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[SteveMeister]

I am in my 6th week of P90X and I am slightly burned out. Not physically, there is still lot's of progress there, but I just have a hard time putting the DVD in every night and seeing that freaking face. Also, I cannot see much change in my appearance at this stage.


Some pep talk for me GAF?

Post your workouts here every day. We'll offer encouragement & support!

I've done that on the Team Beachbody message boards as well as Facebook groups. Accountability is a great motivator!

 

[LaneDS]

Steve, can you comment on how your BB coaching has been going? I've been pretty out of the loop with this thread since, hm, November. I also had meant to respond to your PM basically saying "that's awesome!" but would like to hear more about how that's been going for you.

 

[SteveMeister]

Steve, can you comment on how your BB coaching has been going? I've been pretty out of the loop with this thread since, hm, November. I also had meant to respond to your PM basically saying "that's awesome!" but would like to hear more about how that's been going for you.

So far it's been slow to start. I'm part of a really awesome group of coaches so I have a great support network. Really right now the focus for me is inviting people to join TBB.com and to Challenge Groups. Lots of stuff going on in social media, lots of training, and slowly building a client base. I'm not in a rush though.

Only one of you has made me your coach on TBB so far though ;-)

 

[SteeloDMZ]

I've done P90x and Insanity. Looking at doing P90x2 this summer.

For those that have done the x2, how important are the supplementary equipment? I know the OP says that they enhance the program but does it feel more like a "cash grab" like the power stands of P90x or should I look into investing in medicine balls at some point (I already have a balance ball and am skeptical of those rollers)?

Also, I don't think I understand what Body Beast is. The website isn't particularly helpful. Is it like P90x but just a bunch of different routines?

The stability ball and foam roller are absolute musts for p90x2. You'll be impressed by how much you are gonna love both since they are great tools for your core and recovery.

 

[Stellactic]

I am in my 6th week of P90X and I am slightly burned out. Not physically, there is still lot's of progress there, but I just have a hard time putting the DVD in every night and seeing that freaking face. Also, I cannot see much change in my appearance at this stage.


Some pep talk for me GAF?

This was my problem when I tried out P90X. I eventually could not stand doing the same monotonous exercises over and over again. I decided to skip the DVD and do the routine all by myself. No stupid music. No stirring that damn stew. No porn actress with that fucking smile. This isn't P90 100 or 200, this is pee ninety shut the heck up.

Write down or find on Internet the whole routine you follow and go solo.

 

[KingGondo]

I am in my 6th week of P90X and I am slightly burned out. Not physically, there is still lot's of progress there, but I just have a hard time putting the DVD in every night and seeing that freaking face. Also, I cannot see much change in my appearance at this stage.


Some pep talk for me GAF?

I think it's natural to get kinda burned out in Phase 2. Look at it this way: you're 2 weeks from Phase 3, and that's where things really get good IMO. That's when I started to really see results.

As for your progress, as long as you're doing the program correctly you should be getting results. It would probably be helpful if you'd post your typical diet for the rest of us to see, since that may be what's holding you back. That really helped me when I was struggling to lose weight during my first run of X1.

 

[Nightz]

Post your workouts here every day. We'll offer encouragement & support!

I've done that on the Team Beachbody message boards as well as Facebook groups. Accountability is a great motivator!

This helped me a lot during my P90X run. I was totally burnt out on the videos by the end of the second month. Still liked working out but it was getting harder to listen to the DVD's every single day. But I did have a team on the Beach Body message boards and we had to post progress every few days. The accountability plus encouragement from the other members really helped me push through the last month of the program.

 

[Inversive]

Which workout would you guys recommend to someone who is unfit, lazy and has no equipment? I'm not overweight, quite the opposite really but I have some flab around the stomach/chest due to no exercise and a bad diet, I just want to get in shape+bulk up to a small degree (lean muscle instead of a twig) before it's too late.

 

[EloquentM]

There is, but it's a bit old. When we get around to OT2 for this thread I'll add P90 and Insanity + others.

There is. I really threw it together fast and it doesn't get much traffic. A lot of us in here have done it so feel free to ask anything about Insanity (or other Beach Body programs) here.

Actually, give me a bit and I'll try to update this thread's OP and add Insanity and get a mod to update the title.

Thanks guys! Also, I'm starting insanity next week. Really anxious and excited about it.

