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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 10:37

As far as INSANITY, there are a few ladies on the forum doing this if I am not mistaken. You could search "insanity" in recent threads. Several of my friends have done this program. Results varied. Why? My friends that were committed got great results. The ones that skipped days or ate junk did not get good results. Those same people also claimed it "didn't work." No, they didn't do the work! Why don't you just dive in and give it your best? Unless you have some health conditions that prohibit you, nothing bad could come from doing it. Well said Beebers! You really have to commit to the program and watch what you eat, keep track, hold yourself accountable and count calories! I used a calorie counting app on my phone, it kept track of my calories, my weight, what I was eating and how much I was exercising. I had great results doing Insanity, but have a friend who put in the work but did not keep close track of what she was eating, and she only lost 5lbs.

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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 11:25

I have bought the shakeology mix from a guy locally in abu dhabi. Not sure about Dubai, but you can contact him and see if he ships to you. On Instagram he is shakeologyuae and his whatsapp number is 971-50-542-9979. It is 650dhs per bag. Super expensive, but I tried to do this cheaper, but saved very little. I opened a beach body coach account, under my cousin in the US who is a beach body coach, and paid $110 per bag, but there is also a $15 per month coach charge for the account, then had my cousin ship it to me 3 bags at a time. It wound up costing me about $75 to ship three bags through my aramex shop and ship account. In the end, I wound up paying about 550dhs per bag, so there was some savings... just a bit of a headache. I haven't tried any of the programs, though. I wasn't sure how easy it would be to import videos here, thinking they have to go through customs and then checked for content blah blah. I just use the shake along with gym classes. Flavors, I think vanilla is the best and most versatile. Chocolate is super strong chocolate taste, nice but strong. Greenberry is disgusting. Haven't tried the others yet. <em>edited by momof3 on 13/01/2015</em>

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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 11:06

Older thread however I am curious if anyone has found the shakeology packets here? I am going back to the US every few months so I can order from there where I have friends following the program but it would be much easier if I could find them here. I tried several stores to no avail. I am looking for a shake mix that is "clean" not artificial. One of my friends lost 90 pounds on it and said it was more of a lifestyle change not diet. She added it to juicing at times too and did a "clean" eating program. I have tried Cambridge here and had a lot of weight loss but I looked aged, lost a lot of hair, and had trouble with my periods. ( apologies for tmi ). Or if anyone on here knows of shake mixes that are similar without artificial sweeteners and not tons of unpronounceable Ingredients please share. I am trying to avoid mixes that need milk added too. Thank you

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Latest post on 20 July 2014 - 11:40

I wouldn't recommend Insanity unless you are half decently fit to begin with - it's extremely hardcore and puts the body under a lot of stress. P90X is fantastic though. There are plenty of protein and fitness shakes available in the UAE at most healthfood stores.

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Latest post on 20 July 2014 - 09:48

I have been looking at buying TurboFire, has anyone done this workout before? I am also interested in the PiYo but am I right in saying you can only get this through a PiYo instructor and not online? I am pretty new to Chalene Johnson but I find her pretty inspiring ( in an over the top American way ) ? <em>edited by Queen Bee on 20/07/2014</em>

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Latest post on 19 July 2014 - 20:10

Hi I may be interested in the T25 please. Could you email me at Sophie dot Schofield at gmail dot com thank you

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Latest post on 17 July 2014 - 09:32

Hi Ladies, I just wanted to join this thread as I am a big fan of Beachbody products and have been doing their programs for years. I have just completed 21 Day Fix and got some good results. My next program is PiYo. If anyone interested, I have extra 2 packets of strawberry Shakeology and T25 program and will be happy to resell them. Just drop me a line. Hi mma2002 I'm interested in purchasing your 2 packets of Shakeology as I have just started the T25 program. Can you please let me know if they're still available? You can email me on: [email protected] Thanks :) <em>edited by Ffaff on 17/07/2014</em>

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Latest post on 10 July 2014 - 10:45

I am a crazy fan of Tony Horton and Chalene Johnson's work. I also follow Chalene on Instagram and her quick work-outs are so innovative and motivating. I am now on that PiYo - can't wait to get my hands on it. I must say though I have never tried the shakes, I just follow the clean recipes and eat clean as much as possible and I see results within 20 days of my challenge. Started P90x after I gave birth. And ever since I have committed to doing it twice a year. Bring it Ladies!

