Daily Insane chat, banter and progress!
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So my big toe is sore when I flex it ... it hurts to wear heels. I rested last night but felt a bit guilty and sad .. I hate missing a day. It was max cardio recovery and I watched the vid but realized that even though it's a lighter workout ... it will still hurt.
This morning I'm feeling much better so I intend to workout ... I will do the max cardio recovery and on the wkd catch up.
I'm anxious to complete this program - 3 more weeks.
My goal is to take a week off and do light workouts ( maybe some JM dvds ) and then start a hybrid p90x / insanity.
I'm also eyeing the new p90x3 that is launching soon but I live in the Caribbean so even if I purchase online, it may take a while to ship especially as it's Christmas season.0 -
I hate missing a day, too. I didn't work out yesterday(well I did Hip Hop Abs and 200 walking lunges at night) due to a staff meeting at work. So today I did Max Recovery...bleh. Least fave and glad there are only three days of it.0
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This is my last week of Round 1 of Insanity and I'm feeling really discouraged...I do not look forward to the workouts anymore and I have been extremely exhausted lately. A week and a half ago I was so motivated and today I'm just like Blah! I completed my workout for the day (Day 57), but I think I need a break from Insanity before I try to do another round. I'm contemplating doing 30 day shred or hip hop abs again, but I'm afraid I won't see results because the workouts are less intense than Insanity...0
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Leem-> My first round I got really fatigued in Month Two. Just tired all the time. Til I upped my calories, protein especially. Then I wasn't quite so exhausted at the end of the day. It wasn't a huge jump, just like an extra 200 calories, but it really helped.
I did Max Interval Circuit Saturday, then nothing yesterday, due to going out Saturday. Last night I didn't sleep well; you know that kind of sleep where you never feel like you're actually asleep? It's this in between place. Anyways, I decided I didn't want to work out with crappy sleep; didn't want to over fatigue my body. Excuse? lol Most likely. I did Hip Hop Abs and weights tonight. I'll get back to it tomorrow morning
I started Insanity in January and have done it pretty much all year, in some capacity. I think I may have plateaued with it for now. I ordered Les Mills Combat tonight. I'm gonna stick with Insanity til it gets here. Originally I wanted to repeat Month Two to finish out the year, but I think a break might be best. On the one hand, it's only two more weeks(by the time it gets here) but on the other, I might be mentally checking out. I'll have to see how I feel when it gets here, I suppose.0 -
Month 1 is in the bag! I'm both dreading and looking forward to those Month 2 workouts.0
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Alikonda-> Way to go!! Recovery Week is the best- enjoy!
Today I got up and did Max Plyo, even though I didn't really have time for it. I can totally notice where I'm getting stronger and doing more! Great feeling!!
Then I shook my blender bottle on my way out the door, but it wasn't closed all the way and I got vanilla shake on me; I wear all black to work. I looked like I had baby puke on me.....not such a great feeling, lol.0 -
Currlee--> I'm currently at 1,900 per day, which is my 20% cut, but I will probably just keep it here because I'm going to do Jillian Michael's DVD's starting Monday and it's lower intensity. My workouts definitely feel as though they are suffering because mentally I'm just not into it anymore but I'm trying to power through because I only have 5 more days until I am completely finished.0
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Two weeks again and I'm finished. Wow....I never thought I'd enjoy a workout program so much. I love the intensity.0
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Yesterday, I officially became an INSANITY GRADUATE!! I'll post my results shortly...0
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Congrats, Leem! Lend me some of your motivation - I start Month 2 tomorrow!!0
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I just started Insanity today. I decided to change my life for the better. I just got a new home now its time for a new body. I am starting this at 214 lbs on a 4ft 11 inch body. basically I look like the Pillsbury dough girl.
I just completed day 1 fitness test. I managed a bloody nose and almost passed out. but hey Tomorrow is another day and I will keep at it. Any suggestions on protein foods for after the workout?
