Insanity - started today (7/16/12)

Molly182

I did two weeks and it KILLED my knees. Then I just went to Chicago for two days which totally ruined my habits, so I think I'm just going to start in the beginning again. and maybe get new shoes. I have a really good pair of cross trainers, but I have had them for quite some time, so it's probably time for a new pair.

telcochik

Hi Molly! Thanks for friending me. I had some knee issues in the beginning as well so I bought a new pair of cross trainers and voila so far much better! Good luck!

cnkorthanke

Hey fellow Insanity followers! Hope you all had great day and your workouts were a success! Here are my 2nd Fit test results from today:

Switch Kicks 53 Switch Kicks 53
Power Jacks 40 Power Jacks 52
Power Knees 93 Power Knees 95
Power Jumps 30 Power Jumps 34
Globe Jumps 8 Globe Jumps 12
Suicide Jumps 13 Suicide Jumps 14
Push-up Jacks 14 Push-up Jacks 18
Low Plank Oblique 52 Low Plank Oblique 60

puckers82

Well that's month one done! I feel fan-blooming-tastic!

I can see a difference, i can def feel a difference and Ive lost 3.3inches in total. Maybe about 2lbs.

Looking forward to month 2 after my recovery week!!

Keep going everyone!!!

telcochik

Hey fellow Insanity followers! Hope you all had great day and your workouts were a success! Here are my 2nd Fit test results from today:

Switch Kicks 53 Switch Kicks 53
Power Jacks 40 Power Jacks 52
Power Knees 93 Power Knees 95
Power Jumps 30 Power Jumps 34
Globe Jumps 8 Globe Jumps 12
Suicide Jumps 13 Suicide Jumps 14
Push-up Jacks 14 Push-up Jacks 18
Low Plank Oblique 52 Low Plank Oblique 60

Fabulous progress! Those globe jumps kill me every time! Good luck with the next couple of weeks until you take the test again!

telcochik

Well that's month one done! I feel fan-blooming-tastic!

I can see a difference, i can def feel a difference and Ive lost 3.3inches in total. Maybe about 2lbs.

Looking forward to month 2 after my recovery week!!

Keep going everyone!!!

WTG Puckers! I just finished day 3 of Month 2 and I am sore all over again. These workouts are as hard as everyone warns; however, I was surprised at how much of them I was able to get through...albeit I still need to take more breaks than Shaun offers. Good luck with Recovery Week. See you on the other side!

Megz0405

I was really debating on doing Insanity or TurboFire. But I figured because of the cardio aspect I'd start with TF, but seeing every bodies posts makes me think I should have bought Insanity )=

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telcochik

Week 6 Day 3 Max Cardio Conditioning

This is an even more whacked out version of Pure Cardio. 47 minutes of non stop cardio and even more ways to do a push up then I knew had been invented! This may be one of the most challenging workouts in Insanity and I know it left me with the most sweat dripping off my body. In fact, during the cool down when I rolled up from the stretch about 5 - 6 drops came pouring off my face all at once!

Looking forward to my first Max Recovery day tomorrow. My body is so sore and I hope recovery makes it feel a bit better. This week finishes with a second attempt at Max Cardio Intervals and Max Interval Plyo. I hope I'm able to keep up with both a bit better the 2nd time around and my calories burns reflect a bit higher numbers.

Sherylmarlee

Considering adding this into my rotation...so bumping so I can find you all again

telcochik

I was really debating on doing Insanity or TurboFire. But I figured because of the cardio aspect I'd start with TF, but seeing every bodies posts makes me think I should have bought Insanity )=

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I am a Turbo Fire ADDICT!!! I lost like 15 of my 43 lbs after 2 rounds of TF. Chalene is a wonderful instructor and the program itself is a lot of fun. Honestly, I was too intimidated to do Insanity for a long time. What changed my mind...a) I tried Rockin Body and fell in love with Shaun T's style and b) I watched the infomercial a bazillion more times and decided it was time to stop being such a wuss (and c) I want to earn that tee shirt!!!) :bigsmile:

You can't go wrong with either program. They're both challenging in their own way. Since you already bought TF give that one a try for a month. If you purchased through Beachbody then you get a 30 day money back guarantee so you can return it for a full refund if it's not for you...although I think you'll LOVE it! The cardio conditioning you'll build from TF will help you tremendously to prep for Insanity.

Stay in touch and let me know how you're making out!
Sharon

telcochik

Week 6 Day 4 Max Recovery

The use of the word "recovery" in this one is totally misleading. There isn't anything relaxing about it (to me anyway) and I didn't feel refreshed when it was over. Now that I've experienced all 4 of the Max workouts I can honestly say if I make it through this month I deserve a big reward!!!

puckers82

lol im really looking forward to month 2 but your posts make me feel like im heading into the unknown lol So tonight's tv is to watch the month 2 dvd's then worry about them after my week of recovery.

