Week 3 Tip
They say it takes 3 weeks to make or break a habit. While that may not always be the case, let's hope that by the end of Week 3 you're committed to making fitness part of your routine for life. When the stresses of life try to creep back in, don't let them sidetrack you from your fitness goals. The answer is not to skip your workout or have a cheat meal—just get in and Push Play. Working out releases stress-reducing hormones, so it really is the feel-good medicine, physically and emotionally!
Day 15
Fit Test
26 minutes
W: 227 calories
M: 320 calories
Seriously, the Fit Test is hard work! My husband improved on just about everything, but my numbers changed by only a few repetitions (some more, some less). I'm not especially surprised by this, since I experienced so much improvement during my first round of Insanity, and for many exercises I really feel that I'm doing as much as I physically can do in one minute. Sometimes the fluctuation of just a few reps is literally just a momentary lapse in concentration, or failing to start at the exact moment Shaun T says "Go." At the end of the day, I am working hard, and succeeding.
My husband's tests, on the other hand, were quite impressive. After 2 weeks, his numbers were mostly on par with mine, and I've been doing this for 2 months! However exhausted you are after finishing the Fit Test, seeing those numbers improve is a great encouragement that you're doing something right.
My Fit Test #2
Switch Kicks - 143
Power Jacks - 53
Power Knees - 98
Power Jumps - 42
Globe Jumps - 9 1/2
Suicide Jumps - 21
Push-up Jacks - 29
Low Plank Oblique - 85
Husband's Fit Test #2
Switch Kicks - 117
Power Jacks - 45
Power Knees - 95
Power Jumps - 37
Globe Jumps -7
Suicide Jumps - 14
Push-up Jacks - 20
Low Plank Oblique -58
Day 16
Plyometric Cardio Circuit
41 minutes
W: 472 calories
M: 578 calories
I woke up with a sore throat, and just was not feeling like working out today. Plyometric Circuit is personally the hardest video for me (in month 1), so it took a little more effort than usual to push play today. But I did! For my husband and I, so far we haven't had to ask each other, "Are we working out today?" We are both determined to stick with the schedule, so sometimes it's more like, "When are we going to fit the workout in today?" I think this is a very important frame of mind to have - never question IF you're going to work out that day. Just know that you are, and if you have to switch around the time because of a conflict, so be it. My husband said he still has a hard time just getting through the whole
warm-up, so his cardiovascular endurance still has a long way to go.
But we're still pushing through and doing all we can every day.
Today was one of those crazy workouts, where I got an important phone call in the middle of the warm-up stretches, my husband had to stop and re-tie his shoe laces and my youngest needed help in the bathroom, I had to take a potty break in between the intervals, ... just one of those days. But even with all those distractions, we finished, and felt better afterwards having completed the workout.
Day 17
Pure Cardio & Cardio Abs
61 minutes
W: 563 calories
M: 629 calories
I'm really starting to look forward to my Pure Cardio/Cardio Abs day. I know it's a longer workout, but it's becoming one of my favorite. Really pushed through today, had to take a few breaks to allow my heart rate to recover a bit (sad to admit I took a full 30 seconds off of power squats, but then had no excuse during frog jumps - those are so hard!!). My husband was really struggling today. He has never worked out this intensely, consistently every day. I'm a little worried about taking a few days off this weekend, but I think he's secretly looking forward to the break. We've discussed the possibility of doing Cardio Power tomorrow, then doing Cardio Recovery on Friday after our convention, since it might actually feel really good to get up and stretch our muscles, and then we're only off one extra day. Hope we can stick to that plan, but it gives me the opportunity to comment on how you can deviate from the schedule somewhat. Use discernment. Usually Cardio Recovery is in the middle of the week after two or three workouts. If you have to rearrange your "off" day to be in the middle of the week, you may want to move Cardio Recovery to what would have been the off day on the schedule, so there's still a cardio break every 3 days or so. Also, I sometimes add just the floor work portion of Cardio Abs after Cardio Recovery if I'm feeling up to doing a little more.
Day 18
Cardio Power & Resistance
39 minutes
W: 418 calories
M: 551 calories
Today was supposed to be Cardio Recovery, but as I said yesterday, we adapted our schedule somewhat this week to accommodate a 3-day convention we are attending this weekend. So, after spending our morning packing and driving 2 hours in the car, we arrived at a townhouse we rented for the weekend. Unpacked, got in our workout clothes, and pushed play. I could not be more proud of my husband than I was on this day. I could tell he did NOT feel like working out - this was definitely one of those days he was doing it just for me. Yay for workout buddies! But, as always, we both felt better after our workout. However, big failure on my part as I forgot to pack our Recovery Formula! Rats! I'm okay without it, but my husband really enjoys the Recovery drink after his workouts, and I think he carbed out a bit at dinner because he didn't have it.
On a side note, staying in the same townhouse with us is a certified Neuromuscular Therapist and fitness trainer. He had not yet seen the Insanity videos, and was impressed. We pushed play and there he was in the background, just watching. I kept hearing comments during our workout such as, "Oh, wow. That works 'such and such' muscle," or "Those are kind of like 'such and such' exercise." He also complimented our good form, which was nice to hear because sometimes it's hard to tell what you look like. Also turns out that working out while someone else was watching pushed me to try harder. Just a note for all you who have significant others who do NOT want to join you - it won't help them any, but if they watch it might just help you! Plus my husband just watched me do it the first time, and now he's doing it with me, so you never know!
Day 19
OFF
Muscles sore this morning - did some stretching to alleviate the tightness. Not scheduled as off, but our 15-minute drive back to the townhouse turned into 2 hours thanks to a horrendous traffic jam. There just wasn't any time or energy left in the day.
Day 20
Cardio Recovery
W: 217 calories
M: 229 calories
Better day today, and came back from our convention and pushed play. Cardio Recovery felt great after a long day of sitting. My husband still can't hold the squat holds for very long, but I'm happy to say I never had to break the stretch during the entire video. I wanted to do Insane Abs afterwards, but my window of opportunity ended and I had to relinquish my TV access.
Day 21
Plyometric Cardio Circuit
45 minutes
W: 446 calories
M: 568 calories
Technically, day 21 we also took "off". Our convention put us behind schedule exactly one day, which I'm actually quite proud of considering we were away from home a total of 4 days. But, I don't want my blog to be off by day number, so just know that technically this is our 22nd day on the program, but only day 21 on the schedule.
