Any plus sized Females do Insanity?

Guamybear

I just started it and all the before and afters I see are for smaller females who need like 20lbs to lose. I still have about 50 to and weight 196.. Lots of fat for all the jumping..

Just was curious if any other plus sized gals did it and finished it.. Plus any tips would be appreciated.. Day 2 is today..

mousepaws22

I do Insanity classes at my gym, I'm around 200 I think but hasvn't weight for a while. It's hard- I'm really unfit which I think is more of an issue than my size, but I do find I can't do certain moves becasue of my size. I've found this in other classes as well though, not just Insanity

IamLoriJ

I am 258 and we do insanity based workouts at my excercise class. Definately a work out. I just do it the best I can. Some of the things are too hard for me, especially the pushups but I can do a whole lot more of them than when I started. I can see a difference and I only do it a couple of times a week for the last month or so.

Guamybear

I normally prefer Zumba so Insanity is out of my comfort zone but figured I would give it a shot... hope I can do it..

BflSaberfan

I'm about 20 lbs overweight and I do insanity. I am SURE it will be much easier at a healthy weight, but I go at my own pace. I am no where near the people on the video.

sisierra

really focus on your form for all the squats, there are also A LOT of exercises involving bending. So really pay attention to your form, I got a back injury between month 1 and 2 =**((

Melissaf0925

I do Crossfit (which is similar to Insanity) and I was about 45 lbs overweight when I started. If you scale exercises until you can do them at full steam you still get benefits. Don't get discouraged.

AmberLee2012

I have a friend that just had her 3rd baby. I think she is probably in the 250 range if not higher. She just started working out like crazy going to the gym, taking Zumba and she told me at Zumba class last night that she had just tried Insanity that day and had injured her knee. She was in quite a bit of pain after Zumba. I think it's overworking it though. Going from nothing to full on exercising multiple times a day would take a toll on any body no matter what the weight. I personally would like to try insanity some day, but not until I have lost more weight and have more endurance. I am 5'2 1/2 and 170 lbs currently, down from 199. But if you have the ambition and drive, go for it!

nrf111

I do Insanity, but not all the time. I cycle it into my workout routines about twice a week. I am definitely seeing results that I attribute to the Insanity workouts though. Maybe give it a try that way and see how it goes for you. If it is going well and you want to try the 6 day per week program, go for it! Personally, I like having the time and energy to do other workouts as well. It keeps me from getting bored.

engozee

I belong to an an online healthy living support group and we have a wide range of different sized members. Many of us have done Insanity and several of the women that do it are quite heavy. Everyone just does it to the best of their ability and we post videos from time to time as well so you can actually see people in action. I was quite impressed and motivated as well. I say go for it, do your best and you will love the results. I am on my second round of Insanity myself...good luck.

BflSaberfan

I do Insanity, but not all the time. I cycle it into my workout routines about twice a week. I am definitely seeing results that I attribute to the Insanity workouts though. Maybe give it a try that way and see how it goes for you. If it is going well and you want to try the 6 day per week program, go for it! Personally, I like having the time and energy to do other workouts as well. It keeps me from getting bored.

^^ this. For a long time I only did insanity 3 days a week. 6 was just too much.

Guamybear

Well I did day 2 and it was brutal.. I did what I could and stopped when I got winded.. I probably did half of the routine in spurts.. Never loved stretching so much..LOL..

I did Zumba religiously and then added walking, some training apps for running, and the elliptical so hopefully my lower body won't completely be in pain.. I was never ever active in my younger days so this is a big challenge for me..

curvykim78

I also do Insanity. I am on week 7 and it is hard as hell. My scale hasn't budged much for me, only 7 pounds lost since I've started but I have lost 5.25 inches so far. I was hoping for better results, but I don't follow their meal plan. I don't want to eat that stuff like they do and neither will my family, kids say no way! lol I try to eat healthy, but we all occasionally crave some junk food. I count my calories on MFP so I am still under for the days. The workouts will make you sweat and sore, so if it becomes too much (especially at the beginning) do them every other day instead of every day. It's a lot of stress on your body and it's something new. Doing it every other day is better than not doing it at all. Hang in there, and remember it gets easier as your body adjusts, good luck!

queendeej

I'm on day 2 of Insanity. I'm about 30 pounds away from my goal. I just finished 20 weeks of Turbofire and I think ít was definitely a good preparation for Insanity. I've only done the fit test and plyometric cardio circuit but I feel confident that I can complete the program:-)

LittleMissDover

I have 25-30lbs left to lose and am on week 4 of Insanity. The thing with Insanity is yes, it's tough and yes, the people on the vid go hell for leather BUT you go at your pace, you are constantly reminded to watch your form over your speed, know your limits and take a break if you need to.

thoshowski

The first time I did insanity I was 215 lbs. It was hard, but I finished it. The second time I started I was 205. Just keep with it, and go at your own pace. Keep reminding yourself that the people in the video are trained professionals. Try to keep up, but don't go overboard or you will feel let down.

hockeyfan87

I did it and finished it! I was 255lbs when I did it

OMG_Twinkies

I'm doing Insanity, and I don't skip days because, for me, it makes it that much harder to keep up when I get back to it. I'm on week 2 (previously made it to week 3, but hurt myself and had to start over). I'm 53lbs down and have 90 more to go. It's hard, but that's the point. I also scream profanities at Shaun T. during the entire workout, which people on the sidewalk outside my apartment can hear, I'm sure. Whatever. It helps get me through

biddy81

I'm on week 3 and hanging steady at 210 with about 30lbs to go, probably. It's tough and I modify a lot, but doable.