 

[AstroNut325]

Ok... I'm thinking about starting one of these programs. I need to lose about 10 pounds and I want to muscle/tone up! Would definitely prefer something with more cardio workout! So far P90X sounds like a good starting point for me. That or Insanity but perhaps Insanity is too focused on cardio?

 

[CherryWoodFuton]

Ok... I'm thinking about starting one of these programs. I need to lose about 10 pounds and I want to muscle/tone up! Would definitely prefer something with more cardio workout! So far P90X sounds like a good starting point for me. That or Insanity but perhaps Insanity is too focused on cardio?

Def p90x but if you're not relatively in shape it will kick your ass
Plus there is a p90x cardio workout plan

 

[LaneDS]

Ok... I'm thinking about starting one of these programs. I need to lose about 10 pounds and I want to muscle/tone up! Would definitely prefer something with more cardio workout! So far P90X sounds like a good starting point for me. That or Insanity but perhaps Insanity is too focused on cardio?

Insanity if you favor cardio and want to lose weight.

P90X if you want to lose weight, but build more muslce (way more focused on resistance training).

Both will let you accomplish your (general) goal. P90X requires more in the way of equipment too, if that's a consideration for you.

 

[CherryWoodFuton]

Any good and cheap pull up towers? My pull up bar doesnt fit in my doorway

 

[AstroNut325]

Def p90x but if you're not relatively in shape it will kick your ass
Plus there is a p90x cardio workout plan

I'm not completely out of shape. I can do 40-50 push ups daily as well as run a mile or two.

Insanity if you favor cardio and want to lose weight.

P90X if you want to lose weight, but build more muslce (way more focused on resistance training).

Both will let you accomplish your (general) goal. P90X requires more in the way of equipment too, if that's a consideration for you.

Is it just the pull up bar and resistance bands? That doesn't sound so bad.

 

[LaneDS]

I'm not completely out of shape. I can do 40-50 push ups daily as well as run a mile or two.




Is it just the pull up bar and resistance bands? That doesn't sound so bad.

I am not a fan of the resistance bands... they'll do alright for some exercises (and are required for a select few), but I never found them as useful as actual weights were. Good to get started with, and cheap, but not ideal (and also occasionally dangerous, since the potential for them to snap is there).

Equipment wise it isn't a huge committment to start, but if you want to really do the program for maximum benefit investing in a set of weights (or something like Power Blocks, which I bought and totally recommend) it can get pricey. Insanity just requires a place to do it essentially.

 

[BeesEight]

I think at the bare minimum you will NEED a stability ball (and get the one they recommend -- a lot of others are not heavy duty & won't stand up to the things you use it for in X2). That's probably all that's absolutely required.

They always show folks doing alternative stretches without a foam roller. And you can always buy a foam roller at a local sports store if you decide you want one later.

And personally I think that you want to have at least two medicine balls. But you can get those from anywhere. Just make sure to get a "hard" medicine ball, and not one that's soft. You need something that will support weight without compressing.

I've heard of people using basketballs instead of medicine balls -- it may be worth a try.

The stability ball and foam roller are absolute musts for p90x2. You'll be impressed by how much you are gonna love both since they are great tools for your core and recovery.

Ah, thanks guys. I do have a stability ball but I'll double check that it's strong enough for the routine. I think my biggest concern with the medicine balls is not getting the right weight. They list 8 lbs as the one that's necessary but without knowing what it's used for I don't know if I'd need something lighter/heavier. I'll start off without it and see how things go from there.

Body Beast is focused on increasing strength and mass. So the routines all involve lifting weights, including the cardio & abs workouts. Minimum required equipment is a set of dumbbells (adjustable or multiple weights) and a stability ball or weight bench. Body Beast says that if you follow the diet & supplement plan & do all the workouts you should gain 10lbs of muscle in the 90 days.

I might check this out as well then. I much prefer the weight lifting aspects of P90x so this might be right up my alley. Though probably won't invest in it right away as I'll probably need more weights for it.

 

[Hawkian]

I'm not completely out of shape. I can do 40-50 push ups daily as well as run a mile or two.




Is it just the pull up bar and resistance bands? That doesn't sound so bad.

Do it! Pull-up bar is definitely a huge impact, and a set of actual weights will beat the crap out of the bands. You can get by with them just fine, though. I did my first cycle of P90X with them.

