Day 2, Day 3, Day 4

Day 2
Cardio X - 43:18

After the first day, it would be an understatement to say I was hesitate to come back for more. I mean who voluntarily goes back to things that make them want to vomit?! However, crazy as I am I actually did come back the second day. After spending the evening with my friends, I went home to get started on some Cardio X. The name Cardio X is enough to strike fear into the heart of any poor girl who most of the time truly despises exercise. So with a bit of fear, I started my workout. And what did I find? I loved it! Don't get me wrong, it was tough and I was thoroughly sweaty. But it was also a lot of fun! Cardio X combines a little Yoga, Plyometrics, and Kenpo. And being only a little over 43 minutes, it was was like a walk in the park next to core syngeristics. So thank you Cardio X, you restored my confidence in my ability to actually do this workout program.

Day 3
Shoulders & Arms - 59:53
Ab Ripper X - 16:07

This was a long night for me. I only had 5 pound weights available, and at first I thought that would be enough. But I found that over the course of the night, I probably could have lifted slightly heavier weights (at least with some exercises). I think I am going to invest in some resistance bands before next week. This program worked my shoulders, biceps, and triceps alternately so I never really got worn out. However, then I had to do the Ab Ripper X! It is as scary as it sounds. Thank goodness it is only 16 minutes long! In the course of the 16 minutes, I was suppose to do 340 ab movements. But during the course of the 16 minutes, I probably did only half of that. Maybe 200, but doubtful. But my abs fell stronger. I can't wait to see where this gets me in 30, 60, and 90 days.

Day 4
Yoga X - 92:24

Are you kidding me?! An hour and a half of yoga?! The greatest extent of my Yoga is 30 seconds or so on the WiiFit. But tonight I did all 1.5 hours. Well, I did sit out a couple of poses. I mean 1.5 hours is a LONG time after all. I can't remember the names, but the first 45 minutes was a lot of strength training. The next 15 minutes were mostly balance poses (which I am glad no one was watching because I spent the majority of that time falling over). The last 30 minutes were stretching. I liked the stretching, especially the corpse pose which looks alot like how I sleep. Nonetheless, I am still shaking from my yoga workout.


All in all, I am REALLY enjoying P90X. Now don't get me wrong it is hard! Who in their right mind commits to working out 6 days a week for 90 days. I mean I am not training for the 2012 Olympics! However, if I see results and overall feel as good as I do right now, it will all be worth it. I tell you one thing though, I am having a hard time getting out of bed in the morning. Even when I go to bed at 9:30 (and that is becoming more often than not!) And with that said, it is time to hit the hay.

Legs and back tomorrow.
Oh and I decided I like their slogan "Decide. Commit. Succeed."

Peace out kids!

Day 1

P90X- Lean

Day 1
Core Synergistics - 57:27

This program is extreme and today was definitely tough. For the first 30 minutes, I was pushing along just fine. For the second 30 minutes, I definitely started to wane. Core Synergistics focuses on your core, "the most important" area of your body. There were several forms of push ups and squats with a little bit of jumping exercises and yoga sprinkled in. Honestly, I am still feeling like I might throw up. I have never had that feeling when working out even in high school. I know I pushed myself today but I also sat out A LOT! If that tells you anything.

One thing I did realize is I need a mindset change. For the majority of the workout, I just wanted it to be over. I kept thinking I can't do this for 90 days. There is no way I can work out like this 6 days a week for 90 days. For small sections of the work out; however, I thought I wonder if I will ever make it through the whole workout without sitting out. Who knows, but for now, I know I have to wake up early in the morning and do it all again.

Tomorrow, Cardio X. Pray for me :).

Thanks guys! I am glad you are out there keeping me accountable. As soon as my stomach settles down, I am going to try to eat dinner. I have to keep my calories up or my body will start storing fat. And that was the last thing I want!!

Talk to you tomorrow.

Project P90X

The Challenge: 90 days of intense workout. The reward: strength, endurance, and smaller clothes.

Trepidation. Anticipation. Excitement. These are a few things I am feeling as I am beginning the challenge of P90X. I want to be in shape. I want to see results. I want to lower my cholesterol, and I want to learn to eat more nutritiously.

I am hoping that knowing it is going to be EXTREMELY hard to complete this workout program will help me to keep on the path to finishing it. I am encouraged to hear that loads of people have been successful in completing this program. So obviously it isn't impossible, right? It is just difficult.

This is the reason I began this blog. I need accountability. I don't know if anyone is reading along, but if you are know that you are helping me to get through this. Because I will have to come back and tell you if I have quit. And I don't want to have to do that :).

I have several things to do before I get can begin. I have to measure and take pictures. Which I will only share IF I see results. Haha. I also need to find the best place to do this. Right now I can't decide if I should set up shop downstairs in our formal living room or if I should do it in my bedroom. Either place I need to sweep/vacuum since I will definitely be spending some quality time on the ground. I also need to read watch the "Bring It" DVD and read through the beginning stages of the nutrition plan. I need to go buy groceries. Lastly and probably most difficultly, I have to get rid of the junk food :(.

So I will be keeping you updated on the progress. I expect the first week I may be too sore to even type, but I will let you know how it goes.

So friends...thanks for beginning this journey with me. I officially start on Monday. I hope that we will all be rejoicing when I finish the program in 3 months.