Yeah, I caved. I’m in it up to my eyeballs. I’ve been lusting after the P90X program. Knowing more and more participants in it was just pushing at me. Nothings been working on the exercise side. Even having gym access has been a no go with the kiddos ready for summer. I needed something at home for the early morning. And honestly, this was perfect. There are three rotations in P90X, Classic, Doubles and Lean. I started out thinking I’d go lean, but now I’m pushing it all the way. Yeah, that.
This week so far, I’ve completed these workouts:
Monday – Core Synergistics – man this one is tough. But works the whole core.
Tuesday – Cardio X – A mix of 4 different workouts.
Wednesday – Shoulders and Arms, Ab Ripper – I couldn’t even finish the abs, it was so touch. I lay their on the floor bobbing back and forth.
Thursday – Yoga X – I got a long way to go on my flexibility.
And oh yeah, there’s a diet. I know, I don’t diet. But I am embracing this with enthusiasm, so I’m trying. Phase 1 is a high protein, low carb thing. Yeah, I love carbs. So, I’m in pain here after 4 days. Here’s what I ate today:
Pre Workout (Snack)
Protein Bar
Breakfast (Shake, 1 protein, 1 veggie, 1/2 dairy)
Recovery Shake
Scrambled Egg Whites with 1 c peppers/mushrooms and 1/2 string cheese stick
Lunch (1 protein, 1/2 condiment 1/2 carb)
4 oz Canned Chick mixed with 1 T mayo
1 slice of bread
Dinner (2 protein, 1/2 condiment, 1 veg, 1 fruit, 1 fat)
1 hamburger grilled lean with smattering of ketch/mustard
1/2 cup of rice/beans (1/2 carb)
Smoothie with spinach, fruit, flax, protein
What’s left?
1 protein, 1 1/2 dairy and 1 snack…hmmm. This is supposed to be 1800 calories per day. I’m thinking my previous eating was like 3000 a day.
Crazy stuff, people.
Anyway, I do feel great. I’m even giving up caffeinated coffee.
So, this adventure begins….more to come.
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Yeah the abripper is tough but you will get through it as times goes by – I do it every 2 days after my workouts. Some are so hard for me and some I do better than them on tv. ; )