Insanity

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  • ugmf12
    ugmf12 Posts: 44 Member
    I started week 6 today. I can see a huge difference in how I look and also my running has improved leaps and bounds! An easy run pace for me now is about a minute faster then my I'm about to die pace before :)

    I've also lost 8.5 pounds (just since I started, I lost a total of 18 pounds since Jan 14th) and like 10 inches overall.

    Thats awesome!!! Congrats girl! Keep it up :)
  • ugmf12
    ugmf12 Posts: 44 Member
    Recovery week for me! Month 1 was tough but I'm super ready to start month 2!!

    Yep me too. start recovery week tonight after work..

    Me too!! Did you see any results from Month 1? I had small changes but not that much on the scale :/

    Girl.. OMG yes I saw results. I can't explain it and had I not been on MFP i would have been suicidal..LOL. I lost and gained the same 5 pounds the entire first month. NO weight loss. But I lost inches. My daughter told me I looked skinny. I can now wrap the bath towel completley around me (which is huge to me) no gap. I couldn't care less about the scale at this point. I am starting to see tiny definition in my abs. My shoulders are starting to form.. I am psyched. I did not follow the diet at all and ate whatever I wanted within my calories.

    After this week I'm going to start to eat better according to the diet Shaun T has in the book. I can't believe the changes in such a short amount of time. I'm 48 years old so for me to change my body is crazy nuts for me. I am very happy with the program.

    I'll admit I didn't follow the nutrition and did eat whatever I want but I didn't splurge on ice cream and donuts half as much as I thought about it. :/ I have before and after pictures from month one and I can see the slimming and toning happening but its not that drastic. Since today is the start of recovery, I decided to hit the gym for some additional cardio and leg workout...that idea might burn me later but oh well... I'm really curious to know if I'll see the results I hope to see by the end of month two... fingers crossed!!
  • Eileen889
    Eileen889 Posts: 117
    I finished Month 1 of Insanity last week and I'm beginning the recovery week today. I'm a little nervous about what's to come in the second month, but I know I'll finish strong.
  • ElizMurphy69
    ElizMurphy69 Posts: 61 Member
    On January 13th I started for the first time...made it 33 days and my knees couldn't take it! When I started I couldn't even do 1 push up and by day 33 could do 12 :-) So I knew I could do it just had to take a bit more weight off and strengthen up a bit. So I have been doing elliptical, zumba, bike riding, and weights and tonight I will try again back from the beginning and see if I can do it this time (I am over 27 inches down overall and 24 pounds)!
    Wish me luck as I wish you the same! Friend me if you want to and we can push each other through it!! :-) I want the T-shirt!
  • slimmomma4
    slimmomma4 Posts: 21 Member
    i started it.... not impressed.. warm up is great stretchng lovely but the actual work out too short.. have to top it up with a round of Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 just to feel good.
  • atb0821
    atb0821 Posts: 458 Member
    I just started month 2. I hate it. Hate it in a good way I guess. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that wants to see results though!
  • slimmomma4
    slimmomma4 Posts: 21 Member
    i started it.... not impressed.. warm up is great stretchng lovely but the actual work out too short.. have to top it up with a round of Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 just to feel good.
    btw I am not a gym rat I have a body fat % of 30..!! yes 30% I need to turn fat to muscle
  • writetomab
    writetomab Posts: 226
    i started it.... not impressed.. warm up is great stretchng lovely but the actual work out too short.. have to top it up with a round of Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 just to feel good.

    WOW! First time I have ever see anyone say the workout was too easy!!! You must be superfit already so good on you!

    As for me, just did the first plyometric cardio circuit and it was tough but you just have to do it in your own pace. I would say I completed around 85% of the total exercise time and the rest of the time I was catching my breath. The other thing I personally found was that my feet were really hurting... I have flat feet and the jumping drills and constantly being on my toes really put strain on the base of my feet... no doubt this will get easier and less painful as I get fitter and get used to the workout. But great workout and looking forward to the next 60 days!
  • slimmomma4
    slimmomma4 Posts: 21 Member
    I just started month 2. I hate it. Hate it in a good way I guess. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that wants to see results though!
    do you not find the work out too short?? dont get me wrong I love the stretching BUT...
  • slimmomma4
    slimmomma4 Posts: 21 Member
    i started it.... not impressed.. warm up is great stretchng lovely but the actual work out too short.. have to top it up with a round of Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 just to feel good.

