P90X - Day 30

Week 5, Day 2

Workout:
None.

I ended up getting busy enough that I put off the workout in favor of my before-work nap.

Measurements:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 1 (01/02/07) . . . Day 30 (01/30/07)
Neck: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chest: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.5
Waist: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.5
Hips: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.25
R Upper Arm (flexed): . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
L Upper Arm (flexed): . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
R Forearm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
L Forearm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
R Thigh: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.5
L Thigh: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.5
R Calf: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.5
L Calf: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.5
Wt.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
BF %: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31% . . . . . . . . . . . . 32%
BMI: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.3
lbs. fat: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.7
lean mass: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116.3
Accu-Measure: . . . . . . . . 24 mm (32.1%) . . . . .

Unfortunately, the online bodyfat calculator that I have been using for years (6 or 7 now) seems to be down. Hopefully it is temporary, but, since the main part of the website also isn't loading, I fear that biofitness may have gone away. So, I found another site, and have recalculated "Day 1" measurements with the new site, so the comparison is more accurate overall. So, this time, I used HealthCentral Network's body fat calculator (and, unless biofitness comes back by Day 60, for the remainder of my measurements).

Looks like 3 1/4 inches lost in the last 30 days. Actually, that's better than I thought I'd done, when I was doing the measurements. The most obviously noticeable aspect of the slight drop in measurements is that I have now put on 2 different pairs of freshly laundered jeans without having to get horizontal! One of which gave me a couple blisters on my stomach a couple months ago, because it was so tight. And, the other, I couldn't wiggle past my hips to even get on, so, I'm happy with that.

Now, for the next 30 days, I need to "BRING IT" with everything that I've got!

Pictures:

OK, so I know the real reason you came to visit my blog (that's why this section isn't at the top of the entry, I'm making you read a bit first).
















I see vague differences between the 2 sets of pictures. (Might be explained by the 3+ inch loss, as to why there are only vague differences!) Some of what I think I might be seeing may be the difference of shadows, skin tone changes, & the fact that the camera was not in the same exact location. But, what I think I see, is a little more definition in my ab/stomach area (where my 6-pack is going to be), and possibly a change in my thighs.

The measurements & pictures are just a good reminder that I need to stay focused on my goals.

Goals:

1. Chest, Shoulders & Triceps. Ab Ripper X.
   
2. Drink 6 bottles of water.
3. Write down everything I eat.
4. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.

P90X - Day 29

Week 5, Day 1

Beginning of Phase 2.

Workout:
None.

I've gone a week now, without P90X. I keep telling myself I need to get my butt in gear & get on it. But, there's always something to fill my time. When I was on vacation it was definitely easier, but even then, I didn't achieve 100%!

I'm lacking focus & discipline. My eating hasn't been the greatest this past week. If I'd exercised, I probably could have overcome the eating part (by burning those calories). But, no ...

I'm up 0.8 lbs. today (Weight Watcher's weigh-in). It's because of the lack of exercise, & not cutting back on the eating.

I need to find that part of me that sees the goal & does what she knows will help her achieve that goal. No excuses. Just bringing it all.

Goals:

1. CardioX.
2. Measurements & Pictures.
   
3. Drink 6 bottles of water.
4. Write down everything I eat.
5. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.

P90X - Day 28

Week 4, Day 7

(Recovery Week)

Workout:
None.

My "life schedule" is a little messed up right now. The usual things that I have to do aren't on the schedule right now. So, it seems that since I have extra time to complete my tasks, I'm taking longer to do them!!

I need to learn to put what I hold important to me, first in my life. I say I want to be healthy, get fit, lose my fat ... yet, I postpone my workouts and then I run out of time. I start craving bad foods that I normally can avoid ... and actually go to the grocery store at 9 or 10 at night to get them (because I've cleaned out my cupboards & my freezer).

Goals:

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

P90X - Day 27

Week 4, Day 6

(Recovery Week)

Workout:
None.

I woke up early (7:30-ish), had coffee. Planned out a very productive day for myself, filled with exercise and house cleaning.

Instead of following my list, I turned on the Wii, and played for a little while. Mostly I was curious if a friend of mine had added me to their Wii friends list yet. And, well, then, I got busy creating more Miis, and playing games.

Mid-morning, I turned off the Wii, and planned on getting to my list ... starting with exercise ... but, the lack of sleep (I'm sure, the fact that I'm on my period has nothing to do with my lack of energy) ;) caught up to me ... and I ended up napping most of the day away.

Goals:

1. Rest Day ... should be exercise catch-up day!!
   
2. Drink 6 bottles of water.
3. Write down everything I eat.
4. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.

P90X - Day 26

Week 4, Day 5

(Recovery Week)

Workout:
None.

Yes, it's another weekend without exercise ...

I am still cramping a bit ... it's more of the lower back pain variety now. Motrin is controlling the pain, not needing the "heavy artillery" today.

Goals:

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

P90X - Day 25

Week 4, Day 4

(Recovery Week)

Workout:
None.

Perhaps the stretching would help me feel better. But, it's "Day 1" of my cycle ... so I'm cramping pretty bad.

