When I first saw the InsanityMax30 preview, I was intimidated and had no intentions to ever purchase and complete the program. I had been following the 21 Day Fix meal plan and working out each morning at 5am for 4 months but didn't feel I had the strength or cardio endurance to make it through InsanityMax30. However, throughout the holidays I watched on FB as others completed the 60 day workout plan and posted that they were increasing their max out times and muscles while decreasing their weight and inches. Finally, a week before Christmas I decided Santa would be sending me InsanityMax30 and I would complete it before vacation at the end of February.
I began the first Cardio Challenge on January 5...my first day back to work from a 3 week holiday vacation. It wasn't easy getting out of bed and starting the workouts that first week, but thanks to my work out buddies texting me and me texting them each morning, I did it. I followed the modifier for several of the moves but was still able to push myself to max and sweat during the 30 minute workouts.
In week 2, my max out times increased and I began to understand more of the moves which helped me reduce the amount of modified moves. There are lots of pushups in the Tuesday/Thursday Tabata Power and I couldn't do them all off my knees, but I increased by a few each time I did the workout.
Week 3 began on a holiday so with extra time I started the IM30 ab workout. It was TOUGH and I maxed out in only 1:50. The plank side punches were not easy and I had to modify to my knees after only a few on my toes. However, on the next few moves I was able to complete them as shown by trainer, Shaun T. Friday Fight was still hard to get up for, but my dog's barking at 4:45am helped me get out of bed and get started. I think I would prefer to start this program on a Tuesday so that the "Friday Fight" happened on Saturday instead of Friday....Friday is just hard!!
Without my Challenge Group, I would NOT have made it to week 4. It takes support and encouragement from friends...and strangers... to keep going and stay motivated. Participants in Challenge Groups receive 2-3 daily posts from the challenge coordinator and post their own rankings for the day regarding the workout, food intake & Shakeology . Everyone comments and likes on the posts and provides advice and insight to other posts. This groups helps me stay accountable. I also find accountability through posting a daily workout photo on Facebook to show all my FB friends that I have completed my workout for the day!
My motivation for InsanityMax:30 is my upcoming trip to Mexico which is now only 3 weeks away. My goal is to lose a total of 4.5 pounds while toning my arms and abs. Personally I just wanted to increase my muscle strength and cardio endurance. Plus I have found from working out each day and drinking Shakeology that my energy has increased and I sleep so much better at night!
I began the first Cardio Challenge on January 5...my first day back to work from a 3 week holiday vacation. It wasn't easy getting out of bed and starting the workouts that first week, but thanks to my work out buddies texting me and me texting them each morning, I did it. I followed the modifier for several of the moves but was still able to push myself to max and sweat during the 30 minute workouts.
In week 2, my max out times increased and I began to understand more of the moves which helped me reduce the amount of modified moves. There are lots of pushups in the Tuesday/Thursday Tabata Power and I couldn't do them all off my knees, but I increased by a few each time I did the workout. 
Week 3 began on a holiday so with extra time I started the IM30 ab workout. It was TOUGH and I maxed out in only 1:50. The plank side punches were not easy and I had to modify to my knees after only a few on my toes. However, on the next few moves I was able to complete them as shown by trainer, Shaun T. Friday Fight was still hard to get up for, but my dog's barking at 4:45am helped me get out of bed and get started. I think I would prefer to start this program on a Tuesday so that the "Friday Fight" happened on Saturday instead of Friday....Friday is just hard!!
Without my Challenge Group, I would NOT have made it to week 4. It takes support and encouragement from friends...and strangers... to keep going and stay motivated. Participants in Challenge Groups receive 2-3 daily posts from the challenge coordinator and post their own rankings for the day regarding the workout, food intake & Shakeology . Everyone comments and likes on the posts and provides advice and insight to other posts. This groups helps me stay accountable. I also find accountability through posting a daily workout photo on Facebook to show all my FB friends that I have completed my workout for the day!
My motivation for InsanityMax:30 is my upcoming trip to Mexico which is now only 3 weeks away. My goal is to lose a total of 4.5 pounds while toning my arms and abs. Personally I just wanted to increase my muscle strength and cardio endurance. Plus I have found from working out each day and drinking Shakeology that my energy has increased and I sleep so much better at night!
My weight and measurements were taken on January 1 and February 1. Although my changes were slight, it was the exact results I was seeking!! I followed the 21 Day Fix/Insanity Max:30 meal plan about 85% and know if I would have followed it more my results would have been even better. However, there were certain occasions that I needed to enjoy and I still have not been able to give up sodas due to my need of caffeine and my dislike of coffee. Tomorrow starts Month 2 and I am excited to see what I can accomplish in February before my vacation!!
January 1: February 1:
Weight: 129.5 Weight: 125.5
Weight: 129.5 Weight: 125.5
Bicups: 11 Bicups: 11
Chest: 34 Chest: 33.5
Waist: 32.5 Waist: 31
Hips: 37.25 Hips: 36
Thighs; 20.5 Thighs: 19
Calves: 13.5 Calves: 13.5
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