First Round P90X-ers

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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!

the funny thing is I ordered 7 boxes of girl scout cookies before I started this insane workout plan......well they come in last week and I am PROUD to say I put them in the closet and have not touched them!! WooHoo! My kids have been eating them and I have not even had the urge to sneak one...well maybe a little urge...LOL! but didnt give in!

I also ran at the gym the last two days, and my legs were sooo tired and weak, I did the legs and back dvd, but struggle with it. This is the first time I have ran since starting p90x, and I can tell a huge difference in running. I was able to run faster and longer! So I know p90x is working even tho my wt loss is slow!

Karna6e

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!

I know exactly what you mean Sara, I just did 5 miles the other day to start my half-mile training. 5 miles was my end point last year!!! P90X definitely made a difference for me.

I did my workout today but I think I bonked a little bit because I had an awful lunch. Running again tomorrow!!!! Time to burn off some goo.

marksball

Pretty uneventful weekend. Got a good workout in yesterday and I'm still feeling pretty tired today.

Just a side note, I bought some Sunbelt Granola Cereal. 3 different kinds. It was on sale. Anyways it is freaking delicious.

ericac

Morning all.....woke up to rain but it's warm so that is GOOD!

Didn't do anything this weekend but ready to get back after it this week.....2 miles on the treadmill at lunch then my usual Legs and Back Monday.......Only week 3 and I can already feel the new definition coming out!....Love it!

Hope everyone has a great day and week!...Keep up the good work!

jennyco

hey everyone! I am finally starting the Lean again. I've taken a two week break and managed not to gain any weight back - so that's good.

I did measurements and pictures again. I can't believe it, but I've lost 6 inches from my waist, 2 inches from my hips and 16 pounds so far! Just taking the measurements has me geared up to get going again. Core synergistics here I come. (I may even try the dreya roll).

carpediem13

So it's been a week and a half since I've been on here. I live in the northeast and we got slammed with a windstorm that caused a power outage of 5 days at my house. I finished one P90X workout in the dark when it first went out but then I had 3 days with no workouts. I couldn't even do modified ones bc I had no shower...none at home and none at the gym because of no power. Eventually we got power back at my gym and I did some elliptical and biking. Overall I missed 4 days of P90X and tried to do doubles to make up for it but wasn't feeling it.

What did help was that my hip which had been killing me had time to re cooperate. Also my mom was talking to a physical therapist and mentioned that I was doing P90X and she said they see tons of patients who do this program because they over do it. My philosophy now is to do my best but not over do it. I've been able to do the weight workouts and get in some cardio but if I miss a day I haven't been upset. I have one more week on phase 2 before my recovery week and I plan to follow it all and hoping I don't feel my hip again.

Good news is that I've continued to lose weight this past week without workouts which makes me think I'm not eating enough again when I do workout. Also ARX was killing my hip so I stopped doing it and probably only did it like 4-5 times the entire first phase but I found out that after that it's not so bad. So I'm planning on doing it almost every other day to make up for the lost time.

Keep up all the great work! For most people here the 45 day mark is coming which is incredible to be at halfway!

Karna6e

Back and biceps today with ARX. B&B went okay but my stomach was feeling especially tight today. Not sure why, but I felt like I regressed a bit because I couldn't do as much on the abs workout as I had done before. Hope it's a one-time thing....

pkgirrl

Woohoo!

I just started yesterday, and found this group today =D

I'm so excited for a new challenge, especially with summer just around the corner, anyone else on here doing the nutrition plan too? I'm having some troubles getting in all the protein, and I'd love to peak at some of your food journals for ideas, if thats okay?

Also any advice if you feel like looking at mine would be awesome! Thanks guys! Can't wait to BRING IT today with C&S =D

Have a great day everyone! :flowerforyou:

laurabelle25

Woohoo!

I just started yesterday, and found this group today =D

I'm so excited for a new challenge, especially with summer just around the corner, anyone else on here doing the nutrition plan too? I'm having some troubles getting in all the protein, and I'd love to peak at some of your food journals for ideas, if thats okay?

