This week was TOUGH.
It was the first week of the 2nd month and all the workouts have the word MAX in front of them and are 10-15 minutes longer than the workouts in the first month. I had physical and mental obstacles this week. I tweaked my knee, presumably during a workout, but I don’t know how I did it. The last few days it has just been sort of nagging at me and making a little pop when I go up the stairs. I borrowed my husband knee brace and will use that starting tomorrow.
Mentally, I think I’m at the point where there are only 3 weeks left and while I have seen results and am so happy about them, I still have a lot of work that I am not sure 3 weeks is going to be long enough to take care of. Also, MAX is seriously like going back to the first day, and it takes you from feeling strong and accomplished back down to feeling like you can’t keep up. So there is a mental battle there where the lazy part of me says “what’s the point?” The determined, not-a-quitter, part of me is winning, I just need to keep telling the lazy part of me to SHUT UP.
I am not alone with these struggles, though, I am part of a group on Facebook that all started Insanity on March 14th and last week a lot of us had very similar feelings. It’s great to have the support of people who know EXACTLY, specifically what I am going through.
I did lose 1/4″ in my hips, thighs and my waist this week, not earth shattering but certainly still moving in the right direction.
My progress photo shows minor changes, my tummy is still tightening and my shorts continue to get looser in front.
To see my entire series of progress photos, previous posts, fit test results and measurements chart, visit my INSANITY Results page.
As I come down to having 3 weeks left of Insanity, I’ve been struggling with where I go from here. I’ve come a long way from weighing 200 lbs and I feel like I am in great shape already. The tough part of me that loves a challenge wants to try the follow-up to Insanity called Asylum, and while it would make a fun 30 days of blog posts, as would P90X which also interests me, I’m not sure long-term is the next best step. I’ve built muscle with Insanity, but I still have fat to lose and toning to do. I really enjoy the fast pace of Insanity and I think I decided that TurboFire probably makes the most sense. Then I’ll tackle P90X and Asylum after that, or repeat Insanity. Or ALL OF THE ABOVE!
In the coming week I plan on recording one of my Insanity workouts to give you a better feel for how INSANE the program really is!
Note: I was sent the INSANITY workout program to try and share my feedback on my blog. The sweat, and opinions produced during my use of the program are my own.
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You are shrinking before my eyes!! SO excited for you!!
Way to go… I am so proud of you for the not-a-quitter in you winning!!
You look fantastic!!
You’ve come a long way in six weeks! I couldn’t be happier for you!
IS there an end to the program, or do you start all over? Is there a maintenance mode?
Thanks Pam!
It’s basically a 2 month cycle (with a recovery week in between). You can choose to start over or move on to something else. I do see myself doing it again, I just want something in between.
Well, whatever you decide to go with during the break, you’re on the right course. That makes it easier.
LOVE the reply notification, thanks for installing it!
Your almost at the finish line, which really isn’t the end but a whole new beginning! yay you!
Woo-hoo, thanks Teresha!
I love your progress so far and I think you have inspired people, one being me! You might have to be committed before too long but keep it up…I can quit the gym and join your bootcamp! Would love to see a video – i would not be that brave as i make faces and want to slap people when i work out so it wouldn’t be pretty at all
p.s. i also LOVE that after your major workout post you have lovely pics of burgers and fries!
Haha I didn’t see the burgers and fries.
Thanks Amy! I’m not thrilled about bouncing around on camera but I do think it is important for people to see something REAL doing it. Their infomercials are great and inspiring but those people already look amazing. I thought it would be helpful to see me doing the exercises, especially because I do still have to modify a few of them so I don’t die LOL.
I think it’s really awesome that you have a support system with others that are on the program, it certainly has to make you not feel so alone in your struggle to keep it up! And wow have you ever kept it up! It’s amazing how much you can see the definition of your waist now compared to your first two photos! It’s got to feel good (even at 5am!)
Thank you so much Henrietta!
The Facebook group has been amazingly supportive.