INSANITY Success Stories

My Dh and I did it. I lost 4 inches overall and around 10lbs, but it was very difficult to 'see' any results- as in, none of my clothes fit differently. My DH gained a LOT of muscle mass in his chest, so he didn't actually lose any weight and he did not like his "barrel" look. We did not do the diet plan. We live in Europe and found it too difficult to find subs. Neither one of us was super happy with our results, although we both do the workouts individually now. We loved the endurance that we gained and loved the Fit Tests, that was an easy way to see how our overall fitness improved.

I don't think we'll do the whole program again, but the workouts themselves are great cardio during the winter when it's tough to get outside and run.

I am on week three of Insanity and can see amazing results, I haven't been following the nutrition guide but have been using MFP to stay on track with calories, carbs, fat, etc.
The cardio is intense, I burn an average of 400-500 calories per session according to my heart rate monitor. The balance, yogo and stretching seems to have really helped with my posture and I feel great.
I like it because I don't like to work out and if I can get this intense of a work out in 45 minutes or less then I am sold

I'm more than happy and proud to share my story :-)

I started Insanity back in late 2009 and let me tell you, I LOVE the results. Till this day, I still do Insanity (because I can't get enough) along with other workouts as well. I'm actually on my 5th round of Insanity and to be honest, even doing it for the 5th time, it challenges me to push harder and harder every single day - just as you should in all workouts.

When I started Insanity I was 220 Pounds, 20 Years Old, 5"7 and my Body Fat was just terrible to even mention :-( After 60 Days, I went from 220 to 180 and was about 23% Body Fat. I didn't stop there - I did another round of Insanity and again dropped more weight, 180 down to 145 and 12% Body Fat!

Long story short, my story and the success I had has had a big impact on my life and changed big time! I am a Beachbody coach helping others, I have my own class teaching other students, I even am pursuing a degree in "Fitness & Health". I love it! And I couldn't be any happier! :-)

I am following the nutrition guide.

Since there are some beach body coaches in here, what program would you recommend for someone just starting out. I have P90X, but I am so out of shape it kicks my *kitten*. I see that they have a ton of programs on their website. What you you recommend for someone who doesn't exercise at all to start with to get in shape and work their way up to a more intense program?

I started out initially with Turbo Jam. It went slower and allowed me to feel comfortable with the moves, eventhough I was a bit confused sometimes, and let me build up my fitness level. I started out at 293lbs and was able to drop 50lbs with turbo jam and then move on to Insanity (I am on my second week) and I don't feel like Insanity is too hard or I can't do. It's tough but I think that starting out with Turbo Jam allowed me to build up to this. Message me if you want more information or to chat about the different programs offered by beachbody. I have been a coach for a few months now and would love to help you out.

I started Insanity after deciding I wanted a stronger cardio workout than P90X. I was in pretty good shape when I started Insanity, however after 15 days, I've lost almost 5 lbs.

Today is Day 4 of Insanity for me and my husband. We are following the Nutrition Guide, and in only 4 days, I've lost 3.5 pounds. It is difficult, but it has been so worth it. As hard as it is, I actually look forward to it every morning!

I watched the info commercial last night after my workout!!! My question is.....is this something anyone can do....or should you wait until you lose more weight and get into better shape?????????????????????/

Anyone can do it if you don't let you ego get in the way and rest when you have to. With that said I usually recommend to people I coach that they start with an easier Beachbody program and work their way up to Insanity.

I watched the info commercial last night after my workout!!! My question is.....is this something anyone can do....or should you wait until you lose more weight and get into better shape?????????????????????/

Anyone can do it if you don't let you ego get in the way and rest when you have to. With that said I usually recommend to people I coach that they start with an easier Beachbody program and work their way up to Insanity.

That is what I thought....I am still struggling with JM 30 Day shred!!.....level 2 day 5!!! Have not looked into the BeachBody program....I am probably not ready for that either!!! Would you say the Insanity is for people already close to their weight goal?

No, I wasn't anywhere near my goal weight when I took on Insanity. I just pushed myself as hard as I could and stopped when I needed to rest, as soon as I caught my breath I would jump back in. Finish 30 Day Shred and then we'll talk..

I completed Insanity a few days ago. Overall, I lost around 12 pounds and got down to 6-7% body fat. Muscle tone increased dramatically in only 63 days, loved the results. I just wish my t-shirt wouldn't take 4-6 weeks to arrive! My goal is to keep doing Insanity just to stay in shape until I get the stuff I need to do Body Beast.