New Round of P90X starts Feb 28th! Join me! Cont'd....
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Hey everyone! Sorry no post for me yesterday, although I did push play, don't have to worry about that! I've really been wanting to get in as much cardio as I can this week so I did Insanity Pure Cardio yesterday and today, I just got done with Turbo Fire 45EZ & Stretch 10 with my weighted gloves! Feeling good! Even if the scale goes down a pound by Monday, I'll be happy!
cnance: Glad to see you back at it!
Jenna: Great job on those chattarunga runs! Keep at it! Going anywhere fun tomorrow?
Mak: Good job on Cardio X! Sorry to hear about your tooth, hope it feels better!
emmaleigh: keep at it girl! Remember, do what you can do to the best of your ability! No one knows your body better than you do!
Bob: way to keep rockin' it! Bet you can't wait to get home!
Keep at it everyone! Enjoy your weekend and let's keep bringing it!!!
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Jenna: Great job on those chattarunga runs! Keep at it! Going anywhere fun tomorrow?
Lots of fun stuff tomorrow... my best friend just had a baby, so we're visiting them. We're also going shopping. I live in a small town, and we don't have much for decent shopping, so I'm excited!0 -
Taking a much needed day of rest and very glad it is Friday :-) I'll "Bring It" again bright and early tomorrow morning!0
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Back on the horse yesterday. It was a struggle but I got through Legs and Back. I was shaking like a leaf on that darn chair pose!!!
I'm usually ok for the first part of chair pose, but by the end .... not so much. As long as you stick it out it will get "easier" :-)0 -
Day 27 Done! Kenpo X - I pushed play, but definitely did not Bring It - just not in the right frame of mind - still did all the reps and exercises, but just less intensity - if that makes sense, and the day has just gotten worse since then....sigh - tomorrow is rest day - not sure what I am going to do....debating it.0
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Core Synergistics is done! Also, today is day 51 for me. That just blows my mind. Only 39 more to go, hehe.
I'm going to a cupcake party tonight (!!!!!), but I have a plan, so hopefully I stick to it and think of all the Dreya rolls and Chataranga runs it would take to burn the extra cupcakes off. :0)
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Today was day 68 for me! Legs & back I made it through both of the 30 sec chair poses. I was totally jazzed. Did my best (and forgot the rest
) with ARX. Thanks for the support everyone. My gums are still pretty swollen but getting better. 0 -
Core Syn done, headed out for a walk in a little bit. Great start to the weekend!0
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Im finishing my 6th week of P90X. I just did Kenpo X. I couldnt get my heart rate up to 153 where it need to be. I stayed between 120bpm and 135 bpm. It seems that its getting too easy. Is this normal after 6 weeks?0
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Kempo time... Nuff said 0
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Im finishing my 6th week of P90X. I just did Kenpo X. I couldnt get my heart rate up to 153 where it need to be. I stayed between 120bpm and 135 bpm. It seems that its getting too easy. Is this normal after 6 weeks?
That's when you need to really get into the transition moves to get the heart rate back up (running in place, jump rope, jumping jacks, etc.). I try to keep my HR at around 160-165 and it sometimes gets in the 140s, but I will jump around like a wild man during the "breaks" to get it back up there.0 -
I hope everybody is enjoying their weekend. Just got done doing Legs and Back and Ab-Ripper-X (from the comfort of my own basement). I am happy to report that even though I wasn't feeling too well from lunch, I burned over 820 calories, and upped my weights and my pullup reps. As for Ab-Ripper, I have almost conquered the beast! I am doing all of the moves at their hardest level. I am still struggling with fifer scissors (by about count 17, I am having to rest the legs for a few seconds). As a matter of fact, I was trying so hard to keep those damn legs straight and above sea level that my heart rate spiked above 200 BPM and had to tone it down. My oblique V-ups are hit and miss (mostly because I am a dork with proper form sometimes). I got through 40 mason twists, but I ran out of gas with about 5 seconds left...Ugh..so close. I may start shopping for a weighted vest to increase the difficulty.
