Wow, we are at Day 60! Yall, that is 75% of the way to DONE! There is no giving up now, do you believe what you're already accomplished? I was proud at Day 10, but Day 60 is too close to the final goal!
Today is Total Body Core and it’s almost 60 minutes. This has proved to be my favorite for Phase 2 I think. Usually I'd chose the shortest (just being honest) but I really love this one and feel it everywhere! Consistent with this week, we’re going to increase our weights slightly from last week. Also grab your Beachbody Resistance Loops and Strength Slides.
Remember if you are using the app and don't have wifi access, you can download up to 3 videos at a time to use offline. So, sorry, no excuse that you couldn't get a signal. haha ;)
Day 59: Leg Day
Who’s ready to feel that lower body LEG burn? For today’s 51-minute leg workout, you need weights, Beachbody Resistance Strength Slides, and mat. Go a little heavier, with the exception of the plyo moves (jumping). I have had a few of you ask me how you know what weight is right. I always say, if after 10 you can do 5 more, you went too light. But I'm also worried to injure myself so I never push it too hard and I know my form gives when I do. Better form and lower weight is better than lifting crazy and doing the move incorrectly.
Also, a few questions came in about supplements. The key is they supplement a healthy diet. Do you have to take them? No. Do I honestly believe they will help you achieve your goals? Yes and the results prove it!
Autumn explains the importance of supplementation in this video. If you have specific questions, you can always ask me, Beachbody Customer Service, registered dietitians, certified trainers, or other experts at BeachbodyExpertAdvice.com. You don't have to blindly trust me, but I find them amazing and feel more confident in the fact IronMan chose Beachbody supplements for their races. That speaks volumes.
Day 58: Cardio Flow / Refeed Day
These Chocolate Chip muffins will give me fuel and energy for Leg Day they say. OK, SURE, YOU BET. No questions here. 🙋🏼♀️🤩🙌🏻🍫
45 minutes of Cardio Flow - who's ready?
Can I be honest with you for a second? Don’t tell Autumn, but I kind of go into “autopilot” mode with this workout—even though we switched up the rep patterns last week. To shake things up, I’m planning on taking my workout outside. My kids don't have to work out with me, but when I'm outside, they usually sneak in a few reps, esp since this one has such fun names! Oddly enough, my 5 yr old enjoys exercising with me more than my 9 yr old. Another thing I do it turn Autumn OFF! What??? yeah, I write the exercises down and power through with the music cranked and just let sweat fly and have fun! This far in, we don't need all the tips on this one, although I still listen for them on weights. Form is so important.
Don’t forget the Purple in the post-workout supplement can be 100% fruit juice today. Note: 1 Purple Juice = 4 oz.
Day 57: AAA
Shakeo today, refeed treat tomorrow!
Welcome to Week 2 of Phase 3! I don’t know about you, but after rest day I’m feeling strong and ready to crush AAA today!
This AAA workout is a longer one right at 57 minutes. Honestly AAA seems to drag out for round 1 and then it gets better and round 3 we drop the extra fast set and we are flying through it. Hand in there! Since it's only 10 reps, it’s time to increase your resistance. We want to be sore, not sorry!
NUTRITION CHECK-IN: it's that time again - tomorrow is Refeed Day. If you need some ideas, check out the FIXATE recipe guide for satisfying, energy-inducing carbs like Double Chocolate Cookies, Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls, Melon Sorbet, and more! Just make sure the recipes work with your personal meal plan. What’s everyone planning on eating? I can't wait to read some ideas and drool! I'll share what I make tomorrow.
Rest Day
Finally, a much needed (and deserved) rest day!
After all the leg work we’ve done this week, I’m looking forward to getting my Stretch & Release video in, wrapping up my meal prep, relaxing, AFTER I watch the new Weekly Obsession video. Does anyone else find the crew funny at times? Or is it just me?!?
Earlier this week, we talked about how hard consistency can be with long programs. It’s natural for some healthy habits to slack, like getting enough sleep, snacking, or eyeing dessert. Now that we’re nearly 57 days in, make sure you’re still getting 7–8 hours a night. Adequate sleep is crucial to muscle growth and repair, so make it a goal this week to focus on getting enough z’s! And since we have refeed days, you'll get to satisfy those snacking / dessert desires as we will eat more food and there are "refeed approved" Fixate desserts to enjoy! DId you see the chocolate chip chickpea brownies. ummm... 5 of those in a day? YES. PLEASE. NOW! Check out these tips on how to get a better night’s rest.
