I’ve had a few people reach out to me asking about BeachBody, what I like about it and how it’s working for me. I want to start by saying that I don’t get any sort of discount if others sign up and I’m certainly not bragging it up for any sort of perks, I promise!
7 months ago I decided to go for it and sign up. I reached out to my friend’s wife who I knew was a coach and she sent me all the details I needed. I’ve said it before and I have to say it again, her journey was so inspiring to me… she is inspiring to me and if she didn’t share this publicly, I would have never found BeachBody!
She sent me some info on their starter packages. From there you pick which one is best for you and sign up! You are then welcomed into a group of amazing people who may be in your local area or elsewhere. The people in my group are mostly in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. There are a few coaches in the group as well. This group is your support, the people you can check in with each day, ask questions to, share struggles with, the list goes on and on. I love this group!
BeachBody also sells a selection of nutritional items as well as supplements, equipment, etc. Many of the people in my group also purchase these items and love them. For me, for this first year, I’m in it solely for the workout programs and this amazing group. I did enjoy the treats in my welcome package though and would definitely buy their bars in the future.
Access to BeachBody gives you the ability to try many different workout programs. I started with a basic program called Clean Week. Trainer Meghan is amazing and I felt good about jumping into another program after that week. I then moved onto 21 Day Fix. Another great program and allowed me to get a feel for Trainer Autumn’s style. Each Trainer is different and comes with a different background, teaching style and strengths.
There are no set guideline to taking certain programs. You take what interests you, what you feel comfortable with, who you feel comfortable with and base it on what you want for your body at that time.
I’ll be the first to admit, I was sooooo weak when I started BeachBody. I’ve seen a chiropractor for years and have tons of issues. My physical strength was low and I started my first 2 programs lifting 2 lbs weights and felt it!
I find people often think if someone is smaller and closer or at their BMI that they are fit. I was only a few lbs over the weight I wanted to be at and so unfit! I had no core strength, plank position literally felt like I was tearing and I shook doing anything with weights. I’ve had 2 c-sections, so my abs have had their fair share of trauma, not to mention carrying 4 children. BUT this is why I signed up, I wanted to change.
7 months later, 5 full programs later and lots of partial programs, I’m so much stronger! I lift 10lbs dumbbells more often than not and hope to move to 12lbs shortly. I can see my muscles, feel my strong core and what’s most amazing… I feel great. I rarely have sciatica, shoulder pain, etc. and if I do, it’s a healthy soreness associated with my muscle growth. I’m advancing slow and steady. I’ve lost about 10ish lbs and have gained so much muscle.
These programs are designed properly, taking into account which muscles you are working on, what days you need rest, mobility stretches, etc. So much is considered and I’ve enjoyed so much the variety of programs available. I just recently started a program created by Amoila Cesar, who works with many NBA players, musicians, etc. The trainers and creators of these programs are well educated and have a strong credible background. BeachBody is no joke and it’s been around for a really long time. The programs are really designed around functional practical training and nutrition.
I’m not going to talk much about it, but we all know nutrition is important. I love my desserts, but I’m smart about them. I don’t drink pop, eat chips or other sorts of junk food. I eat out on a rare occasion and as a treat. I make sure that I get to enjoy the foods I love, but within a well rounded diet.
I could write so much more, but if I make this too long you’ll never read it. 🙂 To sum it all up… BeachBody works for me because of the well thought out variety of programs, amazing group of people that support me and help me to be accountable and my awesome Coach! BeachBody took this body that was definitely feeling 43 and helped me to become healthier than I was at 23 and I’m crazy thankful!
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