Beachbody thread 7 (LIIFT, T25, 21 day fix etc) plus a lovely Beachbody new arrival!

Thinking about it due, if I had done it a few years ago at my fittest I don’t think I would have found it a challenging workout at all. I think it could be with a ballet instructor pulling my form up though. It was too fast paced to focus on good form for just starting out, felt like I was in at the deep end without the basics. I liked some of the toning loves but I wouldn’t put them in a v challenging category

I might not be the best person to ask dueindecember because I haven’t really been able to do weights properly for several years because of ongoing elbow injury (and before that a shoulder injury). I used 2kg weights for it and to me it wasn’t easy at all with those, but I don’t have good muscles atm anyway. I think if you have fantastic form it could be a good workout even with a light weight, but I’m not sure I’d put it in the category of being as transformative as something like bodypump or insanity. I think it’s the kind of thing that’s very easy to get form not quite on point and not get its full effects. A bit like Pilates can be in that respect iykwim.

@reastie - Amy chance you could solve a mystery for me? I've heard people say barre is an amazing workout and you can really "feel the burn". But I don't get how this is possible with the teeny tiny weights they use. Having just finished LIIFT4 I am used to lifting fairly decent weights. Does it feel like you are working with little weights?

I did barre workout again yesterday. I think I might give it one more go before giving up on it. I just don’t think I’m designed or inclined to be delicate and toe pointy, I’m not sure it’s my thing, but it’s good to give these things a go.

Hope plink is doing ok.

Thermo that is a big commitment. How long are the workouts? Is it something you could double up and do 2 in one day? Doing less than 7 will still have a positive effect.

Dueindecember I love revisiting old faves and picking what I fancy, really gives a feel good fun workout.

@Purpleraindeer - How is your Achilles doing? Hope you are on the mend.

@Theromanempire - Well done on facing the scales. I always dread it but I often feel better for knowing what the damage is so I can focus on making a change. I very much like the look of mbf but not sure whether it is worth paying for the early access. I am going to try the sample (have only watched it whilst eating chocolate so far) and see how I get on.

@Reastie Well done on getting into the dresses and the running achievements!

I've got my last day of LIIFT4 today so will be trying something new next week. Not sure what I will do for the rest of this week. Maybe a bit of running and revisit some old favourites.

Thermo the best step imo is that initially weighing in so you can’t put your head in the sand so well done for biting the bullet and doing it. I often find once I’ve done that after the initial misery I am better motivated. I’m the same as you, purple is not selling the work to me at all!

Purple be careful. Are there specific exercises you can do to build strength to help the pain?

I’m increasingly frustrated with the only days I can fit in working out being 3 days in a row. Means no rest days then 4 days of rest days. I hanker for the times I’d work out 5 or 6 times a week and how fit and strong I felt.

Yesterday I did 6k run in about 40 minutes, which is slow by my old pace but it felt challenging and I enjoyed it. Today I did 45 min athletic step class on lmod and did it in Ds’ room as it’s the most empty room in the house atm. So much more fun not having to spend the whole time making sure I modify moves not to bang into furniture. Felt like I worked my glutes too. Tomorrow maybe do barre again or possibly cycle ride or body balance.

Tried on 2 pre preg dresses today (have a family occasion next month) and they both do up (hurrah) but they don’t fit properly and look unflattering, but after dd where at this point I was 5 stone heavier and 3 dress sizes bigger than my pre preg self I’m taking the fact the zip up as some kind of win. Hope I can find something appropriate that fits properly though!

I’ve never understood going to the gym - it seems a lot of faff and then you’re in a room breathing in everyone else’s sweat. The only time I did was when I lived in London and it was on my way home from work so no faff. Maybe a nice posh gym would seem more attractive

Decided not to run at all this week Achilles still sore. I’m doing all the exercises and stretches so hopefully it is getting a bit better. I’m still doing The Work. I’ve definitely built some muscle from it. Shame the muscle is covered with a layer of corona fat

@Purpleraindeer - That sounds utterly brutal! Well done.

I am a bit gutted that Boris didn't deliver good news about gyms but understandable. Makes me very glad of my BBOD subscription. Would be lost if I didn't have that to keep me going. I am also wondering how I ever fitted the gym in when you take into account the travel time and faffing about!

Purple you’re not that fit....yet you could run a marathon. IMO that classes you as super fit!

Yumy 😁 to fondue. When they did the splits in the cool down stretch I kind of wondered if this was the kind of workout I’d never quite belong in!

Plink the first few days and weeks are a mess with hormones, take care, glad you’re enjoying it.

The 2lbs I lost in lockdown I seem to have done a very good job at putting on already since back to work this month (not surprised tbh, eating more and having to be more sedentary whilst working. Just as well one more week until holidays!

