I did Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs this morning. Then did HHA Fat Burning Cardio and some free weights when I got home. I wasn't prepared for lunch today so I went and got a turkey blt at a local deli. My head was pounding from all the sodium! So I have some salmon cooking now so I will be ready for tomorrow. It smells so good!!

I recently had to stay in a hotel on a business trip and took my scheduled dvd's and a laptop with me so I didn't miss a workout. I did the workouts in their little fitness room, but actually would have had more room if I had done them in my room. Didn't miss a workout and felt great.

Way to go!!!

In general, I have to say that Insanity doesn't do much for the lower back or toning the back of your upper thighs. You lose inches and they get smaller, but they never get much muscle tone, which makes sense since this a cardio workout. Maybe add some back workouts with weights a few times a week to try and strengthen your back. Paying attention to keeping your core engaged is important, also, as it will protect your lower back. As the core gets stronger, the pain will lessen. But don't work out thru that pain or you can risk injury. Sit up to give your back a break, then get back into it and in time you will be able to do more.

Yesterday was start of week 6. Max Cardio Conditioning. It went better than last week so I'm happy with the progress. But I struggle so much with all those planks and push-ups. I added some weight training 4 times a week. And I eat more and more. . Went to get some new jeans on Friday and surprise , surprise 2 sizes down!

I only have one day left this week, and then I'm on my last week.
But from some reason I've been completely unmotivated.
Yesterday I skipped the workout for no good reason, and today I stopped 20 minutes in, just because I wasn't up to it anymore.
Totally discouraged. So close but yet so far.

Thanks for the support E!

This morning I woke up feeling crappy, but determined. Even though I really didn't want to, I started Max Interval Sports Training and gave it all I had. It was awesome!

I guess some days are just harder than others, both physically and mentally.

So far I've lost 12 lbs and at least 4 inches around my waist (not sure exactly how many since I only started measuring in the middle of month 1), most of which I lost during month 2. Honestly, I was hoping to see more results, but I still have a week to go.
This week was a huge setback for me, I didn't work out as much as I was supposed to and didn't eat as clean as usual. Hopefully next week will be better and will make a difference.

12 lbs and 4" off your waist?? That's great! When I finished the first time, I had lost about 10lbs and only about 2" off my waist. I'm just starting month two of round two(after a less intense summer) and have lost just 2lbs but an inch already in my arms. No where else, lol. Last time I only lost like 2 lbs the first month so I'm just gonna keep pushing play. I can feel my body changing, the way it moves, the way my muscles respond. And I know that getting up and working out is gonna be the best thing I do for myself all day.
Today was day one of month two. I didn't have time for the fit test and Max Interval so I just did Max Interval; hoping to do the fit test tomorrow. I felt the warm up was challenging and I couldn't remember any of these workouts so I was concerned. But after the actual workout started, I felt great! I like the month two workouts. I still have to catch my breath and I can't do everything, but I really month two more than month one. That I do remember. I'm excited to push play tomorrow...kinda, lol

well, my hubby actually laught at me when I argue with Shaun T and call him names but that's ok with me. I don't really care as I do sweat for myself. So you have to think about all the benefits you going to get from doing insanity. And don't give up. It's hard but you just have to push harder. Honestly my weight didn't change in last 4 weeks but I can see the difference in how I feel and how my body changes. So I don't realy care about the scales. I do some weight training at the same time so I eat a lot. I think like almost twice as much I used to eat before I started. which is really good. I finally can eat as much as I want or even a bit more on some days. I absolutely love it. I have just 2 weeks to go and I'm starting to think what next? what am I going to do when I finish? and you know what I think I will just start it over. Just thinking about how easy (or maybe not) will be the fist week of insanity. Honestly I just think I will be able to push myself harder , do all the push ups, all the jumps and after the 45 minutes I will want more. I'm so pump up today.