INSANITY FINISHERS/ at home work-outs....?

shgreenw

I'm on round 2 of Insanity and I love it! The weight has melted off and I've gotten so much fitter as well. I ran a 5K with my husband for fun last week and my time was 26:58. I'm looking forward to my first "real" 5K race on Thanksgiving Day in Minneapolis. There were a couple of those first workouts where I wanted to quit but I kept going and I'm SO glad I did! Keep pressing play!

suenix24

I did Insanity, with great results. I am almost done with round two and next week I will be starting Turbo Fire. In October, I did try a boot camp class and I did not enjoy it as much. I really enjoy working at home.

ChancyW

I've done a BUNCH of home workouts and gotten great results!

meredith1123

Same here! My boyfriend and I did the 1st fit test yesterday and today was our actual first day and we love it!! We are using our garage in the early mornings to work out because the kids are still asleep so we bring our laptop out there and have almost the entire garage to do our INSANE work out....

I cant say i have much insight for you but i will leave you with encouraging words. I dont care how insane it is, and how much it burns and even if you have to stop for a second ... JUST KEEP PUSHING yourself!!!

LOVEthyself_

I did P90X followed by insanity ( I am not a fan of cardio lol)





You will definitely see results!! Focus on your nutrition as that is the key with the programs!

WOW!!!!! u look so dang good!

LOVEthyself_

I'm on round 2 of Insanity and I love it! The weight has melted off and I've gotten so much fitter as well. I ran a 5K with my husband for fun last week and my time was 26:58. I'm looking forward to my first "real" 5K race on Thanksgiving Day in Minneapolis. There were a couple of those first workouts where I wanted to quit but I kept going and I'm SO glad I did! Keep pressing play!

dang! you go girl!!!!! 3 miles in 26 minuts is amazing! thats WILL POWER and determination!!

OnMyWay4

I did P90X followed by insanity ( I am not a fan of cardio lol)





You will definitely see results!! Focus on your nutrition as that is the key with the programs!

You are by far absolutely amazing!!!

stashypants

I did P90X followed by insanity ( I am not a fan of cardio lol)





You will definitely see results!! Focus on your nutrition as that is the key with the programs!

OMG! You look AMAZING girl! So inspiring! 3 kids and you look fabulous! I def need to kick up my game! I am ready for a Turbo Fire challenge.

AHHHHHHH OMG!!!!! YOU LOOK INCREDIBLE! I'm finishing P90X/Turbofire, starting Insanity/LMP.. I can only hope that's what I'll look like after!

SillySkittles

I'm currently doing Insanity! Just started Week 4 Day 1 yesterday and it's still consistently kicking my butt! Not because it's not getting any easier, but because with every workout, it's making me feel stronger to go just that little bit harder and to push a little bit more! I started at 199 and couldn't even complete ONE push up (as the lady from my gym during my fitness assessment was kind enough to point out!) and now, doing the push-up jacks makes me feel like I'm REALLY achieved something. My body is sloooowly no longer controlling what I can and can't do - I'm telling IT what it can do!

I've been doing the slow and steady wins the race, so I'm not following the workout plan EXACTLY just because I couldn't stop everything else going on in my life, but I do an Insanity workout every day except for when I have other workout/sporting commitments (I'm also on an ultimate frisbee team and take kickboxing classes). So on those days, I don't want to kill myself or injure and set myself back, so no Insanity on those days. I guess I consider them my rest/cross-training days.

I used to be the person who always had to go to a group gym class because otherwise I couldn't trust or rely on myself to get anything done. If I tried to workout at home or alone at the gym on a treadmill or something, I would last max 10-15 minutes before I would tell myself I'd done enough and I could leave. So group classes were a way to keep me from staying the whole time, but even then, it wasn't guaranteed that I'd really focus or push myself. For some reason, Insanity is totally different and all of a sudden, I'm feeling accountable for something. I think it's the calendar to put checkmarks on. I LOVE checking workouts off and seeing that I'm accomplishing something. I think it also helps that they've said that this is the hardest workout ever put on DVD...or I guess just all the hype about it. When you think you're doing the "hardest workout ever" and you're managing to survive every workout one day at a time...well, I can't help feeling totally hardcore and it keeps me going...even through those stupid globejumps! LOL

So 21 days in while doing other activities, I started at 199 and weigh-in this morning at 188.2.

Hope that helps and I SWEAR I don't mean to sound like an infomercial! LOL

JessKrcmar

I'm so happy to have stumbled upon this thread - I just picked up the Insanity dvds from my friend last night and plan to start them on Monday. I was really intimidated because she's in incredible shape and she said they were a challenge for her, so I was feeling a little nervous that someone of my weight and physicality might not be able to do it, but you've all motivated me! I can't wait to find out for myself how "insane" it is!

ambsnic17

This sounds great! I'm starting Insanity this week bc like you my life with 6 mo. old baby and full time job have had a very hard time getting into the gym! I hope Insanity works I've done so well working out lately I've just noticed I'm very tired- I may not be eating enough calories. did you follow the food guide to a T? I eat overall very well just wondered if I need to follow this in every step. Any advice I would apperciate it. thank you.

i do nto follow the food guide too much cause i have practices of my own! but i will friend you! id be happy to share my experience with you and good luck to you on your insanity journey!!!

