20pds by XMas who's with me? P90x week 7
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I will be sweating out the goo for sure tonight, the dreaded plyometrics! Believe it or not, I'm actually enjoying all the different types of pushups. I love that I can do some of them more than the hubby. Guess he should be doing his yoga!
Everyone have a good day and make smart choices. Drink water!0 -
I will be sweating out the goo for sure tonight, the dreaded plyometrics! Believe it or not, I'm actually enjoying all the different types of pushups. I love that I can do some of them more than the hubby. Guess he should be doing his yoga!
Everyone have a good day and make smart choices. Drink water!
10 of my favorites are Plyo and Yoga. Love both.0 -
Rachel6901, I don't do P90X. I would only do the yoga right now anyways. I do other types of exercise. P90x is from Beach body and its a program of 13 dvds of home workouts. I'm sure someone else who do it can tell u more about it. BUt I just want to let you know we do weigh ins on Mondays and share how we felt that week, any new recipes and stuff like that. Welcome and good luck on your journey!0
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Just wanted to post and share my guilt. Bad, bad night for me. I had stuffed crust pizza from Pizza Hut last night. I only had one piece but still, a moment of weakness. We were celebrating my son's football team's win and end of the season. I know I should have went with the salad bar, but I didn't. Now I just feel guilty.
Today is a new day though. I will make better choices today!0 -
Is it too late to join your group? I would love to have support and someone to confer with as I reach for the goal of 20# off by the Holidays (then another 20# by summer?). I've been on this site off and on since late summer and I really need to start focusing on me and get healthy. I started last month with the first big step, I changed my job. I just started last week and I forsee a lot less stress and less strain on my time so I can focus on my health/fitness. So, I am now ready for the next step - getting it done!
AS IF!! NO!!!! Glad to have you aboard!!! We weigh in on Mondays and through out the week vent, praise, encourage, inspire!!0 -
Just wanted to post and share my guilt. Bad, bad night for me. I had stuffed crust pizza from Pizza Hut last night. I only had one piece but still, a moment of weakness. We were celebrating my son's football team's win and end of the season. I know I should have went with the salad bar, but I didn't. Now I just feel guilty.
Today is a new day though. I will make better choices today!
You said it sista..If you make bad choices one day don't let it continue for the next day, etc. If I have a bad eating day (and everyone does), I work out extra hard the next day, drink a lot of water and make better choices that day! My husband reminded me that I was in week 9 and that we only have 5 more weeks with this round..(I had missed a few days so I was doing the week behind him) but decided I would go to the week I'm suppose to be in.. Anyway, Had chest and Back week 9..omg..tons of pushups and pullups.. I about monkeyed! I thought I would throw up/pass out! I'm getting a lot stronger though..still can't do a pullup without the chair but I did a lot with the chair. I'm gonna be so fine next summer..I WILL NOT BE ASHAMED AT THE POOL WITH MY SON!!!! I may look like what I did in high school but I'm gonna look better than this past summer!0 -
Girlfriend you are ripped!! Wow thank you for this.. because when I first started the P90X I did my current weight and was eating too much and wasn't going down in sizes or weight...I was getting stronger but no weight loss or wasn't "leaning out".. I lowered my intake to around 1600-1800 and that is working...i'm starting to see the "definition". So were you heavy at all before? You look super thin and ripped...Hello Everyone!
I've done four rounds of P90X, one round of Insanity, and am now doing a P90X/Insanity hybrid. You are all doing a great job. Keep it up!
I thought I'd share a few tips:
1. When calculating your nutrition level in the Nutrition Plan, use your target weight, not your current weight. Women should eat anywhere from 1600-1800 calories to lose weight. Your body needs food for fuel; it's important to eat clean and often.
2. Don't work out on an empty stomach. I get up at 5 a.m., and always have a banana as soon as I get up. I wait about 20-25 minutes and then start my workout. Without fuel in your system, your body will actually turn to your muscles for fuel, not fat. So, it is eating away the muscles you are trying to build.
3. The only way to get better at pull ups is to do them. Work the negatives. Use the chair to help you get up over the bar, take your foot off, and then slowly lower yourself back down. Negatives work. You'll be doing unassisted pull ups before you know it.
4. If you're having trouble with ARX, take your shoes off. That little bit of weight from the shoes makes a big difference.
