Do you really lose 30 Lbs on Insanity?

No one can tell you if it's a waste of money or not. It's what you put into it. I could say the program sucked if I did everything half-arsed, but I didn't. I pushed hard, tried to eat better and gave it my all. I'm only 4'11, but I lost 15 pounds and went from a 35 inch waist to a 27.5. .... and take measurements, Don't always go by the scale.

I just finished Insanity 2 weeks ago and lost a little over 20 pounds. I'm currently thinking of doing it again.

Not everyone will lose 30lbs of course, but it is a great workout. You may not lose a lot of weight but you WILL see your body change a lot. You have to give it your all though.

I wouldn't pay $120 or whatever for it, that's insane. I got it off a beachbody trainer on Craigslist for $50. It was worth it.

Insanity is fantastic - so is the Asylum (part 2) - I didn't lose a pound after doing either for over a year. (I didn't follow the diet) - I now have a better nutrition plan (for me) and coupled with an awesome weight training and aerobic plan (which includes insanity, P90X and Les Mill's Combat, and Tae Kwon Do) I have started to lose weight (and quickly) I always told my doctor during physicals that I am the fittest fat guy she would ever meet. (resting heart rate of 48 BPM) Until I put a good nutritional plan into effect (including being on MFP) I saw no results.

It will be what you put into it. The magic bullet is nutrition and exercise.

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Most days I find you could be limited to a four by four space (a little bigger for pushups).
The most space you could really need is a 8x5 foot space. Depending on how far you jump as well.

I'm in a very cramped space of 7x3 but I do it just fine. You may not to be able face the TV the entire time but just listen to Shaun T.

It's a great work out, so hard but feels great. I just finished month 1, and think it's highly unlikely I'll lose 30 lbs. on the next month. My weight has been at a dead stall since the second week where I lost 4 lbs. and I haven't dropped a lb since. My body is losing inches and looking more toned I'd just like to see the scale drop, but I'm trying not to focus on that.

It really depends on how big you are to start. I actually put on about 5 lbs when I did insanity, even though I was watching my calorie intake and working out everyday. I put a lot into insanity too but I lost inches and got very toned. My clothes fit much more loosely afterwards too.

I obviously saw results but I found it to be better to stop looking at the scale when I did the workout.

My boyfriend lost 30 pounds in two months doing Insanity... he stuck to it religiously, ate PERFECTLY and even quit drinking alcohol which is insanity in itself.
He just completed it a few weeks ago and is now keeping up with lifting all while continuing a healthy lifestyle (with foods).

The amount of weight you lose it dependent on how much you put into it and how much you have to lose, as well as what your diet looks like while doing it. I completed it last summer and lost 19-20 lbs. Gained it all back due to poor health and poor food choices..bla bla bla lol. But I am about to finish it again in 3 days and I won't give an exact number yet as my weigh-in is Saturday, but it's around there.

It's really hard, and you will struggle both physically and mentally. BUT - It's completely worth it IMO. I love Insanity.

ETA - during phase 1 (first 5 weeks) I dropped 9.7 lbs and my BF went from 42% to 37%, and melted 21" off from all over my body. :drinker:
My guy has actually gained 10 lbs doing Insanity as he is eating enough to gain since that was his goal - to cut BF and gain muscle mass. He has decreased his BF by about 3-4% I think, he didn't have much anyway, it's in the teens.

Honestly, people rant and rave about Insanity but I am not a fan. This is just my opinion, so please do not get offended all you Shaun T lovers. The program is great for some folks, it just wasn't for me. In fact, I gained about 6 pounds doing Insanity. Lost NO inches. Gained em' instead! I did not follow the nutrition guide, but I do eat well and in a healthy manner. My thighs were swollen constantly while doing the program and my love handles were about twice the size that they are normally while I did Insanity. I did give it my ALL, in a puddle of sweat after each workout. I don't know what was going on with me and the program, but it sucked the life out of me and the fact that I was getting 'chubbier' was extremely discouraging. I much prefer P90X and am currently doing my third round of that again.

Like I said, this is not everyone's experience, just mine. Bodies react differently to different programs, mine just did not like Insanity one bit.