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If you’re looking for real Brazil Butt Lift Results, then I am really glad you found your way here. I went into my online BBL journey thinking I would just review the product and slim down a little bit, but I had no idea it would change my body as much as it did.
My Background Briefly
After many years of sitting at a desk and living an unhealthy, inactive lifestyle, I was left with large, unsightly saddlebags, a muffin top, and cellulite on almost every part of my body – even the not-so-fat parts of me. Pair that with a much smaller chest, and well, you have me…who happens to have an obvious pear-shaped figure.
After feeling sorry for myself for a while, missing out on any fun in the summer sun and longing for the lean, muscular dancer’s body I once possessed, I knew I had to do something about it – that’s when I decided to do the Brazil Butt Lift workout, an at-home workout program targeted at the area of my body I’d hated for almost all of my adult life – my butt and thighs. While I figured there was nothing that would cure my genetically disproportionate hips, I hoped it would smooth my silhouette some to the point where I could comfortably wear shorts or bathing suit again without feeling entirely self-conscious.
My Brazil Butt Lift Workout Results
I really hate admitting I didn’t believe Leandro’s promise of getting a smaller, sexier body in 60 days. Let’s face it, after putting on years of fat and cellulite, what were the chances it would go away in only two months?! All you ever read is how cellulite is impossible to get rid of, and if you’re pear-shaped, then you will never ever come close to an hourglass figure. So 60 days to get supermodel sexy? I didn’t think so either.
Then there were the issues of Brazil Butt Lift’s Before & After results photos everywhere online. The problem I have with these is that it shows others’ images with the caption, “Before & After” – it doesn’t tell you if the image is the person’s 60 day results or if they repeated the program once, twice, or even longer. While it really doesn’t matter if someone lost 100 lbs overall, looks absolutely fantastic, and it took them over a year to get there (that’s awesome & amazing, btw), I wanted to see just how much the program could really change your body in just one time through – eight weeks only. This is why I chronicled my entire BBL journey for the world to see – so that you really could see how BBL can change your body not only by the final day, but also the real changes from week to week.
Below are just a few more of my 60-day Brazil Butt Lift Before & After results. As you can see for yourself, the Brazil Butt Lift program really can transform your body.
Brazil Butt Lift Not Just a Perfect Butt
If you have no butt, too much butt or are genetically pear-shaped, then the Brazi Butt Lift program is the right workout for you. It doesn’t just help with your tush.
It’s a Total Body Workout…
Too often women who think they need to lose more fat off their arms or their stomachs, not necessarily their butts, never consider trying the Brazil Butt Lift. However, Brazil Butt Lift is the secret to a sexy beach body – from your shoulders to your toes. In fact, my sister commented on how great my arms looked :)
It’s really not only for those lacking the perfect derriere – it helps you lose all unwanted fat and gives you a sleek and sexy silhouette you may have never seen – or not seen in several years :) Just look at the difference it made in my chin (I have a defined jawline once again!), my belly, my calves, my shoulders, my arms, and my back.
BBL is Fun…
The trainer in the video series, Leandro Carvalho, has an awesome personality. He’s fun, he’s energetic, and most importantly, he makes you want to push yourself to your limits as a very encouraging trainer. Combine this with a killer workout that is actually enjoyable to do, and you have an at-home workout program that will get you results and that you’ll want to stick with.
It’s also very dance oriented, which is what initially got my attention. If you like to dance, then this is a great workout for you as it incorporates a lot of hip swings and dance moves – all with a bit of a Brazilian flare. It’s really a ton of fun…
It’s a Great Choice Whether You’re an Exercise Enthusiast or a Couch Potato…
It’s Very Easy to Tone Down to your Current Fitness Level
One of the best things about the BBL workout is that you don’t have to be in top shape to reap the benefits of the Brazil Butt Lift. When I first started, I was out of shape and got out of breath with my heart pounding very easily. Let’s just say I couldn’t finish Cardio Axe without having to walk it out now and then or tone down the moves, not jumping around quite as much or doing the moves as powerfully. Luckily as time goes by and you lose some weight and gain more endurance, the workouts do get easier, and you can really begin to give it your all without settling for less.
Already in Shape?
Of course if you’re already in shape but just want to try something new or really shape up your booty, then the Brazil Butt Lift is a fun alternative to whatever else you’ve been doing. All you need to do is make the moves a little bit larger or jump a little bit higher. Cardio Axe is only as hard as you make it to be. If you’re swinging your hips around, shaking your shoulders and really feeling sexy while you’re doing the workout, then you will definitely get results.
My BBL Before and After Measurements?
