P90X - Day 89

Week 13, Day 5

Workout:
Core Synergistics
48 min.
burned 244 cal.
HR max: 154
HR ave: 118

Again, I managed to get up in time to get most of a workout in!! Two days in a row (while working). I actually asked a friend of mine to give me a call so that I would actually get out of bed and workout.

Had I gotten up and gotten moving when she called me, I would have had plenty of time to workout, but, I was moving a little slow when I first woke up. So, I worked out for as long as I could, and still get my shower in, and fix food ... well, gather the leftovers from the previous night's cooking.

Core Synergistics:
Stacked Foot/Staggered Hands Push-Up: 5-5-5-5 (1st 2 sets reg., others knees down)
Banana Roll: done
Leaning Crescent Lunges: 5#, 24
Squat Run: 5#, done
Sphinx Push-Up: 9 (1 reg., others on my knees)
Bow to Boat: done
Low Lateral Skaters: done (with leg raise)
Lunge & Reach: 10#
Prison Cell Push-Ups: 4
Side Hip Raise: 15 each side
Squat X-Press: 5#, 30
Plank to Chaturanga Run: done (resting during 2 10 second interval)
Walking Push-Ups: done
Superman Banana: done
Lunge Kickback Curl Press: 5#, 5 sets (I should push myself and use 10s for as many as I can try to crank out)
Towel Hopping: done

Again, I'm proud of myself for getting up and getting the workout in today. My biceps are definitely feeling the workout yesterday. Last night, at work, I noticed the back hurting a little. At first, I thought it was because of my 300 lb. patient ... that I was being too "macho" turning her by myself ... but then I remembered that I did the "BACK & Biceps" workout!

Tomorrow, I am going to make the arrangements to be able to get up and workout. Also, when I get home in the morning, I'm going to sign up for the Wharf to Wharf race in Santa Cruz ... I hear it's a really fun run. And, by then, maybe I can do the 5 1/2 or 6 miles running.

Goals:

1. Sign up for Wharf to Wharf race.
   
2. KenpoX
3. Run/Walk 30 minutes.
   
4. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
5. Drink 6 bottles of water.
6. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
7. Take my vitamins.
   

P90X - Day 88

Week 13, Day 4

Workout:
Back & Biceps
45 min.

I did it!! Woohoo!!

I worked out today! I didn't have time for the whole workout, but, after 45 minutes, my back and biceps feel incredibly WORKED!!

I decided, instead of doing YogaX, that I would do the Back & Biceps workout. In the Lean version of P90X, Back & Biceps is only done 2 times, during the whole 90 days. I missed it once, I didn't want to miss it again.

Back & Biceps workout:
Wide Front Pull-Ups: 5 assist
Lawnmowers: 15 reps, 15 # (need to increase this one to 20 #)
Twenty-ones: 21 reps, 10 # (last 4 were really tough)
One-arm Cross-body Curls: 14 reps, 10 #
Switch Grip Pull-ups: 2-2 all assist
Elbows-out Lawnmowers: 15 reps, 15 # (I think I can increase this one to 20 #)
Standing Bicep Curls: 12 reps, 10 #
One-arm Concentration Curls: 6 reps, 10 #
Corn Cob Pull-ups: 1 assist
Reverse Grip Bent-over Rows: 10 reps, 10 #; 5 reps, 15# (10 # was too light, 15's are more like it)
Open Arm Curls: 11 reps, 10 # (left elbow began hurting during this one ... not sure if it's just muscle pain, or more of a tweak ... will pay attention to that)
Static Arm Curls: 16 reps, 10 #
Towel Pull-ups: 0 (my muscles were so well used I couldn't even pull myself up for 1, assisted!)
Congdon Locomotives: 40 reps, 10#
((skipped several here ... running out of time ... headed for "cooldown" ... stopped off at "Superman" for 1 last burst of the workout))
Superman: done

I feel very proud of myself that I pulled this off. And, it feels good to have my body feel like this ... tired, and a little sore, but yet rejuvenated!

