First Round P90X-ers

SaraWo24

marksball - that's great about your abs - mine are still well hidden.

I have a new plan. I was going to start the P90X classic routine, but I have to go the gym in the garage to do most of the workouts and I tried last night but froze my *kitten* off. I've decided to do the Lean routine again and then do the classic when the weather is nicer. I would still like to lose 10-15 lbs so the lean won't hurt me, I'm just hoping I don't get too bored. At least I can do most of the dvd's in my living room where it's not minus 10 celcius (I'm in Ontario Canada).

welcome mworld - chest tri and shoulder is one of my favourite dvds - I don't get to do it again until phase three of the lean though.

I'm not following the nutrition part of P90X - I'm still nursing my baby and have a toddler too and I just felt that it was too much and decided to focus on the exercise only and watch my diet through MFP. I'm not really expecting to get ripped, I just want to lose some weight and be in better shape!

who is following the nutrition plan? is it hard to follow and keep up with the right groceries, etc.?

Hey Jenny! I'm also doing the Lean program right now (I just started Week 3 this past Sunday), but I'm going to switch to Classic after my recovery week is over. I just don't feel like i'm getting the workout I want to get. I'm also NOT doing the nutrition plan, because I was given the DVDs from a friend and I didn't get the nutrition or workout booklets.



So, I came home and did the Shoulders & Arms and ARX...how the heck does everyone burn so many calories with these lifting workouts??? I wear my HR monitor, and my S&A workout only burned like, 240 calories. I even upped my weights which was REALLY tough, let me tell you. haha

All in all, I feel pretty good! Tomorrow is Yoga, which I'm already dreading but I'll do it. It's not even the actual Yoga that I don't like, it's just the fact that it takes an hour and a half. Oh well.

marksball

I cant remember who asked but yes ARX is the only ab routine i do. i know that thing by heart so i can do it anywhere!! I could be in the middle of grocery shopping and just hit the floor and pump out some crunchy frogs...... yea.

SaraWo24

I cant remember who asked but yes ARX is the only ab routine i do. i know that thing by heart so i can do it anywhere!! I could be in the middle of grocery shopping and just hit the floor and pump out some crunchy frogs...... yea.

That's what I call Bringing It. haha

marksball

Wow. Awesome workout last night. Tricep extensions, curls, bench (dumbell and bar), military press, pullups, dips, and squats. = ) Then I loosened back up with about 15 minutes on the punching bag. What should I spice my Wednesday up with? Yoga? Kenpo? ARX?

tattoodfreek

I say Kenpo!

I was feeling a little bad last night, because I got through my 30 day shred video, and then only half of core synergistics when the baby woke up. I had paused the video where I was at with the intention of getting back to it but never did. So as I was reading this thread last night, I decided to finish it, even though it was 11! And I did!

Today both of my knees are really bothering me, especially walking up and down the steps. Anybody else having this problem?

ericac

Wow. Awesome workout last night. Tricep extensions, curls, bench (dumbell and bar), military press, pullups, dips, and squats. = ) Then I loosened back up with about 15 minutes on the punching bag. What should I spice my Wednesday up with? Yoga? Kenpo? ARX?

Oooo I say Kenpo! One of my favs!!!

ericac

Morning all...just checking in. I did my 20 mins of cardio between the elliptical and treadmill running yesterday and ARX

Today is 2 mi on the treadmill and arms and shoulders!.....I'm ready for both! Got a good nights sleep for the first time in I don't know when (changed by bed!)...boy did that make a difference!!......

Hope everyone has a great day!......Rock on with the work outs....everyone is doing great!!

sjcply

I third that....Kenpo.....my favorite too! It is kick *kitten* but FUN!

ericac

I third that....Kenpo.....my favorite too! It is kick *kitten* but FUN!

I have an ex currently giving me crap......I think of him and go to town!....lol

marksball

Ok. Time for a nerd moment. When I am doing the Kenpo X dvd I pretend that I am in a kung fu movie. I usually give a narrative while I'm doing the moves...... like "oh you are attacking me from the front and behind? Stun! Stun! Finish! Finish! How did that feel!?!? Try sneaking up on me again......!"

laurabelle25

hey everyone! sorry i've been away!

