LuxHappens Member

If you feel comfortable and confident, that's all that matters! Hold your head up high, SMILE, and work it!

I understand the temptation to skip the rest days. I have done Insanity in a hotel, and it is a little harder than at home (especially if there are 2 beds in there - request one!) I typically ride my bike or hike in the woods or do SOMETHING active on my rest days, but they were created for a reason. My suggestion is to…

I'll be right behind you (I've had lots of issues and have been stuck on Week 7 for freakin' AGES!) INSANE people who log in often and have a sense of humor should add me!

Easy Star All-Stars at The Social in Orlando 2-ish years ago. 311 at Hard Rock Live (about 5 years ago) in Orlando (made me change my mind about them. In-freakin'-credible!) Lauryn Hill at House of Blues Orlando last year. Damn, these choices kinda make me seem like a hippie/stoner.

What do I LOOK for or what do I end up falling for, time and time again?! In regard to the latter, yucchchhhhgggh. (I like to say) I look for genuine niceness... caring, generosity. What keeps me hooked is their ability to emotionally torture me. I mean it's the sex. Wait, what?

Don't stop! Don't give up! Lately, when I'm in the middle of a move that makes my silly brain say, "Stop! You CAN'T keep going!" I just envision what I want to look like. It's been working like a charm. It is definitely, definitely worth it (cue profile pic).

Processed foods (including things like chips, cookies, frozen dinners, pizza, pretty much anything you can buy from a drive-thru window - and, in my opinion, most chain restaurant meals, period!) are, overall, good to avoid. Of course you should have some of your favorite item PERIODICALLY if you absolutely love it - but…

Restricting yourself from eating the foods you love can send you into a wild binge. It is not only good for sustainable long-term habits, but it is certainly healthy and good for overall weight loss to indulge periodically.

My taste buds must go through cycles because I experience periods of like and dislike (sometimes even repulsion) toward certain foods. For instance, I ate hummus almost daily for months on end, and suddenly -- I can't stand the stuff. Haven't eaten it in over a year now! Same thing with tomatoes. Quick backstory: as an…

I dunno if I'd label it a "weakness", per se, but I love real food like tender steaks, fine cheeses, and (usually cheap) red wine.

Height = 5'8" Heaviest = (this is an estimate as I was too afraid to weigh at the time) 180 pounds Lightest = 135 pounds Current = 153 pounds Goal = 140 (though with the workouts I'm doing, I don't know if I'll ever weigh that little. HOWEVER, I don't care. I look/feel awesome!)

I do Insanity. No equipment required... well, except for the DVDs... and a DVD player... television... electricity... *kitten*.

It's all personal preference. Go play with an iPhone and an Android at the store, see which one does the things you need, in the way you like. I prefer iPhone based on product quality. Other than user error (my dropping it in the toilet), I've never had an issue with my iPhone. Period. Almost ever Android user I've met has…

Nate, you are THE MAN! I'm so glad we are Insanity buddies. Keep up the incredible work!

I'm 5'8".

Listen to this guy. He will steer in you the right direction.

My first thought was, "that blows my mind", "mind-blowing", any version of saying that your mind is exploding. I don't like that. At all. That has always severely annoyed me. Doesn't make sense whatsoever to say you "could" care less. I find myself saying this a lot lately. Hahahahh! I guess it is my way of communicating…

You ladies are ALL beautiful! Your photos/stories are very inspiring and I wish you continued blessings in your journey to health!

Please tell me you're talking about Swissmiss (not the hot chocolate, the MFP user!)

Some days I look forward to my recovery/post-workout protein drink, other days I loathe the thought. On a day I'm craving it, I blend the powder with as much frozen fruit as I want and a splash of coconut milk or fresh OJ, sometimes even a spoonful of Nutella or peanut butter! On the days I really don't want to choke it…

I rely on coconut milk! I find it much more refreshing than cow's milk.

Gulping down VERY cold water will wake you up right away! Try it. I also find that I feel much more motivated throughout the day once my workout is over with. If you can stick to it for just a couple of days, you will see what I mean. (I am also struggling with getting up early to work out but hate coming home after work…

You are one tough cookie! If I had an injury like that I'd probably ask them to pull the plug, hahahah (I'm a major wuss!) How inspiring! Congrats on your successes thus far.

Before I was unemployed I did CrossFit. I was given the Insanity DVDs, so I do that now (currently on week 6 of my first round) -- but as soon as I am working again, I plan on jumping headfirst back into CrossFit. It is unlike any other workout! I love the incorporation of heavy lifts (I don't own weights or I'd still be…

A lot of this is good advice (DEFINITELY have some protein after a workout - even a cup of Fage yogurt is good, it has tons of protein, and isn't too hard to choke down after a high-intensity session. Post-workout protein intake is essential in preventing Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness!) Also, magnesium is necessary (to…

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PS - I'm praying today for all of you boring jerks who came here just to stir up baloney!

I pray before every meal and every workout, as well. When I start to falter and think, "I can't do this," I pray out loud and allow the Lord to work through me. I want to glorify Him in every way possible, even throughout my journey to health.

WHAT SHE SAID!

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