This isn't Insanity

I wanted to touch on motivation a little today.  Insanity was a motivation game-changer for me.  Prior to starting Insanity, I went through 6 months of dieting and doing my own thing, followed by Power 90 and dropped about 35 pounds from 215 to 180.  Then I changed jobs to one where I was on the road every week and quickly gained back 15 pounds and went back to feeling like I looked pregnant in pictures (which is not a flattering look on a guy).  I then started P90X and stayed within the 190-95 pound range, thinking that that was OK because I was gaining muscle so there was an offset.

I stopped trying to fool myself and committed to Insanity as a way to drop fat.  I've always hated cardio and I knew I'd be pushing myself to the brink.  Then, 6 days a week for 9 weeks, I pushed play.  I wanted the shirt (you know what I mean if you've seen the infomercial).  In the middle of the recovery week, I realized that I was making gains and could keep pushing.  In the middle of the first week of the 2nd month, a revelation hit me.  It's mentioned in the video somewhat, but this is all MENTAL.  You have to want to do it, you have to want to put in the effort, you have to do your best, and the results will come.  Your body can do it, at your pace, as long as you focus your mind on the positives.

I've been pushing harder and harder ever since.  I watch transformation videos almost daily.  I want to keep pushing play every day, and when I feel crazy, twice a day.  I'm pushing myself every day for the goal I set for the year, getting abs and touching the rim.  I have bit of a way to go before I get there, but I'm making gains every week.  Right now, if I really flex my abs and scrunch a little, I can see them.  Looking back at pictures from my last vacation, for the first time since my oldest child was born over 4 years ago, I didn't look pregnant and was happy with the results.  I'll be on vacation at the beach next week and I know I won't have reservations about taking off my shirt.

I started doing P90X2 in early January so I want to be in top form by then.  I'm already in the best shape of my life and I keep improving and have alot of room to improve.  I was never athletic, fast, strong, etc, but I want to be, for myself, for my wife, for my kids.  That's why I'm on here doing these workouts.  It's been a life-changer for me, and I know each of you spent your money for it to be a life-changer for you too.  Keep bringing it.