Starting Insanity.

Good for you. I just finished my full second time around. Love it. You will be so happy with the results. Remember, you don't need to keep up with them on the video. So many people give up because they think they are failing since they find it hard to do all the exercises. It's just an hour out of your day for 6 days a week.

You can do it! I'm a beach body coach and have done 4 cycles of 30 days plus Asylum! Iam a mom of 5 kids and although its time consuming I have more energy than I've had in years. It's a great workout! I actually have a beach body support group starting July 1st on FB if you'd be interested.. just for support and motivation.

Finished insanity June 2nd. Let a friend borrow it. If I didn't have such a hectic schedule I would totally do it again. I hope you like it. Remember form over speed.

I am on day 23 of Insanity. I'm 42, mom of 3 kids...3 C-sections...I'm at 168 pounds and I'm about 5'5" tall. I have to say that the program is good. I like the workouts and I like the challenge of beating my mind. Staying really focused is key when you're working out with this program, and I say that knowing that I don't have it all figured out yet, and I'm by no means an expert. That said, my body is not like it was when I was 25. Things ache a little more than they used to, and that's a struggle. I don't give up, but I am aware that I can't be jumping around like some of these kids on the video without paying for it the next day. I modify when I need, and I do it as Shawn T does when I can too.

For me, I'm not losing any weight yet, and I haven't really noticed inches coming off either (I did take measurements on day one and each week). I do see differences in my back fat though, and in my upper body, oddly enough. I just don't see a difference in my belly or my thighs (but I can FEEL the muscles in there) I have a feeling I'm not eating enough, which blows my mind because I am FULL. I used to do WW, which is nearly impossible when you're using the diet plan that comes with Insanity. I'm over my points every single day, although the workout points obviously help...but even so, I get the feeling I'm doing something really wrong. So today, I tried MFP out of curiosity and I was shocked that after 5 meals today - I'm only at just over 1200 calories, which isn't good. I'm not even trying to limit myself! I'm sure my body must be in starvation mode, and maybe that's been my problem all along. I've always thought my metabolism was working at a snails pace...and now I know why. I'm undermining my own progress, dang it, but at least now I know. I don't know how much more I can really eat each day - but I'm going to keep trying to stick to the Insanity food plan.

I just wanted to say that you have to keep going. There is this microsecond every single day just before I hit "Play" on the DVD that I don't want to do it - but I hurry and hit the button so that I do the workout. It's tough to keep working out, thinking that you're doing your body good and then you don't see results, and truthfully I haven't - at least not that are visible. That said, last weekend I went on a hike with my husband and kids. I am not a hiker. I don't "enjoy" exercise or things like that - I do it as a means to try and be healthy. Well, I was the first one up the mountain and the first one down. While I felt tired at times, I didn't feel like I was going to die, and I felt GREAT after it was over. I loved it. That alone keeps me going. I just have to believe that with all the sweating I'm doing each day (and each day I am literally DRIPPING with sweat - as in I'm my own personal monsoon), something has got to happen eventually. I'm nervous about month #2 coming up, but I'll do the same there that I do now - I do what I can, keep good form and keep going.

Just started Insanity tonight. Did the fit test and could hardly make it through it, but I did Tonight, I started Day 1 and I can feel the burn, but I need to lose inches and from what I've heard Insanity is the best workout. If you want to we can motivate each other.

Marsha

I started it this week and it's so tough! But as others have said, the key is not to try to go at the pace they're going it, go at your own speed and when you need to, take a break for a few seconds and join in again.

Even some of the mega fit people in the DVD have to stop and take a rest here and there so it shows how difficult it is. And also because they take breaks you don't feel so bad taking one yourself.

I dread getting up every morning to do this but afterwards I feel like I've really achieved something and I'm glad I did it. So get some Insanity buddies to help you through and keep you motivated!

Good luck, you can do it!

Hi there,I been doing insanity since May and finish the whole 4weeks.and now into recovery week but been stuck with it for a week now, due to Bad haze weather condition.cant really breath in the haze.my question is it ok to stop for a couple of weeks then proceed to the 5weeks? Btw.i only lostb1kg for the past 4 weeks.

Started today!! Fit test done! But definitely A LOT of room for improvement... So how was the first week, what do I have to look forward to? Lol. I really have no idea what to expect. The husband and a few friends are doing it too. That will be nice to have people close you can rely on for motivation, hopefully none of them punk out. Heck, hopefully I don't! I always start out real excited and have good intentions but then - I quit. One day at a time though is the best way to go. I got this!! And good luck to you!!