Ladies with big Insanity workout results!! Where yall at?

Hey ladies! My boyfriend and I are starting Insanity tonight. Has anyone done Insanity on a vegan diet? Just wondering if you could help me out a little here...

I didn't buy the DVDs my gym offers the class. I do it twice a week. I absolutely love the class!! it crazy hard and I end every class feeling the same way "that was f....n miserable... when can i do it again!!"

that said I've been workingout consistently for 2 years now. I'm in pretty good shape. but ever since ive started insanity classes I've had consistent back pain. it may be a coincidence. It may have something to do with the fact one of my classes that I had to stop doing in order to do insanity was my yoga class, and I've had past back issues that were only helped by tht yoga class (yes im going back to yoga this week) ... but if you have or had in the past any back trouble just be extra careful.

I found this Insanity Workout app for iPhone: http://myinsanityworkoutapp.com

I think is a great application to use while you doing your Insanity workout. It lets you keep track of your sessions and personal results easily. Very user friendly and motivating as you can tick off day by day your workout.

Plus handy if you are on the move as it remains you of the exercises that you have to do in each session.

I hope ypu enjoy!

Hi Everyone,

I did insanity last year, and after 3 weeks, I saw definition in my arms and shoulders. I lost my motivation afterwards due to changes in my daily routines and gained all my wt and more back.

Now i am back on it. I am in my 3 week of Insanity and tries to eat as healthy as I can, but am not following the meal plan provided by Shaun T.

I do see minor differences in my body. My waist, arms & legs feels toner. I am not seeing as much changes as i would like to but i guess everything takes time. Who love to join a network where we can all motivate each other! I need to lose 15 lbs by March for a wedding. I am currently 5'2 ft weighting 125lbs.

This workout makes me so happy. As long as There is the 6 pack at the end of Aug. I will be happy.

I am motivated by all my Cos-play Friends' 6 packs. Even Girls! I want one soooooooooo bad!

Can anyone help...so, I'm on my fifth week. Loving the Core Cardio and Balance...but I've seen minimal results.

Did anyone else have the same thing? Not much weight lost and a few inches here and there, but I'm eating right, working really hard during the sessions and I don't feel like much has changed. My fitness has improved, but that's about it. I feel I have a lot to lose so hoped this amount of exercise would help shift things quickly.

I'm determined to see it through to the end so will wait to see what the results are like after my 9th week. However, I need some motivation as the lack of results despite the really hard work is quite soul destroying.

xx

Can anyone help...so, I'm on my fifth week. Loving the Core Cardio and Balance...but I've seen minimal results.

Did anyone else have the same thing? Not much weight lost and a few inches here and there, but I'm eating right, working really hard during the sessions and I don't feel like much has changed. My fitness has improved, but that's about it. I feel I have a lot to lose so hoped this amount of exercise would help shift things quickly.

I'm determined to see it through to the end so will wait to see what the results are like after my 9th week. However, I need some motivation as the lack of results despite the really hard work is quite soul destroying.

xx

Its not really about weight loss as you replace fat for muscle your body will look leaner whilst weighing the same or more

Do it by measurements imho - its much more accurate .. the goal here is to lower your body fat % rather than lose weight surely?

It helped when i stopped following the nutrition plan -- and replaced breakfast by juicing green vegetables - i was able to supercharge the amount of time it took to get fatigued and work harder with less breaks! imho supercharge your vegetable nutrient intake and get crazy boosts in power -- if you dont have a juicer get one that puree's and juices so you can get fibre in too from the softer veg - also try eating beetroots or juicing them as i do -- it lowers your blood pressure meaning an easier flow! the resulyt is being able to workout alot harder with better results


Good luck! differtent things work for different people, 2000 cals is alot of food and some people simply can't eat that much!

Hi

I have had the email to say my DVD is on its way! I just want to get going on it now!

I lost 6 stone on weightwatchers and over the last 4 years have put about 2.5stone back on. I am bridesmaid for my best mate in sept and want to look slim and toned.

Any tips or recommendations before I get started?

Any help greatly appreciated

Thanks

Hi

I have had the email to say my DVD is on its way! I just want to get going on it now!

I lost 6 stone on weightwatchers and over the last 4 years have put about 2.5stone back on. I am bridesmaid for my best mate in sept and want to look slim and toned.

Any tips or recommendations before I get started?

Any help greatly appreciated

Thanks

Yes, not so much for day 1 fit test but day 2,3,4,5,6 - before pressing play specifically do some calf stretches - these days especially cardio power+resistance hammers them and i was walking like a retard due to no part of the warmup doing calf stretches

Best way is to lean against a wall - legs far back and stand gentle on the back of one foot with the other to pull down those calves - your legs will totally thank you for it after

Good luck - Jay

Can anyone help...so, I'm on my fifth week. Loving the Core Cardio and Balance...but I've seen minimal results.

Did anyone else have the same thing? Not much weight lost and a few inches here and there, but I'm eating right, working really hard during the sessions and I don't feel like much has changed. My fitness has improved, but that's about it. I feel I have a lot to lose so hoped this amount of exercise would help shift things quickly.

I'm determined to see it through to the end so will wait to see what the results are like after my 9th week. However, I need some motivation as the lack of results despite the really hard work is quite soul destroying.

xx

Hi totty16!

I'm also on week 5 and am experiencing similar results to you...not much down on the scale even though I'm eating right but definitely noticing a difference in the way I look and my clothes feel. I've heard you get some great results once month 2 begins so continue digging deeper and I hope we both see some results by the end!

Btw even though I have to do many of the moves slower than on the tape and cannot do many of the plank based exercises I REALLY love the burn I get off doing Insanity! I find it's so much more motivating than Slim in 6 which was my go to workout before. Want to try T25 after insanity!

