174.6.
So, because of this move, I've been not doing any exercises at all. The pull up bar was taken down, and I've been packing non stop.
Anyways, I took pictures of my body at Exercise 60 - I'll post them soon. What I may do now is just a lot of exercises that do not involve the pull up bar until I move into the new place, which may be next week.
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Sunday, August 10, 2008
July 31 - More Hot Yoga
Did HOT YOGA again. This time the woman was MEAN. What a bitch. Called me out on a bunch, and said crazy shit like, "You may not even know where you are right now." I may not know where I am, but I know I hate you.
Weight: 174.2
Weight: 174.2
July 16 - Exercise 61: Legs and Back
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 9.5 regular / 5.5 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - so-so
Wide Front Pullup - 5 regular / 10 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 5 regular / 10 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - ok
Dead Lift Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 3 normal, 9 assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 6 regular / 10 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 2 regular / 13 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 1.5 regular / 13.5 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 14 total, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2and 2, all assisted.
ABs - hurting. Still.
Weight: 171.4
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 9.5 regular / 5.5 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - so-so
Wide Front Pullup - 5 regular / 10 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 5 regular / 10 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - ok
Dead Lift Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 3 normal, 9 assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 6 regular / 10 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 2 regular / 13 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 1.5 regular / 13.5 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 14 total, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2and 2, all assisted.
ABs - hurting. Still.
Weight: 171.4
July 10 - Exercise 55: Yoga X
Plough is working better. Now, my toes touching overhead of my...er... head is a natural thing. Of course, it closes off my wind pipe.
Weight: 172.8
Weight: 172.8
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Notes as we begin to head into the last section
Some notes:
1. The recovery drink does seem to work - whenever I have it, I feel a lot better after working out. Of course, I don't drink the P90x brand, I drink Muscle Milk or Endurox.
2. The bars - hmmm. I use them to supplement, but don't eat them very much anymore.
3. Vitamins - always take vitamins, except when I forget to.
4. I haven't been following any P90x diet, which is maybe why its taking much longer for my body to take shape.
5. That said, my shoulders, arms, legs, and neck area, and back (sort of) are MUCH more defined. Plus, my face is MUCH slimmer (which is a plus).
6. Torso, stomach is still HURTING.
7. Weight at beginning = 172.2. Weight now = 172.2.
8. So, I weigh the same, but have gotten more defined, and have gone from being only able to do 4 pullups to 9 pullups, and being able to do only some pushups to one handers. Plus my flexibility is up.
9. So so far my plan to see if this plan works without following a specific diet.... the result is, not really? Performance increases, but you NEED that diet to REALLY see definition. Hmm. Bitter.
10. HOWEVER, last time I gave blood, which was on June 16, my blood pressure was amazing - a perfect 120/80. So that is good.
11. All in all, I think 52 exercises into P90x has made me much much healthier. My waist fluctuates, but in general I am MUCH slimmer (tossing another 5 pairs of pants), and I am starting to see more Abs. I started April 4, and its been basically....3 months of working out.
12. I wonder how I'd look if I'd stuck to it strictly. Maybe this last month we'll see how it goes - this experiment was to see how effective P90x was on a normal hectic working person, however, who didn't have time to make their own meals, etc. And, all in all, I think its been still pretty good.
13. With a wedding and the beach coming up in the next two weeks, its time to hit it hard. I've taken plenty of rest days, but do still want to work in the two X Stretch routines I've skipped.
14. I'm just rambling. Anyways, the bottomline is that while the exercises are good, it seems like the diet is crucial. Need to eat less, and make what I DO eat more effective input. ITs really too bad I've been on a pizza kick ALL WEEKEND. ;)
1. The recovery drink does seem to work - whenever I have it, I feel a lot better after working out. Of course, I don't drink the P90x brand, I drink Muscle Milk or Endurox.
2. The bars - hmmm. I use them to supplement, but don't eat them very much anymore.
3. Vitamins - always take vitamins, except when I forget to.
4. I haven't been following any P90x diet, which is maybe why its taking much longer for my body to take shape.
5. That said, my shoulders, arms, legs, and neck area, and back (sort of) are MUCH more defined. Plus, my face is MUCH slimmer (which is a plus).
6. Torso, stomach is still HURTING.
7. Weight at beginning = 172.2. Weight now = 172.2.
8. So, I weigh the same, but have gotten more defined, and have gone from being only able to do 4 pullups to 9 pullups, and being able to do only some pushups to one handers. Plus my flexibility is up.
9. So so far my plan to see if this plan works without following a specific diet.... the result is, not really? Performance increases, but you NEED that diet to REALLY see definition. Hmm. Bitter.
