INSANITY CHALLENGE. ANY TAKERS??

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  • jadesign19
    jadesign19 Posts: 512 Member
    Hey all you insane people. I'm doing my first round of insanity and I'm in month 2 week 3. I have plateaued and am not losing weight but I have lost inches. I have had great benefits from the workout in energy and other ways. I know my diary has been terrible food wise last week, but even with the cleanest eating I still haven't lost (I suffer from hypothyroidism). My point is I love the program and want to keep doing it and am asking if anyone else has done one round to jump into another round right away.
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    I had a long ten day break in Hawaii and gained five pounds. I am going to start insanity starting today.
  • shakemybooty
    shakemybooty Posts: 681 Member
    Hey all you insane people. I'm doing my first round of insanity and I'm in month 2 week 3. I have plateaued and am not losing weight but I have lost inches. I have had great benefits from the workout in energy and other ways. I know my diary has been terrible food wise last week, but even with the cleanest eating I still haven't lost (I suffer from hypothyroidism). My point is I love the program and want to keep doing it and am asking if anyone else has done one round to jump into another round right away.

    I'm hypo too. I swear the weight just sticks to me. I finished my first week and have already lost an inch on my waist...but my weight is the same. No one is going to see the numbers on our scales!
  • elzettel
    elzettel Posts: 256
    I just started Insanity 4 days ago and definatley felt like I got a good workout. I bought the system to hopefully shake out of the plateau I have been in. I usually run 6-7 days per week and doing these exercises for only 40 minutes I feel like I am not getting a full workout in. I have a HRM and a bodymedia calorie burn monitor and at 5'8" and 162 pounds I am burning about 350 calories at most up to the this point, which is definately lower than my running where I can burn 600-700 calories in an hour. Course running wasnt helping me drop the last 10 pounds, so I am hoping this will. I can see that people are getting stronger and more fit, but is anyone losing weight????and if so, is it one of those programs where you gain weight initially and then lose weight? Thanks!

    I also ran prior to this and a main motivator with me to try Insanity was to improve my endurance. I have not lost weight and did go up a couple pounds. My measurements are the same (clothes fit the same). I had huge problems with my blood sugar halfway into month 1. I never had issues while running but the intervals seemed to bring them out as well as some exercise induced asthma. After a trip to the Dr. I've increased my protein and that seems to have brought everything back to normal. I'm at the last stubborn 5lbs and hoped this would help with that too. I've noticed a difference with my running and for me, that alone is worth it. My easy pace now is what my race pace was so I'm very happy about that. I don't think everyone looses with this so I think you should keep an eye on the measurements and endurance improvements. I'm training for my first half marathon and don't think I'll have the time or energy for month 2 and running. I'll be using Insanity for crosstraining and after the half will go another round. It's hard to put in the effort and not see the scale move but know I'm more fit than at the start. I noticed you did the Disney marathon...how'd you like it? I've been thinking about that one...I'm sure my son would LOVE it if I did it :wink:
  • lovetowrite73
    lovetowrite73 Posts: 1,244 Member
    First day down. Fit test results were eye-opening. Can't wait to compare today's results to the results in two weeks. Looking forward to the next 59 days!!!!
  • lovetowrite73
    lovetowrite73 Posts: 1,244 Member
    First true workout down - Plyo Cardio Circuit. Not too bad. Burned over 400 calories. I admit that I didn't push as hard as he was yelling at me to do but I wanted to make sure I had the form right and not move at a speed where I would risk injuring myself.

    Anyone else out there?? Ms. Booty, where are you??
  • shakemybooty
    shakemybooty Posts: 681 Member
    I'm here!

    Still going at it. Today was Day 9 Pure Cardio. I can see changes in my waist already. If that's not a motivator to get up and stare at Shawn T's abs...I mean err...workout...I don't know what is.

    I'm getting better at it but there are a still quite a few times that I think "are you kidding me? you want me to do what?"
  • lovetowrite73
    lovetowrite73 Posts: 1,244 Member
    There you go!! I have a sneaking suspicion we may wind up talking amongst ourselves in here. :laugh:

    You know what's funny? He said something during the workout today and I actually laughed instead of cussed at him. Maybe that's all I needed to get motivated - a piece of eye candy to look at. I did tell him to shut up when he kept yelling UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN. The in & out abs were definitely much easier than the side abs. Can't wait to wake up tomorrow morning and get it on again!!

