Week 5 is done... I thought this week went by faster than any other week. I am just as sore as week 1. I could barely lift my arms from so many bicep curls... Plyometrics really kicked my ass this week. I don't think I will ever get used to it. I think I burn about 900 calories each time I do it. If you want a good cardio workout and want to become more explosive do plyometrics.
I lost about another 1/2 inch on my waist line. Last week I was 34.5 and this week I am 34. My goal is to get my waist to 32 inches. I can see a 4 pack now. The bottom 2 abs are the hardest to get out. For some reason my body likes to store fat down there.... My weight loss has slowed down. I think I will start gaining weight here pretty soon.
The diet has been going really good. I pretty much cut all sugar out of my diet. I still sneak some candy every now and then, but it only happens every couple of week. I gave up soda completely. I have a 12 pack of coke in my pantry if anybody wants it. hahahaha... I am convinced that diet is everything. I feel better and I get at least 2 servings of veggies a day and at least 1 serving of fruit a day. Also, we only eat whole grains.
Etusko is on day 11 of power 90... She likes it and she is thinking about doing P90X after 90 days of Power 90. I told her that I would do another round with her.
Next week marks the halfway point!
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
30 Day Results
Here are the results of the first month. I am pretty happy with the results.
Day 1 Results
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"
Day 30 Results
1. Weight 157 (loss 6 pounds)
2. Body Fat 20.38 (lost 3.61% of body fat)
3. 34.5" (loss 1.5 inches)
4. Left arm 12.5" (same...)
5. Right arm12.5" (gained a half inch)
6. Right thigh 21" (gained a half of inch)
7. Left thigh 21" (same...)
8. Chest 39" (gained a inch)
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Overall I am happy with the results that I got. I wish there was some more visual results, but it has only been a month. I am excited for phase 2.
Day 1 Results
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"
Day 30 Results
1. Weight 157 (loss 6 pounds)
2. Body Fat 20.38 (lost 3.61% of body fat)
3. 34.5" (loss 1.5 inches)
4. Left arm 12.5" (same...)
5. Right arm12.5" (gained a half inch)
6. Right thigh 21" (gained a half of inch)
7. Left thigh 21" (same...)
8. Chest 39" (gained a inch)
Before
After
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Overall I am happy with the results that I got. I wish there was some more visual results, but it has only been a month. I am excited for phase 2.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
One Month Down!!
It went by soooo fast!!! I can't believe I have done this for one month now. I feel a lot stronger and I feel much more healthier. Let's recap what I changed in my diet and exercise....
1. Woke up everyday at 4:45 AM to do major cardio and strength workouts. Don't let anybody tell you that P90X is not a very hard workout because it is. Even the day of stretching was hard. Yoga X.... Well lets say I sweat just as hard doing that as I do with the rest.
2. My diet was flipped upside down. I now eat more veggies, fruit, and lean proteins... I eat less complex carbs and almost no sugar. It was much easier than I thought....
3. I got three people I work directly with to get started. I expect that number to go up. Etsuko decided she wanted to get into shape as well, so we ordered her Power 90 which is very good. She likes the 30 minutes 6 days a week with no pull ups. Either way, she is going to like the way she feels at the end of the 90 days.
4. I feel like this is a life change. After this program I don't plan to stop...
I get to take pictures tomorrow. I will post them up so you can see. I expect to lose about 7-8 pounds, about an inch off of my waist, and a decrease in my body fat....
If any of you want to get start working out and want to use the program... I highly suggest it.
1. Woke up everyday at 4:45 AM to do major cardio and strength workouts. Don't let anybody tell you that P90X is not a very hard workout because it is. Even the day of stretching was hard. Yoga X.... Well lets say I sweat just as hard doing that as I do with the rest.
2. My diet was flipped upside down. I now eat more veggies, fruit, and lean proteins... I eat less complex carbs and almost no sugar. It was much easier than I thought....
3. I got three people I work directly with to get started. I expect that number to go up. Etsuko decided she wanted to get into shape as well, so we ordered her Power 90 which is very good. She likes the 30 minutes 6 days a week with no pull ups. Either way, she is going to like the way she feels at the end of the 90 days.
4. I feel like this is a life change. After this program I don't plan to stop...
I get to take pictures tomorrow. I will post them up so you can see. I expect to lose about 7-8 pounds, about an inch off of my waist, and a decrease in my body fat....
