On January 4th, I started my journey with the New Program that launched in December of 2015, The Masters Hammer and Chisel.
I had been waiting for this program to come out ever since they announced it at our 2015 Coach Summit. When I watched a preview of what was to come in December I FELL IN LOVEEEEEE! I knew that this would be a program that would get me the EXACT results I was looking for.
So, What is the The Master’s Hammer and Chisel you ask?
The Master’s Hammer and Chisel is a workout system that
delivers breathtaking, body-changing results in as little as 60 days.
Autumn Calabrese (a celebrity
trainer, best-selling author, and working mom who has held
certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and
the American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA), and has
competed at the national level in various bikini competitions..Creator of the 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme along with her 101 Recipe book
FIXATE.) and Sagi Kalev (crowned Mr. Israel—
twice—and is a Master Professional Personal Trainer, IFBB Pro, member of
the IFBB Propta Hall of Fame, Certified Nutrition Specialist, and
Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist who also created BodyBeast) have TEAMED UP and are using their experience and
knowledge to help YOU get the body you’ve always dreamed of.
These two have spent decades studying fitness and nutrition with one goal in mind:
to develop the BEST method of transforming the human body into an absolute
masterpiece. With The Master’s Hammer and Chisel, you’ll have
access to their expert body-sculpting program with workouts so
efficient, you’ll build your ultimate physique in just 30—40 minutes a
day. Sagi and Autumn designed the entire program around their customizable
nutrition system. Just do the workouts and use these color-coded
containers to eat the right portions for the body you want!
The 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme BOTH follow the exact same meal plan! Last year I completed both the 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme and I got amazing results from BOTH!
So I already had a an idea of how the meal plan would work. I love not having to count calories or count my macros. With these simple to follow color coded food containers it takes all the guesswork out! I WISH they would have had this program years ago! Nutrition is 80% of your results and I learned that big time with my journey with those programs. The 21 Day Fix is the reason why I was able to maintain my summer body for the FIRST time this winter. I always tend to put on 15lbs every winter and it is so frustrating! Last year, I made a decision that I would NOT allow myself to lose the body I worked so hard on achieving during the summer. With the easy to follow meal plan from the 21 Day Fix I was able to keep that body that I worked hard on, but this year I was ready to take my fitness to the next level! The meal plans tell you EXACTLY HOW MUCH TO EAT and WHAT to eat depending on your weight. HOW COOL!? No nutritionist needed!
This was a picture I took a few days before I started my 60 Day Transformation. ME FIT IN THE WINTER?!??! WHAT? That never happens!!!! I was super excited and I can't thank Autumn Calabrese for creating SUCH AN AMAZING PROGRAM. Super easy to follow, and super effective! :)
On January, 4th 2015 marked the beginning of my 60 Day Journey. I decided to do my first workout with my Best Friend, accountability and Success Partner Diane Alvarado. She has been so supportive and is there for me whenever I'm feeling OFF. We all have those days so it's great to find someone who you can reach out to whenever you need that extra MOTIVATION.
We made sure to take our BEFORE pics and Track down our Weight and Measurements. Here are my MEASUREMENTS and BEFORE pics:
Keeping Track of your PROGRESS is super important. I am not a big fan of the scale. If anything, I say throw that scale awayyyyyyyyyy and stick to progress pics and measurements ESPECIALLY if you're doing a program that includes weight training. Muscle weighs more than fat and many times we are gaining lean muscle as we lose body fat, but the scale will show different numbers and completely throw us off. THEREFORE, I am a big fan of PROGRESS pics and using measuring tape to see how many inches you're losing! I stress it all the time to my challengers in my FREE monthly fitness accountability groups that I host on Facebook. I used to be one of those people who had SCALE WEIGHT ISSUES. I was obsessed with weighing myself! I learned through the years that muscle weighs more than fat. I DID track my scale weight starting this program so that I can show my results and prove to you all what I mean about the scale not being important!
So Day #1 workout was Chisel Balance. It was definitely challenging because it focused on multiple muscles at once. You use a lot of your core to balance. I LOVED IT! 1st workout in and I was like YAYYYYYY, LOVE IT!!! I share videos of some of the workouts on Instagram (f1tnesswithana) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/fitanamoreno).
These past 2 weeks have literally been amazing! What I love about it is that you're never repeating the same workout. It took 2 weeks until I did a specific workout again. You have to follow whatever workout is on the calendar for that day. The workouts are definitely different than any program or workout I've ever done! I have to say in these 2 weeks I decided this is by FAR my favorite Beachbody program.
