Insanity Workout...Who has done it?

I actually had two completely normal nights of sleep last week, unfortunately now back to Benadryl. Can't pin down the issue but at least I am actually sleeping. Weighed in yesterday at 156.1# but that was a dip in the road, still trending in the 158s.

I did completely quit taking Ibruprofen and bought some whey protein for a "recovery" shake. Overall I feel better after the workouts so things are definitely improving.
 
Harris Teeter carries a chocolate whey protein shake mix that is actually really good. Can't remember the name but it's in a white and green 3" diameter canister. Their vanilla is blah, but the chocolate one is pretty good. I blend a scoop of it with almond (or coconut) milk, half of a banana (I like mine partially frozen), crushed ice, with a scoop or two of 98% cacao powder, and a dash of cinnamon. Some times I leave out the cinnamon and add a table spoon or two of almond or peanut butter.

It's pretty darn good and works well for a breakfast to wake your body up before a workout.
 
Fuck whey protein and weight gainer shakes. That stuff is garbage. I tried whey protein for about a year. That stuff plugged me up and made me bloated. Eat nutritional high protein foods. If you want more protein, eat more egg whites and chicken. I drink about 3 quarts of egg whites a week.
 
rockcity said:
Harris Teeter carries a chocolate whey protein shake mix that is actually really good. Can't remember the name but it's in a white and green 3" diameter canister. Their vanilla is blah, but the chocolate one is pretty good. I blend a scoop of it with almond (or coconut) milk, half of a banana (I like mine partially frozen), crushed ice, with a scoop or two of 98% cacao powder, and a dash of cinnamon. Some times I leave out the cinnamon and add a table spoon or two of almond or peanut butter.

It's pretty darn good and works well for a breakfast to wake your body up before a workout.
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It sounds good but my problem is I cannot eat anything before a hard workout; I just get sick. Whenever I run out of the ON stuff I bought I will look into that one because this stuff was expensive in my opinion.

drkelly said:
Fuck whey protein and weight gainer shakes. That stuff is garbage. I tried whey protein for about a year. That stuff plugged me up and made me bloated. Eat nutritional high protein foods. If you want more protein, eat more egg whites and chicken. I drink about 3 quarts of egg whites a week.
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I have only started using it and have honestly not had that issue yet. I have found that changing up my entire diet has caused my "system" to be messed up.
 
It's best to get something in your system before you work out to wake it up. It doesn't have to be a full shake. If you have to wait till after for a shake, that works too.

I have not had the described issues with proteins. I use the powder as a supplement and not as a meal replacement. I use it as part of a meal like I described above. Mix it with health milk or milk alternative, banana, almond/peanut butter, etc. it's good. Use in moderation.
 
OnlyOneDR said:
It sounds good but my problem is I cannot eat anything before a hard workout; I just get sick. Whenever I run out of the ON stuff I bought I will look into that one because this stuff was expensive in my opinion.

I have only started using it and have honestly not had that issue yet. I have found that changing up my entire diet has caused my "system" to be messed up.
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Get up earlier so you can eat something before your workout, so your body breaks down glycogen and not protein in your muscles.

I've known a couple of people who were becoming lactose intolerant (didn't realize it, just would get a little bloated after ice cream or pizza) to have problems with extended use of protein shakes because of the whey. Everything in moderation, of course, but if you like and want to make use of shakes, make sure it's whey isolate instead of concentrate (superior & higher protein).

Mix it up by trying oatmeal, toast with peanut butter, or a veggie omelet. Figure out what's best for you (to make & consume pre-workout), then plan on a calorie-dense meal for after your workout.
 
If you are looking for an option to Whey, look into casein protein. It is heavier than whey and breaks down slower. A morning smoothie for me usually consists of one scoop of protein, banana, spinach, blueberries/strawberries and milk. Every now and then I throw some PB2(peanut butter mix) into it.
 
trailhugger said:
I've known a couple of people who were becoming lactose intolerant (didn't realize it, just would get a little bloated after ice cream or pizza) to have problems with extended use of protein shakes because of the whey. Everything in moderation, of course, but if you like and want to make use of shakes, make sure it's whey isolate instead of concentrate (superior & higher protein).
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That might be the reason I had problems with it. My mother is lactose intolerant, so maybe it is genetic. I do have a high amount of gas, LOL.

What I have been doing for about a year now in order to get enough protein in my diet is making my own 'protein drink' by filling a normal tall drinking glass about 1/2 to 2/3 full with egg whites, then topping it off with milk. I do that with breakfast and again with dinner. Each one should have roughly about 30-40 grams of protein.
 
rockcity said:
It's best to get something in your system before you work out to wake it up. It doesn't have to be a full shake. If you have to wait till after for a shake, that works too.
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trailhugger said:
Get up earlier so you can eat something before your workout, so your body breaks down glycogen and not protein in your muscles.
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Maybe, I am already getting up way earlier than I ever did before and consequently have to go to bed earlier than I ever have. Getting up even earlier to get something down may be difficult.

rockcity said:
^^^ that just sounds rough.
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Agreed!!!

So today I had three people at different times today ask me if I had lost weight because they said I thinned out in the face a little bit. I'm down 4-5# already. I guess I'll keep counting calories and keep pushing!
 
drkelly said:
That might be the reason I had problems with it. My mother is lactose intolerant, so maybe it is genetic. I do have a high amount of gas, LOL.
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It is genetic. Only certain populations can typically digest lactose into adulthood and it's generally believed to have developed, at all, in the last 10,000 years.

drkelly said:
What I have been doing for about a year now in order to get enough protein in my diet is making my own 'protein drink' by filling a normal tall drinking glass about 1/2 to 2/3 full with egg whites, then topping it off with milk. I do that with breakfast and again with dinner. Each one should have roughly about 30-40 grams of protein.
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I would be all about an omelet or poached eggs before I did ^ that! Greek yogurt has almost the same amount of protein, per gram, as raw egg white, btw.