    WOW! First time I have ever see anyone say the workout was too easy!!! You must be superfit already so good on you!

    As for me, just did the first plyometric cardio circuit and it was tough but you just have to do it in your own pace. I would say I completed around 85% of the total exercise time and the rest of the time I was catching my breath. The other thing I personally found was that my feet were really hurting... I have flat feet and the jumping drills and constantly being on my toes really put strain on the base of my feet... no doubt this will get easier and less painful as I get fitter and get used to the workout. But great workout and looking forward to the next 60 days!

    It is hard work but too short - I am frumpy as anything ~slimmomma~ is what I WANT to be... want to at least halve my bodyfat%
  • slimmomma4
    slimmomma4 Posts: 21 Member
    I finished Month 1 of Insanity last week and I'm beginning the recovery week today. I'm a little nervous about what's to come in the second month, but I know I'll finish strong.

    could someone please explain the reason for recovery week??? I need a logical reason not to power through
  • Tyree985
    Tyree985 Posts: 22 Member
    I'm just starting week 2 today. I feel like giving up everytime but I've managed to make it through. The feeling I have when I complete a workout is wonderful. I have gained 4 pounds though so I'm hoping that won't continue if it does I may decide to quit.
  • Gordie580
    Gordie580 Posts: 154 Member
    JUST FINISH MONTH 2 FITTEST. NOW I'M DOING P90X. WOW MY UPPER BODY IS SORE.
  • paruls86
    paruls86 Posts: 188 Member
    started with week 4
  • slimmomma4
    slimmomma4 Posts: 21 Member
    I'm just starting week 2 today. I feel like giving up everytime but I've managed to make it through. The feeling I have when I complete a workout is wonderful. I have gained 4 pounds though so I'm hoping that won't continue if it does I may decide to quit.

    don't count on the scales count inches - fat weighs less than muscle and take up a lot more space... look at yor bodyfat % and inches :)
  • Microfiber
    Microfiber Posts: 956 Member
    Finished Recovery week this morning. Rest day tomorrow then on to the craziness of Month 2 :noway:
  • atb0821
    atb0821 Posts: 458 Member
    I just started month 2. I hate it. Hate it in a good way I guess. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that wants to see results though!
    do you not find the work out too short?? dont get me wrong I love the stretching BUT...

    These hour long Max-month workouts feel too long, if anything.
  • 1223345
    1223345 Posts: 1,386 Member
    i started it.... not impressed.. warm up is great stretchng lovely but the actual work out too short.. have to top it up with a round of Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 just to feel good.
    btw I am not a gym rat I have a body fat % of 30..!! yes 30% I need to turn fat to muscle


    Well, you can't turn fat into muscle.... unfortunately.
  • slimmomma4
    slimmomma4 Posts: 21 Member
    i started it.... not impressed.. warm up is great stretchng lovely but the actual work out too short.. have to top it up with a round of Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 just to feel good.
    btw I am not a gym rat I have a body fat % of 30..!! yes 30% I need to turn fat to muscle


    Well, you can't turn fat into muscle.... unfortunately.

    you can.... that is why we work out... :-)
  • slimmomma4
    slimmomma4 Posts: 21 Member
    I just started month 2. I hate it. Hate it in a good way I guess. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that wants to see results though!
    do you not find the work out too short?? dont get me wrong I love the stretching BUT...

