As I hoped, Kenpo got me sweating and loving it! Feeling good today, even though (because?) I worked out in the afternoon. Didn't have enough time this morning before church because we were up late visiting friends last night. I had forgotten what it is like to have a long discussion about grown-up topics, with two little ones running around. Every conversation with friends seems to be about our respective kids' schedules, etc.
I am almost done week 2 (Stretch tomorrow). It is hard to believe 2 weeks have gone by already!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Day 12
Legs & Back this AM. Whew! Of course, ARX killed me afterward. I have never needed the recovery drink so bad before. Must be a low biorhythm day.
This is one of those days when I will have to get through, just feeling a bit depleted. Probably didn't sleep enough last night. By the way, thanks to everyone who mentioned my hip. It actually wasn't as bad as I thought, feeling fine now. We'll see how Kenpo goes tomorrow. I will be going for low side kicks for a while, I think, rather than put myself out of commission.
This is one of those days when I will have to get through, just feeling a bit depleted. Probably didn't sleep enough last night. By the way, thanks to everyone who mentioned my hip. It actually wasn't as bad as I thought, feeling fine now. We'll see how Kenpo goes tomorrow. I will be going for low side kicks for a while, I think, rather than put myself out of commission.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Day 11
Yoga this morning. Even though those balance poses are killers (you want me to twist how? while standing on one foot?!?), I feel best after Yoga. Must be the ohm's!
So I am trying this homemade drink from Prevention magazine called Sassy Water to detox my body. It is pretty mild, my sis drinks it every day. She says drinking it for 2 weeks helps cleanse your system and shrink your GI tract (your guts).
The recipe is:
1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 sprigs of mint (10-12 leaves)
1 tbsp. of ginger, grated
Place ingredients in a 2 Litre glass container (not plastic, due to leeching) overnight. Drain in the morning for your drinking water for the day. Also, you can eat the cucumber slices through the day, so minimal waste there. I am just starting out with it, so we will see how it works. It tastes good, like water with lemon in it, plus an extra kick from the other ingredients.
So I am trying this homemade drink from Prevention magazine called Sassy Water to detox my body. It is pretty mild, my sis drinks it every day. She says drinking it for 2 weeks helps cleanse your system and shrink your GI tract (your guts).
The recipe is:
1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 sprigs of mint (10-12 leaves)
1 tbsp. of ginger, grated
Place ingredients in a 2 Litre glass container (not plastic, due to leeching) overnight. Drain in the morning for your drinking water for the day. Also, you can eat the cucumber slices through the day, so minimal waste there. I am just starting out with it, so we will see how it works. It tastes good, like water with lemon in it, plus an extra kick from the other ingredients.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Day 10
I tweaked my right hip a little bit yesterday, doing side kicks in Cardio. Luckily, Tony worked my Shoulders & Arms today, so I was able to rest my hip. Thanks Tony! hahaha
I really worked it today, pushed and did more reps than last week. Man, that feels good!
It is difficult to balance everything in life, especially with work and family and all of our other commitments. The way I resolved to Keep Pressing Play was to reward myself for already doing so much by giving myself the time alone to do my workouts. The easiest time for me to do that is while everyone else in my family is asleep. Early morning workouts give me energy to get through the rest of my day and even though it is only Day 10 in Round 1 for me, I can't imagine going back to how I used to fuel my body with sugar every hour or so throughout the day, just to stay functional. I now realize I was just surviving, not really living. I realized that the best gift I can ever give myself is my health!
I was that person who tried this program, that diet, only to fail again and again. P90X, with its exercise and nutrition programs and especially its support system like the Beachbody forums, has helped me flip the switch in my mind and I am starting to actually remember, more and more each day, how I used to be when I was fit and lean so many years ago.
I really worked it today, pushed and did more reps than last week. Man, that feels good!
