4 days from completing P90x before / after pics...

wallypike
wallypike Posts: 33 Member
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I am 4 days away from completing p90x for the first time. I started out in November at Thanksgiving get together and had pics made with the family. I was at 310 pounds at this point and was wanting to lose weight but couldn't ever stick with what I started. It was at the end of December after talking to one of my old fraternity brothers that I realized how big of deal it was that I was that obese. So there I was 35 years old 6 ft tall with my first kid (Brendan)on the way ( June 4 th) projected and I weighed 310 pounds. I started running and got off the computer games more and started hitting the gym to play basketball. I was was losing weight and starting to feel good when I hit a weight plateau . This is when I started P90x classic. I have followed the schedule and diet like it was a religion even on days when I was sick I still pushed play and did my best. So here I am 4 days away from completing it and I currently weigh 235 =) My plan is 2 take a week or so off after this cycle and do cardio ( run and play basketball) to give my body some rest time then I am jumping back into INSANITY to try to get to my goal weight of 185. I'm never going back down the road I was on. Since December I haven't had a soft drink or fast food and feel fantastic=) I wish I had been doing my fitness pal all along .. feel free to add me jwally75@yahoo.com . Tomorrow will be 100 day in a row holding myself accountable on it.

Thanks ,
Wally:tongue:

" If you make it important to you then you will find a way .. if not you will find a excuse !!!!"
" When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe that when you will be successful ."
" WAR EAGLE~!"

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"THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WHO YOU ARE AND WHO YOU WANNA BE IS WHAT YOU DO."
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  • dvisser1
    dvisser1 Posts: 788 Member
    I am 4 days away from completing p90x for the first time. I started out in November at Thanksgiving get together and had pics made with the family. I was at 310 pounds at this point and was wanting to lose weight but couldn't ever stick with what I started. It was at the end of December after talking to one of my old fraternity brothers that I realized how big of deal it was that I was that obese. So there I was 35 years old 6 ft tall with my first kid (Brendan)on the way ( June 4 th) projected and I weighed 310 pounds. I started running and got off the computer games more and started hitting the gym to play basketball. I was was losing weight and starting to feel good when I hit a weight plateau . This is when I started P90x classic. I have followed the schedule and diet like it was a religion even on days when I was sick I still pushed play and did my best. So here I am 4 days away from completing it and I currently weigh 235 =) My plan is 2 take a week or so off after this cycle and do cardio ( run and play basketball) to give my body some rest time then I am jumping back into INSANITY to try to get to my goal weight of 185. I'm never going back down the road I was on. Since December I haven't had a soft drink or fast food and feel fantastic=) I wish I had been doing my fitness pal all along .. feel free to add me jwally75@yahoo.com . Tomorrow will be 100 day in a row holding myself accountable on it.

    Thanks ,
    Wally:tongue:

    " If you make it important to you then you will find a way .. if not you will find a excuse !!!!"
    " When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe that when you will be successful ."
    " WAR EAGLE~!"

    1-24-2011.png

    1-24-2011

    Nov.png

    11-24-2011

    today2.jpg

    4-25-2012
    319722_10150711967886819_742556818_9662287_306586874_n1.jpg

    4-25-2012
    563186_349185221805730_343598735697712_1024300_1891271862_n.jpg

    "THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WHO YOU ARE AND WHO YOU WANNA BE IS WHAT YOU DO."
  • bondavbriwil
    bondavbriwil Posts: 62 Member
    Nice work!
  • Jezebel9
    Jezebel9 Posts: 396 Member
    wow. You are doing great! :happy:
  • Brandei
    Brandei Posts: 119 Member
    Wow! Amazing changes! I started my loss with P90X classic as well- worked wonders
  • wallypike
    wallypike Posts: 33 Member
    Thanks guys and gals ! I have roughly 2 weeks from now till ill be digging down deeper than I ever have and re- Bringing it on Insanity!! I may not be at my goal yet but everyday Im one step closer than I was.
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    inspirational.

    go YOU!!!!
  • Kylabgeek
    Kylabgeek Posts: 47 Member
    Great Job! And congrats on the upcoming addition to your family!
  • DroptheBrownie
    DroptheBrownie Posts: 7
    Good Job! I have one more week of insanity. Its a great tool. Moves faster than p90x. I didnt exactly get the results I was hoping for but I am a lot stronger and my endurance is up. Best of luck on the next part of your journey!
  • britcurl
    britcurl Posts: 110 Member
    You look great! And WAR EAGLE! Are you from Bama?
  • AlyRoseNYC
    AlyRoseNYC Posts: 1,075 Member
    What a nice story. I just want to cry! You are going to be a great Dad!
  • melcam_2000
    melcam_2000 Posts: 11 Member
    Wow! So cool.... Thanks. I needed this today.
  • zukkiz
    zukkiz Posts: 362 Member
    Great job! What an amazing transformation and great example you'll be for your precious blessing coming in June.
  • flip_star
    flip_star Posts: 2
    Amazing! you look terrific!
  • jconnon
    jconnon Posts: 427 Member
    That's impressive and inspiring. Congratulations.
  • laurieblair2012
    laurieblair2012 Posts: 106
    That's amazing. You have every right to be proud of your success and accomplishments so far! I really would like to try to do P90X but I'm afraid I just won't be able to do it yet...maybe after I lose a little more and feel more confident in my ability to survive it. LOL!

