The Original Power 90 Check In?

casl00

Hey Lobster,

I have been enjoying your post and only 3 pounds to go!! I plan on starting p90 this Sunday.

TIme to begin my journey!

Casl

janaf

Gosh, just three pounds to go! I can't wait for that day, but I know that you have put a lot of hard work into it, I'm really excited about getting my dvd's I just wish they would hurry up and get here even though I just ordered them two days ago! haha I have very little patience at all so I know I need to find some to be able to do this right! I will be checking back in here with you I did physical therapy today and 30 minutes on the WII that is what I will be doing along with walking when it isn't to hot here in TX to be outside. I haven't lost anything yet but it's just been a few days so I'm not to discourged yet...

Good Luck on Sunday Casl, starting P90 I should only be a few days behind you

Cheers!
Jana

lobster888

Good Morning Power 90 peeps,

I did sculpt level 5/6 - day 62!!!! or I could say I have 28 days left!!!! My hubbie - to -be took pictures on day 60 and you can really see a difference - (especially from day 1)!!! So now my goal is three more pounds and 28 more days of Power 90!!! I can do this!!!

My clothes fit so much better - it is really nice to slip jeans on and they fit just right!!! It makes for a good mood all day!!!!

casl - how was your first day of power90??? Remember to take it easy the first few days - it really helps. I took it easy and didn't do any other workout for the first week - althought I was tempted. I tried to listen to Tony as much as possible - I figure he knows waht he is talking about!!!

Jan -did you get your dvd's in? I remember when I was waiting for mine - it seemed like forever... I wanted to get started right away!!

Hope everyone had a happy healthy weekend.!!!

Just push play!!!!!!

casl00

Hello all,

My first day was great, but I am a little sore. I was feeling pretty confindent until the 777's which turned out to be the 520 meaning 5 push-ups then 2 and 0.... lol

Lobster, nice to hear the jeans are fitting!!!

Jan, I hope your dvd's are in mailbox today!

Time to push play..

lobster888

casl - I couldn't do the close (narrow) push up nor could I do the dips. Well unless you count barely moving your elbows - even at that I could only do like 3!!!! But never fear!!!! I can proundly do dips 15 with really good form and I struggle with the narrow push ups but I can do 7 of them.LOL You will be so surprise how much stronger you will become !!!! It happens fairly quickly too!!!

casl00

Day three and I'm sore... lol

I'm going to switch over to the dumbbells and put the resistance band away for now. I like using the resistance band and might bring it out when I'm a few weeks into the program. Lobster, thanks for making me feel better about the dips... they really !@#$..

Time to hit play again..

lobster888

Way to casl - day 3!!! Yippie! I know how I felt when I finished the first couple of days. I used the weights from the begining - I am a little uncoordinated to use the bands LOL !!! Keep pushing play!!!!

casl00

Okay, I'm really sore today.. ouch!!! I tried not to over do it but, I had a really hard time getting out of bed this morning. I'm here at work sitting at my desk and tried to get up to get more coffee.... and decided not to it hurt to much and I'm never without coffee.. lol

Lobster no hitting play today....

lobster888

Ok day 67 of Power 90 !!! CHECK!!! I did the core cardio (in master series) ! Its' 48 mins long - the longest I have done yet...but it flew by. I loved it. I can really feel it. Each dvd works me a little harder but not too much harder. Didn't lose any weight this week but according to the scale my body fat % in slowly going down. I just made it into the fit range from acceptable...Yeah!!!! That is almost as good as reach my goal weight.

How is everyone else doing???

lobster888

Good Afternoon Power 90 people, Day 69 Master series sculpt 5/6 check!!!

I just wanted to check in and tell a little story.On Saturday I went to my Godchilds birthday party. I wore a pair of white shorts that I haven't worn in quite awhile, with a black tank shirt. Well, a friend at the party gave me a big compliment. She said she noticed a difference in my arms and legs. She said "I can tell you have been working really hard and I am telling you it is paying off." Well that should help me complete my next 21 days!!!!! Also, my hubbie to be printed out the pictures from day 1, day 30 and day 60. The difference from day 1 to day 60 is really noticeable!!! day 1 to day 30 , day 30 to day 60 not so much but day 1 to day 60 - a big difference. So that should be enough motivation for me - and you too to complete the program. That's why I am posting this. You can't get disappointed at day 30 when it doesn't show so much or like when the weight doesn't seem to coming off. Like Tony says you HAVE to do the whole program.

