Starting P90X!
JennyGetsFit
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The wait is over. I am starting P90X tomorrow!!!
Here's were I am right now: I was training for almost 10 months and in the middle of August I fell into slump – I just had to stop and give myself a break. Going through a messy renovation did not help the fact that I was not getting enough rest between the rounds. I will try and take more than just one rest week between rounds. And another lesson learned – stress is a huge factor in my life and I have to actively manage it! I have a few thoughts on that that I hope address in the near future as well.
I don’t think that stopping for a several weeks threw me back in any major way – for the most part I was eating within my maintenance calories and my weight (135-138) stayed the same. But I am getting too cozy with sleeping late and my eating is starting to deteriorate so it is time to get back on a horse!
I just had a conversation with my friend Peg Tyre - check her bestselling book The Trouble with Boys at www.pegtyre.com. She gave me a boost as far as my positive influence on her with fitness, dealing with age-related symptoms and life in general. This is not the first time she tells me that, and but frankly I am dumbstruck when I hear it!!! When I asked her to clarify what exactly she sees in me, she said that what important to her is <span style="font-style:italic;">my life philosophy of thriving to be fit without trying to be a super-woman </span>. I never thought of myself in that light, but I guess I should trust her opinion, because I generally do!
Strangely, I am having trepidation right now because I want to start P90X and I built some image in my head that this is like some sort of major tough race, like a marathon, or something. It is probably not much harder then Slim Series, just a bit different. I know I need to exercise and stay focused, I know I will do it and I know I will be grateful when I complete this challenge and proud of myself and others on this way with me!!!
So, ladies and gentlemen, I'll be honest with you - I am not an energizer bunny. I am planning to ease into the routine, start nice and slow, but then finish it with a bang!
My goals are – to keep building strength, to get as fit as I can and feel in control of my body! I want to know that I’ve done my best to be healthy for myself, my family and the society – because, in the end, each individual's health impacts all of us collectively!
Here's were I am right now: I was training for almost 10 months and in the middle of August I fell into slump – I just had to stop and give myself a break. Going through a messy renovation did not help the fact that I was not getting enough rest between the rounds. I will try and take more than just one rest week between rounds. And another lesson learned – stress is a huge factor in my life and I have to actively manage it! I have a few thoughts on that that I hope address in the near future as well.
I don’t think that stopping for a several weeks threw me back in any major way – for the most part I was eating within my maintenance calories and my weight (135-138) stayed the same. But I am getting too cozy with sleeping late and my eating is starting to deteriorate so it is time to get back on a horse!
I just had a conversation with my friend Peg Tyre - check her bestselling book The Trouble with Boys at www.pegtyre.com. She gave me a boost as far as my positive influence on her with fitness, dealing with age-related symptoms and life in general. This is not the first time she tells me that, and but frankly I am dumbstruck when I hear it!!! When I asked her to clarify what exactly she sees in me, she said that what important to her is <span style="font-style:italic;">my life philosophy of thriving to be fit without trying to be a super-woman </span>. I never thought of myself in that light, but I guess I should trust her opinion, because I generally do!
Strangely, I am having trepidation right now because I want to start P90X and I built some image in my head that this is like some sort of major tough race, like a marathon, or something. It is probably not much harder then Slim Series, just a bit different. I know I need to exercise and stay focused, I know I will do it and I know I will be grateful when I complete this challenge and proud of myself and others on this way with me!!!
So, ladies and gentlemen, I'll be honest with you - I am not an energizer bunny. I am planning to ease into the routine, start nice and slow, but then finish it with a bang!
My goals are – to keep building strength, to get as fit as I can and feel in control of my body! I want to know that I’ve done my best to be healthy for myself, my family and the society – because, in the end, each individual's health impacts all of us collectively!
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The wait is over. I am starting P90X tomorrow!!!
Here's were I am right now: I was training for almost 10 months and in the middle of August I fell into slump – I just had to stop and give myself a break. Going through a messy renovation did not help the fact that I was not getting enough rest between the rounds. I will try and take more than just one rest week between rounds. And another lesson learned – stress is a huge factor in my life and I have to actively manage it! I have a few thoughts on that that I hope address in the near future as well.