Goals:

1. Core Synergistics
   
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Drink 6 bottles of water.
4. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
5. Take my vitamins.
   

P90X - Day 87

Week 13, Day 3

Workout:
Wall Squat Challenge: 1 min., 6 sec.

Well, I did manage to squeeze in the wall squat. I should ... considering I don't stay up very long ... I actually did it just before walking out the door to head to work!

I went to the LVAD class at work today. The "new" machine looks pretty much like what I used at my last place of employment ... then she mentioned that it was a 20 year old machine. That explains it. Funny thing is, it's just like the computers that have gotten smaller. The Thoratec VAD machine is huge (and about 400 lbs.), ... and then there's the Novacor, which is the size of a laptop!!

I have been doing fairly poorly with the exercise aspect of my life. I'm really going to try to get up early and workout tomorrow. It's going to be hard, considering it is my first day back, but, I really need to do it ... for myself, if nothing else.

Goals:

1. YogaX
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Drink 6 bottles of water.
4. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
5. Take my vitamins.
   

P90X - Day 86

Week 13, Day 2

Workout:
None.

Not sure what happened, exactly. Thought I had plenty of time to get my workout in ... and then it was time to go to bed! I should plan better for when my schedule changes!

Not working tonight ... I have a class at work to take, tomorrow afternoon. Since this class is from 1-3pm, and I won't be getting my nap in, I'm going to have to make sure I sleep in ... I'm pretty sure there will be no workout tomorrow. I'll just have to make sure my nutrition is on target.

Goals:

1. Back & Biceps; Ab Ripper X (maybe)
   
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Drink 6 bottles of water.
4. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
5. Take my vitamins.
   

P90X - Day 85

Week 13, Day 1

Workout:
Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
61 min.
burned 379 cal.
HR max: 156
HR ave: 130

Wall Squat Challenge: 1 min., 8 sec.

I didn't want to go to my Weight Watcher's meeting today. I weighed myself (with my clothes on) at home, before my shower. I'm sure, because I was up a little, I didn't want to do. On top of that, I had many errands to run, I was hungry, and wanted to make sure I got home in time to do my workout. I had myself nearly talked out of the meeting.

I was at Wal-Mart ... as I was walking out, the smell of McDonald's french fries got to me! I really wanted them ... but wasn't going to eat them and then head off to my Weight Watcher's meeting to get weighed in!!

And, actually, I'm glad I went to the meeting. Aside from the fact that I lost 1.6 lbs., the meeting topic was very good. Inspiration. WHO is my role model, how do I get that motivation and inspiration to keep at it.

I got home this afternoon, and did NOT want to work-out. (Surprise!) It's been windy today ... cold, fresh off the glacier wind. (Yes, I know what that actually feels like ... I lived in Alaska.) So, I was cold. And tired. I put my HRM on, and the rest of my work-out gear. The whole time, I was doing the metaphorical kicking and screaming ... I continued to procrastinate for another 30 minutes.

I finally put the DVD in, and got going on the work-out. And, about halfway through ... actually, I think it was during the first water break ... I had the conscience thought that I was really glad that I worked out today. :) Yeah! It clicked!

I really tried to push myself as hard as I could. The warm-up was a little uncomfortable, thanks to my current sore/stiffness from Sunday's Chest & Back workout. But, once I got going, I pushed through, and it turned out to be ok! And, actually enjoyable!

