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Agreed; you should not do anything to further injure yourself. I do understand getting bored with it. Sometimes I would lower the sound or take off the music and have a tv show on as a mental amusement. You can't really follow it well, but it does help to distract some while you're working out; you just have to pay…

Tonight was my last night - I have COMPLETED Insanity. Woo-hoo! So... I was hoping for some more ideas on the best way to continue to *hopefully* make progress, but not burn out on this or wear my body down by doing it constantly, as it is hard on a person. I'm highly leaning toward getting back to the gym and working out…

joehempel - so, basically you *did* cut calories, though, yes? My calculated numbers (with deficit) aren't any different than what I had already been trying to average, so again, I'm just trying to find what is triggering (what is the *key* for each individual) the weight loss and/or inches lost. Oh yeah, I know you can't…

Thanks, joehempel, and congratulations! Your photos and fit test results are awesome results. The fact you feel more fit is always a wonderful improvement. And no, you're not late to the party; I only posted this about a week or so ago. I'm not at the beginning; I'm actually only a couple days from completing Round 1. My…

Your results are awesome; congrats! Have you changed your calories/nutrition plan?

Michellewest, my inches haven't been measured in a good long while (house renovations have things all over the place, plus I can measure 10 times at the same time and come up with 10 answers in reference to my belly), but my jeans and trousers seem to fit at least somewhat better :tongue: I know what you mean - hormones…

Its42uk, are you repeating the entire workout in each round? I ask because I am about to finish (the end of the week) my first round, and have just enough time to complete a full second before a big event I am trying to drop fat before. That is the other post I had put on here - asking whether I should do another full…

Thanks. Really, I'm not focusing on the scales (I haven't even had access to mine in the last several weeks, though there will HAVE to be scale weight loss in order for me to get to the fitness level I need - there is just too much fat involved). I am more worried about inches. HOWEVER, as I stated in my other post, I'm…

Its42uk - thank you! I am pretty heavy on protein in general. Like you, I am following the calories suggested by Insanity (though they were already what was suggested by EM2LW). I do feel more toned and flatter under the belly fat, I will admit. My second post (that I'm about to submit) was about a second round of…

Thanks, Dazzillionair. Yeah, I know muscle is more dense than fat, and with possible water weight I try not to look too much at the scales. Still, the clothes fit *slightly* better but the belly is still really there. I need to get some fat off so I can fit into other clothes as the weather warms and for an upcoming event.…

Anyone...?

Excellent points on the eating enough. If you read through the booklet with the program, it advises eating according to the Harris-Benedict formula, with a 500 calorie deficit if you want to drop weight. Calorie numbers from the formula - even with the deficit - are usually higher than most people who are dieting eat. And…

Denise, you rock just because you're determined to do it! Mind over matter :smile: I just finished my Recovery week and will start Month 2 in two days. As many people who have stuck with Insanity will tell you, there are a few guidelines to go by: 1 - LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! I cannot express this enough. Sure, everyone on the…

I put it under High Impact Aerobics for most days (just the warm-up and core workout), add in about 7 minutes of Stretching-Yoga (for the stretches), and if it is a Recovery day, use Low Impact Aerobics. For best results, I agree with the poster above and say use a heart monitor for the calories (I don't, but I'm not…

Very inspiring! :happy:

LoveJaded2 - For the last year I was weight training 4-5 days / week, moderate intensity cardio 4-5 days / week and 1500 - 1700 calories, pretty high in protein (and gaining weight). The last week and a half I've upped the amount and intensity of my cardio, tracking calories again at 1700, high protein and good fat, mid…

Heya... I feel your pain. I can't give you any specific ideas for dropping the weight, per se, but I *can* tell you of my own experience. Over the last year I continuously gained weight up to about 15 lbs - I know, not as much, but I'm very short - putting it on primarily in my belly. I had not changed my exercise or…

I started New Rules about mid-summer. I am currently on Stage 3, as I had had to take about 5 weeks off after a serious hamstring injury (from running). I lift heavy 3x per week, and run 2x. I can't say as I've lost weight at all (there could be many factors involved here; I'm trying to suss out the actual cause for the…

I started out on the C25K, but in Week 4 tore a hamstring, and as I was weaning myself back in two days later (when I could 'sort of' walk! - yeah, I know, but I couldn't bring myself to stay off of it), I started doing my own thing which seems to work. But in the process I went down to twice a week, as I heavy lift three…

Thank you!!! And thank Randy for me, too. :happy: The thing is, I am trying to do both. I'm heavy lifting 3x/wk and running 2x/wk. I want a bit more muscle (partly to increase my metabolism, partly to reshape my body) and definitely want to get fat off. I'll definitely check on the high and low ends of the macros. The…

Thank you for the eye-opener! I have done everything I know to do up to this point - EM2WL, Bodymedia Fit to take out the guesswork, new bath scale to monitor BF and water weight %s, kitchen scale for non-guess portions... Nothing has really made the scale move and I do a lot of cardio and heavy lifting, plus watching my…

A number of years ago I'd bought a pair of Harbinger gloves originally for martial arts (weapons training), but when I started the New Rules..., I found they were perfect for all of the lifting - not too thick or bulky. I have small hands, so I got the extra-small suede and fabric (I don't know if they come in different…

Don't force yourself to move to the next 'Week' until your body is ready. It's okay to repeat weeks several times if you need to do so; I had to do Week 3 two or three times. I've not made it past Week 4 yet because in the middle of it I tore a hamstring. I have since been told that the injury was at least indirectly…

Thanks, Krystal. I am going to PM you a full response, as I don't want to sidejack the thread :) But for here, I will say that most of what you mentioned I already do: higher protein (though that can be difficult), lifting, cardio, multi-vitamin... sleep can be an issue simply because of staying up too late to get too many…

You look amazing!!! I've been doing the EMtWL strategy for quite some months without the success you have (I've gained, and starting to drop the gain but...), but I know it works, and your story proves it beautifully. Thank you for the added boost of confidence that it is the right thing to do - it's just a matter of…

You're being good and kind to yourself - bravo! I applaud your bravery and tenacity, and decision to go about making changes in a more healthy and (hopefully!) happy manner. Best of luck, and please do keep us informed.

Exactly!!! Every few steps, yank down the shorts.... That is why I almost always wear compression shorts now, just for that purpose. Else I wind up wearing jeans, even in the heat of the summer.

Amen. *This* is a huge reason why I want a thigh gap for the first time in my life, too. Men don't get it; it's both a comfort issue (sweaty thighs in shorts tear up skin just like your jeans!), and one of keeping clothing. Nearly all of my pants/trousers and shorts wear out on the inner thighs long before the knees look…

You definitely sound well above Moderate; I'd say mark yourself Very Active for your activity level. Yes, you are supposed to eat your cut (or TDEE if you're doing maintenance) every day, regardless if you work out that day. Then on the days you do work out that day, you may want to keep track of the calories burned to…

All in your stomach? Me, too! Well, primarily in my belly, with some in my face. I don't work out nearly as much as you do, especially with the change in my programs. I used to continuously burn below my BMR so I had to eat some back; this new routine doesn't take me as far down. You may actually not be eating enough for…