I took a Tylenol #3, and I am just going to enjoy my drug-induced haze, and vege-out.

This is looking to be a very productive (NOT) recovery week!

Goals:

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

P90X - Day 24

Week 4, Day 3

(Recovery Week)

Workout:
None.

Well, the best laid plans ...

They were short at work. So, I went in early. Got a phone call at 1:30 from work. I stumbled around, got my shower, and got ready ... they called late, so I only had 30, 40 at the most minutes to get out the door.

It was a steady-busy day/night at work. That helps when you're sleep deprived!

Goals:

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

P90X - Day 23

Week 4, Day 2

(Recovery Week)

Workout:
Does the Wii count?!

It was supposed to be Core Synergistics today. But, I got sucked into playing the Wii ... I didn't think to put my HR monitor on, though!! I did get sweaty playing baseball & boxing!

Tomorrow, my plan is to get up early and exercise.

Goals:

1. Wake up at 3pm tomorrow to do KenpoX
   
2. Drink 6 bottles of water.
3. Write down everything I eat.
4. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.

P90X - Day 22

Week 4, Day 1

(Recovery Week)

Workout:
YogaX
77 min. (I sped through some of it ... I just didn't have the patience to do 90 min. of Yoga)
burned 391 cal.
HR max: 147
HR ave: 108

This morning, I woke up a little sore. Umm, well, I was a lot sore in some places! My biceps & triceps were, of course sore from the shoulders & Arms workout. My shoulders were a little stiff, but only a little sore. My back (across the whole middle of it) is actually a little sore, as well ... I think it's from swinging the remote, playing baseball.

I played a little of the Nintendo Wii this morning. An inning of baseball (I incurred the "Mercy Rule" ... I was ahead 6-1, so the game ended), a game of bowling, and a couple rounds of 3-hole golf (first time I was a +5, the second time I was on par). In the afternoon, I broke in the new Zelda game. I bought a second remote & nunchuk, and since I really love Zelda, I went ahead and got that one, today, too. The remotes are kind of expensive, so, I figure I'll spread out the purchase of them ... 1 a payperiod, maybe (unless I suddenly find that I'm throwing a Wii-party or something).

I went to my Weight Watcher's meeting today. I lost 0.2 lbs. Surprising, since I missed several workouts, and I ate poorly on Saturday & Sunday. The topic was about getting more activity into our lives ... and I think getting around the hurdles that keep us from getting that activity. My goal for "activity" is to workout (P90X), at least 4 times a week (I know that when I'm working, 6 or 7 times a week may be unrealistic). That means I am burning 1200-1700 extra calories a week.

I tried really hard to avoid doing Yoga today. Almost had myself talked into a nap instead of YogaX (right, like I have to talk myself into a nap?! ... naps for me are like breathing!). I finally kicked it into high gear, got some clothes--other than jeans--on and put the DVD in the player ... and did my thing. There were a couple sections that I just ended up fast-forwarding ahead ... I just couldn't keep doing those vinyasas. I did all the balance poses & the stretching ones (except for crane--I did on 1 foot--and a couple of those shoulder-stand--I did my own modified version--and plough, I think it's called ... there's no freaking way!!) Next time I'll plan for the whole 90 minutes.

Eating wasn't so great today. Not horrible, just could have been better ... a little heavy on the carb. I opened up a window for fitday ... I'm thinking I should give it a try. It just tends to take more time than I usually have, esp. when I'm working (I go back to work on Wednesday), I do not typically look at my computer.

I have committed to DeeDee, that I will get up early on my work-day this week to workout. I am planning, on Thursday afternoon, to wake up at 3pm to fit my KenpoX workout in before work.

Goals:

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

P90X - Day 21

Week 3, Day 7

Workout:
30 min. of Wii Baseball

Shoulders & Arms
65 min.
burned 432 cal.
HR max: 149
HR ave: 122

Ab Ripper X
(again, I forgot to restart the HRM workout ... so no numbers)
Total #: 213 (improved by 39 from last ARX workout)

During the first part of the Shoulders & Arms workout, I was a little disappointed, because my numbers (reps) were a little lower than last time. But, in the second half, I managed to dip down deep, and make small incremental increases to my numbers. I think I could use heavier weights on the "two-angle shoulder flyes" and the "in & out straight-arm shoulder flyes" ... the 5's seem a little too light, but I'm afraid that the 10s might be too much. I guess it might be worth it to pick-up some 8s.

