Hi! I actually started Insanity April 8th and have followed the suggested calendar pretty closely, but with my teaching and traveling schedule, I haven't been able to follow it exactly which irritates my Type A personality but oh well. I get in at least 5 of the 6 work outs every week. In month 1 I've lost about 5 lbs and I've noticed some definite toning in my legs and arms. Flabby abs... not so much yet, but I'm feeling 'em so I guess they're in there somewhere. I'm loving it, even as I ***** and moan before starting.

I LOVE the picture for this group. Tanya's a beast! Man, I want abs like hers one day!

Hey all! I'm a PhD student and I need to lose some dissertation weight and take better care of myself. I started running again and did a little bit of JIllian MIchaels, but once I've decided to do something I tend to push myself as hard as possible. I always want more! Insanity was appealing because it's one of the most intense at-home workouts I could possibly choose. Before starting this workout, I lost 7 pounds over the last 5 weeks, and I hope I continue losing with Insanity. I also want to be in better cardiovascular shape.

I started on May 6, so today is Day 4 for me. Recovery workout! I've heard good things about this one, so I'm excited about trying it.

I am following the nutrition plan, although I'm not eating quite as many calories as it thinks I should (2380 calories ends up making me feel uncomfortable when I try to get it all in)! I set my daily goal at 2100 and will just let myself eat up to 2400 on days when my body says it's really hungry. It's been very difficult for me to get in the recommended % of protein (I probably end up around 30/50/20 for protein/carbs/fat, the nutrition guide recommends 40/40/20) but I'm not going to beat myself up about it. If the scale doesn't seem to be showing any progress in a couple of weeks I'll reassess. While my diet is generally squeaky clean, I let myself eat limited amounts of junk within my calorie limit every week.

Is anyone else following the nutrition plan? And if so, how are you getting enough protein?

Good luck to you all. I'm so happy we have this group now!

hi all,

My name is Jamie. I am 34 and live in Texas. I have A LOT of weight to lose. Looking forward to this group.

Hi Everyone!
I also started on 5/6. I originally started about 5 weeks ago, but because I hadn't been doing a lot of exercise before I ended up overworking my knee and developing a little bit of tendinitis about 9 days in. I followed my doctors advice and begrudgingly took 4 weeks off to build up the strength. So I started incline walking on the treadmill and then bought the "pre-insanity" video which I did 6 days in a row for a week (I highly recommend it, it really does prepare you!) The good news was on Monday I almost doubled my fit test results from round 1-that gave me so much motivated to jump right back in! No additional problems with the knee yet (fingers crossed.) The last time I started my body felt ravaged with pain and cramping, more proof that the 5 weeks really whipped me into better shape, I have not been in nearly as much pain as last time ( still pain, but before I would sit at my desk all day b/c it killed to stand up and down!)

So I am definitely looking to drop a few pounds, and I am in desperate need of toning (especially in my tummy, which is my problem area) I will have to take a week of in June because I am going on vacation so I will need to be a part of a good group of motivators to get me back on track when I return!

I like to eat clean and my weakness is always sugar...I could just eat sweets for every meal, so that's something I struggle with!

Protein: I use a GMO free plant based protein powder called sun warrior right after every workout and that really helps me get an extra pack of protein. I add strawberries and a banana too it, mix it with almond milk and it helps tremendously with the muscle repair and helping with the pain.

Hey everyone my name is Sarah and I started Insanity on Monday, May 6th. I just completed my first week yesterday and am starting week 2 tomorrow. I'm a 32 year old stay at home mom to my 3 amazing children. I'm so glad I found this group because I think it will really help to have others doing Insanity right along side me to motivate and encourage me. Can't wait to see the results at the end of this program.

Hello,
I am Kathy. I started Insanity May 6th. I am at my orginal goal weight but, not happy with overall body composition. Finally, I have the courage to do Insanity. I did cardio all the time & failed to do strength/resistance work at the same time. Doing Insanity as well as working with a trainer. Love the structure of Insanity.

Welcome Kathy! I believe you will truly enjoy this group! It's a great bunch of people who offer a lot of motivation daily!

Hey guys, I'm on week 2 day 3 and I'm really enjoying this program.
On the days when I'm dreading to start I just watch some Shaun T videos promoting insanity or insanity promo and get pumped up