Work has been insane! But i'm back. i've still continued with all my workouts. Today is Phase 2, Week 1. I had a bad time with my diet this last week and I gained back 2lbs that I had lost. But i think part of that is because i had some high sodium foods. BUT, i'm going to get back on track and work really hard this month with eating right.

I really think i need to cut down on the brewskies (weekends only). B/c i've been seeing a trend of losing 1 or 1.5 lbs by Fri. then on monday i almost always have gained it back. Granted i don't eat the best on the weekends, but i still don't do that bad. so the only thing left to blame is the beers i love to have Fri., Sat., and Sun. evenings. That's going to be a tough one, But i think if I get rid of drinking on Fri. and Sun. nights that would help so much. Then on Sat., exercise twice as much to make up for whatever i want to drink that night. (BTW, i know alcohol is terrible for diets, i've heard all the lectures, but i'm just one of those people that love to drink, and i don't think i could give it up totally.)

Whew. Well, back to work. hope everyone is doing well!

marksball

if you would follow your diet over the weekend and not drink any beer, i bet you'll wake up with another half a pound gone on monday. do it!

I went through the exact same thing. I would piss away an entire week's worth of work just because I wanted to get drunk. So, I stopped drinking. And the weight just melts away. My friends keep drinking and getting fatter and wonder "how I do it". = )

ericac

hey everyone! sorry i've been away!

Work has been insane! But i'm back. i've still continued with all my workouts. Today is Phase 2, Week 1. I had a bad time with my diet this last week and I gained back 2lbs that I had lost. But i think part of that is because i had some high sodium foods. BUT, i'm going to get back on track and work really hard this month with eating right.

I really think i need to cut down on the brewskies (weekends only). B/c i've been seeing a trend of losing 1 or 1.5 lbs by Fri. then on monday i almost always have gained it back. Granted i don't eat the best on the weekends, but i still don't do that bad. so the only thing left to blame is the beers i love to have Fri., Sat., and Sun. evenings. That's going to be a tough one, But i think if I get rid of drinking on Fri. and Sun. nights that would help so much. Then on Sat., exercise twice as much to make up for whatever i want to drink that night. (BTW, i know alcohol is terrible for diets, i've heard all the lectures, but i'm just one of those people that love to drink, and i don't think i could give it up totally.)

Whew. Well, back to work. hope everyone is doing well!

Ahhhh...a woman after my own heart!...lol....I don't want to give up my beer on the weekends.....so I stay strict during the week:happy: .....Have a great day!

SaraWo24

Ok. Time for a nerd moment. When I am doing the Kenpo X dvd I pretend that I am in a kung fu movie. I usually give a narrative while I'm doing the moves...... like "oh you are attacking me from the front and behind? Stun! Stun! Finish! Finish! How did that feel!?!? Try sneaking up on me again......!"

Haha it's like the Mortal Combat game..."Finish him!"

SaraWo24

hey everyone! sorry i've been away!

Work has been insane! But i'm back. i've still continued with all my workouts. Today is Phase 2, Week 1. I had a bad time with my diet this last week and I gained back 2lbs that I had lost. But i think part of that is because i had some high sodium foods. BUT, i'm going to get back on track and work really hard this month with eating right.

I really think i need to cut down on the brewskies (weekends only). B/c i've been seeing a trend of losing 1 or 1.5 lbs by Fri. then on monday i almost always have gained it back. Granted i don't eat the best on the weekends, but i still don't do that bad. so the only thing left to blame is the beers i love to have Fri., Sat., and Sun. evenings. That's going to be a tough one, But i think if I get rid of drinking on Fri. and Sun. nights that would help so much. Then on Sat., exercise twice as much to make up for whatever i want to drink that night. (BTW, i know alcohol is terrible for diets, i've heard all the lectures, but i'm just one of those people that love to drink, and i don't think i could give it up totally.)

Whew. Well, back to work. hope everyone is doing well!

I'm totally right there with you too! It's hard when you're the only one NOT drinking...maybe we can try it together? Or at least cut back.

tattoodfreek

Ok. Time for a nerd moment. When I am doing the Kenpo X dvd I pretend that I am in a kung fu movie. I usually give a narrative while I'm doing the moves...... like "oh you are attacking me from the front and behind? Stun! Stun! Finish! Finish! How did that feel!?!? Try sneaking up on me again......!"