Also any advice if you feel like looking at mine would be awesome! Thanks guys! Can't wait to BRING IT today with C&S =D

Have a great day everyone! :flowerforyou:

Welcome to our little thread!!!
Definitely look back at some older posts, because I had, well still am having, trouble getting enough protein. it's tough, but a protein shake, high protein greek yogurt, turkey, chicken, etc all helped me.
Good luck!

laurabelle25

Well hello everyone! Long time no chat!

Well, i've finally made up my mind to definitely eliminate alcohol from my diet, at least for a little while. Last weekend i did so good Fri. night and only had 1 glass of wine, then got up on sat. and walked, no kidding, like 20 miles over hilly terrain. I had a decent, yet lite lunch, then kinda of a bad dinner, but kept my portions low. THEN....went to a rock and roll hall of fame induction thing, holy cow, Beers were calling my name, and i was answering like a champ. So, felt pretty bad about that, but got up and walked another 15 miles on sun. morning. hoping that would help. Got on the scale Monday..... went up 2lbs. so now i'm at the weight i started at when i decided to do P90X. Pretty disappointing. But i can only blame myself. (And i didn't exactly eat very well Sun. or Mon., i'm thinking that contributed also). And i'm pretty sure the alcohol is to blame too.

So this week is a new week, i'm going to work hard, eat right, and when the weekend comes around, i'll definitely need all your support!!!! Talk to you all later!

BTW: Tattoo, congrats on your 4lbs! Fantastic!

tattoodfreek

Thanks Laura!

Pk, I will look through your food diary if you'd like. You are welcome to look through mine as well, but you'll have to friend request me, as it's friends only

I sometimes find too that something I had down so solid will slip a bit in performance later. I guess it just has to do with how hard a group of muscles may have already been worked, or how much energy we have!

I used my chin up bar today for Legs and back and that sure made a difference in how intense the workout was! I had to use the chair more than I had hoped, but that's ok, because it's progress from the bands! I am definitely getting stronger, and I could feel much better work in my core.

I did a little experiment today with ARX. I had gotten into the habit of pausing between every exercise to recover so that my form would be better. I noticed two things by not pushing pause today.

#1. My overall calorie burn was LOWER. Normally ARX burns about 170 cals for me with pausing. Today it burned 97. I had expected it to be HIGHER thinking my heart rate would be higher.

#2. I felt the exercises much more without the pauses, and thought maybe I was getting a better result. But wasn't sure, thinking my form may not be as good.

Hmmmm....

tattoodfreek

I took a look at your diary PK. Overall what you're doing looks pretty good to me! You are making a good number of great choices. If I were to make any suggestions, it would be to try to be a bit more consistent with your intakes as far as calories, as well as your protein to carb ratio. I noticed a day where you only had about 900 cals from food and the rest from alcohol, which your body is not going to be getting the nutrition it needs to benefit from the program. Be careful about days like that. I also saw that your protein intake was about half of your carbs quite a few times. I would work on that a bit, though I certainly am guilty of that sometimes too! I'd also try to increase your fiber a bit. The recommendation of 14 is low. Try to shoot for 25-30 grams a day optimally. I only went back about a week or so, so perhaps I did not get an accurate picture of what you're doing. But it looks like overall it's pretty good!

BTW, please do share your recipe for carrot cake oatmeal...that sounds yummy!

tattoodfreek

Meant to say to you Laura in my one post that I laughed at you answering the call of the alcohol. Ugh, that gets you every time doesn't it? You can do this! It's a new week and a fresh start! Curiously, what are you doing that you're walking 20 miles? Sounds awesome

pkgirrl

Thanks for the advice and the warm welcome, laurabelle! I've never had greek yogurt before, but I'll definitely look into it

Thanks tattoo! I used to be a really heavy carb eater, easily 60% of my daily intake, I didn't drink too terribly often, but, as you noticed, when I do, I don't do it in moderation =p

I've completely given up alcohol for at least the first phase of p90x though, and I'm committed to following the nutritional plan as closely as possible. I haven't completely cut all caffeine, (usually a cup of tea or coffee) but I have given up my diet coke habit. I never logged it but I'd easily drink4-5 a day =/


Carrot Cake Oatmeal IS delicious! And not too bad for cals =p

Ingredients:

7 baby carrots, grated
1/4c Quaker 1 Minute Oats
half small box of raisins (about 20-25)
tsp vanilla extract
packet of sweetener
lots of cinnamon!
1c water or so

Throw it all in a baking pan and cook until carrots are well done.