Shoulders & Arms:
Alternating Shoulder Presses: 10#, 14 reps; 10#, 10 reps (down a few reps)
In & Out Bicep Curls: 10#, 16 reps; 10#, 16 reps (left elbow hurts during this one)
Two-arm Tricep Kickbacks: 5#, 15 reps; 5#, 13 reps (down a few reps)
Deep Swimmer's Presses: 10#, 11 reps; 10#, 12 reps (down 1 rep)
Full Supination Concentration Curls: 10#, 10 reps; 10#, 11 reps (down a few reps)
Chair Dips: 6; 6 (I think I'm doing something wrong ... my shoulders & wrists hurt before the triceps do!)
Upright Rows: 5#, 11 reps; 10#, 12 reps (started turning it around here ... reps were the same, just different numbers)
Static Arm Curls: 10#, 16 reps; 10#, 16 reps
Flip-grip Twist Tricep Kickbacks: 5#, 11 reps; 5#, 12 reps (here my reps started increasing ... slightly)
Two-angle Seated Shoulder Flyes: 5#, 16 reps; 5#, 16 reps (5s seem too light, but I'm afraid of 10s on this one just yet)
Crouching Cohen Curls: 10#, 12 reps; 10#, 10 reps (increased my reps)
Lying-down Tricep Extensions: 10#, 8 reps; 10#, 7 reps (added 1 rep)
In & Out Straight-arm Shoulder Flyes: 5#, 16 reps; 5#, 16 reps (5s seem too light, but I'm afraid of the 10s on this one, too)
Congdon Curls: 10#, 10 reps; 10#, 10 reps (slight increase in reps)
Side Tri-rises: 9-9; 11-11 (by this time, I was totally "whipped"!)

Ab Ripper X: (I look at the last number, and try to increase by at least 1 in each category ... up to the 25 max)
In & Out: 25
Seated Bicycle: 25x2
Seated Crunchy Frog: 25
Wide-Leg Sit Up: 8
Fifer Scissor: 15
Hip Rock 'N Raise: 13
Pulse Up: 18
Roll-Up/V-Up Combo: 10
Oblique V-Up: 13x2
Leg Climb: 7x2
Mason Twist: 9 (can't touch the floor ... and probably won't for a while)

I had thought about trying to squeeze in 1 more workout this afternoon. But, I'm feeling pretty whipped. So, I think I'm going to pass. Today I pushed as hard as I could, and I'm not going to regret the missed workouts.

Tomorrow starts Recovery Week for me.

I've gotten to watch the Bob Greene/Oprah Show episode a couple times now (they re-ran it on Saturday night). The 1 think I've really taken from it, that I want to work on, is the eating late at night. When I was growing up, we never ate late ... stopped several hours before bedtime. Now, it seems, that I am hungry before I go to bed, so I snack.

On my days off, I'm going to stop eating at 7:30 pm. On my work days, I'll stop eating at 5 am. I did it last night. It was pretty hard. I was heading to bed, about 10:30, and I really wanted a snack!! I managed to talk myself out of it, and I fell asleep ok ... hunger pangs didn't keep me awake.

Tonight, I'm going to try eating an early dinner (4:30-ish) and then end with my snack around 7-7:30 ... and then not eat again until morning. THAT is my new personal goal!!

Goals:

1. YogaX
2. Stop eating @ 7:30 pm.
   
3. Drink 6 bottles of water.
4. Write down everything I eat.
5. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.

P90X - Day 20

Week 3, Day 6

Workout:
None. (Unless you count playing with the Nintendo Wii ...)

I got my Wii this morning!! I got to Target about 5:20 am. There was 1 gentleman already there. Nice guy. We chatted for a while. He said he got there at 3 am, sat in his car until 4 am when other cars showed up, so he got worried that it was other gamers ... it was the employees.

At 6 another lady got dropped off. Her husband brought her back Starbucks. Afew minutes later, he came back with chairs and a blanket for her. They were getting 2 Wiis for their 2 children that don't like to share.

It wasn't until 7 that 2 more dads showed up with their sons. At about 7:15, they gave the 7 of us our tickets. They had 9 Wiis available. Once I got my ticket, I decided to walk down to the Starbuck's, use the bathroom & get some coffee. I had my ticket, so I was guaranteed my Wii ... besides, I knew I'd be back before they opened!

So, I got my Wii. I was going to get an extra Wii-mote & nunchuk, along with the Zelda game (I love Zelda). There weren't any Wii-motes. So, I decided to just get all the pieces on Tuesday when I'm where there are several gamer/electronics stores.

I got home, hooked up the Wii, got it connected to my wireless internet connection. And then played games!! Played for close to an hour ... long enough that my shoulders & elbows were actually starting to ache a little!

I took a nap this afternoon, I was so tired from my lack of sleep! I slept 1 1/2 hours ... had set my alarm for 2 hours. I like it when I wake up before the alarm, and I'm totally awake!! Normally, I wake up with the alarm, and I'm groggy & don't want to get up.

I was going to go trail-running tomorrow, but my foot is hurting. I don't think I did anything, but, I wonder if it's because my feet got so cold & numb. I decided not to chance it. Turns out, my running-buddy has hurt her back, so, she couldn't go, anyway.

So, tomorrow, I'm definitely working out ... finishing out Week 3. Tuesday starts "Recovery Week". There are several workout options, since I missed several days. I'm pretty sure I won't be able to workout for 5 hours straight, so I'll have to pick & choose between my options of Legs & Back, Shoulders & Arms, Core Synergistics, KenpoX & YogaX. (Plus Ab Ripper X.)

Goals:

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

P90X - Day 19

Week 3, Day 5

Workout:
None.

