Power 90...Who's With Me?

huskeymom

Welcome Adriana - I really dont have any tips for you, but if you want a really good workout I use the resistance bands for the sculpt, those really made me feel the burn. I didnt like using the weights since I only have 3 lbs weights and then 15lbs.. and with certain excersizes I really couldnt use the 15lbs but didnt have any smaller weights that would make me feel the burn.

Tena - wow congrats to you!!! THats awesome. I hope you inspire and help out many people with their struggles.

I did sweat 1-2 last night, I am definitely needing a better workout than that... i really didnt feel like i worked my butt off.. just was slightly winded. I am so used to feeling really sore and tired after working out when doing pilaties. So I think either I will do Taebo Ultimate Bootcamp on the sweat days or maybe one of the P90X

paulamma1

Mornin', got up and at it this morning. Sculpt I&II. Sticking to the 15lbs and moved my reps to 11. It's amazing the difference it makes! Am also working on upping my push ups. I do the full ones, not the modified and try and stick to his tempo which of course makes it even tougher!

Jenn: I run. You already know how to run! What you need to work on is your cardio. Take it slow and easy. Don't even WORRY about what "time" you'll finish your race in. There are loads of "coach to 5K" training schedules on the internet. If you can't come up with one let me know.

Tena: Congrats on your impending coach status! When you're set up, let me know 'cos I'd like to request you as my coach. I haven't gone on the web site yet 'cos it seems like you put a lot of personal information out there. Is it free?

Have a great day all.

Sweettart

Thank you Paula I did find a 9 week Couch To 5k training layout. I am not going to start just yet cuz I hate cold and there is too much snow on the ground, can't get my new running shoes wet!
I will let you know on my progress!

paulamma1

.......... can't get my new running shoes wet!

TOO funny! :laugh:

I remember being at mile 4 of a half marathon and these two chicks ran past me looking WONDERFUL and totally co-ordinated. One of them turns to the other and says "Let's face it, it's ALL about the apparel!" That made me laugh.

huskeymom

"Let's face it, it's ALL about the apparel!" That made me laugh.

:laugh: oh that is too much

What I did to learn to run, is just started out running 5min straight then walking 5min then run again for 10min and then 10min walk.... just keep going and pushing yourself. Then when i felt I could do more than 10min I would then make a goal while running on the road... like I can make it to the that certain mailbox before I stop... then make your goal farther down the road the next day. It did take me a good two months to get to the point of running 5km non stop and then a month before I attempted 10km. You can do it just stick with it.

And I will be running with you for the 5k and pushing you all the way, so I know you can do it. hehe THe half marathon, I will have to think about that one. hehe

adrianariano

Thank you so much! I'm very exited I get the P90 today and I will be starting tomorrow and tell you guys how it goes.
I'm a little confuse about the diet on this site. What happens if you don't want to eat too many carbs and you go over the amount of protain? does it matter?
Wow I wanted to congratulate Huskeymom and Sweettart on your weight lost, is amazing and i'm very motivated by your success.

I will take pictures of my improvement and post them to help motivate others.
Good Luck!!!

paulamma1

Got my 30 min run in at lunch time. 3 miles 300+ calories.

Tomorrow morning is Cardio I & II, may move on from that one next week.

Sweettart

Not only did I do my Scuplt 1-2 this morning this afternoon took the dog for a 15min walk it was WAY too cold my legs were numb. And tonight my friend got me a free week pass to her gym and I did 15mins on the treadmill and 15mins on the bike.

Tomorrow is day 1 of Sweat 3-4 and Ab Ripper 200. Tomorrow night I am going back to the gym for a 1hr to 1.5hr Zumba class, never done that before so wish me luck! Thurs is Sculpt 3-4 and then at night going to do a Bosu class for an hour which again I've never done, fri is Sweat and Abs again plus going to the gym prob just go on the treadmill and Sat is Sculpt and then an hour body blast class at the gym!

Not sure if anyone noticed but since I"ve been losing weight I changed my ticker because technically that is how much I've lost not the one I had before, that one was just since I've started losing again but to me 36lbs motivates me more then 18lbs.

tenaarnett

Hey Everyone! I am sorry, I thought I posted last night but guess I didn't. I did do 1 on 1 Plyo legs and it was an EXCELLENT workout! My legs were just screaming when I finished! It felt sooooo good. Then I went on beachbody and officially became a coach! I am really excited to be able to help, inspire and motivate people. I really love doing it! Tonight I have Shoulders & Arms and Ab Ripper X plus extra ab work. I can't wait!!!

Jenn: You were a wild woman yesterday! You sure did alot!! Way to go! It made me tired to read everything you did! You are such an amazing woman!!! I did notice your ticker about losing 36 lbs and you should be SUPER proud of yourself!!!

Sounds like everyone had a great workout yesterday. I would post more but I have to get to work...
I hope everyone has a wonderful day and excellent workout!

Tena

paulamma1

Cardio 1&2, thighs are sore. Good stuff!

