Beautiful Blues 3/30/10

debnu1

Here's our board! I have to apologize for negating all the good work that went on this past week. I promise I am going to be better! I just got p90x and I am going to read through it and start on Monday. I am excited, and a bit nervous...We can do this!

MayLan

Hi all,

Have been busy all day doing hw, but will now do Insanity Max Interval Plyo for about 54 minutes. Then off to watch the biggest loser and then do some hw in between.

Quick Hi to everybody and keep digging deeper all! We can do this little by little!

msh0530

Debnu - No worries! Just jump back in now!

debnu1

Thanks Mary, I think it is amazing how easily we can get thrown off track. I am gearing myself up for the beginning of 90 days...I am going to be good. I am going to be good...I am going to be healthy!

j_g4ever

So easy to get off track I know how that is. WE CAN DO IT!!!

I'm going to start tomorrow. Going to walk a couple of miles around town if its still nice.

smadag1

bump for later

thumper44

Good morning blue team,

Get off track. We all do it. I still do it and did it last two days, but it's getting BACK on track that matters. I think people feel that they are off track 1-2 days or a week, that they've "blown" it. I disagree. Just get back on track and everything will start feeling great again.

Usually we find some kind of excuse, or reasoning that we think to our self "it's ok", and then the next day, it compounds from the previous day. If we stop making excuses to our self that it's ok then we are changing the thought process on this journey.

It's choices we make. Try to think about the big goal further down the road. It takes baby steps to get there.

I had my car in the dealership since Friday. Monday morning I woke up to call saying it'll cost $2200 for new clutch.
I just bought this car 2nd hand and there was some part failure IMO... to make it short, I got off track monday searching for evidence to give the dealership. Tuesday, I had dentist appt, and had to go pick up my car. I had time to do my workout, but kept putting it off not knowing what time my car would be ready etc.
I did make sure that I walked the 2.5 miles to go get my car though :laugh: and ended up paying $700.

I missed my workout mon and tues, i'm pissed about it. Sometimes wonder what I should have did, and I know that I do my workout first thing in the morning, and don't put it off (I'm on afternoons this week).

Now ladies, it's your turn, look at the big picture, and go get a workout in. 10-15 mins or 30 mins, it's those baby steps.

Well I'm off to do back and bicep, and possibly punish myself with Plyo or wogging outside.
Have a great day.

debnu1

The last inside out weight loss podcast I listened to was all about course correction. She talked about how a pilot has to constantly correct the course of the plane to make it to the right target. That is what we do with weight and healthy lifestyle--decrease the amount of time until we course correct. For me it has been a few weeks and I am making small corrections but am still attempting to get back on course. She stated that she still overeats but now it is only by a few bites instead of a few meals. I thought it was interesting insight.

Lets all stop procrastinating and do something now to course correct. I will go pace and watch my taped Biggest loser--doing jumping jacks for commercials instead of fast forwarding. (I no longer have a tv in front of my treadmill:sad: I don't know how I will survive!)

Thanks for the advice Peter--Time to do our best and forget the rest--

Gee I just got p90x and I am already spouting the lingo...:laugh:

j_g4ever

Good morning blue team,

Get off track. We all do it. I still do it and did it last two days, but it's getting BACK on track that matters. I think people feel that they are off track 1-2 days or a week, that they've "blown" it. I disagree. Just get back on track and everything will start feeling great again.

Usually we find some kind of excuse, or reasoning that we think to our self "it's ok", and then the next day, it compounds from the previous day. If we stop making excuses to our self that it's ok then we are changing the thought process on this journey.

It's choices we make. Try to think about the big goal further down the road. It takes baby steps to get there.

I had my car in the dealership since Friday. Monday morning I woke up to call saying it'll cost $2200 for new clutch.
I just bought this car 2nd hand and there was some part failure IMO... to make it short, I got off track monday searching for evidence to give the dealership. Tuesday, I had dentist appt, and had to go pick up my car. I had time to do my workout, but kept putting it off not knowing what time my car would be ready etc.
I did make sure that I walked the 2.5 miles to go get my car though :laugh: and ended up paying $700.

