Focus T25 - Summer Slim Down!

Just started last week, beginning my 2nd week. Haven't lost any weight yet, but not getting discouraged . Also began tracking my calories , and using MFP a bit more, and with friends to help motivate.

It's been pretty quiet in here these last couple of days...how's everyone doing?! I can't believe I'm going to be doing my last day of T25 Alpha today and start Beta Monday! I'm really looking forward to the new workouts and changes! Anyone else starting Beta soon?! Any advice?! ^_^

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My advice for Beta. Buy 10 and 12 lbs dumbbells if you don't have them. Trying to transition and do the moves with the bands takes to much time and gets frustrating. Ever since I switched to the dumbbells it's been much more beneficial. There are only 2 vids in Beta that use them but towards the end those vids come up alot.

Also the hardest Beta disc in my opinion is the "Core Speed" which was the bonus vid that isn't on the Beta schedule. I've been doing the double Fridays and then doing the Core Speed vid on Saturdays for some extra bonus workouts. It has 1 arm burpees which I have to say is the most difficult thing the program has had me do yet. I've almost faceplanted on the carpet a few times.

I'm finishing up my third week of Beta. Looking forward to Gamma. Not sure what I am going to do after that. I want to do Insanity which I already own but I'm not sure if I am ready. Might do P90X3 first or maybe Les Mills Combat then go onto Insanity.

What does everyone do when they miss a day? Yesterday was one of those days, I couldn't find even 25 minutes to myself to get workout done! I was supposed to do Total Body Circuit. I took my son to his hockey practice, and at least I was able to walk 2.0 miles while waiting. So what I did this morning was I skipped Speed 1.0 and did TBC instead, my reasoning being that TBC is much harder for me, and I'll just count the walking as my speed. Tomorrow I will continue on to my Cardio (I am in Alpha, week 2).
Does this make sense? I can't imagine this making my progress any different?

Dawn

I'm going to start the Monday of Memorial weekend. I'm doing JM's Newer version of the kick boxing. I did all 3 workouts this week & am getting a handle on that. I started to do T-25. I didn't realize how badly out of shape I was until I started doing that. I think after the JM warm up I'll be in a better place to restart Shawn T's T-25.
It's a great workout.

I have Focus T25 and started it on the 30th but was sick then, so I'm properly starting Monday.

I just wanna tone up for Summer! Not hugely overweight but going on beach hols with the boyf.. so it'd be nice to look good!

SW: 10st 2.8lbs
1st GW: 9st 7lbs
Final GW: 8st 9lbs
Height: 5ft 5.5in

Taking measurements tomorrow

Hi how do I join the group. I am hoping to get t25 for Mother's Day

I was doing T25 Alpha religiously for about 6 weeks...yes, it took me at least a week just to get through it. I lost my workout partner and stopped doing the program and want to get back to it. I would love to join a group of people who are using the program regularly. I also hike and really need to keep that up as well but I really liked the way the T25 made me feel when I finished each day. As someone said...it is 25 minutes and you are done and feel great.

Hey everybody. I have been on the T25 train for awhile and would love to connect with others doing it. I'm on week 5, Day 1 of Alpha and a little nervous for Beta. I haven't lost or gained a single pound, but even though I don't measure, I know I've lost inches. Each week on Stats day I weigh myself and take a picture and compare it to my first week. I can't wait to finish this week and get my official Alpha results. I'm not stressing about the weight, or at least I"m trying not to. I figure I'm gaining muscle and losing fat at the same time. As long as I continue SEEING the results,

I do have a question though, for the general T25 users who have been doing it for a few weeks. How do you feel with the workouts? I felt great weeks 2 and 3 once I got past the soreness but last week and this week I have been very VERY tired during the workouts. I still have to modify a lot, almost more than I even had to in the beginning. I'm modifying my diet to include a bit more fat and protein and hoping that helps, as well as planning to drink a lot more water. I'm a vegetarian so even though I'm more than meeting my protein/carb needs with very low sodium and excellent calorie control, I'm wondering if the natural low-fatness of my diet is actually a detriment to my workouts. I bought avocados and will add 1/2 per day to get that really good plant-based fat. But is anyone else struggling towards the end of Alpha or are you feeling better than at the beginning? Just wondering! Thank you and keep going everyone!

First day of alpha for me!!! I have to say my thighs are aching. I'm realizing how out of shape I am. But I feel awesome.

I did Week 1, Day 1 last night. I hate cardio.

I did the modified version, but I still struggled. The squats were very hard on my knees, even when modified. I had to stop twice for about a minute each to catch my breath. I'm going to keep going though. I want to get through this program.

By the way, I like Beta WAY more than Alpha... Speed 2.0 is freakin CRAZY, but I LOVE IT!!

I did W1D1 yesterday (cardio) and had to modify a lot. My question to the group is this: Do you still follow the 30 day schedule, or do you repeat before going to Beta until you don't modify anymore? I do know this - I burned more calories during that 25 min than I did in a 60 min spin class.

Tanya and the modifications are there in Beta too. It's up to you really. Alpha is alot of lower body workouts and Beta is more well rounded lower, core, and upper body. I would say when you get to the first week of Beta give it a shot and see how it goes. If you feel like you have to modify to much there is no harm in doing Alpha for a few more weeks. But I think once you get to Beta you will find it's a little easier then Alpha just because it's not constant abuse on your lower body like Alpha is. At least that's how I felt.