Starting P90X!

First Day of P90X – Core Synergetic!
I did not preview Core Synergistics in advance. Or maybe I did preview in a scan mode and did not get any impression, I am not exactly sure now. As it stands it was a complete surprise! A good surprise, though. I did feel at times that I am warming up out with a bunch of trapeze artist. All the strange floor exercises were so new and exotic. But I am grateful I did not feel like I was on some scary roller coaster about to throw up. But maybe this is coming next. I don’t know. I am totally kidding, by the way!
So, Core Synergistics works all parts of your body. Tony constantly reminds to engage the core. Well, today I was too overwhelmed by the newness of all the movements and trying to replicate my version all them in the very limited space I have not occupied by boxes filled by my kitchen utensils, dishes and various other implements that focusing on my core was a bit challenging. I took a mental note about that. Now I wrote about it so as I move through the days all of it does not become a blur and I learn and improve.
How difficult is Core Synergistics? Generally, I did not feel like I was totally out of my league, but considering that I am not a champion in the push-ups department - those were difficult for me! Plus the push-ups were weird. Asymmetrical. You really got to see the tape to know what I mean! But I knew that push-ups are not my strong suite and I need to work on that, so I cannot be too ambitious at the start of the program. The alternative would be to keep doing other programs, and frankly I was getting bored with that. So I am happy to do as many reps as I can, like a big girl, and build up slowly.
Speaking of building up, I was really bad at recording reps in the past. I want to improve that so I can see progress. I am sure it would be an encouraging thing to do. I mean I will see that I improve and stuff. And I feel like a scientist, organized, methodical and systematic. And I will feel like a lab rat at the same time. Well, maybe not a rat, but a rabbit. Yes. A rabbit is a better mental image.
So, here we go.
The scientist’s log entry:
“Tomorrow’s experiment for the rabbit is Cardio X. I can’t wait how the rabbit will react. I am sure you cannot wait either! The rabbit needs the restful night sleep before the experiment. Good night, Rabbit!”
Good night, you all! Bring it!

Good morning!
I am in WOWY! Cardio X today!
See yua there and afterwards!

You guys are great. I have began quite discouraged as I had a very bad day, and struggled with the pushups and some of the other stuff. I was trying to be careful with the form, but as I told Jenny, I called Tony and that show off Drea every name in the book several times. My family thought I was nuts. I did well on the fit test so am discouraged with how today went. I know I'm being a bit hard on myself too, but I just want to keep pushing it. Or bringing it, whatever. So, what should I do for keeping track of reps, and weights? Print off some sheets? How about the level one diet. How do I customize my amounts? Thanks for your help and support, Kathy . Add me as a Success Buddy on wowy, I work out at all different times and would love to see you guys. And I'm REALLY not a depressive nut as I sound today. Take care, and please tell me it'll get better, or should I say I'll get better. :grumble:

Kath! I sent you an e-mail and will follow up with another one this evening!!! Hang in there and don't let one bad day discourage you!

Hello, again X warriors!

So, I did Arms & Shoulders today, no bonus and left Abs ripper for after work.
The WO was OK, I was not using heavy weights so to get comfortable with the movements.
I need to get more weights as well! I have 8 lbs as the heaviest.

Oh, my, what will my DH think!

I really must not ask him how my muscles look every day. The poor man is going bonkers.
The classic "Does this dress make me look fat" replaced by "Honey, are my triceps starting to shape up?"

What a poor husband to say? Boouuaaahhhhahaha!

I did not go to sleep until after the debate, which I kind of watched but mainly doodled on my computer.
I wish the elections were over already...
Tonight I am going to bed real early, I promise!!!
Fitness first!

Good morning, MFP!

TGIF!


I really tired today and workout was a "mind over matter"

But Now it is done and I feel strong, mentally if not physically@

My first floor is covered in construction dust. I have to come from work and clean it up real well for the weekend!

So I need energy for that.

I am going to add more hard carbs today. I think I am feeling the lask of that...WW waffles would do the job!

Bring it people!

We are almost at the rest day!!!

Carol,
I totally understand the need of changing things around and doing new stuff.
I am thinking of doing X and then maybe training for a spring Half-marathong, but with working out 3 times a week with Tony's DVDs (arms and shoulers, legs and back, something like that).
But first I need to complete this round, of cause.

On another hand, BB workouts are addictive, and I am seriously hooked, so I hope they keep cranking them up!!! I hear Chalene is coming up with something and Debbie has a new one too. I am curious.

TeachNRun - I somehow missed your posts!

I did the same WOs!

They are awesome!!!

Let's keep with it!

Good luck with 10K!

It is a great distance - give yourself a few days off (a week even better) before the race to have great results!

I love when my muscle are "hungry" for run before the race!

I may go for a 3.3 miles tomorrow to catch up with my running buddies.