Rating: 5/5

This is a really comprehensive program. Below are some of the reasons I gave it such a high rating:

• At-home workout with minimal equipment- you only need a mat and a resistance band. This is an amazing option for quarantine!
  
• Well designed, high quality workouts that can be streamed any-time in the day. These things are brutal and I guarantee you will be dripping sweat at the end of it! Heads up that some of the workouts do repeat (they still kicked my butt!)
  
• Nutritional guidance that outlines:
  • Foods that you can and cannot eat
  • Macronutrient combination for each meal (e.g. 1 protein + 1 fat + 1 veggie)
  • Recommended portions for food types (e.g. 1/2 cup of brown rice)
• Seamless mobile app that:
  • Connects with devices like the Apple watch and Chromecast
  • Includes great tools to track progress pictures and body measurements
• Support group to help hold you accountable for the program

Duration: 54 days

This one is tough, it lasts 54 days. Getting through this program requires planning and determination. Make sure you are ready for the grind and that you have a good support system within your family and friends. The people in my cohort that did it and stuck with it got amazing results. I can promise you will feel amazing and super proud of yourself by the time you get to day 54!

Level of Effort: High

This is probably one of the hardest fitness regimens I have followed. The workouts require quite a bit of mental grit and it takes a lot of dedication to workout 6 days a week and stick to the nutritional guidance. Definitely worth it if you want the results, but it will not be an easy path.

Feels Like a Diet: Yes

During each phase you get a list of foods that you can and cannot eat along with instructions on the combination of macros that you need to follow.  The program recommends you eat 5 times a day (3 meals + 2 snacks). I’ll admit that there are quite a bit of foods that are restricted (e.g. alcohol, sugar, cheese, etc.)  making it challenging to be social and eat out. That said, the nutritional guidelines  yield impressive results. I’m also a bit of a nutrition nerd and found it interesting to see the effect that the different combination of foods had on my body. One thing to note is that the nutritional guidance is not customized to each individual but rather provided as a set of guidelines for the group.

Worth It: Yes

I will reiterate that this is not for the faint of heart. You have to commit to this and you have to be ready to put in the time and effort to achieve this goal. If you do, you will see some amazing results. You will transform your body and will pick up some great habits along on the way. I’d equate this program to something like deciding to do a marathon. It will take months of training, you will feel the pain along the way, but you will feel incredibly proud of yourself the moment you cross that finish line. You can do it, I believe in you!