Day 56: Booty
Booty day is HERE. Whoot, whoot!! Time for some J. Lo. #bootygains. You'll need Beachbody Resistance Loops, Strength Slides, a mat, and of course, weights. You might not want to go too heavy since we have 15 reps of each exercise and repeat that round twice before going to the next section. Also, you might notice there’s a lot of leg work in this 47-minute booty routine. That’s because it’s Phase 3! These past 2 months have prepared us for these workouts that will challenge multiple parts of your body. So, dig in and give it your all! We are building muscle mass and going to shred after that and have amazing results to share on Day 81! I'm just giddy to see what we've all accomplished.
Have you started thinking about your meals for next week? Are you planning to try anything new? Share your meal plan with the group and upload a photo of a recipe you plan to make for bonus points (and to make me drool). Everyone loves a good food pic and maybe it will inspire someone to make that same recipe too!
NUTRITION TIP: Let’s chat about that orange container. Are you only filling it with salad dressing? Don’t forget you can use one of your teaspoons to drizzle olive oil on your salads and save those oranges for something like unsweetened shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, or hemp seeds. You don’t have to eat the same thing ALL the time. Mix it up, so you don’t get stuck in a nutrition rut! It's easy to forget to use it, but it's important and you want to eat all your containers. Cutting calories doesn't = faster weight loss! It can, but it can also lead to burning muscle instead of fat. No one wants that!
Day 55: Cardio Core
Cardio Core is back! You know the drill—the workout is 40-ish minutes with 30 seconds of a cardio move, 30 seconds of a HIIT move, followed by an active core recovery move. As for equipment, you’ll need your mat, Beachbody Strength Slides, and Resistance Loops. If you’re struggling a bit with the new workouts during this phase, slow down and pace yourself. You’ve got plenty of time to master each workout and you can always hit pause! You are in the driver's seat. If this feels like it's getting too easy or you aren't sweating as much anymore, add a 3 lb weight to the cardio part. I promise that will spike your heart rate. DO NOT USE HEAVY WEIGHTS on this. I don't care how strong you are, these are fast moves and it's cardio focused so give your limbs a break and don't get hurt.
Time to check in. Is everyone still drinking the same flavor of Shakeology or have you mixed it up? Why do you want to be healthy? Are you doing this for you; for your family; for your insurance (did you know some give you a discount for losing weight - look into it)? Our health and nutrition feeds all aspects of our life and give us the best possible days. Energy and sleep are the stepping stones to everything we do and affect my mood 110%!
Day 54: Total Body Core
Ready for some total-body action? Today we’ve got nearly 60 minutes of Total Body Core with the usual equipment: weights, Beachbody Resistance Loops and Strength Slides, and a mat. I found I was the sorest from this workout last week.
One thing to note, on the last move, she will modify it next week, so I want you to know this today to protect your back and shoulders. When you lift one weight up and one down and work your obliques, go lighter in the arms in the air. For example, my arm raised up holds a 12 lb and my arm reaching down holds a 15 lb. It's much easier and SAFER!
I’m so proud of all of you for sticking with it. I know it can be hard to stay consistent with such a long program, but reminder yourself, the time will pass anyways. Might as well have something to show for it! Here are a few tips for combatting burnout. And if you have any tips you don’t see on this list, please share in the comments below! I know I’d love to hear ‘em and others would too!
Day 53: Legs
Welcome to your first leg day of Phase 3. Today’s workout is pretty tough, but we are so much stronger now that I know we’ll crush it!
You need weights and Beachbody Strength Slides for this lower body burn. This time, Autumn gives us 12 moves, for 15 reps, two times through. The workout is 52 minutes and we’re really going to exhaust those muscles, so today’s a good day for some post-workout foam rolling. Here’s a great blog post that describes the benefits of foam rolling and some mistakes to avoid.
Remember, Energize is not just for cardio days, today you will want it!! Don't think about it, scoop, add water, stir, drink and 30 min later press play. You're welcome ;)
Day 52: Cardio Flow
I don’t know about everyone else, but I’m SO glad we don't use weights today. Holy batman - I am sore!