I hope this helps! Let me know if I can answer any questions for you! :flowerforyou:0 -
Rachel6901, I don't do P90X. I would only do the yoga right now anyways. I do other types of exercise. P90x is from Beach body and its a program of 13 dvds of home workouts. I'm sure someone else who do it can tell u more about it. BUt I just want to let you know we do weigh ins on Mondays and share how we felt that week, any new recipes and stuff like that. Welcome and good luck on your journey!
xStargazerx - Thank you for your response. I am glad to know that I am not the only one doing the P90X. I am happy to be part of this and just need to force myself to log on more often! I have been in a two week slump and have made no progress, actually have gained a few back. So I am going to readjust my attitude this week and get back into my biking. Right now I am biking for me knees and hope to do my walking/jogging soon!!0 -
You know how some support groups on here do small weekly challenges like focusing on water, crunches, push-ups, more veggies, more fruits, etc., etc.? Anyone interested in having small focuses like this each week? Portion sizes would be a big one for me as well!!!!! :-) Let me know!
Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to reduce my appetite some? I have looked up natural appetite supressants like apples, flax seed and more. Any other suggestions? I always feel like I am hungry and I try not to have more than just a small snack. Maybe multi-grain crackers and such.0 -
Girlfriend you are ripped!! Wow thank you for this.. because when I first started the P90X I did my current weight and was eating too much and wasn't going down in sizes or weight...I was getting stronger but no weight loss or wasn't "leaning out".. I lowered my intake to around 1600-1800 and that is working...i'm starting to see the "definition". So were you heavy at all before? You look super thin and ripped...Hello Everyone!
I've done four rounds of P90X, one round of Insanity, and am now doing a P90X/Insanity hybrid. You are all doing a great job. Keep it up!
I thought I'd share a few tips:
1. When calculating your nutrition level in the Nutrition Plan, use your target weight, not your current weight. Women should eat anywhere from 1600-1800 calories to lose weight. Your body needs food for fuel; it's important to eat clean and often.
2. Don't work out on an empty stomach. I get up at 5 a.m., and always have a banana as soon as I get up. I wait about 20-25 minutes and then start my workout. Without fuel in your system, your body will actually turn to your muscles for fuel, not fat. So, it is eating away the muscles you are trying to build.
3. The only way to get better at pull ups is to do them. Work the negatives. Use the chair to help you get up over the bar, take your foot off, and then slowly lower yourself back down. Negatives work. You'll be doing unassisted pull ups before you know it.
4. If you're having trouble with ARX, take your shoes off. That little bit of weight from the shoes makes a big difference.
I hope this helps! Let me know if I can answer any questions for you! :flowerforyou:
Thanks! When I started getting serious about my health again, I was 40 pounds heavier than I am now. I owe it all to Tony -- and me, of course. :bigsmile:0 -
You know how some support groups on here do small weekly challenges like focusing on water, crunches, push-ups, more veggies, more fruits, etc., etc.? Anyone interested in having small focuses like this each week? Portion sizes would be a big one for me as well!!!!! :-) Let me know!
Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to reduce my appetite some? I have looked up natural appetite supressants like apples, flax seed and more. Any other suggestions? I always feel like I am hungry and I try not to have more than just a small snack. Maybe multi-grain crackers and such.
Make sure you're getting protein with your meals -- grilled chicken, salmon, eggs, almonds, etc.0 -
Well did Plyometrics today and ab ripper tonight. Didn't get to the ab ripper last night. Burned some goo and grime!! Today my new shorts I bought a few weeks ago...I had to roll down cause they are too loose! HOLLAR!! I'm doing so much better with my nutrition. Got to do good this weekend. Going to Stone Mountain, Zoo and the Aquarium. I found these great cookies for my evening sweet tooth.. I was surprised they didn't taste like cardboard since some of the Kashi stuff I had does.. They are TLC Kashi cookies the oatmeal and dark chocolate are good and the Happy Trail Mix. They are pretty big cookies calories 130, total fat 5, carbs 21, fiber 4, sugar 7, protein 2. great with a 1/2 cup skim milk..I try not to eat anything that has more than 8g of sugar...So it's hump day.. we are halfway to weigh in. If you aren't doing good, now is the time to turn things around...if you are doing good now is the time to keep your eye on the end..Before I used to do good Monday thru Wednesday..Thursdays I would cheat a little then blow it on the weekend and start this crazy cycle over! I'm off that bus...I'm driving the bus now! On the way to "FINENESS" LOL!0
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Ok so how is this week going for everyone? We are heading into the weekend..Don't blow it! Challenge for the weekend..go for a walk, go decorate for Halloween, go get a new do, make over at the makeup counter...I used to be a Counter Manager..We loved doing makeovers..made time go by quickly and it was our "talent"...so go for one..it's free..(you may want to atleast buy a lipstick or something) I would recommend Estee Lauder or Clinique or Mac..don't get too crazy and the others are really expensive..I want you feeling good about yourself this weekend..We weigh in on Monday..Portion Control! I'm in Georgia so the weather here is beautiful! I went for a 12 mile bike ride today..it was great! I felt so good that tonight I did Shoulders and Arms..P90X. Well have a great weekend-stay focused-change comes with consistent behavior toward something else!0
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Make sure you're getting protein with your meals -- grilled chicken, salmon, eggs, almonds, etc.
