Halfway thru Phase 1
megot78
Posts: 31 Member
I just finished up Week 2 and found this group. Looking to see if anyone else is in Phase 1 and actively posting on the boards. I'm scared for Workouts 3 & 4. But it's all good. I'm gonna do it!
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I tried 3&4, but they were a bit beyond me at this point. I plan on trying to build up on some of her other stuff and then attempt again.0
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I ordered this last week so I'll be starting next Monday! I feel like a 30 minute workout is a very reasonable commitment. My biggest challenge has always been keeping my calorie intake low enough to lose weight. I'm a terrible evening snacker! But I will be following a 1200 calorie/day diet, as MFP suggests, and probably eating back some of my exercise calories, but maybe not all of them. I figure I probably underestimate calories anyway, so if I aim for 1000-1200 calories, my intake will probably end up being closer to the 1200 mark anyway. ;-)0
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I'll be starting week 2 today! Last week was rough, but good. I feel stronger already!
We can do it - as she says, 30 minutes a day is all she asks
I've made it to somewhere in week 3 or 4 and then given up, but this time I'm determined to keep on truckin'! 0 -
Workouts 3 & 4 are significantly harder than 1 & 2. I am struggling, but I definitely felt a difference after 1 & 2 so I can't imagine how i will feel after 3 & 4 are completed.0
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I would have to agree 3&4 were tough, I gave up at this level three times plus alot of stress in my life. With all that behind me I am going to try again. I an on week one will start week two on Monday. But I am determined this time. I will do it. Feel free to add me if you want.0
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I just did workout 3 for the first time this round, yesterday. Holy toledo! It was tough but I was excited to manage half the push-ups on my feet instead of knees. And I did as she asked "try one!" on a couple things. Luckily no one was watching because I literally fell over, but at least I tried!
Gonna keep going! Are you all?0 -
This was my first week of workouts 3 and 4. They were much more complex than the first two (and harder) but I actually like them! Especially #4. Burned 380 calories vs 270 with the first 2 work outs. You will do great I'm sure - totally here to cheer you on!0
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Way to go getting past the first few days! The first week of each different phase is the hardest, during the first time around each video I usually end up cursing the screen and wanting to turn it off, but I don't and my body is thankful (and sore) for it. I am currently on the last stretch with workouts 11 and 12 and cardio 3 (which is killer but so fun). Keep pushing and you can get through it, it really is a great program.0
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I just started workout 3 today. It was so hard. I'm also struggling with only eating 1200 calories a day. Please add me as a friend as I need encouragement. I weigh 182 and want to get down to 155. I'm 41 years old. I feel great so far and am looking forward to finishing this program.0
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I'm struggling with eating so few calories.:(0
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I'm struggling with eating so few calories.:(0
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I've started it again. I managed to get to phase 3 last time but it killed me! Almost finished week 1 phase 1. I'm not giving up this time! Even if the cardio kills me!!0
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30 day shred is very good for building up stamina, I found it brutal when I first started, now I find it rather easy.0
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I'm finished week 1, but I missed one cardio 1 session. I was just too tired! I realize that to lose weight MFP is the key. When I log my calories, I see that there is NO way i can just consume 1200cal a day as JMBR suggests. Also, I see that I snack a lot more than I thought I did. I've got to cut that down - will increasing protein in my diet help?
Another thing, at 1500cal, MFP says my sugar max is 61g! That's impossible for me, even if I give up candy, chocolate, cookies, etc. and limit myself to fruit! I am on the 21 day junk food elimination group to try to work through this.
Anyone else look at their sugar consumption lately?0 -
Just finished week one and lost 2lb. Feeling motivated. Was not going to do day 6 but I powered through and felt great!0
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I finished week 2 and have lost about 2 lbs since starting. I'm eating back my calories and more so I'm not getting the results in weight loss I'd like to see. But I sure am firming up. I was able to fit (snugly) into last year's late summer shorts this week - I couldn't even zip up at the beginning of the month.0
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I just started week three today. I found Workouts 1 & 2 pretty easy, and the Cardio workout isn't too bad either. Workout 3 was definitely a step up, and I'm excited to try Workout 4 tomorrow.
If anyone wants to add me as a friend then please feel free! 0 -
Today is my last day of workout 2. This means I have to start workouts 3&4 and I'm completely scared!
