Here is my before and after pics. Excuse the mess of a photo edit. And the pepto bismol in my hand in the second pic!
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Where does the time go?
Man, I kept meaning to update on Insanity and when I finally got to it I realized I haven't updated in over a month. Whoops. Life got the best of me. Month 2 of Insanity is intense. Especially with a 2 year old to work around, a huge birthday party to plan, and a vacation to get ready for. I DID do every single day of Insanity month 2. And I have the pics to prove it, baby! The workouts were longer and much more intense. I finished up just 4 days before I left for vacation. The only thing I didn't do was the FIT test on the last day. Because I started TurboFire instead! On vacation, I ran on the beach every other morning, hit the hotel gym once, and an ab class at the resort once! Final results: waist 28", hips 34", and thighs 22.5"...no weight lost, but major inches, cellulite, and much firmer!! I feel great! I was into TurboFire for a few weeks but I actually decided it was a little too easy and so I went back to Insanity and am on my second week of my second round. Here is my beach pic:
Here is my before and after pics. Excuse the mess of a photo edit. And the pepto bismol in my hand in the second pic!
Here is my before and after pics. Excuse the mess of a photo edit. And the pepto bismol in my hand in the second pic!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Insanity Month 2 week 1
Alrighty. I did the first week of month two! I feel accomplished! It was TOUGH. Especially day 1, which consisted of my Fit Test AND 60 minutes of Max Cardio. I seriously wanted to die. But I made it through. I improved on my Fit Test, but it was tough this time. I actually had to push to beat my last numbers. I don't know if that is from the fact that I had just taken off a week, or just because I generally suck. But here they are:
Anyway, I am halfway through week 2 already while posting this and I STILL haven't lost a single pound. But I do look better. Especially the last few days, I've caught glimpses of my bicep and calf in the mirror and thought, damn. I have muscles. I really wish I had more willpower to diet but, I just really like cookies.
Overall impression of Insanity week 2: the workouts are longer and tougher. LOTS of plank work, push up type stuff, and leg work. My legs still hurt halfway into week 2. I have my energy back and I'm feeling pretty neat-o. Okeedokee. Catch you on the flip, folks.
Anyway, I am halfway through week 2 already while posting this and I STILL haven't lost a single pound. But I do look better. Especially the last few days, I've caught glimpses of my bicep and calf in the mirror and thought, damn. I have muscles. I really wish I had more willpower to diet but, I just really like cookies.
Overall impression of Insanity week 2: the workouts are longer and tougher. LOTS of plank work, push up type stuff, and leg work. My legs still hurt halfway into week 2. I have my energy back and I'm feeling pretty neat-o. Okeedokee. Catch you on the flip, folks.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Insanity Recovery Week
Aaaah. Recovery Week. A break from the Insanity that is Insanity. It was uneventful. I really had a tough time actually. It was a very easy workout, but I actually felt much MORE fatigued that week than usual. I couldn't wait to start the new month so I could get my cardio going again. I felt so crappy by Wednesday that I didn't even do the workout that day and kind of half assed it the next day. I was worried that may happen, since I have zero willpower under normal circumstances. But since I am already half a week into month 2, I can say that I am back on track now. Measurements and weight still holding steady. I have less than 4 weeks to vacation so it's crunch time now. I cut out all sugar and starchy carbs. I can say I'm not sure that will last because today's workout was HARD without the energy I needed, but that's a story for Sunday.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Insanity Week four! Done! Almost.
I have one day left until recovery week but close enough! I can't believe it's been a whole month. It really went by fast after I got into the swing of things. I am scared of month two, but really psyched to see the results. Here are my 30 day pics. Don't mind the undies. I never feel like putting on bathing suits to take pics.
Insanity 30 day results
Insanity 30 day results
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Week 3 of Insanity...I'm watchin' the clock for YOU!
I did it. Three whole weeks of Insanity. This week there were no obstacles and I completed the workouts each day. I also spent some extra time at night doing some of the cardio ab exercises and practicing push-ups in order to strengthen those areas. I have not seen any new measurements on my body nor on the scale, but I have been adamantly trying to eat healthy and I do need to eat carbs in order to have the energy to do the workouts. I solicited advice from my most body-builder-y friend, who told me to get my carbs from oatmeal, broccoli, and sweet potatoes...all tummy fat burners. I am not discouraged, I feel more toned, especially in my tummy and love handle area...or as I like to call them, hate handles. I plan on cleansing during my recovery week and that will drop the water weight quickly.