I will be honest I did Insanity for 3weeks bk in 2012 saw amazing results more due to inch loss and tone, however.... I'm a mam of a hyper toddler and work full time, so my workouts would be after 7pm when my daughter went to bed!

You have to be mega focused & determined to keep this up, I found it exhausting after a full day at work especially the fact it's 45mins pretty much 6days s week!

I have since got Focus T25 (currently doing 30 Day Shred) and apparently results from T25 are just as effective as Insanity! Now it's a no brainer to me, after a full day at work Mon - Fri 25mins is a lot more appealing than 45mins!!

Anyone tried Insanity & T25 and have opinion on comparisons etc x

Can anyone help...so, I'm on my fifth week. Loving the Core Cardio and Balance...but I've seen minimal results.

Did anyone else have the same thing? Not much weight lost and a few inches here and there, but I'm eating right, working really hard during the sessions and I don't feel like much has changed. My fitness has improved, but that's about it. I feel I have a lot to lose so hoped this amount of exercise would help shift things quickly.

I'm determined to see it through to the end so will wait to see what the results are like after my 9th week. However, I need some motivation as the lack of results despite the really hard work is quite soul destroying.

xx

Hi totty16!

I'm also on week 5 and am experiencing similar results to you...not much down on the scale even though I'm eating right but definitely noticing a difference in the way I look and my clothes feel. I've heard you get some great results once month 2 begins so continue digging deeper and I hope we both see some results by the end!

Btw even though I have to do many of the moves slower than on the tape and cannot do many of the plank based exercises I REALLY love the burn I get off doing Insanity! I find it's so much more motivating than Slim in 6 which was my go to workout before. Want to try T25 after insanity!

Hi SaadijahM

I started week 6 (month 2) on Sunday, and it is much harder than month 1, so I am hoping the results show by the end of these four weeks. I am determined to see it through to the end, mainly to prove a point to myself more than anything. Obviously, I want to lose weight and tone up, I just wish I could see more. I have lost inches, but I don't feel like any of my clothes are looser which is a real demotivator.

It is really addictive and I am loving the feeling afterwards. Whenever I feel like it's just too much I tell myself, "I never regret a workout, I always regret skipping one."

I'll post back here on March 15th when I do my final fit test and take my final measurements. Let me know how you're getting on too.

xx

Hi, ladies! I finished my first round of Insanity yesterday!

I started on December 1st. I'm only now finishing in the latter part of February because I went on vacation for a week last month (I did do some Insanity workouts while there) and I had to go out of town for a family emergency for four days last month. So I had to tack the workouts I missed onto the end. Hence why I just finished yesterday :P

If I can find the time and figure how to post before/after photos later, I will try to do that. But my results:

Age: 29
Height: 5'6"
Starting weight: 143 lbs.
Ending weight: 137.6 lbs.
Inches lost: 7.5"

I was already in decent athletic shape--I ran a good amount, including a couple of half marathons and a handful of 10ks/5ks every year. Still, I wanted to lose a little bit of flab, and tone up. I was able to achieve just that I lost an inch and a half around my waist (30" to 28.5") and two inches around my belly. But boy, did I get toned! Legs are solid, arms are strong. My upper pecks are hard as rocks. I'd still like to tighten my core a bit more, though. So I plan on taking the next 4 or 5 days off and then begin the program over again.

I have some suggestions for those who feel they are in a rut or not getting results:

-IGNORE THE SCALE! It is your worst enemy. Take measurements to gauge your progress. Muscle weighs more than fat, so if you are starting Insanity with not a whole of fat to lose, you may even gain weight as you gain muscle before burning fat. I only lost around 2 pounds during Month 1.
-Follow the nutrition plan. It is there for a reason.
-For those who are suspicious that they are being told to consume too many calories, YOU'RE NOT. The caloric intake formula was designed by those who know what they are doing. When doing these workouts, you need those calories to fuel your body. And remember, these are HEALTHY calories as opposed to the ones you'd get in a cheeseburger or a slice of pizza. If you don't get enough caloric fuel, your body will go into starvation mode, and you'll start saying goodbye to those muscles. I was put on a 1900 calories a day diet, and even upped it to 2100 at some points in Month 2, because my body needed it. I actually lost more weight towards the end of Month 2 because of the increase in calories.
-Keep digging deeper and don't give up!!!

Hope that helps some people. Keep up the hard work, ladies! Good luck!!

First off, whoever started this blog, THANK YOU!!! Reading everyone's posts is highly motivating and educational!

I am a 36 years old female, who's always been a chubby kid. After I crossed 30, I discovered a workout called Crossfit, which made a big difference in the way I looked and felt. I'd been doing that until November of 2013, after which I'd been in transition. I moved my entire life (job, home, family) across the country. In the process, I ended up eating out, not working out at all and going through emotional ups and downs, which led me to putting on about 15 lbs of extra weight and 2-3 inches all over. Besides, I moved from sea level to 5500 feet altitude, which also took a toll on my energy levels and my sinuses - hindering me from getting back into my old routine.

I'm 5.0" tall and tend to put on weight around my thighs, arms and face - the worst places ever!!! I started Insanity on Thursday, Feb 6 this year (2 weeks into it) and am determined to complete the challenge no matter what! Thanks to all of you posting your results and recommendations! It's helping me pull through. I plan to start my crossfit routine back up after this 60 days challenge. It is certainly helping me feel stronger than I did before I started the challenge.

So far I have not lost a single inch or pound. But reading everyone's results is helping me to stay focused and wait until my 60 days are up. Like everyone else, I will keep everyone posted on my results as I go through my 1st month. Keep up the good work everyone!

I am thinking about starting insanity.

Thanks for all the help ladies!