Today was a lazy day for me. I did a little follow-up work from yesterday. Sorting through recipes I've clipped to try at a later day (I'm a cookbook addict), flipping through old magazines that I saved for 1 really good article that I wanted to check out.

And, there was a bunch of movie watching, as well. "Down Periscope" ... I love that movie! It cracks me up every time I watch it!

I flipped through the weekend newspaper, and noticed that both K-Mart & Target were advertising the Nintendo Wii machine in their ads. The only time they've advertised is when more Wiis are being released into the world. So, I decided that waking up really, really early on a Sunday morning would be fun!!

In the process of checking online to confirm my suspicion of the Wii release, I ran across this article in a couple different websites about a guy in Philadelphia who has used his Wii as a weightloss catalyst. In the 6 weeks he tried the experiment ... he changed nothing about his life, other than to add 30 minutes a day of Wii Sports. In the 6 weeks, he lost 9 lbs.!

Not that I needed help deciding to get the Wii ... I was just going to wait until I could get it without waking at an ungodly hour of the night. But, now that I've read that, and I'm remembering how fun it was to play on my friends' Andy & Selesa's Wii ... yeah, well, I'm going to have to get it now! ;P

So, again, between planning on waking up at 5am, and waiting until the evening/night to workout, I have wasted my opportunites ... and will skip today, as well.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Freeze my tush off, standing in line for a Nintendo Wii ...
   
3. Drink 6 bottles of water.
4. Write down everything I eat.
5. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.

P90X - Day 18

Week 3, Day 4

Workout:
None.

Today was another attempt at purging. I'm trying to get rid of the excess clutter ... simplify my life. So, today was a "go through the piles" day.

And, when it came to the end of the day when I should be doing my workout, I was too tired.

Goals:

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

P90X - Day 17

Week 3, Day 3

Workout:
None.

I spent the afternoon with my niece & nephew instead of working out today. A worthy replacement, I think! ;)

I picked them up from school, for which they were excited, because they didn't have to stay for after-school care. I fixed them dinner ... they requested grilled cheese. I had 1, but at least it was whole wheat bread.

And then, I got my hair cut & highlighted. Very important, since the gray was showing ... & my hair was getting pretty long and unruly!

Goals:

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

P90X - Day 16

Week 3, Day 2

Workout:
CardioX
47 min.
burned 361 cal.
HR max: 166
HR ave: 131

This was my first time doing "Cues only" ... I played my "workout" playlist on my iPod on the stereo while doing the workout. Once I got over the weirdness of not listening to TH ramble on and on (sometimes that's a distraction from the discomfort!), I think I liked it better. I was actually dancing a little between exercises. Perhaps it might be better to find something a little more mellow for the yoga part of this workout ... I was moving my hips during downward dog (thanks to Crazy Frog).

My playlist for this workout was:

• Satisfaction (Isak Original Mix) ... think BK commercial
• I Wanna Be Rich (Extended Mix)
• Axel F (Crazy Frog mix) ... my nephew's fave.
• Hollaback Girl
• Feel Good, Inc.
• Naked Eye
• Boom Boom Boom
• Me and Julio Down By the School Yard
• C'mon N' Ride It (The Train)
• Get Busy ... Carl's Jr. commercial
• Yeah!
• Free Your Mind

I did 6 Dreya Rolls today!! I have difficulty getting up ... but, I did 'em! Woohoo!

Goals:

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

P90X - Day 15

Week 3, Day 1

Workout:
KenpoX
57 min.
burned 436 cal.
HR max: 156
HR ave: 131

Today is supposed to be Core Synergistics, however, I ran out of time to be able to get 2 workouts in (Core + make-up KenpoX). On the chance that I may not have time tomorrow, either, I didn't want to miss KenpoX another week. Besides, I thought it would be better to combine Core with a cardio (CardioX) tomorrow, as opposed to 2 cardio exercises.

So, I did KenpoX. It was a good workout. I forgot how much I enjoy the workout ... how each exercise builds on the moves from the previous exercise. And how it is SO much better than the P90 kicking and punching! (That was boring to me, KenpoX is interesting ... the constant changes keep me into it.)

I went to my Weight Watcher's meeting today. I lost 2.6 lbs. from last week ... which is more like a 0.5 lb. loss overall since starting P90X. The meeting was good. The topic was about instant gratification, and how some things are worth the wait! (Dropping 10% body fat is worth the wait ... whether I can do it in 90 days, or 180 days or 270 days!)

Tomorrow, the only things I really have to do are housecleaning & working out. So, I will definitely have time to do the double tomorrow. That makes me very happy! I am very happy with how well I am staying on track this time ... I know it's totally because of the support of the others who started when I did.

Goals:

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

P90X - Day 14

Week 2, Day 7

Workout:
Legs & Back
62 min.
burned 426 cal.
HR max: 157
HR ave: 124

Ab Ripper X
16 min.
burned 79 cal.
HR max: 130
HR ave: 107

Check this out! I got a trophy again!! (My 2nd one, ever!)