Let's talk about a little observation I must make. Tanya and Shaun T. should moonlight as porn stars. With the guttural moans and faces, all while looking directly at the camera. It's uncomfortable. You in it Tanya? You feelin' it? Oooh yeah!! Really?? They REALLY like exercising. And the plank exercise Shaun T. shows you during cardio abs, it's obscene. I'm probably blushing. I do have a little crush on him though. How can't you? I know. He's gay. It's not the first time I've had a crush on a gay man.
No other updates this week, partially because my bored two year old is sitting next to me whining.
Let's talk about a little observation I must make. Tanya and Shaun T. should moonlight as porn stars. With the guttural moans and faces, all while looking directly at the camera. It's uncomfortable. You in it Tanya? You feelin' it? Oooh yeah!! Really?? They REALLY like exercising. And the plank exercise Shaun T. shows you during cardio abs, it's obscene. I'm probably blushing. I do have a little crush on him though. How can't you? I know. He's gay. It's not the first time I've had a crush on a gay man.
No other updates this week, partially because my bored two year old is sitting next to me whining.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Insanity Week two...In the words of Shaun T...This shit is bananas, yo.
Welp, it was a rough go, but I did it...sort of. Week two didn't start out so great. After my day off on Sunday, I woke up feeling not so great on Monday. I suspected I had caught Reagan's cold, but I pushed through and did Monday's workout anyway. Huge mistake. Tuesday morning hit me like a ton of bricks. I was so sick Tuesday and Wednesday I could barely move and was sure I had the flu. But Thursday I woke up feeling much better, albeit guilty for skipping two workouts on my second week. So I doubled up on Wednesday and Thursday's workout on Thursday. I was so proud! Friday I did the workout, and Saturday was Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs. I LOVED cardio abs. It was an awesome workout. Kicked my tummy's ass. Is that possible? Anyway, I did plan on doing Tuesday's workout on Sunday....are you still following me here?...but I decided since today (Monday) was my fit test, I wanted to make sure I got that rest day in between for max results.
The beginning of week 2 I saw a 2 pound weight gain. I was mortified. But I did google around a lot and saw that was the case with a lot of Insanitizers. Apparently, your body tries to protect your sore and tired muscles by retaining water as a cushion. I was worried all week, but yesterday I woke up with that two pounds gone, AND a little inch loss. My new measurements: waist 28.5 down from 29, hips 35 down from 36, and thighs no change. In addition to a little inch loss in only 14 days, I have to say my upper tummy is showing amazing definition...something I have NEVER had, even before two kids. Last night, I just stared at in in the mirror, flexing and twisting and feeling pretty freaking neat. I am super motivated to keep going and see what it looks like in 60 days. I'm hoping it starts to eek down toward the baby pouch.
I'm sure I'd lose a few pounds to boot if I was following the diet. But let me tell you, this program makes you ravenous. I wake up with the best intentions but I always start foraging for food by mid afternoon. Also, according to the book that comes with the program, if I want to lose weight while on the program, I should be eating 1200 calories a day while torturing myself with these workouts. No wonder I don't ever lose weight. Screw it.
Some advice: I have found getting through the workouts much easier by learning all the names of the stupid skinny bitches so I can yell at them and express my hatred for them during workouts. It's also a good way to test if you can still talk or are too out of breath. Ex: Fuck you Tanya! You stupid skinny smiling whore! Suck it, Arielle, or however you spell it. And hey Shanita, what do you mean you want to leave?? Aren't you getting paid for this shit?? I'm out $150! STFU and keeping doing your stupid power jacks.
And lastly: here are my fit test results:
Switch Kicks: wk1: 47 wk2: 59
Power Jacks: wk1: 40 wk:2 55
Power Knees: wk1: 50 wk2: 85
Power Jumps: wk1: 25 wk2: 31
Globe Jumps: wk1: 7 wk2: 9
Suicide Jumps: wk1: 3 wk2: 10
Push-up Jacks: wk1: 6 wk2: 7
Low Plank Oblique: wk1: 23 wk2: 32
Insanity
The beginning of week 2 I saw a 2 pound weight gain. I was mortified. But I did google around a lot and saw that was the case with a lot of Insanitizers. Apparently, your body tries to protect your sore and tired muscles by retaining water as a cushion. I was worried all week, but yesterday I woke up with that two pounds gone, AND a little inch loss. My new measurements: waist 28.5 down from 29, hips 35 down from 36, and thighs no change. In addition to a little inch loss in only 14 days, I have to say my upper tummy is showing amazing definition...something I have NEVER had, even before two kids. Last night, I just stared at in in the mirror, flexing and twisting and feeling pretty freaking neat. I am super motivated to keep going and see what it looks like in 60 days. I'm hoping it starts to eek down toward the baby pouch.