With that off my chest, this is our first workout since my husband went back to work after vacation. We started Insanity when he was still on vacation, so it will be a bit of a test to see how we do now that we're forced to work out later in the day, after a full day of work. I think we'll make it through the next 2 weeks okay, but a little worried once we hit the longer (and more challenging) Max workouts in month 2.
So, tonight we went out to eat because I haven't gone grocery shopping yet, and I think I just still had too much in my stomach when we started our workout at 9pm. I didn't want to start - I wanted to go to bed. But felt myself getting into it during the warm-up, and it ended up being one of the best Plyometric Cardio Circuits I've done. Got through the whole first interval without any extra breaks, and was able to keep up with the 2nd interval, too. Had a few collapses, but got back up and finished strong. My husband had a scare when he looked down at his heart rate monitor and stopped dead. "My heart rate is 200, and it's not going down!" Ran over to look, and turns out a setting got changed and he was looking at calories burned!
Monday, July 30, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
Week 2
Week 2 Tip
Nutrition Tip: Try to eat 5 times per day—3 meals and 2 snacks—each with roughly the same amount of calories. It keeps your blood sugar stable instead of peaking and crashing, which can lead to overeating and a general poor feeling.
Fitness Tip: You might be tempted to skip a workout because you are feeling sore. Exercise actually increases circulation, which in turn, speeds healing. So keep going and make sure to get your 8 hours of sleep each night so that your body is getting the rest and recovery it needs.
By the way, my husband just got a heart rate monitor, so I will start to include his calorie count too. His will likely be kind of inflated this week until we can change the settings with an accurate resting heart rate, target heart rate, weight, etc.
Day 8
Cardio Power and Resistance
W: 41 minutes, 398 calories
We both started today's workout having a hard time getting our heads into the game, so to speak. I really had to focus and concentrate on what I was doing, but it got better after the warm-ups. Cardio Power and Resistance starts right off with Power Jumps, so right off the bat we're wiped out. I asked my husband, "Why are these Belt Kicks so hard?" "Because they're right after the Power Jumps!" By the third set on the interval, he had modified to just a standard squat because the energy for another jump just wasn't there.
Many people get discouraged when they can't complete a move, or maybe they can do a couple but can't get through the whole set. What do you do? Modify!! Modifying moves is a smart idea. First off, I tell people to try to do as many of the original move as they can. If you can do most of them, then perhaps all you need is a quick 5-second break and then get right back into it. But if the muscles just aren't there and you're only able to do a couple, modify to a similar move until you build up the muscle strength. Can't do moving push-ups? Do regular push-ups or push-ups from the knees. Can't do Power Jumps? Do squats. I've heard of people who just jog in place when they can't do the moves, but although this serves to keep your heart rate up, it doesn't actually improve the muscle strength to help you do those moves in the future. So when you need to modify, take a good look at what Shaun T is doing, and see how you can simplify it - you'll likely find yourself digging deeper.
Day 9
Pure Cardio
W: 39 minutes, 384 calories
M: 39 minutes, 499 calories
Cardio Abs (not on the schedule, but I did the floor portion, about 15 minutes, 81 calories)
No matter how many times you've done this video, it's still really hard work! After the warm-up and stretching, there's about 15 minutes of intense exercises, each 1 minute long and with no breaks. This doesn't sound that bad. I have done plenty of intense exercises for 15 minutes straight with no problem. And I've done the Max version of this workout - why can I still not get through this video without taking some breaks?
But these aren't just intense exercises - these are INSANE, often involving your full body and every muscle involved is working hard! Shaun T's motto of "Dig Deeper" really rang true today. There were many moments where I pushed myself to do every single second of an exercise, only to find that at the end of the minute I was too tired to go right into the next exercise. My husband was feeling a little under the weather today, and although we both completed the workouts, I could tell he was dragging and taking a lot of breaks. That's perfectly okay - when you're not feeling up to par, as long as you're not really sick, exercise is still good for you, but don't push so much that you wear yourself down. It's a tough balance to reach, so you really need to just listen to your body.
At the end of Pure Cardio, I was exhausted, but felt like I just wanted to do some ab work. I skipped the cardio portion of the video (I'll get to those on Day 14), and just did the floor exercises. It's about 15 minutes with exercises that engage your entire core. When I first did Cardio Abs back in May, I had a really hard time even just maintaining the C-Sit position. I couldn't get through any of the exercises without taking a break. But after doing this video followed by Insane Abs in month 2, I'm proud to say I did the whole thing without any unscheduled breaks. So keep at it - these exercises really do strengthen your abs!
Day 10
Plyometric Cardio Circuit
41 minutes
W: 447 calories
M: 604 calories
I was determined today to get through the whole workout without added breaks; to do every second of every exercise. This frame of mind really helped me push through, and I made it through all 3 sets in the first interval like this. Having a goal works wonders! But it also exhausted me and I couldn't meet the same goal on the second interval. I'm having a problem with the Ski Abs - my arms are so tired from the push-ups right before that they are giving out holding the plank position for the Ski Abs. I remember the first time through Insanity, my quadriceps were the muscles giving out on Ski Abs. So, I guess it's nice to know that those muscles are stronger, but what's happening to my arms? Kind of frustrating. Had to take some breaks during Ski Abs and In/Out Abs and go into child's pose for a few seconds, but then hopped right back in. I couldn't help but wonder, "Why is this so hard?" Then I reminded myself that even those in the video, who are obviously quite fit, are taking some breaks, their eyes begging Shaun T for mercy. Even Shaun T takes breaks, cleverly disguised as going around the class. So I may just be expecting too much of myself to get through the entire 40 minutes without more than the 30-second water breaks offered in the video. The point is not to give up - to take your break and hop right back in. I'll get another shot when we do the video next week.
Day 11
Cardio Power & Resistance
41 minutes
W: 400 calories
M: 590 calories
First of all, let me clarify the schedule a bit. Technically today was supposed to be Cardio Recovery, but my husband and I both agreed we wanted more of a workout today, and would save Recovery for tomorrow, when our schedule forces us to work out later in the day as opposed to the morning.
Got through the first interval without extra breaks, which is saying a lot since the interval includes a minute each of Power Jumps, Belt Kicks, Moving Push-Ups, and Floor Sprints. I did almost as good during the last interval, but those Globe Jumps get me every time. But after about an 8-second rest, I was ready to jump in and finish strong. Also had to adapt the last couple sets of push-ups at the end to do from my knees, but finished them all after making that minor change.