Don't neglect your nutrition however. I suggest logging errything on www.myfitnesspal.com, it was a huge help for me.

 

[BeautifulMemory]

Ah, thanks guys. I do have a stability ball but I'll double check that it's strong enough for the routine. I think my biggest concern with the medicine balls is not getting the right weight. They list 8 lbs as the one that's necessary but without knowing what it's used for I don't know if I'd need something lighter/heavier. I'll start off without it and see how things go from there.



I might check this out as well then. I much prefer the weight lifting aspects of P90x so this might be right up my alley. Though probably won't invest in it right away as I'll probably need more weights for it.

8 lbs of med ball is about right. You will mostly do push ups on them (with 2 and 4 balls) and a couple of plyo moves involve you holding onto the ball and jump up and down.

Tony uses 12 lb on some push up moves that require more balance, but generally 8 is good in my opinion. I'm 5'5 for reference

 

[Gummifaust]

Where can I find recipe recommendations for P90X? The easier the better.

*bump*

 

[Fritz]

THANKS EVERYONE! Just finished todays yoga x and was a lot more motivated already. I really start loving yoga x. Has a good amount of challenge and is pretty versatile as well. Also improvements are huge from week to week.

I realize though that I am very bad with anything that requires me to lift a straight leg (scissors etc.) Albeit I can stretch the legs pretty well but lift and stretch: the horror. Babysteps I guess.

I will keep on posting more often from now on.

 

[Hawkian]

THANKS EVERYONE! Just finished todays yoga x and was a lot more motivated already. I really start loving yoga x. Has a good amount of challenge and is pretty versatile as well. Also improvements are huge from week to week.

I realize though that I am very bad with anything that requires me to lift a straight leg (scissors etc.) Albeit I can stretch the legs pretty well but lift and stretch: the horror. Babysteps I guess.

I will keep on posting more often from now on.

Have you seen/tried X2 Yoga by any chance? I couldn't tolerate the length of the first one. Mad power to you if you like it the whole way through

 

[Deleted member 30609]

THANKS EVERYONE! Just finished todays yoga x and was a lot more motivated already. I really start loving yoga x. Has a good amount of challenge and is pretty versatile as well. Also improvements are huge from week to week.

I realize though that I am very bad with anything that requires me to lift a straight leg (scissors etc.) Albeit I can stretch the legs pretty well but lift and stretch: the horror. Babysteps I guess.

I will keep on posting more often from now on.

I still have trouble with straight leg in the air stuff. Just keep at it, it improves with time.

The key thing to remember with Yoga is it isn't about getting in a position and being 100% thorough about it *all the time*. If you need to release for a bit, or wiggle around, just do it.

 

[Fidelis Hodie]

THANKS EVERYONE! Just finished todays yoga x and was a lot more motivated already. I really start loving yoga x. Has a good amount of challenge and is pretty versatile as well. Also improvements are huge from week to week.

I realize though that I am very bad with anything that requires me to lift a straight leg (scissors etc.) Albeit I can stretch the legs pretty well but lift and stretch: the horror. Babysteps I guess.

I will keep on posting more often from now on.

It really is a horror, but a beautiful one. I actually got through 20 seconds of fifer yesterday pretty damn clean until I dropped out like a baby.

Still though, core is soooreeee today. Feels good man. Can't believe I'm almost through the program!!

 

[Hawkian]

Good grief, these first two weeks are gonna massacre me.

It's a pretty bizarre feeling to be back at this stage where everything is a struggle- but it's a good one as well. I was feeling every microtear from Monday on my biceps going through S+A. Certainly no numbers to be proud of today either, but I did feel like I was getting back on track, and to my delight no cramps this time and I made it through the ab workout. Can't wait to start hitting my limits again.

On a lighter note, I had forgotten that I'm in love with Dreya Weber...

In The Gymnast, Weber plays Jane, a former gymnast who was sidelined long ago by injury and is now stuck in a safe, pedestrian life with a husband she doesn't love. When Jane meets Serena (Addie Yungmee), an aerialist, her passion for life and gymnastics is reawakened by this woman who becomes her performance partner.

Over the course of the film, Jane and Serena develop not only a working relationship, but also a romantic one — a new experience for Jane. Despite the fact that many people told Weber that the film would probably reap more commercial success if Serena were a man, Weber says the story demanded that the two lead characters be women. “It was a reawakening of her body and her strength and her joy. It was all about her sensuality and her sexuality and her soul,” Weber says.

