INSANITY: How do U cope when U just feel 2 weak to dig deep

Hey booboo, you can do it! When i didnt feel like it you pushed me, put that energy in yourself now and push you! Or i have to fly over to the other side of the world and kick ur butt!! I hate insanity too and you know it and i finished everytime too even though im hating it!

I'm trying to finish up my second week and I end up laying on the living room floor crying every time I try to get through Cardio Power and Resistance. I'm starting not to care at all anymore. I feel hopeless, like I'll never be strong or firm again. I hate insanity because I'm so tired of feeling on top of the world one day and like a reject the next.

You need to let Shaun T inside mentally. I have done Insanity 3 times and the first time I did it I cussed out the TV, spit on my new hardwood floors, felt like I wanted to throw up, got lightheaded all within 25 minutes. I bought Insanity because I thought it could train my mind. I lost my bf in a motorcycle wreck and was out of my head and I needed something to kick my *kitten* into overdrive and help me move on with my life and tone my legs lol. No other exercises were working, not the Bowflex, running or other Beachbody programs, nothing. I watched the Insanity infomercial on YouTube a million times and was so high and energized and pumped just watching it and new I had to get it.
I know it might sound crazy, but if you don't get it for weight loss get it as a de-stresser, use it as a motivation tool. There is no one more motivating than Shuan T in my opinion, the guy just 'gets it' and he is amazing and he ain't that bad to look at either.
I will admit I didn't need to lose any weight when I started and was in what I thought was good shape and had been kickboxing and jumping rope for 11 years and thought, "Hmm this doesn't look that hard at all"... yeah right lol.
Move to day 1, pretty much out of breath within the first 25 minutes lol.
You HAVE to stay with it, Dr Scrappy. You CAN not quit! Not only does it get you in shape physically it gets you in shape mentally, and when you're trying to lose weight or complete a goal whatever it is, even if its not weight related you gotta have your mind right or you go back and repeat the same things over and over again. Insanity taught me to focus and to stay motivated, it gave me drive and a sense of purpose .I felt powerful, like a fricking machine lol. I hated it the first day and was already pissed off and in a bad mood, mad at the world and God only knows what else, and tried to find every excuse not to push play that day but I powered through anyway and got it done. I was HOOKED after day one. I mean HOOKED. It was exactly what I needed to tone my body up and my legs, and to get over the loss of my ex. So it was like a workout program and counseling for me.

I'm telling you, Dr Scrappy lol, you cannot stop now. You have gotten farther than a lot of people and I don't care if you lay there on the floor crying, you get up and cry again tomorrow! Would you want to cry from busting you *kitten* and kicking Insanity *kitten*, or cry a couple of months later for not following through and doing some other boring workout or maybe not working out at all. Its hard, we all know that. The people in the video are dying there with you, hell even Shaun T's dying a little here and there.

How the hell are you a reject? I mean seriously. If I could knock you upside the head through the computer I would lol. Gently of course, but still. Modify whatever moves you can't do. Run in place, hell, walk in place but do not push that Stop button!
Add me to your friends list and I will write and remind you on your wall every day to Dig Deep. I hate hearing people call themselves failures because they can't do something perfectly or within the first day or two. A failure to me is someone who doesn't even try. You're on week two you should be fricking celebrating. Do you know how many people I know who who quit Insanity? Tons. Its hard and it pushes you to your limits and thats what you, me and everyone else needs. You don't want it to be easy. Where is the challenge in anything easy?
I'm serious, you are NOT a failure so knock it off lol and put your workout clothes on and get back out there and cry a little more. Crying is good for you anyway and you're probably crying for more reasons than you think and not just because you're burned out or can't do a bunch of Powerjumps in a row. I bet you've got something going on that needs fixing as well, we all do. Insanity can take care of it alllll!

Hey! Take it slow. No one expects you to be able to do all of the exercises exactly right, with good form, and every rep in the beginning! Just do what you can until you can't-then take a breather! Let your muscles refuel for the rest of that set and prepare for the next exercise. You will get better and better until the next thing you know-you're doing the whole set, not stopping and kicking *kitten*! Also-make sure you're eating right. It makes a difference, the fuel we put in our bodies. So eat right and don't give up!!!

I love what Anatasia said (didn't want to 'quote' as it was a long message - a good message but long! haha). Your into week 2 - so you've achieved something already. I did 30DS ages ago and quit after day 2! Loser on my part!

But I am committed and hopeful as I start Insanity along with some MFP friends on Monday 27th August. I am sure that everyone that does it will have good days and bad days. I guess we just have to take each day at a time and hopefully when you start seeing the results or feeling the benefits (feeling healthier) that will be enough to push you through to - the next day. Before you know it (hopefully) half the days will be crossed of your planner.

good luck and stick with it.

Ok here's some motivation; someone on MFP posted this on Beachbody website:

http://www.teambeachbody.com/connect/message-boards/-/message_boards/message/204649748

Motivation for me!!!

x

do what i do---pretend you are working out to look do damn hot that shaun t will be stalking you to ask you out. LOL. and i also take a break-catch my breath and try to get at least two more in. and i still end up on the floor crying every time but believe me YOU WILL SEE THE DIFFERENCE AND YOU WILL GET STRONGER.

sherri

@ChristineDiet
Lol I got myself on a rant and just couldn't stop typing lol. I get infuriated when people call themselves failures. It doesn't help that I type like 90wpm either haha.

@ChristineDiet
Lol I got myself on a rant and just couldn't stop typing lol. I get infuriated when people call themselves failures. It doesn't help that I type like 90wpm either haha.

haha - I know what you mean. I type quicker than I talk and sometimes i get carried away. I did however read everything you said but felt if I quoted you the length of the post would be huge! good points, not really a rant, just long! haha. x

I'm on my 2nd week and Lord Cardio power and resistance almost made me throw in the towel today(yes I was on the verge or crying). The thing that keeps me digging deep is to prove to myself that I can finish something for a change. Not only am I getting in shape physically, I am getting in shape mentally. I really listen to Shaun T during the workouts because it really gets inside my head that I can do it(I know that may sound weird lol). I can't stand Shaun T sometimes but I love him also, because he knows that we are capable of getting through the workouts. Plus he is easy on the eyes lol.

DrScrappyyyy hahaha How's it going today? Shaun T makes everyone cry and I am almost positive I will be crying in October my first day doing the Asylum Vol 2 program (dying over here and cannot WAIT for it to come out, but you already know that) He says he's trying to kill us in that video lol. I hope you have a great workout tomorrow. :P

Don't give up. The first 2 - 3 weeks are the weeks are the most crucial and easiest to give up on. You need to get through them even it it means just aking those breathers in between to get through them. You will be happy when you reach week 5 and do Core Cardio & Balance. It will feel like a little rest. Perservere through it.

Also, make sure you are getting enough calories from carbs and protein. This will reduce the weak feeling. I use a pre-workout drink and lots of water before and during the workout.

As p90x says. Keep pushing play. I always try to remind myself, making excuses created the problem.

Results are not achieved in the comfort zone

Trust me, I know ALL about it. I just started my second round and while it doesn't seem like it's any easier, I know it is and I'm just pushing myself harder. I do know I take less breaks and can do the moves more properly now!

Oh and you'll be cussing him out during month two, lol.

haven't done insanity yet so bump for motivation when the time comes...