Chest, Shoulders & Triceps workout:
Slow-motion 3-in-1 Push-ups: 4-4-1 (3 reg., others on my knees)
In & Out Shoulder Flys: 11 reps, 10#
Chair Dips: 7 (wrists were hurting)
Plange Push-ups: 6 (knees)
Pike Presses: 10
Side Tri-Rises: 12-12 (small increase here)
Floor Flys: 9 (4 reg., others on my knees)
Scarecrows: 15 reps, 5# (slight increase in reps)
Overhead Tricep Extensions: 15 reps, 5# (pushed through to get the 15 reps)
Two-twitch Speed Push-ups: 4-3-4 (4 reg., others on my knees)
Y-presses: 12 reps, 10#
Lying Tricep Extensions: 8 reps, 10# (pushed through for 1 more)
Side-to-side Push-ups: 14 (2 reg., others on my knees)
Pour Flys: 14 reps, 5#
Side-leaning Tricep Extensions: 10 reps, 10# (last 2 were difficult)
One-arm Push-ups: 5 (all on my knees ... left didn't go as far down so I wouldn't fall on my face)
Weighted Circles: 10 reps, 5# x2 directions; 9 reps/5 reps, 5# (I just didn't have it in me to pull this one off!)
Throw the Bomb: 12 reps, 10# (left was much more difficult than right)
Clap or Plyo Push-ups: (clap) 7 (all on my knees)
Slo-mo Throws: 9 reps, 5# (elbows were hurting, and crackling, so I felt I should stop)
Front-to-back Tricep Extensions: 8 reps, 10#
One-arm Balance Push-ups: 1 (apparently I pushed so hard earlier, I wasn't able to push through on this one)
Fly-row Presses: 12 reps, 5#
Dumbbell Cross-body Blows: 20 each side, 10#

Goals:

1. CardioX
2. Run/Walk for 60 minutes.
   
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   
6. Take my vitamins.
   

P90X - Day 84

Week 12, Day 7

Workout:
Wall Squat Challenge: 1 min., 19 sec.
(I really wimped out today ... compared to yesterday.)

On a positive note ... I FINALLY got the battery changed in my HRM watch today! Yeah, I procrastinate in all areas of my life!! ;)

I was going to try to do several work-outs today ... Core Synergistics, KenpoX & Running about 4 miles. Umm, well, that didn't happen. I did get my work-out gear on, but, just couldn't do it. I was hungry ... so I ate. Then I felt really tired ... so I took a nap.

Tomorrow begins my next to the final week of this round of P90X.

These last 2 weeks, I'm going to bring my best ...

I'm also going to get to bed a little earlier so that maybe I'm not as tired. Eating would help, but, it's a little more difficult for me to organize my eating on Tuesdays. (Weight Watcher's meeting at noon.) I suspect that has something to do with my lack of energy on Tuesdays, so, my goal tomorrow is to work on the food. And work-out.

Goals:

1. Go to my Weight Watcher's meeting.
2. Eat 5-6 small meals tomorrow.
3. Drink my usual 6 bottles of water.
4. Chest, Shoulders & Triceps; Ab Ripper X
   
5. Accept NO EXCUSES tomorrow.
   

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.

P90X - Day 82

Week 12, Day 5

Workout:
None.

I didn't sleep well last night. And, then, getting up early didn't help me, either! It was a busy morning. I got home about noon, ate some lunch, and then laid down for a nap ... it was cold, and dreary, and I was exhausted, so I decided I had the perfect excuse!!

Then, in the afternoon, I had to get ready for Poker. Food to prepare. I wanted something that was moderately healthy, so I could enjoy the Lemon Drops, guilt-free. I prepared eggplant, asparagus, portobello mushrooms & red and orange bell peppers for grilling. I made hummus and baba ganoush with veggies, and whole wheat pita bread for dipping. And, I made a 10-layer dip ... no, I never go "over-the-top"!

Hey, it was a 7-layer dip that had been working out, it gained a few layers!! And, actually, it was pretty healthy, actually (fat free refried beans & sour cream, reduced fat cheese, everything else was pretty much a veggie)! I brought the multi-grain Tostitos for dipping ... I actually prefer those, they stay crisper longer.

I had a nice evening. Lost a bunch of money, but got lucky on 21.

But, it's not so much about the money, as it is the good food, good drinks, and good company. That's what matters, really. That, and we hardly spoke of work. ;)

Goals:

1. Get back "on it".
   
2. Drink 6 bottles of water.
3. Write down everything I eat.
4. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.

P90X - Day 81

Week 12, Day 4

Workout:
None.

In anticipation for poker this weekend, I wanted to check out a store in Oakland. So, I drove to Oakland. (Am I crazy?! Drive to Oakland during rush-hour time?)