The Brazil Butt Lift really works. I still can’t believe the change the Brazil Butt Lift program made in my body – not just my butt. I no longer have saddlebags pushing out, and I can once again fit into the pants I wore several years ago. Even the clothes I wore ten years ago are now too big! Plus, it even got me a sleek, sexy stomach. That’s right…the Brazil Butt Lift will give you a great looking stomach too! Maybe not a ripped six-pack, but a flat toned tummy.
| Before | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Final Weigh In | |
| Waist in Inches | 27.0 | 25.75 | 25.0 | 24.75 | 24.0 | 24.0 | 23.75 | 23.75 | 23.5 |
| Hips in Inches | 39.75 | 38.0 | 37.0 | 36.5 | 36.0 | 35.75 | 35.5 | 35.0 | 34.0 |
| Weight in lbs | 141.2 | 139.0 | 136.8 | 135.4 | 135.0 | 134.0 | 130.6 | 129.8 | 125.0 |
I never thought my body could change so much in only 60 days, but it has – all thanks to Leandro and his unique Brazil Butt Lift workout. While I’m still slightly pear-shaped (nothing I can do about bone structure), I don’t have jiggles everywhere below my waistline. I LOVE my new beach body. And if you think that I happened to get lucky with my results, you’re wrong. There are hundreds of thousands of other women and a few men for whom the Brazil Butt Lift has transformed their lives, and their bodies.
Want to Try the Brazil Butt Lift Today and Change Your Body
If you think you’ve tried every workout out there is to get you the beach-ready body you’ve always wanted and never gotten the results you want, then you haven’t tried the Brazil Butt Lift workout program.
With a healthy, wholesome diet with tasty meals, desserts and snacks, combined with a fun workout that will have you looking sexy in no time, there’s no way it won’t work for you if you follow it. You just have to make the decision to change your body and just do it.
The best part is that if you’re not 100% satisfied with your Brazil Butt Lift results, you have 60 days to return the workout for your money back – no questions asked.
How to Order Brazil Butt Lift and Get a Free Workout
When I decided to buy the Brazil Butt Lift program I figured I could find it at Walmart, but unfortunately it is not available in stores. My second thought was Amazon, but after doing a lot of searching online, I realized it was best to order BBL directly through Team Beachbody as you not only receive the program, but you receive an exclusive bonus workout for free called the secret weapon workout.
To get the workout program through Team Beachbody and the exclusive Secret Weapon workout for free when you use this link to order.
“Promotional pricing for BBL announced, normally $59.85 now $39.90 when using the link above.”
2016 Ordering Update
Beachbody created sort of an online archive of all their older hit workout programs with the creation of Beachbody On Demand. Basically you get access to streaming all of the older programs for a low Club membership price of $2.99 and can buy digital versions of new programs at lower costs.
If you have not yet had a Team Beachbody Club membership, here is the link to a 30-day no obligation trial membership, so you could do BBL for 30-days at no cost.
Brazil Butt Lift Challenge Pack Special Offer
Beachbody is running a special Summer Slim Down Sizzler pricing on the purchase of BBL Challenge Packs.
By ordering the challenge pack you receive the Brazil Butt Lift Base Kit, a 30-day supply of the Shakeology flavor of your choice, and a free trial to the Beachbody Club membership site and pay only $2 shipping.
This saves you $50 overall, basically it is like you are receiving the BBL Base Kit for free and paying normal price for the Shakeology.
Link to Brazil Butt Lift Challenge Pack
“Promotional pricing for BBL announced on Challenge Pack, normally $160 now $140 when using the link above.”
Hi bethany,
Before I purchased BBL i would go to the gym regularly, but now im not sure what to do first. Should i do BBL first or after doing cardio at the gym?
Hi Brittany, BBL has enough cardio in it – especially if you do the combination schedule – that you will not need to go to the gym for extra. Sometimes, you will be working out over an hour each day, so you definitely don’t want the extra cardio. Going to the gym will be overdoing it, which can hurt your results. Just stick with the combination schedule for 60 days, watch your diet, and I promise your body really will change. Good luck :)
Ok thank you!
heyyyy OMG ive been looking for a review like this since forever !
thanks alot
i already have the cds from a friend but i dont have the plan or anything
what if i watch my food on my own
will it still work ?
Hi Farah – honestly, as long as you’re careful about what you’re putting in your body, you don’t need the diet plan to get good results. You just need to cut your calories and stick with the program. Depending on what you weigh, I’d go with anywhere from 1200-1600 calories a day. I’d also recommend eating whole foods and cutting out processed foods for the 60 days – all the added salt and sugar can really hinder weight loss and hinder getting good results. Try for a diet that is 35% lean protein, 35% carbs, and 30% healthy fat. You can easily keep track of your calories and macronutrients for free online at myfitnesspal.com. You can use salt-free seasoning or salad dressings as marinades for chicken so you don’t get bored, but try to look for more natural options with no high fructose corn syrup. Opt for lots of colorful fruits and veges, because this help you feel healthy overall and help with any weight loss. Also, drink at least 64 ounces of water a day and if you’re having trouble hitting your protein goals, opt for a protein shake – but again, look for something without a lot of sugar. If you can afford it, I recommend Shakeology for breakfast or lunch (whichever meal you have the least time for). Although it has a hefty price tag, it’s worth it for the ease of living healthy. I hope this helps, but if you do have any other questions, please ask. Good luck!
