The Original Power 90 Check In?

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  • stgipson
    stgipson Posts: 12
    Congrats n0isehazard keep it up you'll rock that day 30 picture no doubt good luck I'm only on day 6 of my workout but have been on my diet plan for about 2 weeks now a friend told me today that it doesn't matter how fast or how much you lose just that you be honest with yourself and keep at it.


    Just push play !!!
  • stgipson
    stgipson Posts: 12
    Day 8 yesterday was suppose to be 7 I forgot about rest day complete scuplt 1-2 day 8 its getting alittle easier I've lost a total of 10 pounds which I'm really happy about now I'm off to work so I hope everyone has a great day .


    Just push play !!!
  • lobster888
    lobster888 Posts: 861 Member
    Way to go stgipson!!! Keep up the great work - but don't forget rest day - very important!!! I actually had to take a small break today and do power stretch from power 1/2 hour. I took a free boot camp class at the gym and my hamstring is not happy about it!!!! So I had to stretch this morning. I will do the sculpt tomorrow and then be ready for sweat or the fat burner express on Friday!!!

    Keep pushing play!!!
  • murfto
    murfto Posts: 29 Member
    It was so nice to find this conversation!! I am on day 26 of Power 90. I did about 20 days and Level 1-2 and then went to Level 3-4.. Too Soon.. I am now back on level 1-2 which I am putting more effort into. I am also doing the Shakelogy for lunch. At first it was very tough but now I am used to it. It has really helped my cravings. I think I may go back to level 3-4 when I hit 45 days.

    The yoga and the dips are the worst but today I did the sculpt and for the first time did it all without lowering the reps or stopping.

    Does anyone hav suggestions on how to enter power 90 under your daily exercise.?

    Thanks for your motivating posts!!
  • JMCade
    JMCade Posts: 389 Member
    I have the original Power 90 also. I used it after my first child was born and lost 20 lbs. It is an awesome workout! I thought the jumping part was the hardest (especially after kids :/ cuz it makes you pee!) I have used it off and on since 2001.
  • stgipson
    stgipson Posts: 12
    Mufto I've been putting it down as circuit training which is in the database at 30 mins it says it about 494 calories burnt not sure if that is correct, but thats the only thing I could figure out to put it under.
  • murfto
    murfto Posts: 29 Member
    Thanks That is what I have been doing also. Your doing a great job and very motivating. Keep up the great work. Are you doing level 1-2? I am on 29 days and tried 3-4 last week.. I was not ready so I went back to 1-2
    . Now it seems like I am doing 1-2 better because I know whats coming next...

    Have a good day
  • murfto
    murfto Posts: 29 Member
    One more point.. I bought a heart monitor watch for caloire intake. It was a pretty cheap one but it worked. I figured on the Sweat 1-2 I was doing about 480 calories. I used the watch this am and it said 502 calories. Pretty close but of course the watch is right:smile:

    Day 30 today of Power 90 back to level 1-2 unitl Day 45 the I am goingt to try to go to Level 3-4.. Down 17 pounds since March 28th, 3 inches off waste and 2 inches off hips.

    Good luck to you and keep pushing play..
  • n0isehazard
    n0isehazard Posts: 14 Member
    Thanks for the motivation, stgipson. I've been really slacking with my diet so I've been feeling lazy with my exercises, but seeing everyone here work so hard is making me feel like getting back on track.

    Plus, I did a timed swim test in my swim class today and found that with what little strength training and exercise I'd done with Power90, I swam a lot faster than my previous record. That makes me want to keep going!

    I agree with lobster888 that rest days are important!

    Welcome murfto. :) I've had days where I think, "I'm ready for 3-4," but when I push myself with 1-2, I find it still kicks my butt. Be patient. You're almost through the 1st month.

    It's a new month. Let's all do our bests!
  • JCGilbert
    JCGilbert Posts: 33
    Hello All. My name is Joan and I started the Power 90/"Fat burning Express" last week. Completed 6 days of that w/ Sunday as my rest day. Today, Mon 5/2, I began w/ Power 90 Sculpt Circuit 1-2. I was able to complete it at prob 85% effort level...would have been 100% if not for pushups. I will have to build up there. Also, using 5 lb handweights which I may need to increase to either 8 or 10 lbs. Did NOT want to go too crazy on my 1st day.
    I entered in my MFP exercise under "strength training" for 35 mins. This showed a burn of 119 cals. If I'd entered it as "circuit training, general" it would have logged in 318 cals burned. Who knows!
    Nice to see this P90 support thread. Misery loves company!! lol
  • stgipson
    stgipson Posts: 12
    Hey sorry for slacking just a quick update for ya I'm down 15 pounds so far about a month and a few days into the diet only on my 2nd week of P90 its been hard but the results are great I have lost the weight for one and I decide today just for alittle more motivation I would check my measurments. I've lost 2 inches on my chest, an inch and half on my waist, 3 and a half inches on my hips and 2 inches on my thighs. I'm dumb struck this amazing to me I know I'm losing the weight but the measurments are really a kick in the butt so if you need alittle motivation check yours you might be surprized I was. Thanks for all your support I'll keep you posted.