Anyway, I got home late after my 2 hour drive to Oakland, and my 1 1/2 hour return ... I was too tired to stay up to exercise. And, I had to get up early in the morning ... the dreaded 7:45 am!! (OK, so maybe for some of you that's not early, but, I'm a night shift worker ... and that's early for me.)

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 80

Week 12, Day 3

Workout:
None.

Overslept. Not sure how it was that I didn't hear my alarm, but I woke up at 4:55 this evening (I leave for work at 6). I had enough time to shower, get ready, and throw some food together to take with me to work, and to eat before going into work.

Hmm, I'm beginning to see a trend here ...

Two weeks in a row, now, I've managed to oversleep!

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 79

Week 12, Day 2

Workout:

Ab Ripper X - 308
25 min.

Wall Squat Challenge: 1 min., 12 sec.

I crossed over into the > 300 category on Ab Ripper X today!! Woohoo!

For the Wall Squat challenge, I decided that maybe music would distract me so I could stay there longer. And, maybe it did ... my feet slid out from under me, so I had to stop the time. My legs were starting to shake pretty bad by then, though, so I'm sure it wouldn't have been much longer before I would have stopped.

I am so not in the mood to exercise today. I know I should, and need to exercise, so, I'm going through the motions, but, my body is arguing with my brain the whole way through this process! I just want to sleep!!

I did the Wall Squat, mainly because it's fairly easy to do ... takes very little time (because I'm a wimp), and could actually be done without changing into workout clothes ... though today I did. Then, I decided to go ahead and do the Ab Ripper X. I make it longer, because of my breaks, but, it doesn't typically take me more than half an hour to do ... actually it's usually 20-25 minutes.

I am beginning to feel a little hungry, so maybe I should eat, and try to get the Legs & Back in later. Actually, I'm tempted to eat, and then take a nap & do the workout before I get ready for work. I do miss the aching muscles of a good workout.

I'm pretty sure I'm not going to get a run in today, at the rate I'm going!!

Ab Ripper X:
In & Out: 25
Seated Bicycle: 25x2
Seated Crunchy Frog: 25
Wide-Leg Sit Up: 14 (these are very difficult for me)
Fifer Scissor: 25
Hip Rock 'N Raise: 25
Pulse Up: 25
Roll-Up/V-Up Combo: 15 (I continue to struggle with the V-Up part of this exercise)
Oblique V-Up: 25x2
Leg Climb: 12x2
Mason Twist: 30

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Well, turns out, between starting my period, and just generally not having the energy ... and really needing to take my nap before work ... I didn't do any further workouts today. No Chest & Back and no running.

Tomorrow I will get up and do SOMETHING! Preferably a P90X workout, but, if not, a quick run.

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 78

Week 12, Day 1

Workout:
Wall Squat Challenge: 1 min., 3 sec.

I had several errands to run, and my Weight Watcher's meeting to attend. By the time I got home in the afternoon, I was exhausted.

I took a nap instead of working out.

I'll do today's workout tomorrow ... I need to do this Legs & Back workout, since I think there's only 2 times in the whole 90+ days, that it gets done on the Lean rotation ... don't want to miss it!

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 77

Week 11, Day 7

Workout:
Run/Walk (4.06 miles)
63 min.

Wall Squat Challenge: 1 min, 1 sec.

Today, I ran/walked for just over 4 miles. I had decided, basically, that I'd head out for 30 minutes, and then return ... and hopefully that would equate to a 4 mile run.

I plugged in my numbers from this run, into coolrunning.com and then compared with last weeks averages. Last week, my average pace, was 16:31. This run was 15:31! I've increased things by 1 minute ... so far ... I have another 6 miles to run/walk this week!!

My goal is 10 miles this week.

Goals:

1. Chest & Back; Ab Ripper X
2. 30 min. run
3. Weight Watcher's meeting
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Write down everything I eat.
6. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.

P90X - Day 76

Week 11, Day 6

Workout:
None.

I had no energy when I woke up this afternoon. I guess there's always tomorrow ...

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 75

Week 11, Day 5

Workout:
None.