Later in the day I added some strength training - biceps, triceps, deltoids, shoulders. Wanted to do more but ran out of time.
My husband still has to take a lot of breaks to get through, including some during the warm-up, but he completes every video. I think his biggest obstacle at this point is working up his endurance. He can do all the moves, but just has to take more breaks to let his heart rate come down a bit and recovery before continuing on. He's really doing a wonderful job, and I admire how when certain muscles give out, he automatically tries to modify so he can continue with the workout. He doesn't even need to be prodded by me to do it :)
Day 12
Cardio Recovery
33 minutes
W: 185 calories
M: 279 calories
Ah, recovery day. Proud to say I can now hold all those squats and lunges for the full time, although I still have to take a quick break (stand up, exhale, go back into stretch) during the Yoga Plie Stretch. Recovery stretching always feels good, although it usually leaves me itching for more.
Got my Shakeology Shaker Cup in, and happy to say it worked like a charm. Added some leftover cold coffee refrigerated from yesterday, some milk, and a scoop of Chocolate Shakeology. Shake it up and voila! There's breakfast! I wasn't expecting the shaker cup to work so well, but it really did. In fact, I think I liked it even better than the blender for the Chocolate flavor. However, not exactly a home run with the Tropical Strawberry flavor. Going to stick to my personal-sized blender for this one. I have a Cuisinart with a screw-on blade, and you actually blend it upside down, then use the same cup to drink out of - no pouring. But at least now I know when on vacation or a long day at work, I don't have to bring my blender - just my chocolate Shakeology and a shaker cup and I'm in business.
Day 13
Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs
61 minutes
W: 546 calories
M: 691 calories
Today was the first day that the schedule called for adding Cardio Abs after Pure Cardio. The Cardio Abs video is only 16 minutes long, but it's still hard to go through the wonderful cool down after the exertion of Pure Cardio, and then go right into an ab-based warm-up with High Knees, with a twist, and Tuck Jumps. For someone not used to working the abdominals, or for those of us out there who predominantly do crunches, the C-Sit Position offers a whole new brand of torture. It engages the whole core from the get-go, and then you add abdominal exercises on top of it - whew! I'm pretty sure this is the first time my husband has ever done anything in the C-Sit position, so he followed Shaun T's advice to lean forward when you need a rest, then go back into position. The exercises were intense, but he said he loved the workout.
Day 14
OFF
Nutrition Tip: Try to eat 5 times per day—3 meals and 2 snacks—each with roughly the same amount of calories. It keeps your blood sugar stable instead of peaking and crashing, which can lead to overeating and a general poor feeling.
Fitness Tip: You might be tempted to skip a workout because you are feeling sore. Exercise actually increases circulation, which in turn, speeds healing. So keep going and make sure to get your 8 hours of sleep each night so that your body is getting the rest and recovery it needs.
By the way, my husband just got a heart rate monitor, so I will start to include his calorie count too. His will likely be kind of inflated this week until we can change the settings with an accurate resting heart rate, target heart rate, weight, etc.
Day 8
Cardio Power and Resistance
W: 41 minutes, 398 calories
We both started today's workout having a hard time getting our heads into the game, so to speak. I really had to focus and concentrate on what I was doing, but it got better after the warm-ups. Cardio Power and Resistance starts right off with Power Jumps, so right off the bat we're wiped out. I asked my husband, "Why are these Belt Kicks so hard?" "Because they're right after the Power Jumps!" By the third set on the interval, he had modified to just a standard squat because the energy for another jump just wasn't there.
Many people get discouraged when they can't complete a move, or maybe they can do a couple but can't get through the whole set. What do you do? Modify!! Modifying moves is a smart idea. First off, I tell people to try to do as many of the original move as they can. If you can do most of them, then perhaps all you need is a quick 5-second break and then get right back into it. But if the muscles just aren't there and you're only able to do a couple, modify to a similar move until you build up the muscle strength. Can't do moving push-ups? Do regular push-ups or push-ups from the knees. Can't do Power Jumps? Do squats. I've heard of people who just jog in place when they can't do the moves, but although this serves to keep your heart rate up, it doesn't actually improve the muscle strength to help you do those moves in the future. So when you need to modify, take a good look at what Shaun T is doing, and see how you can simplify it - you'll likely find yourself digging deeper.
Day 9
Pure Cardio
W: 39 minutes, 384 calories
M: 39 minutes, 499 calories
Cardio Abs (not on the schedule, but I did the floor portion, about 15 minutes, 81 calories)
No matter how many times you've done this video, it's still really hard work! After the warm-up and stretching, there's about 15 minutes of intense exercises, each 1 minute long and with no breaks. This doesn't sound that bad. I have done plenty of intense exercises for 15 minutes straight with no problem. And I've done the Max version of this workout - why can I still not get through this video without taking some breaks?
But these aren't just intense exercises - these are INSANE, often involving your full body and every muscle involved is working hard! Shaun T's motto of "Dig Deeper" really rang true today. There were many moments where I pushed myself to do every single second of an exercise, only to find that at the end of the minute I was too tired to go right into the next exercise. My husband was feeling a little under the weather today, and although we both completed the workouts, I could tell he was dragging and taking a lot of breaks. That's perfectly okay - when you're not feeling up to par, as long as you're not really sick, exercise is still good for you, but don't push so much that you wear yourself down. It's a tough balance to reach, so you really need to just listen to your body.
At the end of Pure Cardio, I was exhausted, but felt like I just wanted to do some ab work. I skipped the cardio portion of the video (I'll get to those on Day 14), and just did the floor exercises. It's about 15 minutes with exercises that engage your entire core. When I first did Cardio Abs back in May, I had a really hard time even just maintaining the C-Sit position. I couldn't get through any of the exercises without taking a break. But after doing this video followed by Insane Abs in month 2, I'm proud to say I did the whole thing without any unscheduled breaks. So keep at it - these exercises really do strengthen your abs!
