Ok! OK! ... my apologies for not being able to update this blog. I have been very busy lately (more like so lazy to write) but I have not been neglecting my workout program.. I just finished week 6.
First up. Current weight 145 Lbs (I went down to 142 lbs last week) so I maybe fluctuating in between until I maintain my momentum with fat burning. But hey I lost 5 lbs since I started doing P90X.. I am now 15 lbs closer to my goal.
I'm done with the fat shredder stage (thank God!).. Eating omelets every morning make me feel like I'm about to grow chicken feathers.. but yeah, I'm seeing results.
So now I'm doing the P90X Energy Booster meal plan. 4 proteins, 2 carbs, 2 dairy, 1 fruit, 1 condiment
I just found out that 1 lb = 16 oz. (HEHEHEHEHEHHE... *grins*).. as in! I had no idea. Although I've been eating all those healthy meals i know that something was wrong with how I portion my meats.. I think I would consume like 10-12 oz in one sitting when I'm only allowed 6 oz. Guilty!
I bought a 5 lb whey protein powder from GNC Golden standard... Yes, the over cautious me who is afraid to bulk up finally conceded and used whey protein. The only thing is I only get to drink this 2X a week which is really great since it's not one of my faves... I bought a blender for it $11 at wal-mart which I won't recommend since it's made of plastic and will probably just last for a couple of months.. Get a more durable one folks!
P90X Recovery formula is yummy... Now I don't have to worry about the excess sugar i got from my choco milk. I know choco milk is cheap.. real cheap.. and the RF is expensive.. very expensive.. but it's a sacrifice I have to make to make this thing work.. Drinking RF heals all my post exercise soreness, I feel good the next day. I subscribed to their home direct program to get free shipping and ordered the packet versions so I can drink an exact amount each time.
One thing I'm having trouble with is late night cravings.. As in like midnight I would crawl up from bed to open my fridge or cup boards to check on anything I can get my hands on. Be it a piece of cheese, yogurt, protein bar or peanut butter.. I would consume like 100 to 200 cals to calm my growling tummy. Yikes!
I will be posting some of the meals I have prepared for your convenience. Some of them directly from the P90X manual, some my own concoctions so just beware: I hold no responsibility if you wish to follow 'em.
May 16, 2010
Apr 13, 2010
Week 2: P90X diet
PLYOMETRICS-- doggin' it
Meal for the day
Bfast
Protein: 2 grilled turkey bacon 100 cal
Fruit:OJ or apple 100 cal
dairy: yogurt 100 cal
Snack: protein bar 140 cal
Lunch tuna salad
Protein:6 oz tuna in water 200 cal
veggies: 2 cups lettuce
snack: 8 alonds 100 cal
condiment: light ranch 50 cal
dairy: yogurt 100 cal
Snack: protein bar 140 cal
Dinner chicken adobo
Protein: 6 oz chicken 200 cal
carb: 1 cup brown rice 200 cal
condiment: sauce 50 cal
After workout
Recovery drink: 24 oz choco milk 500 cal
total cal...
Meal for the day
Bfast
Protein: 2 grilled turkey bacon 100 cal
Fruit:OJ or apple 100 cal
dairy: yogurt 100 cal
Snack: protein bar 140 cal
Lunch tuna salad
Protein:6 oz tuna in water 200 cal
veggies: 2 cups lettuce
snack: 8 alonds 100 cal
condiment: light ranch 50 cal
dairy: yogurt 100 cal
Snack: protein bar 140 cal
Dinner chicken adobo
Protein: 6 oz chicken 200 cal
carb: 1 cup brown rice 200 cal
condiment: sauce 50 cal
After workout
Recovery drink: 24 oz choco milk 500 cal
total cal...
Apr 7, 2010
Curbing your weekend cravings
Day3 Shoulders and Arms/ ab ripper X
"they're working real hard, I know you are...."-TH
As you go through the P90X program you will experience A LOT of upsets. There's the not losing weight, missing out on workout days, muscle soreness..... and the worse GIVING IN TO YOUR CRAVINGS.... I have experienced this a lot of times. Just when you're about to see some progress, killing your meal plan destroys everything. It's hard, very hard and very frustrating. Many times I conceded and just gave in. Moping and feeling guilty right after and promising myself to be more disciplined next time. But It's a Habit. Weekday you do good. Good food, well balanced diet and a good set of exercise. Then weekend comes which starts with friday night. I stay with a friend on the next town over the weekend to have company. Some friends come over, The feast begins. Fatty foods, high carbs... it's a feast I tell you. How I rationalize this one is I set myself on a starvation mode during the week. I try to cut as much carbs in my diet and stick between 200-300 cal a day. Whole wheat bread is not a happy meal I tell you. I have to force it with it's bland taste in my mouth. Eating wheat bagel with turkey ham for lunch (no mayo) isn't very appetizing for everyone. But it's for my health (Char on that!)... i'm trying to make some sense to this.. So anyway, when weekend comes my friends would prepare a very sumptuous filipino meal. The smell/aroma of the food makes my common sense jump out the window. i would get 1-2-3 servings.. and before I realize it I have eaten 3 plates in one seating. This is how it will turn out when you are not getting enough or not eating right during the week. I have no resolution for this so far... will keep[ on experimenting and researching on this stuff. (FYI: I am talking about my food cycle during the bout 1 of P90X.. will make an effort to make some changes this time)
Meal for the day
Bfast
Protein: 3 grilled turkey bacon 3 egg whites 200 cal
Fruit:banana 100 cal
Snack: 8pcs almonds 100 cal
protein bar 140 cal
Lunch
carb: whole wheat bagel 240 cal
Protein:6 oz lean turkey ham slices 200 cal
dairy:
Snack: protein bar 140 cal
2 cheese stix 200 cal
Dinner Stir-fry turkey with mixed veggies
Protein: 3 oz lean ground turkey 100 cal
Veggies: 2 cups frozen mixed/okra veggies 100 cal
fats: EVOO 50 cal
cravings: 1 Tbsp peanut butter 100 cal
After workout
Recovery drink: 24 oz choco milk 500 cal
total 2170 cal...
"they're working real hard, I know you are...."-TH
As you go through the P90X program you will experience A LOT of upsets. There's the not losing weight, missing out on workout days, muscle soreness..... and the worse GIVING IN TO YOUR CRAVINGS.... I have experienced this a lot of times. Just when you're about to see some progress, killing your meal plan destroys everything. It's hard, very hard and very frustrating. Many times I conceded and just gave in. Moping and feeling guilty right after and promising myself to be more disciplined next time. But It's a Habit. Weekday you do good. Good food, well balanced diet and a good set of exercise. Then weekend comes which starts with friday night. I stay with a friend on the next town over the weekend to have company. Some friends come over, The feast begins. Fatty foods, high carbs... it's a feast I tell you. How I rationalize this one is I set myself on a starvation mode during the week. I try to cut as much carbs in my diet and stick between 200-300 cal a day. Whole wheat bread is not a happy meal I tell you. I have to force it with it's bland taste in my mouth. Eating wheat bagel with turkey ham for lunch (no mayo) isn't very appetizing for everyone. But it's for my health (Char on that!)... i'm trying to make some sense to this.. So anyway, when weekend comes my friends would prepare a very sumptuous filipino meal. The smell/aroma of the food makes my common sense jump out the window. i would get 1-2-3 servings.. and before I realize it I have eaten 3 plates in one seating. This is how it will turn out when you are not getting enough or not eating right during the week. I have no resolution for this so far... will keep[ on experimenting and researching on this stuff. (FYI: I am talking about my food cycle during the bout 1 of P90X.. will make an effort to make some changes this time)
Meal for the day
Bfast
Protein: 3 grilled turkey bacon 3 egg whites 200 cal
Fruit:banana 100 cal
Snack: 8pcs almonds 100 cal
protein bar 140 cal
Lunch
carb: whole wheat bagel 240 cal
Protein:6 oz lean turkey ham slices 200 cal
dairy:
Snack: protein bar 140 cal
2 cheese stix 200 cal
Dinner Stir-fry turkey with mixed veggies
Protein: 3 oz lean ground turkey 100 cal
Veggies: 2 cups frozen mixed/okra veggies 100 cal
fats: EVOO 50 cal
cravings: 1 Tbsp peanut butter 100 cal
After workout
Recovery drink: 24 oz choco milk 500 cal
total 2170 cal...