So keep pushing play everyone!!!!

casl00

TIme for my update,

I'm on day 8 and I'm starting to flow with the workouts. It helps to know which steps are coming up next. The only thing that slowed me down was day 4 when I over did it and was sore on day 5 and 6. I took day 5 as a rest day and learned my lesson about using to much weight.

Still pushing play!!

lobster888

Great going Casl (oh not about the over doing it part - the day 8 part!!!! In the begining it is really important to take it easy. I read some prior post and asked for help from the members so the advise was to take it easy. I waited two weeks before I added anything else to my work out schedule and was really slow in adding weights and moving up.

You are doing great - you will love the progress you make. You will soon rock those dips!!!!!

Janaf - did you get your dvd's yet?

lobster888

Just checking in - completed day 71 Sculpt 3/4 - I switched back to 3/4 from 5/6 just to change it up. I like doing it because I feel so much stronger with how much better I can do the workouts. I will do Sweat 3/4 tomorrow then back to level 5/6 .

I still can not move the scale. Pretty much between 128 - 129. I think I will re-evaluate at the end of the week and see what i can do different next week. I have two months to move that scale 3-4 pounds. I know I can do it... Maybe go back to the first two weeks of South beach???? Maybe do a meal replacements with protein shakes???? maybe tape my mouth shut????

Let's see if anyone is listening????

Hope everyone is doing great!!!

casl00

Day 12 update.

I'm very happy to report that the scales said 199 this morning!!! In two weeks I have lost 6 pounds and to be honest it was not as hard as I thought it would be...

I keep hitting play.. :happy:

And Lobster I know those three pounds will be gone soon!!!!

lobster888

Ok fellow Power 90'ers - I decided to switch things up this morning and instead of doing sculpt level 5/6 I did the UML (Upper Middle Lower) DVD from the Matsers series. I may not be able to move tomorrow - the moves are tough and there a lot of them - or you have to them for a minute!!!!!! I was sweating like mad, for sculpt-restistence not for sweat cardio!!!!! But, I feel good!!! I will do the core cardio tomorrow and then back to 5/6 . I really like the added dvds that I got with the Master series!!! Highly recommend it for those thinking about it. Tony promised me a transformation and he is keeping his promise. The only problem I have is the scale has not moved in almost three weeks. It's pretty stable and I have 3 more pounds I want to lose..... With only 17 days left (I did day 73 this morning) I don't think that I will meet my goal by then..... but I do have more time to lose it before my wedding ....That means I have to continue with the program everyday before I go on maintenance. uhggg!!!!

So I will keep pushing play!!!!

casl00

.. Hello all,

I went out of town for the weekend and was not able to press play Friday, Saturday or Sunday. I did keep count of my calories. I'm looking forward to getting home after work and hitting play again. It did surprise me how much I was thinking about not working out... hahaha crazy..

Lobster, I was wondering if those 3 pounds your trying to lose is muscle now?

lobster888

cas100, - You might be right - but I am bummed about it. I know it's silly but I have it in my head I want to weigh 125 for my wedding. I have been that weight before - atually late last year - after I did boot camp. So I know that it is not impossible. But the scale is not moving. It's stay between 128.00 and 128.8 . I am trying something new this week. Really watching calories and trying the meal replacememnt thing with protein shakes and bars from GNC. We will see what next Monday hold.

My measurements haven't really moved either and my clothes fit better - it's just the one pair of jeans have a little bit to go before that have that perfect fit...you know what I mean. I don't want to lose my muscle either.

It is crazy how you get hooked on working out - I tease my hubbie to be about my date with Tony every morning!!!!

Keep pushing play. I am on day 76!!!!!!!!!! But I I am going to keep going for another 30 - I may take a day or two off bu tthat's it!!!

