P90X – Next Round – Day One
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Here it is April 5th and I’m starting a new round of P90X.
Today is day #1.
Last week was a take it easy week for me.
I did P90X Chest and Back on Monday and I did P90X Plyometrics on Wednesday.
I also played racquetball for a few hours during the week.
I will be following the standard P0X Workout Schedule.
The previous round of P90X was pretty successful for me on a number of levels, but I failed on the “weight loss” front.
I am much stronger. My arms are at least one inch bigger than 3 months ago.
I was more consistent with the previous set of P90X than ever before.
It really helped doing the workouts with my wife and sister in law.
It was much easier staying committed to the entire workout schedule and program than ever before.
My wife is now working from 6 am til 2 pm so the P90X trio has been broken up for the moment.
My wife and I just finished P90X Chest and Back this morning since she has today off.
It was nice to have a workout buddy again.
I was surprisingly toasty toast today.
I fully expected to be full of energy since I took it so easy last week.
It wasn’t the case….I was breathing much heavier than I normally do.
Maybe its from all the crap I ate yesterday…..that’s my guess anyway.
In any case…..here I am, making another commitment to another 90 days of P90X.
This time around I have just one goal……LOSE WEIGHT!!!!!
I’m gunning for at least 30 pounds. I know that my biggest problem is my eating habits.
Back in AZ I would start my mornings with a “Shakeology” shake and that really helped me get my eating habits in control.
When we moved up here to Utah, I just couldn’t bring myself to drink a cold shake since it was so cold up here.
I think in hindsight that really hurt me. I have been much hungrier up here than back in AZ and I believe that the lack of Shakeology is the culprit.
After I’m done with this post I’m gonna make a shake and get my day started off on the right foot.
I slept well last night, I got in a great workout and I’ll start off today eating wisely.
It sounds like a good plan to me.
Have a great day! I know I will.
P90X – Racquetball, Again? Are you Nuts?
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Well…….here I am sitting in my family room all dressed up to play a little racquetball.
I haven’t played since last August when I hyper extended my knee and had difficulty walking for longer than I’d care to remember.
I swore I’d never play the game again, it took too long to recover last time.
My brother in law plays 2 – 3 times a week and honestly……the game calls to me.
I started playing in high school and college.
I got away from the game for a long time and then got back into it about 6 years ago.
Getting hurt last November was not in the cards. I hated getting hurt and I hated leaving the game even more.
I miss it. I love it.
It is hands down the best outlet for any frustrations I’m going through.
I am going to take it easy and see what happens.
If the knee feels the least bit weak…I’m gonna bail out.
I’ve done just shy of 3 months worth of P90X and feel a lot stronger than I’ve been in a while.
My knee feels strong and I’ve built up a lot more muscle to support my joints.
I should be ok…I’ll keep you all posted.
Well……..I survived. We played for 2 hours, nothing popped, nothing pulled, nothing strained, nothing broke…..life is good.
I didn’t play worth crap, but I didn’t have to be carried off the court. What a winner I am!
My shots were off. I can’t even count how many unforced errors I had….pathetic.
I have to retrain my reflexes to not immediately react to the ball.
It’s always like that after having not played for a while.
You want to react to where the ball will end up, not where it’s heading.
I don’t know if that makes any sense if you don’t play racquetball.
The ball bounces a lot in racquetball and unless it’s hit to a perfect spot, it will most likely bounce to an area where you can reach it without running everywhere chasing after it like an idiot.
It’s not like tennis where once the ball goes by you the point is over.
A well placed shot won’t give you an opportunity to hit it once it gets by you. With experience you learn which ones to go for and which ones to let by you and pick up on the rebound.
You might be wondering what any of this has to do with P90X workouts so here ya go:
I’m not really sore today. If I played 2 + hours without doing p90x for the last 3 months, I’d be crawling out of bed.
I would hardly be able to walk. My knees would be killing me, my ankles would be swollen and my feet would be completely shot.
My quads aren’t sore, my calves aren’t on fire…..I feel good.
Today I’ll pop in the P90X Chest and Back DVD.
The weight isn’t coming off in spite of my consistently working out each week.
Toady I’m gonna work on a better eating plan.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. If any of you that are reading have had any success with an easy to follow menu please comment.
Just a warning….if it involves weighing, ridiculous amounts of calorie counting I will be doomed to failure!
Have an amazing day!
P90X – 5 Days Off
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Today I’m 1 day short of 4 continuous weeks of P90X.
If taken 5 days off. I had a stock photo shoot most of last week and was up early and out late each day creating photographs in the snow with families and teens.
It was a lot of fun, but it did disrupt our P90X routine.
My wife also hurt herself…..bruising her rib as she dove after a runaway sled with a 5 year old on it before it shot across the road.
She will be out for at least another week or two because of that rib.
