The P90X Fat Man
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Great Job Brother. Those workouts don't play. I remember the first time I did the Plyo workout. I quit 20 minutes into it. The next time I made it 30 minutes and then I finally completed it. If you can keep this motivation up, you will have your weight loss goal accomplished.
Look out for my friend request. Let's keep each other motivated toward our goals.0 -
I'm right there with you. I'm a developer as well.
Mainly I'm just trying to stay under my calorie goal. I have P90, but have think P90X may be the way to go.
I have a hard time with the video ones after more than a couple of weeks. Gets boring.0 -
Thanks everyone for the tips and encouragement! And for those of you want to try P90X or to get back into it, YOU TOTALLY SHOULD!!
Today was Kempo X part 2, and I stepped it up a notch. I did ALL of the reps. YEAH! Here's how it happened.
During the first exercise I noticed that my heart monitor kicked in about 3-5 reps from the end of the 25 reps sets. So I just pushed myself through it. Then I paused the video and paced until my heart was back down to the middle of the zone, then I went on to the next exercise.
Also, I did half(5) of the star jacks during the breaks!
Man, I feel great again!
I believe that over the course of my life, whenever I've been working out, I must have been totally doing it wrong... Usually when I'd work out on one day, I'd really feel it the next, but that doesn't seem to be the case with P90X.
I mean, I feel a little sore the next day, but not the pain I use to feel that made me think "I'm never doing that again!"
So, I've nearly finished week 2! Just XStretch tomorrow.0 -
I've officially finished 2 weeks of P90X!
Did the XStretch today and I can tell I'm getting a bit more flexible. There were only two or three that I just couldn't do; shoulder stand, plough, and the pretzel one. Pretty much because my big tummy is in the way still.
This is the first time doing this since getting my yoga blocks a few days ago. Those make a big difference. I feel like I can ease into the stretch better. A lot more burn, and that's a good thing.
Tomorrow is my weigh in day and I'm looking forward to another excellent week!0 -
congrats dude! we've got a huge group of people tackling P90X over here: www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10189-p90x-new-year-challenge-2013
if your interested for more support and a place to ask questions, get tips/advice etc.
KEEP BRINGIN' IT! 0 -
You're doing an excellent job! Keep up the good work, and continue to update us on your progress.0
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Here we go! Week 3 of P90X!!
I weighed in this morning and was down 3.1lbs from last week, which puts me at 341.7.
Oh man! Core Synergistics is hard!! BUT so good!!
It was my third time through today. I know I said last time that yoga was the hardest for me to do, but I'm pretty sure it's Core now, lol.
I was only able to finish 1/3 to 1/2 of the reps. And there were a good number of them that I had to modify. Mostly because I can't do a real pushup yet. So, when they were doing running pushups and sphinx pushups and reach high and under pushups. Well.. i was just doing my regular sissy on-your-knees pushups, but I was engaging my core the best I could.
This one really is a challenge for me but I just keep pressing play!
Another bout with CardioX tomorrow.0 -
Another awesome day of CardioX!
I did pause and pacing breaks today and I was able to make it though nearly all of the exercises. I'm doing a lot better at the plyo section, but still struggling with yoga.
Today I did knee pushups instead of the dreya roll. Someday, Dreya Weber, someday.0 -
Someday, Dreya Weber, someday.
Ha! Someday I hope to be able to crank out 15 pull ups like she does. Congrats on your progress!0 -
I've heard it over and over, to lose weight you need "Diet and exercise". But it wasn't until a couple of weeks ago that something clicked in my noggin.
They really should be saying "Exercise and diet". I've always minimized the exercise part. And for me in particular, with all my sitting around, I *really* need it.
Awesome!! I too have a desk job (data analyst) and sit all day and I could NOT agree more with the above. For me, exercise is key.0 -
Yes! Exercise is key. I can't believe how what I always thought would be the thing that would just wear me out actually gives me loads of energy throughout the day!
Man, my arms are PUMPED. Shoulders and Arms today. I upped the tension on my bands and really pushed out some extra reps.
I really enjoy this set. It's the one where I can completely follow along with the program, no pausing. It's exciting to think that someday I'll feel like this for all the other ones; sweaty, heart pumping, muscles burning, but following along just fine.
I can't wait!
Tomorrow is Yoga again, and actually, I'm looking forward to it!0 -
I really struggled with YogaX today. I was pretty pumped to start with and I wore myself out too early. I'm going to try and pace myself better next time. I got through about 1/3 of the exercises, and about half of the balance poses and stretches. I was pretty worn out at the end.
But I'm going to stick with it. It should be coming up earlier next week since I'm heading into my "rest" week. I have a feeling that I won't be resting much though, lol.
Tomorrow is the third time through Legs and Back with Ab Ripper X. This time I'm determined to try ARX, and I have a plan. I'm going to do one of each of the reps and see how that goes. I know I'm very weak in the torso but I need to make progress in this area.
