P90X: Bringin' it! June-Sept
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Way to bring it guys! A LOT of folks don't make it past 2 weeks so KEEP IT UP! Don;t be like them
I've done the X a few times and got great results (so did my wife)
KatBass MANY people (especially women?!?) gain some water weight in the first couple weeks but this is a GOOD THING. It is basically your body repairing muscle, which it does by bathing muscles in water. It means you are going to be getting better muscles soon. As you get used to it the fluid will come off.
Every one starts from a different spot and has different experiences. HOWEVER everyone I knwo who's done the program gets life changing results - and then wants to do it again. he he he
1 more week till muscle recovery week - keep going.
60days is another bailing point too. Keep focused on WHY you are doing this for 90 days. You're worth it .
THANK YOU for taking the time to chime in and encourage me! I needed this, especially on this Monday morning. I know its going to take all 90 days, and sorta feel cheesy for expecting results in just 14 days, but its tough to stay commited when it doesnt appear my hard work is giving me many results yet. Im not giving up! Retaining water to repair muscles makes sense...so Im gonna try to remind myself that SOMETHING must be happening, as my muscles dont ache as bad as they did last week, and all this work WILL eventually give me something to show off
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Well I'm back after about a week off. I'm afraid that I lost about a week due to the 4th holiday and a sprained ankle. The good part is the anke feels better this morning and I'm basically on track with the rest of you now. Did week 3 chest and back this morning. It feels good to get that workout in and know that I've got it for the day. I also just want to encourage everyone to keep doing their best. Some of the workouts are definitely harder and some of the moves are harder/trickier. I think that the important thing is to try to do each one as best as you can (Modify if necessary to ensure that you are doing it), and then to push yourself and try to do better each time that you do it. Over time you will see that you are capable of much more than when you started. Eat healthy, keep doing the workouts, and keep posting here (because you all motivate me).0
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Day 14 done! had to move rest day to yesterday the flu I had apparently wasn't going down without a fight because I ended up with bronchitis and urgent care yesterday
they gave me plenty of meds yesterday so I did Kempo today. Katbass I'm feeling like you no inches lost actually gained 2 lbs this week (result of birthday weekend) the first 2weeks are done but we still have 10 weeks to go!!! Hopefully after 30 day pics we can see the difference in pictures 0 -
Sorry to hear about your fight with the flu. You are really determined I'll say that. Way to go. I also am not "seeing" results but i sure can feel them. I dont get nearly as sore. I can do things like push ups that I couldnt do 2 weeks ago. " gaining water to repair muscle" lets hope. Thats a new one.
Today is day 15 ! Chest and back Ab Ripper x . Bring it everyone.0 -
P90X Day 15 complete - Chest & Back & Ab Ripper X
Duration: 01:10:32
Calories: 665
Fat Burn: 00:38:00
Fitness: 00:32:32
Average HR: 118
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didnt check in yesterday, internet failure!
did plyo again today instead of cardio x and did the whole vid its an amazing workout but my knees are killing me now!!0 -
Ley...Im so sorry to hear abotu your son! How scary!? Is he feeling better now? Im super impressed that you commited to the Kenpo after a day like that! CONGRATS!!!
Elly....8.75 inches?!?! Im not gonna lie...Im jealous! Great work!! Are you following the meal plan, too?
The wall squats dont bother me as much as all the push-ups in the Chest/Back DVD. There are some movesin each DVD that literally make my body shake! Thats when I try to think "Its working!" instead of "This freakin' HURTSSS!"
Well, after Elly's 8.75" loss, I hate to bring some crummy news, but I have to admit I am BUMMED. WARNING: Whine-fest and pity party ahead!! Lookout!!! WARNING!!
Eric took my measurements again last night. I thought for SURE I wouldve lost a few more inches since I THOUGHT my clothes were fitting better. WRONG. I have GAINED weight and GAINED inches in the 14 days of P90X. I had lost inches last week, but apparently they found me, or we miscalculated or took measurements in different spots....either way, I am up. Its so frustrating.
