tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51299153194308655852024-03-14T00:35:58.232-07:00Team Beachbody Coach DoustI am an Independent Team Beachbody coach. Let me show you how to fulfill your weight loss goals and live a healthier lifestyle.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088200607060352688noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129915319430865585.post-79412784473220310332013-02-21T07:21:00.003-08:002013-02-21T07:21:54.157-08:00Insanity Month 2 and Training<a href="http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/Insanity?referringRepId=174620&tracking=cb_san_INS_125x125" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img height="125" src="http://images.beachbody.com/tbb/coo/ad_banners/Insanity/INS_125x125.gif" width="125" /></a>So I have been doing my second round of Insanity and have just started month 2 which are the Max workouts. Make no mistake on these workouts because the warm up now includes moves from the actual workouts in month 1. I think Month 1 was preparing you just for the warm up of Month 2 :)<br />
I really love the Insanity workouts and after this round I am hitting <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/coachdoust" target="_blank">Insanity The Asylum Volume 1.</a><br />
I will also be doing dome trail running to prepare for the Run For Your Lives 5K I will be running later this year in May.<br />
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Speaking of 5K's I am on the committee for my work and we are doing a fundraising 5K to benefit people with Developmental Disabilities. The run is called Feet On The Street and it is in its third year. July 13, 2013.<br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oK1U3Ycx5Og/USY5b7GrpRI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/jTjjQVITkZM/s1600/feet2013inkrunner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oK1U3Ycx5Og/USY5b7GrpRI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/jTjjQVITkZM/s640/feet2013inkrunner.jpg" width="528" /></a>Yours truly has also designed the shirts for it as well. It will be a good time and is for a great cause. There will be door prizes and a raffle, and auction too.<br />
Please join us if you can.<br />
You can register on <a href="http://www.active.com/running/bowling-green-oh/feet-on-the-street-5k-run-2k-walk-2013" target="_blank">Active.com here. </a><br />
Or get the <a href="http://www.wlrs.org/documents/runflyer13.pdf" target="_blank">Flyer here. </a><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088200607060352688noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129915319430865585.post-2867522150275883302013-01-28T03:42:00.002-08:002013-01-28T03:42:40.348-08:00Great Morning with Shakeology<a data-cke-saved-href="http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/MDSUSH311G?referringRepId=174620" href="http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/MDSUSH311G?referringRepId=174620" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-cke-saved-src="http://images.beachbody.com/tbb/coo/ad_banners/Shakeology/How/shake_how_v4_300x250.gif" height="165" src="http://images.beachbody.com/tbb/coo/ad_banners/Shakeology/How/shake_how_v4_300x250.gif" width="200" /></a>Last night Karen and I did our <a href="http://beachbodycoach.com/CoachDoust" target="_blank">Insanity</a> workouts. We had a double day with Pure Cardio and then we had to do Cardio Abs. Such a great thing that I can be doing these workouts with my wife now and help to get her in shape. This is my second time doing Insanity since completing it last July and her first.<br />
This morning we started off right with a Chocolate <a href="http://myshakeology.com/CoachDoust" target="_blank">Shakeology</a> Shake.<br />
What I did was add a 1/2 Tablespoon of Peanut Butter and 6 Blueberries. Blend it in my Magic Bullet and it is good to go and very, very tasty too.<br />
I would suggest Shakeology to anyone that wants to have the healthiest meal of their lives and help lose weight in the process. <br />
Shakeology can help you:*<br />• Lose weight<br />• Reduce cravings<br />• Increase energy and stamina<br />• Promote healthy digestion<br />and regularity<br />Proven results<br />As part of the recommended Shakeology<br />program of replacing a meal with one<br />shake per day, along with regular<br />exercise and a balanced diet, participants<br />experienced even more remarkable health<br />improvements.<br />The study also showed that participants<br />were able to:†<br />• Reduce total cholesterol by 30%<br />on average<br />• Reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol<br />by 38% on average<br />• Reduce cardiovascular risk ratio<br />by 24% on average<br />• Reduce oxidative damage caused<br />by free radicals on average by 45%,<br />which can help decrease the risk for<br />developing degenerative conditions<br />like heart disease, dementia, and arthritis<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088200607060352688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129915319430865585.post-67615997057705481592013-01-24T07:40:00.000-08:002013-01-24T07:40:09.889-08:00Insanity: Is for me, what is right for you?<div class="_1x1">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088200607060352688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129915319430865585.post-61515642029598401502013-01-17T04:59:00.001-08:002013-01-17T05:02:27.447-08:00Stop the Sore MusclesI have had this question a few times already about the best way to stop the painfully sore muscles you get after doing High Intensity Workouts. Now, there is no magic way to prevent them from being sore because it is your body healing and growing, but there are ways to ease the pain and reduce it to a very minimal amount.<br />
