I just finished the 60 Day INSANITY challenge!!! So, I decided to post whether or not the program worked for me. First, let me say….borrow this program if you can. It is too expensive to purchase or go on Ebay. Someone is always selling something for much cheaper. I finished the program on August 7, 2012. I posted sided by side shots so you can get an idea of the changes that took place.
I’ve got to admit it. This is a great program! Very hard to finish, though. The pics on the left are before shots and the ones on the right are my after shots. I do notice a difference that the program makes if you complete the program. I have listed my pros and cons for doing Insanity.
Pros:
When I first started the program, I could barely get through a dvd workout. As I continued, it became easier to finish a workout. The first 30 days of the program are so much easier than the last 30 days of the program. However, I must admit, I can actually do a real push-up now. Some of the exercises will seem impossible to do, but with time they are possible. Also, there will be some of the people on the dvd workouts that seem to have a hard time getting through some of the workouts, so it makes you feel a little better about having to stop and take an extra breath. Even Shaun T looks like he’s taking an extra breather every now and then. The great thing about doing Insanity is that there is a schedule to follow each day and most importantly….there is a day off in each week! If you stick with it, you will get results.
There is a meal plan to follow also. You don’t have to follow it to a tee, but it is a good guide. I used quite a few of the meals at the beginning and then started making up my own meal plan. I must say…I am definitely going to stick with some of the meal suggestions that were offered with the program. The idea of eating smaller meals throughout the day seems like a good idea anyway.
Cons:
There were some things that I didn’t like about the program. For instance, after about day 40 or so, I started to get a little bored with the same routine. Due to the fact that I didn’t want to be a quitter, I stuck with it. Also, there is a lot of pounding on your knees with some of the exercises. When I reached day 50, my knees were shot. I had to make some changes to my routine. I didn’t do as many of the jumping exercises or any routine that caused pounding on my knees for about 3 days to give my knees a rest. I would do everything else in the daily workout except for the jumps. I was able to continue with jumping after the 3 day rest. The major Con would be as stated above…getting bored, but I fought through it.
Now that I have finished, I have to admit that I’m glad I finished. This is actually my second attempt at trying to get through Insanity. I tried it a couple of years ago, but didn’t make it.
Still, in order to get those rock solid six-packs, I’ll definitely have to go through Insanity a second time. However, I don’t believe I will be doing that any time soon. I am moving on to my next program….perhaps ChaLean Extreme. I’m definitely not doing P90X, though. Have you tried any of these? If so, let me know how things turned out for you.
You can definitely see a different! Way too go !! My husband has made a copy from a friend , so we both can get started !! Your right with the price though way tooo expensive! I am excited to start on monday (fingers crossed) I do need to get my meal plan etc started and figure out how and what!
I think if you just finished the insanity I am sure you can do the ps90
Hi Yasmina! Congrats on getting started. It’s a challenger for sure…but hang in there when you get started. I’m using ChaLean Extreme right now…coupled with running.
Wow, Sharon! The results are amazing, you look awesome!! I wished I could find the energy to do some improvements right now, but just can’t get myself into it at the moment 🙁
Cheers, Stephanie
Thanks Stephanie! It is definitely a struggle to get in exercise on a regular basis. I try to motivate myself as much as possible.
wow impressive, you look great. I have never hear of it (Insanity) but will be checking it out – i have a few lbs to lose myself, need to get this body ready for summer – i see a two piece bikini in the near future LOL 🙂
Thanks Kira. If you try Insanity, you must let me know how it’s going…
Your blog is my kind of blog, love it, I am following you for sure, “Liking” you to:)
Thanks Lacrisha.
A lot late on the comment but Way to go!!!
You could totally do P90X! P90X2 has some really tough push-up moves – fun!
Great photos – you can see the difference!
Thanks. I’m working up to P90X. Maybe, I will be in a different mindset when I finish ChaLean Extreme.
I tried this. I understand what you are saying. I got extra bored and I QUIT! Your photos look great.
Thanks. I quit the first time and two years later I pulled the box out again. I tried again only because I was mad for having spent all that money and not making it all the way through.
You look wonderful! Great job! I am on day 11 of Insanity and I really enjoy it. I completed P90X last year. Just going by your comment about getting bored with Insanity I’d say you might want to give P90X a go, it is a totally different workout every day of the week. So it would be really hard to get bored. I haven’t tried ChaLean Extreme, but I did Turbofire and it is great fun, but doesn’t have the variety that you will find in P90X. The only day most people seem to dread on P90X is yoga and it is just extremely long (1hr 30min approx.), so a lot of people find a substitute yoga DVD. Good luck!
You must let me know when you finish Insanity. I’m anxious to hear your thoughts about completing it. I’m totally afraid of P90X. It seems to have lots of exercises for the arms and I am so weak in the arms. I think I’m going to stick with trying ChaLean Extreme and work up enough nerves to try P90X at some point. Thanks for the advice.
Congradulations’ Shron you have mastered the art of insainty. The two figures show a differences. This motives me to try insanity.
Glad to be a motivator. Let me know if you try it!
Wow! Awesome. You look great. I have been thinking about ordering this.
Thanks. I can’t wait to see your after photos. Good Luck!
Keep up the work! I definitely see a difference.
Much thanks.
Looking great!
Thanks Marlene.
Can you list the meals by any chance in the insanity program?
What do you recommend. I am trying to eat healthy and for as cheap as possible.
Salads maybe? Chicken? mash potatoes? idk, please help with that.
Also, I am confused….I dont know which workouts to do. I just finishd day one, the fit test and am trying to decide where to go from here as it doesnt tell me what exercise to do….I want to tone my whole body, abs and chest are most important…any suggestions? Thanks a bunch!
Hi Joey,
It is far too many meal suggestions to list them all. They are definitely high in protein meals. You would select meals according to how many calories you need to have each day according to your body, so you would not necessarily have the same calorie count as me. The meals start at 300 calories and go higher. Examples of one of the 5 meals per day (300 calorie per meal) are egg sandwich: (1 whole egg, 2 egg whites, 1 whole grain muffin, 2 slices turkey bacon, and sliced tomato); or grilled chicken salad; or tuna salad in a tomato. Mashed potatoes are definitely not included in any of the meals. If you don’t have the meal planning book, perhaps you can google protein meals of a set calorie count.
I’m assuming that you didn’t get any of the guides for the program. There was a 60+ day chart with each daily workout. I can tell you that the first 30 days really use the same cds, but just interchange them. The first week consists of fit test, plyo caredio circuit, cardio power & resis, cardio recovery, pure cardio, plyo cardio cir, and day off in the order. Each week will just be a switch up of the cds. Week 5 is core cardio & bal for whole week + day off. Last 30 days is fit max cardio, max inter cir, max cardio condi, max recov, max inter circu, max inter plyo and day off. The remaining weeks use same cds but just interchange them.
Hope this helps as it is far too much info to list. Good luck!
How fabulous! Great program!
You did great!!
I can see some positive results~
Good Job..Now do it again…lol
Not a chance! I’m moving on to something else. Might try ChaLean Extreme. Will let you know how that works out. Thanks.