Insanity.....GRADUATE!!!!! 5/29/11 w/ pics!!!

Skolls081102
Skolls081102 Posts: 184
edited September 27 in Success Stories
A little backround about me...I started my weight loss journey on 1/3/11, I was 304.5 pounds. Changed my diet, and started doing light exercises. Worked up to Zumba (go ahead and giggle....it's alright :laugh: ) and JM 30- Day Shred. But I needed something more challenging. So I ended up receiving Insanity as a gift. I was afriad as hell to try it. I exercised, but this was a whole new level of exercise.
On March 28th, 2011 I began my 9 week journey, a journey I trully believed I could not finish. I was 249 pounds.
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9 weeks later, and I have officially graduated Insanity!!!
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Ok, now put on the sunglasses...I wasn't going to post these, but I was actually happy with how I look, so here goes!
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And here are my numbers from Insanity......
Fit Test
Day 1 (3/28/11)
Day 63 (5/29/11)
Switch Kicks: 57
70 (+13 reps +23%)
Power Jacks: 39
64 (+25 reps +64%)
Power Knees: 60
110 (+50 reps +83%)
Power Jumps: 21
35 (+14 reps +67%)
Globe Jumps: 7
11 (+4 reps +57%)
Suicide Jumps: 12
20 (+8 reps +67%)
Push- Up Jacks: 16
33 (+17 reps +106%)
Low Plank Oblique: 30
60 (+30 reps +100%)
Weigh/Body Stats
Day 1 (3/28/11)
Day 63 (5/29/11)
Weight: 249 lbs
222.2 lbs (-26.8 lbs -11%)
Neck: 17"
16.5" (-.5" -3%)
Chest: 48"
43.25" (-4.75" -10%)
Bicep: 14"
13.25" (-.75" -5%)
Waist: 40"
35.75"(-4.25" -11%)
Hip: 42"
39" (-3" -7%)
Thigh: 25.5"
24.5" (-1" -4%)

So overall- I lost 26.8 lbs and 14.25"!!!! I am extremely happy with my results. Insanity was an awesome workout program, and really happy with myself that I completed it!!! Anyway, thanks for reading. Time to celebrate!!!! :drinker:
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  • nikki_zav
    nikki_zav Posts: 320 Member
    Great job!!! You going to start another round??
  • coquetona
    coquetona Posts: 185 Member
    Congrats! Those results are very impressive! You can tell you really worked hard.
  • heatypablo
    heatypablo Posts: 221
    The results speak for themselves. Awesome work and dedication!

    :noway:
  • mrmarius
    mrmarius Posts: 1,802 Member
    Great job
  • WolffEarl
    WolffEarl Posts: 379 Member
    Those are awesome stats, I am especially jealous of your skinny waist, still working on mine. Your fitness increase is terrific. Just goes to show how working out and being dedicated makes a big difference. And you are a much braver man than I, no pictures will be posted:) (only my sweetie gets to see those:)
  • lynnmarsh52
    lynnmarsh52 Posts: 116 Member
    Great job!!! Fantastic results! I'm starting Insanity tomorrow - nervous and excited at the same time!! :happy:
  • farmgirlsuz
    farmgirlsuz Posts: 351 Member
    I wouldn't be ashamed of the body however those shorts have got to GO! Just kidding-great job! Very inspirational!
  • witchyboots
    witchyboots Posts: 154 Member
    Excellent results. Very well done to you. I want to try Insanity but I am SCARED lol

    You look happier in the first pic though..give us a smile!! :tongue:
  • K1Teacher
    K1Teacher Posts: 324 Member
    Awesome results and fabulous dedication! You can tell how hard you've worked - congratulations!!!
  • sheBB
    sheBB Posts: 573 Member
    Smile,:smile: you look great. Congratulations, a job well done.
  • Skolls081102
    Skolls081102 Posts: 184
    Ok...the shorts.....I bought those when I was doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu...size 40 . I don't have the time for BJJ anymore (sadly, as I truly loved it) so I figured I'd get use of the shorts now! I am a size 34 now - you can't tell from the pictures, but they are now overly baggy. So they are going. But for picture purposes, I wanted the same clothes before/after.


