Anyone tried Insanity??
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I am on week three! I love it! I didn't think I would be able to do it, but I am, and I'm so happy that I am! I have not lost many pounds yet, but my body is changing for sure.
I feel myself getting stronger!
I only had about 25-30 pounds to drop when I started. I lost the first 5 very fast then my weight actually went back up. I think it was fluid build up from being so sore. I have been losing many inches, but I finally started really dropping pounds the last two weeks. Down 11 pounds now !0 -
Great program. Only works if you do it. Push as hard as you can and don't give up. I loved it :-)0
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I tried it, and loved it, but had to stop for a while because I messed up my wrists during the push ups, I haven't started back again since. Currently I am back on P90X to get more weight training in and I do the elliptical for cardio
Give it a try, but from what I hear you will mainly lose inches, so once you start, maybe stay from the scale for a while so has not to get discouraged and measure yourself and take photos and go from there
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I did it over the holidays, its hard and I wouldn't say for beginners but its a great cardio workout. I started out with Jillian Michaels Body Revolution when I started losing weight and had great success. Feel free to look at my photos. Most the loss was from Jillian then about 5 pounds from insanity. I will be doing the p90x/insanity hybrid starting next week. Jillian definitely worked my way into insanity and its a great 90 day program that comes with a calender and a recipe book (which i didnt use much lol but only cause im a picky eater). I would recommend checking into that program if you are newer with exercise. Best part is you change videos every 2 weeks and alternate 3 videos a week, so you never get burnt out. I have repeated the program 3 times and just use heavier weights and or the more advanced moves and it gives me a great burn even on the 3rd round! Feel free to email me if you have any questions Good luck 0
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You should definitely try it. My friends have had amazing results. As for me, my summer roommate and I tried it for 2 days and bought a bucket of fried chicken on the third day :x0
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I just started my "Recovery Week" (which really is not much of a recovery... Shawn T has a really messed up sence of what "Taking it easy" is). So far after 4 weeks I have lost 10lbs, 5 inches from my waist, and 9% body fat (according to the online calculators.. I used the same one both times).
It is a hard program, it will push you. Just do it at your own pace and follow the schedule and you will see results.0 -
Started it today with the Fit Test. I have heard so much about this and everyone just says to stick with it so I will!0
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I am on week three! I love it! I didn't think I would be able to do it, but I am, and I'm so happy that I am! I have not lost many pounds yet, but my body is changing for sure. I feel myself getting stronger!
I only had about 25-30 pounds to drop when I started. I lost the first 5 very fast then my weight actually went back up. I think it was fluid build up from being so sore. I have been losing many inches, but I finally started really dropping pounds the last two weeks. Down 11 pounds now !
This is what I am thinking is happening to me, I haven't lost weight, actually gained a pound. But it says on the beachbody site, it is pretty normal, because of the fluid build up trying to 'protect' my muscles and being sore! Most people say they lose the most weight right at the end, so I'm crossing my fingers! Besides actual pounds so far though, it is going great, my muscle mass is continuously increasing!0 -
I just started my "Recovery Week" (which really is not much of a recovery... Shawn T has a really messed up sence of what "Taking it easy" is). So far after 4 weeks I have lost 10lbs, 5 inches from my waist, and 9% body fat (according to the online calculators.. I used the same one both times).
It is a hard program, it will push you. Just do it at your own pace and follow the schedule and you will see results.
This is awesome! Good for you! I am only about a week and a half away from recovery week!!0 -
I got a month into it before I had a non insanity related injury. I had great results and am starting again today. I recommend it to everyone.0
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If you haven't exercised much before, I would suggest you start with Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. It is on youtube so you aren't out money if you don't like it. You build great stamina with it and it would be a good prep for the Insanity DVDs.0
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I'm on week 4 of my second round, and I love it. To piggyback off of what other posters said, this program is intense and extremely hard on your joints due to all the jumping/squatting. With that being said, you will NOT find another workout that can compare. If your goal is to get trim and increase your endurance, this is the program you NEED to do. My stamina is through the roof, and I can do many things that I could not have done before Insanity. While you may not lose pounds on this program (I didn't my first round), you will shed inches like crazy! If you can fully commit yourself for a whole 60 days (well, 63 in total) to bettering your health and fitness, why not go for it?0
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Hi I'm new to MFP. I am starting Day 1 of insanity this evening after work! I am determined to complete it! Good luck0
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Im doing Insanity at the mo, started it at around 210lbs. Im not gonna lie...its tough, but so long as you take breaks when you need to it's doable. As far as results go I just did the second fit test and went from falling flat on my face on the push up jacks to being able to do 10, I cannot tell you how much I squealed with joy when I pushed through the tenth one xD Im not following the nutrition plan as such, just eating cleaner and taking inspiration from the meals.