Hi!
I have a quick question – yesterday, I was supposed to do the 50 minute sculpt, but just didn’t have the time. If you had to substitute a quicker work out, which one do you think is the best? I did Abs Rapido yesterday because I was very very crunched for time. I was thinking of just doing sculpt today and picking up where I left off, instead of skipping a day. It will push everything back, but do you think that is the best approach?
Thanks!
Hi Lia! I would just do the Sculpt the next day when you have time and push everything back a day. This way, you won’t skip a workout. As for a replacement Sculpt, there really is no workout that’s even close in overall toning. High & Tight really works your backside, but not your upper, mid, and lower body like Sculpt does. Bikini Body from the BBL Master Series is the only workout that comes even close. If you’re not interested in purchasing the Master Series and you can’t fit it in because of time, just do your next day’s workout, and do Sculpt a day when you’re not crunched on time. I hope this helps :)
You didn’t have a pear butt.. You had a wide flat butt lmao. It’s more toned now but there’s no ass left. I was thinking about doing this, but I don’t wanna loose my ass. Flat bootys are not cute, big toned ones are.
Hi Kenzie, you’re absolutely right, I didn’t have a pear butt, I was pear-shaped – meaning that my hips were almost a full six inches larger than my bust measurements – not the ideal figure for most. And unfortunately, my rear was far from flat, which is why BBL worked – it lifts, rounds, and tones. If you have a larger booty and don’t want to lose it entirely, I would suggest following a plan that doesn’t have as much cardio, but more of the butt-sculpting moves like the Lift & Shape plan. This will round and shape your backside nicely while making your body more proportionate. I hope this helps :)
Hi, Bethany:
I’m 21 years old, 65 inches and 116 lbs. When I was 14, I gained weight til 150 lbs more or less, and then, two years after, I started loosing it until now. My weight is ok, but I’ve always been curvaceous and my hips are a bit oversized. I’ve never been fitness (I’m a very inactive person) , so my tights are very flabby and despite I’ve lost a lot of weight, I have a lot of cellulite. I thought I had to tone up my legs because that flabby is because of my lack of exercise. I’ve always had a huge complex because of my butt, hips and tights and it’s becoming so unbearable for me that I buy big t-shirts to cover this zone of my body and I think I won’t wear a swimsuit any more.
One day, I came across the BBL program in Amazon, and I saw all the high rated reviews, so I got it and I started the pear-shaped program (the description fits me perfectly) The first day I could only do five minutes of bum bum routine. It was a total (but previsible) disaster. Now I’m on the third day of my second week. My butt is bigger and rounded (I lost a lot of butt with my weight lost) but my tights… are getting bigger!! I haven’t noticed any change in neither my cellulite nor my flabby legs. None.
I’m not following any diet. I just eat healthy. I started to have breakfast (I never had it before) and then I eat, have an afternoon snack and then a light dinner. I eat a lot of vegetables, natural tuna, grilled chicken, salads… I’m trying to eat as few fat as possible. I’ve also stopped drinking carbonated drinks, for example, and, of course, I don’t eat sweets. I’m also using an anti-cellulite cream. People say it works very well, but despite I’m using it combined with diet and exercise, I can’t see any results.
I started BBL very happy and motivated because I thought I’d finally love myself, but now I’m more depressed. I started thinking all the reviews are fake and I won’t reduce and tone up my tights never. I don’t know if I’m doing it wrong… Maybe these exercises are only for the butt and they won’t help me to reduce and tone up my tights and erase the cellulite. Not working my legs every day (because of the sculpt and tummy tuck) makes me also feel like this won’t work for what I want to achieve.
I don’t even know why I’m writing you. I see you have achieved amazing results so I’d like to see on myself but everything seems not ok and I don’t know what I should do.
Thank you so much and sorry about disturbing you.
Hi Marie – I am really glad you contacted me – you can get the body you’ve always wanted – it is NOT impossible. You really don’t have to hide under a big tee forever. I would NEVER get into a bathing suit until last year when I did BBL – I, too, walked around in cover-ups that always hit below mid thigh and never wore shorts because of all the cellulite. Now, I can finally wear all that without feeling embarrassed like everyone is just looking at how gross my thighs were. Here are a few suggestions I have:
1. Get in the right frame of mind – you have to think you can and envision yourself how you want to look, because this is what can really help push you through a workout. And if you can’t make it through Bum Bum…who cares?! Just do the best you can. No one is judging you. If it takes you 60 days to make it through the workout, it doesn’t matter. I couldn’t do Bum Bum either in the beginning, but I just kept pushing through it. I did everything at about half effort that they did and walked it out if I felt like I was too out of breath. By week five or six, I was finally completing the workout.
2. Take pictures and track measurements. The scale isn’t the most accurate measurement of weight loss. Sometimes when you think you haven’t changed your body at all, all you need to do is look at the first day you snapped a shot of yourself vs the present day. Seeing really is believing.
