INSANE in the MEMBRANE!! (INSANITY GROUP)

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  • obrien821
    obrien821 Posts: 215
    Completed week two today!! (I started on a Sunday so that Saturdays would be my rest days.) I am still loving it, but feeling like I'm losing momentum, maybe? I don't know, I am still doing the workouts of course, and giving them my all, it just seems like my "all" is less than it was the first week. Does that make any sense? I guess I find myself taking short breaks to catch my breath more frequently than I did last week, and I'm not as "fired up" if you will.

    Anyhow, has anyone else experienced this? I'm hoping that if I see some improvement on the fit test on Sunday it will be the motivation I need to get my butt back where it needs to be!! I don't have my stats from my first fit test with me, but once I complete the second one I will post the numbers from both.

    Hang in there Lisa. This program does that to people sometimes. It almost feels like boot camp, rather than fun. However, so many continue to do it because it does deliver results!! So, keep telling your self to continue on and push through. It's a natural response to be fired up the first week start a new program and then dwindle. We so badly want to see big time results so soon that it kind of drives our motivation out the window. Although, realistically, results become more obvious over a longer period of time. Just remember that you are gaining more endurance and strength from doing these workouts and it will start building up your confidence as well. You'll start getting the exercises longer w/o taking breaks, you'll be able to jump higher, you'll be able to do more push-ups than you ever thought and your core will get tighter. So, hang in there. It's a work in progress, but no one ever achieves their fitness goals by quitting. It's tough, but I have faith in you! You can do anything you put your mind to do.
  • Microfiber
    Microfiber Posts: 956 Member
    https://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1003964-pls-help-me-decide-insanity-again-or-body-revolution

    At the moment, Insanity is winning :laugh:
  • ancutz
    ancutz Posts: 26
    Hi all,

    I am in my 2nd week of Insanity and I would love to join this group. I did P90X from Feb to April and now Insanity which is thougher than P90X in my opinion. Since starting to exercise regularly, P90X and now Insanity, I noticed that I am always hungry. I eat every 2 1/2 - 3 hours but I am still hungry. It is hard to keep my calorie intake in my range when always hungry. I put weight with P90X because I was eating my exercise calories back and much more and I am trying to be better with Insanity because each time I do a workout I think: "Why am I doing this to myself??"... Good luck to all if you!
  • LisaD1025
    LisaD1025 Posts: 74 Member
    Completed week two today!! (I started on a Sunday so that Saturdays would be my rest days.) I am still loving it, but feeling like I'm losing momentum, maybe? I don't know, I am still doing the workouts of course, and giving them my all, it just seems like my "all" is less than it was the first week. Does that make any sense? I guess I find myself taking short breaks to catch my breath more frequently than I did last week, and I'm not as "fired up" if you will.

    Anyhow, has anyone else experienced this? I'm hoping that if I see some improvement on the fit test on Sunday it will be the motivation I need to get my butt back where it needs to be!! I don't have my stats from my first fit test with me, but once I complete the second one I will post the numbers from both.

    Those short breaks just mean you are doing what you are suppose to be doing. Stick with it!
    I just finished week 7 and have had the same experience in the second month.
    I think when your body starts to get use to the work out it may just feel like you are slacking...

    You will see a difference in body and ability...

    KJ & OBrien --

    thank you SO much for the support!! Just to be clear, I have NO intention of quitting -- between what I paid for the program and adjusting to getting up at 4am for the last two weeks to get the workouts in, I am hellbent on seeing it through!! I really appreciate your motivation. I have seen great results so far, I lost an inch off my waist and 3 inches total in the first week! I haven't lost an ounce or a fraction of an inch this week, but my eating was also not great, so I'm focusing on that and can already feel the difference again. Anyhow, I know I'm building endurance, and one of you mentioned that and it reminded me that this morning during the warmup, it occurred to me that I was able to keep going longer without a break than I did at the beginning of the week when I did Pure Cardio, so that was definitely motiviating too. I guess the best way to describe what I was feeling (moreso today than any other day this week), was kind of like my legs felt like lead; the switchkicks were a joke, and even at one point I was struggling just to lift my legs to jog in place! It was awful!!