I do want to complete the program but I also want to respect my body's limits. I think my body just does not get stronger as fast as the workouts get harder... So what to do? Do another week with the first workouts or move on but modify more?
I'm afraid I will be overwhelmed and frustrated and give up...0 -
Hi Bunnylion. I've just moved to workouts 3 and 4 and honestly workout 3 wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be (I did the 30 Day Shred in July and some of the exercises are repeated from that, so maybe that is why?). You could always give workout 3 and 4 a try and if they are presenting too much of a jump in intensity then you could always switch back to workouts 1 & 2. Looking back at 30 Day Shred, I know that if I waited until I felt ready to move on from level 1 to level 2 I would still be working on level 1 today! Other people with a lot more experience than me probably can provide more insight and comments though - but I wanted to say hang in there and maybe try it out! You might surprise yourself with what you can do.0
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I am on Week 3 and will be doing workout 4 tonight. Week 1 & 2 seemed really great to me, just enough challenge but I was able to do it all. I had a little difficulty with workout 3 but hoping workout 4 isn't to bad. I have just decided I will just keep trying even if it is difficult!! One day I will be able to do it all! good luck ladies!!!0
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I started week 3 this week and so far I've really enjoyed workout 3. Some parts of workout 4 make me want to curl up and die, but there are other parts that aren't so bad. I do feel stronger though, and I seem to be burning up to 100 calories more in these workouts than in workouts 1 and 2..so can't complain I guess! It nice to see that there are others at the same stage that I'm at. If you guys want to add me, feel free! I'm always happy to have new friends! Good luck everyone!
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I'm on my last week of phase 1 starting phase 2 next week
Brings great results. I do hate the cardio so I do T25 or Insanity on those days.0 -
I'm starting my second week on workouts 3 and 4 today. The hardest part is the upper body. I was amazed that I could actually do the military style pushups! I've been doing JIllian workouts since late May when I could barely do a modified pushup. So, stick with it! You'll get your results.
I do 30 minutes on my stationary bike (or an outdoor bike ride) after each Body Revolution workout and that burns another 200-some calories.0 -
So I had my last time of workout 3 today. Well, at least technically. I watched workout 5 to know the routine before attempting it for the first time and now I'm really afraid to move on. I still can't do military push ups... Changing from workout 1&2 to 3&4 was a challenge but it was doable. Workout 5 looks soooo much harder! It looks like I could not ever ever come close to keep up.... *sigh*
The last time I had these doubts, you guys convinced me to move on. What do you think about the transition from 3&4 to 5&6??
I'm hoping for good news obviously ;-)
Still have to do workout 4 for one last time, than *kitten* will get real. Ugh.0 -
Workout 5&6 are much harder but I've noticed that I've gotten way stronger since it's been building up to this. After you get into it after a week it gets easier again.0
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I am just finishing week 1, looking forward to week 2! I haven't been following the meal plan...wondering what those who are think of it?0
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Sweet Jesus! I did workout 3 for the first time today. Glad I do this at home cause I was sweating, cursing and shaking by the time I finished! I did what I could, tried it the hard way at least once but whew am I wiped out. I know with her programs that perseverance is key so I will soldier on.
Glad to be here with others who understand the struggle.0 -
I'm starting week 3 today. I tried this program about 9 months ago after giving birth, and found it too challenging. Now I'm in much better shape and looking forward to workouts 3 & 4!0
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I'm just finishing up Week 1! Great to read all of this for some inspiration!0
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Finished Workout 5 & 6 this week - I spread these out over 3 weeks instead of 2 because I hurt my shoulder trying to do more than I am quite able to do just yet (did the same thing working through level 3 of 30 Day Shred so I should have known better). Mentally I was feeling tapped out. I didn't want to stop completely so I just did 2 workouts each week, plus cardio, to spread it out and give my shoulders a rest.
Workout 6 was challenging but not too bad. Workout 5 was flipping tough, at least for me. I do notice I'm getting stronger week by week. I'm also starting to see muscle definition in my arms for the first time....ever. In my family the ladies tend to have upper arms shaped like turkey drumsticks, even if small/medium everywhere else.
Bring on workouts 7 & 8....0
