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CarolinaGrace77
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New check in thread...Give me one more week and I'll be able to post better.
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6/3
Insanity Day 1 Fit Test
I will post more about this later in the day. Time went by too fast and have to leave for work. Good luck to everyone on their workouts today. You can do this!!!0 -
Looking forward to this. Thank you for the invite to the Group. Fit Test today for me!! Have a great day all!!0
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Did the test Saturday. My 13 year old daughter did it with me and is going to try doing the program with me (hey, as long as she is doing it even partly at least she is moving) but it means screwing up my workout schedules so it will be evenings insted of mornings and she is gung ho so we are doing day 2 tonight.
Fit test results and measurements (should we post those too?) not sure I measured right or from proper spots but it is close. Waist came out 37" measuring around from the belly button but my size 34 pants and belts are sliding down on me.
Switch Kicks: 68
Power Jacks: 45
Power Knees: 60
Power Jumps: 29
Globe Jumps: 6
Suicide Jumps: 15
Push-up Jacks: 20
Low Plank Obliques: 15
5' 10"
163 pounds
Body fat % 28.08 (based on some random website)
Chest 40
Waist (belly button) 37
Hips 39
L Thigh 22
R Thigh 22
L Calf 14.5
R Calf 14.5
Good luck on the Fit Tests everyone. It is a workout in itself.0 -
Did the test Saturday. My 13 year old daughter did it with me and is going to try doing the program with me (hey, as long as she is doing it even partly at least she is moving) but it means screwing up my workout schedules so it will be evenings insted of mornings and she is gung ho so we are doing day 2 tonight.
Fit test results and measurements (should we post those too?) not sure I measured right or from proper spots but it is close. Waist came out 37" measuring around from the belly button but my size 34 pants and belts are sliding down on me.
Switch Kicks: 68
Power Jacks: 45
Power Knees: 60
Power Jumps: 29
Globe Jumps: 6
Suicide Jumps: 15
Push-up Jacks: 20
Low Plank Obliques: 15
5' 10"
163 pounds
Body fat % 28.08 (based on some random website)
Chest 40
Waist (belly button) 37
Hips 39
L Thigh 22
R Thigh 22
L Calf 14.5
R Calf 14.5
Good luck on the Fit Tests everyone. It is a workout in itself.
Hi Jonathan and All Beachbody Group Members.
That is great that she is interested in doing it too. My 13 year old stepdaughter did P90X with me for the first week and she enjoyed it. She got too involved in activites at school after the first week but she has an interest to do it again some day. I will be working out in the evenings too unless I have the day off from work. I prefer to workout out in mornings but not enough for me to start at 4:00 a.m.
Feel free to post anything you want about your workout each day. Yes you can post your measurements and fit test results. When I measure I use the Team Beachbody method of measuring and I refer back to it each month I measure so I am accurate.
I have posted the video on measuring below for anyone who wants to watch it. I also have the video on my Facebook group page. The link below might only work if you have a Team Beachbody Free account set up. If you do not have an account set up it only takes 1 to 2 minutes. Feel free to use me as a Coach Referral. My Coach ID is 230516. By having a Coach referral and a Coach if you ever order a Beachbody product in the future you will receive bonus workout DVDS for free by compliments of your Coach.
http://www.teambeachbody.com/edit-profile/progressandgoals#lightbox_video0 -
Today was my first day! did the fit test then the cardio and damn I was sweaty!! it was very hard hopefully tomorrow it will be easier! any advice for me?0
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Hello! New here and new combining Insanity with MFP. I've half-a$$ed Insanity before, but this time I mean business. My 13 yr old daughter is also going to join me and we're scheduled to do the fit test tonight. We'll see if she can hang :^) She's athletic and I'm focusing on the 'fun' aspect as I do not want to cause undue pressure or stress on her - she does not need to lose weight per se, just find the fun in being fit - I need to do the same. I *do* need to drop the lbs and must be more disciplened with my out-of-control eating as of late.
I also want to incorporate weight training which I love and hope to find the right balance without overdoing it and failing!
Looking forward to checking in and getting to know you all!0 -
Thanks. Just did the sign up for the Team Beachbody Free account and went through the set up for the free account.
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Put Ryan as my coach, of course.0
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Put Ryan as my coach, of course.