Playing gay is nothing new to Weber, who describes herself as “omnisexual.”

Quite the team Tony managed to put together for these videos, lemme tell ya.

 

[Culebra 64]

Oh whoa, when did the thread title change?

 

[Hawkian]

Oh whoa, when did the thread title change?

THE WINDS OF CHANGE

Hey man

:lol 10 minutes after getting done with Shoulders/Arms, my parents called me up with a flat tire asking for help. The jack they had out there was like from the 40s or something. No torque assistance whatsover... like pure triceps getting it up with this jagged hook. arms am die

 

[Bollocks]

How are your clothes fitting? The scale can be deceptive.

Same as ever really, though I do think my belly got more defined/flatter but not really that much.

Could be water weight? Are you drinking a lot?
With the gap in between it could also be extra muscle.
Dont weight yourself. Once a month maybe. Buy fat callipers if you want to torture yourself

Don't sweat it man. Just continue.

Well I drink the same amount as ever, if not a little more but I totally cut down on soda/alcohol, not that I drank much of them anyway but I made it a personal goal to drink water exclusively while I'm doing Insanity, I do drink Red Bull occasionally on the weekend.
But I doubt that's the sole reason for my weight gain.

Well there' still roughly 1 month left of Insanity aka room for improvement and I shouldn't judge before then but it's really hard to motivate myself to push through it if the results aren't there(when they were there the first time).
Seems like I wasted 1 month, cause it's not like it's super easy to fit the workout into your daily routine easily.
Ah well.

 

[Menaged]

Sorry for asking again but I feel it's quite important.
Is there anything specific I should eat after finishing an insanity workout? Proteins for example? If so, how long after?

Thanks

 

[Infinite_Daremo]

Sorry for asking again but I feel it's quite important.
Is there anything specific I should eat after finishing an insanity workout? Proteins for example? If so, how long after?

Thanks

Yes its important. Your body is looking for fuel and needs repair. Upto 15 mins is the best time for this. Carbs + Protein for muscle. Protein for lean. Its the point where all the nutrients you intake will be used by your muscles.

Well I drink the same amount as ever, if not a little more but I totally cut down on soda/alcohol, not that I drank much of them anyway but I made it a personal goal to drink water exclusively while I'm doing Insanity, I do drink Red Bull occasionally on the weekend.
But I doubt that's the sole reason for my weight gain.

Well there' still roughly 1 month left of Insanity aka room for improvement and I shouldn't judge before then but it's really hard to motivate myself to push through it if the results aren't there(when they were there the first time).
Seems like I wasted 1 month, cause it's not like it's super easy to fit the workout into your daily routine easily.
Ah well.

I remember plateauing on Insanity. 2 months hovering around the same weight. End results? I looked pretty shredded and lost maybe 1lb. At the weight you are at its pointless basing progress off of weight. Visual clues are the best. Look at your abs daily and look for even the slightest change in your lower abs. This is where fat is mostly stored for us.

 

[Ironmask]

Last year i've done all the p90x program, it helped me losing weight and getting athletic like i've never been before.
Family and work then occupied all the time available but i still retain a good form and eat without getting weight.

On may i'll restart the program, yay!

Me and the gf are gonna do p90x together....just gotta fine my damn chin up bar. Chin up bars are pretty much mandatory or can i get away with no door resistance bands?

I opted for the chin up bars. I thought that the bands were surely better on the start, but not efficient on the long run.

 

[sp3ctr3]

I am in my 6th week of P90X and I am slightly burned out. Not physically, there is still lot's of progress there, but I just have a hard time putting the DVD in every night and seeing that freaking face. Also, I cannot see much change in my appearance at this stage.


Some pep talk for me GAF?

I feel into that slump too a few weeks back. The videos seemed so long and I really really hated yoga x for it's length and kenpo x as I thought it was a breeze. I didn't see any real improvement in my looks, not what I was able to tell.

What I did was skip yoga x and kenpo x for week. Then I tried on some different pants and noticed how my comfy jeans were all baggy, so I might not be able to see change by looking (staring) in the mirror all time but the pants told a different story.