Apr 6, 2010
Fat shredder level 1 Phase 1
Day 2 Plyometrics- nobody said this was easy-- TH
So this is the meal plan for the next 30 days from yesterday.
In portions:
Protein-5 dairy-2 Fruits-1 Veggies-2 Fats-1 Carbs-1 Snacks-3 Condiments-1
In calories:
Protein-500
Dairy-200
Fruits-100
Veggies-100
Fats-50
Carbs-200
Snacks-900
Condiments-50
total 2100
*why 900 cal for snacks? I'll have to research further.. meanwhile, current info I have is that from the meal plan it is cal deficient when snacks aren't included. Since you are maily burning 600 cal during the P90x workout you'll need to burn carbs for that (e.g protein bar, choco milk, recovery drink, shakeology.. etc)
Meal for the day
Bfast
Protein: 3 grilled turkey bacon 3 egg whites 200 cal
Fruit:banana 100 cal
Snack: 8pcs almonds 100 cal
cheese stix 100 cal
Lunch
carb: whole wheat bagel 240 cal
Protein:6 oz lean turkey ham slices 200 cal
dairy: 2cheese stix 200 cal
Snack: 2protein bar 280 cal
Dinner(Sauteed turkey with cabbage/asparagus)
Protein: 3 oz lean ground turkey 100 cal
Veggies: 4 cups green veggies 100 cal
condiments/fats: EVOO/soy/teriyaki 100 cal
After workout
Recovery drink: 24 oz choco milk 500 cal
total 2220 cal...
So this is the meal plan for the next 30 days from yesterday.
In portions:
Protein-5 dairy-2 Fruits-1 Veggies-2 Fats-1 Carbs-1 Snacks-3 Condiments-1
In calories:
Protein-500
Dairy-200
Fruits-100
Veggies-100
Fats-50
Carbs-200
Snacks-900
Condiments-50
total 2100
*why 900 cal for snacks? I'll have to research further.. meanwhile, current info I have is that from the meal plan it is cal deficient when snacks aren't included. Since you are maily burning 600 cal during the P90x workout you'll need to burn carbs for that (e.g protein bar, choco milk, recovery drink, shakeology.. etc)
Meal for the day
Bfast
Protein: 3 grilled turkey bacon 3 egg whites 200 cal
Fruit:banana 100 cal
Snack: 8pcs almonds 100 cal
cheese stix 100 cal
Lunch
carb: whole wheat bagel 240 cal
Protein:6 oz lean turkey ham slices 200 cal
dairy: 2cheese stix 200 cal
Snack: 2protein bar 280 cal
Dinner(Sauteed turkey with cabbage/asparagus)
Protein: 3 oz lean ground turkey 100 cal
Veggies: 4 cups green veggies 100 cal
condiments/fats: EVOO/soy/teriyaki 100 cal
After workout
Recovery drink: 24 oz choco milk 500 cal
total 2220 cal...
Apr 5, 2010
P90X-II: Back to Basics
Rd2 Week1 Day1 Chest & Back/ Ab ripper X
Starting weight: 148 lbs
Calories required per day: 2376
After a 3 week hiatus I'm back to doing my P90X. And man was it hard... I thought I was about to die, my last ounce of breathe was poured all over after the abs ex... But it was all worth it.. I'm proud of myself to stick to it till the end.
New diet.. *_* I know.. I know... I always wanna try something new.. well the thing is this time it's actually a P90X diet that I'm following by the fit club network.. Did my grocery shopping yesterday choosing only the foods that are recommended.. funny thing was I didn't realize I can only eat one fruit a day.. Orange juice btw is considered as fruit.. since I drink OJ during breakfast.. this automatically trashes my banana and apple (newly bought).. darn.. but it's all good. will feed it to the rabbit.. I was actually talking to my Beach body coach Dave Ward about this and he is being supportive... also he advised me on using real sugar as opposed to sweet n' low.. there goes another two boxes unused... one advise I couldn't be accountable for is coffee..down to a cup a day?. noooo sir! I drink 4 cups of freshly brewed coffee.. I may downsize to 3(still thinkin' about it).. but that's it...
Since I am now a bona fide member of the beachbody I'm more inspired to work out and give it my all.
Meal for the day
Bfast
Protein: 3 grilled turkey bacon 3 egg whites 200 cal
Fruit:6 oz OJ 100 cal
Snack: 7pcs almonds 100 cal
Lunch
carb: whole wheat bagel 240 cal
Protein:6 oz lean turkey ham slices 200 cal
dairy: cheese stix 100 cal
Snack: protein bar 140 cal
cheese stix 100 cal
Dinner(Sauteed turkey with bokchoy)
Protein: 3 oz lean ground turkey 100 cal
Veggies: 4 cups green bokchoy 100 cal
condiments/fats: EVOO/soy/teriyaki 100 cal
After workout
Recovery drink: 24 oz choco milk 500 cal
snack protein bar 140 cal
total 2120 cal...
(I need at least 2100 cal/day)
Starting weight: 148 lbs
Calories required per day: 2376
After a 3 week hiatus I'm back to doing my P90X. And man was it hard... I thought I was about to die, my last ounce of breathe was poured all over after the abs ex... But it was all worth it.. I'm proud of myself to stick to it till the end.
New diet.. *_* I know.. I know... I always wanna try something new.. well the thing is this time it's actually a P90X diet that I'm following by the fit club network.. Did my grocery shopping yesterday choosing only the foods that are recommended.. funny thing was I didn't realize I can only eat one fruit a day.. Orange juice btw is considered as fruit.. since I drink OJ during breakfast.. this automatically trashes my banana and apple (newly bought).. darn.. but it's all good. will feed it to the rabbit.. I was actually talking to my Beach body coach Dave Ward about this and he is being supportive... also he advised me on using real sugar as opposed to sweet n' low.. there goes another two boxes unused... one advise I couldn't be accountable for is coffee..down to a cup a day?. noooo sir! I drink 4 cups of freshly brewed coffee.. I may downsize to 3(still thinkin' about it).. but that's it...
Since I am now a bona fide member of the beachbody I'm more inspired to work out and give it my all.
