I just ordered INSANITY!

Poleluver started this discussion · 2/4/2010

I just ordered insanity and am scared! I first learned about p90x but a healthy person from work who also poles said to do insanity first then p90x. I think I will start a blog either here or maybe you tube. I found I like the video blogs on youtub of others going through it. I've found I have a weak core and my pole progress could be stagnant if I don't do something and weight loss couldn't hurt! I have been inspired by the idea of running again and trail running. Even the idea of it could keep me up at night ( or am 1st watch worker) if I let it. If I watched someone on the street or in a movie I feel a little rush and remember the high and feeling. I am about 170 I will post before and during photos and actual weights. I am 30 years old, work overnight with extra shifts, a husband and 2 kids to help support me.I coulc actually benefit in my job to be fit. I have a lot to be healthy for. I would love to hear about others whove done it or are. thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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poletrickster · 2/4/2010
I cannot do it with all of the high impact jumping and such it kills my knees, I wish you must success I will be following your progress 👍
legs · 3/2/2010
Hey Jennasmom - I will be staring Insanity toward the end of March - get a week away in FL first. My husbands 3/4s through the 60 days and there are visually noticable differences to all his major muscle groups - esp abs. Yeah!! I'm excited but nervous - think it's going to kick my ass! I'll be very glad to keep in touch on how we're doing and get/give encouragement. let me know when you will start it. Trac
verucablue · 3/3/2010
everytime I see it on tv I think...I should try that - just to see if it won't kill me LOL 😀 I am looking forward to hearing your take on it!
litlbit · 3/3/2010
LOL...I'm on wk 3..itz an ASS KICKER!!
Poleluver · 3/3/2010
I have been intimidated! I have not started and keep pushing it off, what i really want is to do Chaleane extreme first! It is more what I 've been used to but more and in a program. I already have insanity and hadn't heard about chalean at the time. I would then want to do p90x and insanity in either order- but chalean first! I'm gonnna order it and go ahead and start insanity and hope I don't get injured! Im just gonna take it carefully!
Ava macKenzie · 3/3/2010
I am in week 4 of insanity. I love it so much. within the first two weeks I have lost 2 inches, toned up, booty is a tootin! lol I just love insanity and I cant get enough. I only log on to facebook just to chat with my insanity buds! I even became a coach. Thats how much I love it!
SissyBuns · 3/3/2010
I don't know much about Insanity ( I can't do any cardio that involves bouncing or jumping because I just had surgery on my foot) but from what I hear from BluntedEssence on facebbook....it's a great workout. LOL She loves it. Seriously. They should have her on the payroll for all the raving she does about it 😂 I'd love to try it when I'm better.
Poleluver · 3/3/2010
I finally did the fit test today and did about 1/2 the amount of the people on the show in most things but when it got down to the last ones I was lower. I kept slipping out of my tennis shoes- gotta tighten my laces and make sure the beagle is outside! I had the p90x recovery shake and it was yummy. Interested in Shakeology for a few months but gotta wait. I'm gonna keep doing insanity until chalean extreme comes in the mail- unless I am doing better than I thought I would. I love my new work out clothes- I can't wear the running nike cute style bi color shorts but the " princess" cut shorts that are a little longer are better for now. I bought a shirt that I thought said Your worst is my best, but instead it actually says MY worst is your best! LOL maybe motivational.
rubberstarlet · 3/3/2010
wow! i ordered INSANITY 2 weeks ago! how fun its going to be! I have not started the whole program, right now im just doing the warm ups. haha i love it! Ive been jogging and hiking alot to prepare for the INSANITY workout. tell me when you start it! well have workout updates together! hahaha
Liane · 3/4/2010
Congratulations! I'm addicted to home workout DVDs. The harder the better. I've found P90X and Insanity to be some of the hardest programs out there. Beachbody has awesome products. I first did P90X five years ago, about a year after my first baby was born. It was the first time I had ever followed a program that told me what workout out to do each day. I was amazed at the results. The thing I like about P90X is it's very well rounded -- strength, cardio, flexibility. The workouts in Insanity are really similar to each other but, boy, do they burn some calories! I also really like your idea of Chalene Extreme. If it's Beachbody, you really can't go wrong! Just try not to get discouraged if you're not at the level of those on the DVD. It's a long process, and in Insanity, not one of them can get through the whole workout without breaks. Goooood luck on your journey! Liane
SissyBuns · 3/4/2010
We shoudl start a P90x /Insanity thread so people who are doing the programs can compare their stats and motivate eachother.
polergirl · 3/4/2010
I finally did the fit test today and did about 1/2 the amount of the people on the show in most things but when it got down to the last ones I was lower. I kept slipping out of my tennis shoes- gotta tighten my laces and make sure the beagle is outside! If your heel is what's slipping, be sure to lace using that "extra" hole so that it cups your heel more securely. You might not actually have to tighten the laces. Go you!!!! 🥂
Ava macKenzie · 3/4/2010
I had a taste of the shakeology chocolate drink....it is sooooooooooooooooo gross. Dont mix it with water lol thats was my downfall. The Recovery drink is soooooooo goood. It taste like orange creamsicle to me. If you thinking of getting shakeology let me know, if you dont have a coach yet. I can get you a discount on it or free gift with it. I am about to purchase the Chalean extreme, Rev abs, hip hop abs and Turbo Kick. I already tried turbo kick ab jam and I love it!
louise_vaa · 3/4/2010
I think starting a progress thread would be a great idea. I've just done week 1 of the p90x, loving the excersice but I'm having trouble trying to eat better. I have no will power!! x
litlbit · 3/4/2010