Weekly summary:
4/week
3 hours, 36 minutes
1624 cal.
79%


Legs & Back:
Balanced Lunges: 0#, 20 reps
Calf Raise Squats, 5#, 25 reps
Reverse Grip Chin-Ups: 8 (chair assist)
Super Skaters: 21
Wall Squat: 2 sets
Wide Front Pull-Ups: 5 (chair assist)
Step Back Lunges: 0#, 15 reps
Alternating Side Lunges: 0#, 12 reps
Close Grip Overhead Pull-Ups: 3 (chair assist)
Single Leg Wall Squat: 0 (I could stay up at all for this one!)
Dead Lift Squats: 9
Switch Grip Pull-Ups: 4 (chair assist)
Three-way Lunge: 3
Sneaky Lunge: 2
Reverse Grip Chin-Ups: 4 (chair assist)
Chair Salutations: done
Toe Row Iso Lunge: 6
Wide Front Pull-Ups: 5 (chair assist)
Groucho Walk: 2
Calf Raise: 5#, 25 reps x3
Close Grip Overhead Pull-Ups: 3 (chair assist)
80-20 Seibers Speed Squat: 0
Switch Grip Pull-Ups: 5 (chair assist)

Ab Ripper X: (174 total, improved by 41)
In & Out: 25
Seated Bicycle: 20x2
Seated Crunchy Frog: 20
Wide-Leg Sit Up: 6
Fifer Scissor: 10 (required a mini-break to get past last week's number)
Hip Rock 'N Raise: 10
Pulse Up: 14
Roll-Up/V-Up Combo: 8
Oblique V-Up: 12x2
Leg Climb: 5x2
Mason Twist: 7

No running this week. Should be back on it next week. Today is "Rest Day" but since I had a couple rest days last week, I did a "catch-up" work-out today. I did the Legs & Back/Ab Ripper X work-outs. I didn't want to miss them another week.

After all that ... I'm worn out! There were a couple of the exercises I just couldn't do ... I knew if I went into the squat, I'd just keep going down to the ground!! I think I did pretty good, though, overall.

I feel good about the workout that I did! And the use of my "rest day".

I watched the Oprah Show today. I wanted to make sure I did ... it was the Bob Greene episode. I found it interesting & very entertaining. I liked his approach of getting your body ready for the change by making small changes (the particularly difficult trigger foods).

Tomorrow, I'm going to try to squeeze in a double. That's pretty difficult on Tuesdays, but I'm willing to give it a shot. I have my Weight Watcher's meeting in the middle of my day. I don't usually have enough time in the morning, unless it's a short workout, and if can be difficult to squeeze in 2 workouts back-to-back in the afternoon/early evening.

Goals:

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

P90X - Day 13

Week 2, Day 6

Workout:
None.

I forgot my "gear" ... as little as I actually needed, I forgot it! The DVD got left at home. Oh well. I probably would have forgotten to bring it back home with me in the morning!

Tomorrow is my "rest day" ... except that I've already rested (Friday, Saturday & Sunday). I'm not going trail-running tomorrow, either (my cohort works this weekend). So, I'm going to do at least 1 of the workouts.

Goals:

1. One (or two) of the many make-up workouts: YogaX, Legs & Back/Ab Ripper X, or KenpoX.
   
2. Drink 6 bottles of water.
3. Write down everything I eat.
4. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.

P90X - Day 12

Week 2, Day 5

Workout:
None.

I had to wake up early today, got to sleep kind of late last night ... my neighbors were playing loud music until 12:30 am, and it was way too cold (below freezing) to get up and go walking around the building to knock on his door to ask him to turn it down a bit.

I made a scheduling faux pas ... and have to work tonight (in the middle of my vacation). Fortunately I wasn't planning on going anywhere for the vacation ... on the other hand, if I had been planning a trip, the day would have triggered my memory!

Because of the shift tonight, and not sleeping well, or long last night, nap time is especially important to me today! So, 2 1/2 hours of my afternoon was spent taking a nap.

So, once again, it's the weekend, and I'm not working out!

Tomorrow I'll be sleeping most of the day. Not likely that I'll be able to wake up much before 3, and I know me ... I'll watch football until I need to leave in the evening. So, I'm not even going to think that I can do any catch-up exercises. Actually, YogaX is something I could probably take with me ... very few additional pieces need to come along.

Goals:

1. Friday's YogaX workout
   
2. Drink 6 bottles of water.
3. Write down everything I eat.
4. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.

P90X - Day 11

Week 2, Day 4

Workout:
None.

I rearranged the furniture in my living room today. I'm liking the layout better now. It gives me more space in the center of the living room for working out! Now I've got this excess of stuff that I don't know what to do with ... and should attempt to part with, because I prefer a less cluttered life.

Because of all the great work in my living room, I ran out of time to do the YogaX workout. I was going to do it late, but, I have to get up early in the morning, so it'll be deferred until a later date.

Goals:

1. Legs & Back/Ab Ripper X
   
2. Drink 6 bottles of water.
3. Write down everything I eat.
4. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.

P90X - Day 10

Week 2, Day 3

Workout:
Shoulders & Arms
66 min.
burned 441 cal.
HR max: 153
HR ave: 122

Ab Ripper X
done ... but I forgot to restart the HR monitor, so I don't have those numbers.
133 ab exercises done.

