Looking Good For Christmas - WEEK 10

jkroc

jjtonic- OMG girl those pic of you are AWSOME! GREAT job:flowerforyou: Did you do Power90 first or just start with P90x? What do you need to do these dvd's, just weights? If you don't mind me asking what size weights do you use and how many days a week do you workout? Thanks I am ready to place my order

I just started out with P90X. It might have been better if I started with Power 90, but I did get through it. I feel great. You will need a pullup bar (or you can use their resistance bands with a door jam attachment), free weights, mat and a heart rate monitor. My free weights are 3, 5 and 10 pounds. During Phase 3 I really needed to up my weight on quite a few different workouts, but stuck it out with these. For the next round I will get 7.5, 12.5 and 15 pound weights also. You will workout 6 days a week and on your 7th day you can use it as your rest day or you can do the X Stretch. I highly recommend doing the Stretch, because it is amazing. I love the program and am really excited about starting another round. Let me know what you decide then we can talk more about it and I would like to see how you like it.
Are you currently on a workout routine? Do you consider yourself to be in decent shape? Then P90X might be the place to start. If not then I would definetly suggest starting with Power 90. I have not done that one, but I hear it is a great pre-requisite to P90X. Let me know.
Have a fantastic week. :bigsmile:

Yes..I currently workout. Decent shape yes..I think I am much better with cardio than weights. The highest weights I've use are 8lb.:blushing: I workout 5 to 6 days a week now for 30 mins. How long are the workouts with P90x? I have been looking at heartrate monitors..Just dont know what one to buy. What one do you have? Thanks for helping me out:flowerforyou:

Mamakatspokane

Start Date July 15 Starting weight 169
Week 1 July 22 167.5
Week 2 July 29 164.5

Week 3 August 5 164
Week 4 August 12 163.5
Week 5 August 19 163.5
Week 6 August 26 160.2

Week 7 September 2 Labor Day 160.2
Week 8 September 9 158.0
Week 9 September 16 158.5:grumble:

Don't be too hard on yourself. You will get there before you know it. :bigsmile:

Thanks!:flowerforyou: I seem to be holding my weight for 2 weeks then dropping....it's frustrating but it works. My son had surgery last week so I wasn't great on cals but I upped my workouts by jogging 3 days ina row and I thought that would help:grumble: It didn't but hopefully next week will be great

datenshi

Hello All,

I am off work with another bad headache today accompanied by the usual dizziness and vertigo. Sure makes typing fun <insert sarcastic smirk here> though when the letters don’t seem to stay stationary.
Yesterday I saw the doctor at the sleep clinic for my follow up appointment after being told I have sleep apnea and starting on a CPAP machine last month. He indicated I have an iron deficiency (it should be at 50 and mine is 27) and thinks I also have a vitamin D and Vitamin B12 deficiency. He is really concerned about my blood pressure which yesterday was 98/65 but I typically have low blood pressure and he thinks iron supplements will help bring it up and help with a lot of my other health issues too.

So this is making me wonder if I have other vitamin and mineral deficiencies that are causing the other health issues I have. I am going to ask my doctor to have me tested and see what happens.
Well, I am happy I am finally getting answers and look forward to working on correcting them and improving my health even more than I am now.

Hope you are all having a good day! :flowerforyou:

Take care,
Tammy

magglett

Hello All,

I am off work with another bad headache today accompanied by the usual dizziness and vertigo. Sure makes typing fun <insert sarcastic smirk here> though when the letters don’t seem to stay stationary.
Yesterday I saw the doctor at the sleep clinic for my follow up appointment after being told I have sleep apnea and starting on a CPAP machine last month. He indicated I have an iron deficiency (it should be at 50 and mine is 27) and thinks I also have a vitamin D and Vitamin B12 deficiency. He is really concerned about my blood pressure which yesterday was 98/65 but I typically have low blood pressure and he thinks iron supplements will help bring it up and help with a lot of my other health issues too.

So this is making me wonder if I have other vitamin and mineral deficiencies that are causing the other health issues I have. I am going to ask my doctor to have me tested and see what happens.
Well, I am happy I am finally getting answers and look forward to working on correcting them and improving my health even more than I am now.