    Just push play !!!
  • lobster888
    lobster888 Posts: 861 Member
    I did sculpt 1/2 this morning and really pushed it. It amazing to think about the first time I did it and now. I am so much stronger. I can use alot more weight on some of the exercise and still complete 15 reps.

    I need to really pay attention to my diet and eating habits these next two weeks. I haven't been eating enough- I know that sounds funny but I really believe there is soemthing to this starvation mode... I haven't been that hungry and skipped a coupe of meals and no weight loss but a little gain - water - sodium - staravation mode. I knwo it crazy because most of the time I have a great appetite and eat very healthy and then there are times when I actually forget to eat??? Maybe this cold thing has something to do with it!!! But I need to pay attention.

    Hope everyone is having a happy healthy day!!!!
  • kcrojas630
    kcrojas630 Posts: 145 Member
    I am planning on starting back up with this on Sunday!! Glad there is a board, I will definitely need some motivation!
  • murfto
    murfto Posts: 29 Member
    Great job!! Keep it up and your posts help me keep pusing play!

    Still doing Levle 1-2 of both. I am on day 33 and going to switch to 3-4 on day 45. I am already thinking about how tough it will be
  • stgipson
    stgipson Posts: 12
    Hey Murfto glad I'm glad I can help you guys are help me also thanks for the support.

    Just push play !!!
  • stgipson
    stgipson Posts: 12
    Well I guess I'm going to have to restart my exericing I slacked off to many days and I'm going to start over still sticking with the low calorie diet still losing weight down 16 pounds guys that is epic for me the most I have ever lost. I'm not stopping and nethier should you. Be honest with yourself is something a friend told me so this is me being honest my day of rest turned into 4 days so my lazy streak started to kick back in so I'm going to start over. For those of you wondering I'm doing 1700 calories a day for my diet at least until my weight goes down more then I'll have to lower the intake. Anyway hope everyone is doing well and Happy Mothers day by the way.
  • murfto
    murfto Posts: 29 Member
    I think that being honest with yourself and "starting over" is good.. But really your are not starting over you are just coming back from a break. You didnt gain all 16 pounds back and your drive is not where it was when you first started.

    Remember it is not a sprint but a marathon.. Good for you and forget the past.. it is a new day.

    I wrote that for you but it is for me also. Keep pushing play!
  • adam0403
    adam0403 Posts: 2
    Wow this is a pretty great community. I'm glad you all are doing p90. It's such a fantastic program, and a great way to introduce your body to interval circuit training. I started Power 90 May 5th. It's now May 10th..and I can tell you all that I have started feeling the changes. When you can literally feel it, it's the greatest thing ever! Keep it up, and keep pushing play as they say! Focus on your goals because we can do it. :-)

    Before Power 90 and before dieting I weighed 250 lbs at 5'11". Dieted for one month, and detox my body from all the junk and just by dieting alone with moderate everyday walking I lost 10lbs. I am now at 240 lbs. I have not weighed myself since I started p90. I said Adam..after each 30day cycle of the program weigh yourself. I'm hoping to lose another 10lbs, or more a month through diet and exercise with this program.

    We're in control we can do it! :-)
  • Shannibal
    Shannibal Posts: 103 Member
    I just posted this in another post, but I started Power 90 on 4/26/2011. Didn't weigh for the first time until 18 days ago, but I have already lost 15 lbs. This also includes a strict diet.

    Good luck to everyone!
  • murfto
    murfto Posts: 29 Member
    Great job!! I just finsined Level 1-2 today. I am moving on to Level 3-4 on Monday. I am on day 42 and lost 21 pounds. I also have lost 3.8 inches off my waist. Some days are tough but tracking my intake helps me more than I ever thougth it would. I am also really sticking with the shakelology whcih I think helps me. I only do it 6 days a week for lunch. In my past this is the time I quit. I hope I wont this time. One day at a time for sure!!

    Keep posting your progress. It is so helpful to have others working together!!
  • murfto
    murfto Posts: 29 Member
    Just started the power 90 level 3-4 yesterday. Hard to make it through all the way. It seems at this level the sculpt for me is harder than the sweat. It was the other way around for me on 1-2. Is anyone else on 3-4? How's it going?