10-10-10 will be here before I know it.!!!

casl00

Hi Lobster,

I'm still hitting play and I'm 18 days into the program.. So far I have lost 6 pounds and have really enjoyed getting excited about getting fit.. So excited that I bought a Swiss ball last night... lol, not sure why, but I have one now..

That's my update for today.

lobster888

Great Going casloo day 18 yippie!!!! Great weight loss too. That should help keep you motivated!!! What is a swiss ball. Is it a small weighted ball??? I am thinking about a kettle ball for some of the exercises of Power90 - that have a set for $30.00 that has a 5 10 and 15 pound one. Maybe I will treat myself after I complete the first 90 days. Then I will ahve something different to motivate me for another 30 days.

Great going - I am so excited for you - you are going to be amazed how good you feel and look! I will be here with you!!!!!

Have a happy 18th day!!!!!

jha1223

Great Job everyone. Stay motivated!

I'm on Day 16. One of my bands broke during Sculpt 1/2 this morning. RAWR! Haha. Looks like a trip to the store on lunch!

Starting weight was 205 and I weighed in this morning at 197.4. Woo!

I'm sure cutting out the fast food, big meals and beer has helped me lose a lot from the beginning. Should be tapering off real quick though.

Lobster - since you mentioned it, changing up your diet may be the exact thing you need to kick your metabolism in to gear. kind of like the whole muscle confusion, but for your diet. Are you getting enough calories to burn - i.e. "starvation mode"?

lobster888

Welcome jha 1223 glad to have you join. My pooer bands hardly get any use - I use weights - I am so uncoordinated with the bands - it's bad - they slip out from my feet , then I try to wrap them to make the resistance greater and then I just get messed up. But, I can use them successful for some LOL.

Thanks for the question about the whole starvation mode thing. I have thought of that and even kinda tested it out. but here is the thing....when ever I increase my calories ...with healthy foods my weight jumps up a little and the stays there. So, I have notice that when I drop my calories consistantly - lets say between 1,000 and 1,200. (not eating back my exercise calories) my weight drops. I always thought that I was not suppose to go under 1,200. Then also my scale does body fat. Again I know that this is not the best judge but it is a baseline for me to go by. I am not losing muscle. It pretty much stays in the same range but has been slowly going down. So, my answer to that is. I must be (I try really hard ) under estimateing my calories. So that when I think it is 12,000. it is more like 1,400 and when I think it is 1,400 it is really like 1,600. Other than that it doesn't make sense. I think 1,400 a day would be a good number for my age and what I am trying to lose. But any advise is welcomed.

lobster888

Ok Ok Ok - I am really excited - I completed day 80 - I did the UML upper middle lower from the Master series. Its a resistance dvd. (kinda like sculpt) . I only have 10 days to go!!!! Yeah. I already have a plan. I will continue with the Matser series for about two week - then on September 13 I am doing a local boot camp that is twice a week for four weeks. That will take me through Oct 8 (wedding is 10-10-10) So in between the boot camp I will work in the Master Series. So I have a plan all the way up until the wedding to keep me focus and accountable. Don't worry work out buddies I will still be checking in!!!! Hopefully I will figure out how to post my pictures for you.!!!!!

Hope everyone has a happy healthy day!!!!

lobster888

I will check in every day for the next 7 days!!! That will put me at 90 day!!! yes that is right I will have completed the Power 90 program!!! I did sculpt level 5/6 today. This has been a great jurney for me. My only disappointment is that I haven't lost the last two pounds. I am 127 and was hopeing to be 125. (started at 136). But what I haven't loss in pounds I have gained in muscle and fitness. As soon as a can I will take pictures and post them. But, I feel really good and I am so much stronger. My clothes fit better and there really is a difference. I am lean ... not just thinner. So, I have Tony tho thank for getting me in shape for my wedding!!!!



Oh by the way - for those that have the Master series. The cardio interval is great with one big but. ....Wacko Jacks - for some reason those killed me - but I didn't know it until the next day!!! Good thing my day off was the next day because I would have been forced to take day off.

Hope everyone is doing great!!!

