INSANITY! (: <-- Because I Love It!

ndm9one
ndm9one Posts: 62 Member
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My name is Nate, Im 20, I do INSANITY & Im on a mission to get my 6PaCkBaCk!
I've had this app on my phone for awhile but Im just now logging in to the web version.
Feel free to send me a request. We can motivate each other (: #InItToWinIt :glasses:

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  • DrScrappy
    DrScrappy Posts: 48
    I've been at it for a week. Starting my second week now. I think I have to admit I really like it to. I want my pre 2 babies body back. I want to be able to shop for new clothes without concern for muffin top. 15 lbs lost and increased strength for the 1 st ruud would be great. 25 lbs would be soooooooo friggin awesome!!!!!!
  • DrScrappy
    DrScrappy Posts: 48
    Sooooo...my workout today was really discouraging. I practically quit ( being pissed about my weary muscles and sloppy form) with only 15 minutes left on the clock for Cardio Power and Resistance. I felt sooo bad, like I'm doomed to have this chunk forever. I even popped in my ten minute trainer DVD instead. I did like 7 minutes of that before I started to feel like a Loser for not completing my Insanity workout.

    The good in all of this... I realized when I switched to the 10 minute trainer Total Body DVD that I really improved in upper body strength (as a result of Insanity) .

    I'm going to keep at it, but if you have some time, I could really use some encouragement.

    Loser Status - Dez
  • ndm9one
    ndm9one Posts: 62 Member
    DONT quit! Like Shaun T says, if you need to take a rest then take a rest & get back in it!
    Its not about how many you can but but how many you do with correct form.
    If your having trouble keeping up with the video just go at your own pace.
    The longer you stick to INSANITY the better you'll be at it.
    This is my first workout program I've ever tried & in the beginning it was really rough on me!
    I had to take way more breaks than what the video planned because my ASTHMA was acting up.
    One thing I always did tho was make SURE I did some of EVERY exercise.
    If Im tired from the move before, I catch my breath before I start the next one.
    If I can only fit two "Level 1" drills in the time require then thats what I do.
    All you can do is try your very best! If your muscles dont give out, then KEEP GOING! :smile:
  • FreedomReigns
    FreedomReigns Posts: 195 Member
    Looking forward to doing insanity again when the weather gets cooler....for now i love being outside :)

    Of course right now i am not doing much of anything...dang sprained ankle :grumble:
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    What does Insanity consist of?
    I just saw that Paul Ryan does it and if he can keep his busy schedule and do that, there must be something great about it?
  • birdieaz
    birdieaz Posts: 448 Member
    I have never loved and hated a workout so much in my life!! LOL

    I'm restarting Insanity on the 20th with the group here on MFP. The last time my work schedule went crazy and I ended up using that as an excuse to not find time for it.
  • munty76
    munty76 Posts: 47
    Hi Nate,

    Im about to start insanity in a week or so.

    I tried the fit test 2 days ago , however as im fasting it didnt go to well, lol.

    Im still sore from the fit test - really struggling to walk.

    Im really cant wait to get started, however seeing how hard the fit test was on me im also nervous to see how my body copes with the actual work outs.

    dm pizza heres youtube vid on insanity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLK28BHJDd8

    Drscrappy - Dig Deep!

    feel free to friend me

    Munty
  • fitbabe49
    fitbabe49 Posts: 19 Member
    Just finished Cardio Power and Resistance. I love it! It's such a challenge! I do the same as you, I try to do a bit of every exercise. Some I have to adapt, as my strenght is not there yet, but I won't give up. At the moment I do it at least twice a week, as I started to have a bit of knee pain. I will keep at it for as long as I enjoy it, not just the 9 weeks.
    It really is effective, I look much more toned and I'm always so happy when I realise that some of the exercises have become easier or I can do them all without stopping. But Tanya must really be a robot!!!
  • munty76
    munty76 Posts: 47
    Just finished Cardio Power and Resistance. I love it! It's such a challenge! I do the same as you, I try to do a bit of every exercise. Some I have to adapt, as my strenght is not there yet, but I won't give up. At the moment I do it at least twice a week, as I started to have a bit of knee pain. I will keep at it for as long as I enjoy it, not just the 9 weeks.
    It really is effective, I look much more toned and I'm always so happy when I realise that some of the exercises have become easier or I can do them all without stopping. But Tanya must really be a robot!!!

