Daily Insane chat, banter and progress!
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Use photos and measures to monitor as you will see the difference but the scales don't budge much, it is all due to building a nice strong body which burns fat nicely. Keep the cals up else u will starve the muscles0
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I am a barefoot fan, my knees hurt a little to start but I land soft as guided and that takes the pressure off, am on week five and hate doing it with footwear, does not give me the full stability I like0
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Hi, newbie here! I'm Dhennie and I'm on Day 15 (Fit Test 2). Not really seeing any solid changes. For instance, I only lost a quarter of an inch. :sad: Maybe I'm doing something wrong here.
I'm following the Nutrition guide, but thinking that the Very Active factor may be too generous for me. I'm thinking of changing it to Moderately active and wait until the next fit test to see.
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I had to take the weekend off as we had guests over and were out for all of Sunday; I was pretty bummed. I'll also tell you, people, two days kicked me out of the insanity mindset. I almost didn't do it today. I think it's also partially because I had a bit of popcorn and carbs make me feel like utter crap. So there I was, lying around, being completely unproductive (unless you count reading these threads as productive), and then I figured if I'm going to be unproductive anyway, I may as well *try* to do the video. So I did it (pure cardio), and I was so pumped I did 30 day shred right after. Now I feel awesome and I'm ready to be productive! WOO can't wait for tomorrow's insanity video!!0
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Just got done with pure cardio. Didn't wear my hrm and I know I pushed myself way harder than last week when I wore it. Surprised myself on how much I did before I had to take a break! Just keep pushing play everyday!0
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We found it easiest to do the cardio abs before the pure cardio.0
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Had SO much trouble getting up today and getting in the workout...but I did...now I feel like absolute crap
hope I'm not getting sick...one more day until rest day...and it can't come any faster. Still loving the program...:) almost done week 2! 0 -
I had to take the weekend off as we had guests over and were out for all of Sunday; I was pretty bummed. I'll also tell you, people, two days kicked me out of the insanity mindset. I almost didn't do it today. I think it's also partially because I had a bit of popcorn and carbs make me feel like utter crap. So there I was, lying around, being completely unproductive (unless you count reading these threads as productive), and then I figured if I'm going to be unproductive anyway, I may as well *try* to do the video. So I did it (pure cardio), and I was so pumped I did 30 day shred right after. Now I feel awesome and I'm ready to be productive! WOO can't wait for tomorrow's insanity video!!
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I finally completed a round of Insanity after several attempts.
I have lost 14 pounds and several inches! This is an awesome workout and I want to complete another round before my b-day (late June), but I don't know if I should do a hybrid of Insanity/p90x or just another round of Insanity.
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I took 1st place and pocketed a nice cash prize!
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Today I did HHA Total Body Burn and Hips, Buns & Thighs. Actually broke a sweat, lol. Tomorrow is Max Plyo and Cardio Abs....kinda nervous!0
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I took 1st place and pocketed a nice cash prize! Big thanks to MFP for helping me figure out the nutrition side of all this and for everyone's stories and support!
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Hi, newbie here! I'm Dhennie and I'm on Day 15 (Fit Test 2). Not really seeing any solid changes. For instance, I only lost a quarter of an inch. :sad: Maybe I'm doing something wrong here.
I'm following the Nutrition guide, but thinking that the Very Active factor may be too generous for me. I'm thinking of changing it to Moderately active and wait until the next fit test to see.
Would love some support from fellow Insanity friends! Any advice? :flowerforyou:
Hi there! I'm only a few days behind you! I'm not really an expert enough to say but there was a video with Shaun T where somebody posed this question. He said 'do you press pause? are you giving your all?' stuff like that... I've also heard that you see the most results in the second month? How many cals are you on now? What would be the difference between very active and moderately active?
I'm doing day 13 today, first day of pure cardio and cardio abs.... freaking out slightly but i'm psyched too, cos i love new workouts!!
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I finally started month 2 yesterday, since I repeated month 1 for various reasons. It feels like I'm starting insanity all over again, since when I first started I had to take a number of breaks and was extremely awkward performing all the moves.
The one thing I DID NOT like about the workout was those spinning football sprints he has you do after the first circuit is done. I found it so hard to get through the rest of the video since my head was spinning for the rest of it, so I know for next time just to do the sprints to the left/right.
Month 2/Day 2 today
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On my last week of Insanity and did Max Interval Plyo today. The program is amazing. I have never felt so strong and confident in myself before. I plan to repeat the program and continue to do so until I can get through every workout without stopping (and doing as many push-ups, etc as Shaun is). Nutrition is SOOOOO important. I eat protein and carbs before bed, if I don't, I do not have the stamina the next morning. Good luck all....keep pressing play!!!
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The one thing I DID NOT like about the workout was those spinning football sprints he has you do after the first circuit is done. I found it so hard to get through the rest of the video since my head was spinning for the rest of it, so I know for next time just to do the sprints to the left/right.
They made me dizzy too! Good idea just going sideways!!0 -
I finally completed a round of Insanity after several attempts.
I have lost 14 pounds and several inches!
Congrats!!! Did you take before/after pics?
As for me, I did Max Interval Plyo this morning and now only have 1 day left to complete the round!!! Will be posting my before/after pics soon.0 -
Congrats to all of you who are on month 2 or about to finish! It's so inspiring for me to see people who've fought through it all and come out the other side!
I had my first day of pure cardio and cardio abs today. Wow what a killer! I had to take rests today and I'm not going to lie and say I didn't find it extremely difficult! I think it's because I know I have a rest day tomorrow, it's calling to me!