Melanie, my sister in law and I got back on the horse today and did the P90X Chest and Back DVD.
We were both struggling more today than we had the last time we did the Chest and Back Workout.
I’m pretty active during my photoshoots. I roll around a lot on the ground and twist and lean while I shoot.
My abs actually do get a pretty good workout.
In spite of the ab workout, taking 5 days off of P90X was noticeable today.
Over the previous 3 weeks I was consistently doing more reps with more weight week after week.
Today, that streak ended.
I did use push up bars today to get a little more range of motion, but I ran out of gas much sooner than last week.
It’s nice to get going again and I’m grateful to have someone to work out with because it is much easier to keep going when I have to answer to someone other than just myself.
I can tell that this last month has made a difference.
I’m stronger. I have bigger lung capacity. I’m also in a better frame of mind.
I’m in this for the long haul. This is a lifestyle change for me………not just a temporary change of short term habits.
Even when I get down to my target weight, I will continue working out, whether its with P90X or another workout series of DVDs.
If you’ve struggled like me over the years to get your level of fitness back on track, give P90X a try.
I’ve tried a bunch of different programs over the years and nothing has ever worked for me until P90X.
There is enough variety to the exercises that I have not become bored.
There is a great balance of strength training and cardio to help me feel more balanced than ever.
I’m so glad I started on this program……I can’t wait to see where it takes me.
P90X Core Synergistics – My Abs Are Screaming
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Well today was the third day in a row that I worked out with my wife and my sister in law Melanie.
We popped in the P90X Core Synergistics workout and I think all 3 of us are now sorer than crap.
In spite of any soreness, it feels great to be getting back into the habit of working out.
Core synergistics is a great workout, it covers from your chest to your backside and everything in between.
I can really feel it in my abs as well as my hips. It’s nice to feel things tightening up as new muscle groups get worked out.
The great thing about the P90X routines is that they switch the training exercises up on each DVD.
Your body doesn’t get too used to one or two specific exercises and then stop responding to them.
I did struggle with my breathing today. Still feeling the effects of bronchitis as well as the higher altitude up here in Utah.
This worked out a different group of muscles for me as well so those muscles sucked up extra oxygen and left me experiencing some heavy breathing………perv…..lol.
There are several of the exercises that I can barely keep up with and I know that my form isn’t perfect, but I’ve done enough of these P90X workouts to know that over time, I’ll get better and better at them.
Eventually, I’ll master the form and I can increase the intensity as I keep at it.
The trick is not to get discouraged when I feel or look like an idiot trying to pull off some of the more exotic moves some of the exercises require.
The best thing is this……I feel good working out. I know that I’m going to be healthier in the long run for doing it.
I know that eventually I’ll get rid of my excess weight and add some extra years to my life.
My overall attitude is better as well when I consistently work out. It’s much easier to be positive minded.
It’s also nice doing the workout series with someone else. Having my wife doing it with me is awesome.
I really appreciate her encouragement and help as well as my sister in law’s.
She’s pretty fit already, she and her husband workout a lot. Tons and tons of running, hiking and racquetball. She teaches P.E. at the elementary school.
Assembling a support group around has made working out much easier.
Instead of being tempted to stay in bed and blow off working out, I get up because someone else is going to be here and I don’t want to flake on them.
I need all the help I can get at this stage. I really do want to get over the hump so to speak and change my lifestyle for the rest of my life.
It’s only been 3 days, but I’m off to a great start.
P90X – Time to Reboot
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I’ve had a crappy 3 weeks. I think I only did 2 P90X workouts during the entire time. It’s definitely time to reboot and start over.
I could spout off with a bunch of false bravado about how I’m doing so well at this or that, but the truth is that in spite of all the inspirational quotes I surround myself with, I’ve fallen into the “doldrums.”
Well……..no more!! Pity parties suck and are a waste of time, but they’re easy to fall prey to.
I’m getting back into it starting today. No more excuses. I still weigh in at 263lbs. and I’m happy that I haven’t gained back any weight over the last 3 weeks.
I’ve barely done any P90X at all over that period. I’ve been on the stationary bike several times, but nothing consistent.
I just allowed myself to get sidetracked with work and taxes and putting our house on the market.
I’m learning that if I don’t get up in the morning and do my workout within about 45 minutes of getting up, it becomes really easy to not get around to it that day.
I’m not going to beat myself up over the last few weeks. I just want to learn from my mistakes and move forward….it’s a new day.
If any of you have struggled at times like I have with being consistent, try taking it just one day at a time and recommit yourself to make the effort necessary to change your life.
I’m not where I want to be yet, but I’m far ahead of where I was when starting out back in April. Any time that I find myself getting discouraged I start to make a mental list of the things I’ve changed in my life over the last 5 or 6 months.
