P90X Group?
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Ok... Two topics.
Number One... I was really angry last night when I started yoga X. (Day 32 btw). The good news is this... When it was over, I realized how much progress I have made. Downward dogs... No Problem. Vinyasas (?).... No problem. Balancing manuvers... No problem. Yoga Belly 7... No problem. The only thing I struggle with at this point are the half moons at the end of the first half of yoga X. While I still don't love Yoga X, It felt fantistic to keep the pedal to the metal and push through it. I feel accomplished... Soooo, my whole point is... KEEP PUSHING PLAY. It's rewarding. I even was able to stay on my hands in "Crane" for twenty seconds or so.....
So this is the negative topic. I need advice. My girlfriend is completing this challenge with me. She has stuck to the diet... She has done every work out. She is seeing results (12 lbs lost). The problem is that her attitude sucks. She is frequently in a bad mood and it seems like she is unwilling to be positive. I don't really understand. How can you NOT be even more motivated after losing 12 lbs? I am eager to wake up every day and tackle the next workout. She really is doing a great job, her attitude is bringing me down though. Any suggestions as to ways I can help her be a little more positive about this journey? I try to support her... I give her lots of compliments and kudos for a job well done.
I will say that there have been 2 or 3 occassions where I have mentioned that she may not have "brought it" that day. Every time I immediately wish I didn't say it... But it is always after she exhibits the negativity... I really want her to be as happy about this as I am.... But if she can't, I would settle for a positive outlook. I know this is hard... and the diet is tough. But the rewards are EPIC!
Keep pushing play you guys.... BRING IT!0 -
drwstown76 - Great job with the Yoga!! Those positions are so hard for beginners like me and my husband, but we are gonna keep doing as much as we can! It wouldn't be in the program if it wasn't something we needed right?
12 lbs is an awesome amount of weight loss for your girlfriend. That alone would be motivation for me! The scale hasn't budged...and I am not expecting it to right away. It's frustrating but I am trying to look at the positive side of this. I can see little differences already and that's enough to keep me going. As for the negativity...I live with the MOST negative person in the world!! So I know what you are talking about. I was so afraid we would get this and he would quit on me the first week. He may not put as much into the workouts some nights as I do, but I wouldn't dare tell him he wasn't "bringin it". LOL! Just continue to be supportive and encouraging. I know it's hard to be the one that's always trying to motivate and be positive. But maybe you should try to look at it differently...no she may not be as hyped up as you to get up and do this every day, but at least she IS doing it! A lot of girls would't even attempt it! She's making the effort. Just try to keep focused on your goals and what you want out of this. Don't let her negativity bring you down. That's how I have to look at this in my situation...of all the other guys I know, none of them would have done this with me. My husband is at least attempting to get healthy and eat right and exercise. So maybe he's gonna have his bad days, I may too. But I know what I want and if he wants to join me in that journey that's great! If not I gotta stick with it and keep going! Good luck!!0 -
SOO week 3 day one and I pushed HARD lol I may have had to do all my push ups on my knees but man I am happy with it! I did 18 dive bombers!! maybe not beautiful but I was very happy with my pushing...last one I actually colapsed lol....I am sore not gonna lie BUT very proud of myself today!
As far as you and your girlfriend...my husband and I workout together and he is much stronger than I am and even though I am the workout nut ( his words cause I do p90x and 3 times a week I do turbofire) and he is usually the one kicking and screaming all the way down lol hi can do alot me than I can and sometimes it makes me feel a little discouraged...now I would never tell him cause I WANT him to do well, but sometimes I feel like he is soooo good at somethings I am not doing good enough.....SOOO long story short I guess...maybe point out a move that she does really well and you might struggle with...make her feel like she is doing something so well and you wish you could do it as good as she can...that might make her feel a little equal?? I hope thats helpful
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Does anybody use the bands for their workout's? When I ordered P90X I got a free red band. I really don't feel like I am getting a good work out with it. Just doesn't seem to be much resistance with them. So I can't decide if I should buy more bands. I know each color is a bit different. Or break down and buy a bunch of dumb bells. Which run about $25-$30 for one.0
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Day 4 today! I did about 20 minutes of Yoga X and realized that my heart rate was going nowhere so I popped in Cardio X instead and was choking for breath at the end. Sorry Tony but when I get up at 7am I just can't do a workout that's gonna put me back to sleep! I'm feeling less sore today. I'm doing okay with the nutrition part but it sure is hard to get in all that protein. I'm usually 300-400 calories under my daily limit and last night I didn't even eat dinner. Anyone else having a hard time with it?