I don’t think that stopping for a several weeks threw me back in any major way – for the most part I was eating within my maintenance calories and my weight (135-138) stayed the same. But I am getting too cozy with sleeping late and my eating is starting to deteriorate so it is time to get back on a horse!
I just had a conversation with my friend Peg Tyre - check her bestselling book The Trouble with Boys at www.pegtyre.com. She gave me a boost as far as my positive influence on her with fitness, dealing with age-related symptoms and life in general. This is not the first time she tells me that, and but frankly I am dumbstruck when I hear it!!! When I asked her to clarify what exactly she sees in me, she said that what important to her is <span style="font-style:italic;">my life philosophy of thriving to be fit without trying to be a super-woman </span>. I never thought of myself in that light, but I guess I should trust her opinion, because I generally do!
Strangely, I am having trepidation right now because I want to start P90X and I built some image in my head that this is like some sort of major tough race, like a marathon, or something. It is probably not much harder then Slim Series, just a bit different. I know I need to exercise and stay focused, I know I will do it and I know I will be grateful when I complete this challenge and proud of myself and others on this way with me!!!
So, ladies and gentlemen, I'll be honest with you - I am not an energizer bunny. I am planning to ease into the routine, start nice and slow, but then finish it with a bang!
My goals are – to keep building strength, to get as fit as I can and feel in control of my body! I want to know that I’ve done my best to be healthy for myself, my family and the society – because, in the end, each individual's health impacts all of us collectively!0 -
Jenny,
If you like Slim Series, you will love the X.
There are so many different routines that you won't get bored.
Yes, they are challenging and maybe you won't be able to do them perfectly at first, you may have to modify...I still do and I have done 2 rounds...
You will notice when you make improvements and celebrate them.
As Tony would say "Do your best and forget the rest"!
Have fun with the workouts!
Licia0 -
I'm starting Power 90X tomorrow too! I've mastered all the Hip Hop Abs videos and also am ready for more defining results. Let's do this together I'll be dfinetly cheering you on. Are you guys on WOWY? I'm "hotmomov4" so add me as you're Success Buddy! This will be great! Take care and enjoy tomorrow! Kathy0
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Thanks, Licia!
Kathy - how cool, lets' rock it together!!!
Got to plan my meals right now!0 -
Good Luck with that! I tried it last year and relized that DONT DO IT UNLESS AYOUR READY haha its way intense!!!
I hope you do well! and would like to know your results!!!0 -
Good for you!! You can do it! Just one day at a time. Do your best... and forget the rest as Tony Horton says!
I'm in my 5th round of P90X now and still LOVE it! It's an awesome program. Modify if you need to, but keep pushing play!
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
Jess0 -
Thanks, guys!
I decided to do the meal plan option this week. My brain is not working, I guess...I will reset my food profile when it's back to full function!
Now the important thing is to get up on time :laugh:0 -
Jumping in: did my first chest and back today. Boy, I stink at push ups and pull ups!!!!!0
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GM
I am IN WOWY - Core Synergistics today!
Later, peeps!0 -
Don't forget to take your before pics!!! You'll be amazed when you lay your 90 day pics beside them! :flowerforyou:0
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I'm starting it tonight! I was suppose to start friday, but my friend forgot to bring it with her. so here it comes. took my measurements and a before picture0
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I survived my first X WO!
Got to eat/shower and get myself to work. But I want to give full report later!
See u in a bit!0 -
GM
I am IN WOWY - Core Synergistics today!
Later, peeps!
Add me to your WOWY buddies, I'm Jessmomof3 there also!
I'll be doing Chest & Back tonight w/ my dh!
Jess0 -
I survived my first X WO!
Got to eat/shower and get myself to work. But I want to give full report later!
See u in a bit!
Are you doing Classic or Lean? Let us know how you liked the first wo!!
Jess0 -
Hi, Jess!
first of - let me tell you, I envy you that you do it with you hubby!