Day 10
Plyometric Cardio Circuit
41 minutes
W: 447 calories
M: 604 calories
I was determined today to get through the whole workout without added breaks; to do every second of every exercise. This frame of mind really helped me push through, and I made it through all 3 sets in the first interval like this. Having a goal works wonders! But it also exhausted me and I couldn't meet the same goal on the second interval. I'm having a problem with the Ski Abs - my arms are so tired from the push-ups right before that they are giving out holding the plank position for the Ski Abs. I remember the first time through Insanity, my quadriceps were the muscles giving out on Ski Abs. So, I guess it's nice to know that those muscles are stronger, but what's happening to my arms? Kind of frustrating. Had to take some breaks during Ski Abs and In/Out Abs and go into child's pose for a few seconds, but then hopped right back in. I couldn't help but wonder, "Why is this so hard?" Then I reminded myself that even those in the video, who are obviously quite fit, are taking some breaks, their eyes begging Shaun T for mercy. Even Shaun T takes breaks, cleverly disguised as going around the class. So I may just be expecting too much of myself to get through the entire 40 minutes without more than the 30-second water breaks offered in the video. The point is not to give up - to take your break and hop right back in. I'll get another shot when we do the video next week.
Day 11
Cardio Power & Resistance
41 minutes
W: 400 calories
M: 590 calories
First of all, let me clarify the schedule a bit. Technically today was supposed to be Cardio Recovery, but my husband and I both agreed we wanted more of a workout today, and would save Recovery for tomorrow, when our schedule forces us to work out later in the day as opposed to the morning.
Got through the first interval without extra breaks, which is saying a lot since the interval includes a minute each of Power Jumps, Belt Kicks, Moving Push-Ups, and Floor Sprints. I did almost as good during the last interval, but those Globe Jumps get me every time. But after about an 8-second rest, I was ready to jump in and finish strong. Also had to adapt the last couple sets of push-ups at the end to do from my knees, but finished them all after making that minor change.
Later in the day I added some strength training - biceps, triceps, deltoids, shoulders. Wanted to do more but ran out of time.
My husband still has to take a lot of breaks to get through, including some during the warm-up, but he completes every video. I think his biggest obstacle at this point is working up his endurance. He can do all the moves, but just has to take more breaks to let his heart rate come down a bit and recovery before continuing on. He's really doing a wonderful job, and I admire how when certain muscles give out, he automatically tries to modify so he can continue with the workout. He doesn't even need to be prodded by me to do it :)
Day 12
Cardio Recovery
33 minutes
W: 185 calories
M: 279 calories
Ah, recovery day. Proud to say I can now hold all those squats and lunges for the full time, although I still have to take a quick break (stand up, exhale, go back into stretch) during the Yoga Plie Stretch. Recovery stretching always feels good, although it usually leaves me itching for more.
Got my Shakeology Shaker Cup in, and happy to say it worked like a charm. Added some leftover cold coffee refrigerated from yesterday, some milk, and a scoop of Chocolate Shakeology. Shake it up and voila! There's breakfast! I wasn't expecting the shaker cup to work so well, but it really did. In fact, I think I liked it even better than the blender for the Chocolate flavor. However, not exactly a home run with the Tropical Strawberry flavor. Going to stick to my personal-sized blender for this one. I have a Cuisinart with a screw-on blade, and you actually blend it upside down, then use the same cup to drink out of - no pouring. But at least now I know when on vacation or a long day at work, I don't have to bring my blender - just my chocolate Shakeology and a shaker cup and I'm in business.
Day 13
Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs
61 minutes
W: 546 calories
M: 691 calories
Today was the first day that the schedule called for adding Cardio Abs after Pure Cardio. The Cardio Abs video is only 16 minutes long, but it's still hard to go through the wonderful cool down after the exertion of Pure Cardio, and then go right into an ab-based warm-up with High Knees, with a twist, and Tuck Jumps. For someone not used to working the abdominals, or for those of us out there who predominantly do crunches, the C-Sit Position offers a whole new brand of torture. It engages the whole core from the get-go, and then you add abdominal exercises on top of it - whew! I'm pretty sure this is the first time my husband has ever done anything in the C-Sit position, so he followed Shaun T's advice to lean forward when you need a rest, then go back into position. The exercises were intense, but he said he loved the workout.
Day 14
OFF
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Week 1
Tip for Week 1
In order to survive Insanity, you need to land softly during every move. Otherwise your knees, ankles, feet - everything is going to be sore and your joints will sustain damage over time with improper form. To land softly, you need to have "soft knees". This means having just a slight bend to your knees as you land. This is demonstrated in the Dig Deeper section of the first DVD. Practice that technique - you'll be using it a lot in the weeks to come!
If you do not think you are ready for Insanity, or if after the first few workouts, you find you really can't get through them, I would recommend starting with the Core Cardio and Balance video. This workout is intended to be introduced during Recovery Week. However, I have found that the slightly slower pace of the video, while still incredibly challenging, is a little gentler to break you in to the craziness of Insanity. So if you find that you can't get through the warm-ups, try a week of Core Cardio and Balance to see if that helps to get you in a more physically fit condition to take on the rest of Insanity.
Day 2
Plyometric Cardio Circuit
41 minutes, 472 calories
Although the Fit Test is included in the Week 1 schedule, the first real Insanity workout starts on Day 2. Plyometric Cardio Circuit. Today, I started out my day not with Insanity, but with a Step aerobics class at the gym. Kept my heart rate high and burned a little over 500 calories in the hour. Followed up with some shoulders, back, and bicep strength training. My energy was high all day, but soon after starting our evening workout of Insanity, I was definitely regretting the added strength training. I was able to push through most of the workout, but my arms and shoulders were a little too tired to hold the plank position during Ski Abs and In/Out Abs. I wasn't able to complete all the reps. Felt my arms giving out before my legs and abs had a chance to. Today definitely served as a reminder that even though I've done Insanity once, and lived through the harder max workouts of month 2, every one of these are tough!
My husband had what I would call a typical first day experience. For most people on the first day, you're ready to stop halfway through the warm-up, and can't believe it when it keeps going for another 40 minutes. He did a great job pushing through, while making sure to stop or modify to avoid injury on tired muscles. My favorite moment was doing Suicide Drills side by side. Something about running in sync across the living room was just too cool.
Day 3
Cardio Power and Resistance
40 minutes, 430 calories
This was definitely the day I felt like I was overdoing it. Or rather, I really overdid it yesterday, and still had to get through today. Worked out late last night, then woke up at 7:30 to do Cardio Power and Resistance before heading to the gym for a Plyometrics class. Insanity was hard to get through today. I was tired and a little sore from yesterday, but pushed through and did everything with very few breaks. The Plyometrics class at my gym felt really great. Stretching all those muscles I've been using, and I didn't find the core work difficult at all after doing Insanity for the last 2 months.
