Insanity Max 30 Results

What is Insanity Max 30? 

It's a mix of cardio and strength.  Shaun T love's his cardio moves and getting your heart rate up, but during these workouts you use our body weight to build your strength.  I thought I was strong before doing this workout, but the Tabata style workouts really help you tone your muscles and made me so much stronger.  It's crazy what you can do with just your body to build strength. 

The eating on this program is clean eating using portion controlled containers!  It's similar to the 21 Day Fix eating plan, which is AWESOME! It simplifies the nutrition so you aren't guessing what you should be eating and how much you should be eating.  The only thing is that you have to purchase the portion containers separate from the program.  Honestly, this system is the only way I would see any success.  I didn't know anything about portion control or clean eating before starting the 21 Day Fix and Insanity Max 30 really helps educate you the same way!  Also, it comes with a guide for when you are out and on the go what are some healthier options to get!

I was really nervous going in to this program, because I've heard so much about Insanity! I started this program in December before Christmas.  Honestly, I don't think I would have been able to keep the holiday pounds off if I wasn't doing this program.  Also, my accountability group really helped me stay on track with my workouts.  I was in a group where people were sharing there sweatie selfies, meals, struggles, and success.  

Before doing this program I didn't think I could really do a lot of pushups, or my mind would win when I was doing them.  I did so many different types of pushups in this program.  By the end I was even able to do a plyometric pushup! Holy cow.  That is what being consistnet allows you to accomplish.  

I did not do very well with my nutrition.  That is my biggest weakness.  I always give in to temptations, mainly carbs and sweets.  Also, cheese. I love all the foods that I have to eat in moderation.  

Overall I lost 4 lbs, 2 inches from my hips, 2 inches from each thigh, 1/2 an inch from my waist, gained an inch on my chest, and my triceps and calves stayed the same.  I'm not surprised because my calves were pretty toned and basically all muscle before starting.  I will say that they are more toned after this program.  I am really excited that I lost 2 inches from my thighs and hips! It's so great to look at my thighs and feel like they are more defined.  It's been a place that is hard for me to lose any inches! 

Would I recommend this program?

Absolutely.  It was great.  I feel like it was not only a test for my body, but also my mind.  It was a fight everyday when doing my workout to keep going and pushing.  I honestly think that I will complete this program again.  Also, for people who are getting back in shape and are scared of this program, the modifier is totally doable and you can play the modified track and it's a split screen with her/him on the screen the whole time! It's so awesome.  

What's next?  21 Day Fix Extreme - I'm currently on week 2 and I'm loving it... stay tuned for my review :) Not too late to join me, I'll be doing Round 2 starting March 2nd!!!! 

Email me at ashleyfrancisfitness@gmail.com  let me hold you accountable!

28 tomorrow

My Last Day of 27... 

Tomorrow I turn 28, I can't believe it's been 10 year since I graduated high school, 6 years since I graduated college.  Someday's I wish I could go back 17, when I was in high school playing sports, Mom and Dad paid for everything (minus gas and some clothes).  However, I am very thankful for everything that has happened this past year. 

My year in a nut shell.  I started the 21 Day Fix in March and fell in love with Beachbody programs.  This has changed my entire life.  I am not only exercising everyday, but I am eating completely different and drinking Shakeology everyday.

After months of putting off going to the doctor for my hip, I finally went and was sent to PT for what they think is a torn labrum.  During this time I had to stop running and never really got back into it.  Don't get me wrong I have gone for runs since then, but I lost a lot of motivation.  It also causes my hip to be pretty tight and for my back to hurt.  I've found that the exercises in the video strengthen the muscles around my hip.  I really did like going to PT and miss going.  Plus, my physical therapist Patrice was awesome and I enjoyed spending time with her each week! 

In July, Mark and I bought a house! So, in 2014 I officially became a home owner! This was a very exciting and stressful thing.  Mark was working at a government site and we could only talk during the day when he would call me from a secure line.  This made it extra stressful during the negotiation period.   I officially have a new permanent address.  We finally got a table for our kitchen the day after Christmas! I use it everyday now :) In January we bought a couch for our family room, so now it's time to decorate / paint.  I plan to paint the family room the day after my birthday.  I'm super excited.  We also got a dinning room table from Marks grandma, so I'm excited to start putting the dining room together as well.  I'm sure Mark is happy that he can start putting his "Man Cave" together.  Aka my workout area!  I can't wait for it to get nice again so we can explore the area around.  We were going on walks around the lake on Saturday/Sunday mornings and it was so beautiful.

After we bought our house in July, I started doing T25 and joined a Beachbody FB Challenge group.  This was the best decision, I have met so many amazing people who not only inspire me, but support and hold me accountable everyday.  Plus I love T25 AND I love Shaun T! After getting T25 I became a Beachbody Coach purely for the discount.  After a month or so I decided that it was something I would like to actively do.  I have really enjoyed helping other people.  It's something I was missing my job. It's so rewarding when people thank you, and tell you how you have helped them, and tell you there results. It's so great to pay it forward. 

First Super Saturday with my FitFam

Vegas Vacation

In October, we went to Las Vegas for vacation.  It was so much fun being able to just relax and have a good time. This was Mark's first time to go to Vegas.  The best story was: we went to Old Vegas and Mark was playing a machine.  He called me frantically and told me to come over really quickly.  So I went over and he told me he won! So, I congratulated him and told him that's awesome $400!! He said WHAT? I said 40,000 pennies! You won $400.  He goes oh, I thought I won $40,000. That is still a joke to this day. 

In December this year I started doing Insanity Max 30, so through the Holidays when everyone was gaining weight, I lost a pound and 4 inches.  I am just about to finish up month two of the program and can't wait to see my results.  This program was a big game changer for me.  It taught me to push past my limits and keep moving.  I will do my measurements on Feb 8th... 2 days after I turn 28.  I'm excited that this program ends the day after my birthday.  I can start a whole new year of my life with a whole new program. It's kind of like finishing one chapter of my life to start a new one.  

In case you all were wondering what my birthday present from Mark is this year, well it's our couch! I'm very excited to get it.  Also, he bought me an Orioles sweatshirt in January and gave it to me the day he got it.  He can't keep secrets!

First workout program for 28 is the 21 Day Fix Extreme!  I love Autumn.  Happy Birthday to me!!!!

Preview of what's to come 21 Day Fix Extreme

I can't wait to see what 28 and 2015 have in store for me! 

If you're interested in joining me on my health and nutrition journey my email is ashleyfrancisfitness@gmail.com or friend me at facebook.com/afrancis3