I hate feeling this discouraged, especially since I know future P90X-ers might read this and decide against the program. I believe in the system. I believe it will eventually show results. I just dont want to be the one who completes the entrie program and doesnt see any changes. Last year I did the 30 Day Shred and actually gained weight and inches in 30 days. It was sooo discouraging, I gave up on exercise completely. I am givng this 2 more weeks. I could almost cry when I realize I have worked my *kitten* off 6 days a week for two weeks and Im GAINING weight. I couldve sat on my couch and done NOTHING, and I wouldnt have GAINED weight or inches. I may not have lost, but at least I wouldnt have GAINED!
Wah. wah. wah. Blah blah blah. Sorry for the pity party. Just annoyed. My husband and I work out together, I wear a HRM to judge calories, and while my eating hasnt been amazing, it hasnt been terrible either. Im not sure what Im missing. Im just hoping this week brings some kind of change that will re-motivate me and keep me going. Because right now, I am NOT looking forward to pushing play on Chest and Back tomorrow.
aw man sucks that your reading bigger, i'll hope for you that its just a case of measuring in a slightly different place etc, but i'll say that i've stepped on the scales and lost 1lb BUT i darent measure myself just yet, not sure i will until day 30 i dont want to be dissapointed before then and if i've lost inches i'd rather leave it until day 30 and it'll be a bigger loss (hopefully).
the little one is healing nicely we're trying to keep the glue dry so that it doesnt open up again its hard because the kid loves water! no baths for a week! and its hot so the paddling pool is out, its a nightmare!Well I'm back after about a week off. I'm afraid that I lost about a week due to the 4th holiday and a sprained ankle. The good part is the anke feels better this morning and I'm basically on track with the rest of you now. Did week 3 chest and back this morning. It feels good to get that workout in and know that I've got it for the day. I also just want to encourage everyone to keep doing their best. Some of the workouts are definitely harder and some of the moves are harder/trickier. I think that the important thing is to try to do each one as best as you can (Modify if necessary to ensure that you are doing it), and then to push yourself and try to do better each time that you do it. Over time you will see that you are capable of much more than when you started. Eat healthy, keep doing the workouts, and keep posting here (because you all motivate me).
good that your ankle is feeling better and thanks for the encouragement, i totally get how a lot of people dont get past the two week mark, earlier today i thought god i just dont fancy it at the moment but did it anyway, jumped back in with plyo and fell back in love with it all over again!0 -
Day 15 done!! Chest/ back + ab ripper done I can't believe we have a couple more days then we enter recovery week!0
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P90X Day 16 complete - Plyometrics (including bonus)
Duration: 01:01:11
Calories: 730
Fat Burn: 00:11:58
Fitness: 00:49:13
Average HR: 133
Maximum HR: 1590 -
I'm feeling so tired. Yesterday I was suppose to do Plyometrics but I didn't because I was so exhausted after work I was actually dizzy. so I have to do it today. But I still feel so tired. Ugh. I need to get some motivation.0
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Here is a link to a blog explaining why you shouldn't stress out over what the scale says.
http://allfit-happy.blogspot.com/2011/07/why-scale-lies.html0 -
elly dont give up mate, i hit the wall this weekend really just didnt feel like it but did plyo yesterday (instead of cardiox) and felt better for pushing through, the difference today in when i was doing the shoulders and the abs workout was amazing i really determined!
so push through sweetheart and you'll be back on track in no time x
managed to do 306 moves on the ab ripper though it took me a lot longer than it should've done!
really really REALLY looking forward to yoga tomorrow!
