Anyone planning to start Insanity?

ashleymarie0104
ashleymarie0104 Posts: 20 Member
edited December 26 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi Guys!

I just got the INSANITY workout program and need a little bit of motivation. Is there anyone who has the program and would like to start it with me? I would love to have someone to go through this journey with so that we can hold each other accountable and stay motivated. Also if there is anyone that has already done the program I would love to have your feedback on it.

Thanks,

Ashley =)

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  • Dhemeyer
    Dhemeyer Posts: 157 Member
    Hey Ashley!
    I'm actually a month into Insanity right now (Recovery Week). I'll be on to month two next week... but would love to support you on your journey!
    Here are a couple of tips that have been most helpful for me:
    - Take breaks when needed, but keep moving. If you have to stop pushing through the workout sequences, don't sweat it. But pace around or jog or do slow jumping jacks. This way you continue to push the burn, but also give yourself a chance to recover.
    - Set small goals for yourself. I'm pretty competitive so I want to be able to keep up with the big dogs straight out of the gait. But sometimes I just can't keep up with Mr. Shaun T (which can frustrate me, lol). So I'll set mini challenges to help myself stay motivated but not get frustrated. For example, when doing the basketball drills I'll set a goal to keep going until I've completed 15 sets... if I have energy left over I keep going :)
    - MOST IMPORTANT!!! Get your nutrition in check. Please be sure you are fueling yourself with right rood and the right amount of calories. Nothing has been more frustrating for me than to work my booty off and then undo my work with crummy eating :D

    Best wishes and Have Fun!
  • urglewurgle
    urglewurgle Posts: 224 Member
    I'm on day two of month 2... URGH! I love it though!

    I agree with the break thing, like the man says, don't compromise your form! Plus it does get easier quickly.

    I tend to try keep up for the first set or so then simplify if I need to, i.e. just push ups instead of wierdy jumping ones, or press-ups on my knees... or take a break but I HAVE to do the last 10 seconds of each set. I'm amazed how much my energy comes back when he says "10 seconds left!" lol.

    Just go for it hun and Dig Deep!
  • urglewurgle
    urglewurgle Posts: 224 Member
    Oh yeah, make sure you've eaten enough before starting... the days when I haven't are impossible!
  • alyssanichele
    alyssanichele Posts: 105
    JUST STARTED IT TODAY. Its craaaazy. But you'll love it. I actually just wrote a blog about my experience with it. Ha.
  • sheilahoff5
    sheilahoff5 Posts: 32
    I am ordering it today! My husband and I want to do it together. To be honest, I'm afraid it will be to intense and I will fail. I would love to have support from those who have done it. I have been doing the 30 Day Shred with Jillian and like it a lot! Good luck to everybody on their goals!
  • sfgonzales
    sfgonzales Posts: 110 Member
    I'm on my recovery week right now! Feel free to add me!
  • kmillar1224
    kmillar1224 Posts: 91 Member
    Food is HUGE with this program. I'm supposed to eat 1850 calories, but this past week I didn't eat nearly that much and I found that it was super HARD getting through the routines. I couldn't even give myself the usual pep talk to dig deeger. Going into week four I've once again upped my cals and have started to feel more energized - YAY :0)
  • sam_sb2008
    sam_sb2008 Posts: 17
    I need to start Insanity again. I started it a few months ago and I hurt my ankle and I was put back from any type of excercise for two months so now I'm back and working out regularly.
  • urglewurgle
    urglewurgle Posts: 224 Member
    Food is HUGE with this program. I'm supposed to eat 1850 calories, but this past week I didn't eat nearly that much and I found that it was super HARD getting through the routines. I couldn't even give myself the usual pep talk to dig deeger. Going into week four I've once again upped my cals and have started to feel more energized - YAY :0)

    I'd only eaten 500 cals by the time I did my work out yesterday and it burned 500... blah! Had to have a lot of chicken!
  • urglewurgle
    urglewurgle Posts: 224 Member
    I am ordering it today! My husband and I want to do it together. To be honest, I'm afraid it will be to intense and I will fail. I would love to have support from those who have done it. I have been doing the 30 Day Shred with Jillian and like it a lot! Good luck to everybody on their goals!

    I worried about the same thing but, whilst it wasn't "easier" than I thought it also was not as impossible as I thought!

    Plus I like to out-perform my boyfriend! And the results were quick to show, that always helps!
  • casscamp
    casscamp Posts: 40 Member
    I will definitely do it with you! I just finished my fit test last night so i am on day 1 starting this evening! Add me as a friend!! Lets help to motivate each other!!
  • lizzyfbc
    lizzyfbc Posts: 1
    Hi guys,

    I am re-starting insanity tomorrow. I had sort of completed month one before holidays, visiting friends etc led to some missed sessions which ended up breaking the momentum, motivation and results. It was only two weeks ago that I stopped but figure its now or never to get back on the band wagon and start again. I was enjoying the sessions and other than the first two days, soreness was minimal. What I have realised is unless I get my nutrition sorted, I am never going to see the results. I found I was hungry all the time and this time around I need to have better discipline in having healthy snacks ready and log onto MFP to keep things in check.

    Lets try and keep one another on track as I am confident we can all be fitter and leaner if we do (and ignore the scales!)
  • 1RareJewel
    1RareJewel Posts: 440 Member
    I'm on wk 3 month 1. I started at the end of May but stopped due to injury! I'm back at it now; feel free to add me.
  • atinch1
    atinch1 Posts: 7
    I have been thinking about starting it! My brother is thinking about it as well. I have it just sitting here, but I am scared of not being able to do it because I am so out of shape. But this post has just motivated me. Might give it a go tonight! Feel free to add me guys. I could use all the extra push I can get. LOL
  • jchrisman717
    jchrisman717 Posts: 780 Member
    Feel free to add me! I am re-starting disk one today. I started but due to several interruptions didn't keep up with it. I am committed to keep it up this time. It is an awesome workout. Just don't be afraid to go at your own pace. It gives you plenty of room to build up and improve.
  • IRun4Me2014
    IRun4Me2014 Posts: 5 Member
    I plan on starting it on Sunday, I was going to start it this past Sunday but my chiropractor messed my back up and I am off the board until hopefully this weekend. I started it once before but got wrapped up in other workouts and let this one slide. I know people that have done it and love it. I will be here to cheer you on!
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    I am on Week 1, Day 2 today. Feel free to add me.
  • isa75
    isa75 Posts: 156 Member
    Add me if you'd like.

    I started before I went on vacation, but it has been a while. I am hoping to re-start this week.
  • gholmesjr
    gholmesjr Posts: 11 Member
    Hey everyone,

    I just started yesterday and I forgot how crazy it is. After multiple attempts of fulfilling the 60 day commitment...I am so focused right now on doing it! Wish me luck and say a prayer for me :)

    Feel free to add me!
  • casscamp
    casscamp Posts: 40 Member
    Week 1 Day 2 complete! let's do this guys! Feel free to add me! I know im going to need motivation and support to get through this 2 months!
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