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Here are a few tips to get you going:

Nutrition
• If you want to see great results, you have to focus on your nutrition as much as the workouts. Nutrition plays a key role in how you will reach your goals and attain the new and better you! Be prepared by getting a solid nutrition plan in place prior to starting. You can do this week-to-week or even plan out your entire month. Over time you will learn new eating habits that you can carry with you for the rest of your life.

• Shakeology is a great way to meet all of your nutritional needs! As a meal or a snack it fuels your body with everything it needs in order to BRING IT everyday!

Track your progress
Where are you now? Where do you want to be? Have Goals! Dream Big!!
• Nothing is more important or motivating than to see where you started and how you are progressing along the way! It is so CRUCIAL that you do the following BEFORE you begin:
• Take your measurements now and again on day 30, day 60 and day 90
• Take your before & after pictures now and again on day 30, day 60 and day 90
• Take the fit test
I can’t tell you how many people have said they were so mad at themselves for not doing these 3 things before they started!!

Utilize the tools that TBB provides
Complete your profile, and track your measurements and weight online. I use MyFitnessPal online to track my food diary as well as my calories burned each day. MFP also has apps for iPhone, Andriod, and Blackberry.

Pre-Workout
• These workouts are intense! The right fuel will help your body “Bring It!” with the intensity you need! If you eat a pre-workout meal, is very important to wait about an hour before you work out. Eat too soon prior to your workout and you could end up losing the meal instead of bringing the intensity!
• Regardless of when you workout, you want to be fueled. Here is what I do: take a pre-fuel 15 minutes prior to working out. I drink about 1/3 of my recovery drink prior to working out. It gives me all the energy I need to complete the toughest workouts.

Post Workout
Keep in mind the first week is exceptionally rough! Expect to be sore and tired: Do not give up! Your body will adapt quickly and in no time you will start seeing some crazy results. You may want to do a few non-Beachbody workouts prior to starting just to get your body & mind ready.
• Recovery: After an intense P90X, P90X2, or Insanity workout, it is vital to recover the right way. I cannot stress enough how important this is. By adding a recovery drink immediately after your workout, you will significantly decrease the amount of soreness you will experience while your body recovers. Intense exercise will burn off glycogen stores in the muscles which leaves the body without its primary source of energy. The longer you are in this state, the greater the chances your body will panic and may actually breakdown your existing muscle to create more glycogen—the exact opposite of what we are working for! Plus low blood sugar levels in the brain will lead to fatigue, irritability, lack of concentration, depression, etc. The P90X Results and Recovery will replenish your muscles with glycogen, so you will not only avoid muscle breakdown, but you will promote muscle growth and keep your energy levels up. The P90X Recovery Drink is a great product and I highly recommend it!

Accountability
Post your accountability DAILY on the message boards! This is the key to staying motivated. Here is an interesting statistic I’ve noticed over the past couple of threads I’ve participated in. Out of all the people who join the thread and commit to the workouts, less than 20% will complete the full 60 or 90 day program! But what I found is, those that post every day are 90% likely to complete the program and transform their lives. I want you to stay accountable and most importantly, MOTIVATED!!
The message boards and forums are a great way to meet others that are going through exactly what you are and it helps you stay accountable and motivated! Your forum buddies will have tips and information that has helped them and could help you as well. You will be doing the same in no time!

So are you ready to get started? First step, please help me and the team get to know you by uploading a profile picture, always sign your posts with your first name, and give us the 3 W's:
1. Who are you?
2. Why did you decide to do this workout program and join this group?
3. What do you hope to get out of the next 90 days? What are your goals? Dream big!

And second, add me as a buddy, and I'll send you more important information to help get you started. I look forward to getting to know you and seeing the new you!

BRING IT!!

Coach Cyndi, aka Lil Bit

Hi and welcome to the thread Ari! And thanks for being the 1st to reply You came to the right place for support!

Congrats on choosing to make a change in your life. Success starts with the decision to change and the commitment to see it through and reach your goals.

I don't know a lot about your particular situation, but from what you stated, you seem to have the desire to make a change and get healthier but your problem is sticking with the program for any length of time to see progress.

You just have to focus on the reason why you started in the first place. I feel like when we first start, we're really driven because we're so hungry to see results, but if we don't have the support and motivation to keep moving forward, it's easy to lose sight of what are goals are and revert back to our old habits that got us in the shape we are in now.