If lactose is a potential issue, switch to Lactaid milk. Decent aged hard cheeses are lactose-free but some cheaper 'cheese' products add milk solids back, as does most sour cream. Yogurt is ok because of the fermentation process.

Some paleo enthusiasts limit dairy severely but I think as long as you don't have problems with it, it's fine. Same for legumes, and they're definitely high in protein.
 
Fat free plain Greek yogurt is my go-to for a quick light meal that's decent. I usually have 8oz and about 1/4 cup of fresh (or no sugar added frozen) fruit mixed in.
 
Yogurt is one of the few places it doesn't hold true, but generally be careful of 'fat free' because it usually has added sugar. As for the yogurt, the 'whole milk' version has some saturated fat which is good for your HDL (good cholesterol) so I wouldn't sweat it either way. Keep an eye toward balance in what you eat for the day.
 
rockcity said:
Fat free plain Greek yogurt is my go-to for a quick light meal that's decent. I usually have 8oz and about 1/4 cup of fresh (or no sugar added frozen) fruit mixed in.
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Yeah for breakfast I'm hitting a full serving of Greek yogurt with some granola and either craisins (low sugar) or blueberries mixed in. Decently high in protein and I stay feeling "full" longer in the mornings now than I used to when I would just chow down on cereals.
 
I like the Greek yogurt. I eat two every day. One with lunch, and one right before bed.

Most cereals don't hold me very long. I eat three packs of instant oatmeal for breakfast. That works well for me.
 
I think I'm down almost two more pounds into the 154s. I am getting to where I need to "push myself" harder on some of the videos to make sure I still blow out before the end...I think I was getting a little slack on the pace trying to survive them. All but the ABS video, holy crap!
 
If there is one thing I like about Insanity it's the Abs video. That abs video is great. I still hit it every month or so to change up my current routing and it still kicks my butt
 
rockcity said:
If there is one thing I like about Insanity it's the Abs video. That abs video is great. I still hit it every month or so to change up my current routing and it still kicks my butt
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I've only done it twice so far...did better today on the second iteration but still lost it way before the end. I'd LOVE to do a stomach crunch instead of some of those exercises!!!
 
One month down! Now in the "recovery" week doing a core and balance routine every day. The shoulder workout sucks! I broke into the 152# range today. Super pleased with the weight-loss progress as I am down almost 10# since the end of December. It's strange that on the weekends I "cheat" on eating more normally, have a day off from working out, and still end up lower in weight on Monday than I do the previous Friday. It's happened every weekend so far.

Fearing next month's workouts, they are all longer and more intense...
 
OnlyOneDR said:
It's strange that on the weekends I "cheat" on eating more normally, have a day off from working out, and still end up lower in weight on Monday than I do the previous Friday. It's happened every weekend so far.
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I prefer the term 'feast' days. My view is that I'm not doing anything bad or wrong, so I'm not cheating on anything. I try to choose the best fuel for my body and mind, so the choices I make on 'feast' days may be geared a little more toward enjoyment than 'fuel efficiency'. I do add a thing or two to my options on the weekends (like a Coke) but have found myself choosing them less and less because I'm getting less enjoyment out of them. A good feast day once a month or so is good for morale and I have also noticed a weight drop afterward... I figure it bumps up your metabolism.
 
Cheat days are wonderful. However, as Cyd mentions, I get less and less enjoyment from cheat meals that tend to be things like fried foods and high fat/sugar foods, such as fries, fried chicken, cookies, soft drinks, beer, etc. I feel as if my eating habits are now normalized where everything is fresh, lean proteins and veggies and fried foods and sugary foods tend to taste terrible now. My cheat days now are lean steak instead of chicken breast, and maybe a baked potato instead of brown basmati rice and where I have less regard for portion size than on other days. I still stay away from the butter now out of habit.


As you build muscle and increase your metabolism, you'll find that on rest days and weekends that you will continue to loose weight as your body is using more fuel at normal state and not just while you work out.
 
rockcity said:
As you build muscle and increase your metabolism, you'll find that on rest days and weekends that you will continue to loose weight as your body is using more fuel at normal state and not just while you work out.
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That's why you healthy people are screwed when SHTF and food supply is limited. Us fat lazy people have a bigger supply in stock and have taught our bodies how to milk it slowly :p
 
jeepinmatt said:
That's why you healthy people are screwed when SHTF and food supply is limited. Us fat lazy people have a bigger supply in stock and have taught our bodies how to milk it slowly :p
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That is no joke. My metabolism is fairly high due to strenuous regular workouts. All week long when at work, I eat almost every 2-3 hours. Heck, I eat breakfast as soon as I wake up, and eat a snack right before bed. If I have a weird day on the weekend where I am not eating enough food, and out hiking or something most of the day, I can wake up 3-4 lbs lighter the next day. I would be in big trouble in a SHTF situation if I could not find food.
 
Holy crap. Just did first workout of the second month this morning. A full hour. I'm shot....the new workout is so intense that it's like I've never done this before and I'm starting over!

Did the fit test yesterday and made improvements on every one of the eight exercises. Some more dramatic than others but I am happy with the overall improvement. I did not do the full complement of measurements but did lose 2" around my belly! I think I decided just to wait to the end to re-do all the measurements.

My weight stayed stable all last week; possibly due to lower activity in the exercises and lower activity at work. Kind of bummed because I was used to the previous month of progress but it's all good.
 
Maybe your body is starting to build muscle size and density now and that is why the scale didn't drop. Building muscle naturally is a slow process. Go by what the mirror shows you and how your belt fits.
 
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