Where are my fellow P90xers?
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So I was fasting last time around when I did Core Synergistics, so needless to say it felt like hell. I didn't even do the bonus first month and that Phinx push up had to do of my knees. But man what a difference this time around, not sure if it's having more energy due to not fasting or if this past month really helped me get better, but I breezed through that bad boy, was sweating like hell but got it all done and the bonus.
Anyone notice a big difference doing it from the first month vs the second?
I am only in my first recovery week. So I have only done it once. I get to try again on Friday and I am hoping it goes better. I had so many aches and pains that my best wasn't my truly best last night. This workout was hard. It is the first time there is a movement that I cannot do at all- Drea rolls!!!! No matter how hard I tried to push myself back up onto my feet I just kept falling back on my butt! I would love to be able to do them by my second recovery week.0 -
So I was fasting last time around when I did Core Synergistics, so needless to say it felt like hell. I didn't even do the bonus first month and that Phinx push up had to do of my knees. But man what a difference this time around, not sure if it's having more energy due to not fasting or if this past month really helped me get better, but I breezed through that bad boy, was sweating like hell but got it all done and the bonus.
Anyone notice a big difference doing it from the first month vs the second?
I am only in my first recovery week. So I have only done it once. I get to try again on Friday and I am hoping it goes better. I had so many aches and pains that my best wasn't my truly best last night. This workout was hard. It is the first time there is a movement that I cannot do at all- Drea rolls!!!! No matter how hard I tried to push myself back up onto my feet I just kept falling back on my butt! I would love to be able to do them by my second recovery week.
I am on the same day as you, moran, second go at Core Synergistics tomorrow. I loved it the first time around but I agree with vtmoon, the sphinx pushups were tough. My form was not good.
Second time is always better because I am more familiar with the moves. I definitely think that not fasting would make a huge difference, whether I have eaten and how hot is is can influence my workout so much.
Keep it up, guys, you are doing great. Vtmoon, you are on the downslope from here! I can't wait for the half way point.
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whats up y'all?! Glad to see some new faces around here! Welcome everyone!
So I need your suggestions... I wasn't able to do my Plyo workout yesterday, as I was traveling for work all day... 7 hours of driving and 3 hours of presenting.
What do you think I should do? Should I forget about it and move on? Should I maybe replace tomorrows Yoga with Plyo instead and maybe do a stretch X so I don't lose flexibility? Not sure what I should do... what do you guys think?
I would just count yesterday as your rest day and continue on so do plyo today, and so on.
I agree with what these clever people are saying. Rest day was yesterday, plyo today, and the rest of the workouts for this week get shifted by one day.0 -
OMG Back and Biceps is so brutal, I just finished and I'm drenched in sweat and my arms were still sore from Tuesdays workout. Lots of spinach tonight to stave off the pain as much as I can.0
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whats up y'all?! Glad to see some new faces around here! Welcome everyone!
So I need your suggestions... I wasn't able to do my Plyo workout yesterday, as I was traveling for work all day... 7 hours of driving and 3 hours of presenting.
What do you think I should do? Should I forget about it and move on? Should I maybe replace tomorrows Yoga with Plyo instead and maybe do a stretch X so I don't lose flexibility? Not sure what I should do... what do you guys think?
I would just count yesterday as your rest day and continue on so do plyo today, and so on.
I agree with what these clever people are saying. Rest day was yesterday, plyo today, and the rest of the workouts for this week get shifted by one day.
Thanks for all the advice folks, but i didnt get a response before workout time, so I just did Bi's and Back and Ab Ripper X. I'll figure something out.
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Well, just knocked out Day 4, Yoga X. I got up earlier than usual because I knew this workout would take a long time. Well, my son woke up early again but, my wife was gracious to watch him while I completed the workout. I completed an hour then I called it quits. I felt fine to keep going; in fact, I felt great because my knees feel so much better once I stretch out my hamstrings (I am extremely tight in my legs). I would have kept going but, I wanted to spend some time with my son before I left for work because I have school tonight but, I'm still pleased with my effort and, I am very happy to be improving my terrible flexibility. Day 4 DONE!