    I'm going to send you mail re: what you're eating. I need help trying to get this figured out.
  • shakemybooty
    shakemybooty Posts: 681 Member
    We'll just chat amongst ourselves then. LOL Are you sore yet? I'm not sore this week. Well...my arms a little but that's because I've done more push ups in the past two weeks than I've done in my life. When did I start being able to do push ups anyway? Don't get me wrong...I'm not keeping up with him the entire time but if I'm doing more than 4 multiple times and they aren't the girlie ones...something happened!
  • lovetowrite73
    lovetowrite73 Posts: 1,244 Member
    You already know the answer to the soreness. It's not unbearable, I can't walk-type of sore though, which is good. I still can't do the push ups. I go down about halfway then come back up. If I try to get my chest to touch the ground, I get stuck. LOL
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    We'll just chat amongst ourselves then. LOL Are you sore yet? I'm not sore this week. Well...my arms a little but that's because I've done more push ups in the past two weeks than I've done in my life. When did I start being able to do push ups anyway? Don't get me wrong...I'm not keeping up with him the entire time but if I'm doing more than 4 multiple times and they aren't the girlie ones...something happened!

    Sometimes Shaun T brings both my husband and myself to our knees. Overall performance can get better though.
  • lovetowrite73
    lovetowrite73 Posts: 1,244 Member
    Completed Day 3 - Cardio Power & Resistance. I liked this one a lot actually.

    The soreness finally showed up when I woke up this morning. Thankfully, I'm at work and moving so I'm not feeling anything right now but I'm afraid what's going to happen when I slow down. :laugh:
  • dawnemjh
    dawnemjh Posts: 1,465 Member
    I just started Insanity 4 days ago and definatley felt like I got a good workout. I bought the system to hopefully shake out of the plateau I have been in. I usually run 6-7 days per week and doing these exercises for only 40 minutes I feel like I am not getting a full workout in. I have a HRM and a bodymedia calorie burn monitor and at 5'8" and 162 pounds I am burning about 350 calories at most up to the this point, which is definately lower than my running where I can burn 600-700 calories in an hour. Course running wasnt helping me drop the last 10 pounds, so I am hoping this will. I can see that people are getting stronger and more fit, but is anyone losing weight????and if so, is it one of those programs where you gain weight initially and then lose weight? Thanks!

    I also ran prior to this and a main motivator with me to try Insanity was to improve my endurance. I have not lost weight and did go up a couple pounds. My measurements are the same (clothes fit the same). I had huge problems with my blood sugar halfway into month 1. I never had issues while running but the intervals seemed to bring them out as well as some exercise induced asthma. After a trip to the Dr. I've increased my protein and that seems to have brought everything back to normal. I'm at the last stubborn 5lbs and hoped this would help with that too. I've noticed a difference with my running and for me, that alone is worth it. My easy pace now is what my race pace was so I'm very happy about that. I don't think everyone looses with this so I think you should keep an eye on the measurements and endurance improvements. I'm training for my first half marathon and don't think I'll have the time or energy for month 2 and running. I'll be using Insanity for crosstraining and after the half will go another round. It's hard to put in the effort and not see the scale move but know I'm more fit than at the start. I noticed you did the Disney marathon...how'd you like it? I've been thinking about that one...I'm sure my son would LOVE it if I did it :wink:

    Thank you for the response. I am trying to lose the last 5-10 and it is not coming off!! I have heard from other runners that Insanity improved their times as well so that is why I am sticking with it.
    ALso I loved the Disnye Marathon!! I would highly recommend it. I have done Boston in the past and that was great, but nothing compared to Disney. I will definatley do it again!!!!
  • shakemybooty
    shakemybooty Posts: 681 Member
    Cardio recovery day today. I could use a squat recovery day tomorrow. :laugh: I wonder if I will ever be able to maintain the squat position for the 7 hours those people do. Sheesh!

    Could someone please come here and press start on my HRM for me? I've forgotten to start it the last two days. My brain is mush...but my stomach is getting tighter!! LOL
  • lovetowrite73
    lovetowrite73 Posts: 1,244 Member
    Aww!! That's too bad about your forgetting to press start on the HRM. You go through the trouble of putting the chest strap on and still forget. So silly! :laugh:

    I did the cardio recovery today too. I was able to hold the squats no problem. I think I've said it before in the EASA2 thread but I love squats! My quads are the bomb.com. :laugh:
  • elzettel
    elzettel Posts: 256
    Could someone please come here and press start on my HRM for me? I've forgotten to start it the last two days. My brain is mush...but my stomach is getting tighter!! LOL

    Sooo glad I am not the only one that does this!
  • shakemybooty
    shakemybooty Posts: 681 Member
    I was able to hold the squats no problem. I think I've said it before in the EASA2 thread but I love squats! My quads are the bomb.com. :laugh:

    Good thing it's St. Patty's day because now I'm green with envy. :tongue:

    Elzettel-Thanks! Now I don't feel so bad!
  • lovetowrite73
    lovetowrite73 Posts: 1,244 Member
    Trust me, I'm sure you kick my butt in every other category!! :laugh: My legs are the one body part that I absolutely love!
  • crashinblue
    crashinblue Posts: 1
    I started the Insanity program about two weeks ago- finally making it through where i dont want the waterbreaks to be so long- i think the only move i have a problem with still is the jump with both legs to where your knees should be up by your elbows-

    still cant get that-


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    I will feel like i climbed the mountain when i get actually jump like they do-
    Still need to take my before pictures- have you guys thougth about getting the free tshirt?
    It has to be earned!!