For my husband, however, today felt like another nail in the coffin. He was really struggling with muscle soreness from the day before, which made it harder to push through today. He's still very much committed, it's just taking a lot more out of him than I think he was prepared for.
Day 4
Cardio Recovery
33 minutes, 198 calories
I am so thankful that today was a recovery day. We were both up way too late last night, had two days in a row where we really pushed ourselves to the max, and we both needed a break. Last time around, I was disappointed by recovery day because I wanted more. But I've really come to appreciate what a day of good stretching can do.
Today was also a day that I really appreciated the accountability I have while working out with my husband. Had this not been a recovery day, I'm not sure I could have pushed myself to do the workout if we weren't doing it together. Having a workout buddy is SO important - even if it's someone online and not in your own living room. You really need someone to encourage you to keep going, even on the days you would rather sleep, rest, or just plain do anything but work out! If you have purchased a program through Team Beachbody, you are assigned a coach to help you through. Contact them for help and accountability to get you through! I have also become an Independent Coach with Team Beachbody, so if you want me to be your coach, let me know - all it takes is an email to make the switch.
The Cardio Recovery video is definitely the slowest of all the Insanity workouts. Started with lots of stretching, and included exercises such as leg lifts, prolonged hip flexor stretches, plie squats, and a set of squats and lunges which included holding those positions for an extended period then adding pulses. One of those videos where you feel sore while doing it, but end up feeling refreshed.
Day 5
Pure Cardio
39 minutes, 405 calories
Pure Cardio begins with Shaun T admitting that he himself is nervous about doing this workout. This does not help our own anxiety about what's to come. He calls it his endurance workout, because you do one exercise after another without any rest period or water breaks. You kind of have to gauge and take your own breaks as necessary, as even some members in the video do. I used to dread Pure Cardio, but now I appreciate that at least none of the moves are repeated (unlike his other interval workouts). I find it a little easier to give my all knowing that this is the only chance I get (and I don't have to do it 2 more times :)
Even after doing a spin class this morning, I was still able to push through Pure Cardio today. Although tired, we both pushed through with minimal breaks. I felt slightly nauseous after the workout was over, but that went away as soon as I drank my Recovery Formula. It's like magic.
Another thing that made this workout better was NEW SHOES!!! I've been searching for over a month, since most stores don't carry cross trainers. Tried a few different brands, but liked Asics the best. I found several different styles that offered great cushioning, a necessity with all the high impact movements in Insanity. Trying out the Asics Neo33 right now, and so far they feel amazing. Hoping the shoe search is finally over! My husband is also trying out new shoes. Tried Nikes, Adidas, New Balance, and also liked the Asics best. Said today was the first workout where his feet didn't hurt.
Day 6
OFF
Okay, I know Day 7 is supposed to be the first "off" day, but we decided we would rather have Saturday as our off day every week. So, taking the day off today, but completing the week tomorrow.
Day 7
Plyometric Cardio Circuit
41 minutes, 423 calories
We finished Week 1! And we're both still alive! Sore, tired, but alive.
We got a late start today, and I was just starting to feel hungry before beginning the workout, so I mixed up some Recovery Formula to drink a little before I started for some quick calories to get me through. Saved the rest for the end of the workout, but it did serve to quench my immediate hunger and give me enough energy to get through the workout. I pushed myself pretty hard on this one, really trying to do everything I could without any breaks. Didn't quite reach that goal, but it's amazing how much further I can get when I talk out loud. Maybe Insanity is getting to me and making me, well, a little crazy. Talking to myself? I justified it by thinking I was also kind of encouraging my husband to push through, but it was really for me. 10 more seconds left? I called out "10 more seconds! I can do it!" Starting an entire minute of In and Out Abs and don't feel like I have enough energy for even one? I called out each movement: "In! Out! In! Out!", and let me tell you, I did the entire set. It was like having a personal trainer in the room with me (even if that personal trainer was myself). Uh Oh. Now I'm talking multiple personalities - yep, I'm definitely crazy. But next time you feel ready to collapse, give it a try. Talk to yourself. Count down out loud. Tell yourself, "You can do this!" You might just surprise yourself.
In order to survive Insanity, you need to land softly during every move. Otherwise your knees, ankles, feet - everything is going to be sore and your joints will sustain damage over time with improper form. To land softly, you need to have "soft knees". This means having just a slight bend to your knees as you land. This is demonstrated in the Dig Deeper section of the first DVD. Practice that technique - you'll be using it a lot in the weeks to come!
If you do not think you are ready for Insanity, or if after the first few workouts, you find you really can't get through them, I would recommend starting with the Core Cardio and Balance video. This workout is intended to be introduced during Recovery Week. However, I have found that the slightly slower pace of the video, while still incredibly challenging, is a little gentler to break you in to the craziness of Insanity. So if you find that you can't get through the warm-ups, try a week of Core Cardio and Balance to see if that helps to get you in a more physically fit condition to take on the rest of Insanity.
Day 2
Plyometric Cardio Circuit
41 minutes, 472 calories
Although the Fit Test is included in the Week 1 schedule, the first real Insanity workout starts on Day 2. Plyometric Cardio Circuit. Today, I started out my day not with Insanity, but with a Step aerobics class at the gym. Kept my heart rate high and burned a little over 500 calories in the hour. Followed up with some shoulders, back, and bicep strength training. My energy was high all day, but soon after starting our evening workout of Insanity, I was definitely regretting the added strength training. I was able to push through most of the workout, but my arms and shoulders were a little too tired to hold the plank position during Ski Abs and In/Out Abs. I wasn't able to complete all the reps. Felt my arms giving out before my legs and abs had a chance to. Today definitely served as a reminder that even though I've done Insanity once, and lived through the harder max workouts of month 2, every one of these are tough!
My husband had what I would call a typical first day experience. For most people on the first day, you're ready to stop halfway through the warm-up, and can't believe it when it keeps going for another 40 minutes. He did a great job pushing through, while making sure to stop or modify to avoid injury on tired muscles. My favorite moment was doing Suicide Drills side by side. Something about running in sync across the living room was just too cool.
Day 3
Cardio Power and Resistance
40 minutes, 430 calories
This was definitely the day I felt like I was overdoing it. Or rather, I really overdid it yesterday, and still had to get through today. Worked out late last night, then woke up at 7:30 to do Cardio Power and Resistance before heading to the gym for a Plyometrics class. Insanity was hard to get through today. I was tired and a little sore from yesterday, but pushed through and did everything with very few breaks. The Plyometrics class at my gym felt really great. Stretching all those muscles I've been using, and I didn't find the core work difficult at all after doing Insanity for the last 2 months.