    I am very determined not to give up but everyday is a challenge.

    Down 21 pounds since March 28th and that is what keeps me going. My blood pressure is now back to normal.
  • adam0403
    adam0403 Posts: 2
    Keep at it Murfto. I'm almost 2 weeks into P90 I noticed my body adjusting, changing..being able to keep up almost in time with Tony and the models. The 3-4 phase is to up the ante. It'll be a lil rough the first week or two, but your body will again adjust to it. I remember Tony said I believe in the cardio 1-2..something like your body has to be introduce to new routines. Point is new routines is tough at first, but gets better with time. Kind of like playing an instrument. Not use to patterns, so with routines you get use to it over time and able to play beautiful music. Keep it up!
  • one2beat
    one2beat Posts: 2
    Hey Guys, this is a fantastic community and it's so good to see these many people working towards their goal.

    I started Power 90 on April 25th & before starting I weighed in as 180 lbs at 5'8". My goal is to go down by at-least 15 - 20 lbs. I have been working on level 1-2 for about 30 days now. I just weighed in today again and the weight loss is only 2 lbs. :( . I have to admit though that I am not sticking to the diet as religiously as I have been to the exercise regime (sweat as well as sculpt). I am not a morning person, so it's very difficult to stick the meal plan; though I try my level best to. Not to mention, being a vegetarian has its own disadvantages.

    I need your help guys. I need some motivation.
  • murfto
    murfto Posts: 29 Member
    Here are just a couple thoughts cause I can relate.

    1. The scale can be your worst enemy, I am learning. I would recommend doing your measurements and only weigh once every two weeks.

    2. I am doing a intermtted fast 6 days a week .After 7 pm, I dont eat unitl about 12noon the next day . It was tough at first but atfer 60 days I feel very good.

    3. I am doing the shakeology product for lunch 6 days a week. It is a bit pricy but I feel that I have more energy. It has a ton of vit. and it and helps curb my cravings. It is on beachbody .com

    My neighboor is a beachboy coach and is very supportive, He has a free web site that has some great artices and facts about the programs. He has helped me get away from the scale only thinking and go by fat %, my measurements and how your clothes fit.

    When I started I was 39% body fat now I am 32% I lost 24 ounds and 3 incers off my waste and hip. It took me about 30 days and being very good (and a few tears) to start seeing the weight change

    He web site is clintnolan.com

    Good luck with Power 90
  • one2beat
    one2beat Posts: 2
    Thank you so much murfto.

    I did check out Clint's website. It is very informative. I have already made him my coach for my workout.

    Well, to begin with I wanted to surprise my fiancee with my new lean body (after P90), so I never told her. Big mistake. She has a degree in nutrition and when she came to know about my workout she was ecstatic to help me reach my goal. Now that she knows about it, I am sure I will be to achieve my goal with her guidance on nutrition and Clint's coaching through his website.

    Thanks once again.
  • murfto
    murfto Posts: 29 Member
    How great to suprise her! She must be so proud of you!! It is so important to have the one you love support you. I have that also and without my husband's encouragement and pride, I would be in trouble and would of quit a long time ago!! .

    I am very luckly to have a guy like Clint as a neighboor. He is so nice, well read and not pushy at all.

    Keep me infomred and keep pushing play!!

    We can do it
  • trickyfoxster710
    trickyfoxster710 Posts: 151 Member
    I just started Power 90 again i figure if I actually track on the board I will be more accountable!
    Yesterday was Day 1 Cardio 1/2 w ab ripper went well left hip still sore from bircitis had to keep side kicks a little low on the left side. Did not take measurements or pics planning on doing that tonight Circuit tonight oh boy!
  • mikesj
    mikesj Posts: 6 Member
    Well I've decided to get back into shape and will be starting the Power 90 routine on Monday... I did begin working out slightly going back to my martial arts classes as well as eating much better. 4 pounds down since Monday and about 46lbs to get to my goal weight. Want to complete the Power 90 series and then graduate to the P90x.
  • rickpearce
    rickpearce Posts: 100 Member
    I was posting in the thread "Looking for other P90 Support pt 2" but it is locked now.

    I started the power 90 last Tuesday with my wife. We are both liking it so far. The one question I have is, what are people doing if they miss a workout? Do you double up the next day? Use your rest day? Add it on the end? etc.
  • eracman
    eracman Posts: 22
    I just found this and thought I would add my 2 cents. I am two weeks in and started my third week this morning. I'm feeling great, getting stronger and feeling less tired. I am already noticing changes in how I look. It feels good to be working towards a healthier me.

    --QUESTION--
    By the way, has anyone figured out how to track the P90 routines as exercise in MFP? I am only logging my food but would love to include the routines as well?
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