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Latest post on 09 July 2014 - 19:16

Hi Ladies, I just wanted to join this thread as I am a big fan of Beachbody products and have been doing their programs for years. I have just completed 21 Day Fix and got some good results. My next program is PiYo. If anyone interested, I have extra 2 packets of strawberry Shakeology and T25 program and will be happy to resell them. Just drop me a line.

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Latest post on 18 January 2013 - 13:30

I moved from south africa to dubai about 5 months ago i gained 10 kgs since, i have watched some transformations on youtube its crazy, snow white if you dont mind me asking how much did you pay on Amazon? I found a short video on youtube that i work with every night for about 2 weeks now, ive lost 3 kgs thus far. Not to bad but i want the full kit.

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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 09:15

Hi Wiesie I have just started Insanity - on Day 5! It is flippin hard but I am already seeing the results - which sounds unbelievable but it is true. You do have to work hard and commit - it is not for the fainthearted and you should have a basic level of fitness. I have a sort of love/hate relationship with it! One downside is that the boxset is expensive - I got mine from Amazon - but that said if it gets you the results you want then its money well spent in my view (and probably cheaper than a gym membership). Loool i had to laugh when I read your post - sounds like we're in the same boat! Yesterday was my second rest day, and to be honest I actually missed working out, even though I was so looking forward to a day off! It felt odd that I didn't do any exercise. I'll post back in our other thread to see which routines you're liking and hating.

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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 09:12

I'm currently on Day 15 of Insanity. Me and another lady on this forum have been discussing it on this threa: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic197500-for-sey83--insanity.aspx It's a tough program, but 15 days in and I have definitely lost some inches. Having said that, the scale hasn't moved but I'm hoping that is to do with muscle forming in my body becaause my clothes are all considerably looser and I have had lots of compliments from people. Like Beebers said, you really do need to be committed and stick to the schedule. I have a love/hate relationship with the program. It's tough, and you have to push yourself, but the results seem to be good. I will keep updating the thread above with my results.

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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 09:09

Hi Wiesie I have just started Insanity - on Day 5! It is flippin hard but I am already seeing the results - which sounds unbelievable but it is true. You do have to work hard and commit - it is not for the fainthearted and you should have a basic level of fitness. I have a sort of love/hate relationship with it! One downside is that the boxset is expensive - I got mine from Amazon - but that said if it gets you the results you want then its money well spent in my view (and probably cheaper than a gym membership).

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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 07:46

my friend has amazing results. when you see her before and after it is inspiring. She is very dedicated and considers it a lifestyle and better choices. It is a whole mindset for her and she preps and plans a lot- I wish i had that motivation!!!

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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 07:44

As far as INSANITY, there are a few ladies on the forum doing this if I am not mistaken. You could search "insanity" in recent threads. Several of my friends have done this program. Results varied. Why? My friends that were committed got great results. The ones that skipped days or ate junk did not get good results. Those same people also claimed it "didn't work." No, they didn't do the work! Why don't you just dive in and give it your best? Unless you have some health conditions that prohibit you, nothing bad could come from doing it.

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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 07:23

I have an college friend who is an seller/instructor and know she has facebook pages free for motivation and do it yourself helps with or without the product would yuo like me to get you in contact?? she even does free online groups that provide motivation support etc

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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 06:57

Thanks ladies, is any of these products banned here? i will not get into trouble if I ship them here right? Captaincrunch: Do you know anything about "INSANITY" ? i have heard of this not sure if it works? I would really appreciate if you could ask your FB friend. maybe I can look her up would love to see the results.

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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 22:05

PMSL MC Don't know about the shakes, but with the P90x, yes, I think you'd have to get it through Amazon and get it shipped here.

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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 18:16

oh, thank you. In that case, sorry I have no idea...

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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 16:51

Probably online. I think you get shakeology directly from beachbody? I can ask one of my facebook friends who's a coach. Px90 is an excercise programme on DVD & shakeology is basically a protein shake

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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 16:16

Dear Ladies Does anyone know where I can buy Shakeology and P90X. Thank you sorry, but what is it ??

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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 16:15

Dear Ladies Does anyone know where I can buy Shakeology and P90X. Thank you

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