Most days I have been under the calorie amount too, but I seem to be getting the foods I need. My husband is having trouble getting his protein in. He's doing level II and is not used to eating that much protein, but its making him keep his carbs down. He's a big carb eater!
Yoga tonight for us! Been hearing all kinds of bad things about it, but will work through it I guess!
Are people having trouble getting their calories in because you are burning so much doing the program? Just curious. I was thinking of staring this after I'm done with Jillian Michaels videos.0 -
Does anybody use the bands for their workout's? When I ordered P90X I got a free red band. I really don't feel like I am getting a good work out with it. Just doesn't seem to be much resistance with them. So I can't decide if I should buy more bands. I know each color is a bit different. Or break down and buy a bunch of dumb bells. Which run about $25-$30 for one.
I use the green band which is equivalant to 30 pounds and if you use them right they work lol I am sore everytime I use em but I cant do a pull up so this is my other option 0 -
Day 4 today! I did about 20 minutes of Yoga X and realized that my heart rate was going nowhere so I popped in Cardio X instead and was choking for breath at the end. Sorry Tony but when I get up at 7am I just can't do a workout that's gonna put me back to sleep! I'm feeling less sore today. I'm doing okay with the nutrition part but it sure is hard to get in all that protein. I'm usually 300-400 calories under my daily limit and last night I didn't even eat dinner. Anyone else having a hard time with it?
Most days I have been under the calorie amount too, but I seem to be getting the foods I need. My husband is having trouble getting his protein in. He's doing level II and is not used to eating that much protein, but its making him keep his carbs down. He's a big carb eater!
Yoga tonight for us! Been hearing all kinds of bad things about it, but will work through it I guess!
Are people having trouble getting their calories in because you are burning so much doing the program? Just curious. I was thinking of staring this after I'm done with Jillian Michaels videos.
Thats my problem...I eat three times a day and try to get two snacks in but I usually burn bt 700-800 calories a day with p90x and then if I do a second workout its another 600-700 calories and I just cant keep up! lol so I make sure to eat untill I am full and when I am hungry but I just can't eat that many calories WHILE staying under in the other places I need to 0 -
Hello Ladies, I know I have not been on in like a week, but I had to stop p90x for a while.:((( I was in the hospital last week because I had some bad side effects to my immunotherapy and was extremely tired and sick due to the medicine that they gave me to help with the side effects of my immunotherapy when the immunotherapy itself already makes me very tired. Well I am better this week, but still plan to give myself a couple days to fully recover before I start it up again. I plan on starting back up on Thursday and hopefully will not have to restart again! I am so happy that this group is really "working out". Haha. With all this support I am sure we can all get through this.:)))
I bet you'll recover quicker because of all that excersize you've been doing! Feel better soon!!0 -
Stefani and Beautiful Disaster...
Thank you VERY much for the advice, You both make complete sense. I see things much more clearly now! She will continue to get my full support and she IS doing a fantastic job... I can't wait til she comes home! haha
Today is Day 33. Legs, Back, and Ab Ripper. I really had to fight through it today... Im glad it;s over. Tomorrow is Kenpo and that is really fun! I will say that eventhough I struggled today, Ab Ripper always gets me going... This will be the first 6 pack I will ever have. Cant wait!
Keep Pushing Play you guys... I believe...
BTW,,, I don't use bands for any of the workouts. I have 20 lb dumbells and enough free weights to give me 40 lbs for each dumbell. I wish I had a little bit more for some of the rows, but 40 lbs is too much for the rest of the exercises. I was cracking up at myself on Tuesday at the end of the back and bi workout. I couldn't ever curl 15's when it was over... My roommate called me a sissy! haha! 0 -
Just checking in Today I did Legs, back and ab killer. I am getting better at ab killer and did at least 20 reps for each move Yay! 0
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Just checking in Today I did Legs, back and ab killer. I am getting better at ab killer and did at least 20 reps for each move Yay!