The first thing I noticed about this workout. I was able to do the arm circles without the horrific burn ... I didn't have to pause & give my shoulders a break!! Woo hoo! :D

Shoulders & Arms:
Alternating Shoulder Presses: 10#, 15 reps; 10#, 12 reps (increased my weights)
In & Out Bicep Curls: 10#, 16 reps; 10#, 16 reps (increased my weights)
Two-arm Tricep Kickbacks: 5#, 15 reps; 5#, 15 reps
Deep Swimmer's Presses: 10#, 12 reps; 10#, 12 reps (increased my weights)
Full Supination Concentration Curls: 10#, 12 reps; 10#, 14 reps (increased my weights ... these were pretty tough)
Chair Dips: 7; 10 (I got new folding chairs from Costco ... not as good as a weight bench, but better than the kitchen chairs that tip or the couch that's too low & too soft!)
Upright Rows: 5#, 15 reps; 10#, 8 reps (increased my weights)
Static Arm Curls: 10#, 16 reps; 10#, 16 reps (last round of 4 were very difficult)
Flip-grip Twist Tricep Kickbacks: 5#, 13 reps; 5#, 9 reps (I need to work on form)
Two-angle Seated Shoulder Flyes: 5#, 16 reps; 5#, 16 reps
Crouching Cohen Curls: 10#, 7 reps; 10#, 8 reps (increased my weights)
Lying-down Tricep Extensions: 10#, 7 reps; 10#, 7 reps (increased my weights ... and didn't smash my face!)
In & Out Straight-arm Shoulder Flyes: 5#, 16 reps; 5#, 16 reps
Congdon Curls: 10#, 8 reps; 10#, 10 reps
Side Tri-rises: 9-9; 11-11 (small baby-step increases)

As TH would say ... I was "TOAST" after that workout! It felt good, though, to "bring it" with every ounce of energy I had ... and make incremental increases in my progress from 1 week to the next!

Ab Ripper X: (133 total)
In & Out: 20
Seated Bicycle: 20x2
Seated Crunchy Frog: 15
Wide-Leg Sit Up: 4
Fifer Scissor: 7
Hip Rock 'N Raise: 8
Pulse Up: 11
Roll-Up/V-Up Combo: 6
Oblique V-Up: 11x2
Leg Climb: 0
Mason Twist: 0

Goals:

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

P90X - Day 9

Week 2, Day 2

Workout:
CardioX
44 min.
burned 288 cal.
HR max: 144
HR ave: 122

Another great workout done!

Eating was mostly on target, too!

I'm on vacation now ... no work. I decided to stay at home, and do my "spring cleaning" instead of going somewhere. So, I figure that I probably don't have any excuses for not working out now!

I did go spend some time with my niece & nephew. Picked them up from school, and brought them home. Cooked dinner. When my brother got home, dinner was ready for him to eat. Then, I went out to pick up my other niece after her basketball practice. Had a lot of fun hanging out with them. They're getting so big ... fast! (6th, 7th & 10th grades) The oldest was born when I was in nursing school!!

Goals:

1. Shoulders & Arms/Ab Ripper X
   
2. Drink 6 bottles of water.
3. Write down everything I eat.
4. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.

P90X - Day 8

Week 2, Day 1

Workout:
Core Synergistics
60 min.
burned 412 cal.
HR max: 155
HR ave: 124

I went to my Weight Watcher's meeting today. I was up slightly, but I'm not even going to concern myself with it at this point. I am starting a new routine ... besides, what I remember most about P90 was the fact that I basically lost no weight, but dropped body fat % & pant size. Which, when I can remind myself of it, is the better way.

I got home & didn't allow any excuses for not doing the workout. I pushed myself hard. And when I didn't think I could do anymore, I tried to squeeze out 1 more ...

Core Synergistics:
Stacked Foot/Staggered Hands Push-Up: 5-5-5 (knees down on last 5)
Banana Roll: done
Leaning Crescent Lunges: 5#, 21 (added weights this time)
Squat Run: done
Sphinx Push-Up: 14 (knees)
Bow to Boat: done
Low Lateral Skaters: done
Lunge & Reach: 5# (added weights this time)
Prison Cell Push-Ups: 4
Side Hip Raise: 10 each side (I more than doubled from last week)
Squat X-Press: 30 (no weight)
Plank to Chaturanga Run: during plank (resting during chaturanga)
Walking Push-Ups: done
Superman Banana: done
Lunge Kickback Curl Press: 5#, 18 reps (added weight & increased reps x3)
Towel Hopping: done
Reach High & Under Push-Ups: 4 (doubled from last week)
Steam Engine: done
Dreya Roll: 2
Plank to Chaturanga Iso: done (I did bonus round!)
Halfback: done
Table Dip Leg Raise: 3-3

Compared to last week, I really brought it today! I suspect I'll be sore tomorrow! I had thought about doing missed workouts from the weekend, but decided to just count it as "a wash" ... in the end, I'm going to have been more consistant than I was the first round (probably as a direct result of the support of the "Agents" gang!), so, I'm not going to stress over the missed workouts. If I can get 4 workouts in a week, I know I will see results (they may not be as spectacular as they could be ... but I will have successfully completed the challenge). And, it's way more than I have in the past!