BOGmama2010

Hi! Love reading your ladies progress. I'm considering starting Power 90 with a group ladies that I lead in a Fit Club at church in about 5 weeks when we finish Slim in 6. Does he do pull-ups in the original series or is it just work with bands/weights?

Lobster - just wanted to say that I have heard great things about the Shakeology 3 day cleanse and using it to break past a plateau and lose some weight. Have you tried it? I will be trying it after Slim in 6 (I'm doing a 2nd round of P90X at the same time).

Have a great day!

Lisa

casl00

Fantastic job Lobster!!! you keep me motivated and I hope to see those wedding pic's in the future!

lobster888

Good Morning everyone - Day 84 of Power 90 - sweat level 5/6 Yeah!!!!!! I am so close!!! Feels really good to be able to do the workouts with great form and not stop. I have improved so much.

BOGmama- I haven't tried the Shakeology but I did try the Go lean from GNC and it didn't do anything for me. (I replace two meals a day with a shake and only eat one snack (protein bar) and a very sensiable dinner. ) My weight stays between 127 and 129!! Its' kinda frustrating but then my body fat has gone down so i am just keeping in mind that I have built muscle. I am not sure what else to do. I may look into Shakeolgy again. I try not to take weight loss supplements or fat burns....

Thanks Cas100!!! You will be where I am one day soon!!! If I can do it - anybody can!!! I will psot pics of the 90 days results as soon as I figure out how LOL !!! Then as the wedding I will post pictures.

In fact - I just got the dress back yesterday and it fits perfect!!! I love it. I dropped it off at the cleaners to fluff it up and it willbe ready for the pictures on September 25th - then put away until the wedding!!!

lobster888

You guys will be tired of hearing from me!!! But - I completed day 85 - sculpt 3/4 Power 90!!! WOW!!! This feel so good. I can do at least 15 reps. - some 20 and all with 10 pound weights except for one or two exercises. That is such a big difference from the beginning with level 1/2 and only 3 pound weights..... I really feel accomplished --- only 5 more days to go. I won't say it went by fast or it was easy because it wasn't. I didn't miss one day - I only took one day off a week and on that day I walked or did something light. But it is totally worth it!!!! You guys will feel so much better when you do this... I promise!!!!

See you tommorrow!!!!!

Keep pushing play!!!!!

casl00

Lobster,

Wow, just five more days that's wonderful!! I'm 25 days into the program and the 90th day seems so far away. lol I'm looking to switch over to 3/4 on day 30. I lost 6 pounds the first two weeks into the program and that's it. I'm not really focused on the weight but, counting these calories and not seeing the results on the scales... well you know.. hahaha

Looking forward to the day 86 update.

Pushing play!!!

lobster888

DAY 86 !!! Got up early and had a good start to the day with power 90 sweat 3/4!!!! Really felt good!!! So that means 4 more days - and one of those days is suppose to be a rest day!!!! I am almost there!!!! I am going to try to make it to step class tonight ... if not then I will just walk on the treadmill at home.

I think I will take a few days off when I finish - then continue with the Matser Series until boot camp starts on the 13th of September. That's my plan!!!

oh yeah! This week someone sent us (at work) these bakery fresh - utimate cookies!! I have had 1/2 one every day for my morning snack. I am kidding myself that they are somewhat healthy because they have walnuts - cocunut - dark chocolate and they don't have any additives or the such, whole ingedents only. Oh well I really don't cheat that much - but these are really good !!! They are almost gone now... I feel so much better that I have confessed!!!!!

lobster888

Day 87!!!! check ! I did the UML upper middle lower - it is finally getting a little easier!!! Guess what - I was down to 126.2 this morning!!!!! That means I am only 1.2 pounds away from my goal for 8/31! So I won't reach my goal but... .I got real close. The good news is I still have until 10/10 to reach it. But , I am very happy with the outcome of the power 90 and the weight loss. I feel great and I think I look better, that's what counts.


I am going to see the Super Bowl Champs - my home team - The Saints - tonight! Yeas I wil have a beer or two!!!!

Hope everyone is doing good!!!!!

cas100 - how is it going? keeping pushing play!