Wednesday, June 30, 2010

INSANITY – Final Results!

I did it!!! I finished INSANITY last week and I couldn’t be any prouder of myself! That last month is tough. Like really tough, but I did every single workout! I don’t think I knew what cardio was until I did this program. It was definitely a love/hate relationship with the creator Shaun Thompson. I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat though!

Let’s move on to the stats, shall we? You can find my 30 day results here. The following will be my stats for the entire 63 days.

  Day 1 Day 63 Loss/Gain
Weight 118lbs. 120lbs. +2lbs.
Body Fat 18% 14% -4%
Chest 34in. 34in. 0
Waist 28in. 27in. -1in.
Hips 33in. 33in. 0
Rt. Thigh 17in. 17in. 0
Lt. Thigh 16 1/2in. 17in. +1/2in.
Rt. Arm 11in. 11in. 0
Lt. Arm 11in. 11in. 0

My numbers didn’t really move. In the past I would’ve freaked out about my weight gain. I’ve learned that my weight doesn’t make a difference. It’s the body fat that means more. I lost 4% and I couldn’t be happier about that! My clothes are pretty much fitting the same because my inches haven’t changed. What I can see though is that my body is getting harder. I’m not as mushy in my legs, arms, and stomach. So even in my pictures you might not see much of a difference. But I can tell by the way that I feel. Which makes me happy that all that hard work was indeed worth it!

Before and After (Click pics for larger image)

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There was a fit test that I had to do every two weeks. The fit test is 8 different moves. You have to do as many reps as you can in one minute for each move. I felt like I was going to pass out when I did the fit test for the first time on Day 1. It was so hard and I thought there was no way that I would be able to get anymore reps than I did that day. It was my personal goal to be able to do more reps than the girl in the fit test video by the end of the program. Sure enough by the last day I smoked her totals on 7 out of the 8 moves!

  Day 1 Day 63 Rep Gains
1.Switch Kicks 60 135 +75
2.Power Jacks 40 68 +28
3.Power Knees 70 115 +45
4.Power Jumps 30 65 +35
5.Globe Jumps 6 15 +9
6.Suicide Jumps 13 25 +12
7.Push-up Jacks 15 38 +23
8.Low Plank Oblique 40 80 +40

I’m blown away by how much strength I’ve gained. Every time I did the fit test I was able to pass my previous rep total. It is just such a good feeling to reach my goals every time and even exceed my expectations.

Overall I’m really happy with my results and enjoyed every minute of torture that Shaun T put me through. Like I said, I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat!

For now though, I’ve moved on to yet ANOTHER Beachbody program called TurboFire. It’s a brand spankin’ new program by Chalene Johnson that was just released a couple weeks ago. My official start date will be on Friday!

If you’re interested in INSANITY, P90X, TurboFire or any other Beachbody program let me know! I’d be happy to help you find a program that’s right for you!

14 comments:

Cindy Ward said...

Way to go Shandal! You did an amazing job with this program!
I can tell you look more toned than when you started. :)

jessalyn said...

awesome job lady! i definitely see a difference- you look more toned and you can see more definition- especially in your back!

can't wait to see how your next program goes!! remember us when you are all famouspants in fitness magazines :)

Ams said...

I know I already told you - but I have to say again - AMAZING!!!! Seriously, I can't get over it. So awesome. I know that I need to get into something like this so badly... and I also know that once I get into it I am a crazy lady and will see awesome results. I have to!!!!

Way to go lovely lady!!

Salt said...

Congratulations and I can't wait to hear how the next workout goes for you!

You definitely look more toned in the pics. Your back looks awesome!

Kelly @ Dare to be Domestic said...

Well done girl you look amazing! Can you tell that you have more energy running after your little ones? This gets me really excited and wondering if I don't want to try Insanity for myself :)

Shell said...

Wow girl, you look awesome!

Allyson said...

Ok...I'm going to say this in the least creepy way possible...you have developed a cute little butt! My sister's butt is so flat and I keep telling her that the answer is more exercise, but she refuses to listen. Not that you had a flat butt before, but you could set a margarita on that thing.

Was that creepy? Sorry... ;)

WAY TO GO!!!! Are you going to do it again?

foxy said...

Okay, well you've made me want to do it. I'm pretty sure you'd be able to see improvements in my before & after pictures, but you looked dang good beforehand. YOU GO GIRL!

AJ said...

very nice! Great job! Truly amazing! :) You really must feel great, more energy... I love to feel strong!

Amber Tidd Murphy said...

You look fantastic and your motivation is really inspiring. Maybe once I give birth, I'll start working out seriously. I want to be a hot mama, too!

Amber Tidd Murphy said...

You look fantastic and your motivation is really inspiring. Maybe once I give birth, I'll start working out seriously. I want to be a hot mama, too!

Grand Pooba said...

I seriously don't know how you can do that!

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