I'm thinking about jumping into insanity. The workout, that is.
It’s been about three weeks since I declared my return to fitness and, after a somewhat rocky start during which I had an excuse to skip my workout every day for a solid week I’m doing pretty well. I’m over that oh-my-God-I-haven’t-worked-out-in-ages-and-I’m-so-fat-and-sluggish phase and am back into the “God it feels good to work hard! mindset. And because I am one of those bitches who begins to see results almost immediately after starting to work out, I’m noticing the beginning of some pretty awesome definition. Amazeballs, right?
After vacillating for centuries about how to make my entree back into the world of workouts, I decided to go back to Chalean Extreme, which I did for the first time last year. My homegirl Chalean gave me pretty good results; my posture got better, I acquired a distinct v-taper in my back, and my abs, shoulder, biceps, and quads got some pretty awesome definition. I even dropped my body fat percentage by a couple of points. Nothing to sneeze at; especially considering that for the three months I did that I ate nothing but bread and potatoes. Don’t ask. It’s another post for another day. Suffice it to say I eat a bit better now and so I would imagine I’d have way better results.
The thing is though that I’m kind of a little bit bored to shit. The program is still awesome; but what was thrilling about it last year was lifting heavier weights than I ever had before. I went from struggling to finish 12 bicep curls with 5lb weights to banging em out with 12′s. I felt like a beast and that kept me motivated. Almost a year or so later, I’m not that much stronger so the workout feels very “been there done that”.
Then yesterday I came across the Insanity Workout Infomercial. I have seen this shit 9,000 times but I’ve always dismissed it because
a)I hate cardio. Like seriously hate it. The cardio workouts in Chalean Extreme are like torture for me and I skip at least half of them.
2. I don’t like to sweat. I am a Black girl with a press out. Don’t act surprised.
iii/ I hate Shaun T. And I hear he talks about himself in the third person in this workout. How would I endure that?
But despite my very very logical reasons for shunning Insanity, I have to admit that the shit works. Everyone I know who has actually completed it has seen great results. And the before and after pics I’ve seen online are serious tings. Check out this chick.
Here’s a confession: my big fat secret fitness ambition for myself is 19% body fat. I’m somewhere in the 20-25% range now (I don’t know what the real number is but I’m pretty sure it’s not the 15% that my body fat scale keeps proclaiming), which is more pretty good, but if I was at 19% I would probably never wear clothes again. And with my new and improved eating habits, coupled with this program, I’m pretty sure I can get there.
But I’m scaaaaaaared. It looks hard as shit, everyone says it’s hard as shit, and you don’t even get to use weights. What kinda life would I lead? What will I do about my hair? At the same time though, part of me wants to go H.A.M. on this program and amaze myself like I did last year.
Although I’m normally a lone wolf when it comes to workouts, I think I need some backative on this one. A buddy, a support group, something. I tried to get Mr. Max to embark on a workout challenge with me, but he claims that it’s impossible for us to work out together when we live in different countries. Whatever.
So as always, I turn to you dear readers. Anyone want to embark on an Insanity challenge with me? Read weekly updates and cheer me on in the comments? Tell me your stories of your amazing success with Insanity? I’m on the brink of Insanity right now, help me tip over the edge!
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I would love to read your weekly updates and cheer you on, Max! What you’re about to embark on sounds great and I think you could be an inspiration to many others. You should do before and after pics, too.
Thank you love! I’m thinking that if I have to answer to you guys, that might help me stay on track.
But then again, you guys have always been pretty forgiving of my foibles, so that might not work.
It’s been a while since I’ve read your blog and my first time posting….I am not one to work out. I have a gym membership, but I hardly use it. I go to Zumba about once or twice a week. I’ve never been one that needed to worry about my weight, but this gut of mine has been increasing in size. Blaming it on my 2 kids and my age (32). Thinking about canceling the gym and doing Insanity. Like you I am very afraid and also hate to sweat. Seriously, my hair will look like crap around the edges if I sweat. But what’s worse, The fat around my midsection (I’m only 5’4″ and 117, but I’m beginning to look 4 months preggo) or my hair? So Insanity here I come!!!!
