The Original Power 90 Check In?

jwilli

Glad to hear about everyones progress! I thought it would be fun to share everyones most dreaded part of the power 90, so I created a poll that everyone can participate in. just copy/paste the link below and check your top 3 votes for your least favorite exercises!

http://www.doodle.com/srzyrgz5mac77xsi

afwingnut

I'm on day 31 of P90 and really enjoying it. I've lost 12 lbs so far. I haven't hit the tape recently but I do notice that my clothes are loose and I'm wearing some shirts that hadn't left the closet in years. Friends told me about the P90X program but I'm glad I started with this one since I was pretty out of shape a month ago.

I've been following the workout calendar faithfully but not been as fastidious with their nutrition plan. I'm consciously eating healthier foods and smaller portions 5 times a day and holding true to eating breakfast and never 3 hrs prior to bedtime. My goal has been 1200-1400 Calories per day and MFP has helped tremendously.

I still have some work to do in the pushup area and doing dips but hope to have it all worked out in the next 2 weeks before I move up to Sweat & Scult 3/4 levels.

hasiangirl

hey everyone ! I'm getting the power 90 sometime soon and would love to join this group...I am kind of upset at my friend tho who thought it would be funny to poke fun at the fact that I dont think i'd be able to jump right into P90x.. :grumble: but all the same im excited to start this new regimen! :bigsmile:

roylawrence87

Glad to hear from you guys!
hasain girl, don't feel bad about what they said. They just dont understand what you are about to begin. Though P90x is rediculously hard I hear for those not athletically inclined. Thated be me. So I havent even tried it. P90 is hard enough. Its paying off though. 14lbs off and really loose clothing!

hasiangirl

Glad to hear from you guys!
hasain girl, don't feel bad about what they said. They just dont understand what you are about to begin. Though P90x is rediculously hard I hear for those not athletically inclined. Thated be me. So I havent even tried it. P90 is hard enough. Its paying off though. 14lbs off and really loose clothing!

:bigsmile: congrats on losing 14lbs! (not to mention you've gained muscle too) and yea I'm not athletic at all lol thats why i decided to start slow ...I can't wait until I get the package in the mail and get to start the journey

roylawrence87

Well thank you very much hasiangirl! I hope you enjoy your stay here with us on MFP! What is everyone's weigh in day? Mine is on Tuesdays. Maybe we could post our losses. What you guys think?

NykkieC

That sounds fine Roy! Even though I doubt I will have much to report for awhile until I get out of this damn plateau...:grumble:
Tuesdays do sound like a good day though, maybe that will teach me to be a bit more strict on the weekends!

Maybe we could have little challenges too, like drink 64 oz of water a day or something along those lines?

Day 4 tonight...I'm sore! I'd be concerned if I wasn't though, at least I know it's working!!

Good to see you on here hasian!

TGIF!

Stephanieb325

I have both Power 90 an dP90X but I am starting off with Power 90(AGAIN) Hopefully this time around I will follow it better than last time. I am super excited to have a support from yall! I really need the motivation! I have a crazy work schedule and I tend to use that as an excuse as to why I do not workout. So for reals this time, I start today!

NykkieC

Welcome Stephanie!

I got P90 because the workouts are pretty short, too. I don't have a super crazy schedule, but by the time I get off of work in the evenings I'm pretty tired and would rather spend time with the hubby than commit more than an hour to exercise, ya know? I'm finding this very easy to stick to.

Have a great Friday and weekend, everyone!

Stephanieb325

Thanks NykkieZ

I actually have a question and anyone please feel free to answer it. Okay so when doing the Power 90 or the P90x What days should I rest? Do I get days to rest? Or do I need to workout straight through? I just want to hear what yall are doing so I can kind of get an idea of what I should do. I mean don't get me wrong I like to workout:yawn: but I do need a break or else I will feel burned out.

NykkieC

Thanks NykkieZ

I actually have a question and anyone please feel free to answer it. Okay so when doing the Power 90 or the P90x What days should I rest? Do I get days to rest? Or do I need to workout straight through? I just want to hear what yall are doing so I can kind of get an idea of what I should do. I mean don't get me wrong I like to workout:yawn: but I do need a break or else I will feel burned out.

Stephanie,
I think the program figures in one rest day a week - that's how I understood it, anyways. I use Saturdays as my rest day

roylawrence87

NykkieZ, I have already killed 80 ounces of water by 4:00pm. So that can't be a challenge! I tend to sweat too much for that. Maybe some motivation to check in at least once or twice a week would be ok.

My rest day is the entire weekend. I really workout rediculously hard. I can't hardly move when I get done. Then I eat breakfast and protein. Then I am off to a long hard days work as a forklift tech. So I can justify this. Others, not so much.

Oh and I appreciate the effort on everyones behalf for sticking with it!!!

Stephanieb325

Thanks NykkieZ

I actually have a question and anyone please feel free to answer it. Okay so when doing the Power 90 or the P90x What days should I rest? Do I get days to rest? Or do I need to workout straight through? I just want to hear what yall are doing so I can kind of get an idea of what I should do. I mean don't get me wrong I like to workout:yawn: but I do need a break or else I will feel burned out.

Stephanie,
I think the program figures in one rest day a week - that's how I understood it, anyways. I use Saturdays as my rest day

Thanks gal! I just wanted to make sure!