Thanks Jonathan. There is a lot of good information on that site too. I use it all the time. If you want to join my Facebook group let me know. I have over 10 new members starting Insanity on my facebook group. The link is below if you or anyone else is interested.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/527307200663612/
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Day 1 Insanity Fit Test
Nutrtion 8/10
The fit test was a real workout. I sure am glad I just completed P90X a few days ago or I would of for sure done worse. I was sweating like crazy during this test (workout). I need to improve on my legs and jumping. My legs felt like they did not want to move anymore at times while my brain was telling me to move them. My fit test results are below.
Switch Kicks - 122 = 61
Power Jacks - 50
Power Knees - 76
Power Jumps - 35
Globe Jumps - 6
Suicide Jumps - 11
Push Up Jacks - 34
Low Plank Oblique - 32
I am excited to see what the first workout will be like tomorrow. Good luck everyone and keep up the awesome work. Keep thinking positive and think about the results you will have in 30, 60, and for some 90 days. It will be worth it. Keep pressing play.0 -
Here were my results from todays fit test.
SWITCH KICKS (where the calendar says 2 kicks = 1 REP) 124= 62
POWER JUMPS= 65
POWER KNEES= 100
POWER JUMPS= 44
GLOBE JUMPS= 14
SUICIDE JUMPS= 28
PUSH-UP JACKS= 34
LOW PLANK OBLIQUE= 36
Remind you, these were not pretty but I stayed with it!!!!
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Here were my results from todays fit test.
SWITCH KICKS (where the calendar says 2 kicks = 1 REP) 124= 62
POWER JUMPS= 65
POWER KNEES= 100
POWER JUMPS= 44
GLOBE JUMPS= 14
SUICIDE JUMPS= 28
PUSH-UP JACKS= 34
LOW PLANK OBLIQUE= 36
Remind you, these were not pretty but I stayed with it!!!!
Very nicely done. Great job. I am looking forward to some improvement on my jumping and legs. My legs just would not move or allow me to jump. You did awesome and keep it up. 0 -
6/3
First I would like to say awesome job to all. You are all doing great. Nice job on the fit tests. I wish I was able to join you. Maybe by the end of the year.
I did Power 90 again today and I feel pretty good. I was tired when I started but I pushed play and now I am wired up. Keep up the great work everyone. We will meet our fitness and health goals for sure.0 -
You all were beasting great job! My fit test results are as follows:
Switch kicks: 100 = 50
Power jacks: 30
Power knees: 57
Power Jumps: 26
Globe jumps: 5
Suicide jumps: 15
Push-up jacks: 6
Low plank oblique: 24
I don't have a tape measure to do my measurements but will likely pick up one tomorrow after work. Food wise I did ok. I did have a bread stick at Olive Garden. Had I not eaten that, I could have saved myself a lot of carbs, sodium, and finished the day under my calorie goals. On the upside, I discovered that I do like blueberries in oatmeal.0 -
Hey all! I did my fit test yesterday. I was only able to do 6 of the 8 moves.
I could not do the suicide jumps...at all :sad:
I could not do the push-up jacks, as I do not have hardly any upper body strength. So I did "girlie push ups" until I can get enough strength to do an actual push up.
Sweat a ton. A lot more than I have with running over the past 2 months.
VERY VERY SORE today:sick: . But looking forward to this afternoons workout!
Edited to add: And I felt like throwing up afterwards0 -
Okay Y'all: My hubs (KSwizzle) & I completed the {un}fit test last night. Can I just say "wahhhhhhh" I use to be able to do this stuff when I was younger....mind you I am not that freakin' old!!! (I'm sticking with 26 for the rest of my life btw). It was so hard and we were dripping with sweat. Afterwards, we both were like "WTF?!?!?! how are we going to make it through a workout tomorrow!" We ate our protein packed dinner, showered, and off to bed we went.
Fast Forward to this morning! I woke up refreshed and feeling GREAT! It is the best I have felt in a long time! What I didn't tell you is that I am a "Lymie" (lyme's disease patient for those who don't know). I have lost a lot of muscle and my joints hurt most days due to all the neurological damage this god-awful disease has done to me. This was a BIG deal for me. Although, throughout today I am feeling a bit sore when I sit too long at my desk, I feel even more motivated to get home and workout.
The good thing is, that KSwizzle felt the same way too! We are stoked! And I am so glad I have this group to hang out in during my "lunch" hour!