    I'm sure that a rest day tomorrow will be just what I need and I'll get back at it on Sunday, with new friends, support, and motivation behind me, thanks to you guys and this group!

    Anyhow, thank you again for the supportive words, and for reminding me that Rome was not built in a day (neither was this deteriorating temple that I call my "body"), and that struggles are normal and to be expected. I feel better, clearer already.

    THANKS!! :)
  • obrien821
    obrien821 Posts: 215
    Hi all,

    I am in my 2nd week of Insanity and I would love to join this group. I did P90X from Feb to April and now Insanity which is thougher than P90X in my opinion. Since starting to exercise regularly, P90X and now Insanity, I noticed that I am always hungry. I eat every 2 1/2 - 3 hours but I am still hungry. It is hard to keep my calorie intake in my range when always hungry. I put weight with P90X because I was eating my exercise calories back and much more and I am trying to be better with Insanity because each time I do a workout I think: "Why am I doing this to myself??"... Good luck to all if you!

    We'd be happy if you joined our group! Make sure you are eating enough calories while doing these programs. MFP isn't set up to adjust to a program you're doing. that's why I always say to go on to the BB site, get a FREE acct and get it figured out as what program you are doing. I'm suppose to take in 300 calories more than what mfp tells me, just because of the program I'm doing. So, I listen to BB site, not mfp. And I always eat back some of my exercise calories. I know some say you should and others say not to and honestly I'm not sure who is right, but I do and it doesn't seem to hurt my results. Maybe I'll research that and see what I can find out. I also did P90X and loved it. I saw great results with that to and you're right it was an easier program. Insanity is definitely a more intense program. Although, P90X isn't anything to snuff at either. They both get results!
  • ancutz
    ancutz Posts: 26
    Hi all,

    I am in my 2nd week of Insanity and I would love to join this group. I did P90X from Feb to April and now Insanity which is thougher than P90X in my opinion. Since starting to exercise regularly, P90X and now Insanity, I noticed that I am always hungry. I eat every 2 1/2 - 3 hours but I am still hungry. It is hard to keep my calorie intake in my range when always hungry. I put weight with P90X because I was eating my exercise calories back and much more and I am trying to be better with Insanity because each time I do a workout I think: "Why am I doing this to myself??"... Good luck to all if you!

    We'd be happy if you joined our group! Make sure you are eating enough calories while doing these programs. MFP isn't set up to adjust to a program you're doing. that's why I always say to go on to the BB site, get a FREE acct and get it figured out as what program you are doing. I'm suppose to take in 300 calories more than what mfp tells me, just because of the program I'm doing. So, I listen to BB site, not mfp. And I always eat back some of my exercise calories. I know some say you should and others say not to and honestly I'm not sure who is right, but I do and it doesn't seem to hurt my results. Maybe I'll research that and see what I can find out. I also did P90X and loved it. I saw great results with that to and you're right it was an easier program. Insanity is definitely a more intense program. Although, P90X isn't anything to snuff at either. They both get results!

    Thanks, obrien!! What is BB (blackberry??)?
  • obrien821
    obrien821 Posts: 215
    Ancutz, beachbody site. Insanity is a program through beachbody so I use their site to determine my calorie intake.
  • laddyboy
    laddyboy Posts: 1,565 Member
    You all ROCK. Keep it up.
  • toadiejones
    toadiejones Posts: 605 Member
    Hi everyone! My husband and I just started week 2 and it is nice to so a group of people really pumped about the program. We've been doing it in the morning since we thought it would be best to get it out of the way. But then we did it in the evening Saturday night and felt like we could push harder. We went back to mornings today but found we were seriously sucking wind. I think we are going to start trying it in the evenings permanently . Do you guys have a preferred time?
  • kjbrown114
    kjbrown114 Posts: 12
    Hey all you Insane people out there...