WrenLynn

Hello all fellow P90 users. I have not posted on here before but I am on day 21 which I have heard is one of the hard days to get past. When I started and I got to my 7th day which is supposed to be the rest day I felt good so went ahead and kept going. I knew there would be days that I just wouldn't be able to force myself to work out and somehow I knew it probably wouldn't coincide with my rest day. I was right. In the three weeks I have been doing the program I have not worked out three days so it still evens out one rest day a week just not necessarily the 7th day. I say listen to your body but make sure you are still pushing play consistently and you will see progress. I have had a problem with my shoulder for the past six months and I couldn't even do one push up on day one. Instead I did a wall push off if you know what I mean. After two weeks of pushing off the wall I was able to do some floor push-ups. I am still having some issues with the close push-ups and swinging my leg through for power yoga on one side because of the pressure it puts on my one arm but I have lost weight and inches and I too have been able to fit into some clothes that have been in the closet for awhile. Congrats to all of you on your success and with continued motivation and support day 90 will be here before you know it. Have a great Saturday! Going to go do day 21 Sweat 1/2.

hasiangirl

Tuesday when I check in with the rest of you itll pretty much be my starting weight . I just got the package in today YAY! :bigsmile:....I'm actually going to get started tonight...now the only problem is saturdays and sundays are usually my designated drinking days =/....I might have to cut back my alky for a little bit lol

roylawrence87

I stopped drinking completely! I don't drink a drop of alcohol. Its not just health, it is also religious. That made it way too easy. Oh and I hate feeling stupid when I get drunk. And the hangover.

WrenLynn

Roy-nice to hear a young guy who has gotten his priorities figured out before most guys the same age. I don't drink either-for the same two reasons. They are wasted calories and it would hinder my spiritual walk. Becoming healthy involves more than just the body. Continue to stay motivated and I'm sure you will reach your goals.

medtrans79

Glad to see a site about this up and going. Have been on the P90 for 3-1/2 weeks and have lost 8 pounds. I could tell after the first week how much better I was doing and was able to last a little bit longer on each workout. My husband has moved up to the 3-4 disc. I am still doing the sculpt and abs but have also gotten into the Turbo Jam and absolutely LOVE IT! I haven't been keeping up with measurements until now so I'd like to check in too and see how everyone else is doing. It is a great program. Congrats to those who are doing it and losing the weight and good luck to those who are getting ready to start it:happy: :happy:

WrenLynn

Glad to have you aboard Medtrans and your hubby too. We all need encouragement and support. Power 90 is great. Sure wish I could get my hubby involved as he really needs to lose some weight for health reasons too. I love him no matter what but in order to grow old with him he needs to be here!

roylawrence87

Well glad to have you here with us!! Welcome!

Congrats on the weight lose! It comes off fast it seems. I love that I can see definition in my arms and shoulders.

whyflysouth

Hi guys,

I started the original p90 on wednesday after attempting p90x back and arms and getting wiped out w/in the first 25 minutes of it (way too many sets of pushups and pullups for me). Power 90 seems right for me at the moment, I'm able to push myself and struggle through it and actually complete it.

Stephanieb325

Hey WhyflySouth! I totally feel ya when you say Power 90 seems right for me. I too have both the Power 90 and P90X and the P90X is just too much for now. So I am starting off AGAIN on Power 90. Today will be my second day, once I get off from work bleh! Well hopefully we get thru these 90 days together and then advance to P90X!

hasiangirl

Did anyone receive the 2 day cleansing fast with their power 90?...I did and now I'm debating on whether or not to do it....I really am craving actual food today lol....but figure i should really start somewhere and why not start with these damn shake mixes i guess lol

hasiangirl

ugh I suck so bad :frown: I could only do like 15 mins before i gave up on day one...I'll still go at it later, but my legs are killing me and im sweating like a pig...grrr I'm out of shape :grumble:

roylawrence87

Please don't give up! Its worth your time and effort! It may hurt, well let me rephrase that, It will hurt, but keep going. It does get easier! Then your up to 3-4 and then P90x! The results are amazing!!!

roylawrence87

Oh and I am out of shape aswell!!

jwilli

Only 4 participants in the doodle power 90 poll so far, but 777 pushups are in the lead as most dreaded exercise:)
I will post the full final results after this week,

I'm hoping to get more votes so if you havent voted yet its easy just copy/paste the link below and vote for you top 3 least favorite power 90 exercises. It takes about 30 seconds or less.

http://www.doodle.com/srzyrgz5mac77xsi

Thanks,
Justin

NykkieC

Diana - It's fine! Just take breaks and go at your own pace, I love that Tony encourages that! You'll find that your endurance will increase pretty quickly if you stay with it!

Justin - I loved your poll! 777 pushups are the worst, the close ones just kill me! I hate Power Yoga too, not sure why but I really dread it! Haha.

I did day 5 yesterday and completely sucked it up! My endurance just sucked last night but I pushed through and did the best I could...hey at least I did it right?! Sculpt tonight and I'm hoping I can use my 10 lb weights again!

The weather is just beautiful here today. The sun coming in and out but it is warm! I went to work without a coat on today.

Is daylight savings bugging everyone else? I went to bed at midnight last night because I was so wired from working out...let's just say I'm very tired this morning!

Hope everyone has a fantastic day!!
Nykkie

WrenLynn

Justin-I just took your poll. It was interesting. I know where my problem areas are. I keep plugging along. Tonight which is cardio night I thought about doing the Hawaii cardio video that came with the set. Anyone use this interchangeably with the sweat 1/2?

jwilli

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