Good to see everyone else is going strong, let's keep it up!
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Glad to find someone here just getting started. I'm on day 4 as well. Yoga X - not a fan - especially the 1st half of the disk! It was much more difficult for me than the balance poses in the 2nd half.0
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Glad to find someone here just getting started. I'm on day 4 as well. Yoga X - not a fan - especially the 1st half of the disk! It was much more difficult for me than the balance poses in the 2nd half.
Yoga is tough even after 2 months haha! You get used to it after awhile though. As hard and long as it is, I feel yoga is necessary for this program. It definitely helped me the first time through.0 -
Well, just knocked out Day 4, Yoga X. I got up earlier than usual because I knew this workout would take a long time. Well, my son woke up early again but, my wife was gracious to watch him while I completed the workout. I completed an hour then I called it quits. I felt fine to keep going; in fact, I felt great because my knees feel so much better once I stretch out my hamstrings (I am extremely tight in my legs). I would have kept going but, I wanted to spend some time with my son before I left for work because I have school tonight but, I'm still pleased with my effort and, I am very happy to be improving my terrible flexibility. Day 4 DONE!
Good to see everyone else is going strong, let's keep it up!
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I honestly think even 1 hour of yoga is good for you. I am also tight in the legs and have tendonitis in my knees and ankle, so yoga helps to stretch them and relieve them of that inflammation and tightness. Congrats on day 4! Keep bringin it!0 -
Fantastic, didn't know there was a fellow P90Xer on Day 4 as well. I know, I find the 1st half much more challenging also. I really enjoy getting to stretch out my hamstrings and calves. Even though it's boring at times, I think I get the most benefit from this workout than almost all the others.
Keep up the good work!Glad to find someone here just getting started. I'm on day 4 as well. Yoga X - not a fan - especially the 1st half of the disk! It was much more difficult for me than the balance poses in the 2nd half.0 -
Thanks for the encouragement, I look forward to being at the 2 month mark, how are your results so far? Keep it up!Well, just knocked out Day 4, Yoga X. I got up earlier than usual because I knew this workout would take a long time. Well, my son woke up early again but, my wife was gracious to watch him while I completed the workout. I completed an hour then I called it quits. I felt fine to keep going; in fact, I felt great because my knees feel so much better once I stretch out my hamstrings (I am extremely tight in my legs). I would have kept going but, I wanted to spend some time with my son before I left for work because I have school tonight but, I'm still pleased with my effort and, I am very happy to be improving my terrible flexibility. Day 4 DONE!
Good to see everyone else is going strong, let's keep it up!
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I honestly think even 1 hour of yoga is good for you. I am also tight in the legs and have tendonitis in my knees and ankle, so yoga helps to stretch them and relieve them of that inflammation and tightness. Congrats on day 4! Keep bringin it!0 -
I disrespected Yoga when I first started P90x. In fact, I couldnt wait to get to the dvd since the previous 3 workouts had me lying on the floor at the end. I thought Yoga would be some what of a little break.. I stretch pretty well, use to play basketball in HS. I think the time on my DVD player read 25:13 when Yoga X defeated me. So Im pretty proud that I can make it through the entire 90+ mins of the dvd now, and especially fired up that I can do Half Moon to Twisting Half Moon without falling out.0
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I disrespected Yoga when I first started P90x. In fact, I couldnt wait to get to the dvd since the previous 3 workouts had me lying on the floor at the end. I thought Yoga would be some what of a little break.. I stretch pretty well, use to play basketball in HS. I think the time on my DVD player read 25:13 when Yoga X defeated me. So Im pretty proud that I can make it through the entire 90+ mins of the dvd now, and especially fired up that I can do Half Moon to Twisting Half Moon without falling out.