It is difficult to balance everything in life, especially with work and family and all of our other commitments. The way I resolved to Keep Pressing Play was to reward myself for already doing so much by giving myself the time alone to do my workouts. The easiest time for me to do that is while everyone else in my family is asleep. Early morning workouts give me energy to get through the rest of my day and even though it is only Day 10 in Round 1 for me, I can't imagine going back to how I used to fuel my body with sugar every hour or so throughout the day, just to stay functional. I now realize I was just surviving, not really living. I realized that the best gift I can ever give myself is my health!
I was that person who tried this program, that diet, only to fail again and again. P90X, with its exercise and nutrition programs and especially its support system like the Beachbody forums, has helped me flip the switch in my mind and I am starting to actually remember, more and more each day, how I used to be when I was fit and lean so many years ago.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Day 9
Day 9 - 10% of Round 1 done already! Yeah! Cardio X this morning. It went well; I noticed my form has improved and reps have increased, even though I am only in the second week. I like how my muscle memory has already started helping me with the different exercises. Thanks, subconscious mind!
As for visible differences, my friends say they notice the difference in my face. One friend said I look five years younger. I replied that before he knows it I will look like I belong in diapers! I actually see a bit of definition in my shoulders now! Unfortunately, the midsection has the most to lose and will probably be the last to go. Ain't that always the way? C'est la vie!
I was asked about my plan to do three rounds of P90X: First Lean, then Classic, then Doubles. I decided at the start of the program to do 3 rounds of P90X. I figured I would need something like that amount of time to get the Beachbody I want. The exercise manual also suggests a routine like that, plus I wasn't sure if my joints could take plyo right out of the gate. However, I am always free to change my mind after the first round! For now, though, I am enjoying the workouts. I finish them and am improving my form and reps.
It's sunny and -9 degrees Celsius -- 15 degrees Fahrenheit -- here in tropical Halifax, Nova Scotia (east coast of Canada, northeast of Maine), so all is good!
It's funny how I have substituted Tony Horton for Tim Horton every morning! My spirits are up and I am full of energy today! Bring it on!
As for visible differences, my friends say they notice the difference in my face. One friend said I look five years younger. I replied that before he knows it I will look like I belong in diapers! I actually see a bit of definition in my shoulders now! Unfortunately, the midsection has the most to lose and will probably be the last to go. Ain't that always the way? C'est la vie!
I was asked about my plan to do three rounds of P90X: First Lean, then Classic, then Doubles. I decided at the start of the program to do 3 rounds of P90X. I figured I would need something like that amount of time to get the Beachbody I want. The exercise manual also suggests a routine like that, plus I wasn't sure if my joints could take plyo right out of the gate. However, I am always free to change my mind after the first round! For now, though, I am enjoying the workouts. I finish them and am improving my form and reps.
It's sunny and -9 degrees Celsius -- 15 degrees Fahrenheit -- here in tropical Halifax, Nova Scotia (east coast of Canada, northeast of Maine), so all is good!
It's funny how I have substituted Tony Horton for Tim Horton every morning! My spirits are up and I am full of energy today! Bring it on!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Day 8
First day of the second week! Core Synergistics again, pretty fun workout, definitely makes me break a sweat.
The last couple nights I haven't been sleeping well, I think it may be from the high-powered multi-vitamin from GNC that appears to have a weight-loss component to it. I found that I woke up in the middle of the night and I was really hot, despite not having a lot of covers on the bed. I didn't take it yesterday and no problem.
I ate supper at 8 PM last night, though, and didn't feel all that great overnight. What a change from when I used to eat pretty much any time! I guess this taught me to stay on schedule for meals.
The last couple nights I haven't been sleeping well, I think it may be from the high-powered multi-vitamin from GNC that appears to have a weight-loss component to it. I found that I woke up in the middle of the night and I was really hot, despite not having a lot of covers on the bed. I didn't take it yesterday and no problem.