Yas! Do it with meeee!
I’m starting tomorrow!! I’ll have to post a “before” pic
I’ll cheer you on for sure but I won’t be doing Insanity. For one, I’m cheap and three, I heard there is lots of jumping and my knees can’t take that. BUT I am working out so at least there’s that. What made you choose 19% body fat as your goal? I want to be around 22-23%. Last time I checked it which was May 2011, it was 28% and that was after losing like 20 pounds. I should go get it checked again so I know what I’m working with. Anyway, good luck!
19% is a bit random, but it’s a)below 20% which officially makes me a BEAST and b)looks good. It’s lean and you obviously look like you work out but you don’t look all hard and bull-dyke-ish. Check it out: http://joshsgarage.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341cac1753ef0120a86840d0970b-800wi
Cool beans. That chick looks hawt! I looked at this and chose: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/body_fat_categories.htm
The 26% percent chick is what I look like right now…some definition, but still soft rather than solid. But a dude once told me that it’s really rare to find a woman in her 30′s who is not soft and ever since then I’ve been on a mission to cross over the 20% line.
Aww snap! That’s a CHALLENGE ACCEPTED moment if I ever heard one!
Maxie!!
I wanna do this with you… I really do. I was just telling myself yesterday: OKAY! Enough is enough. I haven’t worked out consisently in 9 months. Ever since I started this new job I’ve been on the go. I’ve had some bouts w/ exercise where I’ve started but never got past the “omg i’m so fat and sluggish” hump. Insanity sounds like a great way to kick start me… I just saw that price tag though O_O GEEZ ME FUKIN FLIP! I’m gonna poll the twittuhs and see who has it for the low low. LOL.
Do it with me! There are ways around the astronomical price tag, if you know what I’m saying. Text me and I’ll help you out
I’ve been lurking for almost a year now smh. but the picture of the insanity results? her before looks best to me. The after makes her look hungry.
Really? I think she looks great! Lean, but not all hard and Madonna-esque.
MAX!
As an Insanity Grad, I can tell you that it’s tough. It gets more difficult as the weeks progress. However, the results are UNDENIABLE!
I’m on my fitness kick this summer. I do some of the insanity workouts here and there. I will definitely be there to encourage you too!
The biggest advice I can give is to just do it. Every day. No matter how you feel. Work it out! You will be better for it, trust me!
Girl, do it! I’m not gonna front like I am doing Insanity with you, but I have been more focused and determined in my fitness as well. I am eating better and attending a bootcamp where the trainers hand my azz to me on the regular. My friend put me on to them and their workouts are no joke! I come to class with a mix of excitement, anxiety, and dread because I don’t know what is coming. I keep coming back and I feel like the baddest b*tch when I leave. I get competitive and I don’t like not pulling my weight so the class environment is helping me even thought I have done quite a few of my fair share of videos. I say this all to be encouraging. I am not doing Insanity, but I am doing something INSANE and I support you fully!
Hey hun, longtime lurker first time commenter!!! I just purchased insanity and a little scared but excited!!!! I’m looking forward to getting the baby pooch slim down. Good luck, Hun!!!
I did it for about a month before bar prep took over my life and I was unable to complete. That shit is hard. Really hard, but even after the 3.5 weeks I did, I saw results. Not to mention a new found strength in my core and my sex game was…let’s just say it benefited. Greatly. It’s always easier if you have someone to do it with, but I did it dolo and it worked out fine. I’d have finished the program if I spent my nights at home and not in the library, so I say go for it. Just know…this shit gets real.
Hey Max, first time commenter here. The Insantiy is no jokeeeeeee!!! However, similar to any other program once you get past that initial week of soreness it becomes some what easier. There were numerous days when I didn’t feel like working out but did anyways, mainly because I used Trinidad Carnival as my motivation. So my advice to you is find something that will motivate you for 60 days ……..You will need it
I am deff up for the challenge.
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