    These hour long Max-month workouts feel too long, if anything.

    one hour... looking forward to it :-) bring on the pain and the fat burning :-)
  • stmcfred
    stmcfred Posts: 78 Member
    slimmomma4- You sound like me. :) I'm not super fit and I sweat like crazy and push hard during the workouts, but with month 1 the workouts are like under 45 minutes and it didn't seem like enough. So I added a couple workouts here and there (p90x or another insanity video) and i'm also a runner so I run almost everyday (I'd do that whether I was doing insanity or not anyhow)

    Month 2 is a whole different story! longer, harder and it feels like the warmup/stretching is shorter.
  • stmcfred
    stmcfred Posts: 78 Member
    I'm also impatient and want results like...now :) That's probably been the hardest part of exercising for me.
  • slimmomma4
    slimmomma4 Posts: 21 Member
    I'm also impatient and want results like...now :) That's probably been the hardest part of exercising for me.

    I know patience is a virtue I lack ... I look slim but underneath the clothes is the remainder of 4 kids fat, flab and bvdr
  • slimmomma4
    slimmomma4 Posts: 21 Member
    slimmomma4- You sound like me. :) I'm not super fit and I sweat like crazy and push hard during the workouts, but with month 1 the workouts are like under 45 minutes and it didn't seem like enough. So I added a couple workouts here and there (p90x or another insanity video) and i'm also a runner so I run almost everyday (I'd do that whether I was doing insanity or not anyhow)

    Month 2 is a whole different story! longer, harder and it feels like the warmup/stretching is shorter.

    Looking forward to Max month... what is the reason behind 'recovery week'??

    How are you finding P90X?? I love the P90X top they have in the infomercial... how sad am I .. My goal is fat % down then I can get a Stella McCartney/Adidas Hoodie and Sweat Pants... so pretty but I want size XS in the pants... check it out so pretty
  • staubng
    staubng Posts: 39 Member
    Who is doing Insanity and who wants to start?

    I just started with video one yesterday, felt great and started my video journal with pics. Please do the same and I'll be posting with you in 60 days.
  • Papaya81
    Papaya81 Posts: 90 Member
    Starting Week 2 today. Skipped one workout last week because I was suffering from the 4 glasses of wine I splurged on the night before. However, like a few other folks - I incorporate running into my daily workout as I don't want to lose my running endurance.

    My body hurt like crazy the third day and I am hoping I can stick through it until the end, I have some vacations set up that require a bikini body and I am not in any shape to be putting myself on the sand anytime soon.
  • ladypitek
    ladypitek Posts: 91 Member
    I keep hearing about this insanity but I'm scared to try it! I don't know if I have enough stamina to do an INSANE workout!!
  • LittleMissDover
    LittleMissDover Posts: 820 Member
    i started it.... not impressed.. warm up is great stretchng lovely but the actual work out too short.. have to top it up with a round of Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 just to feel good.
    btw I am not a gym rat I have a body fat % of 30..!! yes 30% I need to turn fat to muscle


    Well, you can't turn fat into muscle.... unfortunately.

    you can.... that is why we work out... :-)

    No, you can burn fat and build muscle but fat doesn't literally turn into muscle.

    I'm on week 4, day 3, I've only lost 1lb but took pics today and can see a big difference. I plan to do P90X after I'm done with Insanity.
  • slimmomma4
    slimmomma4 Posts: 21 Member
    i started it.... not impressed.. warm up is great stretchng lovely but the actual work out too short.. have to top it up with a round of Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 just to feel good.
    btw I am not a gym rat I have a body fat % of 30..!! yes 30% I need to turn fat to muscle


    Well, you can't turn fat into muscle.... unfortunately.

    you can.... that is why we work out... :-)

    No, you can burn fat and build muscle but fat doesn't literally turn into muscle.

    I'm on week 3, day 3, I've only lost 1lb but took pics today and can see a big difference. I plan to do P90X after I'm done with Insanity.


    that is just nit picking... same thing
  • slimmomma4
    slimmomma4 Posts: 21 Member
    I keep hearing about this insanity but I'm scared to try it! I don't know if I have enough stamina to do an INSANE workout!!

    it is not too bad... I have only tried month 1 .. so far BUT have read that month 2 is worse... but I find any Jillian Michaels harder . On insanity month 1 there is a warm up then a very long stretch and around 20-25 min work out so honestly not that bad...

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