Keep Diggin' Deep y'all!0 -
hahahaha! I felt like throwing up too!0
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Okay Y'all: My hubs (KSwizzle) & I completed the {un}fit test last night. Can I just say "wahhhhhhh" I use to be able to do this stuff when I was younger....mind you I am not that freakin' old!!! (I'm sticking with 26 for the rest of my life btw). It was so hard and we were dripping with sweat. Afterwards, we both were like "WTF?!?!?! how are we going to make it through a workout tomorrow!" We ate our protein packed dinner, showered, and off to bed we went.
Fast Forward to this morning! I woke up refreshed and feeling GREAT! It is the best I have felt in a long time! What I didn't tell you is that I am a "Lymie" (lyme's disease patient for those who don't know). I have lost a lot of muscle and my joints hurt most days due to all the neurological damage this god-awful disease has done to me. This was a BIG deal for me. Although, throughout today I am feeling a bit sore when I sit too long at my desk, I feel even more motivated to get home and workout.
The good thing is, that KSwizzle felt the same way too! We are stoked! And I am so glad I have this group to hang out in during my "lunch" hour!
Keep Diggin' Deep y'all!
Great job working through it. You both are doing great. I also am a Lymie but as caugh early on. I still have my bad days with no energy but since changed to healtier eating and started P90X 3 months ago have felt the best in over 10 years.
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Here were my results from todays fit test.
SWITCH KICKS (where the calendar says 2 kicks = 1 REP) 124= 62
POWER JUMPS= 65
POWER KNEES= 100
POWER JUMPS= 44
GLOBE JUMPS= 14
SUICIDE JUMPS= 28
PUSH-UP JACKS= 34
LOW PLANK OBLIQUE= 36
Remind you, these were not pretty but I stayed with it!!!!
Dayum that's impressive.0 -
Hey all! I did my fit test yesterday. I was only able to do 6 of the 8 moves.
I could not do the suicide jumps...at all :sad:
I could not do the push-up jacks, as I do not have hardly any upper body strength. So I did "girlie push ups" until I can get enough strength to do an actual push up.
Sweat a ton. A lot more than I have with running over the past 2 months.
VERY VERY SORE today:sick: . But looking forward to this afternoons workout!
Edited to add: And I felt like throwing up afterwards
Me too on the throwing up part but I had something to eat 1/2 before and won't make that mistake again (I WILL find other ones to make). I admire you starting this. It is all about becoming a better you. Hang in there with me and us. We can do it together.0 -
Hey all! I did my fit test yesterday. I was only able to do 6 of the 8 moves.
I could not do the suicide jumps...at all :sad:
I could not do the push-up jacks, as I do not have hardly any upper body strength. So I did "girlie push ups" until I can get enough strength to do an actual push up.
Sweat a ton. A lot more than I have with running over the past 2 months.
VERY VERY SORE today:sick: . But looking forward to this afternoons workout!
Edited to add: And I felt like throwing up afterwards
Me too on the throwing up part but I had something to eat 1/2 before and won't make that mistake again (I WILL find other ones to make). I admire you starting this. It is all about becoming a better you. Hang in there with me and us. We can do it together.
Thank you very much I ate soon before the fit test too. No food before. That was just awful :indifferent:
I am definitely sticking with you, and everyone here!! Cannot wait to see what all we can accomplish together!! :drinker:0 -
Whoop! My Bodymedia arm band is charging. Work out with actual calorie burn coming later! I am so excited, this thing motivates me more than anything else. I've been a slacker while it was down...0
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started 6/3 with plyo instead of fit test. i like to do my cardio in a fasted state and then eat/protein shake afterwards before my very earned shower!!!
getting cardio p&r done today! sitting steady at around 138-140. i've got to take measurements today as it seems to be a much better way of tracking insanity results. last time i lost a few pounds but a whole pants size in the first month.. seems lots of people have better results in the inches than lbs!!!0 -
Anyone have a guestimate on calories burned on Day 2? Do not have a HRM but it is #1 on the wish list for father's day (which is kinda sad in a way).0
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Anyone have a guestimate on calories burned on Day 2? Do not have a HRM but it is #1 on the wish list for father's day (which is kinda sad in a way).
I will have be starting my workout in a few hours. I use a HRM. I would think it would be at least 600 to 800. I will give you my readings after my workout. We are close to the same weight. A lot of people will say you always burn 1,000 but this is misleading. A male of average weight, in pretty good shape, burns around (around, you could easily be 200 calories in either direction) 1000 calories doing a month two DVD with intensity. That said, there are lots of variables. Smaller women often come onto these boards to complain that they burn as few as 350-400 calories doing the month one work outs. Here's a few of the more important variables:
1) Sex. Men tend to burn more calories than women in the same activity. It's not universal, of course. A woman with a lot of muscle mass may burn more calories than a man of similar weight with a higher body fat percentage, but mostly men burn a few more calories than women.
