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Gaining on the first week on Insanity!!!????
So I miraculously gained 0.8 lbs after my first week of Insanity!? How does that happen?? I drank a recovery drink after exercise and stayed (on average) within my 1500 calories (MFP says 1200, Insanity says 5 - 300 cal meals) . So should I just go back down to the 1200 calories and not eat back the exercise calories?? I…
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Difference in burned calories on watch vs. elliptical
so - I actually was on the elliptical for 2 hours and 40 minutes taking it easy and slow and reading my notes for a quiz tomorrow! Why haven't I studied like this all of nursing school???? The elliptical said I was at 1149 cals burned, but my watch (S7 Sportline) clocked in 1988 cals burned .... hmmmm.... which is right???…
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NSV - Can do the splits at 35!!
I am on my 3rd week, 2nd day of Insanity....I have lost about 8 pounds and felt very flexible today....so I thought I would try doing the splits.....to my amazement I was able to go all the way down on BOTH sides!!! I was a cheerleader in High School, but I haven't been this flexible in years (I just turned 35!)....My…
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Calorie intake with Insanity
I am 5'4" and at 185 lbs...I have a goal of 1200 Calories/day but add in about 300 calories a day with Insanity workouts...I am wrapping up week 2 and have been eating 1800-2400 calories a day instead!!! I am feeling really guilty about it! Not sure if my body needs that many calories, really want to be down to 140 by May…
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Heart Rate Monitor/Calorie counters - any suggestions?
Having a hard time guessing how many calories to count for my P90x.... I have seen that many have had the same issues - so what are the best monitors to buy - any suggestions? Thanks so much!!
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My motivation has joined me and loves it!!!
My kids are my ultimate motivation - ages 7,6, and 2....well - this is just day 3 of my first attempt of P90x and yesterday my 7 year old joined in and LOVES it!! As soon as he got off the bus today he came in, put on his "Pipe Shirt" and came downstairs ready to go - towel and water bottle in hand = I had no choice but to…
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rainy days are bad for food cravings!!!
There is nothing worse than being stuck in the house on a rainy day with a pantry of food just calling your name!!!
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Sweet and Salty Addicts - yummo under 200 calories!!
Hot freshly popped popcorn, air-popped, 4 cups - 122 calories Nestle - Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, 1 tbsp - 70 calories a dash or two of salt Shake all three in a paper bag Equals Bliss for the sweet/salty addict in me!!! YUMMMMM!!! I saw this idea on another post without a recipe - here is what I came up with!
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Ready for my Lifestyle change!!
I have been on other programs that have all worked!! I just didn't make them ultimate lifestyle changes which has led to my increased weight gain!! I have 3 kiddos and I am going to school to become a nurse - I need all of the energy I can get to keep up with life in general! My aunt introduced me to this site and so far I…