Wish me luck!0 -
I'm glad you are keeping with it! Yoga is still my own personal demon. I dislike the first 45 minutes. then the last 45 are ok...but it still isn't my fave. personally, I'd rather do plyo...0
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You are inspiring me, and that is an impressive feat! ;-) Way to go!0
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Today is 3 of 90. Thank You for getting me off my *kitten* again.
Keep it up!!0 -
After creating a habit it will soon become a necessity. That is why we need good habits.
Do not falter and remain steadfast.0 -
I grabbed P90x a few years ago when everyone was saying 'meh, just another TV gimmick. lol
By that time i had already lost 58kg.
Man that kicked my :huh:
My favourite was the Yoga. I would sweat liters of crying fat onto the floor. Id rave about Yoga to the guys on the work site, and get laughed at, until i remided them theres always a space up the back of a Yoga class *Wink :laugh:
Unfortunately i fell sick back then, and fell off the bandwagon and gained back 37kg.
My Son took it up and now he's a ripped lady killer.
Im defiantly going to get into it again, even if its just the yoga and Stretching. Just want to loose a few more kilos first and get my engery levels back up a little.0 -
Great Job!! I'm the p90x fat woman!! I started at just under 275 and am currently at 249. I am on day like 54 i think. Keep it up. It does get easier.0
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Today is 3 of 90. Thank You for getting me off my *kitten* again.
Keep it up!!
Awesome!!
And thanks to everyone else for the great encouragement!
Today I totally rocked Shoulders and Legs!! Using heavy bands now. I can't wait to get light enough to be able to do real pull-ups.
I'm getting better at the legs too. My legs were on fire with the wall squats but I pushed through with just one small break. I modified the one legged squats and just get my leg off the ground a bit and MAN that is enough for now. I'm working on lifting it a bit more each time.
So, I had a wonderful workout. Cooled down. And then AB RIPPER X. Man oh man. I feel like ARX is college level and I'm still in kindergarten. But I went the whole way through the video. I did 10 each of the first three and then when the sit-ups and V-ups kicked in I tried to do just one and sometimes two of them.
At the end I was lightheaded and felt sick in my stomach. BUT I DID IT!! Gotta start somewhere.
Also, I twisted my back a bit on ARX, I hope it's ok for KempoX tomorrow. Because I'm really looking forward to it!0 -
KempoX was awesome today! I'm now able to make it through each of the exercises without triggering my heart monitor, but I end up right at the top of my range, so I still pause and take a pacing break until it comes back down into the middle of the zone.
I still struggle with form and flexibility on the leg stuff. Kicks are still low, but they seem higher than last time.
Almost finished with my third week. I just have stretching tomorrow and then it into the recovery week.
It's hard to believe that I'm almost through phase 1!0 -
Swashburn, I have to admit, I dislike yogaX. But because of you, I did it today. It's still not my fave. It will probably not ever be my fave, but it does have it's place in the cycle and I realize I need to do it more often.0
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Congrats and good for you! I'v heard P90X is really difficult and I've been thinking about trying it but didn't think I'd be able to keep up, this is a great inspiration I hope you keep posting updates! 0
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Started week #2 today...I can't imagine ever mastering a Dreya roll....seriously that is just amazing to me!0
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There are a lot of p90x success stories but this one was really inspiring.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UMdKSvwpaQ 0 -
just finished kenpo too... and ironically week 3 , recovery week upcoming...good job, keep drinking your water.0
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You are doing great!!! Wonderful to see all your posts, and to see you keep coming back to add another one. There definitely seems to be a difference from the beginning to today in your endurance, and your enthusiasm has been FULL-ON the whole time. I love the updates. P90X is no joke, and you are kicking it's no joke butt. (Take extra good care of yourself and be sure listen to your body, the fittest of people can tweak something on this kind of workout if a "cue" is ignored.)
Keep it up, you are inspiring!!0 -
You are a total inspiration! I have wanted to try P90X or Insanity or something like it. It would be great to get my husband interestd as well. Thanks for the updates. Keep working it!0
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Awesome! Keep on doing it!Swashburn, I have to admit, I dislike yogaX. But because of you, I did it today. It's still not my fave. It will probably not ever be my fave, but it does have it's place in the cycle and I realize I need to do it more often.
Week three is over!! I've got 21 days of P90X under my belt.
Today was a wonderful X-Stretch! I'm definitely becoming more flexible. I was able to do "bow" for the first time today, and I almost can do the pretzel one. Also, I was able to do the kenpo quad stretch for the first time! I still can't do the shoulder stand and plough.
Now I'm heading into the first recovery week, so tomorrow is YogaX! I'll get a double dose this week. I'll also be weighing in tomorrow.0 -
Keep it up, you are definitely inspiring a lot of people!0
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Great job! I don't have a heart rate monitor, but I know what you mean about just pacing until you're back within normal range. There are times when I'm working out where I feel like I'm going to croak, so I just side step until I catch my breath and then get back to the moves. I don't do p90X, but I'm having this issue a lot with the 30 day shred.
I commend you for sticking with it even though you aren't able to do the whole thing. A lot of folks quit when they really should just modify and do what they can until they are able to do more.
Cheers!0
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