3. Switch to the Combination schedule – it is more challenging and works your butt more and gives more cardio, which will help diminish the look of cellulite. Like i said before, if you can’t make it through the workouts, don’t worry – you will get there eventually.
4. Don’t waste your money on anti-cellulite cream. The only way to really get rid of cellulite (or at least mostly!) is to eat clean, drink lots of water, and exercise. Anti-cellulite cream just plumps up your skin temporarily so you don’t see the lumps and bumps.
5. Use weights when you do High & Tight and Sculpt. The strength training parts are what are going to slender down your hips and even-out your proportions.
6. Another thing I think you really need to start doing is tracking your calories. You should always eat a healthy ratio of foods – including healthy fats! While it sounds like you’re eating whole foods, not eating fat can counteract your weight loss progress as can not eating enough calories. I would suggest eating 1200-1400 calories.
7.Join a fitness group, like the one I am starting this weekend (I’ll email you an invite). It helps keep on the right track and gives you the motivation you’ll need to keep going by chatting with others who are doing the same workout as you. I’m going to be part of the group as well, so even I will let you know how my workouts went for the day and how it felt – what I eat…tasty recipe ideas, and more :)
Seriously, don’t give up! While some reviews out there are fake, I purposely tracked each week, so you could see the small changes. It won’t happen overnight, so please don’t get discouraged. If I can do it, so can you! You’re young – you need to start feeling good about yourself and your body…not ashamed. We can get you there…I promise! I’ll keep in touch
just bought bbl and I am having a really hard time figuring out a good and easy diet to follow because I am not very good with eating healthy, that’s probably the reason why I have not lost a lb in about a year. I am 22 y/o with an almost 2 y/o daughter and weight about 170. i am also only 5’2 so I feel horrible about myself right about now. if you could help I would very much appreciate it!!
btw you look great!!
Hi Maribel – first of all, please don’t feel horrible about yourself. Instead, be proud that you’ve made the decision to change your body :) Keeping a positive attitude is key in sticking with new, healthier eating habits and new exercise program. If you have a really hard time eating healthy, the best thing would be to get rid of all the junk food in your house, so even if you have a craving for junk food, there will be nothing but healthy food to eat. It’s human nature when it comes to depriving yourself of food you love – no one has that much willpower if it’s sitting right in the cupboard. The way to prevent it is to keep that kind of food out of your home – at least until you lose all the weight you want.
Another tip I find useful is to eat junk food, healthy style – like homemade pizza on whole wheat dough with natural, low sugar pizza sauce, and 3/4c low-fat shredded mozzarella or shredded pizza cheese topped with veges or chicken breast cut into finger size pieces coated in browned panko flakes and baked. Then, you can use a little bit of your favorite low-fat sauce, whether it be buffalo or low-fat honey mustard…the choices are endless – you just have to be creative.
Another option is trying to shoot for eating healthy 80% of the time with the other 20% not-so-healthy. After you eat, document how you feel afterwards. Usually, it’s surprising to learn how the junk food #1, doesn’t keep you full very long, and #2, makes you feel overall lousy afterwards.
I hope this helps, but if you do have any other questions or need a little bit of motivation, please contact me. Just remember to take it one day at a time, because you really can do it – good luck!
Great information on this website. I really don’t like cardio axe. I did it many times and just can’t get into it. I have p90x, insanity, p90x2 and asylum2. What would you recommend as a substitute? I’m no longer in very good shape and have some lower back pain from sitting so much at work. Thanks!
Hi Allison, you’re definitely not the first person to not like Cardio Axe :) The bad news is that there is really no viable replacement workout from any of the other programs that will give you the same butt-sculpting and middle-whiddling dance-inspired moves that Cardio Axe was specifically designed for. If you really can’t stand it, I would suggest mixing in some of the core workouts from the other programs to help with your back pain as a substitute, which will also help strengthen your back and putting in an extra High & Tight workout each week to get some extra butt-sculpting in. Remember to take it one day at a time – you will get in better shape before you know it, and your back pain will become a thing of the past. Good luck!
Does Brazil Butt Lift can make my bum smaller,trim big thighs into slim thighs,and slim down my calves(not bulk)?
Hi Micayla, to answer your questions briefly…YES!!! BBL will reduce the size or your butt and thighs and smooth out your silhouette from head to toe – even though pesky calves. I had larger calves that I did not want to size up, and BBL made them smaller and more sculpted – no bulk added :) Hope this helps!
heyy!! your results are awesome!!!!
I would really need your help!! I ll be honest with you..a friend of mine send me the videos of the workouts, but i have no idea if the videos are missing any parts,can you please tell me the duration of those videos:bum bum rapido,bum bum,cardio axe, hight and tight,sculpt, tummy tuck, just to ensure that i have the complete workouts!!! I have no idea what schedule should i follow, my butt its not lifted at all, if you put a pencil it will stay there for hours heheh:P , and i have a slidly muffin top!!
What about the brazil butt lift nutrition diet, is it needed?? :/ what nutrition did you follow during your workouts?? And something last, what equipment do i have to get??