Now I do that first 45mins of yoga x, which I think is the hard part and then skip to the yoga belly part. I do Kenpo X again but up the intensity, and it's actually a great cardio workout.

I still can't see any changes on my body and the flap on my belly is pissing me off constantly and I just want it gone already. I'm a little past the halfway mark, just started phase 2 recovery week yesterday, and from what I can tell from reading these forums, phase 3 is where the action is at.

Day 60 is coming up so I'm hoping for another confidence boost when I see the numbers. A good motivator is posting pictures and numbers here. It was very uncomfortable for me to post those day1 pictures but I just closed my eyes and did it.

On another note, Core Synergetics was WAY better today than it was in the first recovery week. I was actually able to do everything and I was breathing heavy and sweating. Felt like they rushed everything with no breaks in between as I had a hard time catching my breath Felt so good.

 

[Mendrox]

My appearance didn't really change at all in Phase 1 and Phase 2, but I got stronger and better that was the only thing that I noticed at first... but in Phase two I suddenly needed a belt again for my trousers and I had to pull it together more and more... That was the time that I noticed my gains. I suddenly need new clothes like t-shirts because of my arms.

I am in Phase 3, week 3 next week and I notice a sudden increase in hunger, I get hungry much faster and also need to fuel my body after trainings way more than before... the gist is that I loose my little fat belly the more I eat. It's really nice.

I hated Yoga X till yesterday, only pulled through completely once and it was a chore, but suddenly yesterday everything was easily done and I had fun, and after my workout I noticed a relaxed body and mind - trust me, just pull through the first 45 Minutes these are the important ones.

It's also normal that the sudden gains start in Phase 3 where everybody loses his/her fat that is intended.

 

[mehdi_san]

Feels good to see this thread busy again. Welcome to newcomers and good luck!
I just finished PAP upper body, and with it my 2nd round of X2. I started with P90X last year, then X2, p90x again and now X2. I should take pics this weekend. What to do next... Don't know if I wanna try Insanity and try to lower my body fat, or Body beast and try to get more muscle.

 

[SteveMeister]

For those of you having problems sticking with it, here are my personal tips -- what works for me.

1. Motivation. WHY am I doing this? You really need to think about the answer to this question. Most people want to improve their fitness in some vague way, but until you identify your WHY and take it to heart it can be easy to fall off the bandwagon. Once you know your motivation, you can remind yourself of it when you feel like skipping a day.

2. Consistency. I thrive on ritual. I'm pretty busy -- I have an awesome job that sometimes involves long hours, a 5 year old son who keeps me on my toes, I live on a small farm & have lots of chores to do, and I have a long commute. So when I found my "why" and decided to dedicate myself to fitness I realized that the only way to do that was to MAKE time to exercise. For me, that's early in the morning. So every weekday I get up at 4:30AM and start my workout at or before 5AM. I'm up before my wife & son & can get it done without distractions. If you have a more variable schedule something that might work is setting a specific workout time for each day, and sticking to it. "OK, Thursdays my workout is after class at 2PM. Fridays it's at 8AM. Saturdays at noon." That sort of thing. MAKE the time to do it, make a schedule, and stick to it.

3. Accountability. In the end you're only accountable to yourself. But I've found that having a social group who is going through and/or has gone through the program you're doing before, posting after each workout and encouraging others in the group has been instrumental in my success. You never want to be "that person" who drops out because it's too hard. Plus it's fun sharing success stories, trials and tribulations with others. The Team Beachbody message boards are good for this, as is this thread. I also have a number of Facebook groups I'm a member of in which we do the same thing. And of course you can have workout buddies in real life, too.

Out of all of these, #1 is by far the most important. Identify your motivation and stick with it. If you find it's a specific goal -- "lose 20lbs", "get abs", "finish P90X", etc. -- then think a bit harder about WHY you want to reach those goals, and keep that in mind so that when you do, you can set another milestone and work to reach that.

And so that you know, as a Team Beachbody Coach my purpose is to help you with all of these. So if you have any questions about these key components, or about any of the Beachbody workouts or supplements or equipment you can't find answers to here, feel free to contact me via PM at any time.

 

[Bollocks]

Well my biggest problem in that regard is that in case of Insanity it gets repetitive real fast since there isn't a lot of variety to it.
After doing a workout 2 times I know it by heart. While Insanity is generally demanding there are workouts that are more demanding and you're "ah not again"
Also if you work a full time job you have to actively make room for your workout, all combined really does take a toll on my motivation more so if you feel the results aren't there, even though I know exactly why I want to do it.