Great job with the abs!!
We completed the entire Yoga X last night! It's tough because I am not that flexible and balanced yet...but I like it! The first part was much easier this time than is was the first time we tried it. Just gotta keep going and will get stronger each time!!0 -
Whats going on my fellow warriors???
Day 34... Kempo X. I love his workout. I never know how hard I am working until it's over the sweat is just pouring off me.
Funny story... I live in an apartment building on the second floor. My living room windows look over the parking lot. There is a dumpster and lots of cars out there. So I am about 20 minutes into Kenpo when I look out the window and see a Jeep with 2 people in just sitting there watching my workout. At first, I was a little embarrassed. I certainly wasn't going to stop my workout... So after a couple of minutes they got out of the Jeep and I assume they went to their apartment. So obviously I felt a sense of relief. So with about 15 minutes left, they show up again. In greater numbers. Now there is four people. 1 Woman, 1 man, and 2 Teenage Girls. They sat and watched for about 5 or 6 minutes and drove away. I could tell they were waching beause everytime I would look out the window at the jeep they would quickly turn their heads and act like they werent looking! hahahaha!. Definitely weird to have an audience... I can only imagine what they were thinking...
Stefani... GREAT JOB with the Yoga! Way to bust it out!!!!!! Keep bringing it,,,
Keep Pushing Play you guys... Believe.,0 -
Woohoo!! You must really be putting on a show!! Keep it up and you'll have the whole neighborhood watchin! I would literally die of embarrassment if someone was watchin me at this point in the game! LOL! 0
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I would love to meet more ppl doing P90X!!! I am on my first week!0
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You do X Stretch stretches standing at the fax machine at work.
You have to get your daily P90X infomercial fix.
You Google for P90X blogs
You spend a Sunday afternoon looking at P90X Youtube videos of testimonials and workouts.
You know off the top of your head that you’ll be on day 69 of your program the day you go on vacation.
You order ANOTHER P90X t-shirt.
You got a P90X sticker for your car; your precious car.
You start to walk around touching your abs. Your abs…not your stomach!!!
You think that maybe you should start selling tickets for your gun show. Hey Tony!
You know that Tony Horton’s birthday is July 2nd.
You don’t know what “diamonds of gold” are, but whatever they are you want them.0 -
LOL I love you for this!! I really love this program too!!You do X Stretch stretches standing at the fax machine at work.
You have to get your daily P90X infomercial fix.
You Google for P90X blogs
You spend a Sunday afternoon looking at P90X Youtube videos of testimonials and workouts.
You know off the top of your head that you’ll be on day 69 of your program the day you go on vacation.
You order ANOTHER P90X t-shirt.
You got a P90X sticker for your car; your precious car.
You start to walk around touching your abs. Your abs…not your stomach!!!
You think that maybe you should start selling tickets for your gun show. Hey Tony!
You know that Tony Horton’s birthday is July 2nd.
You don’t know what “diamonds of gold” are, but whatever they are you want them.0 -
Whats going on my fellow warriors???
Day 34... Kempo X. I love his workout. I never know how hard I am working until it's over the sweat is just pouring off me.
Funny story... I live in an apartment building on the second floor. My living room windows look over the parking lot. There is a dumpster and lots of cars out there. So I am about 20 minutes into Kenpo when I look out the window and see a Jeep with 2 people in just sitting there watching my workout. At first, I was a little embarrassed. I certainly wasn't going to stop my workout... So after a couple of minutes they got out of the Jeep and I assume they went to their apartment. So obviously I felt a sense of relief. So with about 15 minutes left, they show up again. In greater numbers. Now there is four people. 1 Woman, 1 man, and 2 Teenage Girls. They sat and watched for about 5 or 6 minutes and drove away. I could tell they were waching beause everytime I would look out the window at the jeep they would quickly turn their heads and act like they werent looking! hahahaha!. Definitely weird to have an audience... I can only imagine what they were thinking...
