Hi, my name is Stephanie and after reading through this forum the other day I decided to go through with the project, you all have motivated me so much to make the first major commitment to excersise. I am really excited to start the project. I hope people continue to post, I am curious to know what happens to everyone ahead of me and the new people joining up.
Hi everyone! I am new to this forum, but have been doing project you for about 9 weeks. I have been doing Kathy Smith's workouts for a few years, and started lifting weights and working out consistently about 3 years ago after reading her book "Lift Weights to Lose Weight." I lost 20 lbs as a result, and I have managed to keep it off, but sometimes it's almost as hard to keep it off as it is to lose it. It's so easy to fall back into 'old' habits.
I noticed someone said they had talked to beachbody about ordering PY for 19.99/month and that they said they shipped the different workouts separately. I ordered mine in March and I am paying 19.99/month and it all came at once. ???? Perhaps the person they spoke to at beachbody was mistaken? Anyway I would make sure you get all the dvds/videos at once.
I can't say I've seen any dramatic changes with PY - I'm about the same weight, I have maybe lost a *little* in inches. I'm only doing the workouts, not following the eating plan. What I do notice is when I do other physical activities that they are much easier than they used to be. I feel much stronger, and I feel like I have more endurance. That's pretty cool! It will come in handy this summer when I'm running around with my kids.
I am so tempted to get PY. I keep going to the beachbody website and putting it in my basket and then taking it out again. I've been using Leslie walks and doing about 3 days of toning exercises but my diet sucks and after a while I get lazy and stop working out. I did a SI6 rotation a while ago for about 5 weeks and did lose weight with that but couldn't stick with it because I felt the workouts were too strenuous and boring. I'm wondering if Kathy's PY will be the same way for me? I do need more structure. I'm starting the new Slim Fast Optima diet and would like to get a more regimented exercise routine but I'm wondering if the cardio portion of PY is complicated. I have two left feet and could NEVER follow the Firm cardio at all. That's why I like Leslie Sansone workouts for the simplicity. Do you think a gal with two left feet could do PY?
Jennifer if you don't mind me asking what is your book about? I've always had aspirations to be a writer some day. Congrats to you.
Honestly, if you get bored easily, this might not be the program for you. I am *almost* done with Project:You but the last couple of weeks have been hard. You do basically the same workout rotation for 6 weeks. I usually change mine every 3-4 weeks. I am getting pretty bored with it but am sticking with it because I am *so* close to finishing. Plus I have gotten some great fitness benefits from doing this program. I can see doing this once a year for a mini fitness makeover.
I'm not doing any of the food stuff - I've just been eating the way I normally do, maybe eating a little more protein.
You might want to try reading Kathy's book "Lift Weights to Lose Weight." It has a 12-week program to get you into lifting weights and working out regularly. It also has a nutritional plan. I picked up that book 3 years ago and it totally motivated me. I lost 10 lbs in the first 12 weeks which was my original goal. Then I kept going for a total weight loss of 20 lbs and I've kept it off by sticking to the basic principles she outlines in the book.
I have to agree. I was doing fine until here at the end. I'm wrapping up next week and about a week ago, I realized I had every line memorized! One thing that helps with the weights is that I have the air conditioner on now that it is warm (I'm in the attic where it gets hot) so I don't hear as well, so it was actually nice to do it to silence. I might try putting on some music tomorrow to see how that goes.
One more set of workouts would have been perfect, added in about week 8 or 9.
Thank you Jennifer and peoplearenuts (l love your username by the way). I was thinking that this would be similar to Slim In Six and by the time the program was coming to an end I would get burned out. I know it would work for me because Slim In Six worked for me but if it's going to be similar then why invest the money? I guess I'll hold off and see if there isn't something else out there I might like more. Thanks again for your opinions.
I've been looking, and I'd like to try Project You, but is there anywhere besides beachbody that sells it? I don't really like doing the whole payment bit and having to wait for items.
Also, do you have to follow their diet, or can you do one of your own, such as WW? I'm on WW and getting good results, I just want a workout that is challenging.
As far as I know, there isn't anywhere else, unless you pick one up on ebay. They now sell Slim in 6 (or maybe it is the Slim Series, hmm) at Target, so maybe this one will follow behind one day.
(I just looked, they have 2 sets on ebay right now)
You do not have to follow their diet plan, but if you are doing your own, make sure you are getting enough protein because you will be strength training.
dakota,
Try this link: http://www.beachbody.com/templates/k...owChanges=true
It should give you the three payment option for the whole program plus a 20% discount once you put it in your shopping basket. It comes to $47.88 which will be broken into three payments of $15.96 but they will had S&H of $9.95 and sales tax for your area on to your first payment. I don't like the intro deals either and I hate the idea that they will keep sending me workouts and charging my account every couple of months so this is a better option. I hope the link works. Let me know if it doesn't. Good luck!
How do you get the 20 percent off? Does it show up in checkout? I had a coupon with mine to enter a code for 20 percent off a future purchase, but I have no idea what I did with the coupon.
Hi Jennifer,
If you follow the link and put it in your basket and go to checkout it should show the 20% discount in the price. It should go from $59.85 to $47.88. I hope the link still works! I just used it last week but I'm not sure if it has an expiration date on it!
I am interested in Project You, but I want to make sure I understand the details.
I pay $59.98 that gets me what?
Then in the same initial order I can get 2 new workouts and a free gift for $14.95, (bringing my initial payment to a total of $74.80) plus I have to pay $19.95 when they arrive? How many of these are there? How do they fit into the program?
Maybe I am slow but I am kind of confused. LOL My husband is not keen on me spending a ton on this so I need details to provide him. Any help would be great. I did find the program on ebay but I am not sure how that compares to buying it from the website.
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