For my husband, however, today felt like another nail in the coffin. He was really struggling with muscle soreness from the day before, which made it harder to push through today. He's still very much committed, it's just taking a lot more out of him than I think he was prepared for.
Day 4
Cardio Recovery
33 minutes, 198 calories
I am so thankful that today was a recovery day. We were both up way too late last night, had two days in a row where we really pushed ourselves to the max, and we both needed a break. Last time around, I was disappointed by recovery day because I wanted more. But I've really come to appreciate what a day of good stretching can do.
Today was also a day that I really appreciated the accountability I have while working out with my husband. Had this not been a recovery day, I'm not sure I could have pushed myself to do the workout if we weren't doing it together. Having a workout buddy is SO important - even if it's someone online and not in your own living room. You really need someone to encourage you to keep going, even on the days you would rather sleep, rest, or just plain do anything but work out! If you have purchased a program through Team Beachbody, you are assigned a coach to help you through. Contact them for help and accountability to get you through! I have also become an Independent Coach with Team Beachbody, so if you want me to be your coach, let me know - all it takes is an email to make the switch.
The Cardio Recovery video is definitely the slowest of all the Insanity workouts. Started with lots of stretching, and included exercises such as leg lifts, prolonged hip flexor stretches, plie squats, and a set of squats and lunges which included holding those positions for an extended period then adding pulses. One of those videos where you feel sore while doing it, but end up feeling refreshed.
Day 5
Pure Cardio
39 minutes, 405 calories
Pure Cardio begins with Shaun T admitting that he himself is nervous about doing this workout. This does not help our own anxiety about what's to come. He calls it his endurance workout, because you do one exercise after another without any rest period or water breaks. You kind of have to gauge and take your own breaks as necessary, as even some members in the video do. I used to dread Pure Cardio, but now I appreciate that at least none of the moves are repeated (unlike his other interval workouts). I find it a little easier to give my all knowing that this is the only chance I get (and I don't have to do it 2 more times :)
Even after doing a spin class this morning, I was still able to push through Pure Cardio today. Although tired, we both pushed through with minimal breaks. I felt slightly nauseous after the workout was over, but that went away as soon as I drank my Recovery Formula. It's like magic.
Another thing that made this workout better was NEW SHOES!!! I've been searching for over a month, since most stores don't carry cross trainers. Tried a few different brands, but liked Asics the best. I found several different styles that offered great cushioning, a necessity with all the high impact movements in Insanity. Trying out the Asics Neo33 right now, and so far they feel amazing. Hoping the shoe search is finally over! My husband is also trying out new shoes. Tried Nikes, Adidas, New Balance, and also liked the Asics best. Said today was the first workout where his feet didn't hurt.
Day 6
OFF
Okay, I know Day 7 is supposed to be the first "off" day, but we decided we would rather have Saturday as our off day every week. So, taking the day off today, but completing the week tomorrow.
Day 7
Plyometric Cardio Circuit
41 minutes, 423 calories
We finished Week 1! And we're both still alive! Sore, tired, but alive.
We got a late start today, and I was just starting to feel hungry before beginning the workout, so I mixed up some Recovery Formula to drink a little before I started for some quick calories to get me through. Saved the rest for the end of the workout, but it did serve to quench my immediate hunger and give me enough energy to get through the workout. I pushed myself pretty hard on this one, really trying to do everything I could without any breaks. Didn't quite reach that goal, but it's amazing how much further I can get when I talk out loud. Maybe Insanity is getting to me and making me, well, a little crazy. Talking to myself? I justified it by thinking I was also kind of encouraging my husband to push through, but it was really for me. 10 more seconds left? I called out "10 more seconds! I can do it!" Starting an entire minute of In and Out Abs and don't feel like I have enough energy for even one? I called out each movement: "In! Out! In! Out!", and let me tell you, I did the entire set. It was like having a personal trainer in the room with me (even if that personal trainer was myself). Uh Oh. Now I'm talking multiple personalities - yep, I'm definitely crazy. But next time you feel ready to collapse, give it a try. Talk to yourself. Count down out loud. Tell yourself, "You can do this!" You might just surprise yourself.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Insanity Round 2
Day 1
Fit Test
28 minutes, 280 calories burned
Since this is Round 2 for me, my Fit Test was pretty much the same as my 5th test from my first time through Insanity. So, I'll post my first ever fit test figures from April, as well as my starting numbers for this time. I'm not sure how much they'll improve over the course of the next 60 days, but hoping they'll go up by a few reps each time.
First Fit Test, April 25, 2012
Switch Kicks - 100
Power Jacks - 30
Power Knees - 82
Power Jumps - 11
Globe Jumps - 7
Suicide Jumps - 11
Push-up Jacks - 7
Low Plank Oblique - 27
Fit Test 1, Round 2, July 16, 2012
Switch Kicks - 149
Power Jacks - 52
Power Knees - 98
Power Jumps - 42
Globe Jumps -11
Suicide Jumps - 20
Push-up Jacks - 26
Low Plank Oblique -74 (actually down from my 4th fit test of 90)
I was definitely feeling the fact that I had taken a week "off". In retrospect, I probably should have been doing something last week, but I was on vacation and kind of enjoying the break. But this week I'm back in! Also hitting the gym with my sister-in-law this week to try some new things and motivate each other. Hope I still have the energy for Insanity - I'll keep you posted on that!
Now, since my blog is also documenting my husband's first time journey through Insanity, I'll also list his Fit Test results here. He did very well, but said he had more problems with the moves involving the lower body. He was also not in ideal condition for his upper body, since he hurt his arm yesterday and the muscles were still pretty sore. He has never been one to exercise really, but has a fairly physically demanding job. At times he has lifted weights with me or on his own at home, but this is definitely the first time he's ever done a program this challenging. His main concern going into Insanity was that he knew his heart was out of shape. Sure enough, halfway through he had a really hard time catching his breath. Our daughter came over and said, "If you do this next exercise, then you can rest!" Love my little cheerleader. After completing the Fit Test, he was pretty wiped. I offered him a Recovery Drink, which after finishing he said felt like medicine for his muscles. That's how I feel about the Recovery formula too. I don't drink it every time, but those days where I feel like jelly or like I might not keep any food down if I were to eat just then, the Recovery Formula sets me right.