We’re still sweating it out though, don't think no weights = no calorie burn! Not. The. Case. Cardio Flow is our poison and it will bring all the animals to the room ;) There's good news and bad / hard news - good news: we’re only doing 4 reps of each move. The “bad” news? We’re doing 8 sets straight at the end. Should I warn you this up front or let you be surprised??? It's 45 min and we will be drenched, but that's good, right? We are here to make some changes!
Cardio Flow requires a lot of energy, so make sure you time your pre-workout nutrition accordingly. Eat your pre-workout meal at least 1 hour before exercising to give your body time to digest because we don't want any pokers! Beachbody Performance Energize always helps if you need a boost and I am pretty addicted if I have to admit it. Just make sure you take it 30 minutes before your workout so it’s got plenty of time to kick inh!
Day 51: AAA
Hello, Phase 3!
Phase 2 was all about cranking up the intensity, and by now, you should be seeing some pretty amazing changes in your body and your strength. So, it’s time to go all out! Autumn’s got fresh challenges on deck starting with today’s workout.
First up, we’ve got AAA. Autumn’s switching it up a bit and throwing a couple tweaks into the mix—including a brand-new warm-up, 3-second holds, and some brutal (in a good way) exercises that combine weights, Beachbody Resistance Loops, and Strength Slides. It’s going to be a tough 54 minutes, but use this workout to really focus on your form and get accustomed to the moves.
NUTRITION CHECK-IN: Did everyone recalculate their calories yesterday? If you have any questions, hit me up and we’ll get you on track for Phase 3!
Who is this program good for? And not good for?
In this video, Ilana shows everything you get with the challenge pack and for the launch, everything 2B Mindset related is $20 off! Don't wait, sale ends June 2nd.
Lets talk about who this program is good for, and NOT GOOD FOR! Umm... yep. I want to make sure that you are a good fit for this program if you decide to jump in!
So many of us have these issues, so if you answer YES to any of them, don't feel bad, you are the NORM! Do you binge eat? Do you eat when you're not hungry and more out of boredom? Do you feel stressed when you travel or eat out because you can't control your meals? Do you emotionally eat? Do you overeat? How about wanting to lose weight, but not count points, calories, containers, weigh food or exclude food groups? Did you say yes to any of those? If you did, this program will bring you so much f-r-e-e-d-o-m while still getting to eat delicious, flavorful foods that the whole family will eat. Yes, I know it sounds too good to be true, and honestly, I thought that too when I ordered. What's the catch???? But, I've lost over 3 lbs in the first week and I'm full, satisfied and I enjoyed cookies and banana bread this week.
Rest Day
It may be "rest" day, but nutrition is still on point.
Congratulations, Phase 2 is behind us!!! Take your progress photos and upload them to your My Challenge Tracker app and / or comment below so we can celebrate you!
Don’t forget your self-care today! You need to be ready for brand-new workouts starting tomorrow. Phase III is our "shred phase" and we will be working just as hard! 4 weeks left y'all! WE CAN DO THIS!
You should also do your Calorie Calculation again to make sure you’re eating in the right bracket for your goals. Let me know if you have questions or need help with that. Watch the Weekly Obsession episode on Beachbody On Demand and I'll see you guys tomorrow for Week 1, Phase III!
Day 50: Cardio Flow
It’s our last time doing 6 reps of Cardio Flow; next week it will change again! It's not getting easier, that's for sure, but we are getting stronger. I know Autumn says that a lot so it sounds cheesy to type up, but y'all, WE ARE! We are getting stronger and what we struggled with in Week 1 of Phase II, is not doable and we might be pushing even harder. How are your mule-kicks looking? Mine still look like a dying donkey, but I AM DOING IT AND KNOCKING OUT ALL 6 no matter how different they look than Autumns :) Anyone else laugh when she says "the longer hang time you have, the more rest you're giving yourself" AS. IF. AUTUMN. puh-lease. If I could hang, I don't think I need the rest, my core is so strong this is nothing. But, I'm not there yet to make that statement!
Watch this video where Autumn shares her strategies for eating out when you have goals.