Hope you are all having a good day! :flowerforyou:

Take care,
Tammy

You know what Tammy ... you're right. It's great that some answers are starting to come about. Years of trying to find the source of a problem can be so dang frustrating. You are doing so awesome and every time I see you I get shocked at how awesome you're looking. I hope you feel better soon. Love you. xoxo

memaw66

Okay everyone.
Keep your finger crossed and say some prayers, I have an interview on Tuesday!!

jacqueline0821

Okay everyone.
Keep your finger crossed and say some prayers, I have an interview on Tuesday!!

Congrats!!!

magglett

Okay everyone.
Keep your finger crossed and say some prayers, I have an interview on Tuesday!!

WOW ... how friggin fast is that!?!? Good Luck my friend Good Luck!!

memaw66

Wow, keep those prayers coming, now I have an interview on Monday also and this is the one I have been waiting for!!!

Thanks everyone!!!

Edit:
Rescheduled, it's tomorrow. She said they have had tons of applicants and I am 1 of only 4 they have picked!!! Yay!!!

TCASMEY

Wow, keep those prayers coming, now I have an interview on Monday also and this is the one I have been waiting for!!!

Thanks everyone!!!

Edit:
Rescheduled, it's tomorrow. She said they have had tons of applicants and I am 1 of only 4 they have picked!!! Yay!!!

FIngers and toes are crossed! That was really quick!

magglett

Wow, keep those prayers coming, now I have an interview on Monday also and this is the one I have been waiting for!!!

Thanks everyone!!!

Edit:
Rescheduled, it's tomorrow. She said they have had tons of applicants and I am 1 of only 4 they have picked!!! Yay!!!

I'm getting chills I'm so excited for you ... YAY YAY YAY!!!

memaw66

Thanks!!

Just keep the prayers coming.

God is Good!

jkroc

Wow, keep those prayers coming, now I have an interview on Monday also and this is the one I have been waiting for!!!

Thanks everyone!!!

Edit:
Rescheduled, it's tomorrow. She said they have had tons of applicants and I am 1 of only 4 they have picked!!! Yay!!!

That is GREAT!!! Good Luck:flowerforyou:

jacqueline0821

So I have not any time to work out with my new full time school schedule and working full time. I was just sitting on the couch reading and started to fall asleep. So my new idea...ride the stationary bike while I read. So here I go I have a lot to read so a least I can burn some calories while I do it. :bigsmile: I will check in when I am done.

jacqueline0821

So I have been riding the stationary bike for almost an hour, have gone almost 13 miles and burned over over 130 calories. I still have about 20 pages to read so I am still going. Just thought I would take a quick break...my tush was starting to hurt. I am keeping a gentle pace but I figured it was better getting my heart rate up a little than sitting on the couch. :bigsmile:

MayLan

HI everybody,

Mew-Good luck with your job interview.

Derocco- I just went to the doctor and also have iron defficiency, vitamin d, and high colesterol. I thought vitamin d was due to not taking in enough sun.

Jacqueline- I'm also studying full time, and juggling a toddler. I'm not working right now, but am getting ready to look for a job. I'm practically working on right now on losign the baby weight.

kdm9295

Hi everyone. I've been out of town on a business trip this week...
Start Date July 15 Starting weight 189
Week 1 July 22 188 (-1, -1.5in.)
Week 2 July 29 188 ( no loss , but no gain)

Week 3 Aug 5, 187 (-1, no change in inches this week)
Week 4 Aug 12, 187 (no change)
Week 5 Aug 19, 186
Week 6 Aug 26, 186

Week 7 Sep 2, 186
Week 8 Sep 9, 186
Week 9 Sep 18, 190 (darn business trip)

But I'm ready to get back in the swing of things.

Philde04

Hi all... hope everyone is doing welll this week... I still havne't had a chance to weigh yet, So I think I'm just going to let next Wednesday be my first weigh in.... I don't like the scale right now... lol... Have a good weekend!!

Iffer75

I just started out with P90X. It might have been better if I started with Power 90, but I did get through it. I feel great. You will need a pullup bar (or you can use their resistance bands with a door jam attachment), free weights, mat and a heart rate monitor. My free weights are 3, 5 and 10 pounds. During Phase 3 I really needed to up my weight on quite a few different workouts, but stuck it out with these. For the next round I will get 7.5, 12.5 and 15 pound weights also. You will workout 6 days a week and on your 7th day you can use it as your rest day or you can do the X Stretch. I highly recommend doing the Stretch, because it is amazing. I love the program and am really excited about starting another round. Let me know what you decide then we can talk more about it and I would like to see how you like it.
Are you currently on a workout routine? Do you consider yourself to be in decent shape? Then P90X might be the place to start. If not then I would definetly suggest starting with Power 90. I have not done that one, but I hear it is a great pre-requisite to P90X. Let me know.
Have a fantastic week. :bigsmile:

