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Anyone done the body coach?

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clottedcreamteawithscone · 08/04/2015 12:27

I keep seeing before and after shots after his 90 day programme and they are fantastic...anyone done it and what basically is it in a nutshell?

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Fairydust15 · 06/07/2015 18:33

Hi, I hope it's ok to gatecrash this discussion? Would really like some support on the plan. I'm on day 4 of Cycle 1 & finding it quite difficult as so far not keen on the meals at all! Does anyone else feel the same or is it just me? Hoping I've just made poor choices so far! I'm ok with the exercise. Also I've not submitted my starting weight/measurements as wasn't asked to. Have emailed to ask if this is right but not had a reply. Any advice welcome, thanks :) x

gotredonyou · 07/07/2015 10:06

Welcome Fairydust See I was the other round- impressed with the meals but found the exercises really difficult! What meals have you tried so far? I wasn't asked to submit my measurements at the start but saw lots of people talking about it on the FB group so messaged my coach and she sent me a link. x

Fairydust15 · 07/07/2015 10:42

Hi, thanks for your reply gotredonyou. I've tried both the smoothies in my plan which are ok but my blender not great so they're really bitty, the chicken & cashew curry tasted ok but it was really watery, the bagel is nice, had the scrambled eggs which I wasn't keen on & had overnight oats today but it was really thick & I couldn't eat it all!! I just feel like I'm struggling to choose meals from the plan as not very many of them appeal to me at all, especially for breakfast! I do have my week planned out but I'm changing things already & not sure how I'm going to manage 30 days from the choices!! I emailed my coach 4 days ago for the link but not had a reply. I did get an email saying my email had been received though. What day are you on? x

gotredonyou · 07/07/2015 10:50

With the avocado, lime & raspberry smoothie- I just squeeze the lime juice in rather than blending it whole as I find that gets rid of the bitty rind texture.

Chicken Cashew curry- just simply add less water and the sauce thickens up...I serve that with courgetti sometimes instead of spinach and its really nice.

Build up bagel was one of my favourites! With the overnight oats I mix all the ingredients together the night before then bake in the morning for 30 mins at 180c and it tastes like flapjack! Try the protein pancakes too they are lovely!

I'm at the start of week three, cycle two! Let me know if you have any more questions xx

Fairydust15 · 07/07/2015 10:57

Thanks! I will add less stock next time to the curry but got 3 portions in my freezer to get through first! Will try it with courgetti too Smile. Going to try the pancakes, looking forward to them at the weekend! I think the choices for after a hiit session are ok, it's the others I'm struggling with! Portion sizes are huge though, I can't eat it all Confused Wow week 3 of Cycle 2, I can't wait to be there!! Thanks for your advice. x

gotredonyou · 07/07/2015 11:37

No probs at all- It's just trial and error I suppose. On rest days for breakfast I had either the mozzarella & mushroom omelette, Low carb oatmeal (the one with chia/flax seed & coconut) made into cookies dipped into yoghurt, a smoothie or Lizi's Granola, berries & yoghurt.

Its flown by for me...cycle two is really hard as there are much more carb meals so I feel very bloated! Cycle three is back to having carbs only after workouts so looking forward to that.

Gingerhan · 10/07/2015 21:38

Another new one asking for your experiences!
I'm really interested in this plan as I think it's a more long-term lifestyle change than my current combination of paying for Wright Watchers (but sort of ignoring the plan) and working out lots.
My concern is how easy it is to eat on the go. I'm a teacher, so train at 6.30 on my way to work which means I need a packed breakfast (which would be the carby meal) and a packed lunch. Is that workable?

Gingerhan · 10/07/2015 21:39

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gotredonyou · 13/07/2015 10:34

Yes definitely Gingerhan

Most of the meals you can prepare in advance...there is overnight protein oats which you can have in a Tupperware box or bake into flapjacks or a cold meat/egg filled bagel which you can wrap in foil for breakfasts. smoothies are good for rest days.

I tend to have salads for lunch so make them the night before with tuna/chicken/egg etc..

gotredonyou · 17/07/2015 10:27

How's everyone getting on??

I submit Cycle 2 on Wed, looking forward to seeing the results. I don't think they're will be a massive difference as the carbs make me feel bloated but I definitely feel fitter & stronger :)

SandFly80 · 22/07/2015 10:09

I have just discovered the body coach on FaceBook. I have been fairly regular with the gym and have managed to drop half of my target lbs. But am seriously struggling with the last few pounds. And, like many other mums, my biggest challenge is very stubborn belly fat and cellulite. I have never done a diet before, don't really believe in them TBH. But this one seems more doable. Would love to hear from someone who has completed the three cycles: how difficult is maintenance? Also, how strict is the no-caffiene rule? I NEED my daily two cups. Any restrictions on alcohol?

gotredonyou · 22/07/2015 11:49

I submitted cycle 2 today and very pleased with my results...only lost 2lbs in the last 30 days but there is a big difference in my pictures and I feel stronger and fitter! Onto cycle 3 next week to get lean!!

SandyFly I have about 3 cups of tea a day...two cups of coffee is allowed as long as you don't have sugar! Alcohol isn't recommended as it basically stops your body from burning fat whilst it processed the alcohol but is allowed in moderation. This tool is very helpful if you have any other questions- thebodycoach.co.uk/clientfaqs/

gotredonyou · 27/07/2015 09:24

Very quiet on this thread- has everyone else given up?
I'm waiting till payday (Fri) to start C3 so sticking with C2 till then.