I decided that for the 60 Days on this program I would write out EXACTLY what I ate and what supplements I was taking. Here are the Supplements I will be taking while on this program:
Beachbody has a Performance Line that launched last year and they recommend in order to get the best results to take these supplements along with The Masters Hammer and Chisel because these workouts are no joke. Therefore I AM GOING TO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET THE BEST RESULTS!
Energize: helps you blast through your toughest workouts with a surge of energy!
Take Energize before every workout to help sharpen
your focus, push harder, and last longer. Energize contains key ingredients
scientifically shown to delay exercise‑induced muscle fatigue, improve
performance, and help you push with maximum intensity.
Recover:
Hydrate: Boosts hydration during your workouts for outstanding performance. Typical sports drinks have too much sugar and
artificial ingredients that can actually dehydrate you. And water alone
doesn't effectively hydrate during exercise or replace what you lose
through sweat. Hydrate gives you an optimal balance of carbohydrates,
electrolytes, and water to quickly replenish what's lost, helping you
work out longer and feel better.
Recover: Helps reduce muscle soreness from exercise and jump‑start recovery so you can come back stronger.
Take Recover after every workout to help combat
exercise‑induced muscle soreness, speed muscle recovery, promote muscle
growth, and restore your strength. It maximizes the critical
post‑workout window time with time‑released proteins and phytonutrients
to help you recover from your workout faster—and hit the next one that
much harder.
Recharge: Helps accelerate recovery and promote muscle growth while you sleep. It's specially formulated to accelerate
recovery, combat exercise‑induced muscle soreness, and promote new
muscle growth when your body is primed to accept it—while you sleep!
Slow‑release protein, amino acids, and powerful phytonutrients combat
muscle breakdown, help promote lean‑muscle synthesis, and reduce
exercise‑induced muscle soreness.
I also take the Shakeology Boosts to incorporate into my Shakeology whenever I am needing an extra boost. I have been drinking Shakeology since 2013 and it has been a HUGE game changer in my nutrition. It has not only improved my health, but has helped me lose weight, fights junk food cravings and helped my digestion. For more information check out (www.shakeology.com/fitnesswithana). It is a staple in my diet and I never go a day without it. Therefore these Shakeology boosts are an awesome addition.
Focused Energy Boost
This unique formula is designed to give you a
wholesome boost of energy—both for your mind and body. Not only will it
help you feel more energized from 100 mg of natural caffeine from
guarana and green tea, it also supports mental clarity, alertness, and
focus, and helps increase stamina. Plus, there are no artificial colors,
flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.
Power Greens Boost
This amazing boost contains one full serving of
nutritious green veggies that provides vitamins, minerals, and healthy
phytonutrients to your body. It's like you're like eating 2/3 cup dark
leafy greens, 1/3 cup cucumbers, and 1/3 of a large celery stalk. Plus,
this unique formula helps support the body's acid/alkaline balance.
Digestive Health Boost
Get over half of your daily recommended amount of
fiber when you add this boost to Shakeology. With a unique
blend of 7 grams of both soluble AND insoluble fiber packed into every
single scoop, this formula stands apart from typical fiber supplements
that contain only soluble fiber. This powerful boost helps improve
regularity, support digestive health, and helps keep you feeling full
longer.
These past few weeks have been a breeze following the meal plan. All of the food you see below are some of the meals I have prepared that are allowed on the plan. I am never hungry and I am able to eat delicious easy recipes along with this program.
What equipment do you need for The Master's Hammer and Chisel?
- A few dumbbells of various weights appropriate to your strength and fitness level. I luckily got my hands on the ones you see below. The Bow-flex adjustable weights. LOVE THEM!
- A bench or stability ball. (I bought this bench at walmart $45!)
- A chin-up bar or a resistance band and a door attachment. (I use a chin-up bar, but resistance bands with a door attachment work GREAT TOO!)
I am on week 3 of The Masters Hammer and Chisel and so far LOVING my results!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to see what Day #60 will look like. I will continue sharing my journey in this blog. I wanted to try it out for 2 weeks before giving you all the inside scoop on what it was like.
Here are answers to a few more questions you may have about the program:
What makes The Master’s Hammer and Chisel incredibly effective and unique?
• The Master’s Hammer and Chisel is built on the three phases of SSP
Training— Stabilization, Strength, and Power. Other workouts only focus
on one or two phases, which might give you decent results. But The
Master’s Hammer and Chisel program incorporates all three methods to
help you relentlessly chip away fat and carve every muscle for a strong,
visually stunning body in 60 days.