Yes..I currently workout. Decent shape yes..I think I am much better with cardio than weights. The highest weights I've use are 8lb.:blushing: I workout 5 to 6 days a week now for 30 mins. How long are the workouts with P90x? I have been looking at heartrate monitors..Just dont know what one to buy. What one do you have? Thanks for helping me out:flowerforyou:

With the program you do not have to start with a heavy weight, for toning (which more than likely is what you want) you will use a lower weight and do more reps. I normally did about 20 reps. Don't freak out, that really is not a lot with a lower weight. You will eventually want to raise your weight, since this program is 12 weeks. You will start to feel stronger as the weeks go on. There is cardio involved with this program, but there is at least 3 days of weight training a week. You will workout 6 days a week with a rest day or X Stretch (which I highly recommend). Tony is great about showing you modificatons on each workout DVD, so you can start out really easy and when you get use to the videos you will get more gutsy and push harder. That is what it is all about, BRINGING IT!!! He is awesome to workout with and so are the "kids". You will know what I mean if you get it. LOL The shortest workout is 45 mins and that is Cardio X. Everything else is at least 60 mins. Yoga is 90 mins, but it is totally worth it and part of the program.
I do have a HRM, but it is a piece of crap. So, I am still looking for a good one as well. I do not recommend getting one from Wal-Mart. Maybe need to google or look on Amazon. I don't have the money right now or I would be looking for one.
I really think you will enjoy the program. If you have any other questions, do not hesitate to ask. I will help you out any way that I can. Have a fantastic weekend. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Start Date July 15 Starting weight 169
Week 1 July 22 167.5
Week 2 July 29 164.5

Week 3 August 5 164
Week 4 August 12 163.5
Week 5 August 19 163.5
Week 6 August 26 160.2

Week 7 September 2 Labor Day 160.2
Week 8 September 9 158.0
Week 9 September 16 158.5:grumble:

Don't be too hard on yourself. You will get there before you know it. :bigsmile:

Thanks!:flowerforyou: I seem to be holding my weight for 2 weeks then dropping....it's frustrating but it works. My son had surgery last week so I wasn't great on cals but I upped my workouts by jogging 3 days ina row and I thought that would help:grumble: It didn't but hopefully next week will be great

It is weird how our bodies react to things. You will get there. You are pushing yourself and doing great with your exercise. Keep up the good work. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Hello All,

I am off work with another bad headache today accompanied by the usual dizziness and vertigo. Sure makes typing fun <insert sarcastic smirk here> though when the letters don’t seem to stay stationary.
Yesterday I saw the doctor at the sleep clinic for my follow up appointment after being told I have sleep apnea and starting on a CPAP machine last month. He indicated I have an iron deficiency (it should be at 50 and mine is 27) and thinks I also have a vitamin D and Vitamin B12 deficiency. He is really concerned about my blood pressure which yesterday was 98/65 but I typically have low blood pressure and he thinks iron supplements will help bring it up and help with a lot of my other health issues too.

So this is making me wonder if I have other vitamin and mineral deficiencies that are causing the other health issues I have. I am going to ask my doctor to have me tested and see what happens.
Well, I am happy I am finally getting answers and look forward to working on correcting them and improving my health even more than I am now.

Hope you are all having a good day! :flowerforyou:

Take care,
Tammy

Well, I sure hope your doc can answer all your questions and help you out. I will keep you in my prayers. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Okay everyone.
Keep your finger crossed and say some prayers, I have an interview on Tuesday!!

That is fantastic!!! I wish you the best of luck. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

So I have been riding the stationary bike for almost an hour, have gone almost 13 miles and burned over over 130 calories. I still have about 20 pages to read so I am still going. Just thought I would take a quick break...my tush was starting to hurt. I am keeping a gentle pace but I figured it was better getting my heart rate up a little than sitting on the couch. :bigsmile:

Good for you, anything is better than nothing. You are doing great. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Hi everyone. I've been out of town on a business trip this week...
Start Date July 15 Starting weight 189
Week 1 July 22 188 (-1, -1.5in.)
Week 2 July 29 188 ( no loss , but no gain)

Week 3 Aug 5, 187 (-1, no change in inches this week)
Week 4 Aug 12, 187 (no change)
Week 5 Aug 19, 186
Week 6 Aug 26, 186

Week 7 Sep 2, 186
Week 8 Sep 9, 186
Week 9 Sep 18, 190 (darn business trip)

But I'm ready to get back in the swing of things.