You rock, I cannot do Half moon or twisting half moon yet, nor can I do Crane. I push myself each time but haven't mastered those yet. However in the first few weeks I couldn't do plough so I'm doing better.0 -
Day 5 in the books! I had to switch Kenpo X with Shoulders & Arms because my triceps were still really sore. On Day 6, I will be hitting Shoulders & Arms/Ab Ripper X. Feels good. I've already lost a few pounds this week. I don't know if most of it is water weight (Probably is) but, I didn't really expect to lose any weight until about 3 weeks in due to gaining muscle weight while decreasing fat weight. I figured it would be an even trade for a while but, it looks like I've lost about 2.5 lbs. We'll see if that really is the case going forward. I have a feeling I will plateau on weight the next couple of weeks, then see some dramatic drops after that.
Keep bringing it everyone! I’m encouraged when I see everyone’s progress and desire to stick with this program here!
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Rob, it could be water weight, but hey, its still something! Keep up the awesome workout. There is not problem in switching workouts. All that matters is you stay focused, get what you can in and log in!
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Second time through core synergetics went much much better. I think that is true of most of the dvd's. The first time you are messing around with weight choices and learning how to do the movements. Second time you are mastering it!!! I was still unable to do a drea roll- but that is now my goal, I will do these by the end of p90x!!!
My friend got p90x2 cause we thought it would be fun to do it next and there is a dvd called plyocide!!!! Ab Ripper X2 is 24 minutes :noway:0 -
I'm having a tough time right now with my nutrition. This week has been awful. If it isn't nailed down I want to eat it, I don't care what it is. I can't seem to get the hunger beast under control.
I feel like I hit a great goal (finally being in the 100's) and then the eating monster took over.0 -
I'm having a tough time right now with my nutrition. This week has been awful. If it isn't nailed down I want to eat it, I don't care what it is. I can't seem to get the hunger beast under control.
I feel like I hit a great goal (finally being in the 100's) and then the eating monster took over.
I'm sorry to hear you are struggling this week! How many calories are you eating a day? And are you feeling hungry or Are you struggling more with self control? Perhaps with all the progress you have been making your body genuinely needs a little extra right now? When I have those empty days when I feel genuinely hungry, I eat 200-300 extra calories, maybe more if I need to. I figure my TDEE has to been 2500+ doing p90x so I would need to binge pretty hard for a few days to negate my progress so far.
I don't know how helpful that it really is for you, but I wanted you to know that you're not alone. And congratulations on hitting the 100s, that really is awesome and you should be so proud!!0 -
I'm having a tough time right now with my nutrition. This week has been awful. If it isn't nailed down I want to eat it, I don't care what it is. I can't seem to get the hunger beast under control.
I feel like I hit a great goal (finally being in the 100's) and then the eating monster took over.
I'm sorry to hear you are struggling this week! How many calories are you eating a day? And are you feeling hungry or Are you struggling more with self control? Perhaps with all the progress you have been making your body genuinely needs a little extra right now? When I have those empty days when I feel genuinely hungry, I eat 200-300 extra calories, maybe more if I need to. I figure my TDEE has to been 2500+ doing p90x so I would need to binge pretty hard for a few days to negate my progress so far.
I don't know how helpful that it really is for you, but I wanted you to know that you're not alone. And congratulations on hitting the 100s, that really is awesome and you should be so proud!!
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Thanks Nicole. I'm at 1744 a day for food. I don't know what it is, I feel like a bottomless pit.
Honestly I feel like this happens whenever I reach a significant goal. This is me speculating of course. I feel like I totally need a reset or something.0 -
Thanks Nicole. I'm at 1744 a day for food. I don't know what it is, I feel like a bottomless pit.
Honestly I feel like this happens whenever I reach a significant goal. This is me speculating of course. I feel like I totally need a reset or something.
Great job on reaching the 100's! That is fantastic. I agree with Nicole maybe just get what you body needs to break even for a few days to satisfy the hunger and, then, continue after that with the calorie deficit. I hear it is good for a small period of time to come out of a calorie deficit and reach equilibrium to stoke your metabolism. I don't know if this is true but, I would definitely listen to your body. Great work everyone keep it up!0 -
NSV!!! I did crane with no toes on the floor for 15 whole seconds!!!:happy:0
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Ok finished the first 30 days tonight so I took my measurements to see how it all went.