If any of you want to get start working out and want to use the program... I highly suggest it.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Phase 1 is done
21 days down!!! I heard somewhere that it takes 21 days to build a habit.... Yep, that means P90X is a habit now! It is weird.. I had dinner last night at Red Lobster and was really worried about my calories. I ended up eating grilled salmon, brown rice, a garden salad, and a biscuit... I also splurged on a dessert :(. I got home and added up all the calories and was shocked. About 2 months ago I wouldn't of thought twice about the calories and would do it all over again the next day. Not only am I aware of my calorie count, I am also putting good food into my body! Lean Proteins and Veggies...
I am almost at the month mark. I have lost about 7-8 pounds and feel much stronger. The 4th week is recovery week. There is 2 yoga session (it is just as hard as the rest of the routines and it is 90 minutes), core synergistic (haven't done this yet), Kempo X (kick boxing routine), and X stretch (haven't done this either).... This adds up to a pretty tough recovery week. Then it is off to phase 2. My diet changes also. I get to add carbs back into my diet. I am pretty excited about that.
I have been surprised with the amount of strength I have gained over the last 21 days. I can actually do a pull up (for a matter of fact I can do 5 regular pull ups in a row), my push ups have become better (can do more with better form), I take less breaks during the cardio routines.. Believe me the cardio routines (so far Plyometrics and Kempo) are extremely hard. My heart rate averages between 150 and 170 the whole workout. It is harder to get my heart rate up which is a good feeling.
Etsuko is temped to join me in the P90X workouts, but still thinks it is too extreme. I think I may order her the Power 90 routine (which is taught by the same trainer but not as intense). I have also seen a paradigm change in myself. I am much more assertive and look for opportunities instead of finding excuses on why I can't do something... And it has only been 3 weeks.. I can't wait until I hit the 90 day mark!!
I am almost at the month mark. I have lost about 7-8 pounds and feel much stronger. The 4th week is recovery week. There is 2 yoga session (it is just as hard as the rest of the routines and it is 90 minutes), core synergistic (haven't done this yet), Kempo X (kick boxing routine), and X stretch (haven't done this either).... This adds up to a pretty tough recovery week. Then it is off to phase 2. My diet changes also. I get to add carbs back into my diet. I am pretty excited about that.
I have been surprised with the amount of strength I have gained over the last 21 days. I can actually do a pull up (for a matter of fact I can do 5 regular pull ups in a row), my push ups have become better (can do more with better form), I take less breaks during the cardio routines.. Believe me the cardio routines (so far Plyometrics and Kempo) are extremely hard. My heart rate averages between 150 and 170 the whole workout. It is harder to get my heart rate up which is a good feeling.
Etsuko is temped to join me in the P90X workouts, but still thinks it is too extreme. I think I may order her the Power 90 routine (which is taught by the same trainer but not as intense). I have also seen a paradigm change in myself. I am much more assertive and look for opportunities instead of finding excuses on why I can't do something... And it has only been 3 weeks.. I can't wait until I hit the 90 day mark!!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Third week of phase 1
Week 1 = 65 push ups
Week 2 = 89 push ups
Week 3 = 117 push ups
I almost doubled week one!!! My arms are still jello right now, but I feel much stronger! I was pretty jazzed about 117 push ups today and thought I would share.
Week 2 = 89 push ups
Week 3 = 117 push ups
I almost doubled week one!!! My arms are still jello right now, but I feel much stronger! I was pretty jazzed about 117 push ups today and thought I would share.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Week 2 down
Week 2 is already done... Tomorrow starts week 3 which is the last hard week in phase one. The fourth week is recovery week (meaning yoga, stretching, and some cardio). It should be interesting. I did some measurements and weights today.... I lost about 3 pounds and another 1/2 inch around my waist. If you are counting, that is about 6 pounds and 1 full inch around my waist. Not bad for two weeks!
The diet is hard. I a trying to stick as close as I can to the diet which is pretty much no carbs and all protein or veggies. So far I have done a good job with it, but I can't wait until phase 2 for more carbs.
Almost time for some more pictures!
The diet is hard. I a trying to stick as close as I can to the diet which is pretty much no carbs and all protein or veggies. So far I have done a good job with it, but I can't wait until phase 2 for more carbs.
Almost time for some more pictures!
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