10. HOWEVER, last time I gave blood, which was on June 16, my blood pressure was amazing - a perfect 120/80. So that is good.
11. All in all, I think 52 exercises into P90x has made me much much healthier. My waist fluctuates, but in general I am MUCH slimmer (tossing another 5 pairs of pants), and I am starting to see more Abs. I started April 4, and its been basically....3 months of working out.
12. I wonder how I'd look if I'd stuck to it strictly. Maybe this last month we'll see how it goes - this experiment was to see how effective P90x was on a normal hectic working person, however, who didn't have time to make their own meals, etc. And, all in all, I think its been still pretty good.
13. With a wedding and the beach coming up in the next two weeks, its time to hit it hard. I've taken plenty of rest days, but do still want to work in the two X Stretch routines I've skipped.
14. I'm just rambling. Anyways, the bottomline is that while the exercises are good, it seems like the diet is crucial. Need to eat less, and make what I DO eat more effective input. ITs really too bad I've been on a pizza kick ALL WEEKEND. ;)
July 3 - Exercise 51: Core Synergistics
I forgot how hard this routine is. The Chatarunga Run - wow. Sweat dripping off face. This is a sweaty sweaty routine.
Weight: 172.2
Weight: 172.2
July 1 - Exercise 50: Yoga X
All of a sudden, my flexibility is WAY BACK UP!
Right angle pose - PERFECT!
Crane - ALMOST THERE!
Plough - incredibly good!
I dunno. Maybe all the weight lifting made my muscles bulky or big, and in the recovery week, they shrink back down? Whatever it is, I was able to whip Yoga today.
Weight: 172.0
Right angle pose - PERFECT!
Crane - ALMOST THERE!
Plough - incredibly good!
I dunno. Maybe all the weight lifting made my muscles bulky or big, and in the recovery week, they shrink back down? Whatever it is, I was able to whip Yoga today.
Weight: 172.0
June 25 - Exercise 47: Legs and Back
Holy moly. All of a sudden, my back strength is MONEY!
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 9.5 regular / 5.5 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - so-so
Wide Front Pullup - 5.5 regular / 9.5 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 4.5 regular / 10.5 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - ok
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2 normal, 10 assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 5.5 regular / 9.5 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 2.5 regular / 12.5 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 3 regular / 12 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 2, all assisted.
ABs - hurting.
Weight: 173.5
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 9.5 regular / 5.5 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - so-so
Wide Front Pullup - 5.5 regular / 9.5 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 4.5 regular / 10.5 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - ok
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2 normal, 10 assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 5.5 regular / 9.5 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 2.5 regular / 12.5 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 3 regular / 12 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 2, all assisted.
ABs - hurting.
Weight: 173.5
Sunday, June 15, 2008
June 7 - Exercise 33: Legs & Back
Amazingly, in this part 2 of the P90x routine, I forgot about Legs and Back! Especially killer since it follows Back and Biceps - my back is getting hammered.
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 7.5 regular / 7.5 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - ok
Wide Front Pullup - 4.5 regular / 10.5 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 3.5 regular / 11.5 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - ok
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2 normal, eventually 6 and 6, assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 4 regular / 11 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 1 regular / 14 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 1 regular / 14 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 2, all assisted.
AB Ripper X - still just ok. For some reason, Side Tri Raise has been MUCH HARDER now.
Weight: 172.5
Balance Lunges - no weight
Calf Squat Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 7.5 regular / 7.5 assisted
Super Skater Lunge - no weight
Wall Squat - ok
Wide Front Pullup - 4.5 regular / 10.5 assisted
Step Back Lunge - 12.5 lbs.
Side Lunges - no weight
Close Grip Pullup - 3.5 regular / 11.5 assisted
Single Leg Wall Squat - ok
Deep Leg Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2 normal, eventually 6 and 6, assisted leftovers
3-way Lunge - no weight
Sneaky Lunge - no weight
Reverse Grip Chin Ups - 4 regular / 11 assisted
Chair
Toe Roll Lunge - no weight
Wide Front Pullups - 1 regular / 14 assisted
Groucho
Calf Raise - 12.5 lbs.
Close Grip Pullups - 1 regular / 14 assisted
Speed Squats - no weight
Switch Grip Pullups - 12 total, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, and 2, all assisted.
AB Ripper X - still just ok. For some reason, Side Tri Raise has been MUCH HARDER now.
Weight: 172.5
Saturday, June 14, 2008
June 6 - Exercise 32: Yoga X
Yoga Yoga Yoga. Feels great, and I think I almost held Crane for a consistent amount of time.
