So I'm reading some of the posts and noticed that a lot of people feel that 1200 calories a day is too low for them. I am on a 1200 calories/day program right now. This is week 2 for me. I changed my diet when I started doing TF last week. I do feel hungry because I am eating a lot less than I have been. However, not to the point where I feel weak or lethargic or like I'm not getting enough energy. There are days when I burn 800 - 1000 calories from working out and most of the time I don't eat back my calories. There have been days that I went over 200 - 300 calories but my goal is to stay at eating around 1200 calories, whether I exercise or not. I hope this is not causing more harm than good. If I felt like I didn't have any energy to do anything then I would feel like 1200 calories/day is too low. But I still am very motivated and energetic when it comes to doing the TF classes and other exercises that I have incorporated as well.

Any thoughts?

I came from years of that kinda low cal dieting and exercising (and worse because it's a downwards spiral) Eating 1200 calories like that can certainly help you lose weight faster, but the downside is that if you ever want to be able to eat normally again, you will likely gain the weight back when you try. As a person who's been down that road before, and made the change to only a 15% deficit (I eat 2250 cals/day average and I'm starting to get comments that my body is slimming down) I would caution you. I personally believe you are only harming your metabolism and your body but even if you don't believe that, can you see yourself maintaining that diet for the rest of your life? Just something to think about. Everyone has to choose their own path...

I hear you, jyska! thank you for your input. It's definitely something I will consider. I do not claim to know a lot about nutrition and am very open to hearing about other people's experiences. Thanks again! Very helpful!!

Since January between P90x and Turbofire I have lost 19 inches!!!
Would would like to do the same?

This is my story

Hello my name is Angel and I am 39 year old former couch potato
I have struggled with my weight and have tried every fad diet there was and hated working out, I wanted that quick fix. A year ago heavier and out of shape I decided to try P90X however I never changed my diet and 66 days into I gave up I didnt see the results I wanted after that I continued to put on more weight after seeing some pictures of myself I said enough is enough and like everyone else on the planet in January I decided to lose weight and exercise after losing 20lbs through healthy eating I did some walking and other DVDS at home but it just wasn't cutting it. I would see the commercials and I thought I need to try that P90X again and finish it this time! After week one I thought what was I thinking I could barely do the push ups on my knees I hurt everywhere and never thought I would get better or even finish I would see myself in the mirror working out many times I cried. I kept pushing play!!! I got stronger I was bringing it! Push ups well I can bust out 100 right now if you would like If I can do this anyone can! I then passed the fit test for Insanity and have been doing that and I hate it and love it all at the same time. I love having muscles I love being strong I love being healthy. I graduated from P90X in August 2012 and I am so proud! and I want to help others so I became coach and began my 2nd workout Turbofire, I was scared at first because I have no coordination but I fell in love with the program and the music and I will see this through to the end 20 weeks I finish it before my 40th Birthday in December and I cant wait to start another program, my goal is to do all of them

Starting today, so excited! Please feel free to add me!

Hello everyone! I'm new to Turbo Fire but not Turbo. I've had Turbo Jam for a while. I did Firestarter today and plan on fully starting the program on Monday. I'm excited!

Starting Monday too! Nervous but excited. I did hip hop abs and haven't seen much change

Hello Ladies,

I have been exercising to turbo fire now for a while I am on the 8th week. What is inferno plan and the major difference from regular turbo vs inferno.??? any suggestions is this something that I should try I want to loose 6 more lbs and i need a little boost:)

The 5 day inferno plan is a quick way to loose weight while doing TF. It gives you a strict workout routine and menu plan. Ive heard of people loosing tons of weight in such a short amount of time. You should give it a try!