That feels so great to type! It's been a tough 2 months (plus a couple of weeks to account for vacation and 5k's), but I'm proud to say I'm finally finished with the Insanity program.
Considering my last progression pictures (found here) were only taken a week ago, the difference from then until now isn't that great, so I'm just going to post before and afters from day 1 to day 63. Here we go!
It's crazy to think that the Day 1 picture was taken after I had already lost 6 lbs. over 2 months (from going to the gym and not eating fried foods). I'm actually glad I don't have any pictures from when I started the whole weight loss journey in January; they'd be pretty embarrassing.
To date I've lost another 12 lbs. with Insanity, bringing my total weight loss over the last 4 months to 18 lbs. However, my total fat weight loss in lbs. (using my body fat percentage) is 20 lbs. (hitting my goal!), which means I've gained 2 lbs. of muscle. (My fat weight loss during Insanity is 13.73 lbs.)
As for inches, I've lost the following with this program:
Arms: -1 inch (-1 inch total since January)
Chest: -4 inches (-4 inches total since January)
Waist: -3 inches (-4.5 inches total since January)
Hips: -3.25 inches (-6.25 inches total since January!)
Thigh: -.5 inches (-2 inches total since January)
So as you can see, I lost almost double the inches with Insanity than I did in the same time frame of just going to the gym. This program guarantees quick results (I know I sound like an infomercial, but it's so true!). Although I will say eating right and limiting calories (as well as eating the right kind of calories) also really helped, but nutrition doesn't account for the gain in muscle or muscle tone.
(Sorry for the terrible picture quality; I only have MS Paint on this computer)
And for my final fit test results:
I'm really proud of these results as well. I was determined to double all of my original stats--a goal I was almost able to meet (stupid power knees!).
Overall, I'm psyched with everything I've accomplished so far. I still have further to go; this is definitely not the end of my journey. And while I'd be okay with maintenance at this point, I want to push myself and really see what I'm capable of.
I hope to lose another 10 lbs. (of fat) by the end of summer. I also have the goal of completing a 10k (hopefully the Peachtree Road Race if I can secure a number!) in under an hour. This past Saturday I met my goal of running a 5k in under 30 minutes, coming in at 29:25--a number that I am absolutely thrilled with! I guess the next step will be to shoot for under 28 minutes.
I'm not entirely sure what my workout plan will be following Insanity. It will definitely include running. I've also bought a month pass to a yoga studio, and a friend is starting a boxing gym soon. I was actually a guinea pig for his boxing cardio class last Friday, and it was an absolute blast. It was also a great workout! I may have gotten a little too into it, though, as my knuckles are still pretty rough!
Ouch! I'm pretty sure all of the mud and gunk from Warrior Dash on Sunday did not help the healing process.
Oh yeah--I guess I didn't mention that yet! I was able to procure last minute free (always a plus!) tickets to do Warrior Dash this past Sunday. I ran the Freight Train 5k (setting the aforementioned PR) at 7:30 that morning, came home, changed, and then rode out to Mountain City to participate in the 2:30 wave. I'm for sure doing it again next year! When do you ever get the chance to play in this much mud as an adult!?
...Or jump over fire pits?
(Special thanks to the photographer Brad for capturing these!)
I'm also looking into classes offered at gyms as a great way to make working out interesting. This past Monday I took a hip hop class with a friend, and it was seriously one of the most fun things I've ever done. That is definitely making its way into my fitness rotation.
I guess I'm going to have to look around and find things that interest me. If you know of anything fun and crazy and challenging, sign me up!
I've yet to try rock climbing, but I think it may be next on my list!
Considering my last progression pictures (found here) were only taken a week ago, the difference from then until now isn't that great, so I'm just going to post before and afters from day 1 to day 63. Here we go!
It's crazy to think that the Day 1 picture was taken after I had already lost 6 lbs. over 2 months (from going to the gym and not eating fried foods). I'm actually glad I don't have any pictures from when I started the whole weight loss journey in January; they'd be pretty embarrassing.
To date I've lost another 12 lbs. with Insanity, bringing my total weight loss over the last 4 months to 18 lbs. However, my total fat weight loss in lbs. (using my body fat percentage) is 20 lbs. (hitting my goal!), which means I've gained 2 lbs. of muscle. (My fat weight loss during Insanity is 13.73 lbs.)
As for inches, I've lost the following with this program:
Arms: -1 inch (-1 inch total since January)
Chest: -4 inches (-4 inches total since January)
Waist: -3 inches (-4.5 inches total since January)
Hips: -3.25 inches (-6.25 inches total since January!)
Thigh: -.5 inches (-2 inches total since January)
So as you can see, I lost almost double the inches with Insanity than I did in the same time frame of just going to the gym. This program guarantees quick results (I know I sound like an infomercial, but it's so true!). Although I will say eating right and limiting calories (as well as eating the right kind of calories) also really helped, but nutrition doesn't account for the gain in muscle or muscle tone.
(Sorry for the terrible picture quality; I only have MS Paint on this computer)
And for my final fit test results:
I'm really proud of these results as well. I was determined to double all of my original stats--a goal I was almost able to meet (stupid power knees!).
Overall, I'm psyched with everything I've accomplished so far. I still have further to go; this is definitely not the end of my journey. And while I'd be okay with maintenance at this point, I want to push myself and really see what I'm capable of.
I hope to lose another 10 lbs. (of fat) by the end of summer. I also have the goal of completing a 10k (hopefully the Peachtree Road Race if I can secure a number!) in under an hour. This past Saturday I met my goal of running a 5k in under 30 minutes, coming in at 29:25--a number that I am absolutely thrilled with! I guess the next step will be to shoot for under 28 minutes.
I'm not entirely sure what my workout plan will be following Insanity. It will definitely include running. I've also bought a month pass to a yoga studio, and a friend is starting a boxing gym soon. I was actually a guinea pig for his boxing cardio class last Friday, and it was an absolute blast. It was also a great workout! I may have gotten a little too into it, though, as my knuckles are still pretty rough!
Ouch! I'm pretty sure all of the mud and gunk from Warrior Dash on Sunday did not help the healing process.
Oh yeah--I guess I didn't mention that yet! I was able to procure last minute free (always a plus!) tickets to do Warrior Dash this past Sunday. I ran the Freight Train 5k (setting the aforementioned PR) at 7:30 that morning, came home, changed, and then rode out to Mountain City to participate in the 2:30 wave. I'm for sure doing it again next year! When do you ever get the chance to play in this much mud as an adult!?
...Or jump over fire pits?
(Special thanks to the photographer Brad for capturing these!)
I'm also looking into classes offered at gyms as a great way to make working out interesting. This past Monday I took a hip hop class with a friend, and it was seriously one of the most fun things I've ever done. That is definitely making its way into my fitness rotation.
I guess I'm going to have to look around and find things that interest me. If you know of anything fun and crazy and challenging, sign me up!
I've yet to try rock climbing, but I think it may be next on my list!
Thats awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It feels awesome!
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