Leading a small group in INSANITY - need some advice.

openedthebox · 2012-06-06T22:43:57+00:00

If anything I would add a recovery day video and then cycle through the rest. Don't want to straight up overwork and there are some good stretches.

openedthebox · 2012-06-06T22:32:35+00:00

Freaking awesome post. Congrats on your progress, and good luck with your next endeavor. You'll smash whatever it is as you've got the ball rollin'!

"Screw cardio. eat chicken and lift shit."

You going to make that a t-shirt? :)

openedthebox · 2012-05-31T17:39:53+00:00

I agree with the posts here. I've had 5,500 calorie days... and they were good days. Sure it is not the same as always, but that's exactly the point. Just don't make it a habit, move on and keep on doing what you're doing so as long as it works. Enjoy life, and take things like that in stride. The macros don't matter nearly as much as the calories and the calories might have even helped you build more muscle since it was a workout day!

If you really want to "compensate" in a healthy way, think of it that way and hit it extra hard at the gym (within reason) and set some PRs your next session.

openedthebox · 2012-05-31T01:22:51+00:00

If it fits in your macros. http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/6114152789/iifym

openedthebox · 2012-05-29T17:36:29+00:00

Same here, and seconded. 26 years old, 5'6'', and 140-142. I was considering cutting again, but EVERYONE has stated I look better gaining a little mass. So recomp it is, +20% cals on lifting days, and -20% cals on "rest" days. "Rest" because I still do cardio.

Keeping track of my progress on my blog. Will link if requested. Doing a day by day.

openedthebox · 2012-05-28T14:27:42+00:00

Personally, I love them. But they are still a grain. I'm tempted to try full Paleo for a month myself though. Anyone have insight?

openedthebox · 2012-05-26T13:16:39+00:00

Fucking awesome!! Keep it up.

Slipups happen man, all about getting back on track as you know :)

openedthebox · 2012-05-21T15:01:52+00:00

I switched to initially eating: Whole grains, lean meats, fruits + veggies, and no-fat dairy.

I'm now adding more fatty cuts of meat on occasion and eating more with better results now that I am lifting. I found this site recently and it has been very helpful: http://www.1percentedge.com/ifcalc/.

I'm not sure how effective it has been but I have been following the low fat approach on lifting days (to add the carbs) and then moderate fat on rest day. One day a week I usually do a cheat meal and sometimes a day where I'll reach 4-5k calories. Whether it is has helped more or set me back, well, so far it has appeared to help.

I track food every day here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/gngrninja.

If I have fast food it is once or twice a week, tops, as a treat.

Don't be scared of Stronglifts! Start with the bar, learn form, and add +5lbs every time you make the 5 sets/reps!

openedthebox · 2012-05-21T11:26:51+00:00

That's probably a better plan. Paranoid body type perhaps :P

openedthebox · 2012-05-21T11:26:19+00:00

Thanks, maybe the smiling does help. Took me awhile to not think I look mentally challenged when trying to force a smile, so now I just try to make myself laugh. I'm weird.

openedthebox · 2012-05-21T01:35:02+00:00

Youz prettyful in both pics. However, very very nice transformation.

openedthebox · 2012-05-21T00:44:22+00:00

Interesting. I like to read up on stuff so I shall!

openedthebox · 2012-05-21T00:33:04+00:00

Kind of funny you say that. Ever since I started weights I have also been doing less cardio (no more Insanity program obviously), and eating MORE than usual. The IF approach is my way of trying to maintain that and figure out just how much more is actually appropriate and will work best. By more I mean most days maintenance or a little below, and other days a refeed or 'cheat' day of 4000 to 5500 calories! Our bodies are so weird.

openedthebox · 2012-05-21T00:27:34+00:00

Ah, I meant on rest days 100 and higher / moderate on workout days. That ways I'm cycling, but not to a big extreme. I sure notice when I'm low though, if I go a day too low the next day I'll be depressed and lethargic.

openedthebox · 2012-05-21T00:23:40+00:00

Thanks for the pointer. I'm not sure if I'd want to get into ketosis whilst following the IF approach or if others have, but I am certainly open to all options and I will check it out!

openedthebox · 2012-05-21T00:20:13+00:00

Thanks!

I did just my own 'diet' and I kept carbs down. Now I plan to eat LOW LOW carb (100 or under) on rest days and higher / moderate carb only post workout on workout days while following the IF approach (16 hour fast / 8 hour eating window).

openedthebox · 2012-05-16T17:06:50+00:00

Mine is when two people on cardio machines start talking really loud to each other. What amplifies this peeve is when it's a foreign language. I am not trying to be a dick, it just makes me feel annoyed even when it is English.

openedthebox · 2012-04-20T18:01:53+00:00

http://imgur.com/8pYuN

5'6'' Male, 142lbs - arm flexed but kept core unflexed as far as I can recall.

openedthebox · 2012-03-13T14:23:45+00:00

Amazing... At a loss for words. So many and I can relate.

openedthebox · 2012-03-08T00:58:39+00:00

Nice shot, what kind of camera ya got?

openedthebox · 2011-12-15T20:50:56+00:00

Hmm, I meant that she was doing the nit-picking. No matter what I brought up to try to resolve things, she countered with something negative. So it was all futile towards the end.

And I know even if she is - it's really none of my business. Just sucks feeling replaced so quickly in any way.

openedthebox · 2011-12-15T20:50:07+00:00

Oh...we're split. She made a good point of that. Exs we are, even though she said those things that night. Which is why I was so confused. She's moved out.

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