P.s: Do i need any other videos from those which i wrote above???
Hi Sophia, congratulations on your decision to do BBL :) There are timers on every video, so that should let you know if you have the full duration video or not. For information on everything else you’re asking, the search button on my website is a HUGE help. You can find everything from nutrition to what equipment you’ll need, as well as what schedule to follow. Here are short answers to your questions:
1. Sculpt: 50 minutes, High & Tight: 40 minutes, Bum Bum: 30 minutes, Cardio Axe: 30 minutes, Tummy Tuck: 20 minutes. These are rounded times, they are not exact.
2. Check out my Booty Blueprint Guide article. I am thinking you should follow the Classic schedule since you need to lift, shape, and lose some fat. You can download the Brazil Butt Lift workout calendar.
3. The BBL nutrition diet is really helpful, because it lets you know how many calories you need to eat. If you don’t have it, stick to whole foods in ratios of 30-40% lean protein, 30-40% whole grain and or vege/fruit carbs, and 25-30% healthy fats.
4. Equipment needed is dumbbells ranging from 3-10 lbs or a resistance band, ankle weights, yoga mat, and a strength band for your legs/ankles.
Hope this helps, but if you have any other questions, please let me know. Good luck!
Hey again!!
What color of strength band should i buy? Are the colors universal from wherever you buy them with the same resistance??
Hi Sophia! Unfortunately, the colors are not universal across all companies. I used Fitness Gear strength bands, and I know the colors were different than the ones you can purchase from Beachbody or even from Walmart. I would suggest purchasing one pack of three strength bands that range from light to heavy resistance – they run about $17-$20. When you first begin the program, use the lightest weight one. As time goes by and that one gets too easy to use, try using the medium resistance one and so on. If you only buy one lightest resistance band, you are not going to sculpt your muscles as much as if you have the varying resistance as your body gets used to exercising. On the other hand, if you just purchase a heavy weight resistance band when you’re first working out, you are not going to perform the moves properly – which means you’re not going reap the full benefits of the program. I hope this helps, but if you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Hello!
I am on day 51 of insanity and looking for my nex challenge! i love insanity and has helpt my waist shrink! but since i am a pear shaped lady my butt just seams bigger LOL. so i was thinking about doing BBL. However i have a few questions. How come you were only eating 1400 calories? because when i do the calculation i come up to 2500 calories! now granted i want to lose weight so i take off 500 calories. But for the past month and a half i havent lost any weight! i usually dont come up to 2000 calories a day i come up to maybe 1800 and i am eating as clean as a can. I live in europe and they dont sell shakeology here but i do drink a protein shake. i have habbit of having a snack after dinner but i never go over my calorie intake. do you have any sugestions? and do you think BBL might be my solution?
Hello Lili! Congratulations on near completion of Insanity – glad to hear you’re already looking for a new challenge :) BBL would help even out your proportions with its high repetitions targeted at all of your butt muscles and fat blasting cardio. I think BBL could be your solution – it was the right workout to even me out.
To answer your questions, I was eating 1400 calories, because I was 142 lbs, so for BBL, you multiply your weight in pounds by 10 and round to the nearest 100 calories. However, I did eat closer to 1600 calories each day, because on 1400, I was a little too hungry.
For you, I would suggest cutting back your calories by 200 per day. 1600 calories per day is a good number if you’re trying to lose weight. Then, you can see if you’ve lost any weight by next week and adjust your calories as needed. Protein shakes are a good choice, since you can’t get Shakeology…I think they’re working to sell it internationally. If you snack after dinner, just make sure it’s something wholesome and not grainy carbs. I liked eating non-fat plain yogurt mixed with frozen blueberries at night if I was hungry. Snacking at night is not a bad thing – it’s more about what you’re eating. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask. Good luck!
I should add that I am only 5’1″
I love your website and all of the information to read. I do have a question. I heard the Brazil Butt Lift has a Workout Calendar for 30 days. Do you simply repeat the 30 Day Calendar for the second month to equal the 60 days or is the second month different?
Hi April – BBL does have a 30-day workout calendar. Regardless of what schedule you follow the first month, it recommends following the Classic schedule for the last month. If you end up doing the Classic schedule first, you simply do it again for the second month, but switch up the weeks for some variety. However, if you really want, you can always try one of the other workout schedules. What I did was follow the Classic schedule for 30-days, and then for the last month, I followed the four most difficult weeks I could find from all four workout schedules. I hope this helps!
Thanks for the information. I have seen the workout plans and what you do for each week. What did you decide were the most difficult weeks you could find from all four workout schedules for your last month after the first 30 days? Hope to hear back! Thanks!
