JessieJacobs

Graphic designer and motion graphics artist. I sometimes dance when I have time, but only as a hobby. :-)

Impressive! Great job!

Peanut butter!

I get my protein from legumes, tempeh, quinoa, seeds, nuts, vegetables, and a small amount of vegan protein powder. It's very easy to reach a healthy amount of protein in your diet if you're eating a variety of whole plant-based foods.

Above the neck: Work out (although you may have to lessen your intensity). Below the neck: Get some rest.

Look here: teamripped.com This guy has an amazing transformation story, and he's now the top Beachbody Coach (and he's my coach as well). He has great info and has helped my husband and I a lot!

If you're needing to get some calories in without filling up a lot, try healthy fats like almonds, avocados, or natural nut butters.

800 calories is far too low, and I can pretty much guarantee that's why you're stuck at a plateau. Figure out your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), which is the amount of calories your body needs just to perform vital functions (breathing, keeping your heart beating, digestion, etc.) not including any exercise at all. You…

Vodka + diet cola, Rum + diet cola, or wine are usually what I go for. If you like spiced rum, like Capt. Morgan's, then that is good with diet cola as well.

This guy's articles always inspire me: http://teamripped.com/do-it-anyway Good luck to you, you can do it! You won't regret eating right and working out, but you WILL regret not doing those things. :) Jessie

I finished Insanity on July 3rd, and started Asylum TODAY! It was tough and I have room to improve, but so far so good...

The good thing is, it's not too late to get back on track! Just move on with your day as you normally would. The most damaging thing you could do is to give up just because you had a small slip. We are all human, and life happens. One thing that keeps me on track around other people is to pack a small cooler every day, or…

Of course I, personally, am not an expert on the subject ;) But maybe you'd benefit from checking out this guy's website, he has some great advice about building muscle without gaining fat...TeamRipped.com

I use Pure Protein brand vanilla or cookies n' cream protein powder and mix it with unsweetened almond or coconut milk. I prefer it blended with ice, then you can add some natural PB in there. :)

I'm a Beachbody-er as well (P90X & Insanity)! I personally can't afford the cost or calories of the P90X Results & Recovery formula. So, I take about 1/2 cup of 100% fruit juice (whatever flavor you like) plus 1/2-1 scoop of vanilla protein powder and shake it up really well in a shaker cup (I also add a little water to…

Also I just saw that you said cardio 3x a week, so you may fall into the "Lightly active" category, depending on how hard your workouts are.

(disclaimer: I am by no means an expert, I'm just sharing what has been working for me personally, based on the Insanity program's nutrition plan) Using the Harris Benedict Equation for women: 655 + (4.35 x wt in lbs) + (4.7 x ht in inches) - (4.7 x age) = calories required to maintain current weight without exercise ---…

If you are strength training and building muscle, your body will burn more fat as a result. If you don't want to lose any more weight, you'll have to do some trial and error with your calories (you may actually need to take more calories in). For instance, I have been doing the Insanity program for about a month, and I…

Also so very true!

Yes, cutting carbs back might be helpful. Also make sure you are getting the *right* carbs when you do eat them. Your carbs should mainly come from whole grains, fruits, and veggies. Stay away from sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and highly processed foods as much as you can. Getting enough sleep and reducing stress may…

Pure Protein's Cookies & Cream protein powder. 130 cals per scoop, with 3g carb, 3g fat, and 25g protein. I mix mine with light vanilla soy or almond milk. It's best when blended with ice and you can add PB, banana, or berries, etc.

If there's any way you can get your family involved in your exercise with you, that may be a good way for them to compromise. Like going on family hikes/ walks/ bike rides/ swimming/ sports/ etc. There are also some really delicious and healthy recipes out there, and maybe cooking those healthy meals for the entire family…

I personally use Whey Protein. I've also read that the best pre-bedtime protein is Casein Protein, because unlike Whey, it is a slowly absorbing protein and will last you thru most of the night and keep you from a catabolic state (aka a sort of "starvation" mode). Whey is quickly absorbed, which is why it's so good for…

If you want to weigh yourself daily, try to only do it in the morning. That way you haven't eaten in several hours so it will be more accurate (and usually a few pounds lower than later in the day, after you've eaten and had liquids). Don't get down on yourself, take it one meal at a time! Good luck, you can do it! :)