Comments on: Insanity Workout Nutrition Guide: Part 1 Review

By: davey

davey — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:58:11 +0000

just started . did the fitness test today 6 feb 12.wow omg that was tough enough , but i cant wait to get into it , i have to say been watching all the guys n girls on utube, some great results there and thats my inspiration .

iam 5 f t8 263 lbs been to gyms and that on a regular on off basis so not as if iam not going to be unfit to do insanity but the meal programme looks a little lacking in recipes for me , i dont no but time to crack on and get going and digg deep

By: Robert Harden

Robert Harden — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:50:56 +0000

Aleksandra, I like to recommend following the Insanity meal plan. However, doing higher protein for a month would probably help you lose some extra weight. Around 50% protein. But you’ll have others argue that the extra carbs allow you to push harder through a workout. SO you have to weigh the pros and cons and find what works best for you. Make sure you calories are in the right ball park to promote weight loss as well. Good luck, let us know how you’re doing.

By: Aleksandra

Aleksandra — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:01:29 +0000

I started Insanity this past weekend. (today will be by 4th workout). I must say it’s very challenging. I have been attending bootcamp classes for the past 1.5 years at a facility that trains athletes (SST-Sports Specific Training), so of course I thought I was fit…until I did the first workout!
I do have one question though, last year I was able to slim down to around 120 pounds (I’m 5’3”) and was about 15% body fat attending the bootcamp classes. (I’m now back to 132 ) However I was on a very high protein low carb diet. I noticed that with the insanity meal plan, I’m eating way more carbs. I’m just wondering if adding all these extra carbs will affect my weight loss under insanity?

By: Robert Harden

Robert Harden — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:02:24 +0000

Danie, Nutrition will be a big part of your overall results. Do everything you can to make sure you are eating a healthy diet. Save your money, and toss all the junk food (if you haven’t already). Good luck!

By: Danie

Danie — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:12:39 +0000

I am just going to do my fit test today. I have been trying to stick to the meal plan today, but I spent all my money on groceries for this week (I am in college so I don’t have a surplus of cash). I am really hoping that this will make a big difference in my life.

By: Robert Harden

Robert Harden — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:23:42 +0000

Porsha, Go for Power 90. This is a fantastic program designed for those just starting out. I started with this program, and got great results!

By: porsha

porsha — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:59:37 +0000

im 240 pounds. Will this program work for me being as big as I am!

By: Robert Harden

Robert Harden — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:34:22 +0000

Megan, Life in the military! I’m not sure how to address your concerns. Nutrition is super important to get the most from the program. As far as food. Food is fuel, you want to eat clean, healthy meals, and get enough calories to sustain two workouts.

By: Megan

Megan — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:05:09 +0000

I have only done the fitness test of this so far but have an issue to work out in my head. I am in the military and we always do and hour and a half workout Mon-Fri mornings. Well I dont run too fast so they put me on a program that exercises in the afternoon Mon-Fri along with the morning workout. They decided to do Insanity. I wonder, is this safe to workout this much in a day? I have already experienced pain in my legs from a previous injury a year ago. Also they dont seem to be stressing much on the meal plan side of this program. I would love to do this on my own when Im out of the military but its not going to do me any good if Im hurt.

By: Robert Harden

Robert Harden — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:27:06 +0000

David, Nutrition is 75% or more of any exercise program. While I’m not a nutritionist, or anything like that, I have found over the years that to get that ripped look, it’s a matter of cutting bodyfat. You have to eliminate excess bodyfat to get the muscles under neath to really show. To do that it’s all about nutrition. To gain weight, you have to bring in more calories than you burn in a day, so you have to eat more. If you don’t eat the right kind of foods, you’ll gain more fat than muscle. So again it’s all about your nutrition. Its also hard to do both at the same time, lean out and gain muscle. Typically you are better off, getting your bodyfat where you want, then gradually add calories to gain LEAN muscle. Now if you just “eat whatever” and do the program, you’ll be in great shape, you just may not see the results of your hard work.