I also felt VERY tired at the beginning of the 1st month's workout. At the time I was on weight watchers also. I have talked to a lot of people telling me to stop WW and focus on my calorie intake more. I've started that this week, so we'll see how that goes. I am currently on the second round of insanity and have lost almost 15 lbs. and 30+ inches. (I measure EVERYTHING!!) LOL

ljmartin86

I'm on week 2 day 3 of Insanity - what a workout! I can't do all of the moves 100%, but I just modify them as needed (ie. pushups on my knees) - I try to keep moving as much as possible. I burn about 400 cal per workout and feel like I'm already getting stronger! Eating good food in smaller portions throughout the day is very important, so I'm trying to plan my food in advance and do some meal prep on the weekends. Checkout @beautytalkwsj for motivation. She is just finishing her first round of Insanity and has had AMAZING results! Good luck

youngmomtaz

Love the success stories everyone!! You are all a great inspiration!!

BeSexy

I'm finishing up the last week! 2 workouts and 1 fit test remain. I like it ... It is a challenge but well worth it. Workouts in the first month are around 30-45 minutes. Month 2 the workouts are 45-60 minutes long. Take breaks as you need them and you find that each day you show up ... over time you get stronger. Week 1 to week 4 --- you can really tell your fitness levels are up.. especially by doing the fit tests. So if you are wanting to do .... DO IT! As the program says... GET IN/Get FIT or get out. JUMP IN!

ANyone interested... I started a challenge on another site with daily fit tips. If you are in week 1 and want to join... message me!

napson

I've worked out exclusively at home for the last 6 years. No equipment except for dumbells (max 8lbs), pull up bar and resistance bands. I completed my 2nd round of P90X in May. I've done both lean and standard and definitly saw greater results in regards to tone and definition with the standard version. I workout 3-4 times a week mixing it up between P90x, Billy Blanks and Biggest Loser. I just bought Julians new ab workout and will be incorporating that into the rotation. I also think that being aware of and trying to follow the nutrition guidelines of these programs also aids in noticeable results. Also, when you've had a stressfull day or interaction with someone the ability to just "work it out", at any time, is awesome.

SusanMarie7777

Yes, I did finish Insanity! At first it was really hard to make it through. The first time I did the fit test it wasn't too great. You do the fit test every two weeks. Make sure you do it because you will be amazed how you improve. My stamina is a lot better now as well as my abs.

ttknowles01

I also live by DVDs and working out at home. I have 9 more days of Insanity and I love it!!!!! I plan on doing a second round, then moving on to Turbofire (maybe).

RoadsterGirlie

I ONLY do DVD workouts for exercise at home. I will never, ever belong to a gym again. I prefer them because I do not have to go anywhere, so by eliminating drive time, I've just added more time I can commit to my workout. I also can go straight to my tub, rather than dealing with the ickiness of a public locker room. It also saves me $35 a month that normally would go to gym fees.

I own all of Jillian Michaels DVDs, and I rotate them out for an hour five nights a week. All in all, I have probably $230 or so invested into my weights, dumbbells and DVDs, and will never have to stick more money into it unless a DVD gets scratched, etc...

I also have the six pack to prove that it works.

RoadsterGirlie

Also, I have done P90X, and think most of Jillian's workouts are harder, if you do them for a full hour.

shinkalork

Hell yea!

Finished Insanity on Nov 11th.
Lost 18lbs, 5 inches of waist, and 9.2% Body fat.

Improved so much my cardio and health.

I started P90X the next day on Nov 12th....

You'll do great with Insanity...Just stick with it...push hard and you'll get amazing results!

Easywider

but didn't get me muscles which is what I wanted after completing it.

Exactly.

Lift.

ladyt02

I love workouts at home. I order three each week from the library and I get the feelin of having a personal trainer at home. Don't put a time on it because being and getting healthy is a life long journey. you will be great.

HotMommy0609

I love Insanity! I went down a jean size and that was without changing my diet, which I should have done! I love the definition in my arms and shoulders from Insanity. I'm doing Rev Abs now.

rede2go

starting week 8 finding the workouts so long but I am determined to finish. I am seeing great results down 8 pounds at 30 day mark. didnt measure myself...kicking myself for that but took pics....hate the pics lol. I push each day to do the work out. smaller in mid region and have muscles in my shoulders lol! good luck everyone feel free to add me

Heather

nataliegermishuys

I am in week 5 of Insanity and loving it! Super tough but awesome! I am a full time working mom so I get up at 4:45am to get my workout in. I really believe there are no excuses if you want something badly!! I have lost 2 kilos and seen my body shape change..excited for the second phase!

Good luck!!!