Hi!
Well done for making a decision to do insanity!
It is brutal but as long as you keep your form right and get regular breaks when needed you will get btter. I would advice to try and not to hurt yourself.
In terms of protein after a workout, either a results and recovery formula or i really enjoy a freshly made smoothie: almond milk + bluberries + honey + banana mmm yummy and so good for recovery. If youd like something less sugary then beetroot juice is very good for after workout. It might taste horrible but will be worth it.
Make sure you follow the diet plan provided with insanity, dont hurt yurself, keep that core contracted and keep pushing play you will see the results! Its all about a change in lifestyle and not a quick fix diet.
Feel free to let me know how you are getting on
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Congrats, Leem! Lend me some of your motivation - I start Month 2 tomorrow!!
Alikonda--> Just think of it this way, you're more than halfway there:-) Push through it!!! & THANK YOU!0 -
LEEM-> don't forget to send in your info at teambeachbody.com for your tshirt 0
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LEEM-> don't forget to send in your info at teambeachbody.com for your tshirt
Will Do!!!)) 0 -
my shaun t thread needs more support...
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1156412-i-have-never-seen-a-shaun-t-gif0 -
Starting insanity for the nth time on monday! My resolution is to do it every morning at like 6am.
I've found if I can have it done first thing I'm all good - otherwise I get demotivated during the day!
What time of day does everyone else do theirs?0 -
I agree early in the morning is best to just get it done. The problem is getting from the bed, past the fridge and to the TV at such an early hour. Granted I have to get up about 5am (or 4:30) depending on the dogs wanting out early just because they hear me up.
I have noticed that I do burn more calories later in the day than I do in the morning. But I'm guessing if I did probability testing, I am more likely to get it done early in the morning than in the afternoon. I think it takes me a little longer to fully wake up and warm up. Maybe even more so during the winter.
Yay for starting another round on Monday! I will be starting my second round then too!0 -
I'm a couple days away from finishing Month 2 Week 3, but I need to figure out what I'm going to do next week for workouts.
I've been doing a modified version of Insanity in order to include a moderate running schedule (~16 miles/week), substituting a long run (>10k) on Sundays. My schedule is such that my rest day falls on Tuesdays. I have a 15k race coming up next weekend which would fall in the middle of my last week of Insanity. While I'm not necessarily trying to win the race or anything, I don't want to be too worn out to run a decent time, and I also really want to finish the Insanity program feeling strong. So I'm currently considering a couple options:
A - Continue as I have been, simply bulldozing through everything. Finish Insanity as scheduled. This would leave me pretty worn out for my run, especially since there's no Recovery workout in Month 2 Week 4, so I am thinking this is not the best option.
B - Do the scheduled workouts on Wednesday and Thursday, do recovery workout on Friday and light cardio on Saturday in preparation for the race. Run the race on Sunday and do Core Cardio & Balance on Monday. Take Tuesday rest, then do the full last week as scheduled in the program. That would mean a whole extra week of Insanity and I've been getting pretty burned out on these workouts, to be honest.
C - Skip the rest day between weeks 3 and 4 and take it on Saturday, the day before my race. Run the race, do last day of Insanity on Monday as scheduled.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on my proposed options as well as any other suggestions you may have. Thanks!0 -
Hmm alikonda that sounds tough. Only you know yourself and your stamina! Personally I would take the rest days (they're important!) and just skip 2-3 insanities to accomodate your running schedule. You could make them up right at the end? It's just a few more days then, not an entire week.0
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Hi everyone, I am in my first day, just done the fit test! Bloody hard lol! What do people think about sticking to the food plan diet? Don't no whether to be really strict and stick by there diet or just eat healthy?!?! What does everyone think?? Help please lol0
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I just started Insanity, I'm on Day 3 and I plan on eating good but wont really follow their diet plan.. one thing at a time for me LOL0