Goals:

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

P90X - Day 7

Week 1, Day 7

Workout:
Trail-Running
46 min.
burned 483 cal.
HR max: 181
HR ave: 164

Well, my plan had been to not rest today ... I guess I didn't! ... and do 1 of the X workouts that I missed over the weekend along with my 3.1 mile trail-running.

I got the trail-running in. It was brutally cold (for this Cali. girl) ... reminded me of Alaska (when I tried to rollerblade in shorts in early spring)!! One of the puddles along the trail was covered with ice!! At the top of the hill, it felt a little warmer, but, it was pretty cold ... my ears were aching!

But, since I was so cold, and tired, I ended up napping my whole day away, instead of doing my workout, or the housework I needed/wanted to get done.

Goals:

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

P90X - Day 6

Week 1, Day 6

Workout:
None.

Yet another weekend of blowing off my workouts. I'm not even sure how my day slipped by without doing it. Actually, I had planned on doing it in the evening, at my friend's house, but I forgot to bring the DVD.

Tomorrow, C & I are going trail-running again. I'm not actually sure when the last time was that I went ... I think it was early December. I'm not really looking forward to it. But I WILL NOT cancel.

Goals:

1. Trail-Running
2. Make-up 1 of the workouts from the weekend ... either KenpoX or Legs & Back/ARX.
   
3. Drink 6 bottles of water.
4. Write down everything I eat.
5. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.

P90X - Day 5

Week 1, Day 5

Workout:
None.

I woke up and was still pretty tired. So, not only did I not workout, I ended up blowing off the eating clean thing. My actual calories probably weren't all that high, because I was only up for about 6 hours before going back to bed. But, I did eat pizza & ice cream ... seemed appropriate for football watching!

Goals:

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

P90X - Day 4

Week 1, Day 4

Workout:
None.

Yeah, it was as I figured. No getting up early to workout.

I did eat clean, and right on target with my portions today. I think I was a little low on the water, though ... I lost track of the number of bottles I drank, I think it might have been only 4, though.

Goals:

1. Legs & Back/Ab Ripper X
   
2. Drink 6 bottles of water.
3. Write down everything I eat.
4. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.

P90X - Day 3

Week 1, Day 3

Workout:
CardioX
45 min.
burned 273 cal.
HR max: 150
HR ave: 121

Shoulders & Arms
67 min.
burned 384 cal.
HR max: 146
HR ave: 117

Ab Ripper X not done. I ran out of time. I had to get ready for work & fix my dinner.

Shoulders & Arms: (I tried to hold back, not using heavy weights, to see where I was at, but also, I have this very bad tendency to get really into the workout & then be so sore, I can't move for a week ... and then I don't workout for another month.)
Alternating Shoulder Presses: 5#, 15 reps; 5#, 15 reps
In & Out Bicep Curls: 5#, 16 reps; 5#, 16 reps
Two-arm Tricep Kickbacks: 5#, 15 reps; 5#, 15 reps
Deep Swimmer's Presses: 5#, 15 reps; 5#, 15 reps
Full Supination Concentration Curls: 5#, 15 reps; 5#, 15 reps
Chair Dips: 7; 8 (I don't have a good chair to do these ... so my wrists are done before my triceps)
Upright Rows: 5#, 15 reps; 5#, 15 reps
Static Arm Curls: 5#, 16 reps; 10#, 16 reps
Flip-grip Twist Tricep Kickbacks: 5#, 12 reps; 5#, 10 reps
Two-angle Seated Shoulder Flyes: 5#, 16 reps; 5#, 12 reps
Crouching Cohen Curls: 5#, 15 reps; 5#, 16 reps
Lying-down Tricep Extensions: 5#, 15 reps; 10#, 4 reps ... 5#, 11 reps
In & Out Straight-arm Shoulder Flyes: 5#, 16 reps; 5#, 16 reps
Congdon Curls: 5#, 20 reps; 10#, 15 reps
Side Tri-rises: 7-7; 0-0

I am very proud of myself. I got both of the workouts done. I took a very small break between workouts, drank half of the recovery drink, 13 raw almonds & 1 light cheese wheel ... and then I hit it again!

Eating was clean. I did eat an extra portion of carb, but, I don't think that's going to kill me! ;)

I work tomorrow. It's a YogaX day. Quite honestly, I know myself very well. There's no way I'll be able to get up at 2:30 to get the workout done. I'll try to catch up another day. I'm not even going to put it down on my goals (as much as I'd like to eventually be able to do it on a work day). When I am able to consistently wake up an hour early to do the other workouts, then, I'll start pushing myself to get up early for the Yoga!

Goals:

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

P90X - Day 2

Week 1, Day 2

Workout:
None.