Meal for the day
Bfast
Protein: 3 grilled turkey bacon 3 egg whites 200 cal
Fruit:6 oz OJ 100 cal
Snack: 7pcs almonds 100 cal
Lunch
carb: whole wheat bagel 240 cal
Protein:6 oz lean turkey ham slices 200 cal
dairy: cheese stix 100 cal
Snack: protein bar 140 cal
cheese stix 100 cal
Dinner(Sauteed turkey with bokchoy)
Protein: 3 oz lean ground turkey 100 cal
Veggies: 4 cups green bokchoy 100 cal
condiments/fats: EVOO/soy/teriyaki 100 cal
After workout
Recovery drink: 24 oz choco milk 500 cal
snack protein bar 140 cal
total 2120 cal...
(I need at least 2100 cal/day)
Mar 15, 2010
P90XII: Spring 2010
The second bout of my P90X challenge starts today. A big difference MUST be followed this time. First off: track the exercise (reps, weights)
I started today with Back & Biceps/Ab Ripper X. My push ups started at 20 reps then went downhill but I tracked it. Bands were pretty consistent. Still no pull up bars. Weights between 12.5 to 15 lbs X15 reps (the girl is getting serious dude!)..
Ab ripper X was a toughie... It's been a long while, approx. 2 wks that i haven't done any abs workout, so naturally i was struggling and was out of air halfway. I stopped before V-up roll ups began. Will work harder next time.
Rome was not built in a day, and so is your body.........
I started today with Back & Biceps/Ab Ripper X. My push ups started at 20 reps then went downhill but I tracked it. Bands were pretty consistent. Still no pull up bars. Weights between 12.5 to 15 lbs X15 reps (the girl is getting serious dude!)..
Ab ripper X was a toughie... It's been a long while, approx. 2 wks that i haven't done any abs workout, so naturally i was struggling and was out of air halfway. I stopped before V-up roll ups began. Will work harder next time.
Rome was not built in a day, and so is your body.........
Mar 10, 2010
P90X : Last Day
Whew! Last day of my P90X.
What a challenge! It was grueling.. intense.. and exciting! The past 90 days had been a great journey for me. There had been a lot of times when I thought of giving up and just didn't want to do it. Every time I feel good with my exercise something always comes to ruin everything. A lot of things can be reflected during this 90 Day challenge. Day 1 was started on dec 7 and redid on dec 10. The holiday season was a struggle that i was too weak to resist. I gained 5 lbs by January which was very upsetting. But I didn't give up. I hang on. I even signed up for the 30 Days Got Resolutions challenge by Gary Ryan Blair to fast track with my results. A good thing happened though. I finally got my car which was among my 5 goals to achieve at the start of the year. I still have 4 left. I then signed up for the Start Fast Finish Strong still by Blair. It's a 100 day challenge this time. But more often than not I get side tracked. Be it procrastination, some friend invitations or just a lack of will I was slowly losing the inclination to work out. I was just wasn't consistent enough. Plus there's the diet. Oh the diet. I thought I had it good when I would mostly eat salads on weekdays. It's the weekends that kills all the dieting. I would binge on whatever food was placed on the table. I eventually changed my diet by the end of february to high protein and low carbs. I haven't seen a drastic change so far so we'll see. I'm still bingeing on weekends so that's an area of improvement. Then there's winter. Some said it's hard to lose weight during winter time. Your body's metabolism is just not high during this time. As a consolation though at least I didn't pack up more weights by the end of the challenge. I dunno whether to be sad or glad that I am at the same weight where I started 90 days ago. 150 lbs. The change that I noticed though was that I felt more stronger, I can do more push ups. I'm improving on my badminton agility, stamina and strength. Well, it's true that P90X is primarily a strengthening program, not more on the diet thing. I read that 70% is your diet if you really wanna change your body. I am not giving up though, This Sunday, I will start my 2nd bout of P90X--
What a challenge! It was grueling.. intense.. and exciting! The past 90 days had been a great journey for me. There had been a lot of times when I thought of giving up and just didn't want to do it. Every time I feel good with my exercise something always comes to ruin everything. A lot of things can be reflected during this 90 Day challenge. Day 1 was started on dec 7 and redid on dec 10. The holiday season was a struggle that i was too weak to resist. I gained 5 lbs by January which was very upsetting. But I didn't give up. I hang on. I even signed up for the 30 Days Got Resolutions challenge by Gary Ryan Blair to fast track with my results. A good thing happened though. I finally got my car which was among my 5 goals to achieve at the start of the year. I still have 4 left. I then signed up for the Start Fast Finish Strong still by Blair. It's a 100 day challenge this time. But more often than not I get side tracked. Be it procrastination, some friend invitations or just a lack of will I was slowly losing the inclination to work out. I was just wasn't consistent enough. Plus there's the diet. Oh the diet. I thought I had it good when I would mostly eat salads on weekdays. It's the weekends that kills all the dieting. I would binge on whatever food was placed on the table. I eventually changed my diet by the end of february to high protein and low carbs. I haven't seen a drastic change so far so we'll see. I'm still bingeing on weekends so that's an area of improvement. Then there's winter. Some said it's hard to lose weight during winter time. Your body's metabolism is just not high during this time. As a consolation though at least I didn't pack up more weights by the end of the challenge. I dunno whether to be sad or glad that I am at the same weight where I started 90 days ago. 150 lbs. The change that I noticed though was that I felt more stronger, I can do more push ups. I'm improving on my badminton agility, stamina and strength. Well, it's true that P90X is primarily a strengthening program, not more on the diet thing. I read that 70% is your diet if you really wanna change your body. I am not giving up though, This Sunday, I will start my 2nd bout of P90X--
Mar 7, 2010
Feb 24, 2010
P90X : Supplements
I'm adding supplements to my daily nutrition:
Fish oil 1000mg
Vit C 500mg
Co Q10 200mg
Chromium Picolinate 400mcg
Centrum
*everything available in wal-mart
I'm doing Kenpo X coz I ate chinese buffet for 2 days. BAAAAAD!!! :p
Fish oil 1000mg
Vit C 500mg
Co Q10 200mg
Chromium Picolinate 400mcg
Centrum
*everything available in wal-mart
I'm doing Kenpo X coz I ate chinese buffet for 2 days. BAAAAAD!!! :p
Feb 22, 2010
P90X : Day74 Legs and back
Meal
Bfast: 2 bacon 2 eggs, oj coffee
snack: 1/2 apple coffee
lunch: 12 ham cheese 1/2 apple coffee
snack: south living protein bar
dinner: beef steak mixed veggies veggie soup coffee
post exercise- choco
water water water
*my appetite craves for carbs (cookies! No!)
weights 10 lbs
bands 15 reps
Bfast: 2 bacon 2 eggs, oj coffee
snack: 1/2 apple coffee
lunch: 12 ham cheese 1/2 apple coffee
snack: south living protein bar
dinner: beef steak mixed veggies veggie soup coffee
post exercise- choco
water water water
*my appetite craves for carbs (cookies! No!)
weights 10 lbs
bands 15 reps
Feb 21, 2010
P90X : day73 Yoga X
Week 11
I'm about to do my Yoga X... But this blog is not about that... it's about my new diet. Low carb, high protein. Okay so I did my grocery: lean meat pork, beef, smoked ham, bacon, eggs, cheese, choco, OJ, frozen broccoli, cauliflower and mixed veggies, apples, EVOO...
For dinner I had:
4 pcs grilled bacon(very oily.. better grilled)
2 pcs grilled hot dog(last pcs)
left over pork (portion)
sauteed broccoli(in EVOO)
water
I have a george forman lean mean grilling machine which makes the grilled stuff easily done. No carbs tonight although I have 2 opened animal crackers just waiting to be devoured. I also prepared the pork and beef and marinated them together with some soy sauce, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, chinese spice, salt and pepper.. that way when I'm hungry i'll just toss them ready. I'm wondering if I would survive a week without carbs.