<a _fcksavedurl=" http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/EandEtub?referringRepId=174620" href="http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/EandEtub?referringRepId=174620" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img _fcksavedurl="http://images.beachbody.com/tbb/coo/ad_banners/EnergyEndurance/EE_125x125.jpg" height="125" src="http://images.beachbody.com/tbb/coo/ad_banners/EnergyEndurance/EE_125x125.jpg" width="125" /></a>I am usually fairly sore after an intense Insanity workout but the next day I keep moving and keep with the workouts and after the first week of working out I am not so sore anymore. I keep hydrated with water all day and I also eat plenty of good proteins, supplement with whey protein and <a href="http://myshakeology.com/CoachDoust" target="_blank">Shakeology</a>, which helps. Also, E & E (Energy and Endurance) supplement will help you pre-workout.<br />
These two articles from <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/coachdoust" target="_blank">beachbody</a> have some great tips to help you with post workout sore muscles.<br />
The first is a way to prevent sore muscles and the second is a more detailed look at foam rolling: <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Recovery Done Right: 8 Ways to Prevent Muscle Soreness</span></h3>
<span class="author">By <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/about/newsletters/-/nli/268#212891163" target="_blank">Kara Wahlgren</a></span>
Aching after a brutal workout? Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
can make you feel the burn while your muscles recover and rebuild. But,
if you take the right steps after your workout, you can go hard without
paying the price. Here are 8 easy ways to prevent postworkout pain.<br />
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<img alt="Gym Recovery" border="0" height="122" src="http://www.beachbody.com/images/beachbody/en_us/email/news_all/2012-08-13/Art1_GymRecover_bb3.jpg" width="400" />
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<li>Stretch. Stretching is your first line of defense after a good
workout. "When you train, you contract the muscles, and the muscle
fibers get shorter," says Steve Edwards, Head of Fitness and Nutrition
Development at Beachbody<sup>®</sup>. "Lengthening them after a workout
promotes mobility, and can lead to a more thorough recovery." While
fitness experts can't seem to agree on this strategy<sup>[1]</sup>—one Australian study<sup>[2]</sup> claimed that stretching had no impact on muscle soreness—it certainly won't hurt, especially if your flexibility is limited.</li>
<li>Eat for rapid recovery. In
a study on "nutrient timing," researchers found that a postworkout
drink with between a 3:1 to 5:1 carb-to-protein ratio reduced muscle
damage and improved recovery times<sup>[3]</sup>. A tough workout
depletes blood sugar, as well as the glycogen stored in your muscles.
Restoring that supply within an hour of finishing your workout is your
body's top priority. P90X<sup>®</sup> Results and Recovery Formula<sup>®</sup>
is optimized with the 4:1 ratio, but in a pinch, down a glass of grape
juice with whey protein powder or a glass of chocolate milk. Denis Faye,
Beachbody's Nutrition Expert, explains. "When the sugar [from the
drink] rushes into your muscles to restore that supply, the protein
piggybacks to jump-start the recovery process."</li>
<li><img alt="Ice It" class="art" height="200" src="http://www.beachbody.com/images/beachbody/en_us/email/news_all/2012-08-13/Art1_Ice-it_165.jpg" width="200" />Ice it. Immediately
after a tough workout, icing your muscles can stave off inflammation.
"Inflammation is one of nature's defense mechanisms, but it works like a
cast—it immobilizes you," Edwards says. "When you keep inflammation
down, that area is free to keep moving, and movement promotes healing."
Like stretching, its effectiveness is up for debate—some researchers
have claimed that ice is only effective for injuries and not for
run-of-the-mill soreness<sup>[4]</sup>, but it's a simple and safe option that many top-level athletes swear by<sup>[5]</sup>.
"Unless you ice so long that you give yourself frostbite, there's
really no danger," Edwards says. "It seems to really speed up healing
without any adverse effects."</li>
<li>Change your diet. "When
your muscles are sore, inflammation is a huge part of the problem,"
Faye says. To help reduce this inflammation, add foods that are rich in
omega-3s—such as salmon, free-range meat, flax, avocado, and walnuts<sup>[6]</sup>—to your diet. The natural anti-inflammatory properties<sup>[7]</sup>
of these foods can help dial back the soreness after overexertion.
Amino acid supplements can also help with muscle recovery after a
high-intensity workout<sup>[8]</sup>.</li>
<li>Massage your sore spots. A recent study found that massage can reduce inflammatory compounds called cytokines<sup>[9]</sup>.
One type of massage that's gaining popularity is myofascial release,
which targets the connective tissue covering the muscles. You can hit
these areas yourself using a foam roller—put the roller on the floor,
use your body weight to apply pressure, and roll back and forth over the
sore areas for about 60 seconds. But . . . before you do, make sure
you're rehydrated and your heart rate is back to normal. "When your
muscles are hot and loaded with lactic acid, you might make it worse,"
Edwards says. For a more detailed tutorial on foam rolling, check out
the Beachbody Tai Cheng<sup>®</sup> program. </li>
<li> Get heated. While
ice can work wonders immediately after a workout, heat can help once
your muscles have returned to their resting temperature<sup>[10]</sup>.