    Your right about Tanya - shes insane!
  • miriam1paul
    miriam1paul Posts: 1 Member
    I have to start up INSANITY again. I think I'm afraid of it! Anyways will keep up date on how I do.
  • munty76
    munty76 Posts: 47
    I have to start up INSANITY again. I think I'm afraid of it! Anyways will keep up date on how I do.

    Again? How did you fair the first time round?
  • dangerdj
    dangerdj Posts: 17
    Just started a P90X / Insanity hybrid workout this week. Whooo doggie, that plyo cardio circuit was intense! Dripping with sweat the whole time. Looking forward to the other workouts, nice to listen to Shawn T instead of Tony for a change.

    Anyone take pre-workout supplements? I've started taking Complex5 by Rivalus seems to work great.
  • laurenaphelps
    laurenaphelps Posts: 22
    I have to start up INSANITY again. I think I'm afraid of it! Anyways will keep up date on how I do.


    YOU CAN DO IT! PUSH PLAY and GO For it!
  • fitbabe49
    fitbabe49 Posts: 19 Member
    I have to start up INSANITY again. I think I'm afraid of it! Anyways will keep up date on how I do.

    Just promise yourself that you can stop at anytime without feeling guilty. That takes the pressure away. Even Shaun T struggles at times.
  • itsqueenbee
    itsqueenbee Posts: 1
    How do u log insanity as one of your excersizes?
  • trishicles
    trishicles Posts: 2
    Hey ya'll I'm Trish and I'm on my fourth week of my second run through the insanity program and I absolutely love it! I've been on this site for almost a week and am finding it super useful in attaining my diet and exercise goals. Add me as a friend if you would like. I could use some workout buddies.
  • fitbabe49
    fitbabe49 Posts: 19 Member
    How do u log insanity as one of your excersizes?

    If you have a heart rate monitor, you can log it under circuit training.
  • kooltray87
    kooltray87 Posts: 501 Member
    I too am afraid of insanity the first couple of days I almost threw up during the workout :-0 lol...then after the second week my knees started bothering me so I stopped....But this thread is motivating me to give it another go....

    P.S. Welcome to the web version ndm9one! :-)
  • DrScrappy
    DrScrappy Posts: 48
    Yessss! Today was my best workout day ever (2 nd week Plyometric). I pushed so hard, hardly any breaks, I'm STRONGER and MORE FLEXIBLE. I'm so excited to do it (INSANITY) again tomorrow.
  • wagneco17
    wagneco17 Posts: 25
    I absolutely LOVE Insanity. I have lost the last (almost) 10lbs of pregnancy chunk in two months. The first month was a little discouraging because I did not start losing much until the 4th week. I also did not follow the meal plan right away either. The second month it came off quicker and now I’m at my goal weight. I finished round 1 the last week of June and just started the second round 3 weeks ago because I love it so much.

    Make sure you are eating enough calories, eating healthy and drinking of enough water too!
  • wagneco17
    wagneco17 Posts: 25
    Yessss! Today was my best workout day ever (2 nd week Plyometric). I pushed so hard, hardly any breaks, I'm STRONGER and MORE FLEXIBLE. I'm so excited to do it (INSANITY) again tomorrow.

