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You’re a life saver. 
I put my chia seeds to use in this morning’s protein packed yogurt bowl.
- Fage 0%
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 sliced banana
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup Kashi GoLean!
I’m starting to add grains back into my diet, and I’ve noticed that my stomach issues are much more subtle when I do not eat them everyday. A few times a week, yes, but with a break in between. And those healthy fats are still present in every meal!
Pre-workout Rice Cake
- 1 unsalted, gluten free rice cake
- 1 scoop vanilla Sunwarrior protein mixed with water
- 1/2 T raw almond butter
- sliced banana
I’ve had to take a break from INSANITY due to my feet and ankles becoming increasingly sore and cramping.
It’s not as a result of an unstable surface, bad posture or poor sneaker choice, but rather from repetitive pounding of my joints. Even at rest, I am experiencing pain that I did not have before, and it is starting to interfere with my day.
I have come across other INSANITY participants who have complained of the same issues as well, and it is just not worth it to me. So for now, I am going to let my lower half rest, and revisit some of my old routines at the gym!
Complete Set 1, then Set 2, and then break for 1 minute before starting again.
- Set 1: 15 Push Ups
- Set 2: 15 Bent Over Dumbbell Row
repeat 3x
- Set 1: 12 Front Raise
- Set 2: 12 Lateral Raise
repeat 3x
- Set 1: 12 Alternating Bicep Curl
- Set 2: 12 Tricep Kickbacks
repeat 3x
30 minute Elliptical
- 5 minutes forwards at a moderate pace
- 1 minute reverse at a fast pace.
Stretch
Post Workout spinach and coconut egg white scramble
I placed 4 egg whites, a handful of spinach, 1 Tbsp oat bran and 1Tbsp coconut flour in a bowl with water. I microwaved it until the eggs fully cooked, and then scrambled the mixture with my spoon.
Deeeelicious
So after hearing some great reviews about this book, I’ve finally decided to read it.
It’s comparable to The Hunger Games, very different from Fifty Shades of Grey, and I am loving it so far!
The second book just came out as well, and I’m hearing a movie may also be in the making.
Read about the story line here
Well I’m off to figure out my plans for the 4th!
Rain? No rain? Land or Sea?…Who knows!
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I’ll def. check out that site! Thanks for the recommendation
did you feel insanity depleted ur muscles? Im trying to figure out a good HIIT program to incorporate 2-3 times a week, but afraid insanity will make me lose dose hard-earned leg muscles!
Your legs will definitely get stronger, but it’s a lot of running on the balls of your feet, causing strain in your calves and arches. I wouldn’t say it depleted my muscles, I actually felt my legs got bigger, but my upper body definition was not as toned as when I was usinh weights.
If your going to do insanity, then I would do it all out, not as a 2-3 day program. Instead, I would make up your own routines on cardio equipment or even running outside, such as:
- moderate pace for 2 minutes and sprint for 1
- 1 min forward, 1 minute fast in reverse
- 1:45 fast, 2 minute recovery.
There are so many ways to keep your HIIT from becoming dull, but keep it at no more than 20-30 minutes per session. It’s strenuous on your body, and 20 minutes is more than enough time to get good results with that type of training.
Thanks for the reply and d explanantion
I currently weight train 3 times a week wit a trainer, focusin heavy on legs but lighter on upper body (I know women don’t have d hormones to get super huge but every time I lift heavy for arms etc I feel they end up becoming bulky).
I did insanity for a week a couple months ago but stopped cos I felt my body was just getting too drained from it. My main concern is belly flab, esp on d lower belly that’s why I thought maybe to do it just for 2-3 times (doin the more intense ones like plyometric circut and pure cardio)
Try it out and see how it works for you. I would do maybe 2 days insanity, one day steady state cardio so your muscles have a chance to rest.
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Belly fat is all about diet and what you eat. You can workout till you are blue in the face, but if your diet is not clean, then your belly wont be lean
Try for a month to eat as best you can. Real, whole foods like eggs, greek yogurt, lean meat and whole grains with veggies and 2 servings of fruit. And don’t forget your healthy fats such as avocado, EVOO or Unrefined coconut oil, raw almond butter, chia and flaxseeds. Diet is everything when it comes to seeing all of the hard work that you put in at the gym, so fuel yourself right
Got it
will report to you back in a month’s time with a hopefully lean belly 
thanks – have a wonderful weekend