"Heat increases circulation, especially focused heat in a jacuzzi, where
you can hit areas like joints that don't normally get a lot of
circulation," Edwards says. Just don't jump in the hot tub immediately
after a workout, because the heat can exacerbate inflammation, and the
jets can pound your already-damaged muscles. Edwards cautions, "When
your body heat is already high and you have a lot of muscle breakdown,
sitting in a hot tub with the jets would be counterintuitive."</li>
<li><img alt="Knee Brace Running" class="art" src="http://www.beachbody.com/images/beachbody/en_us/email/news_all/2012-08-13/Art1_kneebracerunning_165.jpg" />Move it. You
may be tempted to plant yourself on the couch until the pain subsides,
but don't skip your next workout. Circulation promotes healing, so it
helps to get your heart pumping—just don't overdo it. "Active recovery"
is low-intensity exercise that gets your blood flowing without taxing
your muscles. What qualifies as low-intensity? It depends on your
typical workout. If you know your training zones, you can use a heart
rate monitor. But, Edwards says, the easiest way to engage in active
recovery is to exert around 50% of your max effort, and keep your heart
rate below 140 bpm or so. Most Beachbody workout programs include a
recovery workout, but if yours doesn't, a gentle yoga class or going on
an easy hike are good options.</li>
<li>Pop a painkiller—if you must. Nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen can relieve pain, but many
experts aren't sure if they're worth the risk. "A lot of athletes call
it 'Vitamin I,'" Edwards says. But he cautions that NSAIDs can cause
nasty side effects and accelerate muscle breakdown. "The only time they
might help is if you're in so much pain that you can't do low-level
exercise—you can't get off the couch," Edwards says. In that case, meds
might help, but be careful not to overdo it—because if you're not
feeling pain, you may push <i>too</i> hard and cause an injury.</li>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Foam Rolling: Your Tight Muscles' Best Friend</span></h3>
<span class="author">By <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/about/newsletters/-/nli/250#143019530" target="_blank">Dr. Mark Cheng, L.Ac., Ph.D., Sr RKC, FMS faculty</a></span> One
of the biggest obstacles for a new fitness enthusiast to overcome is
the soreness that comes with using muscles that haven't been used in
decades. During infancy, we're learning to fire muscles all over the
place. As we grow, spend increasingly more hours in flexion, and use
less and less of our God-given ranges of motion, our bodies devolve from
the machines of movement they were designed to be into blobs of
tension, immobility, and sometimes pain.<br />
<h4>
Oh, those aching muscles! </h4>
<img alt="Man Rubbing Back" class="art" src="http://www.teambeachbody.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=c5652e48-f077-4d51-9492-f2b74c520228&groupId=10137&t=1324417257958" />If
you're feeling a little bit stiff and sore after your first few days of
working out again, don't despair. It's totally natural. If you haven't
exercised in a while, then the several dozen squats, kicks, push-ups, or
gingas that you did over the past day or two certainly placed a demand
on your body that it hasn't been used to. That means your muscles got a
pump like they haven't had in quite a while, unless you've been doing
similar movements in your prior exercises or your daily life. Even if
you already work out with some regularity, a significant change in your
routine can be enough to leave your body nice and achy. Don't believe
me? Just ask any athlete how he or she feels when the strength and
conditioning coach throws a new program into the mix.<br />
While
some will tell you that the discomfort of soreness is nothing to concern
yourself with, others might use those aching muscles as an excuse to
skip a day or two or three, derailing a solid start to a successful
workout program. While pain is nothing to trifle with, as it can clearly
lead to or indicate injury, don't use it as justification to bail out
on training. I might have a solution for you that's simple enough to use
and seriously effective when properly used!<br />
<h4>
Enter the foam roller.</h4>
<img alt="Woman on Foam Roller" class="art" src="http://www.teambeachbody.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=cd0b83d4-6c42-474e-8086-2237315399ee&groupId=10137&t=1324417258145" />When
I first saw the foam roller in different exercise routines in the gym, I
admit it . . . I wasn't exactly impressed. The trainers who I saw back
then were focused on using the foam roller as an instability device,
training their clients to position the roller across or along the spine
to perform different crunch-like exercises. Now while I absolutely
recognize the worth of some core engagement exercises that rely on
instability training, some of what I saw looked like little more than
very poorly taught stupid human tricks.<br />
Fast forward a few years
to the Russian Kettlebell Challenge Level 2 certification workshop with
former world-class gymnast, powerlifting record holder, and
ultra-marathoner Mark "Rif" Reifkind. Rif was teaching a section of the
workshop that centered on the foam roller, and his SMFR approach to the
roller was completely different from what I'd seen before.<br />
<h4>
SMFR . . . No, it's not what you're thinking!</h4>
SMFR
stands for Self-Myofascial Release, a rather long and fancy word for
self-massage. As muscles work, they generate metabolic wastes, such as
lactic acid. As those wastes build up in the muscles, they create a
balloon effect, making the muscles swell up. While a larger muscle