Meanwhile.. nuke 1tbsp fat free cream cheese for about 15 sec, whisk in 1oz Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla, and coarsely chop 3-4 pecans.

Put the oatmeal in a bowl, drizzle cream cheese mixture on top, sprinkle 2 tsp brown sugar and pecans on top, and ENJOY!

pkgirrl

PS its already on MFP as carrot cake oatmeal or something

laurabelle25

Meant to say to you Laura in my one post that I laughed at you answering the call of the alcohol. Ugh, that gets you every time doesn't it? You can do this! It's a new week and a fresh start! Curiously, what are you doing that you're walking 20 miles? Sounds awesome

Thanks for the motivation! Actually, we (my husband and I) went out to some wooded land, that had some nice hills, to look for 'Shed Antlers'. Deer lose their antlers every year, and they typically just fall on the ground in the middle of the woods. Well, my husband is an avid hunter and he collects these antlers to **proudly** hang all over our basement and garage. So every year, about this time, we go trampling through the woods to see if we can find these lovely treasures. (if you haven't noticed, there's a little sarcasm in my voice ) No really, I love to get out and hike around, and I did find my first antler this year!!! Yeah!!! It was a little one, but still it was fun!

pkgirrl

Just curious.. do you guys think it would be reasonable to expect a 5lb weight loss per phase of p90x? I'd really like to be down in the low 130's when I'm done, currently 145, but I don't want to set an unreasonable goal. I know most importantly is the change in inches, but I would still like to lose at least a few more lbs

pkgirrl

I love hiking laura, that's great! It's so scenic and relaxing it doesn't even feel like exercise half the time

Karna6e

Just curious.. do you guys think it would be reasonable to expect a 5lb weight loss per phase of p90x? I'd really like to be down in the low 130's when I'm done, currently 145, but I don't want to set an unreasonable goal. I know most importantly is the change in inches, but I would still like to lose at least a few more lbs

I don't know how much you'll lose, but I think 5 pounds in the 1st phase would be reasonable, but you could start to put weight back on in the form of muscle mass.

pkgirrl

Ahh that's true, I guess as long as I'm shrinking right? lol. I really would like to get under 140 though

lizmichele

Hey Everyone!

I just signed up for this site and my P90X is on its way! So soon I will be needing all of your encouragement and know exactly what you are talking about. I have been working out and eating as great as I can for about 2 years, but have hit a plateau and need this site and that workout to get me to my goals. Can't wait to start.
Any advice for equipment and or diet? I am a non-meat non-dairy eating gal! THANKS!

pkgirrl

Welcome lizmichelle! And congratulations on your awesome choices!

I think you'll find MFP very helpful, and the people on ehre are great! Super friendly, and there's alot of wisdom floating around on these boards.

I actually just started p90x a few days ago, so far I love it, although if you decide to follow the nutritional plan I imagine you'll be making A LOT of dairy free protein shakes haha I do eat meat (not much, mind you, I generally eat the tofu alternatives instead) but I'm finding it quite a challenge to get in the recommended amounts of protein.


So I just did yoga x for the first time tonight.. I HATE it. LOL.. time just goes so slow, I get so bored, it's too much effort to actually relax and completely clear my mind, but not enough to feel like a challenge and keep me mentally preoccupied. grrrrrr.
I did half an hour. Next week I'll do an hour, and week 3 I'll do the full dvd. Anybody else not care for yoga X, at first, at least?

laurynbennardo

I will join too! I have had mine since January but took a break becuase I did a swim team thing. I have decided not to get back on track with it and it would be great to have some accountability. I usually switch out the cardio dvds and do my own (like elliptical/jogging/swimming) for an hour. I know its probably not as great of a calorie burn as the P90X dvds but I am not very fond of the P90X cardio. I do like the yoga though. I couldnt get through it my first couple times, but then I decided I would make it through. For me it can be very relaxing if not super difficult! I just like the fact that I dont feel like my insides are bouncing around like I do when I do the plyo lol

Karna6e

Welcome lizmichelle! And congratulations on your awesome choices!