Hi April, when looking for the most difficult workouts, I looked for weeks from all four schedules that had more of the longer workouts or lots of Bum Bum. When choosing your own, keep in my mind that some workouts are more focused on strength training and some are more cardio-based, so make sure you get in enough good variety. The weeks I liked and ended up choosing were weeks 3 & 4 of the “Too Big” solution and weeks 2 & 3 of the Combination schedule (adding in Abs Rapido and Secret Weapon to the Sculpt days and switching up the weeks). I felt this got in enough of the sculpting with plenty of cardio to burn the rest of my unwanted fat – plus, it changed the workouts up a bit to prevent boredom. Hope this helps! Good luck!
Hi Bethany,
I wanted to thank you so much for being an inspiration. I had a quick question regarding the second month of the BBL classic schedule that you followed. In a comment on your blog post you said:
“When looking for the most difficult workouts, I looked for weeks from all four schedules that had more of the longer workouts or lots of Bum Bum. When choosing your own, keep in my mind that some workouts are more focused on strength training and some are more cardio-based, so make sure you get in enough good variety. The weeks I liked and ended up choosing were weeks 3 & 4 of the “Too Big” solution and weeks 2 & 3 of the Combination schedule (adding in Abs Rapido and Secret Weapon to the Sculpt days and switching up the weeks). I felt this got in enough of the sculpting with plenty of cardio to burn the rest of my unwanted fat – plus, it changed the workouts up a bit to prevent boredom. Hope this helps! Good luck!”
I wanted to know for your Sculpt days, were you adding both Abs Rapido AND Secret Weapon to the routine in a single day (ie. 3 workouts in 1 day) or alternating eg. Sculpt + Abs Rapido on a Monday, followed by Sculpt + Secret Weapon on a Wednesday etc. Or do you mean one combo a specific week, and then the other combo the next week when relevant? Any other additional insights in your schedule layout for the second month would be greatly appreciated as well!
Thanks again,
Prestonia
Hi Bethany,
I bought BBL because of your blog, I did a ton of research, but I wanted to see what “real” results look like, and not just the girls on the videos! I am in the second day of the supermodel slim down, I decided to start with this to get my body used to eating less calories when I am on the full BBL schedule. I have had to make some substitutions due to allergies, but I have been trying to eat within the I have a few questions I hoped you’d be willing to answer.
1. From the booty guide, looks like I should follow the “too much” plan, I think it’s slim and lift? Question is – is it an intense enough workout? Should I stick to the classic?
2. I did the cardio axe for the first time yesterday – I am worried I am not coordinated enough to keep up! Since this is the cardio portion of the program, I will try to follow along, but as long as I am moving and sweating, I should be ok, right?
3. I know it’s best to work out in the morning – but sometimes I just don’t have the time – any tips for a better time of day? Will it matter much if one day I work out in the morning, the next in the afternoon? And if I have to split up the days there are 2 dvd’s in the program, if I do them at different times?
4. I take a kettlebell class twice a week that I really don’t want to give up, and thoughts on of this is a bad idea or adjustments I can make? I was thinking, since I use loseit to track, on days I take that class, I can up my calories to make sure I am still hitting my target consumption.
5. Last one, I promise! Any suggestions for how to track BBL in something like loseit or myfitnesspal?
Thanks so much, I’m hoping for great, healthy results!!
Hi Lia, Happy to hear my blog helped you choose BBL! To answer your questions:
1. I honestly feel like the classic plan is the toughest and most well-rounded of the schedules. The “too big” solution has you doing lots of cardio and not quite as much toning. I like the classic schedule, because it gives you the right amount of strength training and cardio to really shape your muscles while burning away the fat simultaneously to reveal the muscle you’ve been sculpting underneath. It’s really up to you though, since you can always do the “too much” solution first, and then the classic plan the last four weeks.
2. Please don’t worry about not being able to follow Cardio Axe…you are definitely not alone :) As long as you are moving throughout the entire video, yes, you will get good results. Before you know it, you’ll be doing the moves before they do!
3. The best time of day to work out is when you have enough time and are able to give it your all. Personally, I loathe working out in the morning, so I rarely did. It was usually early afternoon, but it always changed to work around my schedule. It will not affect your results if you workout one morning, and then workout the next evening…what’s most important is that you work out.
4. If you love your kettlebell class, by all means, keep it. It’s good that you’re tracking your calories, so making sure you’re eating enough to cover you for the day is a perfect idea. If you want, you could even switch out your kettlebell class for the Sculpt workout if you’re doing the same types of moves.
5. Not sure what they give you for options (I’m almost positive they don’t have any BBL workouts), but I would use an option like aerobics for Cardio Axe and Bum Bum, and then use some type of weight training for Sculpt, High & Tight, and Tummy Tuck. There might be an abdominal workout one that you could use for Tummy Tuck, but if not, just use weight training. It’s not perfect, but it’s usually close enough.
I hope this helps, but if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask. Good luck!
Thank you! So I have a “dumb” question. During the slim down I know I need to just follow the diet and exercise. For BBL I am supposed to have 1500 calories a day (I’ll have to recalculate after SMSD hopefully). Am I supposed to make sure I take in 1500 calories total (meaning should I eat say, 1700 if I am burning 200 in workouts to even out to 1500 or just eat 1500 and work out). Perhaps I am paying too much attention to the calorie intake…I get nuts about these things!
