It really is a tough workout, even though it doesnt look that way. Just remember you can modify. I've been doing the workout for awhile and I still cant do all the lunges, and I modify the jumping jacks and I still dont kick when doing the knee I just do the knee. So its okay to modify, like bob says...do what your body needs, just the fact that you are moving is what counts! Keep it up I promise it will get easier.
As far as food I'm doing the Slimfast plan and calorie counting. The slimfast keeps me in control better, my goal is 1700 calories a day. So what I do is breakfast - 200 calories, snack - 200 calories, lunch - 400 calories, snack - 200 calories, dinner - 500 calories, snack - 200 calories. Here is a sample day for me:
Breakfast - FF yogurt, 1/4 C blueberries, sprinkle chopped almonds, Whole wheat waffle
Snack - Slimfast shake
Lunch - Slimfast shake, banana, mini pizza made with whole wheat english muffin, 2 TBSP pizza sauce, 1/4 C mozz. cheese
Snack - half whole wheat pita bread w/ 2 TBSP hummus, orange
Dinner - chicken breast w/ teryaki sauce, steamed mixed veggies, 1/2 brown rice, 1/2 applesauce
Snack - 1/2 C no sugar added vanilla icecream, 1 TBSP hot fudge, 1/4 banana, 1/2 TBSP chopped almonds
I've been doing BL for about 4 weeks now I think. Although last week I didnt do any exercise at all. I hope that answers your questions! It will get easier, just dont give up!
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