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Go_Duke
Go_Duke Posts: 66
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Hey Gang, I just found this site last night....IT IS AWESOME!

I cant believe a site like this exists, I think it will really help me stay on track with my Lifestyle Change not diet

just a background I'm 6'1" 318 lbs, Ive been big all my life but a healthy big, I played football for 11yrs and just never changed my eating habits after I left the game so I BLEW UP like a beach ball

I started around the end of December and have already lost 17 lbs, I am sick and tired of being sick and tired, I am only 28 (29 on the 19th of this month) i have a beautiful 3yr old daughter and a SON to be born in April.

I am on my 3rd week of P 90 X , Hey all you XERSSSSSS, this thing kicks my tail but I KEEP PUSHING PLAY!

Oh yea I am a male, to that person that was asking where all the males are here :wink:

LETS DO THIS

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  • Go_Duke
    Go_Duke Posts: 66
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    Hey Gang, I just found this site last night....IT IS AWESOME!

    I cant believe a site like this exists, I think it will really help me stay on track with my Lifestyle Change not diet

    just a background I'm 6'1" 318 lbs, Ive been big all my life but a healthy big, I played football for 11yrs and just never changed my eating habits after I left the game so I BLEW UP like a beach ball

    I started around the end of December and have already lost 17 lbs, I am sick and tired of being sick and tired, I am only 28 (29 on the 19th of this month) i have a beautiful 3yr old daughter and a SON to be born in April.

    I am on my 3rd week of P 90 X , Hey all you XERSSSSSS, this thing kicks my tail but I KEEP PUSHING PLAY!

    Oh yea I am a male, to that person that was asking where all the males are here :wink:

    LETS DO THIS
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
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    Holy cow! :noway:

    17 pounds in one month is amazing!! WTG! :drinker:

    Welcome & congrats on your upcoming son! :flowerforyou:
  • Pubali
    Pubali Posts: 19
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    Welcome! And congrats on your beautiful children. I just read your entry to my husband because we just got P90X. I can't wait to start using it! He's planning on doing it everyday. I'm planning on mixing up some of the plio, cardio, and abs videos into my routine. Any advice on that?

    Way to go!!!

    <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"><img border="0" src="http://tickers.myfitnesspal.com/ticker/show/11/7144/117144.png&quot; /></a><p style="text-align:center;width:420px;"><small>Created by MyFitnessPal - <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com">Free Food Diary</a></small></p>
  • FitAt47
    FitAt47 Posts: 8
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    Hey Go Duke...

    It is important to log in your food intake daily otherwise you cheat and don't know how much. By the way, I've been doing the X since February 08, and have lost about 20 lbs, while improvinng a lot in other areas. Unfortunately, as with most folks, I haven't been able to devote the time to it now as I did when I first started. The good news, though, is that as long as you're diligent with a maintenance program there's no reason for you to gain back what you've lost. I'm just about ready to make my final push to lose that last 10 lbs.

    If you're interested, there are a few of us who post in the X forum under TeamInnercore.

    Be Well... Fitat47
  • Power
    Power Posts: 27 Member
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    Where is this X forum? Is it a pay site?

    Anyway, this is awesome.... a guy! hahahahaha

    I will be doing my Day 1 in about 4 hours... very excited!

    17 lbs is pretty awesome for 3 weeks, keep it up. I will try to get close to that, though it sounds pretty painful :wink:
  • Go_Duke
    Go_Duke Posts: 66
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    Welcome! And congrats on your beautiful children. I just read your entry to my husband because we just got P90X. I can't wait to start using it! He's planning on doing it everyday. I'm planning on mixing up some of the plio, cardio, and abs videos into my routine. Any advice on that?

    Way to go!!!