Hi Lia, not a dumb question at all. The total calories you will be eating is 1500/1400 total – whatever it ends up being after SMSD. And genuinely speaking, I would not suggest going below 1400 calories at all during the workout unless you will starve. If you have any sort of metabolism, you will just shut it down by doing that. If you have any other questions, please don’t be afraid to ask.
HI Bethany, thanks much! I think maybe I didn’t ask my question well – if I am to eat 1500 calories – should 1500 be what I consume total or what I maintain? Meaning, if I eat 1500, burn 300 exercising, should I eat 300 to recoup what I burned off?
Hi again Lia! I understand what you were trying to tell me…what I was trying to tell you is that 1500 calories per day is what you should be eating – total. You should not add in any extra calories to recoup for what you burned off – that 300 calories you burn each time you exercise is what is going to help you lose weight. Hope that helps :)
Totally makes sense! I think lack of calories is frying my brain :) day 5 of smsd- down 3 pounds and 3 inches!
My fitness pal gives me 1200 a day and I burn between 150-300 calories per day according to my HRM. If I eat 1400 a day I gain.
I should add that I am only 5’1″
Hi Melany, if you gain weight eating 1400 calories and haven’t lost consistently enough on 1200 calories, then I would suggest going down to 1100 – even though going below 1200 calories per day is not something I like to suggest. That being said, you are petite, so you really may need to cut down a bit more on your calories to really start blasting fat. Try 1100 for a week and see how you feel and how much more, if any, your body changes in that week. Good luck!
hi again I will try to do my best you really helpful first time when I saw your amazing body transformation and now when you tell take it easy thank you so much . I have question please after I do the workout I don’t feel hungry but I read that I supposed to eat anything with protein what do you think is the best to do since I do my workout all at night (9-10pm) thanks
Hello again Memo! Honestly, if you’re working out late and you’re not hungry, I wouldn’t eat anything after the workout. In a perfect world, everyone would have their protein shake after a workout, but it’s not always possible – in your case, I don’t think it’s worth it. Not having protein after your workouts will not affect your workouts or your results. The only thing it might have an effect on is how sore you are after the weight training videos and how quickly you are able to recover. I hope this helps, but if you do have any other questions, feel free to ask :)
Hi Bethany! I’ll repeat what everyone else has already said: YOU LOOK AMAZING!
I’m currently on my 4th day of the BBL workouts and in my 2nd phase of P90X which I started a month ago. I’m doing BBL in the mornings before work and P90X with my boyfriend in the evenings to get my energy level up. It’s been difficult but I am loving it! . I don’t think I’ve felt this strong since childhood when I had boundless energy! I thought that BBL would be easier after my first phase of P90X, nope! WRONG! Just did Cardio Axe last night and Sculpt/Bum Bum this morning, and holy cats it’s hard! My legs and bottom are constantly sore now (I stopped being sore after the 2nd week of the P90X workouts) which I don’t mind too much. To me, that’s a sign that I’m working it! Your blog is one of the most encouraging that I’ve seen so far and I’ll continually come back to look at your results for motivation =] Thank you so much for sharing your journey!
Hi Jenni – thanks so much for the compliments. I am truly happy to hear I’ve helped keep you motivated – that was the reason I’d kept the blog…to let others know they can do it too.
Congratulations on your own decision to get fit – that’s awesome! And yes, BBL is a lot more difficult than you’d think…especially with the name and its supposed “beginner” level. Keep up the good work, and if you ever have any questions along the way, please feel free to ask. Thanks again!
hi its my 3rd day and i feel so tired and frustrated that i feel all my movements wrong is this normal or just me . I’m in beginner levl or under it Do you think I have to stop now and get some exercise for a while before I begin again , I m doing the classic one which i don’t know if I m right or wrong thanks
Hi Memo, when you cut back your calories, you can initially feel like you have a lot less energy – especially if you cut them back too much. Add in working out, and you can end up feeling very tired. My recommendation for now would be to make sure you’re eating a well-rounded diet and add in at least 100 calories per day. You may need more calories to sustain energy levels depending on your natural metabolism. And please don’t get discouraged. I felt really tired my first week while my body adjusted to the drastic changes.
When I first started the BBL workout, I was a couch potato who could barely climb a flight of stairs before feeling like my heart was going to pound off my chest. I had to pause almost every DVD and walk it out during Cardio Axe. In a few weeks, I could finish almost every workout – not with as much gusto as the ladies in the video, but better than when I began. The thing to remember is it’s not a race…just take every workout at your own pace. If it takes you longer to build up your endurance, that’s 100% okay. Do the best you can. Before you know it, you will be doing every workout, smiling as you look back on how you couldn’t finish any of them in the beginning – at least that’s how it was for me.
