I can’t believe that it’s week 10.

Who would have thunk it? I survived up and I am on week 10.

Who would have thunk it? ME!! I knew I would because there is just this side of me that says “okay let’s just see what happens”.

Well honestly, I just don’t see a lot happening.

Perhaps I am too close to me to see the changes.

But I have stop taking pictures of myself because it is too depressing to still see the love handles and the protruding gutt.

Yes, I do “feel” stronger but honestly, I did P90X to “look” stronger to “look ” LEANER.

I am disappointed in my body shape and I am disappointed that I said no to so many things that I wanted to do but sacrificed for this experience. I am disappointed that I feel so tired when I should feel invigorated.

But I guess, because I always try to look at the bright side. I am happy that God has provided me with a body that works well despite it’s flaws. I am happy that I am not disabled and have many freedoms that I noticed that those with disabilities do not. I am grateful sometimes for my life long pouch because it reminds me how blessed I am with food in my belly when other (including my ancestors who I grow much strength from) did not.

So for this and only this, I am glad for the experience. I will continue for the next 4 weeks, take a long week off and then jump on the Lean program. I don’t give up I just take breaks.

Wish me luck.

Just about to end week 5

Last week I just felt REALLY FAT. Must have been the hormones.

But I just went through the paces of the Program. Really mixed it up a bit so that I was doing more of the weights at the beginning of the week when I had them available either at home or at the Hilton Garden Inn – thank you. And then all the cardio -ab ripper stuff at the end of the week.

Was planning on just chillin today to give myself a break but just knowing that I’d have to wake up to do Yoga X. I said at 7:30pm – lemme just get it over and done with. I hate it but the chair really does help. My wrist dont’ hurt as much, I’m sweating more. It’s exactly the kind of exercise I should be doing more of because it works me all over. I wish it just wasn’t 1.5 hrs though. That’s a lot of time out of my weekend. I’ve decided to researve Yoga X for the weekend so I won’t lose out on sleep during the week and that works for me. I am trying to adjust P90X for my lifestyle and so far so good.

Keep wishing me luck!

Day 20 already? =P90X

Well, tomorrow is my rest day and it will be Day 21 of my quest on P90X.

I was going to rest today and do Legs and Back tomorrow (Sunday), but it was 5:30am and I was up so I said hell why not. I was also planning on going on a walk to visit the Washington, DC embassies so what kinda break was that going to be. So I said, let’s make it a Power Day. Then I can rest all day on Sunday and plan for me week.

I’ve gotta think of something different for lunch this week. It is my “recovery week or whatever they call it. All I know is I have to do yoga not just once but twice – yuck!!! I absolutely have no strength in my arms – yet.

So wish me luck!

Day 18 – Ab Ripper and Kempo Day

Today I did AB Ripper X and I can finally say that I felt good about my workout here. I can feel myself getting stronger abs because I can actually do 25 each of the exercises except for 2 of them. I can’t remember which though because I’m going to focus in on the positive.

I also did Kempo X. I did the exercises but not to the normal vim and vigor that I normally do. Tomorrow is my rest day (I think). If I feel like it, I may do the legs and back so I can take Sunday off. We’ll see.

Wish me luck!

Sweet Day 16 – Rested and Raring to GO!!

Not only is eating well important.

But so is rest.

I probably don’t do very well with YogaX because I am not resting well before that workout.

I got plenty of sleep last night and totally BRUNG IT!!! with Arms and Shoulders today. I feel a real good sore after that.  And I managed to walk 2 miles after that. Still have energy too but I’m going to bed early tonight so I can REALLY do Poly tomorrow.

I’m really mixing it up this week because I am on the road this week and didn’t feel like lugging any weights with me. So Poly tomorrow morning and the next day chest and back.

I had this strange dream last night that I got REALLY skinny and my arms were really gaunt. Didn’t like it but I’m working towards health!

Wish me luck!

Day 15 – Still Hate Yoga X – But I’m glad it’s over for this week.

I’ve gotta track this but I think every morning that I have to do Yoga X, I don’t sleep very well the night before because I am just dreading it.

I absolutely hate it. However I won’t stop!

Tony says in his opening words of encouragement “Yoga will show you your weak spots”.

And it is sooo true! My arms are so weak  – but one day they will be STRONG. My balance is so off – but one day I will have BALANCE. And my FLEXIBILITY is improving every day!