certainly might look cosmetically appealing, the congestion in the
muscle tends to make its fascial envelope stretch taut, unable to
contract more fully or relax more freely until the extra fluid is moved
out. Light massage techniques, such as Swedish, serve to help push these
metabolites out of the muscle bed, allowing for a quicker recovery and
return to training.<br />
<img alt="Person Rubbing Knee" class="art" src="http://www.teambeachbody.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=d1b831b4-4e7a-4379-8765-a3222d00de3f&groupId=10137&t=1324417258161" />Muscles
that "knot up" have trigger points. Trigger points tend to be
indicative of more chronic problems, either in movement or posture or
exertion. These trigger points can occur at different depths, depending
on which section of the muscle is being engaged most with the movements
or exercises that are being performed. The fascial membrane that
surrounds muscles or the muscle fibers themselves can contract. When the
body senses that the level of exertion is above the contractile
strength or endurance of the myo (muscular) or fascial tissues involved,
the body knots up those fibers as a survival strategy. The only problem
with that strategy is that those knots inhibit movement and cause pain.<br />
<h4>
Not all created equal?</h4>
Foam
rolling helps address the problems of muscle congestion and trigger
points by mechanically pressing into the muscle. That said, there are
different types of rollers that best address the different problems you
might face. A smooth, soft roller is generally more effective for the
more superficial trigger points and for moving the metabolites out of
congested muscles. A roller with uneven surfaces, such as the
RumbleRoller<sup>™</sup>, is ideal for getting into the deeper trigger points and more deep tissue approaches.<br />
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you're someone who tends to like deep pressure in a massage, go for the
RumbleRoller. If deeper pressure tends to be too uncomfortable for you,
go for the smoother roller. The important thing to remember in
self-myofascial release is that rolling can feel uncomfortable at the
outset. When you find the muscles that are congested or triggered up,
the pressure of the roller may cause a bit of discomfort. Roll your body
just to the edge of the discomfort. Focus on relaxing the muscles on
the roller and breathe. As your nervous system responds to the pressure,
it will learn to relax the trigger points on the roller and restore the
contractile ability of the muscle.<br />
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Ready, aim, fire!</h4>
The
first thing I did when I started rolling was to look for every place on
my body that was sore and try to roll them out . . . Bad decision. The
muscles that are the most chronically uncomfortable are usually those
that are paying the price for other muscles that either aren't firing
enough or are so knotted up that they're not allowing proper movement.
The trick to using your foam roller in the most effective manner is
really to look for the places in your body that aren't obviously hurting
but are restricting your movement.<br />
<img alt="Woman Stretching" class="art" src="http://www.teambeachbody.com/image/image_gallery?uuid=bf557061-0bf8-47a8-a97f-db25ebed9fa4&groupId=10137&t=1324417258238" />In
one of my earliest video clips for Beachbody, I spoke about plantar
fasciitis, pain along the underside of the foot. One of the key areas to
roll when first trying to deal with plantar fasciitis should be the
calf muscles. Using the roller, slowly go back and forth along the
muscle, consciously trying to relax as much as possible and going as
slowly as possible. When you find the "hot spots," stay on them, relax
some more, and go back and forth a few times until the trigger point
releases. You might be pleasantly surprised to find out that the chronic
pain in your foot actually had its roots in your calf!<br />
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I hope these tips were helpful to you and that you get the maximum benefits from your workouts without injuries or getting so sore you can not function. I firmly believe in these tips because they work for me and I know they can work for you as well.<br />
Good luck and keep pressing play.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088200607060352688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129915319430865585.post-74011221417929737322013-01-14T05:17:00.003-08:002013-01-16T05:38:09.112-08:00How Many Calories?I have had this discussion before with others about calories and it is really hard to know just how many you really need to take in while working out to get the results you are looking for. Luckily, the good folks at <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/coachdoust" target="_blank">beach body</a> have come up with this wonderfully informative article to help you<b> </b>and I thought I would share it with you here<b>, </b>and remember to always eat healthy and find the proper exercise regiment
that fits you as well. I know it is a lot to thinks about, but when you
start it is really easy to maintain, especially when you see the results
and changes in your body and health.<br />
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Ask the Expert: How Many Calories Should I Be Eating?</h3>
<span class="author">By Denis Faye</span><br />
<span class="author"> </span>
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I dunno. How many do you wanna eat?<br />
Okay, so that was a joke, but eventually, it'll be the right answer.
When all your hormones fire right and you're filling yourself with
healthy, whole foods, your body will tell you the right amount to eat.