I missed my workout mon and tues, i'm pissed about it. Sometimes wonder what I should have did, and I know that I do my workout first thing in the morning, and don't put it off (I'm on afternoons this week).

Now ladies, it's your turn, look at the big picture, and go get a workout in. 10-15 mins or 30 mins, it's those baby steps.

Well I'm off to do back and bicep, and possibly punish myself with Plyo or wogging outside.
Have a great day.

Thank you for your help. Its beautiful out and I'm going to walk. Talking about car stuff we have two and both need tires and all the stuff that comes with that, tabs, my hubby broke a window part, and a new radiator ugh. :sad:

MayLan

That's the spirit, Peter, and the right attitude to have about this weight loss journey. This is not a quick fix solution, rather a lifelong journey with it's ups and downs, but beside all of that we move forward each and everyday. We learn to love our bodies because it's the only one we have while in this world and bring out the best in us.

MayLan

Debnu- I'm so excited about starting P90x in a few weeks. I have my resistance bands and weights I bought this weekend. I also ordered the chin up bar and hope that it works on my door frame. I'm pumped and am so glad that the weather will be nicer because I also plan on running outside so that I don't lose all the endurance I have gained from Insanity's crazy cardio workouts. I've been reading the P90x material because its' a lot of information and getting lots of ideas on how best to do it.
If you need any help or any support, we are here for ya!

MayLan

I did some homework this morning and am now getting ready to do Insanity max cardio conditioning and cardio abs for 62 minutes. Afterwards I'll have a protein shake and lunch, and more homework.

Have a great workout all!

smadag1

Worked out in the yard with hubby today and I am exhausted. I am keeping my fingures crossed he gets the job he applied for all the have left to do is call his former places of emploment and talk to them. Lets hope everything goes well. We should know by tomorrow afternoon.

I will go wogging tomorrow, my body is still sore and i don't know why. My legs atill hurt from the last to times I have gone wogging and the rest of me is sore, but I am not sure why. I am not going to start my P90x back up until Monday just to give my body more time to heal

j_g4ever

Today I brought the dogs for a walk. I was going to go for 2miles however the dogs took me for a walk instead so I got a full body workout. Tomorrow my goal is to do one by myself and one with the dogs.

MayLan

Worked out in the yard with hubby today and I am exhausted. I am keeping my fingures crossed he gets the job he applied for all the have left to do is call his former places of emploment and talk to them. Lets hope everything goes well. We should know by tomorrow afternoon.

I will go wogging tomorrow, my body is still sore and i don't know why. My legs atill hurt from the last to times I have gone wogging and the rest of me is sore, but I am not sure why. I am not going to start my P90x back up until Monday just to give my body more time to heal

I hope he gets the job, and if not that one, another job that is more convenient for him!!! Sending good wishes your way.

debnu1

smadag--I wish you all the best. You have been through a lot lately but I know you have the strength to continue on. I will send good thoughts your way.

j-g--A very long time ago I gave up on taking the dog for a walk. She would frustrate me to no end. Great work getting out there and doing something.

I did a bunch of jacks and running around with my son (he loves it) while watching BL yesterday. Why is it the people I like the least always come back??

I am getting ready to do the pretest tomorrow for p90x...Did you guys "pass" when you took it first? I already know I can't do a pull up...

Since I have not been watching what I am eating all my joints have been getting sore--I am starting to believe in a healthy diet...

smadag1

Debnu1 I didn't take the pretest I just started doing the workouts. When are you going to start your P90x. I am going to start again on Monday since I have missed so much over the past couple weeks. Let me know what you are doing and we can do it together

MayLan

Hi all,

What version of the P90X are you all going to do?
So far, I'm thinking of doing the Classic version because I've read it's just more complete with the weight training and I would like a total body transformation. The lean version just has more cardio in it. I'm also thinking of doing a Hybrid version of P90X and I got this idea from one of the ladies in the beach body forum. Since I don't want to lose the endurance I gained in Insanity I will be doing doubles, so basically adding running on weight training days. (so running 3 times a week) Also, for the days I have KenpoX and Plyometrics I might substitute an Insanity Max Cardio since there's nothing harder than Insanity in terms of cardio. I do plan on doing this all the way, but at this point I feel that I can do a hybrid version like some people in beach body. I'll see how it works out for my schedule. If not, I can always keep this classic.

