Who's doing Insanity?! ????

elliedubz
elliedubz Posts: 18
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey everyone!
Just started insanity recently
(I got the program a few weeks ago but because of a knee injury
I was only doing it sporadically to build up strength)
Now I'm confidant I can do it and am on I my 4th consecutive day ????
Just looking for motivation and support from people who know how INSANE it really is lol
I'm 5'7
206lbs
My ultimate goal is to just be stronger and healthier
But losing the 40+lbs I gained during pregnancy would be amazing


Anyone who wants a motivation partner (or just someone to complain to about how much you hate globe jumps)lol
Feel free to request or message me


-Elizabeth
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  • britzzie
    britzzie Posts: 338 Member
    I'm in recovery week starting Sunday. I love the workout. If I feel like puking, I feel like I'm working just hard enough. Here's my advice:

    Beware of injury. (General soreness-OK, Shooting pain-rest day, with no shame)

    You will probably gain weight. (At least at first.)

    I was starving a lot. Upped my cals.

    People will think you are crazy. You are. But it's the good kind.
  • elliedubz
    elliedubz Posts: 18
    Great job!! and good luck starting MAX
    Thank you for the advice like I said with a recovering injury it's not exactly easy but I love the rush its intense
    I think I may need to up my cals or at least my protein intake because I have been getting headaches
    Now that you say that i think maybe it's probably why
  • misslmarie
    misslmarie Posts: 1 Member
    I just started myself. I am on week two with Sundays being my rest day. I am looking forward to a change in my body. I am 5'1" and 140 but I look about 130.
  • jrr07080
    jrr07080 Posts: 18
    Awesome program choice ladies... are either of you working with a beachbody coach?
  • AlwaysWanderer
    AlwaysWanderer Posts: 641 Member
    I just started myself. I am on week two with Sundays being my rest day. I am looking forward to a change in my body. I am 5'1" and 140 but I look about 130.
    We've got the same stats, although I'm looking to be 110 if I can lol, to be at my pre pregnancy weight.
    I'm on the day 4 tonight, cardio recovery. I'm dreading it lol
    To the op, how about motivating each other as we're on the same day?
    Haylie
  • ProudMotherof4ProudWife2007
    ProudMotherof4ProudWife2007 Posts: 307 Member
    i'm doing insanity also
  • calroseangelo
    calroseangelo Posts: 144
    I'm almost through my third week! So far no weight change or much of an inch change, but I feel stronger and look slimmer! Any Insane people can add me!
  • chineyLuv
    chineyLuv Posts: 130 Member
    I actually just finished Insanity this past weekend and, though it was hard...I feel like I want to do it again, or move on to Asylum.
    I started at 213lbs (I'm 5,2), and right now, and have lost about 20lbs.

    Feel free to add me.
  • Mumbles83
    Mumbles83 Posts: 626 Member
    Im on Week 5 :) .. Recovery week

    i think its about to get insane as of next week !

    oh and you hate globe jumps ! ... i hate Switch Kicks :( ,
  • calroseangelo
    calroseangelo Posts: 144
    Im on Week 5 :) .. Recovery week

    i think its about to get insane as of next week !

    oh and you hate globe jumps ! ... i hate Switch Kicks :( ,

    I hate power jumps!! I have CPR tomorrow and those are awful!! How do they get their knees up that high?? :laugh: Enjoy Recovery week! Mine is in a couple weeks!
  • britzzie
    britzzie Posts: 338 Member
    Im on Week 5 :) .. Recovery week

    i think its about to get insane as of next week !

    oh and you hate globe jumps ! ... i hate Switch Kicks :( ,

    I like Switch Kicks...when they don't come after a minute of Suicide Runs.

    The bane of my existence is Suicide Jumps (I call them Burpees). I did 11 during Pure Cardio today and was so happy....after I realized I WASN'T going to die.
  • silroxxx
    silroxxx Posts: 62 Member
    I'm in recovery week starting Sunday. I love the workout. If I feel like puking, I feel like I'm working just hard enough. Here's my advice:

    Beware of injury. (General soreness-OK, Shooting pain-rest day, with no shame)

    You will probably gain weight. (At least at first.)

    I was starving a lot. Upped my cals.

    People will think you are crazy. You are. But it's the good kind.

    Hi Im also on week 5 recovery day 4 :)
    hang in there ladys!
  • kaleena1983
    kaleena1983 Posts: 64 Member
    I am on day 40 (day 5 of month 2). I really enjoy the workout and competing with the people in the video. I lost 7 lbs in the first month and hope to take off some more this month! The only negative I have for the program is that it is a killer on my knees. I ice them both every night, but they still hurt. Of course, it's totally worth it for me. :) Feel free to add me.
  • explosivedonut
    explosivedonut Posts: 419 Member
    I'm on week 7 (I think). Week 2, month 2. Month 2 is totally kicking my butt! Loving it though.
  • kennerlygrl
    kennerlygrl Posts: 1
    I am one workout away from finishing week 3.....I love the program and haven't seen much change but looking forward to completing ti and seeing results.

