P90X Time to Get Ripped!

Ok... I have declared it. I want to get in shape. I could have went a couple of routes. I chose P90X because 1. I could borrow the CD's for free 2. I have seen some dramatic changes on the the internet (I know... Don't believe everything that you see) 3. I wanted to give myself a challenge that everybody would say "That's just crazy" (maybe not quite like that but I want to keep it PG for mom :))

Those were the main reason for doing this... The other reason was for me. I haven't told many people, but I have a self confidence/self esteem issue. I didn't really realize to what extent it was until I moved to Minneapolis. I am ready for a change, so I am putting myself first and taking the P90X challenge. I thought it might be nice to include all of you also. Here are my stats and pictures.

1. Weight 163
2. Body Fat (did a basic calc that I got online) 24%
3. Waist 36"
4. Hips 24" (don't know if I did this one right)
5. Right Arm 12"
6. Left Arm 12.5"
7. Right Leg 20.5"
8. Left Leg 21"
9. Chest 38"

Front


Front Muscle


Side


Back


Back Muscle


I will post pictures and stats every 30 days. By day 30, I hope to enroll Etsuko in P90X (extreeeeeeme) workout. For now, it will be just me at 5am in the morning. I am also altering my diet. Etsuko and I have chosen to make every calorie and carbohydrate count towards our health. I think one of the tougher things for me is eliminating soda.... Wish me luck!