It happens to the best of us. Hang in there, it will be off in no time. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Hi all... hope everyone is doing welll this week... I still havne't had a chance to weigh yet, So I think I'm just going to let next Wednesday be my first weigh in.... I don't like the scale right now... lol... Have a good weekend!!

Completely understandable. I don't think any of us do. LOL :bigsmile:

annerssju

Start Date July 15 - Starting weight 182.5 lbs.
Week 1 July 22 - 180lbs
Week 2 July 29 - 179lbs.

Week 3 August 5- 177 lbs.
Week 4 August 12 - 176 lbs.
Week 5 August 19 - 174.5 lbs.
Week 6 August 26- 176 lbs.

Week 7 September 2 Labor Day is Monday - 173.5 lbs.
Week 8 September 9 - 172
Week 9 September 16 - 170.5 Pretty good, but time is FLYING!! and I still have 20 lbs. to go! Think it's possible to lose that in 3 mos??
Week 10 September 23
Week 11 September 30

Week 12 October 7 Canadian Thanksgiving is on Monday
Week 13 October 14 .
Week 14 October 21
Week 15 October 28

Week 16 November 4
Week 17 November 11
Week 18 November 18
Week 19 November 25 American Thanksgiving is Tomorrow!

Week 20 December 2
Week 21 December 9
Week 22 December 16
Week 23 December 23 Christmas Eve is Tomorrow!
My goal is to be 150lbs. by Xmas!!

TCASMEY

Just spent 90 minutes on the exercise bike and burned over 800 calories and earlier I had a walk that burned 600 calories. Good workout day I hope to keep it up during the weekend and keep the eating under control.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!:drinker:

Iffer75

Just spent 90 minutes on the exercise bike and burned over 800 calories and earlier I had a walk that burned 600 calories. Good workout day I hope to keep it up during the weekend and keep the eating under control.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!:drinker:

Great job with the exercise. Keep up the awesome work and in no time those pounds will be just falling off. Have a great weekend and I will be thinking about you and your controlled eating. I know you can do it. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Start Date July 15 - Starting weight 182.5 lbs.
Week 1 July 22 - 180lbs
Week 2 July 29 - 179lbs.

Week 3 August 5- 177 lbs.
Week 4 August 12 - 176 lbs.
Week 5 August 19 - 174.5 lbs.
Week 6 August 26- 176 lbs.

Week 7 September 2 Labor Day is Monday - 173.5 lbs.
Week 8 September 9 - 172
Week 9 September 16 - 170.5 Pretty good, but time is FLYING!! and I still have 20 lbs. to go! Think it's possible to lose that in 3 mos??

You are doing great so far, keep up the good work. I know it can be done, lossing 20 pounds in 12 weeks. I did it at the beginning of the year. Of course, that was my first 20 pounds and now my last 20 are taking forever to go away. I am slowly lossing again, but just like you and everyone else, I want it gone now. Hang in there you can do it, with will and determination you will do it. Have a wonderful weekend. :bigsmile:

annerssju

Start Date July 15 - Starting weight 182.5 lbs.
Week 1 July 22 - 180lbs
Week 2 July 29 - 179lbs.

Week 3 August 5- 177 lbs.
Week 4 August 12 - 176 lbs.
Week 5 August 19 - 174.5 lbs.
Week 6 August 26- 176 lbs.

Week 7 September 2 Labor Day is Monday - 173.5 lbs.
Week 8 September 9 - 172
Week 9 September 16 - 170.5 Pretty good, but time is FLYING!! and I still have 20 lbs. to go! Think it's possible to lose that in 3 mos??

You are doing great so far, keep up the good work. I know it can be done, lossing 20 pounds in 12 weeks. I did it at the beginning of the year. Of course, that was my first 20 pounds and now my last 20 are taking forever to go away. I am slowly lossing again, but just like you and everyone else, I want it gone now. Hang in there you can do it, with will and determination you will do it. Have a wonderful weekend. :bigsmile:

Thanks for the support, you're doing awesome too!!!

I just went back to work after having my baby, and am having a hard time finding time to work out.... Hopefully once I get my routine down I'll be able to squeeze in at least 20-30 min. of work out time!!

jacqueline0821

25 minutes on treadmill at full incline - 154 calories!!! woohooo