P90X July 2nd!

[embracefire]

Hi!
Having just finished Tony Horton's Ten Minute Trainer, I was looking for something a little more intense to challenge me over the summer. Come next Thursday, I'm about to start P90X for the first time. I'm excited and fired up to go -- I realize its in a totally different league than the trainer, but I'm willing to push myself the distance, and really BRING IT!

Anyone else beginning a round soon? Any advice from P90X vets? I would love to hear from you.

[Mumble]

Originally Posted by embracefire

Hi!
Having just finished Tony Horton's Ten Minute Trainer, I was looking for something a little more intense to challenge me over the summer. Come next Thursday, I'm about to start P90X for the first time. I'm excited and fired up to go -- I realize its in a totally different league than the trainer, but I'm willing to push myself the distance, and really BRING IT!

Anyone else beginning a round soon? Any advice from P90X vets? I would love to hear from you.

Just be ready for a butt kicken and don't give up.

[embracefire]

Originally Posted by Mumble

Just be ready for a butt kicken and don't give up.

Thats the only way! Though its only my first week, I've been diligent and brought it every time. Its awesome, I'm really loving it. Thanks for the encouragement.

[darkfenix]

Hey! Just started 7/6 and am really trying to stick this to the T. I have a habit of researching a routine, sticking to it for like month and then doing something else or falling off entirely but I've heard a month of this will work wonders. Ive been running for a couple years but it seems like the fat just doesnt seem to disappear entirely, last month I got up to running 60-75 minutes straight every other day but I still wasn't losing the last bit of fat! I'm goin to San Diego in a month and want to look my best.

[melendfi]

Originally Posted by embracefire

Hi!
Having just finished Tony Horton's Ten Minute Trainer, I was looking for something a little more intense to challenge me over the summer. Come next Thursday, I'm about to start P90X for the first time. I'm excited and fired up to go -- I realize its in a totally different league than the trainer, but I'm willing to push myself the distance, and really BRING IT!

Anyone else beginning a round soon? Any advice from P90X vets? I would love to hear from you.

After 2 P90s and 2 P90Xs I guess I classify as P90X vet. These are the key items that helped me during my cycles.

1. I had great support from my family (My wife and I did the first P90 cyles together and the older son many times babysitted for our young one). I used the BeachBody boards, BB is good, and there are also many P90rers out there. My wife paid for a trip to Hollywood to train with Tony for a week.
2. I stuck to the nutrition principles, I did not eat what's it says the manuals, but used to the ratio of Protein-Carb-Fats and water.
3. I did not skip workouts, even if I followed a lower level of intensity. Specially Yoga.
4. I did rest or strech on my off days.
5. I rewarded myself for accomplishments after every 30 days- heart rate monitor, swim googles, shorts.
6. Above all I did enjoyed the Porgram. I still use the Plyo techniques, Abs-ripper X and Yoga.

Best wishes, and enjoy......

Phil

[embracefire]

Originally Posted by darkfenix

Hey! Just started 7/6 and am really trying to stick this to the T. I have a habit of researching a routine, sticking to it for like month and then doing something else or falling off entirely but I've heard a month of this will work wonders. Ive been running for a couple years but it seems like the fat just doesnt seem to disappear entirely, last month I got up to running 60-75 minutes straight every other day but I still wasn't losing the last bit of fat! I'm goin to San Diego in a month and want to look my best.

Good for you! I'd love to talk with you more. I believe the principle of muscle confusion might be just what you are looking for, as a fat busting, calorie burning workout for every part of your body. And overall workout is more effective than target spotting after all.

The best of luck to you Let me know if you need a buddy or any ecouragement!

[embracefire]

Originally Posted by melendfi

After 2 P90s and 2 P90Xs I guess I classify as P90X vet. These are the key items that helped me during my cycles.