Rest day for me today, been to the park with the boys and messed around with a basketball a little but my leg is playing up today, think i might have pushed it yesterday! It was feeling great but my stupid dog decided to play up a few days ago on our walk and i pulled it a little bit again, still its getting there!

telcochik

Puckers my advice to you is to charge full steam ahead without thinking twice about it. I've decided this round is a "practice" round and that I'm going to do a 2nd round once this one is done to see if my results improve.

puckers82

Im def going to do another round when i finish this one, ive got the insanity bug. I may be stood there asking why i started this half way through a dvd but love it really lol

StarIsMoving

Puckers - You cracked me up when you said you were wondering why you did this... I am right there with ya! LOL! Loving it though and on week 4, day 3 tonight. Sounds like you totally got this

BeantownSooner

Week 6 Day 3 Max Cardio Conditioning

This is an even more whacked out version of Pure Cardio. 47 minutes of non stop cardio and even more ways to do a push up then I knew had been invented! This may be one of the most challenging workouts in Insanity and I know it left me with the most sweat dripping off my body. In fact, during the cool down when I rolled up from the stretch about 5 - 6 drops came pouring off my face all at once!

Looking forward to my first Max Recovery day tomorrow. My body is so sore and I hope recovery makes it feel a bit better. This week finishes with a second attempt at Max Cardio Intervals and Max Interval Plyo. I hope I'm able to keep up with both a bit better the 2nd time around and my calories burns reflect a bit higher numbers.

I've been reading your posts and I'm about a week ahead of you on Insanity. I noticed you've mentioned a lot of soreness throughout. If you don't have a Recovery drink in your regimen. I use a product called Acclerade that has done wonders for me when doing P90X and now Insanity. The company also makes another product called Endurox4 which is a bit more calories. You can get them at GNC and other health food stores. Serving of that in about 8-12oz of water right after Insanity seems to do wonders for me. I was a little sore Day 2 & 3 of Month 1 and even less on Day 2 of Month 2. It seems to do wonders for me and I'm always ready to roll the next day with very little soreness. GNC often has this 2 for 1 sale and it's like $25 for a tub of it.

puckers82

Puckers - You cracked me up when you said you were wondering why you did this... I am right there with ya! LOL! Loving it though and on week 4, day 3 tonight. Sounds like you totally got this

lol I wish i had it! Im just enjoying it. Just watched a few from month 2 and strangely im looking forward to it and excited about it, im sure that will all change when im doing it and im sure im gonna be on the floor for most of it!! Looks like ill have much better strength in my arms when im done with month 2, not sure how im gonna cope with that many push-ups, my arms still feel weak after month 1!

GettingDBack

Today is weigh day and I have not lost any weight nor have I gained since I increased my caloric intake. I know that my sugar intake is high but like to eat plenty of fruit. I will keep my calories at 1400 for another week to see whats happens.

puckers82

Today is weigh day and I have not lost any weight nor have I gained since I increased my caloric intake. I know that my sugar intake is high but like to eat plenty of fruit. I will keep my calories at 1400 for another week to see whats happens.

Ive been the same but im usually around 1700, scales said +2lbs this week but that might be because its TOM, well im hoping anyway! I never know if i should up like beachbody says or to drop, im scared to eat as many as they say!

GettingDBack

Today is weigh day and I have not lost any weight nor have I gained since I increased my caloric intake. I know that my sugar intake is high but like to eat plenty of fruit. I will keep my calories at 1400 for another week to see whats happens.

Ive been the same but im usually around 1700, scales said +2lbs this week but that might be because its TOM, well im hoping anyway! I never know if i should up like beachbody says or to drop, im scared to eat as many as they say!

I never reach the 1400, I always have at least 100 calories left over, but I'm not hungry. I will give it another week and see what happens.

puckers82

Its so hard to know what to do!

Just finished core cardio and balance, really liked that!!

My 7 year old has been joining in the past week at a much slower pace and he loves it, he enjoys crossing the days off! It will def build his stamina up for his rugby when they start back soon!

telcochik

Week 6 Day 3 Max Cardio Conditioning

This is an even more whacked out version of Pure Cardio. 47 minutes of non stop cardio and even more ways to do a push up then I knew had been invented! This may be one of the most challenging workouts in Insanity and I know it left me with the most sweat dripping off my body. In fact, during the cool down when I rolled up from the stretch about 5 - 6 drops came pouring off my face all at once!

Looking forward to my first Max Recovery day tomorrow. My body is so sore and I hope recovery makes it feel a bit better. This week finishes with a second attempt at Max Cardio Intervals and Max Interval Plyo. I hope I'm able to keep up with both a bit better the 2nd time around and my calories burns reflect a bit higher numbers.