Im usually so bad at keeping up with these type of programs, I get bored easily, but I am determined to finish this! I have lost about 5 inches across my waist, bust and hips, so that is motivating me to keep going and push a little harder because, well...Im done with being a fatty bom batty!
There are other easier programs out there, 30DS is popular, as is P90, but if this is the particular program that you want to do then go ahead and do it, just take it easy to begin with and you'll do fine =]0 -
My husband and I just completed our first full round yesterday! We loved it! I tried the program by myself last fall, and only made it a week into month 2 before I quit. It helped me a great deal to have my husband doing it with me, so I do recommend a workout buddy. Even if that is simply someone here on MFP that you check in with each day. I don't know about my husband, but I've lost 10 pounds! We did not follow the meal plan exactly, but we did make significant changes in our diet. I didn't take my measurements yet, but I know I've lost some. And I feel SO strong! It's totally worth it. Follow the advice given on this thread and you'll do great: go at your own pace, keep pushing play, and DIG DEEPER!!0
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If you want to go the at home workout DVD route, I'd recommend starting with P90X instead.
Since its a 'go at your own pace' workout for everyone... really any one can do it. 'Go at your own pace' applies to everyone, even those in the video lol.
Other then potential joint issues from being very over weight and doing high impact exercise, your risk of injury is really the same as a very fit person. You have to be conscious of form and take breaks when your form suffers due to fatigue. A very fit persons will have to do the same. Only difference is you'll tire quicker/more often so you just have to be honest with yourself.
The real danger is giving up and doing nothing. IF you have a different exercise plan to impliment as 'plan B', just in case you feel insanity is too much, then there's really no harm no foul.
as the post i quoted seems to hint, i personally had better results with p90x. I'm positive that was all about my very strict diet though. however, all that cardio made me very hungry. think the nature of the p90x program made it a little easier for me to eat reasonably.
at the very least, you'd have to buy a chin up bar and bands for p90x as well, but they are well worth the investment.0 -
I've heard so many different rings about this so after reading all your posts am really keen to try it. Think I ll order it and give it a go, after all, what have I got to loose apart from body fat and inches?!
Feel free to add me and we can motivate each other!0 -
I'm about to start my "recovery week" before transitioning to the second phase, and I love, love, love it. I started as an already fairly fit person, so my goal is just to improve fitness and not to lose weight. It absolutely is helping with stamina and speed. I really am enjoying it and wish that I'd started sooner.0
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I would go for INSANITY as it doesn't involve any home equipment , its hard work but you wont regret it
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Do it!!! It's awesome!!! I'm half way through week 4. I haven't seen a lot of weight loss yet but I have already had to start buying new cloths because the ones I have been wearing are falling off me. My 2 cents, hide the scale and only pull it out on Fit Test days. The first month it can be very discouraging if you are looking at the scale regularly!0
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Insanity is a brilliant way to lose weight, I don't think it's so good at getting you toned and tight but the weight does come off quickly if your diet is good with it.0
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OH MAN. Thanks a bunches to everyone! The fit test just made me realize what's a fraction to come , but, I'm gonna stick to it !
I've heard nothing but great things about it so far and what's so bad about losing some inches ? xD haha I'll just go at my own pace and do the best i can, give it all i got ! xD 0 -
Download on torrents for free... shhhhhh0
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I tried the fit test a couple weeks ago and felt so sick like 15 minutes into it lol
probably because i ate like 20 mins before doing it. I'm currently doing p90 so I'll give insanity another go when I'm done with p90 not givin up! 0 -
I streamed it online a few months ago.. I LOVED IT. If I wasn't broke as f**k I would have the set and being doing it every day! It is probably the best work out I've ever done!
I did it for probably a month. It was fun! 0 -
So for those that have done this before, do you also continue doing other workouts such as weights and running? Or is this something that will take all your energy and you won't want to run? If it does cause you to not also lift weights, do you lose whatever you've built up previous to doing Insanity, or does it work all your muscle groups enough to keep you toning? TIA!0
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i completed insanity 9 days ago and loved it! i didn't lose any weight but lost inches. i am pleased with the results as my body is more toned and i feel alot better. i didn't really have alot of weight to lose to begin with though. i will definitely be doing this program again.0
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I completed it just before Xmas, lost about 25lbs, started P90X after xmas, just finished and now starting Insanity Asylum!!0
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YES! And oh dear God it is effective! I loved the program so much i've done it 4 times. I love it so friggin much lol kinda a maniac about it i just think it seriously is the way to go to launch you into a great workout routine. GOOD LUCK0
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