1. I had great support from my family (My wife and I did the first P90 cyles together and the older son many times babysitted for our young one). I used the BeachBody boards, BB is good, and there are also many P90rers out there. My wife paid for a trip to Hollywood to train with Tony for a week.
2. I stuck to the nutrition principles, I did not eat what's it says the manuals, but used to the ratio of Protein-Carb-Fats and water.
3. I did not skip workouts, even if I followed a lower level of intensity. Specially Yoga.
4. I did rest or strech on my off days.
5. I rewarded myself for accomplishments after every 30 days- heart rate monitor, swim googles, shorts.
6. Above all I did enjoyed the Porgram. I still use the Plyo techniques, Abs-ripper X and Yoga.

Best wishes, and enjoy......

Phil

Thank you for your awesome advice Its much appreciated and I know will come in handy. In regards to what you say, I can tell I am on the right track because:
1) I have excellent support in the home for what I am doing; my boyfriend is joining me in this cycle of p90x and we are great motivators for one another. We hold each other accountable for everything. I'm also becoming active on beach body the best I can, I've met some fantastic people on there that are only helping to inspire and encourage. Its such a wonderful community.
2) I'm doing my best to eat right with the program. I'm not following the nutrition guide precisely, but I am doing my best currently to ensure I am eating high protein, low carb for this first cycle.
3) I did get through yoga, this being my first week, even if I find it far too long. What do you think of the idea that many switch it out for Cardio?
4) today is my first rest day and I am so looking forward to stretch X for it!
5) i really like your reward idea. A heart monitor is something I need. And with summer in full swing, there are rewards to be had!

Thanks again! Really, this is going to help a lot.

[darkfenix]

ok so i'm leaving ab ripper to week 2 cas this stuff is kicking my ass and i'm doing this late at night so i need my sleep. I also missed two days but ill be skipping my rest day, tomorrow is kenpo x. Either i'm getting GREAT results or im just noticing now how defined my shoulders and back lol. WEEKLY UPDATES AT THE LEAST!

[embracefire]

I got a good head start with Ab Ripper, I was doing it about 4 weeks before I started p90x as a supplement to the program I was doing at the time; so I find it easier to stick with.

Currently half way into week two, and I have yet to miss a single day of working out. I switched Cardio in for Yoga today, and felt really fantastic when I was done. I'm noticing some physical results in my abs and in my arms, but the most impressive results is the increase in stamina and capability from last week!

I'm finding the meal plan very difficult to stick with -- its more food than I ever eat! I think that is a harder barrier to cross than eating less. I am doing the best I can to stick with it, even slightly modified.

Tomorrow is Legs and Back for me, one of my favourite ones so far!

[darkfenix]

With the diet, since i have no stove to work with half of the week, im just eating as healthy as I can while taking protein shakes of about 50 gr of protein with fiber and fish oils. I do only drink water other than the shakes which is great. We're hopefully getting a stove in this house within the week so I can really get into the diet hardcore.

I also bike to work every day which I'm sure isnt hurting either. oh and I only got into a half hour of the yoga lol, but I was doing cardio x for a while like a month ago so I already got a taste of it.

PS: an apartment leaves much to be desired for these workouts lol

[embracefire]

Originally Posted by darkfenix

With the diet, since i have no stove to work with half of the week, im just eating as healthy as I can while taking protein shakes of about 50 gr of protein with fiber and fish oils. I do only drink water other than the shakes which is great. We're hopefully getting a stove in this house within the week so I can really get into the diet hardcore.

I also bike to work every day which I'm sure isnt hurting either. oh and I only got into a half hour of the yoga lol, but I was doing cardio x for a while like a month ago so I already got a taste of it.

PS: an apartment leaves much to be desired for these workouts lol

With this, just ensure that you are getting the appropriate amount of food, calories and frequency of eating. The biggest mistake that people make is to be crashing. I am working diligently to avoid this, as I struggle with the larger portions to fuel me.

