What an amazing experience this program has been! I have learned that I love to lift. I lost .75 inches and gained 2.1 lbs. I actually gained .5 in both legs and arms, and lost in waist, hips and bust. Most would probably be upset with that, but I have learned that muscle weighs more than fat. I feel great! I'm stronger, my clothes fit better, I've got definition, and I finally see some abs as well a firmer booty!!! I'll take that and I refuse to be a slave to scale.
So here's the TRUTH! While I did finish every workout, al 56 days, I did have the occasional cheat meal. I feel that my nutrition was about 90%. I loved that the meal plan used the containers so that was super easy for me to follow. I am little upset with myself for my nutrition not being 100% but life happens and we just have to roll with the punches.
Here are some of my take aways from this program, The Master's Hammer & Chisel.
-You won't get bulky from lifting heavy.
-Beachbody performance is a must for this program. I loved Recover and Recharge for Muscle soreness.
-Energize really helps you PUSH through the hard workouts
-when you lift heavy you EAT more!
-Don't be a slave to the scale
-Trust the process
-I highly recommend a weight bench, and I loved the extra workouts with weighted ball
Remember I told you I was no longer a slave to the scale. I don't usually put my weight out there either but I'm learning to embrace it. When I first started working out and using Beachbody programs, I lost over 40lbs. I thought a perfect weight for me was 145 lbs. For the last 2 1/2 years, I have worked out consistently, and as you can see actually gained weight. But I can still wear the same size clothes, in fact some fit better. And I know muscle weighs more than fat, so if I feel better and look better, WHO cares what that number on the scale says!!!
My next fitness journey will begin soon with Tony Horton's 22 Minute Hard Corps. Stay tuned for more info about this awesome program. Please let me know if you have questions! You can always email me at dwatson05@bellsouth.net.
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