Things to say no to: sodas, cakes, candy bars, cookies, pasta, rice, fries, bread(all kinds)
I'm about to do my Yoga X... But this blog is not about that... it's about my new diet. Low carb, high protein. Okay so I did my grocery: lean meat pork, beef, smoked ham, bacon, eggs, cheese, choco, OJ, frozen broccoli, cauliflower and mixed veggies, apples, EVOO...
For dinner I had:
4 pcs grilled bacon(very oily.. better grilled)
2 pcs grilled hot dog(last pcs)
left over pork (portion)
sauteed broccoli(in EVOO)
water
I have a george forman lean mean grilling machine which makes the grilled stuff easily done. No carbs tonight although I have 2 opened animal crackers just waiting to be devoured. I also prepared the pork and beef and marinated them together with some soy sauce, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, chinese spice, salt and pepper.. that way when I'm hungry i'll just toss them ready. I'm wondering if I would survive a week without carbs.
Things to say no to: sodas, cakes, candy bars, cookies, pasta, rice, fries, bread(all kinds)
P90X : Testing a new diet
I came accross this article about losing an inch, and this guy Scott may have a sound point in what he is saying. Anyway, when I looked at my regular diet a big portion of it are carbs. Coffee with creamer, wheat bread, rice, pasta......... and low on proteins. I eat a portion of salmon, protein bar or ham a day... not enough meat in my diet. I would like to try his diet. Will change my grocery list as of today. Will keep you posted on what I bought.
Source:
scottfreethinking.com
Source:
scottfreethinking.com
Feb 18, 2010
P90X : Day71 Chest and back
Week 11
Wow, 3 more weeks to go and I'm saying sayonara to my first bout of P90X. Few things about today:
push ups: 12 reps per set (1st & 2nd rd)
pull ups/bands: 20 reps per set
weights: 10lbs (progress girl!!)
I'm excited about P90X., and I'm looking forward to my second bout. I'm thinking of getting the nutrition bar and drink, maybe the shake as well... point is I'm going to be more focus. At the end of this workout I will summarize all my achievements, highs and lows of this workout.
'til then, just bring it. Just show up and keep pushing play....
Wow, 3 more weeks to go and I'm saying sayonara to my first bout of P90X. Few things about today:
push ups: 12 reps per set (1st & 2nd rd)
pull ups/bands: 20 reps per set
weights: 10lbs (progress girl!!)
I'm excited about P90X., and I'm looking forward to my second bout. I'm thinking of getting the nutrition bar and drink, maybe the shake as well... point is I'm going to be more focus. At the end of this workout I will summarize all my achievements, highs and lows of this workout.
'til then, just bring it. Just show up and keep pushing play....
Feb 14, 2010
P90X : Day66 Yoga X
Week 10: Yoga X
I'm losing my balance and my medial arch of the foot is hurting. Why? I played badminton yesterday. A lot of running, jumping and sliding... I decided to just let it go and do what I can. This 1.30 hrs of exercise is really great as it calms my mind. I'm at peace when I do yoga. And the sweat, whoah, the sweat is a lot in those warrior poses. I can just feel my body trying to resist the movements but I force myself and do the best that I can. I missed a couple of exercise this week such as the plyometrics and Chest, shoulders and triceps but it's all good. I had a good bout of badminton yesterday. That'll make up for it. 3 1/2 more weeks to go and I'll be done with my P90X.
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I'm losing my balance and my medial arch of the foot is hurting. Why? I played badminton yesterday. A lot of running, jumping and sliding... I decided to just let it go and do what I can. This 1.30 hrs of exercise is really great as it calms my mind. I'm at peace when I do yoga. And the sweat, whoah, the sweat is a lot in those warrior poses. I can just feel my body trying to resist the movements but I force myself and do the best that I can. I missed a couple of exercise this week such as the plyometrics and Chest, shoulders and triceps but it's all good. I had a good bout of badminton yesterday. That'll make up for it. 3 1/2 more weeks to go and I'll be done with my P90X.
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Feb 10, 2010
P90X : Day63 X Stretch
Grilled tuna in teriyaki sauce and sauteed mix veggies.. That's dinner. Delish!
Yesterday I did my ab ripper X(since I missed it the other day) then I did the Kenpo. For some reason my butt seems to be sore since Tuesday.
X stretch. Takes the pain away. That's one of the benefits you get when you stretch. I don't sweat during X stretch
Yesterday I did my ab ripper X(since I missed it the other day) then I did the Kenpo. For some reason my butt seems to be sore since Tuesday.
X stretch. Takes the pain away. That's one of the benefits you get when you stretch. I don't sweat during X stretch
Feb 8, 2010
P90X : Week9 Day61 Intro to new Diet
Legs & Back/ No Ab ripper X
I had an episode of acid reflux 50 minutes into the exercise that I had to quit and didn't proceed to doing the ab ripper X. Why? :D I didn't eat breakfast. I had two cups of coffee instead. I only had a li'l pack of animal crackers (200 cal).. uhm a li'l baby ruth(45 cal) 2 hrs later and more coffee. dinner was good though. Garden salad. Why the starvation? Well, I felt guilty from Sunday. It was a friend's birthday. Filipino food feast. Lumpia shanghai, dinuguan, kare-kare, palabok, bistek, lechon kawali.. Heavy meat, heavy cal, heavy cholesterol. I know I know. I was too weak to resist the temptation.
By the way,I'm introducing new stuff to my meal starting tomorrow. Lunch will be tuna sandwich with coleslaw. Dinner will still be garden salad. But instead of using ham/hotdog/salami(high sodium content..) for the protein I swapped it with canned chicken chunks in water. Also I'll be introducing grilled fish in teriyaki sauce and brown rice. Frozen mixed veggies (see your frozen aisle) will also be in my regular meals. Everything is still in my fridge. I need to put some effort in cooking at home. Main reason I don't cook is I eat alone. Got to get over it to create change in my meal plan.
I had an episode of acid reflux 50 minutes into the exercise that I had to quit and didn't proceed to doing the ab ripper X. Why? :D I didn't eat breakfast. I had two cups of coffee instead. I only had a li'l pack of animal crackers (200 cal).. uhm a li'l baby ruth(45 cal) 2 hrs later and more coffee. dinner was good though. Garden salad. Why the starvation? Well, I felt guilty from Sunday. It was a friend's birthday. Filipino food feast. Lumpia shanghai, dinuguan, kare-kare, palabok, bistek, lechon kawali.. Heavy meat, heavy cal, heavy cholesterol. I know I know. I was too weak to resist the temptation.
By the way,I'm introducing new stuff to my meal starting tomorrow. Lunch will be tuna sandwich with coleslaw. Dinner will still be garden salad. But instead of using ham/hotdog/salami(high sodium content..) for the protein I swapped it with canned chicken chunks in water. Also I'll be introducing grilled fish in teriyaki sauce and brown rice. Frozen mixed veggies (see your frozen aisle) will also be in my regular meals. Everything is still in my fridge. I need to put some effort in cooking at home. Main reason I don't cook is I eat alone. Got to get over it to create change in my meal plan.
