Body Beast Women's Group!

Hello ladies! I am back from vacation and full steam ahead. Seattle & Vancouver were beautiful, heck breathtaking even, but I am so glad to be home and back into my routine.

Started the BEAST phase yesterday. Didn't realize how different Build was from Bulk since I hadn't done it in a while...man ole man was it a killer workout. My chest and tris are screaming at me this morning. Oped for Build legs this morning instead of Bulk as I was too lazy to change out the DVD for one Bulk workout this week. Think I will just stick with all build or all bulk (depending on the week) as it looks like the only difference is the leg workout.

Michele - I take Cellucor C4 or Super HD before my workout. I try to drink Scivation during (this depends on how long I have sat around drinking my morning coffee)

Cristy - WTG on week 7. Almost done with Bulk.

Ambrosia - I personally don't feel you get an more accurate reading using an HRM while lifting (that's what I have read anyway) Unfortunately, regardless of how hard we seem to have worked, the calorie burn just isn't there while doing it, but the burn does continue longer than after cardio.

Jenn - Congrats! Enjoy your next few days off...you will need it.. ha.

Deb - I hope you are feeling better.

Did my first bulk workout today. Bulk Chest. Really enjoyed it and the fact that it was 30 Minutes! I have a question for all of you. What type of calorie tracker do you use? My husband just got me a Fitbit, but Im not impressed so far and do not feel it is accurate on my calorie burn. Do you think a heart rate monitor is better? Or something else? Just want my calories on my workouts to be accurate. Thanks!

I have both a FitBit and a HRM, but they both serve different purposes. The FB is great at tracking steps taken throughout the day and TDEE. However since BB workouts are not walking workouts a HRM will tell how hard your heart is working during your workout, the FB is pretty useless at giving you any data for your lifting workouts. If you go back to the original thread, page 19 or 20, I did a more detailed write up on one versus the other.

Thanks for info. I looked up the conversation and it was helpful. I dont care much about steps as I am pretty active, but I do like the sleep stuff. I may return the FB and keep the HRM since Im most concerned about what Im burning during a workout. It is interesting though with Body Beast you have a continuous burn throughout the day, not just during the workout. I did legs yesterday and Bulk arms today. Bulk videos are pretty tough so far!

Cant beat the original P90x. great work on getting it done!

Hm, I take C4 and can't say it causes bloating... I love the stuff. I had to buy a new tub this weekend and bought "Mystery Flavor." I swear it tastes like Peaches and Cream, because it gives the water a milky look. I actually really like it! I've been enthusiastically responding to Sagi during my workouts this week, it's hysterical. LOVE BODY BEAST!!

I'm interested reading everybody's reviews of the FitBit vs. HRM. I almost bought FitBit a few weeks ago but didn't. Are they taking it off the market?

Post workout I'm still using the P90X R&R, I might switch that up when I run out just for the pure sake of trying something DIFFERENT.

Finished week 7 yesterday. ONE more week of the bulk phase to go! I went out with the family yesterday and noticed in pics taken of me that my arms and neck/collarbone area have gotten thinner. I'm starting to recognize myself again and nothing beats how good that feels.

Happy Weekend to ALL!

Cristy

This Beast phase is kicking my *kitten* big time! Last weeks build now this weeks bulk..talk about muscle confusion!! DOMS is in the house!

Sure is quiet in here...hope you are all well!

I finished the Bulk phase today! I can't believe I have 4 weeks left of this program. Time has FLOWN and I love it. I'm really zeroing in on nutrition and hope to have some good results when I'm done. My back is slightly sore from yesterday, so I'm thankful for the rest day tomorrow.

Stay beastly!!
Cristy

Hi ladies,
I haven't checked in for quite some time. It looks like everyone is doing great overall! I'm currently dealing with tendinosis flares, especially in my elbows & shoulders, so I need to cut back drastically on any arm involvement. SO frustrating, since I'm in week 3 of the Bulk phase, and feel like I've gotten stronger. The one thing I've noticed is that I've gotten "fluffier" around my midsection, but haven't gained any weight. I finally stopped losing, after continually increasing my calories, though--which is good, since I would like to gain. Everyone on the FB BB4W group tells me to be patient about the "fluffing", though, and that many of them experienced the same thing in Bulk. So, I'm sticking with the 50pro/25/25 macros for now, and trying to have faith that things will all come together in the Beast phase, and that I'll lean back out. This is my second round, but in my first, I didn't follow the macro suggestions. I just feel like a balloon right now! My scale says I've put on muscle & have had a 1% increase in BF, but no significant weight changes at all. I know those scales aren't particularly accurate, but I think it's probably correct...I should get the calipers out. Any of you who have done previous rounds, what was your experience with "fluff" during Bulk? Did you lose it in Beast? I'm just getting a little paranoid. LOL

Hey there! I was out of town for a few days for the holiday camping, so I missed some workouts and now trying to catch up by doing doubles this week. Its rough! I am in Week 6 now and did Shoulders this morning and feel much stronger! I went up in weight for everything.

eating4me- I have also experienced this "fluffier" feeling. I have stayed at exactly the same weight and I went off the Creatine because I felt bloated. That helped a little, but still feel that feeling. I am hoping to also lean out in the next few weeks. I have been following a pretty good diet except for the last few days with camping. Keep at it!

Hi, I am just starting Body Beast for the first time and into it two workouts. I am just wondering how you all log your Beastette workouts in MFP? I am not gonna work my bootie off and not get any exercise credit. Any help would be greatly appreciated.