Finally got back to my Insanity after three days off. Once you do it, you never want to stop! Today was supposed to be Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs, but I didn't have time so I switched it with tomorrow's workout. I'm off tomorrow so I'll have time. Today I did Cardio Power & Resistance. I did 30 power jumps consecutively......feels so good to know I did it. Doesn't feel quite as awesome when I'm trying to get enough air in, lol. Still not great at Tricep Dips.

@TavistockToad - Thats awesome, what you plan to do now?

@Currlee - I hope I feel that way too, just trying to perfect my diet to get the most out of all this. So looking at reducing my carbs as they have crept up since increasing my calories.

I am so pumped to get this right so I can attack month two. Doing Insanity in the gym today which should be cool more space and mirrors to check my form.

LETS GET IT TODAY PEOPLE

Peace.

Loved Cardio Power and resistance today, doing it in a gym space made a difference I got an extra 10% from somewhere.

I could check my form which is very helpful.

I think when im done ill do the same.

On Week 3 Day 2.
I've noticed the width of my hips shrinking, and my belly appears bigger or the same but protruding out???
So overall, my measurements are the same.
Have any other ladies experienced this?
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

my hips and butt definitely shrunk first! Its like the shrinking starts at the top of your head and the bottom of your feet and the tips of your fingers and moves in from there....like the surf of the ocean, if that makes sense. I noticed my neck, fingers, calves and the under side of my butt getting smaller first. Then my boobs. Then I noticed the belly tightening and shrinking. That's still my work in progress zone, lol. I notice it lifting more and more, though, so I keep with it. I would say that if you feel its protruding a bit more, perhaps its because the sides are whittling down and preparing to pull the mid section tighter. Thats the way I see it all happening for me, anyways

I am finishing my second week on Saturday at some point. I have lost 5 lbs so far. I'm looking into getting Shaun T's hip hop abs as well to use with recovery week I am going on a cruise in August to Jamaica.

Today I did the upper arm work out and insanity abs video from where I had been sick and needed to get an extra work out in the week. I have noticed from measurements my bust and arms have shrunk as well as everywhere else firming up. During the insanity abs video I saw a drop of sweat drop down! I guess I'm too busy in the other videos to notice.

Third fit test today plus Max Interval Circuit. According to my HRM, I burned close to 700 calories. I felt surprisingly good after I was finished. Two more weeks to go (for round one, anyway).

Fourth Fit Test Today... totally rocked it. Overall I feel better, but certainly discouraged - The scale read 4 lbs higher than it did last week, and that means a gain of 2 since the start of Insanity... I did have my first cheat/treat meal this weekend, and I am sure it was high in sodium and what have you, and I didn't drink much water - I am hoping its temporary water weight or something. I'd hate to get through Insanity and have no weight loss. I could even swallow the meger 2 lb weight loss if it meant I was headed in the right direction. Seems like after my first baby - the weight didn't take long to fly off... but with this one, it is a bit more stubborn. Oh well, sorry for the rant. Later today I have to finish Max Interval Circuit - I had to move it out a little because I pushed soo hard in the Fit test lol. Hope everyone is having a nice start to their week!

Pure Cardio today--my least favorite workout, but that isn't saying much since I love them all (I especially like that all of the exercises are only done once, but I am just terrible at the Level 1 Drills). But I drank wayyy too much water before and during the workout (32 oz in the course of an hour) and I just felt like a sloshy mess after. I feel amazing now, though! Excited to FINALLY try cardio abs this week and for the next cardio power and resistance (my favorite, strangely enough).

I have to watch how much water I drink cuz I can feel it sloshing all around in my tummy and I don't like it, lol. Cardio Power & Resistance is my fave, also.
Today was Cardio Recovery. ehh. I don't feel like I got in enough protein today and tomorrow will probably not be any better since they gave me a crazy day with no breaks. I will probably be a lil grouchy tomorrow. Things change so we'll see....

my hips and butt definitely shrunk first! Its like the shrinking starts at the top of your head and the bottom of your feet and the tips of your fingers and moves in from there....like the surf of the ocean, if that makes sense. I noticed my neck, fingers, calves and the under side of my butt getting smaller first. Then my boobs. Then I noticed the belly tightening and shrinking. That's still my work in progress zone, lol. I notice it lifting more and more, though, so I keep with it. I would say that if you feel its protruding a bit more, perhaps its because the sides are whittling down and preparing to pull the mid section tighter. Thats the way I see it all happening for me, anyways

Thanks for the encouragement. In the past my stomach became “hard” and gradually became like jelly before I lost it. Now it just won’t budge! Everyone mentions recover week is when they see the biggest results, so I have my fingers crossed.

I've been told to drink more water if the belly sticking out happens. I've been drinking 64 oz from the beginning. But I've definitely noticed my hips shrinking along with arms.

Thanks for the suggestion. I am going to try drinking more water to see if there is a difference.

I don't envy you those hours, Woolified! Killer!
wffolkes-> I agree: Not a fan of Cardio Abs!
Today was Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs, lol, speaking of. Busy day at work, ate not so swell. Can I mention: Maple Bacon Gelato! Had some today at a local pizza place. Not too bad.

Anyone notice their stretch marks have reduced a lot?? Mine are almost gone. Didn't think that was possible. O.o.

Today was week two, day 3 for me, Plyometric Cardio Circuit. I'm able to get further than I did, pushing more and harder than I was able to both times I did it last week, but man does it kick my butt. I'm really glad to be doing this workout though, I love the way I feel and the improvements I can see in my stamina, flexibility, and strength in just over a week. I can't wait until next week Monday for Fit Test #2 to see how I stack up against myself.

I did Zumba later in the day after Cardio Power and Resistance. I didn't sweat hardly in Zumba. Zumba was my favorite gym class before . Tomorrow is 3rd to last day of Plyo for me, YAYYY!