INSANITY - Support Group

Yes it's intense. I'm on my four week next week will be recovery then start month 2. That one is a beast for real. Keep at it. Im on my second round of insanity.

Im on week 2 day 5 and I am still sore LOL so you are not alone.

I've completed insantity a couple months ago and I think I'm going back for seconds! Feel free to add me for support!

It's insane and never gets any easier because you push yourself harder everytime. LOVE IT! The swollen part does such. I'm finishing the first week of the 2nd month. My issues with being swollen started to go away around week 3 of the first month, but I'm back to SWOLLEN. haha Hang in there!

I am on week 2 day 10 tonight. I am finally not feeling as sore after my workouts. I still feel it afterwards, just not as severe! :laugh:

My legs, expecially my calves feel swollen and feel like they have grown :noway: I am thinking maybe they are holding onto water from the intensity? I don't know lol just a thought. I sure hope it goes away. I would like to wear my skinny jeans agains. They fit before starting insanity, now they don't, way to tight on my legs

I am so much stronger already, so I have to keep using that as my motivator to keep going and not become frustrated that my legs feel swollen.

Anyone else have thoughts on legs swelling or has had this happen?

Do I need to consume more water to help with water retention or is this just a side effect from the intense workouts that will go away once my body adapts. I do insanity as the program prescribes, 6 days on 1 day off, however, last night I missed cardio recovery, Grrr just has NO time! and woke up late this morning.

I am on week 2 day 5 of Insanity... It is very intense and even though my body is so sore it does get easier and I feel much better! I have not tried to wear smaller pants to see if the swelling thing has happened to me but I am sure it will go away! It does get easier so don't give up you can do it! Feel free to add me as a friend...

This is exactly how I feel! I feel like clothes that once fit me, no longer fit. :sad:
I will not jump on the scale until the first month is over. I feel like I haven't really stuck through any workout program, so i'm trying to give this a solid shot and doing it by the book. Good luck to you all!

I am with out, I am not even worrying about the scale now. Of course I still watch what I eat so I don't over eat. I do step on the scale once an awhile, just because its a habit, but I certainly don't get discouraged when it is staying put, or goes up a little. As long as I am not over eating, I know it is just my body working its self out, plus I can feel myself getting stronger, which was my main goal for starting this program in the first place. Wasn't about loosing weight from it.

I was quite slightly active before Insanity, I would interval jog/walk a couple times a week and walk. Certainly NOTHING with this much intense cardio. So my body is probably thinking..... WTH!!

Certainly don't give up.... I do crave these workouts now and I used to HATE home dvd's. I have about 10 different varieties and I have done a few maybe once or twice. So I am quite happy that I am sticking with it.

Insanity is a beast but it's worth the results! Do you guys have coaches giving you help with questions or support? You should, it's a free service provided by beachbody. My husband and I work for beachbody and have a health/fitness group for anyone to join! If you would like some motivation and help with any questions you may have along the way just send me a message and let me know or add me as a friend on Facebook! Www.facebook.com/Monica.walls3 I look forward to hearing how your workouts are going!

My legs and thighs hurt. I think I can relate sort of to the swollen feelings, but TOM is coming to town in a couple too so it could be that are both. IDK. I am Day 3, Day 4 tmrw. I am thinking of adding in 40 minute morning Zumba workouts so I can hopefully make the scale and inches move some. Havent weighed yet nor measured, kinda dont want to lol. Its tough and hard both emotionally and physically. But I know it's going to be worth it, hopefully :ohwell:

Insanity is great! I have some of my co-wokers doing this with me at school once the kids leave and that is helping us stay on track!

My subject header sounds so sad, but not meant to be!

I am on day 4 of insanity and just finished Pure Cardio this morning. Shaun T is right, that *kitten* was BANANAS!

I know I need a support group, so If you feel like you do too, please join this group!

I did have a question:

My body feels.. swollen? large? Does that make sense? My entire body is sore, in places I didn't think existed. Will this 'swelling' feeling go away eventually? I'm assuming after all of the intense workouts to come, my body has to acclimate, right? please say yes.
I know I am not eating enough - I track my calories and I barely hit 1200, however, I'm not hungry, do I really need to eat more?

Thanks y'all!

Today is my 4th day and at first I was eating a little over 1500 calories. I got dizzy and nauseated, so I ate more. Even if you aren't hungry just try to get in a protein shake between meals or greek yogurt, hand full of nuts, or cottage cheese. Those are things that won't make you feel bloated. I am not used to eating this much, but I do not want to pass out, be sick, or get burn out because it is tough. The only parts on my body that are sore are my calves (they hurt like hell) and back (but it's much better today).

I'm on week 1 day 4, I've heard day 5 is tough...kinda scared. My whole body feels like it's been hit by a truck. I'm exhausted. I have increased my calorie intake. It's hard to get them all in but I try to space out smaller meals and add snacks. Protein is key and water, have a hard time drinking enough!

I just started and it is totally worth it. Im only 18 days in and already my confidence is up and my waist size is down. I only wish I had Shakelogy, but the price is too much for me. Into week 3, and I got on the scale this morning and 3 lbs dissapeared. Makes me wonder if my scale is broken ??

Hi everyone!

Today is day 1 for Insanity. My fit test was sooo bad! I completed a Spartan Race in March so now when I want to quit, I remember that I completed the most insane race. I am not fast yet am consistent.

Let's help each other succeed!