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I know it is easy to skip the Stretch and lower cal burn days and do something more challenging, but I think it is important to incorporate the stretch / rest days. The way I look at it, the experts that formulated these programs know what they are doing, so I follow their schedule for the most part. Stretching really…

Usually it is suggested to start with the Classic program. The Lean Program is an "easier" program-less weight lifting...not a program to get necessarily leaner. I have done P90X 3 times and the first time I didn't see much results until after about 4 weeks....but hang in there because with your healthy eating plan, you…

I have completed 3 rounds of P90X. I have adjustable weights that are 5-25lbs each. When I first started, I had to guess what would be a good starting weight...if it was too easy I adjusted before continuing on...but each week, I tried to increase the weight (this is why its really important to track your progress). I…

4 years ago when I started taking my health/weight loss more seriously, I started with Ten Minute Trainer and LOVED it!!!! I have since progressed to ChaLean Extreme, Turbo Fire, Insanity, & P90X. Who knew it could all start with 10 minutes a day!!!

I know what you mean...no other cardio that I've come acrossed beats Insanity for intensity! I have used the longer TF programs to mix it up a bit ...but the shorter ones feel useless to me. I love Chalene, but I need the longer more challenging work outs.

could it have had anything to do with what you ate or didn't eat before the workout? That always plays a big part in how I perform....but with that being said....I think for you to get as far as you did the first day is admirable!!!!

A hybrid is exactly what you want. I had the same issues with P90X...got great mucle definition from the days with weights, but the cardio didn't challenge me. below is the P90X / Insanity hybrid worksheet...as you said best of both worlds!!! http://www.beachbody.com/category/p90x-online/worksheets.do

try this site...it seems to be pretty accurate when I compare it to my HRM http://p90xcalories.com/ It took about 4 weeks before I started seeing noticable results...I saw more inches lost than weight...I weigh a bit more now than I used to but Iwear smaller clothes size because of the toning/muscle definition I get with…

I have done both....you will get a good work out with either...Insanity is much harder than Turbo Fire...depending on your fitness level, maybe you could start wtih Turbo fire and then go to Insanity. After having done Insanity a couple of times, I use Turbo fire for a good work out, that isn't as taxing as Insanity...kind…

I'm no expert and i don't know if weight gain is normal...but I had reached my goal weight, and have gained a few doing P90X...the reason I am not upset is because even though I weigh more, I am soooo much more toned...my clothes fit better & I see more muscle definition. Initially I think you might put on some weight…

I was scared of P90X too before I did it....I am 54...non athletic...and the nice thing about P90X is there are modifications in the video so you go at your own speed and improve at your own rate

I have been doing the same thing as CDPROUTY....P90X / INSANITY HYBRID. LOVE IT. and another positive thing about beachbody products - they come with a money back guarentee... so you've really got nothing to lose! good luck!

you are right...everyone has a goal...I've noticed for myself if I set a short term goal...like looking good in a bikini or on stage or wedding dress...then once that goal is reached, I have nothing to reach for anymore - then it goes down hill...or self sabotage. You sound like a very smart young lady and so I have all…

your goal of 15 lbs in 13 weeks might be too extreme. You're trying extreme measures to lose the weight and the more you deny yourself, the more you will go off the deep end when you go on a binge. Lets try this: forget the amount of weight you want to lose....Instead: exercise every day & eat healthy...then your body will…

Now I can save money and don't need to drill holes in the wall. question...did you think you needed to drills holes for the pull up bar??? I got one that hangs over the door facing and it works perfectly...I was skeptical at first, but its great. just wondering :)

Good for you to have the desire to get back on the healthy lifestyle journey. May I ask...why wait til Monday? Honestly, I used to do that...thinking "I'll have one last fling with food then I'll start being healthy" it never worked for me. the one last fling never satisfied and it became a vicious cycle. I wish you the…

check out all the options on beachbody.com...all of their dvd programs come with money back guarentee. Try one, ifyou don't like it, send it back. I've had to do this a couple of times and have no problems good luck!

i hope I don't get slammed for this suggestion....I cannot drink plain water so I get powdered flavorings and add to it. Using this I can drink easily 72-90 oz of water a day...with out it...I can't force 8 oz down!!! if you don't want the artificial sweetner with the powdered drink mixes, you could squeeze some lemon in.…

When asked the question: "what is the best time of day to work out?" I heard a good answer...."the best time of day to work out is when you will have the least distractions" this will be different for everyone, but I think it is a good philosophy. I have to be at work by 7:30 so I get up at 4;45 to get in an hour work out.…

she's a swimsuit model....don't know how anyone could say she's fat! she might have some killer curves, but she's not fat! comments like saying she is fat is what has young girls developing eating disorders. We need to have healthy role models for our young people to follow.

After doing one round of Classic P90X I found out the cardio programs weren't challenging enough for me. so i am doing the P90X / Insanity hybrid - if you want a challenge, this is GREAT! I've also done P90X / Turbo Fire hybrid - good but not as kick butt as Insanity hybrid - you get the best of both programs.

I have done P90X 3 times now and have had the same experience at you...I'm 5'4" and 109...but I need more carbs than they suggest. You are wise to listen to your body....if I went by their plan, I am either starving or exhausted...neither one is positive. But I have gotten really good results from P90X and love the…

Focus on the 3 C's; I always use this as an interview outline: Character - your intregrity, loyalty to the company, etc Chemistry- how you fit well into the company, how you get along well/team player with co-workers, etc Competency- how well you can do the job Competency can be learned on the job, but Character is a BIG…

http://www.teambeachbody.com/get-fit/fitness-tools/workout-sheets here is a link to the work out sheets you will want to use to keep track of your progress. You can also get a good idea of what day one is. good luck

Hang in there....you will definitely see results in the 2nd month as long as you keep an eye on your nutrition. The 2nd month is intense - so watch that you eat enough to sustain your exercise. You will really feel like you have made a major accomplishment when you finish!!! good luck!!

I love Mizuno's Wave Creation 12....I had a hip / back injury from running last summer and the doctor approved these for the stability. good luck in your search...I tried many shoes before I fell in love with these :)

good for you....i felt alot more comfortable with calorie estimates after I started using an HRM! keep up the good work!

Understanably walking and stationary biking might be a bit boring, but at least you are doing something...would it be worth a little boredom to keep up with some movement? Would it be like profitable healing????? (ie, you aren't moving in a way to prolong the injury, but you are doing something profitable) good luck with…

ladies can i just say, almost 4 years ago I decided to make a LIFESTYLE change...needed to lose 20 lbs. That may not sound like much but for someone who never had a weight problem, it was alot. I learned that in your 50's you can lose weight, tone your body...but it has to be a LIFESTYLE CHANGE, not something you do for a…

I exercise before work (I get up at 4;45 a.m.) If I don't exerciser then, the distractions of the day set in and it never gets done. If someone would have told me 4 years ago that I would be getting up this early, I would have laughed out loud. But it is a priority to me now, so I make myself get up. The best time of day…