Weight: 172.0
Weight: 172.0
June 5 - Exercise 31: Back and Biceps
This was the first time I'd done Back and Biceps. It was really hard - here's how I did:
Wide Front Pullups: 4 normal, 8 assisted
Lawnmowers: 12x per arm, 35 lbs. each arm
Twenty-Ones: 15 lbs., 7x 7x 7x
One-Arm Cross Body Curls: 12x per arm, 15 lbs. per arm
Switch Grip Pullups: 2-2-2-2-2-2, all assisted
Elbows-Out Lawnmowers: 12x per arm, 25 lbs. each arm
Standing Bicep Curls: 14x, 15 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Concentration Curls: 12x per arm, 15 lbs. per arm
Corn Cob Pull-ups: 8x assisted
Reverse Grip Bent Over Rows: 14x, 15 lbs. per arm
Open Arm Curls: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Static Arms Curls: 4-4-4-4, 15 lbs. per arm
Towel Pullups: 3-3-3-3 all assisted
Congdon Locomotives: 40x, 15 lbs. per arm
Crouching Cohen Curls: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Corkscrew Curls: 12x per arm, 15 lbs. per arm
Chin-Ups: 2 regular, 10 assisted
Seated Bent-over Back Flys: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Curl Up / Hammer Down: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Hammer Curls: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Max Rep Pullups (wide): 12x assisted
Superman: -
In Out Hammer Curls: 9x, 15 lbs. per arm
Strip Set Curls: 15 lbs., 12.5 lbs., 10 lbs.
Corn Cob pullups, lemme say, are impossible. Tie between that and Towel Pullups.
Ab Ripper X was, as usual, mediocre.
Weight: 170.5
Wide Front Pullups: 4 normal, 8 assisted
Lawnmowers: 12x per arm, 35 lbs. each arm
Twenty-Ones: 15 lbs., 7x 7x 7x
One-Arm Cross Body Curls: 12x per arm, 15 lbs. per arm
Switch Grip Pullups: 2-2-2-2-2-2, all assisted
Elbows-Out Lawnmowers: 12x per arm, 25 lbs. each arm
Standing Bicep Curls: 14x, 15 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Concentration Curls: 12x per arm, 15 lbs. per arm
Corn Cob Pull-ups: 8x assisted
Reverse Grip Bent Over Rows: 14x, 15 lbs. per arm
Open Arm Curls: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Static Arms Curls: 4-4-4-4, 15 lbs. per arm
Towel Pullups: 3-3-3-3 all assisted
Congdon Locomotives: 40x, 15 lbs. per arm
Crouching Cohen Curls: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
One-Arm Corkscrew Curls: 12x per arm, 15 lbs. per arm
Chin-Ups: 2 regular, 10 assisted
Seated Bent-over Back Flys: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Curl Up / Hammer Down: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Hammer Curls: 12x, 15 lbs. per arm
Max Rep Pullups (wide): 12x assisted
Superman: -
In Out Hammer Curls: 9x, 15 lbs. per arm
Strip Set Curls: 15 lbs., 12.5 lbs., 10 lbs.
Corn Cob pullups, lemme say, are impossible. Tie between that and Towel Pullups.
Ab Ripper X was, as usual, mediocre.
Weight: 170.5
Monday, June 2, 2008
May 20-May 27 - injured and gaining weight
So over the course of the next week, I took antibiotics, did not exercise, and then went to North Carolina over Memorial Day weekend, where I ate lots of junk.
One good thing though - while in NC, I physically exerted myself, and was able to do lots without getting winded, a clear by product of P90x. Plus, my friends said they noticed a difference in my physique.
Of course, when I got home, I weighed myself: Weight as of June 1 ----> 175.0. BOOO.
I am concerned that I will be RE-starting phase 2 having lost all the benefit of Phase 1 because of my excessive resting over the past month, as evidenced by my weight gain.
On the other hand, I still feel strong, and am able to fit into my pants. Only time will tell.
One good thing though - while in NC, I physically exerted myself, and was able to do lots without getting winded, a clear by product of P90x. Plus, my friends said they noticed a difference in my physique.
Of course, when I got home, I weighed myself: Weight as of June 1 ----> 175.0. BOOO.
I am concerned that I will be RE-starting phase 2 having lost all the benefit of Phase 1 because of my excessive resting over the past month, as evidenced by my weight gain.
On the other hand, I still feel strong, and am able to fit into my pants. Only time will tell.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Weekly Recap
Welp, its been a lazy week, and its time to get back on track.
