P90X CHALLENGE (JAN 1ST) PHASE 1

sarina87

The Time has come. It is 2011 and we are about to change our lives and turn ourselves into the strong confident individuals that we know we can be. This is the 2011 P90X CHALLENGE!!! In the next 90 days we are going to be strong and confident in all aspects of our lives. There are going to be days when we will fall and start to lose our drive but our main goal is to not let falls or failure define us. We are gonna fight and support each other along the journey and give motivation and tips. This is not going to be a piece of cake, this is gonna take work and dedication but if you are willing to take this challenge with me, i will try to help in anyway i can with emotional support and tips.

P.S. If anyone would still like to join or if you know that you will be starting a day or 2 later because of a new years hangover. It is all cool.

Before i start explaining the diet and workout program, i would really like for everyone to record there starting weight and measurements. You can also take your Day 1 photo as well. When you post you weight and measurements in the board, follow this format

Starting Weight:
waste:
hips:
chest:
right arm:
left arm:
right thigh:
left thigh:

I am going to host voluntary weekly weigh-in every week on saturday. At the end of every phase, it is mandatory to do your current measurements and weight.


P90X DIET:

For the Diet aspect of P90X, I would really like everyone to concentrate on a 1800 calorie budget. That is the lowest you can go on P90X supposebly. If you need more info, check online. Within your 1800 calorie budget, try to put in as much protein as you can. Protein is essential to getting you through your workouts. Remember, no less than 1800 calories!!!!!


WORKOUT PLANS:

For the P90X workout plan, i am going to concentrate on the Classic and Lean Programs since knowone signed up for doubles. You will need dumbells, resistance cord, pull up bar and a mat. Yoga blocks opitional. You can also adjust the moves if you don't have a pull up bar. I will post information about those programs in another post

sarina87

Classic Program Phase 1

WEEKS 1-3:During this phase, your goal should be to master each movement and finish the workouts in one piece. So for now, focus less on the amount of weight you are lifting and instead try to achieve your desired number of repitions while maintaining strict form. Remember to record your rep count and weight.

Day 1: Chest & Back (52:50), Ab Ripper X (16:07)
Day 2: Plyometrics (58:36)
Day 3: Shoulders & Arms (59:53), Ab Ripper X (16:07)
Day 4: Yoga X (92:24)
Day 5: Legs & Back (58:56), Ab Ripper X (16:07)
Day 6: Kenpo X (58:46)
Day 7: Rest or X Stretch (57:32)

and the Challengers are.......

maexxy
kc4173
jbeans67
kappy2hot
healthy_is_best
think48
bohochick

sarina87

Lean Program Phase 1

WEEKS 1-3:During this period your body is going to get accustomed to the rigors and demands of P90X by forming engrams, or neuromuscular patterns that allow you to turn new movements into routine. Your aim should be to finish each workout and perfect each movement, as opposed to focusing on weight or resistance. As your body gets used to exercises, it will do them move efficiently and the amount of weight you can use will greatly increase. You should begin to see this skyrocket towards the end of week 3. Remember to record your rep count and weight amount on you FREE P90X Worksheets, downloadable at Beachbody.com/P90X or TeamBeachbody.com/P90X

Day 1: Core Synergistics (57:27) –
Day 2: Cardio X (43:18) -
Day 3: Shoulders & Arms (59:53), Ab Ripper X (16:07) -
Day 4: Yoga X (92:24) -
Day 5: Legs & Back (58:56), Ab Ripper X (16:07) -
Day 6: Kenpo X (58:46)
Day 7: Rest or X Stretch (57:32)

and the challengers are....

sarina87
bethvandenberg
mafery
Melisha82
epeebes
AIMEE23
cdngrl81
pghatc41



Side note: We still have some challengers who have yet to post which program you will be doing. We also have happinessblossom who is going to take on the P90 program which is basically an easier version of P90X, SO give her support, she's got 90 days to go as well.

sixpackgoal -
CombatVet_Army -
FunkBunny
JWALL101
Laura80111
littlenikah

sarina87

My Measurements

Starting Weight:172
waste:37.5
hips:42
chest:39
right arm:14
left arm:13.5
right thigh:23
left thigh:25


Kinda funny, my right arm is bigger than left and my left thigh is bigger than my right.

newman84

i'm in and my husband too but i'll post our stats tomorrow.
I'm gonna have some trouble after day 48 i'm leaving for a year but i'll do the best i can
were doing classic. I've completed it once.

shellync29

I would love to join but I have the Insanity program. Would that count?