I wish I could get joe into it too!!! but at the time I oush play buttin, he is already flying out the door!
I definetely want to find you in WOWY, but I am hoping to do my WOs in the morning. in the evening there are too many distructions!
I am doing Lean version for now. 1800 cals a day. I know a lot of people have problems with only 1 carb in the phase 1, but from my previous experience I get used to whatever food intake and even forget to "dial up" when time comes. I am planning not to forget such things this time. BTW, do you remember what are the ratio of fat/carb/protein for that phase? I guess I could plaug it into MDB and figure out that way, but if I can "reuse" yours - I won't complain! this week I am going by meal plan, but that will get boring quickly, so I want to do custom mea plans...thanks!!!
My slogan for this round is "Accountability". I want to cound reps, all the measurements, all the pictures, my mood, etc. etc. I really overworked in the last round and I don't want to repeat of that!
I might even toke more than 1 recovery week if I need to. I want to keep going!!!!0 -
Hi, Jess!
first of - let me tell you, I envy you that you do it with you hubby!
I wish I could get joe into it too!!! but at the time I oush play buttin, he is already flying out the door!
I definetely want to find you in WOWY, but I am hoping to do my WOs in the morning. in the evening there are too many distructions!
I am doing Lean version for now. 1800 cals a day. I know a lot of people have problems with only 1 carb in the phase 1, but from my previous experience I get used to whatever food intake and even forget to "dial up" when time comes. I am planning not to forget such things this time. BTW, do you remember what are the ratio of fat/carb/protein for that phase? I guess I could plaug it into MDB and figure out that way, but if I can "reuse" yours - I won't complain! this week I am going by meal plan, but that will get boring quickly, so I want to do custom mea plans...thanks!!!
My slogan for this round is "Accountability". I want to cound reps, all the measurements, all the pictures, my mood, etc. etc. I really overworked in the last round and I don't want to repeat of that!
I might even toke more than 1 recovery week if I need to. I want to keep going!!!!
For Phase 1, the Fat Shredder you should be around 50% protein, 30% carb/ 20% fat.
Just keep at your dh. Mine wasn't interested in joining me either until one day he just said he was ready to do it!!!
Email me if you have any questions! I usually stick to the portion plan, it's easier than the meal plan for me. I have a family to feed, so I'm all about making it easy!!
Do you have the worksheets to keep track of your reps? Let me know if you need it! I LOVE looking back and seeing how much stronger I've gotten/ how many more reps I can do now!
Take care!
Jess0 -
Jennygetsfit:
Welcome to the X world. I see that you did Core Syn so I assume you are doing lean. You will have a blast. When your significant other sees what you look like, bet he will jump in too! I did 3 rounds of the x, one classic, 1 x/x+ hybrid and then started the lean.
515teachand run: Don`t get discouraged at your pushups and pullups. Keep track of your reps,. you will see a big difference a few weeks down the road. I still can barely do one unassisted pullup, but my form is good lol. Actually, I need less assistance now
Best of luck to all the x`ers!
Carol0 -
Jumping in: did my first chest and back today. Boy, I stink at push ups and pull ups!!!!!
I remember thinking the same thing!! That first Chest & Back is TOUGH! It does get easier and you WILL get stronger!! Keep it up!
Jess0 -
Thanks, ladies!
My DH is hopeless.
For one - I already had pretty good results with SI6., SS and P90.
He is just too much of a workacholic to commit to something like p90X!!!
I am the opposite, if I could - fitness is all I wud do, but hey, got to pay the bills, etc.etc...
REGARDING PUSH-UPS: i KNOW my pushups are not strong and I am like : OK with it. I could not wait to get my pushups perfect so I could start start P90X only then!!!
I waited long enough and feel behind as is :laugh:
So, pushups or not - here I come! :drinker:
That's my attitude for this round! 0 -
So, pushups or not - here I come! :drinker:
That's my attitude for this round!
Great attitude, can't wait to hear how successful you are w/ P90X! :drinker:0 -
First Day of P90X – Core Synergetic!