May 11: Yoga X
May 13: Core Synergistics. By the way, Core Syn is a very difficult workout. Chatarunga Runs are a killer.
May 16: Weight was 170.6
May 17: Kenpo X
That brings us to today, May 18.
So, I've had a very inactive week, which isn't good. My weight is ok, but I fear I am losing muscle. I've had enough rest though, over the past two weeks, so I think its time to go into the next weight series, starting with Chest Shoulders Arms tomorrow. I think I may do exercise 25 (X Stretch) tonight to prep for tomorrow, and then skip ahead to exercise 29. Then the other Core workouts I'll just fill in on some two a days. Its just - I gotta get back on the horse. I don't want to lose what I've accomplished.
I've been feeling sick, eating poorly, no sleep - its all affecting me. Its time to grit my teeth and go.
May 11: Yoga X
May 13: Core Synergistics. By the way, Core Syn is a very difficult workout. Chatarunga Runs are a killer.
May 16: Weight was 170.6
May 17: Kenpo X
That brings us to today, May 18.
So, I've had a very inactive week, which isn't good. My weight is ok, but I fear I am losing muscle. I've had enough rest though, over the past two weeks, so I think its time to go into the next weight series, starting with Chest Shoulders Arms tomorrow. I think I may do exercise 25 (X Stretch) tonight to prep for tomorrow, and then skip ahead to exercise 29. Then the other Core workouts I'll just fill in on some two a days. Its just - I gotta get back on the horse. I don't want to lose what I've accomplished.
I've been feeling sick, eating poorly, no sleep - its all affecting me. Its time to grit my teeth and go.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
TIME FOR BIG CATCH UP! .... and documenting how I messed up.
Hello, p90x blog readers.
So.... its been a while. I don't know where to start, so I'll just come out with it.
First, I am getting rid of the Day headline BS thing I was trying to do. I am just unable to visualize where the heck I am in the program, so I am ditching the whole thing.
I made the decision just to keep my workout checklist on a piece of paper made up to look like a calendar, with a checklist of the 90-91 exercises right next to it, sometime over this last weekend.
The Kentucky Derby was amazing, and when I came back, I weighed 175. Gaining 6 pounds, essentially. YIKES.
Anyways, as I was making up the chart, I noticed: I FRIGGIN' MESSED UP ON THE P90x SCHEDULE!!!!
Week 4 of the regiment is SUPPOSED to be a recovery week, with Core Synergistics, etc., sprinkled in. What did I do, instead? I did another weightlifting week just like Weeks 1-3.
So now my WHOLE system is fu-botched! Couple that with taking a number of days off for the Derby, and I needed to get back on track.
Upon coming back from the Derby, I did:
Tues, May 6 - Legs Back, Ab Ripper X
Wed, May 7 - Kenpo X
Thurs, May 8 - X Stretch (Exercise 21 of the series!!!) Duh.
SO, what I am going to do is begin Week 4 as if I never did those past six-seven workouts. Consider those a bonus, essentially. I'll start with Exercise 22 (Yoga X), and keep going.
One thing is for sure, this is no longer getting fit in 90 days! By the time this is over, it'll be closer to 100-105 days. And that is all my fault.
That said, I am feeling stronger, my clothes fit better, and people are noticing. So I am still gungho about this program. Just needs a liiiiiitttttle adjustment.
Next post, my results from that one random day of Legs/Back.
So.... its been a while. I don't know where to start, so I'll just come out with it.
First, I am getting rid of the Day headline BS thing I was trying to do. I am just unable to visualize where the heck I am in the program, so I am ditching the whole thing.
I made the decision just to keep my workout checklist on a piece of paper made up to look like a calendar, with a checklist of the 90-91 exercises right next to it, sometime over this last weekend.
The Kentucky Derby was amazing, and when I came back, I weighed 175. Gaining 6 pounds, essentially. YIKES.
Anyways, as I was making up the chart, I noticed: I FRIGGIN' MESSED UP ON THE P90x SCHEDULE!!!!
Week 4 of the regiment is SUPPOSED to be a recovery week, with Core Synergistics, etc., sprinkled in. What did I do, instead? I did another weightlifting week just like Weeks 1-3.
So now my WHOLE system is fu-botched! Couple that with taking a number of days off for the Derby, and I needed to get back on track.
Upon coming back from the Derby, I did:
Tues, May 6 - Legs Back, Ab Ripper X
Wed, May 7 - Kenpo X
Thurs, May 8 - X Stretch (Exercise 21 of the series!!!) Duh.
