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First and foremost, change your self-talk. When you hear yourself telling yourself "I can't ...(fill in the blank), immediately replace that thought with "I CAN...I am strong. I am healthy. I am energetic." Our brains only know what we tell it. We all have negative thoughts which can sabotage our success in reaching our…

Yes. I have multiple conditions which cause severe chronic pain. Feel free to add me for support.

42 grams of protein: Omelette made with 1 cup liquid egg whites, 2 slices reduced fat cheddar, and 1 cup swiss card, spinach, or kale. I vary the spices & cheese for variety. I'll put different sauces on top (hot sauces, etc.) so I don't get tired of it. It's filling and satisfying, & digests easily, so you don't have to…

I love heavy lifting, and eat WELL above 2000 calories most days. I'm 5'4 and 118 pounds currently, trying to gain muscle & lose a little more body fat. I'm planning another bulk soon, so I'll be consuming insane quantities of food (again). Finding the magic caloric number has been difficult for me, since I tend to lose…

It happens to us all; don't beat yourself up too much about it. Just move on, and start logging religiously--even when you binge, to give you a full picture of what's happening. A quick look at your diary, though, demonstrates a lot of high carb, low protein, low fat days. I know when I am low on protein & fat I feel like…

You can do it! It takes a LOT of heavy lifting, and a LOT of food. Compound lifts, super sets, progressive sets, giant sets -- will get you to where you want to be, but it doesn't happen overnight. You burn many more calories when you have a greater percentage of lean muscle mass, so you need to eat a tremendous amount of…

It's a great program! I don't need to lose any more weight, and quite frankly I don't care how much I weigh any more, as long as I keep growing muscle. I'm looking for greater definition, and I know Body Beast will get me to where I want to be. I've not be consistent in my workouts (mostly because I have an autoimmune…

Are we talking about real farts or just ones that impersonate a fart? :wink:

I disagree. Body Beast is a fantastic DVD program. I'm very satisfied with the results I'm getting from it! There are already hybrids of Insanity & Body Beast; you could add your running in to make it your own program. However, if you do too much cardio, you'll just dwindle your muscle gains. It depends what your goals…

For me, it was the mental & physical challenge of it all. I am 56 yrs old, and wanted to prove to myself I could do it. The results were amazing, and I felt fantastic after every single workout. My resting HR went from 89 to 60-65 after completing that program, so my cardiovascular fitness improved immensely. I couldn't…

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…

p.s. I had had headaches all of my life...even as a young child. I am now 56 yrs old...and acupuncture is the only thing that ever TRULY helped my headaches.

I used to have horrible chronic migraines, and various other types of headaches on a daily basis. It was extremely rare for me NOT to have a headache of some sort, and the migraines hung around for 2 weeks without relief. Maxalt used to work for me once I developed a migraine, but then it stopped working, so I was…

You don't need to lose, according to your profile pic. Start lifting heavy weights, and I think you'll see huge changes in your body. Recomposition does amazing things!

Bromelain, BCAA's, and L-glutamine will help a lot with DOM's, as will making sure you have a recovery meal or shake immediately after working out (high in protein and carbs). You need to refuel your muscles within a 30-45 minute window after exercise to aide in recovery. Ideally, a great protein shake immediately…

Don't end up with ischial tuberosity bursitis (sit bone bursitis) like I did!!! OUCH! Go out and get yourself some padded bike shorts. They feel like you've got a diaper in your pants, but they are SO worth it. I do distance biking on my stationary bike...and do a lot of interval training. The bike shorts have been a true…

I hate working abs, too...I'm trying to incorporate more, but to be honest, I don't have the drive I need to seriously do them on a regular basis. I love compound lifts, and I do feel my abs when I do them correctly. I've got a question for those of you who are familiar with bulking; this is my first, so I've got the…

Back & Bi's tempo workout kicked my butt yesterday. I usually don't get too sore after working my back, but with tempo I can actually feel my lats like I've never felt them before!!! I think I'm going to do tempo whenever it's suggested. I can really feel a difference....even though while going through it, I hated every…

Oh yeah...I'm an inverted triangle, alright! I never knew what my body type was called before I read about it just a few weeks ago! So glad to see others on here going through the same frustrations. I no longer have any weight to lose; in fact, I'm trying to gain/bulk up. I've gotten into lifting heavy since the last week…

Oh...sorry...I just read the post about introducing ourselves. My name is Connie. I use a Garmin HRM during my workouts. My first round of Beast was Lean, but this time around I'm doing Huge. I'm currently following the 25 protein/50 carb/25 protein macros suggested. I'm seeing some changes in my body; no real weight gain,…

I LOVE Body Beast; I'm on my second round, and will continue doing this program for a long time. I'd love to friend anyone who is currently doing Beast! Only true Beastettes can understand what we go through on a daily basis! :flowerforyou:

I also recommend bulking. Just keep lifting heavy, and you'll be amazed at the recomposition of your body. :)

Yeah, that's not right. The "tired" feeling is normal. I originally had some issues with mine, and my podiatrist has done 4 adjustments so far to make them more comfortable. He's been very helpful and patient throughout the entire process. That's the way you should be treated, as well. I'm a retired RN, so I have NO…

I've been very happy with my Garmin!

You definitely need to break them in, and since this Dr. doesn't seem to care what you feel like, or what happens after he's sold you the orthotics, I'd get another podiatrist immediately. I'm still breaking in some orthotics in my running shoes. First, you need to walk in them for short periods, though, until you build up…

I apologize; I just now saw your post. I'm on here every day; I'm a 56 yr old woman with autoimmune disease, and I deal with constant pain & inflammation throughout my body. Feel free to send me a friend request; just mention this post, so I'll know it's you. I'd love to try & encourage you in your goals; I've come a long…

I lift heavy. I grunt. Sometimes, I sound like I'm in heavy labor. I'm a woman. Noises help some people concentrate & complete what they set out to do. Heavy exhalation can turn into loud noises on exertion, when you're lifting heavy. You do whatever it takes to finish the task at hand. I would say to either use headphones…

I eat & lift! I'm currently doing Body Beast, and am currently trying to build & bulk. I also do some cardio regularly. Feel free to send a friend request; please mention lifting interest.

I'm open to any friend requests from other women who are doing BB! I'm currently on my second week of my second round. I didn't follow the macros suggested during my first round, but this time I am. I've been happy with the results of my first round, so I can't wait to see what'll happen this time around, & in future…