I am leaning towards an actual rest day tomorrow...my weekends are short with the traveling (have to head back Sunday afternoon).
One more week until sweet recovery week...I am about halfway done and I am feeling the results coming. Down 2 pounds this week! WOOT!
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Im finishing my 6th week of P90X. I just did Kenpo X. I couldnt get my heart rate up to 153 where it need to be. I stayed between 120bpm and 135 bpm. It seems that its getting too easy. Is this normal after 6 weeks?
That's when you need to really get into the transition moves to get the heart rate back up (running in place, jump rope, jumping jacks, etc.). I try to keep my HR at around 160-165 and it sometimes gets in the 140s, but I will jump around like a wild man during the "breaks" to get it back up there.
I do all the moves during the break. It's still not going up. I'm pushing myself as hard as i can.0 -
Ok I have another problem. I've been having pain in my upper arm for a few days and it's getting worse. I can't lift my arm out 90 degrees with pain. I think it's my deltoid muscle. My hubby wants me to see my doc but I'm scared she's gonna tell me to stop lifting weights. I'm halfway through this program and I'm loving the results. This sucks
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Go see your doctor. The pain is getting worse and you could do more damage by not getting it looked at. A few days or even a week off fom lifting could turn into months. Best wished for a speedy recoveryOk I have another problem. I've been having pain in my upper arm for a few days and it's getting worse. I can't lift my arm out 90 degrees with pain. I think it's my deltoid muscle. My hubby wants me to see my doc but I'm scared she's gonna tell me to stop lifting weights. I'm halfway through this program and I'm loving the results. This sucks. 0 -
Ok I have another problem. I've been having pain in my upper arm for a few days and it's getting worse. I can't lift my arm out 90 degrees with pain. I think it's my deltoid muscle. My hubby wants me to see my doc but I'm scared she's gonna tell me to stop lifting weights. I'm halfway through this program and I'm loving the results. This sucks.
I agree you need to see a doctor, but you could try paying a visit to a registered massage therapist first - they can do wonders for muscles. When my boss was training for the ultra marathon my town hosts (she ran a leg of the 125k race) when she injured her knee the massage therapist was the only thing that allowed her to heal her body enough to even run. So that may be a good option for you as well.0 -
Today is Day 3 of Week 5.. So I'm looking forward to another 'new video' with Back & Biceps today.
You are all doing great and I too find your stubbornness motivational Bob 0 -
Day 29 done! Or Week 5 day 1, however you are tracking - it was Core Synergistics for me - upped weights (but my reps dropped a little) and my push-ups are getting much better - woo hoo! TOmorrow is Zumba, so I am curious if I will have all this extra energy a lot of you have mentioned after a recovery week - we shall see!
Btw - has anyone thought about what they are going to do after P90x? I know its pretty early for me, but I think I am going to do JM 30 DS - I have weight to lose - and then start P90x Classic or maybe even doubles - anyone else?0 -
gonna be starting my P90X on monday hopefully ? since i have a plane to catch home at 1030am maybe i can get the routine in before i have to leave the hotel.. good thing the airport is only 15 mins from my hotel !! anyhow anyone have advice on what they follow for a meal plan ? are you just eating as good as you can or trying to stay in certain ranges for proteins, carbs etc ???0
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Day 29 done! Or Week 5 day 1, however you are tracking - it was Core Synergistics for me - upped weights (but my reps dropped a little) and my push-ups are getting much better - woo hoo! TOmorrow is Zumba, so I am curious if I will have all this extra energy a lot of you have mentioned after a recovery week - we shall see!
Btw - has anyone thought about what they are going to do after P90x? I know its pretty early for me, but I think I am going to do JM 30 DS - I have weight to lose - and then start P90x Classic or maybe even doubles - anyone else?