Feb 6, 2010
P90X : Day58 Plyometrics
Merciless!!! *grins*
Oh yeah.. Plyometrics as Tony Horton said is the mother of all P90X exercise. What i love about Plyometrics is the cardio benefits. It's fast paced with a lot of jumping movements. Not a lot of rest this exercise is.. or any of them.. That's why it's challenging. Each week my endurance is improving, I feel like I have more stamina. I play badminton every weekend and since that sport requires agility, Plyometrics gets me there!
In my search for Nutirtion plan I found this site The Fit Club Network, a subsidiary (I think..) of beachbody, which is the owner of P90X. It helps explain the nutrition behind P90X and why it's important. I still haven't figured out my meal plan but I'm getting there.
Oh yeah.. Plyometrics as Tony Horton said is the mother of all P90X exercise. What i love about Plyometrics is the cardio benefits. It's fast paced with a lot of jumping movements. Not a lot of rest this exercise is.. or any of them.. That's why it's challenging. Each week my endurance is improving, I feel like I have more stamina. I play badminton every weekend and since that sport requires agility, Plyometrics gets me there!
In my search for Nutirtion plan I found this site The Fit Club Network, a subsidiary (I think..) of beachbody, which is the owner of P90X. It helps explain the nutrition behind P90X and why it's important. I still haven't figured out my meal plan but I'm getting there.
Feb 4, 2010
P90X : Day57 Chest and Back
Stats:
Push ups: 12 reps per set(10 reps on 2nd Bout)
Pull bands: 15 reps per set
weights: 7.5 lbs (girly!)
Ab- Ripper X: 20 reps per set
I decided to take on Tony's offer to not over do it. Especially ab ripper X. Oh how I dread the ripper. I can barely breathe from finishing the first set and he automatically would proceed to the next. By the time I finish I'm "finished!"...
So yeah. I'm so happy that by now I can do at least 12 reps per push up type. There's like 6 (I think..) types of push ups.. Then it gets repeated so that's 12 sets overall (WOW!). And yeah, it's interspersed with the chin ups. :D I'm still not doing any chin ups. I do the bands dude!(so girly.. *smirks*)..
It really hit home when Tony said that "Rome was not built in a day, and so is your body." I was beating myself up for the past few weeks for not losing that 5 lbs. But then I told myself that I was only exercising seriously(not even 100%) for 7 weeks. Get over it. Just do your best and forget the rest. What's the worst that could happen?
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Push ups: 12 reps per set(10 reps on 2nd Bout)
Pull bands: 15 reps per set
weights: 7.5 lbs (girly!)
Ab- Ripper X: 20 reps per set
I decided to take on Tony's offer to not over do it. Especially ab ripper X. Oh how I dread the ripper. I can barely breathe from finishing the first set and he automatically would proceed to the next. By the time I finish I'm "finished!"...
So yeah. I'm so happy that by now I can do at least 12 reps per push up type. There's like 6 (I think..) types of push ups.. Then it gets repeated so that's 12 sets overall (WOW!). And yeah, it's interspersed with the chin ups. :D I'm still not doing any chin ups. I do the bands dude!(so girly.. *smirks*)..
It really hit home when Tony said that "Rome was not built in a day, and so is your body." I was beating myself up for the past few weeks for not losing that 5 lbs. But then I told myself that I was only exercising seriously(not even 100%) for 7 weeks. Get over it. Just do your best and forget the rest. What's the worst that could happen?
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P90X Nutrition Plan
An email response sent by another P90X Blogger:
"Thanks for the comments on my results. Keep pushing play and make sure you are following the nutrition plan. The food is at least 70% of the results you will see. You will see strength gains without the nutrition but not the weight loss and the look. Read lots of blogs and get involved and keep doing it because it works. The nutrition is tough at first but it becomes a lifestyle and you likely will never return to your old eating habits" ...
There's the big wakeup call for me. All this time it's right under my nose. I saw it. I just didn't believe it then. So I will sit on this and figure out my meal plan. I make start cooking at home again.
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"Thanks for the comments on my results. Keep pushing play and make sure you are following the nutrition plan. The food is at least 70% of the results you will see. You will see strength gains without the nutrition but not the weight loss and the look. Read lots of blogs and get involved and keep doing it because it works. The nutrition is tough at first but it becomes a lifestyle and you likely will never return to your old eating habits" ...
There's the big wakeup call for me. All this time it's right under my nose. I saw it. I just didn't believe it then. So I will sit on this and figure out my meal plan. I make start cooking at home again.
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Feb 2, 2010
P90X : Day55 Yoga X
Felixibily. Balance. Posture.
These are the three things you need for Yoga X. The thing I love about Yoga X is it calms your mind. Whenever I do this type of P90X exercise I always light a hayride scented candle with all the lights turned off. That really sets the mood. Time flies, 1 hr 30 mins, whenever you do Yoga X. Some of the maneuvers are still hard to digest. Anything that involves a mix of bending and twisting I would then start to feel a cramp. My flexibility is really challenged but I still try as much as I can. During the balance and posture exercises I stumble and fumble but I go back and do it anyway. It's going to be a while for me to get the hang of it.
February will be my 3rd month in this exercise. Usually when I start to exercise, any type, I would quit during the 3rd month. Not P90X. I want to stick to it. I believe in it. And as I progress I will keep on blogging about it.
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These are the three things you need for Yoga X. The thing I love about Yoga X is it calms your mind. Whenever I do this type of P90X exercise I always light a hayride scented candle with all the lights turned off. That really sets the mood. Time flies, 1 hr 30 mins, whenever you do Yoga X. Some of the maneuvers are still hard to digest. Anything that involves a mix of bending and twisting I would then start to feel a cramp. My flexibility is really challenged but I still try as much as I can. During the balance and posture exercises I stumble and fumble but I go back and do it anyway. It's going to be a while for me to get the hang of it.
February will be my 3rd month in this exercise. Usually when I start to exercise, any type, I would quit during the 3rd month. Not P90X. I want to stick to it. I believe in it. And as I progress I will keep on blogging about it.
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Feb 1, 2010
P90X: Day53 Core Synergistics
Another CORE exercise! What did I tell you?
45 minutes through the exercise my head was spinning, heart rate's shot through the roof.. I was nauseated by then. I had to forward the video to the cool down part. Man was I out of condition. Yep! That's what I get for skipping Kenpo and X Stretch. :D Well.... On Saturday I decided not to do Kenpo since I played badminton for 3 hours... that's good exercise already. Sunday, uhm I was too lazy to get my butt going.
So what is it about core exercise that's so difficult? Core synergistics incorporates multiple muscle groups; your abs, back, hips, pecs.. your midpart. The exercise sequence is fast paced.. followed by multiple sets of push ups... Your doing like 30 reps of one exercise with weights and then 15-20 reps of push ups. In core synergistics you perform like 5 or so different kinds of push ups...and then there's the bow to boat.. superman to banana.. right, it sounds cute. But not when you're squuezed to your limits already and asked to perform more core maneuvers... it's EXTREME.. after only 10 minutes my sweat started pouring like rain showers.. They were everywhere! I kept hydrating myself but eventually I had to give up. I didn't want to push myself.. not today anyway. I know how hard this exercise is since I've done it like 5 times since Day1. I feel it's too much but I do it anyway. Bottomline is.. Just do your best, and forget the rest!
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45 minutes through the exercise my head was spinning, heart rate's shot through the roof.. I was nauseated by then. I had to forward the video to the cool down part. Man was I out of condition. Yep! That's what I get for skipping Kenpo and X Stretch. :D Well.... On Saturday I decided not to do Kenpo since I played badminton for 3 hours... that's good exercise already. Sunday, uhm I was too lazy to get my butt going.
