Insanity

emilyahsmommy
emilyahsmommy Posts: 58
in Motivation and Support
So I've decided to start insanity today & I just wanted to ask for you guys opinions on it. Was it what you expected , did you lose weight or just tone up or both.. & anything else you would like to add.. Pictures would be great too :) also how long did you use it.. I'm excited to be starting it !! Thanks in advance for the inputs , have a good one !

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  • krewela
    krewela Posts: 20
    I'd like to know as well, since I'm considering doing it. Let me know what happens! =)
  • kimmay
    kimmay Posts: 26
    When I did insanity last year, I lost 40+lbs. Because of my body type I did not really 'tone up', but my husband did. It is an AMAZING workout. After just a week you can feel an increase in your strength and endurance. Definitely worth every drop of sweat ;D
  • gabyp0716
    gabyp0716 Posts: 351 Member
    I started Insanity with my husband yesterday too! Today we have the plyo circuit workout. Def looking foward to it. I gotta find my HRM to know how much I burn. But if I had to use one of the items on the database which one would be better to use?
  • Scorpioangel
    Scorpioangel Posts: 951 Member
    I have done Insanity a few times and had outstanding results! It is everything that it is advertised to be. I got a cute little 6 pack from it and my body got a lot of cut and definition. I did P90X before it but only lost inches. With Insanity the fat just came off like hot candle wax! It is an awesome workout program. I still incorporate it in my routine to this day!! Because of my results I am also featured in the latest infomercial :)
  • laurensohn22
    laurensohn22 Posts: 163 Member
    I have done Insanity a few times and had outstanding results! It is everything that it is advertised to be. I got a cute little 6 pack from it and my body got a lot of cut and definition. I did P90X before it but only lost inches. With Insanity the fat just came off like hot candle wax! It is an awesome workout program. I still incorporate it in my routine to this day!! Because of my results I am also featured in the latest infomercial :)
    That is so awesome its the infomercial out already or will I have to just pay better attention lol
  • dan_willey
    dan_willey Posts: 1
    I have had the Insanity DVDs almost a year now, and am restarting it tonight. First time around I wasn't as focused about losing weight as I am now, definitely looking forward to it and hoping to lose weight at a faster pace!
  • erinsnyder357
    erinsnyder357 Posts: 43
    Does anyone know how to determine cal burn by workout (I know weight is a factor) without a hrm? I have been using circuit training in mfp but feel insanity might be harder than a typical circuit training. Any thoughts would be appreciated!
  • amerie711
    amerie711 Posts: 3 Member
    I have a 3 month old and just finished month one of insanity. I love insanity. It's addicting! I lost 15 lbs. I've heard that month 2 is when the real transformation happens. I'm hoping to lose about 20 in month 2... Fingers crossed :)
  • Luvin_m_e
    Luvin_m_e Posts: 3
    I just started insanity this week any tips?
  • Microfiber_wechange
    Microfiber_wechange Posts: 640
    I'm finishing round 3 this month. My arms are cut but my belly http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/554658-pics-big-belly-after-insanity-and-turbofire-sob
  • vichm
    vichm Posts: 174 Member
    started insnaity week 2 this week and loving it already, the sweat pours off me at the end but i like how hard it pushes me- 4lb down in 2 weeks and looking forward to the 2nd month when it really steps up. Would like to share progress, be interesting to see how it works for everyone.
  • Katelyn81
    Katelyn81 Posts: 4
    I just completed day 2 today and I am loving it despite the pain I am currently in. I have a hard time with some of the exercises and deffinitly cannot keep up with the peed right now but hope to be able to do them soon. Or now I am just trying my bet. I hope I m still benefitting fom the workouts.
  • Microfiber_wechange
    Microfiber_wechange Posts: 640
    Max or Cardio recovery today so you get to take it easy(ish) :laugh:
  • bradphil87
    bradphil87 Posts: 617 Member
    I just completed day 2 today and I am loving it despite the pain I am currently in. I have a hard time with some of the exercises and deffinitly cannot keep up with the peed right now but hope to be able to do them soon. Or now I am just trying my bet. I hope I m still benefitting fom the workouts.
    If your in pain it's def. working! Keep up the good work and you'll get there!
  • jnofsker
    jnofsker Posts: 1
    I used to scoff at Insanity back when I was able to lift weights. Due to an injury I am unable to lift weights anymore. A friend of mine talked about Insanity and his excitement while describing the workouts led me to trying it. These are some of the most gratifying workouts I have EVER done. I always feel like I accomplished something major every single workout. I take back everything I used to say about Insanity. It is amazing.

