P90X - Day 83

Week 12, Day 6

Workout:
Wall Squat Challenge: 1 min., 33 seconds

Chest & Back
57 min.

Last Tuesday, I was actually feeling slimmer ... like I had a waist! I was actually up a little, 0.4 lbs., I think. I was mildly disappointed (no matter how hard I try to convince myself otherwise, I still judge, a little, by the scale) ... until Wednesday when I started my period.

Based on the usual ~2 lb. gain ... I actually did alright!

Wednesday at work, a couple of my coworkers called me "skinny". And, asked how much weight I'd lost. None. (Is it only nurses that are this nosy, or is this something that is "across-the-board?") Of course there was a dispute "Yes you have ... this is gone!" (pointing at my @$$)

So, I had to correct her ... I was asked how much WEIGHT I'd lost ... not @$$.

And now, on Saturday I got together with friends/coworkers to play poker. One of the people present was my physician ... she made a comment along the lines that I had lost weight as well. She last saw me in December (pre-P90X) when I had to stop by to get a "Dr's note" for work (holiday sick requirement).

So, I'm beginning to believe, as well.

I fizzled with the work-outs last week. Only got my Monday 4-miler in. So, this morning, I made it a point to get my work-out in.

I've also scheduled my work-outs for the next 3 weeks. (Failure to plan, is planning to fail.)

I should have done more today than I did, but, I'm proud of myself for getting my booty in gear! I've now more than doubled my wall squat total from the fit test (thanks, Skill).

I think in this interim time between the end of this round of P90X and the next whatever-work-out, I'm going to the gym to work on PULL-UPS!

I watched the last part of the P90X infomercial this morning ... was totally psyched to do another 90 day round ... and really "bring it"!!

I don't see me ever successfully working out 6 or 7 days a week. I like "Hot Pepper's" routine ... run 3 days a week, and work whatever doesn't hurt on the 3 other days. The other thought is to just do the 90 days ... even if it takes 180 days because I'm only doing P90X work-outs on 3 days a week. I also want to train for a marathon ... but don't want to neglect the weight-training.

On the next round of P90X, I really need to key into the nutrition aspect of the program. I think that's why I've struggled with energy.

I've got about 3 weeks in April that I'm going to just work-out ... I'll start a new program of some sort in May. I do best is I've got a "program" laid out, rather than just planning on doing something several days a week ... it's easier to skip without a program plotted out in my calendar. During my 3 week break, I'm going to do Hip Hop Abs, Pull-Ups at the gym, so I can use the pull-up assist machine, and running. I'd like to be able to do 1 pull-up when I restart P90X in May ... hmmm, looks like I've got the plan plotted out! ;)

Chest & Back Work-out:
Standard Push-Up: 15 (6 reg.); 10 (5 reg.)
Wide Front Pull-Up: 4 assist; 2 assist
Military Push-Up: 8 (4 reg.); 8 (3 reg.)
Reverse Grip Chin-Up: 4 assist; 3 assist
Wide Fly Push-Up: 8 (3 reg.); 12 (5 reg.)
Close Grip Overhand Push-Up: 3 assist; 3 assist
Decline Push-Up: 3 (no push-up bars); 4 (no push-up bars)
Heavy Pants: 15#, 12 rep.; 15#, 12 rep.
Diamond Push-Up: 5 (no contact); 6 (knees, with contact)
Lawnmower: 15#, 12 reps.; 15#, 12 reps.
Dive-Bomber Push-Up: 6 reg.; 5 reg.
Back Fly: 10#, 12 reps.; 10#, 9 reps.

I'm having issues with the Pull-Ups ... I feel like I'm using my legs too much with the stool or chair assist. And, bands don't give me enough of a work-out. Time to hit the gym!! Goal: To be able to do 1 unassisted pull-up by the first of May.

Goals:

1. Core Synergistics
   
2. Drink 6 bottles of water.
3. Write down everything I eat.
4. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.