Age 37
Height 5'7"
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NSV!!! I did crane with no toes on the floor for 15 whole seconds!!!:happy:
Nice!!! I'm still busting my big head on my pillow...I learned the hard way the first time.. keep up the great work.0 -
NSV!!! I did crane with no toes on the floor for 15 whole seconds!!!:happy:
Holy cow! That is super impressive! That is one of my two big challenges to conquer in this program (the other being those dang pull ups). Great work, and congrats on your phase one results!0 -
The judges have tallied their scores, and my Phase I p90x results are in!
I have only lost 0.4lb, but I have shed 1.5" from my waist, 1" from my hips, 0.5" from each thigh and 0.5" from my chest, and my BF% using calipers is down somewhere from an awesome 1.7% to an incredible 2.9% depending on which method of calculation I use.
My Phase II goal is to lift heavier weights, and I am going to add in some running a few days a week before it gets too cold outside to leave the house. Thanks for everyone's support on the journey so far!
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The judges have tallied their scores, and my Phase I p90x results are in!
I have only lost 0.4lb, but I have shed 1.5" from my waist, 1" from my hips, 0.5" from each thigh and 0.5" from my chest, and my BF% using calipers is down somewhere from an awesome 1.7% to an incredible 2.9% depending on which method of calculation I use.
My Phase II goal is to lift heavier weights, and I am going to add in some running a few days a week before it gets too cold outside to leave the house. Thanks for everyone's support on the journey so far!
BRING IT!
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OK P90Xers help me out here by telling me what you do. I have finished week 1, round 1 of lean. I started without looking through the nutrition guide. I know its important but I just needed to get started on something while the motivation was there. At the same time I joined MFP and made the mistake of entering a seditary lifestyle which would be true if I hadn't started P90X. This made my cal goal 1200 given that I want to lose 12 pounds. I have eaten anywhere between 1100 - 1500 each day. So today I finally worked out what I should be eating according to the X guide - 2400. OMG! That's double what I've been eating! I totally get it. I understand why I need to and what could happen if I don't but still super nervous that I'll put in the time and effort and not see the results ending in disappointment/frustration and quitting. I am eating really well - fruit, veg, chicken, tuna, whole wheat etc. The only thing I'm struggling with is keeping my sugar within MFP goal (mostly from fruit).
Anyway here's what I'm wondering, has anyone had to alter the suggested intake much? Are you following the meal plans in the guide or just doing your own thing in terms of eating healthy? Am I setting myself up for disappointment by not following the guide?0 -
OK P90Xers help me out here by telling me what you do. I have finished week 1, round 1 of lean. I started without looking through the nutrition guide. I know its important but I just needed to get started on something while the motivation was there. At the same time I joined MFP and made the mistake of entering a seditary lifestyle which would be true if I hadn't started P90X. This made my cal goal 1200 given that I want to lose 12 pounds. I have eaten anywhere between 1100 - 1500 each day. So today I finally worked out what I should be eating according to the X guide - 2400. OMG! That's double what I've been eating! I totally get it. I understand why I need to and what could happen if I don't but still super nervous that I'll put in the time and effort and not see the results ending in disappointment/frustration and quitting. I am eating really well - fruit, veg, chicken, tuna, whole wheat etc. The only thing I'm struggling with is keeping my sugar within MFP goal (mostly from fruit).
Anyway here's what I'm wondering, has anyone had to alter the suggested intake much? Are you following the meal plans in the guide or just doing your own thing in terms of eating healthy? Am I setting myself up for disappointment by not following the guide?
I don't use the P90x nutrition it seems pretty high to me, feels more like something you would do if you wanted to put on weight. I worked my calories out with another website, and ended up around 1744 a day. There are a ton of good recipes in the P90x nutrition guide however.0 -
NSV!!! I did crane with no toes on the floor for 15 whole seconds!!!:happy:
I can only dream! That is awesome, great job!0