2) Body weight. This is a big one. A tall man can easily weigh 250 pounds and still be "healthy". A 250 pound person is going to burn a lot more calories than a 100 pound person doing the same things. It takes more energy to move more weight.
3) Body fat percentage. Having more muscle means you burn more calories doing things. Anything. Having more muscle burns more calories sleeping, walking, working out, whatever. It's one of the reasons that strength training is good for working out, even when it doesn't burn as many calories directly.
4) Intensity. Obviously the harder you go, the more you burn.
5) Length of exercise. Month one DVDs average 30-35 minutes. Month two DVD are 45-60 minutes. Obviously you burn a lot more doing month two DVDs.
A heart rate monitor is the most accurate. That is an awesome fathers day gift. I love mine.0 -
I use Body media Fit arm band. Other friends use HRM or fitbit. Bodymedia & fitbit link to MFP. I can say I LOVE my arm band. Seeing my calorie burn for the entire day & during my work outs keeps me motivated like nothing else. I gotta see my numbers and I don't like guessing.
You can use MFP to guess your work out burn. It is so variable though like mentioned before by teamryan.
Drop lots of hints for the gift...if all else fails just go get the one you want yourself ;-)0 -
I use Body media Fit arm band. Other friends use HRM or fitbit. Bodymedia & fitbit link to MFP. I can say I LOVE my arm band. Seeing my calorie burn for the entire day & during my work outs keeps me motivated like nothing else. I gotta see my numbers and I don't like guessing.
You can use MFP to guess your work out burn. It is so variable though like mentioned before by teamryan.
Drop lots of hints for the gift...if all else fails just go get the one you want yourself ;-)
My brother has Body media fit arm band too. He loves it. His is in sync with my fitness pal too, It is amazing. It even tells you when you are actually sleeping and how much actual sleep you get when your body is not moving. Amazing technology.0 -
6/4 Day 2 Insanity Plyometric Cardio Circuit
All I can say is wow. This was a killer workout for me. I kept up good for the first 25 minutes. I was focused on form rather then speed at times. My legs were and still are on fire. My heart was thumping and I burned 707 calories in around 43 minutes. My max heart rate was 186 and my average was 159. My shirt was drenched. If it was not for my P90X that I just completed I would have failed this big time. I loved it.
Jonathan if you see this I would say you burn 600 to 800 easily during this workout. I did 707 and I took it easy the last 18 minutes by concentrating on form because my legs were getting sloppy. I am pumped about to see what tomorrow will bring.0 -
I am feeling both WOW and abetter about how I did. I went all out and kept up for the 1st 25 minutes but struggled the rest of the way. Focused on learning new moves and a few things I'd done before but called different names (like cross country). Drenched but feeling great. What a workout. Looking forward to hearing from the rest of the crew.
Thanks Ryan I will use 650 as an estimate.
As to hints for a heart rate monitor. I did not hint. I TOLD. Now lets see if I get it. Almost positive I will. I will be guided by your burn until my HRM arrives.
Oh yeah, ate a good size dinner about 20 minutes after finish and I am still hungry.0 -
I am feeling both WOW and abetter about how I did. I went all out and kept up for the 1st 25 minutes but struggled the rest of the way. Focused on learning new moves and a few things I'd done before but called different names (like cross country). Drenched but feeling great. What a workout. Looking forward to hearing from the rest of the crew.
Thanks Ryan I will use 650 as an estimate.
As to hints for a heart rate monitor. I did not hint. I TOLD. Now lets see if I get it. Almost positive I will. I will be guided by your burn until my HRM arrives.
Oh yeah, ate a good size dinner about 20 minutes after finish and I am still hungry.
I felt the same way on learning the new moves.
My burn should be a decent guide to you since we are less than 10 pounds difference. You are a few inches taller.In the beginning of every workout I always give 110%. I like to see if I can improve the next time I work out to it and see how much farther I can keep giving 110%. I hope next time I do the workout I can add a minute or two longer of giving it all I got.
I drank my recovery drink right away while I made some spaghetti for dinner. I know I will sleep good tonight.0
