First Month of Insanity Max:30

Holy smokes has this month flown by! I was back to work teaching the minds of our future after the holiday, and 100% committed to Insanity Max:30 and my nutrition. I’ve recently read the book “The Primal Blueprint” by Mark Sisson and am following it pretty well. I have drastically cut my grain-based carbohydrates this month, and to be honest, I’m not missing them! This is HUGE for me to say because I am known in my family for only eating white mushy foods (bread, pasta, pizza, pasta, bread, potatoes). My meals this month have consisted of dark berries (cherries and blueberries), lots of nuts, avocados, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, and lean meats.

As for my workouts, Insanity Max:30 is super challenging, but the feeling of accomplishment I get once I complete a workout is SO satisfying! I have never been challenged this hard before in a workout program, and I love the concept of “maxing out.” For those of you who are not familiar with the program, it’s a 30 minute intense workout that is designed for you to fail. Once you can’t possibly go any longer and have to take a break, that is considered your “max out” time. I have only been doing the modified versions of the program so far, and I am feeling sore muscles where I didn’t even know I HAD muscles. As crazy as it is to say, it feels so good!

I will be posting my 30 day progress pictures next week. I’m happy with my results so far. My energy is through the roof and am LOVING the new muscles forming in my arms, and seeing my post-pregnancy belly that has been hanging around slowly diminishing! I can’t wait to start month 2 of Insanity Max:30 next week! I’m sure I’m in for a whole new level of craziness!