I was incredibly skeptical about starting Body Beast. I loved Chalean Extreme and the heavier weights, but this intimidated me for some reason. I went back and forth for a few months before finally jumping in.
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| Sort of intimidating, right? |
Maybe it was Sagi. He was a male trainer, and was extremely BUILT! Even though I learned a lot with Chalean Extreme, I think was also still a little bit afraid of heavy lifting and that it would bulk me up…I KNOW! I should have known by then that was not true.
So, I dove in in October 2015. I had my weights. I had my stability ball. I was good to go.
Every day! I was up. I don’t think I missed a workout this time. Not even during the holidays!
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| Habit is a powerful force! |
And I had NO idea I would love it so! Sure, Sagi is not my favorite trainer. He says some really corny things and has a very LARGE ego, but he knows his stuff!
I felt extremely comfortable throughout the program, and I really have grown much stronger!.
The program is centers around lifting. And lifting heavy. I have multiple sets of weights at home, so I did not have to invest in anything. But even if you only have a few sets of weights, start there! Don’t be afraid!
The program is a 90 day program and there are three phase…actually he calls them “blocks.”
The Bulk phase is almost JUST lifting, so I have defnitely gotten used to not doing a lot of cardio, which will prove difficult when I move into Hammer and Chisel….
But I absolutely have fallen in love with lifting! My metabolism is much higher than when I’m just doing cardio. My waist has tightened up, and I feel so STRONG! In the last phase, you incorporate a little more cardio and cut carbs, but with the holidays and my injured foot, I wasn’t able to accomplish exactly what I wanted, but I am STILL pleased with my results.
I gained a good deal of muscle. My waist actually shrunk by 1 inch, but I GAINED weight! Isn’t that crazy? My body got smaller where I wanted it to, but I gained weight!
Not what most women want to do right? But when you are at a healthy weight and buidling muscle, there is really no where to go but up!
One thing I did different with this program, and that I will continue, is to incorporate Beachbody’s new Performance line. I utilized the E&E and Recover. The Recover is like MAGIC! It is designed to provide extra protein for body building but also to promote natural recovery of muscles. And I can tell a major difference on the days I don’t utlize Recover. But I only add it on days that I know I’ve pushed harder and will likely be a little more sore. I’m definitely continuing it and adding the Recharge for overnight recovery as well!
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| Recover. Drink it alone or add it to Shakeology! |
I wish I had taken better pictures of my legs. I can definetely see a big difference there. And FEEL it as well. When I am just working around the house, playing with the boys, and doing day to day tasks, I can tell my leg muscles are a lot stronger. Which makes picking up the boys, loads of laundry, etc much easier! That’s a bonus moms!
I will say it again! I did VERY little cardio with this program. I know I used to be obsessed with getting in as much cardio as I could thinking it would help me create the shape I desired, but I always just looked super thin and out of shape…
I like having muscle. I like the fact that my body burns more calories. That I am stronger in the daily tasks that I need to do as a mom.
I would encourage everyone to try weights!
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| Back muscles!! |
So, now it is on to a new program. A new challenge and new results! I’m happy with my body . Very! I will never look like a model, and I’m ok with that. But it is so much fun to see how I can change it. I have NEVER had muscles anywhere. I just didn’t think I was built for that. Guess I was wrong.
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| Happier and Healthier Momma! Body and Soul |
I start Hammer and Chisel on Monday, given that my foot is healing well. And I am pumped! Two of my favorite trainers in one program!! Matt is doing this one with me, and I have a very special group of challengers who are as well. So, expect my results in 60 days…just in time for my FREE cruise to Jamaica!! Wohoo!
If you are interested in getting fit with me, earning an income and making the world a healthier place, join me! I have a 3 day Sneak Peek into coaching next week! Click on the link below to join us!
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Here is the link for the Sneak Peek. If you would like to talk now about the coaching opportunity, send me your information below. It’s January! It’s a new start! Why not make it a lifestyle change and help others along the way?
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