Unfortunately, our culture has become particularly skilled at overriding
our natural indicators, which is why 30% of us are obese. So, on your
road back to your ideal weight, you'll probably want to apply a little
math in the form of counting calories.<br />
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<div class="italic">
<a href="http://www.beachbody.com/images/beachbody/en_us/email/news_all/2013-01-01/Art1_Header_700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="A Variety of Popsicles" border="0" height="200" src="http://www.beachbody.com/images/beachbody/en_us/email/news_all/2013-01-01/Art1_Header_700.jpg" width="640" /></a>(I've divided this answer into two parts. If you want
to geek out about calories, read the whole thing. If you don't care what
a calorie is and just want to know how many to consume, skip down to
the second part.)</div>
<div class="bold">
The part where I tell you what a calorie is and how it applies to you.</div>
A calorie (or kilocalorie, as it's officially called) is a unit of
measurement given to the amount of energy your body generates from the
food you eat. Think of it in terms of kilowatts or horsepower. When you
put an 80-calorie apple under a microscope, you won't see a bunch of
little calories floating around in there. However, if you put your apple
in a fancy piece of lab equipment called a bomb calorimeter, you could
burn it up and the calorimeter would tell you how much energy was
discharged—in the form of calories.<br />
<div class="italic">
<b>Nerdy aside: </b>Calories can also be
used to measure other expenditures of energy, including explosions. A
modern nuclear bomb releases 1,000,000,000,000 calories—only slightly
more than your average meal at Olive Garden<sup>®</sup>.</div>
<a href="http://www.beachbody.com/images/beachbody/en_us/email/news_all/2013-01-01/Art1_Eatingsalad_165.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt=" Woman Eating a Salad" border="0" class="art" src="http://www.beachbody.com/images/beachbody/en_us/email/news_all/2013-01-01/Art1_Eatingsalad_165.jpg" /></a>In
the human body, this energy is used for all your daily functions,
including breathing, talking, digesting, walking, heart-beating and, of
course, working out. However, we're an efficient race (at least, on the
inside), so if you consume more calories than you burn, it doesn't shoot
out of your ears as steam or anything like that. Instead, the body
turns it into adipose tissues (body fat) to be converted to energy at
some future date. <b>In other words, when you eat more calories than you burn, you put on fat.</b> This is the case whether you're eating carbs, fat, or protein.<br />
Conversely, when you eat fewer calories than you expend, your body
taps into those reserves and you burn fat, most of the time. This is
called having a calorie deficit. However, you don't want that calorie
deficit to be too large, or a number of undesirable things might happen.
In addition to tapping your fat stores, your body might start breaking
down lean body mass (muscle) for fuel. Or your body might simply slow
down your metabolism so that you burn fewer calories in general, much
like you might dim lights in your home to conserve energy. So, with the
exception of short-term practices, like jump-start diets, fasts, or
cleanses, it's generally a good idea not to let your calorie deficit
drop below 500 calories a day.<br />
<div class="bold">
The part where I (finally) tell you how many calories are right for you.</div>
Most Beachbody<sup>®</sup> programs come with a calculator that you can use to figure out how many calories you should be eating. We also offer <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/eat-smart/nutrition-tools/caloric-needs" target="_blank"> this handy online calculator</a>.
But for you instant gratification types, here's a super basic
calculator to figure out how many calories you need to maintain your
current weight.<br />
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<span class="italicbold">Sedentary lifestyle (desk job): </span>Current weight in pounds x 12 = Maintenance Caloric Needs.</div>
<div class="italic">
<a href="http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/10MinTrainer?referringRepId=174620&tracking=cb_tm_TMT_125x125" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="125" src="http://images.beachbody.com/tbb/coo/ad_banners/10MinuteTrainer/TMT_125x125.gif" width="125" /></a><span class="italicbold">Moderately active lifestyle (server in a restaurant and/or doing one of our entry level programs, like Power 90<sup>®</sup> or Hip Hop Abs<sup>®</sup>): </span>Current weight in pounds x 13 = Maintenance Caloric Needs.</div>
<div class="italic">
<a href="http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/Insanity?referringRepId=174620&tracking=cb_san_INS_125x125" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img height="125" src="http://images.beachbody.com/tbb/coo/ad_banners/Insanity/INS_125x125.gif" width="125" /></a><span class="italicbold">Highly active lifestyle (construction worker and/or doing one of our elite programs, like P90X<sup>®</sup> or INSANITY<sup>®</sup>): </span> Current weight in pounds x 14 = Maintenance Caloric Needs.</div>
From there, subtract 500 calories and that's probably a good deficit
for weight loss. (But make sure that number stays about 1,200. Anything
lower can be dangerous in the long term.) Conversely, if you're trying
to gain muscle mass, add 300 calories or so—but make sure you're also
doing a solid weight lifting program like Body Beast<sup>®</sup> so those calories have a place to go.<br />
Sometimes,
people micromanage these numbers by increasing or decreasing daily
calorie intake based on the activities for the day. Don't do this.
Unless you're hooked up to millions of dollars worth of monitoring
equipment, you'll probably get those numbers wrong anyway. Your best bet
is to account for exercise in broad strokes, like the calculations
above.<br />
<a href="http://www.beachbody.com/images/beachbody/en_us/email/news_all/2013-01-01/Art1_guy-on-scale_165.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt=" Man on Scale" border="0" class="art" src="http://www.beachbody.com/images/beachbody/en_us/email/news_all/2013-01-01/Art1_guy-on-scale_165.jpg" /></a>With that in mind, whichever calculation you follow, don't get
married to the numbers. I know it feels official, with all those digits
and equations and such, but even the most complex calorie equation will
miss countless factors. Ethnicity. Air temperature. Illness. How hard
you exercise that day. Stress. Unexplained shifts in your metabolism.
