DIG DEEPER!
Digging deeper is exactly what I’m required to do with this workout. I knew it would be hard, but I never ever imagined this. Insanity is probably the most physically challenging thing I have done ever. In high school, I worked out and cheered. I used to do a boxing workout with my uncle which was pretty challenging. I ran, did stadium runs, and went to the gym. All of that, and this has been the most taxing on my body. However, it feels good because I can feel it working. I already am feeling stronger after one week, even though it feels that my legs are going to give out. These workouts are constant movement, with little or no breaks (although breaks are encouraged to prevent injury or overexertion).
This workout program has also challenged me mentally, because I know what is to come. It is so crazy, because I find myself coming up with the weirdest scenarios in my head to keep me pushing through the workouts. This is the most that I have self talked through a workout in my LIFE! Seriously, you have to dig deeper. I find myself thinking things like “Okay, someone has snatched Samir from you and you have to catch them. You can’t stop, what are you gon’ do, let them get away with your baby!” Like real talk, please don’t laugh at me, but it is that deep!
As far as progress, my scale number is down two pounds. I won’t do any serious measurements until month one is complete. However, as I stated earlier I am already feeling a bit stronger through the workouts. The ones that kill me the most are Pure Cardio, and Plyometric Cardio Circuit. BEAST MODE! Seriously, they have me climbing up my stairs like a primate as I struggle to make it up to the shower. I know it will only get better, or at least I hope so.
Here are some tips that I have for anyone doing this or thinking about doing Insanity: 1. Drink A LOT of water, because you are going to SWEAT, causing you to lose fluids. 2) Drink a protein recovery drink to help strengthen your muscles. This program is very taxing on you and can cause a lot of stress to your body. The drink helps provide the nutrients necessary to rebuild those muscles, and helping with the soreness. 3) REST, REST, REST! 4) Make sure you eat enough, to fuel your body with the necessary nutrients it needs. I am following the diet plan that came along with the program, which requires you to eat 5 small meals daily.
Wish me luck, this is very difficult, but I will make it through. Lets GOOOOOO!
