yocaseycasey Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 So I started this program last Monday. It's Day 12 in Phase 1 for me.I know this has received a lot of criticism online, and people either hate Mike Chang (mainly based on his marketing shenanigans on Youtube) or love him. I read an honest review from a long-time personal trainer, and while he said a lot of it seemed odd (the way the workouts are set up in succession; the fact that a lot of it is BROscience), he said that it will work if you follow it.I have vinyl weight sets at the house that were collecting dust, and a lot of this program is based on lifting weights, functional cardio (I HATE those days), and a "No Willpower Eating System" which is basically just eating lean protein and some good carbs (oats, sweet potatoes, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, etc) 4-5 meals a day. I have only lost 5 lbs so far, but my clothes are already fitting loose and I feel a TON better. I think that stems from the diet, and the fact that I quit drinking so much beer every day. Just curious if anyone has tried following this program, or has any experience with going from no workout/bad diet to a clean eating diet and weight lifting and what were your results?I am hoping to be down 10 lbs by the end of Phase 1 (4 weeks), and I understand that weight lifting doesn't equate to losing weight, but I started at 255lbs, so I assume that I will shed some fat over the first month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I don't know anything about this program but don't get discouraged if you're not seeing results on the scale. Muscle weighs more than fat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCandless Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I can't put on weight which sounds like a good situation to be in but it makes it near impossible to get much muscle definition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yocaseycasey Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 I don't know anything about this program but don't get discouraged if you're not seeing results on the scale. Muscle weighs more than fat. Not discouraged by any means. It would be nice to see the pounds fall off faster, but I understand it won't happen overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbruise Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 So I started this program last Monday. It's Day 12 in Phase 1 for me. I know this has received a lot of criticism online, and people either hate Mike Chang (mainly based on his marketing shenanigans on Youtube) or love him. I read an honest review from a long-time personal trainer, and while he said a lot of it seemed odd (the way the workouts are set up in succession; the fact that a lot of it is BROscience), he said that it will work if you follow it. I have vinyl weight sets at the house that were collecting dust, and a lot of this program is based on lifting weights, functional cardio (I HATE those days), and a "No Willpower Eating System" which is basically just eating lean protein and some good carbs (oats, sweet potatoes, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, etc) 4-5 meals a day. I have only lost 5 lbs so far, but my clothes are already fitting loose and I feel a TON better. I think that stems from the diet, and the fact that I quit drinking so much beer every day. Just curious if anyone has tried following this program, or has any experience with going from no workout/bad diet to a clean eating diet and weight lifting and what were your results? I am hoping to be down 10 lbs by the end of Phase 1 (4 weeks), and I understand that weight lifting doesn't equate to losing weight, but I started at 255lbs, so I assume that I will shed some fat over the first month. Focus on body fat % rather than your overall weight. Muscle weighs more than fat, but everybody knows that. Sounds like you should put some time into research. The end result of weight loss without lifting will be worse than had you done it the right way. I'm not familiar with your program, but thats a crazy statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarzioo_ Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 My brother does this I think? I've seen him on working out with him on YouTube anyways. He was already really thin but he has bulked up a bit? I tried to push him once and I struggled, so I guess it's working for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yocaseycasey Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Focus on body fat % rather than your overall weight. Muscle weighs more than fat, but everybody knows that. Sounds like you should put some time into research. The end result of weight loss without lifting will be worse than had you done it the right way. I'm not familiar with your program, but thats a crazy statement. I should have specified "fat weight loss." If I were interested in shedding the pounds fast, I would have went for a strict high-intensity cardio program. I was just trying to state that I understand that there will be an exchange of muscle for fat in the program that I am on, making weight loss a little slower at first. Sorry for the confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmanfredi Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I started working out a little over a year ago because i was a little overweight for my size, i was 165 at 5' 5" and i actually did this program to start out. I followed it very tightly for the most part and i lost a little over 20 pounds and have pretty much kept off the weight and float around 145. i really started to notice the difference a week into the "second phase" so don't get discouraged if you don't see anything right away. the program really helped inspire me to want to try all kinds of different workout plans so hopefully it does the same for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Friendly Rap God Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I can't put on weight which sounds like a good situation to be in but it makes it near impossible to get much muscle definition! This is me to a T. My metabolism is on overdrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yocaseycasey Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 This is me to a T. My metabolism is on overdrive. Better than your metabolism being on underdrive. Which is my case. If I eat 1 calorie over maintenance, I gain 3 lbs that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yocaseycasey Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 I've lost about 9 lbs so far, and definitely gained a ton of muscle. My shoulders and arms look nothing like they did a month ago. I've also lost 4 inches off of my stomach and 2.5 inches off my chest (re: my manboobs are shrinking).Anyone else try this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthemforadoomed Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I thought this was going to be a thread about getting beer really easily. somethingvinyl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I know it sucks at the start of getting into shape, but I want to find something that I can at least look forward to doing some of the time. I want to feel better, look better, live longer, yadda yadda. None of that stuff matters if I can't be motivated to do something.My coworkers and I did a 'biggest loser' challenge a year ago, where we all put in $25 a month and whoever lost the most weight at the end of the month would take the purse. That was a real motivator for me. I wouldn't have come in first probably because we ended after 2 months because everyone wussed out, but still. I lost 10 pounds over two months and was eating better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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