Hormone imbalances, etc.<br />
So use that number, which will probably fall somewhere between 1,800
and 3,000 calories, as a starting point. If it works, swell. Hold steady
until it stops working. If it doesn't work, don't panic; you just need
to experiment a little to find your sweet spot. Try dropping another 300
calories for 7 to 10 days. If that doesn't work, increase your calories
(beyond your original number) by 300 for 7 to 10 days. If you're still
not getting any love, <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/connect/message-boards/-/message_boards/category/19535469" target="_blank">come on over to the Team Beachbody<sup>®</sup> Message Boards</a>, where our friendly advice staff and coaching community will be able to throw your diet up on the racks to find the issue.<br />
On a final note, keep in mind that not all calories are created
equal. You generally need to do a little more than just hit your calorie
deficit to lose weight in a healthy fashion. If your low-calorie diet
is packed with refined sugars and flours, it might be wreaking havoc on
your insulin, which can inhibit results. If you're lowballing protein,
you might not be giving your body the amino acids it needs to repair
muscle. Again, results will be hindered. If you're eating a really fatty
diet, fat is more caloric by volume than protein and carbs, so you
might be badly miscalculating, which (say it with me) can also hinder
results. So an important key to weight management is to eat a healthy,
balanced diet. </blockquote>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088200607060352688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129915319430865585.post-38741012014044275572013-01-09T07:50:00.001-08:002013-01-09T07:54:34.975-08:00New Year, New You.Every year people make resolutions to lose weight, eat healthier, drink less soda, and get fit. Every year people fail to reach their resolutions, usually quitting within the first month.and sometimes the first week.<br />
Do you fit into this category at all?<br />
What were your reasons to not follow through with your resolutions? Yes, resolutions, not goals. I think the problem with resolutions are that they are easy to write off and there is nothing to really strive for. Most resolutions are taking away, not achieving.<br />
Visualize the end result, it works. When you look into the mirror, see what you could look like. Look at success stories, they are great motivators.<br />
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Buy some clothes you want to fit into, one size at a time. If you are an XL, buy a L, when you fit into that, buy a M. You will be amazed at how great it feels to fit into those clothes you really want.<br />
Join a group on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/coachdoust" target="_blank">facebook</a>, and stay accountable. It is great to see others going through the same struggles as you and it keeps you and others in the group focused on your goals.<br />
Join a weightloss challenge at work. My wife and I are currently doing one. <br />
Start small with exercise, walk. Park your car farther away when going to the store. Take the stairs.<br />
Drink plenty of water, it keeps your metabolism going.<br />
Eat small every three hours, you will really be surprised at how much it curbs hunger and helps you lose weight.<br />
Cut back on dairy and make one meal a week a meatless meal.<br />
Whole grains are good, processed foods are not. <br />
Find a <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/coachdoust" target="_blank">workout program</a> that works best for you and the goals you want to achieve.<br />
Make no excuses, you can always find time to workout.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">I thought this was good information to pass along. I am still working on getting my basement area converted. For now, I use my upstairs on days with the pull up bar and downstairs on other days. </span></div>
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How to Build the Ultimate Home Gym in 3 Easy Steps</h3>
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<span class="author">Elena Sessa and Rebecca Swanner</span> One of the biggest benefits of the Beachbody<sup>®</sup>
programs is they allow you to do your workout wherever! That said,
shoving your coffee table off to the side and dealing with your teenager
because your plyometrics workout caused her to miss <i>Cupcake Wars</i>
can get a little old quickly. By creating a personal workout space in
your house, you not only sidestep these issues, but you'll be more
motivated to do your daily workout. And that consistency—in both your
diet and your fitness—will get you the results that you desire.<br />
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In
this guide, we walk you through how to build a home gym to fit your
needs. Of course, you don't need all this gear for every workout you do,
but with a fully stocked gym, you'll be ready to Push Play with any
workout that catches your fancy.<br />
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<b>Step 1: Pick a room.</b></h4>
Ideally,
you should set up your workout space in an area of your home that isn't
high-traffic. This eliminates excuses. For instance, if you set up your
home gym in the den, your workout time may conflict with when others
want to watch TV—a battle you're likely to lose. While you can try to
encourage them to join you, make it easier on everyone by finding a
space where you can do your workout when it's most convenient for you.