I was thinking about doing the Insanity workouts. However I also have the JM 30 DS, so maybe I'll do that since I won't have to buy anything new :-)0 -
Today is Day 3 of Week 5.. So I'm looking forward to another 'new video' with Back & Biceps today.
You are all doing great and I too find your stubbornness motivational Bob
Thanks...my wife will vouch for the stubborness...LOL0 -
Day 29 done! Or Week 5 day 1, however you are tracking - it was Core Synergistics for me - upped weights (but my reps dropped a little) and my push-ups are getting much better - woo hoo! TOmorrow is Zumba, so I am curious if I will have all this extra energy a lot of you have mentioned after a recovery week - we shall see!
Btw - has anyone thought about what they are going to do after P90x? I know its pretty early for me, but I think I am going to do JM 30 DS - I have weight to lose - and then start P90x Classic or maybe even doubles - anyone else?
I am planning on taking about 2 weeks off after P90X Lean and work the elliptical every other day and lift every other day and then I plan on kicking off a round of P90X Classic or Doubles...haven't quite decided. It will at least be a Classic round. I can't wait!0 -
gonna be starting my P90X on monday hopefully ? since i have a plane to catch home at 1030am maybe i can get the routine in before i have to leave the hotel.. good thing the airport is only 15 mins from my hotel !! anyhow anyone have advice on what they follow for a meal plan ? are you just eating as good as you can or trying to stay in certain ranges for proteins, carbs etc ???
I haven't followed the nutrition plan to the letter, but I DID set up MFP's goals to follow the Fat Shredder breakdown of protein, carbs, and fats- 50%, 30%, and 20% respectively). I am eating about 70% of what is on the portion plan. I am going into week 7 and have lost over 10 pounds and am losing body fat so I think what I doing is OK.0 -
Hey all! I elected to enjoy my rest day. I did Legs and Back + Ab Ripper-X yesterday and normally I can hardly walk after that workout, but after waking up this morning I felt damn good...good enough to skip the X-Stretch. This week is my last week before recovery week #2. I plan on BRINGING IT! as hard as I can this week.
Back in the hotel, but I will be in the same hotel all week long so it won't be nearly as hectic as last week. I've noticed that I behave nutritionally a lot better when I travel, especially when I have the in room fridge. I cooked up about 16 chicken breasts and will be scarfing those this week before restocking at the grocery store. One nice thing about the per diem money is I can get some things that cost a little more for variety like chilled shrimp (pure protein, no fat, next to no carbs and delicious).
I am THIS CLOSE to conquering Ab Ripper-X...I can do everything with full reps at the hardest level with the exception of fifer scissors (legs hit the deck around count 17) and mason twists (legs hit the deck with about 6 seconds left...got 40 reps in though!).
I upped my weights and pullup reps in Legs and Back and drumroll....I finally did one unassisted pull up! The days of chair assisted pullups are numbered!
Looking to up my weights on the Core Synergistics moves and hope to BRING IT! a little more towards the end as I tend to be on fumes by the bonus round. The little victories is what is providing my motivation now, NOT the scale. I think that is the point where fitness becomes a lifestyle and not a means to an end.
Keep BRINGING IT! everybody and I look forward to seeing how the new week treats you!0 -
Phase 2, Week 5, Day 1...
I am proud to say I have survived 'Recovery Week'...I didn't like the downtime at all...:grumble:
I'm excited to be doin' Core Synergistics today - and get back to my Weights & Ab Ripper X this week...
