Insanity MIP & New Supplements

Short brief blog before bed. I haven't been sleeping well so I had to stop tonight from my knees hurting.

I will hit up Max Recovery and hopefully get some sleep tonight to rest the body.

Ok quick word about Supplements. ..i have been using Shakeology for almost year and it helped me tremendously but it has plateaus like fitness I think. I am giving Isagenix a try due to some packs more aimed at athletic people like myself. If you need more info let me know.

Mike

Insanity Day 44 - Max Interval Circuit

5am and heading to work shortly. Just wanted to stop in and share how things are going.  Have been having problems sleeping recently so it makes keeping up during the max phase very difficult. Not really sure what is causing the insomnia but it will pass like it normally does.

Just a quick note that I still have a couple spots in my 60 day Insanity Challenge! Have you done P90X or Power 90? Maybe ready to take fitness to the next level? Join my challenge and get in INSANE shape!

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OxyElite Pro Review #1

Ok ....so taking the New Formula of OxyElite Pro and some noticeable differences in effects. I am only on day 2 but I have noticed something already. I am getting a little more energy and focus but not the "skin crawling" feeling like the original version.

They removed the DMAA from the new version and changed the formulation a bit and also upped the caffeine content. I drink a lot of coffee so caffeine doesn't bother me at all.

So far I am following the recommend  dosing schedule as it appears on the bottle. One pill 30 minutes before breakfast and then one again 4 hrs later. I actually take second pill 30 minutes before lunch.

One thing about OEP is the ability to suppress your appetite. I for one don't need this because I am doing Insanity and eat all day long! I am running 1000+ calories short every day anyways so I HAVE to eat!!

So far I haven't seen any changes in Body Fat but it takes weeks to see changes anyways.  I may up dosing in the morning to 2 pills (not to exceed 3 per day) and see how I feel.

One thing I want to stress!!! I DO NOT repeat DO NOT take OEP within 6 hrs of Insanity!!! This is a thermogenic and raises blood pressure and it would be stupid to have a full amount running through your body an hour before doing extreme cardio!  That's asking for major trouble in my opinion.

I also have upped my water intake from 100oz to 160oz to help flush my body of toxins. I hope this helps and will be posting more!!!!

Mike

Insanity Day 40 - Max Interval Circuit

Hey everyone!!! I am still looking for 2 more people to join my April/May Challenge Group!!

Ok....I am now into Max Phase of Insanity....and let me tell you..I will make it short and sweet! This is NO JOKE! I remember doing this almost a year ago and thought I was gonna die!! Well I still feel that same way lol.

The first month is pretty tough if you are not pretty fit but no matter HOW fit you are the second month is rough! Just when you think you are done.....NOPE. Shaun has you right back at it for one more interval! He can be brutal at times but if it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you!

If you want INCREDIBLE results then you need to get on this Challenge!! Don't think you can't do Insanity because you CAN! You can always modify and only do as much as possible (I take a lot of breaks, trust me!)

I have not been dropping weight, i fluctuate between 168-172 but my waist is shrinking and can see my body fat is coming down. To me it's not fast enough so I am using OxyElite Pro again. I just started today and this is the "new" formula. I will blog about this as the old formula did wonders to help shed body fat!!

Until then, off to a Wellness Expo!!! Have amazing weekend!!!

Mike

Insanity PHASE TWO - Fit Test/Max Interval Circuit & Polar FT4

 
 INSANITY PHASE TWO HAS BEGUN!!!!

Hey everyone...I made it through Recovery week...but sadly gained a few pounds back :/ this was my fault from not eating properly (I have small children and the running around got to me) should have just brought Shakeology!

Well today was.....FIT TEST and Max Interval Circuit!! OMG!! That was CRAZY hard!!! I forgot how hard that is partially because when I did the first Round of Insanity I just did Max Interval Sports Training so I didn't really get good recovery. I am following the schedule to a T now (with exception of Insane Abs). Max Intervals is where we separate the fit from the not fit enough yet! That workout today was extremely hard and LONG!

I got a Used (New to me) Polar FT4 with chest strap so I can start really monitoring my calories and not guessing...wow was I way off!!

I had some issues with chest strap not being tight enough at first and slipping but I think I can get it a little tighter and make it work better. Anyways here is the results is read....

Time: 1hr 39min
Calories Burned: 1290!!! (that's crazy because I haven't even eaten that today I don't think (I use My Fitness Pal app on my phone)

Well I am off to wash the strap and take in some much needed food!!! Have a wonderful evening, and feel free to comment and or share with others...

Thanks!!
Mike 

Insanity Recovery Week ...I'm Under Eating!

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Insanity Recovery Week....hey everyone!!

Sorry I haven't been posting but busy life last week while I prepare for my CPT final, moving, and the being a single parent thing :) Just wanted to drop in and leave a note or two about the Recovery Week.

Basically its the same dvd over and over all week (Core Cardio and Balance). The movements are slow and deliberate to allow you to remain flexible during the basic "resting" week. I have noticed that I dropped a few pounds without adjusting my caloric intake much.

FIT TEST #3 is Monday!! Interested to see if I got better or worse after having such a light week with the nice break. Don't get me wrong, I am enjoying every minute of the break on my hips and knees. Plus I think the floor appreciates the break from the pounding on the carpet! :)

OhhhhK, now a quick word about the Insanity Formula they use in the book. I kinda "guessed" what my needs were when I started and that is a mistake! My body has been fighting me with the weight and body fat. My weight has been fluctuating back and forth from 168-174 but not stabilizing or coming down. Couple reasons for this (or bodies are like a machine so easy to figure out once you understand them) First is that my body may have found it's "stable" weight where it feels comfortable at no matter how hard I work it (Homeostasis) >Homeostasis< or number Two is that i am not eating properly and my body is in a state of starvation (yes even eating 5 times a day it still happens).

The later is what I felt may be happening due to my past experiences. I took the Insanity Guide and re-calculated my bodies needs and I have been under eating by an average of 1200 calories a day! I was using My Fitness Pal app and staying within their guidelines and this was very far from what I need.

The Insanity Guide Formula is the most accurate based on Height/Weight/Activity Level...so I will be bringing my caloric intake up to the level that is needed. When I did the first Round of Insanity I was averaging around 3200 calories a day so this will be the level I attempt again but with more focus on high quality calories from Protein Isolates.

Until Monday Fit Test....have a wonderful weekend!!

 Mike

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