That said, we understand that's not always possible, so you may need to
schedule your workouts when you're least likely to be interrupted.<br />
Here's what to look for when selecting your workout room:<br />
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<li><b>Do you have enough space to move around?</b> If
you're doing Beachbody workout programs, you won't be using a treadmill
or stationary bike. You'll be moving around. Ideally, your workout area
should be 15' by 15' so you can leap, jump, and lunge without running
into the furniture. Beachbody tries to follow a "two steps in either
direction" rule when creating workouts. However, since those "steps" are
often more like "leaps," more room to move will likely net greater
results and less bruises.</li>
<li><b>How high are the ceilings?</b> Are
they high enough so you can jump without hitting your head? When doing
jumping jacks or plyometric workouts, you want to get results, not a
hole in your ceiling and/or a trip to the emergency room.</li>
<li><b>How sturdy are the objects in the room?</b> When
you jump, are you likely to knock anything over? This includes lamps,
fragile knickknacks, vases . . . let's not go on. Planning ahead will
not only save your stuff but help your workout because you won't be
worried about what you might hit during P90X's Airborne Heismans.</li>
<li><b>Where can you put your equipment?</b> Ideally,
you want to pick somewhere where you can leave your equipment—weights,
yoga mat, agility ladder, push-up bars, foam rollers, etc.—out so it's
easy to access. Alternatively, pick a room where you can store your
equipment easily either against the wall or in a large trunk or chest.</li>
<li><b>What's underneath the room?</b> If
you live alone in a freestanding dwelling or you want to work out in
the basement, don't worry about this. Otherwise, be mindful of your
downstairs neighbors or the others who live in your home and pick a room
that isn't located above their bedroom. Here's a tip: if you let your
downstairs neighbors know your intentions and work with them to set an
ideal workout time, you'll save yourself an angry call from your
landlord.</li>
<li><b>Is it well-ventilated?</b> When
you're working out, you want to be able to stay hydrated. You can
accomplish this partially by drinking water during your workout, but
also by making sure your workout space is well-ventilated. Open the
windows and get a big box fan to keep you cool while you're sweating up a
storm.</li>
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Step 2: Get good flooring.</h4>
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Having
the proper flooring in your workout space can make the difference
between sore knees and a happy, healthy you. If you're going to be
jumping or doing exercises that may cause you to slip, put down a few
locking rubber mats with rug runners beneath them so that they don't
slide. The padding will make the surface softer to land on and you
shouldn't go flying. If you are looking for a little extra padding for a
jumping-intensive program like TurboFire<sup>®</sup>, consider a
Beachbody Plyometric Mat. It's thicker and denser than a yoga mat and
will help save your joints. If you plan to mostly be stretching and
doing less-intense activities, you should be OK with just using a yoga
mat for padding.<br />
If you can, stay away from working out on top of
plush carpet. Even if you lay a mat on top of it, the surface isn't
stable and you can sink . . . which might lead to a sprained ankle or
tweaked wrist.<br />
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Step 3: Invest in the right equipment.</h4>
The
equipment you need is entirely dependent on what kind of workout you're
doing. While it might be tempting to go absolutely gear crazy, you
don't need to break the bank to start a solid home gym. Begin with a
few, necessary basics and build your collection as you go. In addition
to the aforementioned flooring, here are a few vital pieces of
equipment.<br />
<b>Inspiring tunes and images.</b> To stay pumped through your entire workout, set up an iPod<sup>®</sup>
player in your workout space so you can listen to your favorite tunes.
And, if you can transform one space in your home into a permanent home
gym, consider hanging some inspiring photos—perhaps of the body you're
trying to achieve, places you want to travel to when you're fit, or
quotes that motivate you—on the walls.<br />
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<b>Free weights or bands.</b>
When you're working out, you'll find that eating right and doing cardio
workouts will help burn off the extra fat you're carrying. But to
create the muscle definition you desire, you'll need strength training.
Some strength training exercises—including push-ups, pull-ups, and
crunches—use just your body weight, and those will help tone your
muscles.<br />
But to see serious results, you'll need to use weights
or bands for resistance. Especially if space is an issue, I recommend
investing in a set of Beachbody's B-LINES<sup>®</sup> Bands or a set of adjustable weights such as Bowflex<sup>®</sup> SelectTech<sup>®</sup>.
Both are compact options and will allow you to increase the resistance
as you get stronger. And if you're traveling, bands are easy to throw in
your bag so you can keep working out while on the road.<br />
<b>Pull-up/chin-up solutions.</b>
Want sexy biceps, shoulders, and back? Pull-ups and chin-ups will
definitely help you get there. You can install a pull-up bar in any wall
with the help of a stud finder, but if you're looking for a less
permanent solution, Beachbody offers a Chin-Up Bar that can be easily
mounted onto almost any door frame and removed when you're not working
out. It's designed in such a way so you can do pull-ups, chin-ups, wide
pull-ups, corn cobs, and can support up to 300 pounds.<br />
If you're still looking for assistance when doing those pull-ups and chin-ups, instead of using a wobbly chair, consider a <b>Chin-Up Max</b>.
Here's how it works: You put your foot in the strap, adjust the
resistance, and lift yourself as if you were doing a normal pull-up. As
you get stronger, you can lower the resistance and, one-by-one, remove
the 3 bands that help support you until you can eventually do them
entirely unassisted.<br />
All
this said, chin-up bars can be bulky and difficult to place. If it's
just not going to happen in your place, invest in a good set of <b>B-LINES Resistance Bands</b> and an inexpensive <b>B-LINE Upgrade Kit</b>. This will allow you to do lat pull-downs (a pull-up substitute) using any closeable door.<br />
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Of
course, you don't need to limit your collection to just this gear. Have
a look at the program you're interested in taking on next for a
complete list of the toys you'll get to play with. Here's just a small
sampling:<br />
<b>Push-Up Stands</b> can take the pressure
off your wrists, prevent you from sliding during your push-ups, and will
help improve your form so you can get better results without hurting
your joints.<br />
<b>Barbells</b> are an alternative to
dumbbells that work well for heavy weights and compound lifts. They
feature prominently in LES MILLS PUMP and Body Beast™.<br />
<b>Medicine Balls and Stability Balls</b>.
