Driven2009 P90X Journal

[driven2009]

I decided to start a journal to document my 90 day P90X Journey. Today is day 3. I will recap day 1 and day 2 below. Here are is my info:

Age: 34
Hgt: 6'2
Wgt: 287


Day 1: Core synergystics

It about killed me. They made me do things I would have never thought of. Felt like puking at the end but I will get thru that. Diet was good.

Day 2: Cardio X

Felt much better today. I like the workouts. It keeps things changing.
Felt whipped at the end but I did as much as I could. Diet was good.

So here is my plan. I will update my journal daily. On day 28 I will post my day 1 photos and my day 28 photos. Why day 28 you ask? Because for some reason that is when the P90X calendar says to take them.

Diet: I am not following the P90X diet. I am eating lean proteins, healthy fats and good carbs.

I will weigh in and post my weight on Mondays.

[driven2009]

Shoulders & Arms/Ab ripper X

Workout was really hard. But so far core synergystics was the worse. Man they have some crazy excersises that really burn.
Diet was good. I feel pretty good. Look forwrd to weighing in on Monday.

[driven2009]

Day 4 was Yoga X.

Yoga was pretty rough. Much harder then I expected. I was soaked with sweat in the first 10 minutes. I enjoyed it though. it is nice to mix things up. Here is what I ate yesterday. I was running around so I couldn't get as many meals in as I wanted

3 eggs & 5 turkey Bacon

Spring Mix Salad w/ Genoa salami and Pepperoni & Balcalmic Vinigrette(Restaraunt)

Broiled Grouper, Fresh Asparagus & Zuchinni

Turkey Pepperoni & Lowfat cheese stick

3 tbsp red fat Peanut Butter

Next Legs, Back and Ab Ripper X

[driven2009]

Well I got stuck in traffic for three hours due to a accident with a fatality after work so missed my workout all together so I am going to do Legs and back tonight and then do the workout I was suppose to do tonight, tomorrow instead of stretch so I can be back on track.

Diet

4 mini spinach & egg Quiche and 2 Turkey Sausage

Broccoli, Cauliflower, tomatoes, snow peas & garlic hummus

Chef Salad W/ Vinegar & Oil

Turkey Pepperoni & String Cheese

Chicken, Peppers, Onions & Squash on Kabobs W/ a salad

Tomorrow will be Back and Legs

[xjohnnyx]

Driven: Good work brother! You ever consider jumping on the beachbody forum where a lot of the Xers hang? forums.teambeachbody.com.

Also, just a note..... I see your doing the lean schedule. Make sure your taking your rest days when you start. Just a thought. YogaX doesn't sound like much, but it's a hell of a workout (which is what you missed). If you go a day behind on your schedule, no worries. If I missed a day sarting, I would either do the missed workout, take the rest day, and keep going on..... or just pick up on the schedule and stay on track. I wouldn't sacrifice the stretch/rest day. This program is hard enough, and that day is precious.

If you have any questions as you go along you can email me at bbcoachjohn@gmail.com. Here is my Beachbody profile www.teambeachbody.com/johnnyx

Keep bringing it!

Johnny

[Futix76]

Driven, good to see you have decided to start the program. i see you are doing the lean version. I am on day 20 of the classic version and i can honestly say this program is no joke. i was in somewhat decent shape starting up and still getting my ass kicked, but it's all about determination.

One thing that stood out in your posts is that you are not following the diet plan,,,, let me suggest that you do man, because it is tailored specifically for the shocks your body will be experiencing along the way. if you keep the same diet, as healthy as it may be, for 90 days, it's like doing the same workout for 90 days...... i dont have time to cook all the stuff they suggest in the nutrition guide. I am however, following a strict portion plan, which although is not as tasty, is just as effective... and thus far it has worked for me..... in just 3 weeks i've lost 8 lbs and 6% BF, so something is working....


By the way, i have a journal on this section as well http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=115479991 feel free to pop in and share your thoughts from time to time.

[driven2009]

Originally Posted by Futix76

Driven, good to see you have decided to start the program. i see you are doing the lean version. I am on day 20 of the classic version and i can honestly say this program is no joke. i was in somewhat decent shape starting up and still getting my ass kicked, but it's all about determination.

One thing that stood out in your posts is that you are not following the diet plan,,,, let me suggest that you do man, because it is tailored specifically for the shocks your body will be experiencing along the way. if you keep the same diet, as healthy as it may be, for 90 days, it's like doing the same workout for 90 days...... i dont have time to cook all the stuff they suggest in the nutrition guide. I am however, following a strict portion plan, which although is not as tasty, is just as effective... and thus far it has worked for me..... in just 3 weeks i've lost 8 lbs and 6% BF, so something is working....


By the way, i have a journal on this section as well http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=115479991 feel free to pop in and share your thoughts from time to time.

I appreciate the info Futix and I will definitely look more into the diet. I havent even done so. The workouts are a killer but I am loving them. Congrats on the weight loss and any more suggestions are apprecited.

[Futix76]

no worries driven,,,,,

i just subscribed to your thread so i will pop in here to see how things are going for you.... i'm a rookie top90x myself so we'll be lerning together along the way. but he one thing i've come to realize that the diet does indeed play a BIGGER role in the program than the workouts themselves.

[SeanWallen]

I guess you're doing kenpo today then huh? I kind of enjoyed kenpo; I think I am going to add a heavy bag to it instead of just hitting air.

[driven2009]

Weigh In Day!