LMAO!!! Sweet! Hey, you got to have some fun, right?

Giving up alcohol can be tough. I never would have thought I'd be an advocate of that years ago. But, I have only had *1* drink in the last three years. And that one just did not taste good to me, so I didn't even drink half of it. And you know what? I don't wake up with headaches, feeling sluggish and bloated and guilty. I realized that feeling good without it felt better than the buzz with it! And I don't even miss it. Don't want it anymore. Has that changed the landscape of what I do on the weekends? Sure. I don't hang out in bars anymore. Please don't think I look down on anyone who chooses to drink, because I certainly don't. It's just not for me anymore. I feel like my quality of life is better without it!

So, I bought a pullup bar. I won't be able to do that portion in front of the dvd (due to my wide doorways), but I can trot to it and bang out my reps. I put it up and tried a few. I can do them if I push off the floor. I know this is not ideal of course, but it's better progress than I expected at this point. The true test will be with the dvd. I know this is gonna waste me, but I am at the point where the workouts need kicked up. I also now have a good place to use the bands.

Another positive change to note: I am starting to be able to do a lot of the push up exercises on my feet instead of my knees. That is huge for me, as I never have had a lot of chest strength.

marksball

nice job T-freak! Keep pushing your self! Not drinking was my unspoken new year's resolution. I have been dry since January 2nd. = )

mworld

Ok. Time for a nerd moment. When I am doing the Kenpo X dvd I pretend that I am in a kung fu movie. I usually give a narrative while I'm doing the moves...... like "oh you are attacking me from the front and behind? Stun! Stun! Finish! Finish! How did that feel!?!? Try sneaking up on me again......!"

LMAO!!! Sweet! Hey, you got to have some fun, right?



So, I bought a pullup bar. I won't be able to do that portion in front of the dvd (due to my wide doorways), but I can trot to it and bang out my reps. I put it up and tried a few. I can do them if I push off the floor.

Another positive change to note: I am starting to be able to do a lot of the push up exercises on my feet instead of my knees. That is huge for me, as I never have had a lot of chest strength.

Great job! Those pullups are lot easier to do when you push pause - trying to even pay attention to their pace can cause instant muscle soreness!!

mworld

welcome mworld - chest tri and shoulder is one of my favourite dvds - I don't get to do it again until phase three of the lean though.

Thanks That workout kills me. On top of burning out quick because of the pace, changing up all the weights/bands gets hard by itself on that one. I'm not following the nutrition plan either [ironically they would have me eat 3,000 calories]...but im on this site to pay attention to my nutrition in general.

laurabelle25

Thanks everyone! I think that was some of the encouragement i needed. Especially right now. If i don't respond for awhile it's because they took me away in the straight jacket. (just kidding) Work is making me INSANE! I really, really, really, just want to veg out in front of the TV, drink a few beers, and not do ANYTHING all night. BUT....after reading all your awesome responses, i'm going home to do KenpoX and ROCK AT IT! I know that will help relieve all this built up stress!

Thanks again everyone!

sjcply

I third that....Kenpo.....my favorite too! It is kick *kitten* but FUN!

I have an ex currently giving me crap......I think of him and go to town!....lol

haha....yea it is a great stress reliever! I think it would help if there were a punching bag included!

sjcply

Ok. Time for a nerd moment. When I am doing the Kenpo X dvd I pretend that I am in a kung fu movie. I usually give a narrative while I'm doing the moves...... like "oh you are attacking me from the front and behind? Stun! Stun! Finish! Finish! How did that feel!?!? Try sneaking up on me again......!"

teehee! that is funny.....I kind of do the same thing! : D

sjcply

hey everyone! sorry i've been away!

Work has been insane! But i'm back. i've still continued with all my workouts. Today is Phase 2, Week 1. I had a bad time with my diet this last week and I gained back 2lbs that I had lost. But i think part of that is because i had some high sodium foods. BUT, i'm going to get back on track and work really hard this month with eating right.