Pedalpush

I did Insanity at that same weight (appx 196). I did it for about three weeks straight (with the appropriate rest days). Listen to your body and adjust as needed.

I feel better knowing (and seeing) those super fit folks on the DVD having to take breaks...

You can do it!! And yes, it will be easier once lighter.

clairekraw

I have about 30 pounds to lose, and I do Insanity. I'm almost finished with my first complete program (yay!), but I still can't do all of the exercises. I think if you do as much of the workout as you can, and you keep moving and modify the things that you need to (for example, I can't do all the jumps...I do some baby jumps instead of the tuck jumps), you'll still see results. It's hard as hell, but my arms and legs are noticeably smaller!

And also, I also just push myself to beat Akeel. He seems to take a lot of rests, so as long as I'm doing better than him, I'm doing fantastic!!!

squatsandlipgloss

I did it and finished it! I was 255lbs when I did it

Awesome!! I am 240 and I've been doing it for 5 weeks and no issues at all. I can even do 27 power jumps within a minute! To be fair, I have a background in dancing (18 years straight) so I know how to hold proper form and my joints can take a LOT. I would not recommend it if you are obese and don't have a background in exercising, but if you do, you can definitely do it!!!

ctpeace

I think I have an odd body type and "hide" fat well, I'm hovering over/under 200 right now, but I just completed a half marathon, am training for another and using insanity as cross-training! My advice is to keep at it, you can definitely do it, and if you notice, even the super-fit people in the video take small breaks in addition to the planned breaks, so do that when you need to. Each week you'll notice that you can do just a few more of each exercise. I know I jiggle when I do it, but I figure with each jiggle I'm waving goodbye to just a bit more of that fat.

sharonmtharp

Yep, sure do! I may not be as good as they are but I am sweating my tail off!

Athena413

I'm currently 247#. I don't do Insanity, but I do CrossFit. If there's something you just can't do, scale it down to something you can do. One of my favorite quotes by John Wooden: "Don't let what you can't do stop you from doing what you can do." I can't do toes to bar, but I can hang from the bar and bring my knees up. I can't do box jumps, but I can stack up a few plate weights and jump on to those. I can't do double-unders, but I can do singles! You get the point...

2Bhealthier2

I am on week 7 and I have more then 75 pounds to loose to get to my high side of a healthy weight. It definitely kicks my butt at times but I'm glad I'm doing it. I work out with my husband so I'm sure that helps. I did do something to my knee so some things I baby it a bit but over all I try to do everything the best that I can. I love it when I see the fit people taking breaks sure makes me feel better. It does get a little easier until you start the second month but then today definitely wasn't as bad as the first day of the second month.

I've only lost 8 pounds since starting a bit disappointing but I've lost close to 9 inches and have dropped a pant size so I know it's working.

Stick with it you'll be glad you did!

burston0707

I do it I'm I just finished day 3 I found the fit test hard and even though they are hard I made. It through them I sweat my butt off and end up drinking leads of water it's worth it i love it I am sore but I got much more energy that I used to have

Guamybear

I am on week 7 and I have more then 75 pounds to loose to get to my high side of a healthy weight. It definitely kicks my butt at times but I'm glad I'm doing it. I work out with my husband so I'm sure that helps. I did do something to my knee so some things I baby it a bit but over all I try to do everything the best that I can. I love it when I see the fit people taking breaks sure makes me feel better. It does get a little easier until you start the second month but then today definitely wasn't as bad as the first day of the second month.

I've only lost 8 pounds since starting a bit disappointing but I've lost close to 9 inches and have dropped a pant size so I know it's working.

Stick with it you'll be glad you did!

This is what I am hoping for...more inches than weight.. so far not much body pain which is good. I guess all my working has paid off some..

darleneporter

Question, Is there anyone on the Insanity plan following the nutrition plan

Guamybear

I added shakeology to it about 2 weeks ago.. loving that.. but I think the meal plan is restrictive for me..

and just for the record..made it to the second month..just finishing up my first week of month2.

darleneporter

just want to elaborate on this topic. i am around 5'2 239 lbs, i just started the insanity workout. this os one of the hardest workout i have done but i push myself through it with a few modifications but i push through it. anyone can do it, just push .