btw that link for the blog was great!0 -
I was so tired yesterday I only did about 3/4 of Plyo. I think I burned around 500 calories but I couldnt keep going. I dont normally pause the DVD player i just keep on working and moving even when I'm not doing the 'move' . But yesterday I had to stop it and get my breath and rest. All that jumping around and landing Like a Cat or Spiderman was too much. I hope todays work out goes better.0
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P90X Day 17 complete - Shoulders & Arms (including bonus) & Ab Ripper
Duration: 01:24:38
Calories: 686
Fat Burn: 00:57:15
Fitness: 00:26:56
Average HR: 110
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Day 16 done! Pylometrics today VBTim180 I felt the same exact way today I usually finish the entire dvd including any bonus but today I just couldnt I had to stop when it ended and no bonus. I'm still fighting this bronchitis and doing Pylometrics wasn't the best idea now that I think of it lol... I barely jumped I did all modified because the bronchitis felt like it was chocking me and I had to use the inhaler when I was done lol... yes a little crazy for doing it but I am determined to finish these 74 days of P90X left since I go on vacation in 85 days (yes I'm counting lol) and I will be with all my skinny friends in bikini for once I don't want to feel like the chubby one... oh well tomorrow brings another day!0
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Im only on P90x doubles ...day 4...can I still join your group? Really need support to stay motovated this time. 5th time starting....never finish the whole 90 days....due drama or sickness....Want stay motovated with other people!0
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you can do it...dont give up. Mom of 40
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P90X Day 18 complete - Kenpo (instead of Yoga)
Duration: 01:00:39
Calories: 623
Fat Burn: 00:20:11
Fitness: 00:40:28
Average HR: 123
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Sure Sassy, join us.Im only on P90x doubles ...day 4...can I still join your group? Really need support to stay motovated this time. 5th time starting....never finish the whole 90 days....due drama or sickness....Want stay motovated with other people!0
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Im only on P90x doubles ...day 4...can I still join your group? Really need support to stay motovated this time. 5th time starting....never finish the whole 90 days....due drama or sickness....Want stay motovated with other people!
Sure! the more the merrier!0 -
Im only on P90x doubles ...day 4...can I still join your group? Really need support to stay motovated this time. 5th time starting....never finish the whole 90 days....due drama or sickness....Want stay motovated with other people!
welcome to the team
yoga last night, didnt fininsh till 9:50pm yawn!! still cant do the half moons or crane!0 -
hi guys. I haven't done my workouts in a couple of days. its been too hard to find the time plus i'm always exhausted when I get home from work. so I am going to modify the program. I'll workout saturday and sunday and two days during the week. its better than nothing i guess. today i'm going to do shoulder and arms.0
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i forgot to ask, Elly are you actually called elly? just asking cos my real name is Ellie0
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Hey all,
Sorry I haven't posted in a while...fell off the wagon this weekend but got right back on it Monday. Legs/Abs today was a killer but I felt stronger. Kenpo tomorrow - I've got motivation now...starting to see some small differences in my arms and can do a bit more each week. Hope everyone has been doing well!0 -
P90X Day 17 complete - Shoulders & Arms & Ab Ripper.. didn't do bonus due to running low on time.
I tried something new with ab ripper... I did 20 of each exercise then rested while they finished up. It really helped me maintain form in the later exercises without quitting so early.
Tomorrow is the real challenge. Laziness set in for me last weekend and I killed a bag of potato chips and had a lot to drink. Also skipped yoga then, but was able to make it up during the stretching day.0 -
i stepped on the scales today and showing a gain STILL >.< this is very frustrating!0
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I know how you feel. I felt like giving up after two weeks since all I had to show for it was a gain of one pound! My weigh in today was the first time I lost anything.i stepped on the scales today and showing a gain STILL >.< this is very frustrating!
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Hi everyone. Day 18 yeterday . I did chest & Back instead of yoga. I actually am able to do more push ups and pullups everyday. I still use the Chair Pull ups but soon I hope to do them without the chair. For day 19 i completed back & legs and those famous Wall Squats. AaAhhhhh I hate them! I can only do like 10 seconds. Welcome to the new people!
I dont know about you folks but I am not really losing weight but I am losing inches. That works!0 -
measuring and weighing in tomorrow hoping for inches lost even if the scale doesnt comply!
doing kempo tomorrow instead of tonight got a date with the husband tonight and figured kempo might be a bit of a mood killer lol!!0 -
I just came across this post. I bought P90X in January 2010 & did the 90 day round & had good results in losing inches but I didn't eat right so I saw very little change in the scales at that time. I fell off my routine after my Mom's health took a turn & she passed away in October, but by March of this year I decided to start in with it again & that's when I joined MFP & started tracking my food. Since that time, I've lost about 20 inches overall and 35 pounds, so I would encourage you all to stick with it and you will see results. I am 48 years old and feel better than I have in years. Good luck to you all:happy:0
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