 

[SteveMeister]

Well my biggest problem in that regard is that in case of Insanity it gets repetitive real fast since there isn't a lot of variety to it.
After doing a workout 2 times I know it by heart. While Insanity is generally demanding there are workouts that are more demanding and you're "ah not again"
Also if you work a full time job you have to actively make room for your workout, all combined really does take a toll on my motivation more so if you feel the results aren't there, even though I know exactly why I want to do it.

The good news is that Insanity is only 60 days -- and the workouts for the first & second month are different sets. I thought Power90 was worse -- Phases 3 & 4 were basically two months for me, and that got pretty old. I recommend that people order the Power90 "Master Series" in addition, which adds Phases 5 and 6.

This is part of the reason why I move on to another workout program when I've finished one. Another option is to do a hybrid of two (or more!) workout programs. That way you're mixing things up & have less chance of getting bored.

There are a number of hybrid Insanity/P90X schedules out there as well as others.

 

[Korosenai]

I just started Insanity today with the Plyometric Cardio Workout dvd, and I really enjoyed it. It was actually pretty fun to do.

Just a question though, what is the hardest Isanity dvd? Just so I know what to look out for.

 

[Harry Potter]

I just started Insanity today with the Plyometric Cardio Workout dvd, and I really enjoyed it. It was actually pretty fun to do.

Just a question though, what is the hardest Isanity dvd? Just so I know what to look out for.

Max Interval Circuit. Oh boy.

 

[Korosenai]

Max Interval Circuit. Oh boy.

Thanks, I can't wait for it now. I actually found today's workout to be pretty easy, though the last five minutes were pretty rough.

 

[Harry Potter]

Thanks, I can't wait for it now. I actually found today's workout to be pretty easy, though the last five minutes were pretty rough.

Ya, cardio circuit isn't too bad. I think there's like 8 mins of stretching in that one? Makes for a short workout. You'll be doing Pure Cardio this week. IMO that's the toughest workout in the first month. There's a 15 min portion where you don't get any breaks.

 

[DaveTheSnake]

Max Interval Circuit. Oh boy.

+1

Max Plyo is pretty rough for me too. The 2nd and 3rd round of Level 3 Drills are the hardest for me in that workout. It's kind of the top of the mountain and I can make it through the rest of the workout.

Deadly Cyclone - can you add me to the graduates list? I've done P90X and Insanity a few times through.

Anyone, how tough is the Asylum Vol.1 vs. the original Insanity workouts? I've been debating on picking it up for the longest time.

 

[Harry Potter]

+1

Max Plyo is pretty rough for me too. The 2nd and 3rd round of Level 3 Drills are the hardest for me in that workout. It's kind of the top of the mountain and I can make it through the rest of the workout.

Deadly Cyclone - can you add me to the graduates list? I've done P90X and Insanity a few times through.

Anyone, how tough is the Asylum Vol.1 vs. the original Insanity workouts? I've been debating on picking it up for the longest time.

Max Plyo is right up there with Interval Circuit but I give the latter the edge. Lots of power jumps in Max Plyo tho, hate those.

Asylum is a different animal than Insanity. It's not as cardio focused, you'll use weights and a pull up bar. I really like the Asylum series. The agility ladder makes your really think about what you're doing and thus makes the workouts fly by. Insanity to me is so mentally exhausting. Asylum is still tough tho.

 

[GSG Flash]

Insanity is the shit. I wasn't overweight when I started last year, but I wasn't the ideal weight I wanted to be, and ever since I stopped doing it 11 months ago, I've maintained all that weight I lost, even without trying. Not to mention, it made me feel great and my calves got jacked.

That said.... Is there a way to do it just to stay fit and not lose weight? I think it's a great workout but I don't wanna lose anymore weight because if I do it'll come to a point I'll start looking unhealthy.

 

[SteveMeister]

That said.... Is there a way to do it just to stay fit and not lose weight? I think it's a great workout but I don't wanna lose anymore weight because if I do it'll come to a point I'll start looking unhealthy.

Eat more. You're losing weight because you're at a caloric deficit.