I’m reading a lot of posts saying that weight loss is not apparent in the first month.  I am so happy that I am not weighing myself. It would probably have a negative psychological impact on me. Probably, would do me in. But his time, I am watching the improvements on my measurements.

That is my main goal anyway. I want a waist below 35″. I know I can get there. It is just going to take a lot of work.

Wish me luck!

10 days in and still smiling

It’s Wednesday night.

The night before I do arms with the weights I “borrowed” from WallyMaaart. I’m in New Hampshire so I love it when they stretch out the aaarrrs. Too funny but I love it too.

I’m really happy with the P90X program. I love exercising for 1 hour because there is no farting around. When you exercise for  30 minutes and you fart around, then I would normally get in probably about 20 minutes of real exercise. However, with P90x, if you fart around or if you not focused, then you would get about 30 -40 minutes in which is far healthier.

You cannot help but sweat though because you keep changing moves every few seconds or you are trying to meet a goal. So you are more left brain thinking “okay what do I have to do next” or “am I doing it right” rather than right brain thinking “ohhh I’m getting tired”. You are too busy thinking to start thinking about being tired. But you work up a sweat. That symbolizes to me that I’m really bringing it.

I went to Burlington Coat Factory and got a new suit. My old size was 14 now I am a 12. It just wasn’t P90X though it was also from before. But I thought since I’ve done 10 days and it was a really nice suit (that’s hard to find for me) that I deserved it.

Wish me luck!

Day 4 – Eating More and Feeling Stronger

So far I feel really good about completing the exercises this week. I found the Yoga really challenging because I don’t have the strongest of arms. So all those Downward Dogs in the beginning were driving me crazy!

I’ve also decided to eat more. I think I was eating too little because of what they say you need to eat but I just decided to eat more healthier foods and I feel much better.

I think what really inspires me to do this is to see if I can and what the results will be in 90 days.

Wish me luck!

Day 2 of P90X – Poly – Got My Sweat On

This was the workout that I needed.

I got up this morning. Dusted off my runners. I feel sorry for the people below my hotel room because I was just jumping all over the place.

I’ve been feeling lately with my regular exercise routine that I am sweating hard enough.

Well this one did it. My heart rate went up to 178 so I had to slow it down.

I liked Poly because of the variety. Next week I am really going to bring it with all the exercises now that  I am learning the moves.

As far as the hunger side of things. It’s amazing, when I am dieting I notice food

more. All the food I cannot eat. But I had control today.

I was listening to a Podcast on the way up and they put it all in perspective for me. If I have an extra bite of something let’s say an extra cookie with 100 calories – and you know it’ s way more than that. Count that up over a month and that could be 3000 calories – 1 whole pound. So exercising at my regular intensity ain’t gonna make it drop off. I’ve gotta exercise more. Which I hate, so I have to forgo the tempation

I’m not too hungry today, had loads of energy.  I hope I can keep up energy side.

Holla at you later,

Spa

I’m starving….

Okay, I’m not getting the diet. I’ve been starving all day.

So my diet is supposed to consist of 7 protein, 3 dairy, 4 veg, 1 fat, 2 snacks, 1 fruit.

Preworkout meal
1/2 banana

So I had for Breakfast -
1 – 3oz hamburger Extra Lean patty
2 strips of turkey bacon
1 cheese
the other 1/2 banana.

So the above takes care of 2 protein, 1 dairy, 1 fruit – approx 250 calories – way too low
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Snack
1 breakfast bar – 140 – 10 grams of Protein

Lunch
Pasta
Veg
Cheese
Veg Soup w/Beef

So the above takes care of 2 protein, 2 veg, 1 dairy, 1 snack, 1 carb- approx 450 calories

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Dinner
Veg Soup
1 lean burger (same as b-fast)
cheese

Yogurt
= so that takes care 1 veg, 1 protein, 1 dairy. approx 200 calories – too low.
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So the tally = 5 protein, 3 dairy, 3 veg, 2 snacks, 1 fruit
about 900 calories. Waaaay to low for the day. No wonder I am hungry.
So I need more protein and 1 more veg, Where the heck can I put it and what can I eat while I’m on the road?
I used to be so creative with meals but now I am really going to have think about what I am going to do when I am on the road. Some places don’t have a fridge nor microwave. People say this is do-able on the road and I believe it can be. I didn’t realize how much carbs I was eating. And now that I have to take it out, I guess that is where my creativity is lacking.
Any suggestions.