    Congratulations and best wishes on your next challenge! :)
  • Kaseybella
    Kaseybella Posts: 25 Member
    Awesome job! Your hard work is showing and you look great and healthy! I love all of your motivational quotes! especially "if you make it important to you, you will find a way... if not, you will find an excuse!" SO TRUE!
  • wallypike
    wallypike Posts: 33 Member
    You look great! And WAR EAGLE! Are you from Bama?

    Thank you thank you . I am from North Alabama .

    ~ W A R E A G L E ~
  • goodfido
    goodfido Posts: 127 Member
    Great job on the weight loss and the committement to being healthy! You have inspired others with your post (myself included) so for that THANK YOU.

    Good luck with the Insanity work out!!! YOU CAN DO IT
  • wallypike
    wallypike Posts: 33 Member
    What a nice story. I just want to cry! You are going to be a great Dad!
    AW thank you =) .. everyone say I have no idea how much my life gonna change when hes born ... my reply " It already has."
  • britcurl
    britcurl Posts: 110 Member
    You look great! And WAR EAGLE! Are you from Bama?

    Thank you thank you . I am from North Alabama .

    ~ W A R E A G L E ~

    Aww...Small world, me too! North Alabama to be exact! Like 15-20 min south of Cullman :)
  • jenluvsushi
    jenluvsushi Posts: 933 Member
    Thanks so much for sharing your journey! I always felt like I was too heavy to be plateauing this early....seems like what I really need to do is switch it into high gear like you did. Best of luck to you and congrats on your new baby!
  • wallypike
    wallypike Posts: 33 Member
    That's amazing. You have every right to be proud of your success and accomplishments so far! I really would like to try to do P90X but I'm afraid I just won't be able to do it yet...maybe after I lose a little more and feel more confident in my ability to survive it. LOL!

    Congratulations and best wishes on your next challenge! :)


    Thanks Laurie !

    "Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."

    I think its a great idea to start p90x !! When I first started the program I am not gonna lie it was hard I could not do close to the amount of reps that they were doing on the video. But, each workout I would set my goals a little higher than I had did the previous workout and try to surpass my goal. I started seeing my numbers go up workouts that I originally was hating were becoming my favorites. I also didn't let my ego get in the way of what I was trying to accomplish if I felt like my form was going bad or I had to much weight I would pause or restart that exercise. Quality over quantity and I knew if I did cheat on the exercises the only person that what know and it would affect is myself. The great thing about p90x is it requires nothing but some good equipment , good nutrition( it takes will power I went a party the other day with all kinds of great food there but I knew it was gonna be there so I brought my own lunch =), a place to do it and the will power to keep it up for 90 days. I remember before I started it and I was trying to get in shape I would go to the gym and I felt like I had a microscope on me from all the fit people in there ready to critique what or how I working out since I was so obese. So good luck and congrats on deciding to take this journey down the road to healthy living !!!P90x is kinda like when you first learn to ride a bike . you have mini steps to take and eventually you rip the training wheels off, and BRING IT! My only regret is I didnt start it all long time ago . I originally thought P90x doubles would be my next path but I knew in my heart to get to where I want to be Insanity was the better choice. I think it was choice all along but I think deep down inside I was intimidated by it... I cant and wont accept that. I can accept failure but not I cant accept not trying . Good luck on on journey to getting fit=) you can do it!

    ~Wally
    "Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."
  • moskinnny
    moskinnny Posts: 118
    you are awesome and a total inspiration to all. Keep up the fantastic work!!
  • dolldreams
    dolldreams Posts: 245 Member
    You look awesome and I know you feel great too!
  • chelledawg14
    chelledawg14 Posts: 509 Member
    Great job!!!!
  • tlc12078
    tlc12078 Posts: 334 Member
    Did you start this with no formal exercise? because I am really impressed.
  • wallypike
    wallypike Posts: 33 Member
    You look great! And WAR EAGLE! Are you from Bama?

    Thank you thank you . I am from North Alabama .

    ~ W A R E A G L E ~

    Aww...Small world, me too! North Alabama to be exact! Like 15-20 min south of Cullman :)

    I'm in Florence, AL I went to UNA in my younger days... lol
    Just a huge Auburn fan =)
  • tlc12078
    tlc12078 Posts: 334 Member
    Did you start this with no formal exercise? because I am really impressed.

    Oh n did you have to buy weights n resistance bands? How long did you have to work out on the first dvd?
  • Neen79
    Neen79 Posts: 9 Member
    Congrats on the baby and the amazing weightloss!! You look great. I've been afraid to try P90X and Insanity because I'm afraid I won't be able to keep up. I have a fear of failure which is exactly the reason I'm over weight. But you have inspired me to give it a whirl. I hope to one day post such great before and after pics one day as well. Keep up the great work.
  • wallypike
    wallypike Posts: 33 Member
    Did you start this with no formal exercise? because I am really impressed.
    Thanks,
    Nope , was already in the process of getting on the treadmill every other day for about a month ( doing 45-60 walk/jog)till my body grew a tolerance to what I was doing and I plateaued. While waiting for the p90x discs to arrive I would go on Comcast on demand and do the free exercises they offer in to try and better to prepare myself for what was to come. It helped but the second day after plyo the next morning when I could barely get out of bed I knew I was on the right track.

    ~Wally

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