Kristihub

I just finished! I'm doing Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 next. I need a shorter time commitment because school starts Monday which means I leave for work at 6:30am at the latest. Insanity was pfect for my summer. Built muscle and an exercise routine. Now to move forward through the school year!

1) What are your goals for this week? Finish Insanity and start ripped in 30 2) What are your goals for this month? Ripped in 30 m-f, yoga meltdown, banish fat, or no more trouble zones on Saturdays 3) Which video(s) will you be using? see above 4) How often do you plan to workout? 6 days, plus gentle yoga every evening.…

So proud of you! Seriously, I logged in just hoping to see this. I finish Friday and I CAN'T WAIT! Great job!

I have a week anda half left. I'm so done. I liked month 2 at first, but now the only video I like is the cardio conditioning. I'm thrilled with results so far, and my new habits, but I just want to be done.

I wouldn't suggest skipping recovery week. However, perhaps you could do an abbreviate recover week? 3-4 days then start month 2? Set it so you finish right before you go? Also, the very last day is a fit test. Maybe do that on vacation? Or doubled up with day 62? I just really don't recommend skipping recovery week. Hope…

Finally! Scale movement with 1 week of month 2! Now my scale goes away until the last day :)

Just a word of warning...it's not time off during recovery week. It's a slower paced, but deep muscle workout. I'd be careful not to overdo it because you need your muscles rebuilt and strong for month 2. You have a 40 minute workout that has a whole section devoted to hip flexor burners and a section called shoulder…

day 1 -- day 15 -- day 36 Switch kicks (2 kicks = 1 rep):28 -- 39 -- 48 Power jacks: 25 -- 32 -- 35 Power knees: 60 -- 70 -- 75 Power jumps: 16 -- 20 -- 21 Globe jumps (4 jumps = 1 rep): 5 -- 7 -- 8 Suicide jumps: 5 -- 10 -- 11 Push up jacks: 0 -- 7 -- 9 (I could only go down on day 1!!) Low plank oblique: 22 -- 28 -- 33…

I'm really down about the lack of scale movement too. And, while I was feeling stronger and firmer, I wasn't noticing a HUGE change in my body or clothes (I'm on summer break though, so different than normal clothes...) Today I took measurements again as I start month 2 tomorrow. I'm measuring in conjunction with the Fit…

I have been barefoot (or in yoga socks) since about Day 4.... This week (Recovery), my feet hurt. But everything hurts. I'm having a down week physically. Maybe it's from my many years as a gymnast too. My sports of choice, gymnastics and swimming.... no foot gear :) I don't like jumping or quick stepping to the side in…

Level 1 drills are in recovery week too. Just last night I was thinking, "my goal in recovery week is to complete level 1 drills!" my muscles are sore and I'm tired. I think today will be an evening workout ...just not feeling it yet. I'm starting to get down about lack of scale movement... But I know everywhere is less…

I start week 5 on Thursday. How long was the workout? I'm looking forward to it too. Today was my last Pure Cardio. It has been one of my favorites, and last time, it was my best workout yet....but today, I had no strength or energy. Not enough protein yesterday, I think. Plyo tomorrow (least favorite), then rest day…

I'm not sure you should be thinking that recovery week is a week off... I'll do it the first time Thursday and let you know.

When you reach your second fit test, you will get a second burst of motivation, but it is still hard to keep pressing play. I lagged in motivation for a week or so, but pushed through it because I want to finish this, no matter what. I too am disappointed in the scale. And, because I'm on summer break, I'm not wearing the…

I only just got a hrm. I had estimated a 250 cal burn, and it looks like I estimated properly! Today was pure cardio and cardio abs for me. I am SO proud of myself! Best workout yet!!! (day 21) all said and done, hrm says 370cal burned. I like knowing I stayed "in the zone" for the end of the warm up through to cool down…

Awesome motivation!

I did! Now for today, then tomorrow is rest before my final week of month 1!

Proud of you for keeping going, even when it means starting over!

Thanks all! I was really getting bummed with no responses on this! My guys are out for the day, so it's just me at home. I'm having a really hard time finding the motivation to push play. My brain keeps trying to say, you can lose a pound a week without an insane workout. I signed on for this reminder. In it for the…

I do mine an hour to an hour and a half after I wake up. It varies since I'm on vacation. But if I wait too long, I lose energy, motivation, and feel yucky with the day's food sloshing.., no matter how long after I eat. Kls, do you eat or drink before the 6am time? If so, what and how long before?

I remember wondering if day 5 was tough because of the recovery on day 4. Kind of like a lose of momentum.

Oh my goodness! Day 15 results. The past 5 or so days have been hard for me because I wasn't feeling great, but not so bad that I shouldn't workout. I was really glad for the rest yesterday, though. But of course it makes it hard to return. Today was Fit Test 2 for me. Because of not feeling well, I didn't get up early…

Maybe give yourself like 2 free passes if needed since you are putting in an extra few days. :) actually, I would recomend NOT redoing the fit test. Do the Cardio Recovery on Sunday then "begin" Day 2 Monday. Just a thought. At least you recognized in week one that you need to revamp your schedule. Great job setting up…

Trying not to think about it! At least along with the insane workout, most report insane results :) I'm worried about finding the time to do it!!

So proud of you! Good job! Take breaks when you need to, but then keep going! Keep pressing play!

Could you use a yoga mat on the tile for when you want extra cushioning. I'd try doing it on the tile... Or stick it out in the dark basement with a laptop or battery powered DVD. Think of the extra heat as a "hot" workout room designed to warm your muscles and burn more fat :)

I agree! I'm on day 10. I haven't shouted my goal weight, but I've conjured images to keep me going. He tells you to take a break if you need to. Do, and then jump back in!

I tried my Brooks running shoes first, since I had them. Then bought New Balance Trainers after 3 days of barefoot. The NBs are great till the end of Warm Up, then my feet start hurting all over again. Tried them with inserts...and lasted halfway through the workout. I think I'm going to have to do this shoeless.... The…

I agree that you look slimmer already! Inner thighs are most noticeable (and not affected by the lighting) I also agree that you should take some measurements now to compare later. Great job and thanks for the motivation! I plan to do round 2 of measurements with my 2nd fit test in 5 days. I'll post then. I don't know if…

I felt very similarly after the fit test, wanting more. But then, in the middle of the night, I felt it. Don't worry, day 2 will make up for it :) Push up jacks are the only thing I really couldn't do. I could go down, but not up. They were in my workout yesterday, though, and already I can see improvement in my arm…