I've been reading your posts and I'm about a week ahead of you on Insanity. I noticed you've mentioned a lot of soreness throughout. If you don't have a Recovery drink in your regimen. I use a product called Acclerade that has done wonders for me when doing P90X and now Insanity. The company also makes another product called Endurox4 which is a bit more calories. You can get them at GNC and other health food stores. Serving of that in about 8-12oz of water right after Insanity seems to do wonders for me. I was a little sore Day 2 & 3 of Month 1 and even less on Day 2 of Month 2. It seems to do wonders for me and I'm always ready to roll the next day with very little soreness. GNC often has this 2 for 1 sale and it's like $25 for a tub of it.

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been toying with the idea of buying Results and Recovery formula but the calories (260 per serving) have me shying away for using it. I think I'm going to go read the label on both products you mentioned and give one of them a try because I really want to KILL my results this month and the soreness means I need to start a bit slower than I"d like during the workouts.

telcochik

Ladies - my $0.02 on the calorie question...during TOM you should never base any decisions on what the scale shows because most women retain extra water weight. I would wait until about a week after it ends and then gauge your progress and adjust accordingly.

If you're not hungry then don't feel you have to add calories; however, unless 1400 is your net amount (calories required less exercise calories), you're probably not eating enough for the physical demands of Insanity. Give it another week to be sure (since Month 2 is absolutely more demanding on your body than Month 1) but I think you're going to have to eat more to see any movement on the scale. Regardless, I'm sure your body is changing and when you take your next round of pictures (regardless what the scale says) you're going to see progress.

Calorie requirements are based on an individual's needs so what works for one may not work for another.

KatieHarris1976

Im starting tonight for the third time. I need a little motivation.

telcochik

Week 6 Day 5 Max Interval Circuit

Ok this is more like it. 2nd time doing this workout and my burn was 60 calories higher than last time. I actually did about 11 side suicide drills which is probably 11 more than I did the first time. :laugh: I think the more I do it the more I'm going to like this one. I was literally lying in a puddle of sweat by the end but the feeling of accomplishment I had from completing 60 minutes of an Insanity workout was amazing!

One more workout to go until I complete my first week of Month 2. I'm so pumped but I'd be lying if I didn't also mention how much I'm looking forward to Sunday Rest Day!!!

telcochik

Im starting tonight for the third time. I need a little motivation.

Katie - this is my 3rd time attempting Insanity. Here's some motivation...YOU CAN FRIKKIN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just don't give up. Take it one day at a time, one workout at a time. The thing that helped me most was that I stopped watching the screen during the workout which allowed me to go at my own pace. You do not have to complete each workout perfectly. The people in the videos have been doing Insanity for multiple rounds so they're going to be in in better condition than us newbies. Take as many breaks as you need but never quit. Do you need an incentive to focus on? I want that "I Earned it Tee shirt" so that's what I picture in my head every time I don't want to push play. My goal is to take a picture wearing that shirt and post it proudly as my new profile picture on my coach website, Facebook, and here on MFP.

Feel free to friend me if you want a buddy to cheer you on! There are a lot of us on MFP going through the Insanity journey so you will never be alone if you want or need help.

Good luck!
Sharon

telcochik

Week 6 Day 6 Max Interval Plyo

Yay I finished the first week of Month 2!!! So proud of myself for getting through it. I've decided, for this month, that I'm going to drink a protein shake and add L-Glutamine to it as a post workout recovery shake. My muscles have been extremely sore and so this is an all natural way to address the fatigue and recovery my body obviously needs with these advanced workouts. I'll be interested to see what, if any, impact I notice from this addition to my nutrition plan.

Looking forward to tomorrow's rest day.

puckers82

I look forward to seeing what happens too telcochik, keep us updated! Not liking the sound of hurting again like at the start of month 1!!

Yesterday turned into my rest day, we went to a rugby match which meant travelling to, i was hoping to get my workout in before we left but my down stairs neighbours didnt go out before us so i was stuck. ( we live in a flat so i have to wait for them to go out before i work out)

On a plus we had sweets yesterday and i was very good and stuck within my goals! Not a normal thing for me when chocolate is about lol

Back on it today!

andre_Benjamin

I am thinking of starting insanity but I had a quick question. I travel 2 weeks out of the month for my job and I was wondering if anyone has tried doing Insanity whilst pursuing a job that involves some form of travel. I'm worried that Insanity won't work unless you're pretty stationary.

Thank You

telcochik

Week 6 Day 7 REST DAY!!!!!!!

Ahh rest day...my favorite day of the Insanity week! I have to say, now that I've completed the first week of Month 2 I am totally loving this program! Yes it's hard and yes I still curse Shaun T EVERY day but the benefits and feeling of accomplishment I get when I finish a workout are so worth it! Hope all my MFP Insaniac friends are starting to feel the same way! It's unbelievable!