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  • lovetowrite73
    lovetowrite73 Posts: 1,244 Member
    I've been taking pics weekly since I started. I'm definitely sending in for my shirt.
  • jlbay
    jlbay Posts: 473 Member
    Hi everyone!

    I JUST this very second, ordered Insanity. Should be here in a couple of weeks. Someone gave me JM's 30 day shred, so I'm going to dust that off for the next two weeks until Insanity gets here.

    My fitness background: I've been jogging for a few months, slow progress due to injuries. I've also added in The Firm videos, but they just aren't challenging enough.

    I'm SO nervous about the intensity of these workouts (especially after watching Shaun preview the moves on Tyra - yikes!). However, I've read the runners' comments with interest. I really need to build up my overall strength to stop all of these injuries and improve my running. I'm a little worried because everyone on this site seems to love 30 Day Shred, but I don't really like it and it seems like Insanity might be like 30 day shred. I've been thinking about buying Insanity or p90x for over a year and read most of the threads on mfp.

    Well, it is coming in time for bikini season and I want to give it a full trial and hopefully get my husband to do it with me. Here's hoping this is a good investment! I hope to join y'all on this thread once the videos get here. Thanks for reading!
  • jadesign19
    jadesign19 Posts: 512 Member
    Next week is my last week of my first round of insanity. Has anyone jumped right into another round of insanity after completing it, or did you give it a rest? Any advice would be appreciated.:happy:
  • lovetowrite73
    lovetowrite73 Posts: 1,244 Member
    Welcome, jlbay!! Can't wait for you to get started. I was tres nervous before starting the very first workout (not the fit test). Once I got through it though, I was excited about moving forward. I'm only in my first week and have done almost all of the workouts except for one (Cardio Abs). I'm sure THAT is going to give me a huge challenge. I love this program though! And Shaun is just nice to look at.
  • mamareese
    mamareese Posts: 1,573 Member
    I did FIt Test Yesterday and Plyo Cardio Circuit today. I love and hate it at the same time! It's intense but the timing on it is perfect so I can catch my breath and push through. Glad to find some others who are just starting the challenge!

    Are you using a HRM? What are you getting for readings? Mine seemed a little high today but than again the last routine I did was 30DS and this is WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY more intense for me.
  • lovetowrite73
    lovetowrite73 Posts: 1,244 Member
    Hi, mamareese! Welcome. :happy: I burned 235 calories during the fit test. I'm 5'3", 165 pounds so that may make a difference.
  • mamareese
    mamareese Posts: 1,573 Member
    Thanks ceelovejay! I appreciate the response. That's about what I was at with the fit test. Today's Plyo Cardio was way higher at 400+. Definitely won't eat ALL those calories back. But just wanted to check because I want to eat the right amount for losing but maintaining muscle. All of this can get so confusing sometimes!

    I did P90x in the summer and though I love Tony Horton. Shaun T is, in my opinion, so much more motivating. He's so energetic and keeps me wanting to get one more push up or squat in!!

    Glad to find you all!
  • lovetowrite73
    lovetowrite73 Posts: 1,244 Member
    And as I tell my best friend daily, he's so easy on the eyes. :laugh: My burn for the plyo cardio circuit was also very high. I've been trying to focus on getting my protein in, which I haven't been very successful at so far. My intake jumped quite a bit though so I'm trying to readjust.
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    Next week is my last week of my first round of insanity. Has anyone jumped right into another round of insanity after completing it, or did you give it a rest? Any advice would be appreciated.:happy:

    Congratulations. We didn't jump directly into a 2nd round of Insanity, but it's a good idea. The thing is, is that we got used to the one hour workouts. So we've been doing P90X and Insanity hybrids with the 2nd month Insanity Max workouts for 90 days. It's been awesome.
  • dawnemjh
    dawnemjh Posts: 1,465 Member
    I am just starting my second week, I had pure cardio today! I definately have a love/hate relationship with the pure cardio!! I havent gone running since I started the program,and I am hoping to go this weekend and see if my times are any different.
    I also agree with ceelove that Shaun is easy on the eyes :)
    Does anyone do any strength training while doing Insanity???
  • shakemybooty
    shakemybooty Posts: 681 Member
    Didn't get my workout in this morning because I had to fast for a blood test. I didn't think I could do the workout without water without passing out. Looks like it will be an evening workout now.

    My abs still hurt from yesterday. On the plus side my husband jabbed me in the side and then said "Ooooh la la". I'll take that as motivation to keep at it. :laugh:
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