You don’t need to do any other workout before BBL, because you can simply tone down every workout to suit your fitness level. Don’t use weights, don’t jump around as much as they do, and don’t do as many reps as they do – or move as quickly. As long as you get yourself moving, you’re already taking a giant step in the right direction. It really doesn’t matter if you’re doing the moves right or not as long as you don’t injure yourself. Keep going…I promise it will get easier. Good luck!
Your results give me hope! I am shaped exactly like your before photo. I am on day 5 of the BBL and love it so far. I really hope I can lose 2 inches on my hips!
Hi Melany, congratulations on your decision to get fit with BBL! I’m glad to hear you like it so much already…that’s great news :) I am sure you will be able to lose several inches off your hips and get the body you’ve always wanted by the end of the program. If you have any other questions along the way, please feel free to ask – I am here to help. Good luck!
Thanks Bethany! Do you think I could skip tummy tuck? Or maybe do it on my rest day? My waist is already where I want it to be. Also, I have been getting headaches after I do some of the workouts, not sure if that is normal?? I am drinking a ton of water.
Hi Melany, I would not skip Tummy Tuck, because it is what is going to tone your abs and strengthen your core muscles, which is essential for standing taller and preventing back pain. You can absolutely do it on your rest day or break up your workouts where you’ll be doing one workout earlier in the day and the other later in the day.
As for the headaches, they are usually a sign of dehydration if you have no underlying medical causes such as migraines, etc. Do you ever experience any dizziness with the headaches? If so, check with your doctor before continuing with the workout, although sometimes dizziness just has to do with blood sugar amounts and not having enough energy to work off of when exercising.
Pending you have no accompanying dizziness, what I would do for now is try to drink 16 ounces of water an hour before your workouts and see if that helps. If it doesn’t help, I would try Gatorade before during and after your workout. Also, make sure you’re getting in a good pre-workout meal to ensure you have the right amount of energizing nutrients you need. And just so you are aware, there is a point where you might be drinking too much water, which can lead to your flushing too many essential vitamins and minerals out, leaving you with nothing to work off of and a major headache – 64 oz a day is a good amount to aim for or half of your body weight in ounces of water per day, broken up to be drunk throughout the entire day…not 8 glasses of water crammed into a 2 hour period.
I hope this helps for now, but if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.
Hey Bethany,
Well I am on week 3 and the headaches have gone away. phew. And tummy tuck has gotten easier. The only program I really struggle with is Bum Bum. I still pause a lot.
I am confused as to whether I should be eating to lose weight or maintain. I don’t really want to lose a ton of weight.. just 1.5-2 inches on my hips. I am getting a little discouraged that I am only down .5 on my hips so far.
I will say my bum is definitely getting lifted!
Hi Melany, glad to hear the headaches went away…it’s really not that uncommon when one first starts working out to have that happen. And don’t worry about Bum Bum – it took me a very long time to finish it in its entirety.
If you’re looking to lose inches, you are looking to “lose weight”, which means you may want to cut your calories back more. You don’t have to reduce your calories drastically, but enough that you start to lose a little bit more fat off your hips should have you down to where you want to be by the end – even 100-200 calories less per day should do. :) Hope this helps!
Amazing results! I signed up today on teambeachbody.com would like to make you my coach but i can’t figure out how?
Hi Ashley, here is a link about making me your coach – https://thefitnessfocus.com/brazil-butt-lift/free-coaching-join-team-beachbody – I also sent you an email!
Just wanted to say you look amazing! You motivated me to start BBL and I’m now on Day 5 and loving it. I had one question for you…did you keep track of your other measurements during the 8 weeks? I want to lose some inches in my thighs and was wondering what results you got in your legs.
Hi Melissa, congrats on your decision to get in shape! I did keep track of all my measurements during the program with the measurement tracker card they give you. I lost 5.25″ overall in my hip area and 3″ off of each thigh. I hope this helps :) Good luck!
Hi I would like to know will brazil butt lift give me a pear shape and toned body? Because I’m more of a apple shape and I have some Curves but I don’t want to lose all of it .
Hi Angel, Brazil Butt Lift is not just for women who want to lose weight, BBL comes with four schedules to choose from depending on the butt you want to get. Sounds like you need to follow the Lift & Shape schedule of BBL. It is designed for women who want to add more oomph to their backside.
Thank you so much . And One More question !:) I have a belly and I don’t like it how long will it take to go down if I’m doing the tummy tuck ?
Hi Angel, how soon your belly will take to go down really depends on how much you have to lose. It could take as little as three weeks if there’s not much around your middle, but if there’s a substantial amount of fat, it could take the entire eight weeks. My bottom was my biggest area of concern, and although I saw improvement week to week, I would say around week five was when I saw a HUGE improvement. And please remember, while Tummy Tuck will help sculpt your entire abdominal region, it is the cardio workouts like Cardio Axe and Bum Bum that are really going to get rid of the fat, which will reveal all your hard work. Unfortunately, it always takes longest to get rid of the area of your body you find most problematic, but it will happen. You can also try the combination schedule if you have a substantial amount of weight/fat you’re looking to lose on top of rounding out your bottom. Good luck!