For strength and stability training, as well as aerobic work, there's
nothing like a good set of balls. You'll find them in P90X2<sup>®</sup>, as well as Tony's P90X ONE on ONE<sup>®</sup> series, Chalene's workouts, and Yoga Booty Ballet<sup>®</sup>.<br />
<b>A workout bench</b>. This one takes a lot of space, but it's a great tool for getting the most out of your Body Beast workouts.<br />
By
investing in the right equipment, selecting the best room, and paying
attention to the surface you're working out on, you can create the
ultimate workout space that makes working out a pleasure, not a chore!<br />
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The Banana Roll was a cool move and there were the Sphinx Push Ups that I had never done before either. Now, this wasn't as hard of a workout as anything I did with Insanity but it was the most I have enjoyed a P90X workout to date.<br />
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I am however, seeing benefits from P90X as my core is looking better and I am seeing good lines in my shoulders, my arms are more defined and there are some muscles showing up that I did not know I had. I have upped my weights on some moves as well.<br />
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Kind of looking forward to the Legs workout tomorrow. Actually, I am looking forward to all of what P90X is going to do for me because I am currently showing a lt more definition in my muscle in just 3 weeks. I can not imagine what 90 days will look like.<br />
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The Shakeology<sup>®</sup> Peanut Butter Cups </h3>
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What's better than that? <br />
So add one tsp. of coconut oil to your morning shake if you want
daily benefits, or pop these delicious treats when you're in the mood
for a healthy dessert! Enjoy. <br />
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<b>Inside Out Shakeology Peanut Butter Cups (makes 2 servings) </b><br />
2 tsp. Chocolate Vegan Shakeology<br />
2 Tbsp. Chocolate PB2<sup>®</sup><br />
2 tsp. unrefined coconut oil<br />
2 Tbsp. water<br />
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put a tiny amount of the PB2/coconut oil mixture on the bottom of the
foils. Next, add a layer of the Shakeology. Finally, top off with
another layer of the PB2/coconut mixture. Pop in the freezer for at
least 30 minutes and enjoy!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088200607060352688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129915319430865585.post-7870584916049931432012-07-31T20:01:00.000-07:002012-07-31T20:02:18.959-07:00Got Time?So I am on week three of P90X and I am really starting to notice some decent improvements. I have lost 3 more pounds and have started to see definition in my arms and chest. My love handles are almost gone now as well.<br />
I have not eaten as well as I should have this week but my weight is still around 166 which makes me happy considering in March I was 200 pounds. <br />
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I overheard someone talking to a friend he had not seen in a while. Obvious to his weight, He started talking about how he got fat like his Dad over the past few years. Then said I guess there is nothing I can do about it.<br />
Honestly, I get so annoyed by this, but I understand the mentality because I was there once. But then I got tired of myself and knew that the only one holding me back and making me fat was me. That is when I stopped the excuses like I am too busy, I gained weight during my wife's pregnancy. It couldn't be the fast food, second helpings and pop at all.<br />
Stop Making Excuses and Start Making Choices.<br />
The sooner you do this the sooner you can be on your way to a slimmer and healthier you. I know it is hard and there are things you will need to change to make it happen but I assure you it is worth it.<br />
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I am going to stick with every program that P90X wants me to do and after this 90 days I think I will start with the P90X/Insanity Hybrid and end the year with Insanity The Asylum.<br />
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I am actually excited for the Asylum, call me crazy but I really want to do it.<br />
After my workout this morning I had some Special K and a Banana for Breakfast and a few hours later had a protein shake (vanilla Whey). Now for another small snack before I have dinner.<br />
That is the key people, drink plenty of water, eat healthy and eat small meals every 3-4 hours throughout the day. If you want to lose weight and see great results with your exercise program, this is what you need to do.<br />
Another great alternative and the healthiest meal you can have is Shakeology from Beachbody. This stuff is great and really aids in your weightloss with your workout.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088200607060352688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129915319430865585.post-52537821891221229882012-07-23T13:38:00.001-07:002012-07-23T13:38:15.827-07:00How do you get fit?I really hit P90X Back and Shoulders hard today. This is the beginning of week 2 of my first round with P90X and I am liking it so far.<br />
Insanity was great and fast paced and an incredible challenge and I look to put the same effort into P90X.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088200607060352688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129915319430865585.post-13619843951334254012012-07-19T18:05:00.001-07:002012-07-23T13:42:44.886-07:00Welcome and let's get fit.I was overweight, unhappy with my body. I felt run down and slow. I could not play with my kids outside the way I wanted to. I was embarrassed for my wife to see me without my shirt.<br />
What was the cause? I did not care about myself or what I ate. I ate fast food, junk food, and I drank a lot of soda.<br />
I was finally tired of how I looked and how I was feeling and made up my mind that I was going to make a change. So what did I do? I saw a commercial for Insanity, a workout program from Beachbody and decided that I was willing to try it.<br />
So I ordered it and tried it out and went for it full steam ahead with total commitment. I stopped drinking soda, stopped the fast foods. Ate more vegetables and fruit, watched my calories and drank a lot of water daily. I went into the <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/COACHDOUST" target="_blank">Insanity workout</a> and never missed a day.<br />
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60 days later I am 30 pounds lighter and feeling amazing. I have energy and more self confidence.<br />
This was all thanks to Beachbody and the great programs they have that can help you get to reach your goals as well.<br />
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I am now on a new journey with P90X and am very excited to see what these next 90 days will bring.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088200607060352688noreply@blogger.com0