    Day 50 on Saturday was encouraging for me. I wanted to post my fit test #4, my previous fit tests were much less.

    SK - 108
    PJ - 58
    PK - 80
    PJp - 31
    GJ - 10
    SJ - 16
    PuJ - 35
    LPO - 53

    Day 51 today, max cardio conditioning & insane abs...

    Just as a note, there are two substitute exercises in month two.
    If you do not have them, they can be found on the Internet in their entirety...

    Keep pushing and Dig Deeper!
    You guys are great..
  • kjbrown114
    kjbrown114 Posts: 12
    Hi everyone! My husband and I just started week 2 and it is nice to so a group of people really pumped about the program. We've been doing it in the morning since we thought it would be best to get it out of the way. But then we did it in the evening Saturday night and felt like we could push harder. We went back to mornings today but found we were seriously sucking wind. I think we are going to start trying it in the evenings permanently . Do you guys have a preferred time?

    Hello insane couple...

    I want to say good job and good luck...

    I am a full time student and have time just about anywhere through the day. I have tried numerous different times and found that I can be the most productive about 11 am. In the afternoon or evening I end up feeling really fatigued about half way through...

    I broke my shovel (digging really deep) Saturday doing a double workout for day 50. Almost 1400 calories burned.
    I bought a new shovel once I caught my breath and pushed play the next day.

    Dig deeper!
  • toadiejones
    toadiejones Posts: 605 Member
    Never got to the workout yesterday...so doing double today to catch up! Already did Pure Cardio this morning and pumped to do plyometric cardio circuit tonight! Guess we are getting a taste of what Month 2 will be like!
  • evedavis29
    evedavis29 Posts: 11 Member
    hey everyone am new to mfp wow its nice to see a site where people from all walks of life come and encourage each other. I ordered my insanity 3months ago completed month i was doing so well then life got me down had one more attempt didnt make it past week two but after seeing all the post i feel motivated to start again and this time dig deep till the end. starting the workout on monday. congratulations to those who are still going and those who completed il get there soon even if insanity is insane :)
  • afaxas
    afaxas Posts: 1
    I just finished month 2 of insanity, and I'm in SUCH good shape. I look great, feel great, and as time went on, I went through the workouts without stopping, even though I really wanted to. These workouts never get easier, but they you can definitely endure them after. Loved it!
  • obrien821
    obrien821 Posts: 215
    I normally workout in the evenings, but since I haven't been working I get it done during day. I like getting it done and out of the way so I can enjoy the rest of my day.
  • obrien821
    obrien821 Posts: 215
    Awesome job there kjbrown! Those are great results. Do you notice having more endurance and getting through the program easier?
  • obrien821
    obrien821 Posts: 215
    Hey there, evedavis! How are you keeping up this time? just remember the end result you want to achieve and believe in yourself. If it's one thing I've learned it's that exercise can boost your self confidence and endorphins. I always feel great after a good workout. So keep digging deep! You got this.
  • obrien821
    obrien821 Posts: 215
    Love your feedback! Thanks for sharing. I love hearing uplifting results like this. are you going to continue doing this program or try another?
  • obrien821
    obrien821 Posts: 215
    I just want to say I am so proud of all of you who have made it through this crazy insane program, INSANITY!!!! You deserve to reward yourself and that doesn't necessarily mean go out and eat an entire pie or box of cookies!! lol. Rather maybe some new workout shoes or a smaller pair of workout pants??? What ever you reward yourself with just enjoy it!! You worked so hard and I'm very proud and inspired by you! Way to go you INSANE people!! Please post your fitness results!! We'd love to see your ending results!! :)

    So, will anyone be continuing the program or starting a new one???

    As for me I started TurboFire this week. Not sure if I want to mix in ChaLean Extreme or not. I probably will, just because I like adding in weight training with cardio. I love TF though. It's my soul mate workout!

    CONGRATS again to all those who made it through these past 2 months of INSANITY! It's definitely and insane program! :)

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