Stefani... GREAT JOB with the Yoga! Way to bust it out!!!!!! Keep bringing it,,,
Keep Pushing Play you guys... Believe.,
wow! Yea I would feel weird too but WAY TO PUSH THROUGH!! My husbands fav. workout is kempo too!....I just bought the weighted gloves to use with it so I will let ya know how that goes My fav. is either Plyo or Legs and back I am also PROUD!! to say that to day after only 15 days I bought a size smaller jeans! Wooo!! The lady at Vanity actually asked me if I was ok cause I screamed haaaa! outloud :blushing: 0 -
I am also PROUD!! to say that to day after only 15 days I bought a size smaller jeans! Wooo!! The lady at Vanity actually asked me if I was ok cause I screamed haaaa! outloud :blushing:
That is awesome!! Great job!!0 -
Ok so I have been positive and motivated and focused for this first two weeks. I can feel muscles that weren't there before. My thighs and calves are firm, arms are firming up. I can tell a difference in my upper abs. My problem is this....barley any weight loss, which I a m trying not to focus on because of building muscle. But I was hoping for some inches lost at least. Nothing is fitting any different. My jeans fit exactly the same! My legs even though they have firmed up, are not any smaller. My belly and hips where I really need to lose it, have not changed one bit! I have not officially measured yet, but will tomorrow and I am so afraid of disappointment...cuz I already know. There's just not been a change in the size just the firmness. Then my wonderful hubby says, well you know you might even get bigger! That was no help at all!
Sorry guys! Just frustrated! I am not giving up, but it would be nice to see something get smaller!!
OK I feel better now that I got that out!! Time to get focused again!!0 -
I am also PROUD!! to say that to day after only 15 days I bought a size smaller jeans! Wooo!! The lady at Vanity actually asked me if I was ok cause I screamed haaaa! outloud :blushing:
That is awesome!! Great job!!
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Disaster!!!!!!! Great Job!!!!! Isnt that the best feeling??? Keep pushing play... Im happy for ya!]0 -
Ok so I have been positive and motivated and focused for this first two weeks. I can feel muscles that weren't there before. My thighs and calves are firm, arms are firming up. I can tell a difference in my upper abs. My problem is this....barley any weight loss, which I a m trying not to focus on because of building muscle. But I was hoping for some inches lost at least. Nothing is fitting any different. My jeans fit exactly the same! My legs even though they have firmed up, are not any smaller. My belly and hips where I really need to lose it, have not changed one bit! I have not officially measured yet, but will tomorrow and I am so afraid of disappointment...cuz I already know. There's just not been a change in the size just the firmness. Then my wonderful hubby says, well you know you might even get bigger! That was no help at all!
Sorry guys! Just frustrated! I am not giving up, but it would be nice to see something get smaller!!
OK I feel better now that I got that out!! Time to get focused again!!
Stefani... You keep pushing play. Stay motivtaed... I promise that changes are being made. When you take you day 30 pics, you will see a difference. If you are sticking to the diet and bringin it during the workouts, p90 is fail proof. You are kicking *kitten*! Keep it up... The results are coming! Believe...0 -
Is it too late to get in on this support group? I've done the plyo about 2 wks ago, and am gonna force myself to get to the basement as soon as my husband is done with his P90X workout (he's been faithful for 2.5 wks!).... I know I need all the support I can get. How do I find you all again ? I am not real clear on how this site works and how to connect with people. I am 52 and need to lose almost that many pounds before my beautiful daughter graduates from high school in May. Is that too much to expect? Any loss is better than how I look and feel right now
help!!! Mamamitch 
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Is it too late to get in on this support group? I've done the plyo about 2 wks ago, and am gonna force myself to get to the basement as soon as my husband is done with his P90X workout (he's been faithful for 2.5 wks!).... I know I need all the support I can get. How do I find you all again ? I am not real clear on how this site works and how to connect with people. I am 52 and need to lose almost that many pounds before my beautiful daughter graduates from high school in May. Is that too much to expect? Any loss is better than how I look and feel right now help!!! Mamamitch
Go to My Topics at the top and you can find this again pretty easy. Supporting each other is what we are here for! So if you are ready, all you gotta do is get started. I can tell ya the first week was tough, second week was easier. My husband and I are both getting better at it! Ya just gotta do it! Good luck!! 0 -
Stefani... You keep pushing play. Stay motivtaed... I promise that changes are being made. When you take you day 30 pics, you will see a difference. If you are sticking to the diet and bringin it during the workouts, p90 is fail proof. You are kicking *kitten*! Keep it up... The results are coming! Believe...
