Looking for Turbo Fire Buddies

liv73
liv73 Posts: 33
edited October 6 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello! I am a 38/F mom of 1 who just joined Beach Body and started Turbo Fire on 12/26. My BB coach is a dear friend from 6th grade who recently changed his health and lifestyle this last year. He invited me to a challenge that begins on 1/9, but I wanted to get moving as soon as I got it. I also do 1/2 scoop of Shakeology a day. I am out of shape and trying to stay motivated to keep doing the TF workouts. Would love some TF buddies to connect with!
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  • Pickles11
    Pickles11 Posts: 310 Member
    Hey I am starting turbo fire around the 7th of jan. I am doing some of the videos now but I'm going out of town this week so I decided to start on the 7th. I also rearranged a few of the videos to facilitate my running schedule but I would love to get some motivation from others doing the program. Will there be a group?
  • holly_v
    holly_v Posts: 292 Member
    i have been doing turbo fire since aug. i love it, add me
  • liv73
    liv73 Posts: 33
    My coach is will be hosting a private group page on FB, but I really like MFP (Fitness Pal) and I can use all the motivation I can get! So welcome! Let's do this! :)

    I am struggling with the workout, but it's only the first week. I do the lower impact in some sections, but am looking forward to when I will be able to complete them all at a higher intensity. I really love the calorie tracking on here too, although it is a huge adjustment to my diet and eating habits. That's a GOOD thing, but I need to make sure and get enough calories throughout the day without going over.

    Is anyone also doing Shakeology? Is anyone else using a heart rate monitor or body bugg?
  • Pickles11
    Pickles11 Posts: 310 Member
    I definitely have a hard time with some of the moves but I am learning pretty quickly. I use a hrm and I've found that turbo fire gives pretty good burn in comparison to other workouts, and it's fun so I love it. My favorite is the hiit ones. They are short and burn a lot of calories!
  • liv73
    liv73 Posts: 33
    I think I am going to get the FT4 HRM this next week. My challenge starts on 1/9, but I leave for a conference and then cruise on 1/11 (I'll be gone for 9-10 days) so I think that will help me stay on track. Not sure I will pack my DVDs, but I am packing my gym clothes and will be going! I am traveling with a couple gals who are new runners and have lost 76-100 lbs over this past year, so they will drag me out of my room to work out! I am not a runner...I used to run XCountry in school, but never really enjoyed it, but I can power walk!

    I went shopping with a friend yesterday (She's a size 6) and I hate it when I walk into a store and the "XL" is a size 12. Goodness...it sucks! But, I am looking forward to being able to get in shape, change my habits and shop off the racks!

    Happy New Year everyone! I am glad you're here and I look forward to our journey!
  • lkm111
    lkm111 Posts: 629 Member
    I am doing Week one, almost ready for Week two. I should preface that my saying that I started with the Prep schedule and ended up doing that longer than the nine weeks. Before I got Turbo Fire I did Zumba DVDs and KettleWorx for a year. I like many parts of TF, but I do miss Zumba and KW. I am going to have to come up with a good hybrid schedule once I'm done with the 12 weeks of TF.

    Add me if you would like - congrats on making good changes in your fitness!
  • liv73
    liv73 Posts: 33
    Welcome everyone - thanks for being here!! I am happy to find TF addicts like me! (And I do add in elliptical, Zumba, bike riding with my family, outdoor walks and hikes etc.)

    No shakeology peeps though?
  • Pickles11
    Pickles11 Posts: 310 Member
    No I don't do the shakeology thing, even when I did insanity. I'm always a little weary of that sort if thing..my body will always tell me what I need...if I need to ear more calories or protein, so I find I do just fine. How do you like it? what does it do for you?
  • liv73
    liv73 Posts: 33
    I am leery too, but I do like it. It does curb cravings and I don't feel sluggish or constipated like others. Sorry for the TMI! I don't drink the full amt or drink it every day, but I do like it for on the go when I don't have time for a reg healthy meal.
  • Pickles11
    Pickles11 Posts: 310 Member
    For the most part, I am pretty good at eating well on the go so I don't think the drink is right for me, but I'm sure it works for many other people. Just for fun I did the tf hiit 15 workout today and I loved it like always. 142 calories burned in 15 mins (which is actually really good for me since I am already in decent shape).
  • deja_blu
    deja_blu Posts: 359 Member
    I'll be starting February 1st since I'll be finishing up ChaLean Extreme right before then. I am so excited for you!

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  • holly_v
    holly_v Posts: 292 Member
    hey ladies, just so you know, there are already groups for turbo fire that discuss the same topics you are! under the community tab, click groups and you can search there for like minded people :) (or at least like minded exercisers)
  • liv73
    liv73 Posts: 33
    Thanks for the tip - I had figured there were probably existing TF groups. I just wanted to start a new one with newbies. :)

    I am sore from EZ55 yesterday (I overdid the squats) and am a tad slow from NYE so I will likely do some cardio on the elliptical. My little man is sick today too, so we're just laying low. Back on it tomorrow though! My new workout area is all set up!

    Happy New Year!
  • TinaAK
    TinaAK Posts: 18 Member
    I ordered Turbo Fire and it should be here tomorrow!!!
    I'm so excited to start. I have done Turbo Jam and found that I really like the kickboxing!
  • liv73
    liv73 Posts: 33
    Welcome Tina! I am enjoying TF and feeling and sleeping better each day!