Weight: 207
Waist: 36
Hips: 44 1/2
Chest: 43
Right arm:14 1/2
Left arm:14 1/2
Right thigh: 281/2
Left thigh: 28 1/2

sixpackgoal

Classic Program Phase 1

WEEKS 1-3:During this phase, your goal should be to master each movement and finish the workouts in one piece. So for now, focus less on the amount of weight you are lifting and instead try to achieve your desired number of repitions while maintaining strict form. Remember to record your rep count and weight.

Day 1: Chest & Back (52:50), Ab Ripper X (16:07)
Day 2: Plyometrics (58:36)
Day 3: Shoulders & Arms (59:53), Ab Ripper X (16:07)
Day 4: Yoga X (92:24)
Day 5: Legs & Back (58:56), Ab Ripper X (16:07)
Day 6: Kenpo X (58:46)
Day 7: Rest or X Stretch (57:32)

and the Challengers are.......

maexxy
kc4173
jbeans67
kappy2hot
healthy_is_best
think48
bohochick

Please add me to classic.
I have been running about 20-25 miles per week for last year. I will have to cut down mileage in half to fit P90X workouts into my schedule. I will post measurements and pics soon.

GooBeGone

i'll b joinin as well. put me in on the classic. i'm currently joggin b/c i'm enterin a half marathon

i'll put in my measurements & info 2morrow

good luck every1!! :flowerforyou:

mschelle

Happy New Year!!

I'm doing classic.

Height: 5'10
SW: 168
Waist: 33.25
Hips: 38.75
Chest (ribs): 34.5
Right arm: 11.75
Left arm: 12.25 (I'm left handed...but 1/2"??)
Right thigh: 21.25
Left thigh: 20.5 (knee injury 20 years ago atrophied my leg..then it never caught up)

I'm about a week into the program already, W1D5 completed yesterday. Kenpo X today - I've been really looking forward to this one! I love kickboxing!

maexxy

Happy New Year everybody!

My P90X starting measures:

starting weight: 178
waist: 30.0
hips: 39.3
chest: 30.7
right arm: 10.2
left arm: 10.2
right thigh: 23.6
left thigh: 23.6

Let's go and change those numbers!

bethvandenberg

Ok I'm still a bit concerned about it but I'm going to try. I'll be starting on Monday as my kids head back to school and it should be a bit easier.

Ok here we go!

starting weight: 197
waist: 35
Hips: 44
chest: 41
Right Arm 13
Left Arm 13
Right leg 25
Left Leg 25.5

ClaireElanB

Happy New Year!
Here are my stats -
Starting Weight: 166 lbs
waist: 32"
hips: 40.5"
chest: 36"
right arm: 11.5
left arm: 11.75
right thigh: 25"
left thigh: 24.75"

sarina87

Hi all, Today was my first day of the Lean program. I feel like i did really well on Core Synergistics but some things were really hard. First off, i couldn't take it serious whenever Tony says "BANNANA". It just sounded really funny to me but i do think i will get over it.

I also have a question for anyone who might have an answer. Does anyone have tips or suggestions on how to dreya rolls. I was having a bit of an issue getting up once you get down. i tried pushing with my arms but no luck yet. Hopefully it will improve in time.

sarina87

Classic Program Challengers (update)

maexxy
kc4173
jbeans67
kappy2hot
healthy_is_best
think48
bohochick
sixpackgoal
newman84
GooBeGone
mschelle

P.S. Thank you to bohochick, bethvandenberg, maexxy, mschelle, and shellync29 for getting those measurments up. Lets keep it up.

sarina87

I would love to join but I have the Insanity program. Would that count?

Why not, i give you total props for taking on insanity. I will probably try that after P90X. Heard lots of great reviews.

shellync29

So the plan is that we are all going to weigh in every Saturday, right?

newman84

classic
Starting Weight: 125
waist: 28.5
hips: 36.75
chest: 32.5
right arm: 10
left arm: 10.25
right thigh: 20.75
left thigh:21

cdngrl81

SW: 161 lbs
Waist: 36"
Hips: 42"
Chest: 38"
Right arm: 12"
Left Arm: 12.25"
Right thigh: 23.5 "
Left thigh: 25"
Lean Program

emmaleigh47

I wish I could be in ...
I have to put P90X on hold until after my half marathon.
But I have ordered my resistance bands and my pull up bar...
And I am planning on starting February 14th....