Am off to Philly for the weekend, intend to do weights and cardio in a gym there.

huskeymom

Tena - Thanks, I really wish I could post my progress pics for you to see the difference.. I am very happy with the results. I just need to really work on tightening up the belly and get rid of some of the thigh and lower back fat. Any suggestions?

I didnt work out last night since Jenn's bf and my dh and I went to a concert last night and well coming home at 130am was not a time to be working out when I had to go to work today at 8am. eek

Tonight I am going to do sculpt with 15lb weights and see how I do and force myself to keep up that weight. I did do ab ripper X2 on Monday which really hleped me feel some actual workout and they still kind of feel sore. I really need to find a workout level that i feel was worth the effort and time. I think maybe I will definitely start the P90X program since everyone I have talked to really loves how it makes you feel after.

Sweettart

Well everyone I just finished my first day of Sweat 3-4 and Ab Ripper 200. I have to say Tony kicked my *kitten* (sorry for the language).

I have never sweat so much durning a workout video in my life! My whole body right now is jello but its a great feeling!
The bad thing is that I dont think I even did 100 crunches cuz I was so tired and worn out BUT its only day 1 still have 44 more days to go!

Have a great workout tonight!

PS I am also doing an 1.5hr Zumba class tonight..........wish me luck!

paulamma1

Well everyone I just finished my first day of Sweat 3-4 and Ab Ripper 200. I have to say Tony kicked my *kitten* (sorry for the language).

I have never sweat so much durning a workout video in my life! My whole body right now is jello but its a great feeling!
The bad thing is that I dont think I even did 100 crunches cuz I was so tired and worn out BUT its only day 1 still have 44 more days to go!

Have a great workout tonight!

PS I am also doing an 1.5hr Zumba class tonight..........wish me luck!

GOOD FOR YOU!!! Am excited about switching to Sweat 3-4 next week. We'll be doing it together.

G'LUCK WITH ZUMBA CLASS TONIGHT!

tenaarnett

WOW! You guys are all rockin today! :happy:

Jenn: I am so SUPER PROUD of you! You stepped it up and did great! I knew you could do it! I just love that jello feeling! I had that last night with that 1 on 1 plyo legs! Like I said before, be patient because you will get better each time you do it. What is "Zumba"???

Husky: You are doing good! Don't worry about last night, just make that your Rest Day for this week... I had huge progess and melted the belly fat, hips/thighs and back with P90X. That is what got me in the best shape ever. Do you have P90X? If not, you can order from my website on beachbody and I can track it and help with any problems. I am coach there now.

Paula: Way to go on your workout! Don't you just love that sore feeling? When you know that you worked those muscles good... To me, it is such an awesome feeling! Have fun in Philly but not too much fun. We will miss you!

Tena

sarabear

I just ordered this on Sunday night and someone told me today, that you have to be in really good shape to do this:grumble: Are they trying to make me quit before I start? I have about 80 pounds that I want to get rid of and right now I think that it would be something that I could try and get better as I went along. What do you think?

tenaarnett

Sara: Which one did you order P90 or P90X. Either one, you just have to modify at the beginning and then you will notice you get better each time you do it. DO NOT let anyone talk you out of doing it though! Tony has the best workouts out there! You will do great. Just do the workouts and make sure you clean up your nutrition and you WILL succeed.

Any questions, I am here for you...

Tena

Sweettart

Power 90 is a great place to start!

Trust me Im not in shape and you just have to be patient with yourself and it will come to you.

I am on day 45 and have lost 11.4lbs but also had xmas, new years and right now on a bit of a plateau but still working out 6 days a week with sundays off which to me is my fav day!

Even though today I moved up to 3-4 there were parts of 1-2 sweat I couldnt do all of it but oh well Im not perfect and who know once Im done all 90 days I may still not have done all the video of 3-4 but I will be SOO proud of myself that for the first time have actually stuck to a whole fitness program!

Good luck with Power 90 and we are here for you if you need ANYTHING! Once you start post here with us everyday about how your workouts are or whatever you want!

Together we will get through this!

sarabear

Thanks! It was the P90X I believe. I think that person that told me that is jealous that I've decided to lose weight, since I've been going to the gym I haven't had time to sit and talk on the phone all night with her.

Sweettart

Well awesome job on getting P90X, Im still on P90 I have a ways to go to get to P90X but Tena has done it and had AMAZING results!

Tena: Zumba is a high energy latin/salsa dance class.........so excited!
I think Im more excited abou the Bosu Ball class tomorrow night though!

tenaarnett

Sara: If it is P90X, be ready for the ride of your life. I started at 178 on P90X and was not in the best shape. As Tony says "Do your best and forget the rest". Be prepared to be super sore the first week. Heck I am super sore from the workouts I have done the last 2 days! There is no plateau and it took me a long time to be able to do the entire workout without pausing. I still have to pause once in awhile! Are you on beachbody? It is free to use the website and you can log into WOWY with chances of winning daily prizes. If you join beachbody, I would love to assist you in your journey as I am a coach there. Let me know if I can help you in anyway or if you have more questions. One thing that I do regret.... I started my first Round doing the Lean Version. I did lose weight but when I did the Classic Version, the weight just melted off me. So, I do recommend the Classic Version...