So what is it about core exercise that's so difficult? Core synergistics incorporates multiple muscle groups; your abs, back, hips, pecs.. your midpart. The exercise sequence is fast paced.. followed by multiple sets of push ups... Your doing like 30 reps of one exercise with weights and then 15-20 reps of push ups. In core synergistics you perform like 5 or so different kinds of push ups...and then there's the bow to boat.. superman to banana.. right, it sounds cute. But not when you're squuezed to your limits already and asked to perform more core maneuvers... it's EXTREME.. after only 10 minutes my sweat started pouring like rain showers.. They were everywhere! I kept hydrating myself but eventually I had to give up. I didn't want to push myself.. not today anyway. I know how hard this exercise is since I've done it like 5 times since Day1. I feel it's too much but I do it anyway. Bottomline is.. Just do your best, and forget the rest!
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Jan 30, 2010
P90X: Day51 Core Synergistics
Core Synergistics: I Love it!!!
11:30 PM Friday. This is the time I did my exercise for the day. You wanna know why? beats me... it's a friday! I'm entitled to sleep late. As long as I get my exercise done before my day ends I'm fine. Man, was I sweating like a pig and gasping like a dog.... if you're a smoker.. watch out! you're in for a real treat. Core synergistics incorporates yoga, stretch, arms, back, legs.. in short.. everything!!! especially core. You have to engage your core. This exercise is only done during the "recovery" week. And it's done 2x during (I think...)
What you'll gain with this exercise (in my opinion) is primarily endurance. The routines are mostly low impact, high repetitions and medium to fast paced. You are going to sweat!!! But you'll love it........
gotta wake up early later to watch australian open women's finals. Williams vs Henin
11:30 PM Friday. This is the time I did my exercise for the day. You wanna know why? beats me... it's a friday! I'm entitled to sleep late. As long as I get my exercise done before my day ends I'm fine. Man, was I sweating like a pig and gasping like a dog.... if you're a smoker.. watch out! you're in for a real treat. Core synergistics incorporates yoga, stretch, arms, back, legs.. in short.. everything!!! especially core. You have to engage your core. This exercise is only done during the "recovery" week. And it's done 2x during (I think...)
What you'll gain with this exercise (in my opinion) is primarily endurance. The routines are mostly low impact, high repetitions and medium to fast paced. You are going to sweat!!! But you'll love it........
gotta wake up early later to watch australian open women's finals. Williams vs Henin
Jan 28, 2010
P90X: Day50 Week8 Recovery
Week 8: The end of Phase 2.
6 more weeks to go and I will be done with my P90X. Today since it's a recovery week exercise I did Yoga X. I love yoga. The flexibility training I get with yoga is just tremendous. I've always had tight hams and back. With yoga X I can just feel my muscles stretching while contracting to keep my balance. I love the astanga salutations (or whatever it's called...).. the down/upward dogs and the warrior poses. I can just feel it everywhere in my body saying *ow!*. But I keep at it. The BREATHING really helps. You extend/stretch during the exhalation part and that's when you feel your muscles relaxing some more and your body getting more limber. At this point in my program I'm still struggling with several exercises such as the triangle, warrior 3 and anything that requires me to reach the ground with my knees extended. I'm getting there.....
So far so good. I'm patient today and I will keep on keeping on..
Namaste!
6 more weeks to go and I will be done with my P90X. Today since it's a recovery week exercise I did Yoga X. I love yoga. The flexibility training I get with yoga is just tremendous. I've always had tight hams and back. With yoga X I can just feel my muscles stretching while contracting to keep my balance. I love the astanga salutations (or whatever it's called...).. the down/upward dogs and the warrior poses. I can just feel it everywhere in my body saying *ow!*. But I keep at it. The BREATHING really helps. You extend/stretch during the exhalation part and that's when you feel your muscles relaxing some more and your body getting more limber. At this point in my program I'm still struggling with several exercises such as the triangle, warrior 3 and anything that requires me to reach the ground with my knees extended. I'm getting there.....
So far so good. I'm patient today and I will keep on keeping on..
Namaste!
Jan 27, 2010
P90X: Day49 wrap up of week7
X stretch.
After a week of missed exercises I'm starting to be patient with myself. Week 7 on the scorecard was a failure for me since all I've accomplished doing were Legs & Back and X Stretch. From the looks of it I was doomed to fail.
Then I realized that I was too preoccupied with getting the results right away. I wanted to lose 5 lbs by the end of this month. As the month comes near to a close I was desperate and in that desperation came frustration which resulted to neglect. I wanted quick results. I wanted to see an abrupt change in my body. In an effort to do so I failed to notice the minor yet important details and changes I have accomplished. As of Day48 I am more limber, I have more endurance, I am stronger and I can do more push ups compared to 48 days ago.
Standing at 5'7 and weighing 150 lbs it's obviously hard for me to lose weight as I don't have that much body fat content. Nope, I didn't get my BMI. I just looked at myself in the mirror and judged from there.
What I learned at this time is the importance of patience. Patience does not mean I slack off or take things slow. Patience means to keep doing what I have to do on a consistent basis until the results show. It's not a matter of if but more of a matter of when. The body that I coveted will manifest. The question is how long will I endure to see it manifested?
After a week of missed exercises I'm starting to be patient with myself. Week 7 on the scorecard was a failure for me since all I've accomplished doing were Legs & Back and X Stretch. From the looks of it I was doomed to fail.
Then I realized that I was too preoccupied with getting the results right away. I wanted to lose 5 lbs by the end of this month. As the month comes near to a close I was desperate and in that desperation came frustration which resulted to neglect. I wanted quick results. I wanted to see an abrupt change in my body. In an effort to do so I failed to notice the minor yet important details and changes I have accomplished. As of Day48 I am more limber, I have more endurance, I am stronger and I can do more push ups compared to 48 days ago.
Standing at 5'7 and weighing 150 lbs it's obviously hard for me to lose weight as I don't have that much body fat content. Nope, I didn't get my BMI. I just looked at myself in the mirror and judged from there.
What I learned at this time is the importance of patience. Patience does not mean I slack off or take things slow. Patience means to keep doing what I have to do on a consistent basis until the results show. It's not a matter of if but more of a matter of when. The body that I coveted will manifest. The question is how long will I endure to see it manifested?
Jan 25, 2010
P90X: day47 soulless
Robotic, emotionless, blank......
that's how I would describe myself while I was doing the Legs&Back/AbRipperX today. Somehow, for some ungodly reasons I was able to convince myself to just press play. I was able to complete all the exercise routines, was in a lot of pain but it seems I wanted the pain to just burn me. Bring it or Just do it! All I know is that whether or not I'm gonna do it this day will just pass.
It doesn't make any difference.
It's what I would describe as halfway frustration. For those who can relate, I'm almost halway through my P90X workout without any results to show. I'm not sure if my weighing scale is wrong, but everyweek when I weigh it says 150. 150. 150.... sometimes even more.. I'm just venting here... it frustrates me really. I'm frustrated at myself for not knowing how to do what needs to be done to get the job done. I know I need to redo my diet, just don't know how. I'm not a soda drinker, I'm not into sweets or fast foods.. but yeah, I have my weaknesses.. coffee, cigarettes, weekend binge, weekend beer... but Hey! I watch what I eat. On any working day I eat a salad, bread and protein bar mostly... I don't cook so my options are limited.
