INSANE in the MEMBRANE!! (INSANITY GROUP)

Monday is the day!!

What you need to do -

1. Take your measurements. If anything, at least bust, hip, and waist. I am a little obsessive and do various other parts (biceps, thighs, etc) but do it! This will be key, because in this program you will lose inches more so than lbs on the scale. Why is this? It is because muscle is denser than fat. This means for the same weight of muscle and fat, muscle takes up less space. This translates into your clothes fitting better, but potentially your lbs going up on the scale.

2. Take a before picture! When you are 30,45,60 days down the road you are gonna want to see how your body had changed. You don't need to publicize your picture, but take a few. I suggest full body straight on, side, and back. When you get discouraged, you can look at your picture and see the progress you have made.

3. Get a pen and paper ready to record your fit test results

4. Decide WHEN and WHERE you will be doing your fit test. Pick a time ( lets say 9 am ) and a place (living room) and stick to it! You will be more likely to not skip work outs if you have a set time you complete insanity each day, and know where you will complete it.

5. Make sure you've calculated your caloric goal via the nutrition guide or the nutrition tool on the website. With this goal, you can break down your caloric goals for each meal. What I want you guys doing is to try to eat breakfast or lunch as your biggest meal, and eat progressively less during the day. Dinner should be one of your smaller meals.

6. Start your grocery shopping! If you have the nutrition guide, pick out your meals and get to the shopping! If you don't have the guide, post what you plan to eat and we can tweak it.

7. Get ready =] Get excited about it. Tell some friends, google some topics you are interested in.

On the 20th, this is what I would like to see -
-A little background about you and your goals =] I want to get to know you guys.
-What your fit test results were
-What your general feelings are about the insanity challenge

Okay all! Sorry about the first link. I'm not sure what happened. Try this link to the fb group!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/359982110752124/?fref=ts

If that doesn't work then in the search box, look for "insane in the membrane INSANITY GROUP" and it should come up. Let me know if there are any other issues!! I want this settled and ready to go for you!!

Also, if any of you want to friend me during this journey, please do!! I want to see you succeed!! That way if you have any personal questions that you don't want mentioned here you can privately ask or speak with me. Have a wonderful Friday!! Are you prepared for Monday???

I started May 6th as well! Gained 3 lbs the first week but lost 2 this week! I weigh currently 197 lbs so it's harder for me being heavy, but I LOVE IT! I love how much I sweat and how much stronger I've gotten!

That is awesome! I love hearing your enthusiasm!! Welcome to the team, the_new_christina.

Hi everyone! I'm starting Insanity on Monday! I'm nervous. It'll be my first time. I want to lose between 50-60lbs (not within the INSANITY time frame, just in total). I hope I can do this!!

Have faith in yourself and keep pushing! You will be able to reach your goal. Glad you are pushing through with us starting Monday!!

I am excited for this journey to begin!

FOR THOSE WANTING TO THE JOIN THE FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/359982110752124/

Make sure that you take the fit test, your before and after pictures, and your measurements.

Be sure to come back here or on the fb group and talk a little bit about your initial thoughts, obstacles, and successes.
Just a reminder - make sure you all calculate your calorie goals via your respective program. If you don't have the guide, I can help you out with that. You can also go to the Eat Smart >> Nutrition Tools >> Caloric Needs tab and calculate it that way on the Beachbody site. That number will prob be off, so if it seems funny to you, send me a message and we can talk about a plan that will work for you.

I want to make sure that you guys are not under eating. So make sure you know your caloric goal from beachbody, not what myfitnesspal.com tells you. You can change your myfitnesspal profile to whatever calorie goal you want, and % macronutrients.

If you have the myfitnesspal app, you can see a nice pie chart of your macronutrient breakdown (what % carbs, protein, and fat) This is important!

The most important thing out of all of this is - get to know your body. Listen to your body. If you feel like you are weak, or hitting a wall, you might need to be eating more. You also might want to try adding an extra complex carb in your diet - something like a side of quinoa/couscous or a baked sweet potato. This can make you feel like a powerhouse in the next day's workout. I also drink the p90x results and recovery formula, and that helps me too. But if you can do it with just eating right and no supplements, that is the goal.

Water - I would like you all to aim to drink 1/2 of your weight (lbs) in fl oz of water per day.This is important to flush out toxins in your body and also for muscle growth and repair. When you dehydrate your body just a little bit, you have a SIGNIFICANT loss in muscle strength. Your muscles don't like this. So make sure you treat your body well.

Is anyone here starting Insanity this week? I am starting tonight and looking for a buddy!

I know there are a couple in here that are starting today! Workout buddies is a great idea!! That's why I formed this group! I have a gal on my private fb group starting today as well. I'm in my second week (starting today) if you'd like to partner up! Stay positive, motivated and keeping your eyes on the prize.

Doing the fit test tonight! I am so excited... tried Insanity about a year go but had an injury that required me stopping. Looking to have my clothes fit better by the end!! Feel free to add me

Hey there, tc41586! I'm glad to hear that you are able to start Insanity back up! You'll have to let us know how you did on the fit test. The fit test alone is an awesome workout!