    <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"><img border="0" src="http://tickers.myfitnesspal.com/ticker/show/11/7144/117144.png&quot; /></a><p style="text-align:center;width:420px;"><small>Created by MyFitnessPal - <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com">Free Food Diary</a></small></p>

    Thanks Pubabli, hey real quick on the weight loss ticker you have, you want to use the BB Code, not the HTML website code ;)

    P90X is extreme my wife did it for 180 days with phenomenal results then she found out she was pregnant and stopped, but it does work, i can tell a big difference in my core strength and flexibility, yoga i still dread but I am getting way better than day 1, we went thru the original P90 yrs ago and every once in a while i still pop that in for fun

    I would really consider following the book, if your too busy they due to having the kids I would suggest the new 10-minute-trainer maybe, I think my wife is gonna want that one
  • Go_Duke
    Go_Duke Posts: 66
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    thanks Shannon and FitAt47

    Power, how was day 1 for u?

    x forum is at beachbody.com
  • Go_Duke
    Go_Duke Posts: 66
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    just complete p90x Shoulders and arms pfewwww thats a workout:tongue:
  • Power
    Power Posts: 27 Member
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    Day 1 was brutal... I hit rush hour and really started getting down about everything on the way home... then I decided that I shouldn't let it get to me... when I got home, I kicked the kids out of the room and slapped in Plyo. I know I was supposed to start on Chest, but I didn't. Anyway, it was rough. I only made it through 30 mins of the thing, but that was a success because at about 7 minutes I thought I was going to fall down... quads were shot!!!!!!!

    So I made it through, did some stretching afterward and drank my water. I stayed under my calores for the day, despite the fact that I technically started eating correctly after lunch..

    So, it was a good day.

    Today, my legs are shot and I didn't get up for a morning workout, but I will hit the shoulders disk when I get home.. and I did great on my breakfast.
  • Go_Duke
    Go_Duke Posts: 66
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    Power, yea the first day I did legs and Back, OMG a few days after I could barely walk lol its painful but when you think about it, its a good pain..bc you know you're doing something that will change your life

    stick with it man, the pain does go away

    are you taking any type of recovery drink?
  • Power
    Power Posts: 27 Member
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    not yet... i may in the future, but that depends on how the diet is going..

    i certainly don't want to get back into my old weightlifting habits of spending $200 plus a month on supplements..

    i'm just eating healthy right now, we'll see how things go in the future.

    i am sooooo hungry right now... i need to bring a snack with me to work tomorrow.
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
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    Power, yea the first day I did legs and Back, OMG a few days after I could barely walk lol its painful but when you think about it, its a good pain..bc you know you're doing something that will change your life

    stick with it man, the pain does go away

    are you taking any type of recovery drink?

    Welcome from an X'er myself!! The P90X recovery drink is awesome, my dh swears by it!! I've been using P90X for going on 2 years and finally got my hubby to join me in the last year. It's worked GREAT for us! Let me know if you have any questions!

    Jess
  • Go_Duke
    Go_Duke Posts: 66
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    not yet... i may in the future, but that depends on how the diet is going..

    i certainly don't want to get back into my old weightlifting habits of spending $200 plus a month on supplements..

    i'm just eating healthy right now, we'll see how things go in the future.

    i am sooooo hungry right now... i need to bring a snack with me to work tomorrow.

    Power , i believe the recovery drink is about $50 for a 30 day supply but it will def make a difference in how fast you recover

    there are alternatives other than beachbody recovery, the one i saw was Isopure Zero carb (which beachbody does have alot of carbs) that is available at GNC and you can get it immediately versus having to order and pay S & H and waiting :)
  • Power
    Power Posts: 27 Member
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    So I made it all the way through Shoulder and Arm day. It really was not very difficult, so I need to up my weight. I worked hard and sweated alot, but it was no Plyo!!!

    Today is my rest day as the day is completely booked. Back at it tomorrow.
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
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    So I made it all the way through Shoulder and Arm day. It really was not very difficult, so I need to up my weight. I worked hard and sweated alot, but it was no Plyo!!!

    Today is my rest day as the day is completely booked. Back at it tomorrow.

    Good job! Shoulders & Arms is definitely one where you need to be lifting heavier and trying for 8-10 reps. Enjoy your rest day and get ready for Legs & Back! :bigsmile:

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