I really think i need to cut down on the brewskies (weekends only). B/c i've been seeing a trend of losing 1 or 1.5 lbs by Fri. then on monday i almost always have gained it back. Granted i don't eat the best on the weekends, but i still don't do that bad. so the only thing left to blame is the beers i love to have Fri., Sat., and Sun. evenings. That's going to be a tough one, But i think if I get rid of drinking on Fri. and Sun. nights that would help so much. Then on Sat., exercise twice as much to make up for whatever i want to drink that night. (BTW, i know alcohol is terrible for diets, i've heard all the lectures, but i'm just one of those people that love to drink, and i don't think i could give it up totally.)

Whew. Well, back to work. hope everyone is doing well!

I Too have this problem on weekends with the beer! UGH! SO i decided to give it up for a month and just see if it made a difference! The first week I didnt drink and lost 2 lbs....the 2nd week I didnt drink and lost 1 lb.....the third week I drank @ 6 beers and lost 1 lb! Since I didnt make it the full month, I am not sure what the outcome would have been....BUT notice I lost a lb even with having the beer. I had the beer, but tried not to eat a bunch of junk (which is usually what I do when I drink and hang out with friends) and lost 1 lb....so maybe it is not the drinking part, but what you eat while you are drinking!!

Karna6e

Anyone mind if I join the thread? I'm in my first round with P90X and just finished week 1 of phase 3. Totally excited. I'm in the best shape since EVER!!!! You guys and gals are inspiring.

(On a side note, on the bar thing, don't get beer, get something like vodka, soda, lime. Only like 60 calories!)

marksball

welcome Karna! I would argue that this is one of the best support threads EVER. = )

tattoodfreek

Afternoon guys. Welcome Karna!

I am down 4 pounds this week for weigh-in...whooohooo!! Got to get myself motivated to work out this afternoon. I always seem to have motivational issues on Fridays, even though I weigh in and see good progress!

marksball

nice job t-freak!!!

sjcply

Afternoon guys. Welcome Karna!

I am down 4 pounds this week for weigh-in...whooohooo!! Got to get myself motivated to work out this afternoon. I always seem to have motivational issues on Fridays, even though I weigh in and see good progress!

WOW...that is great!! 4 lbs in a week! For some strange reason I am moving VERY Slow!! The most I have lost in a week doing p90x is 2 lbs, but mostly I am looking at 1 lb a week average!
Great Job!

SaraWo24

tatoodfreek: That is freaking awesome! You are doing so well!

diamonangel: My weight loss is very slow too. It definitely gets frustrating, but I'm sure that most of my problem this week will be those dang Girl Scout cookies... :grumble:


So, yesterday was a bust...Well, it was a bust if we're talking about P90X, but not if we're just talking working out. The company I work for has a gym and we now have a Runner's Club for beginner and intermediate levels. I decided to join the intermediate since I'm training for a half marathon that's in May. We ended up running 3 miles outside (it was only about 35 here, but sunny) around downtown Cleveland, but it felt AWESOME! It was definitely rough at first since I haven't been running outside since it was nice this past Fall, but my legs and lungs felt strong. I think that I have to give some credit to P90X. I can feel myself getting stronger, and even though I'm not losing very much weight according to my scale, I can see definition where it didn't exist before. It's so much fun! :bigsmile: So, my legs were a little wobbly after my run and I didn't do my P90X Legs and Back/ARX workout :ohwell: Better luck next time!

I just finished Kenpo and am feeling really energized! I'm sure glad it's Friday! Have a great night everyone!

tattoodfreek

Thank you guys!! I appreciate the support! You guys all have far less to lose than me, so I have no doubt that's why my progress seems faster!

Sara, isn't running awesome?? You just feel so HEALTHY afterwards. I actually ran today for the first time in probably two years. I used to run distance in HS, so I ran daily 5-7 miles. When I started out today, my goal was just to get through one song on my ipod. I barely made it. I thought, ok, it'll have to be intervals until I get a bit more fit. Well, I rounded a bend in the road and just hit my stride. Ran for a half hour with little problem. I was so proud of myself. I followed that up with 1/2 hour of speed walking. Burned 750 calories. Didn't have it in me to do p90x too, but that's ok. I consider that to be my major accomplishment of the day! I'm sure you will do great with your 1/2M. It's a matter of finding your sweet spot, and then you can run however long you need to. At least, that was always how it used to be for me back in the day.