p90x Support Group

@kirstycastles:

It's a fantastic home workout series. I've had several friends purchase the videos used through Craigslist and other online sites and they saved a lot of money. There are other investments you might have to make (e.g., a few light dumbbells or fitness bands) and possibly a pull-up bar. The initial investment can be a little pricey, but the program is meant to replace a gym membership. This is not to say that some folks don't keep their gym memberships while doing P90X and combine the two, but you end up saving money in the end if you don't pay for monthly gym fees.

Those of you who are farther along give me hope.

I just finished KenpoX and week 1 is done. I am sore everywhere but my abs (I couldn't do Ab Ripper X this week - waiting on an injury to heal). I saw Jill's comment that the first work is usually the worst with the soreness. I hope that's true for me. Rest day tomorrow, and I'm looking forward to it.

You know the soreness did get better, but Chest and Back always gets me. I think it is because it is one of my favs so I push myself. Congrats on finishing up the first week! If you are still on board, I do believe you are doing better than most!

Haven't worked out today yet, I want to fit in Chest and Back, but not sure if I will be able. The grass needs cut, and us Ohioans haven't really been getting very many breaks in the rain to do it!!!

Thanks for the optimism - I am gearing up to tackle it again tomorrow. I must say, I enjoyed the rest day. Was tempted to try and go for a run but realized that I really want to make it through another week so will follow the schedule as it is set. Hope you get some sunshine too!

Until starting this round of P90x, I never paid much attention to my Protein/Carb/Fat ratios. I focused on calories and that was about it.

After looking at the X's suggested ratio for the first phase, of 50/30/20, I figured I'd take a look at my diary and see where I've been. Over the last 2 weeks, I've averaged a 14/51/36!!!!! That's crazy low protein....there were some days I didn't even hit 10% for protein!!! (Guess that's what happens when you're broke and live off potatoes for a week...)

So my goal is to focus on getting more protein and at least get a 30/40/30, which I accomplished yesterday and will have about a 37/36/27 today.

Progress!!

finally finished week 1 - only took me 9 days But I now have all the DVD's and can't wait to do Chest & Back again tonight! For those of you that do the resistance bands for pull ups, what weight do you use? I did 15lbs last week and it didn't leave me sore...but I am pretty sure I don't have back muscles - would I be killing myself to really up it this week? I'm thinking 25lbs? Or should I do 20lbs and see?

Also - I have the toughest time with AbRipper - it hurts sooo badly! I do skip some of it since I have separated ab muscles from having my last baby (he was HUGE!) and was told to avoid anything sit up like, but I can't get anywhere near finishing the rest of it either!

Hi everyone! Just jumping in - finishing up Power 90 next week, then rest week, then P90X on June 1. Trying to figure out how to get in the 50% protein. Any suggestions?

Cardio X done. Two awesome things about this workout: (1) it's short, and (2) no run lunges in the warmups! :bigsmile:

I'm looking forward to Shoulders & Arms and even ARX tomorrow. I'm going to attempt to do ALL of the reps in ARX. Wish me luck!

Hey all.
Smiles - Don't worry - I still start off with pushups on my toes. Until I can't go anymore, and then go to knee pushups. In a couple of weeks, you will see the number of knee pushups increase, as well as your chest muscles getting stronger. In time, you can then go back and do pushups on your toes - You will get there.

Frogman - what kind of softball do you play? ie you a fast ball pitcher? Great work

AmyQ - It's hard to keep up with all the exercises in AbX - I've always did my best to get to 25, and then did the remainder with ab crunches - Some exercises I can't do any, so I end up doing 25 more ab crunches, sometimes with legs up. If you work those muscles slowly, they will get stronger.

Jill - good luck with completing all exercises in AbX - I've already told myself that maybe Round 2 I'll be able to do them all.

Seashells - Extra Protein - I'm actually going to try this again this week. My previous round I didn't stay up at that ratio very long, but that was last year. Try to get protein in each meal, breakfast, lunch dinner, and snacks.

I get protein from chicken, turkey, Ham, beef, bacon, egg whites, eggs, beans, protein shakes, protein bars, jerky, hard boiled eggs, cottage cheese, milk, soy milk and i'm sure few others.
Sometimes instead of having a 2oz piece of chicken, have a 5 oz piece.
Add 1 1/2 scoop of protein powder in protein shake instead of 1.
Have 2-3 servings of egg whites instead of 1.

I'm off to do Plyo today - Everyone have a great day.

JennyLynn - If it were me, I'd start over on chest and back. I like to keep the same workouts on same day of week - ie Kenpo on saturdays

Frogman - what kind of softball do you play? ie you a fast ball pitcher? Great work

Its a slowpitch coed league. I play for my the restaurant I work at. The last 2 years I've only played a total of 8 games at SS, so this is my first time pitching, I guess I'm good! Everytime we hold an opponent to 3 runs or less, we get free beer!

Today I have Kenpo + ab ripper since I skipped the abs last night in a rush to get to the game. My hamstrings are very sore, so we'll see how well I can do the workout. The scale in the morning has been going up the last few days... so hopefully I'm actually gaining! After the first phase I'm going to measure myself to check if my muscles are getting bigger or if its just water weight.

Glad to see everyone pushing play and doing so well...and hi to the newbies!

Back & Biceps done today...felt pretty strong, and I'm confident that I can increase weight on some of the exercises. :happy: It got pretty late, so I opted to skip abs tonight- plan to get them in tomorrow morning, though. Day 31 done...really proud of myself for sticking it out to this point!

Chest, Shoulders and Ab Ripper X! Bring it!

Do most of you do the diet or your own thing??