I'm sure I'd lose a few pounds to boot if I was following the diet. But let me tell you, this program makes you ravenous. I wake up with the best intentions but I always start foraging for food by mid afternoon. Also, according to the book that comes with the program, if I want to lose weight while on the program, I should be eating 1200 calories a day while torturing myself with these workouts. No wonder I don't ever lose weight. Screw it.
Some advice: I have found getting through the workouts much easier by learning all the names of the stupid skinny bitches so I can yell at them and express my hatred for them during workouts. It's also a good way to test if you can still talk or are too out of breath. Ex: Fuck you Tanya! You stupid skinny smiling whore! Suck it, Arielle, or however you spell it. And hey Shanita, what do you mean you want to leave?? Aren't you getting paid for this shit?? I'm out $150! STFU and keeping doing your stupid power jacks.
And lastly: here are my fit test results:
Switch Kicks: wk1: 47 wk2: 59
Power Jacks: wk1: 40 wk:2 55
Power Knees: wk1: 50 wk2: 85
Power Jumps: wk1: 25 wk2: 31
Globe Jumps: wk1: 7 wk2: 9
Suicide Jumps: wk1: 3 wk2: 10
Push-up Jacks: wk1: 6 wk2: 7
Low Plank Oblique: wk1: 23 wk2: 32
Insanity
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Funny Facebook thread about my Insanity woes
Holy
mother of shit. This is effing insane. I couldn't even make it through
the fit test without taking a short break to throw up and then cry at
what a complete loser I am.
http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/insanity.do
http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/insanity.do
Insanity Workout - Extreme Home Workout DVD - Insanity Workout Reviews - beachbody.com
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- and 5 others like this.
It gets better. Give it two weeks.
Well I can't possibly get any worse!
Hahaha!!!! That workout is no joke!!! Same happened to me when I tried it!!
You're kidding right?- Well I didn't actually puke. I stopped so I wouldn't. But I did cry.
- I'm going to go drown my sorrows in a pint of Ben and Jerry's and a panzarotti.
I'm so sorry but I laughed out loud. I'm telling you, focus on the form first and speed later. Just think, with a shitty first fit test, you will look like a hero when you do it again at the end.
I got out of breath just getting it out of the cellophane.
The improvements each time you redo the fit test is amazing!
Nice let me know how it goes I might give it a try- You're already insane enough
- Yeah but I look terrible I wanna be an in shape insane guy
i tried to warn you so you wouldn't feel like a loser! i said, "don't worry about how hard the fit test may seem," didn't i???? You'll be fine! You are gonna be as sore as a motha this week, but I promise it gets better :))- my main problem is that I'm not even sure I did anything with the right form. So basically I could get the same workout jogging in place for 30 minutes. I want to tone up and lose inches. How can I check my form with no help?
- Insert inappropriate joke here.
- if you have a place where you can do it in front of a mirror, that's the obvious way to check yourself against those thin bitches on your screen. i don't have such said place, but i do remember doing the workout at night and checking my reflection in my sliding glass door from time to time. and of course, dave would always just sit there and watch me, which was just a blast (sarcasm) so i'd ask him if i looked right...
- when you do the actual workouts he does explain proper form pretty well for most of them. practice will make perfect and you'll definitely figure it out.
- Thanks. I don't have a mirror where I am doing my workout either...I would ask Brett to spot me for a workout but he would just sit there and laugh hysterically. I'll have to figure it out. Maybe I'll practice form on the fit test stuff tonight in front of the mirror.
- another side note. remember you'll be sore tomorrow, but the following day is even worse. hope you live in a rancher........
am i a motivational wonder or what? - Not only do I have THREE floors in my house, but I have a knee problem. Ugh.
- wow. these should have been included with the DVD set. http://www.ameriglide.com/AmeriGlide-Stairlifts.htm
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AmeriGlide stair lifts are designed and manufactured for homeowner installation. We also offer nationwide installation. - Bahahahahahahaha!