LET’S TALK EATING OUT AND SOCIALIZING: Do have trouble sticking to your eating plan once the “honeymoon phase” is over? Did you feel like you crushed Phase I nutrition and got results so you could slack off a little? How do you deal with parties and other social events? Even though you have fitness or weight-loss goals, life is too short to avoid all the fun stuff! So share with the group how you stay on track while socializing because we don't want to become hermits for 80 days. Get out, be seen, socialize, enjoy life, and find a way to stay on track. It might take planning, but it's doable!
Here’s an article with some tips for staying on track in any situation.
Vegan vs. 2B Mindset Vegan
A lot of foods that are “healthy” are not necessarily healthy for weight loss. The 2B Mindset will teach you how to sustain a plant based lifestyle while seeing the results you’re after!
Pictured on left: 1/2 cup almonds and 4 dates= 590 calories, 14g protein.
Pictured on right: Vegan vanilla shakeology & 3 strawberries & 3 blueberries 160 calories, 16g protein
Both are vegan, but one will help you hit your goals much better than the other, without compromising any taste and keep you full.
Day 49: AAA
Time to burn out those muscles! Make sure you grab a variety of weights for AAA, I feel like I lift them all in these 60 minutes! Also grab your Beachbody Strength Slides, Beachbody Resistance Loops, and mat.
MOTIVATION: Do you need some motivation to keep going after so many weeks of a workout program? I know I do, so I found this fun blog article on Beachbody On Demand to give me extra inspiration when I need it.
Are you more of a goal-oriented person? Check out this article on setting SMART goals. This will help you with goal-setting for Phase 3!
I like my version a little better:
Strong & sexy!
Muscular!
Arms, Abs, & Ass!
Resilient & rockstar!
Tough!
We are all of those things!
Another "cake" option!
Don't you love when you're working out and you hear Autumn say "ah this is a piece of cake, yummmm cake!" so maybe you're in the mood like I am now. Problem solved. If you're doing 2B mindset, I would replace the squash with zucchini since you have 2 FFCs in this and only need 1. Or you could leave both and serve it with a side of plain greek yogurt to even out your "plate". If you have questions about 2B Mindset, let me know. You can do that nutrition plan with 80 Day Obsession and still get great results, but I think you should do either timed nutrition as Autumn lays out, or 2B Mindset, don't try and combine the two.
Day 48: Leg Day
Leg Day after Refeed…work those Legs! I always feel like I can lift heavier, go lower and have more energy after refeed day. Anyone else? Remember that refeeds are a way to get more glycogen into your muscles, and also to give you a mental break from all that clean eating. But, we won't do it again for two weeks so don't get off track with timed nutrition! It was a day y'all, that's it!
Today’s workout is ONLY 40-minute so before we know it, it will be over. That should help push through the hard knowing it's not one of our longer 60 min workouts. Choose weights that challenge you and don’t forget your Beachbody Strength Slides.
All the sweat! I look like it's cardio day ----->
Oh you "silly carbs"
You guys, I am LOVING this program!!! Although I'm very conscious about my health and fitness, I still have cellulite I’d LOVE to lose. Well, I'm down 3.5 pounds already and we just launched! That's a lot for me! AND I feel AWESOME! I haven't had this much energy in a long time!
One of the things I absolutely love about this program is that no treat is off-limits. She calls treats "silly carbs" and they are all ok! She teaches us to eat Fiber-Filled Carbohydrates at most meals, but if you want some silly carbs, then go for it - following her guidelines/process. I LOVE THAT. I also love quantity and that is celebrated on this program - YES PLEASE!
There's never any deadline to join this program; however, prices ARE increasing on June 3rd.
Day 47: Total Body Core / Refeed Day
Total Body Core…and Refeed Day! Are you excited for this??? When I look at these Peanut Butter Balls, I get all kinds of excited!
Since we’re back to 2 sets of 15 reps, you might need to go a little lighter than you did last week, but still push yourself. Sometimes it's easy to say "oh I need to go light this week because it's 15 reps. THAT'S NOT WHAT I'M SAYING!! Grab weights, Beachbody Strength Slides, and a mat for our 60-minute workout.
REFEED DAY: Remember to eat all your yellow containers from the Supplemental List today. Enjoy the extra food. Your muscles will definitely appreciate it, but it is very important that you stick to this list! IT IS NOT A FREE FOR ALL!!
What’s your favorite food to eat on Refeed Day? Share below in the comments.