Thanks! I know it will come...and it's gonna take time. And will be well worth it in the end! 0 -
Ok... I need more advice. So I am on Day 35 and I thought there was a perfect plan in place. Ive gotten significant results from the "fat shredder" phase. I decided early on that I was going to do 45 days on fat shredder and 45 days "Energy Booster". Now I am freaking out because Im worried that I wont continue to see results when I switch over in 10 days. I dont want to waste a single day... Let alone many days with the wrong diet. What do you all think? I can't find ANYTHING on the internet that says ANYTHING positive or negative about the energy booster phase..... I dont want to see my results fall... and I have been awfully tired over the last week or so....
Feedback... Please.
Still Pushing Play,,,
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If you are seeing a drop in your energy level you do need those extra carbs to keep your performance at its peak during workouts, right? You have done an awesome job! I am sure you will continue to see the results! But I would love to see some other opinions as well...my husband has been questioning me as to when we are going to switch phases.
Did my measurements this weekend. So not a total failure...I have lost 2 inches. Unfortunately I lost 1 inch in my chest! LOL!! 1/2 in my waist and 1/2 in my hips. And 1 lb down from my start weight. It is working...just going to take time! Still committed and still ready to bring it!! COME ON WEEK 3!!0 -
hey all...day 20....still pushing play
Drew- I don't know much about the nutrition guide...we are gonna start it on phase 2, we wanted to get used to working out everyday before we tried to figure out the nutrition guide...we do eat healthy still just not by the book yet You seem to be going great though and from your pictures you seem to be progressing nicely so I would say that following the nutrition book is good and I have also heard that switching to the different phases helps alot because it mixes your metabolism too. Tony is all about the confusion 
stefani- You sound like your doing great!! I have noticed the inches do come alot faster than the numbers! I am really glad we have this group, I have found that it really does help with a sense of accountability:)
well its time for me to go press play 0 -
Thanks for the advice you guys...
Disaster... Day 20!!! Yesssss... You are rollin now!
Stefani... I think the inches are themost important thing for all of us. You are rockin it! Keep it up...
Honestly, I have only weighed myself once since I started p90x. Day 30. I don't see myself stepping on the scale again until day 60.
Day 38... Back and Bis with ARX. I can honestly say that today, for the first time, I wished AB Ripper was LONGER!!! Can you believe that? I can get through the entire workout without breaks! Mason Twists and Phifer Scissors can't see me!!!! hahaha! I feel great today yall... Bringin It.
I believe!!!
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Hey I did 40 out of 50 Mason Twists last night! Woohoo!! Forget the Scissors!! Those things KILL me! I WILL GET THERE...I WILL GET THERE!!
I do need to push myself harder. Like with push-ups - I am doing 15 of each...I am afraid of wearing myself out if I do more. But I don't feel like I have done enough at the end. Also I am using the bands instead of the bar for pull-ups and I need a different band. I got this one at Wal-Mart and it's just not what I need. I am stronger now than in the beginning so I think it's time to push it a little more!
Plyo tonight!! Woohoo!! I LOVE IT!! 0 -
Kempo is done WOOT! I am confused about my calorie burn....last week I burned about 50 more calories than this week and this week I used weighted gloves and felt like I pushed HARD....any ideas? We are also thinking about cutting our recovery week down to 4 days cause we are going on a cruise the end of March and are wanting to try to get our last week to line up with the cruise so we can workout (treedmill...eliptical ect.) on the boat...any thoughts?0
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