Todays menu-
B- Overnight protein oats baked with strawberries and topped with skyr yoghurt.
L- Tuna Salad with new potatoes & a handful of almonds.
E- HIIT & GVT- biceps/triceps.
D- Fajita chicken wraps with spinach/peppers & onions.
S- Quest Cinnamon protein bar.

Howhardcanitbe · 28/07/2015 13:34

Hi gotredonyou I keep seeing the transformation photos on Facebook and I'm seriously tempted to sign up - especially as I have a £20 off voucher which expires in 2 weeks. I go away in 2 weeks so would want to start after I get back, but it seems like it would take a while for the plan to come through anyway. I've already been making some healthy changes - have cut out alcohol and am limiting sugar etc.

My concern is that I have a gym membership and already go to 3-4 classes a week, which I really enjoy and am happy with. Do you think the food plan would work alongside my current fitness regime, or would it be essential for me to follow their HIIT plan too? I do a mix of high intensity cardio and conditioning.

Good luck with C3. Are the 3 cycles very different?

gotredonyou · 28/07/2015 14:31

Hi Howhard I would definitely take advantage of your £20 off voucher! The plan takes about 7 days to come through but you start whenever you are ready.

When you apply you have to fill out a thorough questionnaire about your current diet/exercise routine. The FAQS state this - What do I do if I want to continue with my current training regime?
When looking at a client’s lifestyle I take into account their training and the demands this would have on calorie intake. HIIT is what is recommend and only HIIT to get the best results however this is your choice. If you want to do your own training you can, please do not do both on top of each other. If you want to mix it up and do for example some classes twice a week and a weight training session this would leave you 2 days free to do the HIIT. Of course if you really want to do your own training exclusively you can.

Cycle 1 is mainly low carb high fat with some carb meals after your HIIT (4-5 a week) Cycle 2 is 3 carb meals on training days only (4x a week weights/HIIT) Cycle 3 goes back to carb meals after training (4x a week mainly weights) I think it's going to take a few days to get my head around cycle 3!

Howhardcanitbe · 28/07/2015 18:09

Thanks for the info. I'm going to have another look round his website before committing to it, but it looks good.

kirinm · 29/07/2015 09:52

I've finally got my plan through. Aiming to start C1 on Saturday or Sunday. I've got to try and stick to the cheapest meals I think. Trying yo economise at the moment.

Any tips on which meals are cheapest?

gotredonyou · 29/07/2015 10:23

For C1 I found tasty tuna salad, omelettes/scrambled eggs, protein porridge & smoothies the cheapest options. I plan my meals a week in advance and shop at aldi which makes it all more affordable. Muscle food do a lot of good offers for meat packs, there is one on groupon at the moment.

bigjaco · 29/07/2015 13:33

I have just signed up to this and curious how are people getting on. I like HIIT traing but found is always my downfall.

Any tips from anyone who has done this (or Doing)

gotredonyou · 29/07/2015 15:46

Hi bigjaco I'm at the end of month 2 and enjoying it so far! My tips would be to plan your meals week by week (using the planner at the back of your plan) and only buy those ingredients so there is nothing else to tempt you. Also if you don't like cooking, I would advise to spend a few hours on a sunday batch cooking so you have lots of ready meals in your freezer. If you are feeling hungry between meals drink a glass of water or chew on sugar free gum. I found after about 4 days on the plan my sugar cravings decreased.

Howhardcanitbe · 29/07/2015 16:43

I'm still debating this - I'm notoriously rubbish at sticking with any sort of diet. Are you finding it a real struggle to stick to, or is it not too bad? Are you left hungry, because when I get hungry (or 'hangry' as DH calls it in my case) all good intentions go out of the window!

BlingBubbles · 29/07/2015 17:56

I finished it a couple of weeks ago, I really enjoyed it and lost 9kgs and 27inches.

My biggest tip would be in C1 stick to the food and exercises 100%, dont try and substitute things, or design your own menus using the recipes, use what he gives you and give it 100%!!! i only drank once on C1 and ate off plan once, I think C1 sets you up for the whole plan.

You also need to plan well, make sure you have all the food in stock to cook, I didnt prep any food before hand as I am not working but you do need to be super organised.

I dont really like weights, so didnt really enjoy C3 training much, but overall I found the whole plan really good.

If you are use to low calorie diets you will struggle to start with as you have to eat a LOT of food.

GallopingFoxley · 29/07/2015 18:15

Signed up last Thursday so just waiting for my plan to arrive now . And err currently eating fruit gums

kirinm · 29/07/2015 18:45

Bling - those are fantastic results. You must be really pleased. My intention is to stick to it 100%. I've deliberately avoided making arrangements so I don't have an excuse to 'treat' myself. I like the look of most of the C1 recipes and it's nice not to have to think about what to cook for a change!

gotredonyou · 30/07/2015 09:59

Bling amazing results- well done! I'm nervous about starting C3 as found the weights difficult in C2 but hoping my fitness has improved.

Howhard I've found the food really easy to stick to, haven't been hungry much as the portions are big so you feel like you are constantly eating (3 big meals & 2 snacks a day) x