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I agree with SheehyCFC....any thoughts on what they say? If the deficit is built in,then you would need to eat back your exercise cals to keep your body functioning - correct? we may be saying the same thing, just in different ways?????

I also am up at 4;45 to exercise. I'm not a morning person either! One thing that REALLY helped me get out of bed/not talk myself out of it was to have an accountability partner...I email them every day with my exercise report. When I am tempted to sleep in, I just think about my accountability partner and having to tell…

It does depend on your goals and how motivated and driven you are. Hip Hop Abs is an easier program than Ten Minute Trainer. With Ten Minute Trainer you can "stack" the programs as they become easier for you. Start with 10 min...then add a program and do 20 min...etc. I definitely felt like I got more of a work out with…

would stretching and maybe some light yoga help?

Exercise is a very individual decision and may be different for everyone. The important thing to remember is to find a time that works for you, decide how many days a week you are going to exercise and commit to doing it, and find an exercise / program that you love so that you will stick with it. An hour per day sounds…

I"m no expert, but in my experience, a combination of Cardio and Strength Training are essential. Cardio burns cals /fat and strength training tones (also burns cals...just not as much as cardio). You could just do cardio...but you wouldn't get as toned....you could do strength, but wouldn't burn as many calories nor…

I would encourage you to keep up a dialogue with the previous poster....it is very important to have someone who has had experience with P90X to help you through it...and very encouraging also! I have gone through P90X as well as P90X/TurboFire Hybrid and can't imagine living with out it now! Doing the hybrid programs just…

I have done the hybrid programs and this seems to work out well. BeachBody has worksheets for P90X / Insanity programs. I feel like you get the best of both programs with the hybrids. good luck

I understand your hesitancy about P90X...I too was hesitant, but I started it and love it! Tony Horton says "Do your best and forget the rest" and you can with this program...just do what you can, there are modifications on all the programs. Before I started, i had ZERO upper body strength...now I can do 6 chin ups without…

Try this and see if its want you want... http://www.getfitwithgrav.com/2009/12/29/power-90-master-series-printable-calendar/

I have done Ten Minute Trainer (TMT) then progressed to Chalean Extreme (CE)for more of a challenge...with this you can use bands - no weights or door hinges needed :) I tried HHA and after TMT and CE it didn't give me enough of a challenge. It would be a good starter or light day work out, but I think you will progess…

Another thing you can do is put in new athletic insoles....I've found this helps prolong the life of the shoes...cheaper than buying a new pair of shoes too! However, I do buy good athletic insoles - and I can always tell a good - big difference when I do.

When I made the commitment to exercise every morning before work, I HAD to get out of bed early! If I don't exercise before I go to work, it is next to impossible to work it in after work. The BIG thing that has helped me is having an email accountability group....when I am laying there trying to talk myself out of getting…

GREAT JOB! I love Chalene - she is such an encourager/motivator and with this program you work at your own pace and increase the intesity as much as you can. Keep up the great work!

Whenever I have tried using pumpkin in recipes like this, it always turns out rubbery - tastes horrible!- I use pumpkin, not pie filling...any thoughts on what is going wrong? I really like the idea of pumpkin because of its health benefits.thanks!

would the liquid (soda) need to be reduced to 1/4 cup - the water that is called for in this recipe - I think the pie filling and soda would make the batter too runny...but not sure ...thoughts????

do you think this would work if were baked in a 9x13 pan too?

I have used Turbo Fire and now am doing it as a hybrid with P90X. I really like it. Its a great cardio workout. As far as learning the choreography...sometimes it is hard to keep up with...if all else fails just keep moving and punching then get back on track :)

AMAZING!...Keep up the great work! You look like a younger version of yourself!!!!!

You've started this journey to get healthier.....stick with it. Personally I think 20 minutes your first time out is really great! That's 20 minutes more than you did the day before - isn't it??!! I understand being discouraged when you think about how inactive you were in the past....once you start seeing progress and…

CONGRATS! What a wonderful surprise first thing in the morning!! Keep up the good work!

God bless you for your service to our country. We need more dedicated people like you! CONGRATS on improving your time - very exciting. This will give you motivation to keep going because you are in control! You encourage me to improve myself!!

I am currently doing a P90X - Turbo Fire Hybrid - just for variety. I need to look at P90X + did not know about it. Dont think I;'m ready for P90X2 yet though!!! I think next I'll do the P90X / Insanity hybrid. Can't imagine my life without P90X now!!!!

thank you for making such a concise observation!!!....of these posts - and not of the people they are juding!

While agree with the comments of making wise choices at the grocery and wise choices in what we eat....lets be careful about how judgemental this all sounds. After all, a lot of you have made some super sized mistakes your self or you wouldn't have the weight/eating problems that you have. It sounds like now since you…

SOUNDS GREAT! What size pan do you bake it in?

I don't have a food processor...yet...do you think an electric mixer could get the same results...I noticed it said not to use a blender....thoughts?

Interesting that you liked Asylum better than Insanity....can you explain why? thanks

I made these this weekend for family desserts. I set out different toppings...cool whip, Nutella, strawberries, blueberries (you get the idea). Each family member topped his/her cake as desired. Personalized 3-2-1 cakes were a big hit!