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So, I'm overweight @ about 230 and want to get down to about 200 or less. I've been trying to find something that would help me get down to that. Just wondering what your experiences are with it and what not. Would you recommend it?
 

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It will help you take off weight. But after the 90 days if you don't stay on a decent diet and workout regiment you will put it all back on.
 

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I would recommend it, but I like Insanity better as far as losing weight and I like Shaun T better than Horton. Insanity pushes the cardio hard and they don't make you feel like a piece of crap if you have to take a break. Hell, half the models take breaks and they are in great shape. That's my two cents. I'm sure some would disagree.
 
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So, I'm overweight @ about 230 and want to get down to about 200 or less. I've been trying to find something that would help me get down to that. Just wondering what your experiences are with it and what not. Would you recommend it?

Maybe not what your looking for, but currently I'm overweight at 340 at 6'3. I decided I wanted to do something about it. I was at 370, started with eating right and walking. At 340 I decided to go with a program more towards Cardio as opposed to muscle building. So I picked up the Turbofire DVDs cheaply on Amazon. That was 5 weeks ago. I'm only down to 335, however I have lost 4 inches off of waist. My legs and arms are becoming more and more defined everyday. This is in part to the resistnace band training that is included in the Turbofire schedule. Nothing like P90X has you do, but still a good amount for an overweight guy.

There are some drawbacks. I'm pretty convinced that this program was designed with chicks in mind, there are guys they use as examples in the video...but still.

HOWEVER.

Most of the women in the videos wear Yoga pants. So its not all too bad. :yes:

I've been finishing my sessions with Mikes Mix recovery drink. Which is better tasing (imo) and far cheaper than the p90X stuff.

Mike's Mix Recovery Drink
 

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I would recommend it, but I like Insanity better as far as losing weight and I like Shaun T better than Horton. Insanity pushes the cardio hard and they don't make you feel like a piece of crap if you have to take a break. Hell, half the models take breaks and they are in great shape. That's my two cents. I'm sure some would disagree.






Agreed. Insanity>P90x
 
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I guess my point was any good work out plan will do. Don't need p90x. Just have to stay dedicated on your plan.

The thing is, is I'm not good at making up plans for myself, and it would be easier for me to follow along. I used to play Bball, but then stopped and haven't really done anything since. Now I'm fat and I want to get back into shape so I'm more comfortable. Just looking for something that will give me results when I put in effort, for some reason I don't do well with gyms because I have no idea what I'm doing.
 
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Insanity is insane

The name scares me haha, I am way out of shape and I'm willing to do what it takes, but I don't want to die as soon as I push play. What type of equipment do I need for Insanity? The less the better.
 

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Cut off your hands. Your heart will thank you. The cf community will thank you.

So, I'm overweight @ about 230 and want to get down to about 200 or less. I've been trying to find something that would help me get down to that. Just wondering what your experiences are with it and what not. Would you recommend it?
 

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So, I'm overweight @ about 230 and want to get down to about 200 or less. I've been trying to find something that would help me get down to that. Just wondering what your experiences are with it and what not. Would you recommend it?

I could point and laugh at you and your weight until you feel so uncomfortable that you stop eating all together. My rate is $5 an hour. PM me for details.
 

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I guess my point was any good work out plan will do. Don't need p90x. Just have to stay dedicated on your plan.

Yeah, but some people, like me, won't push themselves without someone telling them too. I would never do at the gym what I do with Horton or Shaun T telling me to do it. That makes a difference for me.

The thing is, is I'm not good at making up plans for myself, and it would be easier for me to follow along. I used to play Bball, but then stopped and haven't really done anything since. Now I'm fat and I want to get back into shape so I'm more comfortable. Just looking for something that will give me results when I put in effort, for some reason I don't do well with gyms because I have no idea what I'm doing.



The name scares me haha, I am way out of shape and I'm willing to do what it takes, but I don't want to die as soon as I push play. What type of equipment do I need for Insanity? The less the better.

No equipment, that's the best part. Like I said it's a lot of cardio and a little bit of strength and flexibility. Listen, the ab workout is 16 minnutes and has no crunches or sittups. Most of the stuff isn't hard to do and I'm clumsy. I just really like it.

You sound a little like me to a lesser extent. I'm 6'1 and I stepped on a scale a year ago to see 270. So, I spent some time on the eliptical, ate better, lifted and now I'm down to 220. I started Insanity three weeks ago at probably 225 or so. Like I said, with Insanity, they don't make you feel bad for not killing yourself. They are constantly telling you to take breaks when needed and know your boundries. Are you going to get the max out of it right away? No, but I don't know how else to get there quicker. I did P90X a few years ago and there just wasn't the cardio push.
 
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Yeah, but some people, like me, won't push themselves without someone telling them too. I would never do at the gym what I do with Horton or Shaun T telling me to do it. That makes a difference for me.







No equipment, that's the best part. Like I said it's a lot of cardio and a little bit of strength and flexibility. Listen, the ab workout is 16 minnutes and has no crunches or sittups. Most of the stuff isn't hard to do and I'm clumsy. I just really like it.

You sound a little like me to a lesser extent. I'm 6'1 and I stepped on a scale a year ago to see 270. So, I spent some time on the eliptical, ate better, lifted and now I'm down to 220. I started Insanity three weeks ago at probably 225 or so. Like I said, with Insanity, they don't make you feel bad for not killing yourself. They are constantly telling you to take breaks when needed and know your boundries. Are you going to get the max out of it right away? No, but I don't know how else to get there quicker. I did P90X a few years ago and there just wasn't the cardio push.

This is the info I was looking for, thanks! I hate cardio, but if it helps good. Does this come with a diet plan and such?
 

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This is the info I was looking for, thanks! I hate cardio, but if it helps good. Does this come with a diet plan and such?

Yes and that's another thing. The nutrition guide is not ridiculous at all. There are a lot of decent things on there. I should note that I don't really follow it. I watch what I eat and how much but not the guide religiously. The way I do it, to keep myself sane, Is I say that I can have a bad meal three times a week. The rest, I try to stay pretty strict on.

I hate cardio too but I look forward to working out 4/5 days. The only other advice I have is to make sure you have good cross training shoes. I didn't for a day and my feet just killed me.