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OK she is not going to put herself in starvation mode and mess up her metabolism by eating 1200 calories a day. Some people don't like much breakfast - nothing wrong if eating light breakfast works for you. I personally like eating more because that's what I like but I also think to each their own. Unless someone has an…

I drink protein shakes every day - they are a good source of protein and low in calories and sugar - you should calculate them in and add them in your normal calories.

I had a trainer tell me to think like a thin person not eat like a thin person and what he meant was picture yourself the weight you want to be and carry yourself that way - it's more of a positive thinking thing - think positive and positive things will come your way.

I ordered the Endurance and Energy fomula from Beachbody and then I am going to start doing Insanity in the a.m. starting probably 10/22 -- would love to be in a group challenge too.

Hmm - thinking I might order the Energy and Endurance formula that a couple have mentioned. I have had a huge energy problem and it sounds like that might help. Does anyone know if it would hurt to take it first thing in the mornings if I am taking Estroven PM at night? Its all natural and has valerian root to help sleep.…

I just turned 48 this year. I am active and always trying to eat healthier and keep up on my exercise. Does anyone else find it harder than it used to be??? I have actually not lost a pound in the almost year that I have been pretty diligent on here. I finally threw the scale away as it was too big of a deterent on my…

I'm still here too -- this is just our busy time of year with traveling for motorcycle events. Would love to have more KC active people though. I walk/jog every day at noon at either Liberty Memorial, or one of the parks around town. I am taking a pole dancing class from Pole Works starting in November - I'm not sure of…

I have some good friends for support on here - but always love to have more. Height: 5'2 Age: 48 SW: 164 (still there and have been for about 6 months!) GW: 135 to 140 I want to acheive this weight loss by eating right and exercising not starving myself. I do the Insanity program and run. I think being in the older range…

I did not give up on my challenge - I had a litle detour. I had to take a break and do a light detox as I was so sluggish and bloated and just didn't have the energy to do my workouts. I did a 3 day fruit detox and feel so much better! I am back to my workouts and so far this week feeling great. Got to keep my intake of…

I've been working on it for about 3 weeks or so -- have yet to completely follow the workout schedule but I am commited to keep on going. I am back at it today and though not starting from stratch - feel like I'm starting over. Feel free to add me. I think Insanity is the best workout ever!

Thanks! I can use all the support I can get. I love Insanity too -- I am just having such a hard time sticking to the schedule as it calls for. But I figure any time I work out is better than not working out. I'll add you.

Are you sure you didn't miss a step like I did? I didn't do the xheight in inches. Makes a huge difference. You can also try this website - I found it very helpful and easy to follow www.free-workout-routines.net/tdee.html

Oh I just saw where I completely missed a step - I didn't do the xheight in inches. Ok - Now I feel better. I had my beachbody coach figure mine for me - good think - I guess I'm not good at math formulas!

Wow I wish I was as organized as a lot of you on here. I can barely cook a meal for dinner much less do all of them on Sundays. I keep the frozen dinners in the freezer at work on those days I can't or don't want to get out. I keep Natural PB, sliced apples, greek yogart and baby carrots with skinny cow cheese in the…

Feel free to add me. I'm 48 and really struggling to get the extra weight off too. I was always thin and in very good shape and never thought I would gain like I did. Now I'm really struggling to lose at time in my life when its harder, and when I have a very active social life!

I figured mine according to the Insanity booklet and it came out to 1536 a day - doing it like you describe above it comes out to 1236. Hmm - now I need to go back to my book and look again. I'm struggling eating 1500 a day - I couldn't imagine going down to 1200 again and keeping my workout schedule.

I do the same thing but with carbs - potatoes! Nothing but sheer willpower works for me. Try drinking a lot of water - try drinking green tea - putting liquids in helps me a lot. Working out! I am really working out hard and that helps me stay focused on what I am trying to accomplish. You will stop the cravings after a…

Day 2 Check! Cardio Recovery today - not my favorite of the dvd's but I hear the stretching and the yoga moves are good for you. I did do a brisk 20 min. walk after as it was nice and sunny outside. Really trying to stay focused and positive as my pants are still not fitting any looser. I am not logging my calories - but…

Wow - what a weekend of high sodium and little rest will do! I had no energy for my workout and this is the first time I really felt like I was going to throw up. But I did it! Cardio Power and Resistance - maybe not with the dvd - but I kept moving. I did 8 full pushups too! Tomorrow is Pure Cardio - keep on moving!

I am about 25 lbs overweight and 48 years old. I have been doing it (thought not religously) for about 3 weeks. It is a great challenge and if you like challenges you will love it. Just go at your own pace and set your own mini goals. Mine was to be able to do real pushups. No I can do 5 - woo hoo - it may not sound like…

Yep - I am one of those girls. I have been on here since December seriously trying to lose about 20 to 25 lbs. I have not lost a pound. I have been doing Insanity - and have not lost a pound. I am not super strict - and I like a cocktail here and there. We have a very active lifestyle which includes a lot of camping and…

So sorry to hear about your mom :). I hope things get better. I think you should definitely pick up and start again when you can. Even 3 days a week is better than none! I am on Day 11 and I did 3 full pushups today! I couldn't do one when I started. Feeling more energized through the whole workout and hanging in stronger…

Did a great workout on Saturday doing Cardio Powr & Resistance and then went right into the Cardio Recovery. My legs felt like Jello! But I felt good afterwards. Took a rest day on Sunday and now hitting it hard today with Pure Cardio and Abs. I have 4 days to hit it hard before we go on a float trip over the weekend.

I just about peed my pants sitting at my desk laughing so hard reading this post! Love it!

Yea - I have the same problem with my husband and frankly if he isn't wanting to do this journey with you - you can't force him or convince him. You have to decide to do it for you no matter what he chooses. I sat my husband down and said "Look if we can just eat healthy for 2 months, if for just two months you can support…

Most peopel have an HRM as it can vary person to person. I don't log my calories from my workouts as I have used the guidelines for finding my daily calories as outlined in the pamplet that came with my Insanity so my workout calories are already figured in. Day 9 today for me! Doing good and going strong.

Today is my Day 9! I do feel stronger with each workout though I stil have lots of improvement to go. In Pure Cardio yesterday could not do the level 1drills toward the end, or those moving pushups. I picked up some weights and did weights through that and did 2 full pushups then converted to girlie pushups. Still moving…

Exactly as the above-poster said. If you can't keep up with the video just keep moving and doing something. I start out pretty strong but by the 3 set I'm modifying to low impact and trying to just keep moving. I have no upper body strength for the power jacks or level 1 drills. I try to do as many as I can which is…

I'm starting my second week but would love to join. I have my fit test results at home but my stats are: SW: 164 GW: 140 Height 5'2 Age: 48 I do mine over lunch also in our exercise room at work -- I am sure the people coming in and our hear my cussing - lol. I wear my headphone so I have music to keep me moving so I don't…

I am starting my second week today. You must be in way better shape than me if you didn't find the fit test that bad - haha. I love the workout and it definitely motivating to keep on going. Feel free to add me - I have lots of other Insanity friends on my list too. Would love to see how your doing and your progress.