Try as I might I'm just not getting anywhere... or am I? (that waits to be seen....)
that's how I would describe myself while I was doing the Legs&Back/AbRipperX today. Somehow, for some ungodly reasons I was able to convince myself to just press play. I was able to complete all the exercise routines, was in a lot of pain but it seems I wanted the pain to just burn me. Bring it or Just do it! All I know is that whether or not I'm gonna do it this day will just pass.
It doesn't make any difference.
It's what I would describe as halfway frustration. For those who can relate, I'm almost halway through my P90X workout without any results to show. I'm not sure if my weighing scale is wrong, but everyweek when I weigh it says 150. 150. 150.... sometimes even more.. I'm just venting here... it frustrates me really. I'm frustrated at myself for not knowing how to do what needs to be done to get the job done. I know I need to redo my diet, just don't know how. I'm not a soda drinker, I'm not into sweets or fast foods.. but yeah, I have my weaknesses.. coffee, cigarettes, weekend binge, weekend beer... but Hey! I watch what I eat. On any working day I eat a salad, bread and protein bar mostly... I don't cook so my options are limited.
Try as I might I'm just not getting anywhere... or am I? (that waits to be seen....)
Jan 24, 2010
P90X : Week 7
The week that was nil.
I'm so disappointed with myself this week. My schedule has gone haywire. All my exercise sched has flown out of the window. Well on day 7 of Week 6 which was rest or X stretch I chose to have a rest (for the first time).. afterwhich it has gone downhill.. Friday no exercise. Saturday no exercise. Sunday no exercise... What is going on with me? Okay so I played badminton approx. 2 hrs on Sunday.. so what? that's not part of the deal! I committed to doing these exercise on a daily basis for 90 days... What a shame. Now I'm at a loss whether to just shrug it off and do the next day exercise or do I make up for the loss days.... I'm opting to just move on.. Sorry Tony :(
Just for the heck of it I'm dealing with stress recently. Deadlines. Deadlines. Deadlines. But I have come to a resolution that there is no excuse for my procrastination and neglect. I'm fully responsible for what happened and I will try my hardest to do better next time. God, I'm beating myself here....
I'm so disappointed with myself this week. My schedule has gone haywire. All my exercise sched has flown out of the window. Well on day 7 of Week 6 which was rest or X stretch I chose to have a rest (for the first time).. afterwhich it has gone downhill.. Friday no exercise. Saturday no exercise. Sunday no exercise... What is going on with me? Okay so I played badminton approx. 2 hrs on Sunday.. so what? that's not part of the deal! I committed to doing these exercise on a daily basis for 90 days... What a shame. Now I'm at a loss whether to just shrug it off and do the next day exercise or do I make up for the loss days.... I'm opting to just move on.. Sorry Tony :(
Just for the heck of it I'm dealing with stress recently. Deadlines. Deadlines. Deadlines. But I have come to a resolution that there is no excuse for my procrastination and neglect. I'm fully responsible for what happened and I will try my hardest to do better next time. God, I'm beating myself here....
Jan 14, 2010
P90X: week 6
it's 10PM.
I met with a friend earlier tonight to have dinner at his place and watch a dvd Year One. We had tuna sandwich for dinner that he prepared. It was delish! As we wsat in the couch watching the movie I felt cozy and started dozing off. I woke up later almost at the end of the movie.. (ey! the movie was good.. I was just tired).. my friend said not to work out anymore. I decided otherwise. So he took me home and here I am. Doing my Chest, Shoulders & Triceps now. Bring it!
Where am I in this P90X exercise? On my knees. Literally, up to now I still needed to be on my knees to do push ups (there's like a gazillion types fyi..) with a max of 10 reps.. With dumb bells? Hehe (*grins* :D) 5 lbs each... yeah I know! I lift like a girl... but no one's watching. I do 12-15 reps for leaner arms.. Also when I flexed my elbow and felt my biceps, I can't help but love them. They're lean and mean. I mean they are hard.. I am so proud of my baby... I'm thinking of posting my pics here wearing a P90X shirt after day 90. On one condition. Flat abs... Thus, I will do everything and give my everything to do my best and forget the rest.. Ab ripper X. I hate it. But I love it! P90X
I met with a friend earlier tonight to have dinner at his place and watch a dvd Year One. We had tuna sandwich for dinner that he prepared. It was delish! As we wsat in the couch watching the movie I felt cozy and started dozing off. I woke up later almost at the end of the movie.. (ey! the movie was good.. I was just tired).. my friend said not to work out anymore. I decided otherwise. So he took me home and here I am. Doing my Chest, Shoulders & Triceps now. Bring it!
Where am I in this P90X exercise? On my knees. Literally, up to now I still needed to be on my knees to do push ups (there's like a gazillion types fyi..) with a max of 10 reps.. With dumb bells? Hehe (*grins* :D) 5 lbs each... yeah I know! I lift like a girl... but no one's watching. I do 12-15 reps for leaner arms.. Also when I flexed my elbow and felt my biceps, I can't help but love them. They're lean and mean. I mean they are hard.. I am so proud of my baby... I'm thinking of posting my pics here wearing a P90X shirt after day 90. On one condition. Flat abs... Thus, I will do everything and give my everything to do my best and forget the rest.. Ab ripper X. I hate it. But I love it! P90X
Jan 13, 2010
P90X end of Week 5
Improved flexibilty. This is what I noticed today when I did my X Stretch. I know that my flexiblity has improved because when I did the seated hams stretch I could actually reach my toes. It used to be that I can only reach my shin. I'm happy to know this little step forward.
Being more limber will be very beneficial for me. I play badminton on a weekend and those sudden and jerky movements become very challenging. Now I can do a better smash. I'm still here P90X. I'm not giving up...
Being more limber will be very beneficial for me. I play badminton on a weekend and those sudden and jerky movements become very challenging. Now I can do a better smash. I'm still here P90X. I'm not giving up...
Jan 12, 2010
P90X: when doubt starts to appear
Day 30 has just passed. I'm about to end Week 5 of the P90X challenge. To be honest I'm quite frustrated with myself. I took my Day 30 picture hoping to see a better picture. The result was depressing. Instead of achieving some tone in my body, I found myself more bloated. My arms look bloated and my tummy obviously bloated. The time alone that I spent doing my exercise on a daily basis (ok maybe I missed a few..), the muscle soreness I had to endure and the hope that at least something, that I can see some physical changes that will encourage me to continue and finish the challenge.. it just wasn't there.
I started this P90X challenge in order to finally achieve the body that I wanted, to lose the flabs, to to gain some definition of my body and to be able to go topless and be proud of it. I'm used to starting things and when things get difficult or ging nowhere then I stop. Is this challenge going to end up on the dumspter? It's still another 60 days to go. Can I go on no matter how I feel about ? Or do I quit.
No. I can't give up now. I will stay the course. I made a commitment to myself to see myself in 90 days with P90X. It will be struggle to keep reminding myself everyday to do this. It's not going to be easy from here on. But I don't want to analyze it. I will just bring it!
I started this P90X challenge in order to finally achieve the body that I wanted, to lose the flabs, to to gain some definition of my body and to be able to go topless and be proud of it. I'm used to starting things and when things get difficult or ging nowhere then I stop. Is this challenge going to end up on the dumspter? It's still another 60 days to go. Can I go on no matter how I feel about ? Or do I quit.