If you want to reduce the guesswork, I'd recommend getting a heart rate monitor so you can track calories burned during your workouts, comparing that to your caloric budget for the day (there are lots of tools online for calculating that), and tracking your food using My Fitness Pal or Lose It & making sure you reach your calorie budget each day, accounting for your exercise.

 

[GSG Flash]

Eat more. You're losing weight because you're at a caloric deficit.

If you want to reduce the guesswork, I'd recommend getting a heart rate monitor so you can track calories burned during your workouts, comparing that to your caloric budget for the day (there are lots of tools online for calculating that), and tracking your food using My Fitness Pal or Lose It & making sure you reach your calorie budget each day, accounting for your exercise.

Well I'm not losing weight right now, but I wanna get back into shape. Insanity is the most fun I've had working out so I'd like to use it to get into shape(rather than running or something). I could try eating more while doing it to avoid losing weight, but that leads to another problem, which is that I don't have that big of an appetite

I was thinking maybe I would just tone down the intensity of the exercises or take longer breaks.

 

[Menaged]

Nutrition gaf, I need your help.
So today I monitored exactly what I eat, and these are my results.

I might grab a snack later, but for now I'm good and it's almost 10pm, so it's pretty much set.
It's not completly accurate, since I have no idea what half a cup of zucchini means, and it's quite the same for the other veg. I had something like 1\3 of a potato maybe, 1\4 of zucchini, a mushroom and some cauliflower (all in the oven with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper).

First, I'm quite shocked that the calorie count is so little. Is it normal?
Regarding carbs - I see the main issue is the bread, and that's about to change. I just have some left and I don't want to throw it away.

I'm roughly 165 cm and last time I was on a scale (months ago) I was around 64 kilos I think.

I finished today the first week of Insanity if it matters.

Thank you so much for your help (you too Infinite for the "after workout" meal)

 

[SteeloDMZ]

Can anyone make sure if I'm calculating my macros right?

I'm 6'3, 205 pounds. I only want to lose maybe 1 pound per week. My intake for the day should be 3015 calories, but I'm gonna go for 2400 instead to drop that pound weekly.

I gotta eat: 302g of protein, 181g of carbs and 54g of fat. This is for the 50/30/20 Fat Shredder plan of P90X btw.

Does that look good?

 

[Horse Detective]

Already? Didn't you barely start?

I know, I know.

But my stomach looks more fantastic every day. I have already had a great diet, so maybe thats why it is working so fast. My stomach hasn't been flat like this since I was like 8 years old.

 

[FOOTE]

Nutrition gaf, I need your help.
So today I monitored exactly what I eat, and these are my results.

I might grab a snack later, but for now I'm good and it's almost 10pm, so it's pretty much set.
It's not completly accurate, since I have no idea what half a cup of zucchini means, and it's quite the same for the other veg. I had something like 1\3 of a potato maybe, 1\4 of zucchini, a mushroom and some cauliflower (all in the oven with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper).

First, I'm quite shocked that the calorie count is so little. Is it normal?
Regarding carbs - I see the main issue is the bread, and that's about to change. I just have some left and I don't want to throw it away.

I'm roughly 165 cm and last time I was on a scale (months ago) I was around 64 kilos I think.

I finished today the first week of Insanity if it matters.

Thank you so much for your help (you too Infinite for the "after workout" meal)

Not sure what your goals are, but yeah that's a low number. I personally would be incredibly hungry.

 

[Hawkian]

First, I'm quite shocked that the calorie count is so little. Is it normal?

At first glance I was going to go nuts over how low it was- just over 1200 of intake if you're doing Insanity sounds absolutely insane to me, I'd be binging on Krispy Kreme after two days of that- but the metric units were throwing me off. You're not a big guy/gal, so there's basically nothing wrong with that total or with MFP's calculation of 254 calories to spare if you want them for the day.

Basically the questions are, are you trying to lose weight, and do you feel generally hungry or satiated? If you're trying to shed pounds via Insanity, I can't imagine any world in which you would not do so with those numbers. If not, you could probably comfortably add another 400 without batting an eye, based on what I hear the Insanity workouts burn on average. If you feel like you're hungry a lot of the time though, that should take precedence. Basically no matter what your nutritional goals are you should be able to feel satisfied after meals and not starving at any point in the day (unless you have to have a late lunch or whatever ;P).

Awesome sounding meals by the way, I fucking love portabella mushrooms.