    Anyone doing insanity, feel free to add me!!!

    Good luck to everyone!!:smile:
  • jhedeen
    jhedeen Posts: 22 Member
    I've done 2 rounds!!
  • djozwiak1
    djozwiak1 Posts: 14 Member
    I adore Insanity so please feel free to add me as a friend (djozwiak1). I am doing a few workouts from it at the moment :)
  • jendemi
    jendemi Posts: 115
    I am planning on starting again either Sunday or Monday. I started and was on Day 4 and got very sick, So I had to stop. I am ready to try it again.
    Feel free to friend me (jendemi)
    Would love support from fellows that are working this program.
    I need the motivation, I tell myself I can do it then psych myself out, comparing myself to others!
  • arfakk
    arfakk Posts: 1
    Im on DAY 2... WOULD LOVE SOME MOTIVATION :)
  • jumpthemoon
    jumpthemoon Posts: 152 Member
    Hi! I just finished my recovery week and am on Day 4 of the Max training. I almost cried when I saw the hour+ of the first day, but I got through it. It's definitely challenging, but I'm really loving it! Not only am I losing weight and toning my body, but I'm sleeping much better too! There may be times when you feel like giving up, but every time I feel that way I say to myself that I've made it this far and I CAN DO IT! What's really important is that you truly know your limits and remember that it's not about keeping up with the people on the DVD, but keeping the correct form and doing the exercises correctly. I started out slowly at first to make sure I did them all correctly and kicked it up a notch when I had them down.

    You can do it! If you need inspiration or a little nudge, just let me know. Good luck!
  • LisaD1025
    LisaD1025 Posts: 74 Member
    I'm on day 5 of Recovery Week, starting month 2 on Sunday, and I'm TERRIFIED. But also really excited. I've lost 3 inches off of my waist, and about 7 inches total, as well as 7 pounds. On top of that, I'm seeing muscles that I have literally never seen before -- my arms going to be smokin' by the time I'm done! :)

    My only concern for month 2 (besides dying), is my right knee not being able to handle it, but I'm going to give it my all, be cautious, and modify as necessary.

    Insanity is, well.... insane, but I LOVE it, and my results have been amazing. Someone told me that the warmups in month two are more intense than the actual workouts in month one, but if I survive it, I'm already planning on doing another round.

    Oh -- last thing: your DIET matters the most!! I haven't missed a single day of the workouts, but I was in a school for work for a week, and had to eat out all week. I tried to make as healthy choices as I could, but my diet was crap compared to the other weeks. Even though I still did the workouts every day that week, it was the only week that I didn't lose any weight or inches. Diet is key, and make sure you're eating enough -- for the first week or so, you'll feel hollow, like you can't eat enough to feel full. Listen to that: keep eating, your body needs it!

    GOOD LUCK!! :)
  • jumpthemoon
    jumpthemoon Posts: 152 Member
    It's true! People do think I'm crazy when I tell them I'm doing it too! I laugh and say, "yeah, maybe, but I feel great!"

    People will think you are crazy. You are. But it's the good kind.
  • Toblave
    Toblave Posts: 244 Member
    I'm on round 2 of Insanity :-) Love the workouts, I'm also using the Insanity Upper Body Weight DVD which adds another dimension to my training.
  • jumpthemoon
    jumpthemoon Posts: 152 Member
    I'm not a big fan of the mummy kicks - ha ha ha! Wait until you do the frog jumps in Max. Lots of exercises I never saw the first few weeks, but I'm learning them and sweating through them - ha ha ha!
    Im on Week 5 :) .. Recovery week

    i think its about to get insane as of next week !

    oh and you hate globe jumps ! ... i hate Switch Kicks :( ,
  • jumpthemoon
    jumpthemoon Posts: 152 Member
    Hi. Do you have a mat? I have bad knees and had a similar problem until I started using a jump mat. I didn't get the one on the Beach Body website though as I found it $20 cheaper (same mat!) through Amazon (I think). Hope this helps!
  • GailEMac
    GailEMac Posts: 90 Member
    I'm doing insanity! Just completed my first week.. It's by far the most challenging workout I've faced.. but I will do it!! Feel free to add x
  • simi5064
    simi5064 Posts: 30 Member
    I have only just started :D feel free to add me.
  • Clizz92
    Clizz92 Posts: 3
    I've done Insanity! It's rough but gets the job done. It takes A LOT out of you though so be sure to eat properly and get an adequate amount of sleep to keep your energy levels up.
  • peniculala
    peniculala Posts: 81 Member
    I just got sanity check today. I'm scared to death to start it though. Just went for a run, so I won't start today...

    Later that same day......Well, check me in to the insane asylum, I went ahead and did it anyway. I was just going to look at it, but I couldn't help myself. Still in my running clothes and I just went right along with it. LOL I look forward to doing it again and then starting the real stuff once I get this one down.
  • stacw1987
    stacw1987 Posts: 206 Member
    Week 3 here!! Really loving it!! :-)

    Please feel free to add me as more motivation the better :-)

    P.S - Switch kicks are the devil!!!! :P

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