Insanity Motivation Dip

It doesn't get easier, but it does get better. I was working every bit as hard on the last workout as I did on the first, but I was able to do the moves cleaner, faster and better. Pure Cardio is tough (though I personally found plyo to be the hardest for me), and if it is your first time with that workout, a poor performance is to be expected. Insanity isn't easy. It isn't meant to be. You won't be able to keep up; that's normal. At least stick it out to your second fit test. You'll be amazed how much better you do on the fit test after only two weeks. Seeing concrete improvements in your performance is a huge help with keeping yourself motivated. It can be tough. I had to give myself a pep talk each day to get myself to press play, but I did it, and I'm glad I did (my shirt is in the mail now). The body transformation is worth the effort. At the risk of getting punched in the face, dig deeper and keep going. Good luck.

I will starting insanity on Sept. 1st. I had posted about insanity (I've never done it before) and I got some really good feedback. I think I needed to read this post. I know that alot of the things on the DVD's will be VERY difficult for me at 236 lbs, but I have faith in myself. I'm not looking to be the "best" at it, just simply complete it.

I look at it like this-- no matter how much I struggle or overeat because of my feelings, I get back on the horse and finish this "race". I REFUSE to be my own worst enemy and sabotage myself. You are doing this for you and your overall health. Use the anger towards Shaun T to fuel you. Thats just some of the advice that was given to me.

FR me if you'd like to keep each other motivated!

P.s. Today makes 230 consecutive days of logging!! YAAAAY!!!


Rachael

I am on week 2 of month 2 of Insanity. I struggled with motivation severely both after week 1 of month 1 and week 1 of month 2. Week 1 of Month 2 was the hardest. I was weak and shaking and it was just awful. So, I took an unplanned day off and my husband lectured me about the importance of a Recovery Drink. He wasn't kidding. I started my workout again after my unplanned day of rest. He made me a fruit, almond milk whey protein concoction for after my workout. Although I am still incredibly sore, the weak and miserable feeling has gone away. You can do it! I am not overweight, but just not toned due to a severe case of mono last year. I lost ELEVEN inches in the first month...no weight though, ha! My husband hid the scale and I will not be weighing myself at all this month. :-) Don't lose motivation, don't look at the scale, eat clean and keep pushing yourself. You can do it!! And we can keep each other motivated as I have two and 1/2 weeks left...

I think insanity is a major psychological journey as well as a physical one. I've been through a right rollercoaster of emotions since I started. I felt the way you did on week 2 of month 1 and again in week 2 of month 2. Once you've done a particular workout a couple of times I started getting bored, I was aching and tired and just didn't want to do it anymore!! But I've had fantastic results and I'm so desperate to be able to say "I've completed insanity". I try to break it down and say ill just keep going to the next fit test. Then I just wanted to complete month 1etc etc......Now I only have ONE workout and the final fit test left now til I can finally brag that I have completed Insanity!!!

Month 2 week 2, I actually cried my way through a workout one day. I was physically and emotionally drained amd I felt like I was useless at all the exercises......when confessing this to other insaniacs, most have admitted to breaking down on at least one occasion....it's tough! But it's worth it. Keep at it and you'll get great results and feel so proud of yourself.

Just to add....on days I've found I felt a bit useless at it all, I slowed down a bit, concentrated on form rather than speed, turned my back on the DVD so I wasnt watching the experts and just concentrated on Doing my own thing....the result? I burned just as many calories, felt better about doing it and wasn't competing with the people on the screen.

Have faith in the program and just keep pressing play, even when you don't feel like it at times....you'll be glad you did xx

I'm going to attempt my 2nd go at the program today. I have started once before and made to end of the 1st month and lost my motivation. Hopefully not this time! Does anyone know how many calories the program burns? Not sure what to log. Thanks!

Your best bet is to get a HRM. The calories burned can vary a lot from person to person. If you don't have one, a lot of people log it as either circuit training or interval training in the MFP database.

I have now completed Insanity and it is the best feeling ever to make it through to the end. I am so proud of myself and have had great results. I whined n moaned through month 2 and now I'm missing it already and considering a second round! X