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Restarting Insanity workout...

HelloBrightLights
HelloBrightLights Posts: 8 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi everyone, I'm restarting Insanity (haven't ever completed the full 60 days...whoops) and I'm on day 3. I was wondering, do you guys think the protein powder/ protein shakes are essential? Should I definitely buy it and have some post workout? Or is it something I can skip?

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  • jeremywm1977
    jeremywm1977 Posts: 657 Member
    I've never finished Insanity, mostly because it is brutal on my knees, ankles and lower back.
    As far as protein powder and/or shakes, it depends. If you are asking about Shakeology or anything through Beachbody, I would skip it..........you can find stuff in stores that's just as good or better for a fraction of the cost.

    As far as if it's essential, no, not really. I've had some Insanity workouts where a bottle of water is sufficient, and sometimes (if I'm really burned out) I'll grab a spoonful or two of peanut butter. That usually hits the spot and staves off any cravings for other kinds of junk food.
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    No. You don't need protein shakes. Just get your protein from real food for now.
  • HelloBrightLights
    HelloBrightLights Posts: 8 Member
    Thanks!
  • jenspears31
    jenspears31 Posts: 51 Member
    I make my own smoothies for afterwards Greek yogurt frozen fruit peanut butter and some chocolate milk...it's really good
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