Yeah, I'm starting out strong! Just couldn't squeeze it into my day today.

Eating was a little difficult getting used to. I'm definitely used to more carbs & fruit, less protein. But, I'll get the hang of it ... oh, right about the time I change to the next phase! ;)

I think I was still recovering from working those days. It definitely messed with my body when my schedule is different. Breaking it up like I had to do means less recovery days for me before I have to switch it back again & be on nights!

Tomorrow, I'm going to plan on a "double" workout. Since I wasn't able to get to it today.

Goals:

1. CardioX (make-up work-out)
2. Shoulders & Arms/Ab Ripper X
   
3. Drink 6 bottles of water.
4. Write down everything I eat.
5. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.

P90X - Day 1

Week 1, Day 1

Workout:
Core Synergistics
41 min.
burned 212 cal.
HR max: 147
HR ave: 112

Well, I did it today.

I worked the New Year's holiday, so, I had planned to start P90X on the 2nd (today). When it came down to starting, I hadn't done the fit test yet, I was tired, and I didn't feel like doing it. Afterall, there's always tomorrow ...

I kept trying to talk myself into just doing it. I got dressed into my "gear", fixed an egg white scramble with veggie breakfast links. Put on the "Bring It" DVD for inspiration.

Core Synergistics: (no weights today)
Stacked Foot/Staggered Hands Push-Up: 5-5
Banana Roll: done ... difficult due to space
Leaning Crescent Lunges: 20
Squat Run: done
Sphinx Push-Up: 10 (knees)
Bow to Boat: attempted ... I'm so disgusted with my inability to do "bow"!
Low Lateral Skaters: done
Lunge & Reach: done
Prison Cell Push-Ups: 4
Side Hip Raise: 4
Squat X-Press: 20
Plank to Chaturanga Run: during plank (resting during chaturanga)
Walking Push-Ups: done
Superman Banana: done ... difficult due to space
Lunge Kickback Curl Press: 6
Towel Hopping: done
Reach High & Under Push-Ups: 2
Steam Engine: not done
Dreya Roll: attempted 1 ... not enough space on my floor to feel comfortable (plus I really suck at them)
Bonus Round not done.

I did the fit test. It was a little disappointing. I was more fit after doing P90, then right now. But, that's ok. There's only one direction for me to go now ...

I still didn't get around to pushing play for another hour! And then, I just did it. I put the DVD in, pushed play, and just went through those motions, and got a good work-out out of it.

As Tony says ... "Do your best, forget the rest and BRING IT!"

Fit Test Results:
Resting HR: 78
Pull-Ups: 1/4 (yes, my elbow bent a little!!)
Vertical Leap: 8 inches
Push-Ups: 6 (regular style) + 10 (girlie style) = 16
Toe Touch: + 3 inches
Wall Squat: 00 min. 46 sec.
Bicep Curls: 20 reps, 10 lb.
In & Outs: 26
HR Maximizer: (my calves were trying to cramp during the 2 minutes)
immed.: 147
1 min.: 112
2 min.: 94
3 min.: 95
4 min.: 86

Measurements:

These measurements are based on the following factors: I measured my thighs 8 inches above my knees, and my calves 4 inches below my knees. The body fat percentage is based on the numbers that I got, plugging in my measurements, at biofitness.com's body fat calculator. The BMI I got, using nursing software (that includes a BMI calculator) on my palm.

In some areas, these numbers were worse than I expected, but better in others. Overall, there was definite improvement over my original start of P90, nearly a year ago. OK, so I probably can't stall any longer, so, here goes ...

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day 1 (01/02/07)
Neck: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.5
Chest: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.5
Waist: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Hips: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.5
R Upper Arm (flexed): . . . 13
L Upper Arm (flexed): . . . 13
R Forearm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
L Forearm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
R Thigh: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
L Thigh: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
R Calf: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
L Calf: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wt.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
BF %: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.3%
BMI: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.3
lbs. fat: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.2
lean mass: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120.8
Accu-Measure: . . . . . . . . 24 mm (32.1%)

The whole point of coming to my weblog, I'm sure, was to see my pictures. So, here goes ...

Day 1 pictures, round 2 (2007): (clicking on the picture will open up a larger version of it)









(For those of you have seen my TC avatar ... no, I'm not really a nerd!) ;)

If you click here, you can see the "Day 0" pictures from my first round of P90X. I am encouraged by the fact that even though my strength (from the fit test) is less now than at that point, I think my abdomen doesn't look as big this time!

Goals:

1. P90X: CardioX
2. Take my pictures & measurements.
   
3. Drink 6 bottles of water.
4. Write down everything I eat.
5. Eat 5-6 small meals every day, while following the P90X eating program.
   

T -1 (or, Happy New Year!)

Happy New Year!

I'm planning for a great 2007.

I had to work last night, and tonight. So, no workout today.

In preparation for the P90X program start, I've cleaned out my cupboards of the "evil stuff" and have read through the materials again. The "Bring It" DVD is helpful for getting me pumped about the program. (I watch it whenever I need motivation.)

I still haven't done my measurements or pictures yet, but they'll get done soon.