Am I fit enough to do Insanity?

I was 200 when I started 6 weeks ago. I experienced everything that you did during my first fit test. I just kept pushing through. My calves were incredibly sore for about 2 weeks and the push-moves I am not the best at. I think that keeping a good form is super important. I think it's easy to get injured if you aren't careful.

I think you should keep trying! You can do it! Even if you have to take more breaks or if you're not able to keep up with the professionals on the screen. Just keep your heart rate up by trying!

So as of today I've lost 12 lbs and over 11 inches total off my body. I feel great, and more importantly I feel strong! Feel free to add me or ask me any questions! (I'm not a salesperson for insanity or beachbody or whatever] GOOD LUCK in whatever you decide!

I almost hate to ask, but, what is Insanity and where can I find out about it?

I have similar concerns. I have completed Les Mills Combat and am in my 14th week (of 20) of Turbo Fire. My next goal is to complete Insanity, but I am wondering if I should leave it for when I have lost all of the weight I want to and use it just to tone up? Completing Insanity has been my goal since day 1 of this journey, but I don't know if I should save it for when I am closer to my goal weight. I am around 200 (lost 41 doing the other programs so far) and want to get to around 160 so I still have a long way to go. I alreay have it and it is just sitting there taunting me...

Insanity is no joke. It never gets easier, you get fitter! I lost 13 pounds doing it and about 26 inches overall in the 63 days. Here are some pointers/tips/advice...

1 - DO NOT attempt to keep up with the people in the DVDs. Most of them are trainers of some sort and have already completed the program AT LEAST once! They didn't start off at the level they are at in the DVDs and neither will anyone who starts for the first time. You are going to have to figure out what your max is every time you press play. Some days are going to be easier than others but the point is to push yourself to the limit. When you feel your body saying "no more" it's probably just your brain saying it so try to go another minute, or 2, or to the next break, etc.

2 - FORM OVER SPEED!!! If you don't pay any attention to perfecting your form you WILL injure yourself. It's better to go slower and safer than speed through, hurt yourself and be recovering for weeks!

3 - THROW AWAY YOUR SCALE!!! During the first month don't be surprised if the scale goes up a few pounds. It is typical of the majority. Most are going to shed the weight in the second month, the first month is simply setting you up to be able to do the second. Inches will come off fast, scale weight not so fast. There are some people who actually lose massive inches and no scale weight at all.

4 - Make sure you are eating enough!!! I can't stress how important this is. If you are following a 1200 cal diet you ARE NOT going to be able to finish the program. Likely you will land yourself in bed exhausted and sick this way. I would recommend a minimum of 1500 and eating back exercise calories. You are going to need every bit of energy your body can create from food.

5 - Remember, people can only give you advice based on their experiences, yours may be different. Do the best YOU can do. Only you know what you are capable of and you might find yourself surprised at what you can push through!

I started this off the couch as an overweight, out of shape smoker who hadn't done any exercise other than walking to the fridge for the dip to go with my chips in a number of years. After finishing Insanity I have quit smoking (I have gained and lost the same 5 pounds through this process) and have decided to start running. I was doing C25K but just recently changed to a 10K training program that runs along the same platform. For the first time in my life I can run (not fast) for 20 minutes (about 1.5 miles) without stopping to walk and catch my breath. I credit that to Insanity!

Give it the effort and you will get the results!

I'm on day 17 of insanity and my starting weight was 200. On the first fit test I didn't do that well..on the power jumps and suicides I got 1! I took the two week fit test this past sunday and my results were much better! I do the best I can and always focus on form-I'd hate to get hurt and not be able to do insanity at all. I've only lost 1-2 pounds (it's been flucuating) but I've lost about 2 inches so far. I haven't noticed any physical differences but I feel really good and I've been sleeping pretty well. You should keep it up, just do the best that you can!

This is the post I made after completing Insanity:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1038467-i-completed-insanity

FORM IS VERY IMPORTANT during Insanity and every workout you do. It prevents injury and increases results. Any moves that feel awkward to you I recommend having someone watch you do it (not during the workout because a lot of times you're going fast and you're sweating and ourt of breath) and critique your form. Weight in my opinion has very little to do with "fitness". I ran a 5k in April with several people who were much smaller than me and they had trouble keeping up with me, but by that time I had been working out 6 days a week for 4 months and had lost about 30lbs. If you feel you need more time, give yourself more time. You need to be both physically and mentally prepared to start Insanity. It's a tough program to stick with but it's possible if you really want it! Good luck!

Congrats to you!!! I'm in week 6 of Insanity and I LOVE IT!!! I haven't lost much lbs wise but I can see a difference in my strength and endurance. And I"ve had people notice the changes in my body which is the biggest boost in confidence and motivation!!!!

PS....LOVE your Pats ticker!!!! Go Pats!

I got Insanity back in November and had started and stopped the program twice as it felt like too much. I figured I'd come back to it when I lost a bit of weight and felt stronger. So it sat there on the shelf for months and months. But Monday I started it up. This time with a month of working out and MFP under my belt. It's time! It's HARD. Really hard. But I made it through my 3rd day today. I understand how you feel. I am happy you are going to go for it. Just know you won't be perfect in the beginning and that's why we'll "push play" tomorrow and try it again. Every day you will get better. It won't ever be easy, but that's the Insanity of it I guess. Just be good to yourself. Lot's of great advice here in regards to doing this program. I hope to hear that you are doing well with this. We CAN do it!