You might not use the terms "pizza box" and "serving dish" interchangeably, but if you're like most guys, you probably could. That's because 64 percent of men spend little or no time on meal planning . Their excuse? Time and money constraints. Unfortunately -- and perhaps not coincidentally -- that number parallels the 64 percent who are overweight. It's no wonder: The inexpensive, time-saving foods that guys choose most often are also the ones that are the highest in sugar, fat, and calories, according to a recent study from the University of Washington.

Thankfully, we have a culinary solution that'll perfectly fit your budget, schedule, and diet. The plan: Set aside 20 minutes on Sunday to fulfill our 16-item shopping list, then forget about your wallet -- and collection of takeout menus -- for the rest of the workweek. By following our 5-day meal plan, you'll have the precise number of ingredients to create 10 fast, flavorful meals, all of which are designed to help you build muscle and melt fat while saving you money. (The average price of 10 meals eaten out: $85; the total price of our meals: $47.96.) Each night, you'll simply prepare a quick and easy dinner, and then creatively use the leftovers to assemble the next day's lunch. Call it the mixologist's guide to eating. The best part? While the other guys are stuck on hold in drive-thrus, you'll be rolling through the express line with your next 10 meals in tow.

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Okay, I pulled this from my facebook page and I love it!  Exercise can be so many things.  Healthy, therapeutic, relaxing, fun, energizing, exhausting, you pick. 

So for whatever the reason(s) you have for exercising hold on to it, and make sure it's something that matters to you! THIS IS YOUR LIFE, YOUR HEALTH!  Now get to the gym, and have a good sweat! And I hope you leave with a smaile on your face!

A Review by Travis Girard

What Is the Insanity Workout?

The Insanity Workout is one of the latest offerings from the fitness experts behind the renowned Beachbody name, which first took fame with their release of p90x. It was developed by world-famous workout guru “Shaun T.” especially for Beachbody and the uniquely serious clientele it caters to. Anyone who’s familiar with Beachbody or the sort of workout programs it’s famous for putting out there already has a pretty good inkling that this Workout isn’t exactly going to be a walk in the park and they’d be correct.

Who Is Insanity Best Suited For?

Insanity wasn’t designed with the faint of heart in mind. it’s meant for dedicated individuals who are truly serious about getting into the best shape of their lives. People who stuck to the program and followed the plan to the letter saw staggering results as far as the amount of weight they lost – somewhere in the neighborhood of 30-50 pounds. They also saw results fast – within the 60 days specified for the program.

What are some of the cons of Insanity?

In my opinion there are two big downfalls to Insanity. The first being the learning curve: The DVD has no progression period, the workout you do on day one is as hard as the workout you do on day 60. This is good in the sense that it will push you from day one, but bad if you’re just beginning an exercise program. You will waste valuable days at the beginning of the program trying to keep up and won’t get the full benefit from only being able to do half the workout.

The second downfall is again a positive and a negative. The fact that the program uses no weights or bands is great for at home workouts, and not having to go buy equipment. The negative side to this is atrophy; this program is pure cardio and puts your body in a position to not only burn fat, but burn muscle as well. From the personal reviews I have read the biggest complaint is how much muscle people lose, along with their fat.

Pros:

Effective for weight loss

No equipment to buy

Can pay off the DVD in 3 payments

Cons:

Muscle Loss

No learning Curve

Not a lot of variety in the Workouts

Source:

Beachbody.com/Insanity-Workout-DVDs

Power Circuit Workout

Dead lifts  (barbell)         6 reps

Squats  (barbell)         6 reps

Shoulder press    (dumbbell)      6 reps

Hyper extensions ( or low back machine)      10 reps

Single arm snatch  (dumbbell)      10 reps each side

Complete 3-4 circuits depending on your conditioning. There is NO rest between exercises. Rest 2-3 minutes between circuits.