Thank you everyone

The adrenaline is starting to wear off a little but still really enjoying these early days.l

I'll check back in again soon. Keep up the good work with the workouts and nutrition xx

Did the work ‘crucible’ workout again today. First move was 75 burpees with a press up!! followed by 7 other moves each with 75 reps and elbow plank crawls in between. I was all floppy and tired afterwards so I realised doing it at lunchtime in the middle of a workday was a mistake! Enjoyed the super hardcore feel of it though

And - the cast are terrible at cardio. I beat them on my reps for the cardio moves and I’m not THAT fit. It is fair to say I didn’t manage to keep up with them on 75 diamond push ups though

Purple fingers crossed a few small things and temporary changes will help it to resolve quickly x

Poppy I was thinking the same about bare foot. I’m wearing Birkenstock’s inside now to see if it helps. Read loads of depressing articles about Achilles’ tendonitis and how hard it is to sort it so will be doing lots of stretches, exercises and foam roller for the next week to see if that helps. Will also cut out mid week run .

Purple re your calves - Random suggestion as usual from me here. Maybe if you have been going barefoot at home more because of lockdown it could be worth trying wearing inside shoes (alongside already recommended stretches etc). On days where I have lost my clog things under a sofa or whatever and have been going barefoot downstairs more my calves feel a bit tighter when I get up next morning. Barefoot on carpet is ok so if you have carpet ignore this suggestion. This could just be me because of plantar fasciitis though.

Totally agree with you all re Tania 🙄

Let me know if you want to try hammer and chisel again at some point due

Reastie I decided to do a short barre workout 1 today - I though you were joking about fondue 😂

Wow congrats plink!!
Back to back, hand up and big baby. You are hardcore. There is no way any Bbod workout is going to feel difficult after that!
Enjoy those first magic few days and have lots of

Congratulations @PlinkPlink. What lovely nerws. Enjoy these special first weeks. x

Oh wow plink - how amazing and lovely!! Welcome baby plink 💕💕 . Bloody hell fast, back to back, 9lb15 and hand by face congratulations to you all!!

Plink huge congrats, that’s fantastic news, so glad for you. 9 lbs 15 and back to back and hand over face? Ouch for you! Sounds like it all happened quite quickly in the end though. Enjoy not being pg! Don’t dash back into it, enjoy a rest with your LO.

Hello hello...

She's here 🥰🥰🥰🥰

She arrived on Saturday morning at 01.02am.
Early labour was from 4am on Sat. Contractions all day about 20 minutes apart.
4cm at 11.30pm. Delivered 90 mins later
Back to back and hand up by her face for delivery. Which fucking hurt... seriously. The combo of the fast dilation and the back to back... I thought I was being a right weakling thinking about hospital transfer and epidurals 🤣 then it made sense when she arrived 🤣🤣
Waters broke at last second like DS
And then a few pushes and she was out.

9lb 15oz!!! 😳😳😳😳

She is just perfectly gorgeous (total bias I know 😂). I'm totally mesmerised!

Hope you're all doing well and keeping up the good work. I'll be getting back to it when I'm ready. For now, I'll be eating what the fuck I want, drinking whatever and taking it easy 😂

Thanks @Reastie - I love t25 so that may be worth revisiting with heavier weights than last time I tried. People on BBOD Facebook page rave about Barre blend but I’m not sure I get it. I don’t know how people seem to be getting amazing results with teeny tiny weights but maybe I should try to see what all the fuss is about! It’s a nice problem to have trying to choose from so many great options! I’m not sure how graceful I would be but that is the benefit of working out at home - no one can see my elephantesque moves!

Thinking of plink, it’s v close to her due date. Hope everything goes well with the home birth plink!

Purple I’m sorry about work stuff, I hope it sorts itself out soon. Life is stressful enough atm. Fresh air and exercise I hope will cheer you up. How are you doing now?

Due not sure what to recommend as I’m doing lmod atm. From my bb dvd library (haven’t bought anything from them in about 3 years though) T25 and p90x3 are both quite short and have strength. Or maybe try a liift hybrid program with other workouts?

I thought I’d give barre on lmod a go this morning after plink suggested it. I tried it once about 4 years ago and was useless and gave up but it said it was good for posture and core and strength so decided to try again. It was a good workout but I just felt like an elephant trying to do ballet! There were so many positions and things that I didn’t really know tchnique and was a struggle to work out form whilst doing it. I’m not exactly a very delicate person and I’m used to clumpy jumpy workouts. I sort of felt like it alternated with being confusing and a bit easy like I was doing something wrong, and insanely hard. I do think it worked my glutes though, and I’m looking forward to seeing if I ache in the morning! I’m going to keep trying it though as I often find when I try a new workout the first couple of times or so it’s just finding my feet and working it out then I can really push myself and work harder. I just felt so ridiculous pointing my toes and trying to work out what they meant when they would give instructions like ‘Demi position derrière fondue’ or something!