Day 1: 287 lbs
Day 6: 278.2 lbs (-8.8) (actually after 1 week P90X. it says day 6 due to missed workout)

I missed 2 days due to a crazy work schedule so my solution is I am going to do my P90X before work. I will wake up at 4am and do it then. S
The 2nd part of my solution is today would have been day 8 however I did the day 5 workout yesterday and will due day 6 today that way I will get my full 90 days. Today will be Kenpo X for me.

[driven2009]

Originally Posted by SeanWallen

I guess you're doing kenpo today then huh? I kind of enjoyed kenpo; I think I am going to add a heavy bag to it instead of just hitting air.

Actually I will do it today because of a missed workout. So I will be nipping at your heals. I wanted to get the full 90 days so that is why I didn't just skip it. I guess I am a glutton for punishment.

[driven2009]

Day 6

Did Kenpo X today. It was awesome. I really enjoyed it.


Day 7
Rest




Tomorrow is Core Synergystics. Here comes the pain!

[Futix76]

Originally Posted by driven2009

Tomorrow is Core Synergystics. Here comes the pain!

I did this for the first time today during my recovery week... it was tough as hell, but i loved the workout it gave me...

[SeanWallen]

Originally Posted by driven2009

Day 6

Did Kenpo X today. It was awesome. I really enjoyed it.


Day 7
Rest




Tomorrow is Core Synergystics. Here comes the pain!

Shouldn't tomorrow be Yoga X? Are you following p90x classinc or what?

I assume you're going into week 4, right?

[driven2009]

Originally Posted by SeanWallen

Shouldn't tomorrow be Yoga X? Are you following p90x classinc or what?

I assume you're going into week 4, right?

No I am in week 2. I am doing P90X Lean

[driven2009]

Originally Posted by Futix76

I did this for the first time today during my recovery week... it was tough as hell, but i loved the workout it gave me...

I had to do it on day 1! A rough was to be introduced!

[SeanWallen]

Ok sorry, i was misreading the lean calendar i guess. I don't do core synergistics until day 22 - lucky me Although I do have to do plyometrics tonight which is pretty brutal.

I think I'm going to pop in the core synergistics DVD to see what is in store for me...

[driven2009]

Originally Posted by SeanWallen

Ok sorry, i was misreading the lean calendar i guess. I don't do core synergistics until day 22 - lucky me Although I do have to do plyometrics tonight which is pretty brutal.

I think I'm going to pop in the core synergistics DVD to see what is in store for me...

Yeah my schedule doesn't have Plometrics in it at all. So I wount get to it until my 2nd 90day when I do classic

[driven2009]

This is definitely harder then any workout I have ever done outside outside of P90X. I definitrly made inprovement tis week. I completed more exercises and did not feel like I was gonna vomit. It is hard to believe how soaked in sweat you get.

Tomorrow is Day 9 Cardio X!

[SeanWallen]

Originally Posted by driven2009

This is definitely harder then any workout I have ever done outside outside of P90X. I definitrly made inprovement tis week. I completed more exercises and did not feel like I was gonna vomit. It is hard to believe how soaked in sweat you get.

Tomorrow is Day 9 Cardio X!

I looked at the DVD and it didn't look easy. My first core synergistics session is week 4 day 1. This is supposed to be a rest week - hah!

[driven2009]

Originally Posted by SeanWallen

I looked at the DVD and it didn't look easy. My first core synergistics session is week 4 day 1. This is supposed to be a rest week - hah!

Not a rest. A recover! There will be no rest in the world of P90X

[driven2009]

Woke this morning at 4:45 am and did Cardio X. It is nice to have it over for the day. I am gonna like it this way better. Felt pretty good. Defiinitely did alot better this week. I feels like a may get the hang of this after all.

Tomorrow is Day 10 Shoulders, Arms and Ab Ripper X!

[Futix76]

wow,,, pretty impressive to wake up that early to get to work,,,,,, i personally do not function well that early.

so how are you feeling thus far????? are you following the nutrition plan? i remember at around day 10 i started feeling really weak bc of the carb deprivation, and it was not until about day 15 that i bounced back.

[driven2009]

Originally Posted by Futix76

wow,,, pretty impressive to wake up that early to get to work,,,,,, i personally do not function well that early.

so how are you feeling thus far????? are you following the nutrition plan? i remember at around day 10 i started feeling really weak bc of the carb deprivation, and it was not until about day 15 that i bounced back.

I feel great but I am following my own diet. To date I have lost 10.6 lbs. I am just starting to get the hang of the workout so it is building some confidence.

[Futix76]

Originally Posted by driven2009

I feel great but I am following my own diet. To date I have lost 10.6 lbs. I am just starting to get the hang of the workout so it is building some confidence.

well done,, keep it up,, but remember, follow the nutrition plan for best results man

[driven2009]

Woke up at 3:45 am to do workout before work because myself, my wife and the kids will be out this evening. It wasn't too bad getting up but I had to cut short the Ab RipperX to leave for work. Shoulders and arms went really well. I got and awesome workout. It as amazing the difference on just your 2nd week. I hope Yoga goes the same way however I think I will be in for a rude awakening tomorrow morning.

Tomorrow is Day 11 and Yoga X

[Dave0928]

Hey guys, long time P90Xer here, won 10k in the companies transformation contest last year..good to see you guys doing P90X!!!!

[SeanWallen]

How did yoga go?

I f'k'n hate yoga

[SeanWallen]

Originally Posted by Dave0928

Hey guys, long time P90Xer here, won 10k in the companies transformation contest last year..good to see you guys doing P90X!!!!

orly? That sounds alright. Perhaps i should have looked into this...

[Futix76]

driven, where are you dude???? did you give it up???? havent heard from you in a while