I ate supper at 8 PM last night, though, and didn't feel all that great overnight. What a change from when I used to eat pretty much any time! I guess this taught me to stay on schedule for meals.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Goals
While this may be a bit personal, I have decided to post my goals for P90X and life. I guess I started the P90X program with only a few broad ideas in mind. However, I am enough of a goal-setter to realize that I won't know if I have achieved success unless I have goals that are SMART:
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Achievable
R - Realistic
T - Timely
I have short-term goals (by May 15, 2009), medium-term goals(by December 31, 2009), and long-term goals (2010 and beyond). By the way, I started P90X as a weight-loss/fitness program as part of a challenge I have with 3 other overweight friends. We are meeting on May 15 to compete in some fitness tests. The loser has to wear a dress for a night on the town and the winner gets to choose where we go for the evening! It's all in good fun and it has provided the excuse for each of us to get serious about our health. Weight loss is only one of 7 components, more points go to winning the athletic challenges. The events are: Beep test (shuttle run), push-ups, sit-ups, longest timed plank, 40 yard sprint, and most baskets in 3 minutes of free throws. The goal is for all of us to get healthier, not simply lose weight.
Keeping that in mind, here are my SMART fitness/weight loss goals:
By May 15:
Weigh 249 lbs, down 47 lbs from 296 lbs (start weight).
Comfortably wear waist size 38 pants, down 6 inches+ from just getting into size 44 pants at start.
Have body fat to 25% or less, down from 45% at start.
By December 31 ,2009:
Weigh 229 lbs.
Comfortably wear size 36 pants.
Have body fat to 20% or less.
2010 and beyond:
Maintain weight of 229 lbs or less, size 36 pants or less, body fat of 20% or less by continuing my new lifestyle that I am learning through P90X.
As for non-numeric goals, my other goals are (in no particular order):
Eat sensibly, first following P90X nutrition plan, then on my own after re-learning new eating habits.
Spend 1 hour every day for exercise.
Spend 1 hour+ every day with my wife and children with no distractions or other plans, just enjoying one another's company.
Blog/post on BB forum every day regarding my progress during my weight loss.
Spend 30 minutes every day in prayer and reading the Bible.
I believe these goals meet the SMART requirements. I have other goals: have more energy, enjoy life more, have a BeachBody, that are less measurable. I figure these goals will be achieved once I meet all of my SMART goals.
Thanks to everyone who has sent me messages of support! It means a lot to know I have people rooting for me!
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Achievable
R - Realistic
T - Timely
I have short-term goals (by May 15, 2009), medium-term goals(by December 31, 2009), and long-term goals (2010 and beyond). By the way, I started P90X as a weight-loss/fitness program as part of a challenge I have with 3 other overweight friends. We are meeting on May 15 to compete in some fitness tests. The loser has to wear a dress for a night on the town and the winner gets to choose where we go for the evening! It's all in good fun and it has provided the excuse for each of us to get serious about our health. Weight loss is only one of 7 components, more points go to winning the athletic challenges. The events are: Beep test (shuttle run), push-ups, sit-ups, longest timed plank, 40 yard sprint, and most baskets in 3 minutes of free throws. The goal is for all of us to get healthier, not simply lose weight.
Keeping that in mind, here are my SMART fitness/weight loss goals:
By May 15:
Weigh 249 lbs, down 47 lbs from 296 lbs (start weight).
Comfortably wear waist size 38 pants, down 6 inches+ from just getting into size 44 pants at start.
Have body fat to 25% or less, down from 45% at start.
By December 31 ,2009:
Weigh 229 lbs.
Comfortably wear size 36 pants.
Have body fat to 20% or less.
2010 and beyond:
Maintain weight of 229 lbs or less, size 36 pants or less, body fat of 20% or less by continuing my new lifestyle that I am learning through P90X.
As for non-numeric goals, my other goals are (in no particular order):
Eat sensibly, first following P90X nutrition plan, then on my own after re-learning new eating habits.
Spend 1 hour every day for exercise.
Spend 1 hour+ every day with my wife and children with no distractions or other plans, just enjoying one another's company.
Blog/post on BB forum every day regarding my progress during my weight loss.
Spend 30 minutes every day in prayer and reading the Bible.
I believe these goals meet the SMART requirements. I have other goals: have more energy, enjoy life more, have a BeachBody, that are less measurable. I figure these goals will be achieved once I meet all of my SMART goals.
Thanks to everyone who has sent me messages of support! It means a lot to know I have people rooting for me!
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