I’m eating healthier foods. I’m only eating fast food 1 or 2 times a month – still room for improvement, but miles ahead of where I was a year ago. I’ve become much stronger.
My knees are in much better shape that they were a year ago. I had a little blip with my left knee a couple months back, but it’s better now.
I’m still eating ice cream occasionally, but I’m not serving it up in a bucket – LOL – smaller portions – no guilt.
At the beginning of this journey of mine I decided to embrace long range goals. Slow, methodical, long lasting lifestyle changes. I have to admit that there are times that I’ve been discouraged, but overall I’m pleased with how I’ve done so far.
After all, it took me 18 years to gain my extra 125 pounds. It’s entirely unrealistic to think I can take it all off in no time at all.
I have 53 more pounds to lose and if it takes me another year to lose it, that’s just fine with me.
P90X Results – The Weight’s Coming Off!
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I started my 2nd round of P90X workouts on Sept 1st. I weighed 268. My P90X results so far? I’m now down to 263. The weight is coming off pretty regularly at the moment. I am so happy to be at a point where I’m convinced I’ll hit my fitness goals and get back into good shape again.
I made a commitment when I started P90X the first time on May 1st that I wouldn’t let myself get discouraged if I didn’t lose weight. I knew then and still know now that working out 5 or 6 days a week for one or more hours a day will make me stronger and healthier, regardless of what happens on the weight scale.
In the long run I’d rather be a “healthier” overweight guy than an unhealthy, inactive overweight guy. I always believed that if I focused on just doing the workouts and feeling better that eventually the weight would come off.
I had some weight loss success with the first round , but not the amount I had actually hoped for. The real success of the first round for me was the added strength and feeling of overall health that I developed. The 3 months of P90X training was worth it just for that alone.
This 2nd round of P90X seems to be producing weight loss results faster than the previous time. I don’t know why that is, but I’ll take it as a sign that I am on the right track.
I’ve struggled with my weight for so long that somewhere along the road I lost the ability to believe I could do anything about it. It was so completely frustrating. It affected every aspect of my life.
I’m not just talking about wanting to look better. Everyone would prefer to look better. I’m talking about “feeling” better. I’m talking about actually being better. Knowing I have the ability to choose the path I’m going to take in life.
I’ve spent most of my life believing I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. I have a great wife and 5 wonderful kids. We have been so blessed throughout our lives. I’ve had a storybook career that’s lasted over 24 years. On the outside, everything tells me I can do anything.
For me though, what was being said on the inside had become more powerful. The inability to get a handle on my physical struggles left me feeling incapable in so many other areas of my life.
I finally got to the point where I couldn’t keep living that way. I had been making irresponsible choices and I was paying the price for all those choices.
Advice from good friends and family, knowing people were pulling for me, and P90X have rescued me from my downward physical spiral. I’m well on my way to being a healthier guy. I’m making better choices and those choices are becoming easier and easier to make on a daily basis.
I will reach my goal weight of 210 pounds. I am eating healthier meals and will continue to eat healthier meals in more realistic portions. I have turned a corner on my fitness journey and I will not ever allow myself to go back to the old ways.
Thank you to everyone for your support, especially during the times when I was unwilling to do anything about my situation but make excuses. I truly appreciate all of your help!
P90X Review – Kenpo X – I Want My Mommy!
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The P90X Kenpo X workout is just plain and simple cardio from hell. Holy crap I am dreadfully out of shape. Every time I start feeling good about the direction I’m heading one of these P90X cardio workouts absolutely kicks my butt.
I have been reduced to a sniveling sissy man. The pre workout stretch is enough for me to start praying for the end of the world. I swear my body isn’t made to contort into so many different directions at the same time.
That being said, it’s a great warmup and the workout is intense to say the least. I really do feel borderline spastic while I do this routine and I’m sure that my wife has to hold back full belly laughs at the site of me.
I did it today with my 11 year old son, who ran screaming from the room in complete desperation to escape Tony Horton’s little shop of P90X Kenpo X horrors. This DVD should apparently be rated PG-13……..sorry buddy.
It never ceases to amaze me how much sweat flies off my body doing these workouts. It just keeps coming and coming.
Kenpo X consists or 3 major components: blocking, kicking and punching. There are extended breaks throughout this workout when you will run in place or do jumping jacks the “X” version of jumping jacks to really get your heart pounding.
Currently I am doing about 1 hour on my recumbent bike before each P90X workout that I do. It really does help get my blood flowing and get me into the right frame of mind.
There are a total of 27 exercises which consist of various combinations of kicks, blocks and punches. It’s a nice change of pace from a lot of the more weight lifting, pull up and push up oriented p90x workouts.
My favorite set of exercises is also the one that I’m the least skilled at – Three direction kicks – ball kick, then side kick, then back kick. I’m sure it’s my extra weight that I’m lugging around that causes me difficulty with this, but I like the challenge.
