It is hard to believe that it has been one month already since I completed the Shaun T high intensity interval training routine also known as INSANITY! It feels like yesterday that I started.

I am happy to say that my life has probably been permanently changed by this whole experience.  I have learned what ‘real’ exercise is and now realize that if you want results of any kind (losing weight, gaining muscle, sculpting your body) it takes persistance, dedication and hard work.  Nothing comes easy when your goals are high.

Since I have finished the 63 day grueling program I have continued to keep a fairly consistent routine of exercise.  I currently am working out 3-5 times per week just depending on my schedule.  I like having the flexibility in my life to skip a day here and there if needed.  My workouts consist of either one of the Month 1 workouts (Pure Cardio, Plyo Circuit, or Power & Resistance), the upper body weight training DVD, and running. I also plan to add some other strength building routines and yoga into the mix.

Overall my fitness level seems to be staying intact.  I may have lost a little edge by not working out every day like when doing INSANITY, but I am certainly in great shape.  I am truly amazed at how much better I can run now.  My heart rate is so much lower during runs and I just feel stronger.  I know this is a direct result of Insanity.  A strong body (core in particular) can do wonders in running.

I also am maintaining my beach body abs :-)   I keep checking to make sure they don’t just disappear!  I think by now though they are here to stay as long as I don’t eat a ton of junk (which I don’t) and keep working the muscles.  So far maintaining the ‘new’ body has not been a problem.

I plan on keeping this up and making this a permanent lifestyle change.  It feels great to be in shape!

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