Didn't work-out ... paid bills instead! Annoying, and boring, but a necessity of life.

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 74

Week 11, Day 4

Workout:
Walk/Run 1.84 miles
30 min.

Yeah! I got up in time!! I went for a quick walk/jog around my neighborhood. Almost 2 miles. It felt good to be out there, sunny, warm, running around the neighborhood!

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 73

Week 11, Day 3

Workout:
None.

It was warm today, so I had the fan on high while I slept.

Fans make great "white noise" ... I didn't hear my alarm! Fortunately (?) the ice cream truck was sitting in front of my place ... "Pop Goes the Weasel" ... over and over and over ...

I was really annoyed ... until I saw the clock, which said, ... 4:45! (I leave for work at 6) I had enough time to shower, get ready, fix food to take with me for work, and eat before leaving!

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 72

Week 11, Day 2

Workout:
None.

I didn't get a workout in ... had errands to run, and preparation for my work-week ... and of course, the nap.

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 71

Week 11, Day 1

Workout:
Walk/Run (treadmill) 2 miles
35 min.

I went for a walk/run on the treadmill at the gym. I used the C 2 5K week 1 program. At the end, I was just short of 30 minutes, so, I decided to extend my cool-down to reach 30 minutes. Then, I was just over 1/10 of a mile from reaching 2 miles ... so, of course, I needed to continue to reach 2 miles!!

I managed to get it in before my Weight Watcher's meeting ... I seem to be too tired in the afternoon when I get home. I was going to try to get a P90X workout in ... but, like I said, my energy is completely zapped in the afternoon when I get home!!

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 70

Week 10, Day 7

Workout:
Walk/Jog around the neighborhood (3.44 miles)
56 min.

Today I decided to run a marathon ...

Well, not run it today. Decide today. ;-)

Unfortunately, I haven't even run 1 mile without slowing to walk and/or jog. So, the fact that I seem to want to run 26.2 miles is a little odd, I suppose.

The marathon I'm wanting to run in, is several months away ... October. But, I've got a deadline and a goal in sight. Right now, I'm going to focus on getting up to 3 miles running, without slowing to a walk.

Because I did the run, I didn't get KenpoX done today.

Goals:

1. Do the C 2 5K 30 minute workout.
2. Chest, Shoulders & Triceps; 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 69

Week 10, Day 6

Workout:
Walk/Jog (around the neighborhood)
30 min.

It was such a beautiful day today ... I just had to get outside and enjoy it! The windows and doors are open ... and I went out and soaked in "some 'rays"!!

I should have done a P90X workout, but, I had so much to do, catching up on chores around the house that I didn't do. It's going to be hard this week, because I missed out on 2 days of time to get things done around the house.

Tomorrow is "Rest Day" so I'm thinking I'll do a P90X cardio workout, probably KenpoX.

Goals:

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

P90X - Day 68

Week 10, Day 5

Workout:
None.

Breakfast again was provided. I had a bagel and cream cheese with my coffee and yogurt.

Lectures only today. Dr. Dicus offered to give us a ride to the airport, since we were leaving on the same flight. We ended up heading out about an hour early. The three of us had reached our saturation point, I think!!

I got 21 1/4 CEUs for the conference. Not bad! Along with the free messenger bag, and the free pens (most of which I probably won't use) and sticky notes. The highlighter was kind of cool ... shaped like a hypodermic ... I may give that to my niece, she'll probably enjoy it (sophmore in high school).

We ate in the airport. Burritos and margaritas! Nice way to cap off the trip ... the margaritas, I mean!! While waiting to load the plane, I had a "caramel frap light" ... thought about trying one of the green tea ones, but, I knew this one was "safe"!

The drive home was good ... and safe.

Got home, and it was still light out ... just past sundown.

I was tired, and hungry. So, I ended up eating pizza ... and a soda. Then, partially unpacked before heading to bed! Yeah, I'm a wimp!

Goals:

1. Get back "on program".
   
2. Drink 6 bottles of water.
3. Write down everything I eat.
4. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.

P90X - Day 67

Week 10, Day 4

Workout:
None.