This isn’t quite as intense as the plyometric or core syergistics workouts, but it runs a close third. Have fun with it and enjoy the small lake of sweat that you’ll leave on the floor when you’re done.
Get your butt off that couch!
CHEAP P90X – HOW CAN I SAVE MONEY ON P90X?
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I have a lot of people asking me where they can get the best deal on P90X Workouts. They want P90X results, so they need and want to get the P90X DVD’s, P90X pull up bar and the B-line resistance bands for the best prices possible.
Here’s the best way I know how to save money on P90X products:
1. P90X retails for $119.85 plus S&H at the
2. P90X w/ BeachbodyClub discount = $108.00 plus S&H for
3. P90X w/ Beachbody Coadh discount = $ 89.99 plus S&H for
When you sign up into the Beachbody Club you save 10% on anything you buy at the Beachbody Store. You will also get a 50% reduction on shipping charges. Do you typically buy supplements, meal replacement shakes and protein bars every month?
Then it should make sense to sign up. It’ll cost $2.99/ week and when you do that you’ll get customized meal plans, fitness tools, healthy recipes as well as great fitness advice from personal trainers like P90X’s Tony Horton.
You pay up front for all your products, but the Beachbody Club comes with a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee. If for any reason you decide that the Beachbody Club isn’t right for you you can cancel and get a full refund and still keep everything you purchased with your 10% discount.
When you sign up to become a BEACHBODY COACH you will save even more. As a coach you’re like a beachbody VIP and you’ll get 25% on all your orders and get your S&H for a 50% discount.
You also get your very own website from BEACHBODY where you’ll be able to promote their products and earn income.
Beachbody started the “coaches” program to help their customers explain how they were getting such great results to their friends and family members that were curious about the programs.
Now, as a coach, you can refer anyone who’s interested to your own personalized website and earn a 25% commission and more on whatever they choose to order. I’m a beachbody coach and proud to be a part of the BEACHBODY CLUB.
You become a beachbody coach by paying a one time fee of $39.95. This covers the cost of the website setup (which looks like THIS) and your coaches packet.
After the initial month, there is a $14.95 a month fee to stay in the program and continue marketing your website. You may however, cancel your membership at anytime.
If you decide to cancel within the first 30 days, you can return all the materials that were sent to you and get your $39.95 refunded minus your shipping fees.
I understand if you’re reluctant to sign up for a $14.95 recurring fee, but when you think what you could be spending on a gym membership it seems like a no brainer. Some gyms can charge as much as a $200 one time sign up fee with monthly dues upwards of $40 a month or in some cases even more.
I also considered how much money it would cost to hire a personal trainer and I don’t have the budget for that at all. $80 – $100 a session ads up extremely quick.
Beachbody has over six 90 day workout programs that are getting all kinds of people great results whether they’re starting out in bad shape or good shape looking to get better.
For a one time fee not a recurring monthly fee of $89.99 your getting access to Tony Horton’s P90X as though he was your own personal trainer.
Then, when I factored in how much time I would save by not having to drive my car to and from the gym to work out it, the $14.95 a month seemed a small price to pay to have access to all of the support that I would be getting with Beachbody.
If you no longer need a gym membership and you continue to get your 25% discount on everything, including supplements, protein bars, meal supplement shakes and additional exercise gear as well as additional workout dvd’s, you’re coming out way ahead. There is real value in the program even if you’re not really interested in the business aspect of it.
If you are interested in the business end and would like help in setting up your system, please feel free to email me at tim@fatboyfitnessblog.com and I’ll do all I can to show you the ropes.
Also, when you sign up as a coach you get a one time offer from Beachbody to purchase 6 of their most popular workout dvd’s and accessories in a “showcase pack.” The included workouts are as follows:
P90X
Power90
Yoga Booty Ballet
Turbo Jam
Hip Hop Abs
Slim in 6
You also get a full set of their B-line Resistance Bands, which by the way are great if you travel a lot. Topping it off, you receive weighted gloves (great for cardio) and a squishy ball. Retail price for the package if bought individually would be $446. If you take this one time offer, your price will only be $199 plus S&H.
That is a savings of over $247. This is the best deal available from the Beachbody Company. I would also recommend ordering the recovery drink, a package of Shakeology and the Core Nutrition Pack for metabolism or body toning, depending on your personal fitness goals.
If P90X training is too extreme for you then feel free to return it within 90 days for a full money back guarantee. There are plenty of different programs to choose from and I’ll be happy to help find a workout that would best suit your needs.
I hope this helps with any questions you may have about the programs that are available and the discount options you have to purchase “cheap P90X DVD’s”. If you have any other questions feel free to email me at tim@fatboyfitnessblog.com
