Starting March 23: FitnessBlender's 8 Week Fat Loss For Busy People

jetortola
jetortola Posts: 198 Member
edited November 14 in Fitness and Exercise
Looking for accountability and support! This program in only $9.99 and requires minimal equipment...

If anyone wants to join me, we can post our results here!

I'll be getting up at 5:30 to get these workouts in! So I need all the motivation I can get!

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  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    $9.99 Nope I'm good.
  • Lovefastball99
    Lovefastball99 Posts: 53 Member
    I like her workouts. But why pay $9.99? She posts free workouts everyday....
  • jetortola
    jetortola Posts: 198 Member
    I would like to follow a program, let someone else (better informed) decide the best sequence and process. I don't think $9.99 for 8 weeks is much to spend, and I don't mind supporting a great service.
  • tgoila
    tgoila Posts: 10 Member
    I have done it ! :) It kicks your butt into sweeet shape! Good luck to you! If I wasnt doing another programme currently, I would have totally done this with you again. Do keep us updated about your progress :smile:

  • jetortola
    jetortola Posts: 198 Member
    tgoila wrote: »
    I have done it ! :) It kicks your butt into sweeet shape! Good luck to you! If I wasnt doing another programme currently, I would have totally done this with you again. Do keep us updated about your progress :smile:

    This is great to read! :) Would you mind sharing your results/progress with me?

  • tgoila
    tgoila Posts: 10 Member
    edited March 2015
    @jojoeastcoast‌ , I did not lose much weight with it, merely 2-3 kgs. But I lost inches all over. Within 2 months, my husband (who typically sees me everyday, lol) said that I looked slimmer. Also, the program is great for cardio conditioning and building overall strength too. My shoulders and back have never looked more chiselled, and I can atleast do 7-8 full form pushups at a go now :)

    For 10$ it is a steal given no workout is repeated and since experienced trainers have decided upon a schedule, a lot of risk w.r.t injuries resulting out of overuse/ less rest can be ruled out.
  • jetortola
    jetortola Posts: 198 Member
    edited March 2015
    That's perfect @tgoila --- I have some weight to lose (about 10-15lbs), but I don't expect it to come off in 8 weeks (hopefully in 15 though!)... but getting in better shape, improving my endurance and increasing my energy are definite goals with this program!
  • katiely95
    katiely95 Posts: 63 Member
    I checked it out and just bought it! I have to wait until after Easter to start so I can buy my own dumbells, but it looks so exciting! Please, share your progress!
  • jetortola
    jetortola Posts: 198 Member
    @katiely95‌ Will do! A local BFF is doing it with me. I'm excited! I just did Day 2 of their free 5-day challenge and loved it (even though I am sore from Day 1)!
  • jetortola
    jetortola Posts: 198 Member
    Bumping this as I'm starting this week and still looking for accountability buddies!

    I'll post the (laughable) results of the starting fitness test when I complete it. :)
  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    link?
  • jetortola
    jetortola Posts: 198 Member
    mkakids wrote: »
    link?

    Sorry -- I seem to be having trouble with linking on my iPhone.

    Google:
    FB30 - 8 Week Fat Loss For Busy People: Lose Weight, Tone Up, Build Lean Muscle
  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    Thanks! I'll check it out
  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    One more question...do you know what kind of dumbells are needed? Lighter for endurance, or heavy for strength?
  • jetortola
    jetortola Posts: 198 Member
    From what I've seen so far, their motto is lift as heavy as you can. Reps seem to vary from 8-12 for strength. There are deadlifts so you may want some heavier ones. I have 5, 8, 10lbs pairs and then bars/plates for heavier but I haven't needed them yet, lol.
  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    Thank you! They just say "dumbells" in the description. No mention of what weights may be needed.
  • jetortola
    jetortola Posts: 198 Member
    edited March 2015
    I haven't looked too far ahead at the workouts, but I'm guessing it is similar to those in their 5-Day Challenge for Busy People and I just completed day 4 of that. :)
  • missymc65
    missymc65 Posts: 13 Member
    Sounds so interesting...
  • jetortola
    jetortola Posts: 198 Member
    Reporting my starting fitness test results:

    I don't have a treadmill and the weather is crap so instead of the 1 mile run I recorded how many steps I could do in 20 mins of my elliptical at a level 2 resistance:

    2382 steps in 20 mins
    15 half push-ups
    70 squats (thought I injured myself on that last one!)
    63 second full static plank
    -0.8" stretch

    Measurements:
    Bust: 40.5"
    Belly: 38" (2 fingers below my navel)
    Hips: 41"
    Weight: 154lbs

    Yep, I'm an apple...
  • jetortola
    jetortola Posts: 198 Member
    Even though I wasn't able to recruit any buddies, I still want to be accountable. So I am popping in to report that I just finished the first workout of week 2! :smile: I feel great and not nearly as sore as I was (as in, I can sit and stand without grunting again).
  • katiely95
    katiely95 Posts: 63 Member
    Just wanted to let you know, I started the challenge Saturday! You should add me so we can keep up with each others progress. This was a fantastic idea! Thank you so much
    My results for the fit test:
    PFT 1
    1 mile: 12:00 :D 5.0 mph.
    Full push ups: 0
    Half push ups: 10. lol
    Squats: 127 (Before it started to burn and hurt. lol)
    Plank: 70 seconds
    Sit and Reach: 0 inches. I could only make it to the line.