Sandy, since you are one of the ones that have done multiple rounds of P90x. I was curious.
Do you rotate back to each phase for your P/C/F %? or do you just keep a steady of 40-40-20?0 -
Make sure you're getting protein with your meals -- grilled chicken, salmon, eggs, almonds, etc.
Sandy, since you are one of the ones that have done multiple rounds of P90x. I was curious.
Do you rotate back to each phase for your P/C/F %? or do you just keep a steady of 40-40-20?
Sandy - you are the guru on this, I'd like to know what you are doing also.
for my second round I stayed on the 40-40-20 until phase 3, then went with the higher carb, mainly because I am doing doubles and need the extra carbs for fuel so as not to bonk.0 -
Make sure you're getting protein with your meals -- grilled chicken, salmon, eggs, almonds, etc.
Sandy, since you are one of the ones that have done multiple rounds of P90x. I was curious.
Do you rotate back to each phase for your P/C/F %? or do you just keep a steady of 40-40-20?
Sandy - you are the guru on this, I'd like to know what you are doing also.
for my second round I stayed on the 40-40-20 until phase 3, then went with the higher carb, mainly because I am doing doubles and need the extra carbs for fuel so as not to bonk.
I never did well on high protein; I need my carbs. So I consistently stay at 50 carbs / 30 protein / 20 fat. There are days when my carbs are a little higher, maybe around 53%. It's what works for my body and all of the high intensity training I put it through. :drinker:0 -
did the cardio dvd last night for last of time to go to the gym. wow I am sore today. LOVE IT!
3lbs down this week, 13 to go for the big 2-0 in December.
keep up the good work guys.
if anyone doesnt mind setting their food diary to public that wud be great for us to get recipe ideas, snack ideas, etc.
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Well, I made it through the weekend. Weighed in this morning at 163. No change, but I am happy with that. This weekend was our anniversary and we went out of town. Had a fabulous dinner, but I did not overeat.
Yesterday was rest day, but hubby and I took the dogs on a 1.5 mile hike through the woods which we enjoyed tremendously!
Triceps tonight. Break out those weights! Have a great Monday! Kim0 -
Down .5 pound today..weight 193..wanted better expected a little better..but we were in Atlanta all weekend and I didn't record my food. This week my goal is 2pds! My personal challenge is going to be to drink atleast 6 8oz water and to cut back a little on my carbs and to workout at least 4 times this week. I've been a litlle slack in that area only doing P90x about 3x per week..letting things get in the way. My son is out of school this week for Fall Break..so I need to workout while he is sleeping. Here we go! Stay on board!0
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Sorry having a busy week. I weighed in at the same weight. 272 lbs. I'm trying to focus on getting my food down first before I start exercising like I was. I learned what maintains my weight. I would definitely be interested starting some mini goals. I need to reduce my stomach since I cary most of my weight there. OK let me know if anyone is interested in this. Thanks! Hope everyone else is having a great week!0
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I'm glad someone has shown an interest in the mini goals. I had previously posted something about that. If you want to do something like that I would love to do that together. There are several things we can focus on and we can possibly alternate turns on picking out our focus. We can look at starting a focus on Monday for the new week?0
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Hey all, I haven't posted here since we started, been busy with starting my new job. Haven't had a lot of time to exercise, but have been watching what I eat...some days better than others. But, down 1.5 lbs!!0
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One more thing, can anyone tell me how much the P90X system costs and where is the best place to purchase and are there different one's you purchase? I hear a lot of people talk about it and there seems to be different programs with in it. Where should one start, is it based upon your ability that decides where you start?
Thanks everyone!0 -
One more thing, can anyone tell me how much the P90X system costs and where is the best place to purchase and are there different one's you purchase? I hear a lot of people talk about it and there seems to be different programs with in it. Where should one start, is it based upon your ability that decides where you start?