Tena

huskeymom

Tena - I just requested you as a coach on beachbody, I just joined and have no clue what I am doing on that site... when I have some undivided time at work, I will figure out the site. I am going to start P90X on Monday and see how I do. So any help would be wonders... oh and thanks for the advice on the diet, I was goign to do the Lean, so you think I should do the Classic then?

Sara - I would think you can start any program as long as you know when to stop if you are having difficulties and if you keep at it, you will be able to fly through any program easily. OH and I think we have all hard people in our lives that talk that way cause they are jealous that you are motivated and taking action, I had some people in my life like that and now they are really jealous on how I look and they are still sitting on their couch eating chips and bonbons and complain how fat they are... well get off the couch and do something about it. Good for you for taking the first steps. I am a much happier and healthier person from losing 70lbs.

tenaarnett

Sorry I messed up on posting.

Tena

tenaarnett

Jen: It is up to you. I did lose about 15 lbs on the Lean version. But on the Classic version, I continued to lose weight but started developing great muscle tone with the weighted workouts. I just made huge progress with the Classic version but it is really up to you. Everyone is different. Be prepared to be sore. What keeps me going is the P90X Recovery Drink after the workouts. It tastes like a creamsicle. Sometimes hubby says I workout just for the Recovery Drink. If you are interested let me know.. I can even mail you a packet to try... Thank you for requesting me as you coach.. You do not know how much that means to me.

Tena

huskeymom

Tena- well I am not a big fan on creamsicles... but what does it do, just help take the soreness away? I am on a herbal suppliment so that should help too. I want to be sore, that is the only way i feel like I have worked out. its kind of like that saying, no pain no gain... right? So how long have you been doing P90X then to lose all the fat? and how long did it take you to see a difference?

adrianariano

Well I stared P90 today, It was not that hard exept for the push ups, i'm going to buy heavier weights to challenge myself a little.
I have a question thought. i got a DVD that is called the FAT BURNER EXPRESS, but is not on the guide at all.......:huh: I don't know what days to do it, is a 35minute long work out and I want to add it but I don't know when I'm suppose to do it. Does anyone have any idea about this?

tenaarnett

Ok the Recovery drink, this is what it says and believe me it is amazing... This is what it says:

Refuel, re-energize, and reduce muscle soreness with this after-workout shake. Four parts carbs to one part protein ensures speedy muscle repair after intense workouts!*
Recover faster and see better results!
This great-tasting shake is specially designed to provide the precise nutrients you need to recover quickly after intense workouts. P90X Results and Recovery Formula offers a unique mix of:
Simple and complex carbohydrates for optimum glycogen replenishment*
A high Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) blend to provide the critical building blocks for rapid muscle resynthesis*
Vitamins, including antioxidants, to help reduce muscle soreness and assist in repair and growth*
Studies show that with proper nutrition during the first hour following a workout you can increase your body's ability to recover more than 100%. The key component to maximizing this "window of opportunity" is a formulation of approximately 4 parts carbohydrates to 1 part protein.

P90X Results and Recovery Formula is a state-of-the-art, great tasting, body-shaping cocktail that's guaranteed to take your workouts to the next level.
***
I hope that helps explain it some. It is truely amazing and really works. When I do not drink it, there is a big difference on how I feel.

I started doing P90X on 8/20/07. By the 30 days, I was already seeing results and definition forming. By 90 days the results were amazing. Now they just keep getting better and better with more muscles forming and more definition in my abs. It is neverending, the results. I hope that helps some.

Tena

huskeymom

Adrian - Great that you started today. I to have to really add on alot of weights to get more of a workout on the 1-2. I think the express burner can be maybe supstituted for one of the cardio days... or add it to a sculpt day in teh am and then do sculpt in the night time.

Hey I figured out that I can add more pics to my profile, so you can at least see my progress for weightloss... the actual main profile pic was taken in Sept and i have lost 10lbs since then, just havent taken a new one yet.

Tena - I would love to try it and see what it does for me but I live in canada and I dont know if you can send it here or it would be too much $ to do so... but it is up to you.
So when you do the full P90X round, do you start from the beginning again or just do the routine for the last section of the program?

adrianariano

So I had to take the BEFORE pictures today!! it was horrible, I think is the hardest thing I've ever done. To know that one is a little over weight is one thing but tu actually see it with your own eyes is really hard. I really hope this works.

Sweettart

Adriana: I know EXACTLY how you feel! When I first starting losing weight back in Sept 05 I was 230lbs and I got pics taken of me in just a sports bra and shorts and I get nausous just looking at them now!

I know Im only 36lbs less then those pics but the progress and how my body looks now is SOO much better!

I did get my bf to take "before" pics on my first day of P90 but I have tank and pants on. Tonight will be measurements and "middle" pics because today is day 45 and only 45 more days to go!

I do have P90 Master Series but I dont have the room in my basement to do that so I have to put that on hold so I am going to start Hip Hop Abs when Im finished P90.

chrissyh

I need to take pictures soon - 2 more pounds and I am halfway to my goal....