Beachbody Support Group 2018

This is my first time back to the MFP boards in a looooong time.

Today is Day 6 of 80 Day Obsession for me. I took the plunge and signed up on a whim and I’m extremely motivated to keep up with it. I used to go to the gym consistently for the first 6 months in my weight loss journey...then slacked off and sporadically worked out at home for the next 7 months.

This program is tough, but it’s not impossible. I’m used to just pushing through a half hour workout, so transitioning to a full hour was a wake up call. DOMS has set in something fierce. But something about Autumn and the way the nutrition is set up has sparked a whole new fire inside me to really reach my goal this year!

I just pounded a preworkout (not Beach Body though) and I’m getting ready to put in that last bit of energy into my last full workout of the week with Cardio Flow.

DancingMoosie wrote: »

shgreenw wrote: »

I've done Insanity a few times and LOVED it. I'm recovering from ankle surgery I had in April to put in a plate and screws (I broke it in two places). I think Insanity will be way too much at this point. Jumping still freaks me out. I think I'm going to start T25 on Monday and just modify as needed. I'm already walking 3-4 miles per day, but I miss the feeling of a really good sweat session!

Have you tried PiYo? It's great and low impact.

I have PiYo. I really liked it but I don't sweat like I do with higher intensity workouts which is what I'm really craving. Maybe I should start off with a T25/PiYo hybrid and listen to my body to see when and if I can do more! Thanks for the idea!

T25 Beta round officially complete! Speed 3.0 + Extreme Circuit. Ouch. Onward to Gamma!

RollTideHusker wrote: »

Stretch is done. Well 1/2 of it. I hurt my back Fri, so I did what I felt comfortable with. Starting Gamma tomorrow and I want to make sure I’m good to go 🙂

Sucks to hear about your back! Some of these exercises are making my back uncomfortable too. (Sitting bicycle kick to V-up being one of them). Might take it easier on some of the intensive back exercises in Gamma for a bit too.

"Insanity Max: 30 Max Out Sweat & Max Out Abs"=Done!

Hi all,
I just started 21 Day Fix today and I only burned 160 calories in 30 minutes according to mg Apple Watch! I’m not new to fitness and I had been consistently going to the gym burning twice that amount in 30 minutes (3 miles) of running! Although the workout is tough it is very discouraging that I could have just run for 30 minutes and burned twice as many calories. Is 1 workout of the program a day really going to make a difference or do I need to do something else in addition to 21 Day Fix? I’m trying to lose a few pounds.

Sandysphat wrote: »

Starting Gamma today, wish me luck

Good luck. I am struggling with Alpha, the idea that I'll ever get to Gamma seems like a dream...lol. Hope your first day went well!

@ZephieC Total Body is tough. You can do it though!! I think my legs were sore a lot. But it’s a good sore 😉.

@Sandysphat I just started Gamma yesterday. We will kick its butt 🙂

Today was Ript Up. I liked it. I sweated a ton and my arms feel like jello right now.

Inds13 wrote: »

Hi all,
I just started 21 Day Fix today and I only burned 160 calories in 30 minutes according to mg Apple Watch! I’m not new to fitness and I had been consistently going to the gym burning twice that amount in 30 minutes (3 miles) of running! Although the workout is tough it is very discouraging that I could have just run for 30 minutes and burned twice as many calories. Is 1 workout of the program a day really going to make a difference or do I need to do something else in addition to 21 Day Fix? I’m trying to lose a few pounds.

@Inds13
21 Day Fix has strength involved. Strength workouts don't burn as many calories during the workout as a cardio workout (your running). That said, strength workouts help you to maintain your lean body mass. This (along with adequate protein and a reasonable deficit) will help you lose mostly fat. When this is the case you want to put less focus on the scale and more on your measurements.

I tried 21 Day Fix earlier this year, but had to stop during week 3. I was doing it as my main workout along with Fitbit Coach Daily Dose (only 10-15 min bodyweight). I lost about 3-4 lbs during that time frame while eating around 2k calories a day.