    Woot Woot!!
  • samwisev
    samwisev Posts: 9
    I've done 3 days of Insanity and it's amazing! I've been sitting here with a fan on constantly with my head glowing with heat. Splitting my food down into 5 equal meals and sticking to the food planner, along with the exercise, has really ramped up my metabolism. I had a good base level of fitness from lots of walking and mountain biking but this is on another level. Great for anyone looking for a challenge.
  • Hama900
    Hama900 Posts: 25
    Weightlifting on mondays - wednesdays - fridays and Insanity on tuesday & thursdays = perfect combo!
  • DrScrappy
    DrScrappy Posts: 48
    I absolutely LOVE Insanity. I have lost the last (almost) 10lbs of pregnancy chunk in two months. The first month was a little discouraging because I did not start losing much until the 4th week. I also did not follow the meal plan right away either. The second month it came off quicker and now I’m at my goal weight. I finished round 1 the last week of June and just started the second round 3 weeks ago because I love it so much.

    Make sure you are eating enough calories, eating healthy and drinking of enough water too!

    This is encouraging, because I've noticed 1.5 total inches lost and the scale can't make up its mind. I'm trying not to focus on my weight loss so much anymore, and trying to just get addicted to doing the work out itself for sake of doing it. I hope that one day, when I least expect it, I'll wake up thinner lol. Anyways, I'm happy to hear that even if I dont see much happening the first month, the second month holds lots of promise.
  • DrScrappy
    DrScrappy Posts: 48
    QUESTION:
    According to the nutrition plan, I need to bump up my calories to 2,261! That's like 700 calories:huh: more than I currently eat. I am finding it hard to believe I need that much to LOSE weight. :noway: . Somebody convince me I need to follow the plan..
    (FYI, I'm 5'6, 31, 185lbs, and I selected very active since I've been doing insanity consistently every morning - except break day).


    ANOTHER QUESTION:

    Was thinking of doing some of the 10 minute trainer DVDs in the evening, maybe 3 days a week. Anybody had any trouble with doing more than one workout a day. Or is there any really insane person that does insanity twice a day???
  • urglewurgle
    urglewurgle Posts: 224 Member
    But Tanya must really be a robot!!!

    Your right about Tanya - shes insane!

    I *hate* Tanya! Am a big fan of Josh cos he gets stuff wrong like I do!

    It is kinda discouraging at first but, as Shaun T says, as long as you're going as hard as you can you're doing it right! And it does get, well not easier but less impossible!

    I've still not managed to get my calories up but I need to, I seem to loose the most weight on the day after rest day, I.e. after I've burnt less calories and therefore netted more.
  • urglewurgle
    urglewurgle Posts: 224 Member
    Regarding the knees hurting... Mine do too so I either modify the exercise so I'm not jumping as much but still moving enough to keep my heart (and sweat) rate up or I have these 'hold you in' leggings that are supposed to make you look slimmer but are really supportive and they seem to help. Also, make sure you're wearing the right shoes, I got new cross training ones and they have made a big difference.
  • texaspyro_4291
    texaspyro_4291 Posts: 2
    Yessss! Today was my best workout day ever (2 nd week Plyometric). I pushed so hard, hardly any breaks, I'm STRONGER and MORE FLEXIBLE. I'm so excited to do it (INSANITY) again tomorrow.


    HELL YEAH!! YOU GOT IT!!!! I absolutely love insanity and even though it hurts when I do it, it feels so great afterwards!! Last semester I got a group together and we did it every morning from 6-7 ish until about finals time, but I love it! I'm lookin to start it up again here next week with a new crew on campus.

    Best of luck to eveyone!! Hang in there!! the results are definately rewarding!!
  • lik2ski
    lik2ski Posts: 1
    I admit I love the workout as well. I am 42, have 3 kids and wow did that last one hurt my waistline! I saw a picture of myself, but it was not me... well not the ME- I used to be...the lady in that picture was old, sad and heavy. I bought the workout in Sept. and I have lost about 1/3 of the weight I want to lose...It is addicting, the same way that running that race with the seals in CA was ...or the race across the desert in Mexico...or how I felt later, as my running days died (along with my knees) and I discovered mtn. biking! The climb became addictive.
    Then my little man came and I got lost. What this workout gave me is a glimpse of the girl I used to be. She is older, but not slower! She may be grayer but she can rocket out 25 pushups...I came across this today "overcome the mind and the body will follow" ...maybe this should be the battle hymn for this workout!

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