I think starting a progress thread would be a great idea. I've just done week 1 of the p90x, loving the excersice but I'm having trouble trying to eat better. I have no will power!! x Here's a tip you might want to try to eat better...bodybuilders, figure, and fitness competitors prepare all their meals ahead. They portion them out to re-heat throughout the day as well as their snacks. I have been doing this for a year now for my training...it gets easier after the 1st wk because your body becomes used to it....I eat every 3 hours...by keeping yourself "unhungry" (is that a word?! LOL) you don't crave the bad carbs because your blood sugar stays level.....that's what causes you to crave the simple sugars, sweets etc. I have not had those craving for a long time so it's not a struggle for me. It is the way our bodies were meant to work...to keep your metabolism burning high you need to fuel it consistently...it will feed your muscle to burn the fat. I'm sooo proud of you ladies for choosing better health habits...you guys ROCK!!! p.s Always eat something after working out/exercising that has protein and you can add a simple carb...piece of fruit or a handful of cold cereal...that's when your body needs the simple carbs the most!
SissyBuns · 3/4/2010
I think starting a progress thread would be a great idea. I've just done week 1 of the p90x, loving the excersice but I'm having trouble trying to eat better. I have no will power!! x Here's a tip you might want to try to eat better...bodybuilders, figure, and fitness competitors prepare all their meals ahead. They portion them out to re-heat throughout the day as well as their snacks. I have been doing this for a year now for my training...it gets easier after the 1st wk because your body becomes used to it....I eat every 3 hours...by keeping yourself "unhungry" (is that a word?! LOL) you don't crave the bad carbs because your blood sugar stays level.....that's what causes you to crave the simple sugars, sweets etc. I have not had those craving for a long time so it's not a struggle for me. It is the way our bodies were meant to work...to keep your metabolism burning high you need to fuel it consistently...it will feed your muscle to burn the fat. I'm sooo proud of you ladies for choosing better health habits...you guys ROCK!!! p.s Always eat something after working out/exercising that has protein and you can add a simple carb...piece of fruit or a handful of cold cereal...that's when your body needs the simple carbs the most! Lilbit you're my "body role model"!!!! LOL I wanna look just like you when I grow up! I eat often too to avoid getting hungry because when I get hungry I'll eat whatever is in site, and lot's of it!
louise_vaa · 3/4/2010
Thank Lilbit, saw your pictures and I see its working well for you, your figure is amazing! I think I eat pretty well I just cant say no to cakes and sweets (we get loads brought into work!) Would you mind posting me the kinds of food you eat on an average day. I'm trying to increase my protien and have starting having protien shakes after workouts. I also have starting eating the protien bars which I do find pretty filling and as they're quite sweet they take away my sugar cravings. Thanks again for replying. I really want to get my diet sorted as I'll be so disapointed in myself if I make it through all the hardcore workouts but dont look much different because of my sweet tooth! 🐷 xxx
rubberstarlet · 3/4/2010
yes! a workout thread would be so cool! I just have to work on my eating -_- ughhh so hard in this house hold!
bebeduckie · 3/4/2010
how do you incorporate this into your pole workouts? i got a copy of p90x finally and am hesitant to start bc i dont want it to interfere with my pole training!
Poleluver · 3/5/2010
pole class today, I'm sore and want to do my class so I didn't do insanity, gonna do it tomorrow, I was thinking about the recovery shake all night but gotta take it after a heavy work out, I wonder if my pole class counts so I can have it tonight....also I should check it out to see if there is anything in there that will keep me awake late.
louise_vaa · 3/5/2010
how do you incorporate this into your pole workouts? i got a copy of p90x finally and am hesitant to start bc i dont want it to interfere with my pole training! Ive been making sure I do one of the cardio DVD's the day before rather than an arms one so i dont ache too much. On the days I do pole I'll try and do the workout on the program is well but if I'm too tired I'll just and carry on with the p90x the following day. x
Poler1984 · 3/6/2010
SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So my boyfriend comes home w some movies he got from his friend and whats at the bottom? INSANITY!!!!! Are you for real?? 😮 I had to do a double take! After reading this thread and seeing the guy on the Tyra Show (he is FIIIINE btw) i was really interested in it.... and now its in my home! omg! im scared! 😲 lol! These things scare me bc im afraid i wont stick to it (like the gym) and ive never truly had my ass kicked and stuck to a workout program in my life. And ive never been on a diet so the "nutrition plan" sounds scary to me lol Im not overweight but id really like to tone up and loose some body fat for summer (plus it will help with pole).... im going to read all the material and see what its all about. Have you ladies started yet? hows it going? Are people posting progress photos/logs?
Poleluver · 3/6/2010
I did my fit test wed, was sore thurs and fri. Thurs night had basic pole classs, and today I worked out without the program. I am nervous abouut how the or my body can handle workout crazy especially high impact while already sore---I'm thinking I gotta work into insanity and do chalean extreme first. I'm super excited to see the changes in pole practice!
Poler1984 · 3/6/2010
Yeah what exactly is the rule when it comes to sore muscles? Can you still work them even if they are sore after a day of rest? 🤔
RoxyPink · 3/6/2010
I did my fit test wed, was sore thurs and fri. Thurs night had basic pole classs, and today I worked out without the program. I am nervous abouut how the or my body can handle workout crazy especially high impact while already sore---I'm thinking I gotta work into insanity and do chalean extreme first. I'm super excited to see the changes in pole practice! I'm doing P90X and I found that working out when still a little sore actually helps get the soreness out! As far as the recovery drink..you need to drink it within an hour of finishing the p90x or Insanity workout...that's when your body will utilize it the most.

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