Thanks everyone!
One thing you want to make sure is that you buy a "real" copy of the system, there are some pirate copies floating out there. It is always best to buy through Beachbody because you get all of right videos, the Nutrition Book, the Workout book that provides all of the instructions to the programs and all of the supports tools to chart your progress.
The different programs are the 3 versions: Lean, Classic and Doubles.
They are all within the 12 discs that are supplied, just how they are used. Most people are best suited for the Classic while some like the Lean version because there is a little less Resistance Training.
There is also free coaching included to help get the most out of the system.
If you would like to see more or to get the system through Beachbody, you can go through here: www.beachbodycoach.com/jimmalone
Or send me a message and I can answer any other questions.0 -
I'm up 2pds this week...so frustrated! Nick was out all week for Fall Break and I only did P90X once this week but I did run a 5k...Komen For The Cure Race..I lost my mother-in-law in July to Stage 4 breast cancer. I finished in 37:23 not to bad for my first one..But I'm upset about the weight gain...I've got to do the time this week! I am having to renew my insurance license...15hours of continuing ed..got to have it in by Nov 1..but I'm gonna work out at 9am and then start on it! I'm so tired of gaining/losing the same 3 pounds!!! I'm over it!!0
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Sounds good come up with a mini goal for this week and post it..I'm glad someone has shown an interest in the mini goals. I had previously posted something about that. If you want to do something like that I would love to do that together. There are several things we can focus on and we can possibly alternate turns on picking out our focus. We can look at starting a focus on Monday for the new week?0 -
Hey all! Sorry about not posting like i should. I to school full time, have two kids and a hubby in the Army so it gets crazy sometimes...which recently it has been school. I am going to school for Biology Secondary Education and this is my last semester before I start student teaching. I have started excerising which is great and i love the way it makes me feel. My mini goal is to start working out in the am. I want to start the day out right. I do hatha yoga right now and ab work right when I wake up. Hope everyone is having a great week.
SW 273
last weigh in 274
CW 269.6
GW 1760 -
Ok so I'm down 2.5 pds this week...lost that 2 pds i gained!!! I'm so tired of this insanity...gaining losing the same 3 pds...i've taken up running...and still doing P90x...one more week of it after this week..I've lost a total of 9 inches and 5 pds since I started...that is frustrating as heck!! My husband lost 16 pds and 9 inches.....and he looks ripped...i just look fat with some muscle tone!! I so wish I could find out what is going on with my hormones or whatever...I so should be losing more weight..I'm eating 100% better and exercising atleast 3-4x per week...but I'm not going to quit! Tight Fat is better than mushy fat! oh yeah
Start weight 194.5 cw 192 down 2.5 pds0 -
Rhonda (rmchan) ..............SW 196 lbs / GW 176 lbs / CW 190.5 lbs / PROGRESS -5.5pds
Finally!!! I've been struggling for the last few years! No matter what I did, how much I exercised/ ate better...I COULD NOT LOSE WEIGHT..and if I did it was the same 3pds I gained the week before! I went to the DR., went to a hollistic doctor, trying to find out the problem...i've never had a weight problem..ever till I had my child at 34.....I believe I had become insulin resistant...so I've cut back on my carb intake and I only eat whole wheat whole grain carbs! I started P90X 12 weeks ago, took up running and finally I am starting to see results...I eat 5x a day....cardio 3x per week and strength train 2-3x per week. I eat really light at night...usually whole grain cereal or a salad...0 -
Congrats! hopefully you were seeing results in the tapemeasure first. The scale can be deceiving when you are doing P90X.Rhonda (rmchan) ..............SW 196 lbs / GW 176 lbs / CW 190.5 lbs / PROGRESS -5.5pds
Finally!!! I've been struggling for the last few years! No matter what I did, how much I exercised/ ate better...I COULD NOT LOSE WEIGHT..and if I did it was the same 3pds I gained the week before! I went to the DR., went to a hollistic doctor, trying to find out the problem...i've never had a weight problem..ever till I had my child at 34.....I believe I had become insulin resistant...so I've cut back on my carb intake and I only eat whole wheat whole grain carbs! I started P90X 12 weeks ago, took up running and finally I am starting to see results...I eat 5x a day....cardio 3x per week and strength train 2-3x per week. I eat really light at night...usually whole grain cereal or a salad...
But glad you saw what you were looking for. Keep it up.0
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