone!0 -
Good morning Ladies! Let's start the week strong!!
We've been on vacation the past 4 days. Brought my DVD's to workout at the hotel and there was no DVD player :frown: I did the best I could with some Insanity and T-25 videos off of YouTube. Gotta make due with the resources you have!
I ate great until yesterday. Yesterday was a huge fail, lol. I guess some days you have to do it, especially on vacation. So today starts a new day and week, I'm going to tackle my workouts and clean eating hard! Who's with me?
Ddavies919... Havent noticed much muscle growth yet. But that's because my body does not gain muscle mass easily and I still do too much cardio, I have a body type that leans out pretty easy, but doesn't grow easy. My real goal right now is to get very lean and have good muscle tone. I have a special event in 2 months that I'm working towards. After that, I'm going to cut down on cardio, increase my calories and do another round of BB (or another weight lifting program I know of) to try and gain some muscle. I'm too worried to experiment with what I know works before my event, lol.
Hope everyone is loving the program and seeing results! If you are still considering doing it, I highly recommend it if you want to gain muscle or lose a little weight. I'm not a fitness expert, but if you are trying to lose a lot of weight, I think there are better programs out there more suited for that goal. Or maybe add some extra cardio to this one. Just my opinion 0 -
Hey ladies,
Just started Day one of Body Beast Lean. I just finished p90x which has been my staple over the past few years. However, at the suggestion of my brother, I'm committing to 90 days of Body Beast. I know it's cliche to say, but my upper body tends to bulk up.
Since coming from p90x, I think I'm going to do my best to consistently add cardio to my workouts (i.e. spinning, Insanity workouts, plyo x, yoga, kenpo, BBL bum bum and cardio axe). I am excited to see the difference in results from P90x to Body Beast.
I'll keep you posted. Day 1 done. It was GREAT to do some old-fashioned weight lifting.
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I ate great until yesterday. Yesterday was a huge fail, lol. I guess some days you have to do it, especially on vacation. So today starts a new day and week, I'm going to tackle my workouts and clean eating hard! Who's with me?
Hope everyone is loving the program and seeing results! If you are still considering doing it, I highly recommend it if you want to gain muscle or lose a little weight. I'm not a fitness expert, but if you are trying to lose a lot of weight, I think there are better programs out there more suited for that goal. Or maybe add some extra cardio to this one. Just my opinion
I'm with ya girl! I think I said before, I was waiting every so patiently for my 21 Day Fix and it arrived last week so today is day 2 of that and I like it! I'm hoping to trim away some pounds of fat before I dive into my next round of Beast but you better believe I'm missing it!
And I agree with you, if you're looking to lose 20 or more pounds, you might want to look into some other programs first and then hit Beast. Not because you won't lose weight but if the scale messes with your head, you'll definitely be gaining muscle and that can set you in a downward spiral. Or, do the Lean version of Beast and add in about 20 min extra cardio every other day.
jag0720: Welcome! If you loved P90X, you're gonna love Body Beast! And as you mentioned, the "old fashioned weightlifting." That's exactly why I love this program!
Also, I wanted to mention that there is a website that you can pull up on your smart phone if you're ever out of town like jensurr was that you can use for the exercises. It's not a traditional app so you won't find it for the iphone or droid but here's the site you'd use: www.bodybeastmobile.teambeachbody.com
Hope you ladies have a beasty day! Keep pushing play!0 -
Wow, what a great thread! I recently finished Insanity and while I definitely noticed a change in my cardio endurance, I didn't really see any of the physical changes I was looking for (inches lost, mostly). I took measurements and before/after photos and there was almost no change. I eat very healthy or "clean" as people seem to like to refer to it as in no processed foods, no refined sugar, no white/bleached starches, etc.