Monday, February 25, 2013
Week 1. Insanity...insane
Ok. So I was debating reviewing Insanity as I was going through it. Today was day 1. And after the total um...well...insanity I just put myself through, I decided that yes, I will blog about it. If nothing else, it will keep me doing it because I'm totally OCD and will need to finish this once I start it.
So, first you should know that this review is coming from a normal person. I am not fat, but I'm not skinny. I thought...I was in semi ok shape until I did the Fit Test today! But more to come on that later. I am 5'9, 145 pounds. I am 37, a mother of two. 13 and 2 years old. My problem areas after having my 2 year old are, well everywhere it seems. My belly is a mess, my thighs are thick and rich with cellulite. I even have upper back fat now. Like I said, I'm not fat, but I've never had too much of a problem getting in shape by running and this time around it is much harder. That said, I run about 3-4 days a week on average, 2-3 miles a day. I walk my dog daily, about a mile, and I do toning work almost daily...ab work, squats, some weights...whatever I feel like, usually only for about 20 minutes or so a day. To start, my measurements are 29" waist, 36" hips, and 23" thighs. Ok. So here goes:
Day one is the Fitness Test, which you do every 15 days to measure your progress. It sounds like, oh a quick test. But do not be fooled. This is a workout. It is about 30 minutes long and I couldn't even really make it through. At the end I was just kind of doing whatever to keep moving. I don't even know how to count the number of times I did the last 3 exercises, because I was more flailing around like a blind monkey than actually completing them in true form. Ps. If you are female, you may want to murder the girl on the dvd. I know the guy on the dvd did because she kept beating him and he looked like he was going to die at the end. That, and the fact that she is way too cute and happy and my stretched out belly will never look like her toned 22 year old abs, really gets me feeling stabby.
Here were my results, as best I could muster:
Switch Kicks: 47
Power Jacks: 40
Power Knees: 50
Power Jumps: 25
Globe Jumps: 7
Suicide Jumps: 3 (This is when I just completely gave up for a few minutes and cried)
Push-up Jacks: 6 (but technically 0 since I can't actually do a full push up)
Low Plank Oblique: 23 ( I clearly did these wrong because they were too easy)
Make sure you have plenty of water ready to go and you will need a decent amount of space available to perform globe jumps and push ups and also a clear path to the bathroom in case you need to puke. Lock your dog in another room because he will be concerned for you and unsure of your spastic moves. If he is like my dog, he will start to jump on you and stand directly where you need to go. He may lick your face when you try to do a push-up jack.
Ok. For the next 5 days I will be putting myself through more torture. I'll add more if I feel it warrants explanation. Otherwise, I will catch you next week.
Update: Ok on a serious tip...I just did the second DVD. Plyo-somefuckery or another I think it's called. Let me tell you, if you have ANY KNEE ISSUES at all, this will be really tough for you. Once again, I cried like a baby halfway through simply because there were so many exercises in the second half that are really hard on your knee (my left one gives me issues from running for so many years) that I didn't even know what to do with myself after a while. For instance, there were some drills involving dropping into a plank position, 4 quick push ups, and then run while in plank position, jump up and then back down. Well, I overcompensated for my bum left knee by using my right knee and my arms too much. I ended up not being able to finish them, pulling my left tricep, and my right ass cheek is now killing me. It sucked mostly because without the knee pain I could have kept going. I ended up doing crunches and things to keep busy when I couldn't do the exercise. Once again, I'm sad. But I will stick with it until my knee falls off.
Update: By Wednesday I was hating life and everyone involved in it. My entire body hurt, I couldn't even fathom doing 57 more times (And it gets harder??). BUT, then Thursday's workout came. Cardio Recovery. Many people that review cardio recovery say that it is really difficult and to not even consider it a break. It is difficult, a lot of yoga poses and holding stretches; you will still build up a little sweat. But this dvd is like a trip to Bali compared to the last 3 days. It was EXACTLY what I needed. It is a much needed and much deserved break. I woke up today, Friday, feeling like a million bucks! The soreness is subsiding. I'm not exhausted. In fact, I woke up early and did the workout before my little one woke up! Before today, I had been doing them during her nap time in the middle of the day. After the workout, I made an egg white omelette with fresh spinach, tomato, and mushrooms on a piece of whole wheat flatbread. No cheese doodle cravings, no swedish fish cravings, no ice cream cravings. I have to say, I feel pretty good today! There is hope. Three excrutiatingly tough days, followed by one easy day, then two more insane days, and then a day off. Ok, I can do this. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.