    I wish you the best of luck with it. Drink lots of water!

    Jason
  • djsupreme6
    djsupreme6 Posts: 1,210 Member
    i'm almost finished week 8...i've lost 27lbs during that time...it's hard..very hard but not impossible lol...the weight melts off fast...its great that you've started..you will get awesome results from that workout and feel so much better then you can imagine
  • Netta21
    Netta21 Posts: 4
    I started Insanity on Monday, oh boy the fit test was no joke but I got through it. I am now on day 4 and I feel great. This is coming from a person who is way outta shape :). I like it thus far. Keep up the good work you guys!
  • Netta21
    Netta21 Posts: 4
    "very hard but not impossible" that is a very true statement
  • cyclerjenn
    cyclerjenn Posts: 833 Member
    I did insanity last year to help with my racing. I did tone up alot, and I thought I was already fit. More importantly, I shed 3 minutes and 48 seconds off my State Hill climb totals. Really help me build power for the racing. I will be doing this again right before the hill climbs start.
  • Scorpioangel
    Scorpioangel Posts: 951 Member
    I have done Insanity a few times and had outstanding results! It is everything that it is advertised to be. I got a cute little 6 pack from it and my body got a lot of cut and definition. I did P90X before it but only lost inches. With Insanity the fat just came off like hot candle wax! It is an awesome workout program. I still incorporate it in my routine to this day!! Because of my results I am also featured in the latest infomercial :)
    That is so awesome its the infomercial out already or will I have to just pay better attention lol

    It's the one that came out around February of this year :)
  • jessalynne16
    jessalynne16 Posts: 16 Member
    Hello, I'm starting insanity tomorrow and I'm wondering how many calories everyone ate in order to properly fuel your body? Right now I eat 1300 a day and replace my exercise with food and have lost 7 pounds in 5 weeks! yay! lemme know :)
  • Jonsgrl1612
    Jonsgrl1612 Posts: 8
    My mom and i decided to do insanity after we saw the commercial, we also talked to some of her friends who had done it, they all say its great, and as long as u do it, and eat right youll lose a ton of weight. so im hopefull!
  • Microfiber_wechange
    Microfiber_wechange Posts: 640
    With Insanity the fat just came off like hot candle wax!

    Wonder what I did wrong :sad: Finished round 3 today (well, bar the final fit test tomorrow) and while my arms are defined and I'm much stronger and fitter, my abdomen is still huge

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/554658-pics-big-belly-after-insanity-and-turbofire-sob
  • shaycat
    shaycat Posts: 980
    With Insanity the fat just came off like hot candle wax!

    Wonder what I did wrong :sad: Finished round 3 today (well, bar the final fit test tomorrow) and while my arms are defined and I'm much stronger and fitter, my abdomen is still huge

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/554658-pics-big-belly-after-insanity-and-turbofire-sob

    You just need more time. You need to lose more weight and eat right.


    Today is my last day of week 5. This 2nd month has been tough, but I love it. I think it is a great workout. I havent lost any weight, since I dont have much to lose. I do feel stronger and toner.
    Feel free to add me if you want Insanity friends. :smile:
  • darkenedfalling
    darkenedfalling Posts: 26 Member
    Starting this on monday with my friend, mainly turn burn the rest of my fat and tone up (i'm light but look hideous). Can't wait it looks awesome and the food ideas are brillant, easy and look so tasty. i'll post a review after if anyone wants to see/ how much has everyone lost from it?
  • ShannanLaNae
    ShannanLaNae Posts: 434 Member
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  • akyraj2006
    akyraj2006 Posts: 83 Member
    i love insanity!!! it is really helping me tone up great deal!!! my core is so much stronger than it used to be.. i do fuss with shaun t thru the screen but insanity is really helping me!!!

    here is my results:
    <a href="http://s1078.photobucket.com/albums/w487/akyraj2006/?action=view&current=IMG_0517-1.jpg&quot; target="_blank"><img src="http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w487/akyraj2006/IMG_0517-1.jpg&quot; border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

    i dont know why i can't ever get the pic to show up... sorry!!
  • Kerri_is_so_very
    Kerri_is_so_very Posts: 999 Member
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  • SARgirl
    SARgirl Posts: 572 Member
    I'm starting month 2 on Monday! I've lost about 4 pounds during the first month and hoping to tone up durning the second month. It's a good workout and I've noticed my endurance is getting better. As far as calories logged I broke down and bought a HRM and burn around 350-400 calories on the cardio workouts and around 230 to 300 on the recovery type videos. I would say that high impact aerobics in the MFP system is probably the closest if you don't have a HRM.

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