Part of what I fear might be my problem is my size. I'm VERY small... I'm just barely 4.11" and weigh 100lbs (I'm also 23). So figuring out caloric intake is always a tough one for me. I don't need to lose weight (my BMI is healthy) but I do need to lower my body fat percentage. My fitness goals right now are to lean out and build some muscle, hence how I found this thread! I just bought Body Beast and am trying to decide whether or not it's the right program for me. Are there any other petite ladies out there that could shed some light on this issue? Or anyone have some advice about what program would be a good fit?
Thank you all so much for sharing your experience. It is great to see women who aren't afraid of lifting heavy & getting strong!0 -
Wow, what a great thread! I recently finished Insanity and while I definitely noticed a change in my cardio endurance, I didn't really see any of the physical changes I was looking for (inches lost, mostly). I took measurements and before/after photos and there was almost no change. I eat very healthy or "clean" as people seem to like to refer to it as in no processed foods, no refined sugar, no white/bleached starches, etc.
Part of what I fear might be my problem is my size. I'm VERY small... I'm just barely 4.11" and weigh 100lbs (I'm also 23). So figuring out caloric intake is always a tough one for me. I don't need to lose weight (my BMI is healthy) but I do need to lower my body fat percentage. My fitness goals right now are to lean out and build some muscle, hence how I found this thread! I just bought Body Beast and am trying to decide whether or not it's the right program for me. Are there any other petite ladies out there that could shed some light on this issue? Or anyone have some advice about what program would be a good fit?
Thank you all so much for sharing your experience. It is great to see women who aren't afraid of lifting heavy & getting strong!
Welcome! I will say that there are women are every size & height doing this program and seeing amazing results! In fact, some women, this is all they do, round after round and just keep getting better results each time! I will say that by lifting heavy, you will burn off that extra body fat! You won't bulk up, you can't. Unless you're taking vast amounts of supplements. But, if you stick with the clean eating and follow the program, you'll definitely get stronger and leaner! I say do it! You'll love it!0 -
I'm considering doing this program. Currently doing x3. I got awesome results from the lifting involved with p90x, p90x3 doesn't have much lifting compared to it:(.
Time-wise, how long do the workouts typically last?0 -
So would you recommend eating at a caloric surplus to facilitate muscle building or should I eat a maintenance/deficit level to continue losing fat?0
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Does anyone have progress pictures from their own journey with Body Beast?0
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A big welcome to our new ladies, good to have you here!
Jag720 Glad you are liking it. I felt the same way, so good to get back to good old fashion weight lifting! But I must say, if I wasn't doing P90x3 along with it, I'd be missing the cardio and plyo stuff also. I wish they would create a program that effectively combines the two!
ddavies Thanks for the website info. Unfortunately, I couldn't get on because i'm not a member
jmortal You sound similar to me and what I'm trying to accomplish. I'm also on the petite side and want to lose BF% and gain muscle, but don't really need to lose weight. I think this program is great for what we want to do. My approach has been to increase my calories by a couple hundred or so to make sure I have enough energy and enough calories for muscle growth. But I'm also adding a lot of cardio through P90x3. So far it's working. I'm seeing more muscle tone and I've lost BF.
alyssa I can tell you the first phase of the program takes about 40-50 minutes a day depending on the DVD. It goes by very fast. I start the second phase next week, so I'm not sure of the time frame on that yet. 0 -
@jensurr: I'll try upping my calories a bit over the next few weeks and see if that helps make any changes, thanks for the suggestion! How long have you been doing Body Beast? When did you start to notice results? I'm only on Day 3 today (Build Legs is no jokel I'm definitely gonna be hobbling around today lol) so I know my journey is just beginning...0
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@jensurr: I'll try upping my calories a bit over the next few weeks and see if that helps make any changes, thanks for the suggestion! How long have you been doing Body Beast? When did you start to notice results? I'm only on Day 3 today (Build Legs is no jokel I'm definitely gonna be hobbling around today lol) so I know my journey is just beginning...
