MFP/INSANITY - Confused?!!

mbow1977
mbow1977 Posts: 213
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi,

Im new to this, 11 years ago I used to be in the army and had a great body, since leaving my body has slipped and complacency has kicked in.

So I have decided to get my body back in shape and lose some weight.

After inputting my details on MFP, my target calorie intake for the day is 1380, which I have done for the first week and lost 4lb with some light exercise.

However I have decided to do the insanity workout, but am now confused as to whether I need to be taking in more calories???

Or if I just keep on doing what I am doing with light exercise and 1380 calories, until I lose the weight I want to and then start insanity??

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Mike

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  • coll05
    coll05 Posts: 22 Member
    Hi Mike I am very new to this myself. 1380kcals seems low for a man anyway especially when you exercise. I would definitely think by increasing your exercise you can eat more!
    Wish I could help you more but don't want to tell you to do something if its wrong.
    Well done for losing 4lb already!

    Good Luck
    Coll x
  • mbow1977
    mbow1977 Posts: 213
    Thanks Coll,

    Its all abit confusing at first, and after my good start didnt want to screw it up lol

    Good Luck

    Mike x
  • Bull2707
    Bull2707 Posts: 106
    Hey Mike.

    I am in the military and due to the last few months of recovery from a motorcycle accident and a family member passing it was hard to get motivated. I am getting back into my Marine Corps shape. I eat about 1500 cals per day. I snack through out the entire day as well.

    i do not really count calories but what i care about is what is in those calories. I eat alot of protein and fiber. I love Insanity! Keep going and set reasonable short term goals that will assist you in your long term goal. Ihave that support there too. My wife is amazing support: she got me back on my feet, kicked my butt and got me back on track. Good luck man!
  • JOEYJACKMOM
    JOEYJACKMOM Posts: 72
    A great source of information when you are just starting out is www..fat2fitradio.com. There are several different calculators and great podcasts to learn more. 1380 cal is really low for a man. You will lose muscle mass. I've done Insanity and I love it! Also there is a great guidelines post for beginners put out by another user, helloitsdan??, you could search the forums for it. Good luck!
  • mbow1977
    mbow1977 Posts: 213
    Thanks Guys, appreciate your words and Good Luck.

    Bull good luck getting back to where you want to be after your accident!

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