The upside to having no stove is you have the raw option, which has its benefits. If you can stock up on raw fruits and veggies, you'll be set

[cmetropo]

Hey good luck with the program I just finished. I think my favorite workouts was Chest, Shoulder, and Tri dvd and Core Synergistics. The core workout is awesome during the rest week.

[darkfenix]

We have a grill so I picked up 2 big packages of chicken cutlets and bags of frozen veggies I can just microwave. Probly my main diet problem is how many meals they want you to eat in the day. I'm still sore after the legs workout so I'm switching Kenpo and Shoulder/Back, this def takes a learning curve lol. I'm so busy so I'm piecing this together as i go.

[embracefire]

I'm almost finished week 3 today, and I am loving it. Noticing definition in my abs that was not there 18 days earlier, seeing growth in my arms, feeling my stamina increase.... its amazing to think I'm already hitting the recovery week as of Thursday, and then revving it up for phase two!

Having gotten into a rhythm, I'm looking forward to the new routines being added in, and some dramatic results to start showing themselves. Targeting my triceps is one goal, as is my glutes and thighs.

Going to have to read up on the diet plan for phase 2. With more carbs, it might be easier to follow in this household!

Hows it coming, darkfenix?

[plasticpaddy]

I Will be keeping an eye on this log to see how pleased you are with your results come the end of your cycle, may help me decide wheter or not I give it a go at some point

[embracefire]

Originally Posted by plasticpaddy

I Will be keeping an eye on this log to see how pleased you are with your results come the end of your cycle, may help me decide wheter or not I give it a go at some point

Sure thing Let me know if you'd ever like to chat about the program.

[darkfenix]

I am currently on 'day 13' of the workouts but even with the extra days of rest in between I am noticing great results. Namely my shoulders and arms are developing more definition and have been getting comments on how I look 'tighter'. Apparently I had been eating SO well that I wasnt getting almost any fat, Id be so full but my stomach would still be growling! The way my schedule is working out and how many extra days of rest I've gotten, I'm going to be following the program for an extra two weeks before I go into recovery because at that time I won't have access to weights or a pullup bar. I've decided I want to start doubles and add cardio in the morning full speed ahead!

[embracefire]

Day 30 has arrived!
I am loving phase two, a whole new soreness has emerged, and a new fire to keep on going!
Overall, my small frame has lost a few inches, in terms of half an inch here and there... and a full inch around my navel. I am stronger, my body is tighter and harder, and I am going to bring it until the end!

Pictures will be posted this evening on my profile

[embracefire]

Originally Posted by embracefire

Day 30 has arrived!
I am loving phase two, a whole new soreness has emerged, and a new fire to keep on going!
Overall, my small frame has lost a few inches, in terms of half an inch here and there... and a full inch around my navel. I am stronger, my body is tighter and harder, and I am going to bring it until the end!

Pictures will be posted this evening on my profile

Who gave me negative reputation for this post? And why was that nessecary?

[embracefire]

Time to update this again:

In my second week of phase two now, still kicking butt and taking names! The muscle confusion started right away in this phase, I was sore all over again in new places, and the new routines kept anything from getting old. My new found strength was tested to muscle failure, motivating me to work that much harder to increase my weight by the end of the phase.

I can definitely see why this is the phase where the changes start to happen. In a mere 10 days are so, the difference in my arms is notable. Fat blasting is in the past, now its time to get hard, lean sculpted muscle!

[embracefire]

I am now midway through recovery week of phase 2, and feeling better than ever!! The physical changes are coming out!

My triceps have come out of hiding, I can see them now when I move my arms, which is an amazing accomplishment in my eyes! Biceps are harder than ever, ever growing and getting stronger, without killing myself on the weights!

Finally starting to notice a difference in my legs. Quadriceps are getting stronger and harder, calf muscles becoming increasingly more visual.

Abs are progressing, but they have been the entire way through. Now lean, hard, and more defined by the week.

Going to KEEP BRINGING IT for phase 3 next week!!