    Good luck! I believe in you. :D I hope you're still doing it!
  • jetortola
    jetortola Posts: 198 Member
    @katiely95 YEAH! I'm starting week 3 and feel amazing -- finished my first HIIT/Strength workout without modifying!!

    The end of week 2 I traded out a Pilates/HIIT workout for 20 mins on my elliptical (interval training setting) and a 7 min Pilates cool down video -- and I could tell when I was on the elliptical that my endurance was already improved!

    We can definitely do this! So exciting! :smiley:

    I've been recording the low-range of calories burned in MFP. Now to get myself into a calorie deficit (I've set myself at 0.5 lb/week loss... and the last week I was at 2479 calories OVER my weekly goal including exercise calories -- so I should be showing a slight gain - ugh!) I've just been HUNGRY. As of this morning my weight is maintaining. I'm fine with a slow loss... but I want that loss!
  • determined_14
    determined_14 Posts: 258 Member
    I have this program. I did it once and may do it again (once I get as far as I can with "Stronglifts"-- my weights don't go heavy enough to do a whole 12 weeks, I fear). Anyway, I work out with Fitness Blender all the time, so I didn't see massive changes, but I really liked knowing what to do each day. When I do it again, I want to journal specific notes about weights used and what I struggled with, so I can repeat certain workouts and have a gauge of progress. Good luck; I'll follow your thread! :)
  • jetortola
    jetortola Posts: 198 Member
    Good idea about taking notes @determined_14!

    The scale moved a little down this morning, and my curiosity got the better of me so I took a sneak peak at my measurements.... Down 0.5" on both my belly and hips (didn't measure bust)! I'll take that after 2 week! :smile:
  • jetortola
    jetortola Posts: 198 Member
    Reporting my starting fitness test results:

    ....

    Measurements:
    Bust: 40.5"
    Belly: 38" (2 fingers below my navel)
    Hips: 41"
    Weight: 154lbs
    ...

    Reporting my half-way stats:

    April 20 (4 weeks complete)
    151lbs
    Bust: 39" (different bra)
    Belly: 37" (2 fingers below navel)
    Hips: 39.5" (I'd rather lose from my belly than my hips, agh!)

    Of note: I only started taking diet seriously at the 2 week mark, so all weight lost is in last 2 weeks... At that time I also set my calorie goals for 0.5 lbs/week, so I've exceeded that. :)
  • Dojali99
    Dojali99 Posts: 4 Member
    Im intrested in fb fat loss program and I've tried to purchase but it has been failed so I would be grateful if anyone shared me the pdf and post the daily workout plan or the link
  • jetortola
    jetortola Posts: 198 Member
    Reporting my starting fitness test results:

    I don't have a treadmill and the weather is crap so instead of the 1 mile run I recorded how many steps I could do in 20 mins of my elliptical at a level 2 resistance:

    2382 steps in 20 mins
    15 half push-ups
    70 squats (thought I injured myself on that last one!)
    63 second full static plank
    -0.8" stretch

    Measurements:
    Bust: 40.5"
    Belly: 38" (2 fingers below my navel)
    Hips: 41"
    Weight: 154lbs

    Yep, I'm an apple...

    Results are in! Of note,'I wasn't spectacular with my diet, and was over my limit more days than not!

    May 17: post 8 weeks

    Elliptical level 2, 20 mins: 2557 steps
    22half push-ups
    105 squats
    91 second plank
    +1" stretch

    149lbs
    Bust: 38.5"
    Belly (2 fingers below navel): 36.25"
    Hips: 39.5"
  • determined_14
    determined_14 Posts: 258 Member
    Reporting my starting fitness test results:

    I don't have a treadmill and the weather is crap so instead of the 1 mile run I recorded how many steps I could do in 20 mins of my elliptical at a level 2 resistance:

    2382 steps in 20 mins
    15 half push-ups
    70 squats (thought I injured myself on that last one!)
    63 second full static plank
    -0.8" stretch

    Measurements:
    Bust: 40.5"
    Belly: 38" (2 fingers below my navel)
    Hips: 41"
    Weight: 154lbs

    Yep, I'm an apple...

    Results are in! Of note,'I wasn't spectacular with my diet, and was over my limit more days than not!

    May 17: post 8 weeks

    Elliptical level 2, 20 mins: 2557 steps
    22half push-ups
    105 squats
    91 second plank
    +1" stretch

    149lbs
    Bust: 38.5"
    Belly (2 fingers below navel): 36.25"
    Hips: 39.5"

    Congrats, that's awesome! You gained strength and fitness and lost weight and inches! You must be proud.
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