Only 5 lbs more to burn off to get to my Goal Weight - I hope to achieve this sometime, within' the next 2 weeks - but end of April for sure
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Today is Day 30 - photo Day! I had my husband wake me up and take photos - and boy, do I look tired! Oh well - there is a little difference - especially in the back side, side view and the front side twisting - overall, I am happy, I was not expecting flab to ripped in 30 days - but I have lost about 9lbs (174.4 to 165.6) thanks to P90x and MFP! Today is Zumba (subbed for Cardio X). Oh, I never took measurements on Day 1 - so I am going to take those today and at least start tracking from here on out! I will post pictures on Day 90 (did I just say that?)0
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Day 31 - Into Phase 2 for me. Chest/Shoulders/Triceps/ARX rocked today... except for a few of the pushup moves. One arm push ups - I literally laughed out loud when I attempted them. Some of the moves I had to do on my knees, but I'll get there. Core Syn actually seemed to benefit me significantly. I found ARX much less difficult. I took a small break durning "Crunchy Frogs" - somehow that one always gets me! - but I still did all the reps, and kept up on everything else, even the bonus Mason Twists. I'm glad to have had the recovery week, but I'm also kind of glad it's over.
I forgot to take measurements/pictures yesterday, so I'm going to try to do that this evening.
@Bob - Nice work on the unassisted pullup! I'm really looking forward to that day too.
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Hello fellow X’ers! I hope you all had a great weekend! I am happy to start phase II today! Woo hoo!!!! I didn’t like the downtime either during recovery week, felt guilty or something, even though I still pushed play, I missed lifting! So, today is pics and measurements day for me! I’m unhappy to report, I only lost a measly pound! Grrrrrr! But, happy I didn’t gain, so I’ll take it. I’m only within 10lbs of my goal weight so I know this is going to be like pulling teeth trying to get them off! What I am happy about is that I feel smaller and my clothes fit looser, so I know it’s working it’s magic! And I’ll take that! I am still adding in the extra cardio on my weight days so I just got done with Turbo Fire 30 and abs, tonight will be CST! Looking forward to it!
Jenna: Woo hoo! Looks like we’re on the same schedule! I totally felt the same way today when I was doing abs, I thanked Core Syn because I felt much stronger in my core! Nice job on Mason twists! Keep it up! Let’s rock phase II!
OLP: Wow! Only 5 more pounds! Way to go girl! You gotta be psyched! Keep bringing it!
Bob: Glad you enjoyed your rest day, you certainly deserve it! You are just motivation central my friend! Keep up the good work and have a great week too! I look forward to hearing all about it!
Hello to everyone else! Let’s bring it this week! Those results belong to you so go get em!
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Day 31 - Into Phase 2 for me. Chest/Shoulders/Triceps/ARX rocked today... except for a few of the pushup moves. One arm push ups - I literally laughed out loud when I attempted them. Some of the moves I had to do on my knees, but I'll get there. Core Syn actually seemed to benefit me significantly. I found ARX much less difficult. I took a small break durning "Crunchy Frogs" - somehow that one always gets me! - but I still did all the reps, and kept up on everything else, even the bonus Mason Twists. I'm glad to have had the recovery week, but I'm also kind of glad it's over.
I forgot to take measurements/pictures yesterday, so I'm going to try to do that this evening.
@Bob - Nice work on the unassisted pullup! I'm really looking forward to that day too.
Have a great Monday, everyone!
Thanks Jenna, my wife thought I was nuts when I was dancing around and doing the Tiger Woods fist pump...Congrats are in order for you on the eXcellent progress on Ab Ripper-X! For some reason crunchy frogs are a cake walk for me...I lose form on fifer scissors...I do think I will be able to hang to the end on mason twists next time. *fingers crossed*0 -
Greetings from the road...I am in the same place all week so it will not be too bad for me. The only problem is I have to work from 630am-430pm every day except Friday when I travel back home. Once I get in the hotel, I gotta PUSH PLAY ASAP and get the work out in...although I think I may do Yoga-X late in the day to enjoy the tail end of that workout before bedtime...I feel like a million bucks when I am done with Yoga-X (I know, I am in the minority).
Core Synergistics conquered this afternoon...upped my weights slightly and increased my reps on the various push up moves...Dreya Rolls were sloppy (I think I looked drunk), but I improved on my Chat Runs and Plank/Chat ISO in the bonus round.
Glad to hear the good news from everybody on their progress...I must sign off, I have some Greek Yogurt with my name on it.0
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