Jerry's Fit Test 1
Switch Kicks - 60
Power Jacks - 47
Power Knees - 70
Power Jumps - 27
Globe Jumps - 7
Suicide Jumps - 12
Push-up Jacks - 15
Low Plank Oblique -55
Fit Test
28 minutes, 280 calories burned
Since this is Round 2 for me, my Fit Test was pretty much the same as my 5th test from my first time through Insanity. So, I'll post my first ever fit test figures from April, as well as my starting numbers for this time. I'm not sure how much they'll improve over the course of the next 60 days, but hoping they'll go up by a few reps each time.
First Fit Test, April 25, 2012
Switch Kicks - 100
Power Jacks - 30
Power Knees - 82
Power Jumps - 11
Globe Jumps - 7
Suicide Jumps - 11
Push-up Jacks - 7
Low Plank Oblique - 27
Fit Test 1, Round 2, July 16, 2012
Switch Kicks - 149
Power Jacks - 52
Power Knees - 98
Power Jumps - 42
Globe Jumps -11
Suicide Jumps - 20
Push-up Jacks - 26
Low Plank Oblique -74 (actually down from my 4th fit test of 90)
I was definitely feeling the fact that I had taken a week "off". In retrospect, I probably should have been doing something last week, but I was on vacation and kind of enjoying the break. But this week I'm back in! Also hitting the gym with my sister-in-law this week to try some new things and motivate each other. Hope I still have the energy for Insanity - I'll keep you posted on that!
Now, since my blog is also documenting my husband's first time journey through Insanity, I'll also list his Fit Test results here. He did very well, but said he had more problems with the moves involving the lower body. He was also not in ideal condition for his upper body, since he hurt his arm yesterday and the muscles were still pretty sore. He has never been one to exercise really, but has a fairly physically demanding job. At times he has lifted weights with me or on his own at home, but this is definitely the first time he's ever done a program this challenging. His main concern going into Insanity was that he knew his heart was out of shape. Sure enough, halfway through he had a really hard time catching his breath. Our daughter came over and said, "If you do this next exercise, then you can rest!" Love my little cheerleader. After completing the Fit Test, he was pretty wiped. I offered him a Recovery Drink, which after finishing he said felt like medicine for his muscles. That's how I feel about the Recovery formula too. I don't drink it every time, but those days where I feel like jelly or like I might not keep any food down if I were to eat just then, the Recovery Formula sets me right.
Jerry's Fit Test 1
Switch Kicks - 60
Power Jacks - 47
Power Knees - 70
Power Jumps - 27
Globe Jumps - 7
Suicide Jumps - 12
Push-up Jacks - 15
Low Plank Oblique -55
Sunday, July 15, 2012
60 Days of Insanity
As a little background, I have always struggled with weight issues. I spent about 5 years of my youth in a state of overweight/obesity until I learned to moderate my eating habits and add regular exercise. But moderation is not always easy, and a few slip-ups can leave you with pounds that take months or years to lose. For me, I ran into a big problem when I became pregnant. All of a sudden, I had an excuse to eat a little extra, and blamed many bad food choices on "cravings." After all, I reasoned, it was only temporary, and no one would notice a few extra pounds when there's a baby protruding from my midsection. Through nursing and lots and lots of walking with a colicky baby, I managed to lose the extra weight within the first year after my baby was born, but then all too soon became pregnant again (it was planned, but kind of disappointing to only have about 2 months of my old body before going through it all again). Same eating habits, same weight gain, but this time the weight didn't come off. After 2 years of trying to fit exercise into my busy schedule, I found myself only 5 lbs closer to my goal.
I decided I needed to get more serious. I started tracking my calories and switched to a mostly vegetarian diet, and I started making the gym a priority, even if it was still just twice a week, I worked out for 2 hours each time (aerobics and strength training). I was getting closer to my pre-pregnancy weight, but a physical exam revealed that my heart was still out of shape, and did not return to a normal range after just a minute of light exercise. My doctor advised that I needed to exercise more consistently, and that increasing to 3-4 times a week should greatly improve my cardiovascular fitness.
My problem was that I couldn't see myself getting to the gym more often during the week. With the time constraints of my day and having to drive my kids to various activities, I found that by the time I dropped them off and drove to the gym, I had long enough to work out and shower, but not really long enough to do anything else, so any way I scheduled it my entire morning was lost if I went to the gym. I needed to find something I could do at home, BEFORE my kids woke up and my day switched into chaos-mode. I also needed something more structured, something that would provide me with motivation to do it every day. I found my answer with the fitness programs offered through Team Beachbody.
Since I have free weights at home and was used to doing my own strength training, I was mainly looking for a program to offer cardiovascular fitness. I decided, despite my fears after watching the infomercial, to try Insanity, lead by trainer Shaun T. In the days between placing my order and the arrival of my DVD package, I had serious doubts about whether or not I would be able to do this program. My friends and family all thought I was crazy. I mean, the extremely fit individuals in the promo video look like they're having a hard time with this - what chance do I have?
I lost 7 lbs total, which may not seem like much, but since my goal was 5, I ended up lighter and with a lower body fat percentage than I had been in 11 years. I lost a total of 6" (waist, hips, thighs, and arms combined). I was able to dig out all my old clothes, and then found that even a lot of those were now too big. I also met my cardiovascular goals. My resting heart rate is now much lower, and my recovery rate after exercise is excellent. I met the strict fitness requirements to be a part of the Wellness Club at my workplace, and am hoping that my next text will reveal that I can advance to the Athletic Level of fitness (I was just 0.6% body fat away from qualifying last time, and I have lost 2 more pounds since then).
But what's next? After completing Insanity, I feel like I can do anything. But my husband has been watching me these past 2 months. Watching me do these moves that seem crazy, watching my confidence soar with both my physical changes and my sense of accomplishment, watching me climb up flights of stairs without getting short of breath, and I think watching his own waistline which is slightly rounder than what it used to be. He decided that he wanted to do Insanity with me. So, starting Monday July 16th, I'm going for Round 2! It's going to feel a little strange starting from the beginning, but I've heard from others that it's just as difficult the second time around, especially since you're likely able to make it through the whole video this time. But I have to admit I'm slightly less motivated than I was the first time. First of all, I've already done it, so there's less of that feeling that I have to finish just to prove to myself and others that I can do it. Second, my husband can only exercise in the evenings, and I know that for workouts I do much better in the mornings. I'm a little worried about having the energy by the end of the day, and also pushing myself to spend one of those precious husband-only/kid-free hours on exercise. Third, I've already met all the goals that were driving me the first time around, so I need to find new goals to motivate me for the next 60 days.