So, first you should know that this review is coming from a normal person. I am not fat, but I'm not skinny. I thought...I was in semi ok shape until I did the Fit Test today! But more to come on that later. I am 5'9, 145 pounds. I am 37, a mother of two. 13 and 2 years old. My problem areas after having my 2 year old are, well everywhere it seems. My belly is a mess, my thighs are thick and rich with cellulite. I even have upper back fat now. Like I said, I'm not fat, but I've never had too much of a problem getting in shape by running and this time around it is much harder. That said, I run about 3-4 days a week on average, 2-3 miles a day. I walk my dog daily, about a mile, and I do toning work almost daily...ab work, squats, some weights...whatever I feel like, usually only for about 20 minutes or so a day. To start, my measurements are 29" waist, 36" hips, and 23" thighs. Ok. So here goes:
Day one is the Fitness Test, which you do every 15 days to measure your progress. It sounds like, oh a quick test. But do not be fooled. This is a workout. It is about 30 minutes long and I couldn't even really make it through. At the end I was just kind of doing whatever to keep moving. I don't even know how to count the number of times I did the last 3 exercises, because I was more flailing around like a blind monkey than actually completing them in true form. Ps. If you are female, you may want to murder the girl on the dvd. I know the guy on the dvd did because she kept beating him and he looked like he was going to die at the end. That, and the fact that she is way too cute and happy and my stretched out belly will never look like her toned 22 year old abs, really gets me feeling stabby.
Here were my results, as best I could muster:
Switch Kicks: 47
Power Jacks: 40
Power Knees: 50
Power Jumps: 25
Globe Jumps: 7
Suicide Jumps: 3 (This is when I just completely gave up for a few minutes and cried)
Push-up Jacks: 6 (but technically 0 since I can't actually do a full push up)
Low Plank Oblique: 23 ( I clearly did these wrong because they were too easy)
Make sure you have plenty of water ready to go and you will need a decent amount of space available to perform globe jumps and push ups and also a clear path to the bathroom in case you need to puke. Lock your dog in another room because he will be concerned for you and unsure of your spastic moves. If he is like my dog, he will start to jump on you and stand directly where you need to go. He may lick your face when you try to do a push-up jack.
Ok. For the next 5 days I will be putting myself through more torture. I'll add more if I feel it warrants explanation. Otherwise, I will catch you next week.
Update: Ok on a serious tip...I just did the second DVD. Plyo-somefuckery or another I think it's called. Let me tell you, if you have ANY KNEE ISSUES at all, this will be really tough for you. Once again, I cried like a baby halfway through simply because there were so many exercises in the second half that are really hard on your knee (my left one gives me issues from running for so many years) that I didn't even know what to do with myself after a while. For instance, there were some drills involving dropping into a plank position, 4 quick push ups, and then run while in plank position, jump up and then back down. Well, I overcompensated for my bum left knee by using my right knee and my arms too much. I ended up not being able to finish them, pulling my left tricep, and my right ass cheek is now killing me. It sucked mostly because without the knee pain I could have kept going. I ended up doing crunches and things to keep busy when I couldn't do the exercise. Once again, I'm sad. But I will stick with it until my knee falls off.
Update: By Wednesday I was hating life and everyone involved in it. My entire body hurt, I couldn't even fathom doing 57 more times (And it gets harder??). BUT, then Thursday's workout came. Cardio Recovery. Many people that review cardio recovery say that it is really difficult and to not even consider it a break. It is difficult, a lot of yoga poses and holding stretches; you will still build up a little sweat. But this dvd is like a trip to Bali compared to the last 3 days. It was EXACTLY what I needed. It is a much needed and much deserved break. I woke up today, Friday, feeling like a million bucks! The soreness is subsiding. I'm not exhausted. In fact, I woke up early and did the workout before my little one woke up! Before today, I had been doing them during her nap time in the middle of the day. After the workout, I made an egg white omelette with fresh spinach, tomato, and mushrooms on a piece of whole wheat flatbread. No cheese doodle cravings, no swedish fish cravings, no ice cream cravings. I have to say, I feel pretty good today! There is hope. Three excrutiatingly tough days, followed by one easy day, then two more insane days, and then a day off. Ok, I can do this. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.
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