Oh, what is the difference between the classic and the lean program. How do you know which one you want to do? How can I still fit in my running 3 days/week with P90X?

sarina87

So the plan is that we are all going to weigh in every Saturday, right?

anytime on saturday will be fine. i always weigh myself in the morning personally

crystal_sapphire

sorry just got access to my internet

SW: 165 lbs

Waist: 33"
Hips: 47"
Chest: 38"
Right arm: 12"
Left Arm: 12"
Right thigh: 27.5"
Left thigh: 27.5"

crystal_sapphire

Hi all, Today was my first day of the Lean program. I feel like i did really well on Core Synergistics but some things were really hard. First off, i couldn't take it serious whenever Tony says "BANNANA". It just sounded really funny to me but i do think i will get over it.

I also have a question for anyone who might have an answer. Does anyone have tips or suggestions on how to dreya rolls. I was having a bit of an issue getting up once you get down. i tried pushing with my arms but no luck yet. Hopefully it will improve in time.

the banana thing has me laughing at 12:20 AM over here. i find him super cheesy in the classic videos too

epeebes

Got my DVD player yesterday! Will be starting today!

Stats:


SW: 204.5 lbs

Waist: 34 1/2"
Hips: 44 1/2"
Chest: 36"
Right arm: 14"
Left Arm: 14"
Right thigh: 28"
Left thigh: 28"

Additional Stats:

Belly (across the belly button): 43 1/2"
Bust: 43

maexxy

How do you feel today after having survived day one? I actually feel pretty good am am just about to start my day two workout. Hope that everyone else is doing fine and still motivated.

I also have a question for anyone who might have an answer. Does anyone have tips or suggestions on how to dreya rolls. I was having a bit of an issue getting up once you get down. i tried pushing with my arms but no luck yet. Hopefully it will improve in time.

For me, it helps reaching my arms all the way out to the front and imagining a rope or sth like that and then lift myself up by virtually pulling on the rope.

Melisha82

My husband and I just did Legs & Back + Ab Ripper. I have to say I have a LOOONG road ahead of me because some of those sets are so hard for me!! I am excited for this, though!! I have my calendar on my fridge marking each day off with a smiley face lol

ClaireElanB

I just did Chest & Back and it was super hard. I kept taking breaks & drinking water, so I took 2 hours to do the one hour and there's kinks also to work out, like I need some heavier weights for the lawnmower.
I feel really good about starting this because I know it's going to be thrilling to see the improvements from my numbers today!
Yaaay us!

maru09

ok , me too
I'll be starting on Monday , here we go!!!!

epeebes

Did my first day of Core Synergenics, boy did I sweat! I'm also gonna go to the gym for an hour later to get some more cardio in!

sarina87

I wish I could be in ...
I have to put P90X on hold until after my half marathon.
But I have ordered my resistance bands and my pull up bar...
And I am planning on starting February 14th....

Oh, what is the difference between the classic and the lean program. How do you know which one you want to do? How can I still fit in my running 3 days/week with P90X?

To my knowledge the difference between the classic program and the lean is that lean is more geared toward weight-loss and cardio while the classic is with muscle definition but there is cardio as well. If you are already running 3 times i week, i would recommend the classic because you are already getting in alot of cardio in with your running.

asj0901

Starting Weight: 154
waste:
hips:
chest:
right arm:
left arm:
right thigh:
left thigh:

I will update the other measurements shortly.... I am so glad you started this group. I have P90x but need some support to be consistent. This is going to be awesome! I did only the AB ripper yesterday....(just being honest)

sarina87

How do you feel today after having survived day one? I actually feel pretty good am am just about to start my day two workout. Hope that everyone else is doing fine and still motivated.

I definately feel pretty good and am still motivated. I am also still on my high from seeing Wicked the musical 2 days ago. I am so Defying Gravity. On the 2 dvds i have done so far (core synergistics, and cardio x) i have been able to get through the entire dvd but the dreya rolls i am still having issues with. But i am hoping for the best, right now i am comparing it to me never being able to do a push up until this fall. I've always had a really weak upper body and i never thought i would be able to do 1 real pushup but now i can do 15 in a row off my knees. That is a real accomplishment for someone who couldn't do a push up for 20 years. So i am hoping the same thing that happend with my push-ups will happen with the dreya rolls as well.

P.S. Tony said Bannana again today and it cracked me up