At the end of October I decided it was time to really get in shape. I love having a project and I’d been pretty lazy about my fitness for a few years. After spending half a night researching programs online instead of sleeping, I decided on Tracy Anderson’s 90 day Metamorphosis. I took a look at the other popular workouts (P90X, Insanity, etc) and fell in love with Tracy’s feminine approach and promise of a lean dancer’s body. I loved the workouts immediately even though I was sore for a solid week and off-and-on throughout the program as the workout changes every 10 days. There were brief periods (every day of levels 2, 5, 7 and 9) that I would think, “can I really keep doing this every day??”. But I did and I’m so proud of myself. As for the results…
If I’d known that I wouldn’t have been transformed into perfect bikini fitness at the end of 90 days, I have to admit, I’d have been pretty mad. I had grand dreams of my “metamorphosis”. Here’s the thing though, I didn’t exactly follow the program the way Tracy recommends. All I committed to was 6 days a week of her muscular structure workout, omitting the dance cardio because it hurt my knees and completely ignoring the nutritional program. Looking back, I wish I would have just eased in to the dancing instead of going full force and then quitting. As a result, I’ve toned up but my weight is the same. The areas where I didn’t really have fat to lose, my backside and arms, look great! My abs…I’m sure they’re under there somewhere…I can tell my core looks stronger but I doubt anyone else would see a difference. On top of all that I’ve dived head first into a massive Vitamix full of whipped bananas- AKA fruitarianism, and I think my body has just been in shock.
So what now? Well I couldn’t imagine stopping! I want to get stronger and fitter and plan on doing so with the same method. After the first 90 days are complete, the remaining program (which lasts indefinitely!) is called “continuity”. At this point I really need to stop being timid about the cardio and really go for it. I plan on easing into the dance cardio and alternating with her rebounder workout. Today was day 91 and I’m excited to keep moving forward! If you’d like a little taste of a Tracy workout, this short one is a great example:
I have been doing the Tracy Anderson Glutecentric workout for over a year. It is the best workout I have found. It helped me shead over 30 lbs. And get down to a size 0. I think the cardio is a big help with the weight loss. I love her products.
Thanks for sharing! I am doing abcentric myself. Did you notice results immediately or was it gradual? Were you pretty strict with the program as she lays it out?
I have yet to get to the Continuity section myself, but I heard there is a new dance cardio DVD at some point, which might help keep you motivated in that department. I also found it really hard on my knees, so I started doing my own cardio… which I know Tracy doesn’t really recommend doing. LOL Maybe someday I’ll be dedicated enough to actually follow the program as prescribed, but I don’t see that day being anytime soon. (I know myself too well!)
Love hearing these updates from you, and look forward to hearing how your progress continues!
I just got the hipcentric- but i doubt i’ll follow it 100%.. did you find it actually changed your shape or did it just tone you up like pilates would? x
Well it definitely changed the shape of my backside, that’s for sure. I’m not sure what the difference is between “changing shape” and toning up I guess. I know Tracy makes reference to pilates saying that it bulked her up. This program definitely does not do that! You get a more pulled in than bulked up look.
I have been thinking of ordering this. What was the diet portion like?
Extremely low calorie and not particularly vegetarian friendly. I’m honestly not sure how anyone works out that hard and eats that little. My appetite went way up when I started working out.