I did not preview Core Synergistics in advance. Or maybe I did preview in a scan mode and did not get any impression, I am not exactly sure now. As it stands it was a complete surprise! A good surprise, though. I did feel at times that I am warming up out with a bunch of trapeze artist. All the strange floor exercises were so new and exotic. But I am grateful I did not feel like I was on some scary roller coaster about to throw up. But maybe this is coming next. I don’t know. I am totally kidding, by the way!
So, Core Synergistics works all parts of your body. Tony constantly reminds to engage the core. Well, today I was too overwhelmed by the newness of all the movements and trying to replicate my version all them in the very limited space I have not occupied by boxes filled by my kitchen utensils, dishes and various other implements that focusing on my core was a bit challenging. I took a mental note about that. Now I wrote about it so as I move through the days all of it does not become a blur and I learn and improve.
How difficult is Core Synergistics? Generally, I did not feel like I was totally out of my league, but considering that I am not a champion in the push-ups department - those were difficult for me! Plus the push-ups were weird. Asymmetrical. You really got to see the tape to know what I mean! But I knew that push-ups are not my strong suite and I need to work on that, so I cannot be too ambitious at the start of the program. The alternative would be to keep doing other programs, and frankly I was getting bored with that. So I am happy to do as many reps as I can, like a big girl, and build up slowly.
Speaking of building up, I was really bad at recording reps in the past. I want to improve that so I can see progress. I am sure it would be an encouraging thing to do. I mean I will see that I improve and stuff. And I feel like a scientist, organized, methodical and systematic. And I will feel like a lab rat at the same time. Well, maybe not a rat, but a rabbit. Yes. A rabbit is a better mental image.
So, here we go.
The scientist’s log entry:
“Tomorrow’s experiment for the rabbit is Cardio X. I can’t wait how the rabbit will react. I am sure you cannot wait either! The rabbit needs the restful night sleep before the experiment. Good night, Rabbit!”
Good night, you all! Bring it!0 -
You guys are great. I have began quite discouraged as I had a very bad day, and struggled with the pushups and some of the other stuff. I was trying to be careful with the form, but as I told Jenny, I called Tony and that show off Drea every name in the book several times. My family thought I was nuts. I did well on the fit test so am discouraged with how today went. I know I'm being a bit hard on myself too, but I just want to keep pushing it. Or bringing it, whatever. So, what should I do for keeping track of reps, and weights? Print off some sheets? How about the level one diet. How do I customize my amounts? Thanks for your help and support, Kathy . Add me as a Success Buddy on wowy, I work out at all different times and would love to see you guys. And I'm REALLY not a depressive nut as I sound today. Take care, and please tell me it'll get better, or should I say I'll get better. :grumble:0
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Good morning!
I am in WOWY! Cardio X today!
See yua there and afterwards!0 -
Cardio X is done!
I must say - I am in pretty good shape there - thanks to Debbie(Slim in 6 and Slim Series)!
I was thinking about her WO while doing Cardio!
Woo-hoo!
Debbie is brilliant!
Tony is funny! That makes it fun and easy!
Details later!
Push play, friends! Drink water! Eat your calories!
I got to eat and shower and off to work!
I am a happy girl this morning!0 -
You guys are great. I have began quite discouraged as I had a very bad day, and struggled with the pushups and some of the other stuff. I was trying to be careful with the form, but as I told Jenny, I called Tony and that show off Drea every name in the book several times. My family thought I was nuts. I did well on the fit test so am discouraged with how today went. I know I'm being a bit hard on myself too, but I just want to keep pushing it. Or bringing it, whatever. So, what should I do for keeping track of reps, and weights? Print off some sheets? How about the level one diet. How do I customize my amounts? Thanks for your help and support, Kathy . Add me as a Success Buddy on wowy, I work out at all different times and would love to see you guys. And I'm REALLY not a depressive nut as I sound today. Take care, and please tell me it'll get better, or should I say I'll get better. :grumble:
Kath! I sent you an e-mail and will follow up with another one this evening!!! Hang in there and don't let one bad day discourage you!0 -
GOOD MORNING!