I think you'll find MFP very helpful, and the people on ehre are great! Super friendly, and there's alot of wisdom floating around on these boards.

I actually just started p90x a few days ago, so far I love it, although if you decide to follow the nutritional plan I imagine you'll be making A LOT of dairy free protein shakes haha I do eat meat (not much, mind you, I generally eat the tofu alternatives instead) but I'm finding it quite a challenge to get in the recommended amounts of protein.


So I just did yoga x for the first time tonight.. I HATE it. LOL.. time just goes so slow, I get so bored, it's too much effort to actually relax and completely clear my mind, but not enough to feel like a challenge and keep me mentally preoccupied. grrrrrr.
I did half an hour. Next week I'll do an hour, and week 3 I'll do the full dvd. Anybody else not care for yoga X, at first, at least?

Same here on Yoga X. I try to psych myself up for it, but at an hour and a half, it's just too much. I saw the same reaction on the Beachbody forum as well. A lot of people over there suggested doing up until the 43 minute mark one week, and then finishing it the next week.

Now that I'm training for a half-marathon, I usually run on those days....isn't that convenient how that works out.

I will say, after you do the whole DVD, I do feel great though. It's like a total mind and body reboot. Another suggestion was to just have candles in the room as light and just try to relax. That worked a little for me.

Welcome liz and lauryn, I'm new here too but already addicted myself....w00t!

lizmichele

Thanks everyone! I am so excited to get working out. You really hit a wall with workouts after some time and P90X seems to be the perfect solution. Mine should be arriving within the week so for now I am going to enjoy my runs and 30 Day Shred DVD, things are about to heat up for me.

Dairy free protein shakes here I come!

laurabelle25

So i haven't done very good with my workouts AT ALL this week. it's weird, this whole week i've had the most strange and crazy dreams, so i haven't been sleeping well. (and that makes it really hard to get up @ 4:30am to exercise!) But i've decided to take this opportunity to really work on my eating, and actually, the scale has gone down 2 lbs, but i think a lot of that might be due to eating a lot of sodium last weekend. who knows.

I think i'm going to start over with Phase 2 this upcoming Mon. and really bring it. (i'm supposed to be in Week 3, but i don't really feel like i've worked at it hard enough.) I've also decided that i'm going to try really, really, really hard not to drink this weekend and see if the scale still moves in the downward direction. Wish me luck, b/c it is going to be incredibly difficult.

Everyone keep up the good work and have a good weekend!

Chocolickkyss

Good morning all! All i can say is Thank Goodness It's Friday (TGIF) because my energy level is waning and this cold is not getting any better. Today is week 2 day 5 of the Insanity Program which means I was suppose to complete the Cardio Power Resistance dvd but just did not have the energy to complete it this morning. Since I wanted to do some type of cardio workout I decided to complete the Cardio X dvd of the P90X series. I struggled a little since I was a bit congested but overall did a great job. I probably will not complete an Insanity dvd until Monday when I complete my 2nd fit test. I plan on heading to the gym tomorrow and taking either the kickboxing or spinning class.

Have a great day!

Karna6e

My workouts are all messed up to. I've had to start training for a half-marathon, plus I got Insanity as well so I've been sprinkling that in as well. I've decided I'm going to start week 3 of the last month on Saturday though.....just a little bit more!!!!

MayLan

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Chocolickkyss

Happy Saturday everyone! I decided to sleep in and skip the kickboxing class this morning in hopes of rejuvenating this sick and energy-less body of mine and that extra sleep was just what I needed. While I'm clearly not 100% I did feel rejuvenated enough to throw in the Kenpo X dvd of the P90X series and rocked it out for 45 minutes. Now that the workout is complete I'm about to have lunch, do some light house cleaning and RELAX for the remainder of the day.

I am suppose to have dinner w/friends this evening but I'm really thinking i"m going to bypass this as well. I'm really feeling like this weekend will be all about chocolickkyss getting some much R & R.