Another day of lectures and workshops!! Today, the conference started at 7:30 ... too early to try to eat our $25 breakfast like the morning before ... so, we stopped in on the coffee shop for an $11 mocha & bagel.

And, then, we learned that they were feeding us breakfast. Oh well. Had yogurt and an apple with my coffee, to keep me awake during the lectures.

Actually, having the lectures in the morning was much better, I think. Instead of the last hour or so at the end of a very long day of the workshops (think smaller sized groups in longer lectures). Having them at the beginning of the day was much better ... helps with a fresh brain!

The afternoon workshops were more interesting, in my opinion, as well.

The Friday night entertainment, provided by the conference, was a "Swing Dance" ... more free appetizers and drinks. The appetizers were ok, nothing special, though ... the margarita I had, though, was excellent.


Here's a picture of the band.


















The dance hall ... the chandeliers are cool, I think ... nothing I'd want in my own home, but cool, anyway!











After a quick sampling of food and drink, we headed off to Mission Hill with Dr. Dicus (one of the nephrologists I work with) and a classmate of his, for Tapas.

We had a great time, eating Tapas, drinking sangria ... I'd never had either before. So, it was fun! Of course, the conversation was interesting and entertaining, as well. We then stopped at a little place for Gelato ... I had this great chocolate rum chip one ... as Rachael Ray would say ... YUM-O!

I had planned on going for a run along the beach, or checking out the hotel gym before going to bed ... but, I was tired! I remembered, after I'd crawled in bed. Besides, it was going to be another early morning. We had to get up early enough to pack before heading for our 7:30 conference.

Goals:

1. Workout ... when I get home ...
   
2. Drink 6 bottles of water.
3. Write down everything I eat.
4. Not completely "blow it" with the food ...
   

P90X - Day 66

Week 10, Day 3

Workout:
None.

Here are a couple pictures from the trip ... in the morning, while waiting for the restaurant to open. Views of the beach in front of Hotel del Coronado:



































We got up early, had breakfast when the restaurant opened at 7 ... buffet. Good food. Seemed rather expensive to me, considering it was supposedly "moderately priced".

Workshops began at 8 am, fun stuff, like Vascular access; SLED vs. CRRT vs. PD; Systems approach ... I'm getting excited about those topics! Woohoo!! ;-) Lunch was pretty pathetic. I ended up getting a garden burger at the Sun Deck Grill ... because the scraps of salad left on the platter for me to get wasn't nearly enough food for me.

By the third workshop, we were totally saturated. So, we baled on the fourth workshop, and relaxed in our room. Then, it was off for a margarita at the Sun Deck Bar before heading in for the lectures.

Another picture ... me, with my mango margarita ... (shhh, don't tell my friends who know I'm allergic to mangos that I'm drinking a mango margarita!!)


















I think we got about halfway through the lectures before Sandra was nodding off ... so we slipped out and went downstairs where the vendors were setting up their displays, and freebies. We ate appetizers ... and then headed off for dinner ... down the street from the hotel ... Bistro d'Asia. We walked.

Dinner was ok. Bistro d'Asia is an asian restaurant (yeah, I knew you might not get that from the name), a mixture of all things asian ... sushi, chinese, thai ...

I had the Thai eggplant curry on rice. Not nearly as hot as I'm used to. It was a very mild curry. Good, but probably not something I'd order again.

Long day today ... I think we were asleep by about 10!

Goals:

1. Jog on the walkway, alongside the beach.
   
2. Drink 6 bottles of water.
3. Write down everything I eat.
4. Not completely blow it in the food-arena.
   

P90X - Day 65

Week 10, Day 2

Workout:
311 Mason's Twists

I upped my number from last time!! Woohoo! (That's always my goal ... increase by 1.)

I cranked out the Mason's Twists this morning, before leaving for the airport!!

The drive to the airport was uneventful (always good). We got checked in, and then grabbed lunch ... since we weren't landing in San Diego until after 4 pm!