SO, what I am going to do is begin Week 4 as if I never did those past six-seven workouts. Consider those a bonus, essentially. I'll start with Exercise 22 (Yoga X), and keep going.
One thing is for sure, this is no longer getting fit in 90 days! By the time this is over, it'll be closer to 100-105 days. And that is all my fault.
That said, I am feeling stronger, my clothes fit better, and people are noticing. So I am still gungho about this program. Just needs a liiiiiitttttle adjustment.
Next post, my results from that one random day of Legs/Back.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Pictures, 25 Exercises in...
Since I am going out of town to see the KY Derby, I wanted to take these pics before I stuff myself with...er... alcohol.
FRONT, normal:
FRONT, flex:
SIDE, normal:
SIDE, twisting:
BACK, normal:
BACK, flexing:
Weight for today! 169.8. HOOWAH!
FRONT, normal:
FRONT, flex:
SIDE, normal:
SIDE, twisting:
BACK, normal:
BACK, flexing:
Weight for today! 169.8. HOOWAH!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Recap Day 18: Yoga X (Real Day 18 / Workout Day 17 / Exercise 18)
So, Yoga X was a LOT better today, all of sudden!!!
Points:
I did CRANE for a few seconds! My arms actually held up!
Plough and Shoulder Stand - I could actually DO it. My toes actually touched the ground during Plough!
Wheel - held it the entire time!
All the other moves, Half Moon, Toe Lock, Side stand - All were a lot better.
Hmm. Maybe this program is paying off.
Weight: 172.
Points:
I did CRANE for a few seconds! My arms actually held up!
Plough and Shoulder Stand - I could actually DO it. My toes actually touched the ground during Plough!
Wheel - held it the entire time!
All the other moves, Half Moon, Toe Lock, Side stand - All were a lot better.
Hmm. Maybe this program is paying off.
Weight: 172.
Friday, April 18, 2008
On the recovery drink and other thoughts.
First, I am definitely in the loop of craving the recovery drink after I work out. I need to drink water anyways, so why NOT with the recovery drink? Maybe I've been tricked into thinking this is why I have very little pain in other parts of my body, save my back.
Second thought: my weight, I don't think, is changing much (173.6 today). I wonder if I need to start adding Cardio X? I don't eat poorly, but I haven't been following the strict P90x diet. I also DO see a change in my body, even if the weight isn't necessarily dropping. Hmmm.
Second thought: my weight, I don't think, is changing much (173.6 today). I wonder if I need to start adding Cardio X? I don't eat poorly, but I haven't been following the strict P90x diet. I also DO see a change in my body, even if the weight isn't necessarily dropping. Hmmm.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Day 0: Cardio X, schedule, food, and weight
I've been doing some of the P90x workouts over the past few weeks, waiting to buy some Selecttech weights to fully take advantage of this program in my tiny apartment. I finally received my weights two days ago! I hadn't worked out in a week, so before beginning the program tomorrow, I decided to do a little Cardio X to get back and warmed up for the 90 day run.
The hardest part of Cardio X is definitely maintaining steam after finishing Plyo and going into the core workouts. "Steam engine" is a killer. It doesn't help that I'm huffing and puffing already during the earlier Kenpo section.
I decided to start P90x on a Saturday, giving me Friday as my resting day or X Stretch day. I typically drink heavily with my work mates on Fridays (I know, its not part of the program), but at least this way I can still workout on the weekends when I have more time anyways.
As part of my diet, I bought a big box of protein laced CLIF bars, and this giant tub of protein drink called Endurox. It tastes like fruit punch (supposedly), and I want to vomit upon the smell or taste of it. This program better be worth it. Next time I'll buy some Muscle Milk, which a friend recommended.
Today's starting weight: 172.2 lbs. The goal: anything below 160. Tomorrow is a brand new day.
The hardest part of Cardio X is definitely maintaining steam after finishing Plyo and going into the core workouts. "Steam engine" is a killer. It doesn't help that I'm huffing and puffing already during the earlier Kenpo section.
I decided to start P90x on a Saturday, giving me Friday as my resting day or X Stretch day. I typically drink heavily with my work mates on Fridays (I know, its not part of the program), but at least this way I can still workout on the weekends when I have more time anyways.
As part of my diet, I bought a big box of protein laced CLIF bars, and this giant tub of protein drink called Endurox. It tastes like fruit punch (supposedly), and I want to vomit upon the smell or taste of it. This program better be worth it. Next time I'll buy some Muscle Milk, which a friend recommended.
Today's starting weight: 172.2 lbs. The goal: anything below 160. Tomorrow is a brand new day.
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