With a program this demanding, motivation is key. So here's my plan to get me through.
1) Accountability with my husband. We're in this together this time, so his goals become my goals. If I flake out, he's more likely to skip the workout too, but alternatively my perseverance can push him to keep going.
2) Accountability with my new blog. If I am blogging about each day, as I hope to do, that means I have to admit when I skip a day.
3) New fitness goals. I plan to get below 20% body fat, and hope to lose another inch or two around my waist and hips. I'm not sure my Fit Tests will improve much this time around (I mean, realistically, there is a limit to how many power jumps you can do in one minute, but I will try to improve each time, even if just by a few reps). I'm hoping to further improve my muscular endurance, as there are still many exercises that I can not complete during the Max workouts without taking a quick break.
4) Motivate others. I'm hoping that through this blog and by sticking to the schedule, I can motivate others to try Insanity or really any regular exercise program, or for those currently in the program, to stick with it till the end. If you are interested in Insanity and would like to join me as we go through the program together, click here to order your own copy of the DVDs.
The Ultimate Goal is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. So no matter what program I'm doing, I'm in this for life. I'm hoping this thought will also keep me going, since it's not just a matter of finishing the next 60 days, but of finding a way to incorporate fitness into not only my life, but the life of my husband and children as well. For the next 2 months it may be Insanity, but perhaps after that we'll do another Beachbody program together, like P90X, or take walks or bike rides with the kids before bed. I hope that I can save my children from the overweight childhood I had, and infuse in them a love for fitness and healthy eating that will last for generations to come.
I decided I needed to get more serious. I started tracking my calories and switched to a mostly vegetarian diet, and I started making the gym a priority, even if it was still just twice a week, I worked out for 2 hours each time (aerobics and strength training). I was getting closer to my pre-pregnancy weight, but a physical exam revealed that my heart was still out of shape, and did not return to a normal range after just a minute of light exercise. My doctor advised that I needed to exercise more consistently, and that increasing to 3-4 times a week should greatly improve my cardiovascular fitness.
My problem was that I couldn't see myself getting to the gym more often during the week. With the time constraints of my day and having to drive my kids to various activities, I found that by the time I dropped them off and drove to the gym, I had long enough to work out and shower, but not really long enough to do anything else, so any way I scheduled it my entire morning was lost if I went to the gym. I needed to find something I could do at home, BEFORE my kids woke up and my day switched into chaos-mode. I also needed something more structured, something that would provide me with motivation to do it every day. I found my answer with the fitness programs offered through Team Beachbody.
Since I have free weights at home and was used to doing my own strength training, I was mainly looking for a program to offer cardiovascular fitness. I decided, despite my fears after watching the infomercial, to try Insanity, lead by trainer Shaun T. In the days between placing my order and the arrival of my DVD package, I had serious doubts about whether or not I would be able to do this program. My friends and family all thought I was crazy. I mean, the extremely fit individuals in the promo video look like they're having a hard time with this - what chance do I have?
I lost 7 lbs total, which may not seem like much, but since my goal was 5, I ended up lighter and with a lower body fat percentage than I had been in 11 years. I lost a total of 6" (waist, hips, thighs, and arms combined). I was able to dig out all my old clothes, and then found that even a lot of those were now too big. I also met my cardiovascular goals. My resting heart rate is now much lower, and my recovery rate after exercise is excellent. I met the strict fitness requirements to be a part of the Wellness Club at my workplace, and am hoping that my next text will reveal that I can advance to the Athletic Level of fitness (I was just 0.6% body fat away from qualifying last time, and I have lost 2 more pounds since then).
But what's next? After completing Insanity, I feel like I can do anything. But my husband has been watching me these past 2 months. Watching me do these moves that seem crazy, watching my confidence soar with both my physical changes and my sense of accomplishment, watching me climb up flights of stairs without getting short of breath, and I think watching his own waistline which is slightly rounder than what it used to be. He decided that he wanted to do Insanity with me. So, starting Monday July 16th, I'm going for Round 2! It's going to feel a little strange starting from the beginning, but I've heard from others that it's just as difficult the second time around, especially since you're likely able to make it through the whole video this time. But I have to admit I'm slightly less motivated than I was the first time. First of all, I've already done it, so there's less of that feeling that I have to finish just to prove to myself and others that I can do it. Second, my husband can only exercise in the evenings, and I know that for workouts I do much better in the mornings. I'm a little worried about having the energy by the end of the day, and also pushing myself to spend one of those precious husband-only/kid-free hours on exercise. Third, I've already met all the goals that were driving me the first time around, so I need to find new goals to motivate me for the next 60 days.
With a program this demanding, motivation is key. So here's my plan to get me through.
1) Accountability with my husband. We're in this together this time, so his goals become my goals. If I flake out, he's more likely to skip the workout too, but alternatively my perseverance can push him to keep going.
2) Accountability with my new blog. If I am blogging about each day, as I hope to do, that means I have to admit when I skip a day.
3) New fitness goals. I plan to get below 20% body fat, and hope to lose another inch or two around my waist and hips. I'm not sure my Fit Tests will improve much this time around (I mean, realistically, there is a limit to how many power jumps you can do in one minute, but I will try to improve each time, even if just by a few reps). I'm hoping to further improve my muscular endurance, as there are still many exercises that I can not complete during the Max workouts without taking a quick break.
4) Motivate others. I'm hoping that through this blog and by sticking to the schedule, I can motivate others to try Insanity or really any regular exercise program, or for those currently in the program, to stick with it till the end. If you are interested in Insanity and would like to join me as we go through the program together, click here to order your own copy of the DVDs.
The Ultimate Goal is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. So no matter what program I'm doing, I'm in this for life. I'm hoping this thought will also keep me going, since it's not just a matter of finishing the next 60 days, but of finding a way to incorporate fitness into not only my life, but the life of my husband and children as well. For the next 2 months it may be Insanity, but perhaps after that we'll do another Beachbody program together, like P90X, or take walks or bike rides with the kids before bed. I hope that I can save my children from the overweight childhood I had, and infuse in them a love for fitness and healthy eating that will last for generations to come.
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