p90x 90 day challenge October 1

I've been struggling a bit lately. I'm been really tired and getting frustrated that the scale has not been moving. I've even missed some workouts (I know, I know -- bad stuff)! Just wanted to let you guys know that when I've felt really bad, I come back here and read this thread and you guys motivate me all over again. Thanks so much Coach Kelly and thanks to all of you guys for your inspiring stories. Can't tell you how much I appreciate it. We can do this!

I've been struggling a bit lately. I'm been really tired and getting frustrated that the scale has not been moving. I've even missed some workouts (I know, I know -- bad stuff)! Just wanted to let you guys know that when I've felt really bad, I come back here and read this thread and you guys motivate me all over again. Thanks so much Coach Kelly and thanks to all of you guys for your inspiring stories. Can't tell you how much I appreciate it. We can do this!

Struggle is okay; frustration not so much. If you started with the rest of the group, you should be in the Recovery Week right now. At the end of this week, we should all do a round of pictures and - most importantly - of measurements. Those measurements are what count - NOT the scales. In P90X the scales are not your friends. The tape measure IS. Just hold on to that for now and have faith. This program works if you work. It's just that it takes 90 days, not 30. For myself, I've gained maybe half a pound since the beginning of the program, but my friends are noticing positive changes in my body, which is what matters.

Don't beat yourself up over the missed workouts. You're working out now, and that's what matters. Keep pushing-play - and keep posting. We're all in this thing together, and we will all get through it together!

I've been struggling a bit lately. I'm been really tired and getting frustrated that the scale has not been moving. I've even missed some workouts (I know, I know -- bad stuff)! Just wanted to let you guys know that when I've felt really bad, I come back here and read this thread and you guys motivate me all over again. Thanks so much Coach Kelly and thanks to all of you guys for your inspiring stories. Can't tell you how much I appreciate it. We can do this!

Hey hon, did you get my message from yesterday? Keep your head up and keep moving forward. I'm here if you need to talk! Kelly :flowerforyou:

I've been struggling a bit lately. I'm been really tired and getting frustrated that the scale has not been moving. I've even missed some workouts (I know, I know -- bad stuff)! Just wanted to let you guys know that when I've felt really bad, I come back here and read this thread and you guys motivate me all over again. Thanks so much Coach Kelly and thanks to all of you guys for your inspiring stories. Can't tell you how much I appreciate it. We can do this!

Struggle is okay; frustration not so much. If you started with the rest of the group, you should be in the Recovery Week right now. At the end of this week, we should all do a round of pictures and - most importantly - of measurements. Those measurements are what count - NOT the scales. In P90X the scales are not your friends. The tape measure IS. Just hold on to that for now and have faith. This program works if you work. It's just that it takes 90 days, not 30. For myself, I've gained maybe half a pound since the beginning of the program, but my friends are noticing positive changes in my body, which is what matters.

Don't beat yourself up over the missed workouts. You're working out now, and that's what matters. Keep pushing-play - and keep posting. We're all in this thing together, and we will all get through it together!

We can never stress it enough MEASURE MEASURE MEASURE!!!!!

Week 4... Core synergistics today!

I am still going to be lifting weights as well as doing week 4. I just love lifting and we have this nice bench and weights at home now... Cant pass up the opportunity to burn extra cals to eat a bit more as well. I finally got myself an inexpensive hrm to know what I burn.

Will let you all know how it goes tonight, I'm scurrrred!!

Legs/Back and arx for me this morning. I wanted to do leg/back on Sunday but my legs were trashed from my running and bike workouts (Thurs-Sunday) so I took a day of rest and came back strong today. Goal for this week is 3 strength workouts - legs/back, shoulder/arms, chest/back) and 1 other workout - maybe yoga or maybe cardio/plyo/kenpo if I feel up to it. All this will be arranged my swim, bike, run workouts.

I also need new bands. Hopefully I will be able to scout some out this week.

I've been struggling a bit lately. I'm been really tired and getting frustrated that the scale has not been moving. I've even missed some workouts (I know, I know -- bad stuff)! Just wanted to let you guys know that when I've felt really bad, I come back here and read this thread and you guys motivate me all over again. Thanks so much Coach Kelly and thanks to all of you guys for your inspiring stories. Can't tell you how much I appreciate it. We can do this!

Struggle is okay; frustration not so much. If you started with the rest of the group, you should be in the Recovery Week right now. At the end of this week, we should all do a round of pictures and - most importantly - of measurements. Those measurements are what count - NOT the scales. In P90X the scales are not your friends. The tape measure IS. Just hold on to that for now and have faith. This program works if you work. It's just that it takes 90 days, not 30. For myself, I've gained maybe half a pound since the beginning of the program, but my friends are noticing positive changes in my body, which is what matters.

Don't beat yourself up over the missed workouts. You're working out now, and that's what matters. Keep pushing-play - and keep posting. We're all in this thing together, and we will all get through it together!

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I am ABsolutely seeing results in terms of how my clothes are fitting and its definitely easier to do some of the workouts. I am still however struggling with being tired. I'm not sure if I'm eating too much/too little, etc. MFP suggested 1200 calories, but the P90X suggests much more. Not sure what to do and so I've settled on 1350 and sometimes have difficulty eating even that. Other days, I am starving and can't seem to get enough. Ultimately, I guess I'm still trying to figure out the diet part. Any help the group has on this would be welcomed. My diary is open.