Are you all following the nutrition plan? The first phase it's 50, 30, 20 (protein, carbohydrate, fat). Wow, that's a lot of protein and I would definitely need more protein shakes to compensate. I'm going to peek a little more in the beach body forums so that I can find out more about the nutrition plan.

Today it's recovery day for Insanity, so I have Max Recovery for 47 minutes.. Something nice for a change.

smadag1

I have looked at the nutrition guide but I am not sure I understand or can follow it does anyone have any tips on what to do or can you explain the nutrition plan to me i could really use some help

thumper44

Good day blue team,
Just finished doing Plyometrics. Always feel great after that workout...

Debnu - Unless you are totally out of shape, people just do the P90x and do modifications. I didn't do the pretest. People use that as a .. Before I could do this.. and then after. I now do this...... if you want to have that kind of measurement.
Don't think that if you can't do the pretest that you can't do the workout. If you've done some exercising, then as tony says..
Do your best and forget the rest.

Almomay - Good luck with doubles. That's quite a bit of time per day, wish you the best results. You can do it.
I know there are days that I do my workout and I want to do something else, so I guess that's a double workout.

I personally didn't follow the plan, I know others said that they didn't follow it either. Perhaps we don't get as good results, but I might try to follow it when I do round 2.
I've kept my nutrition at 40%C 30% 30%. For me that's still alot of protein . I"m taking in 175grams of protein per day.

I kept to a certain calorie intake, used MFP to monitor the calories, and did the P90X workout.

Best of luck everyone.

MayLan

I have looked at the nutrition guide but I am not sure I understand or can follow it does anyone have any tips on what to do or can you explain the nutrition plan to me i could really use some help

Here is a quick start guide from a P90X coach: http://xtreme90days.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/P90X-QuickStart-Guide.pdf

I'm also thinking of taking before pictures so that I can compare after 90 days. It would be cool to see the difference.

smadag1

Just got back from my 2.5 ish mile walk and it felt great even tho it was a little hot. I was going to go wogging but for some reason my legs just did not want to go that fast. I am thinking it might be because I have not had enough water in the last couple days. Time to start concentrating on my water again.

msh0530

I had to cancel my swim tonight, because I have to finish cleaning and cooking so that I can go and get my mother and sister tomorrow and bring them here to spend Easter weekend. So, my workout tonight will be housework. It' all good, except that I like to swim and hate to clean! :laugh:
I'm excited - Gracie (our weeping willow) has tiny leaves on all of her branches today! She survived her first winter! (Gracie #1 did not accomplish this feat. Hence the excitement.)
Don't know how much I will make it by before Monday with my company, so in case I don't, have a great Easter everyone!

debnu1

It's a busy weekend!

I am going to start p90x on Monday. I thought I would do the pretest, just for fun tomorrow. I figured I could just do my best with the exercises anyway. For nutrition I have not completely decided what I am going to do. I am going to log everything and plan ahead. I think I may try the 50 30 20 for a little bit but I think the 403030 is better so I am sure I will migrate that direction. Thanks for the link almomay--I am going to look it up. I also found info here. http://www.thefitclubnetwork.com/2009/01/p90x-nutrition-plan-made-easy/

I am glad that I am going to have someone do this with me. I thought I would start with the lean version and then the next one do classic--as I do have a lot of weight to lose currently. I am ready to get started!

MayLan

I had to cancel my swim tonight, because I have to finish cleaning and cooking so that I can go and get my mother and sister tomorrow and bring them here to spend Easter weekend. So, my workout tonight will be housework. It' all good, except that I like to swim and hate to clean! :laugh:
I'm excited - Gracie (our weeping willow) has tiny leaves on all of her branches today! She survived her first winter! (Gracie #1 did not accomplish this feat. Hence the excitement.)
Don't know how much I will make it by before Monday with my company, so in case I don't, have a great Easter everyone!

Wish you a happy easter and that you have fun this weekend! Cleaning the house is definitely a workout- all that bending and dusting and moving arms. So I think you have your workout for today!

MayLan

It's a busy weekend!

