Starting P90X!

Hi Jess!

Licia

Hey girl! Are you using the Carb Manipulation? How's it going for ya?

Jess

I just started using it again. When I tried it the first time it broke my plateau.
I am going to stick with it and see if I can get to that number...and my abs:bigsmile:

Licia

I know I have not posted in a while. After I was out of town I got really sick...so I had to take the week off. I was working out... but just didn't post! But I am back on the "wagon"!!! Finals coming up tooo soooo.... ugh... P90X is really good to keep stress level down. Today is Yoga for me!! See ya all later!

WOW Jess! You are amazing and so inspiring! I use half the weight you do on the shoulder presses and deep swimmers press (15). That is just awesome!!! WOW you are my idol!!! How many reps do you do??? Way to go on your run today already!!!

Tena

Thanks!! I started out using 10-15#, so I've really gained a LOT of strength from P90X. LOVE it! I usually stick to the heavy weights, low reps, no more than 10 reps. And I also a lot of times only do ONE set of each exercise, so like on C & B and S & A where you do a repeat, my dh & I just do them once. It makes the workouts only about 30 min, but you really work it lifting heavy! Try it sometime.

Hey Everyone! Well tonight I switched it up alittle bit. I did Tony's Yoga Hawaii workout. (It has a strange name). It was really good. Then I did Biggest Loser Cardio Max, all 3 segments. I burned over 600 calories all together and had a really good workout tonight. I am definitely worn out and ready for bed.

Sounds like everyone is doing really good. On weights, I have dumbbells ranging from 5 lbs to 40 lbs. I lift using the various weights depending on the exercises. I am careful not to raise too quick though as I do not want to cause any kind of injury.

Well, everyone have a great nights sleep and excellent workout tomorrow!

Tena

Hello! Today was back and legs for me. My youngest told me last night at about 8:00 her eye felt funny. By nine, it was very mattery. SOO, I spent over an hour typing up lesson plans for a sub, and then got up at 5:00 to get my classroom ready and materials out. As my husband was getting ready to leave for work at the same time (we have a 13 year old-didn't leave the young one home alone!) his door handle on his running-to-warm-up work truck broke. We fiddled for awhile, and ended up having to call the police for help to break into the truck.

I took the younger daughter to the doctor and she confirmed pink eye. Doc said no school until 24 hours of eye drops. We took advantage of the non-sick sick day by setting up the Christmas tree so we'll be ready for company all next weekend.


Point of my whole long story, didn't work out until evening. 58 minutes of Back and Legs + 16 minutes of ARX= 2 hours with all the interruptions :explode: But, it is done and I'm thrilled. My lower back is very tight, so this next rest week should be nice. I plan to run a bit :happy:

Have a great weekend everyone!

I did a gym style leg workout this morning, and will do Ab RipperX this afternoon. I'lll do my run tomorrow morning w/ my buddies.

Just FYI, I'm going on vacation w/ my family to TX for a week!! So if you don't see me around the threads, you know why. I will probably be checking my email when I can though! (I couldn't go a week w/out internet!!! :sad: ) I do plan on doing some working out while I'm gone, my dh, brothers, and SIL, and Mom all do P90X!!! He has the chinup bar and I'm packing my resistance bands. And of course my running shoes so I can run on the beach!!!!

Jess

I did survive! I'm on day 4 now and I wasn't able to finish the yoga....I feel kinda lame :grumble: but I think I will try to do some more of it tonight. I'm looking forward to legs and back tomorrow!

My wife and I are in our second round of X. We absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it til my daddy takes my T-Bird away! (Thank You Mr. Horton) The workouts are intense, but you get the different stages on the DVD's so ANYBODY can do it.

Teach; I agree with you on the Legs/Back! That one is a major muscle workout! Unfortunately, Plyo was a little too intense for my old guy knees so I have to sub, but I "Do my best, forget the rest!"

LadyHawk- The program, I believe, comes with a resistance band. You can do ALL of the circuit training moves with the band. Instead of pull-ups/chin-ups, you can do Lat pull downs. (My wife does these because she doesn't have the strength for a pull-up) Every exercise can be modified to work for you. It is just making the decision to Push Play everyday. We are coming up on 120 days with X, and I don't regret a day of it. I feel better than I have in over 20 years. We are ALL worth the price of the program!

Best,

Craig

Hi again,
Well, one week of P90X down. I havn't lost a lb or a 1/4 inch yet....but I know I will. I did my chest and back as well as ab ripper today. I made the mistake of doing chest/back with no fuel...normally I eat breakfast, but didn't today and I definitely noticed :sick: So, I made sure I did my abs a couple of hours after lunch. I'm doing a lot better with the ab workout...less resting...more working! I will need to increase my weight on most of the exercises, except maybe the flys. I'm doing 15 reps fairly easily with 10 lbs so I will try 15lbs next time.

I am back after my second recovery week. I did not follow the recovery week plan; instead I ran every day. I have missed running, as I'm trying to follow the program, so this felt GREAT!!

This morning was Chest and Back for me. Still need to get in ARX. It was fun to look back and see how my push up and pull up numbers have improved. I worked hard enough that I was nauseous when I was done!

Ladyhawk: I purchased the system in October. No additional resistance bands came with it.

Taxi: You are doing great! I like Kenpo too. I think it is because I also like Turbo Jam. My weight is not changing, and my measurements haven't either, but my husband is noticing definition, so . . .

Craig: Have you done your rotations back to back? I'm trying to decide to what I will do when I finish my first 90 days. I'm thinking I will get some running in. I think it is wonderful that you are working out with your wife. My hubby said we would do this together, but so far, it's just me! :huh:

Kak: You CAN do running with the program, but I believe that is considered doubles. The first 3 weeks I substituted running for the cardio days, as I was training for a race. Currently. I am trying to stick with the program as prescribed, except I run during the recovery weeks. I had the same question when I first started, and it was recommended to cut back on the running for awhile. Jenny or Jess would be better at this recommendation. The most important thing would be to be sure you are adequately fueling your body and getting enough sleep!

I would like to purchase this workout series but would like to know if I have to purchase additional equipment like a pull up bar and push up equipment? I have never worked out in my home before but I find I am waking up 3-4 a.m. and would like to do something with that time rather than lying in bed waiting for the time to get up and get to work

You will need a way to do pullups (either w/ a band or a chinup bar), pushups (but you don't need equipment for that unless your wrists bother you), and either a band or weights. You can get it all from Teambeachbody or through a Teambeachbody coach (I'm one, let me know if you have any questions!!).

P90X is AWESOME!!!!! Good luck and let me know if you need any help or info!

Jess

Welcome back, Jess. Great new pic!

Kak: I have to agree with the Yoga. It is definitely not my favorite, and I tend to put it off!

I did Ab Ripper this am, Plyo this p.m. (My bed was just TOO cozy this morning!!!)

Welcome back, Jess. Great new pic!

Thank you!! It's good to be home!! I thought it was time for a new picture!!

Jess