Insanity - best results in next 24 days.. ideas? Eat more?

urglewurgle

Hi guys,

I'm on my 6th week of Insanity and did loose a fair bit in the first month (12 lbs) and have toned up a great deal but this had pretty much stopped now. My long term goal is to get toned and healthy, I'm not bothered about my weight as much as I originally was.

My question is that my progress has stalled and I'm going on holiday in 24 days. I think I might not be eating enough but am scared to up my calories with a "deadline" looming and put myself back a step.

I'm 29, 5'3" and 158-160lbs. I calculated, using the nutrition guide, that I should be taking in 1800 cals a day (which I rarely do, I find it a struggle). And last week wasn't the greatest (I cheated as it was my birthday, but still did my work outs).

Anyone got any advice? I want to look the best I can on my holiday.. Thanks guys!

urglewurgle

Anyone? My food for the recent weekend was appalling as we went to a wedding!

yoobie

Hey!

That's great to heart that you lost 12 lbs in the first month!

Unfortunately, that's the question that I struggle with a lot too. To eat as much as Insanity tells me to eat (1740) or not... A friend of mine who is a certified trainer at National Academy of Sports Medicine had recommended to me for ~1300-1500 so I've been keeping with that. I think as long as you eat the right kinds of food (especially the ones in the "Pious" & "Happy" Tiers from Michi's Ladder), you should be able to eat the amount of calories Insanity tells you to. Also, there's a portion in the book that says how if you're not losing like you think you should be, feel free to shave off 100-150 calories a day, but NEVER below 1300.

I know that probably didn't help, but I am hoping for the best for you! For your vacation meals, might I suggest eating a great variety of the foods at smaller portions?? That way you don't have to feel SO guilty about eating all that delicious yummy foods. Everything in moderation

Best of luck!

urglewurgle

Thanks Hun! I'm gonna keep digging deep!

JulieisaC

I lost a great deal on Insanity at about your size/age eating from 1,400-1,500 calories on average a week but cycling those days (some days real low, some days way over). In second month, i added below 60% mhr fasted cardio in 3-4 times a week in mornings (real slow jog), and I did 14 hr fasts daily (most of the time) with an occasional 24hr fast thrown in (after reading benefits of intermittent fasting schedules like Lean Gains and Eat Stop Eat). I really think this made a huge difference because I maintained a 2-3 lb weight loss weekly for majority of program, with markable decreases in inches and body fat, and I have never lost weight so fast within the "average" BMI bracket. You should look it up and give it a try! Good luck and kudos to you for your fitness gains so far.

urglewurgle

@JulieisaC thanks Hun, I'll have a look into it! Not sure if I'd cope with fasting now I'm used to 5 or 6 small meals but I'll definitely have a look.

Tried an a dress last night that was far too tight since about 3 years ago and it zipped right up so must still be doing something right!