SHOULDERS AND ARM/AB RIPPER FOR ME TODAY!
UH OH, I am so late!
laters!
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Hello, again X warriors!
So, I did Arms & Shoulders today, no bonus and left Abs ripper for after work.
The WO was OK, I was not using heavy weights so to get comfortable with the movements.
I need to get more weights as well! I have 8 lbs as the heaviest.
Oh, my, what will my DH think!
I really must not ask him how my muscles look every day. The poor man is going bonkers.
The classic "Does this dress make me look fat" replaced by "Honey, are my triceps starting to shape up?"
What a poor husband to say? Boouuaaahhhhahaha!
I did not go to sleep until after the debate, which I kind of watched but mainly doodled on my computer.
I wish the elections were over already...
Tonight I am going to bed real early, I promise!!!
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Good morning, strong and beautiful people!
My internet at home is busted by construction(it better be fixewd by evening or life stops!)
So I am just posting now!
I did Yoga X.
I've done a lot of yoga in the past and I find Yoga X excellent!
I understand that for someone not used to yoga the workout may seem very long, I encourage you to get into it!
I feel totally limber today, as if I had a professional massage combined with parner assisted stretching.
To prove to you that I feel good: I hopped up the 60 some steps up from the subway! That's going to be my energy gage from now on. Today I am 100% on the staicase! Woo-hoo!
Yoga X is just what doctor ordered!0 -
You guys are great. I have began quite discouraged as I had a very bad day, and struggled with the pushups and some of the other stuff. I was trying to be careful with the form, but as I told Jenny, I called Tony and that show off Drea every name in the book several times. My family thought I was nuts. I did well on the fit test so am discouraged with how today went. I know I'm being a bit hard on myself too, but I just want to keep pushing it. Or bringing it, whatever. So, what should I do for keeping track of reps, and weights? Print off some sheets? How about the level one diet. How do I customize my amounts? Thanks for your help and support, Kathy . Add me as a Success Buddy on wowy, I work out at all different times and would love to see you guys. And I'm REALLY not a depressive nut as I sound today. Take care, and please tell me it'll get better, or should I say I'll get better. :grumble:
You will; get better, believe me. It is all baby steps. If you have the manuals that come with the program, there are sheets to record reps in there, Just print some off and use them. They are really helpful. As for the nutrition, there is a formula that determines how many cals you need. Phase one diet is about 50 30 20, carbs prot fat.
You will have great days, and so so days on this program. I really believe if you are not eating enough, you would find it hard.
BTW, I love Drea,, She is such an inspiration, even though she is way out of my league, fitness wise!
Carol0 -
You guys are great. I have began quite discouraged as I had a very bad day, and struggled with the pushups and some of the other stuff. I was trying to be careful with the form, but as I told Jenny, I called Tony and that show off Drea every name in the book several times. My family thought I was nuts. I did well on the fit test so am discouraged with how today went. I know I'm being a bit hard on myself too, but I just want to keep pushing it. Or bringing it, whatever. So, what should I do for keeping track of reps, and weights? Print off some sheets? How about the level one diet. How do I customize my amounts? Thanks for your help and support, Kathy . Add me as a Success Buddy on wowy, I work out at all different times and would love to see you guys. And I'm REALLY not a depressive nut as I sound today. Take care, and please tell me it'll get better, or should I say I'll get better. :grumble:
You will; get better, believe me. It is all baby steps. If you have the manuals that come with the program, there are sheets to record reps in there, Just print some off and use them. They are really helpful. As for the nutrition, there is a formula that determines how many cals you need. Phase one diet is about 50 30 20, carbs prot fat.
You will have great days, and so so days on this program. I really believe if you are not eating enough, you would find it hard.
BTW, I love Drea,, She is such an inspiration, even though she is way out of my league, fitness wise!
Carol
Hey, Carol!
That top quote is from Hotmomov4 - Kath - she still does not have a working computer and will get back soon!
I was really impressed with Drea - she is incredibly fit but humble and sympathetic!
How are you doing?
PPing, I hope?
Love,
Jenny0
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