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Great thread. There are 3 people that stand out from the gym I went too 1. The Whiner: Young woman would come in and train with her personal trainer and the entire session she would whine and complain about every exercise he would try to get her to do and I do say try because she would barely make an effort. Then she would…

I drink a protein shake for lunch and use almond or rice milk instead of water. I add in 1/2 a frozen banana which thickens the shake, as well as some frozen berries. This keeps me full for hours and it's great after a workout.

Completely agree. You need to get an HRM because even when you do the same fitness test again you won't burn the same amount of calories because your intensity may increase. Each workout will be different so your best bet is to invest in an HRM. I have one with a chest strap which I think gives the most accurate reading.…

Yum Yum....Pumpkin Pie Muffins. I'm going to check out your thread right now.

What type did you buy? Does it have a chest strap? The best brand is Polar and you should have one with a chest strap because it will give you a more accurate reading. Hopefully you didn't buy a cheap brand because this is one instance when you want to have a better brand. If it is a good HRM with a chest strap check the…

Remember you are not alone in this. Just a few days ago I had a night like you did but the problem was I rushed to work and did not take enough food so when I got home I went crazy and ate way too much food. Now in the past I would of just beat myself up over it and continue to binge eat but it really helps to get out your…

I am in my 2nd month of Insanity and yeah it's tough but such a great workout!!! You will definately need to hydrate and find some type of replenishing formula to help you get through the workouts. I still have a tough time with the floor exercises but just do what you can and work at your own pace and you'll improve along…

Hi edorice Thanks for the encouraging words. I will definately continue to push through and am looking forward to doing this workout all over again.

Sorry I was supposed to reply to the quote but I didn't know how to but here's what I was going to say....I had a bad day yesterday and went way overboard last night with continous snacking. In the past I would of just given up and continued on with the binge eating but I've learned that we all have slip ups and the best…

I am on Insanity as well and I really love it. It's definately a tough workout and I am in the 2nd month with just over a week to go to complete it. Shaun T really keeps you motivated and he always stresses the importance of stretching and doing it properly so you don't injure yourself.

hello all: I am in the 2nd month of Insanity and actually still loving it. I've always preferred to be outdoors walking or jogging or working out at a gym rather than at home and was never able to stick to a workout dvd before but I have with this one. I don't know how I get through some of the workouts but Shaun T really…

The best thing to do if you want an accurate reading is to get a heart rate monitor. I have one and they are fantastic because they will give you your accurate amount of calories burned for any exercise you do. They will also give you a reading of your heart rate throughout the workout so you know if you have to slow down…

No worries we all need to vent sometime. I know what you mean about 1200 calories I've yet to hit that. I have that as my limit but I usually eat around 1400-1600 which is alright because I work it off and then some. Good luck with your fast.

I'd love to be part of the blog or group page once it gets started. Please keep me posted. thanks

Hello, I also hit a plateau when I started. One week I would lose weight and then gain most of it back the following week. It's taken me 2 months to get over the plateau so don't give up!!! Believe me I felt like it at times but I never did and I'm glad I stuck it out.

The best thing to do is invest in a heart rate monitor. I am working out with Insanity as well and the best thing I did was get a heart rate monitor because the amount of calories I burned won't be the same for you. The most popular brand is Polar. I use Timex which came with the watch and chest band. It's fantastic…

Hello, The best thing to do is purchase a heart rate monitor. You can find them online, at big chain stores such as Wal-Mart or athletic stores such as Nike or Sportscheck. One of the best brands is Polar which is pricey but well worth it. I have a timex and it works great. With a heart rate monitor you will be able to get…

Hello, I have also used stevia and it can have a bit of an after taste. Agave nectar is good and there is also xylitol which is another natural sweetener.

Thanks for posting these recipes. Much like u I have lost my taste for sugary processed foods. I used to love Nutella but now it just taste bad to me so I will try out the recipe with honey.

Thanks for posting this. Great way to keep :laugh: motivated and not feel defeated by what the scale says.

I noticed tha once I ate foods in their natural form I couldn't stand the ones with additives such as peanut butter. At first I thought natural peanut butter made with just peanuts was disgusting and bland but once I got use to it I really enjoyed it as well as almond and cashew butter. Now there's no way I could ever eat…

Thanks everyone for your input. I fee a lot better now and will take a better look at what I am eating. I usually drink 9-11 cups of water a day and that's all I drink. Even though it's frustrating I won't give up! Your encouragement helps a lot and good luck to all of you as well::happy:

Hi there, Not sure about any of the ones you mentioned. I got the Timex T5H881 from Wal Mart and it's worked very well for me. You can look up what customers thought of the ones you mentioned online if no one gets back to you about them.

Protein shakes are healthy, delicious and quick to make. You can find all types of recipes on the web. I use protein powder, almond or rice milk, 1/2 a banana, frozen berries and a teaspoon of 100% pure cocoa which makes it taste like a chocolate shake. To make it extra filling you can freeze the banana which makes it even…