Cosd Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Having got to an uncomfortable 16 stone 4 and 38" trousers being tight on me just over a year ago, I thought enough is enough. I didn't feel good about myself, and hated dressing up to go anywhere. My wife and daughters are all into their fitness, so I always ate healthy meals; My problem was pigging out on crisps, nuts and anything salty. I took a conscious decision and sorted out my diet and also started doing a fitness routine called Insanity. I now eat a healthy 2700 calorie diet over 5 meals a day. My body shape has gone from round and "blobby" shaped to "V" shaped and muscular; My waist has gone down to a loose 34" and weigh just under 14 stone. Anyone tried doing the Insanity workout? I completed the 60 day challenge and instead of doing it 6 days a week, I now do it 3/4 times a week to maintain my fitness and I play football once a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I did look at Insanity but the shouty Americans put me off. I have a holiday coming up in about 6 weeks so I have been trying to lose some weight for that. Maybe its time to look again at Insanity to give me a big push before my holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_jay Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Thats good work! Been thinking of doing this for a while, just to see what the hype is all about. Out of interest, where did you get the dvds from, had a quick look on amazon and they want £100!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Cosd that is impressive. Chocolate is my downfall. rimfire, I plan to put weight on before I go on holiday in an attempt to reduce my attractiveness to the opposite sex as I am a very happily married man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Out of interest, where did you get the dvds from, had a quick look on amazon and they want £100!! You can find them on The Pirate Bay. You can either d/l them as a torrent file. Or the site now has an option to stream it`s content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 The Mrs does all that insanity stuff , well done on taking responsibility and loosing the weight though it'll add a few more happy years onto your life, I'm off to start at the gym tomorrow after a ten year absence and need to shed 1 1/2 stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Well done Cosd that's brilliant. Cheers Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 well done cosd, sounds like you putting a lot of effort in. i used to keep myself super fit and went downhill at about 42, have had 5 years of no fitness, just started getting myself back on the trampoline 3 times a week, will soon be fit again. good motivation, keep it up. atb 7diaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Cosd that is impressive. Chocolate is my downfall. rimfire, I plan to put weight on before I go on holiday in an attempt to reduce my attractiveness to the opposite sex as I am a very happily married man. That is very good of you, your generosity knows no limit. I on the other hand am butt ugly but happily married. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I thought all exercise was insanity I need to lose some weight but I am having difficulty in finding a diet that allows cake , biscuits and chocolate , when I do I will transform myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Stay away from all those hot, salty gargles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Great work fella and the benefits are immeasurable. Insanity looks a good gig and pretty high intensity with some glowing results by all accounts. Have lost 2ish stones since starting the weights and still wanting that extra stone gone so have started running again although thats a thought after a days work esp with this weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Well done that's a great achievement. My wife went from a size 10 to a size 6 on this. She does them all now, Insanity, Les Mills, T25, Turbo Fire, Chalean Extreme. Makes me feel ill just watching them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I thought all exercise was insanity I need to lose some weight but I am having difficulty in finding a diet that allows cake , biscuits and chocolate , when I do I will transform myself. Do you know I was thinking exactly the same as you, as the op I am up to 16 stone and really need to loose some weight, let me know when you find that ideal diet fenboy please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I've just had my induction at the local gym and taken to doing a little cycling in between, Hell, I've even borrowed a work colleagues dog this AM and been out yomping around a local country park for 2 and half hours, So far, all I've lost is feeling and movement, Apparently, feeling this sore and knackered, sweaty and breathless is really good for me and healthy, I must try and remember that in oxygen deprived asthmatic state when my heart is pounding out of my chest, OR, could just take the spring closers off the gym doors, and stop the warm, sweaty, glistening, skin tight, camel toed,Lycra clad ladies bending this way and that performing in the glass walked studio next door to the gym. Hmmmm I might just be able to keep going a little longer to see if it's always as bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I've lost 11kg in one month being in hospital. Just eating 3 meals a day and drinking just water. My medication means I'm banned from sugar and fizzy drinks so I know I can't eat them and will be very ill if I do. I plan to try and loose another 25kg over a 12 month period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) Thanks for all the kind words guys! Edited February 12, 2016 by Cosd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) Stupid comment (made tongue in cheek) withdrawn. Edited February 12, 2016 by TaxiDriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) On the back of that stupid comment, I've removed what was supposed to be "an innocent video"!! Edited February 12, 2016 by Cosd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Sorry, Wasn't meant to dis rail, disrupt your post, Have withdrawn my comment, please re post your video link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Put it back up. On the back of that stupid comment, I've removed what was supposed to be "an innocent video"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Put it back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Thats the way to do it for sure.More motivation to keep going when you can view the results. When i started Mac took pics and i wrote profanities on the blown up pics and placed in the fridge and one in most rooms and then took every month and after three months and over 2 stones the difference was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I've lost 11kg in one month being in hospital. Just eating 3 meals a day and drinking just water. My medication means I'm banned from sugar and fizzy drinks so I know I can't eat them and will be very ill if I do. I plan to try and loose another 25kg over a 12 month period. I have been reading ...... the 8 week blood sugar diet by ... Dr Michael Mosley. Makes a lot of sense, going to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Insanity workouts were banned on some offshore platforms due to to many strains and sprains and people being unable to work. I know there are different types of insanity workout but these lads were nuts. I was in the gym on the rowing machine for about forty mins and they kept coming in and out and getting stuff. The state of them after was a sight, for fit lads they were knackered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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