    My only "issue" right now is that I've gained weight since last week. I lost 2 lbs a few days in and then have gained around 4. Thinking it might be some water weight??? I have stayed below my calories and have been working out...we'll see what the next few days brings. In the meantime, I did TF Core 20 today and a small elliptical workout. I have tons of housework to do, so that will burn more calories as well. :)
  • liv73
    liv73 Posts: 33
    Whew! Scale looks better today! That will teach me from getting on it every day. I do know better. :blushing:
  • Lanna74
    Lanna74 Posts: 203 Member
    I just started Turbo Fire today! I followed the schedule and did the TF30 and Stretch 10. I'd love to join this group!
  • liv73
    liv73 Posts: 33
    WTG Lanna! What did you think? I am on week 2 and I really like it!
  • Lanna74
    Lanna74 Posts: 203 Member
    I really like it! I've only done the 1st day though...I've done it twice now. I'm sort of scared to move on. :P
  • ssw4799
    ssw4799 Posts: 3
    I am doing the Prep schedule on week 5 right now but slacked during the holidays.
  • 1a1a
    1a1a Posts: 761 Member
    Count me in, Turboed through the end of last year, ended up hovering around week 6/7 for a bit and then stopped exercising for a bit, back into it now though yeah.

    Turbo will boost your fitness levels right up :-D
  • DanielleHodgins
    DanielleHodgins Posts: 22 Member
    <----is a Turbo Junkie!!! ;~} Have been doing TF since it came out, but I also to ChaLEAN Extreme for strength training and teach Turbo Kick 5 times a week. Let's rock it out gang!
  • snowbear
    snowbear Posts: 3
    Hi all... Just read your TF posts... I will be starting TF in a month or so. Just finished CE the end of November, but then had an (unrelated) injury that took me off track for about a month. Just started 10-Minute Trainer and will continue for the month of January to try and get my stamina back up before I start TF. I will be doing a CE/TF hybrid when I start - I've heard that other people miss the weight training just doing TF alone. I'll be 60 in April, so I'm sure I'm the old fogey here! :ohwell: I drink Shakeology every day - it is my breakfast. It is also my multi-vitamin. I love it. And it keeps me satisfied until lunch - no other shake or meal replacement has ever done that for me. :drinker: Love the energy on this blog - keep it up! I will try to pop on from time to time... Have fun with TF and I will join you in February!! :flowerforyou:
  • liv73
    liv73 Posts: 33
    Welcome everyone! I love the energy too! I love the "old fogey" and "junkie!" WOO HOO! We can do this!

    I am back on track this week. Sad to say, I had a little too much wine over NY and it takes me forever to recover. Oh and my son has been sick. Yikes!

    I've discovered that I love the Hiit workouts better than the longer ones. I'd rather do the Hitts and add in some extra - might play with that some this week. I have a weight machine in the garage so I can use that to supplement what TF can't do.

    Snowbear - I am glad to hear you are using the Shakeology every day for breakfast. I was thinking about it. I am currently on 1/2 scoop here and there. I probably need to do a little more. I find that I am not eating often enough and am wearing down, so maybe that will help. I have a crazy schedule!

    Well, I am off to do today's workout! Keep pushing play everyday! :)
  • Jenene88
    Jenene88 Posts: 281 Member
    I love turbo fire! It's so fun feel free to add me
  • PoshTaush
    PoshTaush Posts: 1,247
    Hey Everyone!! I am starting TurboFire as well! Would love for you all to add me!
  • snowbear
    snowbear Posts: 3
    Liv, if I were you, I would definitely do the full scoop of Shakeo. It's not a lot of calories comparatively speaking and it gives your body so much of what it needs - including energy! That's my 2 cents, anyway! I started ordering it one month at a time until I realized how much I loved it and knew I would want it every month, so I finally got on the home delivery plan - saves a bunch on shipping! Are you a Beachbody member or coach?
  • Oplesandbanonos
    Oplesandbanonos Posts: 99 Member
    I started turbofire on the first. I messed up with the schedule a little because i want my rest day to be thursday instead, but so far so good.
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
    I'm in week 5 - sort of. I don't follow the schedule exactly and I do other workouts but Chalene is kicking my butt with HIIT workouts!
  • liv73
    liv73 Posts: 33
    I don;t do the recommended each day and I have to take breaks every couple of days...do your best and forget the rest! I just did the Hiit 15 and Sculpt 30 - wow! Feeling good!!

    Welcome everyone! Glad you're here! It helps me feel even more accountable to workout daily and check in!

    Snowbear - I made the mistake of doing a full scoop my 1st try and let's just say I spent the rest of the day in my bathroom. So, I lowered it to 1/2. I will start increasing it again slowly. :happy:

    I am a member of Beach Body and am on the mail program. I am a terrible eater and have suck a wacky schedule that I love the shake as a replacement meal.

    Did I mention that I ordered an HRM? It will be here on Tues and I leave for my trip on Wed. I will be in Miami for a few days and then on a cruise to Jamaica. I will be working out at the hotel and on the ship! I wonder if I can somehow put a few workouts on my ipad so I can do those as well? Hmmm.

    Ok, back to work for me! Have a great day everyone! Please add me as a buddy if interested so I can cheer you on!
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