JarrodFit4Life

I have completed INSANITY a couple of times, ASYLUM, and am currently doing T25. If you have any questions or want to discuss the Pro's and Con's, message me and let me know! By the way, all of the above programs are created by Shaun T and any of those choices will have you sweating buckets and wondering why you chose to…

Most of you are describing coaches as "salesmen," which is completely WRONG. A poor coach with a focus on commission may be more like a salesman. However, a good coach is probably better described as a motivator, or accountability partner. Its simple human nature; when someone sets out to accomplish something and multiple…

1 Scoop Chocolate Shakeology 1 Scoop Whey Protein 2 Tbsp PB2 all-natural powdered peanut butter 1/2 Banana 1/2 Cup Ice 20 Ounces Water Blend to desired consistency and enjoy! Tastes like a Reese's (to me at least) and gives me all the energy I need to start my day! Oh yeah, and its only 305 calories and an amazingly…

Welcome! I have used this site and app mainly to track my food on and off for the past couple of years. I recently decided to dive back in to help motivate my fiancé who just gave birth to our first baby boy. She is looking to get fit and dial in her exercise and nutrition and I'm here to help her (and anyone else) do…

Hi Donna! Welcome to MFP. This is a great place to find some much needed motivation. If you have any questions, need some tips or tricks, or just need some motivation to stay on track then feel free to message me whenever!

Quick and easy reply since it looks like some of the responders have already defined the terms used. You've already calculated your TDEE, which includes your exercise 3x per week, to be roughly 2800 calories to maintain your current weight. Because this already includes your weekly exercise, you would not want to eat your…

Hello! I've been plugging in here on and off for a while but have recently decided to recommit 100% in order to help motivate my fiancé after giving birth to our first child. She is ready to start losing and I'm here to help motivate her and anyone else that needs it! I have learned how to really dial in my nutrition and…

Hello! I began my journey a while ago and have suffered some of the same issues as you in the past. Since finding the programs that keep me motivated and using myfitnesspal to track my nutrition, I've lost 30 lbs and a considerable percentage of body fat. Just started plugging back in here so looking to build a community…

I eat approx 4 - 5x per day. Most meals range from 350-450 calories and I try to meet a 50/30/20 ratio.

"Starvation Mode" is a simple way of saying that your metabolism slows and your food intake drops because you are losing muscle as well as fat and water weight. Muscle burns more calories than fat, so the more muscle you lose, the fewer calories you burn (you still burn calories, just not as quickly). A calorie deficit…

Technically, if you can do 15-20 reps per set, this isn't heavy lifting. Heavy lifting is considered to be a weight that causes failure at 5-8 reps.

I agree that you should probably start with some isolated movements and core strengthening. A stronger core means a stronger body all around which will in turn help you properly perform different types of lifting exercises. I think he could have explained the idea behind rep range a little better. I personally don't think…

After review, I see the comparison. Maybe the difference then is convenience. Having to combine multiple products and purchase multiple products can be a little more difficult and time consuming than an all in one stop for 0.30 more per serving or so.

The lower limit isn't one size fits all...Actually, research suggests the lower limit for a man to be about 1200 and the lower limit for a woman to be about 800. Supplements are a great way to obtain important macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals without the extra calories. I wouldn't drop below 800, but 1000 isn't going…

I'm a fan of BeachBody workouts. I have completed P90X, I'm starting week 6 of Insanity tomorrow, and I plan on starting P90X2 as soon as it is available. If you are looking to get your *kitten* kicked on a daily basis (but get in the best shape possible at the same time) then check out beachbody's website and find…

Its the percentage of each that I eat...So for my daily caloric intake (no more than 1600 calories) I try to shoot for 40% protein 40% complex carbs, and 20% fat. I don't always hit those numbers but it helps me remember to eat high protein meals with healthy/complex carbs. This is a great site for tracking calories which…

I personally thing Insanty is for anyone that can handle the moves. I used to be in amazing shape and lost my way through college. I started Insanity at 197 lbs and in horrible shape. My first day, I was huffing and puffing after the 3-minute warmup. Fast forward four weeks, i'm down to 188 lbs, down 2 inches in the waist,…

I just finished my fourth week. I don't eat the exact meals in the meal plan but I DO count my calories and eat a 40/40/20 carb/protein/fat ratio. I have lost 9 lbs total and my endurance is through the roof. Currently, I'm eating between 1300 and 1500 calories a day (my maintanance intake was 2000 calories without…