Thanks again!

after legs and back yesterday all I can say today is Holy Glutes! i am hoping that this afternoon's yoga or stretch (haven't decided which one yet) will help work out some of the kinks. Hope all is well with my fellow challengers!

Hello p90x-ers! How are you all doing? GUESS WHAT! It's almost the end of week 4 for those of use who started on Oct 1.
I should be hearing we are getting ready to take our 30 day measurements and accountability pics. :happy: I can't wait to hear who everyone is BRINING IT! :happy:

Legs/Back and arx for me this morning. I wanted to do leg/back on Sunday but my legs were trashed from my running and bike workouts (Thurs-Sunday) so I took a day of rest and came back strong today. Goal for this week is 3 strength workouts - legs/back, shoulder/arms, chest/back) and 1 other workout - maybe yoga or maybe cardio/plyo/kenpo if I feel up to it. All this will be arranged my swim, bike, run workouts.

I also need new bands. Hopefully I will be able to scout some out this week.

I LOVE your style! You are ROCKING IT!!!! Great job! :happy:

Week 4... Core synergistics today!

I am still going to be lifting weights as well as doing week 4. I just love lifting and we have this nice bench and weights at home now... Cant pass up the opportunity to burn extra cals to eat a bit more as well. I finally got myself an inexpensive hrm to know what I burn.

Will let you all know how it goes tonight, I'm scurrrred!!

GREAT JOB and GREAT PLAN! There is nothing wrong with burning extra calories! Keep up the good work! :happy:

I've been struggling a bit lately. I'm been really tired and getting frustrated that the scale has not been moving. I've even missed some workouts (I know, I know -- bad stuff)! Just wanted to let you guys know that when I've felt really bad, I come back here and read this thread and you guys motivate me all over again. Thanks so much Coach Kelly and thanks to all of you guys for your inspiring stories. Can't tell you how much I appreciate it. We can do this!

Struggle is okay; frustration not so much. If you started with the rest of the group, you should be in the Recovery Week right now. At the end of this week, we should all do a round of pictures and - most importantly - of measurements. Those measurements are what count - NOT the scales. In P90X the scales are not your friends. The tape measure IS. Just hold on to that for now and have faith. This program works if you work. It's just that it takes 90 days, not 30. For myself, I've gained maybe half a pound since the beginning of the program, but my friends are noticing positive changes in my body, which is what matters.

Don't beat yourself up over the missed workouts. You're working out now, and that's what matters. Keep pushing-play - and keep posting. We're all in this thing together, and we will all get through it together!

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I am ABsolutely seeing results in terms of how my clothes are fitting and its definitely easier to do some of the workouts. I am still however struggling with being tired. I'm not sure if I'm eating too much/too little, etc. MFP suggested 1200 calories, but the P90X suggests much more. Not sure what to do and so I've settled on 1350 and sometimes have difficulty eating even that. Other days, I am starving and can't seem to get enough. Ultimately, I guess I'm still trying to figure out the diet part. Any help the group has on this would be welcomed. My diary is open.

Thanks again!

The diet part is the most difficult, I find. If you've been sticking with 50% protein, you've probably gotten entirely through your store of easy energy. Next week, when we go back to a more normal diet, your energy level should increase. Are you, by the way, doing a recovery drink after your workouts? And are you drinking Shakeology? If not, it might be worth a try. Kelly and I can speak more to the value of Shakeology. Just message me if you want more info.

Hey all was peeking through your thread...I just restarted P90x today and was wondering I could join your conversation. I had purchased P90x at the end of last year...got through 60 some days and the holiday came and I puttered out. Picked up Insanity, kicked that's butt and now I'm back to P90x and I want that 'aha, achieved the whole program' thing that comes from starting and completing a whole program.

Absolutely! I would love you to join our challenge. Congrats on day 1 of your redo. You are going to kill it this time just like you did with Insanity. Welcome aboard!
Kelly :flowerforyou:

hey everyone, uhg!!!! i guess i am a little behind you all, in my third week. this is my 3rd time around doing p90x. i just finished chalene extreme. STILL NOT WHERE I WANT TO BE!!!! I am very frustrated. I am substituting chalene in for cardio X and kenpo, i dont like either workout. kenpo is boring and i have to wear ankle weights and hand weights. Funny now any yoga is so annoying. I used to love it and now i just cant mentally do it. chalene is a hard workout but not as many minutes, about a 200 calorie difference according to online investigation. Do you think thats a big deal?

I think i have diet down, but cant meet calorie needs without going over in sugar or carbs? any suggestions?

desparately need motivation with p90....... I am really getting bored

Hey y'all! Just thought I'd pop in from the other P90x group to throw out some support! Been flicking through this thread and I see some awesome folk bringing it! Canelly - Sweet day 30 shot! Keep it going! Mamareese - way to push through the ill time! Can be tough I know...

Me, I'm on day 53. Looking forward to hitting the day 60 mark next week and pushing through the last phase to completion!

Keep pushing play guys. BRING IT!

Jay