In the beginning, you had a vision for yourself - how you wanted to look physically, how you wanted to feel. Hold on to that and don't let yourself let it go - that's what we call your WHY. Your WHY can be your best motivator as long as you keep it in your field of vision. Maybe it would help if you write it down so you can see it every day and keep you focused and on track.

How is your nutrition? Nutrition is key to your success! You can't out-exercise a bad diet! Remember that! Try to make food about fuel, not about an answer to something else. Focus on eating clean, whole foods. Stay away from over-processed, boxed foods full of junk that is bad for our bodies.

Obstacles will be put in front of you and you'll have to overcome them. Life will get in the way and you may miss a day here and there. But don't let it derail the WHOLE process!
You have to keep moving forward and you WILL see progress! You know what mistakes you've made in the past, so learn from them, move forward and keep pushing play, no matter what!

You said you feel like this is your turn and you will be able to bring it all the way, so lets do it! We will get you where you want to be. I'll be here in your corner, cheering you on the whole way

I will send you a buddy request and I look forward to helping you succeed!
Cyndi

Great thread you got going here lilbitfit2012! Your energy is a fantastic refreshing breeze on a hot summers day! Such great information and attitude, everyone you are working with is going to be amazed by your support and knowledge! Way to pay it forward!

Everyone that needs a support, motivation or someone to chat with, she has your back!

Raz

Great thread Cyndi. I agree with Jason, the cover photo is great! Almost as good as the rest of the information you posted for us.

My accountability for today was to prep for day 1 of round two of Insanity. Took my pictures and my measurements and posted my goals for this round to my team.

Great job you P90X'ers!

Hey Coach: Great place to get support and motivation here! This is going to be great for anyone looking for results!

Off to Core Synergistice this A.M.

If you are looking for a place to post accountability, get great advice, and support, Coach Cyndi is the coach to help you get it done.

Sign up now for the est results of your life!

Rob

A little Monday morning motivation Bring it!

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Hi there and welcome! And thanks for joining our team I hope you will find lots of motivation, suppport and inspiration here as we go along with you on your journey to get healthy and fit!

Whew is right girl!! Plyo cardio circuit is no joke I will be doing that one tomorrow

So you are doing Insanity-how far into the program are you and what do you think of it so far?

If you would, please take a sec and tell us a little about yourself (the 3 W's noted in the 2nd post on this page). Look forward to getting to know you and follow your progress!

Cyndi

Finished chest, shoulders and tri's and shoulders are toast!!

Have a good evening all

Hey Shannon,
Glad you stopped by

Glad to hear you're getting prepared this week! Make sure to take your measurements, take starting pics and do the Insanity Fit Test. You can find the worksheets by going to the Get Fit tab on the toolbar/fitness tools/worksheets. It's a great tool to track your progress throughout the program

Make sure you have a good recovery drink-the Results and Recovery is a great one or whey protein powder is good as well. I try to stay away from anything containing sucralose and look for stevia.

Do you have a heart rate monitor? I highly recommend that you get one if you don't. Its almost a mandatory piece of gear. It will monitor your heart rate to be sure you stay in the safe zones and that you recover between intervals. The HRM also calculates the number of calories burned during you workout, which is also important information. There are many out there at different price points. I have a Polar FT4 and it suits my needs perfectly. And it's pink

How is your nutrition? If you don't already, try to stick with clean, whole foods. Don't make the mistake of under-eating while trying to lose. This is an intense program and you need the food for energy. Under-eating causes, injury, sickness, and hitting a wall.

What is your current fitness level? Have you completed any other programs or is this your first?

Push play every day, fuel your body with the right foods, get rest and you WILL see results!

Thanks again for stopping by and I look forward to following your transformation!
Cyndi

Hey Kevin,
Welcome to the thread and thanks for joining us! Congratulations on your decison to bring it for the next 60 days! You sound like you are ready to make some changes and are ready to get started I hope this thread will give you inspiration, information, encouragement and accountability to help you reach your goals

Be sure to read the second post in this thread for the ground rules. To keep up with this thread, after you post, go up to the top right of the thread and click SUBSCRIBE" to receive emails. Also, be sure to go the the WOWY supergym and log your workouts. There are cash & prizes given out daily. You never know, you may get lucky

Actively participating in this thread will truly help you by keeping you motivated and accountable. Post your accountability every day, and bring it!

I look forward to helping you reach your goals! Lets get you where you want to be by your 30th!

Coach Cyndi