    And the smile....I am smiling!!!!:smile: But I was dealing with teaching a 7 year old how to use my Digital SLR. So those were shots 14 and 15 maybe.....:laugh: I was trying not to get frustrated. I think in the end, he did a good job (I just stopped smiling...lol)

    Thanks for all the positive feedback! MFP is awesome!
  • cangel81603
    cangel81603 Posts: 64 Member
    That is awesome! You look freakin' fantastic. You should be very proud of yourself:) I'm proud of you!
  • twinwolf
    twinwolf Posts: 165 Member
    Awesome job man!! Huge difference! Nice tattoos by the way!
  • Scorpiomom222
    Scorpiomom222 Posts: 1,462 Member
    Look at you! Keep up the good work!!!
  • Alisontheice
    Alisontheice Posts: 9,611 Member
    Wow great job! Those shorts are hanging off of you in your "afters". Way to go.
  • Minnesnowtagurl
    Minnesnowtagurl Posts: 406 Member
    Great Job! you look great!
  • abeautifulvoice
    abeautifulvoice Posts: 246
    You look great!! Way to go! :)
  • Scentlessapprentice
    Scentlessapprentice Posts: 170 Member
    you look absolutely brilliant! what a transformation. I'm going to have to invest in this DVD i'm hearing brilliant things about it
  • Skolls081102
    Skolls081102 Posts: 184
    Awesome job man!! Huge difference! Nice tattoos by the way!

    Thanks! Lots of hours of pain in the chair. Hopefully I finish my right sleeve this summer. At least that's the plan.
  • ChloMonster
    ChloMonster Posts: 19 Member
    Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
  • simplysara9
    simplysara9 Posts: 521
    I love to hear Insanity success stories. You look fantastic and your fitness test results have definitely increased! Do you plan to do another round of Insanity or are you going to try something else now?

    I just started Insanity. Tomorrow with be my 6th day and I am really enjoying the program even though I am super sore after. It makes me feel good to workout and do such a tough workout! It is better than anything I ever did at the gym.
  • laceylovespink
    laceylovespink Posts: 138
    WOW you look fantastic!! Way to go...you're much braver than me :)
  • LJSpady
    LJSpady Posts: 311 Member
    You've done an amazing job! Congrats Grad! lol
  • MrsBehaving
    MrsBehaving Posts: 100 Member
    AMAZING WORK!!! I bet the wifey is proud of her eye candy!
  • hunni70
    hunni70 Posts: 57
    wow what a remarkable transformation you look ripped you've done well i'm waiting for the 30 day shred to arrive i thought that would be hard but insanity seems to be on another level!!!
  • Skyloop
    Skyloop Posts: 7 Member
    great job. How did you do with the meal plans? Was it hard to follow?
  • kje2011
    kje2011 Posts: 502 Member
    Wow! you look great! congrats on a job well done, keep up the great work!
  • OttawaJeannie
    OttawaJeannie Posts: 206
    Wow! The difference in your face alone is amazing! Congrats!!
  • Skolls081102
    Skolls081102 Posts: 184
    great job. How did you do with the meal plans? Was it hard to follow?

    I didn't follow the meal plans. I was already 2 months into calorie counting and had a good meal plan in effect. I just had to up the calories on the 6 days I worked out. The highest burn I had was over 800 calories. My average was probabaly 690-730...somewhere in that range. So I had to come up with healthy snacks to fill in the gaps. I upped my breakfast and lunch calories. My though process was that getting higher calories in during the day would come off at work and working out. My normal breakfast is about 600 calories, and my lunch is 500. Snacks in between. I just kept tweaking it till it worked. Now I'm going to have to adjust!! So used to eating close to 2500 calories/day. If I don't exercise, I only get 1730. Just have to replan my days out. No worries. It's all a learning curve, and a long journey. I've lost 82 pounds in almost 6 months. That's quick! I didn't do any fad diets (no offense to anyone doing one). I just changed my eating habits and started using portion control (I drive my wife nuts...I weigh EVERYTHING!!!!) And of course I started exercising.

    Don't get me wrong. I'm crazy happy with my results, just the 6 days/week for 9 weeks straight takes a toll. My body is pretty worn down. My legs are toned but spent. I need a few days to relax and recover, and then I'm right back into it. I think maybe a every other day workout plan. But who knows. I'll probably pick back up doing Zumba here and there (I actually kinda like it). I will most likely do an Insanity workout on Wednesdays (it's the easiest day for me to workout). I intend on biking to/from work more often (it's a 12 mile roundtrip...with ALOT of hills!!! It was my first actual bike ride after a 8 year layoff). And my wife usually works out most nights with one of our neighbors. They rotate through Tae Bo, Zumba, Biggest Loser Cardio, JM 30- Day Shred, etc.... so I won;t get too bored...lol

    Thank you everyone for your positive feedback. MFP is an awesome community. It's very helpful to get support from strangers. Thank you all!!!!!
  • zoombie_bear
    zoombie_bear Posts: 963 Member
    you look extremely pleased, you had great results. I started it I'm on wk-2. You are an inspiration
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