I’ll admit I was quite intimidated to even put in the plyometric DVD from P90X. I’ve heard the stories. And then I heard Tony say, “Plyo puts the “X” in P90x”. Crap.
Plyometric training is jump training. It’s constant jumping, twisting, squatting, lunging and trying to catch your breath. Thankfully, one of the Xer’s shows you how to modify the moves. Which comes in handy if you have any joint or back issues (or if there’s no more gas in the tank). I was pleased after it was over that I could keep up better than I thought I would. Oh! And Tony points out in the beginning, that the man to his right…he has a prosthetic leg. That’s right. A prosthetic leg and HE CAN DO IT and do it well. So no excuses.
Plyo was actually pretty fun. It reminded me of being a kid again…jumping around. I’m looking forward to doing it again next week!
Chris and I finished the lean program a couple weeks ago. I am happy to be finished with it BUT not many results for me….or Chris for that matter. Although he did state he felt stronger. My weight stayed the same but I did lose a of couple inches…mostly hips.
So my summer experiment results?? Decent. I feel more optimistic about getting into a steady routine of working out. But I still have a ways to go before I reach my goals.
So what’s next?? In about a week Chris and I are going to start up the P90X Classic program. More intense, more lifiting. Which is what I like. Although on this program we will start doing Plyo, which I’m worried about. I guess I will just do what I can.
My goals for this next round are to keep up with the exercises and to watch my calorie intake. I give in to my cravings far too often. I will continue to blog about my results and ups and downs.
Wish us luck! Only 246 days until our wedding and looking fab in my wedding dress!
Is it bad that I am truly sore for the first time after a lifting workout? And I ask this because it’s in the 11th week of P90X Lean. It makes me wonder – was I lifting heavy enough weights, was I going to exhaustion every time?? Maybe. Maybe not. I still can not do a single pull-up or chin-up unassisted but I am using my arms more.
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything. Mostly because I am feeling the slump. Chris and I are finished up our 10th week in the P90X Lean program and we are both feeling less and less motivated. We did have a new workout this week, however, Back & Biceps and it was a killer. It felt so fast paced compared to the other lifting workouts and then you’re supposed to do Ab ripper after that?! Ha, yeah right.
We only have a few weeks left before we’re finished. I know we will get there but I’m thinking we need to take a nice break before jumping into the classic program. Otherwise, I fear we will give up early. Trying to fit in workouts 6 days a week is very challenging. Especially if you feel you get bored easily. I am tired of seeing my living room and some of the same videos over and over. I need a change of pace. But the important thing to keep in mind is to just do something.
Well, I’ve picked myself up and dusted myself off. I’m feeling a little more optimistic about the workout program and will try to take one day at a time. Most people have said the P90X classic does a better job of shedding some LB’s, so we’ll see.
Chris and I have decided to repeat week 9 of the lean program since we missed a couple workouts last week. And yesterday kicked my butt. We went for a 3.7 mile walk and then did chest & back. I did not have the energy for Ab ripper. Cardio X tonight!
I swear I’m trying to stay positive but I’m about to throw in the towel on that one. I feel a cross between depressed and angry that after two months of the P90X Lean program and nothing has changed. The questions start flying…Am I eating right? Am I eating enough? Am I eating too much? It can’t be the workouts…I’m doing those (well, I have missed a few). I just don’t understand it. I got my results back from my yearly physical and everything was fine, great in fact. So I can’t blame it on my thyroid. Damn.
So here I am…starting the final month. Today is a new workout – Chest and Back. More pull-ups…great. I feel so discouraged and not motivated to keep “pushing play”. I know logically, it’s good for me, I’m getting healthier, blah, blah, blah.
Chris and I have discussed after we are finished taking a week break or so and then starting the classic program which is more intense. Perhaps I will see more results with that program. Although it’s kind of daunting to set the counter all the way back to zero and do 90 more days. SSSSiiIIIGGHHHHHH.
Sorry for the rant but I needed to vent.
I saw a three!! On the scale that is. It’s really hard to discuss my weight so publicly but I promised I would be honest. For the past few days my weight has been saying 139. Not a huge difference from 142-143…but I finally broke into the 130′s! 
Let’s hope it continues in this direction.
Officially halfway through with the P90X lean program! We have one more week to go – week 8 and we will take pictures and measurements for our 60th day. I still can’t believe I have stuck it out for this long. I know I have because of my workout buddy. I think this is very important if you struggle with getting up off the couch to workout. Blogging about it also helps me. I’m putting this information out there to whoever may be reading it. But it helps keep me accountable.
I sound like a broken record but I still wish I was seeing better results…on the outside. I wonder how many people workout to be healthy and how many workout because of vanity and the healthier part is just the added bonus. I know I want to continue working out for life. Well, being active for life anyway. I do not want to be a gym rat. I tend to get bored easily so switching it up will help. Dance lessons would be fun and I’ve always wanted to try a spin class.
What kind of activity keeps you motivated and energized?
So here we are at the end of week six in the lean program of P90X and my weight has not budged. I keep fluctuating up and down three pounds. I have been busting my butt with more exercise than my body has seen in a long time…and you would think something would happen.
My nutrition has been pretty solid as well. I haven’t been sticking to the P90X plan but I have been planning out our meals (breakfast, lunch and dinners) every week. I’ve had a few pitfalls (the rotel, for example) but it happens. I’m eating roughly 1500-1600 calories a day and burning anywhere from 1800-2000 a day. So, I don’t think it’s always as easy as calories in vs. calories out to lose those pounds.
I’m going to make a doctor’s appointment soon…time for my annual physical anyway. But my thyroid has had issues in the past (it fluctuates as well), so I need to get it checked a few times throughout the year. I hope I don’t have any major issues with it but if it’s the culprit, I want it fixed!
On the positive side, I do feel stronger and can make it through the workouts a little easier. We have two more weeks before we take measurements again. I ordered some digital calipers and the myotape for more accurate measurements. I wish I had the calipers in the beginning to see if I had a more significant drop in fat since then. But oh well.
I can’t believe we’re almost halfway through with the program. It’s exciting but at the same time…I’m like…”HEY, where are my results?!”
Here is a simple and yummy idea to take advantage of the summer strawberries. Sliced strawberries over spinach greens with walnuts and a light poppy-seed dressing.
Great source of vitamin C, K, iron, folate and omega – 3 fatty acids.
Above is a Mushroom and Leek Tart with a side salad of mixed greens and cherry tomatoes. The crust is super easy to make and is one of the best parts.
Great source of iron, selenium, B vitamins and zinc.