• 12 brand-new, 30- to 40-minute workouts that combine Sagi and Autumn’s
proven techniques for 60 days of hardcore resistance training.
• Sagi and Autumn make eating for your goals simple. That’s why they
included their easy-to-follow and completely customizable nutrition
plan, along with 7 portion-control containers that show you how to
portion out the right amount of food to help you reach your unique
fitness goals.
• Flexible nutrition that allows you to lean out, sculpt and maintain, or build muscle.
• Includes options to adapt certain exercises if you have limited access to equipment.
• Includes a modifier who demonstrates some moves at a lower intensity.
What’s included in The Master’s Hammer and Chisel Challenge Pack?
- 12 workouts on 6 DVDs
- A set of 7 portion-control containers and a shaker cup (Using these 7 color-coded containers, we'll show you how to create
filling and energizing meals that will get you through these tough
workouts and help you get your best results possible.)
- The Master’s Hammer and Chisel Program and Nutrition Guide (With this comprehensive guide, we’ve done all the “heavy lifting” for
you. It includes your straightforward eating plan, easy-to-make recipes,
and expert tips from Sagi and Autumn on how to get the most out of your
workouts)
- Quick-Start Guide (Your simple, 3-step blueprint for building the body you’ve always wanted.)
- 60-Day Calendar (For efficient and effective training, the order of your workouts
matters. With this calendar, Sagi and Autumn have you covered for the
next 60 days)
- 2 bonus workouts: 10 Min Ab Hammer (Carve definition into your core while strengthening your entire ab complex) and 10 Min Ab Chisel (This core-crusher will transform your midsection, without ever getting on the floor.)
- 30 Day supply of Shakeology OR RECOVER AND ENERGIZE from the performance line listed above.
24/7 ONLINE SUPPORT (With our team of fitness experts and ME AS YOUR COACH :), you
can get 24/7 support, nutrition tips, and personalized fitness advice
from real experts who are there to help you succeed—for free.
How does The Master’s Hammer and Chisel differ from Body Beast®?
Body Beast is a bodybuilding program that focuses on muscular
hypertrophy. The Master’s Hammer and Chisel includes aspects of
bodybuilding, but also focuses on improving endurance, power, agility,
strength, balance, and range of motion to sculpt a tight, defined
physique.
How does The Master’s Hammer and Chisel differ from 21 Day Fix EXTREME®?
21 Day Fix EXTREME is a shorter, goal-specific program, whereas The
Master’s Hammer and Chisel is a full 60-day program with slightly longer
workouts. 21 Day Fix EXTREME focuses on getting you shredded, while The
Master’s Hammer and Chisel also helps you improve other aspects of your
fitness, such as muscular endurance, power, strength, and agility. It’s
a whole new approach to getting you ripped.
How does The Master’s Hammer and Chisel nutrition plan compare to Body Beast, 21 Day Fix®, and 21 Day Fix EXTREME?
Like the nutrition plans in 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix EXTREME, The
Master’s Hammer and Chisel uses the portion control container system.
However, it is tailored to meet your specific goals and the nutritional
demands that a challenging body-sculpting program like The Master’s
Hammer and Chisel requires.
Can you customize The Master’s Hammer and Chisel nutrition plan to meet your unique goals?
Yes! If you want to gear your nutrition toward building more muscle (a
surplus), or toward shredding fat (a deficit), you can use the Nutrition
Plan Quiz to recalculate your calories to help you reach your goals.
Plus as your coach that is my job to help you navigate the nutrition
plan to get the very best results possible! I'm going to be sharing
my meal plan my nutrition guide and all my tips that will help you get
the best results possible.
How do the calorie charts for The Master’s Hammer and Chisel work?
The Nutrition Plan Quiz included in the program and nutrition guide will
determine your appropriate calorie chart based on your goals. Like the
calorie breakdowns in 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix EXTREME, the ones in The
Master’s Hammer and Chisel Program and Nutrition Guide also include the
number of color-coded, portion-control containers your bracket requires
each day to meet your goals.
How does the 60-day calendar work?
The Master’s Hammer and Chisel program is a 60-day rotation of hardcore
strength training built on the three phases of SSP
Training—Stabilization, Strength, and Power. Sagi and Autumn
strategically structured these workouts to train in all three phases
efficiently, so following the calendar is important.
NOT SURE? SCULPT YOUR ULTIMATE PHYSIQUE OR YOUR MONEY BACK.