No. I can't give up now. I will stay the course. I made a commitment to myself to see myself in 90 days with P90X. It will be struggle to keep reminding myself everyday to do this. It's not going to be easy from here on. But I don't want to analyze it. I will just bring it!
Jan 10, 2010
P90X: 2 exercise in one day
back & Biceps/ab ripper and Yoga X
Took me 3 hours to be done with my exercise today. I do not advocate doing 2 exercise in one day. I just happen to do it because I missed one yesterday. I was having a drinking spree... Hehe! Not good... oh well..
So my foot hurt halfway through my yoga.. When I tried to do the balance exercise the plantar aspect of my foot hurt so much I had to stop and just do the child pose. I had to skip on some difficult exercise and just do what I could muster...
I'm just happy that I was able to catch up with the daily routine. I'm doing the best I can to come out victorious
Took me 3 hours to be done with my exercise today. I do not advocate doing 2 exercise in one day. I just happen to do it because I missed one yesterday. I was having a drinking spree... Hehe! Not good... oh well..
So my foot hurt halfway through my yoga.. When I tried to do the balance exercise the plantar aspect of my foot hurt so much I had to stop and just do the child pose. I had to skip on some difficult exercise and just do what I could muster...
I'm just happy that I was able to catch up with the daily routine. I'm doing the best I can to come out victorious
Jan 8, 2010
P90X: Plyometrics
Day 30 Plyometrics: the mother of all P90X workouts. the X in P90X
Oh yeah! This is my 30th day of doing P90X. This is the 3rd time I'm doing this exercise (I missed one session)..... and I felt really good. You wanna know why? Coz I finished the workout beautifully. I executed each routine in a correct manner and was able to catch up with the P90X gang. Ain't that pwetty!... woot.. woot!
Oh yeah! This is my 30th day of doing P90X. This is the 3rd time I'm doing this exercise (I missed one session)..... and I felt really good. You wanna know why? Coz I finished the workout beautifully. I executed each routine in a correct manner and was able to catch up with the P90X gang. Ain't that pwetty!... woot.. woot!
Jan 7, 2010
P90X: protein bars
:-) This week I'm trying South beach living (10g) protein bars. Price @ $4/box (5pcs). Bought it at my local IGA store. It tastes good. Nutrition content , though it may contain 10g protein, is questionable because of the sugar and fat in it. I eat 1-2 bars a day and will see it's results in a few weeks.
There's also the Special K (Kellogg's) (10g) protein bar. I couldn't find it in my walmart here.
P90X (20g) protein bars are priced @ $24/box (12pcs). Plus $5 shipping. Your choice!
There's also the Special K (Kellogg's) (10g) protein bar. I couldn't find it in my walmart here.
P90X (20g) protein bars are priced @ $24/box (12pcs). Plus $5 shipping. Your choice!
P90X: Chest/Shoulders & Triceps -- Ab ripper X
Day 29 Chest, Shoulders, & Triceps
Push ups -- I'd say this is my weakest. My body just cringe everytime I do push ups. During the first 3 push up sets I was doing the full push up with knees extended. Then my arms gave out. I needed to down grade to push ups with knees down. 30 minutes after I was wiped out already. I was barely doing 5 reps for the push ups. The other exercises I tried to do my best. Doing 12-15 reps each so that was good (*pats back*)... It's going to be awhile for me to get stronger and do more and more push ups. I try. I try till I get really good with it.
Ab ripper (sweat pouring) X. As always this exercise kicks ass! (my ass that is...) It's a 15 minute 11-abs exercise program at 25 reps each. It hurts everywhere and I gasps (thanks Marlboro..) the whole way through... talk about rippin'.... Since I was already wiped out with the first exercise, adding the 15 min abs workout just twists and squeezes what little energy I'm left with.... Way to go Tony...
Push ups -- I'd say this is my weakest. My body just cringe everytime I do push ups. During the first 3 push up sets I was doing the full push up with knees extended. Then my arms gave out. I needed to down grade to push ups with knees down. 30 minutes after I was wiped out already. I was barely doing 5 reps for the push ups. The other exercises I tried to do my best. Doing 12-15 reps each so that was good (*pats back*)... It's going to be awhile for me to get stronger and do more and more push ups. I try. I try till I get really good with it.
Ab ripper (sweat pouring) X. As always this exercise kicks ass! (my ass that is...) It's a 15 minute 11-abs exercise program at 25 reps each. It hurts everywhere and I gasps (thanks Marlboro..) the whole way through... talk about rippin'.... Since I was already wiped out with the first exercise, adding the 15 min abs workout just twists and squeezes what little energy I'm left with.... Way to go Tony...
Jan 6, 2010
P90X Recovery week
The recovery week introduces core synergistics, a highly intense cardio and and strengthening workout. The good thing about this week is that you really get to recover. You do yoga and stretch 2x allowing you to be really flexible and it increases your ability to withstand higher intensity exercise. Today, I did my last exercise for week 4, X stretch. I'm excited for week 5 and also I'm reaching my Day 30... 60 days closer to my goal.... P90X
Jan 1, 2010
P90X starting it right...
Jan 1 2010
I'm starting my week 4 for P90X, the recovery week. Yesterday, New year's eve, I was supposed to do my yoga and didn't (*smirks)... Today however I am doing core synergistics.
The "recovery" tag was misleading for me. I mean, I thought that this week's routine will be somewhat simpler. I was dead wrong. Halfway through my core synergistics I was gasping, panting.. catching my breath, sweating and wobbling... Oh.. it was hard. I attributed much of my weakness to last night's booze (blame New year's eve! >:) )..... But I did it! Just because I couldn't perform at my best didn't make it an excuse for me not to do it. To be successful at anything is to do things that place enormous threshold and inconvenience to us.
I talked to a good friend in NJ about my commitment to finish the 90 day challenge. She asked me if I noticed any difference in my body already. I pondered and said "not really. I notice I have more endurance each week I do the exercise but with regard to losing weight, not really. If there is, it's negligible. I don't want to be too anxious about it. I'd like to focus on the journey and enjoy it" I weigh 150 lbs on day 1 and I still weigh 150 lbs. But it doesn't bother me. With the end in mind, my current circumstance is of no importance. I know and I believe that I will reach my goal. And until I get there, there is no need to worry.
Happy new year!
I'm starting my week 4 for P90X, the recovery week. Yesterday, New year's eve, I was supposed to do my yoga and didn't (*smirks)... Today however I am doing core synergistics.
The "recovery" tag was misleading for me. I mean, I thought that this week's routine will be somewhat simpler. I was dead wrong. Halfway through my core synergistics I was gasping, panting.. catching my breath, sweating and wobbling... Oh.. it was hard. I attributed much of my weakness to last night's booze (blame New year's eve! >:) )..... But I did it! Just because I couldn't perform at my best didn't make it an excuse for me not to do it. To be successful at anything is to do things that place enormous threshold and inconvenience to us.
I talked to a good friend in NJ about my commitment to finish the 90 day challenge. She asked me if I noticed any difference in my body already. I pondered and said "not really. I notice I have more endurance each week I do the exercise but with regard to losing weight, not really. If there is, it's negligible. I don't want to be too anxious about it. I'd like to focus on the journey and enjoy it" I weigh 150 lbs on day 1 and I still weigh 150 lbs. But it doesn't bother me. With the end in mind, my current circumstance is of no importance. I know and I believe that I will reach my goal. And until I get there, there is no need to worry.
Happy new year!
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