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Truly, stamina is something that oyu build over time. I (personally) am not a believer in these "quick energy" deals, as most of them have WAY too much stimulant for me. It takes about 3-5 weeks for an inactive body to adjust to becoming active. My suggestion? Keep gutting it out, and you will eventually keep up. You have the right minds wet, though, so keep pushing!

I agree with the other posts. I started at 220 pounds I am only 5.6. The first couple weeks the warm up was a workout for me!! You do what you can and at your own pace. In couple of weeks, I think you will notice a difference. As you start losing weight and getting fit you'll have more energy.

There are other factors. Are you getting a good night sleep (6-8 hours). Lack of sleep has been studied and shows it hinders weight loss. What is your dietary intake? Are you eating whole grains, vegetables, fruits, fish, chicken, lean meat? Also if you eliminate the simple carbs, not all but specifically sugar, fruit juice, white flower product. Pretty much anything that has been refined. The problem with white flower is, it comes from the same wheat berry as whole wheat flower, except the bran and germ are removed, (and that's where all the nutrients and fiber is)

Sorry for getting of on a tangent. Two supplements that might help with your energy, is VIT B-12 it is a nutrient that helps keep nerve and blood cells healthy. It also helps make DNA. Vitamin B12 also helps prevent a type of anemia that makes people tired and weak.

The other supplement is cordycep, this is a "cattipliar mushroom" It helps in oxygen utilization and energy production. This is what the Tibetan's used in 1930 when they climbed Mt. Everest.

But most of all, Just keep going, you are doing great. You will start to get better and better.

Hope this helped somewhat

Keep going,

Rob

Hey, there, great job doing Insanity and keeping a positive attiude. I like that you have realistic expectations and are not discouraged. The main thing is to stay safe and modify if you need. I have bad knees so I do not jump as high on the plyo video. Keep up the great work and just makes sure you are getting enough sleep. It could also be your body adjusting to the workout program.

Oh goodness do I know how you feel. I'm 5 foot 4 and weigh 191 lbs. I have to modify a lot of the exercises because my knees hurt or I literally can't get my body with all it's fat to move that way. I'm starting month 2 day 1 today and it has been challenging. When I don't want to do it here's what I do. I yell at myself and yes I cry. I remember all the things I couldn't do because I've been out of breath, had no energy or was just too big to do. Then I get mad and darn it I do the workout. The whole time I'm muttering.."see I can do it..look at me now..just you wait till you see me again..let's see you do Insanity or are you too scared.." It helps..try it and if you need someone to talk to feel free to get a hold of me.
Emily in Michigan