The flight from San Jose to San Diego was also uneventful (also, always very good), though I got stuck sitting between 2 mildly annoying people. They were together on this trip, but, the 1 lady wanted to sit by the window, and the other 1 wanted the aisle. Not a big deal, except that the lady sitting by the aisle couldn't squeeze her carry-on under that seat (smaller space), so I had to sit in front of her stuff, and I had to set my purse in front of her. Then, the lady by the window felt the need to chat ...

We got to the Hotel del Coronado, and checked-in fairly easily. The chauffeur driving the van from the airport to the hotel was very friendly. While waiting for the time that we could register for the classes, and get our bag, and materials, we wandered around the hotel, scoping things out ... looking at the shops.

We took a taxi into the Gaslamp District to eat dinner. We ate dinner at Jim Croce's restaurant, Croce's because the chauffeur said there was great music there. But, since it was Wednesday, we ate without the music. The food was good ... a little different, but good.

Goals:

1. Try to get some exercise in somehow ...
   
2. Drink 6 bottles of water.
3. Write down everything I eat.
4. Not totally "blow-it" with food.
   

P90X - Day 64

Week 10, Day 1

Final phase ...

Workout:
None.

I had a glimmer of hope that I might get a workout in, but, in reality, I had way too many things to try to get done today, before I leave in the morning, for San Diego.

I am mostly packed ... after my morning shower. So, will be able to head off, at the appointed time, to the airport.

According to the conference schedule, it looks like I'll be pretty busy, sitting in workshops and lectures most of the day. I am not a morning person, or a "day" person, so having to get up at 6 am will be difficult ... I'm thinking that I will be drinking a lot of coffee!!

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 63

Week 9, Day 7

(recovery week)

Workout:
300 Mason's Twists

Wow! My abs are feeling those!

I've been so busy today getting ready for my trip. Crazy!

I did the Mason's Twists first thing this morning, and then went about my day. Was planning on getting my workout in later, but, I just didn't ever seem to have time.

And, tomorrow, it's going to be even worse. I need to take my nephew's birthday present to him (my brother lives about an hour away). So, that's 2 hours out of my day totally gone. I've got a few last minute shopping/errands to do, along with bills to pay, and packing for the trip. I'd like to get a workout in, but, I've got a feeling that I won't have time.

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 62

Week 9, Day 6

(recovery week)

Workout:
None.

Was a little too tired to get my booty moving.

The P90X group I've been doing the program with ("The Agents") are starting a few challenges to end this last round with. Beginning tomorrow, each of the newly aligned 4 teams (I'm on Team 4) will have 10 minutes to get as many Mason's Twists as we can do. Doing them every other day only, for 10 minutes each day, we must try to get to 7500 first (as a team). I've not every managed many, but, I've always done them at the end of the workout, so, 20 is all I can get out. Having 10 minutes to dedicate to them ... well, we'll see. I hope I can do 100!

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 61

Week 9, Day 5

(recovery week)

Workout:
CardioX
30 min.

I enlisted the help of a friend of mine to get me up early. Even with help, I was a little slow-moving. But, I got in 30 minutes of exercise today!!

Tonight's my last night of work ... actually, for a week and a half. Next week, when I would normally be going to work, I'll be heading to a conference for work. CRRT.

Today is my nephew's birthday. He turns 12 (I think). So, Happy Birthday, Brendan!!

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 60

Week 9, Day 4

(recovery week)

Workout:
None.

My chest, throat and head hurts today. I decided the extra sleep/rest would be important. I may have strained some of the insertion points of my pectoral muscles ... every breath I take hurts, along with the steady discomfort.

I took sinus headache drugs, just in case the throat/headache were sinus related.

Measurements and pictures will be up later.

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 59

Week 9, Day 3

(recovery week)

Workout:
KenpoX
20 min.

(HRM battery still not replaced)

Took me a little while to get moving this afternoon. I was too tired when I got home to try to workout, so I just went straight to bed. By the time I got moving, after the alarm went off this afternoon, I didn't have a whole lot of time to workout ... but, my goal was to do whatever I could.

So, I got a 20 min. workout in.

Goals:

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