My husband and I just finished Sagi's Week 3, but it took us 4 weeks to do it. My husband likes a Mon-Sun type schedule so I've added extra cardio days to make it work. I can't really pinpoint how long it takes to see changes. I started P90x3 a few weeks before BB, so some of the changes could be from that. I was very sore the first week also. But your body will adjust quickly 0 -
Happy Sunday ladies! Today is my rest day! I do a M-Sat schedule, works best for me since Sunday's are my food prep, laundry, rest, clean day before the new week starts.
Welcome new beastettes!!!
jmortel: Have you used the guide book to help you calculate what your intake should be? It's pretty accurate, depending on what you're trying to accomplish. And what version of Beast are you doing? Huge or Lean? The lean has more cardio in it to help with fat loss. I will say this, don't be afraid to up your intake a bit, play around with it for a week, adding 100 extra calories if you need to. Just make sure you're eating clean.
Alyssa: Like jensurr was saying, the first phase can take 40-50 min but the second phase workouts are a bit shorter, only about 38 min or so. I love the Bulk phase workouts, they're my favorite!
ckidd: I don't really have any pics of my first round because I honestly wasn't pleased, only because I knew I needed to drop some fat but just dove in anyway. Plus, I used all of the Body Beast supplements and although, they worked, I didn't like feeling "bigger" if that makes sense. So, my next round, I'm not going to use the supplements, just focus on the food and good, lean protein intake.0 -
Finished up week 2 and starting week 3. Feel a bit stronger and wasn't as sore until I did a cross fit class Saturday morning and Ouch!!! My anterior deltoid is still really sore 3 days after so I'm not working too hard today. Gonna do my cardio/ab day:)0
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Good Morning!
Still going strong on week 3 of Bulk. I do have a question tho. I will finish Bulk on April 25. We are leaving for vacation on April 29 - May 7. How do you think taking the week off between Bulk and Beast will affect me?0 -
Good Morning!
Still going strong on week 3 of Bulk. I do have a question tho. I will finish Bulk on April 25. We are leaving for vacation on April 29 - May 7. How do you think taking the week off between Bulk and Beast will affect me?
Woo hoo! How are you feeling so far? Starting to see some new muscle definition? Are you going somewhere where you could either take the DVD's with you and have weights? Or, take the worksheets? If not, I would recommend taking that week to do some active recovery, meaning do some other form of exercising if you can while on vacation. I don't where you're going but walking, hiking, do some push ups to keep up some strength, tricep dips etc. Something to keep your body moving.0 -
Happy Sunday ladies! How is everyone doing? I am thrilled that I am 2 weeks into the 21 Day Fix and officially back into the 150's!!!! I have lost 8.2lbs! Now, I know that will fluctuate up a bit when I start lifting again but I will be continuing with the eating plan while doing Beast! I feel refocused and ready to go! :bigsmile:0
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Hi ladies! I'm so happy to see a BB group here. I started week 3 of Build phase today. I AM LOVING THIS PROGRAM. It just may be my soulmate workout. I have a lot of weight to lose, especially in the midsection (I'm a total apple) but after trial and error with different workout dvds, I feel like I've finally found my groove and will be successful this time. I've been doing 1800 calories 50/25/25 but lowered it to 1700 today just to see how it goes.
Looking forward to getting to know all of you!
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Hi ladies! I'm so happy to see a BB group here. I started week 3 of Build phase today. I AM LOVING THIS PROGRAM. It just may be my soulmate workout. I have a lot of weight to lose, especially in the midsection (I'm a total apple) but after trial and error with different workout dvds, I feel like I've finally found my groove and will be successful this time. I've been doing 1800 calories 50/25/25 but lowered it to 1700 today just to see how it goes.
Looking forward to getting to know all of you!
Cristy
Welcome Cristy! I hear ya! I think BB may be my soul mate workout too! I absolutely LOVE lifting and lifting heavy! I hope you took before pics and measurements! You'll be glad you did!0
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