I am going to start p90x on Monday. I thought I would do the pretest, just for fun tomorrow. I figured I could just do my best with the exercises anyway. For nutrition I have not completely decided what I am going to do. I am going to log everything and plan ahead. I think I may try the 50 30 20 for a little bit but I think the 403030 is better so I am sure I will migrate that direction. Thanks for the link almomay--I am going to look it up. I also found info here. http://www.thefitclubnetwork.com/2009/01/p90x-nutrition-plan-made-easy/

I am glad that I am going to have someone do this with me. I thought I would start with the lean version and then the next one do classic--as I do have a lot of weight to lose currently. I am ready to get started!

I love that link you provided above. I'm reading through it and reading the questions at the bottom. Thanks! The p90x seems like alot of information but I know with time it will become natural.

debnu1

I really liked that link too. I am doing the pretest and measurements etc today so I can be very ready on Monday. I am excited to start feeling better. When I eat right and exercise consistently I sure get up earlier and easier. I like that. I have been dragging the last couple of weeks!

Have a great day everyone!

MayLan

hi all,

The p90x chin up bar I ordered doesn't work on any of my doors because I live in an apartment. Oh, well, I'm going to return it and just modify my moves and try to use the resistance band like they do on the video by swinging it over something on top. Gotta keep moving along.

Today I plan on doing Insanity Max Interval sports training for 54 minutes. I have noticed that with all of these exercises I'm doing, when I eat more, I lose more weight. Such a weird concept, but it works and the beach body coaches recommend it.

Enjoy your workout all!

MayLan

I really liked that link too. I am doing the pretest and measurements etc today so I can be very ready on Monday. I am excited to start feeling better. When I eat right and exercise consistently I sure get up earlier and easier. I like that. I have been dragging the last couple of weeks!

Have a great day everyone!

I'm going to do the measurements and take pictures as well. I really want to see how much I change over the course of time. I think this is perfect timing with spring now! I'm also going to do the nutrition plan and see how I feel. The nutrition guide mentions that if you feel like you are "bonking" you might need to add more carbs, because the first phase is so high on protein and low on carbs. We shall see how it goes.

debnu1

I am mostly through the pretest--boy it makes me feel good. I ran on the treadmill to warm up and went for 5 mins at 6 mph--I have not done that before but I knew I could. I even did 24 reps with 10lb weights before I pooped out. So far I am surpassing the test which feels way good! Now I am wondering if I could do a pull up. I have not tried in a long time. Maybe it is time again!

I think that doing the fat shredding phase for even a week might be enough to drain my body of all the bad stuff I have been eating. Be sure and drink something to recover after exercise to replenish your glycogen. I am going to do carnation instant breakfast. It is close to the same ratio as the recovery drink so I thought it will work well--a little better nutrition than chocolate milk too. I think that will help with the bonking.

MayLan

I am mostly through the pretest--boy it makes me feel good. I ran on the treadmill to warm up and went for 5 mins at 6 mph--I have not done that before but I knew I could. I even did 24 reps with 10lb weights before I pooped out. So far I am surpassing the test which feels way good! Now I am wondering if I could do a pull up. I have not tried in a long time. Maybe it is time again!

I think that doing the fat shredding phase for even a week might be enough to drain my body of all the bad stuff I have been eating. Be sure and drink something to recover after exercise to replenish your glycogen.

Your pretest sounds great!!! Great idea on the carnation drink as recovery drink. I think the Beachbody nutritionist aims for the ratio of 4 carbs 1 protein and they do mention chocolate milk. ( I think some people try fat free chocolate milk to replenish glycogen). I'm trying a protein shake, I haven't checked the ratios, but might also try the chocolate milk.

Also here's a quote from one of the beach body coaches:

"Some will choose to do the workouts first thing in the morning. Some will opt to do it in the evening after work. The downsides to do it in the morning, include having to wake up early and that your glycogen levels will be lower which could result in “bonking”. Steve Edwards on the TeamBeachBody.com staff message boards recommends eating a banana before working out if you need something but not a full meal. The upside to working out in the morning is that you get it out of the way and are less likely to miss the workout as everyday life distractions pop-up derailing your plans later in the day."
-scottds