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I am in Phase 2 and am on week 2. I am planning on staying in this phase for 6 weeks before jumping into Phase 3. I am currently switching out the alternate workouts in the even weeks ... about to start Chest Shoulders / Tri and ab ripper ... yeeee haaaaw !

wow was this a fun workout! I loved it and am trying to use less and less resistance with the chin up assist so I am doing more on my own then with the bands. I used 5lb weights with the Plyo lunges. So far Shoulders and Arms is my fave of Phase 2. I am going to do V Sculpt tomorrow because I can't do it monday and I don't…

I am doing this one tonight instead of tomorrow and starting week 2 tomorrow instead of Monday ... crazy schedule but have to make things work. I didn't get a chance to preview this DVD so it's all gonna be a surprise.

did this one for the first time tonight and LOVED IT. I like that there are 3 sets of the same routines which give you the opportunity to either increase your weights or reps, decrease weights, change the way you balance etc. I felt good doing all the moves and didn't feel like a fish out of water on this one. Eventually I…

It was super challenging and I just ordered another 4lb med ball so that I can do the 4 ball push ups with them. I will use the 4 lb on my hands and the 8lb on my feet. I wish that they would have done a wide pan on the girl using the pull up assist so I could see how she was doing the Lever Pull Ups but I'll get it. My…

I previewed this workout last night and am sorta pissed that one of the pull ups that girl was using the pull up assist for they don't even show HOW she is doing it so I guess I will have to improvise. Push UP and Pull UP city tonight after X2 Ab Ripper but I am ready! I can't wait to start Phase 2

excellent result! Can totally see the difference especially in your back! I love all of JM's DVD's and did the 30 day shred as a prelude to starting P90X ... keep going girl you got this!

Last time for this workout and between this and balance and power my favorites of Phase 1. I did much better all around on this and I do my best on the crunchy lever pull ups. Still not doing them 100% but I try. I am almost sad to say good bye to Total Body but will work this routine in somewhere in my future of working…

I am assuming there are more balance moves in this workout. Does he utilize the stability ball or the med balls? I guess I will check the weights I last used on Shoulders / Arms in P90X and go 1 weight down to start when I do this next week.

Plyocide done! Wasn't as difficult as yesterday's X2 Core ... weird. My right toe is starting to bug me again and I can't find the toe sleeve which prevents my pinky from scraping up against the toe next to it. I may have to buy another one ... I hope my housekeeper didn't throw it away they are expensive (but somehow I…

I just watched a you tube video by a guy that I am following who is doing P90X2 and doing accountability videos ... all I have to say is OH MY GAWD ... Honestly, Some of these moves are WACK. But I am going to say that I am now HAPPY I am doing week 4 of this phase cuz I don't think I could Jump into Phase 2 without it ...…

I would like you to think back on day 1 of phase 1 ... OMG WTF HOW THE HECK AM I SUPPOSE TO DO THIS ... to week 4 OMG WTF I CAN'T WAIT TO GET TO PHASE 2 ... by week 3, 4, 5 of Phase 2 we are all going to be ready to move to P.A.P :) and week 1 of Phase 3 we are going to find out what we are made of ... again.

Week 4 X2 Core done. today for some reason it was HARD. I don't know if it was the week off I took but I struggled with some of the moves and had to take a short breather between ... I forget which one. My HR shot up there and it seemed as if I was pumped for this workout. I did use the EE formula from Beachbody don't know…

eventually yes. and banking doesn't always work. Starvation mode (for the 2nd poster in this thread) isn't a myth.

I suggest keep checking back ... also you can use pilate bands. I will link some for you when I get home tonight which will essentially do the same thing.

Yay Murf! We'll be on the same schedule!

I will probably watch this tonight after doing X2 Core.

Yes, or people who only did 1 or 2 days or 1 week of Phase 1 and said that they thought it was boring and wanted to get into lifting. Anyway ... to each his/her own but I think skipping phase 1 is not smart.

E, isn't this sorta reminiscent of the OG P90X forum thread ;)

I had a forced week off last week due to dental issues. I am going to do week 4 starting today. While I am anxious to start Phase 2 I think that my body will benefit from the extra week of core. Keep posting people and for those of you completely skipped Phase 1 to go to Phase 2 at some point you should do Phase 1 it's not…

yeah, seriously that pull up assist is AH-MAZE-ING. It has changed my game as far as pull ups go. I am using my body more then my legs as I did with the chair. Yeah, this workout looks bannana's. I won't be doing it till next week but am anxious to see everyone's feedback on this workout.

Much improvement tonight on this. This is the testament to this Phase, each week you get stronger, do more reps, are less shakey feel more confident. This is why I am doing 1 more week of Phase 1. BRING IT PEOPLE.

Yoga done. I am loving this one more and more every time I do it. I am finding that i am hungry though and it distracts me so I think that the EE that I am going to get WILL be used before yoga as well. It will give me the energy to get me through. I am a tad sore from last night so I am going to get out the heating pad or…

I didn't take pics either but I am noticing that my core form is better throughout especially in the plank poses. I am looking forward to doing Yoga tonight because of that fact. Yoga is much nicer when you have a tighter core. Those single, double, triples have been killer the last 2 weeks but really can't wait to get to…

I am totally seeing improvement from week 1 to week 3 and am looking forward to week 4 then moving on into Phase 2. If anyone has started Phase 2 please PLEASE comment on it!

It's not ... the Shauna in X2 has only been doing Yoga for 2 years she says. And I agree I want that towel too!

X2 total body is becoming one of my favorite workouts in Phase 1. The variety of exercises is great and my heart rate was up for most of the workout. I LOVE my pull up assist and seriously it has changed my game with the pull up bar. One of my better investments (along with the HRM and food scale). My core is strengthening…

Rumble Rolled for 45 minutes tonight. Could only last that long. When I got done my legs felt like jelly. So good. I am going to be utilizing this roller forever! If you are thinking about getting it, I would. You can interchange between that and the smooth roller. This is great for the legs but upper body and back I think…

How's your protein intake so far today? Do you have a supplement / powder you can make a shake from?

MLB, I got the Extra Firm from Amazon ... the long one. While technically a soft ball will do the same thing, I like the length of the Rumble Roller and it provides more control then a soft ball. I am really looking forward to using it tonight and doing this. I am going to have to super hydrate though to help flush the…