Anyway so glad I did it! I then went to the gym with my friend and did another full ab workout and 15 mins on the elliptical. I think I"m crazy sometimes...0 -
Can those of you who have completed a full session let us know when you started to see serious results. I'm on recovery week and starting month two on Monday. So far I havent lost any weight so feeling a little discouraged but I've heard all the results come in month two so I'm trying to stay strong and push through. I know I need to make sure and stick to my diet because I think that has been my downfall.0
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Can those of you who have completed a full session let us know when you started to see serious results. I'm on recovery week and starting month two on Monday. So far I havent lost any weight so feeling a little discouraged but I've heard all the results come in month two so I'm trying to stay strong and push through. I know I need to make sure and stick to my diet because I think that has been my downfall.
Hopefully this will help. As you can tell, I didn't get obsessed with MFP until about 1/2 of the way through Month 1. Most of the changes happened first to my lower half in Month 1. I didn't really notice any changes in my upper half until Month 2. However, I noticed inches lost starting half-way through Month 1 and was wearing different pants by Recovery Week. I only weighed myself once per week.
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Those graphs in the post above are great - must be so satisfying to look at. I can't wait until I can do some.
I have a question for everyone - I am not feeling great, I think I might be getting a cold. I'm a bit achy (not in a post insanity way, more an ill way) and just feel really lethargic. Yesterday I drank the lemsip max strength drinks throughout the day yesterday and was feeling better. I'm lucky because yesterday was a rest day at the end of my first week but I'm supposed to be back on it tonight. Has anyone worked out when they are feeling a bit under the weather? I'm thinking it will go one of two ways!!0 -
Finished the first week! I had to lose a day, so I'm going to be doubling up--probably on the recovery day, but every time I do insanity in the morning I get so much energy that I want to do it again during the evening. Does anyone else experience this? The only thing really stopping me is that I don't know how on earth I could possibly eat an extra 500 calories during the evening; it's hard enough with the initial 500.0
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Those graphs in the post above are great - must be so satisfying to look at. I can't wait until I can do some.
I have a question for everyone - I am not feeling great, I think I might be getting a cold. I'm a bit achy (not in a post insanity way, more an ill way) and just feel really lethargic. Yesterday I drank the lemsip max strength drinks throughout the day yesterday and was feeling better. I'm lucky because yesterday was a rest day at the end of my first week but I'm supposed to be back on it tonight. Has anyone worked out when they are feeling a bit under the weather? I'm thinking it will go one of two ways!!
I had an awful headache on Monday and was really exhausted...I really struggled getting out of bed. I did it anyway, made it through my day (took 1 daytime cold pill) felt better later on. I'm not sure what I had, but it was gone the next day....I had a fantastic workout today, finishing up my second week. I'd say listen to your body. If the achy feeling is flu like, probably not a bad idea to rest
SO happy to be done week 2!!! Might have convinced my BF to do the program with me...if he agrees to start on Thursday with me...I think I will start over so that I can do it with him each day....if not I'll just carry on. Am turning on my late alarm (2 hrs later than normal) tomorrow and seeing if I can stay asleep until it goes off...not likely though, but I can dream. If I just can't get back to sleep I'll go for a nice brisk walk...or just go on pinterest...lol. Cheers all.0 -
gudgie21 - I would just see how you feel? Maybe try and do the workout (unless you're already feeling bad, in which case I would just skip the workout and rest) and see how you go. Insanity is hard enough as it is without trying to do it whilst fighting off an illness!
I've got my second rest day today, not sure how I feel about it! The next workout is always somehow a shock to my body after a rest day, so I might go to the gym today and do something gentle like a step class or something. I'm addicted to exercise I think... just like to move around a bit everyday! I'm still a bit stiff today though so I'll see how I go, I know the rest days are in there for a reason!0 -
I think your right, I'll play it by ear and see how I feel later. Don't want to miss any workouts though, especially as I measured byself this morning and I have lost half an inch off each of my measurements after week one. Very happy!0
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I think your right, I'll play it by ear and see how I feel later. Don't want to miss any workouts though, especially as I measured byself this morning and I have lost half an inch off each of my measurements after week one. Very happy!
That's amazing!! I'm holding off on that until I'm halfway through, but congrats on your loss! I know what you mean about not wanting to get behind or whatever, but you don't want to make yourself more ill. There seems to be a bug going round at the moment maybe it's because spring is finally here and people are getting allergies or something? Just see how you go, it's not the end of the world if you miss one day, you can catch up!0 -
This morning I completed Max Cardio Conditioning and Insane Abs to finish a full round of Insanity!
Here's my before/after: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/954485-my-insanity-results-17-5lbs-down-almost-1-2-to-my-goal
Thanks for everyone's motivation and support! To those still working at - You Can Do It!!!0 -
I'm on my 2nd week of month 2, completed max cardio conditioning! Month 2 is hardcore but you feel great afterwards!0
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This morning I completed Max Cardio Conditioning and Insane Abs to finish a full round of Insanity!
Here's my before/after: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/954485-my-insanity-results-17-5lbs-down-almost-1-2-to-my-goal
Thanks for everyone's motivation and support! To those still working at - You Can Do It!!!
Really awesome results!! Well done 0 -
I finally completed a round of Insanity after several attempts.
I have lost 14 pounds and several inches!
Congrats!!! Did you take before/after pics?
As for me, I did Max Interval Plyo this morning and now only have 1 day left to complete the round!!! Will be posting my before/after pics soon.
Thanks and congrats on your results. Unfortunately, I was so excited to start I forgot to take a before pic. I am starting round 2 next week and I'll make sure to take a before picture. I REALLY want that t-shirt!0
